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報告題目:Fullerene and Nonfullerene-based OPVs
報 告 人:Prof. Han Young Woo
報告人單位:Korea University
Over the past few decades, polymer solar cells (PSCs) have made a significant progress, showing their potential in low-cost, flexible, lightweight, portable and large-area energy-harvesting devices. Although PC61BM and/or PC71BM structures have been exploited successfully inPSC devices, efforts to modify the fullerene structures for further improving the device performance have been unsuccessful due to theinflexibility in molecular design, difficult purification, poor morphological stability, and limited light absorption in the visible region, etc. In recent years, nonfullerene acceptors have emerged as an alternative candidate of n-type materials to overcome the difficulties of fullerene derivatives in tuning optical and electronic properties. The strong and easily adjustable absorption characteristics of nonfullerene acceptors have been considered a strong point compared to fullerene-type structures. This talk presents a high performance nonfullerene organic solar cell with well-organized donor–acceptor crystalline structures using PPDT2FBT as the donor and small molecular nonfullerene acceptor, NIDCS-HO, as the optimal acceptor. As a result, the optimal device exhibited a maximum efficiency of 7.64% with a Voc of 1.03 V, a Jsc of 11.88 mA/cm2, and a FF of 0.63. This shows that optimal combination of photovoltaic donor and acceptor pairs with complementary absorption, well-aligned frontier energy levels, and well-intermixed crystalline morphology can provide great potential to further increase the power conversion efficiency of nonfullerene solar cells to exceed fullerene-based devices.
Dr. Han Young Woo is the professor of Dept. of Chemistry, College of Science, Korea University. He received his B.S. in Chemistry, Sogang University in 1994, M.S. in Chemistry, Sogang University in 1996, and Ph.D. in Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in 1999. He was Principal Researcher in R&D Center for Chemical Technology, Hyosung Corp from 1999 to 2003, and then moved to University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) as Post-doctoral Researcher from 2003 to 2006. He is a Professor in Korea University from 2006. His research interests include synthesis of conjugated polymers for organic electronics and bio-related applications, and water-soluble conjugated molecules (or polymers) and applications in electronic devices, biosensors, TPA fluorophores for biological imaging, etc.
Selected publications (total ~150 SCI papers)
1. M. A. Uddin, Y. Kim, R. Younts, W. Lee, B. Gautam, J. Choi, C. Wang, K. Gundogdu*, B. J. Kim*, H. Y. Woo*, "Controlling energy levels and blend morphology for all-polymer solar cells via fluorination of a naphthalene diimide-based copolymer acceptor", Macromolecules 2016,49 (17), 6374–6383
2. O. K. Kwon, M. A. Uddin, J.-H. Park, S. K. Park, T. L. Nguyen, H. Y. Woo*, S. Y. Park*, "A High Efficiency Nonfullerene Organic Solar Cell with Optimized Crystalline Organizations", Adv. Mater. 2016, 28 (5), 910-916
3. J.-E. Jeong, B. Kim, S. Woo, S. Hwang, G. C. Bazan,* H. Y. Woo*, "Principal Factors that Determine the Extension of Detection Range in Molecular Beacon Aptamer/ Conjugated Polyelectrolyte Bioassays", Chem. Sci. 2015, 6, 1887-1894.
4. H. Kang, M. A. Uddin, C. Lee, K.-H. Kim, T. L. Nguyen, W. Lee, Y. Li, C. Wang, H. Y. Woo*, B. J. Kim*, "Determining the Role of Polymer Molecular Weight for High-Performance All-Polymer Solar Cells: Its Effect on Polymer Aggregation and Phase Separation", J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2015, 137, 2359-2365
5. T. L. Nguyen, H. Choi, S.-J. Ko, M. A. Uddin, B. Walker, S. Yum, J.-E. Jeong, M. H. Yun, T. J. Shin, S. Hwang, J. Y. Kim,* and H. Y. Woo*, "Semi-Crystalline Photovoltaic Polymers with Efficiency Exceeding 9% in a ~300 nm Thick Conventional Single-Cell Device",Energy Environ. Sci. 2014, 7 (9), 3040 – 3051.
6. S. Yum, T. An, X. Wang, W. Lee, M. A. Uddin, Y. J. Kim, T. L. Nguyen, S. Xu, S. Hwang, C. Park*, H. Y. Woo* "Benzotriazole-Containing Planar Conjugated Polymers with Non-Covalent Conformational Locks for Thermally Stable and Efficient Polymer Field-Effect Transistors",Chem. Mater. 2014, 26(6), 2147-2154.
7. W. Lee, G.-H. Kim, S.-J. Ko, S. Yum, S. Hwang, S. Cho, Y.-H. Shin, J. Y. Kim*, H. Y. Woo* "Semi-crystalline D-A Copolymers with Different Chain Curvature for Applications in Polymer Opto-electronic Devices", Macromolecules 2014, 47 (5), 1604–1612.
8. Nguyen, B. L.; Jeong, J.-E.; Jung, I. H.; Kim, B.; Le, V. S.; Kim, I.; Kyhm, K.; Woo, H. Y.* "Conjugated polyelectrolyte and aptamer based potassium assay via single- and two-step fluorescence energy transfer with a tunable dynamic detection range", Adv. Funct. Mater. 2014, 24(12), 1748-1757.
9. Lee, B. H.; Jung, I. H.; Woo, H. Y.*; Shim. H.-K.; Kim, G.; Lee, K* "Multi-charged conjugated polyelectrolytes as a versatile work function modifier for organic electronic devices", Adv. Funct. Mater. 2014, 24, 1100-1108.
10. Kim, B.; Jung, I. H.; Kang, M.; Shim, H.-K.*; Woo, H. Y.* "Cationic Conjugated Polyelectrolytes-Triggered Conformational Change of Molecular Beacon Aptamer for Highly Sensitive and Selective Potassium Ion Detection", J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2012, 134, 3133-3138.
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Very recently we have helped out a customer who brought in her laptop that displayed a Chrome error related to the connection being not private. Please see image below for details.
The user could not browse on any website because Chrome defaulted to the https and did not allow the browser itself handle if the website was https or https instead.
At first what seemed strange is that an antivirus scan reported negative results. A scan with malware bytes displayed 158 viruses but even after having rebooted the computer, the problem was still there.
So, after these attempts, what caused the laptop to display still that error?
We turned our attention to the programs and saw that there were junk programs installed but that did not help either. We were baffled to see how Internet Explorer was working without issues and Chrome, which is the most used browser today, still showed that error. A resource on the Internet explained that the problem could be solved by resetting Internet Explorer settings, but we were in doubt because we asked ourselves how was it possible that Internet Explorer settings affect Chrome settings? And in fact, after having tried that trick, we were at the status quo. Even after having uninstalled Chrome, rebooted the computer and reinstalled Chrome again, the browser still was scanning for https.
We finally looked at the antivirus and found out that Mac Afee had a feature enabled for scanning https. We have disabled that feature and rebooted the computer. Chrome browser seemed having returned back to normal.
Setting up an antivirus on a computer can be a very easy task but sometimes the antivirus interface needs some tweaks. Users should also know that scanning for https on an antivirus interface needs to be left checked off.
If you prefer to leave that feature on and Chrome still reports the error, you may want to download and install Firefox which is a robust choice and will work fine on your computer.
In short, this task seemed to be easy to fix at first, but it took long time to troubleshoot and the solution was not handy at all. The antivirus program created that issue on Chrome. If you want to leave Mac Afee on your computer, it will be fine, but if you need to use Chrome, you may want to get rid of it and install another antivirus program.

