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*************** The ARRL Letter Vol. 20, No. 21 May 25, 2001 *************** IN THIS EDITION: * +Dayton hosts buoyant crowd * +FCC says regulatory ball in Amateur Radio's court * +Astronaut thrills students via ham radio * +Kachina exits ham, HF radio market * +Nevada amateur antenna bill signed * +Kentucky ham dies during antenna installation * +Two ARRL sections getting new SMs * Virginia Section Manager position declared vacant * Solar Update * IN BRIEF: This weekend on the radio +McGan Award nomination deadline extended: Canada makes 5 WPM official: FCC reiterates license renewal and modification basics: WRTC-2002 seeks donations: +Available on ARRL Audio News =========================================================== ==>DAYTON HAMVENTION HOSTS BUOYANT CROWD Rain on the opening day of the 50th Dayton Hamvention did not deter the crowd from having a good time. Show-priced bargains offered by some dealers enhanced the enjoyment, and the weather improved immensely on Saturday and Sunday. General Chairman Jim Graver, KB8PSO, said Hamvention officials believe that between 27,000 and 28,000 turned out for this year's show--nearly the same number as last year. Graver said he was happy to see a good crowd despite higher gasoline prices and Friday's rain. Unlike past Hamventions, major manufacturers had comparatively little new to offer this year. Among the most noticeable items were: The new Kenwood TH-F6A compact triband hand-held FM VHF transceiver with wideband receive including HF; Ten-Tec's long-awaited 6 and 2-meter all-mode transceiver, the Model 526 "6N2"--the Tennessee company's first factory-built VHF radio; Yaesu's MD-200 desk mike "for elite-class Amateur Radio operators;" and Alpha Power's Alpha 6/2 maximum legal power VHF amplifier--the first amp produced under the company's new management and ownership. ARRL Advertising Manager John Bee, N1GNV, said he got "almost universally positive comments" from Dayton Hamvention 2001 exhibitors. "'They came to buy,' was a common refrain," he said. Bee called the number of new vendors at this year's show "an encouraging sign" for Amateur Radio. During the ARRL Forum Saturday, Executive Vice President David Sumner, K1ZZ, said, "It's been great year for Amateur Radio and the ARRL. Things are moving in the right direction on a number of fronts." ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, echoed Sumner's sentiments. Pointing to his career in sales, Haynie said Amateur Radio is "the best product that I have in my repertoire of things to sell." Haynie called upon those on hand to think about "the product" that is Amateur Radio and how they can share the fun with others. "I'm asking you to talk to your neighbor, I'm asking you to talk to your brother, your sister, your city council, your mayor, your congressman, and tell 'em about your product, which is Amateur Radio," Haynie exhorted. Haynie presented a plaque to Graver in recognition of the 50th Hamvention. Speaking on behalf of the Dayton Amateur Radio Association and the Hamvention Committee, Graver thanked the League for its efforts on behalf of Amateur Radio. Saturday morning's AMSAT forum included a telephone visit with "space tourist" Dennis Tito, KG6FZX. Tito told the gathering that Amateur Radio provided a great boost to his recent visit to the International Space Station. "The opportunity to do a phone patch five days in a row was a very important part of my flight, and I looked forward to it every day," he said. A planned ham radio contact with the ISS crew from the Hamvention did not work out, however. In addition to handling the Tito interview, Roy Neal, K6DUE, of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station program, also chatted with astronaut Janice Voss, KC5BTK. The FCC's Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH, not only was one of the Saturday banquet speakers but the highlight of the Sunday morning FCC forum. Playing to a packed house, Hollingsworth and FCC colleague Bill Cross, W3TN, of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, reviewed regulatory and enforcement issues confronting ham radio (see below, "FCC to Amateurs: Detailed Regulation "Not in the Picture.") Hollingsworth told the crowd that amateur enforcement complaints are way down. With tongue only somewhat in cheek, Hollingsworth said "California" topped his list of enforcement issues that keep him awake at night. "If it weren't for California, amateur enforcement would be a one-day-a-week job," he said, "and we wouldn't need most of the rules." Hollingsworth also cited "stupidity" and unlicensed 10-meter operation as other factors that continue to provide grist for enforcement. He played taped excerpts of contentious on-air amateur discussions to demonstrate his point. "There was nothing illegal--nothing against our rules" on the tapes, he said. But, he continued, their content presents a poor image of the Amateur Service to anyone listening in--and that could include the media, decision makers and the general public. Graver said there are no current plans for Hamvention to move from the venerable Hara Arena. Dayton Hamvention's contract to use Hara runs through 2003. ==>FCC TO AMATEURS: DETAILED REGULATION "NOT IN THE PICTURE" The FCC says the ball is in the court of the Amateur Service to determine the course of future Amateur Radio regulation. Speaking May 20 at the Dayton Hamvention FCC forum, Bill Cross, W3TN, of the FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, said that the days of Commission-imposed regulation are past. "Detailed regulation of the nitty gritty of communication services, including the Amateur Service, is not in the picture," Cross said. "Rather, the FCC is shifting to strong and effective enforcement of truly necessary regulations." The FCC, he said, now plans to look to the amateur community to reach consensus on any new regulations it thinks it wants and needs. "I hope that those of you who are thinking about asking us to carve up a band by fiat will think again," he told the packed forum. "You really are asking us to tie your hands regarding your use of your spectrum." Before the FCC initiates any rulemaking proceedings in the Amateur Service to change privileges, Cross said it wants to see proposals involving the implementation of "new and more modern communications technologies," such as digital. In addition, he said, any future proposal "must include all licensees, and it must include all bands," and--most important--the amateur community must reach a consensus on the topic. Cross said the FCC does not want and cannot handle "multiple proceedings that address piecemeal changes in operating privileges" that affect only certain classes of licensees or certain bands. "You, collectively, need to reach agreement on how you want to use your spectrum," he reiterated. Cross said he expected the issue of restructuring operator privileges to come up "in a couple of years" at the outside. "Changes in operating privileges for the different classes of operator licenses are inevitable," he said. ==>ASTRONAUT THRILLS MISSOURI, WASHINGTON STUDENTS VIA AMATEUR RADIO While he doesn't yet hold a ham ticket, astronaut Jim Voss has been making a lot of friends on Earth via the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program. Voss on May 23 completed an on-air conversation with youngsters at the Moran Prairie Elementary School in Spokane, Washington. The previous week, Voss chatted with students at Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield, Missouri. Youngsters at the Washington school asked questions ranging from bone density to exercising in space, radiation and solar flares. "I think your brain does work a little bit differently up here," Voss said in response to a question from one Moran Prairie youngster. On the ISS, Voss said, "you're floating around, and your mind is having to do a lot of things that aren't natural to interpret the way you see things upside down." He said the crew members "have to be a little bit more careful up here." Voss told the pupils that he enjoys space walks and was looking forward to an excursion outside the ISS in a couple of weeks could prove more challenging than usual. Voss said he even enjoys microgravity in his free time. "Sometimes I do things with the zero gravity, floating around and doing flips and somersaults--it's like playing in space." Voss told students at both schools that the astronauts are enjoying "quite a variety" of foods on the space station's menu. He also said he misses his family but told the Missouri students that he felt "lucky and blessed" to be aboard the ISS and that he enjoyed the inspiring view. "The earth is quite a gorgeous place, and we can't take pictures that are good enough to make it look as good as it really is," he told the Parkway Central students May 17. The high schoolers also wanted to know about such issues as sleeping in space, what the crew does if someone gets sick, and what it takes to become an astronaut and ISS crew member. Both contacts were made directly, via 2 meters, and Voss used the NA1SS call sign for the QSOs. Voss, astronaut Susan Helms, KC7NHZ, and Russian crew commander Yuri Usachev, RW3FU, are approximately halfway through their Expedition Two tour of duty aboard the ISS. They will return to Earth in July. ==>KACHINA EXITS THE AMATEUR RADIO, HF MARKET Kachina--which made a big splash at the 1997 Dayton Hamvention when it introduced its then-revolutionary 505DSP PC-controlled Amateur Radio transceiver--has quit the ham radio market. The Arizona manufacturer discontinued production and marketing of the 505DSP, its only ham product, and all other HF radio products and accessories, effective May 24. Kachina Vice President Cameron Earnshaw blamed "the slowdown in Amateur Radio in general, and HF radio in particular" for the company's decision to exit the HF market. "Any radio selling for over $1000 is a pretty hard sell these days," he said. The Kachina 505DSP, the first amateur transceiver designed solely for control via a personal computer, has retailed in the vicinity of $2000. "Unfortunately, the 