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It's lunchtime, Thursday afternoon, and Eating Companion (EC) and I are down in Venice at KT's Deli, listening to several auto mechanics order Vietnamese sandwiches, pronouncing them with great care and delicacy. KT's has been operating out of what was once an old gas station on Venice Avenue, just outside the Warfield industrial area, for a rather long time. For at least the first ten years that I knew of the place I thought it was just a standard convenience store. Turns out they have been sort of a local institution as far as sandwiches go, and in the last year the owners, who are themselves Vietnamese, have turned their attention to proper Vietnamese lunch fare.
While living in New York City EC and I used to ride our bikes from Brooklyn to the Lower East Side all the time to visit a few select Vietnamese sandwich shops. Before living in the City, we'd never had proper bånh mi before, and it became one of our favorite things to do on nice afternoons. We assumed bånh mi meant something kind of cool, like "perfection on a roll" or "dreams fulfilled in sandwich form" but it turns out bånh mi basically denotes bread of any sort, particularly the French baguette, which anyone who knows anything about Vietnamese history will understand right away.
Anyway, we're frothing for some Nostalgia Sandwiches, and order heavy. We go with the roasted pork and pork roll, as well as the opla, or fried egg, bånh mi (both $4.30), which come with marinated carrots, cucumber and daikon, a sort of white raddish, and a healthy amount of cilantro; an order of grilled chicken bün (pronounced b-oo-n, which means basically vermicelli noodles, $6.5, with an egg roll); some fresh spring rolls with grilled pork, which they've just started making; and for good showing go for a pressed Cuban and something I believe is called the clubinator, a sort of juiced up club sandwich, hoping to see what kept KT's in business before they went all Vietnamese on us.
The staff is just incredibly friendly and demands we go sit outside, in the sun, at one of the picnic tables, under a canopy of palm trees, that they will bring out the insane amount of food we've ordered. We comply. A steady stream of vintage muscle cars, as well as work-beaten pickups, come through the parking lot, driven by leathery, tough looking men in need of sustenance.
Our food shows up crazy fast, though it may have just felt fast because of how nice it is outside with the cool early-Spring breeze and the excellent people-watching. We start with the bånh mi, which more or less silences us. They're divine, as good as any I've had anywhere; the marinated sweet carrots and daikon taste truly fresh; the meat is tender and thick-cut; the bread is everything baguettes should be, a little sour, a little dense in the crust, but light in the body; and goodness me—all hail cilantro.
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The Cuban tastes like, well, exactly what a really good Cuban should taste like, though the house-made mayo does add a nice touch. The clubinator is killer, a stack of turkey, bacon, lettuce and fresh tomato between a slice of bakery fresh toasted white bread.
KT's is truly kind of amazing, and considering the loyal following they've built in a working class neighborhood like Warfield, they're sure to remain a Venice institution for a long time.


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High-specific surface area activated carbon with distinct pore texture was prepared using bio-oil phenol-formaldehyde (BPF) resin as the raw material and KOH as the activator for chemical activation. The carbonization process was characterized with thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).The pore texture was characterized with measurements obtained by N2 adsorption analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was found that adding bio-oil to phenol-formaldehyde resin can partly enhance the thermal stability and improve the textural properties of activated carbon. The functional groups of BPF resin gradually disappeared in the carbonization reaction with increasing temperature. The activated carbon prepared by BPF resin with 30%wt bio-oil exhibited the optimal perfomance.
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Preparation of Activated Carbon Using Bio-Oil Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin
Yong Cui, Jian-min Chang,* Wen-liang Wang, Ben Li, and Xue-yong Ren
High-specific surface area activated carbon with distinct pore texture was prepared using bio-oil phenol-formaldehyde (BPF) resin as the raw material and KOH as the activator for chemical activation. The carbonization process was characterized with thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).The pore texture was characterized with measurements obtained by N2 adsorption analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was found that adding bio-oil to phenol-formaldehyde resin can partly enhance the thermal stability and improve the textural properties of activated carbon. The functional groups of BPF resin gradually disappeared in the carbonization reaction with increasing temperature. The activated carbon prepared by BPF resin with 30%wt bio-oil exhibited the optimal perfomance.
Keywords: Bio-oil; PF resin; Activated carbon; KOH activation
Contact information: College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China; *Corresponding author: email@example.com
Phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin is widely used in the preparation of activated carbon because of its pure components and easy activation. Resol PF resin is prepared using a formaldehyde-to-phenol molar ratio above 1 and an alkali as catalyzer, which is a common material for activated carbon (Pizzi and Stephanou 1993). There are many activation methods to activate carbonized PF resin, but chemical methods still have a wide range of applications in industrial production. Chemical activation results in low reaction temperatures, simple reaction steps, and high efficiency compared with other methods.
With changing requirements, finding renewable-based materials and enhancing the percentages of mesopores are becoming new subjects in the production of activated carbon. Activated carbon made from PF resin by chemical activation has many micropores, but fewer mesopores, which limits its application (Balathanigaimani et al. 2008; Olivares et al. 2009). Because micropores are limited in carbonized PF resin, mesopores cannot be formed by activator-enlargement of micropores. Many efforts have been made to resolve this problem, for example by increasing the amount of activator or by reactivation after pre-activation (Juarez-Galan et al. 2009; Xing et al. 2009). However, considering the possibility for severe environmental contamination, serious equipment corrosion, and the high price of the above methods, there is an urgent need to explore new approaches.
Bio-oil obtained by fast pyrolysis of renewable biomass has abundant amounts of phenols (Kawser and Farid 2000; Oasmaa and Meier 2005). Extensive studies have been conducted concerning the preparation of bio-oil phenol-formaldehyde (BPF) resin (Amen-Chen et al. 2002a,b,c; Zheng and Chang 2007; Liu et al. 2014). Earlier literature indicates that using bio-oil as a phenol substitute in the synthesis of PF resin is feasible and that the chemical and physical properties of BPF resin are very similar to commercial PF resin, but with a lower cost (Kelley et al. 1997; Gagnon et al. 2004). Bio-oil contains a certain amount of small-molecule carbohydrates and tiny particle carbides, which contribute to the increasing number of micropores. In addition, the excellent thermostability of bio-oil is beneficial in enhancing the quantity of residual substances during the carbonization of PF resin.