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|Time to turn over a new leaf
Lulu's Resolution
Well, I LOVE eating fruit! My friends think I am crazy as I would rather have an apple than sweets but, you know, that's because I'm sweet enough! So this year, my resolution is to grow a new fruit. I am thinking a little pear tree would be cute and I could grow it in a pot. But you could grow all sorts of fruit no matter what space you have. Already we have apple and plum trees but if you have less space why not grow blueberries and gooseberries in pots like me. Or if there is a corner of your garden that no-one uses why not pop a raspberry plant in there and by summer you will have lovely lush fruit. Yum!
|I've always loved eating the apples in our garden
Mummy's Resolution
Well, you are gonna just love Mummy's resolution for this year. It's to keep it simple in the garden! With a new extension on the horizon (yup, I have THAT many toys!) 2016 is going to be super busy. So instead of growing lots of plants indoor from seed, transplanting, getting the greenhouse going and so much more, Mummy is focusing on the basics. There will be tatties and onions galore ('cos they are easy to grow and we eat lots of them!) as well as some other easy veg like beetroot and salad.
|Mummy is going to grow more yummy potatoes like these in 2016
Tilda's Resolution
My baby sister is almost walking now and by the time Spring is here she will be running around the garden. So her resolution is to get outdoors as much as she can and learn all about nature and feel the grass under her toes. From snail races to bubble popping the garden is going to be so much fun for me and Tilly B this year!
|Tilda is planning on lots of outdoor fun in 2016
Daddy's Resolution
With our impending extension Daddy will have to make some changes to our outdoor space. The garage is being demolished and will need to be emptied so Daddy is taking that opportunity to do some more upcycling including new sheds for garden storage.
|It's a busy year ahead for Daddy with lots of projects!
So what are your resolutions going to be for 2016?
Hugs & kisses,


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Hi, lovelies! So, I accidentally (maybe) bought more makeup. I know I said I was on a spending ban, but as soon as I saw the L'Oreal Summer collection I just had to have it. I thought I would share with you what I bought in my L'Oreal Summer Collection haul and my reasons (other than just wanting to buy all the pretty makeup). Basically, I wanted to look tanned and glowy af.
L'Oreal Paris Back to Bronze Matte Bronzing powder – £8.99
I initially bought this because I have been on the lookout for a new bronzer for a while now. If you have followed me for a while you know I use my trusty Hoola bronzer and my Primark Chocolate face palette. I always go for matte bronzers, otherwise, I tend to look like a shimmery mess. I was drawn to this one as it seemed quite dark, whereas all of my other bronzers are super pale. I know this seems strange, buying a dark bronzer when you're pale as hell. I thought it would be perfect for general warming up of the face, as all my current bronzers are quite cool toned and so are more of a contour. I am super excited to try this, and fingers crossed I won't end up looking like a muddy mess.
L'Oreal Paris Glow Highlighting Powder palette – Sunset – £9.99
Yes, I bought another highlighting palette. I had to okay. L'Oreal has brought out two highlighting palettes in this collection, Sunrise and Sunset. Sunrise is much cooler toned with some beautiful pinks and lilacs. Sunset is more of a warm palette with champagnes and golds. Obviously, I went with Sunset as I am a scaredy cat who doesn't venture out of her comfort zone. I always like a more golden highlight, and the shades don't look too dark for my skin tone. This palette does have a stunning purple shade which I think would look great on darker skin tones. I have high hopes for this palette!
L'Oreal Paris Bonjour Sunshine Liquid Bronzer – £8.99
This purchase was a bit of an impulse buy! I have never in my life used a liquid bronzer, ever. I think this product will be like marmite, I will either love it or hate it. I'm not gonna lie, I mainly bought it because of Boots' fab 3for2 offer. This bronzer would be perfect in the summer, to get that bronzy look without looking too dry and cakey. I thought it would be great for a no-makeup, makeup look to just add a bit of warmth and glow to the skin. Keep your fingers crossed for me guys!
L'Oreal Paris Bonjour Nudista Skin tint (Fair) – £9.99
I was super excited to see this in the collection, it went straight in my basket. If you follow me on Twitter, you'll know that I have been doing a lot of running recently. I don't like wearing makeup when I run (obvs that's a bit gross), but I am also not that confident in my skin. I thought a BB cream would be the perfect solution to give a tiny amount of coverage without being all caked up! I am also going Interrailing in the summer, so if this works out it will be great to again cover up some blemishes without sweating off all of my makeup. I am so excited to try this product, and I will let you know my thoughts.
L'Oreal Paris Life's a Peach Blush Powder – £8.99
I did not need this. I very rarely wear blush, as I nearly always end up looking like a clown when I attempt to wear it. But if you have been following my blog, you'll know that I've been wanting to wear blush more. As it was 3for2, I knew I had to get it and give it a go. Can I just say how cute all of the names in this collection are? Adorable. This blush is a beautiful peachy shade which I think would look stunning with a tan. I am definitely going to persevere and give this blush a proper try, it is too beautiful not too!
L'Oreal Paris Glow Mon Amor Highlighting drops – £9.99
So this is the product that started my spending spree. Damn you Facebook ads. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it. I chose to get Champagne, as I thought it would look beautiful both on my pale skin and with a tan! I never really use liquid highlighters (I've still yet to try my Barry M ones…oops). But again, I think it would be perfect for the summer time to add a bit of glow without a full face of makeup.
So that's what I bought. Thank god for Boots' 3for2, am I right? I am so excited to try these products out! Fingers crossed I will be bronzed and glowy this summer! Let me know in the comments if you would like a review on any of these products (or all of them).
Have you tried any of these products? Are they right up your street? Do you want that bronzy, glowy look this summer? Let me know in the comments!
Thanks for reading,
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- Protect your paint with a simple spray on and rinse off application
- Protects your paint for up to 3 months
- Pre-diluted, ready to use, version of the popular CarPro HydrO2 Concentrate
- Product Codes: CP-11HL1, 11HL4
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Product DescriptionThe CarPro HydrO2 Lite allows you to protect your paint with a simple spray on and rinse off application process. Yes, you heard that right, spray on and rinse off, no touching of the paint is needed! When washing, drying, and protecting the paint there is always one thing in common, you are actually touching the paint to finish that specific detailing step. Touching the paint, no matter how great your products and techniques are, always increases this risk of adding imperfections. With the CarPro HydrO2 Lite you can reduce the amount of time you are actually touching your paint during a detail! After you wash the paint, just spray the HydrO2 Lite onto the wet surface and rinse off with a strong stream of water. No touching of the paint required! HydrO2 Lite is formulated with hydrophilic glass fibers, silicon polymers, and fluoropolymers. These high end ingredients help form what CarPro calls "hydroelectric bonding", which means the sealant transforms from hydrophilic to hydrophobic upon contact with water when rinsing. After application, water will bead up and contamination will roll off the paint, keeping your paint cleaner than before! Apply HydrO2 Lite to paint, glass, plastic, convertible tops, wheels, calipers, wheel wells, and much more. If you are looking to safely apply a sealant and reduce effort during application, the CarPro HydrO2 Lite is a great choice!
Note: HydrO2 Lite is the pre-diluted, ready to use, version of the popular CarPro HydrO2 Concentrate.
- Do NOT apply HydrO2 in the sun or to a hot surface. Applying in this manner may cause streaks that do not wipe off easily.
- In a shaded location or shop wash your vehicle and remove any dirt from the surfaces.
- Surface must be well cleaned from soap residue and left wet wth water.
- Spray a fine mist of HydrO2 on no more than 1/4 of vehicle before rinsing. Very little is needed and no overlap is needed.
- From the time you start spraying a section to rinsing off, should be approximately 30 seconds or less.
- Immediately rinse well with strong stream of water.
- Repeat steps 4-6 on the next section of the vehicle rinsing well before moving on.
- Finish by "flood rinsing" the vehicle without a spray nozzle to push all the water off from top down.
- Dry any remaining water by blowing off or with the use of a drying towel.
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- wash your vehicle in shades location.
- shake and then spray only a fine mist over 2-3 panels.
- immediately rinse well with water on all areas.
- repeat steps 2-3 until entire vehicle is complete.
- dry any remaining water off of the entire vehicle.
- wash your vehicle in shaded location.
- shake and then spray only a fine mist over 2-3 panels.
- immediately rinse well with water on all areas.
- repeat steps 2-3 until entire vehicle is complete.
- dry any remaining water off of the vehicle.
