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There's much more to us here at City Place than meets the eye. Sure, we have amazing stores you can explore, delicious restaurants you can eat in, and plenty of events that you can take part in all year round. These are all fantastic, but did you know we're holding a series of arts events here this month? Here's what you can take part in if you're artistically inclined, while you're visiting us.
April Music Series
Runs: 6th April to 28th April
Love music? Then we have plenty ready and waiting for you. We're hosting live music regularly throughout the month, so you can come along and enjoy whenever you wish. Whatever music you're into, you can come and find it here. If you've never seen the performer before, why not come and see them? You may just find your new favorite sound! These concerts are running throughout the month, so check our West Palm Beach events calendar to see when the next event is.
Assemblage Opening Day
Runs: April 6th 11am – 12pm
The opening day for this year long art exhibit is something that can't be missed. Artists will be adding to the exhibit as time goes on, but the opening day will give you the chance to see it before anyone else. Come check out the hammocks that are serving as useable sculptures, and literally lie back and relax! This exhibition will prove to be popular, so come along early and see what it's all about.
Armory Art Center Experience's Opening Reception
Runs: April 6th 6:30pm to 9pm
Why not come along and see what the Armory Art Center Experience will have to offer to the people of West Palm Beach? There'll be an art exhibit, wheel throwing, and painting demonstrations, along with refreshments. It promises to be a great night out.
Story Recording With Stephen Vitiello
Runs: April 7th, 1 – 3pm
Have you ever wanted to record your own story? Here's your chance. If you have a story that can be recorded in 2 minutes, come along and record it here. You will need to book a slot, and turn up 10 minutes early to ensure you get it as time will be tight. Telling your story to the world is amazing though, so make sure you don't turn down this opportunity.
Insider Art Tours By Gravity
Runs: April 7th – May 19th
Ever wondered about the fantastic art in West Palm Beach and where is comes from? Now you don't have to, as you can go on a walking tour of the area and learn more about the art you see, and the people who made it. These tours are running daily and tickets are sold through Eventbrite, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Conduct Us By Palm Beach Symphony
Runs: April 8th and May 5th, 1 – 2pm
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a conductor. Have you wondered what it is they actually do, and what effect they have on the music? Well, wonder no more! You can come along and give it a try for yourself with a real, live orchestra. This is a free community event, so everyone can get involved. Come give it a try, and make sure you bring your camera so you can share your skills online!
Open Mic Night
Runs: April 10th 5 – 7:30pm, and April 12th 5 – 7:30pm
The Seeds Literary Arts Magazine is hosting an open mic night for students of the Dreyfoos School Of The Arts. They'll be coming to perform several different pieces, from spoken word, poems, modern pop songs and more. Be sure to come and check it out, and see some up and coming artists show off their work.
Daruma Doll Painting
Runs: April 14th
This event gives you the chance to learn all about the Japanese Daruma doll, where they come from, and what they represent. You'll also be able to paint your very own doll to take home with you. The cost is $30 for the entire event and the doll, so it's great value.
These are just a few of the events that you can take part in here at City Place, as we explore the arts. Be sure to take advantage and see them for yourself!


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Enject's GlucaPen: Mightier than the Hypo-kit?
Executive SummaryDecades after recombinant insulin first hit the market insulin is still big business. But in the race to lock up that market, the big players haven't done much to address a key problem with treating high blood sugar with insulin--a better way to inject the hormone glucagon when blood sugar levels drop way too low, or hypoglycemia. Enter Enject. The start-up has amassed exclusive worldwide commercial licenses to several pieces of technology that have enabled it to develop an auto-injector pen similar to the EpiPen, which is used to administer epinephrine in the event of severe allergic reactions. Enject hopes it can parlay its nifty device into a lucrative business development deal with one of the big insulin drug or device players.
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As the black men of Ossining High School,
We will be positive.
We will strive to succeed.
We will help one another.
We will not allow anyone to interfere with us achieving our goals.
We will be positive.
We will strive to succeed.
We will help one another.
We will not allow anyone to interfere with us achieving our goals.
The previous verse is an affirmation spoken daily. What makes this something of note is that it is being said by young black men at a high school. These young black men are part of a group called Project Earthquake that is in place at a high school in the Ossining, NY School District. Ossining, NY is located in Westchester County on the Hudson River. What makes Ossining unusual is that for decades the town has embraced the concept of school integration and has made it a priority. The district has developed and tried a number of innovations to create an environment to help all of its students to succeed. The problem has been that despite all of their efforts, there is still an achievement gap for its minority students, especially the black males. The graduation rate for Ossining is 93% for white students and 48% for black students.
The fact that Project Earthquake needs to exist -- that a district as diverse as Ossining still struggles to guide African American boys toward graduation -- is a reminder that integrated school buildings aren't enough to improve the academic achievement of poor, minority kids. Indeed, the persistence of the achievement gap in Ossining echoes the national data available on race, class, and academic success in integrated schools. A study of about 1,200 children from poor families who relocated to subsidized housing in mixed-income areas during the late 1990s showed that the academic achievement of those children did not improve with the move. The findings were most discouraging for boys, who in some cases did even worse in integrated schools.
But there's a problem with that argument: Research shows that students who attended racially and socioeconomically integrated schools have better life outcomes than their nonintegrated peers of similar socioeconomic status. Integrated kids of all classes and races grow up into more tolerant adults. And although integrated schools don't always do a better job of sending poor, nonwhite kids to college, studies have shown that black students are more likely to be successful in the workforce if they've attended integrated schools.[1]
Based on the numbers and the current data it appears that for many young minority men traditional methods of education are failing them. As I have discussed previously, the number of young black men that drop out of high school each year in America is a national catastrophe. As we move to more standards based education I believe the number of drop-outs among young black men will increase beyond the catastrophic numbers we see today. We can continue to ignore these children who are dropping out by continuing to use educational methods that are obviously not working or we can be willing to use more non-traditional methods in an effort to try and salvage some of these young lives. The school board in Ossining has decided to do something about it, incorporating new methods.
Education is such a complex issue and involves so many different variables that it is frustrating to see this drive to create a standardized system that will apply to all schools and students. As if educating young people could be reduced to a score on some certification test. While I acknowledge we need to have a system of accountability, one size in education definitely does not fit all. The obstacles confronting many of our minority children cannot be overcome with a focus on writ memorization of obscure facts. Much of education is support and reinforcement, the two areas that so many of our young black men are finding nonexistent. For too many of our students there is a culture of "playing dumb", instead of striving to excel they seek to fail. The causes of this phenomenon are many times institutionalized racism at the schools; they are expected to do less, the culture of "acting white"; for many excelling at academics is perceived by fellow students as acting white, and a lack of educational reinforcement at home; many of their parents are themselves in fact high school dropouts.
