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What is a tankless hot water heater?
Todays well informed home owners decide on a tankless water heater for 3 good reasons. First, they know that tankless water heaters are used throughout the World where energy costs are high. Canada's energy costs are rising. Secondly, they recognize that a 92-97% thermal efficient gas tankless water heater compared to a 50 – 60% standard gas tank type water heater will save money and help reduce their carbon footprint. Thirdly, the tankless water heater doesn't store hot water but produces it on demand.
Tankless water heaters are capable of providing an instant, endless supply of hot water. Because these systems function on an on-demand basis, they do not require a holding tank to store pre-warmed water. No storage or holding reserve means that tankless water heaters have a life span that is twice as long as traditional systems because of the risk of rust and corrosion is significantly lowered.
They are hung from the wall saving floor space. They can be installed almost anywhere. Most have warranties up to 15 years with all parts being replaceable and 100% recyclable. They do cost more initially but looking at all the benefits including the re-sale value of your home, they are well worth the expense.
Tankless heaters are not new to the market. They have a proven record dating back to 1950 in Canada. They come in many sizes to suit your needs. Experienced contractors can help you select the right unit.
A tankless hot water heater will save you money, save space and you will never run out of hot water again. Best of all your home and family will be environmentally friendly.
Electric tankless hot water heaters
Electric units heat the water as it passes over an electrical element. To run an electric tankless water heater, you will need to have it hardwired to your circuit breaker/electrical panel. Although, electric tankless water heaters are less expensive to purchase and operate, they typically have less capacity, which makes them less practical for large families or households that consume large amounts of hot water at one time.
Gas tankless hot water heaters
In a gas unit, a gas burner is utilized to heat the water. Gas-powered systems are fueled by propane or natural gas. To operate one of these units, you will need a gas line running through your home to where the water heater will be installed. It can easily provide endless hot water for one major application at a time. This unit is a great replacement for the traditional 40-gallon storage tank water heater.
There are also federal grants available under the ecoENERGY Retrofit program for replacing your domestic hot water heater with a qualified instantaneous gas water heater which you may want check into as well.


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A winner was selected from 92 designs submitted by 31 freelance designers.
Valor Health Systems, Inc.
We import and distribute home healthcare supplies to dealers in this field, and these supplies are bought by those who need them. Homecare supplies would be items such as walkers, commodes, canes, hospital style beds, crutches, wheelchairs etc.
The people who will be seeing our products are home healthcare dealers, and the general public who buys our products from those suppliers.
I would like the logo to be worked into the Valor part of Valor Healthcare Systems, Inc. Although the full name is what will appear on packaging of products, business cards, websites, literature etc., at times the word Valor will be on pieces of equipment without the rest of the title. So, whether a customer will see Valor or Valor Healthcare Systems, Inc., the logo will appear since it will be only worked into the Valor part of the name.
Even though this company represents medical supplies, I do not want a picture or symbol of the medical industry as the logo. Instead, I would like something, perhaps abstract, worked into the word Valor. The word Valor must be easy to read however, as it will be easily visible and recognizable on a piece of equipment or a box or a catalogue.
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Veterinarian Reviewed on June 19, 2012 by Paulina Nelega, RH
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Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate is considered to be a chemical that works best with natural ingredients. This is a natural chemical derived from coconuts and is one of the main ingredients found in shampoos and other hair care products along with sodium lauryl.
Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate is entirely made from coconuts with properties that can make hair thicker, fuller and shinier. It can also be found in non ionic and ionic combinations to make skin care products.
History and Origin
Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate is coconut based and like its natural source, it is effective as a skin care and hair care product. The coconut tree is considered the "Tree of Life" in many cultures because every part can be used to benefit humans. The coconut fruit is full of nutrients and has amazing properties that can heal and treat many diseases and illnesses. Coconut oil in particular is used in many therapeutic treatments and skin care products.
Ancient Uses
Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate was not heard of in ancient times but the coconut is used in many ways. It is primarily a source of clean and refreshing drinking water; the meat is also eaten or roasted. The husks are used as a poultice for wounds plus used as a fuel for fire. The healing power of coconut water is used for gastrointestinal illnesses and also as a wash for wounds and skin infections.
Modern Uses
In modern times, Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate was seen as a worthwhile chemical to use in skin care and hair care products. This chemical makes soaps and shampoos milder, restoring skin and hair's natural oils. Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate is used to make mild soaps, facial washes, shaving creams, facial creams and lotions. It is very effective to use in skin care treatment since it is non irritating and it is compatible with other chemicals used. It is also an effective exfoliant, removing dead skin cells on the surface of the skin and thus rejuvenating skin as well.
Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate as an ingredient in shampoos makes hair care products milder and more effective in treating specific hair conditions like thinning, dandruff, sever itching and dry hair. It revives hair and makes scalp healthier with every use.
In other industries, it is also used in cleaning products, glass cleaners and dishwashing liquids. Hand washing gels also have Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate as the main ingredient. People who have sensitive skin can use products made from Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate since it is very mild and can even add moisture to sensitive or dry skin. Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate is also environmentally friendly.
Side Effects
Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate has absolutely no side effects even with frequent use. It cannot harm skin even if you have extra sensitive skin. However, if you wish to use skin care products with Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate as an active ingredient to treat skin conditions in infants and young children, consult a dermatologist first before use. Never forgo a dermatologist consultation especially if you have a history of skin allergies, eczema, asthma or hay fever. Always follow your doctor's skin care regimen for any skin condition.
Products with Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate may be used even by people with extra sensitive skin but care should be taken so as not to use products beyond their intended purpose.
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The Crimson will play six ranked opponents during its trip out west (photo courtsey: Gil Talbot).
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The Harvard women's water polo team makes its annual trip to the west coast for 10 games in eight days over spring break. The Crimson will first face Cal Lutheran, No. 19 San Diego State, No. 13 UC San Diego and No. 10 San Jose State at the Aztec Invite hosted by San Diego State University. Harvard will then visit Whittier, Pomona, Cal Lutheran, No. 7 Cal State Northridge, No. 2 UCLA and No. 16 Santa Barbara during the trip.
Follow Harvard Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay connected with all the breaking news from around Cambridge and to get inside access to your favorite Crimson programs.
Ivy League Digital Network
The Ivy League Digital Network will stream the Crimson's remaining home events at Blodgett Pool this season. All 17 games across the two-day event will be stream. Subscribers to the network can watch matches both live and on-demand at their convenience, and will have access to live and on-demand content for all home Harvard athletic events through the duration of their subscription.
Last Time Out
Harvard posted a 1-3 mark at the Harvard Invite March 8-9. The Crimson fell to No. 20 Michigan, 16-10, and No. 16 San Diego, 12-8, on the first day before topping Marist, 9-8, and dropping a hard-fought decision to No. 18 Santa Clara, 9-7. Yoshi Andersen paced the Crimson offense with nine goals in four weeks, while Shayna Price added six goals. Melissa Balding and Michelle Martinelli each found the back of the net five times and Charlotte Hendrix buried four scores. Defensively, Ariel Dukes finished the weekend with 10 steals and 31 saves.
Related Link: Women's Water Polo Falls to Two Ranked Opponents at Harvard Invite
Related Link: Women's Water Polo Splits Sunday with Marist, No. 18 Santa Clara
Share the Wealth
Seven Crimson student-athletes have reached double-figure scoring, while 14 of the 15 members of the squad have recorded at least one goal. Yoshi Andersen leads the Crimson in goals with 35, while Shayna Price isn't far behind with 32 scores. Michelle Martinelli has buried 19 goals and Melissa Balding has added 18 to lead all first year players.
Dynamic Duo
Senior co-captain Shayna Price and sophomore Yoshi Andersen headline the Crimson offense. The two attackers have combined for 67 of Harvard's 170 goals this season. Andersen leads all scorers with 35 goals, while Price has added 32 goals. Andersen has recorded eight hat tricks, with Price totaling seven three-plus goal performances.
In Between The Pipes
Junior co-captain Ariel Dukes has made 104 stops in net for the Crimson.
Playing in March
When playing in the month of March, Harvard owns a 126-79 all-time record (.614).
