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Many students know how to connect a battery and bulb with a wire so that the bulb lights. In Lesson 1 students review their knowledge of electricity, and apply it to make a motor go. They discover how to reverse a motor and how to use a battery and motor to test for insulators and conductors. Finally, there is a discussion of switches, leading to a Switch Hunt: a scavenger hunt for switches at home.
1. Review of electricity: Lead a brief class review of electric circuits. (See a video.) Use chart paper to review what is needed to light a bulb with a battery and wire. (If the Penguin Race Toy is available, this is how to use it as a model of an electric circuit.) Basic concepts are
Complete circuit: the battery, wire and bulb must be connected so there is a way for electrons to flow from the battery through the bulb and back to the battery.
Voltage: Voltage is a measure of the amount of energy the battery supplies. The battery gives the electrons an "energy kick" that is enough for them to travel on their own through the rest of the circuit. In a circuit, the electrons lose their energy as they make a bulb light up, create a sound in a buzzer or make a motor turn.
Current: Current is a measure of how many electrons are flowing through the circuit.
2. What is a motor? First students brainstorm where they have seen motors. They are likely to identify gas-powered motors, but explain that here we are talking about electrical motors. A brainstorming list of where electrical motors are found might include an electric fan, washing machine, electric pencil sharpener, a vacuum cleaner, or an electric train. Then ask:
What does a motor do?
Develop the idea that a motor uses electrical energy to make something rotate. It converts electrical energy to kinetic energy, which means "energy of motion."
3. Turn the motor on: Distribute the wire, battery and motor to each student. The challenge is to make the motor run. Ask:
How will you be able to tell when the motor is running?
Provide time for students to experiment and record their findings on the Worksheet.
Important safety note: Like other batteries, these cannot give you a shock. However, other forms of electricity are extremely dangerous. Under no circumstances should any student attach anything to a wall outlet or to an electrical appliance that is plugged in.
Next, present the challenge of making the motor turn the opposite way. Review the directions in which something can rotate: clockwise (CW) or counterclockwise (CCW). Here is a video on direction of rotation. Provide students with tape. Each student should attach a little piece of tape to his or her motor, and observe the direction of rotation:
Which way does it go, when viewed from the shaft end: clockwise or counterclockwise?
Which way does it go, when viewed from the opposite end: clockwise or counterclockwise?
What would you have to do to make it go in the reverse direction from each view?
Provide time for students to experiment and record their findings on the Worksheet.
4. Make a battery holder. A battery holder makes it much easier to work with circuits. Show students how to make one.
5. Insulators and conductors. Students may have discovered that when the coated part of the wire (rather than the metal center) is touched to the battery, the motor does not work. The metal wire is a conductor. It allows electricity to pass. The coated part of the wire is an insulator. It prevents the flow of electricity. Ask students to
Students make a list of insulators and a list of conductors in their Science Notebooks.
6. Class meeting. Discuss the following topics and introduce the homework:
What form of energy goes into a motor? What form of energy comes out?
What form of energy goes into a light bulb? What form of energy comes out?
In the circuits you have made so far, what did you have to do to turn them ON or OFF?
When you turn a TV, light or hair dryer ON or OFF, what do you do?
This discussion should pave the way for the Switch Hunt homework (see below).
7. Outcomes
Word-wall words: These are words used in the lesson that may be new to students. They are not vocabulary words to be memorized, but words posted on the wall for use by students in their writing and speaking. These are the words in Lesson 1: Electric circuit, battery, source, electrons, model, current, voltage, complete circuit, electric motor, electrical energy, kinetic energy, direction of motion, clockwise, counterclockwise, load, input, output, conductor, insulator.
8. Homework: A Switch Hunt. Provide the Switch Hunt Worksheet for students to list switches they can find at home or elsewhere. For each one, they should list where it is located, what it controls, and what you have to do to operate it. For example, a light switch is located on the wall, it controls whether electrical energy will flow to a light fixture, and you operate it by pushing it up (on) or pulling it down (off). Other ways you might operate a switch could be by turning a knob, sliding something, or pushing a button down and holding it.


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Trtl Pillow Plus Review – is this really the best travel pillow you will own? We say yes.
Is the Trtl Pillow Plus all it's cracked up to be? We investigate in this Trtl Pillow Plus review. We also provide readers some information about how to use the Trtl Pillow Plus and where to buy it.
