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An Israeli soldier poses with a Palestinian detainee in an undated photo taken by a fellow soldier. Photo provided by Breaking the Silence.
They all served in the Israeli military, but none of them agree with the things they witnessed while serving. Those are the two traits that all speakers had in common at the 10-year anniversary of Breaking the Silence this weekend in Tel Aviv.
Among the participants were prominent journalists, politicians, actors and authors, as well as many 'ordinary' Israelis. On Friday they read aloud their testimonies about their time in the army at a public event in Tel Aviv's Habima Square. For ten hours, from eight in the morning until six in the evening, visitors could listen to often surreal stories about home invasions, curfews and unprovoked violence against Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
As Director of Public Outreach at Breaking the Silence Avner Gvaryahu, explained, Israelis don't hear about these things very often, and when they do, it is filtered. "They don't hear x, y, z happened. They hear that x, y, z happened, but they immediately hear it's a lie," said Gvaryahu, That is what the organization is trying to change by collecting testimonies from soldiers and telling them to as many people as possible. "Now they hear about it from someone who says, 'This is what I did, this is what I was asked to do.' That is much more difficult for them to dispute," Gvaryahu argued.
The format of the anniversary commemoration—public readings of personal testimonies—fits with Breaking the Silence's objective to reach out and create awareness. No performances, no speeches, just person after person breaking their silence about the harsh reality of day-to-day life in the occupied territories.
Some of the other ways the group tries to achieve their goal are through regular tours of Hebron and the South Hebron Hills, lectures and photo exhibits. The ex-soldiers use as many different platforms as they can to get their testimonies to the public. According to Gvaryahu, their tours alone reach about 10,000 people a year, sixty percent of which are Israelis.
"Hebron is a city that is very accessible for Israelis. For Palestinians not so much. It's like a hammer in the head for Israelis who are disconnected. We use our testimonies to teach them about the situation on the ground," Gvaryahu told the Palestine Monitor.
Quite a few people came to Tel Aviv on Friday to support Breaking the Silence, or at least to hear the 'other side' of the story. However, many people in Israel hold quite different views regarding Israel's occupation; some of them decided to voice their opinion in Habima square, just opposite of Breaking the Silence's event. Carrying signs that read, "the state cannot survive traitors within its borders," and wearing Israeli flags as capes, they were not hard to spot. "I am a Zionist," Lidor from Ashdod said, explaining why he decided to attend the counter demonstration. "It's good that most people are, and that there is right wing control. If those people were in control…" he said, pointing towards the Breaking the Silence crowd. "What they don't understand is that if they were in control, and let's say they give the Arabs their state and our army grows weak, the Arabs would kill them too."
As the protesters started to try to convince onlookers of their view of the occupation, Arabs [i.e. Palestinians] and the history of the state of Israel, they were soon sent away by the police. "You see, why are these traitors allowed to be here while we're not?" Lidor complained from the spot to which he was moved by police. "They are dangerous, I'm not saying we should hang them all, but we should take their citizenship away and throw them out of the country."
As Israeli citizens, Gvaryahu explained, Breaking the Silence members have the right to protest or organize events in public. The police were notified in advance, and they have a protocol for these situations. "It's just that the nature of this event is out of the ordinary. But the fact that there are people organizing events, that just happens, and it should happen in any democracy. The fact that Palestinians are not allowed to protest is something that adds to the struggle."
He admits many people have grave problems with what Breaking the Silence does, which can make life hard for those who are a part of it. "I have an uncle who is a settler, and a cousin who lives in an illegal outpost. A lot of my high school friends live in settlements. I grew up religious," he said, lightly laughing. "I had a lot of people 'un-friend' me on Facebook. I try to keep it out of family discussions. Sometimes it comes up and I try to keep calm about it because I'm very passionate about this, because I did these things, not someone else."
On 6 June Breaking the Silence didn't do anything new or groundbreaking. The participants did what they have been doing for ten years, they reached out. The spectators may have learned a little more about the harsh reality Palestinians know all too well. The organization expanded its platform to get their message out, and after ten hours of personal testimony, the day ended as it began: a veteran owning up to the horrors of Israel's occupation.
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US election fascinates Chinese; some envy voters
BEIJING (AP) -- Where can a pop star score a hit by talking about the U.S. Electoral College for 33 minutes? In China, where Gao Xiaosong's straightforward explanation of the system drew more than 1 million hits in four days.
Chinese have long been fascinated with U.S. presidential elections, but interest is particularly high this year because Americans are voting at the same time Beijing is going through its own political transition. A generation of Communist Party leaders will step down next week to make way for younger colleagues after a highly secretive selection process.
For many ordinary Chinese, comparisons are irresistible.
In a political cartoon circulated online, an American voter covers his ears as the candidates verbally attack each other on TV, while a Chinese man struggles to hear anything from the party congress, taking place behind closed doors.
"Every political system has its pros and cons, but I do think it will be great if I get to participate and get to make a decision after the candidates tell me what their platforms are for the next four years," said Guo Xiaoqiao, a freelance worker in human resources.
Chinese delight in speculating whether President Barack Obama will fend off Republican challenger Mitt Romney, but they are more captivated by Americans' ability to vote for their leader. Their own leaders are distant figures whom they have no way of replacing.
"The 18th Party Congress is a meeting for the party. We ordinary people can only watch it as an audience," said Wang Xiaojian, a 21-year-old Peking University student. "The U.S. presidential election is a campaign that gets everyone involved."
As Gao, a pop singer and musician known for his syrupy ballads, found out, many Chinese are even interested in the U.S. Electoral College, the often perplexing system in which the president is elected not by individual votes, but by the candidates' state-by-state performance.
In a video from his online talk show that was posted on the popular video-sharing site Youku.com, Gao explained that the college is an attempt to balance the rights of states with the will of the majority.
"The opinion of the state is important; so is that of the people," Gao said. He called America's founding fathers the "greatest group of people in history."
As a public performer used to censorship, Gao was careful not to draw direct comparisons to China's system or its leaders. But even explaining America's election system is more than what Chinese get from state media.
For decades, China's public knowledge of U.S. elections was limited to state propaganda, which depicts the election as a money game controlled by Wall Street. Campaign finance scandals and vote fraud dominate coverage. Even if Chinese don't wholly believe it, the repetitive line of state media has an impact on how they view U.S. politics.
"The coverage is to serve the internal propaganda needs but not explain how the U.S. election works," said Chinese media critic Zhao Chu. "You hardly see any reports that can clearly explain how the U.S. election works."
The less-censored Internet has changed the game, giving Chinese space to comment and exchange opinions. Videos of the presidential debates are available online.
Censorship on the U.S. election has mostly been in form of guidance from censors. State media have been told to play down reports on the election and keep them short and factual, according to editors at two media outlets.
Amateur translator Guo Xiaohui, who has produced Chinese captions of this year's presidential and vice presidential debates, said an unfiltered look at American politics may gradually influence the thinking of people living with censorship. He also said it shows not everything in the U.S. system is positive.
"The two sides are very confrontational and uncompromising," he said. "It would be better off if they can soften a bit, like the Chinese do."
Others see the U.S. system as clearly superior.
"I admire the voting rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. I pay attention to the fairness and seriousness in the election procedure," said Li Youli, a retired manager in a commerce regulatory agency in Beijing who learned about U.S. elections through an English language class.
"China's political system is so backward that it should implement one thing first: to unconditionally ensure the basic political right for citizens in a republic: the voting rights," he said.
