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Churton light aircraft crash: Two feared dead
Two people are believed to have died when a light aircraft crashed near Chester, Cheshire Police have said.
The aircraft with two men on board came down on farmland near the village of Churton.
Police said staff at Hawarden Airport in Flintshire reported the plane as missing at 20:55 BST.
A search was launched and the wreckage was spotted by a police helicopter. Emergency services are at the scene.
A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Two fire engines from Chester went to the scene and on arrival crews found a two-seater plane had crashed into a field.
"Police and paramedics were also on the scene and firefighters assisted them in gaining access to the aircraft which contained two men."
North West Ambulance Service said it sent an ambulance and two rapid response vehicles to Chapel Lane but they were not used.


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Do you make New Year's resolutions about fitness? How long does your resolution last, up to June? Perhaps only up to February? Perhaps it only makes it to the 2nd of January. It's just possible that New Year's resolutions are not for you, but you can still get fit in the New Year. It's better to think about small changes to your lifestyle rather than big resolutions which can feel like a psychological barrier. Here are four suggestions to help you get fitter.
Ditch the car
Compared to many countries, we have good public transport in the US. Before you were 18 you used it all the time, remember? You'd walk down to the tube, train, or bus station, ride for a while and then walk on to school or your friend's house. But then, what happened? You celebrated your 18th and talked Mum or Dad into letting you get your first car. In the beginning, you probably didn't drive everywhere because petrol is expensive and parking is a pain. But, slowly, the car crept in to take over your life and you began to rely on it for even the shortest journeys. It's just become all too easy, especially when it's raining. You might even be snacking while you drive! Unfortunately, this may have taken a toll on your fitness.
It's time to get some distance in your relationship with your car. Depending on where you live and how brave you are you could sell your car. Imagine all the fitness friendly things you could use that money for, a yoga studio membership, some hiking gear, a trekking holiday in the Himalayas… But you don't really need to sell your car to use it less. Just look for a few times in your week that you could leave your car at home. Maybe you could walk to work or college three times a week. Or, leave it parked up at the weekends. Whatever you decide, make your rules and write them down somewhere just to cement them in your mind. Next to those you could write down all the benefits you are receiving in return, fresh air for a clear mind, the social aspects, and those all important fitness elements.
Take up a Fitness Class
Another way to get fit in the New Year to is take up a fitness class. If you've tried before and stopped, try something new. It stimulates both the mind and the body to learn something you haven't done before. Think broadly, too. There are the usual gym-type classes aimed at burning fat quickly such as spinning and kick fit, not to mention stand alone entities such as Crossfit, that will really get your heart pumping. But there are also classes aimed at stretching and relaxing. Yoga is one thing that is often combined with other classes at gyms to give it more of an aerobic element. It might have names such as "yogafit" or "yogakick". but, the truth is there are many forms of yoga and some are very aerobic based, such as astanga. The important thing is to find something you like so you can stick with it.
Buy a Treadmill
So, here you are facing a new year and you are ready to get running! There is just one tiny excuse you are using, the weather. If there is one thing that deters a good fitness intention at this time of year, it is the idea of going out in the cold, windy, rain day after day. But there is no reason for the weather to put you off. You just need to stay out of it, and having a treadmill right in your house is the way to do that.
You might be thinking, "Yes, but I'll get bored because you don't actually go anywhere". Of course it's true you will not be running through the park, but you needn't get bored. Modern treadmills have variable speeds and inclines to keep your muscles (and mind) stimulated so you don't feel you are stuck in a rut. Also, you can do things on a treadmill that you can't do while running outdoors, such as watching chat shows or a good film on your television. Don't forget you can also listen to some pumping music, to get you in the mood, or a podcast or even an audio book. Perhaps you could even learn some French while you jog along. You can also record all your stats on your treadmill. Having a treadmill will keep your fitness goals on track.
Get (or borrow) a dog
Pets give no end of benefit to humans in terms of mental and physical health, but dogs are the best. Another way to get fitter in the New Year is to get a dog. As with humans, dogs are active animals but the difference is that dogs make no excuses. They are always up for a walk or a run with their loving owner. You'll find that having a dog gets you out of the house for a walk two or three times a day. Rain or shine, you'll be dressing appropriately and getting your trainers on. Beyond the usual "walkies", some dogs can also be trained to run alongside you while you run or cycle so son't assume your pup will slow you down. You just need to choose the right breed.
Your local animal shelter is a great resource for information about the various breeds and their temperaments. Some dogs tend to be on the relaxed side, or perhaps have too short of legs to run alongside you, and others might be a bit too highly strung. So get to know what is best for the activity you will be doing if it is something beyond the normal walks. Mixed breeds are known to be friendlier and more easy-going than pure breeds but ask the staff at your shelter about what they've observed in the dogs they have available. Plus, what a great way to give a dog a home who might not get one. Whatever your final decision, the commitment of getting a dog will stay with you long after the usual New Year's resolutions fade away.
There are a lot of possibilities for improving your fitness in the New Year, so choose one or two and get started. Good luck!
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My blistered hands bleed as I lay beaten again these ashes of my faith fall to the floor. Never again follow my heart, put my compassion before my thought. I won't place myself in the arms of distrust, in the weakened hands of the chosen ones. So try and hold my flesh as an answer for life's questions. Let this world disintegrate as you stand idly by. I am no product of man, the hollowed body of the divine. A flame once burned, and be stilled in my heart, a suspended pulse. And if I fall, lay me down broken.
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Hello! Here is a happier post for this Christmas Eve. I know it is not a Christmas related one but with finals, parents moving, etc. I had little time to remember it was Christmas this month. This past month life has been a roller coaster of ups and downs. So after finishing my last final on Tuesday I finally had the time to relax and concentrate on what I love.
Anyways, I really like this look. I've been wearing a lot and for different outings. Since my uni has a strict dress code, it is hard to find a good outfit for the summer. The loose and ripped jeans are great to keep it cool. I used the military jacket to hide the tank top since we are not allowed to wear thin straps. I also wear it to lunch with friends, since it is such a casual look, in the spring and maybe I'll wear it during autumn, and add a scarf to it. Hope you enjoy this, let me know in the comments what you think.


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Garlic - Pesticide & Superfood!
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Published: July 8, 2016
How to peel garlic - easy! Use to spray your veggie garden.
Brock shares some fun facts about garlic, and shows you a neat trick for how to peel it easily.
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So this recipe was ~~supposed to be AIP~~ but I realized that I had purchased a can of Cocoa Powder not Carob Powder, which makes this a Paleo Treat. 😉
One of my favorite things that has happened since I started following the AIP/Paleo 7 months ago is that I can eat foods that used to be too painful for me.
The changes I have seen in my body over the past 7 months were initially dramatic: I went from being almost too sick to take my chemotherapy to being able to take it and get back into remission from leukemia. You can read about that here.
These days, the changes are more subtle but they are real and definite. It is so exciting when something happens that reminds me that my body is, in fact, continuing to heal. Lately, the big reminder of my healing is that I can eat cherries! The yummy fruit which is in season right now. In the past, raw cherries were too painful for my intestines to digest.
Now I am able to eat them without problems, and that is a dramatic change from my past 14 years of living with crohn's disease—it is a *Fun* change 🙂
This morning I came up with a yummy recipe that is a throw back to my love of raw cookie dough.
I am pretty sure that my mother cringes every time I announce my love for raw cookie dough on social media; she did raise us with excellent nutritional values.
The cookie dough I discovered on my own ❤
The recipe below made 16 Chocolate Cherry Cookie Dough Balls.
