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As part of the trip to Shanghai, Xi'an & Beijing, a group of 12 Chagrin Falls High School students and teachers traveled to China for an additional two-day trip on June 15 and 16 to visit their sister school in Linhai City. Huipu High School is located in the Zhejiang Province and welcomed the Chagrin Falls community to their exchange study program. This trip was a part of the Chagrin Falls School's "Bridge to the World" program.
When the students arrived, the high school held a grand opening ceremony in the VIP room of the administrative building. There, Vice President of the school, Ren Meigin, hosted the welcome. President of the school, Li Xiaodong, said he hoped the exchange activities could deepen the educational cooperation between the two schools and enhance mutual understanding and further friendships. Then, Ms. Yan Guo, a teacher representative, delivered a speech. She expressed her gratitude to the school and parents for their warm reception.
Ms. Guo said, "I hope that the two schools can carry out multi-disciplinary, multi-form and multi-level exchange activities in the future, thus promoting Sino-U.S. cultural exchanges and promoting the construction and development of the Confucius Classroom."
The Confucius Classroom is supported by the Asia Society and is a national network of exemplary Chinese language programs chosen through an application process. The network has over 35,000 students studying Chinese in more than 100 elementary, middle, and high schools in 27 states and the District of Columbia. The schools involved have a mutual commitment to international exchange, collaboration, and helping students become globally competent. Confucius Classrooms are linked to partner schools in China to increase opportunities for language learning and joint projects and exchanges among students, teachers, and administrators.
Huipu created several activities to immerse the students in the Chinese culture and academia. Following the welcome, students went to their host homes to participate in family free activities and interacted with families on "zero distance." This was meant to help students experience daily life, etiquette, diet, and culture of Chinese families and see the similarities and differences between China and the Western culture. They also participated in "Han Culture" special experience courses and a "Millennium Ancient City" local culture experience.
On June 16th, students discovered what learning was like in a Chinese classroom through Chinese calligraphy, martial arts, Tai Chi Kung Fu fans, and stepping on a cereal known as sorghum. In addition to the courses, Chinese and American students joined at the gymnasium for a Sino vs. U.S. basketball game. Members of the Huipu men's basketball team participated and students bonded through sharing their athletic ability.
Later that day, both Chinese and American students and teachers visited the Linhai Museum and Ziyang Ancient Street to experience the charm of the city of Linhai. After the museum trip, American teachers and students understood the long history and cultural heritage of Linhai. The immersion stimulated the student's enthusiasm for learning Chinese and the Chinese culture. Teachers and students agreed that though the activities were short-lived, they left a deep and unforgettable impression.
The last week of August, Huipu High School teachers and students visited Chagrin Falls High School for their own exchange studies.
Chagrin Falls Schools' Community Invited to Beam Signing at Boosters' Tailgate on September 7th
To celebrate construction progress being made at Chagrin Falls Intermediate School, the Chagrin Falls Schools' community is invited to a beam signing at the Chagrin Boosters' tailgate on Friday, September 7th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The beam will eventually be raised and placed in the kitchen area of the new Intermediate School. At the tailgate, the beam will be on Lenny May baseball field, and the community will have the opportunity to "make their mark" by signing their name in this historic event.
The Chagrin Falls Intermediate School has completed year one of a two-year construction project under the design of Stantec Architects and construction managed by The Gilbane Building Company. As of summer 2018, the project is on time and on budget with construction progress continuing on the site and updates being published on the District website. "We are grateful for our community investing in this real need to rebuild and renovate Chagrin Falls Intermediate School," said Superintendent Robert Hunt, Chagrin Falls Schools. "This is certainly an exciting time for our School District as we progress forward and invest in our future. We look forward to celebrating our progress with the community in this beam signing event."
Pictured In Cover Photo: Chagrin Falls High School students and teachers traveled to China to visit their sister school in Linhai City


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The perplexing Easter shop trading arrangements in force in Victoria over recent years will continue to apply this year with a number of additional exemptions being granted to ease hardships caused by the recent bushfires. The following attempts to summarise the set of rules:
- Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and Easter Monday are public holidays in Victoria. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday. However, a range of different shop trading laws applies on these different days
- Good Friday and Easter Sunday are restricted shop trading days. However, a range of exemptions apply to those restrictions. Some of these differ, depending on the day in question
- On both days – Good Friday and Easter Sunday – so-called 'exempt shops' can open. These are businesses with 20 or fewer persons employed in the shop, providing also that they are not part of a larger business employing more than 100 people at different locations at any time in the previous seven days
- Some other types of retail businesses are also exempt from any restrictions regardless of their size. This list encompasses: petrol shops, chemists, restaurants, cafes, bakeries, take-away food outlets, service providers, and hire outlets (including video stores)
- In addition, hardware stores and plant nurseries may operate on Easter Sunday without restriction and irrespective of employee numbers. They are, however, still subject to the general restrictions which apply on Good Friday, based on the number of employees
- The Victorian Government has also granted a number of additional exemptions to certain Local Council areas, in whole or part, in regard to trading on Easter Sunday only. Retailers in those specific areas may choose to open on that day.
- The Government has added one more exempt area to the list this year in recognition of the recent fire damage. Shops in the towns of Bright, Myrtleford and Mt Beauty in the Alpine Shire region will also now be exempt from any of the trading restrictions that would otherwise apply on Easter Sunday
- Please note that while Easter Saturday and Easter Monday are designated public holidays there are no shop trading restrictions applying on those days.
Obviously, there may also be obligations to pay additional wage rates to any employees working on any of the public holidays over Easter. Additional Sunday penalty rates may also apply to employees working on Easter Sunday. In each case those obligations will depend on the relevant award, agreement, or other provisions that apply to those employees.
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What is a family?
Welcome back to our Bible study of the book of Ephesians. Today, we'll be looking at Ephesians 1:1-14 which talks about God's original design for the family of God. Be sure to watch my video on this section of Ephesians and then use the questions below in italics to guide your study of the passage.
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Statins improves heart structure and function: Study
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Washington D.C. [USA], May 27 (ANI): Briton researchers have found that group of drugs, which act to reduce levels of cholesterol in the blood, is linked to improved heart structure and its function. According to the study, statins are associated with improved heart structure and function. Lead author Dr Nay Aung from Queen Mary University of London said that statins are primarily used to lower cholesterol. They are highly effective in preventing cardiovascular events in patients who have had a heart attack or are at risk of heart disease. He added that statins have other beneficial, non-cholesterol lowering effects. They can improve the function of the blood vessels, reduce inflammation and stabilise fatty plaques in the blood vessels. They investigated 4,622 people without cardiovascular disease from the UK Biobank, a large community-based cohort study. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging was used to measure left and right ventricular volumes and left ventricular mass. Information on statin use was obtained from medical records and a self-reporting questionnaire. Nearly 17 percent of participants were taking statins. Those taking statins were older, had higher BMI and blood pressure and were more likely to have diabetes and hypertension. "This was not surprising because we prescribe statins to patients at high risk of heart disease and these are all known risk factors," said Dr Aung. The patients, who were taking statins, had a 2.4 percent lower left ventricular mass and lower left and right ventricular volumes. They explained that the people, who use statins, were less likely to have a thickened heart muscle (left ventricular hypertrophy) and less likely to have a large heart chamber. The researchers explained that having a thick, large heart is a strong predictor of future heart attack, heart failure or stroke and taking statins appears to reverse the negative changes in the heart which, in turn, could lower the risk of adverse outcomes. "It is important to note that in our study, the people taking statins were at higher risk of having heart problems than those not using statins yet they still had positive heart remodelling compared to the healthier control group," added Dr Aung. Dr Aung said several studies have demonstrated that statins reduce oxidative stress and dampen the production of growth factors which stimulate cell growth. Statins also increase the production of nitric oxide by the cells lining the blood vessels, leading to vasodilatation, improved blood flow, lower blood pressure, and lower stress on the heart, which is less likely to become hypertrophied. The findings raise the issue of extending statin prescriptions to anyone above the age of 40, but Dr Aung said that was probably not the way to go. The findings were presented today at EuroCMR 2017 in Prague. (ANI)