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Reviewed by Robert D. on 2/14/2019
Would they buy this item again? Yes
I'm not as crazy about this stuff as everyone else but I like it. It seems to leave a nice shine. Rinsing quickly and thoroughly is no joke, though. It will leave stains that need to be wiped off asap. I also notice a lot of sediment in the bottle no matter how hard I shake. Other than that I like it and will continue to use it.
Reviewed by Dwayne M. on 1/24/2019
Would they buy this item again? Yes
Hydro2Lite is one of the easiest products to use for maintaining wheels. I do not personally use it on paint or glass, but I know that it is also a viable solution there as well. If you have a ceramic coating on your wheels, this is the perfect mate for the coating with each maintenance wash.
Reviewed by Kurt M. on 11/11/2018
Would they buy this item again? Yes
The easiest way to protect wheels, love this product as I love most CarPro stuff, quality is top of the line, CarPro is one of my favorites of detail supplies.
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Google: No Plans for Glass Facial Recognition Apps (At This Time)
Google has told the world that it will not approve any facial recognition software for Glass until it's had time to have a good think about it. Officially, Google says it "won't be approving any facial recognition Glassware at this time."
Superfish Debuts ShapeRank for Visual Search; Near Matches More Exciting Than Exact
With the explosion of visual content orientated social networks such as Pinterest, visual search seems to be back on the agenda. Visual search company, Superfish, have announced an update that could improve search on image heavy content sites.
Facebook Settles Privacy Lawsuit, Buys Facial Recognition Company Face.com
Facebook has been ordered to pay $10 million to charity to settle a U.S. lawsuit over Sponsored Stories for using images of users without compensation or offering an opt out. Facebook has also acquired facial recognition software company Face.com.
Real Names: Google+, Government & The Identity Ecosystem
Why is Google motivated to take such a hard line on identifying people by their real name on Google+? The simple answer, perhaps, is that Google and the government both want to make the Internet more about accountability, rather than anonymity.
Google Buys Facial Recognition Company PittPatt
Google has picked up a facial recognition group known as PittPatt. PittPatt's technology is likely to be used in Google+, although the potential applications are broad.
New Search App Could Make Hooking Up A Lot Easier
Singles are always looking for bars with the right percentage of potential partners. Using facial recognition software, SceneTap is an app that can tell you the ratio of men to women at participating bars. However, will it be a hit with the ladies?
Google Inside Search Event Recap: What's New in Mobile, Voice & Image Search
Mobile search took center stage at yesterday's Google Inside Search Event. In addition to debuting new technology, Google also announced that some mobile features are coming to PCs, including voice search and the ability to search by image.
Facebook's Face Recognition Tagging Feature Signalling Photo Search?
Facebook is currently testing a new feature for pictures that allows automatic recognition of faces and subsequent faster tagging of photos, thanks to newly-acquired technology company Divvyshot.
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Whitney Weddell
A school teacher for nearly three decades and a longtime activist, my commitment to community and social justice was shaped by my parents and life experiences.
I was born in 1964 in Sacramento to Willard and Doris Weddell, one of three sisters and a twin. We moved to Kern County when my dad became the Kern County Public Defender in 1968. I grew up in Park Stockdale and graduated from West High.
My dad was the longest-serving public defender in California when he retired in 1996 and the current public defender's building at Truxtun and L streets is named in his honor. Before my parents divorced, I remember family dinners where he would share stories of how his office stood up for human rights. This set the foundation for my social justice and human rights activism.
My mom was a Kern County Librarian in Lamont, which began my love affair with areas south of Bakersfield. She was well known internationally as a Dust Bowl historian. She spearheaded the now long-running Dust Bowl Days in Weedpatch and was responsible for helping preserve the buildings at the old Sunset Labor Camp; a museum at the camp site is a testament to her determination.
My own activism was sparked in 1981, following a notorious double homicide in Bakersfield, in which two gay men were killed by a local businessman. The courts acquitted the assailant of murder but guilty of involuntary manslaughter — as if the shootings were an accident — and a protest began. A high school student at the time, I joined the quickly growing protest on the unjust verdict and became part of an effort that helped galvanize the local gay community.
I later earned a degree in history from California State University Bakersfield. I began teaching at Washington Middle School in Bakersfield where I came to see the world through the eyes of students who did not grow up in the comfortable middle-class neighborhood of my youth. They taught me to reconsider many of my preconceived notions about ethnicity and language, poverty and resilience. I taught U.S. History, Geography and the Constitution, but I am quite convinced that I learned just as much — if not more — from my students.
I joined the Kern High School District 15 years ago, teaching Government, Economics, Health, English and Parenting at Nueva High School in Lamont. Teaching continuation students has taught me so much about people whose backgrounds are different from my own. Every person deserves to be treated with dignity, no matter where they come from. This, combined with my father's human rights lectures of my childhood, has set me on a path to stand for all people.
In 2003, I became a chapter leader for upstart Marriage Equality California, and this led to the founding of Bakersfield LGBTQ, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of our local community members. The grassroots LGBTQ group spearheaded efforts to support Marriage Equality, reduce bullying and suicide, and increase awareness of the importance of LGBTQ people in Kern County. I served as chair of LGBTQ until September 2017, when I left to help launch a chapter of the Stonewall Democrats of Kern. I also help train CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers on LGBTQ issues.
Today, I am legally-married to Lori Renee. We have three grown sons and four grandchildren. We live happily with our three dogs — Paco, Sargent and Miss Waddles — in Pumpkin Center.


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Given the harrowing state of our country, we can probably all agree that escapism will be key in the coming months/years. Which brings us to the first full trailer for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an experience so magical that you'll probably want to reserve at least 15 min to watch repeatedly.
Can it be March 17 already, please?
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I apologize in advance for blogging about a colour that, unless you've been lampworking for a while, you've had no opportunity to try. I am probably going to be doing a fair bit of this, so I'll try to spread it out a bit. I have a bit of a stash of older colours that I want to use, and I want to make the test results available to other people who have the colours hanging around. Thanks for understanding!
1 - Plain, 2 - Plain (reduced), 3 - As Silvered Stringer, on self, 4 - w/ Silver Leaf, 5 - w/ Silver Leaf (reduced & encased), 6 - w/ Silver Glass Frit (reduced), 7 - w/ TerraNova2 Frit, 8 & 9 - w/ Tuxedo, Copper Green, Opal Yellow, Ivory & Peace
Note: The picture above has an error. Bead #6 is made of Effetre Dark Ivory, not Vetrofond. I made the same error in the Effetre Dark Ivory test results. I no longer have the beads, so I was unable to retake this picture, but the problem is now corrected in the body of the post, below.
Vetrofond Dark Ivory is a bit of a surprise. The rods are smooth, and almost opalescent. In thin layers, this colour has a really nice translucency to it, but in thick layers it is utterly opaque and somewhat streaky.
I will be posting about Effetre Dark Ivory in a week or two -- I need a picture of one of the beads I made and picture-taking day and my need to blog didn't really coincide. I planned to post the Effetre results first, but this is just the way things are panning out.
The principal differences between Vetrofond Dark Ivory and Effetre Dark Ivory are as follows:
- Some batches of Effetre Dark Ivory do not have a lot of reticulation, but for the most part, Effetre Dark Ivory tends to curdle, while Vetrofond Dark Ivory (or at least this batch of it) seems not to do this unless it is reduced with silver glass.
- Vetrofond Dark Ivory has less colour variation than Effetre Dark Ivory, and has less of a 'caramelization' reaction when fumed with silver.
- Vetrofond Dark Ivory is stiffer, and less 'creepy' -- unlike Effetre Dark Ivory, the Vetrofond version does not try to take over when used with other colours.
- Vetrofond Dark Ivory does not make SiS as nicely as the curdly batches of Effetre Dark Ivory do.
- Vetrofond Dark Ivory is less violently reactive than its Effetre cousin.
When silver leaf is melted into the surface of Dark Ivory, it turns brown and grey and silvery, and the reaction covers almost the entire surface of the bead. When this reaction is reduced and encased, much of the brown tones are eliminated, and what is left is a lacy, shiny, silvery crust under the clear.