And they got my Non-Paleo Hubby's stamp of approval 🙂
1 Cup Cherries — Pitted and Chopped
5 Dates — Chopped
2 Cups Coconut Flakes this is the brand I use (I really like this particular brand because it does not have sulfites)
1/4 Cup Coconut Butter this is the one I use
1 tsp unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Plus ~1/2-1 Cup Extra Cocoa Powder to roll the chocolate cherry cookie dough balls when rolling them) this is the one I use
1 tsp Vanilla
2-1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
2 TBSP Maple Syrup this is the one I use
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
2 tsp Arrowroot Starch this is the one I use
6 tsp cold water
1. Stir 2 tsp of Arrowroot starch in 6 tsp of cold water and set aside
2. Pour Cherries, Dates, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Butter, Cocoa Powder, Vanilla, Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup, Salt and the Arrowroot/water mixture into blender and blend.
3. You will need to blend this for a while so (depending on your blender) I recommend blending for no longer than 15 seconds and then stopping to give the motor a break. Open the blender and stir the mixture. Repeat blend.
4. After ~5-10 minutes of blending + mixing, the "dough" should be firm enough to scoop out with a teaspoon and roll into balls. If it is not firm enough, add a little more coconut flakes.
5. Using a teaspoon, scoop out dough and roll it in your hands into a ball. Then dip coat the ball in cocoa powder and roll it in your hands again.
6. Put the chocolate cherry cookie dough balls into the refrigerator for 30 minutes (or longer) to set.
**Store these in the refrigerator. They will maintain their shape at temperature for serving.
I think that these would be a good item to serve at a party, a great finger-food.
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Lots of ladies love to get 'em, and butch or femme, they can bring a flush of blush to one's cheeks. But the question lingers for some: when to send 'em? For our purposes today, we'll keep it strictly to roses–classic, elegant, beautiful. There's a rose for every occasion.
First, the red rose, or rather–a dozen or so; send these to say "I love you." Whether for the first time, or the 10th time in the same day, twelve or more of these are worth a thousand words…and by a thousand, we mean three. Long-stems say, "I know old school romance." Two dozen say, "I'm over the top and you love it." A single rose can be creepy–or sweet–depending on your age and the manner of presentation. Only leave a single rose if it's accompanied by a beautiful note, or an intent to stalk and kill a pet rabit.
PINK! If you're dating an exceptionally girly girl, pink roses scream: "I get you! I understand! And I love it!" Even if you're not the frilliest of fillies, sending a package of pinkies is sure to give you a tickle. These are also acceptable for mothers, aunts, grandmas etc. Say "Happy Mothers Day" or "Thanks a bunch" and see your stock rise in relatives' eyes–that's the power of pink.
Nice day for a white wedding… Seriously folks, white roses are for weddings, funerals, first-holy-communions, etc. Generally, the white rose symbolizes "purity" and/or "secrecy" so if you're having an affair with a virgin, send white roses. If not, do not send your lover white roses–inappropriate. White roses are beautiful, yes, but not necessary for the purposes of the NB.
This NB is totally bias here–orange roses are my absolute favorite. They're fun, they're friendly, warm and happy–they brighten every room. Send these to say "Thanks for being my girlfriend;" "Just thinkin' about you;" "Hope you feel better;" "Happy Birthday;" "Happy Tuesday;" etc. Send these to friends, to lovers, to relatives, or bosses–strangers, clients, assistants etc. Multi-colored bouquets are ubiquitous as well.
When in doubt, send a multi-pack. Do the flower-sampler. If you're not sure what you're saying, if you're worried about being too specific, too direct, too forward–send a mixed bouquet. Start slow. There's nothing wrong with a soft approach.
Personally, this NB enjoys the 1800-flowers. They're always reliable, the quality is always good, and you can pick your delivery time. If you're picking them up on the way to the date, any local shop will do. Best of luck in all your pickins! And remember, there's no wrong time to send the right flowers.


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Mr. Magic, Jeff Russ comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. You must be satisfied or you pay nothing. I have been offering this guarantee for over 20 years and have been enthusiastically paid after every show. In fact I am asked to return to many events year after year! Read on to see what other people have been saying about the Mr Magic show.
"Mr Magic, Jeff Russ did a wonderful job keeping the attention of 170 children. The teachers raved about the show and felt it was enjoyed by all of our classes. The children were having such a good time and really did enjoy the show. Jeff Russ gave them a chance to feel a part of the act and he has a wonderful way of handling their excitement and enthusiasm. I hope that Jeff will work us into his schedule and return next year for another performance."
Arlene Kaufman; Director, Temple Preschool
"Not only did many of the guests comment about how great you were after you left, but the next day at work, they continued to talk about how much fun your act was. You really "razzle-dazzled" us for sure – great job!"
Sharon Bernardi; Legal Adm. Asst. & Office Mgr., GE Appliances
"We thank Mr Magic Jeff Russ for the most delightful, fun-filled hour of magic and interactive tricks with our students. We commend Jeff Russ on the caliber of his acts and dialogue with the students. Jeff's show provided such a positive and memorable experience, we look forward to seeing him again next year… thanks again for providing a special experience for our students."
Rebecca Harmon; Principle, Frayser Elementary School
"Kim and I wanted to say thank you for a wonderful experience last Saturday. Your performance at Mariah's sixth birthday party was outstanding. It was a joy to see the smiling face's of the children and adults alike. Your professionalism and positive attitude was indeed uplifting for everyone who witnessed the show. It was truly an experience that will last a lifetime. We received an incredible value for our investment and it was the best money we've spent in a long while."
Shawn and Kim Warren; Birthday Parents
"Mr Magic thank you so much for the great entertainment at Clay and Jacob's birthday party on April 17th. We all enjoyed it very much ~ children and adults alike! It made their day very special. Thanks also for the hats filled with magic tricks."
Gina Noonan; Birthday Mom
"Dear Mr Magic I wanted to thank you again for coming to our classroom and entertaining the children. They absolutely loved your show as well as the adults. I showed the children your postcard and they remembered you right away. I always enjoy being around people who enjoy young children as much as I do. Please keep in touch."
Elena Tedesco; Teacher, McFerran Preparatory Academy
"Dear Mr Magic your show was so great. It really made my son's birthday such a memorable one. I certainly will recommend you to anyone looking to have the same type of children's party. Thank you so much! Wade had a blast!"
Anne Balcom; Wade's Mom
"Jeff great job yesterday at St. Matthews Baptist Child Care, as fine a children's show as I have seen in a long time! You are excellent with children– gestures, facial expressions, interaction, all excellent! I was also impressed with the creativity you showed in working your message into the magic. The children were with you all the way. Keep up the good work!"
David Garrard; Veteran Magician and Children's Minister
"Just a note to thank you for the outstanding performance that you gave at our company picnic. We had over 350 guests that day and everyone was extremely complimentary of your show and several have asked me for your name and number. Should you ever need a recommendation, please feel free to give my name and number. I would be glad to share our compliments with others in the hopes that they would take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy your show as much as we did. We look forward to you returning to our picnic next year."
Debbie Carmony; Executive Assistant, Mercer Tranportation
"Dear Mr Magic thank you so much for coming to our birthday party! All of our friends had so much fun! Your tricks were great, especially the bunny trick."
Molly & Josie; Birthday Children
"Thank you for a wonderful show for our son's 7th. birthday. We had people coming up to us the following week saying they heard about the awesome party. You were a Big Hit!"
Marcie and Frank Kapfhammer; Birthday Parents
"Jeff, WOW! You are really talented. What a great job you did at our party. Thank you!! I am looking forward to seeing you perform again. My friends, who were not at the party, are all anxious to see you too."
Debbie Owen; Birthday Mom
"Dear Mr Russ, Thank you for a wonderful show. My family enjoyed it so much that Justice our other daughter asked if you may be available for her 7th birthday coming up in December. We plan to celebrate it Sunday December 1st. Please let us know if you may be available."
Melody Burda; Birthday Mom
"Dear Mr Magic, Thank you for coming to our class! We had a great time and learned some important safety rules. Please come back soon!"
Smyrna Elementary Pre-School Kids and Staff
"Thank you so much for another awesome performance at the Bullitt County Kids Fest. You were a "big hit" with the audience. Kids Fest could not be a success without people like you. Once again, thank you so much for your time and talent."
