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Shout out to Dave, Crse (are you still out there?), Canada and any four legged nutty creatures that didn't forget me either...
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We started in Downtown Denver, dragging a clothing rack through the city and stopping every few blocks when we found a view that just seemed too good to not photograph. Our models whipped out some blue steel poses and had runway walks offs down the streets and alleyways of Denver. (Okay, so the last part didn't happen, but I still believe we could make that happen. And what a photo shoot that would be!) From Denver, we traveled to Morrison, a small town in the foothills followed by Indian Hills to capture photos of camping gear and living the real life of adventure. (Or simply posing that they were in the real life of adventure).
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The key to getting great photos is going to new heights (like climbing on top of a trash can) or new lows (like kneeling in a river that you almost fell into with all your camera gear – Andy). Photography is all about trying to see things with new eyes and in ways that others wouldn't have thought to look. There is an art to making people look good – angles, poses, lighting. And part of getting the right perspective is identifying those things and utilizing them to create the best photo you can. Something that you will always work on being better at.
This photo shoot taught me a lot about moving fast, getting the picture that you want and having fun with what you do and what you shoot. I hadn't ever worked with real models before (sorry all my friends who pose for me) so working with talent made things different. My favorite shots, however, are always the candid ones. While a model may know how to pose and make things look good, there is always a better energy and realism to candid photos. It makes things feel more classic. I was also able to learn a little more about gear, and running a business on the other hand. Collaborating with other photographers always brings new education, and for me education is everything so I'll take what I can get.
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Is a Pet-Friendly Brewery Policy Right for You?
Combining man's best friend with man's favorite brew might seem like a natural step, but the fact is that having a pet-friendly brewery is a complex issue that requires much careful consideration, Beall Brewery Insurance reports.
Your brewery's ability to legally admit pets on site is closely connected to your state, county, and city regulations. If you are considering making the transition to a pet-friendly brewery, check with local authorities on the regulations are in your area.
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Businesses treat service animals differently than other animals. According to a Department of Justice document about the Americans with Disabilities Act, "entities that have a 'no pets' policy generally must modify the policy to allow service animals into their facilities."
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There are other situations to consider, too. For instance, what if a guest who is allergic to dogs enters your brewery, only to find dogs on the premises? A sign posted outside the brewery, declaring its pet-friendly status, is a great way to alert customers.
Of course, it's recommended that the brewery post signage including the rules for animal guests. If a pet is barking excessively or behaving aggressively, the brewery will be in a better position to request the removal of that pet.
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We are pleased to announce that effective October 1, 2016 our agency ownership has changed. Ted Regnier has decided to officially retire and has sold his interest in Regnier & Associates, Inc. Regnier & Associates was founded in 1982 by Cynthia Regnier and has specialized in specialty insurance programs since 1985. We have had much growth and success over the past 30 years and we sincerely thank YOU, our customers, for the trust you have placed in us and the opportunity you have given us to serve you.
The new agency owners are Barbara Marzean, Stephanie Dew and Glenn Hastings, all of whom have been with the firm for many years. Along with this new ownership, the agency name is now WinStar Insurance Group LLC.
Barbara Marzean has been with Regnier for more than 30 years and has served as the President since 2005. She will continue to serve as the President of WinStar. Stephanie Dew has been with Regnier since 2010 and has served as the Director of Sales & Marketing. Steph will serve as VP/Director of Sales & Marketing for WinStar. Glenn Hastings has been with Regnier for over 15 years as an outside Sales Associate for the Houston area. Glenn will serve as VP/Senior Sales Associate for the Houston area for WinStar.
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1. Post and review SDS Sheets/Safety Data Sheets (formerly known as "Material Safety Data Sheets")
Ensure this information is not only visible and available for all employees, but also that employees know what they are and where they can be found. In the event of an emergency, the SDS sheets contain crucial information from first aid to spill containment and Personal Protective Equipment. Make it a practice to review with employees on a regular basis or ask your chemical provider for assistance. Zep also offers an SDS site, here.
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OSHA requires this training, and we advise that trainings be held on a quarterly basis as well as with new employee training. This can and should include training on protective gear, proper use of cleaning chemicals, storage and handling. Rely on and ask your suppliers for assistance with this. Your workers compensation insurance may look favorably on this practice — reduced accidents could lead to reduced rates — and it may even be able to help provide the training.
3. Post and train employees on GHS and product warnings
With the new Global Harmonized System (GHS) in place, safety hazards for chemicals are now more readily identifiable. Hazards are now communicated using a Signal Word, Hazard and Precautionary Statement and Pictograms. These are found on labels and SDS sheets.
4. Label and use secondary containers properly
Did you know that OSHA can impose a fine for each unlabeled bottle with chemical product in it? Secondary containers are used to transport any kind of cleaning or sanitizing chemicals around the brewery. These may be anything from plastic jugs to spray bottles. Ensure that any and all vessels that you use to transport chemicals around your brewery carry a Secondary Container Label, which are provided by chemical suppliers. This label identifies what is in that container, so, should an accident occur, someone can relay what solution was involved. Many Secondary Labels are laminated and can easily be attached using a zip tie or an adhesive label. To avoid incidental splashing, be sure to use secondary containers with screwcaps. And do not use the same secondary container to carry different types of chemicals. Have specific containers for caustics, acids and sanitizers. Using the same container for different chemicals may cause a reaction and form a hazard, e.g., bleach and acid make chlorine gas.
