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Dear Sports Fan,
The sports fan in my life disregards my injuries and illnesses as mere complaints until I am either completely incapacitated or bleeding prodigiously. Yet the mere mention of a potential injury to any appendage of one of his teams' players sends him into Colonel Kurtz mode – The horror, the horror – before he spends an hour on WebMd trying to identify a miracle cure. Any chance any of that sympathy can be directed my way?
Hurt in Houston
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Dear Hurt in Houston,
Let me put it bluntly: no. When you get sick or injured, (knock wood) you get better and your life goes on. Your fan's favorite athlete, or a key player on his team? Well…
Injuries are one of the most frustrating things in sports. Think about sitting at your computer doing work – not one of those mind-numbing, I'm half-working and half-googling to see if I can buy the dress Kate Middleton wore to her engagement announcement, but really jamming on a project, getting excited about it, rocking back and forth in your chair and laughing to yourself from time to time cause your brilliance surprises even you. Now, imagine the power goes out. Your first thought is pure horror: all is lost.
There's uncertainty – when's the last time I saved? Does it even matter? Will it even remember that? There's the period of irrational hope as you reboot when the power comes back on – I'm sure Bill Gates saw this power outage coming, there's NO WAY Word wouldn't save automatically. Then you login and pull up Word and, really, all you can do is hope.
That's the best comparison I can come up with to an injury: no matter how well everything is going for your fan's team, they are always one injury away from catastrophe, and there is NOTHING anyone can do about it. Absolutely nothing. That injury can happen in any number of ways – horrifically (Joe Theisman, a Redskins quarterback having his leg broken in two), hysterically (Bill Gramatica, an NFL placekicker, tearing an ACL celebrating a field goal) , frequently (Vince Carter[1]) and downright bizarrely (Shaq, the 7 foot, 300 pound beastly freak of an athlete who, for a chunk of his career, was felled by an injury to his big toe) – but there's no recourse for the team or your fan. All you can do is watch the athlete get carried off the field and try to convince yourself that it's not nearly as bad as it looks and that yes, elbow joints are definitely meant to rotate 360 degrees.
One other note: an injury to your fan's favorite athlete is a particularly crushing blow. One thing all sports fans are acutely aware of is that we have a limited amount of time with our athletes, and even less time to watch them while they're in their prime (whereas, theoretically, they have their entire life to spend with you. But I digress). Age will slow them down even if injuries don't. So when we see an injury to our favorite player we think two things. 1. I just lost some of my quality time with this guy; and, 2. Thanks to this injury, this guy may never be as incredible an athlete again. Think about that: in what other job can a single, freak occurrence ensure that someone will never perform at a high level again?
Hope this helps,
Dean Russell Bell
- Note on Vince Carter: Vince Carter was an enormously talented basketball player who never fulfilled his potential because of his complete lack of heart and desire. He's like the guy in your office who takes so many sick days for so many absurd reasons that you can start to predict when it'll happen – you even have an office pool to bet on which ailment he'll claim on a given day. It's 80 and sunny – I've got $20 says Bob's calling out with a stomach flu! That was Vince Carter – the man made tens of millions of dollars, but the mere suggestion of physical contact was enough to send him sprawling with a look on his face making clear that what just happened was some kind of historical injustice.↵


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To make it easier to sort out, I'll put it in a sort of list form! =)
- I've been wanting to write but I never could bring myself to write on the topic that I felt I needed to write about. It's about compromise, compromising our belief in Jesus just so we can _________ (fill in your own blank) - mine would be so I don't hurt people's feelings. Compromise is defined as "to make a dishonorable or shameful concession" or another term I use is settling (which means "to be satisfied with"). I am tired of compromising and settling!!!!!! I know what the Bible says about certain topics ad there are things that I do and people I know do are flat out wrong and totally against what the Bible says. Why then, do I continue to allow it to happen? Why am I not trying to encourage others to do the right thing? Why do I worry if I hurt their feelings? Why, why, why?????? The Bible is very clear
"Don't you know that those who do wrong will have no share in the Kingdom of God? Don't fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, who are idol worshipers, adulterers, male prostitutes, homosexuals, thieves, greedy people, drunkards, abusers, and swindlers - none of these will have a share in the Kingdom of God. There was a time when some of you were like that, but now your sins are washed away (!), and you have been set apart for God. You have been made right with God because of what the Lord Jesus Christ has done for you." 1 Corinthians 6:9-11Yes, I know the passage in mostly on sexual sin, but it does point out thieves, greedy people, and abusers and so on. But the next sentence is so wonderful - Now your sins are washed away!!! We have been set apart! We don't have to do those things anymore! But we aren't automatically made that way... We don't just get the gift, we have to ASK for it and make the choice daily (for me it's constantly!) to lay down our burdens and take Jesus' - His yoke is light and His burden is easy! I don't want to sound like one of those back-woods, Bible-thumping people that condemn everyone to Hell, but it is TIME to take a stand! We can't serve two masters - we'll love one and hate the other. I think that many of us have settled or compromised our beliefs so that we won't be considered weird or back-woods believers or we just don't know what Scripture actually says... I'm not sure but I've heard and seen so many people compromise on what the Bible says. Like it's ok for their children to live with their boy/girlfriend or that the Bible isn't really God's Word, that men decided what to put in it and it's just really cool and neat letters (2 Timothy 3:16-17) or that it's ok to be inspired by something that Jesus would never have been ok with or the list literally could go on and on but I think you've got the picture. I'm tired of compromise and second rate living - Jesus has great things in store for me and I'm going to run my race with perseverance and try to help others do so as well. So you guys, go get your running shoes!!! (And please don't think I'm being that condemning person, I just know that Jesus has good, good plans for all of us and I want it for you too!!!!)
- Kid's Camp 2011!!!!! Woot!!! I love, love, love camp and this year was the BEST ever!! 15 beautiful souls were added to the Kingdom!!!!!!!!!! And that's awesome and amazing! I love the way Jesus works! The kids aren't prideful, they aren't scared of what others think, they'll stand up, raise their hands to worship our Savior. The camp pastor said to me one night during the songs, "Why can't adults do this (stand in awe of what Jesus is doing and just be unashamed for Jesus)?" I'll have more on Camp in my next blog; just ponder that question, "Why can't adults do this?"
I think that is everything for now, I had a lot of personal stuff too; I just need to digest it and learn from everything before I put it out there for everyone (
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Telem Events 2014
On Saturday, November, 22, 2014, Telem held it's third annual dance party at Aloft Hotel Harlem to celebrate another year of accomplishments and to raise funds for Telem programs. DJ VPNW kept the party going with a mix of Afrobeat and Salsa sounds. Dance performances by salsa troupe Elegancia and TNT were explosive. Thanks to all our guests and supporters who came to party for a great cause. See what happened here.
On Sunday November 16, 2014, a group of Telem teens and three chaperones volunteered at a nursing home and rehabilitation center in Upper Manhattan. The volunteers led a rousing bingo game, helped to transport clients with mobility challenges, participated in a concert and created crafts to provide cheer for the elderly residents. We are proud of our teens for taking the time out to give back to the community in this very tangible manner, providing companionship and support for the elders during recreational activities. See what happened here.
On March Sunday, October 19th, 2014 Telem marched at the African Day Parade in Harlem. With our faces painted and fortified by hot chocolate, Telem came out to demonstrate our African pride and share INFORMATION not sensationalism about Ebola. See what went down here.
On Saturday, September 27th, 2014 Telem is co-presented an interactive Oral History workshop with Citizens Committee for NYC on the Highline.Participants learned why oral history is important, exciting and accessible to anyone who wants to do their own oral history project. Do you want to learn how to produce your own oral history? Learn how here.
