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Here's a typical scenario: a researcher writes a grant application to do a study; if the grand is awarded, the grant pays the researcher to do the study; once the study is complete the researcher writes a paper which gets published in a peer reviewed journal. Frequently it is the US government who provides the funds for research, enriching our knowledge in addition to the researcher and their institution. Then the journals get to profit by copyrighting and publishing the resulting research.
Lots of government funded research is available at little or no cost through government web sites or the Government Printing Office. For some reason, much medical and scientific research is only available for a price through private publishers, professional or scientific societies. For US taxpayers, it's like paying twice for the same thing - once in taxes that funds the grant, and again to read the results. This has been an issue for some time, and it looks like things are heating up.
[..] the battle lines shifted last month when a National Institutes
of Health report revealed that a compromise policy enacted last spring
-- in which NIH-funded scientists were encouraged but not required to
post their findings on the Internet -- has been a flop. Less than 4
percent filled out the online form to make their results available for
public viewing.
Now a key federal advisory committee has
recommended that scientists who receive NIH grants be required to post
their results within six months of publication. And the Senate is
considering legislation that would mandate such disclosures for an even
broader array of federally funded scientists.
Before the Internet, the only way to provide research results was to make journals free; that's a bad idea. Scientific journals generate needed revenue for societies and publishers. And when government funded results are available individually on web sites at no charge, people will still subscribe to and buy journals and magazines. Why? Because they are the easiest and most convenient way to read the articles - easier on the eyes, more conveniently delivered, stored and carried from place to place; you can even make notes on them.
Members of the ACC are not going to cancel their journals so they can spend hours at their computers reading papers. But students will have greater access. Those of us in industry will benefit, as will the industry - how many of you pop for th $12 to $30 for any of the journal articles I post about? I didn't think so.


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Assisted living facilities are residential homes for elderly or disabled people who need help with activities of daily living but not full-time medical care. That's a pretty loose definition, but there really isn't a standard for assisted living facilities. Some are very large complexes that also have independent and nursing care in the same building, but others are located inside of small family homes. The right choice for a loved one really depends upon available facilities in the local area and the individual's and family's needs and preferences.
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National mortgage lender Waterstone Mortgage promoted Lisa Fenske to senior vice president of marketing and communications.
Fenske holds five years of experience working for Waterstone Mortgage, during which time she worked to develop the growth of the marketing department, which she managed for the past three years. Some of her contributions include corporate office relocation and build-out, preparation for major industry regulatory changes and sales conference and management.
"Lisa has been an invaluable asset to Waterstone Mortgage throughout her career here," said Eric Egenhoefer, Waterstone Mortgage president and CEO. "I am thrilled to have Lisa join the executive management team."
Some of Fenske's new responsibilities include the development of strategic marketing and communications initiatives and continuing to lead the corporate support and customer service departments. Fenske will also manage company-wide projects and will develop a new training infrastructure for the company.
Fenske brings a total of 20 years of experience in marketing and communications to her new position.


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NICE has published a costing statement to accompany its guidance on the use of ranibizumab for treating visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema (TA 274).
The costing report calculates that: "the annual cost associated with implementing this recommendation is estimated as £41,000 for a population of 100,000 based on the standard assumptions in the model once a steady state is reached. There are also anticipated to be non-recurrent costs from treating the prevalent population on implementation of the guideline of around £341,000. It is (Read more...)


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The word "convenience" in the single-use plastics context, needs urgent redefinition, especially in the East Asia region where several countries top the list in terms of plastics leaking…
It is undeniable that progress has been made in reducing extreme poverty over the last quarter century—from 36 percent of the world population in 1990 to an estimated 8.6 percent in 2018—and that…
Empowering women in Malaysia by promoting economic opportunities for them can go a long way towards fulfilling the country's development potential.
The Critical Occupations List in Malaysia monitors occupational shortages and addresses these gaps for the future of the country's labor market.
Malaysia has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty, but it is now time for the country to raise official poverty standards as other middle- and high-income countries have done.
Protecting ASEAN's impressive gains over the past two decades will require prioritizing investments in people – that is, human capital.
With new regulatory reforms in place, Malaysia is set to benefit from faster Internet connections for all its citizens, closing the gap in Internet speed with leading countries.
As the country gears up to work on its 12th Malaysia Plan, its rich experience in national development planning for the past 60 years provides key lessons to consider.


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Out of the billions who have lived in this world, how staggering to think that Jesus chose me!
That in itself would be enough to get me out of bed in the morning, but there's more.
When I arise I imagine Jesus conversation with me to be something like this: "Have you any idea
how thrilled I am to spend this day with you? I get to talk to people you will spend time with. I get to go with you
wherever you go-to church, work, the supermarket, to your neighbor's to chat. Today I get to see through your eyes,
touch through your hands. Through you I get to be compassionate, empathetic, sensitive. I am looking forward to spending
time with your friends, being strong when you grow tired and weary, being still when things get busy. I can't wait to
help you work through problems that come your way. What joy to be there when you join voices with others today.
in praise of Abba! At days's end, when you close your eyes in sleep, I'll be resting on the pillow, right there beside you."
Jesus grant me the grace this day to be conscious of your presence within me each moment.
Help me to be just as excited as you that this day is ours.
May God wrap you in His Arms today and give you strength. Father in Heaven through the mystical wounds of Your Son Jesus have
mercy on the souls who visit my web pages. Whoever visits this site is automatically prayed for night and day as long as I
live God knows who you are and He will apply your petitions. My motto is I will not let the devil have my family, or any family.
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(Crain's) -- Melvin and Ellen Gordon, the husband-and-wife team that runs Tootsie Roll Industries Inc., each received more than a 25% increase in total compensation last year.
Tootsie Roll sweetens Gordons' pay with cash bonuses
Chairman and CEO Mr. Gordon earned $4.2 million, while President and Chief Operating Officer Ms. Gordon took home $4.0 million, according to a company filing on Friday.
The Chicago-based confectioner -- maker of its namesake chocolate chewy candy as well as treats under the Sugar Daddy, Charms, Junior Mints and Andes brands, among others -- saw 2009 sales rise less than 1% to $495.6 million, while earnings rose 38% to $53.5 million.
Price increases, as well as lower energy and fuel costs, helped boost earnings.
The Gordons were each paid base salaries of $999,000. Mr. Gordon got a $1.6-million bonus and Ms. Gordon received a bonus of $1.5 million, both based on meeting financial targets.
The Gordons' compensation also includes use of Tootsie-owned aircraft to travel to the Chicago headquarters and a local apartment -- the couple has a house in the Boston area -- for use when they work here.


