text: Stink damp By Amanda Silliker 09/08/2015| www.cos-mag.com On May 22, 2014, Michael Bunz died while working alone at an oil battery in southeast Saskatchewan. The 38-year-old man from Wawota, Sask., sold chemicals to the oil industry and he regularly conducted testing at well sites. He left behind his wife and two daughters.The incident is still under investigation by the provincial occupational health and safety branch, so it is unclear exactly what happened, but the coroner's office confirmed hydrogen sulphide (H2S) was the cause of death."I got a phone call from his boss that he was hurt, and he was gone," Kara Bunz told the CBC. "I got the autopsy report, so I know 100 per cent that it was H2S gas."H2S — also called sour gas, sewer gas and stink damp — is a highly toxic gas that occurs naturally in the earth in petroleum and natural gas. It is one of the most deadly occupational hazards in the oil and gas industry — too much H2S can kill a worker in a few seconds. Oil and gas workers are exposed to H2S most often during drilling and production of natural gas, crude oil and petroleum products. It is also found in refineries, oil and gas wells, battery stations and pipelines.Truck drivers transporting fluids that H2S has been dissolved into have some of the highest fatality rates for H2S. Exposure limitsThe eight-hour occupational exposure limit (OEL) for H2S in Alberta is 10 parts per million (ppm) and the ceiling is 15 ppm. In British Columbia., the OEL is a ceiling limit of 10 ppm. In Saskatchewan, the eight-hour average contamination limit is 10 ppm and the 15-minute limit is 15 ppm.At just 20 ppm, exposure to H2S can cause eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, digestive upset and loss of appetite. H2S levels of 100 ppm and higher are considered immediately dangerous to life and health, which is much lower than many other toxic gases. "H2S can be a lethal gas in very small quantities and that's why it attracts so much attention and so much caution," says Cameron MacGillivray, president and CEO of Enform, the safety association for the upstream oil and gas industry, headquartered in Calgary. "We're talking about very, very small concentrations presenting a significant human health risk."Exposure of 200 ppm can cause major irritation of the nose, throat and lungs, along with headaches, nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) can also develop. Above 500 ppm, workers may experience sudden collapse (knockdown), unconsciousness and death. "The big problem with H2S is it's a nerve gas; that's what's unusual about it. It affects the ability of the central nervous system and your body to use oxygen… and that can lead to unconsciousness and, ultimately, death," says Arliss Levine, safety consultant and trainer for Allstar Enviro Safety in Calgary.Workers who are exposed to concentrations above 500 ppm and survive may recover completely or suffer long-term health effects such as fatigue, anxiety, irritability or impaired learning and memory, according to Work Safe Alberta. Workers who experience knockdown have a greater chance of having permanent effects to the respiratory system such as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and permanent lung damage.Long-term exposure to H2S has been reported to cause low blood pressure, headache, nausea, loss of appetite, eye inflammation and chronic cough."Sustained exposure to H2S can affect the lung function over the longer haul, it can affect the respiratory system in general and the cardiovascular system or blood supply system," says MacGillivray.Engineering controlsEvery employer in the oil and gas industry must conduct a hazard assessment with worker input to determine where workers are most likely to be exposed to H2S, and then consider the different controls that need to be put in place. They should consider engineering controls to remove the substance or create a barrier between the worker and the toxic gas, such as ventilation and closed systems that vent to a flare, according to WorkSafeBC.Fortunately, there are a lot of engineering controls in the design of drilling operations that minimize the chance of H2S being released at the surface, such as the types of drilling fluids used, well control, blow out preventers, annular bags, well service equipment and piping. Treatment methods are also used to remove H2S from liquid gas streams. For example, ammonia is a "scrubber" gas that is used to knock out H2S from the gas stream, says David Chalmers, president and general manager of Trinity Safety & Training in Saskatoon. "We would put on, say, a 400 barrel tank that can have H2S in the tank, but in order for it to not come out of the vent and expose workers, it needs to go through the ammonia tank to knock out the H2S." Monitoring systemsWhile H2S has a strong smell of rotten eggs, workers should never rely on their noses as reliable monitors for the gas. Humans have a wide range of sensory abilities so some people may not be able to smell it at all, while others can still smell it at fairly high amounts, says Levine. In general, the sense of smell is blocked at 150 ppm."Once you smell it, it's in your blood stream so it's sort of like tasting a poison food to see if it's safe," she says. "Once it gets into your system, we have a poor sensory threshold for sulphur and it shuts off your ability to smell it… and so you think it's gone away, but that is a bad idea because it's probably increasing."If workers are able to smell the gas, they should get out of the area immediately. One type of gas monitoring predominant throughout the oil and gas industry is electronic personal devices. These are worn by the worker and may just monitor for H2S, but often they have multiple heads to monitor carbon monoxide, oxygen deficiency or explosive atmospheres. Portable monitors are also available that can be carried to the work site and moved with workers. If the alarm goes off, it would alert all the workers in the immediate area that there is a threat. There can also be a fixed monitoring system throughout the plant that would send site-wide warning systems if H2S over a certain level is detected. These are often found in gas plants, separator buildings, process buildings and compressor buildings. They can shut down the area from a distance, pull out gas and pump air in and call emergency services to go to the site.In the past, gas detector tubes were used but these have gone by the wayside as they do not provide real-time gas monitoring. Employee educationTraining workers on H2S is crucial. The industry standard for all workers in the field is Enform's H2S Alive course. More than 170,000 workers took the course in 2014 alone. "Anyone who has the chance of exposure to H2S in the industry should be taking this course and, by in large, that covers just about everybody. The industry really has adopted it. The universal approach to it is this is a standard course you need to take if you're going to be in the industry," says MacGillivray. "Even if the job is not today being exposed to it, tomorrow you might be in a slightly different job or encounter a situation where H2S exists."The full-day training course covers the physical properties of H2S, where workers may encounter it, health hazards and what concentrations may become a risk. Workers learn how to protect themselves as well as how to perform a rescue. They learn how to use and properly don a self-contained breathing apparatus.Workers are required to recertify every three years. "What we have an issue with is new workers that don't understand H2S and until they see (how dangerous it is) they don't believe it, and then we have complacent workers with many years in the industry and they tend to get too overconfident," says Levine.Employers should provide workers with written safe work procedures. It's also important for employers to clearly label all piping and valves that carry H2S, and wherever an H2S buildup or leak is possible, warning signs must be posted. Protective equipmentH2S has a very wide range of flammability — the lower explosive limit is 4.3 per cent and the upper is 46 per cent — so workers are required to wear flame retardant coveralls. In areas of high H2S levels or where an leak has occurred, workers must wear approved respiratory protection. A positive-pressure supplied-air breathing apparatus (SABA) is required for work areas where H2S exceeds the eight-hour OEL or the ceiling limit. This respirator would be mostly used for work-related purposes, such as inside confined spaces, vessels or tanks.A positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) would mostly be used for doing rescues and independent work for exposures at or above 100 ppm."(H2S Alive) provides very basic training but the expectation is that the company tops up that training. (Training providers) kind of show them which end is up — they're certainly not going to be proficient operating that equipment until they get onto a job site," says Chalmers. "We do see companies doing more and more drills; that is far more frequent now than it was 15 years ago."In Saskatchewan, workers are required to receive training every six months on how to operate a breathing apparatus if they are required to wear it in an emergency application — a standard that should be adopted in other provinces as well, says Chalmers. Employers should provide workers with a written emergency response procedure. If a person has been exposed to H2S and is down, a rescue operation will need to be performed and there are seven main steps for a response plan workers should follow, from evacuation to medial aid (see sidebar).A key part of a responder's assessment is to determine if a rescue can in fact be completed. Sometimes performing a rescue is too high risk. To determine if it is safe, rescuers should examine the levels of H2S that their monitors are showing and assess the situation, including how many people are down and how many are available to rescue."Very often when we have an incident like this, people are so keen to get in and help people that they inadvertently put themselves at risk by not taking time to don their own equipment, assess the situation and move people away from the risk," says MacGillivray. 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A police officer deemed a hero for his actions during the Pulse nightclub massacre is losing his job.
