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Dave Hooper
Greetings! My name is Dave Hooper. Fitness has always been a passion of mine and I'd like to share my enthusiasm and experience with you. I've been a personal trainer for 5 years and are certified through the American Aerobic Association International & International Sports Medicine. I began Train 180 in 2011 after having trained in health clubs for 2 ½ years.
I started this business because I often found that people were in need of a change from their common workout routines. Most often, they were frustrated with their fitness. "Train180" comes from the idea of taking someone's fitness in a completely different direction from what they have been accustomed to. A 180 degree turn if you will. Getting them off machines, out of their comfort zone, and into something new. I am a strong advocate of using your own body weight in order to achieve results. So, are you looking to lose weight? Run an obstacle race? Improve balance, strength, endurance, and core? I can help. That being said I look forward to working with you!
Yours in health,
Bobby Bonia
Personal Trainer
My name is Bobby Bonia and I've been training in the NH area for just over five years now. I'm certified through The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT). I also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Salem State University. I have a passion for fitness, specifically for performance. Whether that means bringing a full laundry basket upstairs, completing a personal record (PR) in a 5k, mastering a new dead lift weight, or making it up the rope at your local obstacle course race (OCR). I can and want to help you attain those goals.
I grew up overweight. Graduating high school in 2002 at just under 260 pounds, I finally decided change was needed. My body fat was just under 40%. Unhealthy I was. In the beginning, I believed exercise was the way to fix my health issues, but not knowing proper technique, or what exercises were best, forced me to visit a chiropractor more often than necessary.
After high school, I enrolled in a liberal arts program at a community college, trying to figure out what to do with my life. After a few years and multiple courses, nothing clicked. The one thing that was consistent for me during this time was exercise. I began noticing that I was actually enjoying exercise. Whether I was running a faster mile by 10 seconds, or lifting 5 more pounds, I had found satisfaction with these small achievements. These new-found triumphs did click; it is these small achievements that are necessary in fitness, they keep us on track towards our goals.
I took this freshly discovered passion and decided to transfer to a university with an exercise science program. Three months into the program, I lost 30 pounds. THAT is the value of education. I want to educate; I want to share my knowledge, my successes, my struggles, with my clients. They are often facing the same ups and downs I faced (and continue to face) on my own fitness journey. I want my clients to feel confident when approaching a challenge. The butterflies may be there, but instead of being a deterrent, I want those butterflies to serve as motivation to thrive in the very environment that put those butterflies there in the first place.
You've heard the cliche, "there's no magic pill," and there isn't. There is however, will, dedication, and determination. IF you have the will-power to dedicate the time to health and wellness, YOU can determine your health destiny.
It's time to train in a different direction, Train-180.


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Property Location With a stay at Mercure Paris Porte d'Orléans in Montrouge (Cite Universitaire), you'll be close to Parc Montsouris and Notre Dame Cathedral. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Maison des Examens and Paris Catacombs. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 188 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and you can also request cribs/infant beds. Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in the lobby. Dining Enjoy a meal at a restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 9 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Nobody knows who called the men
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As we step closer and closer to Halloween and the highly anticipated premiere of The Walking Dead live-action TV series on AMC, we're getting a deeper look into what went into the series production and what makes this show special, and more than just another standard installment to the zombie genre.
Three TV Spots for The Walking Dead were released a few weeks ago and AMC has just released three new videos about the series which look at what the show's lead character Rick Grimes and its story are truely about, and adapting the series from Robert Kirkman's successful graphic novels.
Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) has put together a strong cast of veteran actors to represent the key characters of The Walking Dead. Watch as they along with the series producers talk about the series an why it's arguable the most anticipated show of this Fall TV line-up.
Inside The Walking Dead: It's About Survival
Graphic novel series creator Robert Kirkman, series showrunner Frank Darabont and several of The Walking Dead cast discuss the series, describing it as a drama about people in "heart-wrenching" situations. There are zombies in this show but since the beginning, it's been emphasized that it's not about the zombies, they just provide the backdrop to the situation we find the characters in.
Inside The Walking Dead: From Comic Book to TV
Robert Kirkman started The Walking Dead series back in 2003 for Image Comics and since then the infamously black and white comic (all 77 issues of it to date) has been met with fan and critical acceptance. Watch Kirkman talk about the transformation from page to screen and how Darabont was drawn to the material since the moment he picked up his first issue five years ago.
The Walking Dead: Who is Rick Grimes?
British actor Andrew Lincoln earned the coveted television acting gig as the start of The Walking Dead, officer Rick Grimes. Much of the series, and especially its introduction is told through the eyes of Grimes and you can learn more about his character with this video:
Ever since AMC won the rights to The Walking Dead two years ago, and even more so when Frank Darabont took on the project, there has been an incredible amount of excitement about the potential of this series. From everything we've seen so far, and the involvement of creator Robert Kirkman, this series stands to be something special.
The Walking Dead stars Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey DeMunn, Michael Rooker, Sarah Wayne Callies and Laurie Holdenairs. It airs on AMC this Halloween, October 31st, so dress up as a zombie and put this on at 10/9c. If you haven't done so already, check out the first official Walking Dead trailer.
Share your thoughts in the comments and with us on Twitter @rob_keyes and @screenrant.


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When purchasing honey is better to buy it from a local source. Local honey helps with allergies and it is always great to support local businesses.
Although you don't need any other reasons to buy local honey, an investigation by Food Safety News has uncovered that Chinese honey makers are laundering their products through other nations to avoid high tarrifs. This honey is then being purchased (knowingly) by honey packers in America to save a few dollars.
According to the article honey made in China may contain lead, chloramphenicol (which can be fatal), and in some cases do not even use real honey but rather artificial sweeteners and ingredients.
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If you've visited here at feasting with friends before, you'll know I love breakfast foods. This strata recipe is one I have made for at least 7 years, both as written here and with variations galore. One of my all time favorite variations is sauteed veggies and fresh baby spinach with Gruyere. But…to satisfy the carnivores in my household this time I went with good ol' ham & asparagus. You may remember the post I did months ago for Eggs Benedict Strata. That too is a variation of this recipe, but served with a hollandaise sauce. This one requires no sauce, therefore not nearly as labor intensive.
I normally prepare this make-ahead morning entree for special occasions [Christmas morning, Mother's Day or Sunday Brunch]. This time I prepared it for a few quick, weekday breakfasts. You see, once baked, this strata is extremely microwave friendly. Wedges, straight from the refrigerator, are warmed perfectly in about a minute. Making this a perfectly healthy and filling breakfast with very little effort.
Sticking with the basics of bread [English muffins, sour dough, french, etc], an egg mixture [eggs, milk, sour cream or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard or dry mustard, etc], "fillings" totaling about 3 cups [meat, veggies] and finally cheese [whatever your heart desires] you can adjust this recipe to your wants and likes!
Ham & Asparagus Strata
4 English muffins, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup cubed cooked ham
2 cups cut-up fresh cooked asparagus
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
4 eggs, beaten
¼ cup Greek yogurt, plain
1¼ cups milk, preferably low-fat
1 Tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
•In a greased 2-quart capacity baking dish spread half the muffin pieces. Top with ham, asparagus, and cheese. Top with remaining muffin pieces.
•In bowl whisk together eggs and Greek yogurt. Whisk in milk, Dijon mustard, and black pepper. Pour over layers in dish. Gently press down on the strata to be sure all of the English muffin pieces are submerged in the egg mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
•Before baking, allow strata to sit at room temperature about 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 325°F oven 60 to 65 minutes or until internal temperature registers 170°F on an instant-read thermometer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.