5. Use PPE
PPE, or personal protective equipment, is probably the single most important protection each brewery employee can use. Get everyone into the habit of wearing the appropriate personal safety equipment when measuring out or using chemicals, e.g, eye protection, rubber or nitrile gloves, boots or chemically resistant footwear, and aprons or clothing to cover bare skin. Eye protection hanging around your neck or stuck in a pocket will not protect your eyes from a chemical splash!
6. Use proper first aid when incidental chemical contact occurs
Always consult the SDS for immediate first aid guidelines. Incidental caustic contact to skin needs to be neutralized quickly. Some people use beer to neutralize caustic, then rinse off thoroughly with water. For incidental acid, bleach or peroxide contact, rinse with water immediately. For any kind of eye contact with chemicals, irrigate with water and get immediate medical attention. Wearing safety glasses/goggles and gloves at all times when handling any chemical can prevent many of these incidents from happening.
7. Automate dispensing of chemicals
Automating chemical dispensing can greatly reduce and limit exposure of chemicals to employees and ensure the exact chemistry needed for every cleaning job. This increases employee safety while ensuring your chemical costs stay in line. Your chemical supplier should be able to offer you advice and help with dispensing solutions.
8. Take precaution when mixing chemicals by hand
Always mix chemicals to water — NOT water to chemicals! Add the chemicals gradually to avoid causing a dangerous chemical reaction. When mixing caustic powder into water, the starting temperature of the water will start to rise as the chemical is added. Added too quickly, it will boil out. NEVER MIX ACIDS WITH CHLORINE BLEACH as they can create a deadly chlorine gas. Stick to and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cleaning and chemical use. Do not get creative with mixing chemicals without consulting your chemical supplier.
9. Cover the tank manway during CIP cleaning
When cleaning a tank with recirculation (CIP), make sure the tank manway is positioned to cover the opening. In-swing, manway door gaskets should be taken off and draped with the door swung inside the tank, covering the opening.
10. Burst rinse properly
Burst rinse for best water conservation and most complete rinsing action. Rinse for 30 to 60 seconds, drain and repeat until you get to neutral pH (7-8). Always rinse to a neutral pH. Use litmus paper, a pH meter or use phenolthalein. If it's purple, keep rinsing.
This is a short list of some best practices in brewhouses today and is by no means comprehensive. If you are not sure where to start, ask your chemical suppliers to provide help and guidance. You do not have to do this on your own. Chemical suppliers will do site visits and can help identify areas to improve the overall safety of a brewery. We all want our breweries to be safe working environments. With state regulators and OSHA looking more closely at the craft brew segment, now is a perfect time to up our game when it comes to brewery safety.
Scott Jimenez is the director of sales at Zep Inc. Karl Ockert is a brewing consultant with Karl Ockert Brewing Services, LLC. For more information about Zep Craft Brewing Solutions, visit www.zepbrew.com.
Lessons learned from a $90K beer heist: Do you have the proper theft controls in place?
Re-Blogged from www.CraftBrewingBusiness.com. Written by Paul Martinez of BreweryPAK.
It has all the makings of a Hollywood mafia movie. Unidentified individuals broke into the SweetWater Brewery on Ottley Drive in Atlanta this June, hooked truck tractors to sitting trailers full of SweetWater beer and hit the road.
For beer lovers, we can tease a happy ending – as much of the $90,000 haul of beer was recovered. Unfortunately, after its recovery, SweetWater declared the beer unfit for sale due to quality control considerations.
This incident brings to attention the risk of theft breweries face — whether it's from outsiders, or more commonly, brewery employees taking advantage of a golden opportunity. In fact, while it is unclear at this point if the SweetWater incident was an inside job, many brewery thefts — like in other retail sectors — are the result of employee dishonesty.
In this article, we look at common types of theft affecting breweries, including employee dishonesty, keg theft and cargo/transit theft. We also discuss how a brewery can reduce its risk exposure and what to look for in an insurance policy to make sure the brewery has the right coverage if it were to fall victim to theft.
Thirsty EmployeesEmployee theft is responsible for $18 billion or 43 percent of lost revenue for retailers in the U.S., according to a recent article from Fortune, which highlighted facts from the Global Retail Theft Barometer. In all, U.S. retailers lose roughly $42 billion annually from shrinkage – missing or stolen merchandise.
Employees may leave the gate open for a friend to quietly come in and smuggle out cases or kegs of beer. Breweries may not realize it, but regular theft insurance does not cover an event like this. Employee dishonesty, as it is known in the insurance industry, has its own coverage and it is a coverage that breweries want to make sure is included in their insurance policies. In many cases, the employee may not blatantly steal a truckload of beer, but they may swipe a few six-packs, brewing equipment, tools, kegs or have a little extra in the tasting room without keying the sale into the register.
Valuable KegsKeg theft is another risk exposure for breweries. According to the Beer Institute, a trade association that represents small and large U.S. brewers, each year more than 350,000 kegs are lost to the tune of a $50 million cost to the industry.