According to officer Omar Delgado, 45, a corporal at the Eatonville Police Department, he has been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder since the fateful night, June 12 when a gunman opened up inside the club, killing 49 people.
Delgado was one of the first officers on the scene, and helped many people get to safety. His bravery has drawn national attention due to his efforts that night.
"He was my hero. He saved my life and for them to just do what they're doing to him in front of my face is a slap to my face as well," a survivor helpd by Delgado told a local ABC affiliate. "He did his job that night on June 12 so they should have his back 100 percent totally and just be there for whatever he needs."
Delgado, who makes just over $38,000 a year to put his life in danger every day is only six months away from qualifying for his pension, and there has been no public reason given as to why he is being let go.
He has been mainly on desk duty since the night club shootings, having tried to come back to work in his full capacity but having trouble with loud noises that bring back flashbacks of that night.
Delgado is very disappointed with the decision to let him go, saying: "It's a small town and we're like a family," the officer said. "You don't just throw a family member to the street. They're acting like a Fortune 500 company and saying since you can't do your job, we're going to replace you. Even if the world saw me as a hero, that was yesterday."
Delgado stated that he has asked his superiors to keep him on for an additional six months so he will qualify for his pension, but says that he was told he has to go because he can not do his job properly.
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Should We Label Patients as Non-Compliant?
A patient comes into your clinic hypertensive, hyperglycemic...hyper everything for an infected foot wound. His blood pressure is through the roof and the clinic's glucometer registers a glucose reading of 300+. Not to mention the stinky puss oozing from the patient's left great toe. The infected sore is obviously a complication of this patient's "non-compliance" the NP and physician mutter to each other. If he had kept his blood sugar in check an everyday blister surely would not have become this infected. But can we blame him?
The term 'non-compliant' is thrown around clinics and hospitals on a daily basis. We say it with a tone of disdain as if our patients had followed our instructions completely their health problems would be cured, or at least properly managed. And, maybe this is true. But, I think when it comes to discussing non-compliance, we need to become more understanding and less self-righteous.
Most people don't want to be unhealthy. They want to succeed in managing their medical conditions and feel well. In practice, however this can prove difficult. Our patients take a lot of medication. Popping pills three, even four times a day is a hassle. Some must be taken before eating, others after. Some while standing, others lying down. With some medications you must check blood sugar or blood pressure prior to taking them. Properly adhering to medication regimens can become quite a ridiculous act. The process of administering one's own medications must be simply exhausting. I don't blame patients who get sick of the whole routine and only 'comply' with the regimen their providers have prescribed inconsistently if at all.
Then, there are side effects. Medications prescribed to control diabetes, for example can cause GI upset- diarrhea in particular. Blood pressure medications leave patients feeling lightheaded and low on energy. This is enough to make one feel depressed about one's lot in life...enter Prozac and it's associated drowsiness and erectile dysfunction...time to add in Cialis. Patients are taking medication upon medication just to control the side effects of the few pills they actually need. Even though drugs improve numerical values associated with health such as blood pressure and blood sugar, they often make patients feel worse. Why not just stop taking them all and enjoy life- even if your risk of heart attack or stroke increases?
Our patients may not all be educated, particularly in the medical field, but they do have the smarts necessary to make their own decisions. It is our responsibility as nurse practitioners to give them the information they need and send them out of the clinic to make their own choices. To some, it may be worth avoiding the daily hassle of medication management and unpleasant side effects to die happy but at a younger age. Others may take your advice and chose a more complicated but healthier lifestyle. It's up to them.
Next time you say the term 'non-compliant' with a distasteful tone in your voice think about your own medication closet filled with bottles of half-finished prescriptions for antibiotics. It just might put you in your place.
I disagree with your perspective. Non compliance is a real issue to poor outcomes in healthcare, but also it is lack of understanding of the treatment plan, disease process and expectations or responsibilities of the patient. Sometimes these need to be reiterated, reinforced, reviewed, with lots of encouragement and support. Patients need to understand their decisions or inaction could cause their healt the deteriorate, and following expert advice can improve their health. We can work together if we are both honest and have a mutual understanding of each of our responsibilities and expectations. Plans can be individualized and modified to meet our patients needs. When my patient is not following directions, I determine in the interview what additional education my patient needs or how can I modify the plan to make it easier to follow and achieve optimum health. I also practice in pediatrics, so this is quite an endeavor at times. Many people have to be involved in the plan, sometimes many households with competing lifestyles and beliefs. Sometimes, it is an issue of neglect or lack or resources. Non compliance implies that we turn our backs in disapproval, and blame our patients for their poor health, it is far from that. I feel it is my failure to do my job properly, it reflects poorly on my rapport with my patient, my education was inferior or not well understood, my lack of understanding of my patients ability to carry out the plan. You did not address this topic fully. I am a little further down the road than you and wanted to offer another perspective.


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Pinehas Nakaziko Windhoek-Namibian rapper, Ngaihape Mupurua, known as Nga-I, is working on getting international distribution deals for his music, making more music videos and taking his music to the people in terms of performances. The rapper made headlines on social media with the release of his new music video, "Kurama", recently. The video, which continues to attract more viewers on social media, stood at the time of penning this article this Tuesday at more more 5,000 viewers on YouTube, just a week after its release. Nga-I says the video, produced by Willy-G and shot by Reggie Films, talks about daily life problems distracting a person from achieving his or her goals. "People like my new video and the response is very good, with almost everyone talking about it and sharing it on social media," he says. Nga-I has come out of nowhere to stake his claim as one of the leaders in the local hip-hop scene, with his self-created rap style, widely known as Ovi-trap. Explaining the Ovi-trap, Nga-I says it's a fusion of enchanting Otjiherero vernacular lyrics, with what has become known as trap music. "Trap music is a sub-genre of hip-hop that originated during the 1990s in the southern parts of the United States. It is typified by its ominous lyrics and sound that incorporate double or triple-time, with heavy kick drums," says Nga-I. In Namibia, Nga-I has gone one better, by mixing this emerging sub-genre with Otjiherero rap lyrics, while in the process carving out a niche for himself on the local scene. Nga-I started his music in 2004, and has released up to 100 songs on Sound Cloud. He officially started with his music in 2008 when he officially released his first single, "Shame on Me" on some local radio stations. End of last year, he released his debut album, titled "Ovi-Trap" with 11 tracks. He says with the album, he wanted to introduce and present Namibian music to the African market. Nga-I's Ovi-trap songs speak about his life, especially about him being a "farm boy" growing up in Windhoek. He tries to motivate young people, while also focusing on the fun elements of life, including partying.
