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According to the Franklin County Registry of Deeds, Berkshire East Ski Resort acquired 140 acres of land for nearly a quarter of a million dollars on March 14, 2014. Located east of the existing ski area, the tract could potentially signal future terrain expansion.
The Schaefer family first became involved in 1976 when Roy Schaefer operated the then-troubled ski area for a bank that had foreclosed on the then-troubled ski area. Schaefer later partnered with Michigan's Union Terminal Piers for nearly 3 decades, prior to purchasing the area outright with family members in 2007.
Since the buyout, sizable capital investments have been made in the ski area, as well as expansions into non-ski operations such as ziplining.
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The present work attempts to investigate the ability of fusariumoxysporum and neurosporacrassa to ferment cellulose to ethanol directly. Batch experiments were performed for both the strain at 30.c in 250ml conical flasks.1000ml of production medium was distributed equally in 7 sterile,250 ml conical flasks, each containing various initial concentrations of cellulose 20,30,40,50,60,70 and 80g/l respectively.20ml of inoculum medium was transferred to each 100ml production medium in sterile conditions. Initial values of ethanol concentration, cellulose concentration and cell mass were determined. The inoculated flasks were maintained at 300 C in a rotary shaker operating at 200 rev min-1.Analyses were carried out for every 24 hours using the contents of the various conical flasks.Experiments were conducted for mixed cultures of different compositions 80:20, 60:40, 40:60, and 20:80by volume respectively.The cultures fusariumoxysporum and neurosporacrassa were mixed in proportion 80:20,60:40,40:60,and 20:80 respectively mixed cultures were used for inoculation.Based on the kinetic models, equations have been developed for the determination cell mass, product and substrate concentration as a function of time. Using the experimental data, constants of these equations have been evaluated. These mathematical relationships can be used with reasonable accuracy.
|Cellulose, Ethanol, Mixed culture, Batch processes and Kinetic Studies.
|Direct bioconversion of cellulose to ethanol is a process in which the same microorganism carries out both hydrolysis and fermentation of cellulose to ethanol in one operation. Simultaneous hydrolysis of cellulose to ethanol improves the kinetics and economics of biomass conversion by minimizing accumulation of hydrolysis products that are inhibitory. Only limited work has been carried out in this area of research
|Fusariumoxysporumhas been reported to ferment cellulose to ethanol in a one step process. But not much detail on yields has been published. The filamentous fungus FusariumOxysporum is known for its stability to produce ethanol by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of cellulose. The main disadvantage is the slow conversion rate when compared with yeast.
|Neurosporacrassa species have not been extensively studied from a biotechnological viewpoint for their cellulolytic activity or ethanol production till now. However, the production of cellulaseas well as aryl β- D-glucosidase from Neurosporacrassahas been reported. Neurosporacrassa, excreting cellulose and xylanase in the culture fluid, ferments cellulose directly to ethanol. In view of its ability to produce ethanol through termination of pentose sugars as well as D-glucose and cellulose, Neurosporacrassa strains merit further detailed study.
|It is possible that when mixed cultures of two microorganisms are used, both species may grow faster than they do separately. Such an interaction called mutualism may help increase the yield of the product.The results are presented for the systematic analysis of the influence of various parameters that control substrate utilization, microbial growth and product formation.The models developed for the bioconversion of cellulose. Riccati type logistic equation has been used for the prediction of cell mass. Leudeking-Piret model is incorporated with logistic equation to get the product concentration. Modified Leudeking model is used for the estimation of substrate concentration. The experimental data are analyzed for the effect of parameters that influence the process. The concentration profiles obtained from the models developed are compared with the experimental results and adequacy and limitations of these models are discussed in detail. Correlations have been developed for the prediction of the values of the model parameters.
|Cellulose, a major component of the cell wall of plants, is the most abundant and renewable carbohydrate. In recent years, it has been proposed that waste cellulosic biomass could be used as a cheap and readily available sugar to replace starchy materials in fermentation (Bailey and Ollis, 1986).
|The energy and environmental gains from cellulosic ethanol, known as bioethanol, will be substantial .Bioethanol represents a net energy gain of 60,000 Btu per gallon, up to three times more than starch ethanol. Ultimately, largescale cellulosic ethanol production will require production of dedicated crops such as switch grass or fast-growing poplar trees. CO2 will cycle in and out of the atmosphere as ethanol is burned and new crop rotations are planted (Lynd et al., 2002).
|Bioconversion of cellulosic materials to ethanol has attracted world-wide interest in recent years. This process is generally accomplished in two steps by conventional methods. In the first step, the biopolymers are hydrolyzed to monosaccharides. In the second step, these monosaccharides are converted to ethanol (Mielenz, 2001). Have investigated the intracellular metabolite profiling of Fusariumoxysporumconverting glucose and glucose-xylose mixture ( Panagiotou et al., 2005).
|Several filamentous fungi have been reported to directly ferment cellulose to ethanol, though on rich, undefined media. These include members of the genera Aspergillus, Rhizopus,Monilia ,Neurosporacrassa(Deshpande et al., 1986), and Fusariumoxysporum.The recombinant Klebsiellaoxytoca SZ21 developed by (Zhou et al., 2001) was able to directly produce ethanol from amorphous cellulose, although with insufficient ethanol yield.Ethanol production was not affected when the activity of the former two enzymes was varied within a wide range as reported by(Christakopoulos et al, 1989).
|During the different phases of the cultivations, the intracellular profiles were determined under aerobic and anaerobic conditions( Panagiotouet al., 2004).
|(Aditya et al., 1990) have discussed the production of ethanol from sugars in wood hydrolysate. Wood hydrolysate used for ethanol production by two strains of Fusariumoxysporum contained 2.3% (w/v) reducing sugars - xylose and glucose (Kadam et al., 2000).
|Neurosporacrassa, aerobic fungi, has a potential role in producing ethanol from biomass. This organism has an in durable system for the repair of genetic damage (Ikram et al., 2003). The corresponding ethanol concentrations in the fermentation medium were 4.6% and 6.4%. These results clearly demonstrated that a large portion of insoluble carbohydrates from sorghum was converted by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation to ethanol (Lezinov et al., 1994). No studies on mixed cultures involving FusariumoxysporumandNeurosporacrassa have been reported so far.
|All bioconversion experimental investigations require periodic subculture and maintenance of microorganism, preparation of media and inoculums, careful conduction of experiment under aseptic condition besides others. The laboratory strains (wild type) of Fusariumoxysporum MTCC 739 and Neurosporacrassa MTCC 839 .The basic requirement of the medium was obtained from the literature (Christakopoulos et al., 1989; Deshpande et al., 1986). A :Growth medium
|The composition of growth medium for Fusariumoxysporum is as follows: potato- 200 g/l; sucrose- 20 g/l and agar- 20 g/l. The pH of the medium was adjusted to 6.5.The composition of growth medium for Neurosporacrassa is as follows: Sucrose- 20.0 g/l;KH2PO4(anhydrous) - 5.0 g/l;Tri-sodium citrate-2.5g/l; MgSo4.7H2O- 0.2 g/l; NH4NO3 (Anhydrous)- 2.0 g/l;CaCl2.2H2O- 0.1 g/l; Biotin solution (5 mg/ml)- 1.0 ml, Trace element solution 1 ml and agar - 20.0 g/l.
|The trace element solution was prepared by dissolving in 95 ml of water: Citric acid- 5.0g; ZnSO4.7H2O -5.0 g; Fe (NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O -1.0g; CuSO4.5H2O- 0.25g; MnSO4 4H2O and H3BO3 (anhydrous) added in trace so that the total volume of trace element solution is about 100ml. The stock culture for both the strains were maintained on a sterile medium and incubated for a period over 7 days for Fusariumoxysporumand 3 days for Neurosporacrassa at a temperature of 30ï°C and then stored in a refrigerator at 0ï°C for further use. The strain used for this study is shown in Figs 1&2.
|B: Preparation of mixed culture broth From the mutant strains of Fusariumoxysporum and Neurosporacrassa, mixed culture broths were prepared at different proportions of Fusariumoxysporum and Neurosporacrassa in the ratio of 80:20, 60:40, 40:60, and 20:80 by volume respectively. They were kept in the incubator and were incubated at 30 ï°C .
|C: Production Medium
|The production medium for Fusariumoxysporum is as follows (Mishra et al. 1984; Basil Macris, 1984): KH2PO4- 2 g/l; ZnSO4.7H2O- 0.02 g/l; Mg SO4-0.3 g/l;FeSO4.7H2O- 0.05 g/l;CaCl2 - 0.3g/l; MnSO4.4H2O- 0.02 g/l; Peptone -5g/l; Malt extract- 3g/l; Yeast extract- 3 g/l and CoCl2-2 g/l.The production medium for Neurosporacrassa is as follows: Malt extracts - 3 g/l; Yeast extract - 3 g/l and Peptone -5 g/l.
|D:Assay techniques
|Estimation of cell mass
|Centrifuge tubes were well washed and dried in an oven to remove all the moisture. Weights of empty dry centrifuge tubes were found out using electronic balance. 10ml of the broth was taken in the centrifuge tube and centrifuged for 20min. The settled biomass was made free of water and it was kept in the oven to remove all moisture. The weights of centrifuge tubes with the biomass were found out by electronic balance. The weight of the cell mass was found from the difference in measured weights.
|Estimation of cellulose by Anthrone reagent method
|The estimation of cellulose was carried out using spectrophotometer. 3ml of acetic reagent prepared by mixing 150ml of 80% acetic acid and 15ml of concentrated nitric acid was added to one gram of the sample in a test tube and mixed in a vortex mixture. The tube was placed in a water bath at 100°C for 30 minutes, cooled and then centrifuged for 15-20 minutes. The supernatant liquid was discarded; the residue was washed with distilled water. Then 10ml of 67% sulphuric acid was added and allowed to stand for 1 hour. One ml from the above solution was diluted to100ml. To one ml of this diluted solution, 10ml of anthrone reagent, prepared by dissolving 200mg anthrone in 100ml concentrated sulphuric acid and chilled for 2 hours before use, was added and mixed well. The tubes were heated in boiling water bath for 10 minutes, cooled and the intensity of color was measured at 630 nm in a spectrophotometer. The amount of cellulose in the sample was estimated from the standard chart prepared by using known cellulose concentration (Sadasivam and Manickam 1996).
|Estimation of Ethanol
|The concentration of ethanol was determined using gas chromatograph containing FID. Poropak column by which all the hydrocarbons can be determined was used for this purpose. The carrier gases (nitrogen) and fuel gas (hydrogen and oxygen) were regulated at a certain pressure. Flame was ignited at the flame ionization detector port. The injector, detector and oven temperatures were programmed. After reaching the stability, when the oven temperature and detector, injector temperature were at the programmed temperature, a sample was injected from fermentation flask into injector port by using a micro syringe at 2 psi pressure. The peak eluted was noted. By knowing, area of peak, the concentration of ethanol was calculated using standard graph.
|A: Pure wild cultures