Telem's Pre-Camp Day and Counselor Training Day will take place in Harlem on Saturday July 12. Attendance is mandatory for all new counselors and campers. Email email@example.com
SAT Prep Course – In April 2014, Telem partnered once again with Alexandra Zabriskie of atoztutor.com to offer a 7-week SAT prep course in Harlem for high school students looking to improve their test taking skills.
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Building Strong Families, Forging Pathways to a Stronger African Community – On Thursday March 6th, 2014, Telem and other organizations gathered at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building in Harlem to share the work they were doing to help build a stronger African community. Check out the pictures here!


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Tech Talk: Exterior Finishes for Concrete Homes
By: Ed Sauter, Director, Concrete Foundations Association
This is the final in the series of articles dealing with RCF (Removable Concrete Form) homes. We have described the energy benefits, interior finishes and a host of other topics. This article will deal with the final, and most visible, aspect of the concrete home, the exterior finish.
The prior article dispelled the myth that the interiors of concrete homes are cold, damp, and dark. Insulation, wide windows and openings, and all the attributes that make frame homes desirable are also possible with RCF construction—with the added benefits of durability, quietness, low maintenance, fire resistance, and energy efficiency.
When you drive by a RCF or almost any other concrete home today you probably will not know that the home is concrete—unless the designer wants to express the concrete as part of his or her design concept. Brick, siding, EIFS, and other finishes are combined to produce modern designs, Victorian motifs, Colonial designs and literally every other form of expression commonly seen in today's homes. The concrete home does not need to look like concrete—on the inside or the outside.
Insulation systems
The type and installation method for the exterior finish of your concrete home is dependent on the type of insulation system utilized in the construction. While the thermal mass inherent in concrete homes aids in their energy performance, most locations in the United States will still require an insulation system to maximize performance. Typically 2 to 3 inches of insulation is sufficient and it can be positioned on the interior as described in last month's article, the exterior of the concrete, or sandwiched between two layers of concrete.
Exterior insulation systems
Several systems position insulation on the exterior of the structure. The insulation is typically placed against the face of the exterior form and is held in place by a form tie with a plastic sleeve that enables the form tie to be broken off behind the insulation and removed, thus eliminating thermal bridging. Most of the plastic sleeves incorporate a flange that serves the dual purpose of holding the insulation against the wall and providing an attachment mechanism for exterior finish anchorage.
The simplest and most common form of exterior finish is an Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS). EIFS systems are typically composed of a multiple coat cement-based product applied to a rigid polystyrene insulation, extruded (XPS) or expanded (EPS) polystyrene base. Since the base is already attached, EIFS is a natural and economical choice if the home is in an area where EIFS makes sense. There are several EIFS systems on the market. Make sure you research the warranty, requirements, and other aspects of the system before proceeding. As with most things, you get what you pay for. A reinforcing mesh or other type of fiber grid is required for most EIFS systems. One of the advantages to these systems is that it is relatively inexpensive to impart depth or detail to the foam covering, even layering or building outward from the primary surface. This type of detail can add architectural appeal to a home.
If the RCF exterior insulation system has attachment flanges that can be used to secure nailing strips, providing a continuous base for any of the conventional siding materials available. The requirements of the siding manufacturer may dictate what, if any, additional materials might have to be applied under the siding. Thin sidings may require a backer board of some type while self-backing or structural grade sidings may be able to span between anchors. Check with the siding manufacturer to be certain of the requirements.
A third type of finish is traditional masonry—most notably brick or stone. Anchorage to the flanges supports wind suction forces and prevents sagging of the material. The weight of a traditional masonry system will require either a wider foundation wall or footing, or a ledger angle on which the masonry can rest. It can be laid up in a traditional manner.
Sandwich insulation systems
Growing in popularity is a method of positioning the insulation between or "sandwiched" between two layers of concrete. There are different options and requirements for exterior wall finishes. The simplest and most cost-effective system would, of course, be exposed concrete. While that sounds harsh and non-residential in character, it is a very modern approach to materials. There are also several finish options to consider if the "modern" approach is not desired.
First, many forming systems actually have an embossed or cast pattern in the surface of the form. This texture or shape is imparted to the wall and can be painted after the concrete has cured. Brick is the most common form-embossed pattern but some other options, such as stone or adobe brick, can also be found. The wall can be painted a uniform color or, in the case of some of the brick patterns, the wall can be painted to match a mortar and then a paint roller used to highlight the projecting areas (the bricks).
Another option with concrete exteriors is the use of a form liner. Simple, one-time use vacuum-formed plastic liners are manufactured to simulate almost all common building materials. Other materials, such at textured plywood siding, can also be used as form liners. Be creative, concrete arrives at the site in a near-liquid state and will take on the shape of virtually anything that can act as a form, or a form liner. Once the forms are removed, the resulting concrete can be painted or stained.
Yet another option is sandblasting. This is an inexpensive operation that can soften the harsh tone and crisp edges of the concrete and expose the aggregate used in the mix. Sandblasting finishes can range from light, which will barely expose the aggregate giving an even appearance to the concrete, to a deep sandblast that makes individual stones visible. Most ready-mix plants have a variety of aggregates that can be used in their concrete mixes ranging from river gravel to crushed stone—each will yield a different effect.
There are also "thin-brick" options. These systems use real, kiln-fired brick, 1/2-inch thick, set in a receiver that holds the brick in place while the concrete is cast. The bricks are manufactured to a very close tolerance so they will fit in the receiver. The receiver and its base are attached to the traditional vertical forms. A wide range of brick textures and colors is available.
Lastly, if you are so inclined, you can cover the concrete with any of the same materials used to cover the insulation mentioned in the first part of this article but with some steps saved not having to provide support over the insulation.
Most of the RCF homes constructed in the United States use traditional wood framing for the roof structure. Even when the ceilings are cast-in-place concrete the roof forms are wood. There are several reasons. The complex roof forms typical in most of our homes are quite difficult (and thus expensive) to form in concrete. Similarly, the steep pitches prevalent in today's homes are difficult, if not impossible to cast-in-place.
If you are looking for the all concrete home, roof included, you need to keep the roof form simple and the pitch low. Homes of with sloping concrete roofs are being built daily in Mexico and other regions of the world where concrete housing is more widespread. Precast another option for sloping roof shapes. Pitch is not as great a concern but complexity is. If you go the route of a concrete roof you still must decide on a finish. It could include raw concrete, painted concrete, cement or clay tile, or a system with nailers, deck, and traditional asphalt shingles.
The options for the exterior expression of a concrete home include not only all of the options you see on traditional wood-frame houses but some new options provided by the concrete itself. You can build in traditional styles, ultra modern, or replicate virtually any historical style. It is being done daily in the commercial concrete market—it simply takes someone with some imagination and a builder willing to be creative.
For more information on RCF concrete homes contact the Concrete Homes Council at (319) 895-0741 or visit their site at concretehomescouncil.org.


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TERALBA slugger Boss Moanaroa hopes he can become a pioneer of New Zealand baseball after smashing the nation's first home run last Friday.
The Diamondblacks played their first international as part of the qualifying stage of the World Baseball Classic in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on November 15 against Chinese Taipei.
Chinese Taipei flogged the new boys 10-0 in their debut, but the Kiwis bounced back in their second match against Thailand to win 12-2, which included Moanaroa's record-setting home run.
''It was a great experience playing in front of thousands of people in the crowd, especially there, the fans are crazy,'' Moanaroa said yesterday.
''In America the crowds are really big, but in Taiwan it's just crazy, as the crowds are loud and really go
for their home team.''