The Trtl Pillow Plus
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Disclosure: After seeing this on an airplane, we actually reached out to Trtl and asked for a Trtl Pillow Plus so that we could review it. Trtl was gracious enough to provide us one, gratis. However, no guarantee on the nature of the review as asked for, offered or committed to. Thus, this review is unbiased. As always, we call 'em like ;em.
Trtl Pillow Plus Review
In our Trtl Neck Pillow Plus Review we examine this innovative and groundbreaking neck pillow from several different perspectives. Specifically, we will cover:
- Buying Recommendation
- What problem the Trtl Pillow Plus solves
- Background on how it was reviewed
- Trtl Pillow vs Trtl Pillow Plus
- Trtl Pillow Plus Review itself
- How to use the Trtle Pillow Plus
- Where to buy the Trtl Pillow Plus
Buying Recommendation (should I buy the Trtl Pillow Plus?)
We are starting this Trtl Pillow Plus review at the end with a buying recommendation. We all know time is short and so for those with little time, let's cut to the chase.
Should you buy the Trtl Pillow Plus? The answer is yes.
It solves a unique problem (more on this in a moment) for travelers regarding where to rest your head while sleeping upright. It's well made, relatively affordable, and is the most unique travel pillow on the market today. Oh, and it works. You can actually sleep on a plane without a stiff neck.
So, yes, if you are looking for a quality travel pillow, the Trtl Pillow Plus not only fits the bill, it's going to be best travel pillow you've ever owned (it has been for us).
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The Problem with Travel Pillows (and how the Trtl Pillow Plus Solves it!)
Travelers of all sorts have loathed the state of the travel pillow offerings. Two words: U-Shaped. Or maybe, a donut with a bite taken out of it. LOL
A large, puffy, u-shaped mess that is awkward to carry and doesn't really do a lick of good when you actually need to sleep with it.
Classic U-Shaped / Donut Shaped Travel Pillow
The problem with most travel pillows is that they don't really address the core challenge of sleeping upright (which is, of course, what you do on a plane).
Traditional travel pillows never really truly support the back of your neck. No matter what you do, there's still a small spot of uncomfortable-ness behind your neck that can easily stiffen, not to mention make it hard to truly get comfortable. Which makes it hard to get to sleep.
Where U-shaped Travel Pillows have tried (and largely failed) to solve this problem, the Trtl aimed to correct this by simply allowing you to rest your head where it already is…upright…by adding a padded exoskeleton in the form of a scarf-life product.
Some airlines have added wings to the headrests of seats that adjust so travelers can lean their head against them trying to address the neck-gap problem. While this is a step in the right direction, it's imperfect.
The Original Trtl Travel Pillow was invented by two mechanical engineers, Michael Corrigan and David Kellock back in 2013.
During their studies they were traveling quite a bit and realized there was a problem waiting to be solved. After 80+ prototypes and a tremendous amount of research the Original Trtl Travel Pillow (below) was born.
The Original Trtl Travel Pillow (widely lauded)
Later, after much success, Trtl released it's second major product, the Trtl Pillow Plus, below.
Trtl Pillow Plus vs. the Original Trtl Neck Pillow (Trtl Pillow vs Trtl Pillow Plus)
We've compared the Trtl Pillow Plus and the Original Trtl Neck Pillow in the table below.
Check the Price on the Trtl Pillow Plus
How we reviewed the Trtl Neck Pillow
It's only fair readers get a glimpse into how we reviewed the Trtl Neck Pillow. Here's the tale of the tape for our review.
- About Me
- I am tall (6'1″)
- Male
- In general, I have difficulty sleeping on a plane
- Getting comfortable enough to sleep is a challenge
- How we reviewed the Trtl Pillow Plus
- I took the Trtl on an early morning flight (5:30 am, to be precise)
- Southwest Airlines
- Window seat
- And I was tired…very tired
- Ordinarily, I'd have done a small takeoff nap and then slugged back some coffee and watched a movie
- What model we tested
- The Trtl Pillow Plus model was what we tested – their newest model (Trtl now has a Trtl Travel Pillow Plus model available which
- Note: the box we received contained compression socks. These were not reviewed.
Here are some pics of packaging the Trtl Pillow Plus came in:
Did it work?
