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4 ways for kids to give back
At Thirty-One Gifts, giving back is part of what we do every day. From Girls on the Run and Girl Talk to Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations and World Vision, Thirty-One Gives continues to support organizations that share our mission to empower girls, women and families. Gives has been honoured to donate $100 million in products and cash to nonprofit organizations like these since 2012.
Since our Consultants, Customers and Home Office staff are so generous through their work with Thirty-One Gives, it's no surprise that many of them have made giving back a family value. Read on for some of our favourite tips for getting your own family into the giving spirit.
Pick out dog and cat toys to donate to an animal shelter
If you have very young children, it can be a challenge to find ways for them to become involved with community service.
One great way to give your littlest ones a chance to give back is to let them choose a few dog and cat toys to donate to your local animal shelter. Bring your children along to shop, then drop off the donation – they might even get to see the animals enjoy their new toys!
Help with a local beach, park or trail cleanup
Picking up trash at a park, beach or trail is an easy way to give kids something active and concrete to accomplish. When they've finished, they'll be able to actually see the difference they've made!
This can be especially motivating for older children who might need a little encouragement to put down the tech and perform some service – plus, it's a great way to enjoy nature and get some fresh air together!
Kids can get creative and brighten someone's day by making handmade cards to deliver to a nursing home or hospital. (Members of our Columbus, Ohio-based Home Office staff are partial to the local Ronald McDonald House and Nationwide Children's Hospital – both Thirty-One Gives partners!)
Deliver them together and, if it's appropriate, you may want to stay and visit with the patients or residents. Doing this can show your child the power of small gestures, and how easy it can be to make someone's day a little better.
If you're on a decluttering kick, involve your children, too! Have them comb through their toys and books to find ones that they'd like pass on to other kids who need them. To make the process easier, give them a container they can easily fill, like a Mini Storage Bin or Deluxe Utility Tote. That way, they won't stop at just one or two items!
Get a group of families together to pack care baskets for patients at a hospital or people staying at a homeless or women's shelter. Make sure you coordinate with the organization you're donating to first – you want to be sure to fill your baskets with things that the recipients really need.
This is a project that's close to our heart, as Thirty-One Gives sponsors the making of Hope Kits for women fleeing violence, abuse, poverty or disaster around the world. So far, our Consultants have assembled 32,000 Hope Kits containing toiletries and other essentials that are distributed through the World Vision charity.
How do you give back in your community? Show us what you do to be part of the Give on social media, and be sure to use #thirtyone!


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I love the movie Wreck-It Ralph. I tend to describe it as a mixture between Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Toy Story for video games. I love it because it's clear that the creators loved it, too, and took their responsibilities seriously. It would've been easy to hammer out a movie of lesser quality and rely on the names of the cameo characters to sell tickets, but they didn't. They made a great story, and they made great characters for that story instead of using the pre-existing characters as a crutch.
In particular, they did an amazing job with dual-layering the background of Sgt. Calhoun, the Hero's Duty character.
In many ways, Calhoun was designed specifically to parody the way protagonists in first-person shooters are typically written. This is highlighted by the way her past is described to Fix-It Felix. When Felix asks if she's always so intense, Kohut replies that, "She's programmed with the most tragic backstory ever." The note that it's the way she's programmed, rather than describing it as an actual experience, gives the scene an additional sense of artificiality when it's presented to the audience. The flashback comes off in a "same old story" sort of way, as a protagonist's significant other having been killed by the given enemy is an oft-used element for making video game characters dark and edgey, especially in FPSes.
And in some ways, that's the genius of having used it in this movie. It masks the real tragedy that happens right in front of our eyes.
Hero's Duty, the game from which Sgt. Calhoun hails, is centered around destroying cybugs: Creatures resulting from an experiment gone awry. The reason for Sgt. Calhoun's intensity is that her fiancé was killed by a cybug — not only on the day of her wedding, but during the ceremony itself.
The bug crashed in through the stained-glass window and swallowed her fiancé in one gulp, whereupon Calhoun screamed and whipped out a machine gun to blast the hell out of it in a fit of vengeance. According to Kohut, the reason this incident happened at all was because Calhoun had failed to do a security check prior to the ceremony.
Cybugs, for all intents and purposes, are the perfect biological weapon. They reproduce rapidly and can incorporate anything that they ingest as weapons. This makes them notoriously difficult to wipe out, which is illustrated to the audience as soon as the Hero's Duty sequence begins. Ralph's fluster and subsequent panic at the situation only heightens the chaos and further conveys the frenzied nature of the game.
Cybugs would be a problem due to their sheer numbers alone, but they're even more dangerous because they aren't aware that they're part of a video game, and it appears that Hero's Duty never actually resets. When the play session is over, a beacon is used to draw in the swarm and bug-zapper them out of existence. What happens in Hero's Duty stays in Hero's Duty, and this is what prevents the cybugs from completely destroying the game itself.
However, this is also the reason why Calhoun's background is a lot darker than the cliché we're presented with would lead us to believe.
The audience is repeatedly shown that cybugs really will assimilate anything that they consume: Guns, candy, signs, structures… Even people. Toward the end of the movie, King Candy falls behind Vanellope in the Sugar Rush character selection race, and in his zeal to catch up to her, he ends up driving straight into a cybug's mouth. This was assumed to be his end, but a short time later he reappears — now partly himself and partly a cybug.
This demonstrates that a person eaten by a cybug is NOT killed in the process. On the contrary, it's the cybug that 'dies', because the person that was just incorporated is now the one controlling the body. King Candy not only survived his assimilation, but he appeared to be enjoying his new abilities.
Which brings us back to Calhoun's wedding day. Recall the order of events: A cybug crashes the ceremony, swallows her fiancé, and Calhoun pummels the cybug with bulletspray. The process is so rapid that we don't even get to see the cybug change after the consumption. But what would the cybug have changed into if it had done so? Calhoun's fiancé. And since Hero's Duty doesn't reset, he presumably would've been fine, provided they could block him from the beacon.
Sgt. Calhoun's background isn't tragic because a cybug killed her fiancé; it's tragic because she killed him herself.

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July 23, 2006
The SEC is not doing its job of protecting the investor from those who are abusing the market system by naked short selling of stocks.
Reg SHO only requires the seller to "locate" rather than deliver shares and imposes no penalty on those who violate the regulation. The proposed changes to Reg SHO are a sham and do nothing to stop the NSS abuse.
Mr. Cox, so far you have been nothing but a shill for those who are abusing the system. Either show some intestinal fortitude by doing what's right or resign your chair.


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A page from Codex
Vercellensis (late 300s)
In addition, in Jerome's Latin translation of Origen's commentary on the Gospel of Luke, we find this statement from Jerome embedded in the comments on Luke 1:46: "In a certain number of manuscripts, we have discovered that blessed Mary is said to prophesy. We are not unaware of the fact that, according to other copies of the Gospel, Elizabeth speaks these words in prophecy."
(1) he decides that in this case, an older witness should be given less weight than a younger witness,
Dr. Kloha has taken the second option, in a somewhat tentative way, declaring at the outset of his essay that he was making a suggestion about the text of Luke 1:46. He reaffirmed this at the debate, stating, when answering a question about his everyday treatment of Luke 1:46, that he never even brought up the text-critical question when teaching lessons from Luke chapters 1-2: "My judgments by themselves," he stated, "are not decisive."
This is a longstanding conservative approach to conjectural emendations – Greek readings imagined by the textual critic, which the critic suspects to be original, but which are not extant in any manuscript. Ever since the 1500s, scholars have made calculated guesses about hypothetical readings which are capable of explaining extant rival readings, especially in passages where such hypothetical readings interlock well with the context. For example, Erasmus suspected that the original text of James 4:2 might have said "you are jealous" (φθονειτε) instead of "you commit murder" (φονεύετε), in light of the reference to jealousy in 4:5. (This theory seems to have been adopted by Luther when he made his German translation.)
Theodore Beza, similarly, was convinced that in Revelation 16:5, the original text referred to the "One who is, and who was, and shall be," even though the final phrase is not found in Revelation 16:5 in any Greek manuscript (although it recurs elsewhere in Revelation, such as in 1:8). Beza's reasoning apparently was persuasive to the translators of the King James Version, for this conjectural reading is echoed in the KJV's text of the verse.
Dr. Montgomery then continued: "Or it may be, Dr. Kloha, that you give papers in non-confessional contexts that really work very well in those contexts, and then when you come to us, we get this litany of orthodox Lutheran fathers which is supposed to give the impression that the kind of work you've done is consistent with Biblical inerrancy. It isn't! It isn't!"