Moanaroa, 21, did not realise his homer would be recorded in the New Zealand sporting history books until after the game, but he has kept the game ball to remember the effort.
The Diamondblacks were the only non-ranked country to compete at the event, which is held every four years. New Zealand also beat the Philippines 10-6, before losing again to Chinese Taipei 9-0 to miss a chance to compete in the final stage of the WBC in Taiwan next March.
Despite not advancing, Moanaroa said the performance has boosted the profile of ''America's pastime'' in New Zealand.
''Especially all the little kids who saw us play in the qualifying team, everyone knows we did really well actually,'' he said.
''If kids saw that hopefully they think, 'wow, we could play baseball', so hopefully in the next few years the sport keeps growing and growing and one day maybe we could be one of the best in the world.''
Moanaroa was born in Newcastle but both his parents grew up in Hamilton, New Zealand, giving him dual citizenship.
Due to the WBC the infielder has missed the opening six games of the Australian Baseball League with the Sydney Blue Sox, but he returned to the team last night against two-time champions Perth Heat at Blacktown International Sportspark.
During the winter Moanaroa played his fourth season in the Boston Red Sox organisation, with class-A ball team Greenville Drive, where he knocked in 49 runs at an average of .262.
Another three seasons remain on the seven-year contract he signed, and the first baseman is convinced he has the ability to force his way into the major league Red Sox squad.
''I had a solid season and everyone was pretty happy with it, so hopefully next year I can keep moving up,'' he said.
''They just said I did really well and just to keep progressing and see where it takes you.''
IN FORM: Boss Moanaroa hopes to help grow the profile of the game in New Zealand.


text: Fill up your shopping bags with these secrets of Macy's Herald Square. (Credit: Meghan Giannotta) http://www.amny.com/secrets-of-new-york/macy-s-herald-square-history-of-the-nation-s-largest-department-store-1.11980707 Our shopping bags are full of Macy's secrets. https://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.12074881.1547060889!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/display_600/image.jpg landmarks Macy's Herald Square: History of the nation's largest department store 151 W 34th Street, New York, 10001 Website By Meghan Giannotta email@example.com Updated August 18, 2016 8:22 AM Macy's Herald Square is a shopper's paradise. It stretches an entire city block, has more than 10 floors of merchandise and houses 10 dining options right inside. Built more than 100 years ago, it has dug its roots deep as Manhattan's iconic shopping destination. Behind the designer labels and well-known holiday shows, Macy's has plenty of secrets (involving wedding bells, chickens and Kanye West, to name a few). Macy's General Manager Patti Lee, who has been with the department store for 33 years, shared all of the store's quirky facts with amNewYork. Credit: File photo The flagship store isn't Manhattan's first Macy's The original Macy's opened in 1858 on 14th Street and Sixth Avenue. Its first day sales totaled $11.06. By the end of its first year in business, it brought in a profit of $85,000, according to Macy's. When the growing dry goods store -- quickly evolving into today's well-known department store -- outgrew the location, construction on the Herald Square store began. At the time, it was the largest excavation in New York City history, Lee said. The location opened its doors in 1902 and its 7th Avenue expansion was completed in 1924. Known still to this day as America's largest department store, there's no question as to why Macy's considers its second location to be its flagship store. Pictured: Macy's Herald Square without the Seventh Avenue addition, circa 1910. Credit: Getty Images / Spencer Platt There's a story behind the star The red star first appeared next to the Macy's logo in 1861, a few years after the 14th Street location opened. It was added as a part of an advertisement campaign. Just as the store's name is a nod to its founder R.H. Macy, the star is as well, Lee said. The star is a replica of a tattoo Roland Hussey Macy had on his forearm when he was a Nantucket sailor in his teenage years, Lee said. Macy got the tattoo as a reminder of a star that helped him navigate the waters, she added. Credit: Getty Images / Joe Raedle Why your favorite brand just so happens to be by the entrance For months Nine West was front and center when you entered the shoe section of Macy's. Then all of the sudden, you see Steve Madden there instead. Why? Where brands are placed within Macy's depends on changing factors, according to Lee. The brands are moved around based on customer shopping patterns and what is popular at the time. "The one thing that remains the same in the department store is that it's constantly changing," Lee said. Credit: Getty Images / Stan Honda And the most popular floor is… The busiest sections of Macy's Herald Square are the handbag, jewelry, cosmetics, fragrances and men's -- and they all happen to be on the main floor. Does their popularity have to do with the location of designer items, or are drop-in tourists a big reason? It's a mix of both. Macy's sees 23 million visitors annually and most of them pack the main floor without straying to higher levels, Lee said. "The busiest day of the year is always right after the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, on Black Friday," she added. Credit: Newsday / Daniel Goodrich There have been two in-store weddings in Macy's history Don't add Macy's to your list of potential wedding venues just yet -- tying the knot in the department store is very rare. Only two couples have been allowed to do so. Macy's held a contest in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium, allowing one lucky couple to marry after the annual Flower Show. A 27-year-old graphic designer, Tracy Crinion, and a 28-year-old Wall Street lawyer, Greg Nahas, won the "Wedding of the Millennium" contest with a 100-word essay documenting their relationship, according to an article that appeared in Newsday on Jan. 2, 2000. On Jan. 1, 2000, their ceremony was held in the flagship store's window (pictured). Bridesmaids came down the main escalator and the bride and groom said "I do" in the store's window, Lee said. As a gift to the couple, Macy's provided the gowns, tuxedos, hair styling services, a champagne reception and a honeymoon in Aruba, all free. It was a "once-in-a-lifetime" contest, she added. An NYPD officer who met his wife-to-be at the Flower Show was contacted by Macy's to be the second, and last, couple to wed in the store in 2011, Lee said. It "was such a beautiful love story. We heard about it and wanted to make that magical experience happen on our main floor," she said. "We don't put on weddings every day, but those two were very memorable for us," she added. Credit: Meghan Giannotta It's the nation's largest department store The 11-level building, with 2 million square feet of retail space, covers one full city block. It's not only the largest Macy's in the nation, but the biggest department store in general, Lee said. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places as a national historic landmark in 1978. Credit: Meghan Giannotta The original wooden escalators still work Back in 1902, Macy's became the nation's first building to have modern escalators installed. At the time, modern meant made of wood. Forty-three original, fully functioning wooden escalators remain in the store today and can be found on the Broadway side of the building, Lee said. Insider tip: You can find the best view of the escalators while riding from the sixth floor in textiles, to the seventh floor in children's, she added. Credit: Getty Images / Jemal Countess You don't have to be a celeb to shop like one At Macy's, personal shopping is a lifestyle, not an elite privilege. My Stylist @ Macy's is open to all customers -- and it's completely free. Shoppers are partnered with a stylist to help them "put outfits together and become more efficient with their own shopping," Lee said. "Some customers don't even come in the store at all, they just call in" and work with a stylist over the phone, she added. The service is available by appointment only. The store also offers personal shopping aid to celebrity clients, but Macy's doesn't reveal who takes advantage of the service. "That we never tell. We will always keep our client lists secret," Lee said. Credit: Getty Images Macy's once sold airplanes on the ninth floor If you took the wooden escalator to the ninth floor of Macy's Herald Square in the early 1900s, you weren't looking for a new handbag. Once known as the exhibition floor, Macy's used to sell model homes and airplanes, camping equipment and even chickens. It was converted to the furniture floor "very early on," Lee said. Today, you'll find furniture, luggage, mattresses and other home goods on the ninth floor. Credit: Getty Images / Stan Honda The window displays are sometimes very, very real Department store windows in Manhattan are known to light up during the winter months, but the Macy's window once turned heads for an unusual reason. Comedian Mike Birbiglia, who starred in "The Fault in Our Stars," lived inside a Macy's Herald Square window for one week, starting on Jan. 26, 2011. The window's usual mannequins were swapped out for a mattress during a publicity stunt to put Downy April Fresh's "Clean Sheet Week" guarantee to the test, according to a P&G news release. Birbiglia live-streamed his experience and interacted with intrigued pedestrians from the other side of the glass. Credit: Meghan Giannotta The 'Titanic' memorial is tied to the former co-owners Isidor and Ida Straus, the former co-owners of Macy's, died in the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Today, a plaque in their honor hangs inside the memorial entrance on the main floor. According to Lee, Macy's employees pooled their money after the couple died to have the "My Heart Will Go On" plaque made and displayed in the store. Enter on 34th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue to find it. Credit: Getty Images / Daniel Boczarski Better be good: Macy's has direct connections to Santa Santa first made a public appearance at a Macy's store in 1862. His annual visit is still one of the store's most popular attractions. Macy's remains the only department store with direct connections to Santa, through its annual Believe Campaign, which sends holiday wish lists to the North Pole, Lee said. For every letter mailed to Santa, Macy's donates $1. Credit: 20th Century Fox Productions It's the filming location for one of NYC's iconic movies Each holiday season, the 1947 film "Miracle on 34th Street" brings locals and tourists back to Macy's Herald Square to experience the magic firsthand. The opening of the movie was shot at the store and featured one of the iconic Santas and decorations, according to Macy's. In the years since the filming of the classic, Macy's has become more than a popular shopping and filming spot. It has hosted countless celebrity events, like Heidi Klum's lingerie ice cream truck party, and even concerts, like Z100's Jingle Ball. Kanye West even filmed part of his music video "Heard 'Em Say" at the store in 2009. 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vagaries© of the weather.blog written by rajesh kapadia.concentrating on meteorology of the Indian sub continent and extreme world weather.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
9 comments:
- rajesh said...