We were surprisingly happy with the Trtl Plus. Given my difficulty sleeping on planes I didn't expect this to make much of a difference.
However, being able to rest my head in more of an upright position not only made my neck more comfortable, but also allowed me to get to sleep.
The comfort of the pillow was also superb. No unnecessary padding, but just enough.
Curious where to find those hotel pillows from your last stay? Check out our Guide to Finding the Best Hotel Pillows.Â
What I liked
- I loved the vertical neck / head support
- I loved that it is adjustable (I am taller and so I was able to dip the back of the pillow a notch and find the perfect position for my head)
- I like sleep! Something that almost never happens for me on a plane
What I didn't like
- Wrapping the pillow around my neck while seated next to someone on a plane was a little tight (although not too bad). Not a huge issue but it wasn't quite the wide sweeping image you see (later, below) in Trtl instructions.
- I felt (although did not confirm) that your neck might get a little hot after extended wear. The material is breathable.
A note: My wife made an observation when I first showed her the pillow – "Oh women's makeup will smear on that" – I've no idea if that's true, but it was an interesting observation.Â
After we arrived out our destination, I toyed with the Trtl a bit more including testing it in the couch in our hotel room. Took a little vertical power nap on the couch of my hotel. Again, it came through for us.
Overall opinion?
I liked this thing. It's the best travel pillow I've ever used. And now the only one I will bring with me on my trips.
How to use the Trtl Pillow Plus
The Plus Pillow is pretty easy to use. Simply remove it from it's waterproof travel bag and wrap it around your neck like a scarf.
There are two buttons on the Plus Pillow that allow you to raise or lower the front or back part of the exoskeleton for maximum comfort and fit.
There's a video on Trtl's Website that explains how to use and adjust the Trtl Plus.
It took me a minute or two to figure out how to turn them (I wanted to twist them, but you actually have to push them a bit and then twist).
But the Plus Pillow can be nicely adjusted to fit taller or shorter neck or adjusted to compensate for any unique seat back adjustments that need made (e.g. reclining your seat slightly versus it's complete and upright position).
Where to buy the Trtl Pillow Plus
The Trtl pillow is sold at a variety of different locations including many prominent retailers.
Of course, Amazon.com sells the Trtl Pillow Plus (click to see price).
- Walmart sells the Trtl, but at the time of this article's publishing it was currently out of stock.
- Best we can tell, Target does not currently offer the travel pillow in their current inventory.
- The Trtl can be purchased on ebay as well as from Brookstone (also out of stock at time of publishing).
- Buyers can also source the Trtl directly from Trtl themselves.
Should I buy the Trtl Travel Pillow?
As we noted earlier, we are big fans of the Trtl Neck Pillow. It checks all the boxes for comfort, functionality and affordability.
It's easily stored during transport, is easy to use, and most importantly, it does it's job. Which is the first neck pillow to actually do that.
Our recommendation is the Trtl Travel Pillow is a solid buy!
Check the Price on the Trtl Pillow Plus
Check out our Top Travel Pillows of 2019 Post
We've analysed several different travel pillows beyond just the Trtl Pillow Plus and captured our thoughts in this post.
Here you will find a comparison and contrast of key features, price points, etc as well as information about what makes a great travel pillow.
Final Thoughts on the Trtl Pillow Plus
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Description of problem:
When I boot Raw Hide 20050407 with ks=floppy, anaconda does an interactive
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
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How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Copy ks.cfg to a floppy disk
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Anaconda goes into interactive install mode.
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If I then proceed to stage2, when I get a shell on VT2, "ls /dev/fd*" prints
"ls: /dev/fd*: no such file or directory", but I can create the node by running
"mknod /dev/fd0" and then mount it successfully.
Hmm, had an old util-linux-2.12pre-3 package on my box, so it wasn't current
(2.12p-5 is newer, even if RPM doesn't think so).
Strike that last. Wrong bug.
What's the status of this in FC5?
Hopefully it wasn't the specific box I was trying it on, because I can no longer
recall which one it was. It seems to be working correctly in Raw Hide 20060607,
on the box I used today. Closing with resolution RAWHIDE. Thanks!


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Zee Tamil, a Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (Zeel) Tamil channel, today unveiled a new brand logo during the launch of the Tamil edition of ZEEL's homegrown reality musical show – Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. The previous season of the Tamil edition was Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs, the current edition is for seniors.
