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Spacewalkers Tom Marshburn and Chris Cassidy head outside to begin STS-127's final spacewalk at 8:28 a.m. EDT. They first will secure multi-layer insulation around the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator known as DEXTRE. On the Zenith 1 patch panel, they will split out power channels for two of the four space station Control Moment Gyroscopes, which provide non-propulsive attitude control for the station. Currently two of the gyros are fed from the same power channel, and this activity will prevent a failure on one channel from disabling both of the gyros. Next, Marshburn and Cassidy will install video cameras on the front and back of the new Japanese Exposed Facility. And their final task will be to deploy a Payload Attach System on the Starboard 3 truss that will provide storage capability for spare space station hardware. The spacewalk is planned to last no more than six hours, 30 minutes.
Astronauts Set for Final Spacewalk of STS-127 Mission
The final full day of activities for the joint crew of Endeavour and the International Space Station will focus on the fifth and final spacewalk of the mission.
Spacewalkers Chris Cassidy and Tom Marshburn spent the night camped out in the Quest airlock. The primary objective of the spacewalk is to install two cameras on Japan's Kibo laboratory that will provide views to help with rendezvous and berthing of the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV). The HTV is scheduled to make its first deliveries to the station in September.
The six-and-a-half-hour spacewalk also includes an electrical cable swap and adjustment of insulation blankets on the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator. If time permits, the pair also will deploy a Payload Attachment System on the Starboard 3 truss structure that will allow an external spare parts stowage platform to be installed on a future shuttle mission.
Inside the complex, Polansky and Mission Specialist Dave Wolf will support the spacewalkers, and Pilot Doug Hurley will continue cargo transfers, which are more than 80 percent complete.


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Just in time for your Friday night dance party, Google is making it quicker and easier to search for and play music on your Android device.
"Say you're curious about your favorite pop artist's latest hits, or you're with friends chatting about the newest indie rock group and want to play some of their music," Google Search Product Manager Jason Douglas wrote in a blog post Friday. "Starting today, when you ask Google about a musician, you can simply tap a link to play their music right in one of your installed apps."
Say you want to listen to Katy Perry's latest jams, for instance. Simply search Google for "Katy Perry" on your Android phone or tablet and you'll now see a list of music apps at the top of the results page. Click one of those links to instantly start playing her songs in the app of your choice.
The feature is available for Android devices in the U.S., and will work with a handful of popular music apps, including TuneIn, Spotify, Rdio, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Google Play Music.
Google said it is working to expand the feature to users worldwide, and plans to support other local music services like Deezer. "We hope all this makes finding and exploring artists and music on Google more fun now that you can listen to the music right away," Douglas wrote.
Meanwhile on the music front, T-Mobile this week unveiled a new initiative dubbed Music Freedom so that users can stream music from top services without drawing from their high-speed data allotment. Customers will still have to pay for their music-streaming service, just not any of the related data use.
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House and office security is the key concern for people but they often lose or misplace the keys of their locks even if they take special care of them. This incident happens at a high rate which is why it is very tough for them to get the locks changed every time. Moreover, it also gets too costly to get the properly functioning locks replaced just because of a key. Locksmith Service Pro eases its clients in such kinds of stressful situations.
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Mikolas open to extension talks with Cards
ST. LOUIS -- Miles Mikolas said on Sunday that he is open to discussing the possibility of a contract extension with the Cardinals before he hits free agency, and he will put no parameters on when those discussions can take place.
Mikolas is one of three members of the club's projected Opening Day rotation, along with Adam Wainwright and Michael Wacha, who is about to enter the final year of his current contract. Wainwright intends to go year-by-year with his commitments, while Wacha said on Sunday that he hasn't "even really thought anything about" possible negotiations ahead.
Mikolas, on the other hand, has.
"Obviously, everyone knows I'm from Jupiter, [Fla.]," said Mikolas, whose hometown also happens to be the location of the Cardinals' Spring Training complex. "So that's an ideal situation. You can't hide that fact.
"It's something that the Cardinals and my agency have to work out, [and] if the numbers work out, and everything turns out to be [there], it's absolutely something that could happen."
The Cards have tended to push discussions surrounding extensions to this time of year, once arbitration cases have been settled and big offseason moves have been made. Oftentimes, those talks will extend into Spring Training. Mikolas is open to that, and he is willing to continue negotiating into the regular season, if necessary.
"I'm not going to be a guy that says, 'Hey, don't talk to me after this date or that day,'" Mikolas said during his weekend appearance at Winter Warm-Up. "I'm a pretty easygoing guy. If you want to talk, we can talk."
Mikolas joined the Cardinals last offseason under a two-year contract worth $15.5 million. He hadn't pitched in the Majors since 2014, but the organization was confident that Mikolas' success over a three-year stint in Japan was indicative of a renaissance.
No one could have predicted how true that would be.
Mikolas went on to become a first-time All-Star and he finished sixth in voting for the National League Cy Young Award. He went 18-4 with a 2.83 ERA, and he led the NL with an .818 winning percentage, while not losing a game on the road.
"There is a little bit of self-satisfaction saying this is what I've been trying to do my whole life, [to] be this kind of pitcher, someone that they could turn to, that coaches and players could look at you for some stability or a big moment and to keep that going," Mikolas said. "[It] serves as more motivation to keep working hard so I can keep being that guy."
With the Cardinals uncertain as to how much longer Wainwright will be around, and the club unlikely to retain Wacha beyond this year, they see Mikolas as a potential veteran anchor beyond 2019. That's why, according to sources, the Cards share interest in opening extension discussions before Mikolas tests the free-agent waters.


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School of Education
Doctor of Education (EdD)
James Swezey
Biblical, Emerging Adult, Evangelical Christian, Worldview Development
Christianity | Comparative Methodologies and Theories | Education | Other Education | Religion | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Recommended Citation
Erdvig, Roger, "A Model for Biblical Worldview Development in Evangelical Christian Emerging Adults" (2016). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 1311.
The purpose of this grounded theory study was to develop a model of Biblical worldview development during emerging adulthood for Evangelical Christians, ages 18-23. Participants (N = 20) were Christian emerging adults who were nominated as having strong Biblical worldviews. Data was collected via personal worldview development timelines, semi-structured interviews, and a focus group session with select participants. Analysis of the data was conducted utilizing Corbin and Strauss' (2015) grounded theory analysis protocol. The model generated in this study suggests that maturation in Biblical worldview results from employing various means to process the different prompts that Christian emerging adults encounter. This process is influenced by several factors from individuals' past experiences. Additionally, the model provided further insight into the makeup of a maturing Biblical worldview, including growth in Sire's (2015) three dimensions of worldview and demonstration of the three worldview dispositions: awareness of one's worldview, ownership of the process of worldview development, and a commitment to meaningful processing. This new Model for Biblical Worldview Development in Evangelical Christian Emerging Adults suggests several important theoretical and practical implications for stakeholders dedicated to helping emerging adults develop a Biblical worldview.
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Durable enough to withstand the adventures of a young cowpoke. Comfortable enough to be worn all day without complaint.
- 4LR™ footbed for support and cushioning
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- Brushed synthetic lining
- Traditional four-row stitch pattern with center deco stitch
- Removable Ariat insole creates up to an additional half size of Wiggle Room for growing feet
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About Shawnee
The City of Shawnee has a long and rich history of settlement, development, and expansion. Since its initial conception following the Civil War, Shawnee has frequently been a center of industrial development that fueled it's development and expansion. Along the way, many familiar and historic places in Shawnee were built. A great number of these historic buildings, thoroughfares, and features still exist as sources of pride and benchmarks for the opportunities and possibilities that Shawnee is capable of. We are building upon a legacy, not building over it.
Shawnee marks the Eastern Boundary of Central Oklahoma and rests upon both the Northern and Southern sides of Interstate 40.
Shawnee is located within a half hour from Tinker Air Force Base and the Greater OKC Metro. It is home to Oklahoma Baptist University, a regional airport facility, a host of Tribal facilities, and a number of large industrial employers.
Development opportunities include:
- Industrial Parks
- Commercial Business Parks
- A number of retail centers
A Quality Life
Shawnee enjoys a unique mix that is urban, suburban, and rural. People enjoy our down home attitude, friendly charm, and amenities.