Recipe Variations: Broccoli, ham, cheddar; Zucchini, sauteed eggplant, summer squash & onion with smoked Gouda; Browned sausage, bell pepper mix, Monterey jack; Fresh herbs, mixed mushrooms [sauteed], fresh baby spinach, Gruyere.
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Children and adults of all ages are invited to participate in one of the 3 race options. Kids can participate in the 400 meter Fun Run. The 1-mile and 5-mile walk/run are open to all ages and abilities. Click the button below to learn about the course options
Walk or run in the Memorial Day Run or donate online and help support children who have hearing, language or other communication disorders.


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As I'm sitting here at The Sandstone Gallery here in Billings, the address here at the gallery is 2913 2nd Ave., North. I thought it might be wise to let all of my friends and clients know that I am part of the gallery now. At the gallery, I'm showing some of my black and white images that I've taken and also some of my digital fine art work. I'm still maintaining my studio at 2814 2nd Ave. N. on the Third Floor South entrance, by the parking lot. The door says BOS and there is a buzzer for clients to push and to gain access.
That's it for now, please stop by Sandstone Gallery to view my work and that of many fine artist here at the gallery. You can view art work at the gallery by visiting http://www.sandstonegallery.org


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Doc 1 Worker
Putting labels on plants and assorting them onto trays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to read and differentiate between plants
- Cleaning pots and plants
- Loading finished trays onto racks
- Maintaining the area clean from debris
- Checking to ensure the correct name and UPC are on the label
- Assembling orders
- Handling racks of plants which include pushing and pulling
- Producing dish gardens
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Dock 1 must regularly lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 35 pounds. The Dock 1 will push and pull both empty and loaded rolling racks up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
No prior experience or training.
Job Description
Language Skills
Ability to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Home > 2018 Exhibition
Under Pressure
The condition of males hasn't changed much over the past 30 years or so, while that of women has mutated considerably. There's a big difference in our lives, both at home and in the public realm, compared to that of our grandmothers. We have inherited the responsibility of proving we are able to jump from caring for the home environment, the oven and the gas hob, to creating a more expansive destiny for ourselves. When discussing this transition – of trying to find a way to balance everything when it seems like a constant battle – there's always that feeling of a 'struggle' which bonds all women together, irrespective of their individual backgrounds.
"Under Pressure" is the portrait of this intimate fragility. It illustrates how we, as women of our time, continue running and tripping over in an attempt to deliver something more emancipated for our daughters and for the future generations.
Guia Besana
Guia Besana (1972, Borgosesia, Italy) lives and works in Paris and Barcelona. In 1994, after completing her media and communications studies in Turin, she concentrated exclusively on photography, paying particular attention to the theme of female identity.
Her work is regularly published in international magazines and blogs, including CNNphotos.com, The New York Times, Newsweek, Huffington Post, Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, Le Monde, Courrier International, D di Repubblica and Esquire.


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Seattle Police Kill Pregnant Mother Charleena Lyles
The 30-year-old Black woman struggled with mental illness. Say her name.
26 Activists Arrested in Seattle #ShutDownChase Actions
Native-led demonstrators hit 13 branches of JPMorgan Chase bank for the company's dealings with TransCanada, the company behind the Keystone XL pipeline.
Divestment Movement Against Dakota Access Continues With Investor Pulling $34.8M
A Norwegian firm withdrew funds from three companies that partially own the $3.78 billion pipeline project.
California City of Davis Divests from Wells Fargo in DAPL Protest
The bank handles its $30 million in investments and $1 million average cash balance.
Seattle Mayor Says City Will Remain Sanctuary City Despite Trump Presidency
The president-elect promises to end funding to these safe havens for undocumented immigrants.
WATCH: #TrumpProtests Take Over Streets Nationwide
From New York City to Los Angeles, Americas are expressing their displeasure with the election of Donald Trump.
Seattle Teachers Say #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool
Nearly 2,000 teachers wore Black Lives Matter t-shirts and held rallies addressing systemic education issues at schools across the city.
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Brings Trauma of Criminalization to the Stage
Ahead of opening night for Patrisse Cullors' "Power: From the Mouths of the Occupied," the activist talked to Colorlines about how the production will incorporate the stories of Seattle locals in each performance.
Howard University Cheerleaders Kneel During Anthem at Nation's Classic
The cheerleaders, like an entire Seattle high school's football team and a legion of professional athletes, embraced Colin Kaepernick's protest of choice over the weekend.
STUDY: Police Body Cameras in Danger of Being Used as 'Instruments of Injustice'
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights examined body-worn camera policies in 50 municipalities. It was not impressed.
Washington Gym Employee Called Kam Chancellor and Crew 'Bad News' During 911 Call
"I don't know if they're homeless kids. I know there used to be a lot of heroin addicts around here."
Police Confirm Gym Employees Called Cops on Seattle Seahawk Kam Chancellor
Chancellor tweeted about the incident, saying he was checking out the property with an eye toward potential ownership when two employees called the police on him.
An Overdue Intro to Hollis Wong-Wear, the Grammy-Nominated Musician and Poet on a Mission
The Macklemore & Ryan Lewis collaborator has stepped out as frontwoman of her own electro-R&B group, The Flavr Blue. But this is just the beginning for the singing, songwriting poet who will set you straight if you call her a "sidekick."
Macklemore Addresses 'Black Lives Matter,' Appropriation Criticism on 'White Privilege II'
The nine-minute song was created in collaboration with a number of artists, educators and anti-racism organizers.
Seattle Declares State of Emergency to Address Homelessness Crisis
While people of color represent 33.7 percent of Seattle's population, they represent 72 percent of all familes seeking emergency shelter.
National Park Service: Racist Lake Name Should Be Changed
After pressure from legislators and activists, the National Park Service is affirming that a lake in Washington should be renamed Howard Lake.
Mara Willaford and Marissa Johnson Talk Bernie Sanders Interruption In New Q&A
In their first in-depth interview together since shutting down a Bernie Sanders rally in Seattle, Black Lives Matter-affiliated activists Mara Willaford and Marissa Johnson spoke to a Seattle publication about that moment, their quibbles with leftist establishment and the aftermath of that moment.
Seattle Mayor Aims to Help More Muslims Buy Homes With Sharia-Compliant Loans
Other provisions include removing barriers that block ex-offenders from housing and mandating that affordable units be included in new developments.
Cops Expose Their Racism on Facebook [VIDEO]
Biased comments online are forcing one Seattle officer to face reprimand for arresting 69-year-old William Wingate.
Seattle City Council Passes Indigenous Peoples' Day Resolution
Some Italian-Americans decry the decision


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When we hear about charts what comes to our mind are mostly the basic charts such as a flow chart, bar charts and pie charts. We tent to think that charts are only used in businesses and schools or other organizations. Well, that is what it is made for, right?
It is a fact that most of the time organizations make use of charts. But there are so many ways we can use a chart and if you'd like to, you can make great chart titles too. Charts examples can be used also at home and effectively when dividing chores between family members.
Having a family of your own sounds really sweet and fun. It is fun when you have kids around but the nightmare in there is at the end of the day, it can be messy around the house.
To give a solution to that, you can make use of a chore chart. A chore chart contains all the scheduled chore that needs to be accomplished in a day. Chore charts make it easier to disseminate tasks and make sure that it can be finished. So how can you use a chore chart?