Admiration for the U.S. political system does not necessarily extend to the U.S. itself. U.S.-China relations have been buffeted by tiffs over trade, nuclear proliferation and global hotspots like Syria and Iran. Romney has promised to label China a currency manipulator if elected, a step that could lead to a trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Many Chinese resent what they see as scolding by U.S. presidents, politicians and media about China's human rights lapses and its authoritarian system.
A Pew Global Attitudes Project survey released last month found that nearly half of Chinese have a negative view of the United States. Still, the survey registered a small increase among Chinese who like American democracy, up to 52 percent, from 48 percent in 2007. More dramatic was a decrease in Chinese rejecting American democracy, down to 29 percent from 36 percent in 2007.
Xu Chunliu, a content editor for the microblogging site Tencent Weibo, said he has observed little criticism of the U.S. election system among Chinese web users.
"I don't think Chinese people are holding their own political system in such high esteem that they feel they can criticize others," said Xu.
He added that even being able to have conversations about voting and democracy is a positive step.
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WESTMINSTER, Md. - McDaniel won the final three bouts to stretch an 18-15 advantage into a 33-15 Centennial Conference (CC) wrestling victory over Gettysburg on Wednesday.
Mason Goretsas (Hampstead, Md./North Carroll) and Joe Camlin (Westminster, Md./Winters Mill) each recorded pins to lead the Green Terror (8-7, 3-2 CC) to the victory.
Matt Spano led the Bullets (5-17, 1-5 CC) with a 3-minute, 41-second pin at 141.
Mike O'Boyle (North Reading, Mass./North Reading) staked McDaniel to a 3-0 lead with a 6-2 decision at 125 before Ryan O'Boyle (North Reading, Mass./Central Catholic) added a forfeit victory at 133 to stretch the lead to 9-0.
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Zach Thomson and Nick Cross (Centreville, Md./Queen Annes County) traded forfeits before Scott Forrester (Manchester, N.J./Manchester) notched a 12-7 victory to seal the win.
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Bay Area animal shelters are bracing for what they fear may be an ill-advised rush to acquire pet turtles and tortoises after the box office success of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie.
"Owning a pet takes planning, equipment, food and commitment. Sadly, many people do little research before acquiring a pet and don't understand and commit to the responsibilities of lifetime ownership," East Bay SPCA President Allison Lindquist said.
"We fear this movie will drive interest in acquiring pet turtles and tortoises," she said.
The East Bay SPCA is reminding the public that owning a turtle or tortoise is a major commitment.
Like other reptiles, turtles and tortoises require specific food, supplements and habitats in order to thrive.
New equipment must be purchased as the animals outgrow their space, and the right setup for a turtle or tortoise can be costly, East Bay SPCA officials said.
SPCA officials report that many reptiles can live for decades and that tortoises can even outlive their owners.
"My advice is to be prepared to potentailly adopt an animal yourself," Exotic Animal Specialist Carmen Sepetka said. "If you're looking at something like a tortoise that'll get over 50 years old, chances are children's interests change, so make sure that your kid is prepared to take on an animal for a long time."
In addition, the public is advised to be aware that some turtle and tortoise owners illegally sell the animals and may sell animals with compromised health or turtles carrying salmonella or other bacteria.
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Although this process works well, we felt it was time to call special attention to the most innovative new products. Enter the first-ever CEE News Product of the Year Award competition. Manufacturers submitted new products that were introduced in the electrical market in 2000 for review by a panel of end users. The panel reviewed the entries during the Electric West trade show in Anaheim, Calif., sponsored earlier this year by CEE News and its sister publications in the Intertec Electrical Group.
Twenty products made the final cut, and these finalists are listed in the navigation bar in the left column. We were struck by the diversity of the products selected by our panelists, as the products included everything from a pocket-sized hand tool to a substation and generator. The wide range of innovative products that the judges chose as finalists is a good example of the product development efforts underway with so many electrical manufacturers. New electrical products continually replenish the industry and can help you do your work better, safer, more efficiently; and more profitably.


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Aquaponics Institute Training Update
The Aquaponics Institute training at Stillheart Institute and Ouroboros Farms was such a wonderful event. So many good people in attendance.
Molly & I taught the sessions on Vegetative Plants, Fruiting & Flowering Plants, Horticultural Lighting, Fish, & Integrated Pest Management.
Murray Hallam taught AP Basics, Water Chemistry, & presented on his new commercial system design.
Aleece Landis gave hands on demonstrations onsite at Ouroboros Farms on Plumbing and Small System Design.
Ken Armstrong presented on the Financial Feasibility of Commercial Aquaponics.
Jessica Patton and Rachael Van Liefde gave a presentation on how they deal with their vegetable crops from start to harvest to prepping for sale.
Kenji Snow presented on proper composting methods and use of compost tea.
Mike Cosmo presented on his history with the Alchemy Institute, one of the early pioneers of modern aquaponics.
Pedro Casas presented on his amazing aquaponics farm in Puerto Rico.
As a bonus, there were additional presentations from professionals in the hydroponic & organics industry during the evening hours.
Among the students enrolled were current AP professionals Jon Parr (Viridis Aquaponics/Fishnet Aquaponics), Adam Cohen (Green Phoenix Farms), and Steven Looi (Upstream Aquaponics).
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Chasers, Bulls battle for bragging rights
Triple-A title game set to air Tuesday on MiLB.TV, NBCSN
By John Parker / MiLB.com | September 16, 2013 2:00 PM
The 2013 edition of the Gildan Triple-A Baseball National Championship will feature some familiar faces fighting for Minor League bragging rights.
International League champion Durham will host Pacific Coast League winner Omaha in a one-game showdown Tuesday at Coca Cola Park, home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, in Allentown, Pa. The game will be broadcast live on the NBC Sports Network starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Both clubs -- and their managers -- have been here before. Omaha fell to Columbus in the 2011 game, held in Albuquerque, N.M., and Durham beat Memphis in the initial Triple-A Baseball National Championship game in Oklahoma City in 2009. Prior to 2009, the contest was known as the Bricktown Showdown.
The two league champions had very different seasons.
Durham owned the Minor Leagues' top record throughout much of the season and finished 87-57, fourth-best among all full-season teams. Only a 16-16 stretch to end the regular season prevented the Bulls from setting a franchise mark for best record since joining the IL in 1998.
"We had such a great regular season," Bulls manager Charlie Montoyo said. "When we got to the playoffs I told the guys they earned their way here, now go out and have fun. Obviously we're playing to win, but being here is something to be enjoyed."
The Storm Chasers were just 70-74 in the regular season -- 10th-best in the 16-team PCL -- and only made the postseason by the slimmest of margins. Omaha got into the PCL American North title when Memphis dropped its final two games -- the Redbirds were within one out of a division-clinching victory in their second-to-last game, but ultimately lost in extra innings.
Despite their disparate paths to the playoffs, both the Bulls and Storm Chasers roared through their respective league postseasons, going 6-1. Omaha swept Oklahoma City -- owners of the PCL's top regular-season mark -- in three games in the first round, then outlasted Salt Lake in a four-game final series. Durham swept Indianapolis in the Governors' Cup semifinals and rebounded from an opening-game loss to defending champion Pawtucket to win the IL title in four games.
In any single game, pitching will likely be the most important single factor. Though both clubs' pitching staffs led their leagues in strikeouts, it will be the starters who set the tone on Tuesday: right-hander Jake Odorizzi for Durham and southpaw Chris Dwyer for Omaha.
