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Mindfulness. A big buzzword of the moment, often misconstrued as being something a lot more complicated than it is. To be mindful is simply to be present and in the moment. Put that way, surely there are heaps of ways to incorporate it into your everyday routine? Particularly as the benefits are huge; including stress reduction, higher brain functioning, lowered anxiety levels and increased focus and attention.
These are our top tips to easily introduce mindfulness into your everyday life:
Your alarm goes off, and you reach for your phone to turn it off. Then you probably spend the next 10 minutes checking any messages you missed from last night, or scrolling through Instagram. But really, this is the perfect time to be mindful.
Try leaving your phone to the side and taking some moments to yourself. How are you feeling? How did you sleep? Feel the comfort of bed, and the sounds you can hear from outside or somewhere else in the house. What is on your mind? What emotions are you experiencing?
Just noting all of these things is a great start to the day. And that's it! It's as easy as that!
Usually just another step in the morning routine, but why not treat it as an opportunity to be mindful? What does the water feel like? How does the soap feel against your skin? Be mindful of the smell of your shampoo, and the noise and heat of the shower.
Your commute to work – usually associated with stress, anxiety or boredom, could be transformed into your favourite time of day. Whether in the car, on the bus or squished into a train, start noticing the people around you, the view from out of the window… You could also take some time to do some deep belly breaths – just doing those slow, deep, steady breaths and feeling those breaths rise and fall could sink your body into a relaxation response.
What do you usually do on your lunchbreak? Maybe scoff down your lunch whilst scrolling through the internet, reading some articles or looking at social media? Why not sit outside, and take note of anything going on around you? The feel of the grass on your skin, the touch of a plant, the people walking past laughing, the taste of your lunch. Really appreciate it all. You'll go back to the office rejuvenated and ready for a productive afternoon.
Food is one of the most glorious things in life (we think so, anyway!) so why would you waste a meal by being distracted by something else? It is meant to be much better for your digestion if you eat slowly, and mindfully, without distraction – why don't you give it a go?
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MIHS' Psychiatric services program provides a safe and comfortable environment for adults in need of inpatient behavioral health treatment. We operate a Level 1 Acute Psychiatric Hospital with beds located on two campuses: the Desert Vista Behavioral health Center in Mesa and the Behavioral Health Annex of the Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix.
Maricopa Health Foundation provides direct support to behavioral health programs to ensure that patients receive the care they need. In addition, many patients admitted for behavioral health services lack the most basic necessities. For two years MHF has provided shoes and socks to homeless patients who lack appropriate footwear of their own. Our goal is not only to improve access to and quality of medical treatment, but also to improve quality of life, self-esteem, and dignity of members of our community.

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Adimab Discovers Sustainable Profitability Through GSK, Biogen Deals
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The antibody engineering company Adimab LLC has signed two non-exclusive deals that should put the small biotech firmly in the black. The deals with GSK and Biogen, announced July 26, are Adimab's first in which it transfers its technology for broad use by partners.
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Rob Woodall
Friday, August 4, 2017
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9849 ft / 3001 m
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The former trailhead Rifugio Gardeccia is no longer accessible by private car. Instead there is a shuttle bus from Pera, parking signposted on E side of main road, with minibuses running between 0700 and 1830, taking around 20 mins, €10 round trip. Apparently there is also a chairlift starting nearby that gets you within a short hike of Gardeccia. Lee declares tomorrow a (non mountaineering) work day so I take the shuttle and spend the night in the Rufugio Stella Alpina (immediately above the Gardeccia) in easy day hike range).
Stella is a quite small friendly place, good food, early night.
0800 start latest yet but hike up to top hut is mostly in shade and takes just over an hour, not the 2 hrs stated. Short break, helmet on then follow signed Kesselkogel path which heads straight up to base of cliff, takes ledge L, round corner for a slightly awkward 2m of scrambling (not exposed) then trail and cable alternating, ferrata has a few steep sections but not hard, nothing vertical except a short ladder. Summit ridge has an arete to cross, exposed in a few spots. HP is outcrop with damaged trig beyond and large cross a little further S.
40 mins enjoying view which includes Marmolada but the nearer towers dominate. Then back down ferrata (seems it's possible to continue and make a loop), stop at top hut for a Radler shandy, then back down the easy very busy trail to the Stella Alpina for lunch before taking the 2pm minibus down to Pena and strolling down the riverside path to main village to find Lee.
Wildlife highlights - a civet (I think, large slim cat with foxy face and long straight tail) and a snow finch.
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A number of companies are investing in autonomous driving technology including Apple and Alphabet. Amazon has been surprisingly absent from the discussion, but that's changing as the online retailer has invested in Aurora.
In a Medium post, Aurora confirmed its latest round of funding was able to secure $530 (£409 / €467) million thanks to investments from Amazon, Sequoia and "accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates." Aurora went on to specifically highlight the Amazon investment as they noted the retailer's "unique expertise, capabilities and perspectives will be valuable for us as we drive towards our mission."
Aurora also noted its latest round of funding will help them accelerate the development of their autonomous driving technology and strengthen their team as well as their ecosystem.
While Aurora doesn't have the name recognition of Waymo or Cruise Automation, the firm was founded by Chris Urmson, Sterling Anderson and Drew Bagnell. The trio has years of experience in the field as Urmson was the Chief Technology Officer for autonomous vehicles at Google's Alphabet and Anderson led the team that created Tesla's Autopilot.
Aurora has kept a relatively low profile, but the company is partnering with Hyundai to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicles which are slated to arrive by 2021. The partnership will initially focus on custom-developed vehicles, but the two companies will work to "commercialize self-driving vehicles worldwide" in the long term.
We have heard much about the partnership since it was announced in January of last year, but Level 4 vehicles can drive themselves without human involvement certain conditions. At the time, the two companies said the goal of the partnership was to deploy these vehicles quickly, broadly and safely.


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BT Sport Champions Draw Project - 2018/19 Season
The BT Sport Champions Draw project was born in 2016. Artists are briefed by BT Sport to create work to promote live Champions League games on BT Sport. Creativity is encouraged, with artists asked to come up with unique ways to promo a game based around topical news, interesting statistics or clever concepts.
The project has returned for its 4th season, however unlike previous years, there is no online vote for the best work. In its place, BT Sport are concentrating on commissioning the best artists around to create fun and engaging content to be used both pre and post-match.
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Before I had my first child I would run about 3-4 miles everyday. This was easy because I lived with my parents and they had a treadmill in the basement. When I moved out and got married, my exercise was limited to walking my dog around the neighborhood, but I did manage to squeeze in running every now and then.
When my daughter was born, I realized that I was not in the best shape and I decided to start running some more and working out to be in better shape for my kids.
Fast-forward to 2 kids and I am running 5k races, doing 10 mile runs and running obstacle course races where I am jumping, crawling and swimming through mud. Now while that may seem like I am the picture of a healthy lifestyle, I am far from it when it comes to eating. Let me tell you a tale or two of my bad choices when eating.