I believe that we are basing our educational decisions on the wrong criteria, as if all things are equal in the home, employment, and income areas. They are not equal and our goals should reflect that inequality. Right now, I would be glad if we could raise the number of black high school graduates. There is no sense in continuing to debate that there are more young black men in jail than in college if we are only graduating less than half from high school in most of our major cities. I believe that if we increase the numbers graduating from high school the college numbers will also increase. We must enlarge the pool of young black men eligible for college to begin to impact the lack of representation of young black men on our nation's campuses.
I have always been an advocate of separating sexes during early education and the current data has given me no reason to change that thinking. Our current educational system is not reaching our black boys and if we don't begin to address this issue, we will have lost many of them forever. The time has come to adopt new systems and methods. We need to begin to incorporate a holistic approach to their education; combining not only the basics of education, but also to include structure and support. The military has a long and successful history of instilling discipline and pride in our young men; we should begin to incorporate techniques that have been proven successful, even if they may seem unconventional. The cost of doing nothing is too great to continue down the current path.
[1] http://www.prospect.org/cs/articles?article=left_behind_1107


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In 2016, 1037 news articles and reports were generated in 50 countries, with a reach of 172 million, largely in China, followed by India, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. The highest peaks in coverage were in March, May, June and September.
For social media, we had 1.7 million impressions on Twitter and more than 2 million impressions on Facebook. We gained more than 2,000 followers on Twitter and had 27,600 engagements. The We gained 20,600 engagements on Facebook.
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We are looking for a creative and technically inclined person with a thorough understanding of WordPress, an advanced user of Divi (with the latest features – version 3.8 and up), and best practices of website design.
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Pathfind Media is a 5-star rated company promising working websites that represent our client's brand well. Our core values are undeniable passion, uncompromisable integrity, unconventional creativity & undisputable excellence. If this is appealing to you, then we are the place for you! Read more about the vision and backstory of Pathfind Media
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- Registering web domain names and organising the hosting of the website on our dedicated server (with Hetzner) with clean WordPress installations, with frequently used plugins, Divi etc..
- Choosing the correct plugins for their needs and mastering the plugin configurations and customisations. See some of the software we use, which you will have to know how to use too.
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- At least 2 years of WordPress and Divi experience
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Webinar Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Dr. Norm O'Reilly, the Richard P. and Joan S. Fox Professor and Chair of the Department of Sports Administration at Ohio University and Senior Advisor with TrojanOne, will lead a session on developing a sponsorship program in an NSF. A valuable first step for NSFs looking to build a sponsorship program and a great reality check for those active in the market, the session will cover the basics of a solid sponsorship program, informed by both industry experience and cutting edge research in sponsorship marketing.
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Kentucky Lawmaker Defends Bill Allowing Religious Discrimination by Citing Examples of Christians Not Always Getting Their Way
Last month, lawmakers in Kentucky proposed a bill — House Bill 279 — that would allow discrimination in the workplace, housing, or even public facilities if the justification involved "sincerely held religious beliefs."
Gays, lesbians, atheists, Muslims, and pretty much everyone who's not a Christian had good reason to fear this bill.
On March 22nd, Gov. Steve Beshear did the right thing and vetoed the bill (PDF):
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September is here and it's time for Spring cleaning!
September cleaning? How about: Total Autumn Clean Out.
Anyway, in an effort to be more smooth sailing this season, Chloe and I are participating in the 30-Day Minimalism Game, and having a ball unloading loads of stuff. (It's time to admit that I have a slight sock obsession*… But I'm working on it.)
Another thing I may be obsessed with is finding healthy, organic, sustainable, or inspiring fodder to share with you. And though some of my favorites are actual "things," others are documentaries/content, so I'm not on a quest to promote rampant consumerism. In fact, a good rule of thumb is to get rid of two things for every one thing you acquire.
Today Chloe and I are learning about Shamanic healing, raw food, and sacred cacao at Caelo Yoga. Stay tuned. (Should be chocolate-y. And healing. But then, those things go hand in hand.)
As always, we love to hear what you guys are up to, and what you're loving at the mo'. Leave us a comment below, and keep in touch! What are you excited about for la rentrée (the return after summer)?
* A word about socks… See, there are the thin "sleeping socks," the thicker boot socks, the short socks for your running shoes… Right? My life partner thinks I'm funny. He says that I even have socks for "different moods." And maybe I do. But wearing just the right sock isn't to be underestimated. 🙂 What do you guys think? Am I crazy to have different types for different occasions?


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Straight From the Fly Bench
Steelhead Renegade
Long have interior rivers and their steelhead stocks fascinated us by their willingness to feed and preference for "buggy" natural tone fly patterns. Trinity River late summer-fall steelhead typically begins entering the lower river by mid-August/early September, maturing within the system, and finally spawning in late February-March-April. Unlike coastal late fall-winter stocks that mature in the ocean and literally race to their spawning grounds. Their long term in fresh water exposure allows them to become well acquainted with the aquatics related to the river; therefore they tend to favor dark, natural tone patterns representing specific aquatics or suggestive buggy-style patterns; Klamath-Trinity-Rogue are renown for the endless dark fly patterns styled/fashioned for their eager steelies. However during the height of the fall chinook-coho salmon runs there are times fish tend to show a preference for bright attractor patterns, especially during the height of the salmon spawn. Many years ago we modified the traditional wet fly, the "Renegade" and fashioned it for Trinity late summer-fall steelhead. We simply kicked it up a notch, adding a bright red tag and tail, ribbing the peacock with a silver wire, topping it off with a copper bead for depth, giving it the best of both looks, bright and buggy; dubbing it the "Steelhead Renegade"---a real go getter and much more than simply another fly choice.
Bright sun, overcast, dead drifted-lifting swing and complimenting a broad spectrum of waters/lighting conditions the Steelhead Renegade is a longtime favorite and has proven its effectiveness for half-pounders, adult steelhead and jack. It tends to lose its effectiveness during the cold winter months when spawning has been completed and aquatic activity is minimal. Its short window of effectiveness is over shadowed by its ability to produce favorable results when other favorite fly selections can't seem to get it done. Give it a try this fall and hang on!!!
The Renegade
- Hook - Tiemco 3761 (#4 -6 - 8 -10)
- Bead - Copper tungsten
- Tag - Bright Red Floss
- Tail - Bright red hackle Fibers
- Rear Hackle - Brown Furnace
- Body - Peacock
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Michael joined the Kingston City School District's Board of Education because he wants to help improve the graduation rate. He is the former owner of Sophia's Kitchen on Broadway in Kingston, and is the former President of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
If Michael could achieve any educational goal while serving as a Board of Education member, it would be to increase the graduation rate to 90 %.
He views the Board of Education's top priorities as addressing the drop-out rate, and managing the budget and building maintenance.
Current Board Committee involvements include the Dietz Stadium Commission, Health & Wellness Committee, and serving as Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee.