The empty kegs are valuable to thieves to sell as scrap metal or otherwise, particularly as new kegs sell for around $130 and a standard keg deposit now ranges from $10 to $50. From an insurance perspective, it is important for breweries to know the value of owned or leased kegs and to understand whether the keg is covered when it leaves the brewery premises.
The Cargo Transit Blame GameTransit is also a common area where theft can impact a brewery's bottom line. An event similar to the SweetWater incident occurred at a Florida truck stop in October 2014 when thieves took off with a tractor trailer truck full of Miller High Life beers – 9,700 four-packs, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported.
During transit, brewers cannot assume the onus is on the trucker if the beer cargo goes missing. Insurance coverage for beer missing during transit is not automatic. Brewery owners should have a written agreement with the trucking company, ideally transferring all risk to the trucking company and ensuring the trucking company has a sufficient limit of insurance to cover a potential loss. Breweries can also look into transit insurance coverage to make sure their beer is covered while it is on the road.
Tapping the Right Insurance CoverageWith risk exposures like this and the potential to lose $90,000 worth of beer as in the SweetWater incident, breweries need to make sure they have comprehensive insurance. Often the best policies can be found at a specialty insurer, focused on the beer, wine or spirits industry.
Specialty brewery insurers can also provide risk management tips to help breweries limit their risk exposure. While finding the right insurance partner is key to protecting a brewery's assets, there are steps breweries can take to protect themselves, including:
• Train employees to be aware of employee theft and provide anonymous hotlines to report theft;
• Protect other merchandise with cages;
• Install security cameras and keep tapes for 30-60 days in case a loss is not immediately discovered;
• Install alarms and sufficient lighting;
• Paint numbers on tops of trailers or employ only those with aerial identifiers;
• Install blocking mechanisms on truck starters;
• Insist on written agreements with truck operators/distributors – transferring risk to them if possible;
• When brewing a higher quality beer, make sure insurance limits are still sufficient for the increased value of the beer.
Unlike a general insurer, specialty insurers know the brewery business and the intricacies of a comprehensive coverage plan encompassing everything from the brewing process, the value of higher quality beer, leakage, theft, equipment breakdown, employee dishonesty and transit, among other things.
Brewers should be able to spend their time focusing on brewing quality beer. Finding an insurance partner they can trust to ensure their brewery has comprehensive coverage at a competitive price will allow brewers to do what they do best – keeping our pint glasses filled.
This timely column was sent over from Paul Martinez, Brewery Pak Program Manager, Pak Insurance Programs. Martinez has 20 years of commercial insurance experience and 6 years of experience underwriting breweries. He travels throughout the U.S. and Canada visiting breweries providing risk management and loss prevention services for the brewery industry.


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Stained Concrete One of the most popular and cost effective applications for transforming concrete slabs is staining. This method of coloring hardened concrete can even be used on concrete that has been in place for years. Hardened concrete can be stained one color for approximately $2 to $3 per square foot (this does not include the cost of the concrete).
Stenciled Concrete Stenciling uses disposable stencils to impart a pattern on fresh concrete. Because the stencils mask off the underlying surface, they leave behind realistic "mortar joints", the color of the gray concrete base. By applying a dry-shake color hardener to the exposed concrete before stencil removal, you'll get the appearance of individual stones or bricks that have been mortared together. Stenciling concrete costs start at $9 to $10 per square foot.
Stamped Concrete Commonly referred to as patterned concrete or imprinted concrete, stamped concrete is designed to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile, and even wood by pressing specialized rubber forms called stamps into the surface of fresh concrete. Stamped texturing costs start at about $8 to $9 per square foot, while other stamps range from $10 to $13 per square foot.
Textured Concrete Changing the texture or finish of the concrete is one of the least expensive of the decorative concrete methods. The reason is because all these finishes are done by the concrete finisher, or maybe one or two extra finishers on the crew. They require no added materials to produce.
Exposed Aggregate Exposed aggregate concrete can almost be compared to a piece of granite or marble transformed by polishing. A plain, unremarkable surface has been stripped away to reveal the exceptional beauty lying beneath. In the case of concrete, that beauty is in the form of decorative aggregate, either natural or manufactured. The exposed aggregate costs start at approximately $6.50 per square foot.


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Breitbart Texas traveled to the Mexican States of Tamaulipas and Coahuila to recruit citizen journalists willing to risk their lives and expose the cartels silencing their communities. The writers would face certain death at the hands of the various cartels that operate in those areas including the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas if a pseudonym were not used. Breitbart Texas' Cartel Chronicles are published in both English and in their original Spanish. This article was written by "M.A. Navarro" from Ciudad Victoria.
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Tamaulipas — Cartel gunmen severed the heads of two men, one who is believed to be a police officer from this border state. A cartel message accused the police officer of having taken sides in the raging war between two rival factions of the Los Zetas drug cartel.
As previously reported by Breitbart Texas, two rival factions of the Los Zetas cartel have gone to war over this city spreading terror among average citizens. The faction known as Grupo Bravo or Vieja Escuela has made a violent push against the faction known as Cartel Del Noreste (CDN)
This week, Mexican authorities responded to an abandoned vehicle near the rural community of Laborcitas where neighbors had reported a suspicious vehicle that had been abandoned.
When authorities inspected the vehicle, they found two severed human heads. While authorities have not publicly identified the victims, a cartel message points to one of them having been a Tamaulipas police officer.