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Toyota bakkie gets 'Chuck Norris powers' in US ad
Ever since the 'facts' about Chuck Norris got the world chuckling more than a decade ago, marketers have been trying to get in on the action.
Easily one of the best attempts took place right here in South Africa, when General Motors erected a big billboard on the N1 in Joburg simply stating that "Chuck drives an Isuzu".
It seems the Chuck hype never really died down, even in his home country where Chuck Norris recently agreed to star in an advert for the Toyota Tacoma, which is the US market equivalent of the Hilux.
In the ad, Chuck signs the fender of a fan's Tacoma and the bakkie suddenly gains his 'superpowers', after which it pulls off a bunch of 'heroic' stunts, including fetching a kid's ball from a tree and winning a game of chess. Because brains count just as much as brawn these days.
In the end, the 'super bakkie' has officially made Chuck redundant.
Cheesy or funny? You be the judge.
For old time's sake, here are a few 'facts' about Chuck Norris:
-When Chuck peels onions, the onions cry
-Chuck can kill two stones with one bird
-When Chuck stares at the sun, the sun flinches
-Superman owns a pair of Chuck Norris pyjamas
-Before the bogeyman goes to bed, he first checks for Chuck Norris under his bed
-When ghosts sit around a campfire, they tell Chuck Norris stories
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I have always had a passion for Law and was interested in Human rights, Politics and many other aspects of law. I wanted to do a degree which was different from what most people do. Rather than doing a straight Law degree, I thought if I did LLB with Accounting, that would increase my chances of employability.
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It has adverts for beer festivals all over Britain, and the current one has an advert for the Isle of Wight Beer and Buses Festival.
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The FINANCIAL -- Economy
Money transfers up 14.8% y/y in November 2016
In November 2016, money transfers increased 14.8% y/y to US$ 97.8mn after growing 14.0% y/y in previous month, according to NBG. From major remitting countries, money transfers were up from Russia (+6.2% y/y, 36.2% of total), USA (+25.8% y/y, 10.6% of total), Italy (+15.8% y/y, 10.2% of total), Turkey (+63.6% y/y, 8.3% of total) and Israel (+88.7% y/y, 6.1% of total), while transfers were down from Greece (-2.4% y/y, 8.7% of total). Overall, money transfers were up 5.5% y/y to US$ 1.03bn in 11M16.
Exports up 16.8% y/y in November 2016
In November 2016, exports increased 16.8% y/y to US$ 218.7mn and imports increased 12.8% y/y to US$ 649.6mn, resulting trade deficit to widen 10.9% y/y to US$ 430.9mn, according to GeoStat's preliminary figures. In 11M16, the trade deficit was up 1.2% y/y reaching US$ 4.59bn, excluding one-offs. Detailed foreign trade statistics will be available on December 19, 2016.
NBG keeps its policy rate unchanged at 6.5%
At its meeting on 14 December 2016, NBG's monetary policy committee decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 6.5%. NBG cited that one-off increase of prices is expected due to the transmission of external shocks and the scheduled increase of excise taxes, but these factors will have a short-term effect on inflation rate due to the decrease of inflation expectations. Georgia's annual inflation stood at 0.2% in November, far below the regulator's 2016 target of 5%, with weak aggregate demand along with reduced prices on commodities on international markets being one of the main reasons behind the low inflation rate. The next committee meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2017.
Producer price index up 2.8% m/m and up 1.7% y/y in November 2016
PPI for industrial goods increased 2.8% m/m in November 2016, according to GeoStat. A 3.1% price increase for manufacturing contributed the most to the overall index change. In this section prices were up for manufacture of basic and fabricated metals (+8.4% m/m) and up for manufacture of food products, beverages and tobacco (+2.2% m/m). Prices were also up for mining and quarrying (+8.4% m/m).
Annual PPI was up 1.7% in November 2016. Rising prices in manufacturing contributed the most to the overall index change (+0.9% y/y,) as prices were up for manufacture of food products, beverages and tobacco (+5.6% y/y) and basic and fabricated metals (+4.7% y/y). Meanwhile, supply of electricity, gas and water prices were up 4.9% y/y.
Property registration up 33.1% y/y in November 2016
Property registration (commercial and residential real estate) increased 33.1% y/y (+2.4% m/m), reaching 58,721 units in November 2016, according to the National Agency of Public Registry. Registration increased for primary (+73.9% y/y, 24.5% of total), as well as secondary (+23.7% y/y, 75.5% of total) properties.
Company registration up 16.6% y/y in November 2016
In November 2016, company registration increased 16.6% y/y (+9.6% m/m) to 4,197 units, according to National Agency of Public Registry. Out of newly registered companies, 95.3% were business legal entities, while 4.7% comprised non-entrepreneurial (non-commercial) legal entities.
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Georgian Water and Power's (GWP) rating at BB-, outlook stable. This rating reflects the company's natural monopoly position in Tbilisi's water supply and sanitation sector. The ratings are supported by low sector risk, solid profitability, low leverage and good receivables collection rates.
Fixed income
Corporate Eurobonds: Bank of Georgia Eurobond (BGEOLN) closed at 6.0% yield, trading at 100.2 (+0.3% w/w). GOGC Eurobonds - GEOROG 05/17 traded at 100.9 (unchanged w/w), yielding 4.6% and GEOROG 04/21 traded at 104.0 (-0.1% w/w), yielding 5.7%. Georgian Railway Eurobond (GRAIL) traded at a premium at 106.9 (unchanged w/w), yielding 6.3%.
Georgian Sovereign Eurobond (GEORG) closed at 109.1 (+0.2% w/w) at 4.5% yield to maturity.
BGEO Group (BGEO LN) shares closed at GBP 31.33/share (-7.28% w/w and +11.89% m/m). More than 565k shares traded in the range of GBP 30.82 – 33.57/share. Average daily traded volume was 104k in the last 4 weeks, more than in the previous month. FTSE 250 Index, of which BGEO is a constituent, lost 0.04% w/w and gained 1.45% m/m. The volume of BGEO shares traded was at 1.43% of its capitalization.
TBC Bank Group (TBCG LN) closed the week at GBP 15.44 (+2.93% w/w and +18.13% m/m). More than 1,596k shares changed hands in the range of GBP 14.79 – 15.44/share. Averaged daily traded volume was 167k in the last 4 weeks.
Georgia Healthcare Group (GHG LN) shares closed at GBP 3.73/share (-0.53% w/w and +5.07% m/m). More than 94k shares were traded in the range of GBP 3.70 – 3.88/share. Average daily traded volume was 13k in the last 4 weeks. The volume of GHG shares traded was at 0.07% of its capitalization.
Money Market
Refinancing loans: National Bank of Georgia (NBG) issued 7-day refinancing loans of GEL 1,350mn (US$ 507.4mn).
Certificates of deposit: NBG sold 182-day, GEL 20mn (US$ 7.5mn) certificates of deposit, with an average yield of 6.97% (up by 10bps from previous issue).
Ministry of Finance Treasury Notes: 2-year GEL 30.0mn (US$ 11.6mn) T-Notes of Ministry of Finance were sold at the auction held at NBG on December 7, 2016. The weighted average yield was fixed at 7.884%.