Naveen: Shall explain the parameters effecting the SWM advance in next MW-5 on Friday..meanwhile you may go through MW 1-4, links are on the right side of blog.
- 12:01 PM, May 15, 2013
- Neha Verma said...
Packers and Movers
thanks for sharing this information
nice article great post
- 2:05 PM, May 15, 2013
UK thaws in the second half of April : After 3.5 month of chill this year, UK is finally showing increasing trend of temp from 2nd half of April ..March was colder than Jan in UK ..Sub zero temps were recorded in London till 1st week of April .. Temp in london crossed 20 c in late April ..
The year till now: London(Heathrow) ,UK
Jan:7/2 , Feb :7/1, Mar: 7/1 ,Apr: 13/5 .. Lowest:-4.2 c, Highest:22.8 c
Rain/snow: 17 cms ..
- 3:21 PM, May 15, 2013
The first fortnight of May, average temp -
Mumbai_SCZ : 33.4(0)/24.5(-1); Highest :34.8, Lowest: 23.6 ..
Mumbai_CLB: 34.1/ 26.9 ; Highest : 34.7;Lowest: 26..
Annual Rain in mms : 0
- 3:22 PM, May 15, 2013
Konkan and Goa subdivision till now :
This sunny subdivision has received the least rainfall amongst all the met subdivisions of India from 1st Jan till 15th May 2013..The northern 2/3rd of this subdivision has hardly received any rainfall (0mms at most stations)from the start of the year (this is almost normal)..
This is the subdivision which gets 95+% of its annual rainfall from SW monsoon(291.4 cms) and ranks 2nd amongst the met sub-divisions which receive highest SW monsoon rain ..
- 3:23 PM, May 15, 2013
60% of bay cyclones follow this path (recurving to hit bangla/burma coast).. Mahasen is also following the same path
- 3:23 PM, May 15, 2013
- emkay said...
Rajesh, I doubt Kerala is getting any rains today though the sea is rough
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This apparently occurred around January 6th, but made the news yesterday:
PETALUMA (KPIX 5) – A 5-year-old girl slipped and fell into the gap between the train and the platform at the downtown Petaluma SMART train station in early January.
Her mother, Petaluma resident Melissa Strange said, "It was terrifying."
As the doors opened, officials say, the little girl got off before her mother, and instead of walking toward safety, she walked along the yellow strip and fell into the gap.
"Somebody screamed that somebody had fallen underneath the train. And once I heard her scream, it's one of those things where you know your own children," Strange said, describing the event that took place 10 days earlier.
A passenger immediately hit the emergency brake, which stopped the train from going forward. Then a conductor jumped down onto the tracks.
"The conductor went under the train and pulled her out," Strange said. "And then handed her to me."
KPIX 5 asked Strange, at that moment, what was going through her mind?
"A little bit of peace that I had my daughter back and I was never going to let her go," she said.
Strange, who is a pediatrician, assessed that her daughter was a little banged up, but otherwise just fine.
We asked SMART spokesperson Jeanne Belding, how could this have happened?
"Well, we have the safety strip here so it's a reminder for people not to straddle the train and when you're exiting to be extra careful and walk on this side of the platform," Belding said.
An internal investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, there are now extra markings in red paint to remind people to stay back from the gap.
We asked Belding to respond to Strange's concern that the gap is just too large.
"Well, the gap is within all the requirements," Belding said. "It meets all the safety standards. And in addition to that, we have level boarding. Right near the door of the train."
Strange wants an outside agency to investigate and that changes be made.
"I think the train needs to stop service until they can fix that problem," Strange said. "It's the same as if a bridge has a problem. Don't say there's an issue with a bridge and then, 'oh, we're going to let people go across that bridge until it's fixed. You shut it down, assess for safety, fix the problem and then get up and running again."
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I'm glad the little girl is okay.
An Operation Lifesaver Teachable Moment for sure.
Yes, thankfully this did not turn tragic. But the last paragraph above is bothersome "I think the train needs to stop service until they can fix that problem" ... etc. You have to wonder about that mother of a 5 year old who doesn't grab the hand of her child in such a situation. How do they manage to cross the street if they can't manage a train platform? Strange, indeed. Just another example of today's world where nobody takes responsibility for their own carelessness, casually shifting blame to entities with deep pockets.
Yep. Wondered the same myself Dave.
I strongly agree.
Dave S. (the mysterious ;-)
There was a piece on the 11 PM CBS news last night about this incident and the mother was on camera saying the same thing about shutting down the train. Both my wife and I shook our heads, the yellow curb is clearly visible.
Mom take responsibility!
If I was walking on the sidewalk of a busy street with my 5yr old I would be holding their hand. But I guess if I wasn't and my child feel in the street I would want all streets closed until a safer sidewalk was installed. The new world we live in. No more commensence.
Either they can make everything 100% idiot-proof, or they could maybe this thing called WATCHING THEIR KIDS.
Good to hear from you. I seem to remember that you live in Texas. Am I correct?
If so you need to come out here to visit and see what god's country is really about.
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How to Make Your Own Stationary Envelopes
May's 4(for) green acre challenge was to ban junk mail. I ended up with more junk mail than usual this month. Maybe because I tried to get off the mailing lists, or maybe because I was more aware of what was arriving in my mailbox. Typically, it gets thrown into the recycle bin, but with the abundance this month I decided to upcycle it instead of tossing it.
Colorful catalogs full of dresses I'd never wear, a 50+ page catalog from Restoration Hardware, security envelopes with pretty stripes: there was potential in all of them. The easiest thing to do was put a spin on this junk in order to send it right back in the mail. I turned them into envelopes of all varieties.