If you look at the bead on the left where I used the Vetrofond Dark Ivory over Tuxedo, you can see its translucency. Vetrofond Dark Ivory seems to be another colour that makes Tuxedo bleed a little bit, and the Dark Ivory has separated a little on top of the Tuxedo as well.
Vetrofond Dark Ivory and Copper Green have a mutual dark line reaction.
On top of Opal Yellow, Vetrofond Dark Ivory has an all-over greyish hue to it, and a faint grey outline. When Opal Yellow is used on top of Dark Ivory, the grey outline is much darker and much more pronounced and the Opal Yellow develops a weird, crinkly outline.
There's not much to say about the reactions with Peace and Opal Yellow.
Here, I've used Vetrofond Dark Ivory as the base colour (under Vetrofond Light Aqua) and as the ground colour, and then I've used silvered Vetrofond Dark Ivory stringer to make the mushroom. I think I might have used Vetrofond Dark Ivory in one of the vine canes on this bead, too, but I can't remember which one. I was going for the Total Dark Ivory Experience.


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About 1,000 supporters of the far-Right party attended Saturday's rally where speakers complained about a meeting of the World Jewish Congress starting on Sunday in Budapest.
They also prayed for the end of Zionism and said any public servants holding dual Hungarian-Israeli citizenship should resign.
Members of the New Hungarian Guard, a far-right, uniformed group whose predecessor was banned in 2009 took part in the rally.
A police ban of the rally was struck down by a Budapest court.
Source: APTN


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05/30/2019 Private with Renee in the AM
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Renee can teach basic beading and wire wrap.
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Gold body chain with gold choker and multiple layered hanging linked chains
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Assistance provided by the Native Hawaiian community allowed officers from the Hawai'i Branch of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) to make contact with a suspect in the recent case of graffiti damage found at the Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve (NAR).
As a result of this contact and investigation, Hope Cermelj of Kalapana, Hawai'i was issued a citation for violating Rule 13-209-4 (3), Prohibited Activities within a Natural Area Reserve. Cermelj will be required to appear in Hilo District Court.
Graffiti was discovered on several rocks in the NAR on April 28th, as well as on structures belonging to the Office of Mauna Kea Management.
DLNR/DOCARE thanks community members who stepped forward to provide information and assistance. This was instrumental in locating and identifying the suspect.
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It would seem to me that if you want to make things convenient for yourself and for your customers, namely by cutting down on cost of purchasing paper, printing it, mailing it. You wouldn't charge a "Convenience" fee for credit cards.
I understand, CCCs, charge you a percentage of what is going through, but I would have to think that if you're a large enough customer, that overall fee is going to be very small, and net you more of a gain than printing, sending, a paper statement.


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Romans 1:16-17
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Still worth a kin's ransom
As I worked my way through the second section of "Omnivores Dilemma" this morning, so far examining the Organic food industry in the US (and today it very much is an industry, just as mechanised and conglomerated as its non-organic counterpart), I realised that the fridge was empty and it was my turn to cook tonight. Seeing an opportunity to kill two metaphorical birds with one allegorical stone, I shuffled into town to buy some Organic vegetables and add some fuel to my own local vs Organic produce fire (which astute readers will remember I have been stoking for almost two days now. Quite a conflagration indeed).
Limiting myself to mass market supermarkets, who in recent years have hopped wholeheartedly on the Organic bandwagon, I ended up in Marks & Spencer, and bought 150g of Green Beans, 500g of Parsnips, 1kg of new Potatoes and 350g of mixed Broccoli and Cauliflower, all certified Organic and about enough to form the basis of two days' dinners for two people for just over €10.
Not one of the items came from Ireland.
Given that it was Marks and Spencer this is to be expected, as their range of Irish produce is very poor, but surprisingly few of their items came from their home base in the UK either. While the parsnips and cauliflower came from the UK, the broccoli was from Italy, the potatoes from Israel* and the beans all the way from Kenya. Of course if I was limiting myself purely to seasonal vegetables, their origins may have been different, but I was specifically looking for food labelled 'Organic'.
The 'FoodMiles' of my dinner is one of the major factors in the local vs Organic debate. Modifying the helpful (and just for fun, not really and truly scientifically accurate) FoodMiles carbon calculator found at OrganicLinker to reflect distance to Dublin rather than London, arbitrarily using a country's capital city as the port of origin, and assuming the produce arrived by plane given its shorter shelf life due to the lack of preservatives, we get the following results:
Beans: Nairobi to Dublin = 4507 miles = 356 kg carbonfor a grand total of 693 Kg of carbon to get the food to my table, as opposed to roughly 2.5kg of carbon it would take to throw them all in the back of a truck and drive them from Denis Healy's farm in Wicklow to the Farmer's Market in Ranelagh.
Broccoli: Rome to Dublin = 1182 miles = 93 kg of carbon
Potatoes: Tel Aviv to Dublin = 2501 miles = 198 kg of carbon
Parsnips: London to Dublin = 291 miles = 23 kg of carbon
Cauliflower: London to Dublin = 291 miles = 23 kg of carbon
According to the calculator at Responsible Travel my dinner is the carbon equivalent of five flights between Dublin and JFK. So basically it is more sustainable for me to take the Very Understanding Girlfriend to New York for dinner tonight than to shop in Marks & Spencer.
She might not buy that, but it's worth a try.
* One of the ironies in the fabulous world of the potato is that (according to the Very Understanding Girlfriend) Irish people do not like the taste of Irish potatoes. Coincidently English people do not like the taste of English potatoes. We therefore export almost all of our potatoes to England, and most potatoes in Irish supermarkets actually come from England. Perhaps this is our revenge for the Famine.
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A composer of modern contemporary compositions. Christopher Milmerstadt's music ranges from symphonic to chamber compositions, music for voice and instruments, string trio, quartet, chamber orchestra as well as a variety of solo instuments... the music is written broadly in what could be considered a dissonant yet lyrical style, "non-traditional" or "atonal" yet not "experimental".
Much of his music is based upon art from other disciplines. Poems, usually old French symbolist poetry, as well expressionist paintings have been employed as a basis on which his compositions are written.
Influenced much by the music of the early 20th Century, his compositions address the divide between 1950's experimentalism and the neo romanticism of he 1980's.
A composer in his late 20's, Mr. Milmerstadt has had premiers in New York, Ghent, Belgium, & London. He has studied composition under Yvar Mikhashoff, Rodney Sharman, Carlo Pinto and William Kothe.
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La Gomera: El Entullo (Valle Gran Rey)
Holiday home for up to 5 people
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5 walking minutes to the Playa Maria
holiday home for up to 5 people
living space ca. 45 m², terrace 1 ca. 20 m², terrace 2 ca. 35 m², roof terace ca. 45 m²
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- national park 12 km
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In tranquil neighbourhod, between La Calera and La Playa, lies Casa Entullo, an ideal holiday home for family holidays in Valle Gran Rey. The beach (Playa Maria) and the promenade with nice cafés, restaurants and shops are just 5 walking minutes away.
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And then I became aware I wasn't alone. All over the internet, voices are expressing a desire to share their love of reading. As I began to research solutions, I found fantastic resources - from successful literacy programs embracing whole communities, to individuals making a difference in their own unique way. I realized I was part of a rising tide of support for literacy. Not only that, but there were others who desperately wanted to DO something right now.
That's how Share a Story - Shape a Future was born. Some bloggers got together to organize a week where anyone passionate about sharing stories with kids could join with others and celebrate that passion. From 9-13 March, there will be tips on sharing stories with kids, audiobooks, finding material to read, raising readers and using libraries. Guests on blogs will offer tons of ideas to incorporate shared reading into our lives. Some blogs will have giveaways like lists of tips and hints useful for sharing with others in our own communities, both online and in real life.
At the Share a Story-Shape a Future blog, you'll soon be able to link and download a great little resource kit, crammed full of literacy tips and resources.
Here at The Book Chook blog, I'm hosting Read Aloud Day, on Day 3 of the tour (11 March USA time). On Day 3, I'll also add links to participating blogs to my own post, to make it easy for you to find them. I have two fantastic books to give away on Day 3 so polish up your commenting skills!