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Wilmington, Del.—June 12, 2017 — Valeritas Holdings, Inc., and HealthCore, Inc., the outcomes research subsidiary of Anthem, Inc., completed the first U.S. diabetes device pragmatic clinical trial, marking the beginning of a novel approach to translational research on how different methods of insulin delivery work in a real-world environment. A podium presentation of the study took place at the American Diabetes Association 77th Scientific Session annual meeting.
HealthCore and Valeritas studied the real-world effectiveness of the V-Go® Wearable Insulin Delivery device compared to standard treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes in the United States in community-based practices using routine clinical care without forced or mandated protocols. All medications and supplies were purchased by patients using their pharmacy benefit and standard co-pays.
V-Go Wearable Insulin Delivery device, is a simple, wearable, basal-bolus insulin delivery device for patients with type 2 diabetes that enables patients to administer a continuous preset basal rate of insulin over 24 hours and on-demand bolus dosing at meal-times.
"There are nearly 6 million Americans living with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed insulin and a large percentage of these patients are unable able to effectively manage their A1C using multiple daily injections," said John Timberlake, Valeritas president and chief executive officer. "The results from this study show real-world meaningful clinical and economic benefits by changing the way that insulin is administered. Patients using V-Go® to deliver insulin showed a significant reduction in both A1C and the amount of insulin being used compared to patients using standard insulin injections who may have difficulty taking three or four injections each day."
This study was a pragmatic clinical trial evaluating V-Go compared to a standard treatment optimization control. The trial utilized cluster randomization where study sites were randomized to V-Go or optimizing standard of care based on individual physician preference. Patients with type 2 diabetes taking insulin were enrolled and treated according to routine practice for up to four months. Patients initializing V-Go stopped other insulin therapy.
The primary outcome was the difference in the change in A1C from baseline to end of study. The study demonstrated that while V-Go patients had significantly higher A1Cs at baseline compared to patients continuing and optimizing standard of care diabetes regimens, their A1C dropped significantly more over time compared to standard treatment optimization. Patients on V-Go received fewer concomitant diabetes medications and V-Go was more cost-effective.
"We know that insulin is effective when patients take it as prescribed," said Mark Cziraky, PharmD, HealthCore vice president for research. "The key is to see through these progressive trials to see if one treatment approach is more effective than another in routine clinical practice settings. The best way to assess this is through implementing a pragmatic clinical trial design."
The analysis population included 415 patients, 246 STO and 169 V-Go across 52 sites. As a pragmatic clinical trial, the population was largely similar to the general diabetes population receiving insulin with higher baseline A1Cs and comorbidities compared to traditional exploratory clinical studies.
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Manzariyah is a facility for research and development on unguided missiles and missile fuel production. [1] Its exact location varies in open source literature. Manzariyeh refers to several locations in Iran, including a Revolutionary Guards Training Center northeast of Tehran located in the same region where several sources put the missile facility. However, a study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies puts the site's location southwest of Tehran, close to Arak. [2] Although the facility is presumably operational, more detailed information is not available.
[1] "Manzariyeh," Federation of American Scientists, www.fas.org.
[2] Abdullah Toukan and Anthony H. Cordesman, "Study on a Possible Israeli Strike on Iran's Nuclear Development Facilities," Center for Strategic and International Studies, 14 March 2009, www.csis.org.
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text: Share: Comments Print February 24, 2010 at 10:10 AM Never let a crisis go to waste — unless you're talking taxes in Olympia Posted by Jon Talton Top of the News: The sober business of putting the brakes on Washington state's fiscal troubles — a drag on the entire economy — is rapidly becoming the Olympia Laff Riot. Sales taxes, cigarette taxes and closing "loopholes and exemptions" (do the august solons mean Boeing?) is the plan. Lawmakers, of course, are working in an environment where for 30 years Americans have been conditioned to think all taxes are bad and taxes must only be cut. So nibbling around the edges is apparently all that can happen. Sales taxes are especially regressive, hitting lower-income people at a time when their plight has been aggravated by the worst unemployment since the Great Depression. And why do I fear some of these tightened loopholes will most affect blue-collar sectors? In a more ideal world, this would be the time for a serious discussion about the appropriate revenue structure needed to both sustain a diverse, complex and urbanized state, while maintaining its high-quality economy. This would include the Great Reset reality check: No new bubble is going to prevent sustained unemployment and economic and social ills. That discussion won't happen. Nor will Washingtonians discuss an income tax (!!). I would say, let the YOU SOCIALIST! comments begin, but, as with the destructive Prop. 13 in California, many liberals quietly like the status quo, too. The Midweek Briefing: Sales of new houses plunged in January — no surprise to readers of this blog, which has consistently urged caution about the green-shoot hunt in this sector. It's a record low and erases all of last year's gains. Nor are we out of the woods on foreclosures. According to RealtyTrac, a record 2.8 million properties received at least one foreclosure notice last year. This year, the prediction is that 4.5 million could face foreclosure. The "shadow inventory" of houses in foreclosure but being held back for sale by lenders could be as high as 7 million. Mortgages under water: 11 million. — Death and taxes may be a certainty, but even the latter isn't proving recession proof. H&R Block shares nosedived today as investors realized that unemployed Americans need less tax help. Bloomberg reported that Block's total tax returns prepared fell 6.3 percent though Feb. 15 vs. a year earlier. — Alaska Airlines will begin offering Aircell's Gogo in-flight Internet service. "With Gogo, Alaska Airlines passengers will be able to browse the Web; access online music, games, podcasts and webcasts; send and receive e-mail; and connect to virtual private networks while flying," the airline said. Runway Girl Mary Kirby offered an interesting back story on the competition for Alaska's service and why the airline moved quickly. — Nouriel Roubini sees little real tightening in China, despite some official moves to ease off the asset and property bubble there. Still, he expects the country's leadership will be forced by inflation to tghten monetary policy. Credit? A slow rise in interest rates but lending is still expected to grow by 20 percent (!) this year, vs. 30 percent last year. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports that American bank lending fell at its worst rate since 1942. — Lessons for the U.S. from Canada's Martin Prosperity Institute, which studied the economy expanding effects of high-speed rail. Today's Econ Haiku: Government health care Who would want that commie plot? Worked for Dick Cheney Comments | More in Midweek Economic Briefing


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One month ago today, Josh's accident occurred. In some ways it seems like a century ago and other ways it seems like only yesterday. No matter the outcome of this situation, that day has forever changed and impacted our lives and who we are.
Josh had a bit of a harder day today. He slept well last night (thank you Lord!) so he was in pretty good spirits so that did help the day. The difficulty today is that Josh is getting some feeling back in areas that he has not had any feeling. We are incredibly excited by this but the feeling is not positive. Right now he describes the pain in his legs, back and rear (is that a socially acceptable word?) is like going out into freezing cold weather, then coming inside and running these parts under extremely hot water. It has a very strong burning feeling but encouraging to feel some areas that before had little or no feeling. Some of the people here act encouraged by this and others act as though this is completely normal and means nothing. Need I remind them that my God is a powerful God who will heal Josh if that is what he chooses?
Josh did 60 reps with his biceps today when he normally does only 30. They hook up some odd contraption around his wrists with a pulley system and lots of velcro (I realize this makes no sense) so that he can lift with his biceps. He is currently lifting 6 lb. weights but has made a lot of progress since arriving 2 and a half weeks ago.
Josh had some more med changes today: they doubled the med for nerve pain and put him on another med for his leg spasms that often helps with nerve pain. He has noticed a slight help so far but not a ton. It's a balance of wanting him to feel these new feelings, but not to be in pain.