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On this date in 1941, evolutionary biologist and freethought champion Richard Dawkins was born in Nairobi.
"My respect for the Abrahamic religions went up in the smoke and choking dust of September 11th. The last vestige of respect for the taboo disappeared as I watched the 'Day of Prayer' in Washington Cathedral, where people of mutually incompatible faiths united in homage to the very force that caused the problem in the first place: religion. It is time for people of intellect, as opposed to people of faith, to stand up and say 'Enough!' Let our tribute to the dead be a new resolve: to respect people for what they individually think, rather than respect groups for what they were collectively brought up to believe."
— "Time to Stand Up," written for the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Sept. 2001. See Dawkins's Emperor Has No Clothes Award.
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Natalie Herzerabout this book: In a world were magic technically doesn't exist... Technically being the operative word here. Maiwenn Cadic is a private investigator by day, solving trouble due to residual magic or bored otherworldlers that got stuck in the realm. By night she is the cursed Patroness of Paris, defending her city against crazy rogues that don't abide by the secret Council's laws. When five shapeshifter end up brutally murdered – then yes, even in her world that sounds crazy – she knows it's bad news and has to call in help... and gets the legendary assassin and shapeshifter Kylian Tremaine. Together they have to overcome their prejudices and other obstacles, in the form of a trigger-happy bounty hunter, cryptic creatures and nosy human authorities, and solve the murder before more blood flows.
Blue Moon Rising is the first novel in the urban-fantasy series, The Patroness. Since I love urban fantasy and have a nice view over Paris looking out my window I decided to combine both. I hope you will have a nice time and enjoy this walk through a magical Paris.
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The Beckhams are on holiday, but where in the world are they? David and Victoria Beckham are sharing their family vacation photo album with fans. The superstar couple, who are vacationing with their four children, Brooklyn, 19; Romeo, 15; Cruz, 13; and Harper, 7, have been posting photos and videos to their Instagram stories as they document their family vacation in an undisclosed locale. David and Victoria have been careful not to tag the location of their snaps, but it appears they are staying in a private villa with access to a remote beach where they are having a ton of fun in the sun.
Victoria Beckham posted a photo of her 7-year-old-daughter Harper playing in the ocean. In another snap, the Spice Girls singer poses with her kids Brooklyn, Romeo, and Harper on a boat. Many fans commented that Romeo is his famous mom's "twin."
David Beckham posted to Instagram stories to share photos of his entire "squad." In addition to a rare photo of all four of the couple's kids, the former pro soccer player posted a photo of one of his boys taking a deep dive and he praised son Romeo's "good form" in the water. The famous family seems to be having a great time on their family vacation.
You can see Victoria Beckham's family vacay photos below.
Hello magazine noted that in previous Instagram stories the family is seen playing water sports, including stand up paddle boarding and surfing. The Beckhams were also spotted floating around in the sea on a supersized swan flamingo. Victoria described the silly inflatable as an "embarrassing dad slide."
The family vacation comes just two weeks after David and Victoria Beckham celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary with a Paris getaway. The busy family also logged time in Miami, Los Angeles, and Canada in recent months. Victoria Beckham previously told The Times of her brood, "It's very important that we have time together as a family."
Indeed, the Beckhams are known for their fabulous vacations. In an interview for British Airways, Victoria Beckham said it is important to her that her kids see the world.
"I really do encourage the children to travel," Beckham said. "They're very, very fortunate. They know they're blessed, very lucky. They're in an incredible position so absolutely it's very, very important for the boys – and Harper – to see as much of the world as they can…. I think if you can travel, you're incredibly fortunate and you should really make the most of the different places that you can go to."