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Blacksumac to Demonstrate Compact All-in-One Home Security and Automation Device at 2014 International CES in Las Vegas January 7-10
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Jan 5, 2014) - Blacksumac today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for Piper, the Wi-Fi-enabled all-in-one home automation and security device. Blacksumac will be demonstrating Piper at the Z-Wave Alliance Pavilion at 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 7 through 10. Piper, which debuted its successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo in August 2013, is the first home security and automation device that combines panoramic video, Z-Wave home automation and environmental sensors into a single elegant product that users interact with on their smartphones or tablets. Piper will launch general availability to North America in mid-January 2014.
Products entered in CES Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering Awards program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 29 product categories. Products chosen as Innovations honorees reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries.
"The smart home of tomorrow is here, and Piper is at the forefront of the movement, enabling simpler and intuitive home security and automation," said Russell Ure, co-founder of Blacksumac, Inc. "We are thrilled that Piper has been recognized by the Consumer Electronics Association for its compact and intelligent design and simple yet powerful technology."
The ubiquity of smartphones, Wi-Fi and remote access has made concepts like smart homes more reality and less science fiction. Previously those who wanted to secure, interact and control their homes had to purchase expensive, large and complex systems, which wasn't typically a possibility for renters. With more capabilities than a webcam and without the hassle of contracts or monthly fees, the compact and elegant Piper is the ultimate solution, acting as the eyes and ears of the home and enabling easy monitoring and interaction via a smartphone and Wi-Fi connection.
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Blacksumac's Piper will be demonstrated at The Z-Wave Alliance Pavilion at Booth # 20800 in South Hall 1 in The Venetian at the 2014 International CES, which runs January 7-10, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES Innovations Honorees will be displayed at the Innovations Showcase at The Venetian, Level 2, Hall D, Booth #72063 from Tuesday, January 7 to Friday, January 10, and products will be featured on CESweb.org/Innovations. Piper will launch general availability to North America in mid-January 2014.
About Blacksumac
Blacksumac is the creator of Piper and was founded in 2012 by Russell Ure and John Criswick. Blacksumac is an Ottawa startup engaged in engineering design and technology development. The company's product focus is remote presence-based smart home and business technology. For more information, please visit the company page at www.blacksumac.com and Piper product page at www.getpiper.com. Follow and like Piper on Facebook and Twitter.
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It's officially a brand-new year, and for many people, that means one thing: resolutions. Losing weight, eating healthier, or just generally focusing on wellness is, without a doubt, one of the most common resolutions, which means there are plenty of people looking to make healthier choices when it comes to their daily meals.
The problem is, if you're not too knowledgeable about nutrition, things can get a little tricky. Perhaps you're under the impression that something is healthy, so you begin incorporating a fair amount of it in your diet. However, you aren't seeing the results that you thought you would, or perhaps, you're just not feeling as good as you thought you would. Before you blame yourself, take a second to look at the label and the nutritional information of the food you've been consuming—there are many things that seem healthy and are even advertised as healthy options that really aren't the best choice.
Now, that's not to say all of these items are totally unhealthy. With a few tweaks, there are some that can actually be a really good choice. However, you need to be aware of all the information and can't simply eat any version of them you come across—because they're definitely not all created equal.
In order to stick with your healthy eating goals, you need to empower yourself with a little bit of information about what's truly a healthy choice—that's why we've pulled together these 20 'healthy' foods that are actually surprisingly bad for you.
20 Flavored Yogurt
Yogurt is a great addition to a healthy diet—it's creamy, it's delicious, and it helps your gut health thanks to all those probiotics. And yogurts are absolutely packed with protein, which is another plus. However, when you're looking for yogurt, try to steer clear of the flavored versions. Many flavored yogurts have a ton of sugar in them, especially if they're a type with a lower percentage of fat. You absolutely don't need to eat it plain, but you'll probably be better off getting plain yogurt and adding a drizzle of natural sweeter or a bit of fruit rather than getting the pre-flavored versions.
19 Smoothie Bowls
A smoothie bowl isn't inherently bad for you. If it's a reasonable size and has great ingredients, it can actually be a great addition to your diet. The problem is, many smoothie bowls are absolutely packed with sugar thanks to the juices, sweetened yogurt, honey, and other components—and many of them come in massive portions. So, while none of the ingredients are all that bad on their own, when they're combined, you're likely slurping down hundreds of calories and a load of sugar. If you really love smoothie bowls, make sure to always make your own so you know exactly what's going in it.
18 Low-Calorie Ice Cream
Sometimes, when you've been eating super healthy, you really just need a treat — and for many people, that's a bowl of delicious ice cream. While there's nothing wrong with treating yourself every now and then, automatically going for the low-fat version isn't actually the healthiest way to go. While you might think you're making a healthier choice than if you picked the regular kind, most low-fat versions actually have a lot of artificial sweeteners and flavors that make it taste so delicious. Instead, when you're craving a frozen treat, just have a small portion of a full-fat version—you'll be more satisfied, and you'll avoid all those pesky artificial ingredients.
17 Beef Jerky
Many people assume that beef jerky is essentially just dried meat, which means it would make a great snack if you're looking to add a little more protein into your diet. However, the problem is that many jerky options are absolutely packed with sodium in order to preserve the meat, which means your sodium intake will be off the charts, and your body will probably respond by bloating like crazy. If you love a carnivorous snack, try your best to find low sodium options—they're less common, but they're out there! That way, you get all the healthy protein with none of the additives.
16 Fruit Juice
For many people, fruit juice is a natural replacement when they're trying to give up soda. And sure, most fruit juices don't have the same amount of chemicals as soda, so it's a slightly different option. However, it still isn't a healthy option—fruit juice is absolutely loaded with sugar. You're essentially taking all the fiber and bulk out of fruit and just consuming the sweet, sugary juices, which isn't nearly as healthy as you might think. A great tip if you're a soda drinker is to dilute a small amount of fruit juice with regular club soda for a fizzy, fruity beverage.
15 Trail Mix
Okay, if you see a trail mix that has additions like chocolate or candies, you probably know that's not the healthiest choice. However, you need to be careful even with versions that look healthy. For example, most trail mixes have nuts that are roasted in oil and salt, which can take a super healthy snack and make it pretty bad for you. And the addition of a ton of dried fruit can also be problematic, as it causes the sugar content of your snack to skyrocket. If you truly love the variety of trail mix, there's a simple solution: make your own!
14 Granola
Granola can be a great way to add a bit of crunch and texture to your yogurt and can be a great source of healthy fats. However, again, not all granola is created equal. Many brands include additions like dried fruit and even chocolate that can pack your granola with sugar, and in order to make things taste good, many also use a ton of oil when roasting the components. Oats are a great addition to any diet, and some of the components that are mixed into granola can be good, but it's always better to make your own so that you know exactly what you're putting into it.