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The micro-blogging site, Twitter turned ten this year and as it continues to flourish, it's attracting more users to sign up than ever before. While Twitter can be a handy source for gathering information or connecting with friends; it can sometimes be overlooked as a job searching tool.
For multiple reasons, Twitter is ideal for job searching as it can lead you to new openings and it will help you to stay up-to-date with your chosen industry. If you are currently seeking an alternative method to find a job, Twitter might just be the answer…
Create Your Own Brand Unlike Facebook; the majority of Twitter profiles are public which presents a great opportunity to develop your personal brand. The best place to start is to select a suitable profile and cover photo and write an informative and compelling bio. Also don't forget to input where you're based, as employers can search for candidates via a certain geographical location.
Follow Influential Companies If you have just signed up to Twitter and are looking to get noticed; following key companies is a great place to start. Once you have followed some prime accounts; you can engage with other users by retweeting, liking and replying to tweets in a meaningful way. If you want to engage with an employer but want to keep your job search strictly private; don't forget to use the direct message function.
Utilise The List Tool Twitter can be such a fast moving network, making it difficult to keep up with all the latest information especially if you are following a lot of people. This is where 'the list' function can come in handy and it is often overlooked by many users. It will save you heaps of time from scrolling back through hundreds of tweets and will help you find the content which you most want.
Don't Underestimate The Power Of The # Ah the humble hashtag, who knew just how powerful it would be before Twitter was born. If you are job seeking, you can use popular job search hashtags such as '#hiring' or #jobsearch' to help you find new vacancies. As more and more recruiters are turning to Twitter to find key talent, hashtags within your own tweets can help you be located by recruitment professionals.
Include A HyperlinkUnderneath your bio, there is a section to input a link. If you are job seeking and want to be noticed; why not link this back to your LinkedIn profile or to an online CV which you might have. If you're not keen on having your profile linked to your CV, why not link it to a blog which you may write to further demonstrate your employability and transferrable skills.
Show Some Personality Unlike LinkedIn, Twitter is not just for business therefore it's good to show a little bit of personality on your profile! But remember to stay clear from any controversial topics as this can turn off any potential employers.
Be Active Last but no means least if you are looking to get noticed by an employer online, it's important to remain active. On a daily basis, set some time aside to go down your timeline to like and retweet any relevant content or to get involved with any suitable trending topics. As the social network is so fast paced and continues to grow, it's essential that you continue to get noticed.
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Avante Pop from Lisa Conway - hometown hero who sings, searches and finds.
LCON is the ever-evolving avant-pop project of Toronto-based sonic adventurer Lisa Conway. Her recordings have been described as "ethereal, minimalist, experimental, unnerving…and downright elegant" (AUX), with the Toronto Star claiming, "Conway is bound for greatness, even if she doesn't realize it yet."
Raised in the mountains of Northern BC, and nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award before she was allowed to drink in bars, Lisa has been quietly writing, producing, recording, and releasing music under various monikers for over a decade - she's collaborated with filmmakers, dancers, and performance artists, been nominated for a SOCAN Songwriting Prize (as part of Del Bel), and completed creative residencies from New Brunswick, Canada, to Aubagne, France. A recent alumni of the Canadian Film Centre's Slaight Music Residency, and one of two Canadians selected to be part of the renowned Red Bull Music Academy 2018 in Berlin, her work both in live performance and in the studio has garnered critical acclaim. In 2013, she was granted a Canada Council of the Arts professional development grant to pursue a Masters in Sonic Arts from Queen's University Belfast, and graduated from the program with distinction.


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4 Frugal Tips for First-Time Work at Home Moms
Hey everyone! I am excited to introduce you to Lisa from Freelance Mom. Today, she is going to share her frugal tips for first-time work at home moms.
So you're ready to ditch the 9-5 and become a full-time work-at-home mom. Congratulations! Working from home can be incredibly rewarding and convenient, allowing you to cash in those paychecks while affording you the flexibility of staying home with your kids.
But as amazing as it sounds, the reality is that getting started as a work-at-home mom comes with expenses, including things like office equipment and, if you're freelancing, even additional taxes. Here are four ways you can save when launching your work-at-home career.
1. Create Your Own Home Office
I know what you're thinking. Building a home office is going to take some investment, so how does it save you cash? It allows you to claim the home office deduction on your taxes, which can save you hundreds of dollars every year.
Here's the catch, though. The IRS requires that this area be used exclusively for your business and that it be your principal place of business. That means that if your home office space doubles as the family computer room (and your family uses your business computer for leisure), you can't claim the deduction.
But if you do have that exclusive office space (either as its own room or as a designated section of another room), you can deduct a portion of your home expenses, such as utilities, mortgage or rent, and insurance. Your deductions depend on the square footage of your office compared to the square footage of your home. Otherwise, you can take the simplified option in which you get a $5 deduction for every square foot (up to 300 feet). So if your office is 150 square feet, you'll get a $750 deduction on your taxes!
Also be sure to save receipts for any business expenses so you can deduct those, too!
2. Get Smart with Your Office Supplies
If you're going to be working a desk job, such as writing, virtual assisting, marketing, or web design, you're probably going to rack up a good office supplies bill. However, there are several ways to save:
- Buy during the right season: September is a great time to buy office supplies since you can snag deals in the back-to-school section when retailers are trying to get rid of their inventory. However, buy your new computer in August when back-to-school shopping for college students is at its peak and retailer competition for laptops is fierce. Time.com reports that during this time, you can often snag discounts of $100 or more.
- Buy in bulk: If you go through a lot of one product, such as envelopes and shipping boxes for mailing out goods, you can save per-unit and on shipping costs by buying in bulk.
- Join rewards programs: If you know you're going to spend a lot on office supplies, grab a free membership to an office supply store. The Office Depot and Office Max rewards card, for instance, offers 10 percent back in rewards on purchases like ink and paper, and you'll also earn rewards for recycling your ink cartridges.
3. Build Up Your Workspace with Free Supplies
"Free" doesn't always mean low quality, but it does mean big savings! When building your home office, you might find a free desk or office chair on Craigslist, for example.
But the freebies don't end there. Instead of paying big bucks for computer software, there are a myriad of free programs with similar capabilities. For instance, instead of paying for an anti-virus program, opt for the free and trusted Avast anti-virus software.
Another money-saving option is Google Drive, which will give you access to word processing, spreadsheet, and slideshow programs for free.
Plus, instead of setting up a new phone line for your business, you can opt for a new number with Google Voice. With this program, you can set up a professional number and link it to your existing phone so you don't have to give out your personal phone number, buy a new business phone, or pay for extra services.
4. Barter for Business
If you're going the freelancing route, then you'll likely work with a variety of people to get your business off the ground, such as a printing company for business cards and a web designer for your new site.
Instead of making a huge financial investment, consider working with people who will help you out in exchange for your services. For example, if you're getting into freelance writing and need a website, you might ask a web design friend to help you build yours. In exchange, you could help write some of his marketing, website, or blog copy. This is also a great networking tactic to bring in new clients!
Ready to jump into the work-at-home mom lifestyle? Let us know how you'll save money during the transition.
Lisa Stein owns FreelanceMom.com, is a college business professor and a mom to two growing daughters. Lisa is dedicated to playing a part in helping women and moms run a business they love, help support themselves and their family and create a flexible lifestyle. Grab Your FreelanceMom.com's Free Course – "10 SURPRISINGLY SIMPLE Step-by-Step Tasks To GET MORE CLIENTS."
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An Old Witch Plate, by The Hearthside Collection.
This darling plate features a painted owl wearing a witch hat, and reads: "An old witch and her lil' monsters live here." A Michelle Kildow design.
Measures approx 11.25 inches.
Made of hand-painted pressed-wood, aged and distressed for a rustic look. Decorative use only (not food safe). Plate stands also available (sold separately).
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People's Blues of Richmond w/Florida Night Heat/Purple/Sonic Grafitti
People's Blues of Richmond played at New World in January, and whew, did they set the place on fire. I've likened them to a cross between The Black Keys and Black Sabbath with a healthy dose of Led Zeppelin cock strut appeal, their dark and heavy rock n' roll dosed in trippiness and driven by the metal shredded guitar and bluesy riffage of frontman Tim Beavers (whose vocals are of the hoarse talk-sung variety), the muscular funky grooves of bassist Matthew Volkes, and the ridiculous kit-pummeling and tempo-changing of drummer Nekoro Williams. Their set drew heavily from their latest, 2013's Good Time Suicide, but they also threw in a howling cover of Dr. Dog's "Die Die Die." It's always nice when indie rock bands pay tribute to their slightly elder peers. Florida Night Heat adds oozy stoner sludge to the bill. (New World Brewery, Ybor City)