On a green poster board cartel members scrawled the following message in Spanish with a marker, "Here are the damn guys who covered for you CDN Atte Vieja Escuela Z."
At around the same time that authorities were responding to the rural area to collect the human heads, a social media message issuing further threats against law enforcement officials who sided with the CDN. The message was credited to a man calling himself Bravo 1, who is believed to be the leader of Grupo Bravo.
"These dogs are part of CDN, one of them was part of the PEP (acronym for state police) and worked with Tiki Tiki (local crime boss). My fight is not with the government so if you are not helping me, stay neutral don't try to [expletive] because I will hunt you down like Beasts and chop your heads off, Atte Bravo 1."
The message continued with an expletive filled threat against a man described as "Lieutenant Tirado". In the threat Bravo 1 claims that federal investigators were not able to pin anything to him but that he was going to personally hunt him down and kill him. The message further revealed that there were two heads in the trunk of a car and gives a location.
While the message did not provide a first name for Lieutenant Tirado, Tamaulipas law enforcement officials consulted by Breitbart Texas confirmed that the message was addressed to Lt. Jose Ramon Tirado who is the ranking officer of the recently created Accredited State Police, which is supposed to be corruption proof.
Another gruesome murder tied to the ongoing cartel war between the two factions recently took place when authorities discovered the remains of a man who had been wrapped in black trash bags. The term "embolsado" or bagged is a common word used to describe the practice of clandestinely wrapping a body in order to dispose of it.


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You do not need to declare a minor; however, it might be wise to meet with a faculty member from the German program to discuss your minor plan.
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2016 Battle O' Baltimore, Sep. 24
The Battle O' Baltimore is Maryland's off-season FIRST Robotics Competition event. The event returns to McDonogh School in Owings Mills on September 24, 2016. See more than 30 teams from Maryland and beyond compete in STRONGHOLD. The Battle O' Baltimore is presented by the Baltimore Area Alliance of FIRST teams.
The Battle O' Baltimore is a fun, relaxed way to get familiar with FIRST and all their K-12 programs. In addition to the FRC competition, there will be demos by FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge teams.
The event is FREE and open to visitors of all ages.
FIRST LEGO League Jr. Creature Craze Season Underway
The 2016-2017 FIRST LEGO League Jr. season got underway August 1 with unveiling of the Creature Craze challenge. Teams of up to six students, age 6-10, with two adult coaches can register through April 2017 and get started at your own pace. Learn more about starting a FIRST LEGO League Jr. team.
This season FIRST LEGO League Jr. material is structured into 12 modules that can translate into 12 weekly sessions. The students get Engineering Notebooks to capture their thoughts and learning. There's also a new "Inspire Set" of special LEGOs to incorporate into your team's model and research. All this material is included in the team's $75 registration.
For the LEGO model, a FIRST LEGO League Jr. Starter Set based on the LEGO WeDO 2.0 Core Set + Software ($189.95) is recommended but not required this season (but it will be required next season and beyond).
We are putting together a full slate of FIRST LEGO League Jr. Expos for Maryland. We will start posting Expo dates soon, but we plan to have some each month from December through June. If you or your organization are interested in hosting an Expo, please contact us.
Maryland Teams at 2016 FIRST Championship
We congratulate and cheer each of the Maryland teams heading to St. Louis for the FIRST Championship April 27-30, 2016. You can watch the action live each day, and also catch Conference sessions.
- FTC 4318 Green Machine Reloaded, Horizons 4-H, Howard County (Franklin)
- FTC 5916 Bo-Bots, Cecil County community team (Edison)
- FTC 7393 electron Volts, Gearbox 4-H, Montgomery County (Franklin)
- FTC 8221 Cubix^3, Carroll County community team (Edison)
- FTC 9794 Wizards.exe, Rockville Robotics, Montgomery County (Franklin)
- FRC 686 Bovine Intervention, Walkersville / Linganore / Oakdale High Schools (Hopper)
- FRC 836 Robobees, St. Mary's County community team (Curie)
- FRC 1389 The Body Electric, Walt Whitman High School (Curie)
- FRC 1629 Garrett Coalition, Garrett County High Schools (Archimedes)
- FRC 3389 TEC Tigers, Parkside High School CTE and Wicomico County Tec Hub (Archimedes)
- FRC 4945 Titanium Wrecks, Worcester County community team (Galileo)
- FRC 5830 The Irrational Engineers, Prince George's County community team (Carver)
Congratulations also to our Dean's List finalists for FRC and FTC, and many thanks to all the Maryland volunteers helping at the events. Good luck to all and have fun!
Robotics Grant Program Under Consideration in Maryland Legislature – Update
Legislation to authorize $250,000 in grants to support robotics programs in Maryland public schools is now under consideration in the Maryland House and Senate. HB0115 and SB0582 are the bills. As of March 18 they have been reported out of their House and Senate committees with near unanimous approval and appear headed forward for consideration by the full House and Senate. Now is the time to let your local representatives know what you think.