|The pure cultures of Fusariumoxysporum and Neurosporacrassa are compared in terms of cell growth, ethanol production and cellulose conversion. It should be kept in mind that the ultimate aim is to select systems that yield maximum alcohol.
|Both Fusariumoxysporum and Neurosporacrassa yield ethanol in significant amounts. However, Fusariumoxysporum is more efficient in the production of ethanol when compared to Neurosporacrassa. In fact ethanol yield for Fusariumoxysporum is 15% higher than that of Neurosporacrassa (Figs 3b and 4b). Tis is true for all initial concentrations of cellulose considered for this study. It is also noted that as the initial concentration of cellulose is raised, the alcohol concentration in the broth also increases
|Cell mass production is high for Neurosporacrassacompared to Fusariumoxysporum. Neurosporacrassa produces 7% more cell mass than Fusariumoxysporum. (Figs 3a and 4a).
|Cellulose conversion, on an average, is 76% for Fusariumoxysporum and 79% for Neurosporacrassa indicating an increase of 3% for Neurosporacrassa (Figs 3c and 4c.) . These points considered together indicate that Neurosporacrassa produce more by products. Hence the ethanol production efficiency decreases.
|B:Effect of Initial concentration:
|Figs 3 and 4 indicate the effect of initial concentration on the performance of the pure cultures. As the initial concentration of cellulose is varied cell mass production varies proportionally. Higher cell mass concentration is obtained for 80% and the least in for 20%. The trend is same for both the pure cultures of Fusariumoxysporum and Neurosporacrassa.The results clearly indicate that the more the initial concentration of cellulose the higher the production of ethanol.
|C: Wild mixed cultures
|One of the main objectives of the present work is to verify whether mixed cultures are more effective than the pure cultures. Mixed cultures of various ratios of Fusariumoxysporum and Neurosporacrassa are compared with the wild cultures in terms of cell growth, ethanol production and cellulose conversion. This is done to determine the proper composition of the microorganisms in the mixed cultures that yield maximum alcohol (Table I).
|Cell mass:
|The wild culture of Fusariumoxysporum and the mixed culture having the composition 80% Fusariumoxysporum and 20% Neurosporacrassa(FO80 - NC20) have nearly same cell mass concentration at the stationary phase even though the initial rate of generation of cell mass is high for mixed culture. The addition of Neurosporacrassa into the mixture (FO60-NC40, FO 40-NC60 and FO20-NC80) reduces the final cell mass concentration. In fact, in all these three cases the final cell mass concentration is less than the concentration of pure cultures.
|The mixed culture (FO80 - NC20) yields maximum alcohol when compared to other cultures. It is followed by FO60- NC40, pure culture Fusariumoxysporum, FO40-NC60 and the pure culture Neurosporacrassa. FO20-NC80 gives least alcohol when compared to all others and hence need not be used for fermentation studies. FO60-NC40 is slightly more efficient than pure culture of Fusariumoxysporum.
|For low initial concentrations of cellulose, the conversion by (FO80 - NC20) is high when compared to others. Higher than this initial concentration results in the decrease of conversion. There is only marginal difference among the various
|TABLE :I(cond.)
|Each individual cell is a complicated multicomponent system, which is frequently not spatially homogenous even at the single cell level. Many independent chemical reactions occur simultaneously in each cell. In a growing cell population, there will be significant cell to cell heterogeneity. There will be age distribution of the cells. Cells of different ages are characterized by different types of metabolic functions and activities (Bailey and Oills, 1986).
|This leads to the unstructured model.In the present study, the mass transfer effects are lumped together with the biochemical reactions and the rate expressions are represented in terms of the gross properties of the system. Thus the concentrations represent the conditions at the bulk only.Models are described to represent change in concentrations of
A: Microbial growth Logistic curve
|Rate of growth of cell is proportional to the cell mass concentration present at that time(x). The rate will stop when the cell mass concentration reaches stationary phase. When the cell mass concentration is near the stationary phase rate will slow down. That is, growth rate also depends on how far the cell mass concentration at a given point of time is away from the cell mass concentration at stationary phase.
|The above Riccati equation which can be integrated to give the logistic curve equation.
|The above equation represents concentration as a function of time.
|To evaluate the model parameters and to relate the changes in substrate, cell mass and product concentrations, a Yield coefficient is introduced. The above equation is cell mass kinetics.
|B:Yield of growth:
|The yield coefficients are related by the equation
|Equation 3 indicates that the product formation rate is proportional to the cell and substrate utilization rate. In many cases significant product formation occurs late in the log phase (approaching the stationary phase). One such model is the Leudking- Piretkietic model. This model combines both growth-associated and non-growth associated contributions
|This two parameter kinetic expression has proved useful and versatile in fitting product formation data of many different fermentation processes. The first term in the RHS represents the energy used for the growth and the second term represents the energy used for maintenance. The above equation can be written as
|Rearranging equation (5), integrating and inserting into Eq (2)
|C: Substrate utilization kinetics
|A part of the substrate is used for conversion to cell mass, a part used for product formation and another part for maintenance. Therefore,
|Equations(2), (6) and (9) describe the growth of cell mass, production of ethanol and substrate utilization respectively with respect to time.
|D: Estimation of kinetic parameters
|The above models contain the kinetic parameters k, α, β, γ and η. They should be evaluated using the experimental data.
|Determination of k:
|The slope of the product concentrationcurve near the stationary phase will be a straight line. This value is divided by the cell mass concentration at the stationary phase to getβ.
|Estimation of α
|The product concentration is given by the equation (6). This equation is rearranged in the following way to determineα.
|Estimation of growth constant ï¡
|Estimation of ï§
|Using Yx/s, Yp/s and ï§ can be calculated using the following equation
|E: Model validation
|Using the kinetic parameters obtained, concentrations of cell mass, product ethanol and substrate cellulose are estimated as a function of time for each case. These predicted values are compared with experimentally determined values. The closeness between these results should validate the model.
|Error analysis
|For each set of experimental data and for each of the variables x(t), P(t), C(t), the error between the predicted and experimental values are calculated using the equations
|For most of the cases, equation 2 predicts the cell mass concentration within 10%. Hence the Riccatitype equation is valid and can be used with confidence. Equation 6predicts the concentration of ethanol with reasonable accuracy (≤10%) for the pure culture and mixed culture.
|The Fig 5 shows Comparison of experimental data and model predicted values for mixed cultures FO80%- NC20% . Remaining ratio also like this and constants are presented in table II.
|The present investigation reveals certain important and useful facts. Both Fusariumoxysporum and Neurosporacrassa yield ethanol in significant amounts and further studies can be carried out for commercial development of the process. The effect of initial concentration of substrate is significant; the more initial concentration of cellulose the higher production of ethanol. This is true for both the pure and mixed cultures. There is no substrate inhibition for the range covered in this work.
|For mixed cultures the rate of utilization of cellulose is high during the initial stage itself. However for pure cultures the rate is slow initially due to lag phase. It may be that mixed culture do not have lag phase. Even though cell mass production is high for wild culture, yield of alcohol is less indicating the formation of more by- products.
|The results of the present research work can be summarized as follows:
|1. Ethanol produced by wild culture Neurosporacrassa is least
|2. From the results of TableIII it is concluded that mixed culture with a composition of 80% Fusariumoxysporum and 20% Neurosporacrassa can be used for maximum ethanol production
|Based on the kinetic models, equations have been developed for the determination cell mass, product and substrate concentrations as a function of time. Using the experimental data, constants of these equations have been evaluated. These mathematical relationships can be used with reasonable accuracy. Mixed culture grows at a faster rate than the pure cultures till the stationary phase is reached. However the pure cultures reach the stationary phase late and the final cell mass concentration is above that of mixed culture.
|X – Cell mass concentration, g/l
|P - Concentration of Ethanol, ethanol, g/l
|P - Concentration of Ethanol, ethanol, g/l
|ISC- initial concentration of cellulose, g /l
|FO – Fusariumoxysporum
|NC – Neurosporacrassa
|FO 20%- NC 80% -Fusariumoxysporum20% -Neurospora crassa-80%
|FO 40%- NC 60% - Fusariumoxysporum40% -Neurospora crassa-60%
|FO 60% -NC 40% -Fusariumoxysporum60% -Neurospora crassa-40%
|FO 80% -NC 20% - Fusariumoxysporum80% -Neurospora crassa-20%c
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Agreed, you go ham in the gym. That's good but when it comes to getting 'swole', don't expect much in the first few months, especially if you are a beginner. Give your body the time and rest to grow. It's only a matter of time and consistency that will bring about the results. Be patient!
Just because your friend lost weight and gained muscle by following a program doesn't mean you will too. It is simple: different bodies, different workout routines. Don't be dejected if it doesn't yield the same results for you.
Getting into shape, losing weight and gaining muscle aren't child's play. If you are readying yourself to commit to a fitness program, better be prepared to slash out things like partying, drinking, smoking weed and sleeping late nights out of your life. In short, stop living the lifestyle our generation is living. In the end, you will be happier and fitter than you ever were.
Just like you eat, sleep, work and repeat, you need to seed fitness in your life. Becoming holistically fit takes years of hard work and pushing yourself even when it's difficult to.
There will be a time when all those motivational videos, speeches and pictures will stop pumping you up. You will look for motivation but will fail to find it. Why? Well, because you have to be your own motivation. It's you and you alone who can push yourself to workout every day.
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The dedication and passion that our advocates for home fire sprinklers possess is nothing short of admirable. Those attending NFPA's Conference and Expo in Boston this week got the chance to share their passion with other members of the now 30, state-based coalitions and Canadian advocates during an informal meet and greet. Public educators were also in attendance.
During the event, NFPA President Jim Pauley warmly thanked the advocates for their on-the-ground efforts and relentless persistence in promoting home fire sprinklers, despite the opposition they might be experiencing. Through informal conversations, they shared tactics and made new connections.
As pictured above, coalition members proudly wore new NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative hats given out during the event. Download some of our newest advocacy materials by visiting the initiative's site.