Chore charts are very simple and easy. In one glance, you can already know what to do. Seeing the chart examples above and below, chore charts are like calendars and can also be fused with checklist examples.
To use a chore chart all you do is simply distribute chores throughout the month or week. Take for example chores like cleaning the bathroom and washing the cars. It's impossible to do both when you have other jobs for the day. With the use of a chore chart, you can simply write cleaning the bathroom on a Saturday afternoon and washing the car on a Sunday morning.
A sample chart, as mentioned earlier, can be a weekly or a monthly calendar. With that, you can divide chores throughout the week or throughout the whole month. The first thing to do when making a chore chart is determining all the necessary chores that should be done.
There are chores that you need to do once or twice in every week, so make sure to include that in the chart. With chores that doesn't need to be made everyday or every week, set a schedule for that so that it won't be left unfinished.
Once you finish making a chore chart in word, it is important to make sure that it works effectively. To make that happen, chore charts should be accessible and be made visible to everyone at home so when one sees it, it would remind that person what to do. It is also effective when chores are made by all the people at home.
Decide on who would do a certain chore for this week or month and let them know that it is their task. Infuse fun with chores so that chores wouldn't feel like a stressful task.


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Service Learning Comes of Age
On a chilly Friday night last November, the area underneath the wide expanse of the Jefferson Street Bridge in downtown Nashville became a scene of rare opportunity for the city's homeless.
The Week That Lasts a Lifetime
Kristen Keely-Dinger, BS'98, remembers March snow falling on the streets of New York, the sounds of babies crying and people screaming, and the stench of urine in the housing projects as she carried hot meals up flight after flight of stairs. As a Vanderbilt sophomore who had signed up forRead More
Conquer and Prevail
As university traditions go, music has charms to do more than soothe the savage breast. In fact, music has the ability to invoke nostalgia for the old "alma mater," pump up school spirit at athletic events, and stitch together collegiate memories in ways that override the years, joining together studentsRead More
History Test: Where Is This?
Do you know the name of the popular hangout shown in this 1953 photograph? Go here to find out if you're right.
History Test: Where Is This? (Answer)
The photograph is of the Commodore Room (aka the "C" Room), a grill/short-order dining facility in the front part of Rand Hall, as it appeared when Rand was completed in 1953. Today the space is occupied by another dining facility, Chef James Bistro (see photo). Rand Hall's "C" Room wasn'tRead More


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Baby and Diabetes
Incurable disease can begin during pregnancy or shortly after
Baby and Diabetes. Healthy Living Magazine
There isn't much a pregnant woman can do to prevent her baby from developing type 1 diabetes, a genetic and environmental disease that can begin during gestation or shortly following birth.
A food as old as mammals themselves is worth considering supplementing during pregnancy and following birth for newborns at risk of inherited and genetic forms of the disease.
Bovine colostrum (BC) is the first food all mammal newborns receive upon birth and is safe to use for healthy women during pregnancy.
An autoimmune disease, this form of diabetes occurs when the body's immune cells perceive its own insulin-producing organs as an enemy and attack them. Without insulin, the muscle cells can't take up sugar from the blood. This leads to sugar coating and premature aging of almost all of the body's organs.
Read: Vitamin Builds Baby's Muscles
BC supplies proline-rich polypeptides with their own innate intelligence that can down- or up-regulate the immune system. Insulin-like growth factor-I, also found in first-milking colostrum, stimulates the repair of the gut and prevents leakage of dietary proteins that can trigger autoimmune diseases.
BC can be used safely during pregnancy as it is simply a food and women who may have a genetic or familial history of type 1 diabetes should talk with their doctors about its use. Since the mother herself may have diabetes in such instances, it is worth noting the condition requires careful dietary and exercise programs. BC makes a difference in insulin sensitivity. Given time, colostrum has shown in some cases to completely eliminate the need for insulin in cases of type 2 diabetes. But now science says its use may end type 1 diabetes
before the child ever is afflicted.
Read: Silver Baby
BC was tested in a rodent study of both spontaneous and chemically induced models of the disease. Disease progression was evaluated by weekly measurement of blood glucose and by analyses of the pancreas. Among the rodent receiving BC, oral administration "prevented diabetes development in all… models" and "revealed a strong modulation of the immune response." An analysis of the types of cytokines, which trigger or calm down immune cell responses, they produced revealed BC "disrupted harmful" t-helper cells responses (specifically Th17). The expression of the cytokine IFN-γ was also down-regulated with BC administration, while interleukin-4, a calming cytokine, "was up-regulated in comparison to [the] diabetic group."
There was even more good news. There was "overall less infiltration of immune cells to the pancreas." BC "acted on immune cells and halted (auto) aggression towards pancreatic beta cells." Moreover, BC induced beta cell proliferation. "Hence, this derivative could be tested in diabetes and other similar diseases with aberrant immune response."
First-milking colostrum, obtained humanely within the first 6 hours of the calves' birth, is richest in the growth and reparative factors that seem to have profound effects on the developing fetus's long-term health.Reference
Nikolic I, Stojanovic I, Vujicic M, Fagone P, Mangano K, Stosic-Grujicic S, Nicoletti F, Saksida T. Standardized bovine colostrum derivative impedes development of type 1 diabetes in rodents. Immunobiology. 2016 Sep 24. pii: S0171-2985(16)30374-6. doi: 10.1016/j.imbio.2016.09.013. [Epub ahead of print]


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Each week within this column we strive to pair the latest in theatrical releases to worthwhile titles currently available on Netflix Instant Watch. But this week, we're taking a break from our regular format to wrap up our Year-End 2011 coverage by offering the very Best of 2011's Now Streaming releases, as determined by the TFS Staff.
Kicking off our Best of 2011 picks is TFS President & Managing Editor Dan Mecca, who braved theaters this year for better or worse to review such big releases as Jack and Jill, Fright Night and Captain America, has filled his Top 10 list with daring debuts, spectacular sophomore efforts, and stunning masterworks from some of cinema's most celebrated auteurs. His picks here are alternately quirky and insightful.
Ceremony (2010) An Honorable Mention on Dan's list, Max Winkler's offbeat comedy also earned a spot on our Top 10 Directorial Debuts for, "Operating with a level of confidence equal to that of Wes Anderson in his splendid debut Bottle Rocket," to tell the odd yet charming tale of a young writer (Michael Angarano) on a quest to stop the wedding of his older ex (Uma Thurman). Lee Pace and Reece Thompson co-star. [TIFF review]
The Robber (2010) This German thriller tells the shocking true story of Austrian marathon runner Johann Rettenberger (Andreas Lust), who used his athleticism to moonlight as a bank robber. According to Dan, "Heisenberg's high-octane take [on Rettenberger's story] moves at an impressive clip yet finds the time to meditate on why we love the thrill of the chase."
Tuesday, After Christmas (2010) From Romanian director Radu Muntean comes this tremulous love triangle tale. Mimi Branescu stars as a married man who must choose between his wife (Mirela Oprisor) and mistress (Maria Popistasu). Says Dan, "Beautiful lighting, courtesy of Tudor Lucaciu, allows shots to linger uncomfortably long as the characters search for the right words to say." [NYFF Review]
Next up are picks from TFS's Associate Editor Nick Newman, who regularly covers the news beat and whose Top 10 was packed with moody, character-driven dramas, and punctuated with some big budget adventures. Though wildly different in their execution, his streaming selects each offer thought-provoking tales of women in peril.