13 Microwave Popcorn
Popcorn is one of the best snacks out there if you're looking to make healthier choices. It's got fiber, it's got crunch, and it's easy to customize and flavor however you'd like. If you're picking up microwave popcorn, though, that's an entirely different matter. While air-popped popcorn is a great choice, microwave popcorn is often packed with sodium and even a ton of chemicals that you definitely don't want to be ingesting. If you're a huge popcorn fan, just learn how to make your own air-popped version that you can flavor a different way every time and enjoy.
12 Light Salad Dressing
Many brands offer salad dressings in a regular version and a light version, so when you're trying to make healthier choices, you should always reach for the light version, right? Well, not exactly. When a lot of the fat is removed from a product, they have to replace it with something, and that something is usually sugar and chemicals and other additives. We're not saying you should go for the super creamy dressings, but you're better off drizzling your salad with a little homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil for a dose of healthy fats without all the preservatives.
11 Veggie Chips
Okay, speaking of crunchy things, let's talk veggie chips. Again, many people feel that by reaching for these rather than regular potato chips, they're making a healthy choice. After all, they're veggies—how unhealthy could they be? Well, while veggie chips do contain some actual veggies, they're super processed and in such minimal amounts that it really doesn't count. If you're looking for something crunchy to pair with your favorite dip, you're much better off going for raw veggies. You can even cut them into fun shapes or slice them really thin if that's part of the appeal of chips for you.
10 Energy Bars And Protein Bars
Look, we get it—sometimes, you really just want a snack on the go, and you don't have time to prep anything. In situations like that, you might assume that an energy bar or protein bar is a great pick. After all, the packaging boasts everything from a healthy dose of fiber to a protein punch. However, in actuality, the vast majority of those bars aren't much better than eating a chocolate bar. Sure, they may have more protein, but they're also absolutely filled with sugar and a ton of artificial flavors in order to recreate those decadent flavors. You're better off reaching for real food, like some cheese or yogurt, for a quick snack.
9 Gluten-Free Snacks
Many people nowadays associate gluten-free eating with healthy eating. After all, there are a ton of gluten-free foods like vegetables and quinoa that are super healthy. And many of your favorite treats are filled with gluten. So, naturally, a gluten-free choice is a healthy choice, right? Not exactly. Many of the gluten-free snack foods on the market replace the gluten with chemicals and added sugars in order to create a product that still tastes good. It's fine if you're a Celiac, and it's okay to consume in moderation, but a gluten-free cookie is still just a cookie at the end of the day; it's not any healthier than your gluten-packed favorites.
8 Dried Fruit
Many people view dried fruit as a great snack option when they're trying to eat healthier. And yes, dried fruit may be a little better than chowing down on a candy bar—but not by much! The issue with dried fruit is with portion size. Fruit itself isn't super calorie-dense, so you can eat a big bowl of fruit salad and feel absolutely satisfied and full. Dried fruit is a little different—with all the water removed, you've got the same number of calories and amount of sugar in a much smaller package, which means that a small handful probably has way more calories than you would've guessed.
7 Pretzels
When you're wandering the snack food aisle, it can be easy to reach for pretzels and feel good about your choice. After all, they're way better than potato chips, right? Well, while pretzels do usually have less fat than potato chips, they're far from a healthy option. They're made with white flour and really have zero nutritional value—it may feel satisfying to crunch your way through them, but you're not actually providing your body with any nutrition. You're far better off indulging your desire for something crispy and crunchy with something like fresh vegetables or an oven-baked treat of some kind.
6 Baked Beans
Beans are a great option for a plant-based protein and can make any meal way more satisfying. However, not all beans are created equal—there's a huge difference between beans you make from scratch and baked beans. Most baked beans contain a load of sugar, ingredients like molasses, and even additions like pork fat. You're much better off just adding a ton of spices and flavorings to regular beans if you're looking for a great side dish that's still healthy. That syrupy sauce that makes baked beans so addictive and delicious basically cancels out any health benefits within the beans themselves.
5 Bran Muffins
You're at a coffee shop getting a coffee and decide you want a muffin to go with it, so you're browsing the pastry case and trying to find the healthiest option. Obviously, you need to pick bran, right? It's bound to be way healthier than blueberry and all those other options. It turns out, that isn't always true. Bran itself is super healthy and packed with fiber, but when you add all the ingredients required to make most muffins, such as sugar and flour, it becomes more of a dessert. If you bake them from scratch, you can make them healthier, but most pre-made versions have as much sugar and calories as a doughnut.
4 Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter
Many people have heard horror stories about just how calorie-dense peanut butter is and how you have to be careful with portion size. While that's definitely true, one thing you never want to do is go for the reduced-fat or light versions. Often, they've got nearly the same number of calories as the regular version, and they've just swapped out that healthy fat for sugar, which is certainly not what you want. When looking for a peanut butter to incorporate in your diet, make sure you go for a regular full-fat version where the ingredient list contains only two things—peanuts and salt.
3 Fruit Cocktail
Fruit is always a healthy option, and when you can't get a lot fresh, it's fine to go for alternatives like fruit cocktail, right? Well, not if you're trying to make healthy choices. It can be tough sometimes to find fresh fruit in season, which is why frozen fruit can be a great option—it's frozen at peak ripeness and is just the fruit on its own. Fruit cocktail, on the other hand, usually contains a syrup that transforms a healthy snack into a sugar-filled treat. Fruit itself already has a fair bit of natural sugar, so there's really no need to add any more into the mix.
2 Rice Cakes
Rice cakes are one of those foods that many people associate with dieting and healthy eating. After all, they have almost zero calories per cake—what's not to love? The problem with rice cakes is that, while it's true they're quite low-calorie, they also have pretty much zero nutritional value. Not to mention, many people way underestimate the harm that the toppings they're putting on are doing, which means what you think is a small amount of peanut butter atop your rice cake could actually be a snack that clocks in at a few hundred calories. There are better options when it comes to a base for your snacks.
1 Flavored Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a fantastic breakfast option if you're trying to eat healthily—it's quick, it's easy, it's a whole grain, and it's easily customizable. The problem is when people look to flavored packets. Sure, they may be a tiny bit more convenient than regular oats, and those flavors can sound really delicious. However, those packets usually contain a fair amount of sugar and sodium—not to mention, they're way more expensive! If you love to add a little something extra to your oatmeal, just make some from plain oats and jazz it up however you'd like—fruit, nuts, flax seed, honey—the options are limitless!


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Every year, each new Iceland Airwaves brings with it a bunch of brand new vital sounding bands, and it also brings with it a great new array of fabulously named Icelandic bands. And sometimes, there is a band that fit perfectly into both categories. So, here are Vaginaboys – memorable name, memorable sounds and they are one of the most hotly tipped new bands on the line-up for Airwaves 2016.
I had to find out a bit more...
Hello Vaginaboys, where are you and what are you doing?
Hey Mark, we're good thank you. We're in Reykjavik, doing music!
So I guess we need to start with your name. How the hell did you decide on Vaginaboys?
I thought the term 'vaginaboy' being used in a degrading way to be a bit odd. So why not just fight it by calling it ourselves?