At that point, it seems to me, shrill declaration usurped argument. For not only was Kloha very clear from the first page of his essay that his suggestion is a suggestion, but it should also be perfectly obvious that his suggestion does not imply that Luke made any error. Furthermore, it is contradictory for
|One of Dr. Montgomery's slides.


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Measurement of Time
Time provides us with a measure of change by putting dates on moments, fixing the durations of events, and specifying which events happen before which other events. In order to do that, some method of time measurement is needed. The science or art of the accurate measurement of time is known as chronometry (or, less formally, timekeeping). A similar concept, horology, usually refers to mechanical timekeeping devices or timepieces. Time can be measured both in terms of the absolute moment when a particular event occurs, or in terms of a time interval, i.e. the duration of a continued event.
There are two main methods used in the everyday measurement of time, depending on the accuracy required or the interval covered. A clock is a physical mechanism that counts the ongoing passage of time, and is mainly used for more accurate timekeeping and for periods of less than a day. A calendar is a mathematical abstraction used for calculating more extensive periods of time (i.e. longer than a day). Typically, both methods are used together to specify when in time a particular events occurs (e.g. 12:30PM on 16 December 2013). Even before such methods were devised, mankind has always used more informal methods for basic timekeeping, such as the cycle of the seasons, and of day and night, and the position of the Sun in the sky.
Chronology, as opposed to chronometry, is the science of arranging events in their order or sequence of occurrence in time, and is mainly used for studying the past. For convenience, events can be put into chronological groups, a process known as periodization. Chronology, periodization and the interpretation of the past are together known as the study of history.
The measurement of time involves the use of various different units of measurement, depending on the time scales and periods under consideration. These range from the almost infinitesimal units employed in physics, though the everyday units (e.g. seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years, etc), to the much larger units used in geological and cosmological time scales.
Different time standards, specifications for the measurement of time, have been in use throughout history, although modern globalization and scientific internationalism have led to at the adoption of highly accurate and largely universal standards of time measurement and central reference points.
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A post where I'll paste my favourite MSK ~ Rheum ~ Arthritis ~ Pain posts from FibroFlutters #ChronicIllness posts.
It will continously change over time as new posts are added and older posts archived
Latest edition!
ARMA Newletter | Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Alliance | June 2018
Harnessing a collective focus to transform MSK services
Who are ARMA? >>>
Link to the newsletter where there are lots of things to read in this issue! >>>
- To see previous issues of the newsletter, click here
- Follow us on Twitter: @WeAreArma
- To include items in the ARMA newsletter, please contact us.
#RareRevolution #raredisease #rarebabies
Spring has sprung and our RARE Babies issue is here! | Rare Revolution Magazine | Spring 2018
Quoted from e-news mail:
'This issue is themed around the joy that RARE BABIES bring to our lives and the challenges we face raising and battling for them, along with the bitter sweet moments of a battle lost.'
- Rare Revolution Magazine ~ Spring has sprung and our RARE Babies issue is here!
- RARE Revolution Magazine
- Spring 2018 – Issue 007
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#chronicpain #chronicillness #alternativetherapy #complementary #CuppingTherapy #health #Spoonie
Cupping Therapy for Chronic Pain… | BARMAC5 | BACK PAIN BLOG UK… | 11 May 2018
About 'BackPainBlog', Quoted from the site:
Opening paragraph:
'Cupping therapy is given by using glass cups to create localised partial vacuums. It's an ancient Chinese therapy, found in records dating back 3500 years, and involves using heat inside glass or bamboo cups. This draws up the underlying tissues and causes the blood to form in the area and help the healing process there.'
Follow the link below to read more >>>
Why not visit Barmac5's blog on WordPress for more chronic pain and fibromyalgia related posts >>>
Useful Post!
What causes my Fibro flares? My top 6 causes | Julie Ryan | Counting My Spoons | 30 April 2018
'Flares are increased pain or fatigue, and often both. Sometimes it's just a fatigue flare, or just a pain flare. When it's one or the other I can often handle it better, when it's both, I'm good for nothing. For some a flare might mean that they can't move to get out of bed, while others may be able to get out of bed but then may struggle to do even the most basic tasks.'
Read more via this link >>>
Why not visit Counting My Spoons website and sign up for the newsletter >>>
#MSK #musculoskeletal #Arthritis #backpain #chronicpain #connectivetissue #chronicillness
* Conditions like back pain and arthritis must have global health response | | Curtin University
'Professor Briggs said the research called on WHO and its Member States to help reduce the global disability burden of musculoskeletal conditions by explicitly addressing it in health reforms and policy agendas, including setting global targets that align with people's functional ability, rather than only mortality outcomes.'
- Conditions like back pain and arthritis must have global health response
- Curtin University ~ Australia
- Western Australia's largest and most multicultural university
Quoted from Curtin University 'About' page:
'Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing students for jobs of the future.'
Link to Curtin University About page >>>
- More information: Andrew M Briggs et al. Reducing the global burden of musculoskeletal conditions, Bulletin of the World Health Organization (2018).
#Arthritis #Musculoskeletal #Rheumatology
Arthritis Foundation newsletter | Subject: Dealing with the Emotional Stress of JA | 9 May 2018
Family Life with JA
Help your child and your family deal with the emotional stress of juvenile arthritis.
Visit The Arthritis Foundation website to subscribe to their newsletters and to find all kinds of information and support >>>
Pdf – EULAR REPORT!
Final Pdf of the EULAR Brussels Annual Conference Report 2018
REPORT | 21st EULAR Annual European Conference of PARE | People with Arthritis/Rheumatism in Europe, Brussels, Belgium, 16th – 18th February 2018
Who are EULAR & what is their mission? >>>
#ChronicPain #CostoclavicularSyndrome #WomenIssues
A post that is definitely for our ladies!
Chronic Body Pain Newsletter | Subject: Everything you need to know about bra strap syndrome | 5 May 2018
A great post based on a topic that women from all realms of #chronicillness have problems with. I know I have varying issues, but bra strap syndrome is the least concerning one of them. Wearing bras is becoming difficult with alternatives often being too expensive, but the cost on the body from wearing ill-fitting bras could end up being more costly.
I've been getting #parathesia in left arm for around 10 years, nowadays I have it permanently at some level every day. On the days it is bad I can't even lift it let alone try to pick anything up, or get dressed, washed… all of these little 'daily' things that everyone 'takes for granted' are affected.
Quoted from Physiopedia – Costoclavicular Syndrome:
The costoclavicular syndrome was first described in soldiers with loaded knapsacks, who developed pain, numbness, and fatigueability of the arms as they stood at attention.[4] The mechanisms of compression involved downward movement of the clavicle against the first rib with a resultant tendency to shearing of the neurovascular bundle.[5]
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A few words from me – Carole aka fibrofly73
Personally, I wish I could sit down with someone and design a bra that is specially designed to suit folks with health problems such as #costchondritis #hidradenitis, or any other type of probem related to breasts and the chest area. For instance even something as small as having slight scoliosis at the top end of the spine means our body shape isn't the same as what the regular bras are designed for. Just like #EDS and some types of #HSD like myself where I have small shoulders so keeping straps up is always an issue, and having the weight of larger breasts does not keep straps on shoulders… it's a myth!
I can't wear them 😮
I wore one last Thursday for about 4 hours and have now got huge welts under left breast that are extremely painful, they also making moving about painful. This is due to the friction of fabric more than anything due to having such #hypersensitive skin in such a delicate area. #Hypermobility in my shoulders and elbows make the other types of support bras a 'no-no' because my shoulders and elbows pop out / slide around when I'm trying to put them on, so causing myself damage in the process. #Prevention is better than a cure sometimes… so I go without. No choice!
Living on benefits I cannot afford to buy tailor-made clothing of any sort!
Are you a LUPUS survivor?
Lupus Survivors Gets a Face-lift | Lupus Survivors newsletter | 1 May 2018
Introductory lines to the newsletter:
'This May is a month of celebration for LupusSurvivors.com. We launched a new website with a new sleek design to showcase the many inspiring stories that so many of you have contributed.'
You can check out Lupus Survivors new sleek website via the following link >>>
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#PatientVoice #CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome) #chronicillness #chronicpaindisorder
My Story: I Can Finally Explain How CRPS Feels | Beth Stillitano | National Pain report | 6 May 2018
It can be difficult explaining what our illnesses feel like so I always like to read what our fellow #chronicwarriors are saying about theirs.