A new daily weekday fiction show is set for launch tomorrow. Earlier this month the channel had announced two new fiction showsDevathaiyai Kandean and Niram Maaratha Pookal that went on air on 9 October in the 130pm and 2pm time slots.
The channel has also announced a south Indian films female actor as brand ambassador in Jyothika. An HD Tamil channel will also be launched on 16 October. Zee Tamil was launched in 2008. Earlier, along with the corporate branding changes across the channels under Zeel, Zee Tamil's logo also underwent a change.
Siju Prabhakaran is Zeel cluster head – South Business and executive vice president. He has been associated with the brand for over seventeen years during which he has held several roles and responsibilities. As the cluster head for the South Business, Siju is responsible for Zee Tamil, Zee Kannada, Zee Telugu and Zee Cinemalu. In his current position, he plays a significant role in driving the business growth of the South Cluster by strategizing for the profit and loss in these markets.
Siju spoke with The Indian Television Group's Tarachand Wanvari and shared details and thoughts about the new branding, the way forward for Zee Tamil, the audience demographics of Tamil Nadu, etc.. Excerpts of the interaction:
What is the reason for the brand change?
Zee Tamil is in the process of a beautiful change. Change is the only constant. Actually, when we took this journey two years back, we saw the growth that Zee Tamil has been witnessing in the last 15 to 16 months. Our consumer study showed that there is a need for change – from a viewer point of view.
After an extensive consumer exercise and study we at Zee Tamil understood that one of the key challenges for today's woman in Tamil Nadu is the ever growing need to progress with times and take the leap but also her innate belief in preserving her traditions and values. This becomes even pronounced between different generations, where striking a balance and finding the means to do it becomes her guardrail.
Building on this consumer sentiment and with the objective of giving our audiences inspiring sparks that will help them strike the balance between preservation and progress and then thrive in it, the channel has revealed its new brand proposition, "Manadhaal Inaivom, Maatrathai Varaverppom" which translates "let's bridge hearts, and welcome change".
What are the steps that you intend to take during or for the brand refresh process?
As a part of the brand refresh, we have come up with a brand film – basically a TVC. The new brand logo will be launched on the 15th of October at around 2000 hours, on our flagship show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. The unveiling of the brand logo would take place with the entire family of Zee Tamil artists which would be a part of this. At the same time, the marketing campaign across all platforms will roll out. On the 16th, we are also launching a new show called Sembarathi which will air at 2100 hours. Just last week, we had the launch of 2 afternoon fiction shows in the afternoon band. There is a combination of new content offering and the entire brand campaign. We are also extending an HD channel to our viewers which will be available across all platforms from the 16th of October which is also a part of the brand refresh.
Please elaborate about the brand refresh marketing campaign. What kind of spends will you make? How many TVCs, hoardings, ads? Who is handling the creatives for the campaign?
Lowe is our new creative agency. The TVC has been shot by the national award winning director Sudha of the Saala Khadoos fame . Our in-house team has also played a part in the execution. Two TVCs' of 90 seconds each will be shared on our network – Zee Tamil and other TV and news channels. We have an extensive print and digital and outdoor campaign across Tamil Nadu.
As I said, the campaign will start on television on the night of 15th October, on our flagship show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa when the unveiling of the logo will take place. On 16th, the outdoors and print will start rolling out. This will be backed by on-ground activities, and the campaign will run for about four to six weeks.
Through this campaign, we want to have maximum impact. It is not a regular campaign. Since we have a great brand ambassador – we also want to leverage on that. We are backing the brand proposition with great content. The campaign will be a 360 degree one – we plan to use all mediums for the new brand message. I don't have the details of the exact number of the hoardings, but there will be a number of them across all major cities and towns in Tamil Nadu.
I can't share spend numbers, but I assure you that our spends will be substantial – about three to four times more than the amount that we spend on the launch of a regular campaign.
Could you explain the new logo? What does it mean? You had changed your logo earlier when your corporate branding changed ….
The entire logo showcases radiance and positive energy and that is where the colours have come from. Each market will have its own unique extension of the main corporate brand – with its regional inspiration. This Zee Tamil change is a part of that whole activity on the channel. When the Zee Corporate logo had changed, of course, Zee Tamil's logo had also changed.