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clampDayOfMonth function
Takes a date
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in a given year
and returns the closest date that is within the
allowed range.
For example:
February 31, 2013 => February 28, 2013
When jumping from month to month or from leap year to common year we may end up in a month that has fewer days than the month we are jumping from. In that case it is impossible to preserve the exact date. So we "clamp" the date value to fit within the month. For example, jumping from March 31 one month back takes us to February 28 (or 29 during a leap year), as February doesn't have 31-st date.
int clampDayOfMonth({
required int year,
required int month,
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Kiowa Blackberry – Management
Q: Last April, I ordered three small Kiowa blackberry plants and planted them five feet apart. Last summer, they spread across the ground like a hyperactive ivy covering a 20′ x 10′ area.This year, the runners from last years growth flowered into thousands of blossoms, and also made vertical canes. I presume I cut back all the berry-producing canes on the ground, or should I keep them for next year's new canes?
A: I think the first year canes were floppy due to rampant establishment growth. No problem there.
As you know, blackberry plants make berries on flowering canes and then the canes die, to be replaced by new canes. So cut back the ground-hugging, berry-producing canes after harvest.
'Kiowa' is an upright plant so expect all new growth to be vertical.


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Biological Oil Stain Remover - Concrete, Blockwork & Hard Surfaces
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OT8 is a powerful, environmentally friendly, non-toxic biological oil cleaner & degreaser that removes stains caused by hydrocarbon liquids including oil, diesel & power steering fluid. Suitable for use wherever oil pollution is a problem and ideal for use in:
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Rapidly removes and digests oil stains from surfaces such as:
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OT8 is not suitable for use on hydraulic fluid, synthetic oils and wood oils.
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- Shake container before use
- Water wet the oil stain before applying OT8.
- Brush into the stain using a soft brush until OT8 changes colour from off-white to brown.
- Leave for 20 minutes and water rinse.
- Approximately 1 Litre of OT8 treats 1m2
If using OT8 Kit:
- After rinsing, apply WYK Absorbent Powder to absorb free oil and prevent spills reaching surface drains.
- Sweep up and dispose of according to local regulations. Rinse clean.
OT8 is a biological solution that uses harmless bacteria to remove oil stains from porous surfaces.
- For best results or for when using on larger stains, cover the treated area with polythene sheeting − ideally making a tent − and keep in place for up to a week. Ensure the area remains damp, but not flooded. Doing this provides a warm and damp environment, giving the bacteria used in OT8 the best conditions to grow and digest the oil into carbon dioxide and water.
- On old, weathered and ingrained oil stains, the oil stain may "re-appear". This is because the bacteria in OT8 keep working after application to bring the ingrained oil stain to the surface. Some types of concrete are more easily treated than others and for optimum stain removal it may be necessary for OT8 to be applied more than once, over an extended period of time.
- OT8 is not suitable for oil stains on Tarmac − please use Bio TA.
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Cream to light tan viscous liquid |
2.0 x 10⁷ cfu/ml |
56% |
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One year into retirement, Bruce Arians is reportedly ready to return to coaching and take over as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
An official announcement was expected within 24 hours, according to multiple reports.
From @gmfb earlier today: The #Bucs and Bruce Arians haven't begun negotiating their contract, but all signs point to him as the new coach. Would make for fun times in TB. pic.twitter.com/3JJJbJ9kMN
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2019
Per sources Bruce Arians to be named #Bucs HC as soon as tomorrow.
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) January 7, 2019
Jay Glazer of FOX Sports explained on Colin Cowherd's TV show that Arians interview with the Buccaneers included a trip to a local hospital, which Glazer said is a first. Arians, 66, has had several health issues over the years, including prostate cancer in 2016.
When Arians officially becomes the next head coach of the Bucs, he will name former Jets head coach Todd Bowles as his defensive coordinator. Bowles worked under Arians in the same role with the Cardinals in 2013-14.


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An excerpt of this article appeared in the May/June 2015 issue; the article was originally published as "In Memoriam" in The Saturday Evening Post on June 2, 1956.
From Arlington to remote prairie shrines to foreign fields, America provides resting place for her fallen sons. Now, on this poignant 30th day of May, we revive the memory of heroes with living blossoms.
Jimmy Collins was a long way from home when a Japanese machine gun cut him down in 1944. He died in New Guinea, at 27, then returned to lie forever in Kansas earth. Each year on Memorial Day his father and mother drive 70 miles from their farm to Fort Scott National Cemetery. With Jimmy's parents in this photograph are three little Collinses who also came to honor the uncle they never knew.
Long after the agony of Bunker Hill, Bull Run and Bastogne, the dead lie in peace. They and their comrades have left us names the world can never forget — Shiloh, Chateau-Thierry, Iwo Jima, the Normandy beachhead and the Pusan Perimeter. We gave the ground they lie in; they hallow it. Afternoon shadows lengthen on Memorial Day, somewhere faintly a bugle blows taps, and we renew the resolve Abraham Lincoln bequeathed us — that "these dead shall not have died in vain."
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OGC:Virtuous Past (3.5e Feat)
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Virtuous Past [Past Life, Class]
You remember taking a vow in a past life, to hold yourself to a high standard. You keep that promise today, and continue to benefit from it.
Benefit: You gain the special ability lay on hands as a 3rd level paladin. In addition, you gain paladin as a favored class.
Special: You are bound to the same ethos as a paladin. Should you ever violate this code, you lose all benefits of this feat until you atone.
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What's a dichotomous key?
- Group 1Lycophytes, Monilophytes
- Group 2Gymnosperms
- Group 3Monocots
- Group 4Woody angiosperms with opposite or whorled leaves
- Group 5Woody angiosperms with alternate leaves
- Group 6Herbaceous angiosperms with inferior ovaries
- Group 7Herbaceous angiosperms with superior ovaries and zygomorphic flowers
- Group 8Herbaceous angiosperms with superior ovaries, actinomorphic flowers, and 2 or more distinct carpels
- Group 9Herbaceous angiosperms with superior ovaries, actinomorphic flowers, connate petals, and a solitary carpel or 2 or more connate carpels
- Group 10Herbaceous angiosperms with superior ovaries, actinomorphic flowers, distinct petals or the petals lacking, and 2 or more connate carpels
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- Dichotomous Key
- Pontederiaceae
- Heteranthera
See list of 2 species in this genusReference: Horn (2002).
1a. Only linear sessile leaves produced; flowers yellow; filaments glabrous
1b. Both linear to oblanceolate sessile leaves and petiolate leaves with reniform blades produced on each plant; flowers largely white; filaments pubescent with multicellular hairs
Show photos of: Each photo represents one species in this genus.


text: When your bottle doesn't open like it should, show it who's boss. Flip your Switchblade out and give that Bottle a scratch or two. And when you do, don't be surprised if people jump back and gasp. It's not everyday they get to see a Switchblade this quality. The sparkling pearled handle with chrome accents and durable thickness. The way you press the button and the Bottle Opener snaps out. The sound of your Bottle being roughed up. You'll make one bad, Bottle Opening, punk that'll quickly get around town with a trail of tattered Bottles behind. These Bottle Openers are made with real Switchblade handles, which is why they look and feel so authentic. All the mechanics are real and fully functional. The traditional blade was then replaced with a quality, thick Bottle Opener. Be careful not to use these for anything other than opening Bottles cause you could be in a wee bit of trouble.