Certified Copy (2010) Also featured in our Top 10 Endings of 2011, Abbas Kiarstami's mind-bending romance weaves a curious and captivating tale of a man and a woman with an enigmatic relationship. Nick declares, "Most could simply enjoy this as a romantic treatise with a lovely background; those digging further will be greatly rewarded." [TFS Review]
The Arbor (2010) Admittedly, I didn't get the appeal of Clio Barnard's avant-garde doc The Arbor, but Nick, who also wrote about his love for the film in our Top 10 Documentaries post, asserts "The Arbor…unlike any [doc] I've seen before, mixing the form with portions of theater and covering it all with a narrative sheen. It would be satisfactory to simply sit through such an experiment, but the thing has got to go and break your damn heart over and over, right up to the point where reality is almost too much to take."
Meek's Cutoff (2010) Beyond earning Nick's #3 spot, Kelly Reichardt's pensive Western also snagged a spot on our Top 10 Openings List. This ambitious indie follows the arduous trek of a pack of 1845 settlers as they traverse the treacherous Oregon Trail. Says Nick, "Reichardt depicts the West in a trance-like way, capturing the time and place as an interminable purgatory." [TIFF review]
As you may notice from my coverage as one of TFS's Senior Writers and Film Critics as well as your loyal Now Streaming curator, I tend to favor a mix of dark and light in moviemaking. For every gritty tale of regret and revenge that's made Top 10, there's a cheekier offering with a wry or outrageous sense of humor. The titles below are likewise a mixed bag of intense drama and inspired moments of levity, sometimes seen within the same film.
Trollhunter (2010) An Honorable Mention on my list for its earnestness and sharp sense of humor, André Øvredal's directorial debut was an absolute delight that blended the found footage genre with plenty of cheek and top-notch special effects to create a surprising and scary horror-comedy. This Norwegian adventure centers on a trio of student filmmakers who discover a whole new world when they cross the path of a peculiar poacher and his mythic prey. [My full review]
I Saw the Devil (2010) Also featured on fellow critic Raffi Asdourian's Top 10 is Jee-Woon Kim's horrifying and harrowing Korean revenge-thriller that I assert, "took this twisted subgenre to new heights and all-new lows with a tale so full of blood, gore and brutality that it's sure to sicken even the most hardcore horror fan." Centering on a cruel game of cat and mouse between a serial killer and the secret agent beau of one of his victims, "the film features a bevy of brutally disturbing scenes that are so well-coordinated they feel like an operatic ballet. This film digs its hooks deep in you within the very first scene and just when you think it can't get any more over the top, it flips the script and leaves you hallucinating about what you just witnessed," adds Raffi. (My full review.)
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2011) One of my favorite docs of 2011, this thrilling behind-the-scenes look at Conan's Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour offers a hilarious but oft hard to watch portrait of O'Brien at his breaking point. And as I said, "It's one of the best showbiz docs you'll see, fully encompassing the creative process in a demystified and gripping way." Whether you're Team Coco or not, it's a doc worth the watch.
TFS CEO & Editor-in-Chief Jordan Raup, who recently broke down the Classic Films You Must See to properly enjoy Hugo, had a Top 10 full of cinematic big-budget wonders and stirring indie dramas, but only his Honorable Mention pick Senna –which was featured in a recent column—is currently available on Instant Watch. Thankfully, more stellar documentaries that likewise got mentions on our Top 10 Documentaries list are Now Streaming.
Life in a Day (2011) At Sundance last year, Jordan said of Kevin Macdonald's crowd-sourced documentary that aims to encapsulate contemporary human life through a bevvy of YouTube submitted vids, "These filmmakers have reversed the negative connotations related to the artistic quality of YouTube, and created one of the most inspiring documentaries here at the festival and have set a benchmark for 2011." [Sundance review]
Bill Cunningham New York (2010) Bill Cunningham is an octogenarian photographer who resolutely rides around New York City with a camera and a passion for everyday fashion. TFS Staff Writer John Fink describes this winsome doc, which is on the Oscar shortlist for the Best Doc category, as "An intimate and fascinating film by Richard Press, Cunningham (despite some push backs) allows the filmmaker into his rather monk-like life." [Trailer]
Armadillo (2010) At 2010's TIFF, TFS Staff Writer James Battaglia gave this Danish doc about the war in Afghanistan a rare 10 out of 10 in his review. John Fink who curated the Top 10 Docs list, succinctly surmises the film's appeal saying, "Armadillo pulses with the intensity of a Bourne film. Following a group of Danish soldiers at war in Afghanistan, the film's professional style (and use of filters/effects) has been considered controversial amongst doc purists, but doesn't dissuade it from being one of the most powerful in the genre." [TIFF review]
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One of the best known parables of Jesus is the Parable of the Good Samaritan recorded in the Gospel of Luke 10: 25-37. It is the basis for Good Samaritan laws enacted by various countries of the world and all states of the U.S to protect – well, good Samaritans, against potential lawsuits as a result of bona fide acts of compassion.
The parable is narrated in Luke only – not in the other Gospels – and we know that Luke's message was directed towards Gentiles rather than Jews.
The narrative of the parable is not historical even though the setting is plausible. Indeed, there is the Inn of the Good Samaritan (today a museum on the picturesque road from Jerusalem to Jericho). In Jesus' time it was a dangerous route because the Judean desert and the rocks through which it wound provided hiding ground for bandits to ambush travelers going to or from Jerusalem.
But who would be travelling on that road in Jesus' time? Not Samaritans. Jews travelling to or from Galilee avoided a direct route through Samaria – because of hostility – and went along the Jordan valley through Jericho. Plausible as it may be, it is unlikely though that a Samaritan would be on that route and Jesus would have used a more realistic setting for his parable.
The early church may have altered the parable as told by Jesus, in order to resonate with a Gentile audience. Jesus' parable was about the representatives of the religious establishment (a priest and a Levite) on the one hand, and a good Jew, on the other.
According to Numbers 19: 11ff contact with, and even being in the presence of a corpse, made one unclean for seven days and required ritual cleansing on the third and seventh day. Thus, a priest and a Levite who had duties in the Temple, would have compelling reasons to avoid being ritually unclean. In fact, as verse 13 states, "if they fail to purify themselves after touching a human corpse, they defile the Lord's tabernacle. They must be cut off from Israel…" Now, that is quite serious.
But suppose a Jew – any ordinary Jew – would put aside religious regulations in an act of compassion for another human being, wouldn't that be an outstanding act of sacrifice? The comparison between the callousness of the religious and the selfless sacrifice of a true worshipper would be in line with Jesus' teaching and his challenge for those who would stick to the status quo. Consider, for example his remarks about divorce in Matthew 5:32; 19: 9; Mark 10:11 and Luke 16:18. Here Jesus was looking at justice beyond and above legal parameters.
Furthermore, in all his teaching Jesus emphasized taking risks and even sacrificing when serving others.
The parable challenges me in a very special way, especially as I endeavor to serve those who are less fortunate. How much of my service requires some real sacrifice? How much risk is involved in what I do. Could I be serving from a comfortable position? Suppose there was risk of losing "my job", for example. Would I still be involved?
This fellow who was attacked by bandits could have been more careful not to travel on that dangerous route. So the parable challenges my attitude towards those who may have made mistakes. Who hasn't made mistakes anyway?