About Beth >>>
Beth Stillitano has been fighting CRPS for 20+ years. Her family established the annual Fight the Flame 5k to raise awareness and education about CRPS in Charlotte, NC.
'The horrible painful feeling you have for the short while on your skin after really burning yourself is what I feel every moment of every day inside my knee. My knee is always on fire. When I am in a pain flare-up, it is the equivalent of maybe breaking a bone at the same time; it is just added pain to what is already constant.'
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Understanding RA Flares
Learn what a rheumatologist says about flares – and how long they can last | Arthritis Foundation | 1 May 2018
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Psoriatic Arthritis Quiz
PsA Quiz: Fact or Fiction! | Arthritis Foundation | 27 April 2018
Learn the Truth Behind 5 Popular Psoriatic Arthritis Myths:
You can sign up for newsletters via the Arthritis Foundation home page and also find lots of differing types of information >>>
#Musculoskeletal #Skin #Inflammation # PsA #Psoriasis #Arthritis #PsoriaticArthritis
What Type of PsA (PsoriaticArthritis) Do You Have? | What is PsA | Arthritis Foundation
'Most people with psoriatic arthritis have skin symptoms before joint symptoms. However, sometimes the joint pain and stiffness strikes first. In some cases, people get psoriatic arthritis without any skin changes.'
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You can sign up for newsletters via the Arthritis Foundation home page and also find lots of differing types of information >>>
Good advice!
Don't Agonize, Mobilize | Cindy Perlin LCSW | National Pain Report | 29 April 2018
'Build up exercise gradually. When I injured my back 40 years ago, the conventional medical wisdom was to rest. I stayed in bed six weeks and felt even worse. Then a more astute doctor told that was the worst thing I could do and to get back to living my life the best I could. I was so weak from staying in bed so long that I couldn't manage a walk around the block. An exercise program for people with bad backs at the YMCA helped me get moving again. I subsequently took up swimming, which has been a lifesaver for me.' Cindy Perlin from the text
Read more via this link >>>
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Useful Post!
6 steps for coping with stress and improving your Fibromyalgia symptoms | Julie Ryan | Counting My Spoons | 30 April 2018
'Learning to cope with Fibromyalgia is stressful. Your body becomes unpredictable and you rarely know what to expect from one day to the next. This creates stress and can often make us feel even worse. Coping with stress can be a key to improving your Fibromyalgia symptoms. Often the only way to learn to cope is by successfully or unsuccessfully handling specific situations. However, there are six key steps that you can take to help you as you learn to cope with daily journal, other chronic illnesses, or any stressful situation.'
Read more via this link >>>
Why not visit Counting My Spoons website and sign up for the newsletter >>>
The Chronic Pain Patient – Chronically Misunderstood | By Liza Zoellick | National Pain Report | 20 April 2018
About the author:
Liza is a chronic pain warrior from Houston who has been chronicling her journey through chronic pain and illness on her blog: http://lovekarmafood.com. She is a contributor to the National Pain Report.
Link to the post >>>
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An App to help with Your Exercise Solution
Arthritis Foundation | Living With Arthritis > Tools Resources | Your Exercise Solution >>> Fitness That Fits You
Disclaimer from Arthritis Foundation
'PLEASE NOTE: This tool does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician before participating in activities described by this tool.'
You can sign up for newsletters via the Arthritis Foundation home page and also find lots of differing types of information >>>
Natural Treatments!
Touch Therapy for Arthritis |Living with arthritis |Arthritis Foundation
Natural Treatments | Living with arthritis | Arthritis Foundation
Also headlining on their Arthritis blog >>>
- Acupuncture and Acupressure for Arthritis
- How Chiropractors Can Help Arthritis Pain
Learn about the different ways chiropractic care can ease joint pain and stiffness.
- Blog Home >>> blog.arthritis.org/
Useful 'PAIN' Toolkit!
Visit their website for information and sign up for newsletters >>>
#fightfibro #fibro2018 #fibromyalgia #fibroawareness
Fight Fibromyalgia – Newsletter | 1 April 2018
- Lyrica Can Be Highly Effective For Fibromyalgia
- The Potential Benefits of CBD for Fibromyalgia Symptoms
- Is Fibromyalgia Considered a Disability?
- The worst symptoms of fibromyalgia!
- Weight reduction for fibromyalgia patients using Phentermine
- Will A Fibromyalgia Mattress Really Help
- How Can Lidocaine Patches Help You With Your Fibromyalgia Problems?
- Mental Illness and Fibromyalgia: Is there a Connection?
- All things to know about Fentanyl patch for fibromyalgia
- 10 Things a person should avoid doing if you have fibromyalgia
#Young #KGAT #arthritis #juvenilearthritis
Arthritis Foundation – KGAT Newsletter | Headliner: Junior Ambassador Applications Now Accepted! | 25 April 2018
Opening paragraph:
'This new and exciting program gives teens 13-17 the opportunity to represent the estimated 300,000 kids in the U.S. who have arthritis and raise awareness by sharing their personal arthritis story. This advocacy initiative will enable those who do not have a connection with arthritis to put a face to the disease. Junior Ambassadors will receive advocacy training, help raise awareness with policymakers about their disease and receive our Junior Ambassador Newsletter.'
Read more of the headliner via this link >>>
Read more articles / posts from the newsletter by following this link >>>
Find out about KGAT (Kids get arthritis too) >>>
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#ChronicPain #PatientVoices NEEDED!
Hey Chronic Pain Patients – Need Your Feedback | Ed Coghlan | National Pain Report | 25 April 2018
About the Author >>>
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Do you listen to the Airing Pain Podcasts?
Pain Concern | Airing Pain Feedback Survey
Please can you help Pain Concern to secure funding for future programmes and continue to support people affected by chronic pain by filling this short survey
Why not visit the website for more information and pain related things
Interesting reading!
SIP Newsletter March 2018
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New Post! Are sleep issues at the root of many Fibromyalgia symptoms? | Counting My Spoons | Julie Ryan | 16 April 2018
'Past research has shown a connection between sleep deprivation and cognitive issues, emotional processing (the ability to determine if social cues are friendly or threatening) and control, impaired executive function (ability to complete basic tasks), attention, and working memory. Again, all of these things are things that are facts of life for those of us living with Fibromyalgia.'
You can subscribe to Julie's newsletter and also connect with Julie on varying social mdia platforms too. Why not pay her a visit, have a chat, or even ask her a question?
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Saturday class all graduated!!
Our class just graduated and I am so proud of all of them and will miss them dearly! Here is the testimonials they wanted to share!
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Dawsonville, Georgia (PRWEB) July 14, 2015 -- Since July 2005, Mayoristas de Tecnologia has been an authorized reseller of the GSW Telnet Server for Windows and SSH Server for Windows. Headquartered in Mexico City, Mayoristas de Tecnologia is dedicated to meeting the needs of software vendors by representing them and offering a cost-effective, quality distribution channel.
"We picked to use the GSW software because in the beginning, it was highly recommended by one of our customers," said Israel Esquivel of Mayoristas de Tecnologia. "Then, after an exhaustive comparison versus others, it was the 'must have' option."
Mayoristas de Tecnologia uses the GSW software mostly in the Food and Beverage industries, followed by Distribution and then Retail. Most of their customers install the GSW software on an on-site server and mobile devices, including Intermec and Motorola products.
"Mayoristas de Tecnologia is a great asset to our reseller network," said Doug Hitchcock of GSW. "They know their market well and are a well-respected company. They are known for offering quality products, and we are honored to have a partnership with them. We look forward to many years working together in the future."
Georgia SoftWorks is a software development company located in Dawsonville, Georgia. They have obtained global recognition for their development of the GSW Telnet Server for Windows and SSH Server for Windows. They have resellers and end users all over the world. Their Telnet Server for Windows and SSH Server for Windows are industrial quality software designed for superior operation in demanding RF Terminal environments, making it an excellent match for the solutions that Mayoristas de Tecnologia provides.
"We chose the GSW software because of its stability and robustness," said Esquivel. "Also, the people at GSW. What you say is what you deliver. The prices, discounts; its 100% transparent. It is great to do business with a company like yours."