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1) Tag---Every child dribbles a soccer ball in a defined space while trying to tag other players with their hand. Players cannot leave their own ball. Have them keep count of how many people they have tagged and, if playing more than one game, see if players can tag more people than they did in the first game. Version 2: Players must tag other players' knees.
2) Hospital tag---Same as tag in that each player dribbles a soccer ball and that they try to tag each other with their hands. In this game, each time a player is tagged he/she must place their hand on the spot on their body where they were tagged. Obviously, if tagged a third time, players have no more hands to cover those spots, so they most go to the hospital to see the doctor. The coach acts as the doctor and performs a magical task (pretend) to heal the injuries of all the little soccer players so they can continue playing the game.
3) Body Part Dribble---In designated area, coach has all players dribble a soccer ball. When coach yells out the name of a body part, players must touch that body part to the ball as quickly as possible. Coach should vary body parts and rate at which he calls out body parts. At times, call out body parts consecutively (i.e. tummy, nose, elbow) during one stoppage or call out two body parts at once (i.e. both hands or both feet).
4) Red light/Green light---All players have a ball and dribble in a limited space (or towards the coach). When coach says "red light", players must stop ball and put foot on top of ball. When coach says "yellow light", players must dribble very slowly. When coach says "green light", players dribble fast. Coach controls this game with the frequency of "light" changes and variety of changes. Once players catch on to this game, add other color lights and affix different actions to them. (i.e. purple light = hop back and forth over ball, orange light = run around the ball, black light = dance, blue light = hide behind the ball etc. etc.).
5) Snake---In an appropriate space, have all players dribble their soccer balls, except for 2-3 players (the snake). The snake players hold hands or lock arms and work together to tag the other players. The players dribbling the balls try to avoid getting tagged by the snake. If they are tagged, they join hands or lock arms with the snake. The snake grows until all players are part of the snake. The snake must work together and stay connected…they cannot break into little parts. Encourage fun by having the snake hiss.
6) Freeze Tag---Everyone has a ball and coach can pick one or two players who are the Freeze monsters. Freeze monsters (with ball) try and dribble around and tag other players (who also have a ball and are dribbling around). The frozen player must stand still holding their ball over their head. Players can become unfrozen if the coach comes over and unfreezes them OR the coach can have the other players unfreeze each other (by simply touching them again). If all players are frozen, game ends and the coach can have new Freeze monsters.
Freeze monsters can now try to freeze (tag) the other players by kicking their soccer ball at someone else's soccer ball or at their feet. Version 3: Coach can be the freeze monster and try to tag all the players; players can unfreeze each other.
7) Capture the Balls---Set up three or four "home bases" (squares) with cones roughly 2-3 yards wide. Break up the players into teams and have each team get together in their home base. Place all the balls in the center of the space between the home bases. On the coach's command the teams are free to gather as many soccer balls as they can into their home base. Players cannot use hands and there is no pushing each other or sitting/laying on the balls. Teams try to gather as many balls as possible into their home bases. Teams can steal balls from each others' home bases. Coach calls time and counts up how many balls are in each base to determine a winner. Coach allows team 1 minute to make up a new team strategy before playing again.
8) Free Dribble---Everyone dribbling a ball, using insides, outsides, and soles of their feet.
Players can dribble with speed (outsides of the feet and toes), try moves of their choice or moves
that the coach introduces, or they can change direction. The Coach can manipulate the session by
calling out different commands…"stop, go, turn, tap". Kids can carry the ball towards someone
and try a move. Version 2: As players get comfortable, the coach can walk around and put
pressure on players as they are performing dribbling tasks. This adds fun and interaction.
9) Kangaroo Jack---All players except two or three begin with a ball. Players without balls are
kangaroo jacks and must hop like a kangaroo and try to tag players. If a player gets tagged,
he/she becomes a kangaroo as well until all players are turned into kangaroos.
10) Ball Tag---Similar to other tag games except players try to tag others with their soccer ball, by
kicking it at another player's feet or ball. Have them keep count of how many times they kick
their soccer ball and tag another person. Options: If the players tag the coach, they are awarded
10 or 20 points. If the players tag other selected players, they can be awarded 50 or 100 points
11) Moving Goal---2 coaches use a pennie or an extra piece of clothing to form a movable goal
with each coach serving as a post and the shirt serving as the crossbar. Players each have a ball
and try to score by kicking their ball through the goal. However, the coaches constantly move
and turn to force the players to keep their head up and to change direction as they dribble.
12) Paint the Field---Every player dribbles their ball in the area defined. You explain to them that
their ball is actually a paintbrush and wherever it rolls on the ground, it paints that area. The task is
to paint as much of the area as possible in the time allotted by dribbling their soccer balls all over
the grid.
: Can ask them to paint with only their left foot, then their right foot.
13) Pirate Ship---Set up a 20x20 grid (Pirate ship deck) with a small 6x6 grid (safe shark cage) just
in one of the corners of the field. Coach makes up variations and adds them to their pirate ship
journey one at a time. Variations on the ship can be: Scrub the deck-players must roll the ball back
and forth with the sole of their foot, then coach can ask them to do this while moving all around the
Pirate Ship deck. Hoist the sail-players can knock the ball back and forth between their feet
(foundation), then dribble all around the Pirate Ship deck as fast as they can. Walk the plankplayers
must do toe touches on their soccer ball, then dribble all around the Pirate Ship deck as
fast as they can. Shark attack-Coach (aka: 'Shark') runs after players and they have to try and
dribble their soccer ball into the 6x6 (safe shark cage) before the 'shark' catches them.
14) Gates---Set up many pairs of cones (with roughly 2 yards in between pairs) all around the
playing area. These pairs serve as gates or many mini-goals. Players each have a ball and must
dribble through the gate in order to score. Have players count how many goals they score in 30
seconds and when playing a second time ask them if they can beat their score by one goal.
Coaches can vary this by asking players to dribble with left foot or right foot. If players end up
dribbling back and forth through only one goal, set up a rule to protect against this.
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This Is What Australia Would Look Like With All 24 Proposed States
Basically everything changes except for South Australia.
Artist Sasha Trubetskoy has drawn up a beautiful map depicting what Australia would have been like if all statehood proposals had succeeded.
In the late 1800s, Australian politicians petitioned London to annex neighbouring Pacific islands. These territories were worthless to London, but Australians saw them as examples of their new empire.
The proposed states would have changed Australia from a country of six states and two territories to a country of 24 states.
The map has "every significant colony proposal, imperialist annexation, or other statehood movement with any reasonable amount of support."
Although South Australia kinda seems exactly the same.
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Dozens dead as ferry sinks in Tigris River near Iraq's Mosul
Dozens dead as ferry sinks in Tigris River near Iraq's Mosul
Dozens of people have died after a ferry carrying about 200 people celebrating the Nowruz holiday capsized in the Tigris River near the Iraqi city of Mosul.
Many of the dead were women and children who could be seen struggling to swim against a strong current, their heads bobbing in the water opposite restaurants and an amusement park where people had been celebrating minutes earlier.
In a visit to the site of the accident on Thursday, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi ordered an inquiry and said those responsible would be held accountable.
Major-General Saad Maan, a spokesman for the interior ministry, said at least 71 people were killed in the accident. The Associated Press cited an Iraqi health official as putting the number of fatalities at 83.
At least 55 people, including 19 children, were rescued, officials said. "I was standing near the river back when suddenly the ferry started to tilt left and right, and passengers began screaming before it capsized," Mohamed Masoud, a local civil servant, told Reuters news agency.
"I saw women and children waving with their hands begging for help but no one was there to rescue them. I don't know how to swim. I couldn't help. I feel guilty. I watched people drown."


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Air Canada
The arrival of Air Canada flight 1928 at Bucharest's Henri Coandă International Airport marks the launch of twice weekly Air Canada Rouge seasonal service to Bucharest, Romania. Flights will be operated with Air Canada Rouge Boeing 767-300ER aircraft featuring Premium Rouge and Economy class service and are timed to optimize connectivity from across Air Canada's network through Air Canada's Montreal hub.
"As the only North American airline flying to Romania, the largest
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Directions1. Bake one sheet of puff pastry at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Set aside, let cool.
2. In two small saucepans heat up the drained juice from each fruit and set whole fruit aside. When the juices come to a simmer add 1/4 cup of sugar to each pot.
3. In a separate dish, make a slurry with cornstarch and water. Then, thicken each juice with slurry until syrup. Take off stove. Chop up plums and figs and stir them into each sauce.
4. Cut pastry into two inch squares. Place one piece in the middle of the plate and put some of the plum mixture on top. Poke a small hole on top of pastry to put mixture in. Repeat with another piece of pastry and top with fig mixture. Place another pastry square on top and then some whipped cream.
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|Filipendula rubra blossom--such frothy goodness.
|Actually I have to bend the stem down to look at it because
it towers over the garden.
|This Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite')
is blooming already--way early!
|Coreopsis 'Mercury Rising' is looking fab!
|The hardy fuchsias are starting to bloom.
This one is called 'Flash'. I love the vibrant reds.
|This is that little Evening Primrose (Oenothera kunthiana 'Glowing Magenta')
Several times I've grown it in a pot but it never wintered-over,
This year, I decided to put it in the ground, hoping it will winter-over.
|I'm really impressed with this Cuphea. I think it's Cuphea llavea 'Flamenco Cha Cha'
|Mondarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine' with Impatiens glandulifera
|The beginnings of the hollyhock fest.
|Pretty milkweed -- Asclepias speciosa
|Galega officinalis 'Lady Wilson' and Geranium 'Patricia'
|Not the most complementary photo, this is Stipa barbata being all regal.
Here are a few wide shots of the garden:
|Almost daily we're seeing butterflies in the garden.
I'm still hoping for a monarch.


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About me
I have been teaching yoga for over 3 years and studying for many more. I am qualified with the Yoga Alliance 200hrs in Hatha Yoga and Yoga Therapy 100hrs. I have completed a Yoga Alliance course for Teen Yoga (yoga for teenagers) aswell as Yin Yoga. Since i was young i have always been told i could not change the world! However i have always listened closely to my instinct and my calling which is to try and make a positive change in this world in any way i can. I have followed my chosen path since i was in my late teens studying and working with Holistic therapies (working to achieve balance of mind, body, spirit as a whole) and energetic medicine with a sincere desire for people to achieve wellbeing on all levels and peace in their hearts.
The suffering in this world is something that distresses me deeply and i try to work to ease it in any way i can .
Yoga is a truly wonderful practise that has helped me find strength and balance over the years during some of the most challenging times of my life.
It has helped me find a quiet place in myself and inner peace in what has become a hectic and noisy world and return to simple nature. During a time when i immersed myself in yoga practise i slowly found that regular practise helped me gain emotional and physical strength and balance. It helped me heal from the inside out and over time i felt a deep desire to learn the tools of Yoga so that i could help share this wonderful practise with others.
Through my journey of practising and teaching Yoga i have made some wonderful friends: teachers, therapists and students and i find that it is a world filled with deeply caring people who work consistently to reach out and help others on their path. As teachers we are constantly learning ourselves from our own students and by committing ourselves to further studies of our subject. Teaching Yoga is a passion that is deeply rewarding and i feel very blessed to be able to do what i absolutely adore and to meet the wonderful people i have on this path. I look forward to meeting you soon! Namaste