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Artichoke Parmesan Dip
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 tsp dry dill
2 tsp chopped fresh garlic
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
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10 Best Countries to Live According to Brand Index
As a Canadian call centre we're always interested to see how our beloved country fairs on the world's stage and I've explored this topic in posts like best country to live, smartest countries, the happiest countries, the most peaceful countries, the most sustainable countries, the friendliest countries, the most charitable countries, the most prosperous countries, the best countries for quality of life, the best countries for business, the top countries for life expectancy, the best countries for working women, the best country for world travel & tourism, the best countries for human development, the top countries for Clean Capitalism, the best country for child well-being, the best countries from social progress, the best countries for higher education, the most popular countries, the least corrupt countries, the best countries for paid vacation days, the countries with the best reputation, the best countries for global professionals, the best countries for ease of doing business, the best countries for starting a business, the best country for business, the best country for customer satisfaction, the most gay positive country, the best countries with the most competitive economies, the best countries for entrepreneurship, the most sustainable countries, the best countries to grow old, the top countries for longest hours worked, the best countries for innovation, the best countries for expats and the best country for closing the gender gap. Today, I'll be adding the 10 best countries to live according to the annual Anholt-GfK Nation Brands Index.
Anholt-GfK ranked fifty countries "by looking at perceptions of nations in the six areas: Exports, Governance, Culture, People, Tourism and Immigration/Investment." For the 2013 edition "a total of 20,445 online interviews were conducted in 20 developed and developing countries with adults age 18 or over. The most up-to-date online population parameters were used to weight the achieved sample in each country, to reflect key demographic characteristics such as age, gender and education of the 2013 online population in that count. Fieldwork was conducted from July 25th to August 15th, 2013." According to this data, the 10 best countries to live are:
- United States
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Canada
- Japan
- Italy
- Switzerland
- Australia
- Sweden
"The Anholt-GfK Nation Brands Index helps governments, organizations and businesses understand, measure and ultimately build a strong national image and reputation. It measures the power and quality of each country's brand image." Congratulations to Canada for making the top 10.
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RNA on the move
In the fruit fly Drosophila, oskar mRNA, which is involved in defining the animal's body axes, is produced in the nuclei of nurse cells neighbouring the oocyte, and must be transported to the oocyte and along its entire length before being translated into protein.
Scientists in the group of Anne Ephrussi at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, have visualized the molecular mechanism that underlies this localisation process. In a study published today in Cell, they showed for the first time that, upon export from the nucleus of nurse cells into the cytosol - the semifluid that surrounds a cell's nucleus -RNA particles recruit two motor proteins, kinesin and dynein, which transport the RNA to its final location in the oocyte.
By combining immunofluorescence with electron microscopy imaging, the EMBL scientists were able to discriminate where different molecules critical for oskar mRNA transport are recruited, thus defining a hierarchy of RNA particle assembly. These findings not only increase our understanding of development, but could also shed light on processes underlying the function of dendrites and axons in neurons, and synaptic plasticity - which is implicated in learning and memory formation - as these also entail the transport and localised translation of RNA.
More information: Trucco, A., Gaspar, I. & Ephrussi, A. Assembly of Endogenous oskar mRNA Particles for Motor-Dependent Transport in the Drosophila Oocyte. Cell, 25 November 2009.
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Improve your students' understanding of the landing at Anzac Cove by exploring the geography of Gallipoli
While Anzac Day is not explicitly mentioned in the Australian Curriculum there is a place for it in our HASS lessons and the opportunity for it to be integrated with other subjects. In this series of posts we will explore the teaching points, curriculum links and learning opportunities that can come from commemorating Anzac Day with your upper primary students.
We are now within a mile of the shore and the din has increased . . . the whole side of the mountains seems to be sending forth tongues of flame and the bullets fairly rain upon us . . . the water is churned up from rifle fire, machine-guns, Maxims, shrapnel and common shells . . . seven of the boys in our boat are killed and God knows how many in the others.
Anonymous soldier, the 3rd Brigade
World War One is a topic that requires a large amount to time to teach thoroughly and is most suited to older students. I can remember reading All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque in Year 11 History and finding it very confronting. This doesn't mean that Anzac Day and the horror of the landing at Gallipoli shouldn't be taught – it just requires a softer touch. It is easier, therefore, to focus on the "nuts and bolts" of Gallipoli – dates, statistics and the history of the event rather than the brutality faced by the ANZAC soldiers. Here are some points that are worth speaking to your students about so that they not only understand the date, the dawn service and the traditions attached to Anzac Day but also the reason and the consequences of the landing at Gallipoli.
Why Gallipoli?
The battle for Gallipoli was all about Geography! Turkey had control of the Dardanelles strait, the narrow entry into the Black Sea which prevented supplies to and from Russia. Army leaders believed that if the Allies could take Istanbul (then called Constantinople) then Turkey would surrender. By gaining control of Turkey it would open access to the Black Sea via the Mediterranean Sea through the Dardanelles Strait.
Unfortunately, previous attempts to take the Dardanelles by the British and French had failed and so another plan of attack was needed. It was decided that the Australian and New Zealand troops would participate in an invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula. The theory was that the Allied troops would land simultaneously on all sides of the Gallipoli peninsula and then move inland securing more ground. This would be achieved by sending 4000 soldiers in two waves. They were to travel in boats that would land on the beach in the darkness, at what is now called Anzac Cove, and secure the beach and high ground so that more soldiers could be sent to move inland.
You can see in the image below the kind of terrain the troops needed to tackle to achieve their goal. I wonder if they had any idea what it was really like before they got there?
Class discussion and teaching points
Upper primary students have the advantage that they can participate in class discussion and consider multiple views and opinions. Improving this skill is a requirement of the Australian Curriculum.
Ask students to consider several 'What If' scenarios to generate discussion and deeper thinking about the Gallipoli campaign, its impact on the war effort, its impact on the Australian character and culture and its significance to Australians now.
- What if the Allies hadn't tried to seize the Gallipoli Peninsula?
- What if they had checked the terrain and location before sending troops to land on the beach?
- What if the Allies had succeeded in the Gallipoli Campaign?
- What if the ANZAC Troops hadn't been part of the Gallipoli campaign?
- What if Russia and the Allies had attacked from the Black Sea?
- What if the Allies had been able to use more covert tactics?
Study the geography of the Gallipoli landing. Mapping skills are an important concept within the Geography curriculum and studying the location of the Gallipoli Peninsular and its location in relation to other countries and access points will help build their understanding of the Gallipoli campaign and its purpose.
It is also important that students consider the terrain of Gallipoli, particularly for the ANZACs, and how they were placed at a terrifying disadvantage landing on the beach at Anzac cove faced with cliffs that hid Turkish soldiers firing down on them. There are many photographs available on the National Archives of Australia Virtual Reading Room website (Vrroom). The Australian War Memorial website is another great source of quotes, images and stories.


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Metering and packaging device for dry powders
Electrostatic phototechnology is used to package microgram quantities of fine powders such as drugs. An electrostatic "image" having a given size and charge density is exposed to ionized drug powder to attract a known amount of drug to the image. The resultant drug "image", is then transferred to a package.
The present invention relates to the packaging of dry powders and particularly to the packaging of microgram quantities of powders for medical uses. In the metering and packaging of dry powders, particularly very small amounts of dry powder medications, the drug industry has had difficulty with the packaging of precise amounts of such powders. One of the reasons for this is that many powders develop an electrical charge and the charge causes problems in measuring and packaging since powders tend to aggregate and stick to the sides of the containers and metering devices. The present invention utilizes this ability of the powder to acquire an electrical charge for precisely measuring exact microgram quantities of the powder and then placing these exact microgram quantities in individual containers.
