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You might not have heard of Brasov, and if so, you are not alone. Snuggled tightly in the Carpathian Mountains, almost smack dab in the center of Romania, this town is located in Transylvania, a region of legends. The most popular legend of course is that of Vlad Tepes, also known as Dracula. There is also the horrifying tale of the Rasnov Citadel and the age old story of the Pied Piper who led the children from Hamelin, Germany to the city center of Brasov.
If you watched the mini-series the Hatfield's & McCoy's, you may be surprised to know that the filming was done in the lush forests of Transylvania instead of the Appalachians. The absence of power lines and satellite towers made it more like the terrain of the 1800's. The landscape of Transylvania is pristine with heavily wooded areas and the topography around Brasov has cones and craters from extinct volcanos, offering rugged panoramic views in every direction. The environment provides several areas for year around adventure for outdoor enthusiasts.
Several years ago Brasov landed on my travel radar. I'm not sure exactly what attracted me to the city; perhaps I heard the far away music of the Pied Piper and felt compelled to follow. Before I embark on a journey, I like to be well informed, since I travel with my family. But there are some places you just have to go on instinct and the bits and pieces of information you pick up along the way. Brasov does not have a guidebook like Rome or London. At best, you can find a guidebook on the entire country of Romania. Thus, I resorted to websites like TripAdvisor and searched on some travel blogs. Sadly, the most widely shared information seemed to be the horror stories about the night trains between Budapest and Bucharest, the closest comparative I had to traveling to Brasov. Despite the lack of information, I decided Brasov was a must see.
There is not a direct flight into Brasov, so we flew into Budapest and took a train. I wanted to spend some considerable time in Budapest anyway, so it was a win-win. With the plan in place, my family and I went to the main train station, Budapest Keleti, a few days before our departure and purchased tickets for a three bed compartment. I highly advise traveling light on this journey, leaving all valuables at the long-term hotel or apartment you are staying in at your base location. Also, pay the upgrade for the private compartment if you are traveling with children or teenagers. It is not much more and it will provide you with much better sleep on the journey, and some peace of mind. Do your homework and make sure you buy a full ticket and not just a seat or compartment reservation this is a horrible mistake that we have witnessed naive travelers make.
When we arrived on our night of departure, our train was already sitting in the station and it was one of the longest trains I have ever seen. Sections of the train split off throughout the night, traveling to three different destinations, so it is essential that you make it to the right compartment. The train was old and tired, not sleek and futuristic like many of the trains that glide across Europe nowadays. This one came complete with all the creeks and moans, which would surely whisk us away to another time, to another world.
Often when I decide I want to visit a location, I have a predisposed notion on what the place should look like and how it should feel. Brasov did not let me down. However, there were a few hurdles at the start. We did survive the train and none of the dread stories that I read about became a reality, to us anyway! When we got off the train, I was taken back at first. It had a walk up Pharmacy (that I did not visit, but it looked like prescriptions might have been optional). The station was not elegant and amazing like most European train stations. It seemed to come complete with some intoxicated people, horrid children, plenty of homeless and a few professions that you do not see openly in our area.
After shaking off the initial culture shock, we found the huddle where the taxi drivers were waiting. None of them wanted to take us to our hotel, but in broken English insisted on taking us straight to Dracula's Castle. When we refused their offers, they were not interested in taking us into the city center. Many train stations in Europe are located in the center of the town, but the more Medieval the village I have found the less likely it is to find the station in the center. It is often located outside of the original city walls. The hotel had given us very exact instructions on recommended taxi companies; however none of them were available when we arrived. Now, stressed, we choose our best option knowing we were going to get ripped off because the taxis were not metered and the drivers were quoting us over twice the amount the hotel told me we should expect to pay. Soon we laughed because after a quick calculation of the currency exchange, we found it was only about $10.00 and not worth the worry. So we piled in and away we went. Our spectacular hotel, Casa Albert was located in the pedestrian center, so once the taxi dropped us off, we still had a walk. It was here that Brasov showed herself!
As we stepped out of the taxi, we all took deep breaths of the clean cold mountain air. The short ride seemed to transport us to an unknown date back in time. With the absence of cars on the weary cobblestone streets, it could have been any year we wanted. I looked down into the pedestrian zone at the enchanting little buildings leaning exhaustedly on each other, as if they were holding one another up in all of their dilapidated splendor. The tile roofs varied from bright crimson to faded brown, to moss covered green, some with tiles missing altogether. Little chimneys, many truncated from years of existence, puffed out small curls of somber smoke against the winter sky. Some buildings had newly refurbished rooflines stood straight and strong without prejudice, next to the ancient ones that had deep sags in the middle of their roofs. The corridors could be easily closed off with thick wooden doors, yet all stood open for curious eyes to peer down. Often, the ceilings were covered with gorgeous old but worn frescos that one might expect to see in an estate, when restored to its former glory. These passageways would sometimes open up to grand courtyards and occasionally to nothing but sad alleys. Yet, all were worthy of a look. It was easy to see how these homes all once stood tall and unsullied in the Austrian-Hungarian style that spilled into this region.
Brasov radiates fairytale appeal full of painted structures, some bright and some faded, several ornately trimmed, some plain, but all radiating conspicuous medieval charm. The city was founded in 1211 by Teutonic Knights and settled by the Saxons. It has not lost the ambiance one would expect to find with this type of history. With little obvious tourism, we walked down the cobblestone streets and anything modern such as cell phones or satellite dishes dissolved from our view as we ate the local food, which was a little odd, but incredibly delicious. We had an amazing dinner at Restaurant Sergiana near our hotel. They served traditional Romanian food in a festive atmosphere, much like a German Beer Garden. Each morning we had scrumptious breakfasts at the Albert Bistro. The bistro was located down in a vaulted brick basement that had been beautifully remodeled with stunning art work. The romantic décor was a mix of antique and modern resulting in a visual delight. We had coffee and pastries in the local cafes, shopped for treasures in the little antique stores and explored the village from one end to the other.