What about the HD channel? In an analogue market such as Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu is a market with a huge DTH penetration, even though it is largely still an analogue market, but DTH has been able to make a good entry into it. As a commitment to adding value to our consumer, HD is a natural fitment. Offering HD with our investment in movies and growth plans, it is a natural extension that we
How about advertisers?
There has been a good increase in the advertising segment. Tamil Nadu is a good market for advertisers. The brand campaign will see a huge value for the advertisers; we are also partnering with a few advertisers on this campaign. The advertiser value proposition is something which is a key focus of the brand campaign.
You mentioned movies. What are your plans for movie acquisitions in a market such as Tamil Nadu that is driven by films?
There is a legacy advantage that leaders and first movers in the market have had. But as a group, our commitment to movies across markets is constant. This year – we have acquired rights for Rajanikanth's 2.0 across markets and Vijay's Mersal which is a Diwali release.
Zee Tamil is generally ranked third or fourth with Sun TV topping, followed by KTV and Star Vijay according to BARC data. How has Zee Tamil changed in terms of market viewership with respect to the competition? Star Vijay has seen growth in numbers with Bigg Boss and Kamlahasan…
Zee Tamil is the fastest growing channel in terms of viewership for the past couple of years. To put it in the proper perspective - Sun obviously is the leading channel. And it leads not only in the Tamil market, but also on an all-India level. KTV only showcases movies – so it does not come under the GEC market for Chennai. So the ranking would be 1 – Sun TV, 2 – Vijay TV, 3- Zee Tamil.
Around two years ago, Zee Tamil was at a five percent market share. Currently, we are at a 15 percent market share. We have had a tremendous growth. We were at a number two position in the market for almost 30 weeks, beating Star Vijay about five months back. The whole idea behind the campaign is to drive the next level of growth.
Yes, Bigg Boss has been a great win for Star Vijay because it brought in new audiences that were earlier not present and that also helped its other programs.
Could you tell us about Tamil audiences in general? Is Tamil Nadu also a youth driven market?
Tamil Nadu is the largest regional market in the country. This is a market with great TV penetration – about 95 to 96 percent, high literacy rate, great urban and rural divide, a great market for advertisers. There has been a great growth in the market. When we grow, we grow at the expense of somebody else, similarly, the other channels are also growing at the expense of others. But the market is at the cusp of a huge market change. And with all the content initiatives, growth is something on the cards.
If you look at the classification of the audience, there is definitely a young population which is consuming the television market and the reason for the content initiatives in the non-fiction space is a testimony that young people are interested towards this; the only thing is that they don't want monotonous content. They want something that is new and of a smaller duration which is reflective all over the nation.
What are your plans for the future?
Growth trajectory is our focus. With the campaign, we want to strengthen our position in the market and look at offering something new and up the content offering across all genres including fiction and non-fiction. Digital is something that we are working on for upping our game. Zee Tamil is well connected across all cable and digital platforms. We have our content available on Ozee – which is going to be Z5. We have a good viewership base there, which is something that we are looking to build.


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The parade also included the Port Huron High School football team, members of the homecoming courts and class floats.
The Big Reds meet Warren Woods Tower at 7 p.m. Friday at Memorial Stadium as part of their 151st Homecoming Celebration.
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For several decades, the gymnastics club Vaasa-tytöt ('The Vaasa Girls') has gained both national and international reputation for their Finnish hometown. The exhibition Life is a Wave Motion consists of photos from the years 1979–2019, illustrating women's gymnastics and the œuvre of Mrs. Peppi Häggblom. Peppi with her girls were a phenomenon of their time as ambassadors of women's gymnastics. Vaasa-tytöt has signified women's gymnastics at its greatest refinement.
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serves to better link it to the next.
This passage was part of a recently-edited manuscript:
Ultrasonography is capable of detecting morphological profiles and changes of the iliotibial tract when it was
under different levels of stretch. Although a similar phenomenon is observed by ultrasonography in laboratory
studies regarding mechanical properties of ligaments or tendons (Maganaris and Paul, 2002), it is first
reported in a clinical application. This significant morphological change of target tissues accompanying an
increased joint angle is suggested as a criterion of an effective stretch.