Running some of these races takes a lot out of you and even though you get the occasional banana and goodie bag of snacks afterwards, you still feel a little hungry, at least in my case. After I ran my first 10 mile run, I stopped by the local burger joint and ate two double burgers with a large fry and drink. Whatever weight or calories I burned off during my run, I just gained back within a few minutes.
I've done that a few times after an obstacle course run and while I feel full, I later regret eating what I ate. I think what it comes down to is getting these foods are easy and convenient. I mean it's not that hard to go through a drive-thru, order your food and drive home. I know that if I want to feel fit and full, I have to find a healthier alternative and thanks to Stouffers and their new Stouffers FitKitchen meals, I think I found what I have been looking for.
Being from Chicago we like to have big meals and we like to grill. So I decided to put the Steak Fajita to the test.
Wow, this meal did not disappoint. The steak was very tender and and the green peppers gave it just the right amount of kick. After finishing the meal I felt satisfied and could not wait to try one of the other five different meals. When you are a dad of two busy children, this meal is perfect because there is not much prep time to it. Each meal has 25 or more grams of protein, which make it a satisfying meal for busy fathers.
This weekend I will be running an obstacle race with my wife. I know that my "wingman" will be waiting for me when I get home and have our after race meals ready. Even though Stouffer's #Fitkitchen meal is an inanimate object it is my wingman, because it will be by my side making sure I do not go hungry again.
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European Economic Area countries (EEA, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) are requested to provide milk statistics, with the exception of those related to home consumption, as stated in Annex XXI of the EEA Agreement. As Iceland is now a candidate country and Liechtenstein is exempted in the Agreement, only Norway is concerned. The Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on cooperation in the field of statistics states that Switzerland must provide Eurostat with national milk statistics. It has been amended in 2013 for covering also some livestock and meat statistics. The same statistics are requested from the candidate countries as acquis communautaire. Further data about the same topics refer to repealed legal acts or agreements. The tables on animal product supply balance sheets (apro_mk_bal, apro_mt_bal and apro_ec_bal), statistics on the structure of rearing (apro_mt_str) and the number of laying hens (apro_ec_lshen) are therefore no longer updated. The same applies to some variables (external trade of animals and meat), periods (surveys in April or August) or items (number of horses) included in other tables. The statistical tables disseminated by Eurostat are organised into three groups of tables on Agricultural products (apro), i.e. Milk and milk products (apro_mk), Livestock and meat (apro_mt) and Poultry farming (apro_ec). This last label covers statistics on hatcheries and on trade in chicks. The regional animal production statistics collected on livestock (agr_r_animal) and on cows' milk production on farms (agr_r_milk_pr) are disseminated separately. Due to the change in the legal basis or in the methodology, the time series may be broken. This is indicated by a flag in the tables. The detailed content of each table and the reference to its legal definition is provided in the table below.
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Newport Outrigger has a Keiki program with paddlers as young as 9 years old and 2 adult paddling programs - Long Course and Short Course. While there are many similarities in the adult programs, there are also some key differences. The programs were designed to prepare paddlers for the races in which they will participate. Each program is focused on specific goals and to that end, has specific types of training. Read more below about the details of each program to help you determine which might be best for you.
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Not likely. Like a lot of issues in life, building a website may be quite simple or extremely advanced, or wherever in between. Sometimes I work on my sites for 90 minutes a day, each day. You understand why you do not get lots of people like me from Australia on your web site? As a result of I'm representating them ALL. They are TOO DAMN SICK to BLOG.
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Before & After: Blue Door Living Progress
It took two years to find a home surrounded by enough big, old trees that Corbin Thomas could forget she was in the city. Once the Atlanta, GA native and her husband, Corley, recognized the potential of this 1930s residence flooded with natural light, they couldn't stop daydreaming about the older house they knew they could make their own — through lots of hard work. The newlyweds got married and bought the place within a dizzying span of two weeks. After celebrating both milestone events, the pair rolled up their sleeves and set out to address their acquisition's major issues, like nonworking radiators in every room, cracked paint on the walls, an outdoor washer and dryer, and only one bathroom. Despite these concerns, the home had good bones and was situated in a great neighborhood.
Remodeling the 1,700-square-foot house has become a favorite weekend hobby of the couple as they tackle new techniques they've never done before. Corbin has a passion for interior design and hands-on projects (nearly anything that needs paint or power tools!) and is the author of a home improvement and interior design blog called Blue Door Living (inspired by the front door color, said to represent stability, peace, and keeping bad energy out), where she shares her impressions of first-time homeownership. After six months, the interiors are still a work in progress. So far, they've removed radiators, installed a faux wood floor, tiled a screened-in porch, and are working on more. And they've had a blast doing it all.
Corbin likes lots of different decorating styles, so she didn't want to pick just one. Her goal was to create a space that could be versatile, elegant, but comfortable, and most importantly — livable. Interior walls made of solid brick have made hanging curtains and pictures tough, but they do provide pleasant acoustics. Despite the home's age, a copy of the original blueprints remain, which Corbin and Corley plan to frame and incorporate into the decidedly contemporary design scheme — but one fit for an historic home. —Annie
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The best light is dependent upon your preference. The window faces east, so from sunrise until noon-ish, you'll receive direct sunlight that casts a shadow of the window panes when sunny. After noon until sunset, you'll have evenly dispersed light throughout the room.
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Price 1,200 gp; Slot hands; CL 3rd Weight —; Aura faint transmutation
While worn, these white latex gloves provide an impressive grip for studying intricate objects.
The wearer gains a +4 competence bonus on Appraise checks to determine the value of an item. While involved in negotiations regarding the studied item, the wearer can use the result of her Appraise check as the result of Diplomacy checks to haggle over the price of the item.
Cost 600 gp; Feats Craft Wondrous Item; Spells eagle's splendor, investigative mind
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Upon clicking the Upload icon, File Explorer (Windows®) or Finder® (Apple®) will open on your desktop enabling you to choose one or several files for upload.This option only work on Google Chrome for now.
You can also drag and drop files from your computer directly to the browser, when your SECURESHARE is open in the file tab. Note that you can upload folders that way.
You cannot upload a folder using the SECURESHARE Web Interface. To upload folders, use the SECURESHARE Desktop application.
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Little Tree in The South Window, Arches National Park, Utah
Tag Archives: seasons
A Time For Reflection – In So Many Ways
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Same Scene, Different Seasons (and Time of Day and Type of Weather)
I'm back from a 2-week trip to Alaska to find that the National Parks Traveler has published my latest photography article. Extremely short on words but lots of photos to prove my point. If you want to check it out, click on this link.
Filed under Big Bend, Glacier National Park MT, National Parks, Photography, Seasons, Texas, Travel
Photography in the National Parks: Winter Essentials
Hello Everybody! Just a quick post to let you know that the National Parks Traveler site has published my latest article. It's titled "Winter Essentials" and deals with photography in the national parks during the winter (duh). If you are interested, check it out.
Filed under Equipment, Landscape, National Parks, Photography, Seasons, Travel and Photography, weather, winter
Photography In The National Parks: Capturing The Fall
Here is the link to my most recent article published for the National Parks Traveler website. It's the same article as in the Traveler's Fall Essentials Guide. We thought it would be a good idea (and certainly easy on me) to re-post this article in the Traveler's Photography In The National Parks column since fall is practically upon us.