505DSP was too expensive to produce," he told ARRL. "For that we have only ourselves to blame. Performance costs money, but you really limit your sales when you cross that $1000-$1200 mark." Earnshaw said he does not know how the Japanese manufacturers continue to produce and market top-end Amateur Radio gear. He suggested they must be doing so "out of a labor of love, supporting the losses from other more-profitable ventures." Earnshaw said Kachina will continue to provide service and spare parts for all Kachina HF radio products for the foreseeable future and will honor all factory warranties through their duration. Amateur Radio products remaining in Kachina's inventory were being discounted through Kachina's Web site, http://kachina-az.com. Kachina Chief Engineer Doug Smith, KF6DX, said he's sad to see the product line come to an end. "Some might say that this is another blow to Amateur Radio, but I would say it is just an indicator of the need to adapt to changing conditions," he said. "The Amateur Radio Service should see several exciting developments in the coming years, including digital voice, high-speed digital modes, remote control and further improvements in so-called software-defined radios, to name a few." Smith says he'll be moving on "to greener pastures," but will continue to edit QEX/Communications Quarterly for the ARRL. ==>NEVADA GOVERNOR SIGNS AMATEUR ANTENNA BILL Nevada Gov Kenny Guinn has signed that state's Amateur Radio antenna legislation--Assembly Bill 61. The law goes into effect October 1. "I would like to commend everyone who assisted on this effort," said Nevada Assemblyman Bob Beers, WB7EHN, the bill's author and sponsor. "The grass roots support for this bill was key to its passage and enactment, and the subject of awed comments in both houses." The measure cleared the state Senate on a unanimous vote and went to the Governor this week for his signature. The measure will incorporate the wording of the limited federal preemption known as PRB-1 into the Nevada Revised Statutes. Introduced by Beers in February, AB 61 will require municipal ordinances to "reasonably accommodate amateur service communications" and "constitute the minimum level of regulation practicable to carry out the legitimate purpose of the governing body." The bill would not apply to historic or architectural preservation districts. As originally worded, the legislation also would have applied to future deed covenants, conditions and restrictions imposed by homeowners' associations. That language was stripped from the bill in committee, but the rest of the measure survived intact. Nevada Assistant ARRL Section Manager Dick Flanagan, W6OLD, expressed his gratitude to the state's amateur community for the bill's success. "We have achieved passage of AB61 only through your efforts!" he said. Nevada is the 13th state to incorporate PRB-1 language into its statutes. "I can't imagine a more natural state to acquire the Number 13 distinction than Nevada--a state world renowned for beating the odds!" Flanagan said. Amateur Radio antenna bills also were approved this year in Alaska and Idaho, and similar measures are pending in New York and Wisconsin. Updated information on the Nevada PRB-1 legislation is available at the Carson Valley Radio Club Web site, http://www.cvrc.net/ab61/. The full text of AB 61 is available on the Nevada State Web site, http://www.leg.state.nv.us/71st/bills/AB/AB61.html . ==>KENTUCKY AMATEUR DIES INSTALLING ANTENNA A Kentucky Amateur Radio Emergency Service member died May 20 while installing a 2-meter antenna he'd just bought at the Dayton Hamvention. According to ARRL Kentucky Section Emergency Coordinator Ron Dodson, KA4MAP, Ronald L. Oller, KG4JVT, of Irvington, died when the groundplane antenna he was installing fell onto the overhead electrical service line to his house. He had been a ham for about eight months. Dodson said Oller and a teenaged friend, John Betner, KG4LHQ, had purchased new 2-meter groundplanes at the Hamvention. The pair already had installed one of the units at Betner's home and were in the process of raising Oller's antenna when the incident occurred. Betner was not injured and summoned help for his friend. Dodson said Oller had a history of heart trouble but said he did not know if that was a factor in his death. Dodson described Oller as "one of the most enthusiastic hams I have ever met" and as "a generous individual who loved to be helpful in spite of his heart ailment." Earlier in the weekend, Oller had traveled to Dayton Hamvention on a chartered bus with other amateurs from Kentucky's Meade, Breckinridge, Jefferson and surrounding counties. Oller got his license last October and became involved in public service and, as AAT4YQ/T, in the Military Affiliate Radio System. He also had "elmered" the 16-year-old Betner when he studied for his license. "It can happen to any of us at any time," said Dodson, who advised caution when installing antennas. "It's too late to help Ron, but, please, let's not lose anyone else to such a terrible tragedy." A memorial service for Ron Oller was set for May 27. ==>TWO ARRL SECTIONS TO GET NEW SECTION MANAGERS New section managers will take office July 1 in the Maryland-DC and Northern New Jersey ARRL sections. Incumbent section managers were re-elected in six other sections. The only contested race was in Rhode Island, where incumbent SM Armand E. Lambert, K1FLD, held off a challenge from Ellis H. Maris Jr, W3PDK, 180 to 123. Votes were counted this week at ARRL Headquarters. In Maryland-DC, Tom Abernethy, W3TOM, will succeed Bill Howard, WB3V, who decided not to run for another term. An Advanced licensee from Accokeek, Maryland, Abernethy, 49, has field appointments as an Emergency Coordinator, Official Emergency Station, Official Bulletin Station and Official Relay Station. In Northern New Jersey, William Hudzik, W2UDT, of Gillette, will succeed Jeffrey Friedman, K3JF, who did not seek another term. Hudzik, 54, holds an Extra Class ticket. He serves as a volunteer examiner and also volunteers in the QSL bureau. Incumbent section managers reelected without opposition were Jan Welsh, NK7N, Nevada; Al Shuman, N1FIK, New Hampshire; Donald W. Costello, W7WN, San Joaquin Valley; Mel Parkes, AC7CP, Utah; and Clay Emert, K5TRW, West Texas. All terms are for two years. ==>VIRGINIA SM POSITION DECLARED VACANT; NEW SM NAMED The ARRL Executive Committee declared the office of Virginia Section Manager vacant on May 16. Carl A. Clements, W4CAC, of Portsmouth was appointed to fill the declared vacancy. Clements will fill out the term of Lynn Gahagan, AF4CD, of Chesapeake, who had been SM since April 1998. "After lengthy deliberation and careful consideration, the ARRL Executive Committee has decided that it is in the best interests of the membership to declare the office of Virginia Section Manager vacant, effective immediately," a brief statement from the Executive Committee said. "A new Section Manager, Carl A. Clements, W4CAC, of Portsmouth, has been appointed to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the current term of office, through March 31, 2002. These actions have been taken in accordance with the rules and regulations of the ARRL Field Organization." Gahagan was notified of the action last week by ARRL Executive Vice President David Sumner, K1ZZ, who thanked Gahagan for his service to ARRL. No details of what led the Executive Committee to declare the Virginia Section Manager's position vacant were released. According to the minutes of the May 5 EC meeting in Dallas, Texas, ARRL First Vice President Joel Harrison, W5ZN, met with Gahagan in February to "review concerns that had been brought to the attention of the Executive Committee." Subsequently, at the direction of the EC, Sumner wrote Gahagan setting out "five points that had to be addressed and resolved with regard to the administration of the ARRL emergency communications program in the Section." The Executive Committee discussed Gahagan's reply at its meeting and agreed to resolve the matter last week. EC members met May 14 in a teleconference to determine the final disposition of the matter. Minutes of that session and the May 5 meeting are available on the ARRL Web site. ==>SOLAR UPDATE Propagation prognosticator Tad Cook, K7VVV, Seattle, Washington, reports: SEATTLE, WA, May 25, 2001--Geomagnetic conditions were quieter this week, and solar flux and sunspot numbers were a little higher. Average solar flux was up nearly ten points, and average sunspot numbers were up by about seven points. Solar flux is expected to peak over the next week. Solar flux for Friday is predicted at 165, and then 170 for Saturday through Tuesday. Predicted planetary A index for Friday through Monday is 8, 10, 20 and 12. Earth is currently inside a solar wind stream flowing from a coronal hole. Sunspot numbers for May 10 through 16 were 94, 96, 127, 119, 149, 146 and 125, with a mean of 122.3. The 10.7 cm flux was 130.4, 136.6, 138.1, 138.9, 138.2, 142.1 and 137.8, with a mean of 137.4. Estimated planetary A indices were 28, 9, 34, 23, 12, 16 and 12 with a mean of 19.1. Sunspot numbers for May 17 through 23 were 137, 109, 92, 99, 118, 159 and 192 with a mean of 129.4. The 10.7 cm flux was 147.4, 138.2, 141.3, 141.5, 150.1, 152 and 158.7, with a mean of 147. Estimated planetary A indices were 9, 11, 12, 10, 8, 9 and 11 with a mean of 10. __________________________________ ==>IN BRIEF: * This weekend on the radio: The CQ WW WPX Contest (CW), the Anatolian RTTY WW Contest, the Memorial Day CW Sprint and the ARCI Hoot Owl Sprint are the weekend of May 26-28. JUST AHEAD: The Major Six Club Contest is June 1-4; the QRP TAC Contest (CW), the WW South America CW Contest and the IARU Region 1 Field Day (CW) are the weekend of June 2-3. The ARRL June VHF QSO Party, the ANARTS WW RTTY Contest, the Portugal Day Contest, the Asia-Pacific Sprint (SSB), and the TOEC WW Grid Contest (SSB) are the weekend of June 9-11. Kid's Day is June 16-17. See the ARRL Contest Branch page, http://www.arrl.org/contests/ and http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/weeklycont.html for more info. * McGan Award nomination deadline extended: The ARRL Public Relations Committee has voted to extend the McGan Award nomination deadline. All nomination materials now must be received at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, by 5 PM Eastern Time on June 1, 2001. The ninth annual Philip J. McGan Memorial Silver Antenna Award will go to an Amateur Radio operator who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer public relations success on behalf of Amateur Radio. For more information on the award program, see QST, February 2000 (page 48). For a nomination form and official rules, visit the ARRL Web site Public Relations Department page, http://www.arrl.org/pio . Submit all McGan nominations and supporting documents to Philip J. McGan Memorial Silver Antenna Award, c/o Jennifer Hagy, N1TDY, ARRL, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111. * Canada makes 5 WPM official: Canadian Basic operators with 5 WPM credit now have full HF Amateur Radio privileges. Effective May 19, Industry Canada has amended the Technical Requirements set out in the Radiocommunication Information Circular 2, "Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service." The IC grants full operating privileges in all Amateur Radio frequency bands below 30 MHz to operators holding the Basic plus 5 WPM Morse code qualification. Copies of the revised RIC-2 are available from the Industry Canada Web site, http://strategis.gc.ca/SSG/sf01226e.html .