There are several sights and attractions within walking distance including the impactful Black Church in all its Gothic magnificence, the storybook looking Yekaterina's Gate, which was the entrance to the old Saxon town dating back to the 1600's, and Bastionul Graft the remaining part of the defensive structure from the early 1500's. In the city center, you will find Council Square. This is where you must take a moment to listen for the Pied Piper's song to see if he is still playing. The people were friendly and incredibly helpful. Many spoke some English, or possessed excellent pantomime skills.
We took half a day and made a complicated journey by a bus to Bran Castle, also known as the infamous Bram Stoker's Dracula's Castle. It was very inexpensive for the trip and while it was the one place that felt gimmicky and touristy, it was still a worthwhile site for castle enthusiasts like us. The weather was perfectly fitting for this celebrated place, complete with a light dusting of snow, gray skies and sharp cold winds. The castle is perched (as most) high on a hill with an uneven cobblestone path leading up to it. The area is surrounded by old dark leafless trees, and plenty of pine and blue spruce, giving you the feeling that if there were a Dracula, he might in fact like this place. Please keep in mind there is no evidence that Vlad Tepes ever lived or even visited this castle, however, he was from this region. Also, there is nothing to verify that Bram Stoker was ever at this castle either.
When it was time to leave, as with most places, I wished I had planned a day or two more. There was so much more that I wanted to do and in the winter season some things were closed. On our last night, the hotel front desk attendant was going past the train station and offered us a ride so we could return to Budapest. Overall, I loved my experience in Romania. Brasov was a fantastic place to visit. I would not recommend someone new to travelling starting in this country; it is a place that I would recommend working your way up to. However, I would not recommend leaving this world without visiting Romania at least once or maybe twice. There are many places in Romania I would like to return to visit on my way to somewhere new.


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RATT'S JUAN CROUCIER, the new project featuring Juan Croucier (RATT), Pete Holmes (BLACK 'N BLUE), Mike Moore and Toni Aleman, made its live debut this past Thursday, September 24 at the Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below.
RATT'S JUAN CROUCIER exclusively plays songs from the RATT catalog.
Having solidified the core of RATT'S JUAN CROUCIER (lead vocals, bass and drums), Juan and Pete set out to find the right guitar players for the group. After extensive auditions resulting from hundreds of submissions, they found two very talented guitar players in Mike Moore and Toni Aleman. Sharing the same passion, commitment and vision, they have been diligently rehearsing a set of over eighteen songs.
"We have left no stone unturned," said Croucier. "We've been working long and hard. It's all about the live show. We take this very seriously. Mike and Toni are simply killing it! There is a unique chemistry between the members of this band that is often so elusive. Our attention to detail has culminated in a fresh, energetic and modern twist on RATT's classic catalog of songs. I believe that anyone who loves RATT will really enjoy this band too. I can't wait to get out there and bring it to the people. After all, they are the ultimate judges of our art."
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RATT guitarist Warren DeMartini yesterday released a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET explaining that that he was "totally against" his bandmate Bobby Blotzer's decision to use the RATT name for the drummer's "tribute band" and is taking steps "to prevent any further misuse" of the brand.
Blotzer announced on Wednesday (September 23) that he was taking control of the RATT name and was planning to hit the road with a new version of the group, which played shows earlier in the year under the name BOBBY BLOTZER'S RATT EXPERIENCE.
WBS, Inc., the company which owns the RATT brand, was originally formed by Blotzer, DeMartini and singer Stephen Pearcy. Pearcy lost his share of the name in court after splitting with the group in 2000. He returned to the band in 2006 but exited again last year. Blotzer has since expressed his desire to keep RATT alive with a new singer, but explained that DeMartini did not want to tour as RATT without Pearcy.
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"Back in March, Bob Blotzer phoned me and said he wanted to form a RATT tribute band and call it something like '…RATT EXPERIENCE.' I suggested he not use RATT in the title and call it something like BOB'S CELLAR as RATT's debut record, 'Out Of The Cellar', has rounded its third decade. He said something to the effect that he wanted to use RATT in the title 'like JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE.' I said I had no problem with him playing songs he recorded with RATT, but I didn't agree to him using the name in the title. He used it anyway.
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Rachel Bahena-Christian
Kailyn Franz-Steele Canyon
Desiree Hollifield-Granite Hills
Sophie Cox-Helix Charter
Lauren Cline-Helix Charter
Henry Teegarden-Scripps Ranch
Bryan Kugler-Santana
Jillian Lovejoy-Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Audrey Goodman-High Tech High
Daniela Brady-Helix Charter
Allan Walker-Helix Charter
Hayley Ellis-Helix Charter
Jonathan Rogers-Helix Charter
Stephanie Nash-Christian
Kurtis Gefrom-Grossmont
Ashley Starr-West Hills
Austin Potts-Helix Charter
Sarah Crawford-Steele Canyon
Ryan VanVechten-High Tech High
Alberto Sandoval-Bonita Vista
Julianne Kennedy-Helix Charter
Emily Kryuchkova-Helix Charter
Andrea Ojeda-Helix Charter
Scott Briggs-St. Augustine
Taylor Acampora-El Capitan
Scott Woods-Valhalla
Natalie Alvarez-The Bishop's School
Juli Sorenson-Grossmont
Jessica Glidewell-Steele Canyon
Caitlin Cajka-Valhalla
Eric Wilkins-Grossmont
Rhiannon Monta-San Diego High
Janey Sanders-River Valley Charter
Catrina Balough-Santana
Danica Wahl-Steele Canyon
Alexandra Dean-Valhalla
Meg Zabriskie-Helix Charter
Carolyn Jungman-Grossmont
Courtney Barker-Steele Canyon
Kaylie Gilchriest-West Hills
Jamie Leatherman-Valhalla
Troy Wahl-Steele Canyon
Misa Pham-Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Emily Ruiz-Grossmont
Kellie Churchman-Steele Canyon
Patrick Ring-Valhalla
Carissa Johnson-Christian High
David Augustine-Steele Canyon
Jake Haar-Grossmont
Alycia Taylor-El Capitan
Kathryn Duggan-Lutheran High
Samantha Burnworth-Unknown
Ariana Greenberg-McClung-Helix Charter
Garett Pitcher-Helix Charter
Ethan Thompson-High Tech High
Stephanie Larson-Christian High
Nicole Leraas-Valhalla
Bryan Bierman-Steele Canyon
Lauren Lacuesta-Christian
Elaine Ponce-Dick-Helix Charter
Lacey O'Brien-Mountain Empire
Carly Sanchez-Helix Charter
Sara Fohr-Helix Charter
Robyn Cabuccia-The Preuss School UCSD
Alex Mousavi-Helix Charter
Kiara Smithee-Grossmont
John Michael Brooks-SDSCPA
Micheal Scherer-Mt Empire High
Catherine Erbes-Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Kendra Kelly-Grossmont High
Kathleen Rhea-Valhalla High
Lakshmi Odedra-Steele Canyon High
Rachel Bair-Christian High
Kyle Phipps, El Capitan
Nick Mendoza, Steele Canyon
Trent Brookshier, Christian
Amy Woods, Valhalla
Katie Stephens, El Capitan
Allison Baxter, Grossmont
Adam Nash, Christian
Melanie To, Preuss UCSD
Owen Warner, Grossmont
Kaitiln Schluter, Steele Canyon
Alexis Hixson, Valhalla
Britty Balough, Santana
Timothy Buckmaster, Steele Canyon
Allison Sherburne, Grossmont
Jacob Frischknecht, Granite Hills
Courtney Acampora, El Capitan
Steven Janning, Hilltop
Madison Howe, Rancho Bernardo
Hunter Beamon, Monte Vista
Kayla Potts, Helix Charter
Collete "Coco" Sirard, High Tech
Allison Turley, Patrick Henry
Holly Walker, River Valley Charter
Mario Diver, Helix Charter


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A lifer within the Pritzker organization, Mark Hoplamazian reorganized the family business during an acrimonious feud, then took over the hotel chain.