If you'd like to send a letter/email of support, here is some suggested language (Maryland-Robotics-Grant-Suggested-Email-Language.pdf), and here is how to email your local representative (Instructions for Emailing Your Representatives). Let your representative know what FIRST means for you, your team and community. For some great examples, and for inspirational reading, have a look at these testimonials submitted by FIRST mentors:
- Chuck Trautwein, Garrett County Public Schools: Trautwein-Support-of-Robotics-Grant-Program-Bill.pdf
- Rose Young, Glenelg Country School: Support for Robotics Bill Jan 2016 – RYoung
- Marco Ciavolino, TechBrick: Ciavolino Annapolis 20160222 v04
- Tom Lee, South Carroll FTC Teams: Support for Robotics Bill – TLee
The House Bill was introduced on Feb. 4. You can view the introduction of the Bill by Del. Kirill Reznik, featuring testimony from:
- Zachary Cohen, teacher at South River High School and head mentor of FRC Team 1111 Powerhawks (1:11:40)
- Sunil Tohan, student at Richard Montgomery High School, member of FTC Team 5421 RM'd and Dangerous, and member of MoCo FIRST group of Montgomery County FIRST teams (1:14:55)
- Daquan Proctor, student at South River High School and Chief Operating Officer of FRC Team 1111 Powerhawks (1:18:10)
- Michelle Fivens, parent and mentor for FRC Team 1111 Powerhawks (1:21:20)
- Paul Mincarelli, Maryland Out of School Time (1:24:30)
- Ed Mullin, Baltimore Robotics Center (1:26:43)
On Feb. 24 the Senate Bill was introduced by Sen. Nancy King and testimony was heard. You can view the introduction of the Senate Bill here, featuring testimony of:
- Sen. Nancy King (4:28:02)
- Chuck Trautwein, Resource Teacher for Instructional Technology, Garrett County Public Schools and head mentor of FRC Team 1629 Garrett Coalition (4:30:10)
- Lauren Bahnsen, student at South Carroll High School and member of FTC Team 6284 RoboCavs (4:33:37)
- Rose Young, science teacher at Glenelg Country School and mentor of FRC Team 2199 Robo-Lions, and multiple FTC and FLL teams through Glenelg Country School and the non-profit PIE^3 (4:35:44)
- Connor Tinker, student at River Hill High School, mentor of FTC Team 10216 SpiderByte and alum of FTC Team 3113 Some Disassembly Required and FRC Team 4067 The Incredible Hawk (4:38:55)
- Catherine Villnave, Science Enrichment Specialist, Baltimore City Public Schools (4:41:18)
On March 2 there was a showcase of robotics programs at the House of Delegates in Annapolis featuring FRC Team 1111 Powerhawks and FTC Team 5421 RM'd and Dangerous. Many representatives are due to visit our FIRST competitions in March and April, and we encourage more to come!
We have more than 700 FIRST teams in Maryland reaching more than 6,000 students and 2,000 volunteers/mentors. Now is the time to let your voices be heard to support robotics programs and STEM in Maryland schools.
USRA STEMaction Center Open for FIRST Teams
Our new USRA STEMaction Center is now open for business. FIRST teams can come for practice time on our FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge or FIRST LEGO League playing fields. The STEMaction Center is located at 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 (map).
We are open on Wednesdays from 4pm – 8pm, and we are working to set additional times (see calendar). Please complete this Reservation form to request use of the facility during our open times or on other dates. While you can walk in during our open times, we cannot guarantee access to the practice fields unless your team has a reservation.
Any FIRST team using the facility must be accompanied by at least one adult team mentor for every 4 students attending. The adult team mentors must have passed FIRST's Youth Protection Screening and must agree to a facility-use waiver on behalf of their team.
USRA STEMaction Center Preview and Town Hall, Nov. 12, 2015
Maryland FIRST team mentors are invited for a first look at the new USRA STEMaction Center on Thursday, November 12, 2015, from 5-7pm. This 25,000 square foot facility will soon open with FRC, FTC and FLL practice fields, and room to grow. The Center is located at 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21064. It's a game changer for our FIRST community in Maryland.
Have a look at the space between 5-6pm, then join us for an open town hall discussion between 6-7pm. We'll discuss how we can best use this facility and our new partnership with the Universities Space Research Association over the course of this season and the next several years.
The event is free, but space is limited. Please register here:
Please note, a celebratory ribbon cutting is now scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11, 2015. Invited guests, dignitaries and the public will be welcome at that event. Please save the date and watch for more details.
Maryland STEM Festival and FIRST
The Maryland STEM Festival is coming November 6-15, and Maryland FIRST teams are represented at a number of events, including:
- Nov. 5: Maryland STEM Festival Kickoff, JHU Applied Physics Lab, Laurel
- Nov. 7: Robotics Exploration and FTC Scrimmage, Elkton High School
- Nov. 7: 4-H STEM Fair, Montgomery County 4-H, Derwood
- Nov. 8: Super SuGO Sunday, GEARS, Inc., Accident
- Nov. 9: Robo-Lions Robot Pumpkin Smash, Eldersburg Branch Library
- Nov. 10: Howard County Math Festival, Long Reach High School
- Nov. 11: Maryland STEM Festival screening of "SlingShot" at FIRST@UnitedTherapeutics, Silver Spring
- Nov. 12: Allegany High School Robotics Team Open House, Cumberland
- Nov. 14: FIRST LEGO League Scrimmage, Salisbury Middle School
- Nov. 14: Maryland STEM Career Fair for Girls, The Bryn Mawr School, Baltimore
- Nov. 14: Robotics Workshop and Movie Night. FIRST Tech Challenge Team Build Day and Volunteer Training at Glenelg Country School (9am – 4pm), followed by chili dinner at 4pm and screening of "SlingShot" for Maryland STEM Festival from 5:30-7pm. See event flyer.