--RAC * FCC reiterates license renewal and modification basics: The FCC took advantage of the Dayton Hamvention FCC forum to remind Amateur Service licensees that license renewal and modification now is done via the Universal Licensing System--or ULS. The ULS is accessible via the FCC ULS Web site, http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls. Bill Cross, W3TN, of the FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau noted that Amateur Radio licenses may not be renewed any sooner than 90 days prior to license expiration. When only changing an address, he said, licensees should choose the "Administrative Update" (AU) option. When renewing only, he said, choose "Renewal Only" (RO). To change an address while renewing your license within the 90-day window, select the "Renewal/Modification" option. An application requesting renewal that's outside the 90-day window will be dismissed, Cross said. Modifications no longer automatically result in a new ten-year license term. Call sign changes are not made unless requested by the licensee. Cross said amateur applicants needing assistance or who believe they have made an error on an application they've filed should contact the ULS help desk, firstname.lastname@example.com. * WRTC-2002 seeks donations: Donations are now being sought for the World Radiosport Team Championship 2002. 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The pictures drew widespread condemnation after they were published by the Sunday People tabloid. The paper said the images were taken during an argument at a London restaurant on June 9.
The London police force said Monday it had not received a criminal complaint about the incident, and "inquiries are in hand to establish the facts" in order to assess whether a formal investigation is warranted.
Lawson's spokesman, Mark Hutchinson, declined to comment on the images. But Saatchi, Britain's best-known art collector, told London's Evening Standard newspaper that the pictures misrepresented a "playful tiff."
Saatchi, an Evening Standard columnist, said "the pictures are horrific but give a far more drastic and violent impression of what took place."
"About a week ago, we were sitting outside a restaurant having an intense debate about the children, and I held Nigella's neck repeatedly while attempting to emphasize my point," he was quoted as saying. "There was no grip, it was a playful tiff."
The 70-year-old said the couple "had made up by the time we were home."
Saatchi said after the story broke Sunday, he had advised Lawson to leave the couple's London home with their children "until the dust settled."
Lawson's spokesman confirmed that she and her children had left the family home.
Saatchi and Lawson married in 2003 and live in London with Lawson's son and daughter from her marriage to journalist John Diamond, who died of cancer in 2001, and Saatchi's daughter from a previous marriage.
In Britain a complaint from the victim is not necessary to lay assault charges if there is enough evidence from witnesses.
Lawson, 53, gained fame with her 1998 best-seller "How To Eat" and is one of Britain's best-known cookbook writers, as well as the host of foodie TV shows including "Nigella Bites" and ABC's cooking program "The Taste."
Saatchi, co-founder of the Saatchi & Saatchi ad agency, owns one of London's biggest private art galleries. He was the main patron of the Young British Artists movement of the 1990s, which made household names of artists including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin.
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Center for Innovation in Sleep Self-Management
The Center for Innovation in Sleep Self-Management is aimed at developing, testing and implementing self-management interventions to help adults and children with chronic illnesses sleep better and improve their health.
The center will leverage self-monitoring technologies, such as smart home sensors that track noise, light and temperature; mobile applications that measure dietary, exercise and caffeine intake; and wrist monitors that measure sleep-wake activity and light levels. These tools will allow patients to monitor their sleep behavior, set goals and receive feedback on adopting healthy behaviors.
Our Center focuses on developing interventions for trauma-related psychopathology such as PTSD and depression. We are working with local and international refugee populations to develop a brief Islam focused interview and are partnering with the Psychiatric Genetics Consortium-PTSD to conduct worldwide genome association studies.
Reducing climate risks requires robust and reliable information that people can use when making decisions.
The Climate Impacts Group supports the development of climate resilience by advancing understanding and awareness of climate risks, and working closely with public and private entities to apply this information as they act to shape society's future.
I run the TransYouth Project, the first large-scale, national, longitudinal study of transgender and gender nonconforming children's development. We recruit transgender and gender nonconforming children when they are 3-12 to participate in this study, along with their families, and will follow their development and mental health for 20 years.
We hope to discover how gender diverse youth differ and are similar to other youth at key points throughout development, the medical, familial, and broader social systems that contribute to resilience as well as disparities in well-being amongst these youth, and to work to educate the broader public about transgender and gender nonconforming people throughout the world.
The Center for Child and Family Well-being promotes the positive development and well-being of children, from infancy through adolescence, particularly those experiencing disadvantage and adversity. The center uses a bioecological approach to children's well-being addressing the inter-dependence of children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development, as they are shaped by individual, interpersonal, community and broader socioeconomic, social and cultural forces. The interactions among these factors influence whether children have vulnerable or resilient responses to economic disadvantage and adversity. CCFW supports children's resilience by infusing mindfulness, compassion, and social-emotional skills into the lives of children, their parents, caregivers, teachers and the professionals serving them.
CCFW accomplishes our goals by engendering, translating, applying and sharing knowledge that stems from our interdisciplinary research conducted by over 20 faculty affiliates from across the University of Washington. Our research serves as the foundation on which we build education, professional training, prevention, intervention, outreach and advocacy activities of the center. We are committed to serving as a resource and partner in promoting the well-being of children and families locally and globally.
The mission of the Women's Center is to create a more inclusive and compassionate society by promoting gender equity and social justice through educational programs and services that allows all participants to succeed in life.
Steve works on ethics, political philosophy and global environmental problems, especially as these concern duties to future generations. His recent work focuses on climate change, population growth, geoengineering, nuclear energy and the precautionary principle.
Innovations in System-wide Professional Improvement and Redesigns in Education's (INSPIRE) ultimate goal is to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for students in poverty-impacted, culturally and linguistically diverse public schools.
They achieve this by partnering with schools and districts, collaborating on goals, and setting up research-based professional learning routines that will continue long after our formal engagement has ended.
The West Coast Poverty Center works to bridge the gaps between antipoverty research, practice, and policy by connecting scholars, policymakers and practitioners; facilitating important social policy research; magnifying the reach of new knowledge; and fostering the next generation of antipoverty scholars.
The mission of the Latino Center for Health is to provide leadership to promote the health and well-being of Latinos in Washington State, regionally and nationally, across the lifespan.
The Latino Center will bring about sustainable changes in health through innovative community-engaged research, and mentorship and training opportunities for students and faculty, drawing upon the multidisciplinary scholarship from the tri-campuses of the University of Washington.