About Georgia SoftWorks:
Established in 1991, Georgia SoftWorks is a privately held software development company recognized for creating high performance data communications, system and telecommunications applications. Georgia SoftWorks has obtained a worldwide presence with its industrial SSH/Telnet Server for Microsoft Windows. GSW's long-term commitment to SSH/Telnet has led to the pioneering of major features such as Session Shadowing, Session Monitoring, Graceful Termination, Automatic Logon, Logon Scripting and more recently Team Services technology which allows mobile device users to transfer, swap, share and recover mobile device sessions. GSW has also provided the very first SSH Server to provide Digital Certificate Authentication with Internet Information Server (IIS) like certificate to user account mapping. This includes 'One-to-one' and 'Many-to-one' mapping methods and also support certificate trust lists (CTL).
Rebecca Spaude, Georgia Softworks, http://www.georgiasoftworks.com, +1 706-265-1018, [email protected]
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Metro Hosts Informational Meetings, Public Hearings About New Transit PlanReturn to Blog
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this blog story stated the incorrect location of the public hearing on Thursday, April 19. The public hearing will take place at The Heights Community Center (8001 Dale Avenue) on Thursday, April 19 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Metro Transit is asking for your input about a preliminary plan that will change public transit in the St. Louis region.
Learn more: Find out about the new plan, including detailed maps
The new strategy will update service options and incorporate innovative transit concepts that will offer Metro riders faster, more frequent service. Metro will host six informational meetings and two public hearings in April to share the proposed plan with transit riders, stakeholders and the public to gather feedback on the service options being considered.
The public is invited to attend the informational meetings to learn more about the proposed plan, speak with a transit planner, ask questions and share their feedback.
Pop-Up Events
‣ Civic Center Transit Center
Monday, March 26 | 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
‣ Riverview Transit Center
Wednesday, March 28 | 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
‣ Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Transit Center
Wednesday, March 28 | 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Informational Meetings
‣ North Hanley Transit Center
Tuesday, April 3 | 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
‣ Ballas Transit Center
Wednesday, April 4 | 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
‣ North County Transit Center
Thursday, April 5 | 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m..
‣ Thomas Dunn Learning Center
Tuesday, April 10 | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
‣ Affton White-Rodgers Community Center
Wednesday, April 11 | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
‣ St. Louis Public Library, Central Library
Tuesday, April 17 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Public Hearings
‣ St. Louis City Municipal Court Building
Wednesday, April 18 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
‣ The Heights Community Center
Thursday, April 19 | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Metro launched Metro Reimagined, a comprehensive analysis of the MetroBus system, in July 2017 to ensure that Metro is positioned to meet the evolving transportation needs of the St. Louis region, today and in the future. Combined with input from transit users and the public, the information collected through the Metro Reimagined study has allowed Metro planners to identify enhancements to the transit system and develop a new service plan that will improve the customer experience, increase access to destinations throughout the area and address the future mobility needs of the region.
Your input: Let us know what you think about this new proposed service plan. Complete our Online Survey.
14 thoughts on "Metro Hosts Informational Meetings, Public Hearings About New Transit Plan"
Wow, this plan doesn't work for me at all. The two routes I use are the 17 and 110, and they are both eliminated. The closest routes to me now are the rerouted 46 (on Gravois), and the 21 (on Watson). This plan would end my use of Metro after 12 years of daily service.
Interesting that one of the info sessions is at White Rodgers. Did they not notice that there will no longer be service along Mackenzie?
I like the idea of having the Lindbergh going back to what it used to do before the Ballas Transit Center was built but I was shocked that the 56 is proposed to be cut back to Rock Hill Loop coming from the Shrewsbury MetroLink station.
Can the Planning Team produce a route by route slide showing old route/service vs new route/service?
It is hard to see on Google maps the contrast route by route.
Also, I assume this is just a re-shift of resoruces (buses, employees, money) since I see there are quite a few route cuts and shortened routes in the plan, some of which I think will get some backlash.
Example the 70 Grand no longer going to the Broadway TC and the 35 ending before I-270.
Clever, I noticed you all no longer have the branded downtown trolley buses running with the special paint job because there is a master plan to eliminate it.
I suggest as Ive said before some of the efficiencies can come from reducing travel time on routes as many times there is excess trip time to all routes.
Any particular reason as why at least a skeleton 24-hour service isn't being considered? Having trunk routes that run around the clock would be beneficial in conjunction with a 24-hour MetroLink service. We have to be one of the larger cities in the country that hasn't even considered the possibility.
To alter the 46 tesson ferry route, by no longer operating at the metrolink is irresponsible. There are several hospital employees that use this route as their way to work. Also I personally use this as a way to get to my job. I have witnessed several people w/a disability get on and off this bus at the metro station and no you want to basically put them off in the middle of the street….I am very unsatisfied with the change
Eliminating the Frost routes on the #38 and #39 are going to prove a hardship.
When will this new routing system go into effect?


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Hello, I'm a freelance illustrator based in the UK.I was born in London, and started out in illustration with work for fantasy & horror small press magazines in the '80s, in particular the H.P. Lovecraft-devoted Dagon. My first professional commissions came from Games Workshop for their magazine White Dwarf, and this began a long relationship with the company, illustrating lots of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay publications and the very first Warhammer 40,000 book, as well as many other GW books and boardgames. I've also done game-related material for other publishers, including covers and internal illustrations for twenty-two (I think) of the Fighting Fantasy series from Puffin Books/Wizard Books, and card art for Magic: The Gathering from Wizards of the Coast.
I've also produced artwork for various publishers around the world including Scholastic, Time-Warner, HarperCollins and Oxford University Press, illustrating popular authors such as Anne McCaffrey, Raymond E. Feist and Harry Turtledove, as well as some classics including Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde and The Silver Sword. I was fortunate enough to receive the British Fantasy Award for Best Artist.
I illustrated the book accompanying the album release of Misterstourworm & the Kelpie's Gift, an orchestral work based on stories and characters from Scottish legend. My artwork was used as large-scale backdrops for live performances of the work by The Orchestra of Scottish Opera, with narration by Lord of the Rings actor Billy Boyd.
As an author, I've written some books about digital art including Digital Fantasy Painting Workshop and Digital Horror Art, and edited Fantasy Art Now published by Collins. In addition to work in publishing, I occasionally do concept and production art for computer games (following two years as an in-house artist at Eidos Interactive), and film and television productions which have included the BAFTA-nominated The Magician of Samarkand for the BBC, and most recently Gulliver's Travels for 20th Century Fox.
Currently: October 2015: My latest picture book The Crocodolly was published in hardback by Scholastic last month, and is available in Australia, New Zealand, and soon to be released throughout Asia in English, also with a translation into Chinese. The Crocodolly is something of a companion to my earlier picture book The Octopuppy which has been doing pretty well internationally -- more info at www.theoctopuppy.com Right now I'm working on my next picture book; so most of my energies have been directed towards my books for children. But I've also just finished another album cover for Axel Rudi Pell, which is the fifth sleeve I've done for his records. I've also been doing a little bit of work on the Game of Thrones computer game.
Tee time!
Sunday, May 27, 2012
As my face and mind melt due to intolerable, infernal temperatures, it seems an appropriate time to issue a reminder about the, in every sense, cool garments featuring some of my images that are available at the Wardrobe of Terror shop. There are four designs on offer at the moment, the Warlock, the Werewolf, the Demon, and the Spider Queen. These have been selling if not like hot cakes then at least like warm buns. More designs will be made available sooner or later, and I'll endeavour to mention them here.


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Emira upgrades its Gauteng property assets for growth
Emira Property Fund is investing in the upgrade, redevelopment and expansion of its properties in Gauteng as part of its ongoing national programme of enhancing its real estate assets.
Emira CEO Geoff Jennett, says: "We're investing strategically and recycling capital to strengthen our assets with tactical upgrades that unlock value. This improves the quality and attractiveness of our portfolio of properties and creates value that extends beyond our assets."
Emira's assets comprise 146 properties valued at R13 billion. Emira is a diversified mid-cap REIT (real estate investment trust) invested in a quality balanced portfolio of office, retail and industrial properties. It is also internationally diversified through its 4.9% direct holding in ASX-listed GOZ, valued at R942,7 million. Combined, its total assets come to R14 billion.
The JSE-listed REIT's recent R65 million upgrade of five commercial buildings in Kramerville, Sandton, has injected them with new life and boosted the resurgence of this popular creative hub.
Previously named Sandgate Office Park, Emira had planned to sell the 80s-built B-grade offices that were struggling to find tenants. Yet, with the surrounding area experiencing a revival of interest as a design and décor quarter, Emira saw the potential to refurbish and rebrand these properties into its classy and contemporary new showroom space at Kramerville Corner.