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Based on the concept of continuous manufacturing an end-to-end benchtop device was developed unprecedented for the production of solid drug dosage forms by connecting flow synthesis and formulation via electrospinning (ES). Together with the optimized two-step continuous-flow synthesis of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) a water-soluble polymeric excipient (polyvinylpyrrolidone K30, PVPK30) was introduced. The resulting polymeric solution could be readily electrospun into solid nanofibers with high purity in one single step due to the excellent yet gentle drying effect of ES. The ASA-loaded fibers were electrostatically deposited onto a water-soluble pullulan sheet and the obtained double-layered films were continuously cut into orally dissolving webs (ODWs) as final dosage formulation. The synthesis as well as the dosing of the fibrous films were monitored by Process Analytical Technology (PAT) tools (IR and Raman spectroscopy) with active feedback on product quality. The successful coupling of flow synthesis and fiber formation confirms that ES enables versatile formulation of pharmaceuticals in future continuous production systems.
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I've been thrown into a box full of pollen grass clippings cat dander blooming yellow fucking bushes dirt Dirt DIRT Desert dirt a city rolled like a filthy dog in dirt all shook up over around a vacuum exploding. I took medicine. Nope. It's warming up. I could feel sweat walking from the train, the sweat of summer beginning. But this Spring, in the meantime, the cat shedding her wiry white hair in preparation, the flowers opening their mouths, sticking out their tongues – mleeee they said to me… MLEEEEEE… this spring might just kill me.
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Spring is NOT all joy and daffodils.
Oh, Rach – this sounds scratchy and dangerous! (I was going to ask you if we could go to the Botanical Gardens together in April but. . . hmmm, maybe not??!). May Spring's Pollen Siege hurry on off and away xoxo
PS. Love 'the I (in SprIng) is my middle finger'!!


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Camila Diaz-Varela trained in digital production management, online community engagement, and digital curation with Sarah Garton Stanley at SpiderWebShow
(February 28, 2016) Since I checked in last, the team has shifted their focus from day-to-day projects to visioning for the future. At the moment, we're setting fundraising goals, writing grants, and planning for the next Volume, which begins in the spring/summer.
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We also recently had our Volume 6 Retreat, where all of the Makers from across the country meet for half a day. There was lots of brainstorming and talk of the future, with questions like: what should SpiderWebShow look like next Volume, next year, in 5 years? What should it do for the community, locally and nationally? How do we make our work more accessible, and more like a game? It was a so refreshing to be able to sit with the team for a few hours and focus our energies. There are so many brilliant thinkers in the group, and having the opportunity to watch them think through tough questions is a gift in itself. The retreat was certainly motivating for me.
And now Volume 6 is over! What does that mean? Well, the team takes a 2 month break, and then starts up again in the summer.
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Vick earns second $100 million contract in his NFL career
PHILADELPHIA Michael Vick shared some laughs, and offered up an occasional smile. But for the most part, his Tuesday press conference announcing his new contract was handled the same way he's handled everything since he landed in Philadelphia two years ago.
All business. common goal is to bring that ring back to the city of Philadelphia. That's why we play, Vick said. 's what we're all working for. As a competitor, I don't feel my career will be complete without that. And so begins the next phase in one of the league's more remarkable comeback stories. With the business of his new, six-year, $100 million contract out of the way, it's time for Vick and the rest of the star-laden Eagles to shoot for that elusive Super Bowl title.
The Eagles won the 1960 NFL championship, but have been to just two Super Bowls since, losing both. Not that there's any pressure or anything. 's a lot of money, how ever you look at it, Vick said. , it's going to create a lot of demands.
"I know what comes along with it, and I know how to handle it," Vick said. Vick, 31, became the Eagles backup quarterback when they traded Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins after the 2009 season, and he became the starter last September after replacing an injured Kevin Kolb. He was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2010 after winning eight of 11 starts, throwing a career-high 21 touchdown passes and rushing for nine more. But despite engineering a memorable 38-31 comeback win over the New York Giants that ultimately led to the NFC East title in December, Vick and the Eagles were dumped at home a month later in the playoffs by the Green Bay Packers, 21-16, in the wild-card round. But this year, knowing he'll open the season as the starter, and knowing he has perhaps the most name-heavy roster in the league on his side, it appears like it's Super Bowl or bust.
Which is why coach Andy Reid and Co. are more than happy to see the quarterback happy. is a great story all the way through, Reid said. is really what America's all about. Second chance and Mike took full advantage of that. And then when he was given a second chance to start in the National Football League, he took full advantage of that and turned it into this. And the next stop after a detour vs. the New York Jets in the preseason finale on Thursday will be a week from Sunday in St. Louis, where Vick will make his first opening-day start in five years vs. the Rams.
"I go back in time and think about how hard it's been over the last two years," he said. "Despite the sacrifices I had to make and what I had to give up, it's been all worth it. But, in the end, will he be worth the money? "
The Eagles retained his rights by signing him to a one-year, $16 million franchise tag in the offseason, but his new contract now runs through 2016. It's a bold statement for a franchise that has had its share of big-name quarterbacks in the past, only to walk away empty handed. It's clear, though, they see something different this time around. think it's really a tribute to him more than us, Reid said, how he's come back and the effort that he's put forth.
Eagles president Joe Banner concurs. you give a player a contract, you're betting on the future, and you're using the evidence of what he's done to that point to evaluate your future projection, he said. "And if we didn't think Michael was somebody capable of leading this team to a Super Bowl, we never would have given him that contract. , our judgment has to be right, and he has to get on the field and prove that. But we wouldn't be making this type of investment if we didn't view him that way." Vick's deal makes him the third-highest-paid player in the NFL, behind only New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. And the former No. 1 overall pick who served 19 months in a federal penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kan., on felony dogfighting charges before joining the Eagles, is now the first player in NFL history to sign more than one $100 million contract in his career.
On Dec. 23, 2004, with the Falcons on their way to the NFC Championship game, where they lost to the Eagles, Vick signed a 10-year deal worth $130 million. But he played only 32 games under that deal before legal problems derailed his career. 've learned ... don't take anything for granted, Vick said. did that at one point when I had the big contract in Atlanta. And I think that will definitely help me now in understanding what's most important and how to move forward in my life. Whether that life includes a Super Bowl title remains to be seen.
But one thing's for sure. As much talent as this roster has, and as much hype as it's caused, the Eagles will be prepared for anything, win, lose, or draw. don't give out contracts this size and have no fear. There are too many things in life, Banner said. "You can have a car accident. There is always fear when you have contracts of this magnitude because the impact of being wrong is so huge. as far as Michael being who he is today, we're very confident. He is what he is 24 hours a day when we're with him, and we're confident in the person he is now. And there's a contract to prove it."