Can you tell us who is in the band behind those masks? And where we may have seen you before…
No, sorry about that.
Huh, I thought not. You've got a very active soundcloud page, including some very nice cover versions – how do you decide which songs to record?
Thank you. There's no particular reason for the songs we choose to remake. Just try to keep the production interesting.
Who would you most love to do a cover of one of your songs?
Great question. We'll we'd love Sigur Rós to take a shot on one of them. That'd be interesting.
What can Airwaves goers expect from your shows?
Increased blood flow and goosebumps we hope.
Finally, do you have any advice for people attending Airwaves or visiting Iceland for the first time?
Just try to be relaxed. It's a great place to relax. And enjoy the surroundings, look around, look above you when you're walking down the streets and take it all in.
Don't resist the temptation, here are all of your chances to feast your eyes and ears on the vaginaboys:
Tuesday Nov 3rd, 7:00pm – Lucky Records
Wednesday Nov 4th, 4:00pm – Loft Hostel
Wednesday Nov 4th, 8:00pm – Húrra
Thursday Nov 5th, 5:00pm – Aurora Reykjavik
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VEGA - The pickin' and grinnin' begins today.
All weekend, banjos and mandolins, fiddles and Dobros will entertain bluegrass lovers at the second Vega Bluegrass Festival.
"There will be a lot of friendly people and just good, hometown family entertainment," said Teresa Venzor, co-chair of the festival this year. "What's not to love about bluegrass?"
The event is presented by the Panhandle Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Association.
Performances are scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m. today, from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and from 9:30 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Vega City Park.
The Vega event is the third incarnation of a bluegrass festival in the Panhandle.
Mobeetie hosted the association's event for 20 years before relocating to Tulia in the early 2000s. The move last year to Vega was met with overwhelming support, Venzor said.
The city built a permanent stage in its park, and despite temperatures higher than 100 degrees, about 500 people were in attendance.
This year, six bands are on the schedule, including acts from New Mexico and Oklahoma.
"We play old time music from a way back - and lots of gospel," said Eva McKnight, who plays mandolin with Now and Again, a local bluegrass group on the lineup. "It's a great sound."
Spectators also can expect to witness impromptu bluegrass performances.
"Some of the best playing is under a shade tree where a handful of musicians just get together on the spot," longtime festivalgoer Wayne Tolbert said.
Tolbert, 77, has been playing guitar and mandolin for about 65 years, he said. He performed in the festival every year it was staged in Mobeetie.
"I like bluegrass, because you don't have to sit down and look at a piece of sheet music and play what somebody else wrote down," he said. "You play what you feel."
Bluegrass is an American form of music with influences from country, folk, jazz and blues genres. It often is characterized by the use of acoustic stringed instruments and upbeat tempos.
The style is gaining popularity at the national level, said John Ferrell, president of the Panhandle Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Association.
Ferrell, a music instructor, said artists like Alison Krauss and Ricky Skaggs have helped bring attention to the genre.
"It's a rising star in the music industry," he said.
Ferrell said people continue to enjoy bluegrass music because it reminds them of good times in the past.
"Bluegrass is a reflection of a rural lifestyle and the old home place," he said. "Even though people can't go back, they can remember those times through the music, and so it captures their attention."
About 800 spectators are expected to attend the festival this weekend.
Longtime bluegrass lovers and first-time listeners alike will be entertained at the family-friendly event, Tolbert said.
"You're going to have a good time," he said. "Everyone will be patting their feet before it's through."


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Mr. Vic's desire is to share his ministry talents wherever God may send him. He doesn't have a set fee for churches, but prefers to make his ministry available on a love-offering basis. If an offering is not appropriate for one reason or another, an honorarium to help support his ministry would be appreciated.
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Mr. Vic's Gospel presentations are fast paced and eye catching. They are a combination of illusion, ventriloquism, comedy, fun music, and audience participation that is sure to generate family fun and laughter. Through the silliness of puppets and unique object lessons, basic bible truths are illustrated in a manner that will be long remembered. His programs are entertaining, yet spiritually significant. They can be a great alternative for a church family night, vacation bible school closing or church banquet. If such a ministry would be beneficial to you and your congregation, please give Mr. Vic a call.
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Vic Bright is a Christian magician, ventriloquist and balloon artist who currently resides in Kernersville NC. For twenty two years he served as children's pastor for the Harrisonburg VA First Church of the Nazarene. During this time, he developed some fascinating object lessons into a rather unique ministry. With some assistance from his three foot rabbit "Merlin", Vic has been sharing about God's love for us across the country. His primary focus has been directed toward children's ministry, but he has found that both children AND adults are fascinated with illusion. Through illusion, he hopes to share the greatest REALITY of all. The joy of knowing God through His Son, Jesus Christ.


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Kevin was the President of IRSA for 7 years from 2000 at a time of considerable change and he helped lay the groundwork for the further development of our Society as we know it today.
He studied Medicine at the University of Melbourne and trained in Radiology at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, completing his study in 1971.
Kevin became very active in Radiology affairs and he took a key role in the Economic Standing Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Radiologists. He became an advisor to the Victorian Government and the Commonwealth Government Departments of Health as they moved to establish the Medicare Schedule and develop fees for ultrasound, CT and later MRI.
Kevin was instrumental in establishment of DSA fees, operating theatre fees for Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures, and prosthetic fees for IR procedures.
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Robert was born in 1944 and displayed precocious ability with inventive engineering. He refined a volatile formula when he was 14 resulting in a premature explosion which almost cost him his life. He lost his left hand in the incident which probably channeled him into IR rather than surgery.
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"How do you see capitalism?"
Greed is the word to describe capitalism in today's society. But is it all greed and is it all the fault of the person making money? We say we hate capitalism, or is it some of e the people who operate within it. Because if you open a restaurant in the United States, you are a capitalist. Maybe not like the men and women on Wall Street. But you are, in essence, a capitalist. So what do people mean when they say they have an issue with capitalism? Is the problem with capitalism more centralized? Is there a problem within it that has led to concerns here in America? But most of all, is there anything we do to contribute to what we hate most?
Now when I hear, I hate capitalism, I look at it from a centralized viewpoint. Or is it really? There were recently a group of people running throughout cities breaking glass windows of businesses in the U.S. Any business that they felt was a contribution to the capitalism was vandalized. This meant, businesses like Starbucks and McDonald's, or even flipping over luxury vehicles. Surprisingly enough, people were throughout social media agreeing with the behavior of the looters. Problem with breaking business windows is that a lot of these people are small business owners. They're not these top executives you see from investment banking companies. The average business owner, or even franchisee, is not bringing home $100 million plus in compensation.