"The benefits of this upgrade have been tremendous," says Geoff Jennett, Emira CEO. "Kramerville Corner is now significantly let to premium tenants. The rentals achieved have doubled, the average lease expiry has improved fourfold and the value of the property has increased beyond our investment in the project. It is yield enhancing for Emira."
The building's tenants include Bakos Brothers, Design Plus Interiors, St Ledger & Viney, Collaro Designs, Griffith & Griffiths Fine Furniture, Nicci Boutiques, Pierre Cronje Fine Furniture, Paco and Illuso.
The big change achieved with the refurbishment was the increase of the buildings' showroom space from 32% of gross lettable area to 84%. The revamp also added 1,375sqm of gross lettable area, including a Gorge Kramerville Coffee Shop that is a welcome addition to the amenities in the precinct.
The buildings were given dazzling new glazed shopfronts and earthy natural finishes. Their chunky structural steel and faux-timber elements, expressed in high-quality workmanship, have given them a trendy edge that resonates with the creative nature of the area.
Emira also looked beyond its buildings to the surrounding urban fabric. It added raised and covered walkways, realigned the main street and transformed it into an inviting tree-lined, pedestrian-friendly boulevard with carefully chosen street furniture, signage and parking layouts. The new design also makes the building's operations more efficient. It introduced lower-energy lighting and air-conditioning throughout and a consolidated waste management plan for all the buildings at Kramerville Corner.
It also benefits from a fibre optic backbone that provides high-speed internet and runs its new central CCTV system. Plus it has a new guardhouse, sparkling new bathrooms and better delivery access.
The revamp has made Kramerville Corner a superior asset for its owners, tenants, and neighbours.
It is this innovative reimaging of its properties that Emira is employing across its portfolio.
In Midrand, Emira upgraded Lone Creek Office Park with new common areas, modern ablutions and a substantial improvement to the security and landscaping. The upgrade investment was R8.6 million and the project has already resulted in increased demand for the property.
Extending Emira's relationship with Millward Brown in Rivonia, it undertook a total refurbishment of the south block at Bradenham Hall . Investing R9.4 million into the property's major overhaul, the building now has new floors, energy-efficient LED lighting throughout and a modern, centralised air-conditioning system. All this introduced more energy efficiency to the project.
In Centurion, Emira has refurbished its Tuinhof building at 265 West Avenue. Bringing its common areas in line with its excellent location, the office received new lobby finishes for floors and walls alike, a major overhaul of its bathrooms and new efficient lighting. These updates have successfully boosted its lettability and reduced its vacancies from over 14% to below 3%.
Emira has extended its relationship with King Price Insurance which was outgrowing its 4,170sqm offices at Menlyn Corporate Park in Pretoria and needed more office space preferably linked to an outside entertainment area.
To accommodate this growing insurance company, Emira undertook a 1,163sqm extension of Menlyn Corporate Park, growing its total size to 26,709sqm. The specially designed extension is housed in a lightweight steel and glass structure on the roof of the existing building. It includes executive office suites, open-plan offices, an attractive covered entertainment area and a put-put course.
Jennett notes: "This is a worthwhile investment for Emira. We were able to provide sufficient space for an A-grade tenant and thus retain them on a long-term basis. Simultaneously, we improved our second largest asset by value. Our investment added value to a prime office asset located in one of the best performing commercial nodes nationally."
Giving its A-grade office buildings a competitive advantage within their respective nodes, Emira also upgraded its building at 1059 Francis Baard Street in Hatfield. The 6,000sqm property in the heart of Pretoria's embassy district was brought up to date with a fresh external façade, modern lobbies, contemporary bathrooms and motion-sensor lighting in its undercover parking.
The market's response shows the building's improvements also improved its appeal. The office property's vacancy has improved from 23% to around 7%, so far.
"Emira will continue to identify opportunities to create value within our portfolio that benefits our sustainable performance for all our stakeholders," says Jennett.


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The Joy Formidable
Cadence Music
Eccentric, captivating, and calming all at the same time – Hitch gives you a taste of what it's like behind the scenes with The Joy Formidable. The trio spawned from North Wales just over a decade ago, broke into the mainstream with the 2011 release of The Big Roar, and have been fiercely climbing the charts ever since.
Ritzy Bryan, Rhydian Dafydd, and Matthew James Thomas had been on the road for years before the making of this album, so you can only imagine how relieving it was to record it in the comfort of Bryan's childhood home. While taking their music back to North Wales for this album may have been amazing, it is not a record without any struggle. However, the struggle is not what really shines through when you listen to it; what does is the triumph that comes from the struggle. Bryan and Dafydd broke up after a seven-year relationship that withstood years of touring and three albums, but that didn't take the toll on the band that most thought it would. Neither did their other strug-gles with changing labels and management, and that's what Hitch is all about. They didn't let any of that get to them, they unhitched from what everyone expected, and they came out better than ever.
The home studio brought a lot to the album sonically and the intro to the track "The Last Thing on My Mind" can not go without mention. Acting as a prelude to one of the album's key tracks, the band added about 30 seconds of studio banter. While to many, that may seem just unnecessary and some may even say that it takes away from the track, but it gives a life to the album that cannot be represented through song. It gives you a little taste of what happens in the studio, and at the same time makes listeners feel more involved, humanizing the band.
Aside from the method to the music, this is a record that is unrestricted to a single emo-tion, or mood. If you have a half hour to spare, it's definitely worth sitting down, putting in your headphones and giving it your full, undivided attention. From start to finish, it goes from tom-heavy drum lines, to soft harmonies, back to speedy guitar riffs, and of course is not lacking Dafydd's catchy bass lines. While you wouldn't quite catch it as much not having listened to the album from start to finish, it almost feels as if there's a song for every part of the day.
The album starter, "A Second in White," would be a terrific song to wake up to. Bryan's soft voice, mixed with subtly heavy electric guitar and a somewhat orchestral feel, actu-ally makes the song feel more like an intro than anything. "Radio Of Lips" follows up like a cup of coffee, with uplifting, catchy guitar and bass riffs over top of that tom-heavy gui-tar leading into Bryan's oh-so-powerful voice.
One thing that's always been refreshing about The Joy Formidable is that not one sonic aspect overpowers the other, while all remain independently pleasing to the ear. You even get double the fun at some parts, but any fan of The Joy Formidable was already expecting that coming into the record.
Once you come up to the halfway mark in the track listing, you think you know what to expect after what you've heard thus far, but that's not what you get. "Liana" actually peaks the middle of the album, because while it is an acoustic ballad, about halfway through, the deep electric guitar kicks the energy back up and gets that head bobbing again. Steering clear of spoiling the entire album, the final track comes back full circle to a dreamy, soft, acoustic track, "Don't Let Me Know," that puts you right back to sleep.
It's a musical journey worth taking, so hitch yourself to a pair of headphones and dive in. With a track listing that seems as if it was planned out at every inch, the record has a largely live feel to it as well. It's a truly triumphant record for The Joy Formidable, and there's no doubt that listeners will receive it as such.
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Circus Monkey HRC3-F/R CycleCross Front/Rear Hub
The Circus Monkey HRC3-F/R CycleCross Front/Rear Hub is produced by firstly cold forging an aluminum body.This is then skillfully machined by the master craftsman to produce a lightweight smooth running hub. Available with the Shimano and Campagnoloolo 10/11 speed hub system.
- Make: Circus Monkey
- Model: HRC3-F, HRC3-R
- Material: alloy body with 3K carbon fiber finish
- Weight: front hub 110g, rear hub 270g
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Delivery takes between 5 to 14 days depending on your location. Please contact us if you require a faster service as we can upgrade to fast courier service for an additional fee.
For the items that are in stock, we can ship them to you within 24 hours. If your order for items that are not in stock, we will advise you of when we can deliver, as soon as the manufacturer or a distributor informs us.
Please note that CT Sports International is not responsible for any import duties or additional expenses beyond the shipping costs to your nominated address.
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NAPLES, Fla. (July, 2, 2020) – Growth Development Associates (GDA) will host the "DECISIONS/DECI$ION$" financial wellness webinar series. The program will feature eight 90-minute courses starting Tuesday July 7 and continuing every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for four weeks. Participants will be able to interact with their instructor during the live sessions and will also have 30-day access to session recordings to review the skills and tools they've learned. In addition, participants will have 90-day access to the DECISIONS/DECI$ION$ online forum where they can submit questions and comments to GDA's experts while they implement their new financial habits to build a strong future. Online registration is open to the public at growthdevelopment.com/decisions and costs $145 per person which includes all eight webinars.