Tammy Perdew; Family Resource Center Coordinator
"Dear Jeff, We just wanted to write and thank you once again for being able to come to Marcus's birthday party and making it so special for us. Marcus is still talking about the wonderful time he had and Jeremy is still laughing about your show! It was a real pleasure to see such wonderful entertainment put on by a professional like yourself."
Sarah Dawn; Birthday Mom
"Mr Magic/Jeff Russ, Thank you for making the twins birthday such a memory they will treasure. They are still talking about all the fun they had. It was a pleasure to have you in our home. I apologise for not even offering you a drink."
Michelle Nelson; Birthday Mom
"Jeff, Spectacular! Actually, all I got to see of you was the top of your head when we flew over but, I heard from everyone that your performance was the best we've had yet! And the humor part of it really got very high marks as well! I hope we can get you again next year during the same week, so please pencil us in ,if possible. Thanks again for a highly entertaining act as always."
Neil Brewer; Professor, IUS Southeast
"Mr Magic, Thank you so much for the great fun you brought to my daughters classroom in April at Symrna Preschool she still talks about your visit!"
Cheryl Nelson; Amanda's Mom
"Dear Jeff, This is a long overdue note letting you know how much we appreciated your performance for our son, Joshua's birthday on Dec. 6th. The kids loved you and the adults were equally entertained. We also appreciated your level of professionalism….a quality that is getting harder to find. Hats off to you. Thank you for a job extremely well done."
Jeannine Kurtzmary; Birthday Mom
"Dear Jeff Russ, Mr Magic, I wanted you to know how much we enjoyed your show during our Upward Basketball Award Ceremonies. You added so much to our program and several people commented that it was the best ceremony they had ever been to. It was largely through your efforts. Again, thanks! and we will see you soon."
Kathy Darby; Beechland Baptist Church, Banquet Cooridator
"Jeff, Thank you so much for the incredible magic show for Ms. Joanie's class at Goshen Elementary. I have never seen those children as happy as they were during your show! We really appreciate your support of Goshen Elementary!"
Lisa Karr, Parent of student at Goshen Elementary
"Jeff, Jessica just loves to see you at the Kindercare on Shelbyville Rd. Thank you for the coloring sheet at Lacy's birthday party she will be thrilled to be a part of your fan club! Thanks for bringing joy to our daughter."
Jennifer Grear; Parent of Child at Kindercare
"Jeff, Thank you for being an important part of our Kentucky Educational Television Day. The crowd was impressed and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. Thanks Again! I will be in touch with you for our Day Out With Thomas The Train."
Lynn Dawson; Special Events , Kentucky Railway Museum
"Thank you for the wonderful show. We appreciate you coming and sharing with us. God Bless you!"
Southside Christian Childcare
"Hey Mr. Magic! I just had the pleasure of watching you do my granddaughter's 5th birthday party this year. I want to tell you that I was very impressed with how you kept all those little kids enthralled for an hour. It was great to see you "play" to just the audience and they absolutely loved every minute of it. One little girl was so excited she fell off her chair! I thought you were wonderful and my husband was very complimentary to you as well and not much impresses him. We just viewed your website and I had to let you know what a great job you did."
Pam Liter; Birthday Child Grandparent
"Dear Jeff, What can we say?! The entertainment this year was the big hit of the walk! We can't tell you how much we appreciate the time you gave to help entertain the walkers, and especially the children, of the JDRF "Walk to Cure Diabetes". We have heard that this year's walk was the most fun and exciting yet and that is because of you. Thank you again for your time and support. Your kindness and enthusiasm will be remembered by all that attended."
Karen Kiesel; Entertainment Chair, JDRF "Walk to Cure Diabetes"
"Jeff, You have performed for our community picnic in Falls Creek three years in a row and each time the program was a great success especially with the children and their parents. You are able to capture and hold the attention of the whole audience and time passes so quickly it is hard to believe the show is over. There is indeed "some magic" in your act and it isn't just in the tricks you do. We have been impressed with your professionalism, your dependability and your ability to vary you act from year to year to keep it fresh and interesting. We wholeheartedly endorse "Mr Magic" and recommend your performance for anyone looking for solid, family-friendly entertainment."
Jim Wilson; Falls Creek Homeowners Association
"Dear Jeff, Thank you for providing such wonderful entertainment at our recent Christmas Party. Everyone really enjoyed your magical tricks and humor. You even managed to convince and intrigue the skeptics in our group? As the event coordinator, I truly appreciate your patience and effort in working with our theme and setting. Your contribution rounded out the entire event."
Jennifer Zimmerman; Brown-Forman, Core Markets Group
"Dear Jeff, We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation for your contribution to the GE-Local 761 Children's Christmas Party. Your contribution made this year's party a huge success!"
Kathy Higdon; GE Local 761, IUE, Entertainment Committee
"Mr Magic, Your Magical performance at our National City company picnic this October at Huber's was a huge success! The children of all ages truly enjoyed your trickery and the interacting you incorporated into your act, however, we adults were humorously entertained as well. Your magic show was a pleasant addition to our annual employee picnic. We will definitely keep you in mind for future events. Thank You!"
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...during peacetime military service members historically experience lower suicide rates than the overall population.
The vast majority of service members who commit suicide do not have a documented or ascertainable major mental illness.
This conclusion is based on the individual ASER report prepared for each soldier, which examines existing medical and mental health data, as well as the cumulative published ASER and DODSER reports. This conclusion is clearly not the case in the general population, where suicide is linked to major psychiatric disorders, especially depression and bipolar disorder.
But a surprising statistic has remained relatively constant over the last 7 years: about one-third of the soldiers who commit suicide have never deployed...
While many expected the data to show that frequent deployments could be linked to suicide risk, the data did not support that theory, as 79 percent of the suicides recorded by the Army in fiscal year 2009 were soldiers who had completed only a single deployment or had not deployed at all.
New Study: U.S. Military Suicide Rate Now Likely Double or Triple Civil War's
The Werther Effect is a term coined by American sociologist Dave Phillips in 1974 to describe the phenomenon that behaviors, whether self-preservative or destructive, are copied between humans by ideas manifested in language (ex: literature, music), in addition to genetics. Named after the protagonist in The Sorrows of Young Werther, this observation is closely associated with "contagious human behaviors", including multiple personality disorder, pathological homesickness and suicide.
The Werther effect reconsidered in light of psychological vulnerabilities: Results of a pilot study
Findings from three decades of epidemiological studies suggest that media diffusion of stories about suicide is related to increases in suicidal behaviors in the population exposed to the media reports. However, we still know little
about the psychological processes and personal vulnerabilities that prompt some people to engage in suicidal behaviors after exposure to media presentations of suicides. This cross-sectional study explored the possible impact of exposure to film suicide in normal young people.
Of the 101 participants, 70% reported being distressed by the portrayal of a suicide in a fictional film. Among those, 33% stated they felt distressed about the portrayal for several days to several weeks. The majority of the affected participants (71%) indicated having been mentally preoccupied for some time by the portrayal and experienced intrusive memories (68%). Emotional reactivity and dissociation tendencies were significant predictors of the negative reactions to the suicide film they viewed. Participants who reported that the idea had crossed their mind to imitate the suicidal protagonist in the film were 3.45 times more likely to be suicidal and tended to present higher dissociation and thought suppression propensities compared to those who did not report these thoughts.
Results suggest that fictional suicide portrayals in the media may have a deleterious impact on viewers, and such impacts do not appear to be limited to people having a clinical profile of mental disorders, as previously assumed by researchers in the field.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
One curiosity I have regarding the military members who commit suicide before they are deployed... Is their suicide rate higher than the general public?
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
In other words, according to your theory, are these people that haven't been deployed, somehow contracting toxoplasmosis here at home?
...[It's] the unit's deployment history, rather than the individual's deployment history, that contributes the most to suicide risk.
The installations with the highest suicide rates are often those with the highest deployment op-tempo (operations tempo). High op-tempo refers to rapid movement both in and out of the theater of war and back and forth to training.