Filed under National Parks, Photography, Seasons, Travel
Spring – I'm wishing for it.
Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year here in Texas, and the weather is pretty much perfect: not humid, not too hot, not too cold. The bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, spider lilies, and primrose pop up to blanket swaths of fields, boulevards, and front and back yards with blues, pinks, purples, reds, and whites.
At the same time the wildflowers are coloring up Texas, they are also popping up in my favorite state in the whole US: Washington.
I lived there for 10 years (Seattle), I have family there, and I hope to retire there. I try to make it out to WA to visit family and favorite sights every year, but last year (2011) I didn't make it because of my big Ireland trip (see my previous posts about that trip). I generally like to visit Washington in April, to celebrate my and my brother-in-law's birthdays. I also like to visit during that month because my bro-in-law is a flower grower extraordinnaire and their front, side, and back yards sport tulips, daffodils, iris, and other spring flowers of every shape, kind, and color grow-able in that state.
Since the flowers are not in bloom yet down here (it's January 21 as of this post), I've been digging through my spring flower photos (I've got a pretty large archive of stuff through which to dig) and thought I would post these reminders of the season in which I was born.
For most of these images, I used a macro lens or a wide-angle lens, depending on how I wanted to capture the images. The cameras vary, from the Mamiya medium-format images and Canon film cameras (which were then scanned years ago to digital format) to a Nikon D70 and D40X to the Canon 5D and 5D Mark II.
Spring is not only lovely in color, but in monochrome as well.
Spring – I'm wishing for it.
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A social activation campaign for Toni & Guy Products during London Fashion Week. Social. Film. Content
London Fashion Week is the place to go to fully DeClone your style, from head to toe.
After launching launching the campaign, we activated #ProjectDeClone on social with a series of challenges led by influencer Phoebie and model Brogan. After browsing around for some inspiration on LFW latest trends. #braids #shipwreck #ballet #80s, Phoebie and Brogan created a unique hairstyle using Toni & Guy products. We turned into an in-house production team, shooting and editing more than a video a day, for a quick and reactive social media activity.
#Challenge1- Phoebie takes inspiration from people attending the show.
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Building on education at Screen National School
Staff at Screen National School didn't want school to be all work and no play for their pupils so they got to work on a new project.
'Integrated Learning Through Play', also known as aistear, is about teaching children how to work as a team, help others achieve goals and complete tasks through a series of fun lessons. Screen NS recently received the building blocks for this probject, quite literally, when 200 large size building blocks were donated to the school.
Following the school's call for assistance, Catherine and Graham Kavanagh, who are both parents from the school community and owners of Fine Edge Design, answered the call in a practical and creative manner by providing the blocks for the pupils. These can now be used in the construction area of the project.
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Shkodran Mustafi's Germany beat Alexis Sanchez's Chile 1-0 in the Confederations Cup final on Sunday and the pair shared a moment after the game.
The Gunners defender was pictured consoling his club teammate, which was posted by the north London outfit on Twitter, alongside the caption: "We are the Arsenal."
Mustafi re-shared the image on his own Twitter page, writing: "Chin up my friend Alexis Sanchez. Those were two tough games against you and your team."
Lars Stindl scored the only goal of the final in just 20 minutes as the Germans added to their spectacular 2014 World Cup win.
Gunners fans were online following the match, and spotted Mustafi's tweet to Sanchez, who is still yet to confirm he is staying at the Emirates.
As to be expected, many Arsenal supporters took the tweet as the perfect opportunity to voice their minds now that the transfer window is open.
One wrote: "Tell him to sign a new contract, Mus," while another Twitter user added: "Tell him to stay!"
A third asked: "I hope you were laughing because he told you he's staying," and a fourth joked: "Favorite this tweet if he's staying."
Both Bayern Munich and Manchester City are interested in the Chile forward, who has just one year remaining on his current contract.
Carlo Ancelotti insisted the Bundesliga champions are not prepared to pay a "crazy sum" to land Sanchez however, while the Gunners will do everything in their power not to sell to a Premier League rival.


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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? None other than SpongeBob SquarePants, the hapless yellow sponge whose hilarious antics have been entertaining Nickelodeon viewers, young and old, for 10 years!
Earlier this month, to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary, the Simmons Jewelry Co. and Nickelodeon/Viacom Consumer Products announced the debut of the SpongeBob Fine Jewelry Collection – fashionable dog tags, rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets – on Zales.com and at select Zales stores nationwide.
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I have a deep love for astronomy but I also love photography. I try and take astrophotography photos but I mostly take photos of landscapes and objects. There are two sets of photos on this page:
- My personal photography
- Photos I've used in all my posts (some are awesome as desktop wallpapers!
The Destruction of Supernova Remnant Simeis 147: The Spaghetti Nebula
Located right in our own Milky Way is a story of a star that ended in utter destruction. Say hello to Supernova Remnant Simeis 147 or the Spaghetti Nebula. Discovered in 1952 this supernova remnant is located 3,000 (+/- 300) light years away from Earth on the border of constellations Auriga and Taurus. The Spaghetti nebula is about 40,000 years old or the first photon or light particle reached Earth 40,000 years ago. In its wake it left a neutron star known as pulsar PSR J0538+2817. What this means is that there is a star that is highly...read more
The Brown Spaceman's Guide to Discovering Astronomy
Don't Panic: Your Guide to Exploring Astronomy First I would like to say, "Welcome to the Universe!" just in case you never got your welcome when you first arrived on Earth. So it looks like you found astronomy and you've fallen in love or perhaps you are just curious and would like to learn more. Well you're in luck because my job is to deliver the good stuff I've discovered over the years that has made astronomy beautiful, amazing, and easy to digest and understand. What you'll walk away with: After...read more
Gorgeous Wizard Nebula
Located 8,000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Cepheus we arrive to an open star cluster NGC 7380, or more famously known as the Wizard Nebula. This young cluster is about 4 million years old and is a many light years wide. The color red or orange is a signature of the element sulfur, green is hydrogen, and blue is oxygen. The cosmic gas is moving towards us at 34 km/s. The bright star you see on the right of it is binary star HD215835 (DH Cephei). It's one of the main reason the nebula is illuminated as well as ionized....read more
The Subtle Beauty of the California Nebula
Between 1,000 to 1,500 light years away from the planet Earth, lays a gorgeous nebula called the California Nebula or NGC 1499. This nebula is actually one of the more challenging ones to observe through binoculars and even a low powered telescope. This is due to the low surface brightness. However, the reason why it has such low surface brightness might impress you. First, let's get a good look at this lovely beast. The impressive mystery of what lights up the entire California Nebula Going back to our question on why the...read more
Unsung Heroes of NASA: Sebastian "Sam" Pennise
NASA is a culture of the very smart and very passionate group of humans. I can imagine there are many people who work at NASA and have contributed a great deal to the cause of progressing the space frontier but may not get their own article on Space.com or Universe Today. Today we'll be looking at the hero Sebastian "Sam" Pennise. He is a man that many probably don't know of and you won't find a lot on him on the web. However, that's where BrownSpaceman comes in to shed a little light on some of the amazing...read more
The Incredibly Beautiful Orion Nebula (M42)
If you were to ask what is one of the most famous nebulae or images of a nebula in astronomy it's the great Orion Nebula or M42. This gorgeous emission nebula or diffused nebula is located about 1,344 light years from Earth in the constellation Orion, south of Orion's belt. What's interesting about this nebula is that it's moving away from us at 17.5 km per second! If we were going to compare the size of our Sun or mass of our Sun to M42 it would take 2,000 solar masses. The nebula has been churning and burning...read more
Carnival of Space 449: Best Space Stories of the Week!