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This spring marks five years since gallery Director and Curator Ylenia Haase took ownership of the New Craftsman Gallery, and with it the celebrated history and future expectations of the St Ives arts community, to whom this historic gallery really belongs.
Still one of the most important spaces for contemporary artists in Cornwall, having nurtured the reputations of St Ives School artists such as Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Bryan Winter, Patrick Heron and Peter Lanyon, we continue to showcase original works by emerging Cornish artists, and bringing the gallery successfully to its 50th Anniversary year in 2012 has meant balancing its modernist legacy with demand for a new generation of contemporary artists.
As a result, deciding on our annual programme of exhibitions is both a delight and a challenge. One of our biggest decisions here at NC is selecting artists for the prestigious September Festival Exhibition, when arts lovers from across Europe stream into St Ives for a cultural fortnight of art, music and performance. Selecting artists has taken a lot of reading, thinking, debating and indulging ourselves in reams of artwork images – and as usual we are spoilt for choice down here in West Cornwall. Far too much talent available. Who to select …..?
Well at last, with great excitement – and yes, some pride – we've finalised our 2013 September Festival show. Throughout September the white plinths and slate floor space of NC will be given over to the sculpture of internationally respected artist Terence Coventry (Royal College of Art) and our walls will be graced by the dramatic paintings of Judy Buxton (Royal Academy School London). Paintings by Jeremy Annear, Jewellery by Guy Royle and ceramics by Elspeth Owen will also be on show. This will be a Festival show rich in weighty, textured, metal hued painting and sculpture, further complemented by the exquisite drawings of both Coventry and Buxton. Buxton's equine, still life and landscape paintings, rich with palette knife texture and tones of rust, gold, copper, silver and grey will provide a beautiful backdrop to Coventry's powerful, figurative bronze and steel sculptures of birds, cattle, dogs, horses and human figures.
An exhibition of some weight, wouldn't you say?
Images: Sculpture by Terence Coventry. Painting by Judy Buxton.
Terence Coventry and Judy Buxton will be on show from 14th September. For more information go to http://www.newcraftsmanstives.com


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If you are searching for an architect insurance company, you may not know where to begin. A lot of people see large online architect insurance brokers and think that they are getting a deal. However the issue with large online companies is that you aren't ever going to get a policy which is going to be suited to your needs as an individual. This is because they deal with one size fits all plans. This is far easier for them rather than matching you with personalized options to suit your needs. Working with Fenner & Esler means this will never be something you'll need to be worried about. By offering a broad range of alternatives, we're all about suiting your precise requirements. Available even on a temporary basis, you can increase your liability insurance as you take on more contracts and your needs increase thanks to our scalability. If you're interested in finding out more about what we can do for you don't hesitate to call us today.
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Going without architect insurance at all is something which some architects decide to do. This is surprisingly common when it comes to individuals just starting out. There may be several reasons behind this. One is the fact that some architects just starting out choose to put money aside on their own under the impression that they are going to have enough should they are confronted with unanticipated litigation. However this is something that's rather difficult to estimate, especially when you do not have experience in these issues. Many architects additionally feel the issue is never going to arise because they feel incredibly confident in their work. On the other hand, the chance for frivolous lawsuits exists regardless of your attention to detail. Even if you're found not at fault, the cost of litigation can be incredibly high, and more than likely much higher than you were ever prepared to deal with. You can make sure these aren't going to be things you'll have to be worried about when you have an expert architect insurance company on your side. Are you looking to focus on your business rather than being worried about the future? At Fenner & Esler we can make certain you have the protection you require to make this possible.
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Something a lot of design professionals never even take into consideration is the fact that architect insurance is even essential after you retire. When it comes to errors and omissions lawsuits for these types of endeavors the statute of limitations is such that this is an important thing to consider. Being in a position to deal with the financial repercussions of this kind of situation, should it unfortunately arise, is not possible for many who are in retirement. Retirement is essential for many things, but it shouldn't be spent waiting for something terrible such as a potential lawsuit to be lurking around the corner. We're capable of supplying you with the best possible protection as a respected architects insurance broker so you won't be caught unprepared. We offer a variety of choices that will work to ensure your protection during all stages of your career and into retirement do you have the peace of thoughts you're in need of.
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Still curious about what makes a "revenue marketer"? Wondering how to ensure your marketing team is driving real results?
Debbie Qaqish, Chief Revenue Marketing Officer for The Pedowitz Group (@revenuemarketer), hosts a terrific radio show every Thursday featuring tips and tricks from top revenue marketers. Today, our own Evan Whitenight will be Debbie's guest, sharing some best practices he's learned for delivering revenue as a marketer. Be sure to tune in at 12pm CST today, and feel free to call or chat with your own questions for Evan and Debbie:
Revenue Marketer Radio - Revenue Marketing and the Easy Bake Oven
For more on what makes a revenue marketer, check out Evan's recent blog post: A Profile of Today's Revenue Marketer


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Hello from a French mom in the US Jul 17, 2018 1:57:24 GMT 9 via mobile
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Hello! I'm Elise, my husband is American, I am French and we have lived in the US for almost 9 years. We speak English together. We have 2 girls, 5 and 2 years old. I always speak French with my daughters, but I work full time, had short maternity leaves (8 weeks, which included my vacation time to add to the normal 6 weeks), the girls go to daycare/school in English and I struggle to keep the French language afloat in a very strong majority language environment. My husband's family lives close by, which also means lots of weekends with the American cousins and grandparents. I have always maintained my goal in mind (full literacy in both languages), but recently I have grown frustrated by the lack of response from my daughters in French, to the point that it does impact the relationship with my 5 year old. It's in that state of desperation that I discovered Adam's book and it has really given me hope that I can succeed in my "mission".
So far, what saved me is an annual trip to France where I leave the oldest one with my parents for several weeks in the summer. Her French usually gets a huge boost: at age 3, it took her 4 weeks there but she eventually started pronouncing her "R" the French way, which was a great accomplishment. This year, I also brought her little sister. I am coming back to France next week and I am sure I will notice improvement. But then the year goes by and the French slowly disappears. So I have set up an action plan, which includes:
- French classes on Saturday morning for the 5 year old where they learn how to read.
- We have always followed the OPOL approach, but I failed to speak French to my husband, and very quickly, I sent the message: "Mom can understand and speak both languages". So I am switching to only French when at home. My husband can now speak basic French but understands well (that was not the case several years ago).
- Fun activities in French at home: I am going to stock up on games and books during my trip to France when I pick up the girls. I have always done it but I am going to up my game!!
So overall, I am very excited and full of hope that it is not too late to continue working at my goal for my daughters, while making our relationship richer.
This post is way too long, so I need to stop, but thought this forum would be a great place to share my journey with people who can give me better advice than "your child will not speak your language, just accept it, it happens to everybody".
Thanks for reading all of this!