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As a follow-up to our last article on golf in Cape Coral, we want to introduce you to golfing in Fort Myers, Florida. Fort Myers is well-known for their shelled beaches, golf and close proximity to Sanibel Island. One of the best things about the SW Florida area is that you are no more than 1-2 hours from everything you could think of to do on vacation.
Fall is the time to do a quick golf escape. Stay with up to 12 friends or family members at the Cape Coral Home Away luxury vacation home. As a matter of fact, if not everyone likes to golf, they can hang out by the pool in the lanai, take the boat out for the day or spend some time on Sanibel Island while you hit some holes in one! The owner of Cape Coral Home Away designed this home to be for vacations!
There are several semi-private or public courses in Fort Myers (see list below). You always want to call in advance – even before you arrive on your vacation. There are certain times some of the courses do not take tee times.
San Carlos Golf Club – Semi Private
7420 Constitution Circle
Fort Myers, Florida 33997
Phone: (239) 267-3131
Website: https://www.sancarlosgolfclub.com/
- 18 Holes – 6465 yards – slope 121
- Driving Range
- Pro Shop
- PGA teaching pro
- Architect(s): John E. O'Connor,Dave Fleming
- Rates for 18 Holes: $28 – $32
Myerlee Country Club (Fort Myers/Semi Private
1380 Myerlee Country Club Blvd.
Fort Myers, Florida 33919
Phone: (239) 481-1440
Website: https://www.myerleecc.com/
- 18 holes – 3511 yards/par 3 Slope: 113
- Pro Shop on Site
- Teaching Pro
- No Driving Range/No Practice Facility
- Designed by Arthur Hills
- Rates: 18 holes – $18 – $20
Whiskey Creek Country Club (Fort Myers Semi-Private)
1449 Whiskey Creek Drive
Fort Myers, Florida 33919
Phone: (239) 481-3021
Website: https://whiskeycreekcc.com/
- 18 holes – 3333 yards, par 60, Slope: 93
- Pro Shop on site
- Designed by William B. Lewis
- Driving Range
- Rates: $15 – $20
Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Eagle Ridge is known as one of the best public courses. There are large greens, wide fairways and a number of water hazards. Great for all levels of players.
14589 Eagle Ridge Drive
Fort Myers, Florida 33912
Phone: (239) 768-1888
Website: https://www.playeagleridge.com/
- 18 holes
- Pro Shop on site
- Teaching Pro
- Designed by Gordon Lewis
- Rates: 18 holes $19 – $55
Cross Creek Country Club – Semi-Private
Fort Myers, Florida 33912
Lee County
Phone(s): (239) 768-1922
Website: www.crosscreekfl.com/
- 18 holes – 3486 yards Slope: 112
- Pro Shop on site
- No Driving Range
- Teaching Pro on site
- Designed by Arthur Hills
- Rates: 18 holes $15 – $48
Where to Dine
There are so many great restaurants in the Fort Myers/Sanibel area you will be challenged to pick one. Here are some that people have boasted about.
The Mad Hatter Restaurant http://www.madhatterrestaurant.com/
Bleu Rendez-Vous Bistro http://bleurendezvous.com/
Sweet Melissa's Cafe – Sanibel Island: https://sweetmelissascafe.com/
Terra Nostra – Fort Myers: https://terranostradining.com/
The Old Captiva House
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille – Sanibel Island
A great getaway is at your fingertips with Cape Coral Home Away. Visit our website to see photos and information about Cape Coral Home Away or book with us on VRBO. Use the VRBO link and receive a 10% discount in August and September or 5% discount in other months.
Keep in mind that we are already booked through May in 2022 but we still have some dates this fall. Best time is now to start planning next year's vacation.


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"There is such a positive overall attitude of cooperation and serving together here at WMC. So many of our visitors comment, "There is such a wonderful spirit here", And they are right, there is!"
"Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
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It's been a busy summer for the corner of Broad and Washington, which has been preparing for the grand opening of a nine story mixed-use development.
Now, nearly two years after it broke ground, the much-anticipated project is here, bringing apartments and retail to a major—but long-abandoned—corner of South Philly.
The Lincoln Square development officially opened Wednesday, with a ribbon cutting that saw Mayor Jim Kenney, council members Mark Squilla and Kenyatta Johnson, and more in attendance.
Representatives for the development also took the chance to announce two new retailers that will set up shop in the space—Insomnia Cookies and Chipotle.
"Lincoln Square is rich in retail offerings and public space that will invigorate the surrounding area as much as the community of tenants who call it home," Michael Prifti, BLT architect and principal of the project, said ahead of the opening Wednesday.
The Lincoln Square, a $100 million, 300,000-square-foot project, broke ground in late 2016. It brings nine stories with 322 rental units on the upper floors, and retail on the ground floor to the corner of Broad and Washington. The retail includes a Target, Petsmart, Wine and Spirits, and Sprint store.
The second floor has 50,000 square feet of amenity space, including a fitness center, lounge, golf simulator room—a more common concept in new apartment constructions than you might think—and a media room. There's also ample outdoor space with a track, fire pits, and couches.
The apartments range from studios, which can be as small as 380 square feet and which start at $1,290 per month, to three-bedroom apartments, which can reach 1,427 feet and which start at $3,235 per month.
Next door to the space, a historic rail shed—which President Abraham Lincoln's body once passed through—has been turned into a Sprouts Grocery Store.
- Inside the Lincoln Square [Curbed Philly]
- Target confirmed for Lincoln Square [Curbed Philly]
- Lincoln Square starts pre-leasing [Curbed Philly]


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- Genestra HMF Natogen is a unique combination of four strains of proprietary human-sourced probiotics that promote intestinal health in young children.
- Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria are the most commonly used probiotics, and they effectively colonize the intestines. The human intestinal tract contains more than 400 bacterial species, and a healthy bacterial balance is necessary for a healthy gastrointestinal tract.
- Probiotics promote the presence of beneficial bacteria, and strengthen the epithelial barrier. Probiotics transiently impact the host's microflora, as once their ingestion ends, they decline in numbers.
- As the microflora composition in children is relatively unchanged after infancy, it significantly depends on the diet.
- Includes 3 billion CFU per day from two strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus paracasei, and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis.
Serving Size 1 Scoop (100 mg)
Servings per Container 60
Each Serving Contains
Probiotic Consortium .... 3 billion CFU *
Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60)
Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-21)
Lactobacillus paracasei (CUL-08)
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-62)
*Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredient:
Lactose monohydrate (milk).
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Children (1-4 years):
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If you have an immune compromised condition, do not use. If symptoms of digestive upset occur, worsen or persist beyond three days, discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner.
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Winter is on it's way. Have you prepped your body for ski season? Even if you work out daily, you'll want to give special attention to you hamstrings, quadriceps, core and low back.
Perform these exercises and you won't be wimping out after the first run and you'll help prevent injury. Here are the 5 best exercises to get you geared up for ski season.
Single Leg Deadlift
Suggested 3 sets of 12 each side
Stand on one leg. Keeping that knee slightly bent, bend at the hip, extending your free leg behind you for balance. Continue lowering until you are parallel to the ground, and then return to the upright position.
Kettlebell Pump Squat
Suggested 4 sets of 1 minute each
Hold a kettlebell, dumbell or medicine ball and lower into a squat position. Staying low, doing short pump squats (pulsing up and down about an inch or so) without coming back up to starting position. Your muscles should always be contracting. This exercise builds muscular endurance in the lower back, glutes, and quads.
Lateral Hops
Suggested 4 sets of 45 seconds each
Stand to the side of a cone or hurdle with your knees slightly bent. Hop sideways over the cone land, and immediately rebound out of it by jumping back to the start position.
Planks with knee to opposite elbow
Suggested 3 sets of 60 seconds each
Start in a push up plank position. Bend one knee pull it up towards your opposite elbow and then return to the starting position and alternate sides.
Physioball Hamstring Curls
Suggested 3 sets of 15 reps
Begin on the floor laying on your back with your feet on top of the ball. Raise your hips off of the ground, keeping your weight on the shoulder blades and your feet. Bend the knees, pulling the ball as close to you as you can, contracting the hamstrings, then return to the starting position.
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The Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur will launch this month several activities that will promote and support family life in line with the theme of the 10th World Meeting of Families in Rome in June.
This year's international gathering of Catholic families carried the theme "Family life: a vocation and a path to holiness."
"Our aim (for the celebration) is to develop the theme chosen by the pope, taking into account some strong indications emerging from Amoris Laetitia," said Father Peter Anthoney, the archdiocese's ecclesiastical assistant for the Family Life Commission.
The priest said he expects more families to benefit from the upcoming events because of the growing "support and collaboration" of the clergy and the laity.
The activities will formally begin on August 21 with an inaugural Mass in the Cathedral of St John, the Evangelist.
Father Anthoney said the the archdiocese will use some of the guidelines and input from the sessions during the World Meeting of Families to organize events for the local Church.
Among the issues to be discussed are the encyclical Amoris Laetitia, topics raised in Rome during the international gathering, family worship of the Blessed Sacrament, family rosaries, and pilgrimages.
Also planned later in the year and into the coming year are outreach programs for the poor, single parents, disabled, and migrants.