Welcome to the Carnival of Space issue 449! If this is your first time coming across this series then let me give you a brief introduction. Carnival of Space is hosted by amazing space science bloggers across the globe where they share their best space stories. It makes your life a lot easier in tracking down these awesome stories and even some exposure to our grass roots community. We hope you enjoy these stories and learn something new today! Without further adieu here they are: CHIMERA: New Instrument to Help Astronomers...read more
The Destructive Fate of the Comet Galaxy
Galaxies all come in different shapes and sizes and it plays on our imagination of what life could be like in other galaxies. However, the Comet Galaxy brings something new to the table. It's what astronomers and scientists discovered about this galaxy that made it so intriguing. The galaxy is ripping itself apart while flying through space at incredible speeds. At the top left you can see the infamous Comet Galaxy leaving a trail of stars and gas as it's flying through at 3.5 million kilometers/hr or 972 kilometers per...read more
The Giant Stellar Nursery NGC 604 that's 100x the Orion Nebula
The universe is no stranger to freakishly large objects. Well, enter NGC 604, it's 1,520 light years across! As stated in the title it's over 100 times bigger than the famous Orion Nebula. However, if you plan to take a trip there it would take you 2.7 million light years to get there. It's located in an entire different galaxy called the Triangulum Galaxy. Here's a photo of the Orion Nebula in comparison to NGC 604: If you want to get a sense of how far Orion Nebula is…well then just look at NGC 604. Its size is...read more
In the Heart Nebula lies Melotte 15
In the beautiful constellation Cassiopeia located 7,500 light years away from Earth, is a gorgeous star cluster called Melotte 15. It lays in the famous Heart Nebula and stretches for 30 light years in the image below, which would amount to 300 trillion km! The cosmic landscape of gorgeous colors represent different elements and gasses. In red we have sulfur, green is hydrogen (most abundant in the universe), and finally blueish hue is oxygen. This nebula and star cluster was only formed 1.5 million years ago, which is still considered a baby...read more
Gorgeous Emission Nebula NGC 6188
Here's a beautiful image of NGC 6188. It's amazing this no one has coined a term yet (maybe it's your chance to suggest one!) but this stunning emission nebula is located in the constellation Ara. It's still within our Milky Way located 4,000 light years away. The sculptures you see here in the cosmic gas are caused by young stars that are born and emitting intense ultraviolet radiation. NGC 6188 formed a few million years ago so it's relatively young in the cosmic perspective. The colors here also represent...read more
The Incredibly Beautiful Lagoon Nebula
The Lagoon Nebula has got to be one of the most beautiful and photogenic emission nebulae out there. This nebula is located about 4000-6000 light years away from Earth in the constellation of Sagittarius (the Archer). Astronomers believe it was discovered as early as 1654. Interestingly it is the one of only two star-forming nebulae that you can see faintly with the human eye. However, the real show is when you start examining it with the large telescopes. It's an absolute must-see. In this post I'll just be showcasing images of...read more
The Strange Wonders of Jupiter's Moon Callisto
Imagine a moon where your typical view is the gargantuan planet Jupiter. It never seems to move across the sky and just stares right back at you. This is probably a typical view from most of the moons around Jupiter but there is one that separates itself from the rest; enter Callisto. Quick Facts About Callisto Discovered in 1610 by Galileo 16 Earth day orbital & rotation periods (synchronous) Average radius: 2,410 km (Earth's moon = 1,737 km) Callisto is a very intriguing planet when you start getting a closer look at it. Its...read more
The Opulent Vela Supernova Remnant
If there's one thing I can't get enough of it's the gorgeous supernovae remnant photos. The cosmos sculpts magnificent scenes from hundreds or hundred of thousands light years away from Earth. The beautiful image you see here is our friend called the Vela Supernova Remnant, located 800 light years away from Earth. This remnant exploded about 11,000 – 12,300 years ago. To give you some context 11,000 years ago on Earth was the emergence of the oldest city still around today called Jericho. Humans who settled there may...read more
Horsehead and Flame Nebula: A Cosmic Tango
Estimated 1,500 light years away from planet Earth, lies a tale of two nebulae dancing in the cosmos. We'll start with one of the most famous nebulae in astronomy: the Horsehead Nebula. This gorgeous nebula is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion. The red emission nebula behind it acts like a gorgeous cosmic backdrop to show the curves and structure of this hydrogen gas beast. The head itself is about 2 to 3 light years across. In kilometers this would be about 20 – 30 trillion kilometers! On the left hand side...read more


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A number of years ago I had the privilege of living in Kincardine for a few years. My most vivid memories of Kincardine are of Lake Huron, and of how it could be angry one moment and serine and calm the next.
"Main street Kincardine."
Memories of Kincardine include dining at many of its fine restaurants, snowmobiling with friends in the winter, and getting together with friends for arousing games of ping-pong.
"Main street building"
Summer in Kincardine was like most lakeside communities, full of fun outdoor activities, walks along the beach, and visiting festivals and events in the area.
"Kincardine's Victoria Park"
One such event happens every Saturday night during the summer. It is known as the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band parade. This is were Kincardine's Pipe Band marches down the main street to Victoria Park. They are followed by town's people and visitors alike. In Victoria Park the band performs for all those who have gathered.
"Statue highlighting Kincardine's Scottish heritage."
I used to live in a second floor apartment right across from the park. I can remember many Saturday nights sitting at the front window, watching the parade and listening to the music. It was always an awesome spectacle!
"Lake Huron in the spring."
Although winters in the area can be very beautiful they can also be very dangerous. I can remember on a few occasions driving from Port Elgin to Kincardine and getting caught in blinding white-out. If you have never experienced a white-out, I can tell you that it is a most terrifying experience! White-out can occurs when strong winds blow across Lake Huron and then hits the shores and fields, blowing snow in every direction. When you are caught in a white-out storm, you have no sense of movement or direction. The snow banks along the highway can be as high as a transport truck, so there is no-where to pull off the road. You can't stop driving and you can only pray that no large vehicles comes on your side of the road and crashes into you! The only good part of this experience is when you finally emerge from the blinding snow and are safe! Fortunately these storms don't occur often but when they do it's certainly best to stay off the roads and hunker down in front of a warm fire.