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Anyone who wants to join the Women's March on Washington in Ottawa this Saturday? We are organizing a bus!
The bus will pick people up at YAK (1 Sherbrooke St E) in Perth, leaving at 9:30, then travel to Almonte and pick people up at The Mills (67 Industrial Drive) at approximately 10:15.
We will then drive straight to Ottawa and get dropped at the Human Rights Monument where we will join the other marchers. Parking is available at both YAK and The Mills for those getting on the bus.
The bus will pick us up from the end point of the march and rally at 1:30/1:45 and return us to Almonte and Perth.
Please RSVP to save your spot, just so we know if we need to order a second bus!
All are welcome regardless of age or gender – anyone who cares about human and women's rights! Bring your family.
We will be taking donations towards the cost of the bus!


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Mr. Roberts holds a B.S.B.A. from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, where he studied international business, management, and government.


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A female driver was caught on video colliding with a car and then driving off without leaving any means of contact.
A Stomper has reached out to Stomp in hopes of urging the woman who damaged his car in the hit-and-run to report the incident.
The incident took place in the carpark at Sunshine Place in Choa Chu Kang on Monday (Sep 24) at about 1pm.
In a video from his car camera, a woman in a black MPV is seen maneuvering her vehicle back and forth a parking lot.
It is unclear whether the woman was trying to park her car or move off from the lot.
Her car then collided with the Stomper's car at least two times before she left.
Sounds of the impact can also be heard in the video, and the woman's car appeared to be scratched up as well.
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The Stomper said: "My right bumper and fender is dented and broken, I don't know how much the repairs will cost yet because I'm still waiting for the woman to report it.
"She has to report within 14 days or else I'll have to pay for it myself first and it's very inconvenient.
"It's also inconvenient to drive my car in such a state because it is quite unsightly.
"She lost her sense of directions, lost her conscience as well. I get it that accidents happen but she didn't even leave a note or a contact number.
"I really hope she can report it because it is very irresponsible of her."
He added that a police report has been made.
In response to Stomp's queries, the police confirmed a report was lodged and investigations are ongoing.


