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Avantes North America: Tell us about your background in research and development?
Dr. Wilms Floet: I started my career in 2000 at Melles Griot (now CVI Melles Griot) as a field application engineer and later as a sales account manager. Then, in 2002, I joined a Dutch business unit of Teijin as an innovation manager. Teijin is a Japanese multinational in performance materials and healthcare solutions. The business unit in The Netherlands produces high-performance Twaron® fiber. I was responsible for the development and implementation of a structured process to explore and assess ideas for new applications. It was an excellent position to work across disciplines with marketing departments (is there market potential for the idea?), R&D (is it technically feasible?) and production (can it be implemented?). In 2005 I switched to the business department involved in applications of the Twaron® fiber in composite materials and was responsible for business results in a large part of Western Europe, Middle East, India, and South-Africa. At the end of 2011, I accepted an opportunity to set up a new customer support laboratory for the company in Shanghai (China) in order to provide better technical support to Teijin's customers in the Asia-Pacific region. Despite not having any experience in setting up a laboratory nor Asia experience, it sounded like a fantastic opportunity to be immersed in a different culture for a couple of years and set-up such a facility from scratch. What followed was a truly exciting period of three and a half years living and working in Shanghai. At the beginning of 2016, I returned to The Netherlands and started a position as manager of New Business Development in which my role was to work on innovations that fit Teijin's long-term strategy to transform the company from a material supplier to a solutions provider. During this period, I worked extensively with start-up companies in a variety of fields assessing potential routes to successful cooperation, e.g. by investing in the company or by setting up a joint venture.
Avantes North America: That's fascinating! What path led you to Avantes?
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First of all, after 16 years with Teijin, it felt like the time was ripe to step outside the company, change my environment, and become more open to "outside opportunity." I happened to come across Avantes, a company I remembered from my time at Melles Griot, about 18 years ago. I was curious to see what had become of the company and was pleasantly surprised to see how much it had grown since those days. I also noticed they were looking for an R&D manager. Even though that role had not been directly on my mind as a next career step, I was intrigued by the type of person Avantes was looking for, which, combined with my interest in products and markets, was my main motivation for applying for the job. As the selection process went on, I became even more enthusiastic about the company, its people, and the culture, as well as the job itself, and I became convinced that joining Avantes would be a great opportunity. Apparently, Avantes felt the same toward me and hence our paths have crossed.
ANA: How does your previous experience prepare you to take on this new challenge?
DWF: Good question. Somebody reading my CV might not think of me as the first candidate for the role of an R&D manager in a photonics company. I think that what mattered to Avantes, was not so much the specialist know-how, but rather the combination of my experience in a larger company in roles with a strong business focus, the education in applied physics (that's actually where the photons played a big role) and, last but not least, the type of person Avantes was looking for: I'm quite adaptive and have a strong natural focus on relationships and cooperation between people and departments. I'm always trying to build bridges.
ANA: What do you feel are the strengths in Avantes Engineering?
DWF: Based on my first impressions, I've noticed a high level of know-how and experience in the team on a wide variety of relevant technical disciplines. Within the team, people seem to connect very easily across disciplines, which is obviously a crucial element in the optimal integration of our engineering capabilities with our products. Furthermore, there is a lot of flexibility and a can-do mentality when it comes to developing customized solutions.
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ANA: What technologies in spectroscopy look interesting for the future of Avantes?
DWF: Frankly speaking, I haven't been with Avantes long enough to have an in-depth understanding regarding the drivers for future customer value. But, working closely together with our sales and marketing team while at the same time keeping our eyes open for relevant upcoming technologies will be key. For example, it appears that while spectrometers were mostly used on a fixed location in the past, they are now used more and more as (mobile) smart sensors which is driving the need for miniaturization. Avantes needs to focus on (new) technologies that enable the development of new solutions to fulfill specific needs such as this.
ANA: What about the future of Avantes Engineering? What is your philosophy on product development?
DWF: In general, I believe that any product development should start with a clear understanding of the drivers and needs of the market rather than making assumptions about what the market needs. In my last position at Teijin, I worked with lean start-up methodology using the build-measure-learn cycle. This is basically nothing more than involving your customers in an early phase in the development process to test the assumptions you're making with functional prototypes in order to verify whether you are on the right track.
Aside from that, I believe a challenge for Avantes may be to balance the growth of the company, with maintaining our high level of service and flexibility. We would be wise to think well ahead about how we are going to develop our product portfolio to make the right choices in our engineering solutions and provide adequate answers to these challenges.
ANA: Well we are very excited to have you on the team and to implement this vision of Avantes for the future. So, help us get to know you better, where did you receive your education?
DWF: I studied applied physics at the University of Groningen with a master thesis on the interface between thin film physics and chemistry on polymer-based light emitting diodes. In 2001, I received my Ph.D. from the Delft University of Technology with my thesis on the physical principles of the detector that has been used in the Herschel Space Telescope. This work was in close collaboration with the Space Research Organization of The Netherlands and the University of Groningen and funded by the European Space Agency. During my Ph.D. work, I had the chance to spend 6 months researching at the Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, CA.
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ANA: Tell us about your family, your hobbies, what do you do outside of work?
DWF: My partner, Cindy, and I, and our 2 children, Esmée (13 years) and Thom (10 years), live in Zevenaar, a small municipality (~30.000 inhabitants) in the Eastern part of The Netherlands, about 30 minutes from Apeldoorn with our dog and two cats.
In my spare time, I like very much to listen to music, attend concerts and festivals, and I even try to play a bit of guitar myself. Together with a group of about 10 friends, we have set up our "wine society" and organize wine tasting from time to time including a yearly international trip to a different wine region in Europe. It's a great combination of learning a bit about wine & winemaking, combined with quality social time with friends.
When it comes to sports, I play squash although not as intensely as I used to. Besides that, I like to run, which, besides staying physically healthy, is my way of meditating and resetting my brain after a long day of work.
ANA: Thank you for taking the time to speak with us, Dr. Wilms Floet, and welcome to the team!