Here is David Gelles' profile of Hoplamazian for The New York Times. To read the complete article and check out other resources, please click here.
Credit: Erik Tanner for The New York Times
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Mark Hoplamazian, the chief executive of Hyatt Hotels, has worked for one family for the bulk of his professional career.
He attended Harvard College and got his M.B.A. at the University of Chicago. After short stints at First Boston and the Boston Consulting Group, he joined the Pritzker family's sprawling business empire in 1989.
Inside the Pritzker organization, Mr. Hoplamazian got an intense and varied introduction to business, working closely with Jay Pritzker, the family's influential patriarch, on companies including Hyatt Hotels and the industrial behemoth Marmon.
But in the years after Mr. Pritzker's death in 1999, a family feud erupted, and it fell to Mr. Hoplamazian and his team to dismantle the Pritzker empire and try to appease warring factions. Eventually, Mr. Hoplamazian was made C.E.O. of Hyatt.
AdvertisementThis interview, which was condensed and edited for clarity, was conducted at the Hyatt Centric Times Square in New York City.
What did your parents do?
I grew up outside of Philadelphia. My father ran a landscaping business. My mom never worked outside the home, so she was the glue of our family. But I kind of lived a couple of different childhoods, because my father passed away when I was 13. My life hit an inflection point. My whole focus on school shifted after my dad passed away. I was the youngest of five kids, my dad had been the breadwinner, and I became hyper-focused on "How are we going to live and survive?"
What was your first job?
In the landscaping business, there are many different things you can do even as a kid — taking ivy cuttings and planting them in little peat pots to let them grow, digging trees, a lot of physical work. That's what I would do for summers and on weekends from the time I was 10, or even younger. I was driving tractors and trucks when I was 13, 14 and 15 years old.
Is that legal?
No. In fact, when I was 15, the first time I ever drove a truck on the road there was an amazing blizzard. It was 1978, I'll never forget it. It hit the whole East Coast. My brother had a contract to clear snow at this huge parking lot area, but he needed someone to drive one of the trucks over there to have it be available. He said, "Just get in the truck. I know you can drive it, because you've been driving around the nursery. Just follow me." We get on the road, and there was so much snow, and I'm driving illegally at that time. The good news is, there was nobody else on the road.
How did you wind up joining the Pritzker organization?
A friend of mine was working with them, and I got a call from him. He said, "So we've decided that we're going to probably hire someone of your experience level. Why don't you come in and meet Jay?" I show up, and sitting at the table was Jay, the head of the machinist union at Eastern Airlines and his lawyer. Eastern was in bankruptcy, and so they were there pitching Jay on stepping in to take over the airline. At the end of that first meeting, Jay hands me the box of information they brought, and this was on a Tuesday. He said, "Why don't you come back on Friday and tell me what you think we should do?" I didn't know anything about airlines, and I knew even less about bankruptcy. That was my interview.
So what happened?
I came back on Friday, and I fumbled around, I guess, well enough for him to say, "O.K., the kid's not a complete idiot." Jay elected not to move forward with it.
Here is a direct link to the complete article.
David Gelles is the Corner Office columnist and a business reporter and works with the Well team to expand The Times's coverage of meditation. Follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter. @dgelles


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This module allows the student to develop their own intellectual processes and communication skills in the pursuit of research goals substantially defined by the student.
The aim of this Module is to develop the ability to apply intellectual, organisational and communication skills within a specified area of study to enhance the capacity for independent thought, innovation and critical analysis of original and published data.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Organise and carry out a research project in a specified area
2. Interpret and evaluate data obtained from a research project
3. Defend and justify the findings of a research project
4. Evaluate methodology and practice within a specified field
Indicative Content
1 Project Work
Effectively and efficiently conduct the project into a specific aspect of your discipline, under the supervision of a named academic or academic team.
2 Project Log /Lab Book
Keep accurate records of your work in an appropriate format.
3 Communication of findings
Produce a final project report within the discipline specific guidelines. Present the outcomes of the research project by means of a poster presentation.
Statement on Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The Honours project requires that students develop as confident thinkers within their chosen area of interest. They should be able to communicate the outcomes of their work by the production of a thesis and the presentation of a poster. The nature of the student learning will depend on the nature of the project itself. Some students (for instance) will have to work in collaborative teams while other work will be more individual in nature. In all cases the students will be exposed to dealing with the uncertainty that is inherent in the domain of research. Nominated members of staff will supervise projects.
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
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Guidance notes
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2019/20 , and may be subject to change for future years.


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Our Expand2Web Expert group is a membership group which offers ongoing training and support for web consultants who work with small business owners. This is the third installment of a series of member profiles to showcase exactly what you can do when you put your knowledge and training into action.
Yvonne's interest in learning how to use the internet as a marketing tool began in 2000 when she owned and operated a yoga studio in rural northern Virginia. Although she had limited internet knowledge and a limited budget, Yvonne knew that having a website would help bring new yoga clients to her studio, so she created her first website using WordPress and the SmallBiz Theme by Expand2Web.
This first website in Yvonne's portfolio has dominated the local search engine results for yoga studios in this area for many years. Knowing that others could use help creating their online presence, Yvonne began studying website development, internet marketing and search engine optimization in 2008.
Rather than searching for clients strictly online, Yvonne has reached out to her own community with her desires to help local businesses become successful. She also serves her local community by running Warrenton Favorites, a local online business directory which lists special deals from local businesses so residents can shop locally.
Today Yvonne uses the techniques and strategies that she continues to learn as an Expand2Web member for those local customers who strive to achieve the same type of high local search engine results. She takes great pride in her work, giving these local businesses new life online along with a competitive edge in the marketplace.
As a direct result of Yvonne's work, her clients are bringing name recognition to their businesses as well as increased sales and leads. She teaches her clients that even small businesses that are "off the beaten path" can be easily found in the search results by utilizing key search engine optimization strategies without paying high advertising or pay-per-click fees.
Some of the services Yvonne provides include: WordPress Website Design, WordPress Website Development, Local Search Optimization and Web Copywriting.
Yvonne's portfolio includes the following sites:
Warrenton Favorites
Expert Kitchen Designs
Marianne Clyde, Family Therapist
Paul Henry's Window Installation
Georjean's Pet Grooming
Girls Stand Strong
Law Office of Marie Washington
Blaser Physical Therapy
Take a look around your own community. How many small businesses are in your town or city? Do they all have websites? Your possibilities for growing your web consultant business are vast but if you feel you need some more training, come check out our membership group. You'll receive regular training sessions and support from our experts and current members.
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I am a web application developer with experience creating full-stack Single-Page Applications and deploying them into production. My favorite stack to work with is React.js / ES6 / Golang / MongoDB / CloudFoundry, but I also have experience with jQuery, Meteor, Polymer.js, D3.js, WordPress, Node, PHP, and Python. I especially enjoy using emerging technologies such as websockets, web components, web audio, and the newest features of HTML5 and CSS3.
I have also been designing and developing websites for a variety of clients over the past few years. I have been teaching web development in high schools for a couple years. I created a learn-to-code web app with React and Golang that I have used to teach over 400 students to make websites. I am currently studying Human Centered Design and Engineering in the Master's program at California State University, Los Angeles, so I am gaining experience in UX as well.
I communicate closely and clearly with clients, and can set realistic milestones and expectations immediately.
Thank you for considering me for your next project!


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Dutch-born Sonny Groo has perfected the art of assimilating the latest in fashion and making it his own. Never too trendy and always cultured, his style is so refined that you could throw everything up in the air that he owns and however it lands, the combination would work. He is extremely thoughtful and intelligent in his approach to making the changing tides of fashion work for him, without being a slave to the industry's mecurial and possibly bankrupting temperament. For starters, everything is uncomplicated in black and white. There are the prototypal handmade black boots with the small heel that he wears with almost everything, whose shape is a subtle perfection of classic and cool and that he buys every year. He is a master of recreating the of-the-moment drapey pant for close to pennies, by wrapping obese-sized thrift shop trousers across his body and pinning others to create a sense of cascading folded couture artistry. Sonny is so sensitized to maintaining elegance (always at a small cost), that when he goes for something potentially gender-bending, he keeps it 007 polished, by choosing a black leather skirt, layered over pants, under the quintessential aristocratic trench and accented with shiny driving gloves. Sonny's signature Lanvin glasses, that are both forward and timeless in their oversized appearance, are probably what tell the most about him, as he always wears them and they always work.
Check out Sonny's Magazine Mykromag and
Sonny's Blog


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Hattori Hanzō (服部 半蔵, ~1542 – 1596), also known as Hattori Masanari (服部 正成), was a famous samurai and ninja of the Sengoku era. Hanzō was born as the son of Hattori Yasunaga, a minor samurai in the service of the Matsudaira (later Tokugawa) clan. He would later earn the nickname Oni no Hanzō (鬼半蔵 Devil Hanzō) because of the fearless tactics he displayed in his operations; his other nickname was Yari no Hanzō (槍半蔵 Spear Hanzō).
Though Hanzō was born and raised in Mikawa Province, he often returned to Iga Province, home of the Hattori family. He fought his first battle at the age of 16 (a night-time attack on Udo castle) and went on to serve with distinction at the battles of Anegawa (1570) and Mikatagahara (1572). His most valuable contribution came in 1582 following Oda Nobunaga's death, when he led the future shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu to safety in Mikawa Province across Iga territory with the help of remnants of the local Iga ninja clans as well as their one-time rivals in Koga. Hanzō was known as an expert tactician and a master of spear fighting. Various magical tricks such as disappearing and appearing elsewhere, psychokinesis and precognition were also supposedly attributed to him. Historical sources say he actually died in 1596 at the age of 55. According to a popular legend, the ninja of Fūma Kotarō killed Hanzō in sea combat during their raid against the Tokugawa forces in the Inland Sea.
Hattori Hanzō was succeeded by his 18-year-old son, whose name was also Masanari, though written with different kanji. He was given the title of Iwami no Kami and his men would act as guards of Edo Castle, the headquarters of the government of united Japan. There have been also as many as three other Hattori Hanzōs leading his clan at one point or another (including one before him). To this day, artifacts of Hanzō's legacy remain; the Tokyo Imperial Palace (formerly the shogun's palace) still has a gate called Hanzō's Gate (Hanzōmon), and the Hanzōmon subway line which runs from central Tokyo to the southwestern suburbs is named after the gate. Hanzō's remains now rest in the Sainen-ji temple cemetery in Yotsuya, Tokyo. The temple also holds his favorite spear and his ceremonial battle helmet. The spear, donated to the temple by Hanzō as a votive offering, was originally given to him by Ieyasu and suffered damage during the bombing of Tokyo in 1945.


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Shortly after Janice Frazier joined Urban League of the Pikes Peak Region's leadership team in 2011, the nonprofit fell apart — but that didn't break her indomitable spirit.
Instead, the North Carolina native took over and became the voice of the organization, dedicated to resurrecting its team and community center — and regaining the public's trust.
"The community had turned its back on the organization because board members had left and we were disaffiliated from the National Urban League in 2012," Frazier said.
The nonprofit was notified to cease using the Urban League brand the evening before a large fundraiser. Frazier responded with integrity.
"I remember thinking, 'I've got to hold to our mission and commitment — to speak in front of everyone at the breakfast and let them know exactly what happened and be transparent,'" she said. "So that day, I announced we'd been disaffiliated and told attendees, 'If you can't support this effort, we understand, but we're going to move forward.'"
The event was a success, resulting in the organization's biggest fundraiser yet. And through the Colorado Secretary of State's office, the nonprofit took on a new name, Urbanites Leading the Pikes Peak Region. But the group remains dedicated to its mission.
Under Frazier's leadership, ULPPR's abandoned childcare development center at 506 E. Moreno Ave. was renovated and the organization gained a new board, new programs and new services.
"She turned the organization around," said Doris Ralston, executive director of Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation and award nominator. "The community now recognizes that her perseverance and passion for regaining their trust and providing programs, services and resources through the ULPPR is validation of her commitment."
ULPPR provides educational programs and support for the socio-economically disadvantaged, run solely by an unpaid board and volunteers.
[su_note note_color="#7db9ff"]Personal Mantra: "My personal philosophy is to never feel that I know everything, because I don't. There is always room to learn more and to grow. Throughout my life, I have surrounded myself with people who are more educated and who have a keen wisdom about all facets of life."[/su_note]
Its center leases rooms for church functions, computer training, meetings and mentoring programs.
"What feeds my passion and keeps me motivated to work hard is that I do not like to fail," Frazier said. "When I committed to resurrect this organization, I meant it, no matter what obstacles existed. We've been in operation through the grace of God and have managed to survive and thrive.
"I like to think that my ability to lead in a utilitarian way contributes to the good that comes out of doing what's right."
After 33 years working in public education for Detroit Public Schools, Widefield School District 3 and District 11, Frazier attended college at the age of 59.
She enrolled in Colorado Technical University to pursue an associate's degree in business administration, then pursued a bachelor's degree, graduating magna cum laude.
She's now working on a Master of Business Administration degree in entrepreneurship.
"What impresses me most about JJ is her insatiable desire to learn," said Jim Mason, ULPPR board member and award nominator.
"Her intense dedication to improve the lives of others through personal example drives her intellectual curiosity."
-— Amber Baillie


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These are another easy snack my whole family likes. Charlotte eats them with lunch on many days. They really are just small cucumbers with salt and lemon juice but they get transformed and make your basic small cucumber much more appealing to snack on. We use the "Persian cucumbers" from Trader Joes. I've seen them also called hot house. Basically, you are looking for something small with a thin skin that doesn't need to be peeled. They would work really well as a potato chip alternative too. Salty, crunchy and you can add paprika or cayenne if you eat a little kick.
Yield 2 servings
2 Persian or hot house cucumbers, sliced thinly
1 organic lemon
Sea salt
Paprika or cayenne (optional)
Place cucumber slices in a small bowl, gently squeeze a half of lemon over cucumbers leaving some juice still in the lemon (for later addition.)
Sprinkle the cucumbers with a thin layer of salt. Stir and taste before adding more lemon or salt until you reach your desired ratio.
Sprinkle a pinch of cayenne or paprika over the top (if using) and stir again to combine.


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In Conversation with Playwright Martin Crimp
Sat 9 February 2019, 11.30am
Running Time: 1.5 hours
Playwright Martin Crimp, whose play When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other is playing in the Dorfman from January, will discuss his approach to writing and answer your questions in this 90 minute conversation with Ola Animashawun. Please note this event will not include practical exercises, but is an opportunity to gain an insight in to Martin's processes and ask questions about your own writing. This event is aimed at people who are already writing, or wanting to start writing plays. Please consider this if you are purchasing a ticket, thank you.
If you're interested in hearing Martin Crimp speak, you might want to consider either Katie Mitchell and Martin Crimp in Conversation on Wed 30 Jan, or Exploring Martin Crimp's Plays on Fri 15 Feb.
Tickets £15 (£10 concessions)
If you'd like to hear from other playwrights, take a look at sessions happening as part of the 'Playwriting at the NT' series including:
Bruce Norris (March)
John Donnelly (April)


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Aging Population, High Prices Will Continue Fueling Rise In Health Care Spending Levels
Prescription drugs account for the fastest increase -- 6.3 percent a year on average -- due to the high cost of advanced medications.
The Associated Press:
Gov't Says Health Costs To Keep Growing Faster Than Economy
U.S. health care spending will keep growing faster than the overall economy in the foreseeable future, squeezing public insurance programs and employers who provide coverage, the government said Wednesday. Annual projections from number crunchers at the Department of Health and Human Services cite an aging population and an uptick in prices for health care services and goods as factors behind the ongoing growth in costs. (2/14)
Los Angeles Times:
U.S. Healthcare Tab To Keep Rising, Led By Higher Costs For Drugs And Services, Government Report Says
"High and rising costs expose two often overlooked problems," Harvard economist David Cutler noted in an article accompanying the new spending projections, published in the journal Health Affairs. "First, spending is too high because many dollars are wasted. … Second, high medical costs combined with stagnant incomes for a large share of the population and the inability of governments at all levels to raise tax dollars leads to increased health and economic disparities," Cutler wrote. (Levey, 2/14)


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Butchers cart, very original pony size Butchers cart to fit 13.2hh-14.2hh.
Lightweight well balanced vehicle with made to measure covers.
Shown successfully at county level. Lamps also available.
To Fit: 13.2hh to 14.2hh
Price: £3,500 ovno
Location: Suffolk Norfolk Border
Contact: Mark Fuller
Phone: 07790 242634
1909 Chair Backed Well Bottom Gig, made by Joseph Gibson & Son, Birmingham. On 16 spoke wheels, with lance wood shafts. Canework is genuine and perfect, not transfers. Upholstered in cream suede fabric as used by Rolls Royce, Bentley and Aston Martin.
Comes with bespoke covers for storage & transport. Gives a beautiful ride on it's Dennett springs. Completely refurbished before going into storage.
Wheels 45", tug to tug 24", tug to floor 36 1/2", pigtail to tug 45". Lamps available. Happy for you to bring pony to try.
To Fit: 11.2hh to 12.3hh
£4,500 £4,000 ovno
Location: Stowmarket
Contact: Helen Seymour
Phone: 07951 216670
Ken Jackson pleasure cart/ gig. Lamps, under seat storage, adjustable shafts. Sound mechanically but would need a touch of paint for the show ring otherwise in very good condition.
Only for sale as pony is sadly not sound enough to pull it any more and is being wasted in the barn.
Dimensions, wheels 32", width 56", length 98", shafts 62", width of shafts 32", tug to floor 36". More photos on request.
To Fit: 11.2hh to 13hh
£800 £799 ovno
Location: Lavenham, Suffolk
Contact: Kelly Rock
Phone: 07825 558828
Quality Butchers cart, show condition. Rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful trade show vehicle.
Comes with brass foot rail ( not show in photos ), foot bell, whip holder, lamp holders, etc...
Plus a full set of heavy duty, made to measure covers. Mirror finish paintwork. Superb, ready to go!
To Fit: 14hh to 15hh
Price: £7,000 ovno
Location: Herts Beds
Contact: Clive
Phone: 07890 913253
Bellcrown carriage for sale, lightly used for both 13hh & 14.1hh cobs (would suit bit bigger). Recently been in storage so had very little use. We believe it to be a Bantam Mk 2 but not positive.
Not new but very smart & very comfy. In good condition, with a bit of touching up could be used for show ring. Very useful & versatile as dismantles for transport to go in side or grooms area of box, also had it in an estate car.
Adjustable winding rod to move body over axle to adjust balance. Track width 125cm extends to 138cm. Brass rein rail. 2 footsteps/tree guards. Please email for more pics.
To Fit: 13hh to 14.2hh
£600 £550
Location: Suffolk
Contact: Liz
Phone: 01284 728627
Mobile: 07928 509596
Top quality exercise cart made by Ashbrook Carriages. Powder coated wheel and body, fully adjustable shafts and axle. Horse shoe steps, spare wheel.
Rack for rugs, brass whip holder. Ash fully adjustable shafts, will fit from 13.2hh up to 15.2hh. Would easily convert seat to a 3 seater bench seat. Extremely comfortable, very well sprung and in excellent condition.
No damage, always been barn kept. We are located easy access of A1 and M1 Bedford area. Safe collection only. Please no time wasters. More photos can be sent Watsapp.
To Fit: 13.2hh to 15.2hh
Price: £450
Location: Bedfordshire
Contact: Les Goldhawk
Phone: 07707 606333
Mobile: 07801 829438
2 wheel cart with suspension, bought for a 14hh but never got round to using it.
Comes with black leather harness but no reins, good used condition.
Price: £400 ovno
Location: King's Lynn
Contact: Elizabeth
Phone: 07979 464847
Brand new braked 2 wheeled trap. Never been used. Bought the wrong one. Stunning and strong. Adjustable shafts, adjustable seat.
Seat still covered in protective wrapper. Sadly too large for my little 10hh. Comes with both pair and singles shafts. Pair, include 2 swingle trees and are still wrapped in their original wrapping, I never even unwrapped them all.
Selling at a loss in order to recoup some of the money in order to buy another (smaller) one. No offers please.
To Fit: 12hh to 15.2hh
Price: £995 no offers
Location: Wisbech
Contact: Ben
Phone: 07935 928911
2 cheap carts. Shetland cart, just been refurbished, paint it any colour you like, put your own stamp on it. £195.
Handsome little 2 wheel cart, wooden wheels, rubber channeled. Bit of a vintage look about it. Fit approx up to 12.2hh depending on build. In good condition. £245.
Price: see text
Location: Norfolk
Contact: David
Phone: 07741 586944
Mobile: 07919 459420
Well Bottomed Gig, suit 14hh - 15hh. All steel wheels ( a few marks on the wheels). Very clean and well balanced cart.
Comes with shaft and body covers. Harewood Carriage Company stamped on wheel centres.
To Fit: 14hh to 15hh
Price: £650 ono
Location: Wisbech
Contact: Susie
Phone: 07824 813604


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Category Archives: type-2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes breakthrough: Imbalance in gut bacteria likely cause
(NaturalNews) We've all heard the news about the enormous, world-wide epidemic of type 2 diabetes. Not only is this form of diabetes (which results from the body's inability to effectively use insulin) soaring among adults, it is now hitting children and teens as well. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the cause is primarily excess body weight and weight physical inactivity.
But breakthrough research just published in the journal Nature strongly indicates another, bottom line cause has been discovered – an imbalance of "good" versus "bad" bacteria in the intestinal tract appears to trigger type 2 diabetes.
Sound familiar? Natural health advocates have long insisted that a healthy digestive tract is crucial to preventing and treating diseases and that making sure there's a healthy balance between the "good" bacteria and the disease-promoting kind is key. In recent years, this concept has been backed up by numerous studies linking the overuse of antibiotics, which wipe out the "good" germs in the gut, to serious ills. Researchers have also found that promoting a healthy internal flora rich in the "good" kind of bacteria is beneficial in a myriad of ways – including boosting the immune system to fight flu and treating Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. And research recently published by Austrian scientists in the Journal of Clinical Investigation suggests an unhealthy balance of gut flora could cause obesity and metabolic syndrome which have long been linked to type 2 diabetes.
"We have demonstrated that people with type 2 diabetes have a high level of pathogens in their intestines," lead researcher for the Nature study, Jun Wang from the University of Copenhagen'sDepartment of Biology and Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, said in a media statement.
The research team pointed out the 1.5 kilograms of bacteria that each of us carries around in our intestines have a huge impact on our well-being. If the equilibrium of what is known as this "microflora" in the gut is disrupted, health can suffer. For their study, the scientists zeroed in on the intestinal bacteria of 345 people from China. The 171 research subjects who had type 2 diabetes were found to have "a more hostile bacterial environment in their intestines" than those not suffering from the disease. The study suggests this kind of out-of-balance gut flora could increase resistance to different medicines as well as likely be the trigger for type 2 diabetes. The scientists identified specific biological indicators in the gut flora that could eventually be used to identify those at risk of type 2 diabetes as well as to diagnose the disease.
"We are going to transplant gut bacteria from people that suffer from type 2 diabetes into mice and examine whether the mice then develop diabetes," another of the lead scientists behind the project, professor Oluf Borbye Pedersen from the University of Copenhagen, stated.
What can you do to keep your internal flora healthy and balanced? For starters, avoid antibiotics as much as possible. Also, eat a healthy diet that includes prebiotics (naturally occurring substances found in thousands of plants species that foster a healthy environment in the colon that's hostile to the "bad" bacteria) and probiotics (the "good" bacteria that is found in fermented foods like kefir, yogurt and sauerkraut that can crowd out bad bacteria and replenish the "good" kind that can be wiped out by antibiotics).
Number of diabetic Americans could triple by 2050
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Lifestyle changes may be the best way to delay diabetes
Lifestyle changes are the best way to stave off development of Type 2 diabetes, according to a 10-year followup of an innovative trial to prevent the disease in high-risk groups. The results are important because diabetes is a rapidly spreading epidemic in the United States. About 24 million Americans — 1 in every 9 — have diabetes, the vast majority of them Type 2, which develops during adulthood. An additional 57 million people have blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but that are not yet in the diabetic range, and it is this group that could benefit the most from interventions.
The original Diabetes Prevention Program trial involved 3,234 overweight or obese men and women, most of them from ethnic groups with an above-normal risk for diabetes. They were divided into three groups: one received intensive training on altering their lifestyle, the second received the diabetes medication metformin, and the third received a placebo. The lifestyle intervention involved reducing the amount of fat in their diet, exercising daily and losing 5% to 7% of their body weight. On average, those in this group exercised about 30 minutes per day and lost about 15 pounds, although they subsequently regained 10 pounds. Those in the metformin group lost 5 pounds, and those in the placebo group lost less than 2.
The study was halted prematurely in 2001 when it became clear that lifestyle intervention was most effective. Those in the lifestyle arm of the trial reduced their risk of diabetes by 58% compared with the placebo group, and those in the metformin group reduced risk by 31%.
The original group was offered the chance to participate in followup studies and 1,766 did, roughly a third from each of the trial arms. All were given training in lifestyle changes.
The study team, led by Dr. David M. Nathan of Massachusetts General Hospital, reported on the 10-year results this week in the journal Lancet. In the 10 years, participants in the original lifestyle-change group delayed the onset of diabetes by an average of four years compared with the placebo group, and those in the metformin group delayed it by an average of two years. "The benefits of intensive lifestyle changes were especially pronounced in the elderly," Nathan said. "People age 60 and older lowered their rate of developing diabetes in the next 10 years by about half."
About 5% to 6% of those in the lifestyle intervention group developed diabetes every year during the initial trial, a rate that remained constant over the follow-up period. About 8% of those in the metformin group and 11% of those in the placebo group developed diabetes each year during the original trial. Over the rest of the period, however — apparently because of the added lifestyle training — the latter two groups reduced their annual rate to the same range as those in the original lifestyle group.
In an editorial accompanying the report, Dr. Anoop Misra of Fortis Hospitals in New Delhi wrote that, "Prevention of diabetes is a long and winding road. There seems to be no shortcut, and a persistent and prolonged lifestyle intervention seems to be the most effective mode to travel on it."
— Thomas H. Maugh II
Photo: Walking was the most common form of exercise in the lifestyle-change group. Credit: Robert Lachman/ Los Angeles Times
What Soft Drinks are Doing to Your Body
Soda, pop, cola, soft drink — whatever you call it, it is one of the worst beverages that you could be drinking for your health. As the debate for whether to put a tax on the sale of soft drinks continues, you should know how they affect your body so that you can make an informed choice on your own.
Soft drinks are hard on your health
Soft drinks contain little to no vitamins or other essential nutrients. However, it is what they do contain that is the problem: caffeine, carbonation, simple sugars — or worse, sugar substitutes — and often food additives such as artificial coloring, flavoring, and preservatives.
A lot of research has found that consumption of soft drinks in high quantity, especially by children, is responsible for many health problems that include tooth decay, nutritional depletion, obesity, type-2 diabetes, and heart disease.
Why the sugar in soft drinks isn't so sweet
Most soft drinks contain a high amount of simple sugars. The USDA recommendation of sugar consumption for a 2,000-calorie diet is a daily allotment of 10 teaspoons of added sugars. Many soft drinks contain more than this amount!
Just why is too much sugar so unhealthy? Well, to start, let's talk about what happens to you as sugar enters your body. When you drink sodas that are packed with simple sugars, the pancreas is called upon to produce and release insulin, a hormone that empties the sugar in your blood stream into all the tissues and cells for usage. The result of overindulging in simple sugar is raised insulin levels. Raised blood insulin levels beyond the norm can lead to depression of the immune system, which in turn weakens your ability to fight disease.
Something else to consider is that most of the excess sugar ends up being stored as fat in your body, which results in weight gain and elevates risk for heart disease and cancer. One study found that when subjects were given refined sugar, their white blood cell count decreased significantly for several hours afterwards. Another study discovered that rats fed a high-sugar diet had a substantially elevated rate of breast cancer when compared to rats on a regular diet.
The health effects of diet soda
You may come to the conclusion that diet or sugar-free soda is a better choice. However, one study discovered that drinking one or more soft drinks a day — and it didn't matter whether it was diet or regular — led to a 30% greater chance of weight gain around the belly.