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Mary J. Blige, Destiny's Child, and the Notorious B.I.G. are just a few artists who Prince Charles Alexander has worked with in the studio. From the early to mid 1980s, he produced, wrote, and recorded on Virgin Records with his group, Prince Charles and the City Beat Band. He was an early innovator of wind synthesis and a part of the "punk-funk" generation that incorporated many of the ideas and sounds that would propel rap music to the forefront of the American music scene. He is the author of the undergraduate course, Vocal Production and the graduate course, Commercial Vocal Productionat Berklee Online and has tips to share for vocalists and producers who are new to the studio.
What advice would you offer to a singer who hasn't recorded in a professional studio before?
Record some voice memos of yourself singing against an instrumental track of a favorite song (those should be easy enough to find for free on YouTube). The more you do this, and the more you adjust your level and the music level, you will be mimicking the actual process of recording in a studio. It is the same thing with much better equipment.
Do you have a favorite vocal production effect to use in the studio, either on your own vocals or someone else's?
My favorite vocal effect is reverb. It helps bring singers and the music into a space that is interesting to listen to when done well. Reverb is like salt and pepper, not enough and there is no flavor, too much and the meal is ruined, but when seasoned properly, the meal (song) is exquisite.
Who is a singer whose vocal qualities you most admire?
There are so many. Marvin Gaye is my all-time favorite because he had multiple vocal textures and timbres; and, as a vocal producer, more or less invented a multi-track vocal style that most record producers draw from to this day. The list of modern singers that I like is too long but Jennifer Hudson is usually stunning. Both Marvin in his time and Jennifer Hudson in her time have beautiful vocal instruments and can do anything with them. My current pop crushes are Beyoncé and Bruno Mars, with a dose of Halsey and Shawn Mendes.
Listen to part 1 and part 2 of Prince Charles Alexander on the Music is My Life podcast.
Is there a song that made you want to become a singer?
Curtis Mayfield's "Superfly" from the 1972 film of the same name was the song that most inspired my debut as a singer. His flexibility, control, and raw passion in his falsetto were remarkable and, as I found out, pretty difficult to do. Once I started in vocal production, I felt more comfortable pulling greatness out of vocalists with superior vocal instruments to mine. I love being a coach to the stars. I'm also a huge fan of when people can do more with their voices than should be possible, like the work of Drew Taggart from the Chainsmokers or Drake. They both make singing sound so comfortable and easy.
Check out Prince Charles Alexander's impactful Tedx Talk, and learn the origins of his name.
What is one song passage that you think has the most stand-out vocal moment?
Prince's "The Beautiful Ones" when he sings "Do you want him, or do you want me? 'Cause I want you," breaks me up every time I hear it. Also, Prince's primal scream in "Something in the Water (Does Not Compute)" is otherworldly. I mean, James Brown could do that kind of thing also, but in this song, Prince literally sounds like he is possessed. Listen to it and focus on his vocal performance; it's amazing. The closest voice we have to that now is Bruno Mars, but I would never use him as an initial target for vocalists that I produce, because he is freakishly gifted.
What is your top vocal health tip?
One must have, and use all the time, a prescribed warm-up routine before one sings. Period. There are no pushbacks on that.
What is your favorite vocal decoration to use?
It is the groan. I am such a fan of pop music divas (and divos) like Halsey, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, and Ed Sheeran. Deconstructing their vocal performances reveals so much detail for me to teach. I could literally spend a few hours teaching someone how to sing the first verse of any song they sing. And, of course this is true of Beyoncé and Bruno Mars also, who I feel are the pinnacle for modern vocal artists.
What advice do you have for overcoming performance anxiety?
Avoid eye contact until you have performed enough that there is no longer anxiety. For some artists, performance anxiety is part of the experience that brings forth the art. I'm more anxious in front of 10 people than I am in front of 10,000 because creativity is so revealing and soul-baring. But looking at that center point in the room, and performing to that center point, has helped me immensely.


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Much has been made of Tom Brady's recent entry into the 40 club (not to be confused with a certain rapper's chain of sports bars and lounges), his strict diet and his desire to play well beyond the social norm.
Add Aaron Rodgers to that group.
Rodgers told The MMQB's Peter King he intends to play "another seven, eight, nine, 10 years," King wrote in his Monday column.
It's not all that peculiar of a declaration for one of the game's greatest competitors at the sport's highest level, but it came with another interesting tidbit about Green Bay's timeframe of contention. It also sheds a little light on who Rodgers likely considers to be his greatest adversary.
"I think what we've done the last eight years making the playoffs, there's only a couple other teams that have ever done that," Rodgers told King. "New England, actually, currently is on the same streak as us, making the playoff for eight straight years. That's tough to do, especially with the parity of this league and how they pair up division champions each year to play each other in the same conference. We've sustained success, we just haven't sustained it on the top level. ...
"I don't feel like our window is closing here. I feel like this window is going to be open for a while. And in order for some of that stuff to go away, the outside noise, we're going to have to win another Super Bowl. It would be disappointing if we were only able to win one in my time here. Hopefully we can get one of those done."
Roster turnover is an annual given, but a quarterback like Rodgers serves as a window prop, reliable through rain, sleet or snow. If one is generous and gives Rodgers the Brady timeline, that window stays open for another six years. Plenty of teams would sell the farm for that period of potential success. General manager Ted Thompson even stepped out of his shell this past offseason to bring in a couple of key players via free agency, something he and the Packers rarely do.
The Packers also saw plenty of talent leave in the offseason. Green Bay has managed to be consistently competitive in the Rodgers era, with a good amount of credit due to the quarterback. How much talent he has to work with also plays a part.
Then again, if you have the guy under center, you're already halfway there in the NFL. Look at Brady, who benefitted from a fantastic defense early in his career and has found consistent success no matter who has filled the skilled positions. Rodgers even mentioned Brady in King's piece, saying he told the elder passer that he looks like he's getting better with age, and like Brady has also paid closer attention to his diet as he's gotten older. Brady should sell his methodology in a package plan (oh wait, he already does).
Rodgers is 2-for-2 in the predictions category (see: "R-E-L-A-X," "run the table"). If he nails this one, Green Bay can settle in for another decade of football prosperity. Another Lombardi isn't guaranteed, though.


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Cybercrime And The Challenge of Securing Virtual Environments for Students
Transcending demographic, geographic, and behavioral distinctions, virtually every social aspect of who we are and what we do was and continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps no more keenly has this been observed than in America's school systems, where the effort to limit infections and uphold proper health standards has ushered in an unprecedented era of pedagogical reimagining through digital technology. Internet activity among school-aged children has increased to meet the demands of this new learning landscape, and with it spikes in online targeting and victimization of these younger audiences. In response, school administrators, teachers, and parents must be supported with the knowledge and resources to employ effective safeguards against such cyberthreats.