"62 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. No matter how much education people get they never learn to manage money. All that stops now. The DECISIONS/DECI$ION$ curriculum teaches how to make decisions that lead to spending less than you make. Our goal is to help one million people per year find financial happiness," said Eric Richardson, CEO.
Every topic in the series will show people how to save or make money to build wealth for themself and their family. The first webinar will focus on budgeting and help participants take a hard look at where their money goes, then plan and execute a budget that puts them in a stronger financial position every month. The second webinar is about handling credit to save thousands of dollars and years of stress. Week two of the series will begin with examining seven ways that owning a home instead of renting can create the most powerful, unstoppable foundation for personal financial stability. In the fourth installment participants will learn about savings and investment and the amazing truth about how just a few dollars a month can result in half a million dollars or more in retirement money. Webinar five will be about personal banking and how to reduce expenses and access alternatives to credit. The third week of the series will wrap up with exploring insurance and how to match coverages, deductibles and costs to improve coverage and lower risks and costs. The final week of the financial wellness program will begin with income taxes and how to substantially reduce the amount taxes owed. Last, the participants will learn how Social Security and Medicare can affect every stage of life.
About Growth Development Associates
Growth Development Associates, Inc. (GDA) is a privately-owned training and management consulting firm with consultant offices located across the United States. GDA helps organizations and individuals achieve record-level growth. GDA has served clients in more than 40 countries. Services include strategic and tactical planning plus sales training for executives, management, sales and support personnel. Training and reinforcement are available via classroom, online, personal coaching, and year-long video and webinar programs. Proven results include increases in sales revenue, profitability, customer growth, account retention, and employee retention. Organizations representing hundreds of U.S. colleges are using or currently exploring the integration of GDA's curriculum into certificate and accredited courses. GDA is also working with colleges and corporate partners to provide skills development and placement programs to fill jobs in sales and customer support. For additional information about GDA call 800-966-4321 or visit www.growthdevelopment.com.
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This popular neighborhood starts right on Olive Drive through Riverlakes Drive with over 1000 beautiful homes in Riverlakes Ranch for Sale. Residents can enjoy shopping at the The River Lakes Village Shopping Plaza, which is a few minutes from the neighborhood. There's a Vons, CVS, Starbucks and Chipotle to name a few. On the south side is the Plaza At Riverlakes. You'll find great places to eat there, such as Juicy Burger, Cubbies or Hi Sushi.
Northwest Bakersfield Golf Community
Northwest Bakersfield is known for their outstanding school districts. Therefore, residents with children have a convenient walking distance to one of the schools in the district, William B. Bitmat Elementary. The school serves students from kindergarten up to the sixth grade. Down the road from the elementary school is Centennial High School, known as the best distinguished High School in Kern County. Residents have access to a number of nearby parks as well as a recreational facility called The Riverlakes Ranch Park and Community Center. The center has a playground and a covered picnic area. Inside the center is a gymnasium and several fitness programs that they offer. North of the neighborhood is a golf lover's dream. The Links of Riverlakes Ranch showcases a stunning 18th fairway of rolling hills and luscious greenery for residents and visitors who want to enjoy their practice, stop by the pro shop or have a bite to eat at their clubhouse. Across the golf course is a private residential neighborhood that surrounds a 17-acre lake. This northwest oasis has a private clubhouse for homeowners in the neighborhood to utilize for their active lifestyle. There's a pathway where residents can enjoy a stroll along the beautiful lake.
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Multi-disciplinary engineering team aims for breakthroughs in battery and fuel cell efficiency
Columbia Engineering has launched a new research center, the Columbia Electrochemical Energy Center (CEEC), to address energy storage and conversion using batteries and fuel cells in transformative ways that will ultimately enable the widespread use of renewable energy and the associated need for energy storage. The Center is co-directed by Alan C. West, Samuel Ruben-Peter G. Viele Professor of Electrochemistry, and Daniel Steingart, associate professor of earth and environmental engineering, who will join Columbia Engineering from Princeton University in January 2019.
The new center takes a whole systems approach, connecting engineers with a wide range of technical expertise and research interests to industry leaders and government policy makers. The center intends to establish a testbed to study how battery systems interact with other efficient technologies, including thermal storage. It will also to draw on the decade-long data and on-the-ground experience in rural areas in India and Africa to find solutions that are scalable and economically feasible.
"By establishing a multi-disciplinary center dedicated to batteries and fuel cells, we are making a commitment not only to renewable energy and the associated need for energy storage, but to the larger goal of a more sustainable humanity," said Mary Boyce, Dean of Columbia Engineering.
West, an expert in electrochemical systems, and Steingart, who is known for finding "out-of-the-box" solutions to complex problems, have assembled a team of professors whose collective expertise encompasses fundamental and applied research into batteries and fuel storage, with experience in applications ranging from electric cars to the power grid.
"That diversity of talent, with research spanning the atomic-scale through materials to large-scale systems, is one of the center's greatest strengths," says West. "By bringing together engineers from chemical, electrical, mechanical, and earth and environmental engineering, the potential for a breakthrough at the intersection of different fields is exponentially multiplied."
Regulations and mandates to reduce greenhouse gases are driving research into battery storage and fuel cell technology. Unlike fossil-fueled power plants that produce electricity on demand, renewables such as wind, solar, and water require storage solutions on an unprecedented scale because sun and wind are intermittent energy sources. As more people move to urban centers, energy requirements for transportation and buildings are also expected to grow.
The Center's goals are to push the frontiers of electrochemical science and technologies needed for the widespread adoption of renewable electricity and to advance sustainable production of chemicals and fuels powered by renewable electricity. Ultimately, it will tackle the biggest challenges facing widespread adoption of electric transportation, clean urban buildings, grid-level storage of renewables, and the use of battery systems to provide access to energy to developing countries.
Please refer to the following link for more information: https://engineering.columbia.edu/press-releases/columbia-electrochemical-energy-center


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Paul Jackson
A lot of good men died in Vietnam. I died, and was reborn there. Now sometimes I just get tired of waiting for me to feel like me again, and on days like that—late nights actually—I just pull back the final perimeter of my sanity, hunker down into my chair, get black‑faced in my mind, ready to slip under the wire for one last patrol.
I am gone—quietly, quickly, past the concertina on the downward slope of my nightly fears into the no man's land from which my instinct draws the knowledge to explain in dream symbols all I failed to see when I first lived it.
Tonight I am moving smoothly, and I am missing nothing. I am a one-man search and recollect mission. Back—way back, the way I came in. This time maybe I'll find it—whatever the hell it was that went wrong.
Here I am, again. Careful, just like it was real life. Step over those trip wires the way I did the first time. Can I fuck up? Can I blow myself up? Can I die in a late night reverie? Can I change the past and be dead all along?
Here is the pagoda where I drop my Zippo, and bend to pick it up as the rounds hit the wall above me like freight trains, and I am one of the few guys in history who can honestly say that cigar smoking saved my life.
I am moving better now, and my guts tell me that in the next few minutes I will be reunited with myself in that irrevocable moment of truth: when last my mind and body, heart, and soul were as one.
There it is. The church in the rain, on our side of the canal from Laos. On both sides the flood rises, the war worsens, and the monsoons are no more interested in the soldiers from either side than typhus or the plague.
Through the storm the church looks like a shadow, and in my mind it has ever remained so. That night when we were bushed, I was certain it was the only building left standing between Nam and Fort Benning, Georgia.
In the morning, I left the shelter of the church preferring the rain and the danger to the roistering inside where cooking fires were burning and the men rode each other's shoulders to drape their wet clothing over the support beams; pitifully decorated with faded pink crepe paper, scalloped and twisted by some long gone custodian of the faith. I turned to leave, noticing that the dais was covered with flat sheets of uncut French grape soda cans; and on the podium an erect, decapitated statue of Christ stood, His head placed reverently at the base.
Outside, I sensed a man's presence before I found him, barely awake, almost directly at my feet. He might have weighed 90 pounds, and I could have killed him with my bad breath. Instead, somebody had shot him five times in the chest and belly and it appeared that he had crawled out of the water to die on the thick mud outside the church door. The flood left little room.