In the past, technology has been used employing electrostatic charge to attract a given quantity of powder to a surface. An example of this is the laser printer or the electrostatic copy devices where a drum is charged and toner particles are attracted and held in position by the charge. The charge on the drum is neutralized by the attracted toner powder, thus limiting the amount of toner in accordance with the charge image on the drum. The charge on these printer drums is then transferred to a sheet of paper or other carrier to give a final image.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In the present invention, the same technology is employed for transferring a predetermined amount of a finely powdered medication to a carrier or an intermediate such as a drum, carrying a charge of predetermined intensity and area, rotating the charged drum surface, carrying the predetermined amount of powdered medication on its surface, to a transfer station where the charge is overcome and the dry powder is transferred to a package which is then sealed. In lieu of a drum, a belt, or other movable surface is charged to a given potential in a localized area.
When a given amount of a powdered drug is to be packaged, the charge and area of charge can be experimentally determined for each dose of drug and each particle size distribution. This can be done by controlling either the charged area for a given charge density or the total electrostatic charge on any individual charged area. These conditions can be adjusted to provide the desired amount of the particular drug to be transferred at the transfer station.A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of the attraction of negatively charged powder particles to a support having a positive charge on the surface thereof.
FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the various steps involved in practicing the invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of one form of drum type electrostatic device for transferring given small quantities of powdered drugs from an electrostatic attraction station, where a given quantity of powdered drug is attracted to and neutralizes a given charge on the drum, and a subsequent transfer station where the drug is transferred from the drum to a package therefor.
FIGS. 4 and 5 are schematic functional representations of preferred components employed in the FIG. 3 type of apparatus.
FIG. 6 shows a different system wherein separate carriers, having micronized drug particles electrostatically attached to their surface, are used to carry the drug to the charged transfer surface.
FIGS. 7 and 8 show methods of aerosolizing the powdered drug and ionizing the drug to give it a specific charge.
FIG. 9 shows a graph illustrating the percentage of suspended particles as a function of time and size, permitting creation of a suspended particle stream of any given desired size distribution.
FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of applying the aerosolized drug to a drum carrying charge "image".
FIG. 11 illustrates an ion projection system for creating the charge "image" on a dielectric surface.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring first to FIG. 1 there is illustrated a chamber 14 containing aerosolized dry powder particles 10. These particles 10 are suspended in air and carry a charge, for example a negative charge. Also in the chamber is a support surface 12 having a charge opposite to that on the particles. The support surface 12 will attract a number of charged particles 10 sufficient to neutralize the charge on the surface of the support 12. This support surface is one that can hold a discrete electrical charge on its surface, such as insulating material, e.g. plastic or a semiconductor material, such as selenium, used in the photocopy industry.
The actual amount of powder transferred to the carrier sheet is a function of the mass to charge ratio of the powdered particles. If one assumes surface charge saturation, the amount of charge carried by the particles is directly related to the surface area. For spheriodal particles, the charge varies as the square of the radius and the mass varies as the cube. Thus, the amount of charged particles picked up by a given portion of the surface of the charge carrier will be a function the total charge on the carrier. Thus, with a given surface charge density on the carrier, the amount of powder picked up is directly proportional to the charged area. Thus, for doubling the amount of powder to be picked up, the area on which charge is placed can be doubled. This can be used as a basic method to control the amount of powder to be picked by the carrier. Thus, for any particular powder or particle size distribution of powder, the exact area and amount of charge needed can be experimentally determined.
Referring now to FIG. 2, there is a schematic flow diagram of the various items of equipment needed to perform in the total process from powder supply to a sealed package containing a specified amount of powder in the package. At 16 is indicated the powder supply which is fed into a device 18 for creating an aerosol of the powder. Next the powder particles are ionized at 20. As will be indicated later, a number of these steps and pieces of equipment can be combined. At 24 is indicated a carrier surface capable of maintaining a space charge on its surface. This can be a plastic belt, for example, or a selenium drum of the type used in Xerox.TM. photocopiers. This carrier surface 24 is passed through a charging station 25 where predetermined electrostatic charge 25A (an electrostatic "image") is created on a predetermined area of the transfer surface. This charged surface 25A then passes through a step 26 wherein powder is deposited on the carrier surface in a sufficient amount 26A to neutralize the charge carried by the carrier surface. Thereafter, the carrier surface, carrying the predetermined amount 26A of powder on its surface, is passed to a powder discharging device 30 which discharges the powder 26A from the surface 24 onto a packaging material 28, which may have indentations 29 for receiving the powder. The packaging material 28 containing its charge of powder 26A, then passes through a package sealing step 32.
As mentioned previously in discussing FIG. 1, the carrier surface with the electrostatic charge carries a known amount of charge on its surface and the polarity of this charge is opposite to that of the powder particles suspended in the chamber. The charged particles migrate to the charged surface because of the attraction by the opposite nature of the charges. This migration of the particles continues until the charge on the carrier surface is neutralized.
The actual amount of powder mass transferred to the carrier surface is a function of the mass to charge ratio of the charged particles. Although it is difficult to achieve a linear relationship between the mass and the actual charge, it is possible to establish a fixed relationship between the surface area of the powder particles and the charge the powder particle is carrying at charge saturation. However, the surface area of a mixed group of powder particles of different sizes and shapes can be extremely difficult to calculate mathematically, particularly when the shapes are irregular, (e.g. non spherical, microcrystalline, etc.) As mentioned earlier, the simplest method of determining the amount and area of charge to attract a given weight of particles is to estimate the correct area and charge and then apply the estimated charge to the estimated area on the carrier surface 24 and expose this selectively charged area to a mass of powder which has been ionized in the ionizing step. The amount of powder deposited can then be readily measured at the discharge step. Thereafter, either the size of the charged area or the amount of charge applied to the area at the charging station 25 can be adjusted upwardly or downwardly to provide the correct amount of charge, both in area and charge intensity, for picking up a desired weight of oppositely charged powder.
Referring now to FIGS. 3, 4, and 5 one preferred apparatus for accomplishing the invention is illustrated schematically in FIG. 3, with details of the components thereof being shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. The charge carrying surface is illustrated as a photo sensitive drum 24A which rotates between the charge "image" exposure 25 which creates a charge "image" 25A on the surface of the drum 24A. (see FIG. 4) This "image" exposure can be a light source e.g., a laser beam (or other controllable photon source), which is capable of creating an electrostatic "image" 25A on the surface of the drum of a desired size and charge density. The charge "image" 25A is then rotated to the image development station containing an ionized cloud of drug powder which is attracted to the charge "image" 25 to neutralize charge in the "image", thus, forming a powder "image" 26A containing a predetermined amount of powder. (see FIGS. 4 and 5) This powder "image" 26A is rotated to a drug transfer station 30 where it is released into the pockets 29 in the packaging layer 28. This transfer to the pockets 29 is accomplished, in one preferred embodiment, by the use of high voltage plate 56 (see FIG. 5) which overcomes the attraction of the charged "image" 25A on the surface of the drum, thus releasing the powder "image" 26A into the pocket 29. The pocket containing the predetermined quantity of drug is then passed through the sealing step 32.
FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the invention wherein the micronized drug particles 10 are carried on the surface of discrete carriers 60 which can be small plastic beads, for example. When these plastic beads are contacted with an image 25A, the micronized particles 10 are transferred to the charge "image" 25A on the surface of the drum 24A from the discrete carrier balls 60. To accomplish this, the positive charge on the image 25A should be higher than the positive charge on the surface of the individual carriers 60.