Units based at installations like Fort Campbell, Fort Carson, Fort Stewart, Fort Hood, and Fort Riley have frequently deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, some as often as every other year, since 2003. Even when these units are supposedly "home," the soldiers may still be working long, intense hours, preparing and training for the next deployment. I have been part of teams investigating all of these bases with escalating suicide rates. Over and over commanders told me, "This high op-tempo means I do not know my soldiers. There used to be all sorts of ways to incorporate a soldier into a unit—picnics, runs, and barbecues. Now we are all too busy preparing for the next deployment."
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
Or would they have committed suicide even if they weren't involved in the military? I don't know if it was addressed in this thread, but that one point concerns me.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
Another question would be the level of suicide among Afghanis who live there all the time. If they are exposed to the animals there, their suicide rated should match that of the Army members... Or be even higher.
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My initial point in the other thread is that we shouldn't be over there at all. We shouldn't have gone, Bin Ladin is dead, MANY of the people don't want us there, we have no moral reason to be there and our troops should come home, not be given drugs to deal with it.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
If, when they get home, they are found to be affected by toxoplasmosis, then they should be treated. But I don't think a blanket drugging is the answer.
I do appreciate your theory, though. Very interesting.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
Just one more point. I suspect the horrors of the Civil War or even of Vietnam are minimal compared to the horrors current day experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan's modern wars. Hardly anything is the same as it was 40 years ago. I don't know what the troops are seeing and experiencing these days, but I do suspect that certain human life has been reduced in their eyes to that of less than a dog... And they probably have a hard time rationalizing that with valuing their own lives.
In my mind, from what I've seen and heard, the horrors of this war doesn't compare to that of wars of the past.
In a recent study (Frueh & Smith, 2012) we reviewed historical medical records on suicide deaths among Union forces during the U.S. Civil War (1861-1865), a brutal war that many consider the first modern one, and for the year immediately after the war to estimate the suicide rate among its Union combatants. We also reviewed these same historical records for data on rates of alcohol abuse and other probable psychiatric illnesses.
White active-duty Union military personnel suicide rates ranged from 8.74 – 14.54 per 100,000 during the Civil War, and surged to 30.4 the year after the war. For black Union troops, rates ranged from 17.7 in the first year of their entry into the war (1863), to 0 in their second year, and 1.8 in the year after the war.
For comparison, the current rate of U.S. military suicides is just over 20 per 100,000 troops. To further put these figures into current context, there were more military suicides in 2010 (total suicides = 295), than during the entire four years of the Civil War, for which we found 278 documented Union suicides, and forces were of comparable size.
Thus, current suicide rates in the U.S. military are probably two to three times higher than those documented during the Civil War. Rates for other available psychological domains, including chronic alcoholism, "nostalgia," and insanity, were extremely low (< 1.0%) by modern day standards during the Civil War.
The Army itself has only been keeping accurate suicide statistics for about 30 years, making historical comparisons difficult.


text: kbates2 818 Posted January 11, 2017 So it looks like the city changed up the pedestrian crossing downtown to the detriment of pedestrians this week. Instead of crossing signals coinciding with green lights (with countdowns ending right before yellow lights), the signals switch to the countdown pretty instantaneously and then pedestrians get two red stop signs either direction for the majority of the green light. As a result, walking downtown is much slower and more confusing. I have seen a lot more jay walkers. I hope that the pedestrian death downtown last night was not related. Pretty stupid for a city trying to promote walkability. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Jenna Blasman
Why do snowboard?
I snowboard because it lets me find joy in challenging myself every day. I also couldn't live without constantly being surrounded by mountains- it's very humbling.
What's the best part of 'living the life' of a pro snowboarder?
Travelling the world is the best thing ever! I am so grateful to get to push myself everyday and reach new limits while soaking in every moment of my time on earth.
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Everyone has that one thing in life that they want more than anything. It's what drives them and motivates them every single day. What's your thing?
My main motivator is pretty vague, but it's to simply be the best person I can be. I think it's really important to inspire your community whether it's by encouraging people to be more selfless, pushing your own limits or persevering through adversity; influence is a powerful thing.
What has been your biggest obstacle or struggle making that happen in your life?
Every day has different struggles. My most common struggle is following my intuition and I think a lot of people can relate to that. It's easy to lose track of what's best for you with all these distractions surrounding you.
What's your favourite part about competing?
I get a great feeling of reward after overcoming the obstacles of adapting to new courses and overcoming the pressure of the two run format. Landing a run after only two chances, after all the time and energy spent to get that far, is quite the accomplishment.
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What inspires you to push yourself?
The reassurance that you can do whatever you put your mind to. Those clichés are famous for a reason.


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Recipe of the Week: Whole Wheat Grilled Cheese with Egg and Avocado
Serving Size: approx. 1 Ingredients Needed: – 2 slices of P28 or whole wheat bread – 2 slices of low fat American Cheese – 1/4 organic Avocado – 1 fried egg Directions: 1. Fry egg in frying pan coated with non-stick cooking spray. 2. Assemble sandwhich with remaining ingredients and cooked eggs. 3. […]


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Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates may be among the richest people in the world, but they've got a way to go before being crowned as the wealthiest in all of history.
A number of people alive today have accumulated stunning amounts of wealth, such as Bezos, who owns part of Amazon, and Gates, who owns Microsoft.
According to Forbes, the net worth of Bezos jumped to $126.2 billion in April.
Bezos owns 16 percent of Amazon, which he founded, and that stake accounts for 95 percent of his estimated fortune. Bezos is CEO of the company.
While he's the richest person alive right now, Bezos is not the richest person in history. Check out the video for who that is.
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RHS parents are invited to come see what After Prom is all about!! RHS Commons, Monday, 11-13-17 @ 7 p.m. The Remington Booster Club has openings for the After Prom Committee. Help to ensure a safe and successful celebration for our RHS Junior and Seniors and their guests. Parents have provided this After-Prom tradition at Remington High School for many years and has been successful in providing a safe, adult-supervised, fun event.
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Search engine trouble codes.
Example: P0120
U1777 engine code seems a kind of network problem, we try to show one by one the meaning and the solution.
Brief explanation of the U1777 code and definition of U1777 is the bottom side.
Network Code
Problem is climate control system, lighting, airbags, etc.
|MFG - Manufacturer Specific
|BBV Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
|BBV Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
MFG - Manufacturer Specific codes, which have a '1' as their second digit to indicate they are unique to a particular vehicle make or model. These special codes were deemed necessary by the vehicle manufacturers so they could provide additional diagnostic information beyond the basic list of generic OBD II codes for all kinds of faults, not just emissions-related faults.
How To Fix U1777 ?
The original multi-displacement system turned off opposite pairs of cylinders, allowing the engine to have three different configurations and displacements. U1777 code had an elaborate diagnostics procedure, including showing engine trouble codes on the air conditionning display. However, the system was troublesome, misunderstood by customers, and a rash of unpredictable failures led to the technology being quickly retired.
Is the fuel pump sometimes not priming when you turn the key to ON(II)? Start by measuring the fuel pressure and checking whether you have bright white-bluish spark at all four plugs. The mechanical timing is also something that you should check, as we mentioned above. When you see U1777 engine fault code on your engine code reader this description will help you.
|U Codes
|List of all Network codes.
Final Step: In the definitions listed below, there is a test drive recommended after you've completed any repairs to see if the condition is fixed. Before you take a test drive after a repair, always erase the U Code(s) first. This will turn the check engine light off and then you will know if the check engine light returns, you've got further diagnostics to complete.
This engine code information is presented for information purposes only. This is not intended as repair advice and we are not responsible for any actions you take on any vehicle.


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Throughout the years , 360 Interactive participated in many recognized exhibitions to present to the public the power of Virtual Reality . In Saudi Arabia we have participated seminars , exhibitions and many more with our sit of tools and equipments amazing the public of what we have. 360 Interactive left an unforgettable mark upon its visitors. Throughout those events we tended to educate the people about the power of virtual reality and its integration in today's events as well as its presence and potential in the future .