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Don't change Yankees' lineup just yet
With Alex Rodriguez on the disabled list and Jacoby Ellsbury down with a sore hip, Joe Girardi probably checked his lineup card two or three times yesterday before deciding on his starting nine against $217 million Red Sox lefthander David Price.
Girardi had his pick — of guys he could bat ninth, from Aaron Hicks (.114) to Dustin Ackley (.125) to Chase Headley (.151). Those three were in the top seven, with Didi Gregorius and Austin Romine the final two.
"That's a tough lineup," Price said. With a straight face.
But with this being baseball — and with the Yankees probably deserving a break or two from the baseball gods — of course they knocked out Price in the fifth en route to a 8-2 victory.
And of course it was Romine (third-inning RBI double) and Gregorius (fourth-inning three-run double) who provided the Yankees with a 4-1 lead.
Carlos Beltran, one of the few bonafide run-producers in the order, added a two-run double in the fifth to make it 6-2 and knock out Price, who also gave up six runs to the Yankees in an 8-7 Red Sox victory last Sunday.
"We haven't had a lot of offensive explosions," Girardi said. "To get eight runs was really nice and everyone contributed, which was even better. You get some more people contributing, and all of a sudden you can put up crooked numbers."
Since last weekend's three-game sweep in Boston, the Yankees have lost A-Rod and CC Sabathia to injuries and are without Ellsbury after he strained his hip on Friday. General manager Brian Cashman has adopted an attitude of "we have to play better" rather than "I have to blow this thing up because we stink" even as the team sunk to 9-17 on Thursday.
The one change Cashman hinted at was more at-bats for Hicks, who the Yankees' internal numbers said had been hitting the ball harder than his results (scoff if you want, but it's a thing front offices believe).
Still, it took A-Rod and Ellsbury's injuries for Hicks to get more time. He hit the eventual game-winning homer on Friday and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a sacrifice fly yesterday. Romine (3-for-4) drove in the Yankees' eighth run with another RBI double and even Headley had two hits. Go figure.
Another change Cashman could have made yesterday was to call up top prospect Aaron Judge, who has been on a tear for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 6-7, 275-pound behemoth had hit .333 (10-for-30) with three doubles and three homers in his last eight games.
Saturday could have been a good time to give Judge a look in rightfield so the Yankees would have another righthanded hitter against Price instead of the lefty-swinging Ackley.
Great idea, right?
"No," Cashman said when I asked him if he considered calling up Judge. "We did not."
Cashman did say Judge is "working hard" and doing better in his second exposure to Triple-A pitching after a rough time at that level in 2015. Judge, who overall was batting .286 with five HRs, 17 RBIs and an .837 OPS going into last night, also looked overmatched in major-league spring training, when he went 1-for-19 with 10 strikeouts.
At least the one hit was a home run. That's what Judge will bring to the pinstriped party whenever he eventually takes over rightfield from Beltran. That plus a boatload of strikeouts: 30 in 105 Triple-A at-bats, the same number of hits he has.
There was a time last week when it looked as if the possible midseason arrival of Judge would be all Yankees fans had to look forward to in 2016. After two wins in a day and half against the Red Sox, what Cashman referred to as calling the "code red" on the season can wait. At least for a few more days.


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Keto Lemon Pepper Chicken Foil Packets with Asparagus and Rosemary
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- 4 chicken breasts (about 5 oz each)
- 1 bunch of fresh asparagus
- 1 fresh lemon, sliced
- 1 bunch of fresh rosemary
- lemon pepper seasoning
- For each serving: Season both sides of chicken breast with lemon pepper seasoning. Place one breast onto a 12" by 12" sheet of foil that has been lightly coated with olive oil or coconut oil.
- Add 5-6 asparagus spears next to each chicken breast. Then add a sprig of rosemary and a slice of lemon. Sprinkle a little more lemon pepper seasoning on top of asparagus, if desired. Also, add a few drops of lemon juice on top of the chicken and asparagus, if desired.
- Tightly wrap each chicken and asparagus packet and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and reaches 160 degrees. Remove from oven and let rest for about 5 minutes before eating.
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When a son gives to his father, they both weep.
When a father gives to his son, they both laugh.
'Tis a wise child that knows its own father.
Prosperity forgets father and mother.
My fathers planted for me, and I planted for my children.
Like grape, like bud. Like father, like son.
It is a wise son that knows his own father.
In the absence of honest men, they made my father mayor.
If the father marries the aunt, he's an uncle.


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Along with the lead and supporting actors, a film or stage play needs Bit Players or Extras for various cameo or brief roles as part of the performing ensemble. Film studios, TV and stage production companies often maintain a stable of bit players on call when needed for a project. While not as glamorous as being a lead actor, it's not uncommon that bit players can steal the show if they have the stage or screen presence and be discovered for it by some directors or talent managers who like what they see. A resume in this position should be supported with a portfolio of videotaped or photographed bit parts in previous productions.
Sample Studio or Film Bit-Player/Extra CV Template
Greta L. Williams
Theobald Rd., London, England
Phone: 020-2241-6752
To work as part of a film studio stable of Bit Players
Professional Experience
2006 – Present: Freelance Bit-Actor on call
- Perform parts in a 30-second commercials for various commercial and consumer products and services for television.
- Perform modeling work of print ads for print and broadcast media.
- Perform voice characterization on radio drama series as required.
- Perform bit parts on TV, film and theatre in accordance with specifics of the role and as directed.
- Maintain good business relationships with talent agencies, fellow actors and TV, movie and stage directors and producers.
- 5 years experience performing small parts in TV commercials, theater and film
- Portfolio of videotaped roles available on requests during the interview
- Excellent writing and communication skills in the English language
- Excellent interpersonal and social skills
Portfolio of videotaped roles on stage and screen over the last three years available on request during the interview
2004 – 2006: Diploma in Acting, London Film Academy
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You need to make the world a greater place to stay in, but you do not know how. ??? Most professionals on this discipline are working full-time. Reap the benefits of opportunities when they're offered to you. They will deal with the method of posting the job software.
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3. Create good ad copy. It goes with out saying that good advert copy can make or break your advertising results. You must write solo adverts with compelling offers, however you need to miss the "spammy, hypy" jargon as it will yield poor outcomes. What number of emails a day do individuals get with guarantees of the world. Set yourself aside by not becoming a member of that membership!
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General Flood Insurance Requirements for Lenders
A lender must meet flood insurance requirements if they offer flood insurance protection to homeowners. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Office of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) runs the program. Lenders providing food insurance in behalf of NFIP must be approved in order to do so.
Provided to Homeowners in Targeted Areas
Flood insurance through NFIP can only be provided to those homeowners who live in targeted flood zones. There are areas of the country that have been identified as targeted flood areas most prone to flooding. The resources of the federal government are directed through NFIP in order to meet the needs of those communities and homeowners that are most affected by flooding.
Coverage Amount Equal to Actual Amount of Loss
Additionally, lenders may only require the amount of flood insurance that matches the amount of the homeowner's liability to the lender. For example, a home with a $150,000 mortgage and $25,000 in equity that is located in a targeted flood zone may only require flood insurance of $125,000 ($150,000 - $25,000 = $125,000). The purpose of the program and a lender's participation is to ensure that the lender is made whole in the event of flood damage or devastation.