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This afternoon I learned about a new Google Docs feature- or, I should say, it was news to me because I do not recall having seen the option before. We can (now) add up to three columns to our Google docs. Imagine the possibilities that this feature will allow! Take a look. Thanks to Ryan Lynch for sharing this on Twitter!
Next is something I think you will really love! I learned this from Richard Byrne's Free Tech for Teachers newsletter that pops into my inbox weekly. JoeZoo Express is an add-on for Google Docs that you can get from my favorite store, the Chrome Web Store. What JoeZoo does is gives you a selection of comments to choose from (or you can add your own) which will make reading your students' papers and offering feedback a snap! You can also create and add rubrics right there in the add-on and it will become part of the document.
Being classroom teachers, you probably have some sort of classroom library or set of books that you may let your students or colleagues borrow. Perhaps you have a sign-out sheet on a clipboard or cute stickers in the front of the book that says something like, "This book belongs to the classroom library of ________" , or maybe your name is emblazoned on the front cover in sharpie. While they all work, Google has come up with another way! It is an add-on for Google forms called Check-It-Out that you can get in the Chrome Web Store. You begin a Google form as usual, but you enable the add-on Check-It-Out to create the items. Then, when someone selects that item to check out, it is removed from the list of options and moves to the To-be-checked-in section (or whatever you choose to call it). The great thing about it is that because you are using Google forms, you are able to then see which items are out, who has them, and when they come back in. For more on this tool including a video explaining how to create your check out system, please read this post.
I have been reading a lot of articles and posts lately on personalized learning and thought I would share this opportunity with you to join in on a webinar next Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern Time called, "Beyond the Buzzword, Personalizing Learning at the Elementary Level". Included with this link is also a free 16-page guide to Creating a Personalized Learning Plan for Every Student that you can download and begin using.
Finally, as one who often refers back to John Dewey and his educational philosophy, this next article from the Shipley PLN Lower and Middle School Edition on reflective questions to get your students thinking about learning is right up his alley. As I learned in my American Education Reform course that I took via Coursera, Dewey believed that genuine learning only occurs when humans focus attention on solving genuine problems AND then reflect on those experiences which makes future intelligent thought- intelligence comes not from just doing, but doing and reflecting. So perhaps you will choose to use these questions as exit tickets, reflection prompts, or just ways to encourage your students to think more deeply about the learning that is going on everyday in your classroom.
For more great articles and videos, please visit the Shipley PLN Lower and Middle School Edition.


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So today was New York's annual AIDS WALK in Central Park!
Thousands of people gathered today in Central Park to help support the cure for AIDS… We walked 6.2 miles so our future generation wouldn't have too! Tons of celebrities such as Nick Jonas, Keri Hilson, Fashion designer Jason Wu, and Wendy Williams were even spotted supporting the cause! I love when a group of people take time out of their days to support and help raise money for a cause… It makes me very proud to live here in NYC!
Working in an INDUSTRY where sex is a job and seen as a form of entertainment, makes it even that more important to ALWAYS BE SAFE!
CLICK HERE to find a local clinic where you can get tested!
There's still time to DONATE money to the cause by CLICKING HERE!
Im proud of you Max!!
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GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) -- After nearly two years of hard work, the Mattingly family in Barren County has gone almost completely robotic on their dairy farm, Malvern Hills.
"This is really revolutionary with the robotic milking," says Stephanie Mattingly, the daughter of farm owners Richard and Sharon Mattingly. "All over the world right now, people are realizing that it's very difficult to find people that are willing to do the work that it takes to maintain a dairy farm."
Even with many farmers coming to that realization, Malvern Hills is ahead of the curve. Sharon Mattingly says no other farm in the Southeast has put in a DeLaval system like theirs, complete with a tunnel-ventilated barn for climate control, automatic feed pusher and automatic manure pusher, just to name a few of the add-ons.
"To have all the different elements that go with it, I think you kind of have to go to New York or Wisconsin," she explained.
In addition to helping her parents make the transition from being a traditional dairy farm to a robotic one, Stephanie Mattingly also works for DeLaval, the company that designed the state-of-the-art technology her parents are now using. Seeing it from two different angles, she couldn't be more pleased with the outcome.
"Creating quality milk for our customers is our number one goal, and there's a lot that goes into that. You've got to be clean, you've got to do everything just right, and that's what the robots do. They do that just right, every time."
The entire system and the data it gathers is accessible by computer and by a smartphone app, something Richard Mattingly says is liberating.
"There's three DeLaval robots that do the day-to-day work, and so I'm focused on looking at the cows that need attention."
Today, less than two percent of our population is made up of farmers, with the majority of people being several generations removed from the agriculture way of life.
"We have to care, or we wouldn't devote this many hours to slim profit margins," says Sharon Mattingly. "We do care, and we want other people to care, too."
From farm to table, it's always been a labor of love at Malvern Hills Farm, and the Mattingly family intends to keep it that way.