The overarching goal of all studies within the Behavioral Medicine Research Group is to improve the lives of children and adults through research designed to explore the etiology and mechanisms of adverse health conditions, and to develop interventions designed to prevent or mitigate the impact of these conditions.
The Indigenous Wellness Research Institute seeks to marshal community, tribal, academic, and governmental resources toward innovative, culture-centered interdisciplinary, collaborative social and behavioral research and education.
The Simpson Center for the Humanities fosters intellectual discovery across boundaries, supporting crossdisciplinary exchange among scholars at the University of Washington and beyond. It is known internationally for its leadership in the digital humanities and public scholarship.
As one of the largest and most comprehensive humanities centers in the United States, the Simpson Center offers University of Washington scholars a rich spectrum of opportunities for intellectual community. The Center supports research and collaboration that allows scholars to build networks nationally and internationally.
The Center's mission supports four objectives:
- Crossdisciplinary research and inquiry
- Initiatives in the humanities at the leading edge of change
- Innovative study at the graduate level
- Scholarship that reaches audiences beyond the academy
The Simpson Center supports an expansive definition of the humanities that includes collaboration with social scientists, artists, and scholars across disciplines. Recent projects have examined global health partnerships, crowdfunding for health care, the urban environment, and many other topics related to population health.
The Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity is committed to research and innovation by, with, and for minoritized and marginalized people. It is dedicated to leadership development, and foundationally community-centered in the desire to build a more equitable world in which our words, imagery, and institutions are infused with understanding, respect, and justice.
The Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences was founded in 1999 with the triple mission of galvanizing collaborative research between social scientists and statisticians, developing a menu of new graduate courses for social science students, and enhancing undergraduate statistics training for the social sciences.
Initiated with funding from the University Initiatives Fund, CSSS was the first center in the nation devoted to the interface of statistics and the social sciences.
CSDE is a community of faculty and students associated to advance population science through research and training.
CSDE scholars develop new demographic measures and methods, advance knowledge about population dynamics, generate new data and evidence to support population science, and train the next generation of demographers.
CSDE supports five primary research areas: demographic measurements & methods; migration & settlement; well being of families & households; environments & population; health of people & populations.
Bringing faculty, staff, and students together with community to address the most challenging urban issues today and in the future. We work across disciplines, professions, and expertise to catalyze improvements in human and environmental health in cities and urban landscapes around the globe.
The CSNE's mission is to develop innovative ways to connect a deep computational understanding of how the brain adapts and processes information with the design of implantable devices that interact seamlessly with the nervous system.
CSNE aspires to help people with disabilities and develop novel modes of human-computer interaction by connecting brains with technology.
They study signals from the brain and use that information to stimulate a part of the brain or spinal cord for neurorehabilitation, including the use of an assistive device.
The Barer Institute was established in 2010 by Stan and Alta Barer to provide specialized legal education focused on the multidisciplinary role of law in promoting health, education, and economic development.
The goal of the Institute is to utilize lawyers as leaders in providing advice and solutions to health, education, and economic development issues in lower and middle income developing countries.
The Race and Justice Clinic works to disrupt the systemic over-representation of youth of color in school discipline and the juvenile justice system by empowering youth and their support networks through community education and direct representation.
The Native American Law Center promotes the development of Indian law, and encourages Native Americans, and others with an interest in Indian law, to attend law school.
It also acts as a resource to Indian tribes, other governments and individuals in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and across the country.
Since 1996, CAYAC has been training law students to advocate for children and youth in a variety of state-involved contexts.
Today, CAYAC students represent children and youth in the child welfare and immigration systems. It also represents youth who are homeless and work to advocate for the civil legal needs of queer youth.
The Center for Law, Science and Global Health was established in 1994. It provides the leadership, academic courses, academic advising, career counseling, practicums, externships and internships, for all of the University of Washington School of Law's Health Law programs.
Health Law encompasses a broad range of topics, ranging from government regulation of health law to health care business transactions, telemedicine, finance and reimbursement, to the ethical controversies presented in various areas of medicine.
The only resource of its kind in Washington State, the IPNW frees innocent prisoners using DNA and other new evidence.
IPNW was founded in 1997 to exonerate the innocent, remedy causes of wrongful conviction and offer law students an outstanding education.
The UW Superfund Research Program is comprised of an interdisciplinary team of faculty and graduate students from University of Washington departments of: Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Genome Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Civil & Environmental Engineering and Pharmacology.
UW SRP investigators focus on neurotoxic metals cadmium, manganese and arsenic. These metals commonly occur at waterways and hazardous waste sites, negatively impacting human health and ecosystem functions
The Center works to understand the mechanisms that define children's susceptibility to pesticides and air pollution. Identifying the implications of this susceptibility for developmental and learning trajectories, and partnering with communities to translate the Center's findings into risk communication, risk management and public health prevention strategies.


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Citrine Tumble Stone
This listing is for one tumble stone that will be chosen for you at random. As each stone is unique, the crystal you receive may look different to those pictured.
Often called the 'Success Stone', Citrine can help focus your energy towards achieving your dreams. With its soft yellow or fiery orange hues, like drops of sunshine, you can't help but feel Citrine's vitality and positivity. As well as attracting wealth and abundance, Citrine can boost your confidence, creativity and self-esteem.
Said to bring the energy of the Sun, Citrine absorbs negativity and turns it into happy, positive, creative energy. Also, Citrine revitalises the mind, just like a holiday can, so use Citrine to bring a dose of mental sunshine even if in wintery weather.
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Product information
At Bonearrow we believe in treading lightly as we go. This means that we try to use materials and processes that are as environmentally and ecologically sound as we can.
Most of the silver we use is recycled, meaning it has been melted down from scrap silver to be made into new jewellery.
We use mostly recycled gold wherever possible, and try to ensure that any other gold we use is fair-trade.
We buy our stones from various suppliers, all of whom we trust. Each of our suppliers have assured us that they buy their stones from people who are paid fairly.
Most of the diamonds I buy are fully traceable from a trusted supplier and originate from an award-winning mine in Botswana with no question of exploitation of labour. The Jwaneng mine (which means 'a place of small stones') is 50% owned by Botswana's government so profits are reinvested back into the infrastructure of the country. When other suppliers are used and I cannot guarantee the traceability of their diamonds, I ensure they are kimberly process certified. You can read more about diamonds here https://www.diamondfacts.org/
I am happy to exchange Bonearrow rings for a different size or adjust it for you if it doesn't fit perfectly. If you aren't sure of your ring size you can order a Ring Sizers to check before you order. If you don't see the size you want listed, or need a half size, please send me a message via the contact form or email firstname.lastname@example.com, I'm always happy to custom make a size for you if possible.
All orders are sent by Royal Mail. Shipping choses are either 24 hour tracked, which is not insured and at your own risk, or, Special Delivery which is insured. International shipping is all tracked and insured.
All jewellery is sent out boxed in recycled and recyclable packaging with no plastic in as few boxes as possible. Please email at firstname.lastname@example.com if you'd like separate boxes.
I hope that you love your Bonearrow jewellery and I want you to wear it every day!
NOTE: Any jewellery that has been darkened or oxidised will wear over time to a brighter silver. If your silver becomes tarnished over time it can be cleaned with a silver polishing cloth. Though the best way to keep silver from tarnishing is to wear it!
Not everyone knows their ring size, and it can be really hard if you're buying a ring as a gift for someone else. And if you're buy-in gan engagement ring and don't know what size you need it can be daunting. But never fear, I'm here to help. I've got some handy hints to find out your ring size, and perhaps even more useful, sneaky ways to find out some else's!
How do I know my ring size?
Unlike earrings or necklaces where generally one size fits all, rings come in lots different sizes to accommodate lots of different finger sizes. Here at Bonearrow, I make most rings to order, in whatever size you are, so if you have tiny fingers or larger fingers (or 'sausage fingers' as lots of people say about theirs!) you can still find a ring that will fit you perfectly. There really is no such thing as a normal finger size! That's why I make rings in every size, no one is left out, even if you usually struggle to find rings that fit.
What if I only know my ring size in numbers?
In the UK we use letters as finger sizes that go from A to Z. After Z they are numbered Z1, Z2 etc.
American ring sizes are numbers from 3 to 14 ish, Canada is the same, whereas European sizes are also numbers, but go from 38 to 70+. Pandora ring sizes are based on European sizing.
What if I don't know what size I am at all?
But, what if I need to find out someone else's ring size, you know, on the sly?!
1) The easiest way is to borrow a ring they already have that fits, take it to a jewellers and they will tell you the size.