Even in the rain and in the faint light of the church his wounds were atrocious. He might have been the VC who almost capped me earlier, when I dropped my Zippo. Hard to say, but here he lay in the mud with three rounds in his black pajama covered belly. I pulled his web gear off of him, trying to make him more comfortable, and noticed the name Nguyen An written on it in marker.
I sat with him in the mud and put a soggy cigar to his lips to allay his fears of me.
"Toi com biet," I don't understand, he whimpered.
I was silent. He was in unbearable pain. He moved his head with great effort (and even greater meaning) to the .45 at my side.
Back inside the church, the muffled puff, which blew Nguyen's lights out was barely discernible above the storm, but for me it still echoes. I went inside and stopped by the dais and spoke directly to Christ's head.
"Toi com biet."
Major Paul Jackson is a Vietnam veteran who lives in Georgia. He currently teaches English on the college level. He writes mostly fiction, and articles about writing fiction. He has been a living historian for about 20 years, a chaplain about 15, reenacting the period of America's War Between the States. At this time, he serves as chaplain for the 5th Ga Infantry, and does an historical impression of General Gabriel Raines. Major Jackson has three novels published, and one more that should come out soon.


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Aberdeen A Go-Go – It All Happens In April
Last year, Aberdeen was posted for sale on eBay. Come April, this may not seem much of a joke any more. Mike Shepherd explains why.
Two major events take place in Aberdeen this April which could change the political and actual landscape of the city for ever, when details of the assets to be transferred to the City Development Company are to be announced. Then on 27 April, the Council meets to approve transfer of a lease for Union Terrace Gardens to the limited company intended to develop the park.
The Aberdeen City Development Company has recently been registered as a limited company. This is a joint venture between Aberdeen City Council and local businessmen. The intention is for the Council to transfer assets into the Company and for both the Council and the private businesses involved to profit share from the development of the assets.
Controversially, although the Council nominally controls the Company, six of the twelve man board will be from business. The chair will be a private sector appointee and will have a casting vote, meaning that there is private sector control of the Company at board level.
The Council has identified 59 assets which could potentially be transferred to the Development Company. Of these, 14 have been short-listed as suitable for development. The Council has not revealed which assets these are, although details should be made available at the April Finance Committee meeting.
The aims of the Company are stated as being charitable, with the idea of using the profits to regenerate the poorer parts of the city. A subsidiary property company will also be formed which will be used to sell off assets considered unsuitable for development by the main company.
On April 27, the full Council meets and it is likely that Union Terrace Gardens will dominate the agenda. A timetable for the City Square project was issued for the Council meeting on 6 October last year.
In it, 27 April was earmarked for a vote that seeks approval to lease Council land to the company designated to take the project forward through and beyond planning submission. This company, the Aberdeen City Gardens Trust, was registered as a limited company last month.
It is likely that the Gardens have been partly built on common good land; however, even this may make no difference. The Edinburgh Evening News recently quoted a Scottish Government Minister as saying that a proposed exemption in this legislation for common good land would open the door to frequent and expensive litigation.
It also looks as if the Project Management Board for the City Square is hoping to launch the architectural competition in April. Councillors have been told that there are 'procurement issues' in awarding a contract to a suitable company to manage the competition. The company may not be in place before the end of March.
Kevin may have a hard job persuading local voters to support his views
If the launch happens in April, expect a lot of public relations activity to go with this. They will be hoping to drown out the furore that will result from the proposal to transfer the lease.
The Scottish Parliamentary elections will be held on Thursday May 5, only a few days after the April Council meeting. It is almost certain that the fate of Union Terrace Gardens will be a subject of major debate at the hustings. The SNP group leader in the Council, Kevin Stewart, will be standing against the current MSP, Labour's Lewis Macdonald for the Central Aberdeen seat. Lewis only has a 382 vote majority from the last election and the SNP sees the constituency as one of their top targets. Kevin is a member of the board for the City Garden Project and the SNP councillors have mostly voted for progressing the project in Council votes. Cllr. Muriel Jaffray is a notable exception.
Kevin may have a hard job persuading local voters to support his views on the City Square. A recent poll run by Craig Adams indicated that out of a sample of 1,140 participants, only 87 (7.6%) supported Sir Ian Wood's scheme.
Another event happens in April. The Royal wedding takes place on the 29th and the day has been declared a national holiday. Unless perhaps, you live in Aberdeen. The STV website has reported that Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce is carrying out a survey of its members to find out if they would give staff the day off and found that many firms were undecided.
"The Chamber said that many contracts of employment state an employee is entitled to a fixed number of public holidays so this means they are not entitled to the additional day off. Employees whose contracts state that they are entitled to all public holidays would be entitled to take the day off."
Apart from a few local businessmen, Aberdeen may not be a happy place this April.


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If you want to discover the region of the Pays Rhin Vignoble Grand Ballon (Rhine vineyard region) from altitude, you're in the right place! This 3 to 5 day hike offers you a tour around the Florival Valley in order to explore the Guebwiller region and Grand Ballon from every angle. The hotels, chalets, farmhouses, inns and mountain shelters located throughout this tour help you plan your hike as you like and discover at the same time the local culinary specialties. Throughout the hike you will discover a variety of landscapes, from the Piémont forest to the summits of the Vosges mountain range, through to glades and pastures. You will also be able to observe the rich flora of the Vosges, which varies according to altitude and season… Keep your eyes peeled!


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Writing, being an author, wasn't something I took seriously until one day I realized I continued to form a series of stories in my head. What was I doing? I didn't have time or the inclination to sit down and write a novel. I had three kids which meant I was a sports mom, a good cheerleader and short-order cook. There was no internet then, no easy way to sit down and write. And a historical? Come on! I had uniforms to wash, food to put on the table and a schedule to maintain. Writing was out of the question.
The tug to write wouldn't go away. I ignored it. I pretended I didn't have characters in my head doing things I made up. I sat on bleachers watching games and other parents, all the time wondering…what are they thinking about? Are they back in the 1800s working out the problems of a frontier woman?
My Being Inspired page is a reminder for me and perhaps inspiration for you to simply start. Start and see what happens. When I went back to school, most of my professors called me, 'mother of three.' They encouraged me to step out and see what I could do. My English professor decided I needed to enter their yearly contest for aspiring writers. One went so far as to hand me the form. As simple as those days were, they nudged me to keep going. And I did, at a piddly pace.
My first novel wasn't published until my youngest was out of college. Something I started in the 1980s came to fruition in 2004. Procrastination is the only answer I have for such slow progress.
One of my favorite jobs over the years has been the Youth Director at our local library. I have enjoyed running programs and watching kids grow excited about reading. It's been a fascinating time for me for seventeen years. This summer I retired, and I still miss the chaos, the high-energy of the events we had. Oh, the stories I would write for children…maybe soon!
I have my own chaos too, in the name of grandkids. They are an ever source of fun and craziness. We are a rowdy bunch and I take great pride being an influence in their lives. Our grandson Colton won a writing award in kindergarten. He asked me to go with him to the writers' conference for kids. He could only take one person, and he asked me. So, my cheerleading days continue…which energizes me to continue on my path as a writer.
Watch for my new sci-fi series. A romance with quirky characters and a fast-paced plot.
This is a story I simply could not put down! Every morning I was up at the crack of dawn jumping headlong into the past. I'm not a lover of history, for history's sake, but I love a good story! And with this book, you get both. I felt as if I was right there with the heroine, actually living the events as they unfolded. I was moved to tears by the twists and turns in the lives of the Douglas family, and felt the tremendous emotions as the two cultures collided. I did not want this story to end!
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Annie and Joe Douglas started life like most newlyweds, in love and with commitments to each other. But Joe had a stronger commitment to gambling and drinking than he ever had to Annie. Ignoring his family was a way of life for Joe. He knew that if he didn't get his act together he was going to lose Annie; he knew that an eye-catching woman like Annie could easily attract other men and Derek wanted her. Derek was willing to love her and her children. Annie was lonely and Joe wasn't home much, so it was easy for her to love Derek but she'd made a commitment to Joe. Was she strong enough to pull her marriage back together, to deal with an angry lover and a despondent husband?
Christine had a beautiful home, large and so formally furnished that it seemed cold. She loved Francis when she married him. But she wanted a home that could be lived in and a husband who would love her back as intensely as she loved him. When she found out that Francis was using a prostitute she was devastated; he rarely touched her and yet he would turn to Ruby at the saloon to meet his physical needs. After being apart the two attempt to put the pieces of their marriage back together But Francis had a deep secret, one he was afraid to share with anyone, even Christine; a secret that was destroying their marriage, a secret that was destroying him.