"Kincardine lighthouse"
Kincardine has a beautiful lighthouse. Here is what the Bruce Coast Lighthouse website says about the Kincardine Lighthouse ~ "Built into the bank of the Penetangore River in 1881, the Kincardine lighthouse serviced a busy fishing and local salt shipping industry. This octagonal wooden tower is the only 'downtown' lighthouse on the Bruce Coast. The Kincardine lighthouse stands 24.4 metres (74 feet) tall, and is built above a two-story light keeper's house."
"Kincardine Harbour and Marina."
"The Kincardine Marina is halfway between Sarnia and the North Channel. The harbour is open 24 hours a day, and has over the years, been a haven of refuge for weary boaters. No boat has ever been turned away from Kincardine, even 70 footers have been known to shelter at the harbour when Lake Huron's waves become too wild. The marina can accommodate over 150 boats with 14 slips reserved for transient boaters." Source ~ Kincardine Yacht Club website
"Kincardine Trails"
Sunsets.com tells us ~ "With 22Km of trails developed and more on the way, Kincardine Trails are a great activity for large groups, families or solo hikers. The multi-use trails are often occupied by hikers, mountain bikers, and geocachers."
"Overlooking Kincardine's beach area."
"Kincardine's main beach area blends the beauty of an unspoiled beach with the unique history of its community. The restored lighthouse sits guard over the harbour which is a mere saunter to the pier, water, the boardwalk, playground equipment, washrooms, changerooms, snackbar and the sand. Play a game of beach volleyball or meander along the boardwalk, which stretches from the harbour to St. Albert Street." Source ~ http://www.sunsets.com/kincardine
"Boardwalk gazebo on Kincardine beach"
"The Kincardine boardwalk, bordering the beach, is a great place to stroll or jog and catch a bit of exercise. The boardwalk can be a learning experience, too. Soak up some local marine history as well as the sun through the interpretive signs with information about local shipwrecks." Source ~ http://www.sunsets.com/kincardine
"WILL YE NO COME BACK AGAIN ~ Kincardine wall mural"
For all of this, Kincardine was a great place to live and it's now a wonderful place to visit! Kincardine is a wonderful place to visit and has some of their great festivals and events. One such event is the Kincardine Scottish Festival. It has gained province wide recognition as one of the province's best Scottish festivals. Other interesting communities near Kincardine include Goderich, Port Elgin, Southampton and Owen Sound.


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Healthcare Directory—Zachary B. Kramer MD
Last directory upload August-09-2019
Zachary B. Kramer MD
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Medical School / Professional School:
Albany Medical College
American Board of Internal Medicine-Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine-Medical Oncology
Dr. Kramer earned his Medical Doctorate at Albany Medical College in Albany, NY and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. He subsequently completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at University of Rochester Medical Center's Strong Memorial Hospital. A member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and American Society of Hematology, he has been practicing for 25 years with particular clinical interest in and expertise in malignancies in adults.
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United Memorial Medical Center (Oncology and Infusion Center)
127 North Street
Batavia New York 14020
Genesee County
Phone: 585-344-5252
Fax: 585-344-7497
Location Comments: At United Memorial Medical Center, our goal is to provide the very best in health care by striving to build a culture of excellence that focuses on the fact that we are doing more than just treating patients – we are caring for neighbors, friends and families every day. Mission, Vision and Values: At United Memorial, our mission focuses on the residents of our community; working together to promote, enhance and restore health. We are there to serve them with professional and compassionate care and with quality programs, exceptional staff and continuous improvement to consistently meet their needs. Our vision is to be the first, most trusted, health care choice for our community, medical staff and employees. All of what we do is driven by our dedication to a set of exceptional values that always places the care of our patients first. Excellence in all Areas Our growth throughout the years and our plans for the future, reflect a commitment to excellence at all levels. From the most basic services to state-of-the-art care, enhanced facilities and expanded services, delivering quality health care is our promise to you. For more information about United Memorial Medical Center or any of the services and programs it provides to the residents of Genesee County and our region please call 585-343-6030.
Unity Health System (Oncology-Hematology Group)
1555 Long Pond Road
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Monroe County
Phone: 585-922-4020
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If you are uninsured or underinsured, or need a referral to a doctor or dentist, call our Affordable Health Line at 585-328-7000. Depending on your income and household size, we can help you qualify for Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, Medicaid, Healthy New York, EPIC, or the RPCN Community Health Care Plan. If you are not eligible for any of these plans, we will help you identify other healthcare access options to meet your needs. For more information, visit www.rpcn.org.
Look for the RHIO icon for authorized RHIO participants. Rochester RHIO makes your information available wherever you go—from the doctor to the pharmacist,primary care physician to a specialist, or a radiology center to the emergency room. With your consent, your healthcare provider will be able to view your information so they can provide the most informed care and treatment. For more information, go to ...Rochester RHIO. The RHIO icon appearing in a provider's directory listing indicates the provider participates with the Rochester RHIO.


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One of the many things I love about this sport is the never ending merry-go-round of stories that tickle my fancy and sit there almost crying out for me to at least make some kind of comment to my loyal readers, wherever they are. This week I feel the need …Read More »
Racing Post are having a laugh (or is there a Mullins Monopoly), and one for the all-weather just for Ron!
When Ron and I recorded the Podcast this afternoon (Friday), I did promise a passing mention for the Cheltenham Festival Bumper and having seen the nonsense on the Racing Post website I simply cannot resist. Now I do decry my journalistic colleagues, and I am as aware as anyone that …Read More »
One out, two in to the trainers list and, does David Pipe have a cunning plan?
This week we have seen some interesting events in the World of racing, with trainers top of the list for me personally, and all sorts of goings on behind the scenes. On the negative side, what is going on inside Irish racing if someone of the calibre of Charlie Swan …Read More »
Got to love a joker, no thanks to Dubai just yet – and Chelmsford City appear on the radar
Much as I love this sport and appreciate fully how lucky I am to do this for a living, I am also a journalist and feel duty bound to say a word for my French colleagues at Charlie Hebdo who were more talented and funnier than I could ever dream …Read More »
Time to take over the World…….(one step at a time though).
First things first and for those who have yet to listen to the Podcast may I wish you all a very Happy New Year. Ron clearly agrees with the saying that the devil makes work for idle hands (or something like that) and has plenty of exciting plans for 2015 …Read More »
Farewell Hong Kong hello Britain, a handicap good thing (?), and another winner for Harry?
UK 2-0 Hong Kong as far as last week's bets were concerned with two out of two winners at Cheltenham and naught out of two winners in Hong Kong but I'll settle for that even if the winners were so well backed the prices ended up on the silly side. …Read More »
A trip to Harry Fry's yard and everything in the garden looks rosy!
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So I mentioned a few weeks ago about how Kingdom Hearts III was not likely to have any sort of announcement at E3 concerning the third game. Obviously because they straight up told everyone in a trailer a few days beforehand for another one of KH's HD remakes that we should expect announcements about III later this winter.
This game was announced back in 2013. Three years is the average production cycle for a game. They have shown off playable sections of this game before. So my question is, what the [FRONK] are they doing? What ball is being dropped so embarrassingly that the best they can muster after three years of working on this game is "we're going to tell you guys something about it like, WAY later this year, at the end of the year."