I started by gathering my favorites from the pile (recycled the rest) and collected the templates.
|click on image to print small template size
After that, it was a matter of cutting out the images to the size of envelope I wanted and gluing them together with a glue stick. I made envelopes for small gift cards, letters, and greeting cards. I will simply affix a white label to address the envelope and send it off.
Simple as that. No more purchasing envelopes. You can use stamps and stencils for embellishment and a basic glue stick or Japanese washi tape to seal it.


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So what colour is Thailand's flood water anyway?
Well when added to the water that half of Bangkok gets its drinking water supply from its mostly a torrid stinking brown:
But just in the past few days I have started to see an increase in the amount of red/yellow chatter on my twitter timeline regarding the flood.
Comments such as "there's more red volunteers than yellow", or "some donations are reserved only for reds", whilst others wish that "hiso shopping malls would get swamped so that they know how it feels" , and some suggest "perhaps its only when the hiso houses are flooded that any real action will be taken to prevent this from happening again".
This to me is especially worrying given that tensions are already high from stressed out, flooded communities who effectively feel forced to protest just to have their voices heard and some even have taken action by partially destroying dykes threatening Bangkok's tap water, more industrial estates, and other residential areas that just so happen to become increasingly pro democrat the closer that you get to the centre of the capital.
I'm no water management expert so will refrain from comment on whether it is right to destroy those dykes, who knows it might help drain that flood water faster, but my concern is how the other communities will react to the flooding created by those destroyed dykes.
Will they help to carry that burden willingly and happily help their long suffering neighbours?
I just don't know. The community spirit that I have seen in my area whilst helping erect sandbag walls has been incredible, people bring water to the volunteers and even delicious iced fruit sherberts all completely free of charge.
But barely hidden beneath the black surface of these flood waters is a country with unresolved political divisions, that has seen the National government at logger heads with the Bangkok Governor from the opposition party, both of whom seem set on using this disaster to score points and gain some sort of advantage over the other.
Its a very dangerous high stakes game that they are playing, and both should be equally despised for doing so. As I mentioned on twitter a few days back, "anyone caught using this disaster for political gain should be recruited for croc and snake catching duty".
Whilst the imagery of Burberry wellied PM wrestling a crocodile has its allures, in reality I just hope that the people on the street set aside their colours to help each other at least just until this current mess gets cleaned up.
That's not too much to ask for, is it?


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Slashdot.org is CNN for geeks. In fact, it's so popular that it can have an impact on other sites knowing as the Slashdot Effect. As the site's FAQ explains:
When Slashdot links a site, often a lot of readers will hit the link to read the story or see the purty pictures. This can easily throw thousands of hits at the site in minutes. Most of the time, large professional websites have no problem with this, but often a site we link will be a smaller site, used to getting only a few thousand hits a day. When all those Slashdot readers start crashing the party, it can saturate the site completely, causing the site to buckle under the strain. When this happens, the site is said to be "Slashdotted."
This recently happened to my humble personal site when the Hall of Technical Documentation Weirdness was posted to Slashdot. In one day, I had over 60,000 visitors to my site, which brought it to its virtual knees for a few hours. The always witty Tom Murphy links to an interview with Slashdot's founder which discusses this very issue (among other things).
As Tom alludes to, Slashdot is very skeptical about 'meekly veiled attempts at ghosted PR postings'. It does present an interesting public relations challenge. For clients and myself, I've submitted about ten 'news items' to Slashdot, and had them accepted twice. Once was the aforementioned Hall and the other was a story about NewBay Software. Mine is a pretty good record, considering that they get between 300 and 600 submissions per day, and publish maybe 20.


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Spectacular Events in London this January
If you are on a budget, and let's face it many of have to cut back a little at the start of the year, after all the expense of buying Christmas gifts etc, then London in January is one of the best months to make a visit to our wonderful capital. Not only will you find a multitude of items to buy during the January sales, where you can pick up vastly reduced bargains, but you'll also be able shop in relative comfort, without the hustle and bustle of last minute Christmas shoppers jostling for any space available. London's top shopping destinations such as Harrods and Selfridges are still resplendent in all their glory, albeit a little quieter after the Christmas rush. So why not enjoy that long awaited stroll through London's streets and see if you if you can bag yourself a real gem of a bargain?
Now is certainly the time to make the most of London's quieter areas. Many of the city's attractions are much easier to gain entry to, and are less busy during January and February, so why not take the time work off that Christmas bulge, get out and about and indulge in a meander around our capital city's lovely museums. You won't break the bank at many of these spectacular venues, as many of them have free entry, but you'll also avoid the usual long queues that you'll get at other times of the year! A win-win situation!
London's Museums
Take the Natural History museum, The Science Museum and The Victoria and Albert Museums, all based in South Kensington, as prime examples. These superb, 'hands on' attractions are fantastic for a day out with the children. They boast a plethora of activities and wonderful displays, although at many times during the year are so popular that that queuing is inevitable. Yet, if you want to see more without feeling squashed like a sardine, then January is the time to go.
January in the Parks
January can be cold in London, so ensure you wrap up warm when you are out and about. Strolling in London's parks and gardens during the winter brings its own beauty, especially if you combine this with taking refuge in one of London's very attractive pubs for a hot toddy! Alternatively, London has many heated roof top terraces to enjoy, where you can indulge in a hot chocolate whilst taking in a panoramic view of the city.
Go Skating!
There is still time to take in one of London's temporary ice rinks, as many are still open until the end of January. Canary Wharf's ice rink is actually open until February, so there is no excuse about losing those extra Christmas pounds!
Lumiere London
For a lovely free festival, which takes place between 18 and 21 January, try 'Lumiere' London. It's the UK's biggest light festival, and returns for the third successive year, with more than 40 spectacular installations dotted around the city. International and local artists are invited to create works that light buildings and public spaces, transforming the city's skyline and changing the way we think and feel about public spaces. During the festival, large areas of the West End, including Oxford Street and Piccadilly are pedestrianised. The festival has attracted more than 1,000,000 visitors to the city in the past, and this year's extravaganza is likely to be just as successful.
Visit Harry Potter
If you want a day filled with spectacular effects and wizardry, then how about exploring the Harry Potter film studios which have been transformed for winter at Hogwarts in the Snow? Running until 28th January, the magical makeover shows how film-makers create fire, ice and snow that never melts, as you embark on a journey through Hogwarts in the Snow. You'll witness some of the Harry Potter film series' most iconic sets decorated for the festive season. The Great Hall will be transformed, decorated as it was for the iconic Yule Ball. Every detail of the Great Hall will be covered in dripping icicles and sparkling snow and the Gryffindor common room will be adorned in all its seasonal splendour. There will be snow-covered Christmas trees, an orchestra of magical instruments. Many of which are painted by the Prop-Making department to match the silver of the Yule Ball.
Catch a last-minute panto
There isn't much time left so make haste! A few pantos run until the end of January, although to avoid disappointment you will have to book fast! Christmas in London isn't complete without a traditional panto, and what better place than the West End's legendary London Palladium to get you into the panto vibe? Don't miss out on the adventures of Dick Whittington, who is aided and abetted by The Spirit of the Bells, as they combat the dastardly Queen Rat. Amazing sets and costumes really come to life and make this well worth a visit.
Set sail for the London Boat Show
From 10th -14th January the new 're-defined and re-imagined', 5 day London Boat Show celebrates everything you can do on the water. This year's world-famous show is set to be better than ever. You can spend time with some sailing legends, climb aboard classic boats, modern yachts and pick up the latest marine technology. Bringing inspiration and exclusive deals, the London Boat Show 2018 will be packed with retailers and showcases vessels of all shapes and sizes. Not to be missed!