Racking up the Awards
Harvard has earned five Collegiate Water Polo awards this season. Most recently, Melissa Balding was named Rookie of the Week (March 11) for her efforts at the Harvard Invite. Yoshi Andersen picked up Player of the Week honors (Feb. 4). Senior Jelena Cyr' was tabbed Player of the Week Feb. 11. Michelle Martinelli and Alexis Del Toro were honored as Rookies of the Week Feb. 4 and Feb. 25 respectively.
Related Link: Balding Collects CWPA Rookie of the Week Honors
Head Coach Ted Minnis
In his fourth season at the helm of the Harvard program, Ted Minnis surpassed former head coach Erik Farrar (2005-10) to become the fourth winningest coach in program history with a 60-49 record. Minnis needs two more wins to move past Jim Flerchinger (62-47) and six more wins to move ahead head coach Maureen Travers (66-38).
Live Stats
Harvard will continue to test a live stat program known as FOSH throughout the season. The program was developed by Ryan Sosin, Harvard's director of operations, and provides fans with a more statistical view of the game, including a look at play-by-play, a scoring summary and goaltending and exclusion stats. While still hovering around the developmental stage, Harvard aims to continue the innovative trend with Fosh moving forward.
All-time Against the Field
Harvard owns a 31-50 all-time record when playing opponents from the Golden State. The Crimson will play Cal Lutheran and Cal State Northridge for the first time in program history. The Crimson trails San Diego State (0-2), UC San Diego (0-2), San Jose State (0-4), Pomona (1-6), UCLA (0-2), and Santa Barbara (0-3). The Crimson hopes to remain undefeated against Whittier as Harvard currently leads the series 2-0.
Schedule of Games
Below is Harvard's Schedule of games for the 11-day trip
|Time (Listed in PST)
|Saturday, March 15 (Aztec Invite)
|Cal Lutheran
|11:45 p.m.
|Saturday, March 15 (Aztec Invite)
|San Diego State
|4:45 p.m.
|Sunday, March 16 (Aztec Invite)
|UC San Diego
|9:15 a.m.
|Sunday, March 16 (Aztec Invite)
|San Jose State
|2:15 p.m.
|Wednesday, March 19
|1:00 p.m.
|Wednesday, March 19
|7:00 p.m.
|Thursday, March 20
|Cal Lutheran
|4:45 p.m.
|Thursday, March 20
|Cal State Northridge
|5:00 p.m.
|Friday, March 21
|7:00 p.m.
|Saturday, March 22
|UC Santa Barbara
|12:00 p.m.
Looking Ahead
The Crimson will head to George Washington University in Washington, D.C. to take on the Colonials in a CWPA Southern Division match up March 29. The game is slated for noon.


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"Sean Belnick, New York, NY" - 24-year-old entrepreneur Sean Belnick, the series' youngest "Secret Millionaire" yet, moves to Brooklyn, NY to volunteer over the course of a week and find unsung heroes in the days leading up to anniversary of 9/11. While there, he encounters a brotherhood of NYC firefighters still suffering from the aftermath of 9/11 and an inspiring group of children living with the pain of having at least one incarcerated parent. After a week of getting to know these amazing people, he surprises them with a gift of hundreds of thousands of dollars of his own fortune, on "Secret Millionaire" SUNDAY, JULY 29 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Belnick, founder of BizChair.com, is one of the nation's youngest and most successful entrepreneurs. At age 14 he spent $500 to build an online business selling office chairs from his home computer. Ten years later, his Atlanta-based company has evolved into BizChair.com, a multi-million dollar e-tail enterprise with such clients as Google, Microsoft, Abercrombie & Fitch and many others.
Based on the hit UK series of the same name, each episode of "Secret Millionaire" follows one of America's most successful business people for one week as they leave behind their lavish lifestyles, sprawling mansions and luxury jets, conceal their true identities, and go to live and volunteer in some of the most impoverished and dangerous neighborhoods in the country. Their mission is to discover deserving individuals who continually sacrifice everything to help those in need, and ultimately encourage others to do the same. Throughout this incredible, life-changing experience, the Secret Millionaires attempt to remain undiscovered, coming face to face with extraordinary people battling the odds every day of their lives. On the final day, in an emotional and dramatic climax, they reveal their true identities. Ultimately, the millionaires each give away a great deal of their own money, changing lives forever and encouraging others to keep giving back.
Narrated by accomplished actor Blair Underwood, "Secret Millionaire" is executive-produced by Natalka Znak, Claire O'Donohoe, Grant Mansfield and Leslie Garvin. Paul Osborne is co-executive producer. The series is a Zodiak USA Production. Zodiak USA is the North American operations for Zodiak Media, one of the world's leading creators, producers and distributors of content for TV, film, radio and new media. Zodiak USA's credits include "Celebrity Wife Swap" and "Secret Millionaire" (ABC), "Hardcore Pawn" and "Lizard Lick Towing" (truTV) and the upcoming "Killer Karaoke"(truTV), hosted by Steve-O. Zodiak Media consists of 45 production companies in 20 countries, including the U.S., the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia and Russia. The Group also incorporates an international distribution business based in London and Paris whose catalog boasts over 15,000 hours of content.
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Buckingham Nicks LP to be released on CD? Maybe…
This is one of the best known of all unknown record albums! This is the album Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks made right before they joined Fleetwood Mac. This album is responsible for them becoming members of "the Mighty Mac". That story will be part of this blog too. One other side note on the record: In the credits they misspelled Stevie's name. It's spelled Stevi…
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham made this record after breaking up their current band Fritz. It was a tough decision for them because they had become so close to their fellow band members. Tension had built up in the band because Stevie Nicks was getting more and more of the attention at their live shows. By the way, Fritz must have been a pretty good band. They opened shows for Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Credence Clearwater Revival, and even Santana. But Polydor records was calling and they had to grab the brass ring while they could. They had no idea how the course of their lives had just changed. They thought they'd make this record, do a tour (possibly using some of the members of Fritz) and then pick up where they had left off. And that is what very likely should have happened.
Stevie and Lindsey were romantically involved at this time. They were also dirt poor. The two of them were waiting tables and getting any side gig they could during the recording of this record. Money got so tight that at one point the producer, Keith Olsen, had to let them move in with him. Then something amazing happened.
Fleetwood Mac was in the midst of another major personnel change. Bob Welch and another band member had left the band leaving Mic and John and Christine McVie. Mic Fleetwood flew to California in search of a studio to record their next album and one or two new band members. He walked into Sound City Studio where Stevie and Lindsey were recording their new album. The first song he heard was Frozen Love. This song features the great guitar work of Lindsey Buckingham. The song is over seven minutes long and a tour de force rock song. Mic immediately asked Lindsey to join the band. Fleetwood was very disappointed to learn that it was a package deal. Lindsey said it was both of them or none of them. The negotiations went on for some time but in the end Lindsey won out and the rest is history.
Then there is the album cover. Stevie and Lindsey both topless. Stevie hates this album cover. When the photo shoot was coming up she took her last $100 and went out and bought a very cool blouse that she thought the photographer would love. He took several photos of them and then suggested the topless picture. After a tremendous amount of persuading she agreed to do it. She still thought they would end up using a photo of her in her blouse. So another reason to find and buy this record is you get a topless picture of Stevie Nicks. She never did anything close to this ever again…
And now here in all it's naked glory is Buckingham Nicks…
Side 1
Crying In The Night
This song was written by Stevie Nicks. Tell me this doesn't sound like Fleetwood Mac. This song could have been on any of the records they made with Lindsey and Stevie. This is just a great song! How did this not become a hit? The one thing we know is that Polydor really screwed up on the promotion of this great record.
One of two great instrumentals featuring Lindsey Buckingham's awesome finger picking style of guitar playing. It goes without saying that Lindsey also wrote the song.
Without A Leg To Stand On
Once again this song (written by Lindsey Buckingham) sounds like it belongs on a Fleetwood Mac album. If you heard this song on the radio you would say "Hey that's a new song from Fleetwood Mac!" It kind of has an "Empire State" feel to it from the "Mirage" album.
This song was written by Stevie Nicks. This song actually did end up on the first Fleetwood Mac album they made. Great harmonies in the chorus. It's just a beautiful song.