- Nov. 14: Children's Robotics Programming, FIRST @ United Therapeutics, Silver Spring. See event flyer.
- Nov. 14: Morgan State University STEM Expo, Morgan State Student Center, Baltimore
- Nov. 14: Maryland STEM Festival and Expo, Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center, Leonardtown
BAA Education Day for FRC Teams, Oct. 24, 2015
The Baltimore Area Alliance hosts its annual Education Day for FIRST Robotics Competition teams. This full day of seminars offers a great chance for students and mentors from any area FIRST Robotics Competition teams to get ready for the new season.
Where: JHU Applied Physics Lab, Kossiakoff Center, 11100 Johns Hopkins Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
When: Oct. 24, 2015 from 8:30am – 4pm
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baa-frc-education-day-2015-tickets-18403284720
Event Flyer: BAA Ed Day Flyer 2015
FLL Coaches Roundtable, Oct. 21, 2015
Looking for advice on running your FLL team? Want to share your experiences as an FLL coach? Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned coach, come to the FLL Coaches' Roundtable. We're organizing an event for coaches to meet other coaches and learn from one another. In the spirit of Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition, share ideas, questions, and experiences.
We'll cover any topics related to FLL and the Trash Trek season. Please comment on what you'd like to discuss. Some ideas for topics include:
Questions or concerns about the Trash Trek rules
Managing Team Dynamics
How to help your team with programming
Getting help on guiding the team to a project
Core Values and Team Exercises
When: Oct. 21, 2015 from 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: FIRST @ United Therapeutics, 1110 Spring St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Free event, register here.
Ft. Meade Alliance STEM Family Night, Nov. 4, 2015
The Ft. Meade Alliance hosts its annual STEM Family Night on November 4, 2015 at the Arundel Mills Mall Roundhouse Food Court from 6-8pm. This free event gives local elementary and middle school students — and their parents — a chance to experience the amazing world of science, technology, engineering and math! Check out many displays, including teams from Power Hawks Robotics from South River High School. More info here: STEM-Family-Night-Flyer_Students20151.pdf.


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The freedom to express, communicate, learn, and be in a relationship with our surroundings is so very critical for the well-being of our human nature and condition. To be and feel isolated from letting others know a bit about who we are and what we seem to be learning is but a step or two away from living out a sense of oblivion. This may be especially true even when we have trouble knowing or communicating with ourselves.
Why do photographers and other artists create? Out of a long list of whys, I would place (whether self-acknowledged or not) communication as number one. When setting internal goals or naming insights the likelihood of actualizing a result is severely limited if one keeps it all to oneself. As the number of people with whom the information is shared increases, the chances of follow-through with a good result also increases.
The question of who is our audience is a vital key for how we approach our artistic work. It may well be that a work is for only one person; the self. As with this blog perhaps I am writing more to myself than to anyone else. However, it is my hope that these thoughts have enough merit to at least be a prompter for additional thinking and revision for you the reader.
After a three-year pause in writing and photographing a book on pause; I became more aware that though I am a photographer; I find that photographs are not always able to communicate all of what I have to share. In this new project, Pause: Embracing the Hesitations in Life (Blurb Bookstore http://www.blurb.com/b/
When I do place prose with my photographs, my orientation is to have both mediums weighted equally for impact. It is important to encourage alignments among the writer/photographer, reader/viewer and the word/photograph. After writing the prose and feeling a sense of integrity with those words, it did take a while to feel as comfortable with the photographs.
May I invite you to choose one of your more meaningful photographs and write 1-3 paragraphs that enhance your communication with self and others?
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The UA Little Rock Cyber Defense Team includes, from left to right: Back Row: Yanyan Li, Josh Carlat, Connor Young, and Shijun Zhong. Front Row: Zachary Long, Malik El-Amin, Aaron Mays, and Hector Fernandez.
Cyber Defense Competition
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A cybersecurity team from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has advanced to the second round of the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. Twenty teams from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and New Mexico competed during a virtual qualifying round on Feb. 18. The UA Little Rock team and squads from seven other universities will advance to compete in the Southwest regional March 17-19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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GirlCoder program is a 10 month collaborative peer-to-peer software development training course.
The GirlCoder Accelerated Learning Program is a 10-month full-time, intensive, hands on and in-person training that teachers participants how to become full stack ASP.NET developers. During the first four weeks' students will master the coding fundamentals through online courses and peer-to-peer learning. The remaining 9 months will be spent learning HTML and CSS and working in-depth with Microsoft .NET—one of the most in-demand programming skill sets in the industry.
Similar to learning an instrument, learning to code is largely a function of practice. Lectures are meant to introduce and clarify programming concepts, however the bulk of the learning comes from solving actual problems. GirlCoder program uses a "flipped classroom" approach to learning, each day GirlCoders will be assigned challenges and projects to complete, in addition to the challenges, groups will be formed where students work on a project for a real client allowing them to take concepts that they've been introduced to and learn their practical use.