2) Get my ring size cheat sheet and use an existing ring of there to check the size. This way isn't quite as foolproof as number one, but if you can't get to a jewellers this is your next best option. Just send me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com and I'll send you the free PDF.
5) Buy one of our aforementioned Ring Sizers and covertly put it on their finger while they're sleeping. Hmm, on second thoughts, you're better off with any of the above.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, who was among the best-known faces of America's televangelist heyday, has asserted in a federal bankruptcy court that he never gave up ownership of his books and other teachings even though the ministry he founded used them freely, including on the Internet.
Schuller, 86, testified Wednesday in U.S. District Bankruptcy Court in Los Angeles to support claims that Crystal Cathedral Ministries owes him and various family members more than $5 million following the financial collapse of the televangelist empire that produces "Hour of Power." Schuller, his wife, and a daughter and son-in-law say the ministry owes them for unpaid contracts, copyright infringement and intellectual property rights.
The ministry filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2010, citing $50 million in debts.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange bought the soaring, glass-paned cathedral that Schuller built in 1980 as a pulpit for his televised sermons in bankruptcy proceedings last year. The remaining congregation plans to move to a new location next year.
Schuller testified Wednesday that he — and not the ministry — owned his creative works although he let them use the works as long as they did not sell his materials to competitors, The Orange County Register reported (http://bitly.com/UnJ7JC ). He also did not receive royalties from the books and shared all profits with the church, he said.
"We never had anything in writing. We just had an understanding," he said, according to the newspaper. "A gentleman's understanding."
Schuller at times appeared confused or gave answers that appeared to contradict previous sworn statements in court documents, the newspaper reported.
He also said he was chairman of the board of directors for Crystal Cathedral Ministries when, in fact, he and his wife severed all connection with the church earlier this year.
His daughter, Carol Schuller Milner, said outside court that his memory troubles were based on stress.
"He's very present and loving life, but when he starts sensing there is a conflict, he reacts," she said. "He cannot even fathom (this case) could be happening."
Schuller and his wife, Arvella, also say they are owed nearly $5.1 million because the ministry rejected an agreement that would have paid the couple $300,000 for the rest of their lives. Milner and her husband also allege claims of about $272,000 for work they did for the church that has gone unpaid, the Register reported.
About $12.5 million is still owed to creditors, including vendors who provided services for the cathedral's annual Easter and Christmas spectacles.
Schuller got his start in Orange County in 1955, preaching from the roof of the concession stand of a drive-in movie theater.
He built the landmark Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove 25 years later as his congregation reached 10,000 members and gave weekly sermons that were broadcast live around the world as the "Hour of Power." The show at its high point attracted 20 million viewers.
The ministry began to collapse in recent years after plummeting donations and a failed leadership change to Schuller's son, who eventually left the ministry.
The fallout split the congregation and another of Schuller's daughters recently also broke away to form her own church.


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Michael W. Smith Recalls 20 Memorable Moments from 20 Years
- Michael W. Smith Contributing Guest Writer
- 2003 27 Oct
In the beginning
I really can't reflect on 20 years without first thinking of the early days with Amy. I was given the opportunity to play in her band and open for her even before my first record was out. The first night I stepped out with her in front of a few thousand people impacted me in ways I probably didn't fully understand at the time.
Youth Night at the Billy Graham Crusade in Cleveland
Over the years, Billy and Ruth Graham have been incredibly encouraging to [my wife] Debbie and me. But the most powerful night I ever spent with him was in 1994. Despite misgivings from some members of his staff, he invited me and dc talk to perform for a special youth night. It was the first time contemporary music had ever been performed and endorsed by one of his crusades. Over 50,000 kids showed up; and when he offered the invitation for people to come forward and accept Christ, 10,000 just poured out of the stands. I looked at Toby [McKeehan], we both began to cry, and I couldn't quit. It was one of those times that left me and my band speechless.
Writing "Friends" with Debbie
I have no idea how many times I've sung "Friends." When we wrote it for a friend who was moving away from Nashville to become a campus minister, Debbie and I never dreamed it would touch so many lives. Twenty years later, I still get letters on how it is being used at graduations, funerals and camps.
Collaborating with Ryan
My oldest son, Ryan, has a great ear for music. For example, he introduced me to Jars of Clay's music before it really took off. What a hoot it was to co-write the song "Signs" with him that is on my "Second Decade" (Reunion) album! And because he's got a real passion for filmmaking, he took on the assignment of directing the music video for the song. So, stay tuned.
The video that almost didn't get made
In 1988 the producers of the "Fire by Night" TV show asked me two or three times to come out to Tulsa and make a music video of "Secret Ambition," but I kept turning them down. Their production budget was only $2,000, and I couldn't imagine that anything good could be created for so little money. But thankfully, they were persistent. I finally agreed to do it, and I kicked in some money myself so they could shoot it on film instead of video. Scenes from "The Great Passion Play" in Eureka Springs, Ark., were woven in with my scenes shot way out in western Oklahoma. By the end of our shooting day, I knew something special had happened, but I had no idea of its future impact. To this day, people tell me they accepted Christ after seeing the video.
A pop song with bagpipes?
Performing at the memorial service following the tragedy at Columbine High School in Colorado remains one of the most sobering experiences of my life. After that day, I knew I had to do something. That "something" became the song "This Is Your Time" that I co-wrote with Wes King. I recorded it and sent a copy to Cassie Bernall's family to get their blessing, but I felt that the ending just wasn't right. At 3:00 one morning, I woke up and, in my head, heard the song being played with bagpipes. I called Cassie's mom later that morning to tell her I wanted to re-record the ending with bagpipes. There was silence on the other end of the phone, and I thought I'd offended her or lost the connection. Then, with obvious emotion, she told me that bagpipes were Cassie's favorite instrument. Enough said.
Rocketown becomes a reality
For four years, I had been trying to launch a youth outreach in the form of a teen club called Rocketown. Many times I had been told why it wouldn't work. On April 29, 1994, we opened the doors to a former warehouse in a business park on a dead-end street in Franklin, Tennessee. With no real advertising, 700 kids crowded into the building. While the theme from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey blasted through the place, I surveyed the sea of young faces eager to find out what this place was about. I sat on the floor of the sound booth and cried.
And so does the other Rocketown
I'd known for a long time that I wanted to start a record company someday. That dream became a series of serious conversations with Don Donahue, who was working at Reunion Records. One day we were on the farm talking about it for the umpteenth time, and I finally said, "Let's do it." Not long after that Don played me Chris Rice's "Welcome to Our World," which blew me away. I figured that anyone who could write something that good probably had a lot more great songs in store. He did — and does. Based on the strength of his music, the songwriter-centered record company was started.
Creative "Freedom"
Although I'm happy with a lot of the albums I've recorded, my absolute favorite is the instrumental album, "Freedom" (Reunion). The music I write tends to have a symphonic nature, so it was incredible to bring to life the arrangements I had heard in my head. It was an amazing experience to record most of the album with the Irish Film Orchestra at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, where U2 did some of its early work.
Friends Really Are Friends Forever
Looking back on the first tour I headlined in 1985 with Kathy Troccoli and Billy Sprague brings back great memories. My band was Wayne Kirkpatrick, Chris Rodriguez, Chris and Jan Harris, David Huff and Mark Heimermann. Every member of that band has gone on to have an incredible individual impact on Christian music as writers, producers, studio musicians and performers. Those early days were rich, and it was a blast to be a part of it.
Holy Land
A few years ago, Debbie and I traveled to the Holy Land with a tour group led by her stepfather, Murray Severance. The most striking moment was walking through the East Gate in Jerusalem. It's the only time I remember laughing and crying at the same time. The instrumental "Hope of Israel" on my Christmastime album was inspired by that experience.
The Best of Times, the Worst of Times
When "Place in This World" was picked up by pop radio stations, I was tossed from the cocoon of Christian music into the mainstream, where audiences could be pretty brutal. One night I performed solo in front of 7,000 rowdy people at what is called a "star party," hosted by a pop/rock station. I opened with "Emily," and I could tell I was not winning them over. When I tried to pick up the pace with "Love Crusade," people began throwing things on stage, and a can actually slammed against my shoulder. I was furious but finished the song and moved on. When I finally started "Place in This World," they recognized it and, finally, I got a reasonably positive response. But by then I was just desperate to get off the stage. I bowed quickly and stormed backstage. Eventually I cooled off and walked to where I could survey the crowd. It was like God was saying, "I gave you a heart for the lost — well, here they are." It was a sobering and painful moment that deepened my commitment to touch lives.