Odorizzi has the advantage of familiarity -- he went 11-3 for Omaha in 2012 before being dealt to Tampa Bay in the James Shields deal last winter. He's also on a serious roll, having tossed 22 consecutive scoreless innings since Aug. 24, his final start of the regular season. The 23-year-old has allowed eight hits while fanning 27 during the stretch.
"He's been fantastic," Montoyo said of his starter. "His breaking pitches have been good all along, but he's been locating his fastball really well lately. He throws it 91, 92, but it seems harder than that."
Dwyer has the advantage of being particularly well rested. The 25-year-old Clemson product started Game 1 of the PCL Finals, but only pitched two frames before the game was suspended by rain. His last full outing came on Sept. 1, when he gave up one run on three hits in a victory against Round Rock. One key for Dwyer will be his command: his 72 walks were third-most in the PCL and he issued 13 free passes in his final two starts of the regular season.
"I haven't gotten to pitch much lately, but that's baseball -- you can't control the weather," Dwyer said of his layoff.
"It's exciting to be here. We've been grinding and battling all season and we're playing some of our best baseball right now. And getting a chance to pitch against Jake is neat; he's a great pitcher and I'm sure both of us will be locked in."
On offense, the Bulls led the IL in scoring, batting average and on-base percentage despite hitting the fewest home runs on the circuit. Four of the IL's top 12 hitters -- Brandon Guyer, Vince Belnome, Leslie Anderson and Jason Bourgeois -- were Bulls, but the quartet combined for just 31 long balls.
"Triple-A is a little strange -- there's a lot of turnover with guys going up and down from the big leagues," said Montoyo. "We've had a lot of turnover with our pitching staff, but there's a core of position players -- guys like Mike Fontenot, Shelley Duncan, Leslie Anderson and Tim Beckham -- that's been here from the start. It's been great to see those guys win a title."
The Storm Chasers ranked in the bottom third of most offensive categories in the Pacific Coast League, but following a series of promotions to the Majors, Omaha is a rather different team than it was during the regular season. Rey Navarro leads the Chasers with a .409 average in seven playoff games; he spent the entire regular season with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.
Both teams' managers are among the most successful and experienced in the game. Mike Jirschele is in his 11th straight season with Omaha, which he has guided to the PCL Finals in each of the last three years, winning twice. In Montoyo's seven seasons with the Bulls, Durham has missed the playoffs just once, reached the IL Finals five times and won two Governors' Cups. He was named IL Manger of the Year in both 2010 and 2013.
After PCL teams dropped the first three Triple-A Baseball National Championship games from 2009-11, Reno thumped Pawtucket, 10-3, in 2012 to put the PCL on the board. Omaha will try to defy the odds once more this postseason and make it two in a row for the western circuit.
John Parker is an editor for MiLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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Phelps seizes opportunity, makes statement in win
OAKLAND -- At the age of 27, the time has come for David Phelps to make a statement about his future with the Yankees.
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OAKLAND -- At the age of 27, the time has come for David Phelps to make a statement about his future with the Yankees.
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With an injury-depleted rotation, Phelps is being allowed to take a regular turn as a starter after spending the last two seasons bouncing between the rotation and bullpen.
On Friday night, he finally made himself heard, loud and clear.
Phelps worked 6 2/3 innings in the Yankees' 7-0 victory against the A's at O.co Coliseum, allowing two hits and walking three. It was a strong recovery from a four-start struggle in which he allowed 18 earned runs in 24 2/3 innings, suffering the loss in all four.
"He's been pretty frustrated the last couple," said Yankees manager Joe Girardi. "You get frustrated when you don't feel you are doing what you are capable of, and aren't contributing to wins."
And at this juncture in his career, Phelps is getting what most likely will be the best chance he will have to make sure he becomes a part of the Yankees' long-range plans, much less a factor in helping them regain a spot in the postseason this October.
Phelps and rookie pitchers Vidal Nuno, a left-hander, and Chase Whitley, a right-hander, are being asked to keep a Yankees rotation afloat in light of injuries to Ivan Nova (right elbow, ulnar collateral ligament), Michael Pineda (right shoulder) and CC Sabathia (right knee inflammation).
"Literally and figuratively, we have big shoes to fill," said Phelps. "We all have confidence in our ability and know what we are capable of doing. It's a matter of going out and showing it. We would not be here if [the Yankees] didn't feel we had the ability to get the job done. We've got to go out and do it."
Whitley is 2-0 with a 2.41 ERA in six starts. Nuno is 1-2 with a 4.97 ERA in 10 outings.
Then there is Phelps. He was 1-4 with a 5.18 ERA in seven starts before Friday night. He had given up 17 runs in 11 2/3 innings his two previous starts. But he also knew he had come to the time that he had to prove himself in the big leagues. There wasn't much of a challenge left at the Minor League level.
He has a career record of 40-15 with a 2.93 ERA in the Minors.
Against the A's, Phelps pitched like a pitcher who has dominated hitters before.
"It was definitely one of the best starts of my career," said Phelps. "It came against a team that is in first place in its division and has one of the best records in baseball."
Phelps shut the A's down. He held them hitless until Derek Norris' one-out single in the fifth, and didn't allow another hit until Jed Lowrie's two-out double in the seventh, which was when Girardi decided to go the bullpen.
By then, the Yankees had a comfortable lead and Phelps had made a solid statement of his potential.
He can take a deep breath, but he's not about to kick back and relax.
"I don't know if I am ever going to relax," he said.
Seeing him pitch like he did on Friday does allow the Yankees to at least exhale a bit.
Their rotation is a mess -- only Hiroki Kuroda and Masahiro Tanaka remain from the season-opening quintet -- and to contend in the American League East, the Yankees need the three fill-ins to step up. They are not only in second place in the division -- 3 1/2 games back of the Blue Jays -- but if the season ended today, the Yankees would be the second AL Wild Card team.
There are, however, 96 regular-season games still on the Yankees' schedule, which means there are unknown obstacles they still must face. To have Phelps, Whitley and Nuno answer the rotation questions would be a Godsend.
And there is no reason they can't, especially since they are getting a chance to step into the big league rotation for at least the time being.
"When you are getting spot starts, you just go as hard as you can every time out," said Phelps. "When we start now, we know we are going back out there. The big thing is in the bullpen between starts, you can work on stuff."
On Friday, the work paid off for Phelps and the Yankees.
Tracy Ringolsby is a columnist for MLB.com.


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A Tribute to a Starman
"The truth is of course is that there is no journey. We are arriving and departing all at the same time.""I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring."
Following the tragic loss of the 'starman' David Bowie, Steve Orchard takes a look back at the icon's career and life in this touching Cortina Nights tribute. With words from former friends, lovers and landlord's, this special show gets to the heart of everything 'Bowie'. Through a collection of only Bowie tracks, 30 tracks lead through his years devoted to music and innovation. With comments regarding Bowie's formative career, all the way through to his astounding successes in music and his tempting character, we look back through Bowie in all of his glory. A 'starman' is gone, but never forgotten.
"For those of us who have tried to live their dream, no matter the genre of that dream, and regardless of how well or not we succeed in achieving that dream, there will have been moments in our lives when we have met and mixed with characters we would have chosen to have been part of our dreams. Sometimes the moment has been a fleeting bright flash, other times the moment can be most of a life time. Which, in the great scheme of things, it still feels like a moment. Because the privilege of sharing our personal space with these special characters such as David, is always going to be fresh and always just that, a privilege. And I guess that David Bowie filled that kind of place for you Tim, and your friends who knew him. He was indeed special." Tim Hollier, Cortina Nights David Bowie Tribute.