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"The delegates commit to urge the schools to reflect on the nature of human holistic excellence (the 4 Cs) so that academic success can be understood in its proper context. The delegates also commit to urge the schools to reflect on traditional notions of success and failure in the lives of our students." (Rio Statement: 2017) The world appears to define human success with the prism of wealth and power. In the process, the means to this achievement is ignored and even absolved at times. This may not be considered a new phenomenon but the world has generally defined success in these terms.
St. Ignatius of Loyola prior to his conversion is a classic example of this understanding of achievement. But a lone canon ball in the battle of Pamplona, became the starting point of a journey, which would redefine for himself and the world success and achievement. The spiritual journey granted to St. Ignatius by God the Father, who taught him like a school master, enabled him to help his companions gain spiritual experiences to view the world and its attractions through the lens of being united with the God. They came to believe that "Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul. And the other things on the face of the earth are created for man and that they may help him in prosecuting the end for which he is created." (Principle and Foundation). Therefore St. Ignatius wrote to the Duke of Bravia, when he was requested to open stadium generale that "we tend in our colleges to stress the formation for life rather than the acquisition of knowledge." That was human excellence for St. Ignatius.
Jesuit Education continued this mission of forming persons of excellence since the inception of their first school in Messina in 1548 some 470 years ago. The Jesuits have constantly articulated their world vision and goals of education through progressive discernment, reading the signs of the times. The General Congregations and the Superior Generals have contributed to this search for meaningfulness and relevance in today's world where education is understood and viewed with a utilitarian outlook. This desire to redefine and reinvent the core values of Jesuit Education lead Fr. Peter Hans Kolvenbach to say that "We aim to form leaders in service, in imitation of Christ Jesus, men and women of competence, conscience and compassionate commitment." (Peter-Hans Kolvenbach SJ, 29th April 1993).
The Jesuits continued their discernment for relevance and responded to the global concerns and challenges of the late twentieth and early twenty first centuries in various ways. The last ten years have seen a renewed vigour and vitality in Jesuit education through various steps the Jesuit Education Ministry has undertaken to respond to the myriad challenges of this century. The ICJSE (2012) was a step in this direction. This was followed by SIPEI (2014) and the JESEDU- RIO (2017) leading to the Rio Action Statement which we are trying to implement in our Jesuit schools.
The efforts to put the Rio Action Statement into practice are founded on Ignatian Heritage, Ignatian Spirituality and Formation Programmes to form persons of Human Excellence. Patna Province of the Society of Jesus has undertaken important steps to implement these in their schools. The province education commission has drawn out plans to achieve this in the coming few years.
We have begun the process of sharing our Ignatian Heritage with our collaborators through a series of Ignatian Leadership Training programmes. The first training programme was conducted in January 2019 in which lay delegates from all the Jesuit Schools were trained in Ignatian Spirituality and Leadership. These delegates are expected to undertake leadership roles in our schools and the training programmes will continue.
Our focus of attention and efforts in the formation of persons of human excellence are our students. The Province Education Commission has undertaken two programmes in this direction during the current academic year. The first is to share and popularise Ignatian Examen as a way and method of constant personal growth. The students are taught the meaning and method of Ignatian Examen and they practice it daily in the school.
The second programme in this direction is a series of formation programmes for students of grade six to ten. These programmes are developed keeping in mind the psychological and spiritual growth of the students as they attempt to respond to the challenges by developing 21st century skills in their formation as persons of human excellence.
The province education commission will refocus and redevelop these programmes in true Ignatian way by using the action, reflection, action paradigm to make them relevant and fruitful in their quest to form persons of human excellence in their schools.
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The Anatomy of a Cannabis Plant
The Anatomy of a Cannabis Plant- Why do I need to know it?
If you are thinking of growing your own plants, it is vital to know that there are male and female plants. If you don't know what the purpose of each one is, you might waste time and money on cultivating the wrong one. It could influence your potency of weed too. If you are interested in the medicinal benefits, it is also good to understand the Anatomy of a Cannabis Plant.
A breakdown of the plant
All things that grow need roots to anchor them. The roots are not just an anchoring support, but also bring nutrients to the rest of the plant. The roots start out as a single taproot, but gradually develops secondary root that finally ends in a fibrous mass. The roots act also as the vascular system of the plant where the xylem water and minerals pump to all the plant.
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The main stem runs from the root and supports the vertical growth of the plant. Its main purpose is to bring water to the whole plant. Leaf nodes spring from the stem where branching takes place. The inter-node spacing isthe distance between the sets of branches.
Fan Leaves
The cannabis plant is recognized by its fan leaves. They grow in pairs from the stem and branches and help to distinguish between Sativa and Indica marijuana. Indica has dark, wide leaves, whereas Sativa has slender light green leaves. Hybrids have a blend of the two. The fan leaves are essential for photosynthesis.
Cannabis Flowers- the difference between male and female
Female plant – The flowering top of the female plant is called the cola. Look for white hair coming out of the leaf node in pre-flower to identify female plants.
Male plant- male plants don't have buds when they flower. They will also not be the largest of the plants. They produce stamens with anthers loaded with pollen.
Calyxes are tiny clusters in the form of teardrops that makes the bud. Leaves grow around and between the calyxes. The calyx protects the pistils and the ovule and forms part of the bud. The highest concentration of trichomes is found there.
Pistils are the hair on nugs and help you to identify female plants. Initially, when they come out they are white but change from orange to brown. The main objective is to get pollen from the male plant.
Cannabis Resin or Trichomes
The resin glands found on the flower and calyxes are trichomes. They look like tiny glasslike mushrooms. In the Anatomy of the Cannabis Plant trichomes play a vital role. All the microscopic cannabinoids come from the trichomes. This is also the part where hash and kief are made of.
The seeds of the plant are hidden in the calyx. The seeds are far more valuable than growing new plants. Cannabis seeds are also packed with nutrition and medicinal properties.


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Las Vegas fifth-graders run businesses out of their classrooms
Parson Elementary School is the only school in Nevada using Education Corporations (or EdCorps) to create student-run, classroom-based businesses. EdCorps is part of Real World Scholars, a nonprofit organization that helps students start businesses.
A group of fifth-graders stood around a desk with ingredients, including detergent, food coloring and glue, spread out in front of them. They were making homemade slime.
And as they squished the gooey product in their hands, 11-year-old Dayan Torres said, "It's really fun to play with and it's a stress reliever."
Dayan and 10-year-old Jocelyn Chavez are known as the slime masters in their class for their expert knowledge on the product, which they share with their classmates. It's just one item in the product line of their student-run business, Korder's Corner, which also specializes in scented candles. The business is named for their teacher, Casey Korder.
Parson Elementary School is the only school in Nevada using Education Corporations (or EdCorps) to create student-run, classroom-based businesses. EdCorps is part of Real World Scholars, a nonprofit organization that helps students start businesses.
Korder said he applied to be a part of the organization because he wanted to diversify the students' learning experience.
"It gives them those skills to learn how to work together and to be entrepreneurs on their own," he said. "Every subject gets incorporated in it. I didn't have something like this growing up. It was sit and spew. Lecture. Lecture."
Once the school was selected, Korder was given the option to receive startup funds to create a single business or multiple businesses for each of the school's fifth-grade classes. He chose to develop three companies, including Korder's Corner.
The others include his wife Debby Korder's class, which started Korder's Creative Creations and specializes slime, preserved jam, hand-painted flower pots and seeds, and Sweeney's Luxurious Products — named for teacher Samantha Sweeney — which sells bath bombs and bath salts. Each class was given $1,000 to start a business.
The students, ages 10 to 12, developed their businesses during the fall and started production at the beginning of this year. They developed business plans, created logos and set prices. They also researched how to manufacture, label and distribute their products.
"It's about empowering them to make those decisions," Korder said. "(We) just kind of guide them."
Once a week — during what is called STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and matemathics) Fridays — the students break up into their teams to make their products, and the classrooms turn into factories.
In Debby Korder's class, two students use a jam and jelly maker to cook preserved jam from fruit that was grown in their teacher's garden. Another group makes decorative clay pots. In another corner, students paint animal faces on recycled soda bottles and place gardening kits inside to make vegetables including lettuce, cilantro and peppers. Meanwhile, 11-year-old Edwin Santacruz designs the company's website, and 10-year-old Jasmine Anderson shows off a commercial and jingle that she created.
The teachers train students on how to safely make their products and encourage creativity and critical thinking to solve problems.
"It blows my mind away," Sweeney said. "I knew they had it in them. They surprise me every day when they do this."
And when students hit roadblocks, they help each other.
"We experiment, and if something does not go right, it helps to learn from our mistakes so we can make the business better," Jasmine said. "… I feel like it's an amazing opportunity for fifth-graders to do this. When we're older, if we want, we can start our own businesses and it will create jobs for more people. I'm just excited that we got to do something that's this big."
Parson's principal, Christine Prosen, recalled a student's comment made during one of the school's weekly meetings.
"We have to conserve our resources and our materials because it affects our bottom line," Prosen said, laughing. "It's amazing. The teachers are impressed with how quickly they are learning math skills."
The students sell their products out of their classroom, on the playground and at school events. They also receive orders via social media. The students hope to expand their customer base globally through their websites.
The fifth-graders said students at the school are their top customers, so they have adapted their product lines to meet their preferences. Their busiest production time was during holiday season.
The money the students make is reinvested into the school and is used by the students to engage in philanthropy, according to EdCorps. Korder said they are still deciding which nonprofit to donate a portion of their funds to.
The businesses had made more than $900 combined as of March 20. Each class has its business' first dollar framed.
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Not only because I bank with them, but because I think they are a good boon to business. A bank will only move into an area if they think people have a reason to do transactions with them - so BOA must think something good is happening in Columbia Heights.ReplyDelete
Either way -- I noticed that a few days ago as well and got extremely excited!
I can't say it's the absolute best choice, but I'll admit I'm with BoA and the Mount Pleasant location is ALWAYS crowded. One in Columbia Heights would be helpful for sure.ReplyDelete
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Faculty and graduate students produce many publications. The books, articles and papers of institute members can be found among the leading publications in the field.
Reppy Institute members' peace studies related publications are listed in the program's annual reports.
Some Reppy Institute support to individuals or from workshops, conferences, or other program activities has resulted in the publication of books.
The Judith Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies publishes an occasional paper series. The most recent papers are available on this site in pdf format. The series includes individual research results, collections of workshop and conference papers, and summaries of collaborative projects that have been sponsored by the institute. All of the occasional papers are now available electronically on the Cornell University eCommons website.
Other Reports and Papers provides links to reports and papers associated with Reppy Institute seminars and workshops.
The Reppy Institute, under its former name the Peace Studies Program, is a participant in Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO), which publishes everything from journal articles and working papers to whole books and proceedings of conferences in the field of international affairs. The Peace Studies Program's Occasional Papers, beginning with #21, are posted on CIAO.
An edited version of Randall Forsberg's thesis Toward a Theory of Peace: The Role of Moral Beliefs is posted on the Einaudi Center's e-book platform. The formal print version, with an introduction by Matthew Evangelista and Neta C. Crawford, is now available from Cornell University Press. You can download the e-book for free or purchase the handsome paper copy for $19.95.