The objective of this study was to develop a high-specific surface area activated carbon by chemical activation, using BPF resin as the raw material and KOH as an activator. The variation in quantity loss and functional groups of the resin during the carbonization process were examined by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), while the pore structure and surface area of carbon were detected using N2 adsorption analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Bio-oil from fast pyrolysis of pine sawdust was supplied by the Institute of Wood Based Material, Beijing Forestry University, China. The bio-oil had a pH value of 3.5 and was composed of 22% phenolic compounds, 30% water, 15% organic acids, and 33% other compounds, including sugars, esters, and ketones (Fan et al. 2010).
Other raw materials used in the activated carbon preparation included the following: phenol (reagent-grade product supplied by Zhuoxin Chemical Industries, Beijing, China); formaldehyde aqueous solution (37% industrial-grade product supplied by Xilong Chemical Industries, Guangdong, China); sodium hydroxide (NaOH) (reagent-grade product supplied by Xilong Chemical Industries, Guangdong, China); potassium hydroxide (KOH) (reagent-grade product supplied by Xilong Chemical Industries, Guangdong, China); hydrochloric acid (1.19 g/mL reagent-grade product supplied by Guoyao Chemical Industries, Beijing, China); and distilled water (reagent-grade product supplied by Qianjing Chemical Industries, Guangdong, China).
Preparation of BPF resin
BPF resins, with bio-oil amounts of 0, 15, 30, and 45% wt. (% wt. of phenol), were synthesized using a special procedure, which called for adding the materials twice. The first batch of formaldehyde (80% of the total) and NaOH (80% of the total) was added to phenol in a four-necked flask and then blended for 10 min. The mixture was heated to 90 °C within 30 min, and the temperature was held for 30 min. Subsequently, bio-oil was added to the reaction system at 85 °C for 30min. After this, the second batch of formaldehyde (20% of the total) and NaOH (20% of the total) was added. The reaction was maintained at 85 °C for 30 min, followed by a temperature decrease to 70 °C for 20 min. Finally, the prepared resin was cooled to room temperature.
All of the resins had a final formaldehyde-to-phenol (F/P) molar ratio of 2:1. The synthesized BPF resins were designated PF, BPF – 15%, BPF – 30%, and BPF – 45%.
Preparation of BPF resin-based activated carbon
The BPF resin was solidified at 150 °C and prepared for 1to 1.5-mm-diameter particles. Subsequently, particles were pyrolysed at 600 °C in nitrogen gas for 40 min carbonization, with a heating rate of 5 °C per min. After carbonization, resin was cooled and mixed together with KOH at a ratio of 3:1. Then, the mixture was activated at 850 °C with a heating rate of 5 °C per min for 2 h under nitrogen gas flow of 200 mL per min. After cooling to room temperature, the pH value was adjusted to 6.5 to 7.5 using 1.19 g/mL hydrochloric acid. The activated carbon was obtained after the removal of impurities using a rinsing and drying process.
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
Thermogravimetric analysis was carried out with the TG-400 (PerkinElmer, Waltham, MA). Specimens were placed in alumina crucibles and heated to 800 °C at a heating rate of 10 °C per min. The atmosphere used for pyrolysis was nitrogen gas at a flow rate of 35 mL per min.
N2 adsorption analysis
A Quadrasorb SI surface area analyzer (Quantachrome, Boynton Beach, FL) was used to measure the N2 adsorption volume. Respectively, according to the adsorption isotherms, the specific surface area, mesopore surface area, and pore size distribution were calculated according to the BET, V-t, and BJH systems (Lowell and Shields 1991).
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, in absorbance mode, was used to characterize the functional groups in the resins, as affected by the carbonization reaction. A Bruker Vertex 70 Fourier transform IR spectrometer (Bruker, Karlsruhe, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany) was used to determine the spectra. The spectra that were obtained ranged from 4000 to 400 cm-1, with a resolution of 4 cm-1 and 32 scans.
Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
The microstructure of the activated carbons was observed using a QUANTA-200 SEM (FEI, Hillsboro, OR) at an accelerating voltage of 5000 V.
TGA Analysis
The TGA curves of PF and BPF resins are displayed in Fig. 1. All the curves presented three separate degradation stages. The first stage was observed in the temperature range of 40 to 300 °C. The loss of weight consisted of the loss of water and small molecular substances. The water was present either because of the quantity added during the synthesis of the resin or as a result of condensation reactions. Aldehydes and hydrocarbons constituted the major part of the small molecular substances (Xu et al.2008). The second stage demonstrated a significant loss of weight, which occurred in the temperature range of 300 to 600 °C. A series of chemical and physical reactions took place that resulted in the removal of functional groups (e.g., C=O and CH3) and the release of gaseous substances (e.g., CO, CH4, and H2) (Meng et al. 2006). The final stage produced further carbonization and structural rearrangement and was observed in the temperature range of 600 to 800 °C. There was less weight loss in this stage; however, during the carbonization process, many micropores were formed because of the release of thermal energy, which came from cracking and condensation reactions.
Compared to PF resins, the weight loss of BPF resins was higher in the first stage and lower in the later stages. The small molecule carbohydrates and tiny particle carbides, rich in bio-oil, were easily heated to volatilize in a low temperature range, which corresponded to the first stage. There was less weight loss of BPF resins in the later stages, as bio-oil caused the system to form more crosslinking structures. The crosslinking structures were able to improve the thermal stability of PF resin and increase the output of activated carbon.
Fig. 1. (A) Thermogravimetric curves of BPF resins and (B) corresponding derivative curves
N2 Adsorption Analysis
Figure 2 (A) shows different N2 adsorption isotherms of BPF resin based on the activated carbons prepared using different concentrations of bio-oil. The four samples demonstrated the typical characteristics of I-type and IV-type adsorption isotherms. The adsorption isotherms of all samples exhibited a large amount of adsorption, which indicated that there were numerous micropores in the activated carbons at a low relative pressure. With increasing relative pressure, the increasing trend of the adsorption isotherms gradually slowed and tended to level out. When the relative pressure was high, the adsorption isotherms of the samples, especially BPF-30%, exhibited a sharply upturned appearance, which indicated the existence of mesopores. The figure also showed a trend whereby the adsorption capacity of the samples first increased and then decreased with increasing ratio of bio-oil. This means that adding bio-oil to PF resin is beneficial for forming pores in the preparation process. On the other hand, excess bio-oil will result in a decrease in the number of pores. When the ratio of bio-oil increased to 30%, the adsorption capacity was larger than it was with the other ratios.
The pore size distribution is shown in Fig. 2 (B). According to IUPAC classification, pores can be divided by diameter into micropores (pore diameter less than 2 nm), mesopores (pore diameter between 2 and 50 nm), and macropores (pore diameter greater than 50 nm). The mesopore distribution first increased and then decreased with increasing ratio of bio-oil; however, the micropore distribution showed an inverse trend. The number of mesopores reached a maximum when the ratio of bio-oil was 30%. It can be inferred that adding bio-oil had a direct impact on the pore size distribution. More noteworthy was the appearance of a large number of mesopores, which provided the exact conditions necessary for this kind of activated carbon to have applications in adsorbing material, catalyst carrier, template, and nanoreactor.
Fig. 2. (A) N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms and (B) pore size distribution of the samples
Textural parameters of activated carbon according to different ratios of bio-oil are shown in Table 1. Bio-oil has a strong effect on the structural properties of activated carbons. As shown in the table, specific surface area, mesopore surface, and volume of samples exhibited a trend that first increased and then decreased with increasing ratio of bio-oil. The parameters reached a maximum when activated carbon was prepared using BPF-30% resin. The result coincides exactly with the adsorption isotherms and pore size distribution.
Table 1. Textural Parameters of Activated Carbon Prepared with BPF Resin
The small molecule carbohydrates and tiny particle carbides, rich in bio-oil, are easily heated to volatilize in carbonization reactions, which favors the formation of micropores in resin. During the activation reaction, KOH not only activates micropores; it also enlarges them. As a consequence, mesopores are formed and the surface area is enhanced. However, the ratio phenol/formaldehyde has been altered by bio-oil in BPF resin. If too much bio-oil is added, the composition of the resultant resin starts to harm the activation process. That is why an excess ratio of bio-oil decreases the number of pores.
FTIR Analysis
FTIR spectroscopy was used to show the change in functional groups in the BPF-30% resins during the carbonization process (Fig. 3). The absorption peak at 3020 to 3671 cm-1 can be assigned to the OH stretching modes (Hernandez-Padron et al. 2003; Monni et al. 2008). The characteristic absorption peaks in this region were sharp, demonstrating the presence of numerous OH groups in the BPF-30% resin. The absorption bands appearing at 2900 cm-1were because of the asymmetric and symmetric stretching vibration of CH2 groups. The absorption bands at 1600 to 1450 cm-1 were because of the vibration of C=C groups in benzene rings, which indicated that phenols were richer in the BPF-30% resin. The absorption bands at 1166 to 1230 cm-1 resulted from the stretching vibrations of C-OH groups. The absorption peaks at 1060 cm-1 can be attributed to the vibrations of CH2-OH groups. The absorption peaks at 779 cm-1 resulted from the bending vibrations of C-H groups in benzene rings.
When the carbonization temperature reached 300 °C, an obvious reduction in the absorption bands at 1000 to 1800 cm-1 caused by the loss of C-OH and C=C groups was evident. This result agreed well with the TGA analysis; the weight loss consisted of water and small molecular substances in the range of 40 to 300 °C.
After reaching 600 °C, almost all the absorption peaks were weak, especially for groups of OH and CH2. Methylenes had begun to break away from benzene rings, and gaseous substances (e.g., CO, CH4, and H2) were released. This result also corresponded with the TGA analysis.
At 700 °C or above, the absorption peaks practically vanished. This suggests that the functional groups in the resin had disappeared. At this temperature, KOH reacted with the functional groups to form or enlarge pores; however, it is harmful for the activation reaction if the carbonization temperature becomes exceedingly high.
Fig. 3. FTIR spectra of BPF-30% resins
SEM Analysis
Figure 4 shows SEM images of the activated carbon prepared from PF resin and BPF-30% resin. The surface shape of PF-based activated carbon was uneven, and a few pores were discovered. Relatively more pores were seen in BPF-30% based activated carbon, and even a honeycomb structure was visualized. These results mean that BPF-30% based activated carbon may cause more efficient adsorption; by adding bio-oil, the pore texture of PF-based activated carbon can be improved.
Fig. 4. (A,B) SEM images of porous carbon prepared from BPF resin and (C,D) porous carbon from PF resin
- BPF resin can be used to prepare activated carbon by KOH activation. Adding bio-oil to PF resin can partly enhance the thermal stability of resins and improve the textural properties of activated carbon.
- The textural parameters of activated carbon prepared by BPF resin first increase and then decrease with increasing ratio of bio-oil. More mesopores were formed as a result of using bio-oil.
- With the carbonization temperature rising, the absorption peaks of functional groups in BPF resin gradually vanished. Carbonization temperatures that are too high can negatively affect the activation reaction.
The authors acknowledge financial support from the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program, 2012AA101808-06) and the Agriculture Science Technology Achievement Transformation Fund (2013GB23600671).
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Fancy three minutes of absolute joy? Then you need to see Shane Casey of Young Offenders fame take on a classic '80s pop song - for a very deserving Rebel County cause.
Downs Syndrome Cork, local ska band Pontious Pilate & The Naildrivers and Young Offenders Star Shane Casey have come together to record a unique take on the Madness '80s classic 'Our House'.
The video was filmed to grow awareness and funds for Downs Syndrome Cork as they look to raise €1 million for their Vision 2021 project - which aims to build a new HQ at their training centre in The Field Of Dreams, Curraheen.
Downs Syndrome Cork Chairperson Ray O' Callaghan told CorkBeo: "The reaction to the video now has been incredible. We have had thousands of views across the world. We had associations across the world contact us, it's so good! We'd love for it now to go to Christmas number one!"
The Field Of Dreams is a first of its kind in Ireland for training adults with Downs Syndrome. On a three acre farm, adults are taught life skills, animal care and how to grown their own veg.
The project has enjoyed great successes since launching in 2017, with every adults who has trained on the farm finding employment after gradution.
The ultimate aim for Vision 2021 is for a single integrated campus for Downs Syndrome Cork to combine all of their great work at the Field of Dreams.
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Respiratory system quizzes and labeled diagrams
Full to the brim with interesting but arguably complex anatomy and development, the respiratory system may feel a little confusing to the anatomy apprentice. But fear not - with a bit of practice and dedication, you can certainly kick confusion to the kerb.
In this article, we're going to share with you some effective ways to do just that. Ready to have all of your respiratory system questions answered? Good - let's get started!
Overview diagrams
A logical but nonetheless highly effective way to get acquainted with new anatomy terms is to utilise labeled and unlabeled diagrams. With a labeled diagram, you can see all of the main structures of an organ system together on one page - great for helping you to memorise the appearance of several structures and their relations. Unlabeled diagrams can then help you to put your memory to the test.
Below, you'll find the respiratory system labeled and unlabeled on two separate diagrams. Keep reading to find out how you can use them.
Respiratory system labeled
Take a look at the labeled diagram of the respiratory system above. As you can see, there are several structures to learn. Spend a few minutes reviewing the name and location of each one, then try testing your knowledge by filling in your own diagram of the respiratory system (unlabeled) using the PDF download below.
Respiratory system unlabeled
Once you've filled in your diagram of the respiratory system (unlabeled), it's time to compare notes with the labeled version. Did you nail it? Or do you need a little more practice? No worries! Look no further than our respiratory system quizzes.
Respiratory system questions
Have you discovered the power of using quizzes to learn anatomy, yet? If not, let us introduce you. Quizzes are a highly effective and enjoyable way to learn a new topic. In fact, they can even be used to revise what you already know.
Did you know that you can learn the respiratory system with games? Start gaming your way to anatomy success now.
Luckily for you? We've got plenty of respiratory system quizzes containing questions on everything from the lymphatics of the lungs to the bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli. Try one right now!
Check out some more of our top picks about the respiratory system below.
Are quizzes an effective learning tool for you? Check out our A-Z guide to using anatomy practice quizzes to learn every topic!
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Solana has overtaken Ethereum in terms of daily NFT trading volume, thanks to the launch of the Trippin' Ape Tribe collection.
Solana generated more money from NFT sales than Ethereum in 24 hours
According to CryptoSlam's data, it appears that NFT sales on Solana surpassed those on Ethereum for 24 hours, making it the top Blockchain for at least one day.
The reason for this increase is the launch of Trippin' Ape Tribe's project on Solana, which has been leading all NFT projects by trading volume for the past day.
This is the 24 hours between 24 and 25 May, in which Solana's NFT secondary market sales generated a total of almost $24.3 million in the previous 24 hours, while Ethereum's sales added up to $24 million during the same period in all monitored markets.
Solana outperforms Ethereum thanks to Trippin' Ape Tribe NFT collection
Monitoring the Trippin' Ape Tribe project, CryptoSlam's data reveals that after the launch of the new NFT collection on Solana on Tuesday, its sales were responsible for more than $14.5 million of Solana's total, making it the most popular for that time frame.
Speaking of which, on the official Twitter channel, here is how he commented on the project:
Over 300k SOL in secondary volume within 24 hours. 🌀🌀
Fuck a lambo. Wen 1968 vw hippie bus?
— Trippin' Ape Tribe (@TrippinApeNFT) May 25, 2022
"Over 300k SOL in secondary volume within 24 hours. Fuck a lambo. Wen 1968 vw hippie bus?"
Trippin' Ape Tribe is the only other Solana NFT project to take the 24-hour throne above the other collections, just a month after Okay Bears led the chart for weeks in a row.
At the time of writing, the top-ranking NFT collection by daily trading volume is 'goblintown', developed on Ethereum. Solana has already fallen to second place as the blockchain with the highest NFT sales volume in the last 24 hours.
Brave's wallet integration
In addition to overtaking in the NFT sector, Solana has also been the talk of the town over the past two days for being integrated into Brave's wallet.
Thanks to Solana's new blockchain support, users of Brave, the leading Web3 browser, will be able to interact with numerous dApps on the market.
Thus, directly from the Brave Wallet, users will also be able to buy, sell and store SOL and SPL tokens.
Brave Wallet represents an important entry point for the mass adoption of the ecosystem developed on the Solana blockchain.


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Troopers search for 'aggressive driver' who shot another motorist's vehicle on I-4
PLANT CITY, Fla. - The search is underway for a driver who troopers say shot at a car in the midst of a fit of road rage on Interstate 4 Monday night, just before 9 o'clock.
The bullet pierced a Volkswagon Jetta, being driven by 38-year-old Branden Rybak, who called 911 after it happened.
Rybak had just entered the on-ramp to 1-4 near Alexander Street. He was merging into the middle lane when the driver behind him got heated.
"He, I guess, assumed that I cut him off or whatnot, which I did not, and started flashing his lights and riding my bumper for a bit," Rybak said to the dispatcher.
Moments later Rybak says the shooter pulled up beside him and started yelling at him before firing a shot. The bullet hole is just above Rybak's front driver's side tire, inches from his car window.
After Rybak's car was hit, he took the next exit and waited for troopers to arrive. Investigators recovered at least one fired and partially flattened round from the engine compartment.
The suspect's vehicle is described as a maroon-colored pickup truck, possibly a Toyota Tacoma extended cab.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers remind drivers not to let their emotions get the best of them, as they continue to search for the shooter.
If you know anything about what happened, contact the Florida State Highway Patrol at 813-558-1800.


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This genealogy report is about Martens Comprehensive Family Tree.It contains 765 individuals and 263 families from the family tree. Report compiled by Roy Harris from information gathered from various sources. The report covers almost exclusively only SOME of the very virile descendants of brothers Jan Thomas and Hendrik Jacobus Martens born in 1800 and 1802 respectively. They were Voortrekkers who are listed as having fought at The Battle of Blood River. Jan Thomas settled on the outskirts of Greytown on the farm Highbury and Hendrik Jacobus just the other side of the Umvoti River at Sophiadale which is still owned by his family. The family is complicated by variations in spelling of names (Joshua/ Josua, Catharina/Cathrina), the Afrikaans custom of naming sons after themselves and brothers (there are at least 10 Jan Thomas Martens'! and even a Jansie Thomasina!), and marriages between cousins. The latter factor could be particularly confusing if the family gravitated towards the female side of the family. In such a case, descendants may erroneously assume that the "main" Grandpa Martens was Father's Dad whereas in fact the connection was through the Mother.It is an impossible task for one person to gather all of the information to complete and maintain the family tree. Please email me additions, errors, photos, contributions, comments and whatever else may be of interest firstname.lastname@example.com You can find more Martens family info at www.martensfamily.co.za which is maintained by Dewald Martens. Unfortunately I registered but forgot my password and the site does not recognise the new password when I use the "Forgot password" feature and so I cannot access all of the information on the site.For more news on Greytown, please visit www.greytown.co.za Last updated on 20 January 2013.
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Real Madrid are set to host Barcelona in the first El Clasico of the season. This edition is made more prominent due to the gap between both sides. Madrid have a game in hand – since they were away due to the FIFA Club World Cup which they won – but they are 11 points behind their fierce rival. If Barca get victory, the La Liga title may be lost for Real as the season reaches halfway.
The estimated viewing figure for the game is around 650 million worldwide as the game is broadcast in 188 countries. The La Liga has prepared events in numerous countries like China, India, Japan, South Korea, Kenya etc. to attract thousands of fans. The fixture on Saturday, 23rd December means more fans would likely be available to see the game.
Speaking ahead of the game, Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos admits that the title race might be over if Barca defeat them at home. The Spaniard said the team was "obliged to win now more than ever" due to the current situation of the club. They started slowly as they could not get the goals and then they missed their chief scorer Cristiano Ronaldo.
Valencia and Atletico Madrid are ahead of Real already as they put up a fight but Barcelona would be able to handle both compared to Real. Los Blancos would lose the title they won in May if the Lionel Messi skippered side claim all three points as the gap would be 14 points with 16 matches left.
Ramos hopes the confidence from winning the Club World Cup would help them mount a serious challenge in the second half of the season. Coach Zinedine Zidane has remained adamant about adding another forward. He insists that the current trio can do the job.


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Last month was the first time in a long time that I missed a Currently link up with Anne;
so I was determined to make do November's. Here's a little peek at life currently...
{Appreciating} the "cooler" weather we have finally had here in Florida. It may not have lasted too long, but the nights are at least starting to be breezy and enjoyable.
{Ordering} I just got a new electric toothbrush when it was an Amazon Deal of the Day and I LOVE this thing! I guess this is life in your 30s; getting excited by electric toothbrushes! The Fairywill toothbrushes are great. There is currently a $3 off coupon for the one I got, but Babe got jealous so I am going to grab one for him and may go with the upgraded version of mine (currently has a $5 off coupon). It has 5 modes instead of 4 and is a little easier to switch between modes. Also grabbing a restock of the Deep Greens that I use in my morning smoothie bowls, because they are currently selling for $27. Usually I can't find them under $40.
{Perfecting} Not a lot these days lol... who needs perfecting anyways?! I'm going with the present over perfect model right now, because I'm stretched a little thin as we figure out what the next few months look like for us.
{Planning} or trying to plan anyways, what the beginning of 2021 is going to look like for us. I am going to be transitioning jobs, plus we have to be out of our rental condo and it's all happening in December. It will be a lot of change at once, but I prefer to just rip the bandaid right off! It's good change, but it's still a lot to figure out. We have had a good run managing the wine bar, but with more remote work as a possibility in the future we have more opportunities to possibly get out on the road again in some capacity. So we are just trying to figure that all out! I shared a little about it a YouTube live, that's basically just a long ramble of me saying we aren't sure about anything right now, but alas, there's that!
And that's about it for us here!
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Looking for a Cardinal Ornament?
This Cardinal Ornament is a beautiful way to celebrate the memories of the year when decorating your Christmas Tree! Our ornaments are made to show off those cherished memories for years to come!
The purchase of this listing is for one Cardinal Christmas Ornament with the following specifications:
- Dimensions: 2.2 inch x 3.8 inch;
- Material: Natural Birch;
- Thickness: 1/8 inch.
Your Cardinal Ornament will be handmade in our South Carolina studio with years of experience and a good dose of love. We take great care in the creation of each of these engraved ornaments because we know they are going to you to help decorate your home and that is something we cherish.
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text: Nov 17, 2015 Preparing for the festivities! Here at Junk shop we are gearing up for the festive period and have just opened our enchanted forest Christmas stall in Albert square. (We are just to the right of the big father christmas, opposite the chutney and wine stall!) We have been busy making some one-off winter pieces for you, including Upcycled blanket fringe jackets and Tartan pinafore dresses! We also have some amazing vintage pieces from sheepskin jackets to Norwegian knit cardigans! Our Luna jewellery range will also be making an appearance, with some lovely pocket watches, perfect for a christmas gift. We have also stocked up on mittens, wool hat and vintage wool scarves to keep you toasty! We would love you all to come down to visit us! Pick up a flyer from our shop for 10% also!


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The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) will host two high-level, two-day geotechnical engineering workshops on georeinforcement and geobarriers June 4–7, 2018, in Munich, Germany. These events, with their international speakers, attendees and engineering issues will provide the most advanced IGS Technical Committee–led workshops to date.
The IGS welcomes the world's civil and geotechnical engineers to this unique gathering. Share your project experience, learn from renowned researchers and engineers in the global geosynthetics field, and network with colleagues who influence diverse sectors such as mining, coal ash, transportation engineering, MSE design, waste management and more.
Interactive format: Audience presentation/discussion
Each workshop will be divided into major topics and will focus on very recent technical developments and emerging technical issues. This format means that presenters will not prepare written contributions to be compiled in proceedings; instead they will share presentation slides with attendees. Time may be allocated in each section for attendees to share short statements (single-slide presentations) from the floor. An emphasis is placed on discussion. This interactivity will help propel conversation among colleagues, enhance the topical depth of the gathering and ensure that region-specific concerns can be addressed. The format will make the overall workshops' information more ready to implement and foster stronger professional connections between attendees.
Attendees interested in contributing to the open forum portion should consult the workshop details for applicable deadlines for supplying a slide (optional) and informing a session's moderator or a workshop organizer of your interest in contributing.
Workshop Location: Munich Workstyle
Landwehrstraße 61, 80336 München, Germany
(400 m from Munich's central train station)
GeoReinforcement Workshop
Cost: 180€/person
GeoBarrier Workshop
Cost: 180€/person
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How to Replace a Broken End Fitting With a New One on a Garden Hose
Over time, garden hoses wear out, leaving you with irritating leaks, wasted water and drenched shoes. However, replacing an entire damaged hose with a new, top-quality device doesn't come cheap. More often than not, hoses experience problems with a worn-out or faulty end fitting. Rather than replacing the entire hose, you can replace the defective end fitting with a new one. Available in a range of sizes and design, fittings provide an economical fix. Make sure that you choose the appropriate design and size of hose fitting that you need.
What you will need for the replacement task
- Replacement hose fitting
- Screwdriver
- Utility knife
Step 1
Take the measurements of the internal diameter of your garden hose. It's important to buy the right size fitting, given that hoses are available in a wide selection of sizes. If you are unsure about the measurements, simply carry a piece of the hose along with you when visiting the home improvement store to buy a new fitting.
Step 2
Determine the kind of fitting needed. Even though the majority of fittings are in sync with both vinyl and rubber hoses, some aren't compatible and call for a precise type of fitting. When changing just one end of the garden hose, you will need to decide on whether you require either the female end, which attaches to the tap, or the male end, which fastens to the sprinkler. Furthermore, the majority of hose fittings are made of brass or plastic. Although brass is a lot more durable than plastic, it is more expensive.
Step 3
Take out the old, faulty fitting by cutting the garden hose a few inches from the fitting. Simply lay the hose on a flat ground. Using a sharp utility knife, make a straight, consistent cut with no shabby edges.
Step 4
Position the clamp slackly above the garden hose, and then shove as far as possible the threaded new fitting into the hose. In case you experience a bit of difficulty, allow the hose to soak up the sun's warmth so that it is more flexible.
Step 5
Make sure the clamp is tightened firmly by using a screwdriver. Fasten the hose to the tap or spigot and turn on the water supply. A properly fitted hose fitting should not show any signs of leaks when the faucet is open. To avoid any leaks, make sure the screws are tightened and not loose.


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It's no secret that I absolutely despise the character models in The Secret World. I absolutely love the game, but I can't help but cringe … hang on, this sounds familiar. Yup, I said this 2 days ago. Issue 2: Digging Deeper, has been delayed yet again, this time due to a severe exploit that was discovered last night. This is starting to remind me of the awful combination of a bad hair day and prom night. All I want to do is look pretty, what's a girl to do?
According to Tarib, a serious exploit has been found and Digging Deeper will be postponed until tomorrow, September 13th. Today's server maintenance and downtime will still be occurring however, along with the downtime required to deploy the patch tomorrow. So much for TSW playtime this week.


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Built Revolution (Ep. 19) | Howard Ashcraft
Unfortunately, Howard Ashcraft can't make you a martini via the podcast, but he can answer a lot of your common questions about Integrated Project Delivery contracting and how to truly change the way you collaborate with your partners. In this episode of the Built Revolution, Kelcey sits down with Howard (Partner with Hanson Bridgett) to talk about transforming the construction industry through better contracting and true collaboration. A few resources to learn more:
- AIA CC Working Definition of IPD (free!)
- Integrated Project Delivery: An Action Guide for Leaders (free!)
- Integrating Project Delivery (Howard's book is available on Amazon – pricing varies by format)
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Lan Wang is a Technical Designer that holds a Master's degree in Electronic Integrated Art from NYSCC (New York State College of Ceramic in Alfred University). She also received a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from BFU (Beijing Forestry University).
As a passionate gamer and a team player, Lan believes in the power of teamwork. With a cross-professional background, she is dedicated to exploring the new path of multiple media. To improve herself and provide more support to the whole team, Lan taught herself about 2D/3D rigging, skin-meshed animation, and game development skills based on Unity. She believes that learning not only from the role she is playing but also from others would boost the entire project and enhance the communication between each other. When pursuing her MFA degree in NYSCC, she started to make game demos with Unity and finished an internship in NetEase as a game designer. These experiences about the video game industry convinced her to keep going and make it her future career.
Lan decided to join the MDM program to embrace challenges and opportunities. She believes that the real hand-on experiences and projects will benefit her a lot. She looks forward to developing more essential skills and thus become a strong supporter that is helpful to a team.
- 2D Designer
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- Animator / VFX
- Game Designer
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Full Time Lead Coaches WANTED
We are looking to hire a competent full time lead coach to oversee our fitness facility's training operations and experience. The lead Coach will manage budgets, monitor and purchase equipment, and initiate, lead and grow an elite team of coaches. You will oversee coaches' interactions with members, such as assessments, nutritional guidance, training on correct form, and guidance on appropriate types of programs for clients. You will train staff on an ongoing basis.
To be successful in this role, you need to have respectful decision-making abilities regarding a diverse range of activities. Preferred applicants are effective communicators, have the ability to motivate others, and are observant.
Full Time Lead Coach Responsibilities:
- Attending and participating in management meetings.
- Developing and managing action plans to reach overall goals.
- Ensuring monthly revenue targets are met.
- Recruiting staff and ensuring optimal staffing levels.
- 15-20 hours of coaching weekly (group classes and/or personal training).
- Training new coaches.
- Providing staff with ongoing assistance and training.
Lead Coach Requirements:
- 4+ years of work experience as personal trainer.
- 2+ years of work experience in fitness management position
- Certified personal trainer certification such as ACE or NASM
- CPR/AED certification.
- Ability to generate revenue projections.
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding people and leadership skills
- Physically fit, strong, agile and dexterous, and professional appearance and behavior.
- Available to work evenings, over weekends and on public holidays.
Compensation :
- $60k-70k/yr depending on Experience + Bonuses
- Health Benefits
- 401k Plan
- Education allowance + Leadership Mentorship
To apply for this position, send your resume to email@example.com for consideration. Please let us know if you desire full time or part time work.
We Are Hiring On-Screen Virtual Fitness Athlete!
FNS Training Center – Santa Clara, CA
OUR TEAM IS GROWING and we're looking for passionate and positive fitness enthusiasts, who are looking to make extra income by simply working out!
FNS Training Center is an award-winning premier health club located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, dedicated to serving our clients to live healthy and fit lifestyles through delivering functional athletic training services to the general public.
As we continue to grow at FNS Training Center, we are looking for friendly, energetic and passionate individuals to join our on-screen team of virtual training athletes.
Your requirements as an on-screen athlete would include the following:
- Professional and Punctual
- Fun, High-Energy, Enthusiastic and Personable
- Comfortable on Camera
- Fit and Athletically Coordinated – Comfortable with High-Intensity Strength Training and Athletic Conditioning (60-min sessions at a time)
- Previous Sport or Athletic Training Experience Preferred, but Not Required
- Must Be at Least 18 years or Older to Apply
If you are someone who loves fitness and is looking to be a part of a team of positive, likeminded fitness professionals, submit your application to FNS Training Center today!
FNS Training Center is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusivity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.
Job Type: Part Time
Compensation: $20/class
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
Staff takes daily health survey, wears masks, takes temperature, goes through regular daily cleaning and sanitization of equipment used.
We Are Hiring a marketing team leader!
FNS Training Center is not just a gym. We specialize in effective, efficient, and fun personalized team training experience for sustainable results. Our mission at FNS is to not only help people reach their personal goals and unlock their full potential, but to connect them with a community of likeminded, positive individuals who will support and encourage each other every step of the way. No ego. No competition. Surrounding people with a team and community of people who not only what you to succeed, but will be there to celebrate with you too.
We're looking for a marketing team leader to lead the FNS Training Center Marketing Team! It is a great opportunity to grow your career. As a Marketing Leader at FNS, you'll be responsible for building our brand and making our product even better for both new and existing users. You will be a marketing strategist, creative storyteller, and unique content crafter.
Common responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Conceptualize and build marketing campaigns to increase quality leads that lead to new memberships, product purchases, and the overall growth of the FNS Community
- Using demographic data and marketing knowledge to attract new potential athletes in untapped markets
- Help to establish the growing FNS brand in the health and wellness industry
- Work closely with developers, digital marketing team, and support team members to run marketing initiatives, ads, and campaigns.
- Supervise a team of marketing specialists as they work on email marketing, blogging, media editing, and asset collection/management.
- Great communication skills that help you work with product and engineering to make product visions come to life.
Skills and experience that will come in handy:
- A strong background in a strategic marketing or product marketing role
- A love of data and can analyze a marketing funnel; you can identify and size different growth opportunities and the various ways to meet them
- The ability to think strategically and develop comprehensive, data-driven marketing plans
- The ability to turn complex ideas into creative, engaging marketing plans for a wide audience
- A background and knowledge of the fitness industry and how to live a happy, healthy lifestyle
- Creative problem solving and ability to think on your feet and make changes when things don't go as planned
To apply for this position, send your resume to email@example.com for consideration.
We Are Hiring Operations And Sales Associate!
FNS Training Center is looking for a results driven, detail oriented person to work full time/part-time as a Operations Associate at our fitness training facility, FNS Training Center in Santa Clara, CA. We are looking for someone who will be a team player and comes to the table with new and fresh ideas, who can not only take direction but can be a growth-minded leader who contributes to higher thinking and strategy discussions, and most importantly, has a strong passion and desire to serve and help others.
You will be expected to:
- Greet clients and assist or lead tours
- Make sure daily excel data sheets and data software are completed and record information as needed
- Assist with tasks on leads list and check daily on the leads list to make sure all are booked for appointments or scheduled and contacted with proper notations in profiles
- Make sure all paperwork are properly filed
- Assist athletes with accountability, motivation, and provide simple nutritional advice
- Assist in checking and responding to customer services emails, texts, and social media messages
- Be able to sale memberships and retail
- Handle incoming calls and other communications
- Make sure operations paperwork is stocked and ready to go
- Assist in proper onboarding process for leads
- Assist with ordering inventory and restocking gym facility
- Daily cleaning duties
- Weekly training and meetings
- Work together as a team to meet weekly conversion rates
- Provide team statistics of conversions and leads
- Work with our CRM system and maintain the standards and protocols
- Additional operational and sales duties that may change as growth plan grows
- Data crunching on metrics for marketing and sales insights
- Being a bridge of communication between FNS sales and team, and marketing team in regards to data and numbers
- Community engagement: Daily media posts
- Nuvita back end member management
Skills Required
- Marketing data metrics
- Social media
- Excel proficiency
- Salesforce
- Canva
- Administrative experience
- Sales experience
- Customer experience
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Attention in detail
- Warm personality with strong communication skills
- Desire to be active and create a positive experience for others
- Open to learning and adapting to changes
- Create an amazing experience for every person that walks into FNS.
Job Type: Part Time
Compensation: $15-$18 /hour.
To apply for this position, send your resume to email@example.com for consideration. Please let us know if you desire full time or part time work.
We Are Hiring Marketing Representative!
FNS Training Center is not just a gym. We specialize in effective, efficient, and fun personalized team training experience for sustainable results. Our mission at FNS is to not only help people reach their personal goals and unlock their full potential, but to connect them with a community of likeminded, positive individuals who will support and encourage each other every step of the way. No ego. No competition. Surrounding people with a team and community of people who not only want you to succeed, but will be there to celebrate with you too.
Our team is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to assist with our marketing team. An FNS marketing representative will assist with planning/collaborate with marketing team and executing marketing campaigns to generate new prospects and improve client retention. The candidate should have 2-3 years of marketing, sales, and tele-sales experience. The applicant should be equipped with excellent communication, and customer service skills. The applicant should be a self-motivated, energetic, and computer savvy individual. Experience with programs such as Salesforce, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canva, Photoshop, Adobe and Excel is necessary. Candidates from legal, marketing, real estate, or finance industries preferred.