A "Place" at the American Music Awards
Thanks to the undying enthusiasm of Claire West (in Geffen Records' radio promotions department) for "Place in This World," the song reached No. 1 on the pop charts; and, at the 1990 American Music Awards, I received the surprise of my life. When Alan Jackson and Queen Latifah read my name for "New Pop Artist of the Year," it was a very surreal moment. What I love about the American Music Awards is that they are voted on by the public. Just thinking back on that night really humbles me.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
My first real contact with the Bush family was in 1989 when I was asked to perform on NBC's "Christmas in Washington" special. After the performance the President asked some of us to come over to the White House. As we passed a piano, President Bush asked me if I'd like to play something. Without thinking, I blurted out, "Is it in tune?" He responded, "Well, I hope so!" And our friendship began. I'll never forget: I was playing Christmas carols ... in the White House ... for the First Family ... with Olivia Newton-John ... and the whole time I'm thinking, "How did I get from Kenova, W.V., to here?"
A few months later I found myself on the tennis court in a heated match with the President and his son "W." I spent more time with the younger George when I performed at his brother Jeb's inauguration as Governor of Florida. One of the biggest honors of my career came when George W. Bush asked me to perform at the prayer service honoring his own inauguration. It was the first time I ever played the song "Above All." I was nervous, of course, and I think that I actually sang a few wrong words but I kept playing anyway. I appreciate so much what the Bush family has meant to our country.
No One in the Spotlight
Several years ago we took worship in a new direction on the first night of Gospel Music Week. We gathered a bunch of artists but agreed it should not be self-serving in any way — no new songs were introduced and no one got a step-out or a solo. We all just gathered together to worship. I think that event set the mood for the entire week and has had a great impact on our industry as a whole. I think it was one of the most meaningful events I've ever attended at GM Week.
Spiritual Warfare … On the road
Probably the hardest and most rewarding tour I have been a part of was the "I'll Lead You Home" tour. We had mounted this huge production, and it seemed like there were problems at every turn. I completely lost my voice and, for the first time ever, had to cancel shows. The Jars [of Clay] boys were opening, and one of them had to have an emergency appendectomy. One of the crew guys was hit with severe food poisoning … and on and on and on. It was hard to understand at the time what was happening. Looking back, I truly believe it was a spiritual thing. It was warfare. We ended the evening every night with some clips from Billy Graham — and I know that we were making a difference out there.
The Bono Connection
Bono, of U2 fame, has been reaching out to the Christian community to enlist support of the organization D.A.T.A. (Debt, AIDS, Trade for Africa). My first contact was when Bono was in Nashville for some meetings. We spent a good bit of time together and began a friendship. And while my family was in Dublin this past summer, I called him, and he invited all of us over for lunch. He brought out a boom box and played four new songs that probably even his record company hadn't heard yet. What a thrill for my kids! His hospitality was over the top.
Ego Check
We had the incredible privilege of having the pastor of Belmont Church, Don Finto, join us on the road several times over the years. I remember standing backstage waiting for an encore at a concert on Oct. 31, 1986, in Seattle. A group of girls could see me from the balcony and began screaming, "We love you, Michael!" Just as I was starting to swell with pride, I felt Don's big, loving hand on my shoulder. He leaned toward me and said, "It's not you. It's not you. Give it up. Give it up." Don has had an incredible impact on my life, and I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for him.
Worship... for the record
Recording the first "Worship" record was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. We chartered four or five planes and took 20 or so artists to Lakeland, Fla., to sing on the record. We rehearsed during the day, and the time together was so great. When we all got together to pray before going onstage, the Spirit moved in a way that we lost all track of time. We wound up starting the concert/recording really late. I can't really explain what the recording was like — and the time together with the other artists after the concert — other than to say, "God showed up." It was really an amazing night, and I am still so grateful to everybody that showed up to be a part of that night.
Gavi's Graduation
In 1988, our family "adopted" a young girl in Ecuador through the child sponsorship organization Compassion International. We have always exchanged letters and photographs over the years, and I've been able to visit her several times while on Compassion trips. The culmination of this 16-year relationship was the honor I had to hand Gavi her high school diploma and reflect on how God had transformed a little girl from a poverty-stricken family into a beautiful young woman. It reminds me of the promise given in the book of Jeremiah that He has given us all "a hope and a future."
Note: Through the promotion of Compassion International during Michael's concerts, more than 22,000 children have been sponsored.
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SPF 30 Spray Gel Sunscreen with Instant Bronzer
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Shake well before use. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure and rub into skin. Hold container 4 to 6 inches from the skin to apply. Do not spray directly into face. Spray on hands then apply to face. Reapply: After 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours. Children under 6 months: Ask a doctor.
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ANTI-COVID-19 Fantasy Face Mask for Adults 150
Regular price €13,50
Unit price per
- 99.9 % effectiveness against SARS-COV2 (COVID-19). The biocides fixed in the face mask fabric kill the virus in less than 2 hours and prevent the emergence of bacteria and fungi.
- Our face masks can be used 24/7.
- Reusable face mask, thanks to its waterproof and self-sanitising composition, it's not necessary to wash it after use, only when there's dirt, food or makeup residues.
- Suitable for practising sports due to its high breathability rate and ergonomic design.
- This product complies with the regulations laid down by the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs, and has the most stringent safety and quality certifications on the market.
Safety requirements
Breathability: 41.7 Pa/cm2 (Health requirements < 60)
Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE): 99.3%.
70 % viscose (natural cotton)
30 % polyester
General Directions
The face mask should not be placed on the forehead or under the chin at any time. Its natural organic cotton composition can lose consistency by friction, and it can deteriorate due to misuse.
When removing your face mask, always remember to use the elastic bands. This way, you'll avoid touching the fabric. It's also important to never twist your face mask.
Remember that the Ministry of Health's recommendations on minimum safety distance and other health indications should be observed when using a face mask.
- What hygienic measures should I follow when putting on or removing my face mask?
Before handling the face mask, wash your hands with soap and water or apply a hydroalcoholic sanitiser.
- How long can I wear my Ecodry face mask?
Unlike surgical face masks that need to be discarded within a few hours, Ecodry ones have an unlimited use time. Therefore, you can use your Ecodry face mask as much as you need, making it the ideal choice for long-term use due to its breathability, comfort and safety.
- How should I store my Ecodry face mask while I'm not using it?
Friction can damage the fabric if you store the face mask in pockets, wallets or bags, and, although it won't lose its biocidal properties, its integrity may be damaged. It's better to leave it on a clean, ventilated surface. Its fabric is self-sanitising and it's not at risk of contamination.
You can store your face mask in a breathable mask-friendly case, but if you want to maximize your virus protection, we recommend you use Ecodry cases, with the same anti-COVID-19 fabric as your face mask.
- Condensation inside the face mask.
When there's a big difference between the outside temperature and body temperature, some moisture can be generated inside the Ecodry face mask. This is due to the condensation produced by the temperature difference and it's a guarantee that the face mask is protecting us, since the moisture generated by our body is unable to cross the protective barrier created by Ecodry.
Unlike other face masks on the market, where condensation creates an optimal environment for the proliferation of bacteria and fungi, condensation in Ecodry is harmless, since its biocides prevent the formation of any pathogen.
To remove this condensation, you need to dry only the inside of the face mask. It's that simple. After drying it, you can check that the fabric has not been moistened because it's waterproof and damp proof.
Do you need to wash the face mask before you use it for the first time?
Thanks to the biocidal action of the fabric, it's not necessary to wash the face mask before first use. You can start using your Ecodry face mask from the moment you purchase it. It's not necessary to wash it every day either, but, for hygienic reasons, we recommend to wash it once a week, always following the recommended washing instructions.
- When should I wash my Ecodry face mask?
Ecodry face masks don't need to be washed, as the fabric it's made of is sanitising.
It's true, however, that a number of recommended washings are indicated on the face mask packaging. This is the number given for all face masks within the same standard, regardless of its particularities, and has to appear by law.
If you want to wash your Ecodry face mask, you can be sure that the fabric won't lose its biocidal action against the virus and that it will also maintain an antibacterial filtration rate of 98.1% after 10 washings. Its effectiveness has been tested in a laboratory, and it's been proven to keep its properties after over 100 washes at 60ºC.
Despite the anti-wash efficiency, and for hygienic reasons, it's advisable to wash the face mask once a week and to discard it after 10 washes.
- How should I wash my Ecodry face mask?