The application process is fairly straight-forward. It contains a few parts. The turn-around from initial application to conditional acceptance (being assigned pre course-work) is typically 1-2 weeks.
Part 1: First you respond to a questionnaire: These are meant to introduce yourself and indicate your interest in the internship.
Part 2: Next you will be invited to complete a timed online programming assessment. This will gauge your understanding of basic programming concepts. All of which can be learned free of charge on the web.
Part 3: If you pass the online assessment, you will be invited for a panel interview with the program sponsors who will decide on the final 30 students to join the program.
Part 4: You will receive an invite to a bootcamp where you will complete individual pre course-work before being officially accepted. This means you're pretty much in. Finish the assigned work and feel free to celebrate – you've been accepted!
The recruitment will be based on candidates that meet the following requirements
- Gender: female
- Age: 18 – 35 years of age
- Employment: unemployed
- Residency: Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Qualifications: Grade 12 certificate and/or post-matriculation qualification in the IT field (eg. Certificate, diploma, degree etc)
- Commitment: 10 months of training
- Working English proficiency
- Commitment to the rigorous time and work demands of the program
What are the prerequisites to joining?
Getting accepted into our program is like getting accepted into an internship. It helps to know about code and it really helps if you can code a little already. However, what we are really looking for is highly motivated and driven individuals.
How long is the training?
Training is basically a full-time job; therefore, you must be prepared for a significant time commitment during the training program. Weekday-based training will last 10 months. This training program will meet 5 days per week from 9AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday. There are no days off, and you are required to attend training daily. Additionally, there is a 4 week company secondment period where you are also required to spend everyday at your sponsor company.
What is a Full-Stack Developer?
A software developer capable of working in every tier of an application. This includes the UI, backend and database.
What is the cost?
The program is free for participants.
What skills will I acquire?
Our program exposes you to the entire software development lifecycle. After 10 months, you'll be proficient in HTML and CSS and .NET/C# will be ready to apply your skills at the job you want.
In addition to the tools and techniques you'll learn for .NET/C#, we emphasize the importance of foundational learning. With broad knowledge of underlying principles in development, you'll be prepared to expand your skills to learn new languages and frameworks once you graduate from our program.
How does this compare to traditional classroom learning?
The difference is that we will help you master real-world, end-to-end development as opposed to simply introducing you to basic concepts. While traditional classrooms focus on lectures followed by take-home exercises, we spend the majority of the time collaborating on projects and coding in pairs and small groups. Instead of just learning something, you'll actually build something that will give you the development experience you need to perform on the job.


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Back to Bethlehem at Crossroads - December 12 & 13
Back To Bethlehem is an interactive production recounting the historical truth of Jesus' birth. Using original music and script, and turning our building into a downtown Bethlehem marketplace, we deliver the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a creative way.
FREE tickets below!
Saturday Dec. 12
Sunday Dec. 13
Q: Do I have to create an account?
A: Yes, simply click the blue "Sign Up" at the bottom right of the registration page and follow the prompts.
Q: What if I have problems creating an account?
A: Call (630)668-5900 and our office staff will be happy to assist you.
Q: Can I register tickets for my friends, neighbors, and extended family?
A: Unfortunately no, you will only be able to register tickets for those in your household. Each additional household will have to register as well.
Q: Will there be live animals at this production?
A: Yes, we will have camels, donkeys, chickens, goats, sheep and lambs. We will have trained professionals to care for these animals at every show. It is important that you wash your hands after your interaction with the animals.
Q: How long is each show?
A: Each production is about 1hr 40min in length.
Q: Is there anything in this production that my child or family member could be allergic to?
A: Yes, because this is a Bethlehem scene with a stable there will be things that could potentially be allergens.
Here are a list of things that may be a potential allergen:
- Baked bread
- Candle wax
- Scented oils for rice making
- Animals
- Hay Bales
- Other baked goods with sugar. (ie. cookies)
Q: Is this production handicap accessible?
A: Yes! Everything is ground level. Those in wheel chairs will be able to participate in all activities, however expect the areas to be very crowded. We also have a handicap accessible restroom.
If you have any additional questions or concerns please email email@example.com or call our office at
(630) 668-5900.


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Our Deepest Fear is Not That We Are Inadequate
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." Marianne Williamson
How many times in your life have you been shooshed? How many times in your life have you stopped yourself from doing something because you thought you would look "stupid." How many times have you stopped yourself from starting something because you didn't think you could do it? CUT IT OUT. Why do we continue to allow a fear of being judged by our peers stop us from doing the things we want to do? Do you want to know who isn't afraid of being judged by their fears? Children! Why is this? Well for one, they haven't lived through high school, or they haven't been ridiculed and laughed at, but children have one goal and that is to play, create and explore. They go to a playground, look for the closest kid who is having a good time and they join them. They don't stop and say, "Oof Mommy (or Daddy), that is a beautiful child. They probably don't want to play with me." Or "Oh man that baby is rocking some awesome Tommy Hilfiger sail boat shorts, I bet they don't want to play with me." NO kids just want to play! They want to play so much that they cry when they have to leave! They scream 5 more minutes! When have you ever cried when it was time to leave work going 5 more minutes? Yeah, probably never.