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|Mirette on the High Wire
Author: McCully, Emily Arnold
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Annotation: Mirette lives in a boarding house surrounded by actors, dancers, jugglers and mimes. Her life is filled with exciting stories and fascinating people. None as magical as the stranger Mirette discovers crossing the courtyard on air--a tightrope walker. Mirette becomes the stranger's pupil and learns to walk the wire. Features brilliant watercolor and gouache paintings, reminiscent of the French Impressionists. 1993 Caldecott Medal winner. HARDCOVER
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|Dewey: E
|Lexile Measure: 660
|Target Grade: 1-2
|Grade level: 1-2
|Physical Information: 0.75" H x 75.00" L x 9.00" W
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|Reviewed by Publishers Weekly Reviews (PW Reviews 1992 October #4)
In this picture book set in 19th-century Paris, a child helps a daredevil who has lost his edge to regain his confidence. Many traveling performers stay at Madame Gateaux's boarding house, but Mme.'s daughter Mirette is particularly taken with one guest--the quiet gentleman who can walk along the clothesline without falling off. Mirette implores the boarder to teach her his craft, not knowing that her instructor is the ``Great Bellini'' of high wire fame. After much practice the girl joins Bellini on the wire as he conquers his fear and demonstrates to all of Paris that he is still the best. McCully's story has an exciting premise and starting point, but unfortunately ends up as a missed opportunity. Bellini's anxiety may be a bit sophisticated for the intended audience and, surprisingly, the scenes featuring Mirette and Bellini on the high wire lack drama and intensity. McCully's rich palette and skillful renderings of shadow and light sources make this an inviting postcard from the Old World. Ages 4-8. (Oct.) Copyright 1992 Cahners Business Information.
|Reviewed by School Library Journal Reviews (SLJ Reviews 1992 October)
K-Gr 4-- Mirette's mother keeps a boardinghouse that attracts traveling performers . The girl is intrigued by one silent visitor, Bellini, who has come for a rest. She finds him next morning walking a high wire strung across the backyard. Immediately, she is drawn to it, practicing on it herself until she finds her balance and can walk its distance. But she finds the man unusually secretive about his identity; he was a famous high-wire artist, but has lost his courage. He is lured by an agent to make a comeback, but freezes on the wire. Seeing Mirette at the end of it restores his nerve; after the performance the two set off on a new career together. As improbable as the story is, its theatrical setting at some historical distance, replete with European architecture and exotic settings and people, helps lend credibility to this circus tale. Mirette, through determination and perhaps talent, trains herself, overcoming countless falls on cobblestone, vaunting pride that goes before a fall, and lack of encouragement from Bellini. The impressionistic paintings, full of mottled, rough edges and bright colors, capture both the detail and the general milieu of Paris in the last century. The colors are reminiscent of Toulouse-Lautrec, the daubing technique of Seurat. A satisfying, high-spirited adventure. --Ruth K. MacDonald, Purdue Univ . Calumet, Hammond, IN Copyright 1992 Cahners Business Information.


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what does full blown aids mean?Is there a number that states that.I have 47 tcell and 713,000 copies of hiv virus in my body.Is that considered full blown???please answer.thanks
HIV disease is termed AIDS when the immune system has deteriorated to a specific point. The definition of that specific point was made by the CDC for surveillance purposes (so that the number of cases could be determined). At the time the definition was created, HIV disease itself was not a "reportable" condition. Consequently we had difficulty tracking the epidemic or how quickly it was spreading. The CDC then came up with the definition of AIDS and made it a reportable condition. Cases were then reported to the CDC and counted for epidemiological purposes. Since then, new laws have been passed and now HIV alone is also a reportable condition.
An AIDS diagnosis is made if the CD4 count falls below 200 or if the CD4% is less than 14%. Also, if an HIV-positive person develops certain specific "opportunistic infections or malignancies," the diagnosis of AIDS is also confirmed. This list includes Pneumocystis pneumonia, Kaposi's sarcoma and cytomegalovirus, among others. You would have AIDS because your CD4 count is less than 200.
Finally, I should mention we don't use the term "full blown AIDS" anymore, mainly because there is no such thing as "partially blown AIDS". I'll reprint some information from the archives below.
Good luck.
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t-cell count determines hiv or aids diagnosis? Jul 21, 2006
I remember my doctor at the time told me if my t-cell count dropped below 200, I would be considered to have Aids, but until then I am HIV+. Is this true? My t-cell count has dropped as low as 48, but is currently over 300. Can a person go from Hiv+ to having Aids to being considered Hiv+ again? I find people, being the public are more accepting of an hiv diagnosis rather than an aids diagnosis.
I know it's a silly question, but one I have thought about for some time now.
Thank you
Response from Dr. Frascino
I'll repost below a question and response from the archives that addresses this concern. In brief, once a diagnosis of AIDS has been made, it is not rescinded, even if the CD4 count rebounds or the AIDS-defining opportunistic infection is completely cleared. I should also mention we no longer use the terminology "full-blown AIDS", as there is not such thing as "partially blown AIDS".
Your question is not silly. That 25 years into the pandemic "the public is more accepting of an HIV diagnosis than and AIDS diagnosis" is what's really silly! It shows we still have a long way to go in educating John Q. Public about HIV/AIDS. Unfortunately that education process is made all the more difficult by our current administration's backwards policy on sex education and HIV prevention together with the Republicans in Congress bowing to pressure from religious extremists. Let's hope this situation will be at least partially resolved with the upcoming mid-term elections.
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AIDS OR NOT, THATS THE QUESTION Jun 12, 2005
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On 5/24/05 the posted question about AIDS classification leaves me puzzled. In 1997 ZI was diagnosed with AIDS. My cd4 was 45 and I had several opportunistic infections. At that time I was given an full blown AIDS diagnosis. Four years later my cd4 was over 600, my viral load undetectable and my diagnosis was changed to HIV+. At that time my doctor was one of the tops in the field of AIDS research and treatment. I queried him about the change in diagnosis and he said CDC guideline had changed. Your answer on 5/24/05 leaves me wondering, who is right, who is wrong, and why the difference?
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Hi William,
The CDC has not changed their HIV/AIDS diagnosis/classification criteria. So I guess that makes me right, him wrong and overall really not much difference as I explained in the response I previously posted. (Reprinted below.)
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AIDS classification question Posted: May 24, 2005
Hi Dr. Bob,
I wrote to you regarding a question in the "Am I Infected?" forum.. and I'm not sure if this is the right place for my question -- but I always take consolation in the manner that you interact with people, so I'm hoping that you'd be able to answer this question -- which, arguably, could be placed elsewhere.
My friend's CD4 count, sadly, is in the high 90s. It's my understanding that this classifies him as having AIDS (I think the number is 200?) I believe he's been HIV+ for between 3-5 years. Is it possible, at this lowered state, that he would be able to increase this count/reduce the VL to a level that would not be considered AIDS? (I'm sorry for the crude phrasing of this question; but I'm not as educated in this topic as I'd like to be) It breaks my heart that I can't help him more -- his paticular strain has become resistant to his meds and he is going to start a sort of "trial" medication in the next week or so, which hopefully will help.
I guess my question is: is there a chance that with medication, lots of care and support, that he could recover from the low CD4/VL count? It's times like this I wish I had an M.D., too, and could do something medically instead of just emotionally. This message is quite somber, for which I apologize -- but this is my first friend who is HIV+, it's tough to be strong when I see him not doing so well -- and I just want to be there for him in any way possible.