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Simonsen dies in Le Mans crash
PARIS - Danish driver Allan Simonsen died Saturday following a crash at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the first driver fatality at the high-speed endurance event since 1997.
Race organizers said the 34-year-old Simonsen was taken to the hospital after his Aston Martin No. 95 crashed about 10 minutes into the race. The Dane spun at high speed and his car skidded into the barrier at the Tertre Rouge corner where cars typically reach speeds of up to 170 kph (105 mph).
Simonsen died at the hospital soon after arrival "due to his injuries," organizers said.
Sebastien Enjolras lost his life in pre-qualifying in 1997. The last driver fatality in the 24-hour race was Jo Gartner in 1986.
The worst crash in Le Mans history occurred in 1955 when Pierre Levegh's Mercedes flew into the crowd, killing more than 80 spectators.
Aston Martin Racing, which had entered five Vantage V8 cars between the GTE-Pro and GTE-Am classes, will continue in the race at the request of Simonsen's family.
The safety car came out after Simonsen's crash and the race was held up for nearly an hour to repair the guard rail.
Simonsen was participating for the seventh time at the endurance race, which is won by the team that completes the most laps in 24 hours with up to three drivers alternating.
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The hills are still alive, as the "The Sound Of Music" turns 50.
It has been 50 years since the initial release of the classic film's tale about the real-life Von Trapp family and their musical impulses.
The film became a musical classic with popular songs such as "My Favorite Things," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen," "Do-Re-Mi," "So Long, Farewell," and the title song, "The Sound of Music."
The film received 10 Oscar nominations and won five, including best picture, best director, best sound, best film editing, and best music. The soundtrack's 11 million sales worldwide makes it one of the best-selling of all time. Since the initial 1965 release, the film has grossed close to US$300 million worldwide.
According to British tabloid The Sun, BBC executives selected the film for broadcast should a nuclear strike occur, to improve the morale of survivors.
Unknown to many fans of the film, according to the real-life Maria Von Trapp's second book, "Maria," she was not invited to the premiere of the movie. Furthermore, when she called the producer to ask if she could attend, she was told there were no tickets left, although 20th Century Fox did let her preview the film.
The film's 50th anniversary was honored at the most recent Academy Awards with a performance by pop singer Lady Gaga and appearance by the film's star, Julie Andrews.