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From water-based exploration to world-class wellness programs, adrenaline-pumping adventures and parties in the middle of the Pacific, there are nearly as many reasons as there are islands in Fiji to book a trip there, but we've narrowed it down to the top 10.
Dive into happiness with Fiji's incredible and colourful network of 4,000 square miles of coral reefs, including the world-famous Great Astrolabe Reef.
With around 1,000 species of fish and several hundred types of coral and sponges, Fiji offers an abundance of unique diving and snorkelling experiences.
There is even the opportunity to swim with Manta Rays and Hawksbill Turtles at certain times of the year.
Many hotels around Fiji are adopting a new farm-to-plate experience or dock-to-dish practises with their guests.
Creating on-site vegetable and herb gardens for a more sustainable approach to their food and beverage offerings for the guests.
Hotels such as Nanuku Auberge Resort & Spa, Kokomo Likuliku Lagoon Resort Fiji, Namale Resort & Spa, Six Senses Fiji and Jean-Michel Cousteau Island Resort are utilising the lush tropical landscape in abundance to capitalising on what Fiji naturally offers.
Fiji isn't just white sand beaches, although there are plenty of those too.
From stunning waterfalls, lush tropical rain forests, rugged coastline and dramatic mountain tops, there's so much to explore. There is a reason why Taveuni is referred to as the 'Garden Island' of Fiji — 80% of the island is covered by tropical rainforests, along with natural rockslides and ancient lava flow.
Then there's the Sigatoka Sand Dunes, whose rolling sand dunes are something straight out of Arabian nights.
Teaching children the importance of connecting and contributing to the communities they visit in Fiji is easy.
Many of the island nation's family-friendly experiences educate kids with hands-on activities based on local traditions and conservation projects, helping them to gain a greater perspective of life as a local.
The Bula Club at Jean-Michel Cousteau Island Resort has an award winning programme focused on on exploration and educational activities, the Little Treasures Kids' Club at Treasure Island Resort guides children to forage for turtle treats and watch daily turtle feeding displays and be released into the ocean.
Nanuku Auberge Resort & Spa's Lailai Adventure Club involves children in customary rituals that allows them to develop a more complex understanding of Fijian culture.
Whether you're a newbie or a pro, there are plenty of waves to catch in Fiji.
For those after leisurely longboard breaks, head to Natadola Beach on the Coral Coast.
But for those wanting to put their skills to the test, have a go at world-class Cloudbreak or Restaurants in the Mamanuca Islands.
For those wanting an all-inclusive surf holiday, stay at Namotu Island Surf Resort, which is located near many famous breaks and offers yoga and massages to help you recover after a big day on the waves.
With 333 islands in Fiji, it is no surprise that there is no shortage of a number of these that are private islands to spend the night on.
Feel like a true castaway at an intimate private island resort while you enjoy seclusion in the middle of the South Pacific with a coconut drink in hand, with incomparable experiences at Vomo Island Resort, Wakaya Club & Spa, Dolphin Island and Yasawa Island Resort.
A floating bar equipped with its own pizzeria and upbeat DJ tunes—this is what a party on Cloud 9 is all about.
Located in the Mamanuca Islands, the choice is yours to enjoy lounging on their day beds, using their water sport equipment, indulging in wood-fired pizza and fruity cocktails or jumping off their two-story bar into the crystal-clear waters.
It's only a 45-minute boat ride from Port Denarau to get you partying on this one of a kind bar.
Get recharged with one of many incredible wellness programmes in Fiji.
From personalised meal plans to spa treatments, herbal medicine and specialised workouts, a trip to Fiji will get you back on track to feeling like your best self.
Six Senses Fiji provides guests with a wellness expert to will guide them through detoxing and meditation sessions.
Nanuka, Auberge Resort & Spa have an on-site medicine man and wellness guru and Vomo Island Resort has created their VomoFit programme for guests to follow along on during their stay.
Ditch the pool side lounge chair and sign up for an adventure you'll never forget! Whether it's kayaking or rafting on the Navua River, jet boating up the Sigatoka River or zip-lining through tropical rainforests, there are adventures for everyone of any age.
For more off-the-grid adventures, head to Kadavu or Taveuni to explore untouched nature.
You haven't experienced happiness until you've experienced Fiji happiness.
The December 2017 Gallup International's Happiness, Hope and Economic Optimism Survey found that happiness was disappearing across the world at a time when more people are richer than ever.
The same survey also identified that people in Fiji were the happiest in the world.
In Fiji, 'Bula' is more than just a greeting. It's a wish for happiness, good health and the energy of life. You'll hear 'Bula' everywhere you go in Fiji and it's impossible not to smile when you do.
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Turning up the heat on cold callers
In support of stamping out cold calling in Great Britain, SSE joined consumer champions Which? and other businesses at the Scottish Government's second Nuisance Calls Summit.
More than 30 representatives from businesses, regulators and consumer groups gathered to discuss how they can help clamp down on unscrupulous businesses pestering people at home.
SSE called time on cold calling GB households for energy sales in 2013. Consumers told us unsolicited telephone calls were unwelcome and intrusive so we put an end to it. We also became the first major company to sign up to Which?'s campaign on the issue and are working with the UK and Scottish Governments, other businesses, Ofcom and consumer rights groups to do more to cut off the every day menace.
Christine McKenzie, SSE Public Affairs Manager for Scotland, attended the summit. She said: "SSE led the industry when it ended cold calling in GB back in 2013 and we've been working with Government, other businesses, the regulator and consumers groups to help protect customers and stamp out unwanted calls.
"We set an example by naming a senior director, Gary Pickering, who would be held responsible if we broke the rules and we continue to support Which?'s campaign to bring an end to nuisance calls.
"The summit was a further opportunity for SSE to work with other businesses and consumer groups who are united in driving up standards in this area."
The roundtable heard many large businesses behave responsibly but there are some rogue companies that ignore best practice guidelines and bombard homes with calls, even though the household may have no interest in the product or service.
Technical solutions to tackling nuisance calls, working with telephone providers to block them getting through at the outset were discussed with more than 30 million nuisance calls currently stopped from getting through each week. The regulator also discussed what steps can be legally taken whilst consumer groups shared what support they provide and how they've been helping customers tackle the issue.


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General Atlantic, ChrysCapital-backed Hexaware On The Block For $700M - The deal talk has gained momentum after key stakeholders of Hexaware Technologies informally kicked off a process to find a valuation for the software services unit. Hexaware founder Atul Nishar and private equity investors General Atlantic and ChrysCapital have sounded off two MNC investment banks to identify potential suitors for their combined 53% stake in the publicly-listed Hexaware Technologies. The investment banks have already approached a few international suitors, mostly Japanese tech giants and select private equity firms, to gauge their interest in India's leading mid-tier IT services firm with annualized revenue in excess of $250 million. (Times of India)
Kotak Realty Exits 3C's Noida Technology Park - Private equity firm Kotak Realty Fund has sold its stake in 3C Company's information technology park project in Noida back to the promoters, earning a return of less than 30% on its investment. The fund had picked up a 35% stake in the project for about Rs.65 crore in 2007. The exit continues a pattern of modest returns as the sector struggles to beat slowing sales and a dearth of capital. Since early 2011, Kotak Realty Fund has sold investments worth $240 million. (Mint)
BPTP To Buy Out Merrill Lynch's Stake In Gurgaon Project - Real estate developer BPTP is buying back Merrill Lynch's 49% stake in its Crest office building in Gurgaon for Rs 180 crore. The developer has its corporate office in the same building. Merrill Lynch had invested Rs 100 crore in the project in 2007 at the peak of the real estate cycle in India. Now, Merrill Lynch's Asian real estate assets, including those in India, are managed by Blackstone. BPTP recently raised Rs 270 crore through lease rent discounting of the 625,000-sq-ft office building in Gurgaon that has tenants such as Deloitte, Fidelity as well BPTP itself. (Economic Times)
Aditya Birla Eyes Stake In Indonesia's PT Bumi - The Aditya Birla Group will pitch for a strategic stake in Indonesian coal miner PT Bumi Resources to secure assured coal supplies for its expanding cement and aluminum smelter operations. Senior executives from the Birla group are evaluating the option to bid for about 10-15% of the equity of PT Bumi along with an offtake arrangement. The transaction could be valued at over Rs 1,000 crore. (Economic Times)
RIL Eyes El Paso's E&P Unit - Reliance Industries (RIL) and Apollo Global Management LLC are among companies in talks to buy El Paso Corp (EP)'s oil and gas exploration and production unit. Houston-based energy company Kinder Morgan Inc had agreed to acquire all of El Paso by later this year, and may decide this month whether to continue the sale talks. Analysts estimated the business's value at $8.1 billion. (Business Standard)
Apollo, Khazanah To Finalise Tie-Up Soon - Chennai-based Apollo Hospitals Group would finalise the framework for its proposed cooperation with Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah in a few weeks. Together, the two aim to become global players. Khazanah holds over 11.2 per cent stake in Apollo Hospitals. The road map would not confine to just India operations. (Business Standard)


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In honor of the new Metal Gear game read the wiki page describing the events of the original game.
Possibly funnier if you read in "exasperated 5-year-old kid monologue" voice.
The wiki has loads of funny over-explaining throughout as they treat Kojima's story as history, but this detailed description of the Outer Heaven uprising is pretty amazing.