Any advice or insight you have (despite perhaps the incorrect forum classification) would truly be appreciated.
Stay well, Dr. Bob. You're an inspiration.
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Hello TPF,
Anyone with either an AIDS indicator condition or a CD4 cell count of less than 200 has a diagnosis of full blown AIDS. However, the relevance of this diagnosis is more historical and epidemiological than clinical. HIV disease is a spectrum that goes from mild, asymptomatic disease to severe, symptomatic disease. There are folks with a full-blown AIDS diagnosis, who at the present time are feeling quite well, and likewise, there are people who do not "qualify" for the AIDS diagnosis, who are very symptomatic and ill. The CDC classification of full blown AIDS is used as a criterion for tracking the epidemic and allocating federal funds. Reporting requirements for HIV infection (not full blown AIDS) vary from state to state. However all cases of AIDS must, by law, be reported to the health department. Next, is there a chance that with the proper treatment your friend could significantly increase his CD4 count (above 200) and reduce his viral load to undetectable? Yes! If his trial medications can suppress HIV viral replication, his CD4 count will rebound. Working closely with a competent and compassionate HIV specialist is crucial. Sometimes getting a second opinion form another HIV specialist can be helpful, if things are not going well.
If your friend's CD4 count does increase above 200, will he still have a full-blown AIDS diagnosis? Yes, once this diagnosis of AIDS is made, it is not negated by subsequent developments, even if treatment produces a remarkable degree of immune reconstitution. However, do remember it's your friend's health and immune status that are important, not a "diagnosis" made primarily for surveillance purposes.
Finally, I should point out: don't wish to be an M.D. to help your friend. Chances are he'll have more than enough doctors involved in his care. What most HIV folks need are friends. A true friend is often more potent, soothing and healing than any medical intervention.
Good luck to both you and your friend.
Dr. Bob


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Dick and Liz Cheney have been impossible to miss in recent weeks, sparring with Democrats and Rand Paul over the latest mess in Iraq, making the rounds on Fox News and launching a group to reassert the case for their hawkish brand of foreign policy.
But the frenzy of activity reflects only the public side of the father-daughter duo's PR blitz of late. In a series of private meetings and back-channel discussions, the Cheneys have quietly been working to repair their relationship with a Republican establishment of which they'd been card-carrying members for decades — but that was strained by Liz Cheney's ill-fated Senate bid in Wyoming last year. And if the charm offensive helps lay the groundwork for her to run for public office again someday, all the better.
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Top GOP operatives and former Reagan and Bush officials were invited to a friendly, off-the-record dinner with the former vice president recently at the Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington that several attendees said was billed as a "fence-mending'' affair. The guest list included Republicans who backed incumbent Sen. Mike Enzi against Liz Cheney last year. The former vice president warmly greeted guests and talked about his latest political activities but steered clear of last year's acrimonious primary, several people said.
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Earlier this spring, Cheney and his wife, Lynne, attended conservative writer George Will's annual spring baseball soiree at his home in Chevy Chase, Md., to fete the Washington Nationals' opening game. One attendee said it was the first time in years that the former vice president and his wife had gone to the exclusive party. As Cheney worked the room, another person there said, he recalled throwing out the first pitch for the Nationals in 2006, joking that the ball bounced to home plate.
Dick and Liz Cheney have also reached out to some of Enzi's key supporters, though not the senator himself. Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, vice chairman of the party's Senate campaign arm, said he's spoken to Liz Cheney a "number" of times since she abandoned her bid in January, and told her she has "a lot to offer the party." And Dick Cheney has "offered to be helpful" in Senate races that could tip the majority this fall, the senator said.
"They are part of the team," Portman, a longtime friend of the Cheneys, said in an interview.
( Also on POLITICO: CBC to Thad Cochran: You owe us)
While the Cheneys have made progress fixing things with the party, the situation between Liz and her sister Mary is less clear. Mary Cheney, who is gay, and her wife, Heather Poe, publicly rebuked Liz Cheney for opposing same-sex marriage in her campaign, saying she was "dead wrong."
When a POLITICO reporter told Mary Cheney he heard that she and her sister had "buried the hatchet," she initially responded, "Curious who told you that." Pressed to elaborate, she wrote that her response was "something I tend to ask whenever I get a vague [question] like 'someone told me' and it is regards to me or my family." She did not comment further.
Liz Cheney also declined to be interviewed. But a person close to the Cheneys denied that they were strategically moving to rebuild ties with the party establishment, saying, for instance, that the dinner in Washington in late May was an affair the vice president regularly attends when he is in town.
"Both Liz and the VP have longstanding relationships with many folks involved in GOP politics and policy, and they never have felt it necessary to 'mend fences,'" this person said, adding that the elder Cheney "regularly attends dinners with groups he has known for his 40 years in Washington."
( Also on POLITICO: Poll: Faith in government plummets)
Still, the Cheneys have said little about their private outreach efforts. Attendees at the late May dinner were reluctant to give details, saying they were urged not to speak about the gathering publicly.
The hobnobbing with Washington insiders marks an abrupt shift from Liz Cheney's short-lived Wyoming Senate campaign last year against Enzi, a 17-year Senate veteran. Cheney railed on Republicans in Washington as the "problem," calling them defenders of the "status quo" who were hurting the cause of true conservatives like herself.
"The Washington establishment is doing all it can to try to stop us," the younger Cheney said in a letter to donors in December, shortly before dropping out of the race. "You and I know that protecting incumbents won't protect our freedom."
Cheney abandoned her bid after five months, citing "serious health issues" with one of her five kids.
Now the Cheneys are back in force. The two have agreed to headline fundraisers for the Republican National Committee in the coming months. They've just announced a new foreign policy organization to trumpet their aggressive foreign policy views, which are in line with the mainstream of the GOP establishment.
And Liz Cheney has returned as a regular pundit on Fox News, using the prominent platform to criticize President Barack Obama and reengage in the national debate.
On July 14, Dick, Lynne and Liz Cheney will be the marquee names at a POLITICO Playbook lunch event at the Mayflower Hotel.
"It seems to me they are little more approachable than they have been," said one GOP senator, who asked not to be named to speak candidly of the Cheneys.


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I was just informed that I will be transferred back to Tokyo at the end of the week. I've been in Tunisia for over a year now, and my Japanese has gotten a bit rusty. I'd appreciate it if you could post to your blog a list of common grammatical constructions, with example sentences. Thanks.Sure thing, Johann Weiß. Click here for the list.


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Obama picks Rice for NSC chief
President Barack Obama reshuffled his national security team on Wednesday, as he moved United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice to the White House and nominated Samantha Power to take her place in New York.
"This team of people has been extraordinarily dedicated to America. They have made America safer. They have made America's values live in corners of the world that are crying out for our support and our leadership," Obama said in a Rose Garden ceremony. "I could not be prouder of these three individuals."
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Obama's selection of Rice to succeed National Security Adviser Tom Donilon is latest in a series of defiant appointments likely to rile Republicans and fire up Democrats.
Rice had been a leading contender to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, but withdrew herself from consideration in December after Republicans sharply criticized her public statements following the Sept. 11, 2012 attack in Benghazi. Her new role does not require Senate confirmation.
( PHOTOS: Susan Rice's career)
"I am absolutely thrilled that she'll be … at my side leading my national security team in my second term," Obama said of Rice. "Susan understands that there's no substitute for American leadership. She is at once passionate and pragmatic. I think everybody understands Susan is a fierce champion for justice and human dignity, but she's also mindful that we have to exercise our power wisely and deliberately."