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The 2016 Porsche Panamera delivers world-class performance, as well as an opulent interior. However, its total cost of ownership is very high, which hurts the Panamera in our rankings.
The 2016 Panamera is an awesome car. It has track-ready handling and several powerful engine options, despite its large, hatchback styling. The interior quality is what you'd expect of a car that originally retailed for around $80,000. There are a couple of minor complaints, like rear seats that are mounted too low and an abundance of dashboard controls.
We've researched 42 Porsche Panamera reviews, as well as hard data points like reliability scores and cost of ownership estimates, to help you make the best car-buying decision possible.
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Prices for the 2016 Panamera range from about $57,000 to around $107,000, with the average price landing a little above $74,000. This data comes from the roughly 130 listings for the 2016 Panamera on our site. Prices fluctuate depending on the vehicle's features, mileage, condition, and location.
The 2016 Panamera tends to be more expensive than most competitors when it comes to gas, insurance, maintenance, and repair costs. You can expect to pay around $41,000 over five years on these expenses. By comparison, a 2016 BMW 7 Series' five-year costs are about $2,800 less than the Panamera's, and the 2016 Audi A7's costs are about $9,500 less.
The Panamera was fully redesigned for 2017, so a new 2018 model will have many improvements over a used 2016 Panamera. A new lineup of engines increases the base model's horsepower from 310 to 330, and Turbo models now boast 550 horsepower compared to the prior generation's 520. The 2018 also features a more tech-focused cabin. An upgraded Porsche Communications Management infotainment system replaces the multitude of physical buttons found in the last generation, and there's now support for Apple CarPlay. Cargo space also increases marginally.
Porsche introduced the wagon-like Sport Turismo body style for 2018. The range-topping Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid also debuted this year, with a 680-horsepower hybrid powertrain and a jaw-dropping price tag of almost $200,000. If neither of those new models are that appealing, you're almost certainly better off with any used Panamera. The improved infotainment system is a plus, but by opting for a used model, you'll likely save a ton of money.
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If you'd prefer to buy a new car, it's worth considering a couple of other super luxury cars that retail for around $75,000, which is close to the average price of a 2016 Panamera. The fully redesigned 2018 Lexus LS is a good value in a class where six-figure prices are more the rule than the exception. Lexus' flagship sedan has muscular powertrain options and a spacious, high-quality interior.
The 2018 Jaguar XJ rivals the LS for the lowest price in the class, but it's not as good a car. For your money, you're better off with a used Panamera. The XJ has commendable performance, but its technology feels outdated and the cabin accommodations are only mediocre.
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According to J.D. Power, the 2016 Porsche Panamera has a score of 3.5 out of five for reliability. That's just above the industry-wide average score of three.
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As of this writing, there are no open recalls that apply to the 2016 Panamera.
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The 2016 Panamera is the final model of the car's inaugural generation. There were few notable changes over the previous couple of years, so you can likely save money and get a similar car by shopping for an older model. Note that the Panamera Hybrid was introduced for 2015, as was the 420-horsepower, twin-turbocharged V6 found in Panamera S and 4S models. Still, it may be worth spending (likely) more money for a redesigned 2017 Panamera. As outlined above, this model year has new tech features, as well as slightly more powerful engines.
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The 2016 Porsche Panamera is available in more than a dozen trims: base, Edition, 4, 4 Edition, S, S E-Hybrid, 4S, 4S Executive, GTS, Turbo, Turbo Executive, Turbo S, Turbo S Executive, and Exclusive Series. The main difference among these models is the powertrain, though more features become standard as you move up the trim ladder. Still, the base Panamera should be sufficient for most shoppers; it comes well-equipped with a top-notch interior, a 310-horsepower V6, and handling on par with most sports cars. You can also find base models with most of the available features that Porsche originally offered with the car.
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Porsche offers a certified pre-owned program for vehicles 13 years old or less and with fewer than 124,000 miles. Eligibility is determined by the vehicle's initial sale date. For its certified pre-owned vehicles, Porsche extends the original new-car warranty to six years or 100,000 miles. If the CPO vehicle is past its original new-car warranty term (four-years/50,000-miles), Porsche will cover the CPO vehicle for two years with unlimited mileage. Each CPO Porsche must pass a 111-point inspection. Additional benefits like towing and roadside assistance may be available, so read the Porsche warranty page carefully.
Porsche's CPO program is below average for a luxury carmaker, according to our research. Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Jaguar all have better programs.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety did not crash test the 2016 Porsche Panamera. Standard active safety features include front and rear parking sensors. Available safety features include a rearview camera, a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.
The 2016 BMW 7 Series shares the Panamera's athleticism, but it mixes in more comfort. The BMW feels less confined, and it can seat up to five versus the Panamera's four-person capacity. The 7 Series also offers more trunk space and impeccable second-row room. When it comes to high-tech features, the 7 Series comes out on top, thanks to amenities like a gesture-based control system that lets you change the stereo volume and other controls through hand gestures. The BMW also has more reasonable ownership costs (relatively speaking).
The 2016 Audi A7 and the Panamera both feature sleek hatchback styling. The A7, however, offers a lot more cargo space with the rear seats in use. Audi's high-tech infotainment system reduces clutter on the dashboard by incorporating many functions into a single knob and a touch pad with handwriting recognition. By comparison, the Panamera's system relies on individual buttons. Agile handling and a powerful engine lineup give the A7 impressive performance, albeit a little short of the Porsche. The A7 has lower five-year ownership costs, but it scores just below average for reliability (the Panamera is just above average). Overall, these cars match up well, so it may come down to whether you can afford to pay more for the slightly more athletic and reliable Porsche, or if you're satisfied by the still-great Audi.
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There's plenty of power on display with the 2016 Panamera's lineup of engines, ranging from the base V6's 310 horsepower up to the Turbo S trim's twin-turbo V8 that puts out 570 horsepower. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard. The 2016 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid with a supercharged V6 engine and an electric motor that together produce 416 horsepower. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard in that model.
Rear-wheel drive is standard in most Panamera trims, but the Panamera 4 and Turbo models come with all-wheel drive. The Panamera is more nimble than most other performance sedans and it can keep pace with most sports cars on twisty roads.
The base Panamera gets an EPA-estimated 18 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, which is on par for big luxury sedans. Fuel economy estimates drop as low as 15 mpg city and 24 mpg highway for the Panamera Turbo. The Panamera S E-Hybrid gets 51 mpg-e in combined city/highway driving using both gas and electricity, and it gets 25 mpg combined city/highway on gas power alone. The Panamera Hybrid has an all-electric range of 16 miles, and Porsche says it can reach 83 miles per hour on electric power.
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The 2016 Panamera seats four. Its interior is well-built with quality materials, including standard partial leather upholstery. Eight-way power-adjustable, heated front seats are also standard. Available features include full leather upholstery, 14- or 18-way power-adjustable front seats, ventilated front and rear seats, and eight-way power-adjustable rear seats. Executive models have a longer wheelbase for more rear-seat legroom. While the front seats are comfortable and offer plenty of space, the second row feels slightly confined because of the seats' low mounting.
The Porsche Panamera has two complete LATCH child-seat attachments in its second row.
Standard features in the 2016 Panamera include dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, navigation, satellite radio, HD Radio, an 11-speaker audio system, and the Porsche Communication Management infotainment system with a 7-inch touch screen. Available features include quad-zone automatic climate control, a cooled rear-seat storage compartment, a Bose or Burmester premium audio system, and a rear-seat entertainment system with dual 7-inch screens. A plethora of physical buttons and knobs on the dashboard and center console can make performing some functions a chore, but the layout is intuitive once you learn where everything is.
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The 2016 Porsche Panamera has 15.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind its rear seats, which is a bit low for the class. Both the sedan 2016 BMW 7 Series (18.2 cubic feet) and the fastback 2016 Audi A7 (24.5 cubic feet) have more room.
Folding the rear seats in the Panamera will get you a maximum of 44.6 cubic feet. The Panamera S E-Hybrid has slightly less space because its battery cuts into the cargo hold. That model has 11.8 cubic feet behind its rear seats and 40.7 cubic feet with the seats folded.
The Porsche Panamera is 16.5 feet long. Curb weight ranges from 3,902 pounds (base model) to 4,619 pounds (Panamera S E-Hybrid).
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Launched in 2016, Pawame is an off-grid home solar company. With its pay-as-you-go (PAYG) Solar Home System, customers can benefit from clean and affordable electricity, whilst also building a credit history that can unlock access to other products and services.
The startup announced in March it had raised US$2 million in funding through Gulf-based investors to help it reach its goal of electrifying 150 million households in Sub-Saharan Africa, and it has now crowdfunded an additional US$543,000 through TRINE.
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Notre Dame could not hang with Clemson on Saturday as the Tigers slowly but surely used their superior speed and athleticism to wear down the Fighting Irish and coast to an easy 30-3 victory in the national semifinal game. Trevor Lawrence hit on 27 of 39 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns, while the Tigers' vaunted defense lived up to expectations by smothering Ian Book and the Irish attack.
The game was competitive early as the teams traded field goals in the first quarter. Both came after the defenses recovered fumbles. Clemson dominated the second period as freshman receiver Justyn Ross entered the game and caught two long touchdown passes from Lawrence. The Irish tried to answer before halftime, but a failed fourth down pass gave the Tigers enough time to thrust the dagger into Notre Dame.
Tee Higgins hauled in a 19-yard pass that the defender had tipped but not batted away in the end zone, extending Clemson's lead to 23-3 at the half. The Tiger defense toyed with the Irish throughout the final two periods, recording six sacks and keeping them away from the end zone. Travis Etienne, who was held in check most of the day, broke off a 62-yard scoring run in the third quarter to complete the scoring.
Two things happened in the second period to hasten the Irish demise. Star cornerback Julian Love was sidelined with an injury during that time, and his replacement (Donte Vaughn) was overmatched by Ross and the Clemson receiving corps. The second development is Coach Dabo Swinney adjusted the pass protection to counter the Irish blitzes to give Lawrence more time in the pocket.
Let's look at the answers to the pregame questions:
Which quarterback will demonstrate the passing accuracy we saw during the regular season? Lawrence was excellent after the first quarter, especially on the deep balls. Book was largely uncomfortable in the pocket and his low completion rate reflected it.
Can Clemson's defensive line dominate without Dexter Lawrence in the middle? Yes. They stuffed the run and brought pressure on Book from many angles.
Will Dexter Williams or Travis Etienne rush for 100 yards? Etienne's long touchdown run was the only notable rushing achievement by either team. It did put him over the century mark though.
Which coaching staff will make quicker and more effective in-game adjustments? Swinney got his pass protection under control before halftime, and immediately seized the opportunity when Love went out of the game for Notre Dame.
Can Notre Dame cover the swift Tiger receivers? The Irish did well for the most part, but Ross was a difference maker that will be hard for anyone in the college ranks to cover.
Will either special teams be able to tilt the outcome in their favor? Notre Dame blocked an extra point and almost forced a significant turnover when Clemson fumbled a first quarter kickoff return, but replay overturned the call.
Which team will best convert its red zone opportunities? Clemson scored its touchdowns primarily from long distance, while the Irish didn't spend much time at all in the red zone after settling for their only three points of the game.
Can the Irish freshmen receivers help ignite the offense? I didn't see them, but if they saw the field it was not a memorable experience.
Will the Irish put to rest any question that they belong in these playoffs? Not really. The defense was competitive when Love was in the game, but the offense lacked the power, speed and coaching required to play at this level.
The Irish will not have to wait long to test themselves against another elite team. The date is September 21, 2019 against the Georgia Bulldogs. In the mean time, there is still much work to be done.