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Korea Development Institute (KDI) announced on February 26 that it held a seminar, jointly with Asia Development Bank (ADB), on the occasion of publication of a joint research titled "Realizing the Potential of Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Asia's Infrastructure Development"
The researchers of KDI and ADB analyzed impact and risk factors of infrastructure development led by public-private partnerships in Asian countries.
The paper reckoned that Korea's investment projects have a system to secure soundness and efficiency in place.
KDI suggested improvement ideas on process of private investment project for Asian countries, based on Korea's experience.
Executive Director Kim Ki-wan of KDI's Public and Private Infrastructure Investment Management Center, ADB Country Director Benedict Bingham for China, and other experts from home and abroad attended the seminar.
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Hi I'm Jo-Anna Rooney, the creator, director, baker, maker and home decorator here at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs! I'm sharing a simple home life through fresh and easy recipes and uncomplicated home tips and home decor.
What a great find and you did a nice job preserving the distress. When I began to go to Estate Sales, I would feel weird too about going through people's stuff, and sad about the stuff people collect through their lives.
pretty indeed!
Way to go on your thrifting find!! This is my FAVORITE look. My house filling up fast with distressed furniture. The table turned out beautiful
What a great find! Love what you did. Where do you plan to use it?
nice! my post today is on my garage sale find as well! charming table – luv it!
It's so charming. I love it!
I love it! I just want to sit down for a picnic lunch at it!
What a find! Great idea about spraying a laquer on!
I LOVE this look!!!! I wish everything could be old, white, and distressed like this – I can't have enough of it. Great find!!!
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What fabulous idea! I am not sure why I haven't seen more people think of this. Thanks for having a fun site to peak at everyday!
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I agree that there is a… uncomfortable feeling when digging through someone else's belongings in their driveway. I actually feel worse when I don't buy anything, like I've hurt their feelings by rejecting their taste. My husband, Bird, and I went to an estate sale, late last year in his grandmother's neighborhood. Now that was weird… We wondered, "Did she die? Why aren't her adult children coming to get their childhood belongings?" Heaps of questions and introspection.
On a happier note: i LOVE what you did with that table!
It's fabulous. I love that you left it all chippy and fun. What a steal.
I just love its chippiness that you left behind. Nicely done!
I am so jealous of your find! I am itching to go to garage sales and "junk" stores as my sister and I call them. I always hope for finds like these! It looks great!
I love it when people see the potential in something weathered and worn! I have shutters that are like that too and I'm debating whether I want to give them the high polished treatment or let them show their age. You've inspired me!
This would be perfect for my Simply Creative linky party. Would you consider linking up?
Embarrassed, that is so funny! Gurl, I dumpster dive when they are tearing down old houses!! That's how I got a lot of my door knobs and doors!!
And the wife, wow, that was RUDE!! But I'm glad you still got the table, it's perfect!!
You just reminded me of a project I have in the garage that I have been waiting for the hubs to be home for. My dresser from my childhood- now I know what I will be doing this weekend.
Great legs for sure!! She is gorgeous! I love that you left her as is… she looks perfect that way!
I really like your find–too bad the wife piped in;) I think you made the right choice in finishing off. It looks great! Thanks for sharing! I'm your newest follower. Hope you can visit me sometime.
Oh it really is a wonderful find! Great thinking on the part of the guys at HD too! It's the perfect way to preserve a perfectly chippy finish!
I appreciate that you kept this as close to "as found" condition as possible. It's lovely!
You did very well with your purchase and subsequently with your "making it yours" I too feel weird going through stuff, but I'm thinking "soon someone will be going through my stuff, I sure hope they like it".
I have just recently gotten excited about going to yard sales. I was embarrassed too about walking up to someone's house. I really like the table. It looks great!
oooh I love it!! Love the chippy paint!
SWOON!! This table is perfection!! Love it!!
This is so beautiful! I love how you kept it as and didn't try to restore it.
It is so pretty, what a truly wonderful find for $10 – lucky lucky girl you are! Love the sweet farm style apron and pretty turned table legs. Thx for sharing 🙂
I love the table! $2 would have been awesome, but $10's not bad.
I love it too! You've done a great job.
Really nice job 🙂 Your hard work paid off big time….good thing you were able to see pass what everyone else was looking at. You have a real gem of a table.
What a pretty table. Love old, chippy painted pieces. You did well!
Dropping by from Met Monday. I hope you'll come see the safari nursery.
Its just like i said, lol, u gotta know when NOT to paint, and u certainly do! Visiting from the blog party at debbiedoos…….ur newest follower, Bonnie
Love love love this!! Chippy paint is a favorite of mine too~ love your table~ Following you along 🙂
BRAVO- really and truly well done!
LOVE finds like that. Congrats!
Bravo!!! Standing O for you! I would have wanted to do the same thing, but wouldn't have ever known about spray varathan! A revelation. Thanks for sharing!
I am in love with this table!!
I hope you will drop by my blog to see my great thrift store find this past week!!
I am your newest follower!!! 🙂
Love it, and the gloss on the top totally seals and finishes the look. Great job. winks-jen
Whoa – she is a beauty, JoAnna!!! Such distressed perfection! I'm so glad that you didn't try to perfect her at all… 🙂
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Its a pretty table, love the colour and its distressed-vintage kind of vibe. Good decision to preserve the look.
@Bug and Bird Bug, I feel the same way about walking away from a yard sale and not buying anything…"AKWARD".
Love the table in all its chippiness! Thanks for sharing how to preserve the patina.
Very pretty!
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What a great find! She looks beautiful!
I wish I could find such a perfectly distressed piece. What a great find!
what an awesome find! I love this–and also would love it if you would share this at my linky party!
fabulous it looks great.
It did turn out perfect. Thank you for the tip. Have a great Sunday
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Love this table!!!! It's perfect!! And for $10… that's a steal :)) So awesome!!!
What a steal even at $10. I'm so jealous.
LOVE it! I love everything about it! I would like a table like this but dining room table size!
Love the table..distressing is great!
I TOTALLY feel ya on being embarassed about thrifting and garage saleing! I force myself to visit every thrift store in our tiny town once a week after dropping the kiddo off at daycare. So, I'm slowly getting more comfortable with it.
I love the table. Great find!
very pretty and you should have stuck with the $2. 🙂 lol
Pretty indeed! What a sweet piece! WANT.
very pretty. I want this table for my kitchen remodel.


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The Cascade Range rises to the east (with 14,000-foot Mount Rainier to the southeast) and the Olympic Mountains rise throughout the Sound to the west. The climate is moderate and wet, bathroom renovation the result of dominating westerly winds off the Pacific and the shielding impact of the Cascade Variety. Constant marine air keeps winters comparatively warm and summertimes cool.
Normal summertimes have fewer than 3 days above 90 degrees. Summertime nights are usually cool. Daily winter season highs are practically constantly above freezing. Winters are damp but as Seattle pushes the leeward side of the Olympic Mountains, the yearly total of 36 inches makes it drier than many cities in the East and Midwest.
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Nowadays people are choosing multi-panel decorations more and more often. It may be explained by the tendency for creating an eye-catching interior where each piece is elaborately picked. Beautiful multi panel pictures will make your home feel fresh and renewed. Such décor is also great at creating the dramatic effect and increasing the level of stylishness of your interior.
Okay, you have chosen artwork and decide to finally transform your place with it. But how to hang canvas panels? What's the optimum distance between panels? What tools are needed?
Stay with us, and we will help you to get this done right, quickly, and stress-free. Follow our step-by-step guide and start hanging that fancy wall art you've purchased. We will also give you the main tips on how to create a harmonious look with the help of instruments you have and insights you'll get to know.
Step 1: Get everything prepared
To hang a decoration, you will need the proper tools. Here what is needed: nails or screws (take as many as the number of panels you have), hammer or drill, level tool, pencil, and toothpaste. Do not get amused by the last thing in the list, toothpaste could be really helpful in different life situations.
Step 2: Think about the desired spot for your art
Yay, the preparations are over and now we are moving to the process of decorating your empty wall. But first thing you need to do is to decide where you would like to hang that piece of art.
Devil is in detail, so the main thing is to mind the height and distance between panels. People tend to make mistakes at this very point: they are basing on the visual side, not precision.
Height usually depends on the height of people living in space. An artwork should be hung at an eye-level. If you want to place a decoration on a blank wall and there is nothing else by it, make sure the midpoint of art is 57-60 inches from the floor.
If you're placing it above the sofa, for example, the height should be 12 inches. It's also vital to align the center of artwork and the center of furniture. Symmetric works great in interiors, it adds a balance and sense of order.
Distance plays an important role. The total tied-together look depends on it. So how to hang canvas art so that it looks effective? If you place the pieces too far from it, the whole charm and sense will just disappear. The optimal distance is 1 inch between each of the pieces.
If you want to decorate your wall in an asymmetric way, be consistent. If you are placing a central (main) panel on one height and the other one on 2-3 inches lower, make sure you stick to that 2-3 inches while finishing the decoration.
Main look is the thing you should think of even before buying art. To get a harmonic look of your apartment or house is easy when you know for sure what you're going to hang. If you'd like to have an artwork above the sofa, you could make some measurements before buying art. The total width of it should not be bigger than the total width of your furniture. If you want to make it on purpose – think of extra-large sizes that would create the desired look.
Step 3: Mark the wall
After dicing on the right spot and height, the time has come to hang the main panel. And at this point, the toothpaste would be your life-saver.
Spread the toothpaste on the hanger which is on the backside of canvas. Then press the frame to the wall and the toothpaste will leave a mark. Repeat the same with other pieces. This will lead you to the next step.
Step 4: Place the nail
Drive the nail into the wall. You can hit a hammer using the hammer or you could use screws and drill. After this, hang the panel, mark the point of where the side of the next panel is. Then repeat the same actions until each canvas is finally hung.
Alternatives: Forget about Damaging Walls
This is a great tip for those who rent an apartment but want to create an interesting atmosphere and homeowners who would like to keep walls safe.
In such case you will need:
- Pencil;
- Double-sided tape (make sure it's strong enough);
- Building level;
- Measuring tape.
Before marking your wall, you can put the canvases on the floor and arrange them in a way you want to hang them. Mind the space between pieces, think about symmetry and asymmetry. Then, take a measuring tape and put down some notes of the main measurements.
Use the tape and pencil to mark the wall. After making a few markings, take the canvas or print you have and stick an adhesive tape to the corners. It is also a great choice for those artworks that do not have a wooden frame or hanger at all.
Hanging 3 piece canvas of relatively small size would seem to be not that difficult. But what if you want to complement your interior with something bigger? Double-sided tape will work for small 5 panel wall pictures as well. Having smaller pieces but more of them would be a little trick. Visually picture will look big and wide – thanks to the space between panels. The main idea is to have light pieces to ensure the tape will cope with such task and the whole décor stays in the right place.
After the work is done you can look at the whole picture and make sure everything is as you wanted. Take a step back and enjoy the beautiful art.
Summing it up, both ways are good to use. The first one will ensure the art is steady and will stay there for years. It is an ideal solution for homeowners that have made up their minds regarding a decoration. The second way is easier and more flexible. You can change the number of panels or prints with years or you can get rid of artworks at all and leave a wall blank and clean.
No matter which way you choose, you'll end up having an artwork hanging on your wall!