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Ten Community College Projects Selected for Innovation Funding
Ten Community College Projects Selected for Innovation Funding
TO: CCSNH Faculty and Staff
FROM: Dr. Ross Gittell, Chancellor
DATE: March 4, 2014
SUBJECT: CCSNH Innovation Fund.
I am very pleased to announce the second-round projects selected for Innovation Fund support. The projects were selected from a very strong pool of applications. Along with the funders and judges, I was extremely impressed with the quality of the ideas and plans brought forward. This year submissions increased by over 60%. We have a strong group of ten winners, including three that involve multiple college collaboration. These projects can have a significant impact on student success and on the alignment of our programs and curriculum with important educational and economic goals. Projects were developed by faculty, staff and administrators and represent important trends and innovative opportunities in the content and delivery of higher education. The judges were Jesse Devitte, Jeremy Hitchcock, Ali Rafieymehr, Bill Beyer, Kristyn Van Ostern and me.
As you may recall, the Innovation Fund was established by private funders who are venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and business people in New Hampshire. Funders include Paul Holloway, Chairman of the Holloway Automotive Group and Chairman of the CCSNH Board of Trustees; Craig Benson, technology entrepreneur and former Governor of the State of NH; Jeremy Hitchcock, CEO of Dyn, Inc. and a member of the CCSNH Board of Trustees; Jesse Devitte, Managing Director and Co-founder of Borealis Ventures; and Matt Pierson, Director and past Chairman of the NH High Technology Council and Managing Director with Dunn Rush & Co. The purpose of the Fund is to foster innovative ideas within the State's network of community colleges.
Please join me in congratulating the individuals and teams below whose projects were selected for funding.
Hybrid Science Course Development, Mary Orff, Science Professor, WMCC. This project will develop a high quality online/hybrid lab science course for students at WMCC and CCSNH.
Motivating Students through Enhanced Math Preparedness, Kate Sawal, Department Chair, NHTI. This innovation will create a mathematics "refresher course" during the summer using Khan Academy content that allows students to brush-up on their math skills and by-pass remedial math courses altogether and this will be at no cost to students.
Creating a Remote Learning Environment, Robin Saunders, Program Director, RVCC. This initiative will use lecture capture to allow students from remote rural areas to attend lectures using their computer, smart phone or mobile device and significantly decreasing travel time and allow for instruction during inclement weather.
Innovating Software Developer Training, Will Arvelo, President, GBCC. The training program creates a coordinated effort, endorsed and partially funded by NH businesses, to train software developers to meet the need of industry.
Creating Online Classes in Early Childhood Education, Patricia Finnigan-Allen, Department Chair, WMCC and Gale Hall, Department Chair, NHTI. This project establishes a more authentic learning experience for online and evening ECE students by creating video documentation of course competencies and developing videos from the Lab School to expose online and evening students to best practice in ECE courses.
Associate Degree Level Curriculum in Applied Data Analytics, Jere Turner, Director of Institutional Research (MCC) and Mary Rudis, Associate Professor (GBCC). This innovation will establish a certificate program in Applied Data Analytics by developing a curriculum of workshops, coursework and courses.
TechCitement – Building Online Teaching & Learning Communities, Kate Guerdat, Associate VPAA (MCC). This project will create a cross-college, cross-disciplinary mentor program for new and seasoned online faculty aimed at supporting technology integration.
First Year Experience Course for Engineering Science, Diane King, Center for Teaching & Learning Coordinator, GBCC. This initiative will develop a three-credit college success course for the Engineering Science program aimed to improve retention in the program by integrating relevant and purposeful STEM career and transfer field perspectives and skill sets.
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Pathways Initiative, John Cook, VPAA, MCC. This innovation will deploy a marketing campaign that creatively showcases the Accelerated Advanced Manufacturing Pathway program available with Milford High School to ensure that students enrolled in technical programs at Milford High School know about the pathway which includes 12 college credits.
Cross-Campus Collaboration in the Delivery of Core STEM Education, Leslie Barber, Professor (GBCC), Steven Oliver (LRCC), Rich Andrusiak (RVCC) and Bonnie Akerman (RVCC). This project establishes course-sharing methodologies to support participation of students from system campuses in established STEM core courses to broaden student access to mathematics and science courses.
I look forward to seeing these ideas progress and ultimately strengthen CCSNH's contributions to education and workforce development in New Hampshire.


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Let's have movies about Christian homophobes.
originally posted by: kaylaluv
a reply to: loam
What I see is Christians trying to take away rights from gays, transgender people, women, etc. in the name of their religion. Let's call a spade a spade. They are CHRISTIAN homophobes, CHRISTIAN transphobes and CHRISTIAN anti-choicers. Not all homophobes/transphobes/anti-choicers are Christian, but the vast majority of them are. So let's recognize that and talk about it and the problems with Christianity and Christians who fall into this category. Let's not shy away from it. Let's talk about it in social media, and in the news. Let's have lots of documentaries about it. Let's have movies about Christian homophobes. Let's have the new president have a major press conference discussing the problems of the acts of Christian homophobia, Christian transphobia and Christians against women's reproductive rights. Let's talk about the fact that we don't have millions of Christians who are not homophobes/transphobes/anti-choicers in the streets publicly denouncing their brothers and sisters in Christ who want to take away other people's rights because of their supposed religious beliefs.
Dragging it out in the public and discussing over and over the problems inherent in Christianity - is a good thing, right? It will bring us all together, right?
originally posted by: Profusion
Obama will not use the words "radical Islam"..
And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man. -- KJV, Genesis 9:5
Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. -- KJV Genesis 9:6
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment. -- KJV Ecclesiastes 8:5
US media reported that a Facebook page thought to belong to him -- since taken offline -- included grievances against the United States.
"I can't take it any more. America! Stop interfering with other countries, especially the Muslim Ummah. We are not weak. We are not weak, remember that," a post quoted by ABC television said, using a term referring to the global community of Muslims..
Chicago (AFP) - The Somali student who wounded 11 people in a car-ramming and knife attack on an Ohio university campus was a "soldier" of the Islamic State group, a jihadist-linked news agency said Tuesday.
The Amaq agency said the rampage by Abdul Razak Ali Artan, a logistics student at Ohio State University, was the result of IS calls to action...
originally posted by: ker2010
Because deep down American Leftists are terrified of Islamic fundamentalists?
originally posted by: kaylaluv
a reply to: LesMisanthrope
The issues you speak of in those countries are political and cultural issues. Islam itself does not call for this division. The Quran does not call for this division. The Quran says that Christians should be left in peace, as long as they are not attacking Muslims.


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Elizabeth Burns, a 16-year old girl from Lake Forest, died in a camping accident in Teton County Wyoming while camping with Wilderness Ventures, a Wyoming-based backpacking company.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Burns died after a 75-foot tree fell on her. Burns was reportedly setting up camp with other campers 66 feet away from the base of the dead tree when the accident happened. Other campers apparently attempted to hang a bear bag in the tree when the tree fell over and struck Burns.
Burns was the only person in the group of 14 seriously injured in the accident. The group included twelve 16-year olds and two adult leaders, reports the Sun-Times.
The Teton County sheriff's department is treating Burns' death as an accidental death. But as officials continue to look into the accident, Wilderness Ventures may want to pay special attention.
As a commercial venture, proclaimed to be the "worldwide leader in student outdoor adventures" on its website, Wilderness Ventures bears some responsibility in ensuring the safety of students under its care.
Customers are presumably attracted to Wilderness Ventures because the company offers the knowledge and skill in outdoor activities like camping that urban dwellers may not necessarily know. By offering these activities, Wilderness Ventures may be liable if their lack of knowledge or negligence in camping activities led to an accident or death.
So Wilderness Ventures may be liable in a civil lawsuit if it is determined that negligence in choosing a campsite, hanging a bear bag in a dead tree, or general failure to supervise the campers played a role in the tragic camping accident that killed Elizabeth Burns.