That's all for tonight. We are currently watching the web cam at church and enjoying listening to the church worship as we sit here in our hospital room. Josh will be able to hear Jason preach in just a few minutes. Technology... ain't it great?
Prayer Requests:
-Josh's fingers- God is not done here!
-Pain relief for Josh
2/17/07 9:00 p.m.
The meeting went extremely well today. The weather in Indiana held up two of the men coming for the meeting, but all in all it, was very positive. Look for an update from Charlie, the guy heading this up, sometime tomorrow.
A huge praise: Josh is starting to feel his index fingers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember how I said the church wanted a specific prayer request to pray about this week? Doesn't this just go to show the power of prayer. When I was clipping Josh's fingernails today, he was surprised at how much he could feel me working with them and then rubbing lotion on his cuticles (hey, a guy's gotta' look good!). We are soooo encouraged by this. I don't exactly know if movement will come back but I do know that starting to have feeling is a huge positive!!
Josh had a great day today meeting with the board and working out. His shoulders, delts and biceps continue to get stronger. He is able to do quite a bit with his arms such as moving around a bit in his wheelchair, hugging the kids and me, and talking with his hands. He is still wearing the braces on his hands and wrists so that his hands do not flop around. He looks very good when he is sitting in his chair and moving his arms. They are starting to work at balancing without the chest strap while he is sitting in his chair. Currently, he has a seat belt, leg straps to hold his knees together, and a chest strap to hold his back into the chair. He is working on balancing his center body and using his shoulders and shoulder blades to move where he needs to in the chair. Seems quite odd, but it works. He is learning to do so much, getting stronger, and it is such an encouragement to us.
Last night, we had a nice night as couples and I got to cuddle with Josh in his bed for the first night. He is getting secure enough in his stability for me to move around a bit next to him and it was incredibly nice. :-)
Josh continues to sleep well. We are so thankful for nights of restful sleep and days of hard work. Please continue to pray for us and plead with God to heal Josh's body. Josh wants to run in Eastown more than almost anything, but not quite as much as accomplishing God's will for his and our lives.
Prayer Requests:
-stability for Noah and Zoe; restful sleep for the kids
-Movement in Josh's fingers


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Preparing to move to another country is no walk in the park.
In order to live in France, you have to overcome a variety of legal and logistical obstacles to prove your French worthiness. An example of the mundane tasks to complete includes figuring out how you're going to continue taking your American meds, finding a roof over your head, translating important documents to French for the notorious prefecture visits and most importantly, obtain a visa.
The Visa
Surprise surprise, this little treasure came TODAY in the mail!
I know it seems like just a little sticker in a book, but in fact, this visa is the symbol of my new legal life in Paris. I can live there for a whole year. HOW EXCITING.
The process for getting the visa isn't terribly difficult. Check out your French consulate's website for the documents you have to put together before making an appointment.
Visiting the consulate in LA was nerve-wracking. But exciting, because it was my first opportunity in a long time to see if I could speak French well enough to trick people into thinking one of my parents was French or something.
I dressed to impress, of course.
Well, my French didn't flow as easily as I hoped; I was so nervous. But I could tell the guy processing my papers appreciated it. He even responded to me in French!!! I was flattered, but this probably wasn't a very good idea as now I'm clueless as to the next steps I'm supposed to take with the OFII once i'm actually in France. (LOL still too flattered to care.)
Updates on My Housing Sitch, If You Care
I've been trying to find housing through the American University in Paris for my first semester in Paris. I ideally wanted to be with children, because I love kids and I just relate to them better than the adults in this world who are constantly wearing poker faces and miscommunicating their feelings with tricky words loaded with hidden meanings. Kids are just easy. They're real. And they're fun to practice the language with.
Anyhow, I finally got my housing placement today: I got placed with a French family (WOOHOO!), which is great news for my French!!! I'll be living with a French mom and pop and their 18-year old son (oh la la) and another student at the American University of Paris. We'll both get our own rooms and private bathrooms.
And the icing on the cake? The family's apartment is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. AKA, diplomat and ambassador haven. All of Paris' wealthiest find their homes here. It's an absolutely stunning and totally safe area of Paris; parks abound and the Bois de Boulogne, Paris' largest park and outdoor haven, is a few minutes away.
**Heaven is a place on earth with my home stay family.......**
T-20 days until the big move. Can't wait. Longing and dreaming of Paris every day... xx


text: Rather than posting about an individual issue (I shall be getting back to the early 1974 issues shortly once family life gives me a moment to concentrate), today I am posting a quick head's-up about a book that is out now. It is called "Remembered Reading: Memory, Comics and Post-War Constructions of British Girlhood", by comics scholar Dr Mel Gibson. I haven't yet read it to be able to recommend or critically analyse it, but I am hoping to get a review copy so I can do so. From the table of contents (which you can see via the link above) it looks absolutely up my street, covering the historical context along with how the readers from then remember the comics now. So I am looking forward to it both to see what new material I learn from it and to see how it treats the topics I already have a definite view on!


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Here's what's happening at the state capitol today:
First up, senate bill 2275 relates to the infrastructure revolving loan fund for water projects. It's a special fund in the state treasury administered by the Bank of North Dakota. Capital construction projects would include: water treatment plants, sewer lines, water storage systems, airport infrastructure and road and bridge infrastructure. The bill is scheduled for 9 a.m.
Up next, senate bill 2124 relates to the creation of human service zones. The bill requires the administration of a statewide program for state funding of staffing to create these zones under a new payment methodology. That bill is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.


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Hour One
Marty Appel
Author Marty Appel joined Jim to discuss his latest worked. The book is titled Casey Stengel: Baseball's Greatest Character. The book is about Casey Stengel, former manager of the New York Yankees.
James David Cain
James David Cain is former Louisiana State Senator and a retired farmer and rancher from Dry Creek. He was in office as senator from 1992-2008. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from McNeese State University. He discussed his career, including and appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show, on the air.
Hour Two
David Diamond
Baton Rouge Minister David Diamond joined our show today after he could not make it for yesterday's show. He and Jim talked about a number of topics, including evangelical support for Donald Trump.


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I have been a partner in a small family firm, which have used Ellacotts for over 40 years. We have occasion to use their services recently, and their professionalism and persistence were outstanding in getting us the best results.
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Please come aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island, Rhode Island's Official Sailing Education Vessel, which will be open for tours at Fort Adams State Park (90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI 02840). Tour the ship from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Aboard you can take a self guided tour above and below decks, talk with our crew, and learn more about life on OHP and sailing with us


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By Heinrich Wittleder
Harvest Returns' opportunities are structured in a variety of ways that produce different return profiles. Here are three of the most common metrics used in evaluating an investment as with an explanation of their advantages and disadvantages.
Internal Rate of Return
The internal rate of return IRR is a very common metric in equity asset investment. It is the discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from the investment, across time periods, equal to zero.
One of the main features of the IRR is that it takes the time value of money into account. The IRR is similar to the concept of "net present value," and measures, as a percentage, the return rate earned on an investment during a specific time frame, assuming a reinvestment of cash flows at the same return rate.
The IRR is a robust tool since it does not focus on a single moment in time, but rather factors in the continuous cash-flow in future periods. IRR analysis is also helpful in allowing investors to consider changing operating or exit assumptions over time.
As a discount rate, IRR accounts for the time an investor's money is tied up in an investment. Holding all else constant, the more time periods the investment comprises, the lower the IRR. Since the "time value of money" looms large for active investors, this feature is the main reason IRR is so commonly cited.