I love Kingdom Hearts. Was never a huge follower of Final Fantasy but I've enjoyed one or two of those titles. Square Enix however, is far from my favorite developer. They're just so cluttered and they have no filter on some of their bad ideas. And the way they've handled KH3 is honestly another reason I'm less than thrilled with them. Like, take your time I guess, it's your game. But I feel like I'm not crazy to start feeling skeptical about them when they've been working on the game longer than most games even take to be made and all they have is "yeah so if you hold on one more year, like we'll tell you something about it. But we don't have anything to show you right now. We have no way to prove we aren't just doing drugs all day. Here's people in fur suits."


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Fighting for legal and social recognition outside the gendered societal structure
Now you can finally have your say in shaping future government policy!
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) has launched an online survey as part of consultation process for TransEquality Action Plan.
The government action plan proposes a long awaited and overdue breakthrough in that there is recognition finally that our needs have not been addressed.
I must stress it is VITAL that non-gendered human beings in the UK get involved and complete the survey.
It is through participation that we can increase our visibility as a group and inform the government about the measures that urgently require to be undertaken in order to address our situation and implement change that best meets our needs.
The survey that can be accessed from within an e-bulletin on the GEO website http://www.equalities.gov.uk/news/transgender.aspx
The GEO request that surveys are completed no later than 6 May 2011.
Any questions relating to the survey or other aspects of the Government Action Plan should be addressed to email@example.com.
Visit http://elancane.livejournal.com for more information about the survey (and a warning about glitches in the system).
The denial of existence is the worst act of discrimination by the gendered majority against the non-gendered.
Fighting for legal and social recognition outside the societal gender system
Community members and guests might be interested in what is happening now in the UK.
Latest updates on my journal http://elancane.livejournal.com
I placed an article on the subject of Christie Elan-Cane in Wikipedia recently. However it has been deleted, without a satisfactory reason for this happening. This article has been blocked because, according to Wikipedia, it 'does not indicate the importance or significance of the subject'. This is both incorrect and censorship.
The administration team at Wikipedia are rather high and mighty in their zeal to protect the integrity of Wikipedia, but their perspective of the world is rather skewed. Perhaps they view non-gendered activism as too way out to be considered a subject worthy of note by Wikipedia users. On the other hand, there are numerous entries for persons who have contributed to the porn industry.
Christie has an important message to get across, and will be heard. The significance of Christie's work is self evident, and will eventually be acknowledged even by the dimwits at Wikipedia.
The article that Wikipedia did not want to be seen can be found here.
I am from a group called 'The Changing Room'. We are hoping to set up a free/donations trans-friendly fitness/gym/sports project. We believe it is sometimes difficult for trans people and other gender/sex minorities (i.e genderqueer, intersex, TV +) to access commercial/"mainstream" sports and leisure centres...but the thing is we need to PROVE that there's a need for it, to be able to get help from larger organizations to do it.
We'd love to hear about what you think so if you could please take our quick 10 question survey we would really appreciate it! Here is the survey (click 'survey) Thanks very much for your time.
A groundbreaking opportunity exists right now for new legislation to be brought before parliament in the United Kingdom.
The legislation would grant the right of recognition to the invisible and disenfranchised minority of human beings who cannot identify within the societal gender system.
At present, it is not possible to acquire personal identification documentation (passport, driver licence, national insurance number etc.) or access many essential services (car insurance, private healthcare insurance etc.) without stating whether one is male or female.
The gendered social structure fails to recognise the existence or respect the fundamental rights of those who do not identify as male or female and we are forced to accept compulsory categorisation into an inappropriate gendered role in order to function and participate within society. This situation is unacceptable and a breach of the most basic human right to dignity and equal treatment within society.
The proposed legislation will state the necessity for a third option of 'non gender-specific' or 'gender not specified' in sex/gender fields on all application and registration forms alongside existing gendered options of male and female.
All documentation issued where the third option has been selected will not feature a gendered role either on the item or in corresponding official records.
In order for the proposed legislation to succeed in effecting a change to the law, there needs to be firm evidence of social necessity and this is where I need the help of EVERY person in the UK who does not identify as male or female and would use the non gender categorised option if it were available.
Please send an email to email@example.com with the following text -
I SUPPORT NON GENDER-SPECIFIC OPTION - as the subject.
Your email should include your full name and preferably your full address in the UK (the address is not essential and you should not be put off responding if you'd really rather not disclose your address, but responses with a UK address will carry more weight).
Please do not send any attachment documents with your email.
I will forward all responses to the Office of the Member of Parliament who has agreed to present the case on my behalf.
You could also consider lobbying your local parliamentary representative in the UK and elsewhere, as the failure to recognise the existence and resultant marginalization of those outside the societal gender system is a global human rights issue.
You can read more about me on http://elancane.livejournal.com
The denial of existence is the worst act of discrimination by the gendered majority against the non-gendered.
If you are a T already or considering transitioning either from male to female (M2F) or female to male (F2M) would you please help in our research. We are trying to determine some of the features that dispose or inhibit persons from transitioning.


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Pinterest Trend 2018
I was finally ahead of the trend on something. This has never happened.
Not once have I been able to say that I did something "before it was cool". Finally, people are on board with big art. Listen to my evangelism and drink the Kool-Aid. You will love it!
Pinterest, using it's magical wizardry, claims that for 2018, one of the home decor trends is big art. You can check out all the 2018 Trends here.
I am nodding my head, saying Amen. Preach, preacha'!
When I bought my current house, with the 9 foot ceilings, super wide french doors + their sidelights, and the thick 100 year old trim, I thought my 11x14s looked awfully puny. Underwhelming. Gallery walls were having their moment (I still have one, no hate from me!) but no matter what I tried, the galleries of 8x10s and 11x14s did not fit the walls. Big was the answer.
Four and a half years later, these are still making me giddy whenever I walk by.
I want to show you the difference between hanging an 11x14 and a BIG print on your wall. Most non-photographers think 11x14 is great option for printing their family picture. My clients think this is a good "enlargement" size because it is bigger than you can print in the drugstore. You guys, 11x14 is NOT BIG ENOUGH. An 11x14 can fit on a tiny wall, with a matted larger frame. On a statement wall (think above the mantel, bed, couch, piano, dining room table) you need either several of these or a big honkin' print.
You can see the comparison in these pictures. Smaller 11x14s are just not working on the wall. They are not substantial enough to stand alone.
I recommend measuring for a 30x40 when you are ordering your favorite portrait. It is a great size. Big and on trend! Woo!
Photography featured in this post by: Lindsey DeCicco Photography, Jenny Hoke Photography, Furore Photography.


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adorable, right?
You have no idea. the picture only shows a few examples of their cuteness.
Each chick comes alive depending on the combinations of color and the amount of time you spend.
Like so many of my best ideas, these were the result of a mistake.
Had one or two of those yourself?
I had a large number of wool dryer balls that just got too small, they felting too tightly.
So, what are we going to do with a large basket full of felted wool balls?
The holiday's were approaching and I thought, hmmm, a great base for ornaments.
Being a farmer, selling at farmers markets I concluded... farm animals!