Long Distance Winner
This is one of my favorite songs on the album. It's a great song to close side one and really makes you want to turn the record over and hear side two. This art of arranging the order of songs has largely disappeared in the age of digital music. It was crucial during the age of vinyl…Lindsey's guitar playing is fantastic! By the way, the other musicians are studs too. The session musicians featured Jim Keltner on drums, Jerry Scheff on bass, and the amazing Waddy Watchtel on guitar. The lead guitar work by Lindsey is exactly the same great driving guitar sound that made so many hits for Fleetwood Mac. The song was written by Stevie Nicks
Side 2
Don't Let me Down Again
This song could be the root inspiration for the opening song on Rumors: Second Hand News. I think the similarities are stunning! This song is so good that it could have been substituted for Second Hand News and Rumors would have been just as great an album as it is today.
This is the other instrumental on the album. It is written by John Lewis. John Lewis was the pianist for The Modern Jazz Quartet. The music is a tribute to the great Brazilian Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Many guitarist will tell you that Django was the greatest guitarist who ever lived. He had two paralyzed fingers and played all of his guitar solo's with two fingers. You can imagine why Lindsey might want to put a tune on the album like this. This is beautiful guitar playing by Lindsey Buckingham.
Races Are Run
This song was written by Stevie Nicks and it is absolutely beautiful. I love the way Lindsey slides down the neck of the guitar to get the song going. The harmonies in the chorus are awesome. This could have easily been on any Fleetwood Mac album. The acoustic guitar solo in the middle of the song is sublime. The song fades out leaving you wishing that this song was longer.
This song was written by Lindsey Buckingham. When the song starts it almost can fool you into thinking that "The Chain" is being played. It has that banjo sound to the guitar. This is the weakest song on the album, but it's still a good song. It certainly can't be lumped into the category of "filler".
Frozen Love
This song was written by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. If you liked the Buckingham Nicks Line up of Fleetwood Mac, then you can thank this song for all the hits that followed. This is the song that Mic Fleetwood heard that caused the merger of the two bands. This song is a powerful coda to the album. It makes you wonder what would have happened if they had stayed on their own instead of joining Fleetwood Mac. You can hear the root of everything that Fleetwood Mac went on to become in this last 7 minutes of great rock music. The song starts out quietly and builds and builds… I really enjoy the duel lead guitar sound in this song. Stevie's voice is powerful and emotional.
So this year is the 40th anniversary of Buckingham Nicks. Fleetwood Mac is out on tour again (minus Christie McVie this time…) and it seems that every time they put out a new record or go on tour the subject of this record comes up. Stevie and Lindsey both said in interviews in December of 2012 that they would like to see a 40th anniversary edition of the album released. They have both said they would write new songs for it. They both said there are outtakes that could be included. We have heard it all before. The time has come. The time is now. And Lindsey and Stevie… If you do reissue this LP on CD please be sure to also put it out on vinyl…
Transferring vinyl is a major drag on the economy?
This is going to be one of my shortest blogs ever. Today, in the Wall street Journal, in the review section, on page C-11 there is an article called "Lack of Sleep costs Billions. How about Cats?" The article list the top ten things that put a drag on the economy. Number 4 on the list is "transferring vinyl to manageable mp 3 formats." The author claims that this activity in costing the economy about $11.7 billion per year! I assume it is calculating the time it takes as well as it's impact on the sale of music in other formats. She lays the blame squarely on the "Baby-boomers" She mocks us for taking our classic rock so "seriously". If it is a crime, then let me be guilty… As a matter of fact, I plan to do some vinyl transferring today!
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flanker5000 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
2 winners were selected from 36 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
Logo: client has no idea what they would like, so show us yours! The only requirement is that the logo uses the text "Shilton", not "Shilton Saddlery" ...
Website template: initially we would just like to see your design based on http://www.website-design-brisbane.…hilton.png However, I will be asking designers that the client is interested in to enter their concept for a homepage or product page design
Shilton Saddlery
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Should be a nice and simple one - client would like their business name "Shilton" incorporated into the logo. The colours would be brown like wood, with a secondary colour being blue. That's all! Feedback will be fast and specific, with entries shown to the client after a week or so
Website layout is a standard e-com layout. Wire-frame: http://www.website-design-brisbane.…hilton.png - similar to http://www.stirrups.co.nz/ ... As for the website design, they would like you to use a stable or barn look - see http://horserugsandsaddlery.co.uk/ for an example.
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reflecting us: identities and interpretations
Stevenson University students are pleased to present reflecting us: identities and interpretations during 2019. Book arts, videos, photography, and historic and personal statements are featured in this Creative Lounge installation. During the fall 2018 semester, students from four disciplines researched and analyzed historic and contemporary images, documents, and environments to inspire their understanding, documentation, and presentation of identities. This dialog between the past and present is lyrical in scope and form. You are encouraged to participate in this year-long exhibition more than once.
Exhibition: January 28 - December 17, 2019; Creative Lounge, Kevin Manning Academic Center, Owings Mills North Campus
Reception: February 4, 2019; 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.; Gallery, Kevin Manning Academic Center
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Vt. student honored for Down syndrome advocacy
The high school senior wants to eliminate the word 'retarded' from slang usage
When Daniel Goodrow, 18, walks the busy halls of his school in Essex Junction, Vt., there's one word he doesn't want to hear. "I'm not happy about that word," he said.
The word is "retarded." Goodrow has Down syndrome and told New England Cable News when students toss around what he calls the "R-word" as a synonym for "dumb" or "boring," it's hurtful to people like him with intellectual disabilities. "They just don't think what they're saying," Goodrow said.
Now, the senior is getting lots of attention for his efforts to stamp out the R-word. The National Down Syndrome Society honored Goodrow this month in Washington, D.C. for leading awareness campaigns and talking at assemblies about why the R-word can be hurtful. "I'm happy," Goodrow said, describing his pride stemming from the advocacy award he received.
Essex High School principal Rob Reardon said he believes Goodrow's posters and speeches in classrooms and other settings have gotten many young people to rethink their word choice. Reardon also told NECN Goodrow's presentations have encouraged the school community to watch other language, like how sometimes kids say, "That's so gay," as a way of belittling something. "Any time you have student leaders talking to other students, that's very effective," Reardon said.
"I think they're extraordinary," high school junior Peter Henry said of Goodrow's efforts. "The fact he achieved a national award is amazing."
"I think it's good because people will understand how it's offensive to people," added junior Mariah Neverett.
Daniel's father, Lloyd Goodrow, said he doesn't expect his son to ever stop speaking up when he fears his friends may get hurt by others' words. "I've learned more about life from my son Daniel than I've learned from anybody in the world," Goodrow said. "It's his positive attitude, it's his can-do attitude. What Down syndrome means to Daniel is not what he can't do, it's that he has to work harder to accomplish things."
This stand-out student said he hopes others carry on his crusade in their communities. "It's actually disrespectful," the student said of the R-word. "And I just want them to stop, because mostly it's not okay to use."


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NEW YORK, March 30 (UPI) -- Phil Ramone, a producer-engineer who won 14 Grammys for his work with a who's who of recording artists, died Saturday in New York, his son said. He was 79.
Ramone's son, Matt, told CNN the producer died at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. No cause of death was reported but Ramone -- who worked with Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, among others -- had been hospitalized since last month after suffering an aortic aneurysm, Billboard.biz reported.
A native of South Africa, Ramone was a classically trained violinist who worked as a songwriter, engineer and acoustics specialist before becoming a top music industry engineer and producer.
He produced "A Happening in Central Park" for Streisand, "Blood on the Tracks" for Dylan, "Ram" for McCartney and "Still Crazy After All These Years" for Simon -- one of three projects that earned him a Grammy for Album of the Year. The other two were Ray Charles' "Genius Loves Company" and "52nd Street" for Joel.
He produced seven albums in all for Joel, including the singer-songwriter's breakthrough project, "The Stranger."
The list of artists with whom Ramone collaborated also includes Burt Bacharach, Tony Bennett, Etta James, Luciano Pavarotti and Bruce Springsteen.