Visit the London Short Film Festival
From the 12th-21st January why not celebrate the best in UK short film-making talent? The LSFF is an annual event which for several weeks in January, takes over London's best independent cinemas and venues to showcase some great short films. Combine this with a mix of live music and parties and you have a marriage made in heaven!
The London Art Fair
Continuing the culture theme, from the 17th-21st January why not browse or buy, some of London's contemporary British art? Over the last 30 years, the London Art Fair has given us expert insight into the changing market. The fair invites collectors and visitors to discover works by a range of renowned and up and coming artists.
Burns Night
On the 25th January London gets an excuse to celebrate Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Annual Burns night festivities take place throughout the capital, with Scottish foods including haggis and tatties, a wee dram or two of whisky and everyone's favourite, the bagpipes! From ceilidhs to a fully- fledged Burns Night meal, there's something which will appeal to everyone.
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinatown in London comes alive during the city's huge Chinese New Year celebrations, which occur each year in either January or February. This year is the year of the Dog, and the event takes place on 18th February. Expect dragons and floats full of exotic colour and noise, along with streets awash with Chinese lanterns, music and dancing, marking the start of the Chinese New Year.
So there you have it- a feast of low cost, often free activities that won't break the bank during the month when most of us tighten our belts. Visiting London during the winter makes perfect sense, not only to avoid the crowds but also on the accommodation front too! At this time of the year accommodation can be far cheaper than in peak season, which adds to the attraction of a winter break.
If you intend to make an extended stay in the capital, then Euracom's range of affordable serviced apartments could be what you are looking for. Why pay the huge expense of an impersonal hotel when you can have 'home from home' comfort in one of our sumptuous apartments?
Take, for example….Kensington Queens Gate serviced apartments, London SW7
Set within a beautiful Victorian building, these luxurious serviced apartments feature contemporary design elements and 4-star service within a spacious setting. With sleek wooden floors and fully equipped kitchenettes, these apartments retain many of the classic features you'd expect in such historical surroundings, yet are finished to a high standard with modern amenities. Ideal for both business travellers and tourists alike, who are looking for a quality apartment to rent within central London, these apartments start from a very reasonable £185p/n. Close to a wealth of museums, exhibition halls, theatres and London's West End, these apartments make the ideal base as everything is so close to hand. They have great transport access throughout London and there are a wealth of fantastic local attractions nearby, such as the V and A Museum, the National History Museum & the Royal Albert Hall. For ample space, great comfort and fantastic flexibility, these apartments make a good alternative to hotels, saving on average 25% compared to a similar standard hotel.
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For a nightly fee of £155p/n, these corporate serviced apartments are located in London's Spitalfields, Bishopsgate, on the edge of London's famous Square Mile. This lively area is famous for its independent shops, boutiques, restaurants and trendy bars as well it's most stylish markets. These serviced apartments offer flats to rent, comprising of modern and spacious 1 or 2 bedroomed accommodation that has been finished to a very high standard. They are the perfect flats to rent when working or sightseeing in London. Each offers floor to ceiling windows, contemporary furnishings and a fully equipped kitchen. Some feature an en-suite shower room as well a stylish main bathroom. They offer the guest exceptional value for money. With close transport links throughout the capital, these apartments provide a convenient base to London's shopping areas and cultural sites like St Pauls Cathedral.
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Our final featured apartments this month; the Corporate serviced apartment rentals London, Stratford E15 provide exceptional value at only £93 p/n. With easy access to Central London, Canary Wharf, The O2, other exhibition venues and Westfield shopping centre, these apartments were designed by a top architect to meet the increasing demand for top-quality long-stay accommodation in London without the City price tag. This development consists of 111 high-specification apartments, providing space and comfort to suit every guest's needs. Each apartment offers premium quality fittings and soft furnishings throughout and is equipped with the most up-to-date technology including broadband, wide-screen televisions and high-specification kitchens and bathrooms.
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Hassell said: "I'm really sharp at the minute. I've been out through injury and I've had to wait for my chance, but hopefully the way I played against Newcastle has given the gaffer a headache for next week."
The 29-year-old almost scored his first goal of the season at Blackpool, only for his late header to be attributed as an own goal after deflecting off Blackpool midfielder David Vaughan, but there were no doubts about his equaliser against Newcastle.
Hassell added: "I'd been back all game, but I gambled on going up front and luckily scored. It came off the side of my head, but they all count."
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One of the ways in which China is growing its military muscle – which has already matched America's in most respects – is the buildup of its submarine fleet. It is also one of China's assymetric ways of becoming a military match, and a future superior, for the US, and of defeating the US in a future war.
So let's look at how many submarines China and Russia have.
But keep in mind that most sources understate China's military prowess, including its submarine fleet size and quality. So we must choose sources carefully, and do not have a wide choice.
According to Wikipedia – admittedly not the best source, but it does document its articles on China's navy with links to other websites – the PLAN (the Chinese navy) has:
That would give China a fleet of 68 (5+1+1+5+4+12+13+7+1+17) submarines.
However, the article on the Romeo class says that 31 subs of this class remain in service for training purposes. If the additional 13 subs are counted, that gives China a fleet of 85 submarines. It is likely, though, that new submarines will replace some Romeo class boats soon.
The USN has a fleet of 70 submarines: 14 SSBNs, 4 SSGNs, and 52 attack submarines. It used to be 53, but the USS Miami was set afire (arsoned) earlier this year and will have to undergo repairs, so she is not seaworthy right now.
So, depending on which figure you're looking at, China has either already amassed more subs than the US or is close to achieving this, just 2 boats short of the goal.
Regarding China's SSBN fleet, currently numbering 5 Jin class and 1 Xia class boat, these 6 boats give China the capability to maintain a continous at-sea deterrence capability throughout an entire year, assuming one submarine patrol lasts 61 days (they normally last 60 days, so I just lengthened them by one year). Moreover, China likely follows the American practice of maintaining two crews for one SSBN, thus making an SSBN available potentially for 120, not 60, days every year. This means that at any given time, at least one Chinese SSBN, and perhaps two, are on patrol.
By 2008, Chinese SSBNs had conducted 12 patrols, double what they had done in 2007.
Each Jin class boat can carry 12-24 JL-2 SLBMs with 4 warheads each, and the Xia can carry 12 JL-1 SLBMs, with one warhead each. That gives the PLAN the capability to launch at least 252, and up to 492, warheads from its subs.
That, by the way, by itself refutes the lie that China has only 240-400 warheads.
Russia has a large nuclear submarine fleet, mostly inherited from Gorbachev, but also some subs built after 1991. The VMF (Voyenno-Morskoy Flot, i.e. the Russian Navy) has three types of nuclear submarines: ballistic missile, cruise missile, and attack submarines (though the latter kind can also carry nuclear-armed land attack cruise missiles).
Russia's SSBN fleet consists of 4 Delta III class, 7 Delta IV class, and 1 Typhoon class SSBN; another 2 Typhoons are in reserve (sources disagree on whether these will be recommissioned or retired and replaced with Borei class boats). 8 Borei class SSBNs are on order. Two have been completed and undergoing sea trials, 2 further ones are under construction.
The 11 Delta class SSBNs can launch 16 MIRVable SLBMs each, and the Typhoon class boat, Dmitry Donskoi, can launch 20 (with 10 warheads each, for a total of 200 warheads). Although the Dmitry Donskoi currently serves as a test platform, it can be armed with SLBMs any day, and with a 200 warhead launch capacity, it can deliver as many warheads as Britain's entire nuclear arsenal combined.