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New Orleans is rumored to have a strong presence of ghosts and spirits. Some say it's America's most haunted city.
The city's reputation for its connection to the supernatural has led authors like Anne Rice ("Interview with the Vampire") to set their stories here.
Some episodes of the hit series "True Blood" take place in New Orleans and for those old enough to remember, the James Bond classic "Live and Let Die" weaved the Voodoo culture of New Orleans into its plot.
When you are in New Orleans, you can do more than read a book or see a movie to experience the macabre. You can take a tour and get up close and personal!
New Orleans offers a variety of tours focusing on Louisiana's haunted past.
These tours take you to some pretty spooky places where your guide will tell you chilling tales about the city's dark history.
If you're looking for a fully guided ghost tour, our pay-what-you-like ghost tour is a great choice.
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Being that this tour is so affordable, it is an option for you to consider.
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When: Daily at 7:30 pm
Cost: Though our tours work on a pay-what-you-like basis, we must charge a $2.50 ticket for parties of 5 or fewer for our ghost tours.
Unfortunately, high demand coupled with high no-show rates has made staffing these tours problematic and has led to increased administrative costs. Refunds will be processed for cancellations of 24 hours or more.


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February is Black History Month, and as a swim school, we are so thrilled to share how Cullen Jones is making an impact on swim safety, drowning prevention and swim education across the nation. Cullen Jones is a 4-time Olympic medalist and the first African American to break a long-course record in swimming in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay at the Beijing Olympic Games.
At just 5 years old, Jones nearly drowned while at an amusement park with his family. Shortly after, his parents enrolled him in swim lessons and he went on to become a huge success in the swim world, winning Today, Jones has made it his passion and mission to help prevent drowning and promote swim education and safety.
Drowning claims more than 3,500 lives each year, with nearly a quarter of those losses children under 14 years old. Formal swim lessons can make a huge difference in preventing a tragedy, and Jones has partnered with USA Swimming to promote swim lessons for every child, and to help bridge the minority swim gap. It's been reported that more than 60% of African American children are unable to swim, according to a 2017 study by the USA Swimming Foundation. The fatality rate for African American children was nearly 3 times higher than those of white children in 2007, according to the CDC.
Jones is helping change those statistics and supports swim lessons for all children. He was the founder of USA Swimming's "Make a Splash" program, making him a role model for young swimmers across the nation. Through his program he's focused on increasing access to formal swim lessons, swim safety and education, particularly in underserved communities. Formal swimming lessons can help reduce the likelihood of drowning by nearly 90%, according to the USA Swimming Foundation.
As Jones works to bring awareness, safety and education to the water, we are grateful for his determination to make the water safer for kids. If you'd like to learn more about Cullen Jones and his mission to prevent drowning, please visit USA Swimming.


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Dad Thought His Baby Was In The Washing Machine... But It Was Just A T-Shirt
Sometimes the most wonderful pranks aren't pranks at all, just happy accidents. In a hilarious twist of fate, one baby's face was printed a t-shirt that wound up in the washing machine and scared the everliving heck out of their dad. After making the rounds on Imgur, the photo of the aftermath racked up some equally comedic comments.
The photo, shared by Imgur user ARussianAndHisBike, shows the face of an admittedly frightened looking baby, staring out of the window of a washing machine. It's not 100% clear if the user is the father in the story, but his warning to other users applies nonetheless. "Please, if you are ever washing your favorite shirt with a picture of your child on it, just put a warning note on the washer or something," he captioned the post, adding the tags "child," "heart attack," and "warn a brotha."
Unsurprisingly, considering this is the internet, the comments on the post were almost funnier than the post itself. "How else am I supposed to wash the baby, Karen?" one jokester commented. Another pointed out that the baby looked just as worried as dad, saying, "It helps if the baby doesn't look terrified on the shirt too." One more chimed in, "What's the big deal? I put it on the delicates setting."
Now, this is very, very funny because it didn't happen to me, of course. But I can say that if it happened to my husband, it would be even funnier. Thank goodness for the internet and its power to bring hilarity to homes everywhere. And thank goodness for the mom who threw this photo t-shirt of her kid in the wash and gave us all something laugh about.


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The point of snap checking
"Your van has tinted windows". Should security personnel be criticised when they are seemingly doing their job?
On the eve of Muharram, a colleague and I were on our way home in a company car. We had just passed a bakery in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi when we noticed multiple security vehicles parked along the side of the road. About 10 officers were randomly motioning vehicles to pull over.
It never crossed my mind that they would stop our vehicle as we were not speeding or breaking any other law that I was aware of. Our vehicle also bore, quite distinctly, the name of our media organisation. But then one policeman directed us to pull over and exit the vehicle. While we were still recovering from the blatant hit on our rather inflated self-esteem, other personnel gave us an old-fashioned pat down.
As a policeman started interrogating our driver, we asked a Rangers officer nearby about the reason they stopped us. Your van has tinted windows, was the reply. Shortly afterwards, our driver was seen plucking pieces of black plastic sheet, a cheaper alternative to using actual dark-coloured glasses, from the front, rear and side windows.
I ventured that the vehicle belonged to a media organisation and transports expensive equipment so the tinted windows were, perhaps, intended to keep them safe from prying eyes. The officer calmly replied that his 'higher ups' had ordered that no vehicle without a permit was allowed to drive with tinted windows. When I asked him if such an inspection drive was being carried out in areas like Clifton and the Defence Housing Authority, which are home to a majority of those 'higher ups,' the officers replied that they were. After about 10 minutes, we were on our way again.
Should security personnel be criticised when they are seemingly doing their job?
I guess not.
But I recall seeing political leaders of three major parties in Sindh claiming on live television that they have lists of criminals belonging to the drug mafia, land grabbing mafia and every other kind of mafia.
I wonder why these politicians wouldn't just share those lists with law enforcers for their time and energy would be better spent going after known culprits than 'snap checking' students, families and others who are least likely to be involved in anti-state activities.
But maybe the officers didn't trust us and thought that two journalists were going to lob hand grenades at the nearest Rangers post.
We never found out.
Read more by Ali here.


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[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellin%27s_law]Hellin's Law[/url] is the principle that one in about 89 natural pregnancies ends in the birth of twins, triplets once in 89 squared births, and quadruplets once in 89 cubed births.
I checked the maths with the mathematician in the house and that apparently makes me one in 45. Common as muck.He tells me not so common as he, one of 44 in every 45. I take comfort from the fact that I remain one a million from having had my tonsils removed twice. Those are the official stats – I maintain however that I, like everyone else, am in fact unique.
Being so unique, I really ought to be documented but as we know, I am[i] not brave[/i] about camera lenses or selfies. I got away with the two fat ladies selfie I had planned for yesterday, so here I am today, one in 45 – my twin is not to hand, so I settled for a reflection of me.
I think I may be becoming braver?


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Kathmandu, May 10
The National Examinations Board has decided to postpone the final examinations of the grades X (Secondary Education Examinations) and XII scheduled to be held later this month and the next month citing the surge in the Covid-19 cases in the country.
It is not immediately known when the exams will take place next.
A meeting of the board officials held this morning made the decision to put off the exams until the next decision as the situation is turning more critical every day, the board's chairperson Chandra Mani Paudel informs after the meeting.
Meanwhile, the board has also assigned some of its members to prepare a model for conducting the examinations in the next 15 days, based on which the board will take the next decision.
Last year also, the exams were postponed due to the virus outbreak and later schools were assigned to give scores to their students which the board verified. The schools' evaluations were found to be apparently inflated and hence not fair.


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A Howitzer
The war brought with it an increase in artillery and experimentation in artillery tactics. Cannons like this French Schneider 155mm howitzer were used by the U.S. Army to attack the German lines. A trained crew could fire three 100-pound shells per minute a distance of approximately 12,500 yards. The photograph shows a soldier standing in front of the cannon holding a tool in the barrel, assisting the 29th Infantry Division in France.