Ecodry technology doesn't need to be washed because its fabric is sanitising, thanks to its biocidal properties (that would be like washing tablet soap). In addition, since it's waterproof, it won't get wet either, just as happens with raincoats.
Even so, if you want to remove food, make-up or dirt caused by use, you must use a damp cloth. You should avoid using a washing machine or dryer.
Unlike other textile products, there's no standardised size guide for face masks.
Based on the premise that our designs are ergonomic and fit perfectly to different face types, this is our recommendation for the Fantasy Anti-COVID-19 and Fantasy Plus collections:
- Size L (19,6 x 15 cm):
For adults with an extremely wide face or a heavy beard.
- Size M (17,5 y 14,5 cm):
All types of adults except those with an extremely wide or narrow face.
- Size S (16 x 13 cm):
For children from 6 to 12 and adults with extremely narrow face.


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Rep. Pompeo's GMO Bill Identical to Industry Proposal
Legislation introduced today by Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) would block any federal or state action to require labeling of foods made with genetically engineered ingredients.
"More than 90 percent of Americans support labeling of GE foods," said Scott Faber, EWG's senior vice-president of government affairs. "It's clear the public wants to know what's in their food, but if Rep. Pompeo has his way, no one will have that right."
"Consumers, particularly the eight out of ten American families who buy organic products, want to know what is in their food. Congressman Pompeo's bill ignores this consumer demand for information. Instead, it ties the hands of state governments, the USDA, and the Food and Drug Administration concerning GMO labeling. It is fatally flawed," said Marni Karlin, Director of Legislative and Legal Affairs for the Organic Trade Association.
"Congressman Pompeo is signing away the rights of all Americans to know what they are buying and feeding their families. This bill is an attack on states' ability to assure their citizens are informed," said Colin O'Neil, director of government affairs for Center for Food Safety.
Pompeo's bill – christened the "Deny Americans the Right-to-Know" or DARK act by critics – would prevent states from adopting GE labeling laws that have gained widespread support over the last two years. The proposal would also prevent states from making it illegal for food companies to label products that contain GE ingredients as "natural," as Connecticut has already done
Connecticut, along with Maine, also passed a law requiring GE labeling. More than 30 other states are taking up legislation to require GE labeling in 2014.
Pompeo's measure would also limit the authority of the federal Food and Drug Administration to compel companies to disclose GE ingredients. The bill is identical to a legislative proposal floated earlier this year by the food industry's main trade and lobbying arm, the Grocery Manufacturers Association.
"If the DARK Act becomes law, a veil of secrecy will cloak ingredients, leaving consumers with no way to know what's in their food," said Faber. "Consumers in 64 countries, including Saudi Arabia, and China, have the right to know if their food contains GMOs. Why shouldn't Americans have the same right?"
Industry groups that stand to gain the most if the DARK Act becomes law have been some of Pompeo's biggest campaign contributors. Since 1989, agribusiness has given him nearly $170,000, and the food and beverage industry more than $81,000, according to the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics.
The top individual contributor to Pompeo's campaign coffers has been Koch Industries Inc., at $238,900. The private company is run by billionaire brothers Charles and David H. Koch, who are known for their extensive support of conservative causes.
In a 2011 legal petition, Center for Food Safety provided FDA with a blueprint for a federal labeling of genetically engineered foods. FDA has yet to formally respond to that petition, though the agency has received more than 1.4 million comments supporting the petition and mandatory labeling. Just two weeks ago, over 200 companies and organizations sent a letter to President Obama asking him to fulfill his 2007 campaign promise to label foods made with genetically engineered ingredients.


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Every week, the Masked Man, Deadspin's pro wrestling correspondent, honors the sport's fallen and examines their legacies — famous and obscure alike. Today: The Ultimate Warrior, who according to rumor died in 1991. This is an investigation into that "death." [Update, April 9, 2014: He's dead, according to a WWE statement.]
When the Ultimate Warrior made his shocking return to the squared circle on WCW Monday Nitro in Fall 1998 — and I use "shocking" here loosely, since "shocking" returns became, over the years, as much a part of the Warrior's shtick as the facepaint and tassels — Hulk Hogan's response was, "I … I thought you were dead." He wasn't the only one. The question going through the mind of the curious wrestling fan was more pointed: Was that even the original Ultimate Warrior at all?
Since his first "shocking" return in 1992 at WrestleMania VIII, when he rescued Hulk Hogan from a beatdown at the hands of Sid Justice and Papa Shango, the pro wrestling world had been abuzz with an unlikely urban legend: that the Ultimate Warrior had disappeared from the WWF in August 1991 because he had died, and upon his return the character was being portrayed by a new wrestler.
The evidence was circumstantial but somewhat compelling. This new Ultimate Warrior had a shorter haircut, blonder hair, and a fleshier, less-defined physique. (Sometimes, he even wore a singlet, flesh-toned and airbrushed with veins and striations to approximate the old Warrior's musculature.) And under that mop of hair and behind his unmistakable, all-obscuring face paint, it seemed that half of the bodybuilders on Muscle Beach could have done a convincing impersonation. The Ultimate Warrior's frantic style and garbled speech, though unique in that era of wrestling, wouldn't have been too difficult to imitate. Just imagine: The Warrior's signature music plays; some imposter of a muscleman scuttles to the ring; the crowd goes wild — one can easily see Vince McMahon thinking he could pull off such a ruse.
Jim Hellwig, the man who would go on to become the (first?) Ultimate Warrior, started off as a bodybuilder — he won the title of Mr. Georgia in 1984 and placed fifth in the 1985 Junior USA competition — but he abandoned that calling while a member of a group of bodybuilders that jumped into pro wrestling as a stable called Powerteam USA. Soon, Hellwig defected along with another Powerteam member named Steve Borden (who would go on to a long, successful career under the name Sting) to form a tag team in Jerry Jarett's Continental Wrestling Association. They debuted as the Freedom Fighters and were slated to be good guys, but in the Jerry Lawler/Bill Dundee days of the CWA, the crowd was accustomed to cheering for pudgy tough guys, and Hellwig and Borden's chiseled physiques (and limited movesets) soon were drawing boos.
They renamed themselves the Blade Runners, a point-for-point knockoff of the Road Warriors (right down to the facepaint and the movie-title team name), and they soon took that act to Mid-South wrestling (which became the GWF), where they found some success. Eventually, though, Hellwig struck out on his own and left for the USWA. He dubbed himself the Dingo Warrior and modified his facepaint to a tribal, full-face style that would stay with Hellwig throughout his career.
He briefly tagged with Lance Von Erich (who was himself, in some respects, a fake Von Erich brought in to replace a dead one) and competed individually for the Texas Heavyweight Championship. What is most significant about this period is that he began fully fleshing out the character that would soon be known as the Ultimate Warrior — and the further into the character he descended, the further "Jim Hellwig" faded into the background. Here again, though, the Warrior's tenure was brief. He left WCCW in 1987 for the greener pastures of the WWF.
Almost immediately upon his arrival, the Warrior — the Ultimate Warrior now — became a sensation. His in-ring shortcomings were effectively hidden behind a newly frenetic style and mostly short, decisive matches. He was not so much a man as he was a force of nature, and he was no longer billed as being from Queens, New York (as was the Dingo Warrior) — he was now from "parts unknown." He feuded with Mr. Perfect, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, and of course the Honky Tonk Man, from whom he won his first Intercontinental championship.
Along this period, the Warrior began to hone his signature interview style — low on coherence and heavy on growling mysticism, it was a sort of carefully cultivated inanity. And as the years wore on, the Warrior's promos became idiosyncratically obsessed with death and preoccupied with theories of the afterlife — often touching on issues of masochism, destiny, and messianic visions. (He described the feeling of seeing a fan in facepaint like his thusly: "I know that that warrior is ready to make that sacrifice so that I shall live.") He was unique — incredibly strange and off-key for his era.
Before long, the ecstatic crowd response made it inevitable that the Warrior would rise to the top of the ranks in the WWF, and indeed, he was chosen to be the heir to Hulk Hogan and his successor as world heavyweight champion. The two megastars squared off at WrestleMania VI with both title belts on the line. (The Warrior gave an interview before the match in which he talked darkly about going into the cockpit of Hogan's plane, taking the controls, and crashing it.) The Ultimate Warrior emerged victorious — earning a handshake from the fallen Hogan after the match, and the proverbial torch had been passed. As Hogan stepped back from the limelight, it seemed that the Warrior Era had begun.