The first three Borei class boats can carry 16 SLBMs each, but starting with the fourth one, Knyaz Vladimir (named after Prince Vladimir of the Kievan Rus), the Borei class will carry 20 SLBMs each, more than the planned SSBN-X class, planned to carry only 16 SLBMs per boat.
Each of these SLBMs will be an R-29M Sinyeva (Skiff in NATO nomenclature) or an SS-NX-30 Bulava. Each of these missiles is MIRVable.
Russia's SSGN (cruise missile carrier) fleet consists of nine Oscar II class boats.
Russia's nuclear attack submarine fleet consists of the following:
Thus, their total SSN number was 24. Russia's total fleet of nuclear submarines consists of 12+9+24, i.e. 45, boats.
In 2009, the US Office of Naval Intelligence assessed the Yasen (Severodvinsk) class as the quietest of all Russian and submarine classes up to that date. Furthermore, ONI warns that the Yasen class is quieter than any other American submarine class except the Seawolf and Virginia classes – far quieter than even the Improved 688 (Los Angeles) class. This is no surprise to knowledgeable people: the Yasen class is a 21st century submarine program, while the LA class was built during the 1980s and 1990s using now-obsolete technology, and is quite inferior to even the Improved Akula class.
Russia's diesel-powered submarines are no less lethal.
Their newest submarine class, the Lada (or Sankt Peterburg) class, has entered service. One boat is operational, 7 more are planned. Russia also has 1 Tango class and 23 Kilo class (Project 877 Paltus class) subs; 6 more Kilo class subs, of Project 636.6, are planned,according to Russian Wikipedia. Thus, their total conventional submarine fleet numbers 31 boats. Together with their nuclear-propelled subs, they have 66 submarines.
Thus, both Russia and China are already very close to matching the size of America's submarine fleet – China is only two, and Russia only four submarines short.
And as America's submarine fleet size shrinks precipitously in the decades ahead (which will happen even if sequestration is avoided), China and Russia will both have bigger submarine fleets than the US, and significantly bigger ones by the 2020s and the 2030s. Under the Navy's own plans, its attack submarine fleet size will shrink to 39 boats by the 2020s and recover only to 48 boats later, down from 52 today, while its SSBN fleet will shrank from 14 to 12 boats and its SSGN (cruise missile carrying boat) fleet will be retired.
Submarine replacement and expansion plans
As stated above, Russia plans to buy 6 additional Kilo (Project 636.6) class, plus 7 additional Lada (Sankt Peterburg) class, and 9 additional Yasen (Severodvinsk) class submarines on top of the completed one. The Yasen (Severodvinsk) class is the quietest Russian nuclear attack submarine class in history, and one of the quietest in the world, trailing only the Seawolf and Virginia classes and possibly the Astute and Suffren classes (on whose noise levels no ONI data is available).
China plans to buy an unknown number of additional Yuan and Qing class, plus 4 additional Shang class submarines, at least 10 additional Type 095 subs, and is now developing a new nuclear attack submarine class (the Type 097, AKA the Qin class), and a new SSBN (boomer) class, the Type 096.
Thus, China and Russia, already close to matching the US, will overtake the US – sooner rather than later – on this criterion of military power, as they have already done on many other criteria.
The opinions expressed on Ziggy's Defense Blog do not necessarily reflect those of ReaganGirl.com.
Tags: China, firepower, military superiority, Navy, nuclear submarines, Russia, sequestration, submarines, United States Military


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We don't know when it began, but the American Dream seems to have earned itself a bad name, or at least the accusation of being irrelevant. We all have heard the American Dream is dead –here, here, and here – in too many headlines to list; a report just released last week declared 75% of Americans are losing faith in the Dream, and that just 1 in 5 say they are living it. But somehow, for something that is supposedly irrelevant or on life support, the American Dream finds itself in the news a lot, particularly lately. So let's get to the bottom of this: do Americans care about the American Dream, or not?
Our headline likely gave away our findings, but we are an optimistic bunch who doesn't believe in fear mongering. After polling a rolling sample of over 5,900 nationally representative U.S. adults, this is what we found through the quarterly ValueInsured Modern Homebuyer Survey:
- 75% of all Americans believe keeping the American Dream alive and well is personally important to them
- 3 in 4 Americans – including 75% of all Millennials – say the American Dream is still relevant "to someone like me"
- 7 in 10 Millennials (76%) believe they can achieve the American Dream; this is perhaps a disruption of modern wisdom that typically associates Millennials with being jaded or hopeless, but this pattern of optimism shows up in our survey consistently in every quarter
- 65% say the American Dream is not dead, but rather, it's evolving; this is particularly true among Millennials, among whom 77% say what the American Dream means to them is different than what it means for their parents
Our findings indicate while most Millennials believe in the Dream, they don't expect it to come easily. 78% believe it is harder for their generation to achieve the Dream. It is not a surprise given that across the past 6 waves of quarterly surveys, 8 in 10 Millennials (81%) assign owning a home as their top measure of the American Dream, and, unlike for their grandparents or even their parents, it is true that homeownership is harder to achieve, given the current record-high prices.
Another clear finding is that the Dream, while certainly not dead, is evolving, must change, and should be passed on to the next generation. 71% of all Americans and 77% of Millennials think the American Dream must change to keep up with changing times, with the younger generation believing the new Dream needs to be more agile and mobile, and defined by their ability to "pick up and move whenever and to wherever I want." 73% Millennials expect the American Dream to continue to be relevant to their children, and 84% want their children to be able to achieve their American Dream.
Regionally, there are states that stood out as the strongest believers in the American Dream. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, New York, Texas, Tennessee top the lists:
"Keeping the American Dream alive and well is important to me"
- New York, 86% in agreement
- Arizona, 79%
- Georgia, 78%
- Texas, 78%
- Florida, 77%
"I want my children to be able to achieve their American Dream"
- Florida, 95%
- Tennessee, 95%
- Arizona, 90%
- Georgia, 89%
- Texas, 88%
Overall, Americans continue to be big believers in the American Dream. It is understandable that at times, headlines question its relevance, perhaps in times of economic downturns, political uncertainties, or as we watch closely today, the threat of severe weather. We trust that the current situations cannot break Texans' and Floridians' optimism and their commitment in the American Dream. We at ValueInsured wish them safety and speedy rebuilding of their great communities.


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Miguel A. López (Lima, 1983) is writer, artist and researcher. He is an active member, since its foundation in 2007, of the Southern Conceptualisms Network / Red Conceptualismos del Sur. He has published his writing in newspapers and periodicals such as Afterall, ramona, Manifesta Journal, Tercer Texto, The Exhibitionist, Artecontexto, and Papers d'Art. López has also made catalogue contributions to Ernesto's Tongue, 1987-2011 curated by Adriano Pedrosa (MARCO, 2011); Observed: Milagros de la Torre curated by Edward Sullivan (The Americas Society, 2012) and The Ungovernables curated by Eungie Joo(The New Museum Triennial, 2012), among others.
He is co-author of Post-Ilusiones. Nuevas visiones. Arte crítico en Lima. 1980-2006 (Fundación Wiese, 2006); Teresa Burga. Informes. Esquemas. Intervalos. 17.9.10 (ICPNA, 2011); ¿Y qué si la democracia ocurre? (Ediciones Delmasacá y Galería 80m2 Livia Benavides, 2012). His most recent curatorial project (with Southern Conceptualisms Network) is "Perder la Forma Humana. Una imagen sísmica de los ochenta latinoamericanos" at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid (Oct. 2012 – March 2013). During 2012-2013 he is curator at Lugar a Dudas, an independent art space of contemporary production in Cali, Colombia.