You break the windows to their businesses and costly repairs could be a hit to their pocket books. So what is it? Because to me, if you have a job you're a contributor to capitalism. So if you hate capitalism that much just quit life. But you won't do that, so what is it? In my opinion, the majority of people take issue with some of the greed that exist in certain sectors of the corporate world. One of which are the banking executives who are taking in bonuses and compensation packages in the hundreds of millions, some billions. So when your car company and financial institutions are going under and need bailouts; all the while you're showing up to Congress flown in by private jets, it makes you resentful. That type of upset is understandable because these individuals are very predatory.
But, on the other hand, do we have a hand in the madness? And the answer is yes we do. The I hate capitalism ideology is so petty because if you don't like capitalistic companies don't patronize the majors where money is going. Meaning, you can't say I hate corporations, then turn around and buy thousands of dollars worth of Apple products. Don't say I hate capitalism, then turn around and trample people during Black Friday. All so you can get a deal on flat screen television or a laptop computer. And that's why I say protests against capitalism are a waist of time. We say things like screw the corporations then after the protest, discuss our hatred over a mocha latte from Starbucks.
In the end, capitalism will always be an aspect of our lives. As long as you're willing to open your pockets, someone will forever be there to collect the money. I heard a saying one time that stated if you give ten people $100, at the end of the day one person will have $1,000 and 9 people will be broke. You're going to always have a poorer demographic. The United States could print out money and give everyone $1 million. In a year, the vast majority will have lost a substantial amount, and the few that stand will be the 1%. So, from where I stand, I don't have an issue with capitalism. Just certain practices that have polluted the environment.


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European Central Bank Executive Board Member Joerg Asmussen is pushing for further fiscal consolidation among debt-laden European countries, citing the dual pains of joblessness and high national debts endangering this generation of European youth.
Amid terrible economic performances across the currency bloc, youth joblessness and high debts in countries like Greece and Portugal continue to hamper European growth. Youth unemployment in southern Europe has prompted the "lost generation" designation for young people under 25 years old, as their bleak prospects for self-improvement in the down economy could jeopardize career prospects for life.
Greece's debt problem remains substantial, as it's racing against time and limited options in order to shore up a budget shortfall for the coming year. It's not clear exactly how much that shortfall will be next month, when the country faces crunch time.
Estimates range from just more than 2 billion euros to 10 billion euros. If the government does not fund itself, the International Monetary Fund will be unable to issue the next round of bailout payments for island nation, since the IMF's rules for lending require the government to be fully funded a year in advance to receiving money. Coupled with youth unemployment of over 50 percent, Greece represents the crux of the problem Asmussen was referring to when he spoke at a panel discussion in Vilnius.
Specifically, Asmussen said: "We need to continue to focus on sound fiscal policies. The debate on austerity versus growth is a completely wrong debate. We cannot leave the young generation with the double burden that at the one hand they have no job and on the other hand they have to pay for the debt level they inherit."
These comments are a bit different in tone from both UBS Chairman Axel Weber's remarks earlier this week and IMF head Christine Lagarde's ongoing rhetoric about the perils of too much budget cutting.
Weber pointed out a larger problem in Europe when he spoke to Bloomberg this week, noting that European policy's effectiveness has passed its peak, and competitive, more fundamental economic restructuring must take place for Europe to survive in the global marketplace.
"European policymakers need to enact further reforms and need to work on generating dynamics," he said to the publication, adding: "Monetary policy has reached the limit of what it can do. Fiscal policy has probably also reached a limit and that's where I think the Europeans now really need to enact those growth agendas."
Lagarde, for her part, has also chastised the budget slashing around the globe, specifically in the U.S., where she feels the sequester has stifled job growth this year.
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The Road Often Traveled: Rage Against The Machines
"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned." – Siddharta
The quote applies directly to motorcycle riding. Last Thursday was a beautiful day for late March here in southeastern Pennsylvania. I had an appointment with my optometrist so I decided to take the bike so I could relax and enjoy the morning; but two miles into my ride a small red sports car pulled up behind me and the car I was following. We were riding about 10 miles over the speed limit, so it wasn't like we were dawdling. There was no place to pass since it was a twisty rural two-lane road. However, the sports car was tailgating me.
Tailgating in any instance is a bad idea and a dangerous thing to do; but I live in deer country and presumably, everyone driving here also knows this. So to tailgate, especially a motorcycle, is particularly inconsiderate and dangerous.
I could feel my blood pressure rising as he crept closer and closer, and my focus was drifting from where it should have been (on the road ahead) to the brain-dead driver behind me. I gave him the polite "back off" hand signal but to no avail. My second "back off" attempt, along with the point to my helmet "think" signal was also ignored.
It's taken me years to learn that if trying those two things doesn't work, I just have to get my attention off being pushed from behind and into being proactive. My first inclination is to find an alternate route so I can turn off, relax and regain focus. Since that wasn't an option in this instance, I eventually throttled down to 15 miles per hour below the speed limit, which allowed the car in front of me to get further ahead and limited the danger to myself.
Giving in to that anger, holding on to it and trying to teach the driver a lesson only hurts the rider – causing he or she to lose focus and control. Let's face it, we all get angry but there's little we can do to change the behavior of the drivers around us. Better to turn off, wave them by or slow down to regain control and keep yourself safer.
Mark Twain said, "When angry count to four, when very angry swear". I've done my fair share of swearing in my helmet and when I was younger, had my fair share of confrontations on the bike when I thought I could change the driving habits of everyone on the road. Had the opportunity presented itself in a safe environment, I would've given the young man a piece of my mind rather than the one finger salute he got as he turned off; but as it was I could only swallow my anger, throttle back, stay focused and in control and live to ride another day.


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Call for Music Artists!
Like to sing? Do you play an instrument? Like to mix your own tracks? Have a band? Here's an opportunity to have your music featured in a comic! BlueStreak is a webcomic musical which combines music and comics to create the ultimate fun reading experience. Readers read to the music, and follow along with every "turn" of the page. Want to get involved? There's no fee, no catch…just send me an e-mail with your name and a link to your music. If the lyrics fit an upcoming scene, you can be the next featured artist! There are just a few things you might want to know before submitting your songs:
- The song must contain lyrics.
- The lyrics must not be over a PG-13 rating. No R-rated tracks.
- A capella tracks are not recommended, but might be considered if harmonies and/or beat boxing are used.
- The songs must be 100% original. You may not take a melody that belongs to someone else and add your own lyrics to them.
- You will be credited for your song, and your name and a link to your website (if you have one) will be posted in the comic.
So what's in this for you? You can have the opportunity to have your songs publicized for free! Have people from around the world jam to your creations as my characters "sing" the songs. And what's in it for me? I'll have the chance to work directly with the music artists, and I'll be using music legally with your permission.
Want to create a song specifically for the comic? By all means! e-mail me telling me you'd like to do it with a link to your music portfolio, and I will contact you with details of a scene and the kind of lyrics I'm looking for. This is a great collaboration chance, so please contact me if you're interested!
My e-mail address is enchantma at gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you! And please spread the word!