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First week back - and I am tired, so a quick post.
Here are my five randoms for this week
On Saturday this linky was about Daily 5 and Cafe - this week it will be about great Math books to share. It is a sort of new link up and I would love it if you visited.
We had some pre-service teachers come in and help us with some PE games and we had so much fun.
It was our first week back and what a busy and quick week!
I am loving all things spiders....
We are catching up on assessments - ongoing to use in our planning. We have been updating our information about Maths knowledge. This will help us when we plan
Shopping - not for school - I pick up new glasses in a week - I can't wait, I so need a new script.
I need to get a new outfit. Our son will have his Year 12 Valedictory Dinner in two weeks and I need a new outfit. (Any excuse really)


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LUFKIN, TEXAS — Yea, that title sounds a little click-baity, but it's worth the click.
A homeowner called police after a window was broken, and police were dispatched to the scene. She then armed herself and hid in a closet, fearing for her life.
When police arrived, body-cam footage shows us that they first find a broken window. Shortly after, they hear a lot of noise coming from inside the home. They yell for the intruder to come out, but they receive no response.
To make matters worse, the homeowner told police that she accidentally left her firearm on the kitchen counter, and feared that the intruder grabbed it.
I won't spoil the surprise. Watch the video below.


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Our next destination is a bit of a hidden gem, it's not advertised anywhere, it's not listed on any web sites and it's not in any books. We came across it a couple of years https://brvannini.wordpress.com/2016/08/18/hidden-gem/ so decided to return. Luckily we still had the contact details of the guardian of the site so we rang before making the trek to book in, as well as make sure it was still ok to visit in exchange for a bit of Koha (donation).
We left Tokerau Beach in the rain, accompanied by a terrible gusty wind. We would usually chose not to travel in such wind but it seemed like it was easing, which it did further along in our journey.
We arrived to find that there was no one else here, yay, we can park where we like. We woke the following morning to thIs view from my bedroom window….
and yes, this was taken by me at 7am!
and a panoramic shot taken from the door of the van.
This was also where we saw the Blue whale two years ago, now long gone.
this is us all settled in.
Some people even went for a swim! A tad chilly yet for most of us though.
Well, he (Keith) was a tad warm after hiking out to the end of the point, an hour each way, so I guess cooling off in the sea is not a bad option.
Some of us prefer to sit in the sun and contemplate the world whilst taking in the views
Looking left
looking right, and with that sort of scenery, why wouldn't you?
Not to be outdone, the following day Deb braved the water for a swim
that's her swimming along the beach……brrrrrr. It will have to warm up a bit more before I venture in.
We have had a week here and as alluded to in my last post, we have managed to do very little but relax, take time out, go for the odd walk, chill out, fish, swim, relax…..you get the picture? Bliss!


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Arsenal's transfer activity has been fairly lively so far, but one thing that hasn't been happening is much in the defensive department. That looks like it is about to change though…
The Gunners have quite a crowded defensive department at the moment and before an incomings arrive the club need to shift some of the 'deadwood' from the ranks. The news now emerging from RMC in France suggests that Mathieu Debuchy is set to undergo a medical for French club Nice in the next 48 hours.
Debuchy's time at Arsenal has been disappointing, as the Frenchman picked up an injury early in his time at the club and never managed to oust Hector Bellerin from the starting line up. Brought in as a replacement for Bacary Sagna, Debuchy never offered the consistency and professionalism that his compatriot did.
Arsenal will be happy to finally shift Debuchy from the squad considering he is earning in excess of £60,000 per week and very rarely even makes the matchday squad, with several players preferred.
The likes of Carl Jenkinson and Calum Chambers could be the next out the door as Wenger looks to trim down the excess in his squad. There could be another defensive addition when some players leave though, as Wenger looks as if he will stick with the three at the back formation. Southampton's Virgil van Dijk has been linked several times – though his asking price of £70million seems a little ridiculous and something Wenger is very unlikely to meet.
Arsene Wenger has said Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will definitely stay at the club, and he and Bellerin will battle it out for the right wing back spot. That leaves little room for Debuchy and Jenkinson to appear much for the first team and both players appear to have finally realised it will be in their best interests to move on.


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"People hate the international forces."
– Bakhtialy, an Afghan tribal elder, on the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan. A number of Afghan civilians have been killed recently by military convoys at NATO and American checkpoints or in bungled Special Operations raids. (The New York Times)
"We spoke: 'Ah! You! We made an agreement yesterday. Why do you attack us now?' They said: 'No matter how used you are to your chicken, it will not stop you [from] slaughtering it.' That is the slogan they use."
– Chief Ibrahim Choji-Dusu of Chwelnyap, a Christian town in Nigeria, on the nature of the town's conflict with its neighboring Muslim villages. Nigeria is deeply divided along Christian and Muslim lines. (BBC)
"How can the U.S. President make atomic threats against Iranian people?"
– Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Grand Ayatollah of Iran, on Pres. Barack Obama's new nuclear policy. It promises not to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states except North Korea and Iran. (The New York Times)
"I saw my classmates and my teacher collapse, and when I opened my eyes, I was in hospital."
– Sumaila, a 12-year-old Afghan girl, who was one of at least 13 girls to have fallen ill after a suspected poisonous gas attack at a school in northern Afghanistan. The government has accused fighters opposed to female education of being responsible for the attack. While the Taliban outlawed education for girls during its rule from 1996-2001, it denied any involvement in the attack. (Al Jazeera)


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To The Editor: Where are you, Christmas? Why can't I find you? I've looked for you in Hendersonville and Saluda but to no avail.
Hendersonville used to decorate a large tree, but now it's a pile of scrap metal. And what about the deer thing?
They sure have enough money for condos and bears. Christmas got the shaft this year, kids, sorry. You could come back for the bears, but they're getting rid of them, too.
Then there's Saluda. Has anyone seen the mockery? One big tree going into town decorated with two strings of lights. Such a cute town and the opportunity wasted.
Oh, but wait! Christmas, I found you! I commend Columbus for the time and effort it put into its light display. If you haven't seen it, grab the kids, the dog and grandma.
Columbus lined the entire street with lights and put up two big trees full of lights. I'm so impressed. The town manages to do all of this even with the remodeling.
Such a small town with such big Christmas spirit. Thank you so much for your saving grace. I'm sure Hendersonville and Saluda would thank you, too. But I wouldn't hold my breath. Merry Christmas!
Shanna Cwynar


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The event will consist of a hike to "The Pinnacle" on Lake Waramaug.
Attendees will park at the town of Washington Beach, hike through the woods for 45 minutes to the lake overlook, and have lunch together afterward.
For more information, contact the church at (860) 354-0733.