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2017 State of the County address
Dear fellow King County employee,
In our work together, we are continuing to reinvent how King County does business. We call it Best Run Government, a mindset that embraces innovation, continuous improvement and teamwork to take on challenges, big and small, in our communities.
Along the way we've been winning national recognition and the support of our residents for our ideas.
That support led to the success of Sound Transit 3, which will allow us to build on the successes of our transit system – including Metro's RapidRide network and ORCA LIFT passes for residents with low incomes – to create a truly regional high capacity transit system.
That support led to the Best Starts for Kids initiative, which will help us ensure that every baby born in King County, every child raised here, has a strong start in life.
We are bringing our Best Starts mindset – that we can make the greatest difference in a young person's life by investing early – to the issue of young people involved in the criminal justice system.
Today, in my 2017 State of the County address, I announced plans for two community-based reception centers – "Safe Spaces" – where young people who have committed less serious crimes, or who are otherwise in crisis, can come to seek help getting their lives back on track, find a safe place to stay, and get connected to housing, education and training.
I also announced that we will build on the excellent work we are doing to support our military veterans through renewal of the Veterans and Human Services Levy, which expires at the end of the year. I will soon announce plans for an expanded levy that will enable us to do even more to repay our veterans for their service to our country, and to ensure our residents age in good health and with strong community connections.
And I reaffirmed King County's place as a welcoming community for all, no matter a person's race, religion, economic means, or country of origin, at a time when our freedoms and values are under attack.
You can watch the full video of today's speech at the Auburn Community and Events Center here, and read more about my proposals here.
I look forward to sharing more about these new proposals with you in the coming weeks and continuing our work together to serve the people of King County.
Dow Constantine
King County Executive


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Social Calendar
April 28 - May 15
Lego Takeover: Life-Sized Lego Creations Will Be Taking Over The Gardens Mall
All the pieces will fall into place this month at Lego Takeover! at The Gardens Mall.
From April 28 through May 15, visitors can admire nearly 50 life-sized depictions of some of their favorite characters—Captain America, Wonder Woman, Ninjago friends, Disney princesses and more—all made entirely of Lego bricks. The display, which will be spread across the Palm Beach Gardens shopping mall, also includes a dedicated space at Nordstrom Court, where imaginative kids (and adults!) can construct their own creations to go in the Lego Art Gallery.
Sure, the exhibit is all about promoting fun and games, but it's also a testament to the hard work put in by the artists behind the impressive figures. The Lego master responsible for building Batman, for example, put in 340 hours of production time into the piece, which is built from 54,000 bricks. Now that's a job that takes some patience!
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays; The Gardens Mall; free; thegardensmall.com/lego-


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Not wearing seat belt may reduce your settlement
Seat belts. To paraphrase an age-old saying, they're not only a good idea, they're the law, mandatory for all adults – in addition to children – to wear in 49 of the 50 states.
The effectiveness of seat belts is the main reason why they're required. Indeed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 13,940 lives were spared in 2015, simply because motorists were strapped into their seats at the time of the crash. If more people had been buckled, an additional 2,800 highway fatalities could have been avoided.
Yet because virtually everyone acknowledges seat belts lower the risk of both severe injury and death in automobile crashes, not wearing one has the potential to reduce your claim settlement if you're in an accident that wasn't your fault.
As noted by Gary Wickert, an insurance subrogation expert, more than a dozen states have legislation on the books that restricts the amounts motorists can sue for – or be awarded with – if they weren't buckled during a traffic collision. These include Oregon, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Michigan Georgia and Florida, among others.
Thanks in part to automakers going to greater lengths to ensure motorists strap themselves in – installing audible and visible alerts that continue unabated until drivers buckle – most Americans wear seat belts. In fact, in 2016, NHTSA estimates nearly 90 percent of motorists used them regularly, the highest compliance rate on record. Since 1975, approximately 345,000 motor vehicle drivers and passengers have avoided potentially fatal injuries. The 90 percent compliance rate is a major improvement from previous years, when the average was below 85 percent as recently as 2007.
Unrestrained passengers account for nearly half of fatalities in 2014
The social awareness of seat belt protection may be part of the reason why 15 states have adopted various permutations of the so-called "seat belt defense," as Wickert describes it, because by not buckling up, motorists are taking a significant risk. As referenced by the NHTSA, of the nearly 35,100 people who died in car accidents in 2015, almost 50 percent were unrestrained at the time. By making use of seat belts, drivers reduce their risk of fatal injury by 45 percent and moderate-to-critical injury by 50 percent.
Even though almost 33 percent of the U.S. has rules in place that restrict lawsuit settlements amounts in car accident cases, the statutes are far from uniform. For instance, Wickert notes how in places like Wisconsin, 15 percent of an accident's aftermath can be attributed to the motorist who didn't cause it, simply because he or she wasn't using a seat belt. However, in California, the seat belt defense applies to what juries are and aren't allowed to hear when juries are determining comparative fault.
"In a civil action, a violation of [the seat belt use law] does not establish negligence as a matter of law or negligence per se for comparative fault purposes, but negligence may be proven as fact without regard to the violation," according to California Vehicle Code 27315(i), Wickert cited.
49 of the 50 states require drivers to use their seat belts.
Could more states adopt seat belt defense laws?
Although most states don't have seat belt defense statutes, it's possible more could pass similar legislation, as increasing amounts of evidence point to seat belts reducing fatality risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who live in rural locations are less likely to wear seat belts. As a result, in 2014, traffic deaths in most rural counties were three to 10 times higher compared to urban counties.
"These findings remind us that no matter what kind of road you are traveling on, it is important for everyone to buckle up every time on every trip," warned Brenda Fitzgerald, CDC director.
In summary, just because you were not at fault in an accident doesn't mean your case is a slam dunk. Each state has unique rules that can make a case complicated to present to a judge or jury on your own. And even if you win, it may be awhile before you're compensated. Glofin can provide you with a auto accident loan, giving you the funding to ensure you're fully compensated for medical bills. Apply today for fast cash when you need it.


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Famous logos which have hidden messages
Believe it or not, it's deliberately very well and will probably remain in awe when you see that in everything can be found hidden messages that subconsciously send some information. Hidden messages have been used since ancient times and have played a very big role in the society. They were used for various applications in religion, the military, with the royal family … It seems each of the large well-known companies applied this technique in their logos.
1.Formula 1
Logo of Formula 1 is pretty easy to figure out. The empty space in the middle of a real no1.
FedEx's logo looks like a simple logo on a blank background, but if you look closely between the letters E and X will notice an arrow, which indicates the company's speed and efficiency in the delivery of shipments.
3.Facebook Places
Facebook product, Facebook Places, if you did not know, is in direct competition with the current leader in this market, called Foursquare. Now, if you look closely, you will notice that the logo of Facebook Places is number 4 in the square. Is it a coincidence or bury the competition?
This logo contains hidden bear in the Matterhorn mountain, from where Toblerone originally.
5.Sony Vaio
Very famous brand of laptops. But did you know that the name Vaio logo also has a hidden meaning? Well, the first two letters represent the established analog signal. The other two are reminiscent of the numbers 1 and 0, which is a digital signal.
Amazon's logo is very simple and although the arrow acts as a smiley, it actually points the way from A through Z. This fact shows that Amazon sells everything from A to Z and that customers always have a smiling face when they buy a product.
Look good letter O. Do you notice something? No? Do not worry, because most people would not notice. This is actually the flag of Denmark. It was not always that original idea. Coca-Cola has revealed that part of their logo resembles the flag of Denmark, who was appointed as the happiest country in the world. Once discovered, they set a media campaign on the largest airport in Denmark, where people are welcomed with banners.
If you've ever visited one of the most famous stores in Paris – Galeries Lafayette, you might be able to notice that his logo represents Paris with joined letters T in the form of the most famous Parisian landmarks, the Eiffel Tower.
NBC logo has a hidden peacock above the text, looking to the right, which is the company's motto is to look ahead, never behind, and that they are proud of the program that broadcast.