FIGS. 7 and 8 show additional details of means for both handling drugs and providing aerosolization and ionization to provide a suspended stream of free drug powders having a predetermined size and charge. In FIGS. 7 and 8, elements 16A, 18A and 20A and 16B, 18B and 20B correspond to the equivalent elements in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4.
Since repeatability is important for drug metering it is necessary to effectively address the issue of charge to mass variation with particle size. One method of over-coming this problem is to control the particle size distribution in the chug powder. FIG. 8 shows one implementation to achieve this control of particle size. The voltage on the electrostatic deflector is adjusted to control the particle sizes to be suspended in the holding chamber for delivery to the ionization chamber. Once the desired particle sizes are suspended they are drawn into the ionization chamber to ensure surface charge saturation on the particles. This will give a known charge to the mass ratio.
FIG. 7 shows an alternative means for controlling the size distribution. A high velocity air stream is used to deaggregate the powder. The deaggregated powder is then contained in holding chamber 18A. The purpose of the holding chamber is to allow the larger size particles to settle, thereby producing a favorable particle size distribution. The particle size distribution is a function of the holding time as shown in FIG. 9. The suspended particles are then ionized and exposed to the charge image as shown in at 26 in FIG. 3
FIG. 9 shows the percentage of particles sizes suspended in a holding chamber as a function of time. Such a chamber may be provided with a slow upward flowing air current to maintain the aerosol suspension. As can be seen, the percentage of suspended particles is very largely determined by particle size. Through experiment one can select a time slot that will give the desired particle size distribution for any particle drug dosage. Additionally, or in place of settling time, one or more filters can be used for obtaining a given particle size range.
FIG. 10 is similar to FIG. 4 except that the Image Development Station 26 in this figure is replaced with the Stationary electrode 26B and an air passageway 50 for carrying the aerosolized powder. The rotating drum has a dielectric or photoreceptor surface 24 on to which is deposited the latent image. As an example the aerosolization chamber would be similar to that shown in FIG. 7. The metering chamber in FIG. 7 is then the air-passageway 25 between the dielectric surface 24 and the stationary electrode 26B. The undeposited powder then exits at the right side of this air-passageway to be collected for later use or recirculated back into the aerosolization chamber.
FIG. 11 above shows an ion projection print head where an ion beam is used to produce a charge "image" on a dielectric surface. The corona wire 52 has a high voltage applied to it which causes the air to breakdown and produces the ions 52A necessary for the operation of the ion projection printers. The remainder of the ion projection print head includes the usual control electrode 54, screen electrode 56 and insulator 58. The relative potential that is applied to the control and screen electrodes then regulates the amount of ions 25C that will be metered and deposited on to the dielectric surface 24 these ions being deposited on the surface to form the latent image 25A. Both the intensity and size of the ion beam can be adjusted as will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art. The advantage of this system is that it does not require a photosensitive surface and can therefore be rugged making it suitable for the manufacturing environment.
1. The method of packaging powder comprising the steps of developing a predetermined electrostatic charge having a predetermined "image" area on a powder carrier surface, contacting said carrier surface with a sufficient amount of powder to neutralize said charge, moving said powder and said surface to a transfer station, transferring said powder to a package and sealing said package to contain said amount of transferred powder.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein said predetermined charge and area on said carrier surface are estimated, said estimated electrostatically charged area is then exposed to said powder of opposite charge and the amount of powder attracted to said predetermined area is measured, thereafter necessary adjustments to the amount of charge and/or the area is made to attract the predetermined desired amount of powder to said "image" area.
3. The method of claim 2, where a high velocity air stream is used to deaggregate and aerosolize the powder particles and a holding chamber is used to control the particle size distribution in the air stream using particle settling times.
4. The method of claim 2, wherein means are provided for controlling particle size distribution of particles in the powder deposited on the charge "image".
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the charge "image" is produced by an ion beam whose intensity and/or area can be varied.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the charge "image" is produced by a photon beam whose intensity and/or area can be varied.
7. Apparatus for packaging for powder comprising:
- a source of powder,
- a powder carrier surface;
- means for applying a predetermined electrostatic charge to a predetermined area of said carrier surface, to create a charge "image" on said surface,
- means for applying to said powder an electrostatic charge opposite to that of said electrostatic charge on said carrier surface;
- means for exposing said charged area of said area on said carrier surface to charged powder to create a powder "image" on said carrier surface,
- means for transferring said powder adhering to said carrier surface to a transfer system and neutralizing said electrostatic charge on said carrier surface to cause the powder to transfer into a package, therefor, and;
- means for sealing said package.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the means for placing the electrostatic "image" on the carrier surface is adjustable both in intensity and area so that the exact amount of electrostatic charge and area thereof can be controlled.
9. The apparatus of claim 7, which additionally includes a means to control the powder particle size distribution to ensure repeatability and accuracy of powder metering.
10. The apparatus of claim 9, where a high frequency vibrator such as a piezo crystal, electromagnetic, mechanical or other means is used to deaggregate the powder and an electrostatic potential is used to aerosolize the particle size distribution of interest.
11. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the charge "image" is produced by an ion beam whose intensity and/or area can be varied.
12. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the charge "image" is produced by a photon beam whose intensity and/or area can be varied.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 2, 1996
Date of Patent: Dec 23, 1997
Inventors: Andrew L. Abrams (Westport, CT), Anand V. Gumaste (Robbinsville, NJ)
Primary Examiner: Daniel Moon
Law Firm: Hayes, Soloway, Hennessey, Grossman & Hage, P.C.
Application Number: 8/677,340
International Classification: B65B 130;


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Mafia City of Lost Heaven - an excellent game
Released without much fuss, Mafia gives the action from Max Payne combined with the exciting racing and the opportunity to explore the entire city of Grand Theft Auto III. And what is more impressive is the fact that the game is not experiencing various problems that various games have, but come from small producers - play various games.
To speak about Mafia game, we inevitably talk also about GTA, because both of them take place in cities detailed designed that you can fully explore, both involve stealing cars and avoid the police and both have stories that sink you into the mafia world.
The live city from Mafia game, a 1930 metropolis called Lost Heaven is full of cars, pedestrians, has different neighborhoods, subways and you can even leave the metropolitan area for a trip to the country.
The game begins with a video sequence where the main character Tommy meets detective Norman in a café. Tommy gives him some name, accounts, appointments in exchange for his protection and his family. Here begins the story that Tommy tells to the detective about how he entered the organization.
The game begins with a race in which two individuals ask Tommy to escape pursuers. After you have escaped, at the bar the two thank you and they say that they owe you. After doing the taxi several times, the guys that have followed you on your first missions come and destroy your car and want to beat you. Then you run and you get to Salieri bar. You find out that the guys that attacked you are Morello guys' and thus you are introduced to the organization. More details about the missions you can find out playing the game. I really do not want to be a spoiler.
The graphics of the game is amazing benefiting the game in all locations, the engine used is the one from Max Payne. Driving simulation is excellent and exceeds the speed limit if the coops seek to fine you. Also, if you do not stop at the red light, the police strikes you and you have to stop and pay the fine.
Music is typical of that era and together with the cars and the clothes you feel like you were there. This is an excellent game that will offer you unforgettable hours of fun filled up with a great story - enjoy a great game.


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A case of historically forgotten 'blowback'?