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A model for Airline mobile, WiFi, digital entertainment, and "think outside the flight" continues to unfold
Looking at airline WiFi and passenger experience, it's great to see technology from Gogo and other providers continue to improve and see airlines introduce variants along the lines of a model we introduced in late 2009 after thinking how a convergence of a handful of dynamic industries might occur: mobile technology, IFE, airline WiFi, and respective digital video/movie, book, game and music markets.
The key elements were:
1) Use mobile technology and digital entertainment to drive ancillary revenue and disrupt the traditional cost-center IFE value chain
2) Position passenger markets as a customer acquisition channel for strong consumer digital entertainment brands fighting a battle for "living room share" rather than try to sell content directly
3) Deliver a more compelling online experience focusing on site experiences travelers engage in everyday life rather than a "walled garden" of tired brands like Skymall and HSN dominating portals such as "Skytown Center"
4) "Think outside the flight" – own the itinerary to drive mobile engagement, capitalize more on explosive growth in digital media, and deliver relevant merchandising throughout the traveler's "60-hour cycle", not just on the plane
Since then, I've enjoyed seeing many airlines and connectivity partners download or view the model and talked with some directly, and it's great to see these elements gradually unfold in various ways, albeit in fits and starts, with even better things to come.
For #1, this is clear now, but before we'd heard of the iPad and the mainstreaming of Netflix, Amazon Video, etc, it was a bit tougher to envision.
Now we're seeing various models, either directly via new technology from traditional seat-back vendors, via Gogo (or comparable connectivity vendors), or via iPad rentals. It does remain to be seen whether airlines and Gogo can execute on promised technology improvements (Gogo's announced GTO service), and if the model of selling content directly will drive WiFi adoption or result in significant ancillary revenue, but passengers clearly are enjoying greater options.
However, #2 could still offer more upside, of which a great example has now emerged in Southwest's new service with the Dish Network, which provides free live TV in exchange for the passenger's viewing of a short video for Dish Network and likely earns Southwest referral revenue greater than trying to sell movies.
Customer acquisition is critical in the battle among providers like Amazon, Netflix, Apple, Microsoft, Comcast, and movie studios themselves (via their Ultraviolet services), and as I suggested originally, the opportunity to feed customers to these firms fighting for "living room share" is tremendous.
For #3, as we encouraged in "Part II: Can Airlines Power Ancillary Revenue with Digital Media and Wifi?", the site experiences of Gogo and others are better, emphasizing brands consumers engage with on an everyday basis. Remember, Aircell's (Gogo) and Row44's original core competencies were telecommunications technology, and the consumer experience competency will continue to grow.
For #4, Virgin Australia's new approach of "thinking outside the flight" to market its mobile flight app through the "60 hour cycle" using its knowledge of the customer's itinerary is a great way not only to engage passengers, but also capture WiFi and digital entertainment revenue before passengers download it from own digital media services, a potential missed opportunity I've written about before…
Delta's Amazon partnership and gate experience with OTG at various airports are other great examples of engaging the customer in the pre-flight and airport experience.
And as the annual APEX conference unfolds, during which Virgin America and Gogo plan to introduce their new service together, it will be interesting to see how airlines and their partners continue to develop new and creative variations on this model to deliver a better passenger experience and drive more ancillary revenue.
Gogo's IPO – questions investors should consider
Gogo is pricing its IPO today (Update: it launches at $17 per share) after shelving its original plans.
Since I introduced new potential passenger experience and IFEC economic models in late 2009 that could capitalize on the coming growth in digital media and mobile technology, leverage the "60-hour cycle" of passenger engagement opportunity, and encourage airlines to "think outside the flight", about 70 airlines and others with vested IFEC interests (Gogo, Panasonic, Amazon, etc) have talked with us or viewed them to inform their own strategies.
Progress has been good, and credit airlines and Gogo for improving a previously customer-challenged experience (when's the last time you saw SkyMall online?) The "Think outside the flight" ecosystem has improved as well, with iPads at airport gates, food-ordering capability, etc.
But financial investors should consider a few key things:
1) Gogo's penetration strategy in cutting deals with most domestic airlines has worked brilliantly, but the model is still based on paid WiFi, countering larger consumer trends toward free WiFi.
2) Employers may still be showing willingness to pay, but what is the elasticity of that pricing and demand?
3) How much of Gogo's revenue growth is result of increased passenger demand per flight, or just additional plane installs?
4) Gogo's product does not provide capacity for what passengers really want – streaming video and uninterrupted internet service
5) This is caused by constraints inherent in Gogo's ATG model, which airlines adopted primarily because installation took only one night and cost half of Row 44's satellite install cost (even though Gogo financed much of it).
6) Raising capital to upgrade to larger-bandwidth satellite connectivity and more global coverage is a great product idea…
7) However, investors should consider when the continuous capital investment cycle will ever allow the product to command pricing necessary to deliver a healthy marginal profit, or whether it will result in a marginal loss (see graph to right)
8) Is IPO capital actually going to fund capital investment for an unproven long-term profitability model or return capital to earlier equity investors and management?
9) In conjunction, since Gogo also just took out a $11o+ Million line of credit, it will be prudent to watch its capital structure over time
10) Will product suppliers – namely entertainment industry content owners – will provide attractive enough margins given the battles they're engaging in with Netflix, Amazon, etc? My original model suggested customer acquisition relationships with the new digital media firms as they compete for share, so going it alone in dealing with Hollywood may not work
11) Will (or When will) the consolidated airlines, if Gogo's profitability becomes attractive enough, decide to take a larger piece for themselves?
So it's certainly interesting, and Gogo and its partner airlines have done a great job trying to deliver a better passenger experience, but the investor viewpoint may require a different lens.
The Olympics and the Connected Trip Experience
Note: Originally published for IFExpress, I have included the IFExpress introduction with full article text and link to IFExpress below.
"Now that the Olympic feeding frenzy is over, we thought we would offer one last Olympic-related opinion editorial tidbit for our readers. Aviation writer/consultant, Jonathan Alford (See Below) offers his spin on an Olympic experience in relation to IFEC, a concept he calls "Total Trip Experience and Connectivity"
As London continues to bask in its well-deserved post-Olympics glow (though Prince Harry clearly basked in a different glow), it's good to recognize what most fans can't see – the effort to stage a successful Games by working across a vastly complex ecosystem of hundreds of Olympic operating functions, security agencies, National Organizing Committees, media, and more – all of which compete as ruthlessly for resources as the athletes compete.
In 2002, I had the privilege of working for the Salt Lake Winter Olympic Committee on our executive program management and operations team, where I realized the blood of hospitality and travel also courses through a Games – through thousands of volunteers, staffers, and vendors – as an Olympics is geared to three things:
- delivering a great experience for athletes and guests
- providing inspiration to the world
- making money, of course
The air travel ecosystem is complex as well, and as the role of IFEC and ancillary revenue continues to grow, it occurred to me that an Olympic Committee's model of integrating multiple components of the transportation and destination experience could serve as a framework for airlines' emerging desire to extend their customer relationships through
the total trip – via IFEC and mobile technology, personalized content and services, and improved airport experiences throughout the "60-hour cycle" I've referred to before.
Olympic Committees work closely with airlines, gateway and host city airports, hotels, and host cities not only to ensure appropriate security, but also facilitate a seamless immersion into the destination through the inbound flight, airport experience, ground transport, and relevant destination content.
The role of transport for an Olympics, like for any travel experience, is a challenge.
As soon as I arrived in Salt Lake, I was asked to take over Olympic Media Transportation – rebuilding a severely flawed system to serve 13,000 broadcasters, journalists, and photographers.
Never mind I had zero transportation experience, but I did recognize transportation would rarely be viewed by media as enhancing their jobs, but could easily detract from them by putting competition arrival times, deadlines, and their work at risk if executed poorly.