- Marketing Copy Writing for landing pages, website copy, advertisement copy, creative content copy
- Collect Raw assets of Gym and Virtual athletes (workouts, pictures, testimonials)
- Maintain Raw and Final assets libraries. Maintain Testimonials libraries
- Videography and Photography skills
- Creative content review. Give feedbacks and changes on copy/raw assets to the Marketing team
- Sound Knowledge
- Video Editing (Workout with or without green screen)
- Plan or collaborate and complete field marketing campaigns after conducting preliminary research
- Devise or collaborate with marketing campaigns with the goal of increasing product awareness and increasing sales and profits.
- Track market and company sales performance.
- Work closely with marketing teams to create programs.
- Generate leads and drive sales.
- Gather and report customer intelligence to sales teams.
- Manage marketing budgets.
- Produce various literature, signage, merchandise, and other materials to be used at field marketing events
- Maintain relationships with third-party vendors and venues
- Negotiate with retailers and other third-party partners on promotional display and merchandise placement
- Provide daily report with manager at the end of the day with an e-mail report of
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities
- Manage social media activity surrounding field marketing campaigns
- Track expenses in an organized fashion
- Report weekly/monthly on the status of field marketing activities
- Document and share lead/customer intelligence with sales team.
- FNS Apparel designing, sales, campaigns, Advertisement. Apparel store management
- Blog writing on value added education
- Graphics and posts for FNS Community
To apply for this position, send your resume to firstname.lastname@example.com for consideration. Please let us know if you desire full time or part time work.
We Are Hiring Video Editor!
FNS is a training facility dedicated to the health and wellness of 'every day athletes' in our community. We are looking for someone who will help us capture the inspiration of our culture and the success of our athletes via video and photography production. If you are passionate, artistic, and a team player, you may be exactly who we're looking for!
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Work closely with staff, crew and Producer(s) to complete video & media projects using Adobe Production Suite software
- Coordinate all aspects of video production from start to finish; work closely with clients to ensure their needs are met and offer creative ideas/solutions for each project
- Make creative decisions regarding the shooting & editing of projects based on written scripts or input from client and ensuring quality control and consistency on final project
- Demonstrate basic understanding of branding & marketing strategies and implementation
- Perform editorial functions including rough cuts, graphic design & integration, audio sweetening, color correction and final delivery
- Perform basic troubleshooting, storing, and publishing of final video projects
- Integrate design elements into finished video projects and presentations
- Work in the most proactive, creative and professional manner to provide the highest level of service to our clients
Skills Requirements:
- Candidate must be proactive and a team player
- Ability to utilize extensive knowledge of production & design software such as Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Familiarity with Final Cut Pro, Avid and design programs such as Maya, Element 3D, Cinema 4D is desirable.
- Capable of concept development and storyboarding
- Well organized and capable of handling multiple assignments
- Familiar with all types of video production equipment & processes
- Fully capable of accurate time and resource budgeting
- Sensitivity and tact in dealing with staff/partners/clients at different levels in a very diverse environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's (or in progress) in Design, Video/Film Production or related field is preferred.
- 1+ years video editing & design experience (corporate/commercial video preferred)
- Candidates should have reel/samples available online for review
Job Type: Full Time or Part Time
Compensation: Compensation will vary upon hiring.
To apply for this position, send your resume to firstname.lastname@example.com for consideration. Please let us know if you desire full time or part time work.
We are hiring professional fitness coaches!
FNS Training Center is looking for enthusiastic, professional, and knowledgeable coaches for full and part-time positions at our Santa Clara location.
With our constant growth in creating impact in the bay area combined with the holistic fitness experience our members have at FNS Training Center, this may be your opportunity to a part of our growing company
Coaches will:
- Conduct fitness consultations and assessments
- Ensure safe and effective use of equipment
- Guide, educate, motivate and keep members accountable towards reaching their goals
- Be responsible for member onboarding
- Maintain consistent client base
- Have a willingness to share the FNS Training experience with new members.
- Be driven, energetic, and enthusiastic, with a desire to succeed
Benefits Of Being a coach at FNS Training Center:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Continuing education opportunities
- Free Membership
- Discounts on products and services
- World Class members and facility
- Rewarding Compensation Structure (Higher than industry standard)
Job Requirements: :
- Candidates must be at least 18 years or older to apply
- Previous training and program design experience
- Fitness related degree and/or certification desired
- Willingness to attend training and development
- Strong communication skills
- Customer service oriented
- CPR / AED Certification preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Social Media experience is a plus
- Athlete engagement and accountability
- Coach and conduct Team Training group classes (Gym and Virtual)
- Personal Training
- Follow FNS systems and protocols
Job Type: Full Time or Part Time
Compensation: Compensation will vary upon hiring.
To apply for this position, send your resume to email@example.com for consideration. Please let us know if you desire full time or part time work.


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This paper develops a matching model à la Pissarides (1990) to explain equilibrium working time and unemployment in an economy with trade frictions. In a second part, the text analyses the impact of mandatory working hours reductions on unemployment.
VRANCEANU, R. (1999). Working Hours in a Matching Model with Policy Implications. Dans: Papers from the 1999 EALE Conference. Maastricht University.


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Introduction: We sought to examine whether depressive symptoms and level of Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology are independently or interactively associated with the risk of progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods: The study included a total of 216 participants from the Biomarkers for Older Controls at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease study, a cohort of individuals who were cognitively normal at baseline (mean age = 57) and followed for more than 20 years (mean = 12.7 years), who had baseline Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D) scores and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) amyloid beta (Aβ)1-42, t-tau, and p-tau measures available. Results: Cox regression demonstrated that baseline HAM-D and CSF AD biomarkers were both associated with time to onset of MCI. There was an interaction between HAM-D scores and markers of AD pathology, in which depression was associated with time of onset in participants with low levels of AD pathology (hazard ratio = 0.64; 95% confidence interval = 0.43–0.95; P=.026). Discussion: The effect of depressive symptoms on progression to clinical symptoms of MCI may be most evident among individuals with low levels of AD pathology.
Original language | English |
Article number | e12106 |
Journal | Alzheimer's and Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment and Disease Monitoring |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2020 |
- Alzheimer's disease
- amyloid
- cerebrospinal fluid
- depression
- mild behavioral impairment
- mild cognitive impairment
- p-tau
- t-tau
- vascular disease


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