TERROR IN BRUSSELS EVOKES 'KING LEOPOLD'S GHOST' . . .April 15, 2016, 3:50 pm
by Selvam Canagaratna
"Although tyranny, because it needs no consent, may successfully rule over foreign peoples, it can stay in power only if it destroys first of all the national institutions of its own people."
– Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism, 1951.
It's the awful reality that has been by design 'forgotten' all these years – and highlighted now by Ben Norton on the Salon website. When, for instance, 'terror' occurs in Paris in January and November 2015, and now in Brussels, the response of the international community makes clear that the lives of white Westerners have come to be valued exponentially more than the lives of people in, say, the Middle East.
Norton's simple point is that when American bombs massacred civilians in the Middle East for long, scarcely a single tear was shed. "But when Westerners are subjected to the same terror that people in Muslim-majority countries endure on a regular basis, the sky falls."
The Middle East has been the deadly playground of imperialist forces for as long as one can remember, with matters coming to a head following the secret decision of the American neocon cabal of President George W. Bush and his VP Dick Cheney using the attack on the New York Twin Towers as the pretext to overthrow Saddam Hussein.
Wrote Norton: "ISIS slaughtered more than 30 people in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday, March 22 – a horrific day sure to live in infamy. Yet what of the countless other horrific days in which ISIS killed just as many people, if not more . . , that are effaced from the historical record, often mere moments after taking place, only to be replaced with others? In just over a week in late February and early March, ISIS butchered almost 200 Iraqis, mostly civilians from the Shia Muslim community, the world says little. And not only does the West say little; European countries and the US demonize and actively prevent refugees who are fleeing ISIS terror from seeking asylum within their borders. Yet when Europeans face the same violence, they expect the world to stop and collectively mourn."
This is only to mention the crimes of ISIS, noted Norton. "The kind of bloodshed the world witnessed in Belgium on Tuesday is quotidian in Yemen – where the culpability lies with the very countries that are now so thunderously wailing."
For almost exactly one year, a Saudi-led coalition backed and armed by the West has waged a brutal campaign of terror against the people of Yemen, the poorest in the Middle East. The draconian Saudi regime has killed thousands of civilians, bombing hospitals, homes, weddings, schools and even a refugee camp.
"The Saudi monarchy gets the bombs it drops from its Western allies, the US, UK. And France – the allies who vociferously condemn terror when it is their own citizens who are subjected to it."
As Yemeni journalist Mohammed Ali Kalfood wrote exactly one week before the ISIS attacks in Belgium on March 15, the Western-backed Saudi-led coalition bombed a market in Yemen's northern province of Hajjah, killing approximately 120 people, including more than 20 children, and wounding an additional 80. "Families were blown up," Kalfood recalled. Yet these Yemeni families are apparently unworthy of the world's attention.
To make it clear, 400 percent more people were killed a week before the Brussels attacks by a Western-allied regime who buys Western-made weapons and military equipment and uses Western-provided intelligence. And the silence in response to the Hajjah massacre has roared so loudly it is truly deafening, wrote Norton.
"These are double victims. They suffer not only from their death, but also from the silence that surrounds it – an unfortunate product of their lowly place in the global pecking order.
"We have seen it numerous times now . . . it has become a cliché – one need only hearken back to Vietnam or to Algeria; to Guatemala or, especially in this case, to the days of Belgian-colonized Congo, where King Leopold oversaw the deaths of 10 million people, half of the African nation's entire population, in a matter of years in a little-discussed genocide."
Which brings us to King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild, published in 1998. Jeremy Harding reviewed the book in the New York Times of September 20, 1998 and wrote: "Edmund Morel is one of a trio of not-quite-English characters who prowl Adam Hochschild's King Leopold's Ghost, a superb synoptic history of European misdemeanor in central Africa. Like Joseph Conrad, a Polish expatriate, and Roger Casement, an Irishman, Morel was something of an outsider in Britain.
"All three men were to unleash withering assaults on the system of forced labour that was used to extract ivory, hardwoods and wild rubber from the Congo Free State – later the Belgian Congo, then Zaire, now the strife-torn Democratic Republic of Congo. Morel, who discovered that valuable cargoes were leaving the Congo while arms and ammunition were pouring in, became a radical, round-the-clock journalist and public speaker, collecting and disseminating evidence of atrocities against the Congolese and denouncing an international entente that had allowed one man, Leopold II, King of the Belgians, to exercise sole authority over a land mass 75 times the size of Belgium.
"Hochschild's sketches of these three individuals are vivid, and his depiction of what they and many others were confronting is masterly. It shows, above all, that during Leopold's rule in Africa from 1885 to 1908, and in the years on either side of it, the peoples of the Congo River Basin suffered, in Hochschild's words, "a death toll of Holocaust dimensions." This is not said lightly. The strategy adopted to plunder the area was, in effect, a war of enslavement against the indigenous population.
"Much of the death toll was the result of killing, pure and simple," wrote reviewer Harding. "Villages were dragooned into tapping rubber, and if they refused to comply, or complied but failed to meet European quotas, they were punished. The hands of dead Congolese were severed and kept by militias to account to their quartermasters for spent ammunition. And, as Morel said, the practice of mutilation was extended to the living. By far the greatest number of deaths, however, were caused by sickness and starvation. The effect of the terror was to drive communities from their sources of food.
A Belgian Government commission estimated that from the late 1870s, when the explorer Henry Morton Stanley made his first forays into the Congo on King Leopold's behalf, until 1919, the year the Commission published its findings, the population of the Congo Basin had been reduced by half. In 1924 there were thought to be some 10 million inhabitants – which means, Hochschild says, that "during the Leopold period and its immediate aftermath the population of the territory dropped by approximately 10 million."
Hochschild considered the story as a template of modernity . . . "Leopold never set foot in the Congo. There is something very modern about that, too, as there is about the bomber pilot in the stratosphere . . . who never hears screams or sees shattered homes or torn flesh," wrote reviewer Harding who also argues, convincingly, that the story of the Congo was "the first major international atrocity scandal in the age of the telegraph and the camera." It would both be crucial to another scandal in a distant part of the world that was relayed to our living rooms 80 years after Leopold's spectacular land grab: Francis Ford Coppola was not straining credibility when he transposed Heart of Darkness to Vietnam."
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We are proud to be presented with the Level 2 Secondary School Participation in the School Games Award 2018 at the Gloucestershire Active Schools Award Ceremony at Cheltenham Town Hall on Thursday 13th September, beating off strong competition from secondary schools across the county.
The school games level 2 competitions give our pupils the opportunity to participate and represent the school in a wide range of non-traditional sporting activities. At Bournside, pupils have taken part in a variety of individual sports such as badminton, table tennis and indoor rowing and our girls' football team made it past the level 2 competition and through to the Level 3 county finals.
One of our most popular school games sports has been handball, where our year 8 and 10 boys and girls competed at the level 2 district championships and went on to win bronze and silver medals at the county finals at Cheltenham College. As well as offering an opportunity to compete against other local schools, the variety of sporting opportunities sees a host of pupils playing sport for fun and enjoyment, who may otherwise not include themselves in the more traditional sports.
Head of Physical Education, Gareth Taylor, said: "This is a fantastic achievement for the school and I am so proud of all the pupils who have continually challenged themselves over the last year. At Bournside, we strive to give our pupils the very best opportunities to excel in sport, and we are lucky to have some very committed members of staff, not to mention fantastic facilities to make this possible.
"We'd like to give a huge thank you to Josh Hanley and the School Sport Network for organising and delivering the Cheltenham School Games Programme."


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