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Evidence supported the inference that the defendant railroad corporation's negligence played a part however, small, in causing the employee to fall and be injured. But the evidence may also have been sufficient to support an inference that the employee's fall resulted from causes unrelated to the defendant's negligence. Under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, as opposed to common-law tort actions, that juxtaposition created a jury issue as to which inference should be drawn.
Armed with a jury verdict in his favor, approved by the trial court, the plaintiff is entitled to have the evidence, and all the inferences that may reasonably be drawn from it, viewed in the light most favorable to him. He occupies the most favored position known to the law.
Affirmed by 4-3 majority. Justice McCullough wrote a dissenting opinion.
Norfolk So. Ry. Co. v. Sumner (P), No. 180121, Jan. 31, 2019. SCV (Russell) from Danville (Reynolds).
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The Casting Experiment
I had a Lyon & Healy 5-string with 30 brackets that I wanted to rehabilitate. Unfortunately, 9 of the brackets were missing. A search of my spare parts stock (a.k.a. "junk box") revealed no reasonable matches, so I needed to make them. A query to Banjo Hangout forum was unfruitful. I have made some of a very similar bracket before (like the "Nice No Name", see second photo). I made them from brass round stock with saws, files, and a Dremel tool. This is laborious at best and not very easy when you include the shaping, drilling, tapping, polishing, and plating. These particular brackets have a pleasing, delicate shape that is hard to duplicate.
If I just needed one or 2, I would just do it my old way, but for nine I thought a different way was in order. The originals are cast brass, of course. So, I have been reading about small-scale casting. Sounds like fun (and with good potential for burns and setting stuff on fire) but there is a fair start-up curve which includes mold making, a melting furnace, and selection of the appropriate metal. Obviously, the smart person would simply sand cast brass. The concept is simple but the details and equipment needed are much more complex. I very well might do it that way but I wanted to try some other things first.
OK, I've been reading about silicon rubber molds. These are easy to make and can be used over and over again, easily enough times for my bracket needs. The main problem here is that brass casts at around 1700° F. and most of the silicon molding materials have a maximum temperature ceiling of 350° - 600° F. After a lengthy search, I located a casting compound used for casting pewter jewelry called High-Temperature RTV Mold Compound sold by Rio Grande Jewelry & Findings in Albuquerque, NM. This is their own brand and they claim it is "(d)esigned to withstand metal temperatures up to 1100°F".
Next was the issue of selecting a metal. There are a variety of alloys now available with relatively low melting points, known in industry as "low melting alloys" or "fusible alloys". Most of them melt well below 1100°F. So far, I have ordered several different types and will experiment with them to see which ones, if any, work for my particular application. My main doubt is whether any of them will be strong enough to use for brackets. By the way, there are many different alloys of brass (copper and zinc) but generally the tensile strength is on the order of 30,000 – 50,000 psi.
So far, I have ordered:
1. A zinc alloy known as Z-27 or Zemak from Budget Casting Supply, the same stuff that we sometimes call "pot metal" which has been used for banjo parts such as flanges and (rarely) tension hoops, tuner buttons, and sometimes certain forms of brackets (such as the exotic Regal "elephant foot" brackets. Budget Casting Supply says "Zinc Alloy ZA-27 is an under-appreciated metal for foundry use. This metal is 1.5 to 3 times stronger than cast aluminum, and can have the tensile strength of grey or malleable cast iron! It's casting temperature is in the range of 950-1,100 Deg F as compared to aluminum at 1,450 Deg F".
2) From Micro Mark, a lump of "CT CASTING METAL" [Type CT Almost pure lead. Melts at approx. 500 degrees F. Can be melted with propane torch (plumbing type torch sold at hardware stores). Keep away from children.] and
3) "CASTING METAL TYPE 280" [Type 280 tin/bismuth alloy; lead and cadmium free. Melts at approx. 280 degrees F. Can be melted with small butane torch.]
It is unfortunate how limited the Micro Mark product descriptions are but I guess that encourages experimentation. There are some other alloys to look at such as CerroBend and like products. You may know of this stuff as being used to facilitate bending metal tubing. It is not very easy to find in non-industrial quantities. But I did! A cool company called Rotometals (specializing in non-ferrous and custom alloys) of San Leandro, CA, sells all sorts of interesting metals for casting in small quantities. I got a couple of ingots of a low melting point alloy called 217-440 (see RotoMetals) described as:
217-440 Degrees Fusible Alloy - Originated by GE for anchoring punches in dies, anchor non-moving parts in machinery; hold-down bolts in concrete floors, locator parts in tooling docks, split-jaw chucks, jigs, fixtures, metal forming dies, form blocks, joggle jaws, repairing broken dies, Filling Low Melting Point holes in castings.
The composition is 9% Antimony, 48% Bismuth, 28.5% Lead, and 14.5% Tin. Other sources indicate the tensile strength is about 13,000 psi, the strongest of readily available fusibles.
Onward! Mixing the silicon rubber is easy enough, not unlike any other 2-part epoxy or latex. There is one problem that I encountered early on. Everyone who does casting is familiar with this but I didn't think it would be much of a problem (as opposed to the clear warnings in the instructions). It was simply BUBBLES. After you mix the silicon, there are a lot of bubbles released. Some come to the surface but many hang throughout the body of the mold and float into contact with the work piece.
Here you can see my first clumsy try at this. The lump of metal is obviously the CT (see above). The 2 whitish chunks are the cured silicon molds. The one in the center still has the bracket (with screw).
They don't look too bad but after the molten metal is poured, you see the awful results.
Yeech, clearly there are a LOT of bubbles in the silicon. Just for grins, I drilled and tapped these things and put them on the rim. This is quite unacceptable.
There are two ways to remove the bubbles, either by holding the latex in a vacuum chamber for a while - the bubbles expand and rise to the surface where they are not a problem - or place the latex under high pressure so that the bubbles collapse or get very small. I thought vacuum is safer than high pressure so I pursued that route. Ideally, you would have a bell jar and good vacuum pump. Of course, I didn't want to invest in that stuff, so I went to Harbor Freight and got a little hand-operated vacuum pump used to bleed automotive brake lines.
Easy enough, any moron could operate it, hard to harm oneself, and cost about $20. I mixed the latex as before and poured it right into the reservoir included with the pump. After the specified time, the bubbles behaved as they should and I set the bracket to be cast into the mold material. I used silicon spray mold release and it worked very well.
The blurry photo at left shows the cured mold and two of the newly cast brackets. The black stuff is powdered graphite (found in gun cleaning kits) that helps the casting separate from the mold and extends the life of the mold a bit. Just below is a much better photo of said mold and the two castings.
All of the metals that I've been using can be melted with an ordinary propane torch. Since I'm only doing one or two at a time, I simply use a stainless steel table spoon as a hand-held crucible.