Tomorrow, on the Book Chook blog, I'll have more literacy insights from The Almost Librarian. To find out what's happening elsewhere in the blogosphere, check this updated schedule, and visit the Share a Story - Shape a Future blog often, where Terry will be putting links as they go live.
Day 1: Raising Readers
hosted by Terry Doherty at Scrub-a-Dub-Tub, the Reading Tub blog
Day 2: Selecting Reading Material
hosted by Sarah Mulhern at The Reading Zone
Day 3: Reading Aloud - It's Fun, It's Easy
hosted by Susan Stephenson at the Book Chook blog
hosted by Eva Mitnick at Eva's Book Addiction blog
is hosted by Elizabeth O. Dulemba at Dulemba.com
If you too feel the need to DO something about literacy NOW - don't forget to join us for Share a Story - Shape a Future, March 9-13 2009, and help spread the word.
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Santorini Greece A Perfect Getaway
Are you dreaming of getting those Instagram worthy pictures too? Santorini Greece
To know all about the White Walls and Blue Domes, stick along. Ever since I knew about traveling, my dream was to catch some time in Greece, and when I realized that my husband and I could afford to go someplace that I had dreamt of, I was stoked.
What comes to your mind when you think of going? Is it only about costing or anything else to that you think? Let me help you there, about what else you could think of too. Well, my husband and I are a crazy lot, so we believe too many things when on a trip and also end up doing some randomness too. Well, whats a trip if you don't jump off the list once at least. Before Greece, we stayed in Italy for a while, so we flew down directly from Rome to Greece, Santorini. About our Italy trip, I am going to rant about it on my other blog :D, so right now. Learn More here Greece:
As much as you could think of, travelling with a little research is a great thing to do when you have limited time on hand. It helps you out to plan well for all your holidays. In the world of technology and the internet, all this is available at a search button on your computers google page! Isn't that easy?
Welcome to Santorini Islands
The beautiful multicoloured cliffs, deep blue sea, against the white walls and blue domes welcome you, as you get down the plane. The Crescent-shaped Santorini has risen over an intensive volcano outpour back at the time and formed beautifully above a sea-drowned caldera. The world talks about its sunsets for romantic getaways, or the couples way to just to kiss under the sunset point. It's a magical sight to catch the light orange paint the white Cycladic houses on the cliff top of the main Island.
Know Facts of Airport :
It is located near Kamari village and next to Monolithos area, with regular flights from Athens by Olympic Airways and, Aegean Airlines as well as charters from many European towns. Although, we went from Rome to Santorini. From the airport, there are buses to Fira, where you can change to buses for other towns. Taxis are also usually waiting at the airport, but competition for them can be keen. Many Santorini hotels offer airport transfers, usually for a fee that's more than a taxi would charge you. As we stepped down to catch the cab at the taxi station, I realized my hair was dancing too. As we went to fetch the cab at the taxi station, I realized my hair was dancing too. We couldn't wait to get to our hotel and throw away bags and share some wine and relax in the Jacuzzi.
If this is your first time to Santorini, important to know is where to book your stay. Yes, you heard me right, you choose your stay according to your choice. Santorini has three fantastic locations where you can decide to stay at the part with the caldera view, the beaches, or the rest of the island. The Caldera View is the best one could have and that you could wake up to every morning, it's spectacular!
We booked our stay at Andronis with a spectacular Caldera view. We were awestruck to be received by the staff who are amazingly friendly and strong :D! Yes, they pick up your heavy luggage on their shoulders and walk you to the reception, since cabs don't go in the alley. This side of Santorini has the best and luxurious hotels that you could fancy.
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The Gorgeous views, endless blue beaches, and an ecstatic sunset you would get to see in Santorini.
The next morning, after the delicious breakfast, we walked down the alley where they rent out vehicles for you to go around the island. They didn't want to give us the car since our passports had India as a country, only because Indians drive on the left side. The told us Quad is the best option to ride on hills and we screamed with excitement since it was our first to ride a quad, after a few test trails we were soon up in the hills to explore the Island.
A lot more fun things that you could do:
Hire a Quad Bike: What more can you ask for when you can cruise around on the quad with your loved one.
It's an adventure in itself to ride on those hills to get on the other side of the island. So, when you see a quad at the rental, go and pick it and tour away! Also, try to be a little careful, if you are riding it for the first time list us, just be on your track and look around since there could be enough traffic inside the central area, and if you want to ride carefree, go towards Kamari Beach.
Go Cliff Jumping at Amoudi Bay: Do you swim? Do you think jumping into the Meditteranean sea is something that you fancy? Do you have that adrenalin rush in your body? Then you shouldn't miss doing this impressive cliff jump at Amoudi when in Santorini. It's a spot for swimming and doing your best dive in's. I am not very proud to say that I haven't done any since I was caught in cold severely already :/. But hey, you don't miss it. To get to this spot, it's a bit of warm-up I would say, since you will need to climb down about 300 stairs to get to Amoudi Bay, when you get there walk a little furthermore, you'll find people who are sun- baking and some scream dives 😀
Hike from Fira to Oia: Hello Hello, have you done hiking before? It is going to be a Jaw-dropping hike that you could do, that will be cherished for a lifetime. It's a 9km hike to Oia. Usually, it takes about 2- hrs to reach depending on how many stops do you assume the way.
Read the alleys:
There's nothing more uplifting than exploring the island on your own. Each alley down there has a story to share, so keep walking read them along, at the end grab a beer and soak in the place.
Try the Donkey Beer: Try this when you are in Santorini.
Go Sun Baking at Kamari:
It's a 40 min drive to Kamari from Oia. Go, take a dip in the cold Meditterian sea and come back to lie on the warm black sand beach. Buy your yummy lunch at MamaMia restaurant that's on the side of the parking.
Experience the dinner with a view:
Take time to indulge in yourself, and the feeling is Jubilant. Trust me; you need to take that seat and have your meal overlooking the magnificent Caldera.
Find your perfect spot to watch the Sunset:
Somethings things are free in the world, and this is precisely what I mean by saying it. Wherever you are, get back to Oia by the mid-afternoon and yes, get your self a snack or a beer, and find that perfect spot just before time and watch the breathtaking sun go down into the sea.
Try the Greek Dessert in Greece :
I bet you this is the best thing you'll eat here. Lotza in Oia serves the best baklava on the island.
Best time to visit Santorini :
The best time to visit Santorini is between late April and early November when the weather is warm, and there is a little rain. For nightlife, swimming, and sunbathing visit in June, July, August, or September. For comfortable sightseeing, April to June or September to November are best.
My luxury Listings for you :
- Katikies Hotel: Click here to book https://www.katikies.com
- Andronis Luxury Suites: Click here to book http://www.andronis-suites.com
- Santorini Secret Suites & Spa: Click here to book http://www.santorini-secret.com/en
- Mythique Villas & Suites: Click here to book http://www.mythiquesantorini.com
- Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel: Click here to book http://mystique.gr
*** If you are honeymooner, check out this amazing place WINDMILL HONEYMOON VILLA: click here to book https://windmillhoneymoonvilla.cosmores.com
These are just a few for you to experience, but in the end, you need to experience the Santorini yourself to witness how amazing is it, since the words or blogs describing won't do justice at all. It will be a once in a lifetime trip to you.


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Resources About Church & State
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Light Shining In Darkness
The book of Acts shows us the light of the Gospel confronting the pagan culture of the day. This is especially clear in the courage and relentless passion of Paul and his companions as they established churches and witnessed wherever they went. In this series of messages, Pastor Lutzer helps …
God, The Supreme Court, And The Unthinkable
All of the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States of America cannot change the decisions that have been made by God's Throne.
An Evening With Eric Metaxas And Dennis Prager
Dennis Prager, Eric Metaxas, and Dr. Erwin Lutzer have a candid, engaging conversation on topics of faith, culture and the fate of our nation.
The Clash Of Cross And Culture
The city of God will remain even as the world around us crumbles.
The Battle For Marriage – Part 1
We are all in the same boat and we will all face the consequences of homosexuality's acceptance.