In a 2005 interview, Ramone told Sound magazine his years as an engineer, observing producers and artists working together, helped him develop a relaxed style in the studio.
"Players are like prodigies, thoroughbreds," he said. "You have to handle them with care."
Ramone served as chairman of the Recording Academy, and was the recipient of a Recording Academy Trustees and Technical GRAMMY Award.
"Our industry has lost an immense talent and a true visionary and genius," Recording Academy President Neil Portnow said in a statement posted at the academy's website. "Everyone who encountered Phil came away a better person for it, professionally and personally."
Ramone is survived by his wife, Karen, and three sons, Matt, BJ and Simon.


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Swimming pools are the ultimate in entertainment and relaxation, but take a backstage when the water is cloudy or green. Swimming pool filters do the heavy lifting by removing particles down to very small sizes, which improves the efficacy of your sanitizer, and helps to keep pool water balanced, too.
There are 3 types of pool filters, Sand Filters, D.E. Filters and Cartridge pool filters. All 3 filter types are effective when sized correctly, and when water is balanced and well sanitized.
FILTER MEDIA: The media is what's inside of the filter tank. Sand, Pleated Cartridges, or DE Grids, coated with DE (diatomaceous earth) powder. Sand makes a good filter medium, however there are many good sand alternatives such as FilterGlass, ZeoSand and FilterBalls. For DE filters, the filter media is the DE powder, which coats the DE grids inside the tank. After backwashing to clean the filter, fresh DE powder is added to the skimmer to recoat the grids. Filter Cartridges are another type of filter media, pleated polyester filters that are removed and hosed clean when filter tank pressure rises.
FILTER EFFICIENCY: DE filters are the most efficient, filtering down to the smallest particle size, in the shortest amount of time. However, I would rather have a very large sand filter than a very small DE filter, because filter size is important. The eye can see particles at about 35 microns or higher, so any pool filter type will be adequate to prevent cloudy water. Sand filters can allow very small silt to pass through, but as the sand bed begins to load up with dirt, it traps smaller particles.
POOL FILTER COST: DE filters cost the most to buy in most cases, due to the more complicated nature of their design. Cartridge filters can also cost as much as a DE filter, when sized correctly for inground pools. Sand filters are the least expensive pool filter to buy, but keep in mind that you also have to buy the sand separately.
POOL FILTER MEDIA COST: Eventually, your filter media (sand, grids or cartridges) will need to be replaced, as it wears out over time. DE grids cost about $100 for replacement grids - more or less, depending on filter size. Filter cartridges are replaced more often, and the cost ranges widely from $50 to $350, depending on the size and number of filter cartridges. Filter sand can range widely, from 20 cents per pound for regular filter sand, to several dollars per pound for longer lasting alternatives.
FILTER WATER USAGE: If you are interested in saving water, cartridge pool filters waste the least amount of water, because they are not backwashed but are hosed clean. DE and sand filters can use hundreds of gallons of water during a 3 minute backwash. Over a summer season, this can amount to thousands of gallons lost to backwashing. Another way to save water is to buy a larger pool filter, which will require backwashing less often.
FILTER REPAIRS: DE filters have the most parts, and probably also require filter part repairs more often. Sand filters are fairly simple, but like DE filters, may have a multiport valve, which can account for more than its share of repairs. Cartridge filters have no filter valve, and a simple design, which may result in the fewest repairs of all 3 pool filter types.
FILTER MAINTENANCE: Sand filters are the easiest to operate and to clean or backwash. DE filters are also easy to backwash, but require fresh DE powder added afterwards, and need an annual cleaning of the grids with a strong garden hose. Cartridge filters have a cleaning process that takes more time, as the tank must be disassembled and each cartridge hosed clean manually.
DOES FILTER SIZE MATTER?: Do yourself a favor, and buy as much filter as you can afford, larger than you think you need, and larger than the turnover in gallons listed in the manufacturer spec tables. A larger filter is more efficient and more effective, can save money with reduced chemical and pump run costs, and saves time and energy by requiring less service and maintenance. A larger filter runs longer between cleanings, as it has a greater dirt load capacity, but larger filters also produce better filtration, trapping more dirt in a shorter amount of time. In addition, if water conditions turn bad, or for spring openings, larger filters restore water clarity much faster than undersized pool filters. So yes, filter size does matter – you will never regret spending a few hundred dollars more for a larger pool filter.


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Recently, I wrote about the many log-jams in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) career pipeline, particularly as this pertains to young women, and suggested that one possible solution to this issue was:
From a very young age, parents can promote a love of science, technology, engineering and math in the home through the toys they purchase and the activities they do with their children...additionally, parents should work to banish the stereotype of "the grim scientist in the white lab coat" from their child's mind by making a point to introduce young children to scientists at every opportunity...
This precept was also one of my guiding principles as I walked the floor of New York's Javits Center last week covering the 2012 Toy Fair: I wanted to find the toys that were teaching STEM skills and shaping positive STEM attitudes in children, particularly girls. As I walked through the Toy Fair I saw many exhibits proudly displaying awards from parent magazines as well as the toy industry and decided that to guide my Toy Fair experience, I would create my own award: The STEMmy.
Like all good awards, the STEMmy required criteria. Questions I asked when (mentally) bestowing this award were:
- Does the toy promote STEM skill development?
- Does the toy embrace "girl culture"? In other words, can a girl still feel and act like a girl while playing with this toy?
- Does the toy widen the narrow cultural definitions of "scientist"?
- What does the advertising for the company look like? Are girls represented equally? Adequately?
Here are my 2012 Toy Fair STEMmy recipients:
Eitech Ferris Wheel Metal Building Kit. Photo credit: EitechAmerica.comC17 Eitech Ferris Wheel Metal Building Kit by Eitech ($149.39).
Product description: "1200 parts help you construct the rotating upright wheel and brightly colorful passenger cars. Step-by-step, easy-to-follow illustrated instructions are included. Includes gear motor (i=1:84) and illustrated instructions and tools for easy building (ages 8 years and up)."
Andrea says: Hands-down, the Eitech toys, Germany's version of the erector set, were my favorite exhibit at Toy Fair. I loved the image the sales rep generated when she told me that "a girl and her dad" would probably take about 12 hours to build the ferris wheel pictured above. In addition to the ferris wheel, there were a Tower Bridge, an Eiffel Tower (with lights), and a motorized crane that all made my hands itch they looked so fun to build! The catalog does an excellent job of alternating pictures of boys and girls playing with the toys on each page–though the website still seems boy-heavy in its' imagery.
Cultural caveat: The sales rep explained that these toys are made as a side line by a German steel manufacturer and that they are actually integrated into the German elementary school curriculum. Because American children would have less exposure to this system, these kits are probably more appropriate for slightly-older American children.
Creative Cosmetics and Perfume Science kits by Thames & Kosmos.
Product description Creative Cosmetics: "Experience the beautiful side of biology and chemistry with this unique collection of experiments. The 32-page, full-color book guides you through the science and history of cosmetics, and gives dozens of beauty recipes and techniques. Activities include: mixing own personalized cosmetics, discovering what cosmetics are made of, and studying the biology of skin, hair, and nails. Ages 12 and up. The cosmetics in this kit were developed humanely, without animal testing."
Product description Perfume Science: "Follow your nose on a fragrant journey through the science, history, and art of making perfumes. Experiment with countless fragrance combinations on your way to becoming a master perfumer. Start by learning about how your nose and brain work together to perceive smells. Next, play some games with scents to train your nose. After a look at the history of fragrances and the current theories behind perfume design, you will be ready to start making your own perfumes. Activities include: extracting fragrances from plants, designing your own fragrances, and making special scented crafts. Ages 10 and up. The perfume oils in this kit were developed humanely, without animal testing."
Andrea says: The company Thames & Kosmos has created dozens of award-worthy, comprehensive, hands-on kits covering a broad range of science sub-specialties–from physics to construction to biology to alternative energy (and beyond)–but the two kits that seemed most worthy of girl-friendly, STEMmy accolades were their cosmetics and perfume products.
Little Bits Starter Kit ($89).
Product Description: "LittleBits is an open source system of modular electronics that snap together with tiny magnets for prototyping and play. Each bit has a simple, unique function (light, sound, sensors, etc), and modules snap to make larger circuits. Included in the kit are 10 color coded modules (power, input, output, and wire) that snap together magnetically to create larger circuits, guaranteed to keep kids (or you) occupied for hours. Not for children under 3."
Andrea says: I defy anyone to see these little modular magnetic electronic components without wanting to touch them. The girl-friendly grape, pink, orange, and lime-colored pieces come together with a satisfying magnetic tug and seem like an excellent tool for teaching early-elementary kids how to create electronic circuits. The $89 price tag is not cheap but could come down with time.
Incidental facts: Ayah Bdeir, the creator of Little Bits, is a graduate of MIT's Media Lab and a TED Fellowship recipient scheduled to speak at the 2012 TED Talks.
Dazzu Blinkin' Bracelet (price currently unavailable-new for 2012).
Product description: "Make fun, creative projects then by using a computer, tablet, or smartphone you'll enjoy programming your unique creations and sharing your programs and projects with friends online. Each kit contains programmable, interactive lights plus all the materials needed to create a one-of-a-kind, unique project.Spice up craft projects with interactive lights
that you program right from your computer, tablet or smartphone!"
Andrea says: I like to think of the Blinkin Bracelet as a gateway toy to the Arduino Lilypad. What I especially appreciated about this toy is that it doesn't just say to little girls "put me on and feel beautiful." Through a patented system akin to bluetooth, girls take an active role in styling their bracelet, in that they can manipulate the rhythm of the LEDs on the light strip that comes with this bracelet cuff–all while beginning their e-textile journey...
Fun fact: In the future, the maker of the Blinkin Bracelet hopes to partner with Pantone's "color of the month" so that girls can regularly download new colors for their bracelets by revisiting the Dazzu website!
"Time for your Checkup" Doc Doll (With Lambie) by Just Play in coordination with Disney Jr. ($34.99-Aug. 2012).
Product Description: "Girls can bring home their new friend and sing along to the entire 'check-up' song with Doc as they nurture their own toys. Doc comes to life, speaking more than 10 phrases and can bring her friend Lambie to life with the touch of her stethoscope, which activates with lights and sounds."
Andrea says: Many of the hurdles for women entering STEM careers that I mentioned in my previous article had to do with attitudes, emotions and "cultural impressions." At TEDxWomen last December, this issue was summed up repeatedly by the phrase "You can't be what you can't see."
The truth is that by kindergarten, many children have already formed negative impressions of scientists because the exposure they have to the concept is outdated and stereotypical. This is why I have to give Disney props for their Doc McStuffins doll. The doll (and accompanying television show, slated to begin airing in March on the new Disney Jr. channel) give girls, particularly girls of color, a whole new way to see science and lab coats. The brief look at the show that I had recently also looked very promising...
HONORARY MENTION: SmartMax Magnetic Discovery Basic 25 Building Set ($49.99) and Flower Fun set (new for 2012).
Product description: "This SmartMax Magnetic Discovery Basic Building Set from Smart/Tangoes USA is an open-ended play system sure to engage and entertain kids for hours. You will be amazed at the intricate structures kids will build with the colorful pieces - a combination of long bars, short bars, and 1.8" diameter metal balls, all chunky and easy for little hands to manipulate. The magnet strength in each piece is just right for keeping them connected while letting go with a slight tug for deconstruction. The SmartMax Magnetic Discovery Building Sets all include a colorfully-illustrated model guide that teaches kids about magnets, and shows them ways to strengthen their structures and how to build towers and bridges. Extension sets sold separately. Ages 1 & up."
Andrea says: I thought that the flower and pink car add-on sets to the Smartmax magnetic building system were very girl-friendly! A quick look at their website shows that they are changing their advertising to include more girls playing with their toys, too.
HONORARY MENTION: Swann Communication's Micro Lightning - Gyro Balanced Remote Controlled Helicopter ($69.99-pink new for 2012).
Product description: "A high tech co-axial gyroscope system makes the Swann Micro Lightning easy to control and easy to enjoy. It's also fully constructed and ready to fly - there is no setup or counterweighting required! The video game styled controller features two analog control sticks and a trim controller - all of which can be operated with little or no practice. This aerial assassin operates like a bolt from the blue and can be taken anywhere that fun is allowed! The Swann Micro Lightning is easy to re-charge on-the-go using the attachment on the remote control or via your computer's USB port. Ages 11 and up."
Andrea says: There is no question who this particular helicopter was designed for–this is a girl's remote control helicopter–and I wanted to give kudos to Swann for releasing a product that says, "Ladies: You're welcome in the hobby shop, too!" (Next stop: pink heli kits that get girls building and hacking!)
Of course, there are many great STEM-skill toys on the market for girls. These were just the toys that made a particular impact on me as I walked the floor of the 2012 Toy Fair. What toys would you add to the list?


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The following report is the result of an intensive literary research in early German sources and some insight gained during meetings with members of the "Marshall Island Society for the Protection of Traditional Medicine" (MISPTM) as well as some observations during field research on Wotho Atoll. Informal conversations led to a sharing of knowledge of both Fiji and the Marshall Islands about the medicinal use of the trees, shrubs and other plants. Chapters V and VI are about traditional medicines.


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Back in 2003, we got a beast of a 36 inch Sony WEGA TV. It was a great TV for us over the years, but yesterday it refused to power up. The power supply would click like it was trying to power up, but it just wouldn't come on.
We tried unplugging it to see if that would help, but it didn't. Frustrated, I turned my attention to the internet. What I discovered surprised me…
For starters there are a number of people out there with similar Sony TV models that won't turn on. It seems that the most common cause of this problem is a bad power supply (or some component thereof), and having it fixed professionally will likely cost $300-$500. That's the bad news. The good news is that there is a (perhaps temporary) fix that you can do yourself in just a few minutes.
Fixing a Sony WEGA TV that won't turn on
The power supply on this style of TV is located near the bottom of the unit in the back right corner (as you view the TV from the front). Beyond this, there is (apparently) a humidity sensor of some sort on the power supply that prevents the TV from coming on when there is too much ambient moisture.
Here's the fix:
Start by unplugging your TV set. Next, simply direct a hair dryer (on high heat) through the vents along the lower, back corner of the right side of your TV set. Here again, "right side" assumes that you're looking at the TV set from the front. Let it blow through the vents for a good 2-3 minutes then plug it back in and fire it up. If you're lucky, it will function normally.
When I tried this yesterday, it didn't work at first. After a bit more blowing, however, the TV powered up and continued to work for the remainder of the day. This morning, it turned on just fine, but then failed to turn back on a short while later. We then tried it after lunch and it worked fine again (all without firing up the hair dryer).
It's unclear to me why this works. It may be that the humidity sensor is going bad and had become, or perhaps there's a problem with dust somehow interfering. It seems unlikely to be the latter, as the heat appears to be necessary to get things back up and running.
Regardless, our TV is now functional if a bit unstable. I'm guessing that we'll be able to limp along for awhile before it completely fails, but at least this buys us some time to shop for a replacement.
Oh, and just for reference, our Sony TV is model # KV-36HS500, and one of the key symptoms of this problem (aside from a failure to turn on) is that the power light will flash six times after hitting the power button.


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The "Hungry Huskies," as defined by Shabazz Napier, won their championship. Next season, there will be a new team, a new theme, a new trophy to pursue.
Will the 2014-15 UConn men's basketball team be better? Could they be even hungrier?
Now that DeAndre Daniels, who is leaving for the NBA draft, and Ryan Boatright, who is staying for his senior season, have made their decisions, the roster and character of the next UConn team can begin to take shape.
Will there be a "hangover effect?" Players who did not play a big role this past season figure to be driven to make their own mark. "I see us getting back here," freshman Terrence Samuel said in the aftermath of the victory against Kentucky in the final.
Napier, Niels Giffey and Tyler Olander are graduating as seniors, Lasan Kromah's one-year hitch as a post-grad is over and Daniels is departing. That accounts for 64.5 percent of the Huskies' scoring this past season, 54.7 percent of the rebounds and 57.9 percent of the minutes across the 40 games. All that will have to come from somewhere else.
Among the newcomers, Rodney Purvis is the key. He started 23 games as a freshman at N.C. State in 2012-13, averaging 8.3 points and 25 minutes a game. After transferring to UConn, he had to sit out last season, and he had shoulder surgery. Coach Kevin Ollie has called him "a Ferrari in the garage I can't use," but that changes now.
If Purvis is healthy and ready, he would give the Huskies an elite player, hungry to prove something, without the freshman inexperience issues, to go with Boatright in the backcourt. Terrence Samuel, who found a niche late in his freshman year, comes in as a sophomore ready to compete for playing time, and Sam Cassell Jr., son of the longtime NBA point guard, arrives after two years, one season playing at the junior college level, not a freshman type, either.
So the backcourt should again be strong and smart, and deeper than this past season; it's just a matter of the guards establishing their roles and learning to play together. That doesn't figure to take long on an Ollie-coached team. It's a core that should have the Huskies in the national conversation from the start of the season.
The frontcourt will sorely miss Daniels, who came on in the tournament and caught Napier in the rebounding column, although he averaged a modest 6.0 for the season. The Huskies were very effective in the tournament when Ollie went to a smaller, three-guard lineup, but that works best when a coach wants to do it, not when he has to do it.
The Huskies will be counting on big-time improvement from Amida Brimah, 7 feet, who made an impact as a shot-blocker as a freshman. Brimah, though, had surgery Friday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will lose the summer, an important time for a sophomore-to-be to develop his game. UConn will have to find a way around that. Phil Nolan, who split time with Brimah, continues to get better and more solid on defense.
In the postseason, the Huskies finally settled on Giffey on the wing, and his proficiency in shooting the three-pointer often gave defenses one thing too many to think about. How to replace that? Omar Calhoun can be that type of player, and more, if he makes a comeback from his frustrating sophomore season. Calhoun averaged 10.3 points a game as a freshman, but lost his starting job in late December of 2013 and by the end of the season barely played at all. He lost last summer, recovering from surgery on both hips; with this summer to work, Calhoun, who has said emphatically that he intends to return to UConn, can compete for his old job.
Daniels, though inconsistent for much of his UConn career, is a unique player, with the quickness and skills of a small forward, and he handled the power forward spot and was difficult to defend. Incoming freshman Daniel Hamilton, who has signed a financial aid agreement but not yet a binding letter of intent, seems to have the all-around offensive game to fill part of that void, although he describes himself as more of a shooting guard/small forward type. Kentan Facey, who did not play much as a freshman, could be the frontcourt player UConn will need, if he can develop his offensive skills. He did have 41 rebounds in 121 minutes on the floor.
The Huskies also have a commitment, but not a signed letter, from Rakim Lubin of Buford, Ga., who at 6-8 and 240, has the brawn they need, but if he comes will deal with the freshman's inexperience.
Just as Andre Drummond appeared after the Huskies last championship, there is no telling who might yet be on the team next year, given the program's current appeal. With Daniels' departure, and the possibility floating this week that Leon Tolksdorf could transfer to a mid-major for more playing time, there could be room if the coaches revisit remaining Class of 2014 recruits, or find a grad-student transfer to their liking. After Kromah and R.J. Evans the year before, they would undoubtedly be open to that idea.
One thing the Huskies should have next season is unquestioned leadership. Boatright returns as the lone senior, with the keys to the ignition all to himself and credibility that comes with all he did, especially as a defender, in the NCAA Tournament.
"The growth and maturity he has shown throughout his career has been wonderful," Ollie said last week, "and I expect that to continue."


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October 2012 Professor Hammer's Metalworking Tips
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Q. I'm struggling to repair the rolled outer fender lip on my '40 Chevy truck, which is shaped like the letter"J. "I've tried using a hammer and homemade dolly, butI end up with an inconsistent shape. I thought of making a new strip with the lip already formed, and then weld it onto the fender. Would that work?
Larry Mullen
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A. Oftentimes, cutting off the bad stuff and starting with good, clean, full-thickness metal is the best approach. The tool of choice for putting the proper contour in the repair strips for your fender edges is a metal shrinking and stretching machine. Within their limits, they can do a great job of making straight profiles curve any way you want.
The J-shaped profile of your fender does present some challenges. If you just form a J-shape in a straight piece of metal, it's easy to get the shrinker/stretcher onto the edge of the longer leg, but virtually impossible to get it on the shorter leg, which foils your ability to curve the J-shaped piece with control. For this reason, I'm going to suggest a different procedure.
First, find the exact radius on the edge of your fender, which is probably close to 58 inch. An easy way to measure this is to test-fit small pieces of round steel-bar stock inside the fender edge to see what size fits snugly. Once you know this dimension, you can start making the new fender edges.
Cut strips of metal to a convenient size and bend a flange on one edge. This flange will be bent against a round bar that will give it the radius of your fender edge. Let's say it's 58-inch diameter for this example, although your truck may be slightly different. If you have a sheetmetal brake, you can make a simple radius die that will give you this profile.
If you don't have a brake, you can tack-weld a piece of 58-inch (or whatever) round bar to a piece of larger material, let's say 1-inch square tubing. Then you can clamp this bending fixture on top of a piece of sheetmetal on the edge of a sturdy workbench, and bend up a 90-degree flange by hand.
If hand-bending, you'll probably need at least 6 inches of metal sticking out to get enough leverage to make this bend, and you may not be able to make a good bend in pieces much wider than 2 feet. The advantage of using a bending brake is that you can make accurate-length flanges that won't require trimming after bending, and you can easily make your pieces 3 or 4 feet long. I'd suggest starting with an angle having a 1-inch flange on one side, and a -inch flange on the other.
With all your pieces formed, you can use your stretcher on the longer flange to start shaping each piece to match the contour of your fender. You will have excellent control of this process, and if you go too far with the stretcher, you can make corrections with the shrinker until you have the piece shaped perfectly. You'll probably have to do a fair amount of shrinking/stretching on both flanges to get the shapes dialed in to match the contours of your fender in both planes.
Once each piece is shaped to your liking, you can clamp it into place so it overlaps the fender, and scribe the edge for trimming. Now, you can cut away the old fender, and butt-weld the new piece into place.
Once all the pieces are welded into place, the last step is to curl the inner flange up, going from a 90-degree "L" shape to the "J" shape your fenders originally had. It's best to make a special dolly for this, and it's easy to do by welding a short piece of round steel bar to a hefty chunk of solid steel. This "radius dolly" should weigh at least a couple pounds to be effective. Now you can go all around your fender edges, holding your radius dolly tightly against the fender edge, and coax the inner flange into the "J" shape of the original.
While this involves many steps, you'll find each step is very controllable, and I think you'll be pleased with the result! My DVD, "Scratch-Building a Fender" shows this process in detail. CT


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Hark Society (helping afterschool programs reach kids) we are a group of young professionals inspired to help enhance education & cultivate passion in the lives of underserved children in NYC, through extra-curricular and extra-classroom activities so that they can benefit from a well-rounded education. For an athlete, there is no way to describe the rush of adrenaline you get when you're playing in a championship game with one minute left, when you're in the paint shooting with the game on the line, with your whole team is cheering you on from the sidelines. For an artist, there is no greater thrill than watching the curtain rise on opening night, as you catch the first glimpse of a full house on opening night. Or, feeling euphoria when you see a row of canvases you created, on display for the first time for the world to see. Experiencing these moments, and many more have inspired Hark Society's affiliates to be the young professionals we are today- opportunities that have allowed us to explore our passions and cultivate creativity as we gained the experiences necessary to grow as leaders and thrive in the real world. When a community or family is financially struggling these very opportunities are often not available, though it is crucial for a child's development to have the support of afterschool programs. According to the After School Alliance, 15.1 million school-age children are alone and unsupervised in the hours afterschool. Out-of-school programs are essential to keep kids safe, engage children in enriching activities, and give peace of mind to working parents. Students who participate in high-quality afterschool programs have higher attendance, behave better on a daily basis, and thrive on tests in the classroom. There are 18.5 million kids that would participate in afterschool programs if available to them according to the After School Alliance. At Hark Society we want to improve access to these programs for young students. Hark Society is actively seeking ways to stay true to its core mission of enhancing education and cultivating passion and by helping offer opportunities for afterschool programming for young students in New York City. Please join us in our pursuit and help support our cause. Hark Society presents: SOUL FOR SCHOLARS A charity ride to benefit our 9th grade mentees- 25 recent graduates of Bronx Carter School for Excellence. The funds raised will go towards personalized developmental programs and extracurricular opportunities for our mentees, so that they can become the best version of themselves. Please join us on Sunday, October 18th at SoulCycle at their West Village location,126 Leroy St, New York, NY 10014 at 2:30PM.