So, we're getting somewhere. The castings need a little cleaning up and still need to be drilled for the hook and the rim bolt, but that is ordinary stuff. I did learn that the CT casting metal is way too soft and weak. It would be OK for fishing sinkers but I can't think of any banjo-related uses. The "Casting Metal Type 280" is easy to work with but the strength is marginal. I did make some brackets out of it, put them on the banjo, and tensioned those hooks the same as the brass originals. They held up OK but it remains to be seen how they will look in 20 or 50 years from now.
The Z-27 or Zemak melts at around 1000° F and the silicon molds handle up to 1100° F. I thought that thi might be pushing the envelope but the molds held up fine for several castings. The Z-27 is very tough stuff - very hard to drill and tap but easily as strong as brass, perhaps more brittle but so far it is the best alloy for this purpose that I have used (note: I still have not tried the 217-440).
I made still a third mold to fix some other imperfections and this one worked well. Here it is with one of the raw castings - using the Type 280 straight out of the mold. The bar-shaped bit of metal coming off the side of the bracket is the sprue channel. This is where the molten metal actually enters the mold and allows over-filling to offset any shrinkage.
Here is one of the Type 280 casts that has been drilled and tapped next to the original (left):
Below are some shots of the finished replacement set, ready to be mounted. Keep in mind that these were nickel plated (using Caswell electroplating equipment) and polished. I think they look pretty good.
Congratulations on making it to the end of this far-too-long article! I've been working on it occasionally for the better part of a year. Casting is whole field in itself and I have just learned the bare minimum to make these relatively small, simple items. Casting larger things like flanges and tone rings is way beyond me at this point. Your comments are appreciated.


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Griffon Helicopter Neck Strain Project – Part 1: Mission Function Task Analysis and Physical Demands Analysis Report. Part 2: Physical Demands Analysis Library
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- Defence Research and Development Canada, Toronto Research Centre , Toronto ON (CAN);Humansystems Inc, Guelph ONT (CAN)
- Abstract
- This project undertook a Mission Function Task Analysis (MFTA) and Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) of the Griffon Helicopter aircrew (pilots and flight engineers) with a focus on mitigating aircrew neck strain/pain. Neck pain, particularly when wearing Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) is frequently reported by Griffon Helicopter Aircrew (Pilots and Flight Engineers). Mechanisms and risk factors for acute and chronic neck injury in aviation aircrew are well documented in the literature, however, there is limited information available about the prevalence and magnitude of the physical demands associated with these acute and chronic injury risk factors for the dynamic performance of aircrew tasks during complete mission durations. This study developed a library of mission tasks comprised of associated postural sequences for each of the Flying Pilot, Non-flying Pilot, and Fight Engineer roles. This task library comprised the building blocks to enable the development of any number of possible customized Griffon mission types and characteristics. Based on the identified postural sequences from this library of mission tasks, aircrew underwent motion capture data collection by simulating the postural sequences for both day and night missions. These data were then analyzed for postural range of motion and forces on the neck to derive a Physical Demands Analysis for each of these postural sequences. Two mission examples were built for this study: a logistics support and surveillance mission
- Keywords
- task analysis;physical demands analysis;neck strain mitigation;neck torque;compression forces;shear forces
- Report Number
- DRDC-RDDC-2014-C228 — Contract Report
- Date of publication
- 01 Oct 2014
- Number of Pages
- 340
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- CANDIS No
- 800485
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Published 10 October 2009
By Gary Rice, Beauchamps Solicitors
There has been some comment regarding the use of public money for sports sponsorship by financial institutions in receipt of Government money. Interestingly, Bank of America chief Kenneth Lewis has moved to defend spending on sports sponsorship insisting that it can be justified, even in an economic slowdown.
He claims that sports sponsorship is effective in generating sales and profits for companies. There has been some comment regarding the use of public money for sports sponsorship by financial institutions in receipt of Government money.
Interestingly, Bank of America chief Kenneth Lewis has moved to defend spending on sports sponsorship insisting that it can be justified, even in an economic slowdown. He claims that sports sponsorship is effective in generating sales and profits for companies. He said "I was never inclined to pump big sums of money into sports marketing until I saw the facts and the numbers. In general terms, for every dollar we spend on sports marketing, we get 10 dollars in revenue and 3 dollars in earnings." That would explain the continuing spend on sports sponsorship then. He defended any charge of bias by saying he doesn't even like sport.
Bank of America is in receipt of billions of bailout dollars from the US Government and is the sponsor of America's National Football League, Major League Baseball and NASCAR motor racing. Bank of America had been involved in negotiations for the naming rights deal to the redeveloped New York Yankee Stadium, but has put an end to those negotiations. Also in the US, CitiBank has received a lot of criticism over its 20-year $400 million naming rights deal for the new baseball stadium of the New York Mets. But if the Bank of America chief is right, maybe we should all invest in Citibank...
German authorities have proposed a ban on programme sponsorship on public service broadcasters ARD and ZDF. However, sport looks set to be exempted from the proposed ban. The ban must be seen in the context of a continuing debate in Germany over the level and function of the licence fee (one that seems to be going on in Ireland as well) in a continuously evolving and fragmenting broadcasting world. The ban means that programme sponsorship (except sport) will not be allowed after 8pm Monday to Saturday, or at all on Sundays. German regulators have recognised that programme sponsorship is sometimes tied to the acquisition of top sports rights and allowed sport the exemption.
Magners has extended its title sponsorship of rugby's Magners League for two years until May 2011. The 2009/2010 season will also see the start of a play-off structure for the Magners League. This is an interesting match-up - rugby is not generally a summer game and cider (whether you want to call it Bulmers or Magners) is often considered a summer drink and has taken a hit over the past number of summers with the seemingly never-ending bad weather. Also, negotiations between Celtic Rugby Limited (the Magners League tournament organizers composed of representatives of the various Unions involved) and the Italian Rugby Federation are ongoing regarding the inclusion of Italian teams in the Magners League. The board of Celtic Rugby Limited has given its approval to two Italian teams taking part commencing in the 2010/11 season. It will obviously involve extra fixtures and the existing teams have made it clear that there must be commercial value to the deal and no decrease in current revenue streams. Ultimately, the Italians will have to bring in a TV partner. Meanwhile, in a story totally unrelated to sponsorship, a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority in the UK regarding a Magners advert has been upheld. A television advert depicted a man walking into a pub (this isn't a joke). The voiceover says "The perfect ice-breaker. Making sure the conversation flows, in the time it takes to create a cool, crisp pint. No ice, just pure, premium taste". A single viewer complained that the advert suggested that an alcoholic drink could boost confidence and lead to social success. Advertising suggesting products give us certain characteristics totally unrelated to the product, really?
Speaking of booze, owners of teams in American football's National Football League are reported to be considering dropping their ban on alcohol sponsorship. Due to the economic slowdown, the team owners are discussing permitting alcohol and lottery sponsorships. That's right, when things get tough turn to the booze and gambling!
Article obtained from www.beauchamps.ie, the website of Beauchamps Solicitors. Article reproduced with their kind permission.
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