The Role Of The Church In Our Culture
A discussion with Dr. Erwin Lutzer and Eric Metaxas with Wayne Shepherd on the church's involvement in culture.
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Why The Cross Can Do What Politics Can't
Throughout its turbulent history, the Church has often been diverted from its primary mission. The lure of taking side-roads is tempting, especially in the face of a degenerating culture. We must ask difficult questions and turn to the Bible for answers. In this series, Dr. Erwin Lutzer helps us do …
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Christians In Conflict
Wherever we look, conflict exists. Whether it is in our nation, our churches, or our interpersonal relationships, these messages are not only designed to help us resolve conflict but also to encourage us. We can thrive in the tension that exists between what we believe and what others …
The Handwriting On The Wall
When we reject God, we invite judgment.
The Cross And The Flag
The destiny of the church does not depend upon the next election.


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You know, I've never actually started something that I didn't finish, unless you count terrible books. I received an email today with the nursing committees decision. My petition, it was denied. I will not be able to retake the community nursing class. What a way to start the year. I am going to change half of my goals for the 2016. I am pretty sad about it but I wasn't completely destroyed. I knew what the outcomes could be and I was somewhat prepared for the worst. I was expecting the worst and hoping for the best. The thing is, I wasn't prepared for the extent of that worst. I have dissapointed my family for sure and that is what really breaks my heart. Things are definitely not working out how I wished for…and it's really no one's fault except my own. All I can say right now is that I don't know exactly what I am going to do. My plan to become a nurse is temporally on hold. Plan B wasn't exactly what I wanted to fall back into, but it's all I have.
It was there mainly for security. I don't feel secure about anything in regards to my future, and I am almost freaking 25. I hate that. It shouldn't have happened…
Have you ever ridden the bus? It's almost like being in a city and the bus you were on stops and you're left on an unknown road due to previous detours. You think the bus would have eventually led you to the correct place, but it stopped and you are the only one that gets off. You known where you want to be but the way to get there isnt the one you previously Google map(ed).
All you can do is look for another bus that can take you towards the place you've been meaning to get to, or somewhere near it.
Life is not like a box full of chocolates, life is like taking the city bus.
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Patrick Maxwell from Victory Christian Center in Lake Butler, FL brings us this use of Coroplast and styrofoam bowls.
Patrick worked on this design by himself, making it a 7-hour process.
First, Patrick created the symmetric shapes on the side walls with some styrofoam bowls, which was only $1/pack (30 in each pack). It took 3 packs to complete the process. He used white thumb tacks to attach them to the wall. The biggest challenge was to make sure both sides were symmetrical. Patrick used Slim Par 56 lights, which were $59 each, to shine on them and give them a color effect.
To create the stripe look, he attached three 2'x4's to the back wall. He then spray painted each board black. Patrick purchased three 4'x8′ Coroplast sheets from their local sign shop for $20 each. He cut each sheet in 16" strips and attached them to the 2'x4's. He made sure each were evenly spaced. To finish it off, Patrick placed four color strips ($139 each) above the strips to give it a colorful effect.
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A family road trip across Canada pulls in at the Centaur for an entertaining and stimulating look at fresh-water science.
Theatre review: Despite the topic, nothing dry about The Watershed
Is this a trend?
At the Segal last week, Marc Hall attended the opening night of Prom Queen: The Musical, which dramatized his defiance of a Catholic school ban on partying with his same-sex partner.
A week later at the Centaur, the family of playwright Annabel Soutar was in the audience for the part-environmental docudrama, part comedy road trip The Watershed, her daughters giggling delightedly as what-they-did-on-their-holidays unfolded on the stage.
What raises both plays above the status of theatrical selfies is that they wrestle with momentous political issues, both of which, incidentally, have just been thrown for a loop by developments across the border.
In The Watershed, Soutar and her Montreal-based documentary-theatre company Porte Parole (in a co-production with Toronto's Crow's Theatre) investigate the future of Canada's fresh water supply — in particular its imperilment by the drip-drip of neglect by the Harper government.
As with other Porte Parole shows like Seeds and Fredy, Soutar herself is a central character, forcefully played here in a mixture of doggedness and self-doubt by Liisa Repo-Martell, as she interviews politicians, environmentalists and interested bystanders in an effort to understand why an internationally esteemed research project, the Experimental Lakes Area, is being defunded.
Soutar's real-life actor husband, Alex Ivanovici, was to have played himself until a broken ankle put him out of action. He's been replaced by Daniel Brochu, who brings an enjoyable mix of vulnerability, short-fuse irritability and physical comedy.
Humour, in fact, plays a crucial role in diluting the potentially hard-to-swallow muesli of facts and figures. Hysterical weather reports, ironically from climate change-denying network Fox News, are raucously delivered by Tanja Jacobs, who also gets lots of comic mileage out of playing the Soutar girls' older friend, Hazel.
Amusingly recognizable cameos drift in and out, most notably Bruce Dinsmore's impeccably bland Stephen Harper.
The second half shifts gear into often madcap domestic comedy as the Soutar family and their (invisible) dog pile into a rented Winnebago for an epic journey across Canada so Soutar can see for herself the Alberta oilsands and their environmental impact.
Denyse Karn's elaborately inventive, often witty projection design, combined with Julie Fox's shape-shifting set (Plateau apartment, Winnebago interior, sushi bar …) also add spectacular and colourful variety.
The eight-strong cast undergo split-second transformations as they portray scores of characters. In one delightful episode, Ngozi Paul switches suddenly from a pre-teen girl enjoying a bath to a bearded Chris Abraham, the director of the show, also taking a bath but agonizing over such grown-up problems as the impact of The Watershed's controversy on his company's funding.
Such moments of introspection are typical of a show that, on the one hand, takes an objective look at hot-button political issues, and on the other wrestles with its own creative process.
It even has its own criticism built into it. There's a climactic debate between Soutar and her fiscally conservative father, Ian. The scene is gripping, beautifully acted and made doubly poignant by the fact Ian is played by beloved veteran Eric Peterson, and by the fact the real Ian Soutar died this year. But it also starts to feel like it's going all over the map. At which point, Peterson's character remarks: "We're all over the map here."
It's difficult not to argue with that as an overall assessment, while acknowledging that it's an enjoyable, often thoughtfully stimulating trip.
AT A GLANCE:The Watershed plays to Dec. 4 at Centaur Theatre, 453 St-François-Xavier St. Tickets: $51 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings), $45 (Tuesday, Wednesday evenings), $39 (matinee), seniors: $43.50 (evening), $38 (matinee), under 30: $36.50, students: $28. Call 514-288-3161 or visit centaurtheatre.com
If you want to learn more about the Experimental Lakes Area and freshwater science, there's a pre-matinee Sunday Chat-Up at noon on Nov. 13 with Montreal Gazette editor Lucinda Chodan in conversation with Annabel Soutar and environmental professor Beatrix Beisner. Admission is free.


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Nowadays, most brands need to create compelling content to fuel social media and content marketing campaigns. Multimedia assets generate more audience engagement, and video is the most compelling format of all. But video productioncan get a little complicated. To help ensure your success, here are some important tips from the team at MultiVu for shooting and producing video content for the web.
- Pre Production: Develop a concept and an outline before you start shooting. People respond best to personal stories…the more storytelling you do the more engaged your viewers will likely be.
- Shoot in High Definition. Consumers are used to it and anything less is starting to look cheap.
- Consider hiring a make-up artist. Imperfections are exaggerated on camera. You can also have someone on staff (who is skilled in make-up application) handle make-up. Just go to any Sephora and purchase foundation and a brush. The people who work there are helpful and can direct you to the right products. Remember, though, that a professional make-up artist understands the nuances of video you may not consider.
- Create original, short and honest content that's easy to share. 90 seconds or under is usually best. Anything over 3 minutes is really pushing it. People like to snack on web video; attention spans are usually very short.
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- Producing and uploading video properly is complicated. If you have some budget, hire a production agency to help. A good producer can help you generate video that appeals to online audiences and doesn't compromise your brand's identity/aesthetic.