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Sri Lanka
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- Diversified agricultural production (tea, rice, coconut, rubber)
- Strategically located at the centre of trade routes between Asia and the Middle East
- Indian, Chinese, and Japanese interests
- Strong growth of tourism
- Agricultural production vulnerable to climate disasters
- Low levels of capital public spending due to debt servicing burden
- Vulnerability linked to reliance on short-term external financing
- Lack of infrastructure
- Ethnic tensions between Sinhalese and Tamils
A political crisis that could undermine the recovery
In 2019, the strength of the Sri Lankan economy will be constrained by the political crisis that has been unfolding since October 2018. Mainly supported by activity in the services sector, growth is also likely to be affected by continued political uncertainty ahead of the general elections scheduled for mid-2020, with tourism (11.6% of GDP) likely to be the hardest hit. The construction sector could also be hurt by the postponement of infrastructure projects, with Japan and the United States announcing in November 2018 that they were suspending financing (USD 1.4 billion and USD 500 million respectively) for infrastructure projects until the crisis is resolved. Manufacturing, notably textiles and clothing, should continue to benefit from the Generalised System of Preferences with the EU, which eliminates tariffs on almost 1,200 Sri Lankan products, including various textile products, as well as tea and other agricultural products. However, if the political situation deteriorates, the EU may consider suspending the agreement. Agriculture (tea, rubber, coconut), which depends on weather conditions, is expected to grow moderately. Political uncertainty is expected to undermine investor confidence, with the country already struggling to attract foreign investment. However, household consumption (62% of GDP in 2017) should benefit from the fact that inflation remains contained in the central bank's target range (4%-6%). The central bank is expected to continue to pursue a tighter monetary policy (key interest rate hike in November 2018) while increasing the level of liquidity in the economy (decrease in reserve requirements for banks).
A fragile external position; fiscal consolidation efforts potentially compromised
Committed to a process of fiscal consolidation with support from the IMF, the Sri Lankan government took steps to achieve its target of a 1% primary surplus in 2018 with the entry into force of the Inland Revenue Act in April 2018, which simplifies the tax system and streamlines tax exemptions to increase revenue. Under the IMF agreement, the government projects a primary surplus of 2% in 2019. However, the political crisis could make it harder to achieve this objective: continued unrest could constrain reform implementation and affect tax revenues. In this context, the sustainability of public debt remains compromised, with USD 4.2 billion maturing in 2019. The conflict with Chinese creditors at the end of 2017 resulted in the cancellation of USD 1 billion of debt owed to China in exchange for granting the right to operate the port of Hambatoa. Borrowings in foreign currencies, which represent nearly 50% of public debt, are even more exposed due to the country's fragile external position. By mid-November 2018, the rupee had already lost more than 15% of its value since January, reflecting capital outflows related to increased political uncertainty. In 2019, the trade balance should be in the red again, with the services surplus remaining below the goods deficit despite the contraction in imports. A possible challenge to the trade agreement with the EU could further weaken the country's position. Expatriate remittances will not be enough to keep the current account in balance, and the deficit will not be offset by capital inflows, requiring new borrowing and the use of foreign exchange reserves.
Political crisis resumes in the run-up to the elections
The defeat of the governing coalition in the February 2018 local elections exacerbated tensions between the two parties, led by President Maithripala Sirisena (Freedom Party) and his Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe (United National Party), respectively. A political crisis was triggered when President Sirisena dismissed Prime Minister Wickremesinghe on October 26, 2018 without parliamentary approval. The appointment of Mahinda Rajapaksa (Sri Lankan Popular Front, winner of the February 2018 local elections) – who was President between 2005 and 2015 and is accused of war crimes against the Tamil minority in 2009 – added further fuel to the fire. Prime Minister Rajapaksa's new government has not won the confidence of Parliament, which is still largely loyal to Mr Wickremesinghe. The President's attempts to dissolve parliament and hold early elections as early as January 2019 were declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, which also declared the Rajapaksa government illegitimate after two votes of no confidence in Parliament. Following these decisions, President Sirisena finally recalled Ranil Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister, but tensions between the two men remain extremely high. The situation will remain very unstable ahead of early 2020 elections, as Ranil Wickremesinghe's party does not have a sufficient majority in parliament to implement the planned reforms (2/3 majority required). The political crisis will be a factor of tension in relations with Western countries, while providing a stage for the regional struggle for influence between India and China, which supports Rajapaksa. The risk of a resurgence in ethnic violence cannot be ruled out.
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Can One Girl Challenge The Traditions Of Her Village?
So imagine your whole life planned out for you against your will from the moment you're born. That's how Kakenya Ntaiya's life began in a Masai village in Kenya.
KAKENYA NTAIYA: When I was 5 years old, I found out that I was engaged to be married as soon as I reached puberty. My mother, my grandmother, my aunties, they constantly reminded me that - your husband just passed by. Cool, yeah? And everything I had to do from that moment was to prepare me to be a perfect woman at age 12. My day started at 5 in the morning milking the cows, sweeping the house, cooking for my siblings, collecting water, firewood. I did everything that I needed to do to become a perfect wife.
RAZ: But that life never really seemed like the right fit for Kakenya. She didn't want to be just the perfect wife. She wanted something more than that.
NTAIYA: When I went to school, I had a dream. I wanted to become a teacher. I worked hard in school. But when I was in eighth grade, in our tradition, there's a ceremony that girls have to undergo to become women. And it's a rite of passage to womanhood. This was the crossroad. Once I go through this tradition, I was going to become a wife. Well, my dream of becoming a teacher will not come to pass. I had to come up with a plan to figure these things out. I talked to my father. I did something that most girls have never done.
I told my father, I will only go through this ceremony if you let me go back to school. The reason why, if I ran away, my father will have a stigma. People will be calling him the father of that girl who didn't go through the ceremony. It was a shameful thing for him to carry the rest of his life. So he figured out, well, he said, OK. You'll go to school after the ceremony.
RAZ: OK, now this next part of Kakenya's TED Talk, I should mention, is a bit hard to listen to. But it's also really important because you have to know what she went through to understand how amazing her story actually is.
NTAIYA: And the day before the actual ceremony happens, we were dancing, having excitement, and through all the night we did not sleep. The actual day came, and we walk out of the house that we were dancing. As we danced the danced, we walked out to the courtyard and there were a bunch of people waiting. They were all in a circle. And as we danced and danced, and we approached this circle of women - men, women, children, everybody was there - there was a woman sitting in the middle of it. And this woman was waiting to hold us. I was the first. There were my sisters and a couple of other girls. And as I approached her, she looked at me, and I sat down. And I sat down, and I opened my legs.
As I opened my leg, another woman came. And this woman was carrying a knife. And as she carried the knife, she walked toward me. And she held my clitoris, and she cut it off. After bleeding for a while, I fainted thereafter. It's something that so many girls - I'm lucky I never died, but many die. I was lucky because one, also, my mom did something that most women don't do. Three days later after everybody has left the home, my mom went and brought a nurse. We were taken care of. Three weeks later, I was healed, and I was back in high school. I was so determined to be a teacher now so that I can make a difference in my family.
RAZ: It would be a few years until Kakenya would actually get her chance. And it happened when she met an older boy in the village who had been to university in the U.S. And Kakenya convinced him to help her apply to Randolph-Macon Women's College in Virginia. That was a long shot, but she got in.
NTAIYA: It was a thing that you don't even imagine it would ever happen. But I did get the admission to Randolph-Macon Women's College then. And it was like, wow, it's real. It's actually happening.