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El Mirador and Crater Azul from Flores 2d/1n
Visit El Mirador Archeological Site by helicopter and add to that experience a splendid natural beauty of Crater Azul! El Mirador is a Late Pre-classic Maya city located in the Mirador Basin, Petén, Guatemala, dating from 600 BC and was partially abandoned around year 150 AD. On day 2 we will visit Cráter Azul; it is one of the water sources of the Rio La Pasión, in the municipality of Sayaxche, in the department of Petén. The natural sources of this place are navy blue or turquoise, and due to its crystalline water, you can see all the underwater garden that is at its bottom.
$ 625.00 pp
Minimum 2 pax
Maximum 5 pax
OPERATIVE DAYS Mon–Sun
DAY 1: Tour will start with a flight by helicopter at 8:30 am from Mundo Maya International Airport, you must be there at 7:30 am. We will arrive at El Mirador at 9:14 and start the guided tour, with a walk of 4 - 5 hours around the archeological site, and visit the Great Pyramid of La Danta, also known as the Great Pyramid of Guatemala or the Great Pyramid of Petén. It is an architectural work of the Mesoamerican Preclassic Period corresponding to the Mayan civilization. It is the tallest pyramid discovered in Mesoamerica.
It is believed that the beginnings of this construction can be traced back to 300 a. C. The word "danta" means tapir: the largest animal that populated the jungle. Like the entire old city, this huge structure lies hidden in the jungle. At midday, you will be provided a lunch box and we will later fly back to Flores, at 3:30 pm, arriving at 4:14 pm. Later, our shuttle will be waiting for you to take you to the Casona de la Isla Hotel.
DAY 2: Breakfast at the Casona de la Isla Hotel, later at 8:00 am transfer to Cráter Azul. It is one of the water sources of the Rio La Pasión, in the municipality of Sayaxche, in the department of Petén. The natural sources of this place are navy blue or turquoise, and due to its crystalline water, you can see all the underwater garden that is at its bottom. Return at 4:30 pm to Flores Petén and shuttle to the Mundo Maya Airport or Isla de Flores.
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
♦ Helicopter Round Trip Mundo Maya Airport - El Mirador - Mundo Maya Airport
♦ Box Lunch at el Mirador
♦ Overnight in a double room, Casona de la Isla Hotel
♦ Breakfast day 2
♦ Crater Azul Tour + Boat
♦ Box Lunch at el Mirador
♦ Shuttle Mundo Maya Airport - Hotel Casona de la Isla - Mundo Maya Airport
♦ Breakfast day 1
♦ A shuttle from Hotel - La Aurora Airport - Hotel
♦ Airport Taxes
♦ Beverages - Alcoholic Drinks
♦ Dinner
♦ Round trip air ticket Guatemala - Flores - Guatemala


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Tara VanDerveer, Jason Kidd headline Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame class
Nearly 34 years ago, when a young coach named Tara VanDerveer left Ohio State for some brainy school out west, she met abundant skepticism. The popular perception: Stanford couldn't blend basketball success with its lofty academic standards.
"That was really the word on the street," VanDerveer said this week. "My dad told me I was crazy to take this job. He said, 'You'll be unemployed and coming home to live with us in three months.'"
All these years later, we can safely say: Dad was way wrong.
VanDerveer transformed Stanford into a women's basketball power, coached the U.S. to Olympic gold in 1996 and helped grow the game globally. Now, in recognition of her remarkable career, she highlights the 2019 class of the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame.
BASHOF will unveil its five latest inductees Friday. VanDerveer joins 10-time NBA All-Star Jason Kidd; former Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky; longtime 49ers linebacker Keena Turner; and tennis great Brad Gilbert. They will be honored at an enshrinement banquet on May 2.
VanDerveer has posted a 900-192 record at Stanford, including two NCAA championships and 12 trips to the Final Four. On Sunday, she became the fifth Division I coach to reach 900 wins at one school.
VanDerveer has 1,052 wins overall, including her time at Idaho and Ohio State. She insisted the job remains fresh, even after more than three decades in one place.
"You get a new team every year, with new freshmen who bring in a lot of enthusiasm," VanDerveer said.
Here's a quick look at the other 2019 inductees:
Jason Kidd: Kidd, like VanDerveer, already is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Kidd was inducted in September, punctuating a sensational playing career. He was a dynamic point guard, making passes with eye-catching flair. Kidd grew up in Oakland, became one of the nation's most celebrated recruits at St. Joseph-Alameda and lifted Cal's program into another realm in his two years there.
Kidd averaged 12.6 points and 8.7 assists over 19 seasons in the NBA. He ranks second all-time in assists (12,091) and steals (2,684); was named first-team All-NBA five times; and led the Dallas Mavericks to the championship in 2011.
And make no mistake: Kidd was shaped by the vibrant Bay Area sports scene in the 1980s and early '90s. Bill Russell and Art Shell were family friends, Gary Payton became a mentor and Kidd (in high school) played in pickup games with Chris Mullin, Mitch Richmond and Tim Hardaway.
"I was lucky and blessed to play with those guys at a young age," Kidd said. "It was a great time in Bay Area sports."
Dave Dravecky: His story transcended baseball. Dravecky won 64 games in an eight-year career with the Padres and Giants, but his true impact came after he was diagnosed with cancer in his pitching arm in 1988.
The next August, defying doctors' predictions he would never pitch again, Dravecky threw eight strong innings in a memorable win over the Reds at Candlestick Park. But his subsequent outing, in Montreal, ended horrifically — when his arm snapped and he tumbled off the mound, his career over for good.
Dravecky ultimately had his left arm amputated after the cancer returned. He has since become a motivational speaker to companies across the country.
"I am overwhelmed, humbled and so honored," Dravecky said of his BASHOF selection. "Honestly, I don't feel worthy."
Keena Turner: Four rings in 11 seasons. Yep, those were the glory years. Turner, a second-round draft choice from Purdue in 1980, spent his entire NFL career with the 49ers. He started 118 games at outside linebacker, becoming a fixture on four Super Bowl-winning teams.
Turner didn't command the attention of his Hall of Fame teammates, from quarterback Joe Montana and wide receiver Jerry Rice to safety Ronnie Lott, but he provided steady production on defense. Turner, who made the Pro Bowl in 1984, had 11 interceptions and eight fumble recoveries in his career.
He now works as vice president and senior adviser to 49ers general manager John Lynch.
Brad Gilbert: He counts as the enduring face of Bay Area tennis, in many ways. Gilbert, who grew up in Piedmont, reached the NCAA singles finals at Pepperdine in 1982 and played professionally for 13 years and won 20 tournament titles, compiling an overall match record of 519-288 with a game more crafty than powerful. Gilbert became a mainstay in the top 20 of the world ranking, climbing as high as No. 4 during the 1990 season. He advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open in 1987 and Wimbledon in '90; he also once aggravated John McEnroe by beating him at Madison Square Garden.
Equally significant was Gilbert's success as a coach. Andre Agassi won six Grand Slam titles with Gilbert's guidance, and Andy Roddick won the 2003 U.S. Open under him. Agassi and Roddick both reached No. 1 in the world with Gilbert, who also coached Andy Murray.
Ron Kroichick is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: email@example.com Twitter: @ronkroichick