Very interesting results! But, regarding the first and second sentences, what is the similar phenomenon? The
answer: The morphological profiles and changes of the iliotibial tract. These changes result from stretching,
that is accurate and important to write. But when we move to the second sentence, we first emphasize
ultrasonography, then mechanical properties of tendons and ligaments. Additionally, the significant point for
these authors is that their result is novel for a clinical application. In the third sentence, they start with a
statement that poorly serves as a transition from the previous sentence. They elude to morphological
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the novel concept is smoothly introduced while giving the authors full credit for their work. The transitional
phrase used in this sentence, 'we suggest' helps the reader to think with an open mind.
The modified passage:
Under different levels of stretch, morphological profiles and changes of the iliotibial tract are reliably detected
by ultrasonography. Although similar results are observed for ultrasonography in laboratory studies regarding
mechanical properties of ligaments or tendons (Maganaris and Paul, 2002), this is the first report regarding a
clinical application. We suggest that this significant morphological change of target tissues accompanying an
increased joint angle is a criterion of an effective stretch.
Note that the change made in the first sentence involved moving a prepositional phrase from the end of the
sentence to the beginning. In these cases, you must punctuate the phrase with a comma (as I did in this
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While the U.S. House of Representatives was able to pass a farm bill July 11th, the June 20th failure of the farm bill was probably not a particular surprise to anyone who took the time to really look at it. The real question is: Did those of us in agriculture—that part of the first bill that represents only about 20% of the total—learn anything about what a dismally poor job we have done in getting our points across? Probably not.
There were a number of factors that brought down the first House bill. They include: cuts proposed to SNAP/food stamps, an amendment adding a work requirement for SNAP recipients and changes in the dairy provisions.
However, a more important and major contributing factor to the Farm Bill's defeat last month is the name itself. Public and Congressional perception is that Farm Bill means agricultural only—the 2% of the voting power that actually farms or ranches to feed the other 98%. The failure is the lack of recognition of how broad in scope the benefits are to society itself: a healthy rural economy, credit and rural development programs that help finance water or sewer systems in small communities, or research that might impact livestock disease or food safety. Combine that with a Congress so divided and partisan that any discourse to compromise and govern for the common good is impossible—and the bill is defeated again!
In all probability, each of the large array of grower and agricultural interest groups are once again regrouping to pursue their own special interests. (Count the more than 100 amendments to the failed bill.) If the same dog-eared agenda of the past 30+ years is followed, a group consensus will appear, rather than a cohesive, strong lobby with well-funded strategy for the next round.
The hard question to the agricultural production industry is what was being done before the bill went to the floor of the House for a vote. What happened behind those closed doors with meetings of special interests? Who was "connecting the dots"? Who is listening to the consumers? What is driving consumer market preferences? Where are the programs to eliminate fraud from government programs? How do we help families who are in real need? And what is being done to educate the public—taxpayers who are taking serious interest in their food, rural water systems, publically-funded research and the availability of credit that helps build communities throughout the United States? I would venture a guess that the answers are: none or nothing.
Reaching out to those who are not part of one's special interest group circle is not always comfortable. But it is high time that agriculture, within each of its special interests, started doing just that. It is time to develop a common, substantive message that all can support and agree on. Yes, that means that someone else might get a few pennies of what your special interests would otherwise get. But the endpoint could be much more rewarding. If action and effort to accomplish those goals is not taken, we will be as broken as Congress.
Some of you are saying: "He just doesn't understand politics." I would argue that what we have in politics today is both damaging and unsustainable. There is no compromise, no interest in working together to do the job that politicians were elected to do. Not understanding or tolerating modern politics is, to me, an asset.
A good friend of mine says: "You get what you reward, and you deserve what you tolerate." I think that applies to the failed farm bill. It is past time to get to work and start building understanding among those impacted by this bill. In the process, politics needs to be set aside for the better and higher good.
Hopefully, we will see some common sense emerge out of the ashes and reflected in the next version of the bill. Until then, I am skeptical, but hopeful.


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Innovate UK and the Knowledge Transfer Network have announced the details of briefing events across the UK for Innovate UK's innovation loans competition for manufacturing and materials readiness projects, which will open for applications on 26th February.
Innovation loans competition briefing events
The launch event, with a live and recorded webinar. will be at BMA House in London on 6th March. Register here.