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Georgia pick Shavdatuashvili over Tatalashvili in Olympic team
4 Jun 2016 09:45
The Georgian National Olympic Committee announced the judo team for the Olympic Games. The only hard decision that needed to be taken was the category U73kg where Lasha Shavdatuashvili was selected for Rio, not Nugzari Tatalashvili.
The battle for Rio between the two was long and hard and for a long time Tatalashvili had the better papers, and position. Tatalashvili, ranked 3 and Shavdatuashvili is ranked 5th. The Olympic Champion U66kg switched to U73kg in 2014 and had to start from scratch to gain his points. For a long time Tatalashvili was in the lead and he won the Grand Prix in Tbilisi, but Shavdatuashvili won silver, in fact gave away the gold medal at the European Championships to Orujov. At the Grand Prix in Almaty Shavdatuashvili won the tournament. Tatalashvili beat Shavdatuashvili twice in 2014 and in 2015. Shavdatuashvili won three times including the last at the quarter final of Europeans in Kazan.
No other surprises in the team of Georgia that has medal chances in each male weight category. U60kg Amiran Papinashvili. He won bronze at the Grand Prix in Tbilisi this year but is not yet in a great shape. Vazha Margvelashvili became European champion and is able to take an Olympic medals U66kg. U81kg Avtandil Tchrikishvili is always a top candidate for the gold. He lost the European final, but maybe a good warning sent from Russia. The same counts for Varlam Liparteliani who did take the European title. The marvelous Beka Gviniashvili surprised everyone with his rocket qualification U100kg. He is close to the top and can win Olympic gold on a good day, despite his length disadvantage, on the hand his tremendous explosivity makes him extremely dangerous. Adam Okruashvili is the man to represent Georgia +100kg despite the excellent Olympic qualification run by Levani Matiashvili.
In the women's division Esther Stam came back after a severe neck injury and qualified in the last moment via the continental quota. Her European Championships silver medal was a stunt that not many people expected but was much appreciated by the Georgians. Stam is the first ever woman to represent Georgia at the Olympic Games Judo tournament.
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398 athletes from 68 nations kick-off for the Grand Prix in Samsun on Friday. Of course a big team from Turkey with 52 athletes will compete and the eyecatchers are the women fighting at Day 1 U48kg where Dilara Lokmanhekim and Ebru Sahin will fight for the top positions. Both are potential Olympic participants for Turkey, but only one can go. They are ranked closely, Lokmanheim at 13, Sahin at 14 in the latest Olympic Ranking. Lokmanhekim and Sahin are separated in two pools, but they can meet in the semi final. Read more
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BACKGROUND: The combination of hydroxycitrate and lipoic acid has been demonstrated by several laboratories to be effective in reducing murine cancer growth. In previous article in 2014, we reported the fate of 11 patients treated for metastatic cancer unresponsive to chemotherapy. As of today, 32months after inclusion, five of these patients (45%) are still alive.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: We report the cases of 12 patients with advanced brain tumor. They were all treated with conventional treatment and a combination of sodium R lipoate (800 mgbid), hydroxycitrate at 500 mg tidand low-dose naltrexone at 5 mg at bedtime. Eight patients had primary brain tumour (n=8 including five glioblastomas) four patients had multiple brain metastases.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The combination of conventional and metabolic treatment was well tolerated. Four out of five patients with gliobastoma are still alive and well. The longest follow-up is 7 years.The four patients with disease widely metastatic to the brain have experienced long-term survival. A randomized clinical trial of metabolic treatment associated with conventional treatment is warranted