"Promises to Keep," by D.L. Larson, is a story that will touch your heart. Annie and Christine are strong women, women who do not take commitment lightly. Larson is a talented writer. The story flows smoothly; intertwining the lives of these two women. I felt I knew these two women intimately. There was one part that bothered me -- knowing the secret, how could Francis take the chance of exposing his son to what he suffered. But it was a different era. I recommend "Promises to Keep" to those that enjoy fiction, drama and romance.
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'…Promises To Keep is the story of life, good and bad, its challenges and the hope of new beginnings. Excellent read.'
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This is one of those books that is not a simple book to review. This is an extremely complicated book with much depth, pathos, and true family grit. This is a continuation of a previous story (which I have not read), and I do feel like that hampered my true enjoyment of this novel. But patience does pay off where this book is concerned, and I was rewarded with a story that truly touched my heart and reminded me of what is important in families and life.
No matter what your take on the story or book, you can be assured to come out the other end of this story with the following conclusion: "Life is precious, and nothing is too dark to make the conscious decision to end it all." The author does an excellent job at illustrating her point through and amazing story of family, tragedy, and true love.
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Sagittarius A*, or Sgr A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. A researchers' team used the infrared camera CanariCam instaled on the Great Canary Telescope to obtain the data needed to reproduce the magnetic lines of gas and dusts that orbit around the center of the galaxy. The colors chosen by the researchers to visualize the structure of the magnetic lines give the result a style that recalls Vincent Van Gogh's paintings.A paper published on the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society describes tha detailed mapping of the magnetic field around
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Having mauled the planet for over 25 years through an enormous arsenal of releases and widespread touring, Northwestern Italy's unstoppable hardcore/grind masters, Cripple Bastards, begin their next full-on sonic attack now, as Relapse Records prepares to dispatch the band's new album in early 2014.
Two and-a-half decades after their conception, Cripple Bastards reign as Italy's most hostile and aggressive musical unit in existence, and are ready to prove it all over again with their newly completed debut LP for Relapse, the monstrous Nero In Metastasi. Packing some of their most dense and metallic destruction into eighteen new tracks harnessed under the thirty-seven minute mark, the album was recorded at the infamous Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden with producer Fredrik Nordström (Arch Enemy, At The Gates, Dark Tranquillity). While retaining the riotous old-school hatecore attributes they've carried forth since formation, yet elevating their delivery to put them on par with the most cutting-edge bands in the grindcore genre, Nero In Metastasi is the next major movement in Cripple Bastards' steadfast campaign of extreme auditory revolution.
A video teaser for Nero In Metastasihas been leaked below. Pre-orders are available at Relapse.
Nero In Metastasi will see release on CD, LP and digital formats via Relapse in North America on February 18th, preceded by a February 14th street date in Germany/Benelux, and February 17th in the UK. Precursory warning shots from the album will be firing into the population as a New Year of degradation ensues, among widespread Cripple Bastards tour actions, including the band's return to the US on a full tour surrounding their performance at Maryland Deathfest 2014 and more.
Focusing on human annihilation and existential decay and taking the Napalm Death/Extreme Noise Terror foundation onward with brutalizing breakdowns, guttural vocal overthrows, blazing hardcore attacks and spastic dementia ascendant to that of Phobia, Birdflesh, Magrudergrind, Assück and many others, Cripple Bastards continues to terrorize the planet with their grind/hardcore ferocity since their 1988 formation, with literally dozens of EPs, LP's, demos, split releases and compilation contributions under the banners of Deep Six, Deathvomit, Selfmadegod, Rhetoric, Feto, HG Fact, Obscene and countless others, among non-stop DIY/demo releases lying in their wake.
Cripple Bastards has proven equally as effective on the road, brutalizing countless countries on all of the generally habitable continents on the planet since 1992, the current lineup alone having played more than three hundred shows including three full-length tours. 2010 saw the band sign Relapse Records, who in 2012 released Senza Impronte, a 7″ EP bearing fifteen new tracks showcasing the band's constant sense of evolution in their sound. The 2008-2012 touring schedule featured insane performances at Neurotic Deathfest, Brutal Assault, Obscene Extreme, Maryland Death Fest and a full headlining Brazilian tour.


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Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre presents:
For Love Sake
part of the Provocation Series at Sage Theatre's 2019 IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists
June 12 at 7:00 pm; June 15 at 3:00 & 7:00 pm
Contemporary Calgary, Centennial Planetarium, 701 11 St SW
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For Love Sake stems from Sarah's memory and PTSD of some childhood trauma and abuse that she experienced; her acknowledgement of them; and the road to healing from them. She explores their effect on her psyche and her perception of reality, along with the evolving relationship with her family from the beginning to this point in her life.
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Re: "Preventive Strikes on North Korea Fail Just War Criteria," by Kevin Clarke (8/7): These strikes also fail just war criteria by the most important reason: Just war is not just about avoiding war but also proactively building peace. When we are backed into a corner and have to think in terms of short-term tactical measures, it is a little late to be talking about just or unjust. Some may argue that the United States has done all it can, but I would like to see a comprehensive discussion on that before I'm satisfied. Until we've had an exhaustive discussion, we haven't fulfilled our duties according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Frank Lesko
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Stop Blaming Doctors
Re "The Charlie Gard Case Reveals a Persistent Bias Against Disability," by Jana Bennett (8/7): As a palliative care physician in London for the past 22 years, please allow me to disagree. Having frequently been in situations in which one has to decide whether or not to intervene in a situation that is not at all clear cut and from which considerable harm may ensue from getting it wrong, the pediatricians have my every sympathy. They are not insensitive to the parents' suffering, whom they face every day. Of course, their suffering is not as intense as the parents', but it is intense and suffered deeply nonetheless. They are struggling with a very deep dilemma that is too easy for someone who has not sat in the hot seat to reduce to black and white. We owe it to these doctors and to the parents not to reduce them to slogans.
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A Heart-Breaking Situation
I once cared for an infant with a mitochondrial disorder, and I was shocked by how little quality of life remained for this child. She was breathing on her own, but continual seizures robbed her of consciousness in the usual sense. Purposeful movement was absent. Her condition was expected to deteriorate until death came while she was still an infant. Until people see this kind of condition with their own eyes, it is hard to fathom. To assume that those treating Charlie Gard are biased in their decision-making is unfair. It is a heartbreaking situation for all involved, including the doctors and other caregivers.
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Grounded in Faith
Re "Ever Ancient, Ever New," by Elizabeth Bruenig (8/7): I continue to appreciate those who through study, prayer and contemplation have converted to Roman Catholicism. As a cradle Catholic who principally kept his head down and did what he was told—the norm for us pre-Vatican II Catholics—I find myself wanting more with respect to the role of the church. Now that I am relatively old (73), becoming enlightened means becoming more grounded in my faith and in its practice.
Peter Connor
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A Restless Heart
St. Augustine was the one who turned me back to the church. When I came out, I assumed the church would not welcome me. But Augustine, the wild child, the sacrilegious, adulterous scholar God called to be a shepherd and a saint spoke to me. He recognized that "my heart is restless until it rests in You," and "You were always within me, but I was always without." This helped me turn back, and through a compassionate reconciliation, I returned to the church. Augustine will always have a special place in my heart.
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Catholic Education Inequality
Re "Land O' Lakes 50 Years On," by John I. Jenkins, C.S.C (7/24): My support of Catholic education has been a core belief, having been a teacher in a K-8 Catholic school in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend for 36 years. When I read "Land O' Lakes 50 Years On," memories of seminars for teachers at Notre Dame came flooding back to me. While most were quite educational seminars, I confess to feeling anger and frustration that I was among the privileged few who could go to Notre Dame. I appreciate and understand the importance of academic freedom in Catholic universities, but what about the Catholic K-12 schools that are disappearing in the United States?
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Close to 6-in-10 will vote for the Saskatchewan party in the upcoming provincial election (57%).
Porter Airlines won the top scores for customer satisfaction among the one tenth of Canadians who had flown with them (8%).
As many as 7-in-10 approve of the Supreme Court ruling making assisted dying legal (70%).
Fully one half would vote Liberal if an election were held today (49%).
One half approve of the change in Canada's mission in the Mideast from bombing to training foreign fighters (48%).
Close to one half approve of the Liberal government's original plan to go into deficit for three years before balancing the budget in the final year of their mandate (48%).
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