While the IRR does incorporate time, it is not the best metric tool for assessing overall profit potential for an investment. Investments with a short time horizon may show an exorbitant projected IRR, despite low projected profit. Moreover, the IRR tells little about the distribution of cash flow throughout a project. Two investments with the same hold period may have an identical IRR, with one returning all principal and profit only at the end of the term upon sale, and the other returning consistent cash flow throughout. Investments that offer stable cash flow are typically preferable, as they entail less risk and offer the opportunity to put capital to work elsewhere sooner.
Like all investment metrics, the main drawback of the IRR is its inherent dependence on future assumptions of cash flow and potentially biased projections of future factors. In agriculture, mother nature gets a vote. Unforeseen expenses, varying crop yields due to bad weather, and other factors are difficult to predict and impact future profitability.
Equity Multiple
The main purpose of an equity multiple is to provide an easy to understand snapshot of the overall profitability of an investment. Equity multiples are one of the core evaluation methods for investing opportunities. The metric is calculated as follows:
Equity Multiple = (Total Profit + Max. Equity Invested) / (Max. Equity Invested)
For an investment of $10,000 and a projected profit of $3000 that would mean:
Equity Multiple = ($3,000 + $10,000) / $10,000 = 1.3x
Simply put, this means you earn your money back plus 30% on your initial investment.
Like most metrics, the equity multiple has some disadvantages. First, it does not regard time value of money and the duration in which the investor's money is tied up.
Given the same $10,000, imagine you are offered an investment with an equity multiple of 2.0x over 10 years. Despite the high multiple, your money back plus 100%, the high duration of this investment makes it unattractive.
Second, it does not incorporate distribution of cash flow throughout the lifetime of the project. Imagine that the investment paid $5,000 in profit after 5 years period, but only in one single payment upon sale. This option would be less appealing, as the investor would forego the opportunity to reclaim capital and put their money back to work throughout the lifetime of the project.
Capitalization Rate
The capitalization rate is a very simple financial ratio to describe the profitability of an investment. It is calculated by dividing the investment's Net Operating Income (NOI) by its current market value. Since the Cap Rate is a ratio, the number is expressed as a percentage. A farm's Net Operating Income is generally expressed in annual revenue less its operating costs. Non-cash flow expenses, such as capital improvements and depreciation, are generally not included in NOI, since these are either extraordinary or non-cash expenses. The cap rate is useful as a basic valuation measure for a certain point in time, since an investor can see how a farm's valuation compares to similar investments.
If an investment has a net value of $1 million and a NOI of $100,000, the cap rate would be 10%. A property that's valued at $500,000 with an NOI of $25,000 would have a cap rate of 5%. A higher cap rates usually indicates a more favorable valuation, and potentially a higher expected return.
Just like the equity multiple does the cap rate not take into account factors like future growth of the property's income, changes in investment values and the "time value of money."


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Young Filmmakers Residency, 15-18 Years
Commencing Monday 8 January, 2018
Discover the unique medium of film under the guidance of industry experts. Design, write, shoot and learn to edit a short film project in collaboration with other young artists. Take away a copy of your edited footage. NIDA's Residencies are designed for people with a commitment and curiosity to undergo intensive artistic development over an extended period of time. Applications are accepted internationally as well as nationally, to create a vibrant cultural hub.
Course components
Week one: Monday 8 January – Friday 12 January, 10:30am – 5:30pm
Investigate screen language and the elements required to create compelling screen stories. Collaborate with others to prepare and shoot a short film.
Week two: Monday 15 January – Friday 19 January, 10:30am – 5:30pm
Work in the studio and on location to shoot a selection of scenes. Learn and apply the necessary skills to edit your shoot in the NIDA media lab.
- Collaborate with others to create an original work
- Creation of storyboards and frame shots
- Plan and shoot in a studio and on location
- Application of technical elements to best advantage
- Ability to edit scenes using current software programs
- Sydney
An application fee of 10% of the total course cost is due on application. If you are not accepted into the course, this application fee will be fully refunded. If you are accepted the remaining 90% of the course fee will need to be made to secure your place in the course. Please note the fee covers the course fee only, accommodation and other costs are not included.
Two Week Residency
Application fee: $140
Early bird fee: $1,260 (includes $140 application fee)
Full fee: $1,400 (includes $140 application fee)
Early bird expires 11 Dec 2017. The full course fee payment must be made before 11 Dec for the early bird to apply. Applications must be received before 4 December to be reviewed in time for you to secure the early bird rate.
Important information
- Please read our cancellation and transfer policy.
- Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
- Please wear unrestrictive and comfortable clothing for all performance related course.
- Please wear closed in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
- It is compulsory to wear closed-toe footwear in any classes which take place in the Reg Grundy Studio or any of NIDA's theatres.
- Please bring along a pen, notebook and bottle of water to all classes.
- Participants must provide their own lunch, including snacks and drinks.
- Students in courses for 15-18 Years will not be supervised in breaks and are free to leave the venue at designated break times should they wish.
Application Information
Entry to NIDA Residencies is by selection. The deadline for completed Summer Residencies applications is the 18th December 2017. If you are successful you will receive a link to pay the remainder of the course fee. Group size will be restricted to ensure individual attention.
Applications for the Summer 2018 Residencies are now closed. Please add yourself to the waiting list to stay informed about the Winter Residencies.
This course has no current classes. Please join the waiting list


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Middle School
Intermediate Math
University of Oklahoma
"Train up a child in the way he should go,
And when he is old he will not depart from it."
~Proverbs 22:6
–Master's Degree in Reading and Literacy from Oklahoma State University
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Professional Development – over 2000 hours in workshop training and college courses including Great Expectations, Thinking Maps, Advanced Placement, Texas Instruments technology, Google drive, Structured English Immersion, STEM and various math instruction techniques.
Work experience – 19 years as a 6-12 grade mathematics teacher in rural, online, and Christian environments.
Certification – highly qualified and certified in over 7 states
Matthew 22:37 – "Jesus replied: 'Love The Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'"
–M.S. 1993 Oklahoma State University – Science
–2017 Alternative Certification 6 – 12th grade Biological Sciences – 3 year conditional
1994 – 2005 Electron Microscopy Laboratory Manager and Instructor, OSU Stillwater and OSU Center for Health Sciences
1998 – Current Adjunct Biology for Non-Majors Course Instructor, TCC
Phillipians 4:13 – "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
–Lutheran Teaching Certificate
–English Teacher
–Guidance Counselor
–Assistant Principal in Broken Arrow Public Schools
–Principal in Jenks Public Schools
–Certified as School Superintendent
–Masters Degrees in School Administration and Guidance Counseling
–Masters of Science in College Teaching of English – Northeastern State University
–Oklahoma Teachers Certificate grades 5-12 English
–Certified High School AP English Instructor
Worked in higher education for 31 years – college teaching and administration.
Spent the past 7 years in high school education teaching English, AP English, Creative Writing, and World Literature.
Psalm 78:2-4 – "For I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past— stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders."
–Masters degree in Curriculum Instruction with emphasis in Inclusion
–Endorsements in Early Childhood and Music
"May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you Oh Lord" Psalm 19:14
-B.A. in Special Education
-Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Studies
-National Board Certified in Early Childhood Special Education
-Special Education areas of certification: LD, Autism, Mental Retardation, Traumatic Brain Injury
-Certified in Early Childhood Education
Previously taught at Union Public Schools
"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12
Middle School Curriculum: — We are in the process of mapping curriculum –Updated information coming soon
To read an overview of the middle school curriculum, please visit the links below.
Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) Offerings
At the middle school level, Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) classes give 7th and 8th grade students the opportunities to practice (at the appropriate level) skills that will enable them to be successful in Advanced Placement classes in high school. Pre-AP is currently offered in English/Language Arts.


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Think of it as a portable electronic Dr. Phil
Santa Cruz, CA (PRWEB) November 28, 2007
Today, VitaScans, the developers of TouchStone, 'the Little Voice Inside,' announced that they will send TouchStones, free-of-charge, to any celebrity that requests one, to help them better navigate the 2007 holiday season.
The Touchstone, a tiny battery-powered, hand held disk that uses a combination of biofeedback and muscle testing techniques, as practiced by complementary health practitioners, including psychologists, across the world, can be used anywhere to translate a subconscious feeling, or 'the little voice inside.' "Think of it as a portable electronic Dr. Phil," said Mackeonis, the Touchstone's main architect, continuing, "because the TouchStone helps individuals hone in and focus on what their minds and bodies are telling them in relationships, life balance and wellness.
Vitascans came up with the idea of giving away TouchStones to celebrities after 'corporate gifting' company Distinctive Assets asked them to provide TouchStones for Oscar 2008 and Grammy 2008 nominee's gift bags. Vitascans decided that as celebrities are admired by so many people and have the power to influence millions of kids, not only through their appearance, but by their behavior, that maybe having a tool to help them make better decisions would be beneficial. Having a visual representation of whether a choice is potentially beneficial, neutral or detrimental, through a series of green, amber or red lights might give them some personal insight before they do something rash: "Is partying again tonight good for me?" or "I've had a few drinks, should I drive to In-and-Out for a burger?" or perhaps, "Should I marry K-Fed?" A Vitascans spokesperson commented, "The visualization of flashing red or green lights could save celebs a lot of trouble, by giving them a tool to help them think twice."
Vitascans altruistic holiday season's celebrity gifting acknowledges that we all live in a complex world, even more so for young celebrities who don't seem to have a clear path to their inner voice, and, as a result, often make bad decisions, and they want to help. "The news is always full of celebrity woes, and that's not good because children, teenagers, as well as young adults look up to these people, "said Mackeonis. "But in their defense, it can't be easy being as famous as Amy Winehouse, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Ritchie or Paris Hilton, because everyone around you is going to say yes to anything they say or want to do. It takes a strong personality to control this kind of complete freedom, and those who can't, often find themselves in conflict with the law, or worse."
As far as confidentiality is concerned, VitaScans has already supplied TouchStones to a number of world famous personalities and their identities will remain confidential, and any newly interested celebrities or agents should contact Lisa at on 831-840-3729 to have a Touchstone FedEx'd to them overnight.
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This will be an easy hike over uneven terrain.
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Pondering the Pundits" is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from> around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important.
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New York Times Editorial: Trump's Shutdown Is Not About Border Security
For a sense of the true cost of his government shutdown, now deep into its second week, President Trump should spend less time rage-tweeting about Democrats' refusal to throw money away on his wasteful border wall and more time perusing the #shutdownstories making the rounds.
With even a quick peek beyond his bubble, the president could learn much about the legions of government employees and contractors who spent the holiday season agonizing over how to cover their next mortgage payment or electric bill or trip to the grocery store if this political charade drags on much longer. [..]
Let's be clear: This fight is not about security. Contrary to Mr. Trump's claims, there is no flood of savage foreigners pouring across the border. Even so, reasonable Democrats and Republicans acknowledge a need for some mix of a bigger staff, better technology and, yes, fencing — as well as humane and sensible immigration and asylum policies. Achieving all of that has proved a tall order even for competent administrations. But it's why Congress, on a bipartisan basis, has already been allocating more money for border security — money this administration hasn't even managed to spend so far.
Paul Krugman: The Trump Tax Cut: Even Worse Than You've Heard
The 2017 tax cut has received pretty bad press, and rightly so. Its proponents made big promises about soaring investment and wages, and also assured everyone that it would pay for itself; none of that has happened.
Yet coverage actually hasn't been negative enough. The story you mostly read runs something like this: The tax cut has caused corporations to bring some money home, but they've used it for stock buybacks rather than to raise wages, and the boost to growth has been modest. That doesn't sound great, but it's still better than the reality: No money has, in fact, been brought home, and the tax cut has probably reduced national income. Indeed, at least 90 percent of Americans will end up poorer thanks to that cut.
Let me explain each point in turn.
Jennifer Rubin: Trump doesn't understand his leverage is gone
One wondrous result of the 2018 election, we will discover, is the near-total irrelevance of Trump's tweets. He can say whatever wacky thing he wants, throw out whatever insults he pleases, but Pelosi (D-Calif.), the incoming House speaker, is not going to be thrown off track or even alarmed. She takes his tweets as confirmation he is clueless and unstable.
Of course, Pelosi would like nothing better than to demonstrate Democrats can govern and the Republican Senate cannot. ("Pelosi responded to Trump's 'let's make a deal' invitation by tweeting that the president had "given Democrats a great opportunity to show how we will govern responsibly & quickly pass our plan to end the irresponsible #TrumpShutdown — just the first sign of things to come in our new Democratic Majority committed to working #ForThePeople.")
Pelosi has her plan ready to go: Pass a clean resolution for six of the seven appropriations bills to fund through the end of the fiscal year and the Homeland Security appropriations through Feb. 8. Trump cannot prevent her from doing it, nor can Freedom Caucus gadfly Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), who declared the move a "non-starter" — as if his consent were necessary.
Rebecca Solnit: Across America, racist and sexist monuments give way to a new future
If you took your history lessons from the street names and the names of bridges and buildings, rivers and towns, you would believe men, mostly white Protestants, did nearly everything that ever mattered. But that is slowly changing: our public landscape is undergoing a deep transformation. And it reflects the shift that is under way in our society, from Alaska to Florida. It's not enough or comprehensive or complete – but it's a beautiful start and a powerful foundation for more change to come.
In the spring of this year, New York City removed a statue of racist gynecologist J Marion Sims from Central Park, and in the fall, the city announced that a statue to Shirley Chisolm, the first black woman to serve in Congress, will be erected in Brooklyn. San Francisco removed a much-loathed monument that showed a Native American man being dominated by a Spanish priest this fall. And a month later, the city renamed the international terminal at San Francisco international airport after the Jewish gay rights leader Harvey Milk.
Rick Wilson: Mitt Romney Is the Most Dangerous Man in Trump's City of Lackeys
Mitt Romney isn't even sworn in as a U.S. Senator yet, and he's already triggered the heck out of President Stompy-Foot, the Toddler-In-Chief. Within hours of Romney's searing op-ed in the Washington Post, Trump's itchy Twitter finger got the best of him, leading to this eminently mockable tweet:
Here we go with Mitt Romney, but so fast! Question will be, is he a Flake? I hope not. Would much prefer that Mitt focus on Border Security and so many other things where he can be helpful. I won big, and he didn't. He should be happy for all Republicans. Be a TEAM player & WIN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 2, 2019
A team player? The irony hit most higher mammals like a cast-iron frying pan to the face. "Team player" isn't in Trump's political lexicon. Trump has always reserved his most bitter ire, vicious personal attacks, and gratuitous smears for Republicans, particularly those who dare to question his execrable judgment, daily outrages against conservatism, or hand size. Just as Trump insults and belittles our allies while offering Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, and the rest of the Lil Dictator's Club things like foot massages and sweet love notes, he attacks Republicans with a spleen rarely displayed toward Democrats.