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Manufacturing Technology Centre,Coventry 5 March
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National Biologics Manufacturing Centre, Darlington 9 March
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The Engine Shed, Bristol 16 March
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Spoiler Alert! Last of Us Spoiler Alert!
You have been warned.
hours ago it was announced that 'The Last of Us' movie rights have been
acquired by Sony. This is terrible. Or awesome. I guess it depends on
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that a majority of videogame movie cross overs are terrible.
they leave behind most of the universe it spawned from in order to make
it more appealing to general audiences. This sucks for people like us
who live, breath and sleep videogames, but it does make sense for these
projects. The studios want to make money, and more people go do movies
than play videogames, especially when you narrow it down to one
particular franchise like "The Last of Us", which is not only a rather
new IP, but a Sony exclusive. I know this, and I still hate it. But it's
with this knowledge that I say that 'The Last of Us' movie needs to be
different than the game. Not only to appeal to audiences that have not
even heard of the game, but to retain the magic of the game for the
players who cherish it.
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Many games offer the freedom to do whatever it is your heart desires. In some ways, Proteus is that game, but emptier. Proteus feels like the start of a game concept rather than a full experience, but it is special and not like any other game out on the market.
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After a robust 2017, construction companies are expecting more of the same this year. Here are the strengths and challenges they face in the year ahead.
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8 construction trends to watch in 2018
After a robust 2017, construction companies are expecting more of the same this year. Here are the strengths and challenges they face in the year ahead.
Four Epic Virginia Experiences for 2018 - Virginia's Travel Blog
Make 2018 unforgettable and visit all four of these notable sites located around the Commonwealth, creating your very own Virginia travel checklist for the New Year.
21+ Places That Will Make You Fall in LOVE with Virginia's Outdoors
Virginia is full of adventure for outdoor lovers, whether you're into kayaking, biking, hiking, or even extreme sports like ATV off-roading.
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Gallup: Real Estate is Best Long-Term Investment 4 Years Running
Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the fourth year in a row, Real Estate has come out on top as the best long-term inve
The 10 Most Beautiful Restaurants In All Of Washington DC
Enjoy a great meal and a beautiful place at these 10 most beautiful restaurants!
25 Summer Festivals To Add To Your 2017 Calendar « Virginia's Travel Blog
Summer in Virginia is the time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather. It also happens to be prime festival season. The endless sunny days invites visitors and residents alike to get outside and experience the best of Virginia. If you're looking for more Virginia entertainment to fill your…
One is not enough: Peterson's Avonlea project in Loudoun stalls as the developer searches for more tenants - Washington Business Journal
The developer is "temporarily pressing pause" until it lines up additional restaurants and retails for the Loudoun County project.
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The Reston-based software developer Appian Corp. is going public!
The Reston-based software developer has been growing for years, and now it's going public.
Boston Properties Has Big Plans for Reston: Exec
BXP execs said during an earnings call that Reston remains a hot real estate market, and revenues should grow there in the coming years.
Why buying a home may be the fastest path to wealth in this country! Kerry.e4realty.com
Real Estate mogul, Sean Conlon, host of The Deed: Chicago on CNBC, was recently asked the question, should you buy? Or should you rent a house? Conlon responded: "I am a true believer that you save every penny and you buy your first house… and that is still the fastest path to wealth in this cou
Boston Properties Will 'Evaluate' ParkRTC Situation: Exec
A BXP exec said during a Wednesday earnings call that the company is aware of residents' "concerns."
Top Virginia High Schools For 2017: U.S. News And World Report
The 2017 list is out, and U.S. News has ranked 81 Virginia high schools among the best in the state. Did your school make the list?
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U.S. mortgage rates dropped for a fifth week, sending home-loan costs down to their lowest point since the week after the presidential election.
5 ways to get top dollar for your seller
The places in every home where you should be paying attention if you're hoping to sell
Thinking of Selling? Now Is the Time to Act
If you thought about selling your house this year, now may be the time to do it. The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned the concept of supply and demand: the best time to sell something is when suppl
Our area is about to look quite different. And your next home might be in a place you never imagined living.
Woody's Golf may move Perils of the Lost Jungle to One Loudoun - Washington Business Journal
The course used to be in Herndon, until it closed in 2015. Talks are underway to bring it to Ashburn.