- Uploading content on the web: Make sure you get the specs that will work best for the site you plan to upload your video! Resolution matters. The kind of file – like Windows Media or Quicktime – matters. A codec – like h264 – matters a lot, actually. It's important to know the options that are out there, and which is best for your particular video upload.
- Humanize your brand: bring your executive/senior leadership team out of the boardroom and into the online conversation through social video.
- Bloggers like video. Are you giving them anything useful? Have you asked your influencers what they might like to see?
People appreciate short video that's honest and useful. If you take some time to learn who your audience is, what they want to see, and then produce video based on their feedback/interests…you should be in good shape. If you can hire the professionals to help guide you along the way, you'll be in great shape. Whatever you do, good luck and try to remember the aforementioned tips on your next production.
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Security BSides, a highly successful community-driven event built for and by information security community members, announces the 2012 event details for Detroit.
On June 1-2, 2012, Detroit will host the second annual conference at the GM Renaissance Center.
The BSides conference is billed as a un-conference where practitioners go for clear unfiltered view of the industry. The conference features two tracks and thirty-two talks of local and national experts on a variety technical and non-technical subjects.
In addition, three keynote speakers have been announced:
Changing an Industry by Dave Kennedy is the penetration testing keynote. Kennedy is the author of several books such as Penetration Testers Guide.
House of Cards by Rafal Los is the security business keynote. Los is the Chief Security Evangelist for Hewlett-Packard Software.
- Top Ten Web Defenses by Jim Manico is the application security keynote. Manico is the VP at WhiteHat Security and a committee chair for the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).
Along with compelling track sessions, the event features four workshops:
SecBiz Workshop - Bridging the Security/Business Gap offered by Rafal Los.
Forensics Challenge offered by Larry McDonald.
Introduction to MetaSploit offered by Georgia Weidman.
- Pentest Basics with Armitage by John Moore.
Security BSides has always welcomed the security practitioners and researchers. However, the technology which enables our use of information is becoming increasingly ubiquitous.
Our approach to work, to social interactions – even to solitude – is touched by mobile and static devices whose workings are targeted by cyber miscreants. In response, BSides Detroit is reaching out to everyone who relies on the deep knowledge and experience of this community.
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text: Homework vlog! Letters from the headteacher 25th April 2018 Welcome back after the Easter break, I hope you all had a lovely holiday. The summer term is promising to be a very busy one; we are looking forward to another fabulous term. I am writing to keep you informed of a number of updates and changes. We are passionate about continually improving so that we provide the very best for our children. I am very excited about these new tweaks to our working practice that I am confident will have great impact. In response to the feedback we have received from you we have thoroughly researched the best approaches to homework. Our belief is that it needs to be meaningful and manageable and fully integrated with how we set out learning at Broadstone Middle. As such, during the last half term of this academic year, we will be implementing Retrieval Practice for our homework approach. This has proven to be very effective in improving standards and for us has the added benefit of explicitly developing metacognitive strategies. Retrieval Practice is structured, will provide more consistency for pupils and it will be much easier for parents to support their children. This approach may require some explanation so we would like to invite you to a meeting on Thursday 17th May at 5pm so that we can explain this process in detail and answer any questions you may have. We will also be putting a video onto our website, so if you are unable to make the meeting all the information will be available so that you can support you child in making this a really meaningful activity. If you would like to attend, please return the reply slip overleaf. I would also like to inform you about a trial over the next term. There has been a huge amount of research on feedback to pupils and the most effective ways of doing this. Marking books is a particularly ineffective way to give feedback and takes up a disproportionate amount time for teachers compared to the impact it has on learning. Over the next term, we will be trialling different ways of giving feedback to pupils, making them more independent in their learning and as a part of this I will be directing teachers not to mark any books for this period. I want to assure you that all work in books will be viewed and responded to by teachers, just not in written form in the book. Instead, we will give whole class feedback. We will review this in July and will be coming back to you for feedback at this point to gain a parental view. I am aware that this is a significant shift in education culture and can assure you that we have researched this thoroughly. There are now many schools locally and nationally which have already adopted this approach and are reporting particularly positive results. We pride ourselves on the fact that we are at the forefront of pedagogical improvements as a research lead school and we are always looking to maximise learning opportunities for our children. As ever please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns or worries. Yours sincerely Mrs D Wilks Headteacher 4th May 2018 Following on from my letter last week I am aware that some parents may still have concerns around the rationale for reducing teacher marking in books. I thought I would follow up with some additional information which may allay some anxieties. I have listed a number of blogs below from senior leaders who have implemented this policy into their schools. Blogs are a quicker read and often get succinctly to the point. There are also references to government blogs, reviews and research from the Education Endowment Foundation, Ofsted and the DfE. I have also added a podcast in which Professor Dylan Wiliam sums up the idea of formative assessment. Our new process (Learning intentions based on SOLO taxonomy, clear success criteria, entrance and exit passes) follows this principle. What we are talking about is FEEDBACK and marking is just one type of feedback. The research shows that there is no real evidence base that marking is effective (read the EEF link). Whereas we know other types of feedback are. I have also included a link to Professor Wiliam's website to access all of his presentations. I want to reassure you that pupils WILL receive feedback. We already do this effectively through TIP boxes and these will remain. We already use much more verbal feedback and are experimenting with different ways such as comparative judgement which has a much greater impact on pupils understanding, dialogue and access to texts than the 'one time, one off' feedback marking offers. Again, to be clear, we will be giving pupils feedback to reflect and improve their development, it's just that we will be focussing on doing this in more and different ways– it will be quicker and more responsive. It will be more formative (informing pupils of things) and less summative (summarising what a pupils has achieved). Whilst this is new to BMS it is not a new thing, as I said I the last letter there are many local schools using it- Poole High, Ferndown Upper and Magna all use this format for feedback – their results are positive as are their Ofsted gradings. I also need to confirm that the meeting on the 17th is around retrieval practice (the new way we are planning homework) and not about feedback. I am more than happy to arrange an additional parental meeting to discuss feedback if parents would like one. Please read the links below and if, after reading them, you feel an additional meeting for parents will be helpful for you please let me know. Please read the links below and if, after reading them, you feel an additional meeting for parents will be helpful for you please let me know. Alternatively, and as always, if you have any worries please contact me. I am more than happy to talk it through with you. We are passionate about getting it right for our children. We are forward thinking and up to date with current research and want to be sure that we offer the very best opportunities for our children. Yours faithfully Mrs D Wilks Headteacher Links to blogs and further information https://teaching.blog.gov.uk/2016/02/23/a-whole-new-marking-system/ https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Publications/EEF_Marking_Review_April_2016.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/511256/Eliminating-unnecessary-workload-around-marking.pdf https://thewingtoheaven.wordpress.com/2017/08/16/feedback-and-english-mocks/ http://primarypercival.weebly.com/blog/no-written-marking-job-done https://thirdspacelearning.com/blog/why-my-school-banned-marking-confessions-of-a-primary-headteacher/ https://readingallthebooks.com/2016/03/19/giving-feedback-the-michaela-way/ https://pragmaticreform.wordpress.com/2015/10/31/marking-is-a-hornet/ https://emc2andallthat.wordpress.com/2018/01/01/markopalypse-now/ http://www.podcasts.ox.ac.uk/formative-assessment-confusions-clarifications-and-prospects-consensus (from 48:50 onwards) http://www.dylanwiliam.org/Dylan_Wiliams_website/Presentations.html


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Kiehl's introduces Rosa Arctica Youth Regenerating Cream, an advanced anti-aging cream formulated with a rare Resurrection Flower, designed to help "wake up" skin cells.
If your skin is dehydrated and showing the effects of the dry winter air, Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Youth Regenerating Cream might be a solution for you. This new cream has a protective and "vitality-stimulating" effect on the skin barrier. Kiehl's own studies show that the high concentration of Rosa Artctica (Resurrection Flower) within the formula boosts skin's ability to retain moisture and trigger skin's own natural restoration process to stimulate collagen and elastin production in addition to protecting skin from environmental stressors, water loss and oxidation from free radicals.