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Hi there,
Just a quick shout out from Team WAR today! All round a tough day for all the team, we're not out of the woods yet either. However, we just wanted to say a big thank you to Diana and all the team at Waitrose in Coulsdon for your generous donation today via your community matters scheme. A rare photo of the bald one smiling as he's presented with a cheque for the amazing amount of £666.66. Thank you Waitrose. ❤ Since it's the last day of the year, we wanted to share some 2020 stats about our rescue.
It goes without saying, this year has been a shock for us all. We're definitely not the only charity out there that has struggled this year and from the bottom of our hearts, we can't thank you all enough for the support we've received in these difficult times. Enjoy this little info sheet with some fun (and not so fun...) facts. If you'd like to give a small donation, link is in the comments! Bring on 2021! - Love from Team WAR x Hi everyone, hope you are all well in these difficult, confusing times. We wanted to give an update on what will be happening with our adoptions from today onwards. With lockdown restrictions easing from the 2nd December, we're aiming to kick start rehoming again prior to Christmas. Our amazing tech and admin team have prepared everything ready for today. So, from today onwards until further notice... All the cats, kittens and snakes will be available for adoption via our website. We urge you to read the full description regarding each furbaby prior to applying.
We don't operate on a first come first served basis. We operate on a most suitable home for each furbaby concerned, so the more information you provide us, the better understanding we will have of your home suitability for the animal you are interested in. Hello everyone, it's been a while!
Welcome to the November WAR blog, hope you've all been keeping well.
I suppose we should start off with the elephant in the room and talk about what will be happening with WAR with the new COVID-19 restrictions/lockdown starting on Thursday 5th November 2020. Another wave and another lockdown. We survived the last one so we'll survive this one as well, although to date we've lost over £15000 in fundraisers this year so far. But as of this week, here is where our rescue stands...
We're extremely sorry to have to make this change but it is only temporary. We place staff and client safety as a top priority and in these difficult times, we cannot guarantee the safety of our team or potential adoptees due to the nature of the COVID-19 virus and the risks associated with it. We are truly sorry for this!
Hello everyone.
Hope everyone is doing well in these, still, confusing and anxious times. We wanted to give you an exciting update in regards to our rescue... As of 01/07/2020...
We're excited to announce we will be reopening home checks and adoptions for a select few of our lovely rescue animals.
Please note that we will only be accepting applications for the following cats: NinaGeorgeand Toby
Unfortunately, we're unable to accept applications for kittens at this current time, whilst we deal with the current waiting list. So please refrain from apply for the waiting list for a little while, until things have settled a little more. We will keep you all posted!
Snakes and reptiles are open for adoption as normal, but still require homechecks so do get in touch if you'd like to take on any of these beautiful creatures! Obviously, as things change in the coming weeks, we will adapt as best we can. If you have any questions, please do get in touch. We obviously have to prioritise responding to rescue and assistance requests first, but we're happy to answer any questions when we can! |
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Based on selected writings on women's experiences of and reflections on dress and travel published in the Hong Kong feminist journal Nuliu, this paper discusses the politics of female subjectivity in relation to the everyday. The context of the discussion is the changing actualization of the well-known feminist slogan 'the personal is political' within the local feminist movement in Hong Kong between the 1980s and the 1990s. The paper aims to create a new paradigm for analysing agency - the key concept in subject formation - by critiquing the ideology of choice, which is a liberal value system that connects people's imagination with the notion of personal 'liberation'. As demonstrated by the examples of dress and travel, the everyday is a site of both possibilities and conflict for women, who generate new strategies or tactics to negotiate not only with institutions, structures and policies, but also with 'interpellations', 'temporality', 'spatiality', 'performativity', 'symbolism' and 'psyche'.
Original language | English |
Pages (from-to) | 36-53 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Feminist Review |
Issue number | 92 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2009 |
- Cultural studies
- Everyday life
- Feminism
- Hong Kong
- Subjectivities
- The personal is political