Power, an anti-genocide activist and author who won a Pulitzer Prize for "A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide," will have to face a Senate confirmation process. Obama urged lawmakers to confirm her "without delay."
Power, the president said, has "been a relentless advocate for American interests and values, building partnerships on behalf of democracy and human rights, fighting the scourge of anti-Semitism and combating human trafficking."
The appointments of Rice and Power not only represent the ascension of women to top roles on Obama's national security team, but the rise of two officials who have made human rights a priority — at a time when the U.S. faces an agonizing decisions over Syria where President Bashar al-Assad has killed tens of thousands of civilians.
( Also on POLITICO: Paul 'can't imagine' promoting Rice)
People close to Obama said early Wednesday that they expected Republicans on the Hill to continue their anti-Rice drumbeat, though they have no authority to stop her nomination — the position is one of the few at the senior level that requires no Senate confirmation.
They also predicted that Power's confirmation hearings would likely become a forum for criticism of Rice and Clinton — a battle Obama, who was embittered by the attacks against Rice to an extent unmatched by nearly any other episode in his fight-filled presidency, is eager to engage in.
Some conservatives, particularly on the House side, did respond quickly — and negatively — to the Rice pick.
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), one of the administration's harshest critics on the Benghazi attacks, tweeted: "Judgement is key to national security matters. That alone should disqualify Susan Rice from her appointment. #benghazi #BadChoice."


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Your Average Yearly Cost to Own a Car: $9,122
By Carole Fleck , April 16, 2013 12:22 PM
We may be holding onto our cars longer and forgoing buying new vehicles, but it's still costing us more for our wheels.
A new report by the auto club AAA says the average owner of a sedan who drives 15,000 miles a year pays $9,122 a year to own and operate that car. That comes to 60.8 cents per mile, about 2 percent more than last year.
Driving a four-wheel drive SUV? Then you're shelling out $11,599 a year. Smaller cars are averaging $6,967 to own and maintain, the report says.
The cost of maintenance, gas, insurance, tires and depreciation went into AAA's calculations for its annual study, "Your Driving Costs."
If you recently had your car fixed, this won't be a surprise: The biggest hike this year for sedan owners was in maintenance costs, which rose by more than 11 percent from last year. The average costs were less for smaller cars and more for larger vehicles.
AAA's estimates were based on the cost to maintain a vehicle and do repairs for five years and 75,000 miles, including labor expenses, replacement part prices and the purchase of an extended-warranty policy.
"As a vehicle gets older, you tend to encounter more significant repair costs," says Michael Calkins, AAA's manager of technical services.
Here's another finding that won't shock you: Insurance costs rose nearly 3 percent to an annual average of $1,029 - and that's for low-risk drivers with good driving records.
Fuel costs went up by about 2 percent to 14.45 cents per mile for the average sedan owner. The actual average cost of regular gas climbed to $3.49 per gallon, but several of the vehicles in the AAA study had improvements in fuel efficiency, which partially offset the increase.
Depreciation costs, which had dropped in last year's study, climbed slightly to $3,571 a year, the report says.
Since the recession took hold, people are keeping their cars longer. The average age of a car on the road now is 11.1 years, Calkins says.
Here's a little factoid that'll make you chuckle: AAA has published this annual study since 1950. Back then, gas cost 27 cents a gallon, and it cost about 9 cents a mile to drive 10,000 miles a year.
If you wanted to drive in style, a Chevy Corvette carried a price tag of $3,000. If you got a headache just thinking about how you were going to afford that car, then you paid 54 cents for a bottle of aspirin.
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Part of National Museums Liverpool
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Muck & Brass tells the remarkable tale of Britain's first major recycling industry - shipbreaking.
The exhibition takes its title from the old saying, 'Where there's muck, there's brass', reflecting the once lucrative nature of the industry and its importance to local economies.
The hundreds of men working at Lancashire's shipbreaking yards risked life and limb to deconstruct imposing vessels, from paddle steamers and liners to submarines and 20,000 ton warships.
Thomas W Ward Ltd of Sheffield opened its ship dismantling department in 1894, with yards in Barrow, Preston and later in Morecambe. It became the first major supplier of scrap metal to the growing steel and industrial manufacturers.
Everything on board would be recycled to maximise profit. The process was extremely efficient with ferrous and non-ferrous metals sold separately. Fittings and equipment would be traded at Ward's showroom in Sheffield. Books, lamps, toilet bowls, surgical items, carpets were all dismantled - even the timber was turned into garden furniture by the yard's joiners!
The vessels were kept afloat for as long as possible while they were stripped of their engines and motors. As a ship became lighter it would be towed further inshore until the hull would be broken on the shore or river bed at low tide.
Breaking castings and forgings
Far from being environmentally friendly, shipbreaking was extremely hazardous, causing explosions, smoke, intolerable noise and attracting vermin.
The workers' wages were low and conditions were appalling. In the early years, the task depended on heavy manual labour and explosives. Later, oxygen and acetylene cutters were introduced, which were less taxing physically but just as dangerous.
The lead-paint from the ships let off poisonous fumes causing stomach ulcers and many workers suffered from the 'shakes'. Milk and other ineffective liquid remedies were prescribed. Asbestos was another risk and respirators were introduced in 1965.
A burner working on ship with cutting torch and sledgehammer
Limbs and fingers were often trapped or severed by machinery or heavy falling objects. Men fell from the quaysides, jetties and ships as they undertook awkward tasks. The weight of the ships' parts had been known to topple cranes, causing the death of one worker in Preston in the 1950s. Broken bones or the loss of an eye or limb were accepted as occupational hazards.
In Morecambe, residents objected to TW Ward's yard because it interfered with the 'beautification' of the waterfront and the aspiration to develop it as a tourist town.
However, the ships were always a source of interest to Morecambe's visitors and Ward's were extremely reluctant to withdraw from the resort. Between 1921 and 1928 more than 419,000 people paid to view the ships, generating an extra 10,000 and benefiting the local economy!
White Star liner Majestic at Morecambe beach
Ward's were great self-publicists and made the most of vessels with interesting features and histories to increase their visitor appeal.
These included:
Following a post-war boom period, in which many warships were destroyed, the shipping industry declined as foreign competition grew and the demand for scrap fell. Ward's shipbreaking operations in the North West finally ended in 1972.
Today, large-scale shipbreaking is undertaken in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Far East where the poor working conditions and environmental hazards remain.
The Muck and Brass exhibition consisted of text and photographic panels, plus a small number of artefacts, including an acetylene cutter which visitors could handle.
Muck and Brass was created by Lancaster Maritime Museum, The Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness and the Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston. It was part grant-aided by North West Museum Service.
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Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge
Overhead and glassy
With sunny skies, warm temps and a slight offshore breeze the conditions couldnt have been better for the 3rd Annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge. Mt. Bachelor hosted the event again and this year a record number of riders came out to compete.
Like Father, Like Son
Heres Gerry Lopez and son Alex Lopez at the top of the course on Saturday. Although Gerry earned his Legend status riding waves, hes now a dedicated snow surfer. Him and Alex can be found riding Bachelors white waves all winter. Gerry rips on a snowbo
Sunscreen required
Its been a beautiful spring in the Pacific Northwest, and the event saw some of the nicest weather yet. As is tradition at the Big Wave Challenge, countless contestants donned Hawaiian shirts and shorts for the day. One wahine was even spotted slashing in a miniskirt. Aloha vibes!
Off the lip
The Big Wave Challenge run is a combination of hips, mini-tabletops, banks, rollers and even this Loch Ness monster-looking spine. Riders are judged on their creativity, flow, style and overall use of the run. Here, Shaun McKay slays the spine with a backside slash.
Air and Style
The Big Wave Challenge might be about surf-style maneuvers, but the judges never frown on a little airtime. Blake Paul floats a back three over the first hip.
Paddle In
Seems Curtis Ciszek couldnt generate enough speed during his first run so he went into his quiver and pulled out the SUP. Real Waterman, that Curtis.
SUP Bro
And it looks like pulling out the paddle served him well. Heres Curtis Ciszek air one out on the last hip.
Dog Days of Winter
Squint, and it almost looks like youre at the beach. And with the array of Hawaiian prints, dogs on the loose and the laid-back vibe, the Big Wave Challenge isnt far from another day at the beach.
Wahine Will Rip
The ladies were attacking the course all day. Here, one of the girls shows the boys how to do a proper frontside hack. In the end it was Colleen Quigley who took first place. Katie Williams finished second and Desiree Melancon got third.
Taylor Carlton blasted this backside rodeo on the hip to end his second run and earn him the second-place finish. Ruiki Masuda took third behind Carlton. And it was last years champ that returned to claim the win again.
Gus Would Go
Gus Warbington is a Bachelor local. He won last years Big Wave Challenge and the grand prize trip to the Volcom Pipeline house on the North Shore. And what did he do with the trip? He invited his whole family along. Gus is a good guy. And one seriously ripping snow surfer.
The Champ
With his win, Gus Warbington got another trip to the Pipeline house and another custom Gerry Lopez board. He was the picture of stoked, as was just about everyone on hand. Seems like summer vacation has officially begun.
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Just Another Variable in the Process Automation Industry
Jim Montague Recaps Automation Tools Talked About During Automation Fair 2012. These Tools Help Industry Professionals Save Power and Compete Sustainably
Energy is just like speed, vibration, temperature, pressure and flow. It's just another variable that can be controlled and optimized—but thinking about it in these terms is something new. The Energy & Environment forum at the Rockwell Automation Fair 2012 in Philadelphia highlighted tools to help users save power and compete sustainably.
For instance, Doug Demian, applications engineer and predictive emissions monitoring systems (PEMS) engagement manager at Rockwell Automation, reports that Energenic in Mays Landing, N.J., is working with its Power & Energy Solutions Group to organize data and improve operations at 14 of the central energy centers (CECs) it builds and operates, and do the same for several solar plants and landfill-to-gas facilities it runs nationwide.
"Energenic needed to monitor energy use, chiller and boiler efficiencies, and other parameters, and capture them in a historical database," says Demian. "So we came up with a solution using our RSEnergyMetrix server and FactoryTalk platform that included variable-speed drives (VSDs) and controls, interfaces and links to third-party systems. This allows Energenic to monitor real-time data from its controls through firewalls in its VPN; calculate power going to the VSDs and motor control centers on condensers and pumps; compare present performance to benchmarks; trend that data for future analyses and energy-use optimization; and distribute it to anyone who needs it via web pages. So far, this solution has saved Energenic about 15% on its operating costs."
Alex Jushchyshyn, site manager at Colorcon in Harleysville, Pa., reports that his firm makes colors, coatings, dyes, binders and other products for pharmaceutical tablets, and is using Rockwell's Manufacturing Intelligence to report on the wastewater it sends to its municipal treatment facility and document that water's content to comply with new permit requirements. Basically, Colorcon's one support and three production applications produce water that has to be checked for pH and chlorine, so the company replaced the chart recorder monitoring I/O with FactoryTalk VantagePoint and FactoryTalk Historian solutions.
"This means our operators can do less data entry and get back to making product," says Jushchyshyn. "However, we can also identify and diagnose upset conditions faster and access this data from anywhere. Our metering is also about 10% more accurate, and the few annual water discharge issues we had have dropped to about zero."
In addition, Aiman Abdrabou, global manager for energy and greenhouse gases (GHGs) at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Akron, Ohio, explains that it's been developing and implementing more sustainable energy strategies for its 50 plants worldwide, including reducing the "energy intensity" of its production processes by 25% in 10 years.
"Energy management is exactly like a control loop that must be managed continuously, so we have to develop ongoing programs to achieve sustainability. It can't be done as a one-time project," says Abdrabou.
Consequently, Goodyear organized teams at plants in North and South America. Next, it developed energy performance metrics (EPMs) that it posted on online boards, which now include energy-use trends, charts and action plans and are even used to host monthly meetings. Goodyear is also using RSEnergyMetrix to monitor about 10,000 meters, organize and centralize their data, put KPIs on VantagePoint dashboards and generate reports to aid its optimization and sustainability efforts.
"The part that made this affordable was that Rockwwell Automation only charged by the number of licenses, and didn't add on charges for different sites and facilities," says Abdrabou. "We've already saved two or three times over on the initial costs of this system, and we estimate it's going to save about $10 million over about 10 years for all the plants using it."


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Today John Williams—one of cinemas most memorable and prolific composers—turns 81. And even if you've never heard of him, you've certainly heard his work. He's responsible for some of the most recognizable movie soundtracks from the past 40 years.
Those two creepy notes that foreshadow an impending shark attack in Jaws? That was Williams' creation. Those five notes that the aliens used to say hello in Close Encounters of the Third Kind? Him again. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. John Williams composed the scores for everything from the Indiana Jones trilogy, to E.T., to Jurassic Park, to Home Alone, and what is arguably one of his most memorable works, Star Wars. Just try and not hum along while you watch him conduct the Boston Pops playing the Star Wars main theme. Unless your heart's made of stone, it's literally impossible not to.


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Guests who attend the June 19 Fresh Thoughts dinner at the National Aquarium, Washington, DC, will enjoy a cocktail reception and fine-dining experience from Chef Xavier Deshayes. The dinner's courses will pair commonly swapped species side-by-side and ask the audience to identify the fish on their plate, begging the question "Do you know what you're really eating?" The interactive dining experience will include a hearty discussion on seafood fraud with Chef Deshayes, National Aquarium and Oceana experts.
We're excited to host this dinner in partnership with Oceana, the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world's oceans.
Can't wait until Wednesday's dinner to sample the amazing dishes Chef Deshayes has prepared? Try out his recipe for Escabeche-Style Grouper with a Warm Fingerling Potato Salad:
Ingredients for the Escabeche
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper corn
- 16 to 24 ounce of black grouper fillet (or any other local, sustainably-sourced grouper) cut on 4 ounce pc.
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon piment d'espelette
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 3 strips lemon zest
- Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Pat the grouper dry and toss to coat with the seasoned flour.
- Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch sauté pan set over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Carefully add the grouper to the pan. Cook on each side for 1 minute.
- Using tongs or a fish spatula, transfer the grouper to a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish. Reduce the heat to medium, add the shallot, and cook until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, thyme, coriander, piment d'espelette, white wine, vinegar, and lemon zest. Decrease the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and pour the marinade over the fish. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 12 hours.
Ingredients for the potato salad
- 1 pound boiling fingerling potatoes
- 2 tablespoons good dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 10 tablespoons good extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced scallions (white and green parts)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup of whipped cream
- 1 tablespoons of whole grain mustard
- Drop the fingerlings potatoes into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until they are just cooked through. Drain in a colander and place a towel over the potatoes to allow them to steam for 10 more minutes. As soon as you can handle them, cut in 1/2 (quarters if the potatoes are larger) and place in a medium bowl. Toss gently with the wine and chicken stock. Allow the liquids to soak into the warm potatoes before proceeding.
- Combine the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Add the vinaigrette to the potatoes. Add the scallions, dill, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Keep the fingerlings potatoes warm. In a bowl mix the whipped cream and whole grain mustard, verified seasoning (reserved for presentation)
- At the serving time place on each plate some of the potatoes salad in a center and place the grouper on the top of it. Add a dash of mustard whipped cream on top and a serve.
Want to learn more about our Fresh Thoughts program or reserve tickets for our upcoming dinner in Washington, DC? Click here.


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New Years Double - Allen, Texas
The large, hefty Challenge Plates we're known for... (More Details)
2017-2018 Challenge Plates shown for an example!
Two days of run events (New Year's Eve and New Year's Day), with technical running shirts and finisher medals for everyone. There's also a special perk for those who complete multiple running events over the two days – we know how runners love their bling!
In 2011, this race started as Allen's first half marathon, on New Year's Day; it was small and sold out very early. The race has increased its participant limit each year and still sold out weeks in advance. So get ready for another opportunity to end the year the active way with us, and start the next one in celebration as well!
December 31 – morning
New Year's Eve Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K
Join us as we celebrate the end of a wonderful year. Applaud yourself for completing the year the active way – regardless of whether it was a year where you spent the entire time making running and walking a part of your lifestyle, or you spent the last 8 weeks training for your first 5K! The point is that it was still an active year!
All finishers will receive a finisher medal commemorating that day's event.
January 1 – morning
New Year's Day Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K
Then come back the next day and celebrate starting the new yearthe best way possible – the active way! Who could think of a better way to start the new year than with a thousand other runners and walkers?!?
And for locals, this still means you can enjoy ringing in the New Year at midnight. The shorter distance starts early, but the longer distance event has a nice later start time, and it's conveniently located in Allen with parking right at the start/finish line. So ring in the new year and hop into bed – many of you can still enjoy 6-7 hours of sleep!
All finishers will receive a finisher medal commemorating that day's event.
New Years Double Challenge Plate
For those who complete certain combinations of events on BOTH days, both New Year's Eve morning and New Year's Day morning, there will be a special challenge finisher medal. The Challenge Plate will actually integrate with your two existing individual medals you received at each day's event.


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Deliver E-Books to Classrooms through iPad E-Book Subscription Apps
To engage young learners in reading, many teachers are using e-books on classroom iPads. E-book subscriptions apps for iPad help these teachers easily manage the process of selecting and downloading e-books to their classroom iPads.
Given the ease with which e-books can be delivered to any computer or mobile device, it makes sense that some companies would start offering subscription services so you can sign up and get e-books delivered directly to your device as needed.
E-book subscription apps are being added to iTunes every day, so be sure to check for new additions. This article highlights two of the oldest services.
Storia e-book subscriptions for iPad
Scholastic is a leading publisher of children's books in the United States and is now producing e-books as well. Storia is Scholastic's e-book management app, designed to download, store, manage, and read e-books. Storia comes with five free e-books.
Sign up for a Storia account online, and you'll gain access to a growing catalog of e-books that includes picture, chapter, and interactive books (for purchase and download), all targeted to children from the ages of 3 to 14.
Scholastic offers popular and reasonably priced books ranging from the Harry Potter series to Clifford, the Big Red Dog and The Hunger Games Trilogy.
Set up a separate virtual bookshelf for every child. As you purchase e-books, you can assign them to the bookshelf of any child.
To purchase and add books to your Storia library:
Go to Storia's website.
Choose the Shop for e-Books option, and select books.
Books can be selected by age, grade, reading level, price, and character or series.
Follow the prompts to purchase your book.
You'll need to sign into your Storia account to complete the purchase.
After completing the purchase, open the Storia app on your iPad, and tap the Parent Tools icon in the upper-right corner of the home screen.
Tap Manage e-Books, download the e-book, and assign it to the appropriate bookshelf.
You can track an individual child's progress through each e-book, see what new words he learned and how many pages he read, and how long he spends reading each day. Select titles, called enriched e-books, also include word games, story interactions, and animations.
Reading Rainbow e-book subscriptions for iPad
You probably remember Reading Rainbow, the TV series hosted by LeVar Burton that ran on PBS for more than two decades. Reading Rainbow is now an app that offers subscription-based downloads of books for children ages 3 to 9.
Children tap a themed island, such as Animal Kingdom, My Friends, My Family, or Genius Academy, which takes them to a selection of books they can browse. Each island also has a selection of "field trip" videos, some of which come from the original series.
As was the case with the TV show, many of the stories are read by celebrity actors, and you can elect to turn the narration on or off.
Books feature light animations and activities to enhance the story. Reading Rainbow currently contains a library of 150 interactive e-books; monthly subscriptions range from $5 to $10, depending on the term of the subscription.
Newer e-book subscription services for children include Sesame Street, Bookboard, and Disney Digital Books.


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I like ironing puppiez, and going fer long walks, and getting octopi bathes with chapagne bubblzes.
Seriously! I feel the need to reintroduce myself, since I've been lurking, and there are so so so sos so many people I do not recognize.
I haven't been really active for two years, and a ghost the past year due to school plus working 7 days a week.
So hey! Howdy! Please allow me to introduce myself!
I'm a crazy Texan still, but now a graduate! I started participating in rpgww 6 years ago. OHSHIT.
I love rping, especially making things up off the top of my head, which I understand is more than just a bit taboo of late. Everything being so nicely ordered makes it a bit harder to just freestlyze it and keep continuity!
Um, let's see. I like icecream, biting things. That hasn't changed. I am a cute overload addict. I play too many drow. Though I wonder if I can claim that if I haven't rped my characters in ......years?
I love cooking, especially making cakes, and going to culinary school someday isn't out of the question.
I am dating a very hairy man, whom I love. I no longer have a tophat. I have settled for librarians glasses.
I am moving to JAPAN. As I am going to teach over there starting in April.
I am an artist of sorts. I have done far more art that my DA page attests as I have not been updating properly.
I am intimidated in rejoining this community, because so much has happened, that I feel more than out of the loop. Please help me fix this. Kthanx.
Ps. I missed you guys.


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Wow all right, it's thursday. Thursdays mean cramming in all that coloring i put off all week. But the page is done on time; i'm keeping a pretty good track-record about punctuality.
In other news, it was a bitch getting this page done because it's the FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL for me and it's hellish. Fortunately, i have a 4 hour break on T/Th, during which i sit in the library and do my comic.
Also also also, i am sooooooo happy. I am downloading Invader ZIM RIGHT NOW! I try to hold back my excitement because the .zip file may end up being corrupt or it may have no sound when i unzip it or any number of things could go wrong, but dammit, i haven't even seen a single episode of this yet and it's DRIVING ME BATSHIT. So i'm a bit happy about this download, especially since it's taking 7 hours instead of 38.
ANNNNNNDDDDDD (yeah, not done yet) KAGEROU is finally back up. I leap for joy! Fireball had some problems with her webhost thingie but it's all fixed now and you can visit it at http://www.electric-manga.com/ because it's da bomb-diggity. Also, if you DON'T check it out, i will sic the Battle Llamas on you.


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Government interventions in the marketplace crate side effects which distort markets and impoverish consumers. The government must then step in the "correct" the problems with even more intervention.
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Emmanuel Macron said he wanted to make France more free and more competitive. But his failed tax increase on gasoline shows just how fragile reform attempts are in France.
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