So, grab your felting needles, don't worry about which number or size needle, any will do for this very easy project. Get some colors of wool roving, (you'll definitely need orange for the beak) hopefully from your favorite sheep farmer. You can even buy your favorite sheep farmers wool and easily dye your own. (Future Blog) using things from your kitchen pantry, cool aid, turmeric, or onion skins to name a few. Very small amounts of wool will go along way with these felted ornaments.
Take a very small amount of the orange roving and fold it in a triangular shape, hoping to see some resemblance of a chickens beak, now place the soon to be finished beak on a felting foam surface and "poke" it with your needle to firm it up. Keep "poking" until it holds its shape. Admire it for a brief moment, then "poke" it to attach it to the wool felted ball. Now you have the beginnings of your chick!
From there, let your imagination GO
Have fun...there is no wrong .
Be careful, you'll have so much fun watching these critters come alive you might find yourself making pigs!
For those about to ask me why a sheep farmer isn't making sheep....I did. They all sold.
I am too lame to make more before posting this...sorry.
Maybe before I have a chance to replenish my inventory you can make a few and share your creations with the rest of us?
Happy Felting


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It's tough for most Americans to learn much about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that the U.S. military has waged since 9/11. So it's all the more important to pay attention when combat chronicles – and their impact back home – surface.
Anna Simon covered the 2004 death in Iraq of Kimberly Hampton for South Carolina's The Greenville News. She became friendly with Kimberly's mother, Ann Hampton, after writing a series of articles about Kimberly. The pair chatted with Battleland via email recently about their book, Kimberly's Flight: The Story of Captain Kimberly Hampton, America's First Woman Combat Pilot Killed in Battle:
How did Kimberly N. Hampton die?
Ann Hampton, mother: Kimberly was flying an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter above the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq, providing cover for ground troops raiding an illicit weapons marketplace when she was shot down on Jan. 2, 2004.
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She chose to lead her troops on a mission she knew would be particularly dangerous. It was a mission others were slated to lead. While her death left her father and me with a hole in our hearts that will never heal, she left a powerful legacy of dedication to her mission, to her troops, and to her country that fills us with pride.
Who was she?
Anna Simon, reporter: An all-American girl from a small Southern mill town, U.S. Army Captain Kimberly N. Hampton was a top student, student body president, ROTC battalion commander, highly ranked college tennis player, and West Point appointee. She overcame demons of doubt after deciding to leave the Academy and found joy on a different path to the life she wanted.
Driven by ambition and determination, Kimberly rapidly rose through the ranks in a typically all-male bastion of military aviation to command Delta Troop, 1/17 Cavalry, 82nd Airborne Division.
She lived her dream of commanding U.S. Army Cavalry troops, and was America's first female military pilot killed in combat by the enemy. Her name graces memorial walls and highway signs throughout the country, including the U.S. Army 1/17th Cavalry Headquarters at Ft. Bragg, N.C., an Army ROTC field-training course at Ft. Lewis, Washington, and the county library headquarters in her hometown of Easley, South Carolina.
Why is she worth a book?
Anna Simon, reporter: Kimberly's Flight presents Kimberly's exemplary life as an inspiration for young people who want to serve their country. Her parents' journey since the death of their only child adds depth to a story they hope will serve as an inspiration for all parents who have suffered the loss of a child. Kimberly's story is a true slice-of-life saga of what is good, decent and honorable in America today.
How did Kimberly fare amid the macho world of military aviation?
Anna Simon, reporter: First and foremost she was a soldier and wanted to be recognized as such. She won the respect of her troops through grit, determination and hard work, as well as a rare combination of intelligence and street smarts.
(MORE: Of Memorial Days, and Sons and Daughters)
In one of about 50 interviews for the book with those who knew her, mentored her, and served with her, one pilot who flew with her in Iraq told me he tended to forget that she was female. He said he was reminded of her gender only when she took her hair out of the tight bun she typically wore and pulled it into a ponytail so it would fit under her helmet before she got into the cockpit.
A flight instructor with her troops in Iraq put it this way: "She had the command presence and was going to make the decision and was going to do the right thing. She wasn't afraid of being in command. She wasn't afraid of commanding mostly males, which is kind of difficult in the military sometimes."
Ann Hampton, mother: In the forward to the book, Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell IV, as commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, wrote:
"Not only does the act of jumping out of an airplane into the total darkness of night from a mere 800 feet above the ground require an aversion to risk most commonly found in testosterone-laden young males, but the physical rigors of jumping with more than 100 pounds of combat equipment strapped to one's person challenges even the fittest male, not to mention typically lighter females. Consequently, women were not allowed to serve in the 82nd Airborne until 1979. Even today, these challenges remain large enough hurdles that the Division remains 90-95% male. This simple statistic says much about Captain Hampton's dedication and toughness."
Caldwell continues, saying: "While most aspiring helicopter pilots in the Army, men and women, choose to serve as Blackhawk or Chinook pilots who ferry troops about the battlefield, Kimberly chose the far more dangerous path of becoming an OH-58 "Kiowa" pilot. This specialty meant that her mission was to actively seek out and engage the enemy, and it has only been open to women since the 1990s. She subsequently became one of the first female combat aviation commanders in the history of the 82nd Airborne. It was this decision which inevitably put her at the frontlines outside Fallujah, Iraq, on a fateful winter day."
Is that world changing because of women like Kimberly?
Anna Simon, reporter: As more and more women take leadership roles in the military and other formerly male-dominated career fields, role models like Kimberly serve as examples to follow and as confidence-boosters when the going gets tough.
A young intelligence officer in Iraq who took reports from Kimberly and other pilots as they went off duty was about to take command herself when I interviewed her for the book. She told me she reflects often on Kimberly's qualities as a leader, and described Kimberly as a female role model this way: "She was able to exert her authority without raising her voice, without being mean. She was still a lady…Despite her overwhelming responsibilities as a troop commander, she was still a lovely person, she was still a sweet person, she was still a humble person."
How is Kimberly's family faring:
Ann and Dale Hampton, parents: The loss of a child is the most devastating event any parent can experience. Your children simply are not supposed to die before you do and when it happens, it turns your world upside down and causes you to change all plans for the future because your children are your future.
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Because we had been married 12 years before Kimberly came into our world and she was our only child, we probably had a closer relationship with her than many parents might have with their children. To say the loss was crushing would be a gross understatement.
There is no way to describe the pain and anguish. We felt as if our world was coming to an end when she died. However, having received comfort and support from so many people, both known and unknown, and also the Army's continuing moral support of us, along with our growing faith, we are learning to deal with our loss.
Since January 2, 2004, our focus has been to find ways to turn our tragedy into something positive for others, thereby redirecting our sorrow into another channel that will give comfort and support to others in need.
So far this has worked well for us and we have grown stronger emotionally and spiritually as a result. Kimberly's Flight has provided us with an additional outlet for our emotions and has given us a medium through which we can to reach out to others who have also experienced the loss of a child.
Kimberly always did an outstanding job in whatever task she would undertake and she always made us proud of her…now we are trying to do our jobs well so she will be proud of us.