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Multilayered interference coatings based on titanium- and zirconium nitride and designed for solar control have been prepared using reactive d c magnetron sputtering. Preparation effects and degradation mechanisms were investigated. It was shown that the quality of the nitride strongly depends on the degree of crystallinity in the underlying oxide. It has been shown that the nitride layer partly oxidizes as the top oxide layer is deposited. The degradation is enhanced with temperature. A thin sacrificial layer of aluminium deposited between successive depositions of nitride and oxide is shown to improve the optical performance of the coating as preparedm as well as after accelerated ageing tests.
The optical properties of opaque and semitransparent films of zirconium nitride have been studied. A thorough investigation of the influence of composition, deposition rate, substrate temperature and film thickness on the optical response of the film was performed. Both photometric and ellipsometric methods were used to determine thicknesses and the optical constants at wavelengths ranging from 0.23 to 25 μm. The resulting values of n and k, in the wavelength intervals where these independent methods are applicable, have been shown to agree extremely well. The results so far indicate an even larger potential for zirconium nitride based solar control coatings as compared to the titanium nitride based.
Access to optical constants derived from films of zirconium nitride of variable quality made multilayer modelling a powerful tool in the design and analysis of solar control coatings.
The current focus in Swedish policy towards national security and high-end technical systems, together with a rapid development in multispectral sensor technology, adds to the utility of developing advanced materials for spectral design in signature management applications. A literature study was performed probing research databases for advancements. Qualitative text analysis was performed using a six-indicator instrument: spectrally selective reflectance; low gloss; low degree of polarization; low infrared emissivity; non-destructive properties in radar and in general controllability of optical properties. Trends are identified and the most interesting materials and coating designs are presented with relevant performance metrics. They are sorted into categories in the order of increasing complexity: pigments and paints, one-dimensional structures, multidimensional structures (including photonic crystals), and lastly biomimic and metamaterials. The military utility of the coatings is assessed qualitatively. The need for developing a framework for assessing the military utility of incrementally increasing the performance of spectrally selective coatings is identified.
We present a model to simulate receiver waveforms from an airborne sea-depth-sounding lidar to compare the influence that is due to different shapes of objects placed on the sea bottom. The objects are of size 1 m(3), and the bottom depths are 5-12 m. We use an existing analytical beam-propagation model and divide the bottom into squares. For each element on the bottom grid we create a transmitted and a reflected waveform. The waveforms are summed, yielding a total contribution from all bottom elements. We compare two object types, cylinder and cube, and find that the difference in the receiver waveform is small between these objects. Simulated waveforms are compared with experimental data from the Swedish Hawk Eye system and show good agreement.


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Paint and Puff – October
November means fall colors and and fun fall portraits! Our 420 friendly painters had a great time chilling with each other painting their masterpieces while snacking and munching some treats and having a refreshing soda. And of course, hanging out with their favorite medication!
BYOW Ya'll!
Paint and Puff – October
This month the group worked on a classic. The Pot Leaf has long been a symbol of the canna culture. Everyone had a fabulous time adding their own spin to the image! Its so much fun to be with others and be able to medicate!


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Sasha Faynor
This is my second year teaching high school English. Previously I have worked as a content marketer, technical writer, and mental health journalist. I have been interested in preserving the environment since college. However, the documentary "The True Cost" was eye opening. I would like my students to feel connected to a global community, learn how to evaluate scientific sources, and understand the urgency. I took on a lot of responsibilities already, switched programs at the last minute, and more, but, in the near future I would like to help write curriculum.
School: Hawthorne High School


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The value of eating together as a family can't be overstated. Every meal is an occasion for bonding, freely exchanging ideas and picking up subtle hints to what goes on at school.
Eating with the kids in restaurants shouldn't be any different, but most of us remember disastrous events that took place in them. Occasional temper tantrums or diaper crises can hardly be avoided, but the ugly scenes of yesteryear still linger in our minds. This must change—if parents are stressed-out about going out to dinner, kids will be too.
Here are five easy tips to make the restaurant dining experience more enjoyable for everyone:
Start Early
The sooner your child is exposed to the restaurant scene, the more quickly he or she will be comfortable in it. Don't wait until he's capable of pairing wines before you take him out to eat.
Do Your Homework
Google the restaurant at home with your kids. Check out the website and menu together, and describe dishes that they have questions about. If certain foods are off-limits, say so at home. One way to work around unhealthy kids' meals is to share an adult meal with your child. Find an entree you agree on, and allow your child to choose a side order or dessert.
State Your Expectations
Briefly go over the rules for eating in restaurants. Fighting, leaving one's seat without permission and disturbing others are unacceptable. If your kids have eaten in the school cafeteria, they already know all this. Move on to talking about how fun it is to eat out.
While waiting for your meal, keep your kids engaged in conversation; the time will pass more quickly. Talk about the many jobs in a restaurant, or ask them to name as many foods of a certain color that they can think of. Even a bathroom break goes a long way to relieve boredom and prevent bad behavior when the kitchen staff falls behind.
Pick Your Time and Your Table
Children are often worn out and crabby before they ever get to the table. If you choose a popular restaurant, try going early. Not only will you avoid the dinner rush, but many eateries offer discounted prices before 5:00 p.m.
Booths, patio tables and counter top stools with a view of the kitchen are especially kid-friendly.
Let Your Kids Speak for Themselves
Eating out is not only a great opportunity to teach table manners, but it's a prime occasion for sharpening social skills.
Encourage your kids to speak for themselves. For example, tell your daughter that if she can place her own order with the server, she may choose whatever she likes. Practice with her by playing the role of the waiter.
Finally, remember that everyone has a bad night now and then. For small children especially, know when it's time to ask for a doggie bag and head home.


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Police investigate fatal ambulance crash
A man was killed when an ambulance hit a car on Brickhill Road in Sydenham on Sunday night.
Paramedics at the scene reported that a private ambulance had been rushing to a scene of an accident. It is understood that the ambulance and the car collided at a junction. The force of impact sent the vehicle spinning off the road.
RescueCare spokesman Garrith Jamieson said that medics found the driver of the car trapped in the mangled wreckage.
"He had sustained severe trauma as a result of the collision and sadly died at the scene'" he said.
The medics in the ambulance declined treatment. Police spokeswoman Captain Nqobile Gwala said police would investigate the incident.
"We can confirm the incident that took place where an ambulance and light motor vehicle collided. A 29-year-old man was certified dead at the scene. A case of culpable homicide was opened at Mayville police station for investigation'" she said.