Bozzuto moves forward with plans to double a Reston apartment complex - Washington Business Journal
The developer has scaled down its proposal by one-third after significant community push back, but the project, miles from Metro, still faces strong opposition.
Case-Shiller: Home Prices on a 31-Month Hot Streak
Home prices continue to be on a hot streak, rising 5.9 percent year-over-year in January, reports the S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Big Changes Coming to DC's Reagan National
The $1 billion project will expand the airport's infrastructure to serve more than 23 million passengers annually.
RTC Restaurant Sues Boston Properties
Jackson's Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge claims they carefully negotiated their lease so BXP can't charge them for parking.
Know Your Real Estate: 5 Researching Tips for Homebuyers
Being a first time homebuyer can be an intimidating prospect; it seems like there's so much to learn! Here are five tips to help.
4 Great Reasons to Buy This Spring!
Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic's latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.9% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of
Miller & Smith's housing proposal for One Loudoun gets another chance - Washington Business Journal
Loudoun board's cooler heads want to reconsider Miller & Smith's plan for additional units and proffers in Ashburn.
Where to Spot Stunning Cherry Blossoms in Virginia
Plan a trip to these garden destinations and featured events to get a closer look at the famous Cherry Blossoms this spring.
The Ideal Time to List a Home for Sale
Numerous factors impact the sale of a home. Here, Zillow determines the ideal time to list a home for sale in each of the top 25 metropolitan areas.
January home sales: Highest rate growth in nearly 10 years
NAR's Lawrence Yun: 'Market challenges remain, but the housing market is off to a prosperous start'
Neighborhood In A Nutshell: Tysons Corner
Bisnow offers a comprehensive (yet brief) overview of Tysons Corner's humble past, burgeoning present and bright future.
Four elements to a Quality Listing!
So, you've decided to sell your house. You've hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is Access, followed by Con
3 Questions to Ask If You Want to Buy Your Dream Home
If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interest at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market. Ask yourself the following 3 questi
18 Running Events to Keep You Active This Spring & Summer
Looking for a fun way to reach your fitness goals this year? There are running events to suit every athlete happening around Virginia.
Could this Loudoun land be the site of a new sports training center? - Washington Business Journal
A Sterling-based real estate partnership is checking out a parcel on Route 50 for zoning rules, development potential.
26 Cozy Virginia Wineries to Explore
Virginia is a Commonwealth of wine with more than 270 wineries statewide, making for great winter getaway spots. If you're ... Image: Early Mountain Vineyards.
5 Reasons Homeowners Throw Better Super Bowl Parties! [INFOGRAPHIC]
Highlights: Watching the Big Game at home with your friends & family offers many advantages. There's more room to entertain a large crowd, and you don't have to worry about complaints to your landlord if you cheer too loudly! The kitchen is big enough to make as many appetizers as you
Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged in Anticipation of Trump Policy
The Federal Reserve kept the key interest rate unchanged in February as it looks to future fiscal policy under the new administration.
5 Reasons to Sell Before Spring!
Is spring closer than we think? Depending on which groundhog you listen to today, you may have less time than you think to get your home on the market before the busy spring season. Many sellers feel that the spring is the best time to place their homes on the market as buyer demand traditionally
The Man Cave Has a New Neighbor—the She Shed
Tiny houses with mood lighting, flower boxes, bistro tables, throw pillows and pink furniture pop up in backyards as overbooked women steal a page from the guy playbook; 'it's just me, all me.'
Plans for New 20-story Condo Building in Reston!
Renaissance Centro, already planning to build 120 condos in Tysons, just submitted plans to build a 150-unit condo building in Reston
Save the Dates: The Can't-Miss Festivals of 2017, Part 3
Looking for more Virginia events to fill your calendar this year? Here are a few more of the must-attend festivals of 2017!
6 Critical Questions to Ask When Buying New Construction - Zillow Porchlight
Brand-spanking new comes at a price these days. Here's how you can get the best deal on a new construction home.
40+ Coffee Shops That Know How to Brew
Spend your mornings at one of the following Virginia coffee shops to savor a cup of freshly brewed Joe while you relax in their lounge areas.
Huge Mixed-Use Development Coming to Herndon: Report
The development would be built near the Innovation Center Metro station currently under construction and set to open in 2020.
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