But his reign didn't prove to be as durable as his predecessor's — despite the hype and despite the Warrior's professed "destiny," it's almost laughable in comparison. As an insurgent, the Ultimate Warrior was irrepressible, but as a champion he was dull. The eccentricity that once made him stand out made him seem dark and bizarre in comparison to the shining light of Hulkamania. When Hogan rallied his little Hulkamaniacs to his cause, it seemed a joyous army; when the Warrior spoke to his "little warriors," he seemed to be preaching to a cult. If Hogan was the wrestling Billy Graham (the evangelist, that is, not the actual wrestler), the Warrior was Jim Jones.
He lost the belt less than a year later to Sgt. Slaughter, who at that point was a nefarious, over-the-hill Iraqi-sympathizer (during the first Gulf War). Hogan returned to feud with Slaughter and retake his position atop the WWF, while the Warrior was relegated to a fatalistic feud with the Undertaker in which the Undertaker shut the Warrior inside a coffin, suffocating him. (He was revived, thankfully, by EMTs.) A corollary storyline with Jake "the Snake" Roberts saw the Warrior buried alive and (separately) bitten by a king cobra. At SummerSlam 1991, the Warrior revisited his feud with Sgt. Slaughter (and his Ba'ath Party compatriots, Colonel Mustafa and General Adnan), as he teamed with Hogan to dispatch the baddies.
And then the Ultimate Warrior disappeared.
It was said later to be the result of a contractual dispute, that the Warrior felt he was owed money by Vince McMahon and that Vince disagreed and fired him. But whatever the case, the Warrior made his (shocking) return at WrestleMania VIII, again to help Hogan, as he was being brutalized by Sid Justice and Papa Shango.
And so the Ultimate Warrior was back, picking up where he left off. Or was he? If this new man wasn't the old Ultimate Warrior, then who was he? Kerry Von Erich? Jim Powers? Some unknown 6-foot-2 muscleman? After all, the WWF has pulled similar switches over the years. The Killer Bees' whole gimmick was based on their masquerading as one another; there was the Dave/Earl Hebner switcharoo at WrestleMania III; the Undertaker (Mark Calloway) was replaced for a stretch by Brian Lee (known lovingly to fans as "the Underfaker"); Jim Ross brought imposter versions of Diesel and Razor Ramon to RAW after Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, the men who originally played the roles, defected to WCW in 1996.
Which is all to say that even if rumors of the Warrior's actual death were unfounded, the idea of replacing him wasn't at all unlikely.
And for anyone looking for clues, the Ultimate Warrior's career sent off many more signal flares than did all of the Beatles' album art and reversed tracks after Paul McCartney "died." There were the thanatophilic promos, the morbid feud with the Undertaker, and now, upon his return, a new grudge against voodoo doctor Papa Shango, another mystical overseer of the hereafter. Shango cast a spell on the Ultimate Warrior that left him vomiting multicolored bile and "possessed" him, at one point causing a blood-like ooze to trickle down from his scalp during an interview.
The Beatles might have been bigger than the WWF (and Jesus), but the amateur detectives that set about parsing the Warrior's "death," however, were no less ardent in their pursuit. Although much of this theorizing occurred prior to the heyday of internet message boards, there are glimpses across the web of various Hellwig death theories: that he died of liver failure due to years of steroid abuse, or that his tasseled arm bands cut off his blood circulation. That such "establishment" websites as obsessedwithwrestling.com and warriorcentral.net loudly deny the rumor — that they have to entertain the question at all — only reaffirms the conspiracy theorist's mindset.
Whoever it was underneath the paint, the Ultimate Warrior's career was intermittent at best from that point on. Around this time he legally changed his name to "Warrior." It has been sold as a defiant act of copyright protection, and that may well be true. But one wonders if it didn't also conveniently put "Jim Hellwig" — and any lingering questions about the identity of the man behind the character — to rest.
In 1995, in an odd turn of events, WWF rival WCW, then the home of Hogan, introduced a "new" character called the Renegade — a fighter (real name: Rick Williams) whose entire gimmick, although it was never stated as such on air, was that he impersonated the Warrior.
The audience was at once energized and perplexed. And for those convinced that the Warrior had been replaced all those years before, this was proof that it could be done. It may have been a case of WCW trying to cash in on the persistent popularity of the Warrior without having to pay the actual man. But pro wrestling is a strange, incestuous world where many new character names and countless storylines are veiled references to off-screen stories. Many fans are aware of these traditions — it's part of the game, and the WWF (and other federations) have conditioned its viewers to be conscious of this sort of signifier. The story of the Ultimate Warrior, whether or not you take his death as fact, is one of these metatextual games — it's basically Nabokov with muscles and facepaint. And at the time, there were certainly whispers that with the Renegade, WCW was trying to make a comment about the Warrior's authenticity.
The "real" Ultimate Warrior returned (again) to the WWF in 1996, but this stint was even briefer than before — only about four months. After another money-related dispute, the Warrior said his final farewell to the WWF. He turned up in WCW in 1998 for a poorly planned feud with his old nemesis Hogan.
In one terrible sequence, Hogan looked into a backstage mirror and saw the Ultimate Warrior looking back at him. This is supposedly a storyline idea that the Warrior came up with himself. It was intended to symbolize the Warrior's having gotten into Hogan's head, but one wonders whether a more profound message was being conveyed, whether the Warrior himself was trying to broach the subject of his own existence. Whether or not this was the original Warrior, though, it was certain that the "old" Warrior's magic had fully disappeared.
He certainly emerged from wrestling a different man — the animalistic bodybuilding egotist of yore is today a clean-cut, buttoned-down conservative talking head.
Only his fascination with death seems to have remained constant. In various online outpourings, the Warrior made light of Michael Jackson's death — "Well, you gotta give him credit for one thing. He spent all his money (and then some) before he died." — said that Heath Ledger was "better off dead," and advised Hulk Hogan that he should do himself in as well. When asked about the wrestlers who have died in recent years, the Warrior was brusque: "I'm not like some of the idiots I used to work with. ... I don't have any sympathy for them." On his blog, he makes dismissive but telling remarks about Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesus — both spiritual leaders who were killed before their time.
The universe of professional wrestling is rarely constrained by reality, and rumor and innuendo of backstage goings-on run wild. But never has a mystery of this magnitude taken root in the sport. In his heyday, the Ultimate Warrior vociferously defined himself as more than a lone man. He was a symbol for a creed, a lifestyle — and, at times, it certainly sounded like he was talking about some sort of suicide pact or death cult. Little wonder that questions about the Warrior's transience became so prevalent. That fans to this day are uncertain about the Warrior's survival speaks to both the gravity of the supposition and to the tenacity of the conspiracy theorist's mindset.
It should be said, I suppose, that these rumors are almost certainly false. Like McCartney, Spuds MacKenzie, and, of course, Mark Twain, reports of the Warrior's death have been greatly exaggerated. The conservative crank and sometimes steroid denialist of today is the same Jim Hellwig who quivered and growled in the ring throughout the '80s and '90s. There's really no evidence to the contrary. But, hey, it makes a good story. That's what pro wrestling is about.
And what of Renegade, the Warrior's WCW doppelgänger? Rick Williams was released by WCW in 1998. His fate was all too real: Deep in a battle with depression, he committed suicide in February 1999.
The Masked Man works in publishing.


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3 out of 10: Moments of typical Gomez blues marred by treacly, sentimental schlock
Gomez are a blues band who don't have much to be blue about. Like many bands who aren't much chop at evoking emotion with their music, Gomez are at their best when they're inventive, playful, quirky. Whatever's On Your Mind continues in that inventive vein, but they've overreached: instead of quirky and fun, they've tried for quirky and emotional — and come off as vapid and maudlin.
The joys of Love Is Better Than A Warm Trombone and Get Myself Arrested are over ten years old now, and they still stand as deft, light-hearted reinterpretations of the blues for this more comfortable modern age. Options, the first track from Whatever's On Your Mind, begins with those same hallmarks, but deft soon turns to daft with a deathly detour into Coldplay strings and twee electronics that is sadly indicative of the entire album.
Lines as execrable as "I'm just as lost as you are", "please hold on to your heart of gold" and "you're the song in my heart" are but three examples of Gomez's primary mistake: sentimentality substituting for fun. There's not a jot of emotional weight to any of their songs, not a scintilla of old-school soul to their sound, and the canned strings over cliched lyrics that is alarmingly common throughout will render sickly the sweetest of musical tooths.
Gomez should have known better. Misplaced sentimentality is the young man's goof, not the old hand's. What's most disappointing is that Whatever's On Your Mind features many moments of musical canniness, but moments they remain overwhelmed as they are by missteps into the maudlin mundane.