And since media influences the perception of the Olympic brand and host city in the eyes of the world, we needed to ensure media could do their jobs without fail. In fact, my goal was to avoid having transportation in the news at all – cynical, but realistic, since it's typically mentioned only when things go wrong.
Sound familiar?
Travelers think similarly – the flight may not enhance a trip, but can easily detract from it.
What Delta's Amazon deal signifies for ancillary merchandising and digital entertainment
Note: This article appeared as the inaugural article for IFExpress.com's "Speaker's Corner"
Though I have worked in travel technology, strategy, and finance for years, I'm also a consumer and have enjoyed commenting, as you can see from other articles in this site, hoping to identify ways in which airlines, WiFi providers, and other partners can create a better – and more profitable – passenger experience.
In late 2009, mobile technology, fierce competition in digital media and entertainment markets, and airline WiFi installation trends seemed to present opportunity as they converged.
At the time, I encouraged the air industry to take an approach with a few basic elements:
1) Use mobile technology and digital entertainment to drive ancillary revenue in a departure from the traditional IFE value chain
2) Position passenger markets as a customer acquisition channel for strong consumer digital entertainment brands and to deliver a more compelling experience
3) "Think outside the flight" with mobile and location merchandising to expand revenue opportunity
Now Delta, Amazon, and Gogo are following this model and proving that the 60-70 million passengers domestic airlines carry each month are recognized as a potentially large customer acquisition battleground in the cutthroat digital media and entertainment industry fight for "living room share."
So for the travel industry, this is not just IFEC anymore – and thinking in the context of the broader Digital Media industry could be constructive.
What's so special?
Amazon launches bold digital media expansion. Airlines (and hotels) – don't wait until travelers get on the plane…
Amazon has dominated the eBook market with its Kindle, is vertically integrating into eBook publishing, and as anticipated, today it launched its new Kindle lineup, clearly targeted to take on Apple and Google's Android marketplace in the broader digital media industry.
Consumers will have 4 dominant hardware options with Apple, Android devices, Amazon, and Microsoft – if it can get its tablet and Windows Phone act together (don't underestimate its Nokia deal prematurely) to leverage a 35-Million-strong Xbox Live base.
All zeroed in on using that hardware penetration to sell digital media content and services, so virtually any traveler carrying a device will have unprecedented access to huge libraries of content only 1-touch away.
So beating the drum again (see articles below) – while the in-flight product is clearly improving, airlines, Gogo, and Row 44 (as well as international services) need to think outside the flight and use their primary advantage – the itinerary – the holy grail of any merchandiser.
Could the new Android market and cutthroat digital media industry ground the new Gogo before take-off, and what can airlines do?
I noted previously that the transformation of Gogo's and airlines' approach to in-flight WiFi and entertainment is a positive step for consumer experience and, depending on how well they execute, potentially economically beneficial. Gogo has done an admirable job aggregating airline passengers to create a potentially effective channel and opportunity, and Row44 seems to have an updated focus on consumer content experience.
However, it seems their plans – publicized as of this week's APEX conference in Seattle anyway – may risk not getting off the ground as much as anticipated if they and airlines do not continue to take steps to compete in a fast-moving digital media industry.
That's right – the broader Digital Media Industry.
This is not just In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) anymore. A new, less-myopic mindset is needed.
What can mobile, digital entertainment, and ancillary merchandising mean for airlines?
In late 2009, I began looking for gaps in the travel market where mobile technology could deliver new opportunities, and I zeroed in on emerging markets for airline ancillary "merchandising," and digital media technology, concluding that streaming in-flight entertainment could be a greater revenue driver than Aircell's and Row 44's paid WiFi approach – and deliver a better experience for travelers.
Ancillary revenue in the form of controversial baggage fees was, frankly, low-hanging fruit and warranted in many ways. But given airlines' lack of core competency in merchandising, we seem to be hearing a "sell, sell, sell" approach and travelers characterized as a "captive market" rather than consumers that pay for and deserve a great in-flight experience. While the opportunity is good, it could be more rewarding to devise strategy from a consumer perspective.
The potential upshot? Gain advantage, deliver a positive traveler experience, and drive more WiFi engagement and merchandising revenue with customer acquisition models to finance WiFi rather than paid WiFi and paid download models.
Here is Part I of the presentation from January, 2010.
In December, 2010, I took an updated look on progress in the industry and observed that there is still much opportunity to deliver a better experience and differentiate competitively:
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text: Don't expect to find Ronit Rogoszinski in meetings, entertaining clients or hunched over her desk around lunchtime. The 45-year-old wealth adviser and financial planner in New York describes herself as an expert "practitioner of the power nap." After waking up at about 5 a.m., sending her kids off to school and putting in a morning of meeting with clients, Rogoszinski needs to crash. "By noon, my brain starts to fry," she says. So she heads to one of her hideouts -- her car, for example -- to recharge. As she puts it, "I'm not quite sure how I'd handle the day without that timeout."


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Sooo, the year is just about done, and it's time again to look back and see what our best-sellers were for 2011.
At Number 5 is a new addition to the top-5 bestseller pantheon: The Posh Mommy Disc
Simple & elegant, the Posh Mommy collection just seems to keep getting hotter and hotter!
At Number 4, it's a tie between mainstays the Two Finger Name Ring and our Custom Engraved Dog Tags:
Number 3 is actually a classic look that has made a big comeback this year – The Monogram Initial Necklace
At Number 2 is another new addition, the Sideways Cross Necklace:
We could barely make these fast enough this holiday season, and this was the surprise winner of Top New Item.
At Number 1, it will probably come as no surprise to those of you who have been following PersonalizedBoutique.com for awhile now…it's the look that will not die: our Classic Script Name Necklace:
"Carrie" wins again. And again and again and again…
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Risa and Taka contacted me from Japan. I have been doing weddings for a while and realize how shy Japanese couples are. As some of you might already know, a lot of Japanese people are not good at being openly affectionate; very shy (there are always some exceptions). It probably has a lot to do with the way we greet. When I tell American friends that we don't hug or kiss at all but just bow to each other when we say "hi" or "good-bye", they are like "isn't it sad?" "but you do hug your close friends, right?" "that sounds cold...", etc, etc, but no, we do not hug or kiss for greetings at all and it's just how our culture is. I do not hug or kiss my parents even when they come pick me up at Narita airport but that does not mean I did not miss them or they did not miss me. OK, furthermore, we do not casually say "I love you". I have never said that even to my parents, whom I love dearly. Never heard those words from my parents, who love me a lot. Never seen them saying that to each other, either. I hear American people saying that to friends a lot and that used to be pretty shocking to me. A lot of Japanese people are just not used to be openly affectionate. I am feeling awkward even just by writing about this! I've been somewhat Americanized so I got used to hug & kiss on cheek to my American friends though.
Anyway, I noticed they were shy from the beginning but I asked them if they would kiss for photos. Risa was like "hmmm, maybe?" but Taka said to me right away, "No kiss!!!!", which made me smile but is not uncommon reaction from Japanese grooms. As we photographed, I asked them again, because people usually get pretty comfortable being photographed after a while. Risa finally succeeded to kiss on his cheek in some shots. Because they were so shy, I tried to take photos when they were in natural moment. They are grooming each other often because it was super windy (it was supposed to be thunderstorm all day but we didn't get any rain!), but it turned out well for getting those natural moments. We started at One UN New York Hotel, moved to Tiffany on the 5th avenue, Columbia University's St. Paul's Chapel, and finished in the Central Park. Risa & Taka seemed to be a perfect match. Congratulations, Risa and Taka!!!
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The government intends to spend more Rs 50-100 crore on creating integrated school complexes.
With Manohar Parrikar taking charge of Goa as its Chief Minister, a change has been seen in the state.
Recently, while addressing a gathering near Panaji in the presence of Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, Parikar said the spending on education would be increased from current 3.8 per cent of GDP to 6 per cent of GDP in next five years.
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"Goa spends 3.8 per cent of its Gross Domestic Project on educational sector. In this five-year term, we will touch it to six per cent (sic)."