Something I see and hear from my friends every day is how they are unhappy at work. Why is this? Well…
1. They aren't doing what they want to be doing.
2. They aren't appreciated.
3. They aren't making enough money.
4. They are overworked.
5. They don't feel like their co-workers value them.
Sure, all of the above may actually be true. But honestly who is 100% happy every second of every day at work? But it's a balance. What it boils down to is they aren't being challenged, they don't believe they can be creative or resourceful, and they aren't having any fun. I know what you're thinking; it's called work not play. BUT IRONICALLY the opposite of play isn't work! The opposite of play is depression. When do you do your best work?
1. When you believe in what you're doing.
2. When you care about the process and the outcome.
3. When you work well with your team.
4. When you feel like a valuable team member.
5. When you believe your voice is being heard.
6. When what you are doing is exciting and challenging.
7. When you feel adequately rewarded or compensated.
(This list is endless.)
It seems so simple. Why don't organizations all aspire to foster playful and creative environments? If you want to put out the best product why not implement a business model that ensures happy employees? Happy employees = better products = happy customers.
Yesterday was my rest day which meant I had 3 hours before I went to bed at a blissful 10:00pm. I hopped onto the couch ready to binge watch some Real Housewives of Orange County. Five minutes in and I had to change the station. They were, surprise, fighting. When did this show become an hour long cat fight? I mean, I love me some Real Housewives but it's gotten really hard to watch. So I clicked over to NetFlix and to my surprise found that there were Ted Talks on there. You can only imagine my excitement. So I chose "The Best of Ted" and began my first Ted Talk by Steve Keil titled "A Manifesto for Play and Bulgaria and Beyond."
He opened up with "I'm here today to start a revolution." I was like sign me up, what are we revolting for!?! Then he went on to talk about EXACTLY what I just outlined above. He spoke about how the opposite of play is depression. How play elicits adaptability and teaches you how to be creative and innovative. How play helps you develop cognitive emotional maturity. How play stimulates creativity. And that we don't believe adults should play. We think adults need to be serious. WHICH IS INSANE! Can you imagine a life without play? I can't! All I do is play. But one thing he didn't touch on, that is a key component to a creative environment, is creating a safe and caring environment.
When I got into bed I continued my Ted Talk journey and stumbled upon "Creativity and Play" by Tim Brown. He picks up right where Steve Keil left off. He says, " …we fear the judgment of our peers, and we're embarrassed about showing our ideas…to those around us. And this fear is what causes us to be conservative in our thinking. So we might have a wild idea, but we're afraid to share it with anybody else."
It takes tons of time and loads of effort to strip off the rules and restrictions we and society place on us. No one wants to be to weird, or to annoying, too loud or to vocal. But honestly, I have lived my whole life marching to the beat of my own drum and I make a sincere effort not to take myself too seriously and not to listen to what other people say about me. I'm not perfect, sticks and stones break bones and words hurt as well, but I can guarantee by making an effort to not edit myself or stop myself from being goofy and silly makes me a happier person. Want to hear a perfect example? FLASH MOBS! Remember those? One person starts out dancing. You think, "what on earth look at that crazy person." Then another joins, and another, and ten more. Before you know it a huge group is dancing and it's suddenly not so weird but totally awesome. Everyone's having an amazing time and they are apart of something HUGE. Dare to be the person who dances first. Dare to be yourself.
"What do you mean dare to be myself? How can I not be myself, I am myself." You know what I mean. When was the last time you acted on an impulse? When was the last time you laughed so hard your side ached. We laugh politely, we smile politely, we work politely. STOP BEING POLITE! Please stop blending in. Embrace your differences and start coloring outside the lines. All day long I watch my friends work politely. They do what's asked of them and they have BRILLIANT ideas. But they don't think they can tell anyone about them. "I'm just a blank" or "No one cares" they say. Well my advice, find someone who cares.
Change only comes when you're open. Whenever you feel that little voice tell you "You probably shouldn't do that," or "Don't rattle the cage," "No one will like you if you wear that," "Your not pretty enough," "That was a dumb joke," "Your not good enough," draw a circle around it! Because you HAVE to stop believing those little voices. And you HAVE to stop holding yourself back.
Life is short. Be grateful to be here. If you're not happy, make a change. If you're not happy at work, find joy outside of work or get a new job. If you're not part of the solution you're allowing the problem to persist. Just care more. We don't care enough. Care about yourself. Believe in yourself. Stop anticipating failure and just dare to fail better.


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With free parking, Prime Lodge offers budget rooms, laundry facilities and a lounge just a 5-minute journey from Birmingham city centre. Buses to the city stop outside. You can reach Birmingham city centre by car, bus, or by train from Duddeston Rail Station, which is a 5-minute walk away. Junction 6 of the M6 motorway is a 5-minute drive from Prime Lodge. Villa Park Stadium is about 1.5 miles away. Each room has tea/coffee, whilst hairdryers and ironing facilities are available from reception. You can also enjoy a TV and radio.
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Birmingham Wheels Raceway - Racecourse
Distance 0.74 miles (1.18 km)
Birmingham Centre - Town Centre
Distance 0.76 miles (1.21 km)
Birmingham City Football Club - Football Club
Distance 1.16 miles (1.85 km)