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When plating, it's important to really think things through—how will you get the visual effect you want?—but also to make sure you don't over-think and over-manipulate things, so it still feels natural.
The Elements:
The cylinder shape just spoke to me the day I made this dish. The shape gives movement, a direction. But panna cotta should be a custard that's just barely holding together, so once you do something freestanding, you're compromising that. My idea was to freeze it so I could handle it and put it on the plate, then let it temper in the fridge.
Strawberry "film"
We made a strawberry consommé with citrus and basil, and set it with agar-agar for strength and gelatin so it will melt on the tongue. I wanted the strawberry and yogurt to be tasted together, so draping it as a film over the panna cotta assured me of that.
Basil pain de Gênes cake
Pain de Gênes is an almond paste-based cake. I like it for a plated dessert because it doesn't crumble so much; it's still soft and moist. And I like the idea of using just a little bit of cake as a garnish – flipping that sense that in dessert, cake has to be the center of the plate.
There are five pieces because I like to use odd numbers (unless you're just doing two of something). Even look numbers look odd… I mean as in strange! Asymmetrical arrangements look more pleasant – they give a sense of motion. And odd numbers naturally give some asymmetry. For the same reason, I didn't want all the corners of the cake pieces facing the same way.
I'm also using the cake to kind of define the field of the plate, giving a lot of white space on the outside. In 8th grade, I was on the yearbook staff. The one lesson I took away from that was not to give too much white space in the center, because your eyes go directly to it.
Strawberry slices
Speaking of asymmetry, I made sure to face one of the strawberries pieces in the opposite direction from the others. I like to cut "rings" from the narrowest centimeter of strawberries because it's an unusual shape; most people see them in wedges. And it keeps them small, because it's a panna cotta dish, not a strawberry dish.
Basil seeds soaked in basil syrup
Basil seeds are a fun little ingredient with a squeaky kind of snap. That's really the only "texture" element on the plate. In the 90's, dessert was: something in the center of the plate, a cold component, a sauce, and a crisp tuile. But I don't obsess over what every dish "has" to have anymore. Because yogurt is a little lighter and cleaner, I didn't want a lot of things to compete with that.
Candied celery
Celery really brings herbal, slightly vegetal flavors, and I like using that as a strong constant, like acidity or bitterness or salt. The slices are blanched in water, then cooked lightly in simple syrup, not as long as you would to truly candy something, because I want to preserve the green color. I didn't mean to make the colors look like Christmas, but red and green do look good with one another.
Celery leaves
There are tricks we can use to evoke certain responses. One is to make things look "natural," like here, making the leaves look like they fell out of the sky. I soaked them in ice water to make them curve more, and plated it with the curve upwards, so it looks like it just landed on the plate.
You don't see it as much in this photo, but if you look at it from the side or from the diner's view, the curve in the leaves gives you a different sense of movement. I placed the leaves as if they were actually touching three inches above the plate, and then let them fall away from each other.
But it's important to not overthink things, to let your design get in the way. The dish has to hit you in a visceral way first, where someone enjoys it without knowing what they're looking at.
"We eat with our eyes first," says David Wynne, Culinary Arts instructor at The Art Institute of Seattle, about food presentation and food plating.
To teach his students the importance of food presentation and the skills necessary for food plating, Wynne has incorporated some slightly unorthodox methods. Wynne, a sculptor and painter before he moved his focus to cooking, has his students use Play-Doh to sculpt food for their Art Culinaire five-course practical exam.
Although Wynne's teaching methods might be out of the ordinary, his ideas about art and food presentation are widely held in the restaurant industry.
One such artistic chef is Alyson Crispin, who took her creative upbringing into the kitchen with her when she began her career in restaurants.
Crispin's father had been a food photographer, and while growing up, food and the visual arts were always a part of her family's life.
"That art background made it on the plate," says Crispin, who has worked as a sous chef at both Mama's Fish House in Hawaii and The Hartwood Restaurant in Pittsburgh.
"When you are plating food, you want to balance out the tastes, colors, and textures," Crispin says. "Make it like a painter's pallet."
She believes that the diner's experience is heavily tied to what they see on the plate, and that this visual presentation will actually change the restaurant-goers' opinions of the taste of the food.
"If it's not visually appealing, it can affect how [the diners] feel it tastes," Crispin says. "How it appears to [the diner] determines how it's going to taste."
To get this desired affect, chefs like Crispin incorporate a number of visual techniques and strategies.
"I tend to like to add some elements of surprise," Crispin says.
"Adding just a little more color to anything will make the plate more appealing," she adds.
Although a little color can go a long way, it takes more than a strategically placed garnish to make a good meal; the food still has to taste good.
"It's planned out to look appealing, and sometimes it's backed up and sometimes it isn't," Crispin says about chefs who believe they can make up for sub par food with exquisite presentation.
Achieving both a superior look and taste is the Holy Grail in the kitchen, and the goal of anyone who dons kitchen whites.
"That's a masterpiece when you can get the balance between taste and aesthetics," Crispin says.
For the visually inclined, a meal can be as exciting to look at as it is to eat. Plating–the process of designing the presentation of a dish–may be inexplicable to the uninitiated, but there's actually a strong functional element to it, since the design of a plate will dictate the sequence of tastes and textures a diner will experience.
Like any art, it is vital to master the basic rules – only after you have done this can you impose individual creativity. And to do this you must understand the rules and philosophies that lie behind each type of cuisine.
Perhaps one of the most distinct styles of plating is seen in Japanese cuisine. It is based on a tradition of minimalist style.
Portions are individually separated and pieces of meat and vegetables are sliced small for ease of use with chopsticks.
Japanese cuisine follows seven methods of food arrangement – the use of which depends on the ingredients and chinaware: sugimori is a standing or slanting arrangement; hiramori is a flat design
with slices of sashimi placed vertically; yamamori is mound-like; tawaramori are blocks of food placed in a pyramid; yosemori is gathered; chirashimori is gathered but with space between the ingredients, and ayamori is woven. Using these arrangements as a basis, chefs can develop their own styles of presentation.
According to Imai Masakazu, Executive Chef at Inagiku, the Japanese restaurant at the Four Seasons in Central, traditions of Japanese plating developed as a reflection of the seasons.
"Japan has very distinct seasons and with each change comes a whole host of ingredients and fresh foods that are used," Masakazu says. "The arrangement of food should echo the seasonality of the food. This is done through the use of different chinaware, flowers and leaves."
The use of contrast is vital throughout Japanese cuisine. When selecting tableware, a law of opposites is employed. If the food is round in shape, then a square or long, narrow flat dish is used. The same applies to the use of colours, says Oyvind Naesheim, Executive Chef at NOBU InterContinental on the Harbourside, who likens the art of plating to painting a picture.


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Authors: Dr. Kumar Neeraj Sachdev
Abstract—The understanding and reflection on good human life makes sense in every sphere of life but it calls for a special sense of duty and a set of obligations that assume a level of overriding character in the practice of a profession. It implies we humans happen to play many given or adopted roles but the role of a professional has to have an edge over other roles be that of a friend or a room-mate or a brother. The role of a professional entails a set of obligations to a society, the world, the whole mankind or the planet earth itself. And a professional fulfills her obligation(s) in a simple manner or after facing a conflict among obligations. In accord with this set of obligations the nature of virtue-theoretic approach in ethics and Professional Ethics may well be understood. The virtue-theoretic approach implies that the possibility of living a good human life is coextensive with possibility of a human being living a virtuous life. Professional Ethics is an attempt to think logically and reflectively on certain ethical issues, which emphasize the importance and status of obligations in the practice of a profession. And I argue in the paper that a professional can fulfill an obligation or resolve a conflict among obligations better if she follows the virtue-theoretic approach in the practice of her profession. This is so because the virtue-theoretic approach is a rational, holistic, and communitarian approach. Since Professional Ethics is a form of applied ethics, it makes sense to maintain that the issues of Professional Ethics assume their relevance and meaning in a context particularly when a professional is in a conflict. Accordingly, I make an attempt in the paper to examine the strength of virtue-theoretic approach in the conduct of a professional especially when she faces a moral conflict.
Keywords: Virtue-theoretic approach; Professional Ethics; Role and Obligations; Moral Conflict


text: The air is filled with particles. It seems the layers keep coming back no matter how often you dust. The aspen this spring had more seeds than I have ever seen. Those fluffy pods looked like snow under the trees and accumulated in entry ways, creeped into corners, stuck to Continue Reading