Speaking about his tenure, Parrikar said that right from his first tenure as the Chief Minister, he has always preferred to retain Education and Finance portfolios.
Referring to his four different stints, Parrikar said, "I have purposely kept these portfolios with me.
Finance is my love whereas Education is another portfolio which I like to handle. Portfolio of Education, which contributes for 30 per cent of total budget, is not preferred by many of the ministers," he added in a recent PTI report.
"It is that department where you have to carry burden and not much avenue for development," the Chief Minister said.
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- Also, the CM said that the state government wants to create integrated school complexes, where all educational institutions would be accommodated at one place
- Panaji has already accommodated the educational institutions at Bambolim
- The government intends to spend more Rs 50-100 crore on creating integrated school complexes
- We are working out on the complexes in Margao and Mapusa
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Last hike with my Dad
I'm going back a year on rating this - sorry! Hike is a bit steep at times, but easy enough with a good walking stick or trekking poles. Lovely aspen groves, well maintained trails and periodic bowls with wonderful vistas of the surrounding valleys and mountains. The lake is so beautiful with a small cabin at one end. I highly recommend this hike.


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What happens in Church?
The core of many Anglican services is Holy Communion, also known as Eucharist. This is a ceremony derived from the supper which Jesus held with his followers on the night before his arrest and execution. Christians believe that this ceremony creates a special sort of contact with God, which helps to strengthen us as Christians.
What actually happens?
Holy Communion involves the giving out of bread and wine which has been consecrated, or made holy, with special prayers. In some parishes real bread is used; others use special wafers which look like slices of glue-stick. Normally the congregation walk up to the front of the church and kneel at the altar, receiving the bread from the priest in cupped hands. The chalice, the ceremonial goblet containing the wine, is usually taken round by an assistant.
Won't I catch horrible diseases from sharing a cup?
Probably not, as alcohol is a disinfectant and the rim of the chalice is wiped between uses. If you are concerned, you may receive just the bread, which is also perfectly acceptable and is considered complete.
Does anything weird happen when you receive Communion?
Mostly, no. People do have mystical experiences, but they are not a normal part of Communion in most churches. (Some branches of Christianity actively encourage them; the Anglican Church tends to be suspicious of this sort of thing.) In general, Communion strengthens your relationship with God in the same way as you can get to know people well by spending a lot of time with them over many years.
Can anyone take part in this ceremony?
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The ceremony of Confirmation (a deliberate reaffirmation of the vows of baptism, made when we're old enough to know what we're doing) still exists in the Anglican Church, but it's no longer necessary to go through this process before you can receive Communion.
Will I go to Hell if I don't receive Communion regularly?
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What else happens in a church service?
Anglican services are extremely varied and flexible. Set forms of words are available, in the Book of Alternative Services as well as several older equivalents, but the use of these is optional. There is much variation in style between individual parishes, and some parishes use different services on different Sundays.
There are specific words to accompany Communion, and the Lord's Prayer will normally find its way into a service. There will often be a Creed, a formal statement of basic Christian beliefs. Most services include hymns, which may be either traditional or modern. There will be prayers; some of these will be in set words, but we also pray about current issues. Services also include readings from the Bible.
And a sermon?
Quite often. We're fully aware that sermons have a reputation for inducing sleep. This doesn't have to be the case. Some preachers are very good speakers, adept at making Christianity relevant to everyday life.
And... ?
Yes, we admit it. There will normally be a collection. We need to meet running costs and pay salaries, and the Anglican Church is also a major social service organization. No one will pay attention to how much you're dropping in the basket, and you don't have to make a contribution at all. If you see any value in what we're doing, you'll probably want to help if you can. We collect money because ministry costs money.
We don't believe people give to the church—they give through the church to touch the lives of people in need.
Why do priests wear funny clothes?
Like many of the details of our worship, this is a historical accident. A priest's robes are based roughly on the garments worn by Roman officials in the early days of the Church. We've added Christian symbols to them, but (being Anglicans) we haven't actually changed anything much.


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Chicken waste? State agency spends $1.2 million with no results
It's a project that, on paper, promised to solve a major environmental concern in Oklahoma while generating electricity. That project got the green light more than a decade ago and cost taxpayers more than a million dollars in state and federal funds. To date, the taxpayers have seen no energy produced from the project and even the state agency funding the project can't seem to agree on how finished, or unfinished, it really is. It was dubbed, The Stamper Project; named for Ken Stamper, the inventor who patented the technology to turn poultry litter into energy and an environmentally friendly fertilizer. "We had good evidence that it was a very promising project, it is a pilot project that means there is some risk involved like there is in any industry," said Mike Thralls the man in charge of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, or OCC. The OCC awarded the taxpayer dollars to the project and has been working to make it a reality for the last ten years. The state has spent at least $1.2 million and many staff hours which include travel and other resources during the past decade. Fox 25 made multiple attempts to get an on-camera interview for the story and were denied each time so we went to the public meeting of the Conservation Commission to ask Thralls about what became of your investment. At first Thralls says the Stamper Project is, "Ongoing," but we pointed out that just a month prior in another public meeting official meeting minutes show Thralls told board members the project had been "idle for years." "Maybe it's better to say it is idle," Thralls told Fox 25, "There is a potential it could yet be completed." That potential is low since the man who owns the land and patented the technology has told the state he can no longer afford to work on it or devote hardly any time to completing it. "At this point I've put more money into the project than what anyone else has," Ken Stamper told Fox 25 by phone, "I can't continue to do that and survive. I just can't do it." Stamper said he is an optimist and believes the project could be successful based on small-scale tests in a laboratory. However the partner to the project went out of business and Stamper said he's been plagued with setbacks and delays from a variety of state agencies from the beginning of the project. "When the state tries to innovate, when the state tries to be the mechanism through which innovation occurs it just frequently messes things up and wastes taxpayer dollars," said State Representative Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie. Murphey told Fox 25 he looked into the Stamper Project a few years ago at the request of a constituent. Records obtained by Fox 25 include emails that show the OCC assured Murphey's office the project was approximately 90% complete and was ongoing. However at a recent public meeting the OCC employee in charge of the project told the board the project was just 80% complete. Stamper told Fox 25 it was only 75% finished. Thralls told Fox 25 the same, but when questioned he said the only completion was on constructing buildings on the property. There has still been no demonstration of large scale conversion of poultry litter to energy. The OCC has continued to devote staff time and resources to the project and other emails show the state is considering selling off the equipment purchased for the "ongoing" project to a company from Texas. It is a company that Stamper himself says won't be able to do anything more with the equipment than he has. "I would not pin my hopes on anything coming out of the company they've discussed with me," Stamper said. "As long as there is some hope that it [Stamper Project equipment] will be used for the original intention for which it was purchased we'll stay with the project," Thralls told Fox 25. However an email to that company shows the OCC is considering selling the equipment for "nominal" rates. The dictionary defines nominal as "far below the real cost or value." Thralls said we would have to ask an attorney for his definition of nominal. State Representative Murphey is concerned a quick sale of state property will end up costing taxpayers even more. "It's not a good situation, it's not a good habit, it's not good policy," Murphey said. Thralls said there is still hope the project will be able to take care of the poultry litter problem. But hope is all your $1.2 million has produced so far.


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Nursing homes currently are not a priority when it comes to power restoration in areas of Florida struck by recent violent storms. However, in the wake of Hurricane Frances, officials say nursing homes need to be added to Florida Power & Light's "essential customer" list, which includes hospitals.
After Hurricane Frances, which affected more nursing home residents than any other storm in Florida's history, many nursing homes were left to care for patients with inadequate power sources. In some instances, malls and grocery stores received power before nursing homes, according to administrators.
About 2,000 customers are ranked on the list currently. Nursing homes are not given priority because the state requires them to have alternative sources of power, such as generators.
The Florida Health Care Association will lobby for being placed higher on the priority list at the next legislative session, policy director LuMarie Polivka-West said.