RAZ: And you knew nothing about this place, right? You knew absolutely nothing. It was just - it was in America.
NTAIYA: Somewhere that I didn't know it was.
NTAIYA: And I couldn't come without the support of the village 'cause I needed to raise money to buy the air ticket. I got a scholarship, but I needed to get myself here. But I needed the support of the village. And here again, when the men heard and the people heard that a woman had gotten an opportunity to go to school, they said, what a lost opportunity. This should have been given to a boy. We can't do this. And in the village, also, this one chief, or an elder, who has - if he says yes, everybody will follow him.
So I went to him very early in the morning as the sun rise. The first thing he sees when he wakes, opens his door is, it's me. My child, what are you doing here? Well, Dad, I need help. Can you support me to go to America? I promised him that I will be the best girl. I will come back. Anything they wanted after that, I will do it for them.
RAZ: Did you feel the weight of your village on your shoulders, like you had to - you had to succeed?
NTAIYA: I think for me it was more about - I wanted to do something for people in my village. So...
RAZ: Did you know what that was going to be?
NTAIYA: I never knew what it was going to be, but I knew that the life, especially women were living, is not the right one. I felt that I had to be the gate to really bring change to the way women live and the way girls are seen. And I didn't know how, but I just wanted to do something.
NTAIYA: During that moment while I was here, I discovered a lot of things. I learned that that ceremony that I went through when I was 13 years old, it was called female genital mutilation. I learned that it was against the law in Kenya. I learned that I did not have to trade part of my body to get an education. I had a right. Those things made me angry.
RAZ: This was all obviously incredibly upsetting. I mean, imagine learning all these things after the fact. And Kakenya initially just thought, how could it be? But then she started to think. She started to wonder whether she could take that knowledge, that information, and give it to the girls in her village.
NTAIYA: As I went back, I had started talking to the men, to the village and mothers. And I said, I want to give back the way I had promised you that I would come back and help you. What do you need? As I speak to the women, they told me, you know what we need? We really need a school for girls because there had not been any school for girls. And the reason they wanted the school for girls is because when a girl is raped when she's walking to school, the mother is blamed for that. If she got pregnant before she got married, the mother is blamed for that, and she's punished. She's beaten. They said we wanted to put our girls in a safe place.
As we moved and I went to talk to the fathers, the fathers, of course - you can imagine what they said - we want a school for boys. And I said, well, there are a couple of men from my village who have been out, and they have got an education. Why can't they build a school for boys, and I'll build a school for girls? That made sense, and they agreed. And I told them I wanted them to show me a sign of commitment. And they did. They donated land where we built the girls school we have.
RAZ: So a few years ago, the chief of her village told Kakenya, there's no need to educate girls because they are for marriage. And today, he's a member of the school's board. It's called the Kakenya Center for Excellence. And it's open to girls from age 8 to 14. And right now, about 150 girls attend, and not a single girl was mutilated or married off early. In fact, Kakenya worked with the tribal elders to make sure they stop circumcising girls, and the practice ended. Do you think those girls who are now 14 years old at the school that you founded, that are going to go off to high school, they may have the same experience you had? They may go to the U.S. or to Europe to go to university.
NTAIYA: Those girls, they will go anywhere in the world. They're leaders already. They're not afraid. As I tell them always, there's no limit to what they can achieve. And so some will go to America, some will go to Europe, some will go to India. Whatever they go to, they're ready. And I tell the girls that I have in my school that, yes, you might be orphaned, you might be disabled, or you might be - doesn't matter your background. What matters is what you take from the opportunity you're given, where you go with that.
NTAIYA: I want to challenge you today that to be the first because people will follow you. Be bold. Stand up. Be fearless. Be confident. Move out because as you change your world, you're going to change a community. You're going to change your country, and think about that, If you do that - and I do that - aren't we going to create a better future for our children, for your children, for our grandchildren, and we will live in a very peaceful world. Thank you very much.
RAZ: Kakenya Ntaiya. By the way, she never did marry that boy from the village. She did get married to another Kenyan man who she met in the U.S. You should check out her full talk at TED.NPR.org.
RAZ: Hey, thanks for listening to our show on overcoming this week. If you missed any of it, or you want to hear more, or you want to find out more about who was on it, you can visit TED.NPR.org. You can also find many more TED Talks at TED.com. And you can download this entire program through iTunes or through the NPR smartphone app. I'm Guy Raz. You've been listening to ideas worth spreading on the TED Radio Hour from NPR.
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Chilly Dilly Carrots
WE'VE always taken advantage of the fresh produce we're fortunate to have almost year-round. I prepare carrots often, since they're so nutritious and versatile. This dish is one of my favorites. It can be prepared a few days ahead of time, so it's easy when you're planning to serve it for a special meal. -Lizzie Sartin, Brookhaven, Mississippi
Total TimePrep: 15 min. + chilling
Makes2 servings
- 1/2 pound carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash pepper
- Place carrots in a small saucepan and cover with water; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and place in a small bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over carrots. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.


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Remember the mom who took the mommy wars to the cover of TIME Magazine back in May with that photo of her toddler son breastfeeding while standing on a chair? Jamie Lynne Grumet is baaaaack! This time we get to see her breastfeeding her 4-year-old on the cover of an actual parenting magazine (but at least she let him lie down and get comfy). As if we really needed another shot of her breastfeeding?
Paired with another tagline clearly intended to rile women up: "Mom Enough to Speak Out for Attachment Parenting" (it's a take-off of TIME's incendiary "Are You Mom Enough" coverline), the photo on the cover of Pathways to Family Wellness is actually rather sweet. Mom Grumet lays with her husband wrapped around her, their youngest son at her breast, their oldest son peeking in from behind dad. If only this were the only shot of her we'd ever seen.
With magazine cover two, Jamie Lynne Grumet has gone from "breastfeeding advocate" to "woman who wants to make sure everyone gets a look-see at her breastfeeding." She's crossed a line that makes it hard for moms who support breastfeeding as a whole to defend her.
Because Jamie Lynne isn't "just" breastfeeding. She isn't "just" breastfeeding in public either. She's making the act of breastfeeding into a spectacle, splashing it on magazine covers, trying to make some sort of point about how fabulous she is.
But that's more or less the opposite of what moms who breastfeed in public are looking for, isn't it?
From what I can tell, breastfeeding moms are looking for acceptance. They're looking to fit in. They're looking, if you really think about it, to be ignored.
Moms simply want the ability to sit in a restaurant or a park or a courthouse or a library and feed their child without anyone saying anything, without anyone giving them dirty looks. The idea is for breastfeeding to be a non-issue, just a part of the daily grind. After all, it's a kid getting something to eat, right? What's so strange about that?
I sat with a breastfeeding mom on Friday night in a public space -- our local ice cream stand. I ate my ice cream. Her son ate his breast milk. And we carried on a conversation as if nothing unusual was going on. Because, well, it wasn't. Her son was hungry. He ate. I didn't stare at her chest because who has a conversation with someone while staring at their chest?!
That's what breastfeeding in public is all about: being able to function in society and being able to function as a mom, all at the same time. It's not about getting people to pay attention to the fact that you're breastfeeding. But that's just what Jamie Lynne Grumet seems to be all about.
Where do you draw the line between fighting for the right to breastfeed in public and actually making a spectacle of the fact that you're breastfeeding? Has Jamie Lynne Grumet crossed your line?
Image via Pathways to Family Wellness


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soooo lucky!!
Grats on that one! He always been most elusive for me! How long did it take you to catch him?
Thanks, well like I said, I caught it on the first cast on that particular occasion. I've been fishing for it on and off since 3.1 came out. In fact, every time I found myself around that area in Terrokar I would search for those Highland Mixed Schools and fish as many of them as I could find. Overall it took me less than I expected. I can't say with any exactitude how many casts I made.


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We present an interactive problem solving environment for reasoning about shape and motion in mechanism design. Reasoning about shape and motion plays a central role in mechanism design because mechanisms perform functions by transforming motions via part interactions. The input motion, the part shapes, and the part contacts determine the output motion. Designers must reason about the interplay between shape and motion at every step of the design cycle.
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