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Swim England Distance Awards
At Diamond Swim Academy our swimmers work towards the Swim England Rainbow distance awards.
The Swim England Rainbow Distance Awards are designed to complement the 10 stages of the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework which DSA follow. The distances range from 5m – 5000m and can be attempted when the swimmer is out of their aids.
Each term, the swimmers will attempted their rainbow awards in our distance week. We believe this helps keep our swimmers motivated while working through the individual Learn to Swim stages and also maintains a good standard of swimming throughout each stage.
Alongside the Rainbow distance awards, Diamond Swim Academy works with the Swim England Rainbow Stroke Awards.
The Swim England Rainbow Stroke Awards covers distances of between 5m and 100m for each of the four strokes. Front crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly.
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European Commission awards Wiraya €2m to stimulate artificial intelligence innovation in Europe
News • Feb 13, 2018 10:27 GMT
Wiraya, which develops a Managed Mobile Customer Activation software, has been awarded €2 million in innovation grants by the European Commission, for the development of Wiraya Activation Intelligence ("Wiraya AI").
The contribution will enable further development, validation and optimization of Wiraya's artificial intelligence software to help Europe's mobile operators improve customer value for their subscribers, and thereby customer loyalty.
The new functionality, Wiraya AI, automatically creates interactive voice and text communications, which allows individual dialogue with large customer groups. This will revolutionize the customer experience for a range of use cases such as upgrades, renewal, changes and support issues.
This will address rising industry challenges as European mobile telecom operators continue to tackle low customer satisfaction and loyalty. Despite advanced churn prediction models, operators often communicate with their customers as if they were still prospects, using generic communication that erodes trust and commitment.
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Hop over to the 'Hands Off Our Schools' website where I've just posted about the article in today's Nottingham Post which gives embarrassing details of the salaries paid to academy heads, Executive Heads, Executive Principals and 'edubusiness' CEOs in our local area. We hope this will influence the decision-making parents are involved in surrounding the proposed new 'free school' in Sherwood. I'll be handing out the leaflets at their 'open evening' tonight! If you want to go direct to the Nottingham Post article, click here.
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I've been with ITS since 2006, when I kept bumping into them at conferences in Florida even though they were right down the street from me in West Michigan. Why am I happy here? A lot of it has to do with people and culture. I need to continually be learning something new. I love a challenge, and I think of my job as a puzzle to be solved. That's no surprise; I've been a gamer since middle school, used to participate in large anime conventions, and once showed a movie I created to 3,000 people to get their reactions.
Outside of the office, I'm often playing video games or spending time with my wife and two kids at home. I'm the founder and president of a local Japanese cultural club, and I still enjoy Dungeons and Dragons with co-workers.
Secret obsession: Dungeons and Dragons
Notable hobby: Built first computer at age 16
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We all know that when we live with an autoimmune disorder that one of the symptoms is exhaustion or fatigue. Over the years I have been able to combat it by having a set routine. My days and weekends are pretty much all the same. If something new gets thrown into the pot, then I become very tired.
My work schedule has dramatically changed for the better. I've gone from working four hours a day to eleven to twelve hours a day. I'm not complaining. I love it! My body however is taking it's time to get use to it. I think part of the problem is I'm still trying to get a set routine going.
Is this normal for you who follow this blog and have autoimmune disorders? Do you get extra tired when you change a routine?
Then there is the hunger aspect.
This morning I got up and I was draggin'. I ate my usual breakfast with a few extra carbs to boot, but I didn't feel energized. I even took my vitamin B12. When I got to work that is when I really started to feel tired and then I got really hungry. I got hungry for Little Debbie Oatmeal Pies. I don't know why, but that is what I craved all day long.
By noon, I don't know what changed, but all of the sudden I had energy to burn. It was very strange. I only had a granola bar and water, but it was like a switch had been flipped.
I sitting here writing this at 6 pm pacific time and I'm just about the right kind of tired for the end of the day.
Here are my questions for you autoimmune people. Please leave your answers in the comment section below, or you can answer them in the Facebook group.
- Do you have a routine that keeps your energy level up?
- If you have a routine, when something changes, do you feel extra tired?
- When you are tired do you get hungry?
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"Pinot Noir was my favourite variety but La Tâche was not for sale and no one from Musigny called me. It was pretty clear that to get started in wine we would have to go to the New World. We went to all of the wine regions in New Zealand but we always came back to Martinborough - we fell in love with the place."
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The Benefits of Using Natural Beauty Products
Natural beauty products are becoming a popular option for women who want a more environmentally friendly way to apply makeup or keep their hair and skin looking healthy.
These products not only provide a chemical-free option, but they can also be more effective than the traditional applications. Glenn Arpino, a pharmacist, and his wife, Cathie Arpino, who started Hudson Valley Skin Care, coined the phrase "Farm to Face" to describe their organic products that do not contain potentially harmful chemicals.
Glenn and Cathie Arpino use natural ingredients from the Hudson Valley area for their applications, and they say clients notice the difference and they have gotten "100 percent positive" feedback, especially with the use of homegrown products.
"People are very in tune to using products that would not cause additional problems," Glenn Arpino says. "Using natural products just makes more sense, considering the skin is the largest organ, and chemicals definitely absorb into skin."
Some of the ingredients in the organic products are Scottish oats, beer, goat milk, honey, maple syrup and coffee.
Organic beauty products have become more common in the marketplace as consumers try to balance their needs with protecting the environment. It helps that many of these products can be even more effective than traditional products that contain bi-products.
Arpino notes these four important advantages of using more natural beauty products:
- Earth-friendly: Organic products are not only good for the skin, they are good for the environment.
- No irritation: Without any harmful chemicals, artificial colors, or other biproducts, they are less likely to cause any skin irritation.
- Natural fragrance: Traditional products contain chemicals to artificially freshen the smell of the lotion or cream. Organic products have a natural, pleasant smell and are scented with oils.
- Overall effectiveness: Natural and organic skin remedies supplied by the earth have been effective for centuries. They are all the skin needs to remain healthy. Stick to the basics and enjoy the benefits.
Whether or not you have sensitive skin, organic beauty products can be better for your health and the world around you. The Hudson Valley area has numerous farms that are able to produce premier natural ingredients for skin care in your own back yard.
Not only do the products promote a healthy lifestyle, they do not use any animal testing to gauge side effects.
"All clients that use skin care products are not only receptive but also very excited to try natural products, especially when we use local ingredients as much as we can," Arpino says.
With more than 40 years of combined experience, Hudson Valley Skin Care's Glenn and Cathie Arpino make quality skin and hair care products available directly to customers. Hudson Valley Skin Care also incorporates fresh, local Hudson Valley ingredients into its products as often as possible.
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Oct 19, 2015
Steve Jobs
The opening scene is riveting. The actors are mesmerizing. The dialogue is snappy, and the only let down is a treacly story about a daughter and a sappy ending. Otherwise, this is a thoroughly enjoyable glimpse into the story of a brilliant asshole. As played with focused ferocity by Michael Fassbender, who has long deserved a role of this scope, no matter how big a prick his Steve Jobs is, there is something, if not likable, rather sexy about his egotism. Perhaps it's his sharp mind, his unwavering certitude and the zippy lines he's given to utter by Aaron Sorkin.
Danny Boyle directs with verve and fluidity what is basically a series of dramatic duels: Jobs vs. Steve Wozniak (Seth Rogen, great), Jobs vs. John Scully (Jeff Daniels, great), Jobs in a wonderful rapport with his right hand woman Joanna Hoffman (the excellent Kate Winslet, showing how to manage someone unmanageable). Fassbender achieves something rare: the portrait of a man who pisses icewater but has a fire within. It is a beautifully calibrated, magnetic performance that truly sustains the movie. He also does a mean Cupertino accent. Now, is this anything like the real Steve Jobs? Probably not.
Everything happens backstage before the launches of three emblematic Jobs' products: the Macintosh, Next (yep, no one remembers that one), and the iMac. This has the effect of making you feel a loving sense of nostalgia for the first time you saw one of those machines or their brilliant ad campaigns. It also makes one feel that this happened in prehistoric times. It's all very artificial and deliberately theatrical -- it is, after all, set on the stages where Jobs introduced his products. We see the conflicts behind the scenes but we never see Jobs' flawless performances.
Boyle's kinetic style makes it work. I wish there was less music competing with Sorkin's plentiful dialog. Sorkin writes like Hollywood screenwriters of yore: snappy, clever, fast lines that feel like a breeze compared to the ponderous and inane dialog that comes from most American movies these days. But you have to be very alert, or you'll miss chunks of it.
In The Social Network, Sorkin had more manageable material. He was not dealing with an icon, but with an antisocial college brat who could barely connect with his own feet, yet created a social network. The problem with the figure of Steve Jobs is that the scope both of the man and his work is much broader, hence Sorkin's focus is scattered. There is no easy metaphor here. The arc is that of a fearsome godlike creature who becomes human, and it doesn't quite work. The movie tries to cover emotional territory that feels a bit forced, stepping lightly and not very convincingly on personal issues like the fact that Jobs was adopted, and that he rejected his own daughter. This comes through like Psychology 101. We don't really get a sense of the hard work Jobs put in. We get a sense of the hard work he made others go through, but because we only see him bossing people around as he prepares to face the expectant crowds, we never get a sense of the day to day business of running Apple. The movie could also have used more of the sense of delight in the user experience that was Jobs' holy grail. We hear a lot about it, but we don't really see it. What really drove Jobs remains a mystery. Still, Sorkin's compression device is understandable in that it distills his complicated life (based on Walter Isaacson's biography) into two hours. Although artificial and limited to zipping through the most important milestones of Jobs' leadership at Apple, the movie is still buoyant.
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A man is sitting next to the window in an airliner, which is about to takeoff, when another man with a Labrador Retriever sits down in the two empty seats alongside him.
The Lab is situated in the middle, and the first man is looking quizzically at the dog when the second man explains that they work for the airline.
The dog's handler said, "Don't mind Sniffer… he's a "sniffing" dog, the best there is; I'll show you once we get airborne when I put him to work."
The plane takes off and levels out when the handler says to the first man, "Watch this." He tells the dog, "Sniffer, search."
Sniffer jumps down, walks along the aisle, and sits next to a woman for a few seconds. He then returns to his seat and puts one paw on the handler's arm. His master pats him on the head and tells him "Gooood boy!"
The handler turns to the first man and says, "That woman is in possession of marijuana, so I'm making a note of this and her seat number for the police, who will apprehend her on arrival."
That's unbelievable!" replies the first man.
Once again the handler sends Sniffer to search the aisles. The Lab sniffs about, sits down beside a man for a few seconds, returns to its seat, and places two paws on the handler's arm.
The handler says, "That man is carrying cocaine, so again I'm making a note of this and the seat number."
Amazing!" says the first man.
A third time the handler sends Sniffer to search the aisles. Sniffer goes up and down the plane and after a while sits down next to someone. He then comes racing back, jumps up onto his seat, and craps all over the place.
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AST 1686 - Battle, Five versus five
"Who among you makes decisions? I have something I wish to say." The man in the lead spoke. His voice was extremely low but clear.
The Sunset Palace Mistress pushed Qing Shui lightly from behind, indicating that he should take a step forward. She wanted Qing Shui to step out on his own, and this also told the opponents that Qing Shui could make decisions.
Qing Shui helplessly smiled at their opponents, "There's even a challenge letter issued already. I wonder if there's anything else you need to say?"
"I hope that the battle this time around won't implicate the innocent no matter who wins. I wonder what you think about this?" That man in the lead stared at Qing Shui as he spoke.
Upon hearing these words, Qing Shui knew that their opponents didn't have complete confidence in their victory. To put it better, this man was more cautious. Qing Shui didn't let down his guard, and after contemplating for a moment, he nodded, "That's only natural."
In fact, it was common for the winners to be king while the losers were vilified. No matter the agreement before the battle, once a party was defeated, even if the victorious side didn't annihilate their opponents completely, they would also enforce some severe conditions.
In front of everyone as witnesses, making an open agreement might prove to be of some use. Because both the strengths of the Sunset Sea King Palace and Eastern Peak Dragonwolf Palace were the strongest here, no one else would dare to say anything.
"Okay, let us begin then!"
After speaking, the man instantly rushed up into the air. At the same time, the experts around him also lunged out. What surprised Qing Shui was that the opposing leader only mobilized five experts.
Qing Shui also sent out a total of five people. In this case, the number of experts were equal. Qing Shui was as calm as water, matching the strategy of his opponent. This was a kind of psychological battle.
Both parties stood in the air staring at each other; the battle would erupt at any instant.
Qing Shui activated the Phoenix Battle Intent, Battle God Halo, Heavenly Talisman and his other powers. It was only obvious when he used the Heavenly Talisman. When he activated the other augmentation effects, they weren't too obvious.
Qing Shui took out his Golden Battle Halberd. He didn't use the Diamond Staff as he could use its effect just by placing the staff in the Violet Jade Immortal Realm. At this moment, his opponent also took out his weapon.
Time flowed by. Qing Shui stared at the five opponents. They were using something that resembled a cross between sharp claws and swords, with the sharp point curled up in a hook.
Suddenly, a low-sounding roar resounded, akin to a wolf and also a tiger.
Dragonwolf Cry!
Qing Shui knitted his brows.This was how the Dragonwolf Race raised their strength and morale. Although it wasn't that heaven-defying, it was still a special technique.
Qing Shui shook his head slightly before his silhouette flashed, as he punched out with his right hand.
Right now, any casual strike by Qing Shui had the power to split apart mountains and rivers. The third palace master didn't dare to casually block his attack. With a wave of his hand, the third palace master manifested a wall made of stone to defend against it.
Dragonwolves were proficient in the control of both the water and earth elements. Even with their powerful physiques, in addition to the water at the bottom of the sea, he still had no way to prevent his origin qi from exploding due to the impact.
The battle erupted. Muyun Qingge, the Sunset Palace Mistress, Old Jin and Old Mo all rushed out at the same instant. The one who struck first possessed the advantage and at the same time, their opponents also rushed over. However, their opponents were moving forward in extremely weird looking positions.
Dragonwolf Position!
Qing Shui already saw through it. The way these positions worked was something akin to a formation. This probably was a kind of inheritance power. Qing Shui's eyes flickered with a hint of resolution as he smashed the Golden Battle Halberd in his hand towards the third palace master.
Paragon Strike!
Qing Shui was gambling. He wanted to see if he could kill his opponent. This was his ultimate killing technique and this was the first time it was unleashed so early in a battle.
At the instant they exchanged blows, Qing Shui could see that his opponent's face was filled with panic, but that panic still had not reached the level of true terror. At the moment of contact, Qing Shui felt that a vast majority of power had dissipated away.
Flower substituting wood!
The third palace master used his own killing technique. Everyday, he could only use a single instance of this skill 'Flower substituting wood.' He neutralised that ultimate killing strike from Qing Shui, so it was naturally an immensely powerful battle technique.
This ending was somewhat within Qing Shui's expectations, but it also wasn't. He did expect that this Paragon Strike might not be effective, but he didn't expect that the power of his strike would be neutralized to such a large extent.
Nine Stances of the Ancient Divine Battle Technique!
The golden battle halberd in Qing Shui's hand slanted at an angle and smashed once again towards the third palace master. At this moment, his comrades also found their respective opponents.
Qing Shui fought while he surveyed the commotion in the surroundings. The third palace master's strength was the greatest among those who came today. However, when the two other old men fought together, their overall strength even exceeded the third palace master. Right now, the two old men were fighting against Muyun Qingge and the Sunset Palace Mistress.
The mutual understanding of the two women wasn't simple either. Although it wouldn't be easy for them to gain victory, they also wouldn't be easily defeated.
Old Jin and Old Mo fought the other two remaining opponents. Their opponents didn't look very conspicuous, but their defences were as stable as a mountain. Qing Shui discovered that the two opponents were struck by Old Jin and Old Mo's attacks several times, but there was no effect at all. Simultaneously, although their attacks hit Old Jin several times, they couldn't injure him either.
Old Jin was from the Diamond Immortal Turtle Race so he had an innately insanely high defence. Although Old Mo's defense wasn't as crazily high as Old Jin's, as a black-scaled merman, his physique was among the strongest of the aquatic race. Hence, when these four fought together, it wouldn't be so easy to determine who would be the victors.
The other battles would require quite some time before any party could gain victory. This should be the case if no unexpected things happened.
Hence, the crucial point would be the battle between Qing Shui and the third palace master. Whoever was victorious in this fight would be able to join the other battles, winning them all one by one.
Qing Shui's Golden Battle Halberd stabbed out like a golden dragon, aiming for his opponent. At the same time, a golden beam of light suddenly shot out with extreme speed.
Golden Sword!
Dragonwolf Shield!
A thunderous ear-splitting sound echoed out. Qing Shui discovered that this third palace master of the Dragonwolf Palace wasn't simple at all. Although Qing Shui didn't use Emperor's Qi or the Art of Pursuing, he was still really surprised that this opponent could neutralize so many of his attacks.
Bloodthirsty Demonic Vines!
The Dragonwolf race were all proficient in dual elements of earth and water. Earth counters Water, and these two contradictory elements actually appeared in a single species. Despite the contradictory attributes, the Dragonwolf Race could easily fuse them. As Qing Shui fought, he gradually discovered that the physique of the Dragonwolf Race was of the Earth attribute.
Wood counters Earth!
Qing Shui's demonic vines were absolutely terrifying. In addition to the countering effect, the third palace master's legs went soft the moment he saw the vines and he hurriedly evaded as he cut a sorry figure.


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The gallery has been updated with a further 55 HQ images from 'PaleyFest 2016'. We now have 238 HQ images of Nico and the cast of 'Younger' to enjoy.
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The gallery has been updated with a further 55 HQ images from 'PaleyFest 2016'. We now have 238 HQ images of Nico and the cast of 'Younger' to enjoy.
Screen Captures have now been uploaded to the gallery from the 2nd episode which was titled The Marshmallow Experiment.
Did you watch the Season 3 Premiere of 'Younger' last night? I have now updated the gallery with screen captures from the episode which was titled 'A Kiss is Just a Kiss'.
I have updated the gallery with a further 132 HQ pictures of Nico from last nights 'Younger' Season 3 New York Premiere. Check them out and enjoy!
Tonight was the Season 3 Premiere of 'Younger' which the cast were all in full attendance at the event. You can now check out some of the great pics from the night which include stars Debi Mazar, Hilary Duff, Miriam Shor, Molly Bernard, Nico Tortorella, Peter Hermann and Sutton Foster. Also in attendance was Nico's girlfriend Olesya Rulin (High School Musical, Powers). More images will follow asap so keep checking back.
A debut poetry collection from actor Nico Tortorella exploring "all of it," from the smallest cells in our bodies to the outer limits of our universe.
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Truck Platooning – How far can it go?
So where does it stand? On April 6, 2016, the Dutch EU presidency arranged a "Truck Platooning Challenge", a project that saw six convoys of 2-3 trucks in each platoon drive cross-border through several European countries, eventually arriving in Rotterdam. Many have viewed it as a breakthrough, or a visible hands-on experience so to speak. The project proved the concept's viability cross-border and received much needed recognition necessary to stimulate concrete talks between member states and the industry. The Dutch EU presidency soon after in mid-April 2016 invited environment and transport ministers for an informal talk on changing regulation to make self-driving transport a reality. This marked for the first time a discussion on self-driving vehicles and measures for implementation on European political level.
It should be added, that the event also meant that for once there was a positive focus on trucks and road freight transport in the comments and the press coverage. Road transport had become innovative and hi-tech.
Looking at challenges, difficulties are most prominent in the aspect of standardizing regulations across countries to obtain a common framework. This in order to enable self-driving convoys and designing systems enabling communication between different trucks and its manufacturers, commented Erik Jonnaert of ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association) after the platooning event. Looking at more details, Darren Gosbee from Navistar International Corp, the oldest truck manufacturer in the US pointed to platooning as related to that of the cell phone: "It's only when everyone else has one that other trucks can enter and exit the platoon while on the road". In other words, more industry stakeholders must commit to grow its scale sufficiently. He also pointed to smaller obstacles such as fail-safe conditions in case the platoons' gets trouble while on the road. In addition, old truck fleets across the US and Europe needs modernizing to connect a larger number of vehicles to platoons. It is also needed for a system to control potential sudden movements from the lead truck, causing the trucks behind to make the same rapid movements that could see them face potential crash risks. In effect, every single use case must be examined, which will still require time.
So what could seem to be the time perspective here? CEDR (Conference of European Directors of Roads) was one of the organizations that helped host the event in Rotterdam, and has an ambitious but realistic approach. Steve Philips, secretary general of CEDR commented that he expects to see truck platoons routinely in the next few years on designated routes. However, cross border regulations could create a longer time perspective as "regulation on roads in each country is different, and concerns regarding how cars in particular will enter and leave motorway junctions when platoons are going through. Still, he emphasized the advantages we see already are outweighing the costs and patience is needed to allow the technology to grow further.
Thus, it is beyond doubt that truck platooning is a concept that has caught the attention of many relevant stakeholders. The current EU Dutch Presidency has created an ambitious framework for automated trucking, which will see them continue to push for further development on the EU level. Meanwhile, news updates continue to report that truck manufacturers invest in the technology, a cornerstone if the implementation of the technology are to grow bigger.


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These are the most common reasons an import might fail and their solutions. Customer service can help if your problem isn't solved below. Contact us at 800 770-4959.
- The Timesheets.com Importer App won't start and you get an error message. This can happen when you fail to install the second file from the setup instructions. Return to the export setup page in Timesheets.com and re-download the Timesheets Importer App setup file. Re-open the file and make sure to run the named QBFC11. That file is necessary before our importer can connect to QuickBooks.
- Time tracking isn't enabled inside QuickBooks. To fix this, in QuickBooks, click edit, preferences. Select Time & Expense section and the Company Preferences tab. Make sure the 'Do you track time?' question is set to Yes. If this is not enabled, the importer application log will indicate that time can't be imported because the feature is not enabled.
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If you are given four choices of something that is sweet and refreshing, what would it be?
I am now craving for these kind of things.
And I would choose these:
1. Cucumber juice (my all times favourite since young. Used to make it my own juice…)
2. Coconut juice (this is a healer… provided with no added sugar)
3. Ice-cream (ah… so indulging)
4. Slice of strawberry chocolate cake (melting…. hihi)
That's it. My once in a blue moon cravings. What about you guys? Mind sharing with me your cravings? 🙂


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Posted on September 23, 2018
In central Ohio it's not quite autumn but with daylight too quickly losing the battle to the setting sun it would be hard, even on a warm day, to mistake it for summer. Plants, animals, insects, weather, and daylight are all in all in a state of flux. It's as though we're passing through on our way to somewhere else, to a place that's easier to put a label on. It's hard to bring oneself to the realization that present forms of life are dying but such an awareness is inescapable as one walks through the woods. It is a season of paradox as late summer and fall wildflowers arrive doing their best to announce the autumnal fireworks to follow.
Caterpillars active just a few weeks ago have disappeared in preparation to reintroduce themselves next year in a new perhaps more beautiful form. Highlighted by the early morning dew, spider webs are everywhere often to the detriment of passing grasshoppers which seem more plentiful now. Other insects continue to make their daily rounds without the urgency of the squirrels which all seem to have a nut in their mouth. An occasional migrating warbler is seen making its way south while blue jays and crows are noticed more often just passing through while others have undoubtedly taken up residence for the winter.
Unlike summer, with days that change little from one to the next, it's a time of year that assigns value to what we have and blesses us with a feeling of gratitude for what soon will be lost.
Thanks for stopping by.
Category: Central Ohio Nature, Central Ohio Parks, Columbus, Nature Photography, Prairie Oaks Metro Park, Wildflowers Tagged: Banded Garden Spider, Bay Breasted Warbler, Goldenrod, Killdeer, Monarch Butterfly, Morning Glory, New England Aster, Nodding-bur Marigold, Question Mark, Tree Swallow, Viceroy, Violet, Widow Skimmer
Posted on August 16, 2018
Not that they aren't seen earlier in the spring and summer but August does seem to be the time for butterflies. This year it's been almost impossible to be out for any length of time without seeing a Monarch. In the late morning or afternoon small but beautiful Pearl Crescents make the shorter grass along the trail their playground. The beauty of some butterflies like the Giant Swallowtail is apparent to even a casual observer but others like the Buckeye reveal their beauty only after a closer look. Others like the hairstreaks are easy to miss altogether unless you know what to look for. The good news is that you don't have to get up a the crack of dawn to see butterflies.
So below is a celebration of butterflies that have been seen in the last few weeks. Much of the credit must go to my wife who tirelessly pursues these usually unpredictable creatures until she gets the shot she wants while I often content myself to photographing the more predictable wildflowers.
Where there are butterflies and moths there are caterpillars and no one is better at spotting them than my wife.
We would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge some of the birds that continue to charm us as we walk through the woods of central Ohio.
So what was I doing while my wife was taking so many excellent photographs in central Ohio? Fishing in Michigan of course.
If time spent in nature speaks to the essence of your being, your soul, you have riches greater than any material procession can offer. A wealth that grows in health, spirit, and the awareness of being part of the greater mystery. Thanks for stopping by.
Category: Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Birding in Ohio, butterflies, Central Ohio Nature, Central Ohio Parks, Columbus, Griggs Reservoir Park, Hiking in Ohio, Nature Photography, Scioto River, Wildflowers Tagged: Black Swallowtail, Brown-hooded Owlet, Buckeye, Canon 80D Tamrom 18-400, Cardinal Flower, Common Checkered Skipper, Cup Plant, Eastern Comma, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Eastern-tailed Blue, False Dragonhead, Fringed Loosestrife, Gray Hairstreak, Gray Headed Cone flowers, Great Blue Lobelia, Hackberry Emperor, Indigo Bunting, Ironweed, Lizard's Tail, Meadow Fritillary, Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar, Monarch Butterfly, New England Aster, Orange Dog, Orange Sulfur, Panasonic FZ200, Panasonic Lumix G7 Leica 100-400mm, Pearl Crescent, Peck's Skipper, Red-spotted Purple, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Silver Spotted Skipper, Summer Azure, Sycamore Tussock Caterpillar, Tall Bellflower, Tall Blue Lettuce, Trumpet Flower, Virginia Knotweed, Wingstem, Woodland Sunflower, Zabulon Skipper, Zebra Swallowtail
Posted on September 20, 2016
Every once in awhile we head off with friends to do some hiking. This year it was Acadia National Park in Maine. While there, our base of operation was Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel in Bar Harbor located easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and the harbor. We used the excellent free (donation requested) shuttle bus service to get around the island and access the trails.
September is a great time to visit the coast of Maine with clearer cooler days and little fog. This is particularly important when hiking the rocky hills of Acadia which offer many unobstructed views of Frenchman's Bay and the surrounding area.
The first thing that impresses one is the rock. It's some of the very oldest on the planet. It's weathered surface, in various forms, having stood exposed to the elements since the last ice age, is everywhere. In fact the last ice age is why the area with it's barren hills, deep clear lakes, islands, and rugged coastline looks the way it does.
Hiking on the Maine Coast rock blurs one's concept of time. In "rock years" the span of my life was of no more consequence than my next step. The rock doesn't care. For a time while on the trail, I tried to fathom it all, walking mindfully, no longer "falling" from one foot to the other, but slower, placing each step, feeling muscles work, attention to each breath, balance, and control, giving thanks for this moment in time and place.
But there is a lot more than rocks and one of the first things noticed walking one of the park's many excellent trails, are the wildflowers. However, before a hike is undertaken, care should be used in the selection because the level of difficulty ranges from very easy to extremely difficult.
Looking a little closer, when not negotiating one of the steeper more challenging stretches, lichen and fungi were also seen.
Some trails such as Wonderland and Ship Harbor took us right along the rocky coast with tide pools to explore.
Hiking with friends was the primary objective but near the ocean we were fortunate to see a few birds.
A hike around Jordan Pond was also on the week's menu or was it the popovers at Jordan Pond House and then the hike? I'll never tell.
Pausing for a moment at waters edge we listened and looked. The sun did it's best to warm the late summer day as a cool lake breeze rustled the overhead leaves. The sound of gentle waves playing against the shore as patterns of light danced on the rocks below.
While in Maine it is hard to avoid the temptation to capture the local ambiance. This trip was no acceptation.
It's probably best to consider this post as just the barest of appetizers. However, if you've never been to Maine or Acadia National Park, hopefully it has provided some encouragement to make the trip.
Thanks for stopping by.
Category: Central Ohio Nature, photography, Wildflowers Tagged: Bar Harbor, Black Guillemot, Bog Cotton, Bunch Berries, Calico Aster, Common Eiders, Common Loon, Goldenrod, Hairy White Oldfield Aster, Hermit Crab, Jordan Pond, New England Aster, Partridge Berry, Rose Hip Flower, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Shadow Darner, Wilson's Plover
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New research by an international team of marine scientists suggests the global biomass of fish is 30 times more than the accepted estimate.
Shark biologist Dr Ryan Kempster will share his insights into shark behaviour at a public lecture this month as part of UWA Extension's summer season.
Scientists have gained new insight into the damage done to coral in the Southern Great Barrier Reef by river run-off caused by intense weather events like the 2011 floods.
Two early career researchers from The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Science have won an international award for Research Excellence from the Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.
The recent fatal shark attacks at Gracetown in WA and Coffs Harbour in NSW are a tragedy and our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the victims and to the surrounding communities.
Each square kilometre of Australian sea surface water is contaminated by around 4000 pieces of tiny plastics that could affect humans as well as marine life according to researchers from The University of Western Australia and CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Flagship.
A community taskforce which has seen researchers from The University of Western Australia work with volunteers and other organisations to tackle toxic algal blooms in Broome's Roebuck Bay has won the 2013 Southseas Oceans Hero Award.
Seagrass, mangroves and salt-marsh ecosystems are able to develop strategies for climate change adaptation and mitigation, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
Coral reefs have more than one trick up their sleeve to cope with warming oceans according to Australian researchers.
Disrupting just one process in the important relationship between microbes and bigger plants and animals that live in ocean floor sediment may have knock-on effects that could reduce the productivity of coastal ecosystems, according to international research published online yesterday in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.
Rising sea temperatures and subsequent bleaching of corals and anemones are causing significant and widespread damage to coral reef ecosystems - and threatening the iconic species associated with them, according to an international study led by scientists from The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute.
'Citizen scientists' can help protect endangered green sea turtles by observing and gathering information about them, according to a PhD student from The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute.
Warming oceans are impacting the distribution and breeding patterns and habitat of marine life, re-arranging the broader marine landscape as species adjust to a changing climate, according to a three-year international study published today in Nature Climate Change.
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have used non-destructive stereo video technology to obtain proof that marine reserves can have positive effects on reef shark populations.
Innovation in seaweed research for food and biofuels would be boosted by a partnership between a research-intensive country such as Australia and a production-intensive nation such as Indonesia, a new study has found.
Sexual attraction of the electric sort happens when stingrays meet, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute - and the finding may help prevent shark attacks on humans.
Better land use is the key to preventing further damage to the world's coral reefs, according to a study published this week in the online science journal Nature Communications.
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Macquarie University will investigate how international laws can be reformed to improve shark conservation and management.
A senior marine scientist from The University of Western Australia has been appointed to lead a milestone expedition to the Indian Ocean next year on board Australia's newest marine research vessel, RV Investigator.
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In the Neighborhood of Calvary Baptist Church, we believe no child is too young to learn about our great big God! From the moment your precious baby is born until the time he or she heads off to First Grade, we will be teaching each child about God's huge love. The Neighborhood is what we call our preschool ministry. Kids from birth-Kindergarten meet in small group rooms with kids their own age. We provide age-appropriate curriculum starting from birth. Our 3 year olds-Kindergarten meet together for a large group experience full of high-energy music, activities and engaging Bible teaching. Our leaders love kids and can't wait to see them every week!
By the time your kids start first grade, we hope they know these three things:
God made me!
God loves me!
Jesus wants to be my friend forever!
We look forward to the opportunity to partner with you in the spiritual training of your little ones. If you have any questions, please call me at the church office, 334-792-5159 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Joyce Alexander- Director of Preschool Ministry
Weekly opportunities for your family are:
The Clubhouse is high-energy teaching, music and puppets for children 4 years old through Kindergarten during the 10:00 worship service on Sundays.
Our Preschool Life Groups use the curriculum called Explore the Bible. This curriculum is used by caring and loving teachers who provide the learning experiences that lay spiritual foundations for your child.
The groups are divided by age and meet every Sunday morning at 9:15 in the Preschool Building.
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Recharge provides a chance for parents to enjoy a date night or time with friends while your kids (infants through Kindergarten) are cared for in an environment that is safe and fun. We provide lesson, supper and special theme based activities.
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For babies-3 year olds during the 8:00 and 10:30 services on Sunday mornings.
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