Robert Reich: Trump 'must be removed from office' with GOP help 'as quickly as possible'
After President Donald Trump's first bizarre year, his apologists told us he was growing into the job and that in his second year he'd be more restrained and respectful of democratic institutions.
Wrong. He's been worse.
Exhibit one: the "Wall." After torpedoing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's temporary spending deal to avert a shutdown, he's holding hostage over 800,000 government employees ("mostly Democrats," he calls them, disparagingly) while subjecting the rest of America to untoward dangers.
On-site inspections at power plants have been halted. Hazardous waste cleanup efforts at Superfund sites are on hold. Reviews of toxic substances and pesticides have been stopped. Justice Department cases are in limbo.
Meanwhile, now working without pay are thousands of air traffic controllers and aviation and railroad safety inspectors, nearly 54,000 Customs and Border Protection agents, 42,000 Coast Guard employees, 53,000 TSA agents, 17,000 correctional officers, 14,000 FBI agents, 4,000 Drug Enforcement Administration agents, and some 5,000 firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service.


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We believe you can only go so far on your own because God designed us to do life together. We have a variety of Groups to help you grow in your relationship with God, find authentic community, and of course have fun. Groups are offered three times a year launching in Spring, Summer and Fall.
Three Types of Groups:
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Whether it's through sharing a common interest, or dinner, or a sermon we encourage everyone to join an Metro Church Group.
We can help you get organized and started with our tools, training and resources. Facilitate good conversations and memorable meetings, and help strengthen communities in areas that naturally interest you.
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Colonel Bleep
Colonel Bleep was the first color cartoon series made for television. It was created by Fran Noack and written by Robert D. Buchanan, and was animated by Soundac of Miami[1] (some sources have Joseph Barbera with a hand in its creation as well, although his contribution was short-lived before he rejoined William Hanna to form Hanna-Barbera). The show was originally syndicated in 1957 as a segment on Uncle Bill's TV Club.[2] 104 episodes, of varying length of between three and six minutes each, were produced. Of these episodes, slightly more than one-third are known to survive today.
|Colonel Bleep
VHS cover art for Colonel Bleep.
Top row (L-R): Squeak, Scratch, Colonel Bleep.
Bottom row (L-R): Black Patch, the Black Knight of Pluto, Bruto the Black Robot.
|Science fiction
|Created by
|Fran Noack
|Written by
|Robert D. Buchanan
|Directed by
|Jack Schleh
|Presented by
|Colonel Bleep
|Narrated by
|Noah Tyler
|Country of origin
|United States
|Original language(s)
|No. of episodes
|104 (about one-third are known to survive)
|Running time
|3-5 minutes
|Production company(s)
|Original network
|Picture format
|Audio format
|Original release
|1957 –
In 1945, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are noticed by two figures: Scratch, a caveman from a vague prehistoric era who had been asleep since the last Stone Age and was awakened by the bombings; and the denizens of the exoplanet Futura. The Futurans, an alien race with heads shaped like Reuleaux triangles and small, slender bodies, send one of their own, Colonel Bleep, to investigate. Upon reaching Earth, Bleep commissions Scratch as a deputy, with Bleep representing the future and Scratch the past. Representing the present day is Squeak, a cowboy puppet toy that can move on his own volition but cannot speak (as a puppet, he cannot speak on his own). Together, the three establish a base at Zero Zero Island in the Atlantic Ocean to protect Earth's solar system from extraterrestrial threats.
Colonel Bleep was typically seen with a transparent bubble as a helmet, with a helicopter-like propeller and two antennae. The propeller, used in conjunction with Bleep's ever-present unicycle, helped propel the creature through space. The antennae shot beams of "futomic energy" (a portmanteau of future and atomic), which could manifest itself in any number of ways, most commonly as a raygun. The amount of futomic energy Colonel Bleep could absorb at any given time was finite, and in several episodes he runs out of energy and becomes vulnerable. Scratch's main weapons were his superhuman strength and a large club. Squeak, other than his unexplained sentience and ability to move on his own, had no identifiable superpowers of his own.
The series drew heavy influence from the Space Age of its time. Occasionally, the planet Futura and its denizens would be seen; most of the series took place within Earth's solar system, with various intelligent life forms existing on most planets. The actual science was grossly fictionalized and frequently used anachronisms (for instance, Scratch, before his long sleep, is shown to have had a pet dinosaur, even though the dinosaurs had died out millions of years before cavemen appeared); however, there were moments when actual scientific topics were discussed (a discussion on the moon gave an accurate overview of various then-current theories for the moon's heavily cratered appearance).
The trio's usual nemesis was a dark and mysterious hooded figure called Dr. Destructo, who could typically be found in his flying saucer. Dr. Destructo was originally imprisoned on the rings of Saturn at the beginning of the series, but, in an episode believed to be lost, broke free. Other regular villains included the Black Knight of Pluto, Bruto the Black Robot, and the pirate Black Patch, who occasionally conspired with each other.
The show's working title was The Adventures of Colonel Bleep.[3] The animation in the show was extraordinarily limited, as was typical of TV animation during that era. Local newscaster Noah Tyler[4] was the narrator for the show and provided virtually all of the vocal characterizations (most of the characters were mute). Jack Schleh directed all of the episodes. The design of the series was greatly influenced by the futuristic googie designs of the 1950s and early 1960s: cars had huge tailfins, boomerangs were frequently incorporated into signs and architecture, and atom symbols were used as frequently as possible.
In 1965, Schleh and Buchanan also produced a series of syndicated physical fitness cartoons for children through Soundac called The Mighty Mister Titan. Although Colonel Bleep is generally well-regarded today, The Mighty Mister Titan is not.
Unlike contemporary animated television shorts of the era, most of which were preserved, practically no original material from the production of Colonel Bleep is known to exist today. In the early 1970s, while Jack Schleh was closing Soundac and moving the company's materials to a van, car thieves stole the van. Its contents have never turned up.
Colonel Bleep has probably not been shown on television in the United States since Soundac's closure (and the aforementioned theft of the master films) in the early 1970s. The copyrights of the show's episodes lapsed, without being renewed, in 1985.[5] Two videocassettes from the series were released in 1991, containing most episodes still known to exist at the time (reportedly discovered in the film storage vault of a southwestern U.S. TV station which had formerly aired the show). The remaining extant episodes were not released until August 23, 2005, when Alpha Video released a DVD entitled Colonel Bleep Volume 1. The DVD contains 23 episodes, about 20 of which do not appear on earlier video releases. Among the known episodes are the series premiere ("Col. Bleep's Arrival on Earth") and a clip show believed to be the series finale ("Test of Friendship").
One episode, "The Treacherous Pirate", can be seen as part of The Speed Racer Show, an anthology film created by Streamline Pictures released on VHS and DVD by Family Home Entertainment as Speed Racer: the Movie. The episode occurs between Speed Racer episodes ("The Car Hater" and "Race Against the Mammoth Car, Part 1"). Production notes for The Ren & Stimpy Show cite Colonel Bleep as an inspiration to the show's animators, and the episode "Space Madness" includes a recreation of Colonel Bleep's title sequence.[6]
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- WPST-TV / Channel 10 • Miami, Florida
- WBAL-TV / Channel 11 • Baltimore, Maryland
- WINR-TV / Channel 40 • Binghamton, New York
- WGN-TV / Channel 9 • Chicago, Illinois
- KXJB-TV / Channel 4 • Fargo, North Dakota
- KHJ-TV / Channel 9 • Los Angeles, California
- WOR-TV / Channel 9 • New York, New York
- WGAL-TV / Channel 8 • Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- KPIX-TV / Channel 5 • San Francisco, California
- WBRE-TV / Channel 28 • Wilkes-Barre / Scranton, Pennsylvania
- KMOX-TV / Channel 4 • St. Louis, Missouri
- KCND-TV / Channel 12 • Pembina, North Dakota / Winnipeg, Manitoba
- WSUN-TV / Channel 38 • Tampa, Florida / St. Petersburg, Florida
- WGR-TV / Channel 2 • Buffalo, New York[7]
- KBYU-TV / Channel 11 • Provo / Salt Lake City, Utah
- KELP-TV / Channel 12 • El Paso / Las Cruces, New Mexico/Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
- KROD-TV / Channel 4 • El Paso / Las Cruces, New Mexico/Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
- KTVW / Channel 13 • Tacoma / Seattle, Washington
See alsoEdit
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Colonel Bleep.
- ^ Dooley, Jim (1958-01-25). "What Makes Col. Bleep Blip?". The Miami News.
- ^ Hal Erickson (30 July 2005). Television cartoon shows: an illustrated encyclopedia, 1949 through 2003. McFarland & Co. p. 15. ISBN 978-0-7864-2255-5.
- ^ https://archive.org/stream/bub_gb_yR0EAAAAMBAJ/bub_gb_yR0EAAAAMBAJ_djvu.txt
- ^ http://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/the-colonel-bleep-show/
- ^ David Pierce (1989). Motion Picture Copyrights & Renewals, 1950-1959. Milestone. p. 63. ISBN 978-0927347020.
- ^ Rea, Steven (1993-07-23). "A Fleet Of '60s 'Speed Racer' Cartoons". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
- ^ "TV Listings". The Bradford Era. 1958-02-12. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
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While Farley's roots are in coffee, our food can stand alone and is what makes the Farley's experience just that much more special. All of our food is made from scratch or sourced from local purveyors who share the same food values as we do: simple, sustainable, inspired and never pretentious.
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Marie Laurent Wilfred Presents The Pet Project by Mla Pet House
Marie Laurent Wilfred, the lead designer of the awarded design Award Winning PET PROJECT BY MLA Pet house says, Design is all about details and and the house pets are often left aside. I decided to create a shelter for the dogs and cats of the house with the same guide lines of designing a new residence. Minimalist, contemporary, straight lines and apparent structures. A very easy circulation system with a large main entrance and open views on all side to enjoy the view of the house from the house. The pet project can be personalised with different modules available for different sizes and roof colours for individuality. Their favourite cushion can be placed inside and give your pet the perfect space..
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There are two good reasons to make your own carpet cleaner. First, you will save money because the ingredients to make your own homemade carpet cleaner are far less expensive than commercial chemical carpet cleaners. Next, you'll have a healthier home because you'll be using natural ingredients rather than chemicals.
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But they do mean we're now switching to our winter schedule from December until March.
That means we become a little more selective about days on the water, running only 1:1 training, watching the wind and temperature forecast more than the diary, planning more last minute to ensure every session is worthy of the pain.
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Previewing The NBA Draft Status: 3J Jaren Jackson, Jr.
As we do every time the draft comes around for Spartan players, we have reached out to our NBA connections to review the three MSU players considering the draft. Unless Nick Ward official declares and hires an agent so returning is NOT an option, we WILL NOT be publishing our report on him. Today we have (3J) Jaren Jackson, Jr. We asked representatives from seven NBA teams to evaluate all three Spartan players. We asked them the same seven questions. In cases were answers were similar we used the most descriptive.
#1 What intrigued you about their play this year?
Team A: He is so young. So with some many impressive parts of his game, we kept in mind that many kids his age were still in high school. The guy can block any shot, but buys every head fake and gets his foul trouble in the paint.
Team B: He showed flashes of aggression when he drove the basket and people couldn't stop him when he did it. That was a very bright spot among many.
Team C: How much bigger he go from high school to MSU. Most people don't believe it is hard to gain weight. He needs bulk and he added a lot that was effort. Love his effort in all he does.
Team D: He has no ego. Defense struggles in the paint, but he is a shot blocker deluxe. Came in as the big recruit and never backed from being that, but took coaching and assimilated to the team really well. Very mature as being a teammate, while being a kid.
Team E: Everything. He has no idea how good he is, but he loves the game. We can't teach love for the game and work ethic. But if you have that and those tools, you are a rare player.
Team F: His range. Shot blocking. Rebounder.
Team G: Got bigger physically, was a super teammate, fearless but not an egomaniac, great passion for the game.
#2 What did you NOT like about his game?
Team A: Pushed around because of his size.
Team B: Wasn't afraid of dominating the paint, but almost didn't even think about it. Many times you can see him not even considering that he is a 6'11" big man. Good rebounder, but again owning the paint wasn't top of mind.
Team C: Defense was his Achilles heel. I know Izzo took grief taking him out of some games, but he had to. No concerns that he won't improve, he is very young. But right now the defense is a weak spot.
Team D: Shoots well when not contested, but struggles when guys are playing D on him.
Team E: Dribbling.
#3 Where would you predict he gets picked? Not where would your team pick him?
Team A: Top 5
Team B: Top 5
Team C: Top 5
Team D: Top 3
Team E: Top 5
Team F: Top 3
Team G: Top 3
#4 Do you think it was wise to come out early?
Team A: Of course. Lottery picks that are certain should always and I don't see any way he gets out of the lottery.*
Team B: Are you kidding? Yes.
Team C: No doubt.
Team D: No brainer, he had no real choice.
Team E: Definitely. Ready right now to play.
Team F: No question he should have.*
Team G: Without any hesitation. Should have last year also. Too much money on the table and the way he uses his athleticism and injury can come anytime. Why risk the money he is going to make.
*Same answer they offered for Miles Bridges
#5 Did you request him to come to the combine? What will you look for there?
Team A: Yes. Inside offense.
Team B: Yes. Ball handling.
Team C: We did not because we have no shot.
Team D: No. He will not be available when we pick.
Team E: No because we know he will be there so we requested some others because not sure how many will ask for them. Will be evaluating him.
Team F: Yes and we want to see him work on some defense.
Team G: If anyone tells you NO to this question, let me know who. I need to be their general manager. Of course. I am certain everyone did.%
*Same answer they offered for Miles Bridges
#6 What is an intangible of this player?
Team A: He is so young, that growing upside is phenomenal.
Team B: Work ethic and love for the game.
Team C: Great kid with no off-court issues. Is that because he is young?
Team D: Want to see if he has worked on shooting when playing against a good defense.
Team E: No intangibles, we just have no shot.
Team F: Came from money and that won't change him. Want to learn what motivates him.
Team G: His inside game.
#7 If a lottery pick is an A, a 15-20 is a B, 21-30 is a C and a second rounder is a D and not getting picked is a F, what draft grade does your franchise have on him?
Team A: A+
Team B: A+
Team C: A+
Team D: A+
Team E: A+
Team F: A+
Team G: A+
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