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Category Archives: K-couple
This time of year has become marked by a whirlwind of birthdays, graduations, holidays and anniversaries.
There is a lot in my life to celebrate… especially today.
Two years ago today, I woke up in a hotel room with one of my best friends. It was chilly and cloudy, and there were butterflies in my stomach. My friend drove us to Starbucks while I prayed it didn't rain. The moment that we arrived at the church, time sped up and seemed to fly by until I was sitting with my father and some of my closest friends, with a church full of people upstairs. My father prayed for me, for the man who would be standing at the alter and for the marriage that we would have.
One year ago today, I woke up in a hotel room with my husband. It was sunny and warm, and we were amazed that
365 366 days (2012 was a Leap Year) had passed so quickly. We ate year-old cake and celebrated surviving and thriving through a very tough first year of marriage (tough in this sense) .
This morning, I woke up next to my husband, in our own bed. In the house that we bought together and I honestly couldn't be happier.
After dating for 3 years, being engaged for nearly 2 and 2 years of marriage, it's no surprise that we've have been through a lot of ups and downs together, but I can honestly say that year 2 of marriage was more ups than downs. We have a lot to celebrate from this past year!
Happy second anniversary Brad! I love you and I love being your wife.
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The Mountains
Here's [what in my head is the long-awaited] part two post on our Seattle trip…
We had amazing weather for the entire time we were in Seattle. Every local person we talked to commented on how clear and warm it was. It was enough to make you doubt the rain-all-the-time stereotype!
Anyway, we spent a couple of days at a family member's cabin on Mt. Rainier. Everything was beautiful… and disconnected. It was kind of nice to be away from TV, internet and cell service for a bit and actually unplug (as opposed to saying you're going to unplug but then not really doing it).
On our first full day in the mountains, we headed up to Crystal Mountain ski resort. Even though the temps were in the 60s and 70s during the day, the ski resort was buzzing with spring skiers. Not being a skier myself, it was interesting to watch. There were people skiing and snowboard in shorts. It was also interesting to be standing on natural snow and be able to wear short sleeves.
We rode the new gondola up to Summit House to have a delicious lunch and possibly the most amazing view. Pictures honestly can't capture what it was like up there, but we tried! Standing at the highest point at Crystal Mountain, we could clearly see Mt. Rainier. The clear views aren't that common so we really had a treat. Even though I'm calling it a mountain, it's important to remember that it's really a volcano… as is Mt. Saint Helen, which we could also see. We had a nice view of the Olympic Mountains and could see Mt. Hood (part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc in Oregon) in the distance. It's nice to have seasoned tour guides who can point those things out, otherwise we wouldn't have known how much awesome stuff was in front of us. Read the rest of this entry
Bursting into a basement lake
I'm taking a break from D-Blog Week (possibly rounding out my participation since I don't normally blog on the weekends) to talk about an adventure in home ownership.
One of the things that we loved about this house when we put our offer on it more than a year ago was that it was updated within the previous 5 years (new furnace, air conditioning, new water heater) and had current code wiring, which isn't that common in houses built when ours was.
On Mother's Day, about two minutes into my morning shower it felt like the hot water had dropped off so I turned the cold off completely and took a luke-warm shower. Brad hopped in the shower after me and scolded me for using up all of the hot water. When I told him I'd had barely any for mine, he went downstairs to check on the water heater.
What he found was the beginning of a new Great Lake forming in our basement. Our GE water heater, manufacture date of 12/2011, had burst. We could still hear water running into the tank when he shut off the valve to the heater. So Brad shut off water to our whole house. We spent the rest of the morning with a garden hose running from the heater to the utility sink to drain, mopping up the water (that thankfully hadn't damaged anything) in the basement, Brad called the company then called a plumber. Read the rest of this entry
Prepare for a Trip
I got back from Seattle a few days ago and am still kind of digging out. The time zone adjustment seemed like it's be easy the first day back, but we were just exhausted from the trip home. It was a bit rougher this morning… I will share about my trip soon, but for now some tips for preparing for going away in case you need them.
How to prepare for a trip K-couple style:
- Make plans in advance to have your pets cared for. (a big, huge thanks to our friends who are fed, watered, scooped and pet for us).
- Make plans for the house. Our friends are also taking care of bringing in the mail for us.. otherwise there isn't much that needs done.
- Clean the house. I know that some people don't get why it matters to clean the house before you go away, but a clean house makes returning from vacation a bit more pleasant. No dirty dishes, no overflowing hampers, swept floors… it's nice.
- Pack. Our bags flew for free (whoo hoo!) so packing was not a stress. We've gone on week-long cruises sharing one roller bag before so having our own suitcases was a treat! Even though we each had a bag, we split up our clothing so some of Brad's was in my bag and some of mine was in his, so that if one bag gets lost in transit we at least had a change of clothes. (Packing is easier if you make a list too.)
- Eat all of the food in the fridge. The last thing you want to do when you return home from a trip is have expired food sitting around. We plan out meals to use anything that will be bad by the time we get back. Before our trip out o Seattle, I accidentally bought milk that we didn't need so I gave the new half-gallon to our kitty caretakers.
When I started writing this list, I thought it would be longer… but honestly the hardest part of preparing for a trip is figuring out where you're going, how you're getting there and wrapping things up at work before vacation (that proved to require more effort than I originally thought it would).
How do you prepare for a trip?
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Birthday Weekend
My birthday was Friday so I got to spend the whole weekend celebrating it!
Friday evening, armed with our Foodie Cleveland cards, we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Lock Keepers in Valley View with our good friends. Afterward we all came back to our house for a movie on the big screen and Main Street Cupcakes (that I had decorated myself at a work event).
Feeling Left Out
I'm back on the customer service, good communication, former car dealership employee platform.
In late December, I traded in my car for a newer model. It wasn't a stellar experience, but it also wasn't horrible. Our salesman and the mangers knew that we were buying the car for me. My name was in the computer already because I'd taken my old car there for maintenance. Me, me, me! (Do I sound whiney?)
The new car is in both of our names. My information was first on all of the paperwork. I drive the car every day. I keep the car clean. I will take the car in for scheduled maintenance.
So imagine my surprise, when thank you emails arrived in my inbox, at an email address that is my name, that were addressed to Brad. I got phone calls on my cell number for Brad from the dealership. The card in the mail, the calendar, the junk they send…. all addressed to Brad (and only Brad). When we picked up my plates and registration, Brad's name was first. (And they called him to report that the plates were in.)
Then to add insult to injury, I got "Happy Birthday!" emails for Brad, all throughout February. I have no idea why I'm surprised that with my birthday in two days I haven't received anything addressed to me for my own car.
It's probably something alphabetical, but it feels pretty sexist. I made the buying decision for this vehicle. I'm also the one deciding whether or not to return to that auto group for future vehicle needs and frankly, it's not looking good.
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The Auto Show, a Birthday Tradition
My husband is officially older than me for the next week and a half. We had a whirlwind couple of days in celebration.
On Friday, we unexpectedly received tickets to the Cleveland Auto Show preview night. So we got some Mexican food and margaritas (Did you know Friday was National Margarita Day?) with our friends before heading to the IX Center. We had a good time checking out the cars and I got to do the Jeep Experience.
Here's Brad's video from the 2012 Jeep Experience (it didn't change much… just the years of the vehicles)
I also rode the IX Center Ferris wheel for the first (and last) time. The view of the airport at night is pretty cool, but the gondola-style seating freaked me out. We were up very high and there aren't seat belts!
On Saturday (Brad's actual birthday) the guys went back to the auto show to do the ride and drive events. They got to drive a Cadillac CTS-V, which was the main event as far as the guys were concerned. That evening we introduced my in-laws to the Great Lakes Brewing Company and their amazing food (and beer, but that's a given).
We capped off a wonderful evening with birthday cheesecake.
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When given my Pinterest board of recipes last year, Brad decided that he'd like the Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake. This year he requested it again and I've gotten the recipe tweaked to where I like it finally!
Rachel's Coffee Bailey's Cheesecake (adapted from this recipe)
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How can only two people shop at Costco?
Brad was recently asked why we shop at Costco when we're only two people. A lot of single people and couples don't even consider warehouse club memberships because they don't think there is any possible way that purchasing things in bulk makes sense for them. Even as a family of two, we've found some excellent reasons to buy in bulk.
We joined Costco when Brad started working at his old company, there was an employee perk available so we checked it out and decided that it was worth the membership, and still is. Here's what we get at Costco, and why.
- Most often Costco's gas is significantly less expensive. The last time we filled up it was 8 cents a gallon less than the gas stations on my way home and 12 cents a gallon cheaper than the one across the street. The gas savings that we experience each year make up for our annual membership.
Home Products
- We purchase tissues, toilet paper, papertowels and napkins when they're in the Costco coupon book and they last the two of us for a very long time.
- Diswasher tablets, laundry detergent, fabric softener and Lysol wipes. These things don't really expire and we don't have to buy them very often. The wipes came with 3 containers packaged together which is perfect for keeping one in each bathroom and one under the kitchen sink.
- Garbage and recycling bags.
It was especially nice having all of the home products in large quantities when we were painting and pulling up carpet in the house before we moved in.
- Vitamins and OTC allergy medication. We found our vitamins and allergy medication like Zyrtec were significantly less expensive when bought in bulk.
- We buy my contacts through Costco and received big rebates for buying a six month supply. Name-brand frames were also less expensive.
- I hate running out of juice boxes for low treatments, so we get them by the flat for less.
After doing some research we did find that alcohol wipes and glucose tablets were not a deal at the warehouse club.
- Glucerna and V8 juice are much more affordable in bulk (also juice boxes). Since diabetes especially hates me in the mornings, I drink a Glucerna for breakfast at least 5 days a week. It's the only thing that works. Brad enjoys V8 fusion juice as a way to up fruit and vegetable intake, plus it's convenient.
- When we're having people over for anything, we usually get the refreshments at Costco. Whether it's bakery muffins, wine, crackers, chips, fresh ground beef for the grill or fruit/vegetable trays it makes entertaining more affordable.
- I'm always impressed at the produce section in our Costco. They consistently have excellent asparagus and green beans.
- Soup, cereal, salsa and frozen items.
That list doesn't include the non-bulk items like electronics, gifts and books that we've saved on there as well.
I wish I could give you a dollar amount or percent of our budget that we've saved by purchasing certain items in bulk, but I can't. We joined Costco when we still lived in an apartment so we had to figure out some storage space for the paper towels, toilet paper and tissues, but it worked out just fine. There are still some things that a family of two shouldn't buy in bulk, highly perishable things like fruit, eggs and most dairy products will expire long before we're able to finish them… if we had a family of five, that might be a different story.
What items do you save the most on by buying in bulk?
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Thursday's Menu
I shared our Valentine's Day menu with you last week before we even got a chance to taste what we were going to make.
Grilled Filet
Brad marinated our filet in an herbed balsamic vinegar before grilling it to perfection. Sorry no recipe for that!
Red Potatoes
The red potato bite recipe that I used was definitely a keeper! I replaced the garlic salt with just plain garlic and added only one twist on the salt grinder instead of a whole teaspoon. No one had bad breath though!
Roasted Asparagus
Despite what Brad said on the questionnaire, roasted asparagus might be his favorite thing that I make. It's incredibly easy… so I'll share the recipe. Read the rest of this entry
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day dear readers!
I'm loving Valentine's Day this year! It started off not so great but definitely improved. I have to say that I'm a completely spoiled little wife. Last year on our first married Valentine's Day, Brad delivered roses to me at work. This year, I wasn't expecting anything and in a strange repeat of last year, I was in my boss' office when he shows up with roses again and Starbucks! He knows me so well.
I'm really excited about our dinner this evening, the menu is:
- Grilled filet
- Roasted asparagus
- Baby red potato bites with garlic sour cream
- Red wine
- Peanut butter hearts that I made last night
In the spirit of love, romance and marriage blogging, I'm linking up for Valentine's Day and answering these questions (and so is Brad!): Read the rest of this entry