Even though Ann's two trips to the Kurdish region of Iraq and her continuing personal interactions and relationships with numerous Iraqi people have helped her healing process immensely, neither of us will ever truly "heal" nor have "closure" in the death of our only child. It is hoped that our efforts to look for the positives in our situation can become an example for others who have also experienced the loss of a child and allow us to "walk with them" as they too travel down this same dark path we are on.


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Why science-based skills are critical for the industry's pioneers of tomorrow
Work as we know it is changing.
No matter what your occupation is – accountant, doctor or farmer – technology and the so-called digital disruption are transforming industries, economies and our society as a whole.
The mining industry is not immune and has undergone rapid change during the past decade.
"The mining engineer is increasingly as specialised – if not more – in software development as in mine planning," says Bold Baatar, chief executive of Rio Tinto's Energy & Minerals business.
"An air conditioned cab is no longer necessarily the workplace of the haul truck driver. They now also sit in air conditioned control rooms hundreds or thousands of kilometres away from the trucks themselves.
"And equipment maintainers are often plugging in a tablet before reaching for a spanner," he said.
Almost a decade after Rio Tinto first embraced these latest changes in technology, it's clear that more change lies ahead.
"We now face what is perhaps the biggest period of change and disruption for a century," Bold said.
"Technology, society and markets are moving in a dramatic way which demands a fundamental shift in the way we think."
Tomorrow's mining workforce – as in many other industries – will require an increasing focus on problem solving skills, creative thinking and digital savvy.
According to PwC, businesses competing in a global economy driven by data, digital technologies and innovation will need more employees trained in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – or STEM.
STEM education has an important role to play in building a pipeline of future innovators and problem solvers – in fact research shows that countries that lead in STEM education also rank high in innovation.
"It is estimated that 70 per cent of future jobs will be STEM related and these will be the key to sustaining economic growth and development," says Provost Professor Andrew Taggart at Western Australia's Murdoch University, which is partnering with Rio Tinto to encourage students' interest in science-based subjects.
"Expanding the minds of students as they explore metallurgy, bioinformatics and big data, and the dynamic career possibilities these offer, is vitally important."
To stay ahead, you need to focus on your ability to continuously adapt, engage with others in that process, and most importantly retain your core sense of identity and values.
To stay ahead, you need to focus on your ability to continuously adapt, engage with others in that process, and most importantly retain your core sense of identity and values.
A STEM education helps to develop broader skills needed for jobs of the future – such as critical and analytical thinking, interpretation of data, and hands-on experimentation. It's also important for developing skills and characteristics linked to innovation – like curiosity, working collaboratively and persistence in problem solving.
According to Blair Sheppard, PwC's global leader of Strategy and Leadership Development, a learning mindset will also be key in the workforce of the future.
"So what should we tell our children?," Blair said in PwC's 2017 Workforce of the future report.
"That to stay ahead, you need to focus on your ability to continuously adapt, engage with others in that process, and most importantly retain your core sense of identity and values.
"For students, it's not just about acquiring knowledge, but about how to learn.
"For the rest of us, we should remember that intellectual complacency is not our friend and that learning – not just new things but new ways of thinking – is a life-long endeavour," he said.
Tomorrow's challenges won't be solved by today's technology.
Since 2013, Rio Tinto has partnered with Scitech in Western Australia to foster science engagement and literacy across the state. The partnership, which has been recognised nationally and internationally, includes a range of programmes aimed at encouraging students' interest in STEM subjects and ensuring they're equipped with the necessary skills to pursue further education and careers in STEM-related fields.
Since the partnership began, Rio Tinto has committed more than A$7 million in funding. In addition, employees from the Group's Iron Ore business act as student mentors and participate in community events.
See how we're working with Scitech to nurture the next generation of pioneers (video)
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For Rio Tinto, the focus is on building a culture of innovation and building capacity in future generations. For the past ten years, its investment in machine automation, remote operations and data capture has kept it at the forefront of innovation in the mining sector.
At its Iron Ore business in Western Australia, about 20 per cent of the haul truck fleet is now autonomous – making Rio Tinto the largest owner and operator of autonomous haulage systems in the world. Its 3D visualisation system, RTVisTM provides real-time information to decision makers, and drones are used for a range of activities – from conducting site surveys to monitoring turtle nesting sites located near its port operations.
Chris Salisbury, chief executive of Iron Ore, says while the jobs of today may not be the jobs of tomorrow – it's not necessarily a bad thing.
"Increasingly, we are finding that technology and automation is helping us to engineer out safety risks and take people out of the 'danger zone'," Chris said.
"We're creating a workplace where machines do the repetitive tasks, and people make the important decisions.
"That allows us to put frontline teams into safer environments, and people to have safer, more productive and more rewarding roles within the mining industry."
And while innovation in mining will invariably mean the need for new skills and new jobs, employers and employees alike will need to adapt.
"New ideas can sometimes be scary concepts," Chris said.
"And let's be clear. All of our jobs are changing – including mine.
"The skills and knowledge needed will be different, particularly as we start to unlock the power of our operational data.
"But I truly believe that embracing innovation, and an innovative culture, will lead to a better, brighter future for all of us in mining," he said.
He has arguably one of the world's best job titles and – many aircraft enthusiasts would argue – the world's best job.
Matt Key, Rio Tinto's Kennecott's chief drone pilot, talks us through his typical day and how you can pursue a career as a drone pilot.
The business is mapping future roles that take account of the impact of technology and automation, and working with schools and universities to ensure students are equipped with the skills needed to work in the mines of the future.
"There is a lot of work needed to encourage more people to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics to help solve tomorrow's challenges," Chris said.
And Bold Baatar says companies too have work to do to attract the people they need in the future.
"However much we change, we are always going to need good people. In fact, the competition to be employers of choice will grow," Bold said.
"It means creating an environment where people can innovate from the bottom up. This means changing our focus from resource-orientation to people, human capital and brain power.
"It's about how we reinvent our capability and attract the dreamers and pioneers of the future."
National Science Week, held 12 to 20 August 2017, is Australia's annual celebration of science and technology.
It provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge. It also aims to encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public, and to encourage younger people to be fascinated by the world we live in.
Lead image: Rio Tinto's Iron Ore Operations Centre, Perth.
Last updated: 14 September 2017


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Did you know that home improvements qualify for deductions on your Federal taxes? Due to current market conditions and the downturn in the real estate markets many homeowners are opting to improve the existing home over upgrading to a new home. These home improvements most likely qualify as deduction on your taxes and can be used to reduce the amount you owe on your annual taxes.
What Home Improvements Qualify for Tax Deductions?
Any home improvement which is done for medical reasons such as elevators, ramps, raised sinks and door widening may qualify for a tax deduction. With proper documentation as to costs involved you can recoup a percentage of your home improvement costs but without the right receipts you will have nothing to make a claim with.
Improvements on your home related to energy savings may be eligible for tax credits and rebates both from Federal, State and local governments. In some states you can get as much as 25% of you total cost reimbursed to you for the installation of energy efficient heating and cooling devices. Home energy improvements are also beneficial for lowering your electric bills and additional savings over time.