When I first tried Rosa Arctica Cream, I was struck by the rich texture of the cream. Once applied, it's not heavy on my combination skin. Instead, it sinks in and isn't greasy. Yet skin feels moisturized and comfortable. Part of the reason for that is the Resurrection flower's ability to survive prolonged periods of dryness by protecting water content within it's cells. In addition, Vitamin E, lipids like cocoa butter, shea butter and essential fatty acids, squalane and glycerine help to keep skin hydrated.
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If you are considering enrolling in a class for the first time, you can rest assured that learning the yoga basic positions, while necessary, isn't difficult.
Yoga that's practiced in the West is often viewed as a series of complicated poses and stretches, but the ancient practice involves much more than that.
Once you learn the basics, you will start to understand that this ancient practice is more about a way of life that combines specific techniques to increase the enjoyment of the present, while revealing your true self.
Once you get started and are learning the yoga basic positions, it won't be long before you realize that your body is benefiting from the practice. The spine's mobility will increase which helps the body organs detoxify. You will also notice increased flexibility and lung capacity which makes it much easier to exercise.
Additionally, you will enjoy sounder sleep at night. Within a few short weeks, you will notice that your muscle tone is improving.
This will increase your overall strength and your clothes will fit better. How great is that!
Learning just the yoga basic positions offer several mental benefits as well.
Whether you are practicing on your own or have joined a class, you will learn about the eight limbs. Yamas, or the first limb, represents the five rules associated with the principles that guide how we treat other people and our moral values. Niyamas, or the second limb, refers to the five rules that govern the relationship we have with ourselves.
When you learn the yoga basic positions, you will learn how to a healthier body that will give you a deeper understanding of how to treat everybody in your life.
You will also understand to use these positive principles on yourself. You will know how to be patient as you learn new things and you will also learn how to reward yourself when you do a job well.
The other limbs will teach you proper breathing techniques so you can transfer your energy through the entire body properly. After a little bit of practice, your concentration starts to improve. This will help you react to stress in a more positive manner and give you improved problem solving skills.
As you learn the yoga basic positions, you should remember that there are different kinds of yoga. There are some new variations of some of the traditional forms that are often taught at fitness centers or studios.
If you would like a class that's more aerobic in nature, look for a power class. If you are after a slower paced routine, opt for the Hatha variety. You will find a variety of options at your local fitness center.
Be sure and visit informative yoga websites to learn more about yoga basic positions and the wide range of health benefits that come with this ancient practice.
Yoga positions for children have a variety of benefits for children.
From stress reduction (yes, kids have stress to deal with too!) to better ability to focus to improved health, yoga positions for children help kids in a number of ways. The basis for yoga poses for kids is to have fun.
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Political campaigning for the 2015 general election has not exactly been a masterclass in marketing. Some efforts, such as the Conservative's first election poster, which showcased a German road, and Labour's pink bus tour to court female voters, have even been met with widespread derision. Fortunately for the two main parties, the odd communications misfire is unlikely to do long-term damage to their brands.
The upcoming leaders' debates may be a different matter. "Politicians are mistresses and masters of the fuck-up and are good at dealing with it practically and emotionally," says Saatchi & Saatchi director of strategy Richard Huntington. "What's going to be more interesting is when they start squaring up to each other."
Brands in crisis?
Huntington views Labour and the Conservatives as "the Coke and Pepsi" of the political world. He notes that in terms of brand strength, it's difficult to distinguish them. They are the only parties with the qualities of a powerful brand: namely authenticity, product, purpose, meaning and the ability to live richly in people's minds, he says. But their hold over the electorate has clearly waned.
The Tories did have a post-budget fillip and, on 28 March, stood neck and neck with Labour as both headed into the five and a half week general election campaign. But the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and Labour all began their campaigns with their all-time lowest combined polling scores. "They are at a low watermark because fewer people are buying into or understanding the role they are trying to play," Huntingdon says.
Marketing experts are pointing to a brand crisis in the political sphere. Andrew Marsden, a brand consultant and former marketing director for soft drinks brand Britvic, believes the main parties lack focus. "The brand essence is becoming much more diluted at a time when the world is far more structurally complex," he says. "There are a lot of people caught in the mushy middle and that's a very dangerous place for brands to be."
Parallels are drawn with supermarkets, as established names such as Tesco and Sainsbury's lose share to the likes of Aldi and Lidl. Laurence Green, co-founder of advertising agency 101, says that Labour, like Tesco, is "lurching back to its value roots" while the Liberal Democrats, like Morrisons, are "great missed opportunities" in British politics and retail. "The Conservative party is trying to be Sainsbury's, but too often looks like Waitrose, and sometimes even Fortnum's," he adds. "They're all guilty of the greatest retail marketing folly of all: staring at one another rather than focusing on the consumer."
All the while, parties such as the Scottish National Party (SNP), Green party and Ukip are making headway. Richard Exon, co-founder of ad agency Joint, says: "The old certainties are dying and the new reality is you can build a brand more quickly without market share."
The Conservatives
The obvious brand challenge for the Conservative party is to counteract its elitist image and connect with the wider electorate. "They've suffered from the fact that their leadership is made up of ex-Eton, ex-Bullingdon, ex-Oxbridge," says Juliet Haygarth, chief executive at ad agency Beattie McGuinness Bungay.
The Tories could use their reputation for financial probity to help reinforce brand strength, but a clear vision for the party is getting lost in a stream of disjointed messaging. "Everyone's finding very small issues to highlight," Marsden says. "There's no overriding view and vision-setting. In our language [marketing], there's no genuine consumer promise."
Labour comes in for an equal amount of flak from marketing experts for concentrating on smaller issues, such as tax avoidance, at the expense of an overarching vision. Though Haygarth believes its efforts to target different audiences deserve some praise: "They are making a better fist of trying to have a conversation with various important groups in society."
Saatchi & Saatchi's Huntingdon, who worked on the Labour campaign during the previous election, sees both Labour and the Conservatives as having lost their way as brands: "They have a very potent reason to exist and both of them have forgotten what that is in their scramble for the middle ground." Ed Miliband and David Cameron are also deemed relatively weak brand custodians. "Both are leaders of their parties, not really of the country," he says.
Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats appear to have sacrificed the integrity of their challenger position by serving in the collation, says Joint's Exon. "Are they the smallest of the main parties or the biggest of the challenger brands? That's their particular conundrum," he says. Huntington calls the party a "non-brand" – adding that Nick Clegg has become a "lightning rod for everything that's wrong with the government".
The Green party, Ukip, SNP and Plaid Cymru
The smaller parties have benefited from being specialists competing against generalists, Exon says. But he also warns: "There's a limited market for specialist brands."
Ukip, meanwhile, appeals to the "baser instincts" of the population and is "anti a lot of things without coherence about what the future is going to look like," Marsden says.
The SNP, meanwhile, has become "almost like the official opposition" according to Huntingdon. Devo max marks a landscape change for political brands, Marsden says: "We're at a very interesting watershed election. This will clarify a lot about the strength of the political parties."
Huntington believes the Green party is the only one that has framed what its brand is about. But others are not so convinced. "These days everybody's concerned about the health of the planet, so it's no longer a single interest thing … I don't think they have a very well-articulated case," says Marsden.
Lessons for marketers?
"We fell over ourselves to learn lessons from New Labour and similarly from Obama in 2008," says Huntington. "But right now I don't think there's much to learn from political parties." The dilution of the party brands reinforces key lessons in brand building because it shows the importance of having a clear brand essence and clear and well-articulated values, Marsden says.
Jeff Dodds, chief executive at Tele2 Netherlands and former chief marketing officer for Virgin Media, believes political brands have at least one advantage over commercial ones – their marketing is entirely measurable. He says: "On 7 May they get to see if they have done a good job or not - a marketer's dream, or nightmare, depending on your inclination."
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There are schools offering emergency management degrees in West Virginia!
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American Public University System, the only accredited Emergency Management school in West Virginia, is located in Charles Town. It received a ranking of 88th in the country in 2010. In 2010, American Public University System graduated 155 students from its Emergency Management programs.
The tuition rate for students taking Emergency Management courses at American Public University System was $6,000 per year.
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