Diet soda is filled with artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, or saccharin. These artificial sweeteners pose a threat to your health. Saccharin, for instance, has been found to be carcinogenic, and studies have found that it produced bladder cancer in rats.
Aspartame, commonly known as nutrasweet, is a chemical that stimulates the brain to think the food is sweet. It breaks down into acpartic acid, phenylalanine, and methanol at a temperature of 86 degrees. (Remember, your stomach is somewhere around 98 degrees.) An article put out by the University of Texas found that aspartame has been linked to obesity. The process of stimulating the brain causes more cravings for sweets and leads to carbohydrate loading.
Carbonation depletes calcium
Beverages with bubbles contain phosphoric acid, which can severely deplete the blood calcium levels; calcium is a key component of the bone matrix. With less concentration of calcium over a long time, it can lower deposition rates so that bone mass and density suffer. This means that drinking sodas and carbonated water increases your risk of osteoporosis.
Add in the caffeine usually present in soft drinks, and you are in for even more trouble. Caffeine can deplete the body's calcium, in addition to stimulating your central nervous system and contributing to stress, a racing mind, and insomnia.
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• Fresh water
Water is a vital beverage for good health. Each and every cell needs water to perform its essential functions. Since studies show that tap water is filled with contaminants, antibiotics, and a number of other unhealthy substances, consider investing in a quality carbon-based filter for your tap water. To find out more about a high-performance filtration system, click here.
On the go? Try using a stainless steel thermos or glass bottle, filled with filtered water. Enhance the flavor of your water with a refreshing infusion of basil, mint leaves, and a drop of honey.
• Fruit Juice
If you are a juice drinker, try watering down your juice to cut back on the sugar content. Buy a jar of organic 100% juice, especially cranberry, acai, pomegranate, and then dilute three parts filtered water to one part juice. You will get a subtle sweet taste and the benefit of antioxidants. After a couple of weeks, you will no longer miss the sweetness of sugary concentrated juices.
• Tea
Tea gently lifts your energy and has numerous health benefits. Black, green, white, and oolong teas all contain antioxidant polyphenols. In fact, tea ranks as high or higher than many fruits and vegetables on the ORAC scale, the score that measures antioxidant potential of plant-based foods.
Herbal tea does not have the same antioxidant properties, though it is still a great beverage choice with other health benefits, such as inducing calming and relaxing effects.
If tea doesn't satisfy your sweet tooth, try adding cinnamon or a little honey, which has important health benefits that refined sugar lacks. For a selection of healthy teas that promote total body wellness, click here. Drink up!
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Forge FC power past Pacific for 1st CPL victory
Anthony Novak and David Choiniere powered a Kyle Bekker-less Forge FC to a 3-0 win over Pacific FC in their CPL debuts on Wednesday, giving the Hamilton side their first victory in club history.
Novak made an immediate impact in the CPL by scoring a spectacular goal in the third minute, starting with his back to the goalkeeper and turning before blasting a shot into the top right corner of the net at Tim Hortons Field.
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Choiniere assisted on Welshman's marker, his first in the CPL.
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The final goal of the game came in the second half, in the 70th minute, when Forge captain Giuliano Frano headed home a Daniel Krutzen corner.
The match gives Forge their first win and puts them back into contention for the Spring Season title, having now collected four points from their first three matches. Pacific FC, meanwhile, sit on three points from three matches.
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It wasn't pretty, by any means, but it was ultimately effective for Cavalry FC, as Tommy Wheeldon Jr.'s side picked up their second consecutive victory at Spruce Meadows by way of a 1-0 result against Valour FC, with Jose Escalante scoring the only goal of the game in the 86th minute of play to give the Cavs' all three points.
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A common graphical representation of motion along a straight line is the v vs. t graph, that is, the graph of (instantaneous) velocity as a function of time. In this graph, time t is plotted on the horizontal axis and velocity v on the vertical axis. Note that by definition, velocity and acceleration are vector quantities. In a straight-line motion, however, these vectors have only a single nonzero component in the direction of motion. Thus, in this problem, we will call v the velocity and a the acceleration, even though they are really the components of the velocity and acceleration vectors in the direction of motion, respectively.
Here is a plot of velocity versus time for a particle that travels along a straight line with varying velocity. Refer to this plot to answer the following questions.
PART A. What is the initial velocity of the particle, ?
The initial velocity is the velocity at t=0s. Recall that in a graph of velocity versus time, time is plotted on the horizontal axis and velocity on the vertical axis.
PART B. What is the total distance Δx traveled by the particle?
Recall that the area of the region that extends over a time interval Δt under the v vs. t curve is always equal to the distance traveled in Δt. Thus, to calculate the total distance, you need to find the area of the entire region under the v vs. t curve. In the case at hand, the entire region under the v vs. t curve is not an elementary geometrical figure, but rather a combination of triangles and rectangles.
PART C. What is the average acceleration of the particle over the first 20.0 seconds?
The average acceleration of a particle between two instants of time is the slope of the line connecting the two corresponding points in a v vs. t graph.
PART D. What is the instantaneous acceleration of the particle at seconds?
The instantaneous acceleration of a particle at any point on a v vs. t graph is the slope of the line tangent to the curve at that point. Since in the last 10 seconds of motion, between t=40.0s and t=50.0s, the curve is a straight line, the tangent line is the curve itself. Physically, this means that the instantaneous acceleration of the particle is constant over that time interval. This is true for any motion where velocity increases linearly with time.
PART E. Which of the graphs shown below is the correct acceleration vs. time plot for the motion described in the previous parts?
ANSWER: Graph B
Recall that whenever velocity increases linearly with time, acceleration is constant. In the example here, the particle's velocity increases linearly with time in the first 20.0 s of motion. In the second 20.0 s , the particle's velocity is constant, and then it decreases linearly with time in the last 10 s. This means that the particle's acceleration is constant over each time interval, but its value is different in each interval.
In conclusion, graphs of velocity as a function of time are a useful representation of straight-line motion. If read correctly, they can provide you with all the information you need to study the motion.


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