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Here Are The Best Lightweight Convertible Car Seats For Air Travel & Buying Guide
Travelling is fun but when you are with your baby, it's unforgettable. That's not all though, you need a lightweight convertible car seat for air travel for optimal comfort.
You don't have to keep the toddler cradled on your lap the whole trip.
I am always on business trips and due to reasons best known to me, I have to tag along with my new bundle of joy, my son.
I had to look for the best car seats for an airplane. It is not easy as most of you would think because the market is saturated travel car seats for airplane.
Below, I have compiled a number of the best car seats for airplanes that I came across during my daunting search.
You will be well informed before you go to the store to get a convertible car seat on the airplane. I also hope you will enjoy reading it.
1. Evenflo Chase Harnessed Booster
You need the best convertible car seat for air travel when you are planning on a trip with your family.
Evenflo Chase Harnessed Booster is a convertible car seat for travel that allows your baby to face forward and enjoy the trip.
It has a maximum weight of 22-50 pounds as well as a height of 28-50''. Bigger children weighing 40-110pounds can also use this convertible car seat on the airplane as a belt-positioning booster.
Other features include a latch system for easy installment, 4 shoulder harness to keep your child safe and in place and the cup-holders to ensure that the drinks are easy to reach.
This is actually the safest lightweight infant car seat you will ever come across in the market.
- It is cheap hence many people can afford it.
- It is lightweight therefore easy to carry around.
- Harness straps are narrow and they might irritate the baby's if it is not protected.
2. Safety 1st Guide 65 Convertible Car Seat.
Safety 1st Guide 65 Convertible Car Seat is the perfect lightweight car seat for airplane especially if you own a small car.
After installation, you will be surprised there will be more space for more items.
Your kid might not know the fun of taking a flight but trust me this best car seat for flying will ensure a smile on his or her face.
It has a weight capacity of 40 pounds when the baby is rear-positioned and 65 pounds while forward-facing.
With the 5-point harness and 3 buckle options to make sure that your baby is very secure.
You can as well adjust the headrest as the child grows to enhance maximum comfort. The convertible car seat for travel has cup-holders for the drinks.
- It is easy to carry due to its small size.
- It is versatile because it can fit in most car sizes.
- One has to keep adjusting the reclining position.
3. Graco SlimFit 3 in 1 Convertible Car Seat
An airplane seat can be difficult to handle but not the Graco SlimFit 3 in 1 Convertible Car Seat.
It can comfortably support a child up to 40 lbs while facing the rear and one weighing a maximum of 60 lbs while facing forward.
The safe adjustment harness allows you to support the kid as they grow so you do not have to buy a new lightweight convertible car seat for air travel.
It has two buckle positions that keep your child in place. You have no worries about your angel falling off.
- It can be used with the child facing either the rear or the front.
- It is very safe with the two buckle positions.
- It is not suitable for small cars.
4. Safety 1st Grow and Go Three-in-One Car Seat
Safety 1st Grow and Go Three-in-One Car Seat is an amazing convertible car seat for air travel every parent needs.
It can hold a rear-facing baby up to 40 lbs and a forward-facing one up to 65 lbs.
The Air Protect Side Impact Protection contains an air cushion that protects the infant's head from injuries.
Remember your kid's safety should be the first consideration.
It has a 5-point Center Front Adjust harness which allows you to maintain the safety of the baby as it grows.
The latch system will enable you to quickly install the convertible car seat for travel.
- It fits in smaller cars unlike most travel car seats for an airplane.
- It has a weight capacity of 65 pounds for the forward-facing baby.
- The seat is not so comfortable since it does not recline.
5. Evenflo SureRide DLX Convertible Car Seat.
Are you looking for the best car seat for flying with your toddler? Evenflo SureRide DLX Convertible Car Seat is here for your rescue.
It can hold a rear-facing infant from 5-40 lbs with a height of 19-40'' and a forward-facing child from 22-65 lbs and a height of 28-54''. This will ensure that you keep tabs on your kid all the time.
Insecurity is a thing of the past with this best car seat for airplane travel because it has 6 shoulder harness straps.
It has an upfront harness adjustment and buckle release to ensure easy adjustment. The latch system will also give you an unbelievably easy time installing the seat.
- It is inexpensive so you do not need to break a bank to buy one.
- It is very easy to install due to the latch system.
- The cheap fabric that makes the airplane seat is not durable.
6. Cosco Apt 50, Black Arrows.
Let your baby enjoy first-class services from a lightweight convertible car seat for air travel with Cosco Apt 50, Black Arrows.
This best carseat for flying will accommodate a child of up to 45 lbs facing the rear and 58 lbs facing forward.
Safety has been maximized by the 5 point center front adjust harness which eases the adjustment.
Your kid will as well be most comfortable with this convertible car seat on the airplane. It has a seat pad that can be machine-washed.
- It is perfect for both baby-born as well as growing babies.
- It should have been wider.
7. Evenflo Maestro Harness Booster Car Seat
Your baby will have an absolutely amazing trip with this lightweight infant car seat.
It is a forward-facing car seat that has 5-point harnesses to hold a child weighing 22-65 pounds, 28-50''.
If you need a belt-positioning booster to keep your 40-110 pounds toddler safe and secure, Evenflo Maestro Sport Harness Booster Car Seat, Raven will not disappoint you.
It has 4 shoulder harness as well as 2 crotch strap positions that will enable you to adjust the seat for the baby's comfort.
This lightweight convertible car seat for air travel has an auto-adjusting belt path that will allow you to position the vehicle's lap-shoulder belt over the child's shoulder for optimal security and comfort.
- It is easy to adjust due to the latch system.
- It is very comfortable for the baby.
- It is very secure for your child.
- It cannot be used as a booster.
- It has narrow harness straps that can irritate the baby's neck.
What To Consider When Buying A Lightweight Convertible Car Seat For Air Travel.
When buying a lightweight convertible car seat for air travel, there are things that you need to put into consideration.
This will prevent you from buying something that will not please you and also keep you in the budget. Below are some of the things that you need to consider to get the best car seat for airline travel.
- Weight
When traveling, you obviously have other belongings you carry along with you. The last thing you need is a heavy convertible car seat for travel. Ensure that you choose the lightest chair available.
- Easy installation
A good lightweight infant car seat should be easy to install otherwise you will spend hours trying to fit it in the seat.
- Width
Consider the width of the airplane car seat so that you are sure it properly fits in the airplane seat.
- Safety
Your little one needs maximum safety during the flight. Ensure that the lightweight convertible car seat for air travel has enough harness straps to hold your baby in place.
- Comfort
The best car seat to take on a plane should be comfortable for the baby. This is because they will use it during the better part of the flight.
- The Kid's Weight And Height
All the travel car seats for airplanes have weight and height capacity so as to accommodate the baby comfortably.
Know the weight and height of your baby so that you purchase the best car seat for the airplane.
- Cost
This depends on your budget. All the travel car seats for airplane vary on prices so go for what suits your budget.
Make your travels amazing with a lightweight convertible car seat for air travel.
Though the market is saturated with car seats for airplanes, look for one of the ones mentioned above as they are the best.
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Screening of Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart - Q&A - Women's History Month 2018...
Directed by Tracy Heather Strain | U.S.A. | 2018 | English | 118 Min
Friday, March 23rd @ 8:30pm – 263 Macy (Teachers College, Columbia University)
Q&A with Director Tracy Heather Strain after the screening!
Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart is the first-ever feature documentary about Lorraine Hansberry, the visionary playwright who authored the groundbreaking A Raisin in the Sun. An overnight sensation, the play transformed the American theater and has long been considered a classic, yet the remarkable story of the playwright faded from view. With this documentary, filmmaker Tracy Heather Strain resurrects the Lorraine Hansberry we have forgotten—a passionate artist, committed activist and sought-after public intellectual who waged an outspoken and defiant battle against injustice in 20th-century America. The film reveals Hansberry's prescient works tackling race, human rights, women's equality and sexuality that anticipated social and political movements on the horizon. Lorraine Hansberry lived much of her 34 years guided by a deep sense of responsibility to others, proclaiming:
"One cannot live with sighted eyes and feeling heart and not know or react to the miseries which afflict this world."
Tracy Strain is an award-winning filmmaker and film/video director, producer, writer, and consultant with over 28 years of experience. Lorraine Hansberry was one of her earliest role models, and her film Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart: Lorraine Hansberry is the first feature documentary about the artist. She was coordinating producer for the American Experience episode The Mine Wars, which tells the story of West Virginia coal miners' uprisings in the early 20th century. In 2004, she braved the Canadian Rockies and Yukon Territory to produce and direct Building the Alaska Highway for American Experience.
She also produced, wrote, and directed two one-hour documentaries for Black side's 1999 Peabody Award-winning, six-part PBS series I'll Make Me a World: A Century of African-American Arts. The films profiled Paul Robeson, Augusta Savage, Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, James Baldwin, black ballet dancers in the 1950s and 1960s, and included a segment about Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun.