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Amy Lamé was appointed Night Czar in 2016, and was tasked with ensuring London thrives as a 24-hour city. Amy's role involves championing London's nightlife both in the UK and internationally, including safeguarding venues across the city. This vital work is driven by working in partnership with the night time industries, local authorities, the Metropolitan Police, Transport for London and the public.
Amy is Chair of the Night Time Borough Champions Network. This network ensures close links between the Mayor of London, the Night Czar, the London Night Time Commission and London's 33 local authorities. The champions share good practice, advise on the creation of new night time initiatives and support the development of local night time visions.
The Night Czar will put the Mayor's Vision for London as a 24-hour city into action. She has helped to protect dozens of venues around the city, using her convening powers to bring together business owners, developers, police, residents, community groups, local authorities and customers to reach positive outcomes. She has also published an LGBTQ+ Venues Charter with the Mayor to encourage new LGBTQ+ venues to open in the city.


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The Belmont-Harrison Vocational School District is adding a new program to its career-technical offerings. Students who want to become welders will have that opportunity next school year.
The Career Center offered a welding class many years ago, but closed the program due to a lack of student interest.
"After conducting a student survey throughout our high schools, we found that the interest level for welding had definitely increased," stated superintendent Richard Schoene. "With renewed student interest, a lab already in place, and the influx of the oil and gas industry, it was just a natural fit to add a welding program to our curriculum," he added.
Students enrolled in the program will use advanced welding techniques to design, build and troubleshoot complex manufacturing solutions. They will make, cut and repair various types of metals utilizing different types of welds. They will also learn how to interpret project blueprints and specifications while applying an extensive knowledge of materials.
The class will provide students with a basic understanding of arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, plasma cutting, carbon arc, gas metal arc welding, tungsten inert gas welding, shielded metal arc welding, fabrication, blueprint reading, welding symbols and welding safety.
Since welding will be a new program offering, students need to have their applications submitted to the Career Center by May 1st. Students need to see their guidance counselor for an application.
For more information about the new welding program, feel free to contact the Career Center at (740) 695-9130.


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Names: Oye Bekoe and David W. Hill
Occupations: Stylist (Bekoe) and Film Production (Hill)
Style notes: Bekoe: "Going for comfort + class w/a twist," Hill: "Playful / business - red shoes are fun while the button down and blazer are serious."
Name: Wayne Collins
Profession: Recording Artist
Style Notes: "Hat from 99 moves and black varsity jacket from Univ. of Excellence."
Name: Sebastian Telfair
Profession: Pro sports, NBA CBA, entrepreneur
Style Notes: "Casual fly bassy, LV Jeans, Bape hoodie, 99 Moves hat, 99 Moves tee, 99 moves leather jacket, Jordan 9's."
Wade Hanley, Jae Spivey, and Aaron Crump.
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With a crack in the usual Morning Feature schedule, a thong of celebrants gathered to expose more of the second annual BPI Awards: the curvaceous and very desirable Bippies.
Today we turn to Hollowood and the movies that were not made this year. Call it the cellulite of celluloid. (More)
Exposing More Bippies – The Not-Movies of 2010
We could not discuss movies at Blogistan Polytechnic Institute without mentioning product placement. We do not endorse subliminal advertising and fine-tuned the BPI HEMMED lab to block it from the awards ceremony. Furthermore, we think product placement has no place in art. Children and teens often attend matinees, and parents should not wonder if their young ones' chatter has been prompted by advertisements slipped into entertainment. Indeed we call on theaters to revive the news roundups that helped us stay informed as we ate popcorn. So you can rest assured that there will be no product placement in our awards program.
Yet again we were unable to use the opulent Kodiak Theater, as the bears were upset that none of this year's nominees featured animals. So yet again we reveal our Bippies online. As always, the voting was by secret ballot and the results have been kept safe at the bottom of Pootie the Precious' litter box. We apologize for the smell.
So without further adieu, the 2010 BPI Award nominees for movies that were not made:
The Unemployables
Trailer: In a world where they are too old to work and too young to retire, five action heroes face an implacable foe. Armed with only botox, soft focus, fading name recognition, and stunt doubles, can they cash in for one last score?
Director Interview: I wanted to do a movie that explored the difficult economy in a sensitive way. It's really a pro-union piece that I hope will encourage all aging action heroes to work together.
Clash of the Twilatars (3D)
Trailer: Enter a world where the gods are angry. Wounded in the service of his country, Pete Firm must learn the ways of the Na'CeeGee to learn the secrets of Undeadium. With only his magical sword and his love for a beautiful young vampire, can he save a planet?
Director's Interview: My movies have always featured strong women, and I thought the best way to do that for today's audiences was to use an animated heroine.
Smelt (3D)
Trailer: In a world where coeds frolic in bikinis, danger lurks. At Camp Nearporn, an experiment has gone wrong. Now Dr. Richard Turgid must battle to save not only his career, but also his daughter's life. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water….
Director Interview: I care about the environment, so I made a film about fish who develop a ravenous appetite for silicone. I thought the 3D effect would give the plot curves more bounce.
The Last Hoodbender (3D)
Trailer: In a world where the rich prey on the poor, a hero emerges. Driven by love, fueled by destiny, entrusted with magic, he must lead a people to throw off a corrupt system and create justice. But first … he must believe in himself.
Director's Interview: I wanted to make a movie that was pure fantasy, where hope could triumph. I hope the audience will reach across the aisles to share snacks.
The Banker
Trailer: In a world gone mad, Rich Liberty stands alone. Hated and hunted, he must battle those who would destroy his country. With only a vault full of cash and some friends in the Senate, can he save America? Or will he have to move to Abu Dhabi? Rich Liberty is … the Banker.
Director Interview: I wanted to make a film that focused on the plight of minorities in America, and the risks of a tyranny of the majority. And I wanted to try a big budget film, and they threw money at me for this.
So there they are, the five nominees for the 2010 Bippies. And the winner is …
… Squirrel on a Wire, an edge-of-the-seat action thrill ride:
We really must find another place to hide that envelope.
Happy Tuesday!