Forum at the auditorium - PARC 2014
3:00 pm. Art Collecting in Latin America
Conversation with Eduardo Costantini (Founder and Chairman of MALBA)
4:00 pm. Presentation of FLORA (Ars + Natura)
José Roca (Estrellita Brodsky Curator of Latin American Art at Tate Modern, London, and co-director of Flora (Ars + Natura), Bogotá)
5:00 pm. Redesigning Contemporary History. Institution-based Research
Natalia Majluf (Director of the Museum of Art in Lima - MALI)
Beverly Adams (Adjunct Curator of Latin American Art, The Blanton Museum of Art, Austin)
Taiyana Pimentel (Director of Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros and La Tallera, Mexico)
Moderator: Miguel A. López (Independent Curator, Lima)
4:30 pm. From Art Collecting to Foundations: Philanthropy, Patronage, and Critical Discourse.
Jaime Cerón (Curator, MiSol Foundation for the Arts, Bogotá)
Jesús Fuenmayor (Director y Curator, CIFO - Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, Miami)
Moderator: Sharon Lerner (Curator of Contemporary Art, Museum of Art in Lima)
6:30 pm. Genealogies of Latin American Art from the Perspective of Sexuality and Gender
Fernanda Nogueira (Independent Curator and Researcher, Sao Paulo / Vienna)
Carlos Motta (Artist, New York)
Moderator: Miguel A. López (Independent Curator, Lima)
6:00 p.m. Mobile Thinking. Art Platforms and Collaboration
Alessio Antoniolli (Director of Gasworks and Triangle Network, London)
Sally Mizrachi (General Coordinator of Lugar a Dudas, Cali)
Cristiana Tejo (Co-founder of EspaçoFonte – Center for Research in Art, Recife)
5:30 pm. How to Make Things Public. Research and Curatorial Work
Manuela Moscoso (Adjunct Curator, Cuenca Biennial)
Emiliano Valdés (Associated Curator of the 10ª Gwangiu Biennial. Curator and Co-founder of Proyectos Ultravioleta, London / Guatemala City)
Agustín Pérez Rubio (Independent Curator, Toronto)
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1 – The Handling
The EVO feels sharper and more grounded than the STI while still being light. The chassis is more responsive, in large part thanks to advanced Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) that combines an active center diff with active yaw control, active stability control, and a sport ABS system. It helps create the best possible traction in all scenarios and helps make you feel more confident as a driver.
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The EVO lets out a smooth, low grumble when you step on the gas. By comparison, the STI sounds like it's rapidly misfiring or clearing its throat. Even with the stock exhaust, the EVO's sound make you feel like you're driving a massively fast car. With the STI, you almost have to get an aftermarket exhaust to get a satisfying sound out of it, but then you'll annoy the whole neighborhood.
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We just love how the EVO looks on our lot at Pantili Mitsubishi. It conveys a sense of power without overdoing it and features two more practical vents on the hood than the STI, which are more streamlined and less obstructive of the driver's view. It also has functional fender vents that not only help cool the brakes and release the air normally trapped in the wheel but also make the EVO look more like a rally car.
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Tsukiko had two childhood friends, the twin brothers Yuuto and Kaito. One day after entering high school she started dating Yuuto. However, not long after that Yuuto dies in a car accident. Soon Kaito offers to take the place of his lost brother, and Tsukiko agrees. This is the sad and painful love story of two people who have both lost a loved one. Chater 5.
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Farm salmon are held in flow through nets and cages which allow fish waste and excess feed to freely pass into marine waters. These wastes frequently accumulate under salmon farms and may degrade the habitat surrounding the farm.
Many different compounds and chemicals are used in industrial salmon farming operations. In an effort to keep farmed fish healthy, salmon farmers add drugs such as antibiotics and therapeutants to the salmon feed as needed. The chemical Slice is used to treat farmed salmon for sea lice infestations, but it may also affect non-target wild crustaceans such as crabs and may remain in the environment. Other chemicals such as antifoulants and disinfectants are also released into the environment by farms in an attempt to control unwanted organisms and diseases. Little is known about how these chemicals affect the marine ecosystems, however, one study investigating contaminants near BC salmon farms found that rockfish near salmon farms had elevated levels of mercury compared with rockfish found elsewhere. Watershed Watch Executive Director, Craig Orr, was a co-author on the resulting paper Ecosystemic effects of salmon farming increase mercury contamination in wild fish, Environmental Science and Technology 40 (11), pp 3489–3493.
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Beko Head Coach Appointment
Hi all,
I am pleased to announce that Vicki Morgan has been appointed Head Coach of the Northern Zone Beko team aligned with the Northern Stars. Vicki began her coaching journey back in 2003 and over the years has developed an impressive coaching CV having coached a number of years at secondary school level, premier club and has extensive experience at representative level across a number of different age groups ranging from U15's, U17's, U19's through to Northern Zone U23's and recently the Zone Development Squad in 2016. Vicki has dedicated a huge amount of time coaching and developing players in the Counties Manukau area in particular at Papakura Netball Centre where she currently works as the Netball Development Manager.
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12 August 2015
Mr. Oliver Smith
Mr. Noah Jones
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It is with a heavy heart that I am writing to advise you that I am resigning from my position as IT Manager.
This decision has weighed on me for some time now. But eventually I had to make a decision that is in the best interest of those whom I work for; my family. My wife was appointed Vice-President of a leading company in Florida and I could not take that opportunity from her. As a family we decided to uproot the family and relocate to Florida. A big factor in our decision was her company's offer for us to stay in the staff house.
I will remain on-board for two weeks with respect to my employment contract. I assure you I will complete all pending work before my resignation takes effect on 30 August 2015.
I wish your company continued success in the coming years.
Thank you for the time and the opportunity.
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Landscape, gardens and still life are my main sources. Within these subjects infinite possibilities seem to unravel as the rhythms of life are sensed through them. Bold colour I relish and find it the most direct and dynamic form of communicating. Felixstowe Ferry, the Reed beds of Snape in Suffolk as well as the Cambridge University Botanic Garden have been of particular interest recently. (Isobel Stemp 2019)
Isobel Stemp's paintings of north Norfolk saltmarshes, Suffolk reed beds, the East Sussex coast and the often wild flower-strewn chalk hills of Oxfordshire – as well as portrayals of the gently undulating, curvilinear, wood-topped Wimpole Way in Cambridgeshire – and the richly variegated terrain of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden in different seasons- are distinguished by an exhilarating freshness, subtle vibrancy of colour and dynamically spacious and innovative approaches to structure and composition.
She says, 'both of my parents are artists. My mother taught me all I know about gouache and watercolour, and this early familiarity with art has helped free me of all kinds of myths and preconceptions about painting. In my teens I grew to love Paul Nash's sense of place and love of the land in his work on the Wittenham Clumps and his painting of the Vernal Equinox. In terms of landscape now I am influenced by Scottish painter Joan Eardley. I am deeply inspired by artists such as Vuillard, Matisse and Picasso. Living for fifteen months in Australia, I was struck by the immense spirit of the landscape and moved by the paintings of Sydney Nolan and Fred Williams.'
Each of Isobel Stemp's pictures is as much a unique visionary inscape – or personal meditation – as it is a landscape or beachscape faithful to the ever-fluctuating rhythms and subtleties – and abstract harmonies – in the atmosphere of a particular place.
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Field of study: Personnel Management in Industrial Enterprises
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Standard length of study: 3 years
Degree: Bachelor (Bc.)
The language of instruction is Czech.
The course Personnel Management in Industrial Enterprises is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the CR and is designed for secondary school graduates. It provides education focused on human resources management in industrial companies. The graduates should assume positions in middle management in the Czech, multinational, and particularly European environments.
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