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Dave Caolo is writing a month-long series on traveling with your iPhone. I'm not a big traveler but when I do, I almost over prepare. Thankfully, smartphones make over preparing much easier.
But in some ways, they make them harder because you have to worry about the chargers, cases, apps, etc. you need installed before you go. And you also have to prepare for no signal, paid Wi-Fi, and other annoyances that can get in the way of enjoying your trip. Dave helps address that by offering some product reviews, tips, and app lists to help make your smartphone preparation less stressful than travel already can be.


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Planning out the many logistics of a wedding is a rigorous process, especially if you have many guests traveling in for your special weekend. Between researching your options, coordinating travel, and ensuring all of your guests' needs are accounted for, it can be at times overwhelming. Here at Uptown, we are your wedding travel concierge. Whether you need assistance setting up a room block for your guests, arranging transportation to your wedding venue or–even more exciting–planning your honeymoon, we are here to ensure all your wedding-related travel needs are taken care of. Our goal is for you to have as much time as possible to relax and enjoy the process during both the planning stages and your wedding weekend itself.
Whether you're getting married in the Hill Country or downtown Austin, we help you find the right accommodation option for your group, then assist in the process of setting up those arrangements for you. We can also assist with setting up shuttle transportation from the hotel to your venue.
Guest Accommodations
We provide up to three different hotel options where you can reserve a block of rooms for your guests. You can select one or two to move forward with booking. We handle the contracting process, send reminders for cut off days, etc. If your guests have any issues with booking, we are your direct contact and liaison to the hotel to ensure any issue is resolved.
Guest Transportation
We provide two transportation options, and you can move forward with one or both. We handle the contracting process, remind you of payment due dates, cut off points, etc. If you need to make any changes as your guest count comes in, we will be your direct liaison.
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From a romantic beach getaway to an exotic adventure, our goal is to find the perfect destination and create a customized travel experience based upon your style and budget. Relax and let us plan your extraordinary honeymoon!
We will have a thorough conversation about your travel desires. Once we discover what is important to you, we will collaborate to select the best destination(s). We will then design the perfect honeymoon vacation itinerary including hotels, transportation, and activities, custom-tailored for you and your new spouse.
Let Uptown Handle Your Wedding Travel Plans
From guest accommodations and transportation to honeymoon planning, Uptown is here to make things simple and easy for you. Ease the stress of planning and ensure your weekend goes off without a hitch. Contact us today at firstname.lastname@example.com to learn more and start planning with us.


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DettaglioAuto supplies many Italian and foreign companies with its products for the car interiors sanitization and for car exterior washing. The idea of changing the traditional car wash method is embraced by more and more companies and the results confirm the quality of this service.
An example directly comes from Mozambique, where Steam Clean Lda works in the capital city Maputo using our products, especially for interior cleaning , since 2014. Orlando Settimelli, the owner of the company, decided to bring the innovation of steam car wash to his country after seeing the incredible results after treatment.
The importance of DettaglioAuto brand
The mission of DettaglioAuto is to bring the idea of changing the concept of car wash all over the world. Getting a result that fully satisfies the customer and at the same time respects the environment are features on which we base our entire work.
Steam Clean guarantees an higher quality service in Mozambique thanks to the use of our 09EVO-Junior kit designed specifically for the car interiors sanitization. This machine is easy to handle and allows you to work in total comfort.
The use of an Italian brand machine has allowed the company to acquire high credibility from their customers. The DettaglioAuto brand is synonymous with quality and reliability, as confirmed by our certificates.
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Since 2014 Steam Clean has had exponential growth resulting from the satisfaction of customers who have seen their car return to new. This has allowed them to gather a team of 25 people who take care of the car detail cleaning in Maputo. The collaboration with Entreposto company, which represents car companies such as Mercedes, Peugeot, Volvo, Isuzu and Toyota in Mozambique, is invaluable for them.
We are supporting this fantastic projectin order to help it grow even more, which will help us to spread our idea of car wash of the future.


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I absolutely LOVE setting goals for myself, I'm a bit addicted truth be told. Whether it's daily goals, weekly, monthly, or yearly; you better believe I have a lil list somewhere ticking things off as I go. It's good to feel motivated, and having a visual list for that only helps me more.
So today I thought I'd share with you guys my ten goals for this month! Some are big, some are real small, but either way I'm hoping by this time next month I'll have achieved them all.
Wish me luck!…
2. Get totally on top of my blogging schedule. As in, I want at least 2 week's worth of posts written and photographed, ready to go, for when me move house at the end of April. I'll have so much going on that it'll be lovely to know I have content ready to keep this blog nice and regular. That sounds like I'm talking about my blog having a poo oh my god.
3. Sell all Etsy products that I won't be renewing. There are some sticker packs, prints, notebooks & paintings on Etsy that I'd love to sell before I move to Plymouth. Because once they're gone, they're gone, and it'd be much easier to sell them rather than take them all to Plymouth. If you'd like to help a girl out, these, these and these all need homes especially! 🙂
4. See as many people as possible, before we move! I know a lot of my goals are related to the move, but it's definitely going to take up a lot of focus this month. I'm hoping I get a chance to say goodbye to all my faves before I go.
5. Have 2 days off a week, for myself. No work, no responsibilities. Just days purely to do 'whatever I fancy'. This sounds really easy, but I honestly get a bit stressed if I'm not working. I always feel like I have to be doing 'something', or I feel bad. I'm going to try my best to get out of this bad habit and enjoy myself.
6. Bake something – possibly Easter related? Hmm. I'm crap at baking but I love it anyway! IF you have any suggestions for something super easy and yummy, do let me know.
7. Find at least 3 new blogs to love (share suggestions below!). I'd love to focus on creative blogs, ones packed with personality/colour/quirks.
8. Try a Liverpool restaurant I never have before.
9. Have a lovely birthday! Yep, April 16th is my birthday and I'll be turning 29 (no, shhh, I mean 19). I know it's also Easter that day and many of you will be tucking into chocolate, but I'm hoping it'll also be an extra fun day for me. I'm not quite sure what I'd like, although I have suggested makeup to Gary, haha. As long as it's a nice day, I don't really care.
10. Hit 20,000 on Twitter. Okay, probably not gonna happen, LOL. But a girl can dream! It means I'd need about 800 followers this month, and that's a helluvalot! I don't usually get that many a month, so it's probably wishful thinking. But damn, I'd love to smash that milestone!
What about you guys? What are your April goals?! 🙂
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As part of Al Jazeera's expansion plans, the Qatar channel has ordered a new 4000 Series II matrix from Drake. The solution, which includes a 48 port 4000 Series II matrix and a combination of user panels, will be installed at the main studio complex in early Spring.
Al Jazeera, a long time user of Drake solutions, has plans to install the vendor's new 4000 Series II matrix at its main studio complex in early spring. The solution, which includes a 48 port 4000 Series II matrix and a combination of user panels, is part of Al Jazeera's plans to expand its news channel services.
Al Jazeera has also ordered six FreeSpeak beltpacks to allow its operators to have fully integrated communications while on the move. The system operates using a cellular network of active antennae located around the production environment.
These are connected directly to the Drake matrix. FreeSpeak will continuously detect the best channel and automatically change to it without any user intervention. The inclusion of FreeSpeak in the system architecture will allow wireless users to communicate across the Hi-Que paths to other matrices and studio clusters as well.