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Through a blend of modern and edgy designed stalls, Africa's food, drink, and hospitality trade expo, Hostex 2024, kicked off on Sunday, March 3rd…
WhatsApp: 5 things to do before forwarding a message
While forwarding messages on WhatsApp is a useful way to share information, it's also a major ingredient in the spread of fake news and misinformation.
It may seem harmless to share "just in case" something is true, but this is what scammers, fake news outlets, and malicious actors are relying on. It's the reason Whatsapp introduced forward limits at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
So how do you know if you should forward that message you received? Here are five things to do before forwarding a WhatsApp message.
1. Identify who wrote the message
You can tell that a message is forwarded when it has an arrow icon next to the text "Forwarded" at the top of the message. If you don't know who originally wrote the message and the person forwarding it to you doesn't know either, it's very difficult to verify that it's true.
Africa Check notes that asking yourself "Who wrote it?" is one of the first things you should do when you receive a forwarded WhatsApp message.
When the message has no specified author and you don't know who wrote it, rather don't forward it.
If the message claims to be written by a specific person, asks yourself a few questions:
- Can you verify that they actually wrote it?
- Is a WhatsApp message the platform the author would use as opposed to official channels?
For example, a ward councillor for a small area may distribute a message to their constituents via a WhatsApp message. But they would likely share it on Facebook and their other social media channels.
However, a public figurehead, such as an official from a hospital or the health department, would likely choose official channels to share messages and announcements. They would use platforms to share information directly with the public. For example, they would use press releases, public briefings, and verified social media accounts.
#COVID19 |🚨FAKE NEWS ALERT🚨 pic.twitter.com/FGtq1cY3KQ
— Athi Geleba 🇿🇦 #StaySafe (@AthiGeleba) May 7, 2020
But WhatsApp messages are the least likely channel they would use. After all, this relies on people forwarding their message on, rather than making it accessible directly to the public.
2. Don't trust WhatsApp images and videos without context
Seeing is believing. But this doesn't mean that the things you see in images or videos aren't manipulated or missing context.
Often people share images with false contexts and descriptions. While the image may be real, the description can be misleading.
Furthermore, if a video doesn't give a clear picture of what's happening, you shouldn't assume that the forwarded message provides the correct context.
Verify these images and videos by looking for reporting by trusted media sources and journalists. You can also use Google's reverse image search tools to see if an image has appeared elsewhere on the web before.
Screenshots of headlines, tweets, and stories can also be edited. Rather check that these headlines and announcements actually exist.
Something important to note regarding coronavirus #Coronavirus #CoronaVirusSA pic.twitter.com/zyM300N2bN
— Megan Ellis, Tech Harpy 🧙🏻♀ (@Megg_Ellis) March 28, 2020
3. Don't forward WhatsApp messages that ask you to
One of the clearest signs that a message is a scam or hoax is the request to forward the message on.
In fact, WhatsApp identifies instructions to forward the message as a common feature of deceptive messages in their hoax messages security guide.
4. Check your gut reaction
FAKENEWS ALERT !!!President @CyrilRamaphosa has NOT asked foreign nationals to leave South Africa . The President has NOT said the #lockdown will be extended by the " government of South Africa " by three months , starting on 21 June . " . The WhatsApp post below is fake news . pic.twitter.com/cP1WlahlKj
— Minister Jackson Mthembu (@JacksonMthembu_) April 7, 2020
Forwarded hoaxes rely on creating a knee-jerk reaction that motivates a user to forward a message. The easiest way to do this is by causing fear, anger, or bias confirmation.
Many hoaxes want you to feel angry or scared so that you will share them far and wide. Meanwhile, hoaxes and fake news often also lean into societal biases and stereotypes to go viral.
After all, if it makes you emotional, you're less likely to double-check the information or notice inconsistencies.
This is far from harmless. It sows division between people, reduces trust in governance, and allows malicious actors to take advantage of existing tensions for their own purposes.
5. Search trusted sites to verify information
If you receive a forwarded message about an event, new regulation, or health information, use a search engine to verify whether it's true. However, stick to trusted websites that have a track record of providing accurate news and information.
Blog posts and fringe websites don't have the same fact-checking standards as professional news organisations. Furthermore, if a site is trying to sell you something related to the story, it's unlikely to provide accurate information.
For example, a website selling miracle cures will likely have medical misinformation.
How to check whether WhatsApp messages are hoaxes
Fact-checking websites frequently debunk hoaxes on social media and WhatsApp. AfricaCheck runs a weekly podcast sent via voice note called What's Crap on WhatsApp that rounds up some of the hoaxes and misinformation shared on WhatsApp.
You can also submit messages to fact-checking organisations on WhatsApp. You can ask Africa Check to fact-check a message by contacting the organisation on WhatsApp at (+27) 073 749 7875.
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Celebrating the Provinces, Showcasing the People: Happy New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Natal Day!
Happy New Brunswick Day and Natal Day (Nova Scotia) to our employees. In New Brunswick we are proud to have operations in 28 communities and directly employ over 7,700 people. In Nova Scotia, we proudly operate in 15 communities and directly employ over 2,500 people. And our teams are growing! We're hiring over 1000 in Nova Scotia and over 3800 in New Brunswick between 2017 and 2019. To celebrate, we'd like to highlight some amazing people who call these provinces home and with whom we are pleased to work.
New Brunswick:
Shaping Purpose for Our Troops
Andrew Garsch was part of the Canadian Armed Forces for 12 years. Now, Andrew is helping others find their purpose after combat as Vice President of Program Delivery for Shaping Purpose.
"The transition from the Canadian Armed Forces to civilian life is one of reverse culture-shock that leaves approximately 1,350 veterans each year facing a difficult transition," said Andrew. "Shaping Purpose aims to help as many of these individuals as possible gain a better understanding of their desires for their future life and aid them in defining their direction through the transition process."
Irving Shipbuilding, Desjardins Group, the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation and the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation for veteran's health research program have partnered to conduct a study with Shaping Purpose.
A Bright Future
There is no better time to celebrate young people passionate about their province than on New Brunswick Day! Desiree Pictou and Caroline Burpee certainly fit the bill.
As winners of the $32,000 JDI NB Scholarship at the University of New Brunswick Desiree and Caroline both have outstanding involvement in their schools and communities. Both will be starting studies at UNB in the fall of 2017. Best of luck in your academic and community pursuits, Desiree and Caroline!
Inclusive Culture
Twenty years ago, the team at KENT hired Luc as a result of connecting with the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) and Ready, Willing & Able, a national initiative designed to increase the labour force participation of people with an intellectual disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
"We interviewed him [Luc], just like we interview anyone else," says O'Neil, "and he was hired." Luc is a "picker," one of 28 employees who fill orders for delivery to Kent stores across Atlantic Canada. Wearing headphones to receive instructions, Luc and his co-workers locate and gather the ordered items and prepare them on pallets for shipping.
Luc has been with Kent since August, 2014, and O'Neil couldn't be more pleased with his performance. "He's always on time, he works hard and he has never called in sick."
Employees with an intellectual disability rank above average on other performance measures, as well. In an Environics Research study, 84% of employers rated employees with an intellectual disability as being: highly productive, dependable, engaged in their work, and motivated with great attendance records and strong attention to the quality of their work.
"That certainly has been the experience for us at Kent," says O'Neil. "Both of our associates who have an intellectual disability are great workers."
Would Kent hire another person with an intellectual disability or ASD? "Yes, we would," says O'Neil. "Asa matter of fact, we are already working with CEA to find our next candidate.
Inspiring Girls to Shoot for The Moon
Cathy Simpson is vice president of technology at T4G Limited and founded Up+Go Girls, an organization to encourage girls to explore careers in science and entrepreneurship.
Cathy hosted free screenings of Hidden Figures in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John followed by a panel of women local to each city who have excelled in their fields.
"I've worked in the tech sector for 27 years," said Cathy. "I believe we need to be role models for the next generation so they see the opportunities in STEM (science, technology,engineering and maths). A movie like this is one example for them to see that. Plus they were able to meet a bunch of amazing New Brunswick women in STEM. Sometimes it's those connections that get people engaged - that's what we're hoping to do."
Diverse Work, Diverse Teams
Dahlia Ghosh, Project Lead in the IT Division moved from India to New Brunswick for an MBA at University of New Brunswick. She said diversity is the reason why careers at JDI IT are so exceptional, "The work we do, the divisions we support, and the teams themselves are all very diverse. It's a company that develops leadership talent and thus, great teams."
Dahlia fell in love with Saint John, and made New Brunswick her new home, "This is a great place to live. Within minutes of each other are great city-life experiences and beautiful, picturesque outdoor experiences."
We are proud to keep people home and bring them home. We're also proud of our employees like Dahlia, who we've helped make the Maritimes their new home.
A Workplace Hero
Tracy Kilpatrick of Irving Paper is one of the amazing employees who helps raise funds for the United Way annual campaign. This year she was nominated for the Employee Campaign Coordinator Workplace Hero Award. Those nominated for this award use their creativity, enthusiasm, and leadership to run outstanding campaigns in their workplace.
Saving Wild Atlantic Salmon
CAST (Collaboration for Atlantic Salmon Tomorrow) is a partnership of scientists, environmental groups and industry participants. The focus is saving wild Atlantic salmon before it's too late. Today CAST is working on four science projects on the Miramichi and Restigouche rivers. The hope is that CAST will serve as a positive partnership model for Eastern Canada's wild Atlantic salmon rivers.
One researcher involved in the CAST initiative is Dr. Tommi Linnansaari, Research Associate and Faculty member at the Department of Biology at the University of New Brunswick and Co-Leader of the Mactaquac Aquatic Ecosystem Study. His research is focused on an automated method for the estimation of the returning run of Atlantic salmon in the Miramichi River using the ARIS Sonar. The objective is to develop this method of automation and species identification to a point where agencies responsible for fisheries management may use the data in lieu of or to support existing population assessment methods.
Bringing a First for Canada To UNB
The new Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton is the first of its kind in Canada to combine research, commercialization and workforce development and training. This initiative is the result of a partnership forged with the University of New Brunswick, Custom Fabricators and Machinists (CFM), and community colleges in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The multi-million-dollar centre is currently funded by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Irving Shipbuilding Inc.
Dr. Mohsen Mohammadi, director of the Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence and assistant professor of mechanical engineering at UNB, will lead the research and development component of the centre, with CFM partnering on commercialization. The New Brunswick Community College, Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick and the Nova Scotia Community College, will lead workforce development and training.
A PAL to Local Schools
Brittany Cunningham, a Credit Associate for JDI, has volunteered as an in-school mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters through the PALS program for the past year. JDI employees have volunteered over 65,000 hours at local schools for literacy, coaching and mentorship as part of the award winning PALS program . Big Brothers Big Sisters is a vital partner in the PALS program."I love being a mentor. I know it's special for kids to have another person they can go to for support. It's great to see the organization I work for donate to a group that has such a positive impact on Saint John kids."
J.D.Irving, Limited employees raised $115, 000 at Bowl for Kid's Sake.
"The fundraising from Bowl for Kids Sake takes up about 33% of our operating budget. It's really vital that we have this type of event annually in order to support the work we do. To serve kids and match with mentors, recruit, train volunteers, and supervise matches is an ongoing process. The efforts of the JDI teams makes it possible to continue to serve the 400 kids we already do plus add additional kids and matches to the program," said Laurie Collins, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Saint John.
Connecting Aboriginals to Their True Calling
Inspire. Build Confidence. Repeat. Imagine if that was your job. For Pathways to Shipbuilding program coordinator, Tonia Marshall, it is.
Pathways to Shipbuilding is a collaboration of ten industry, government, and Indigenous partners announced for an education and apprenticeship program to create job opportunities for Indigenous students in metal fabrication. The program, offered through the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Akerley Campus in Dartmouth, offers successful students the unique opportunity to build a lasting career in shipbuilding at Irving's Halifax Shipyard.
Tonia says the confidence gained through the program training inspires students, "The impact the program has on the students is that they believe they can do this," Tonia said. "They have this community of people who believe in them and want them to do well. It builds their confidence."
Today, there are 19 students from NSCC participating in the Pathways to Shipbuilding Program.
Tonia describes her job as rewarding, connecting people with skills and jobs at the Halifax Shipyard. "It gives me a good sense of accomplishment that I'm helping people achieve their goals and achieve their dreams."
Skilled Trades Role Models
In June of 2017, 15 of the 19 women graduating from the program joined Irving Shipbuilding's workforce at the Halifax Shipyard proudly building ships for Canada.
"Going through Women Unlimited was amazing," said Denise Watters, Irving Shipbuilding Women Unlimited Program graduate. "It gave me the support that I needed, whether it be child care, transportation, or tutoring even. This is my golden ticket, my golden egg. This is security for my family, and me staying home local so my family can be raised here and be around my support system. Knowing that I had the position here at Irving Shipbuilding at the end was amazing. It was the icing on the cake."
Irving Shipbuilding strives to build a workforce as diverse as the country itself. This program was one of many initiatives that were made possible by the 2012 establishment of the Irving Shipbuilding Centre of Excellence at Nova Scotia Community College. The Centre of Excellence works to create an entry point for underrepresented groups to train for careers and benefit from Canada's revitalized shipbuilding industry.
Igniting a Passion for Science
Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal is the Chair of Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Atlantic. As someone who found a rewarding career in STEM (sciences, technology, engineering and maths) Tamara is passionate about igniting a spark, and confidence in girls.
J.D. Irving, Limited sponsored the Girls Get WISE Science Retreat. A day full of workshops for girls to get hands-on science experience. "I started these workshops because I realized that beyond the elementary school level, there is very little done to engage girls in STEM," said Tamara. "We need more girls in STEM and we need them to know their futures are limitless. The moments when girls suddenly light up and get excited about science are incredible to witness."
Sea-ing a Difference
The Halifax Shipyard has funded $1.8 million in oceans research projects through MEOPAR. The funding is across nine research projects at six Canadian universities and the projects are studying everything from the impact of rising sea levels on Aboriginal Communities to oil-eating microbes, to the effects of plastics in our oceans.
Dr. Julie Laroche is a professor at Dalhousie University and one of nine researchers to receive funding from Irving Shipbuilding for oceans research. Dr. Laroche is studying plankton with a holographic microscope developed in Halifax. Hear about her research: