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Updated: Jun 18, 2020
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Newsletter 12-15-19
The class has written three different opinion essays. For two of the essays, Mrs. Griffin took it very slowly and explained all the elements of an essay. They learned what to include in each paragraph and how to revise an essay to make it better. This past week the students were able to take all that knowledge about essays and write an essay in one week. Next week the students will write a realistic fiction story.
In math, the class is working on addition and subtraction strategies. Some of the strategies include give and take, constant difference, break apart, and the standard algorithm. We will have an assessment on addition and subtraction on Friday. After the winter break, we will continue Unit 4 that covers measurement.
In reading, the students are learning more about nonfiction books. The students read a short article in reading group and answered questions about it. During whole group lessons, we have talked about the parts of a nonfiction book and how to summarize a nonfiction text. Next week we will continue to work on summarizing.
In science, the students are learning about magnets. They have experimented with what objects are attracted to a magnet, what objects block the magnetic force, and where the magnetic force is the strongest on a magnet. There will be a test on magnets on Wednesday. After the break we will be starting a unit called motion and mater.
Upcoming Events
12/18/19 Waste Free Wednesday returns with the added focus – no individual serving-sized packages!
12/18/19 Staff VS Student Basketball game 2:30
12/20/19 Holiday Sing Assembly 8:30-9:30, Holiday Parties 11:45 – 12:45,
Early Release 1:00
12/23-1/3/20 Winter break
1/6/20 School resumes
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The preliminaries are over, and either State Rep. Skip Priest or City Councilman Jim Ferrell will be the first full-time separately elected mayor of Federal Way.
The candidates will now focus their attention on each other while trying to convince the public they are the best. Priest came out of the primary leading by about 8 percent, and given the likely redistribution of voters who cast ballots for eliminated candidates City Councilman Mike Park and Mayor Linda Kochmar, he will remain the front-runner. While 8 percent is a comfortable margin, it is also one that can be overcome. But what did we learn about where each candidate wants to lead us and what their positions are on the issues confronting our community? Frankly, we didn't learn a lot. Both candidates favor a safe city with good police protection. They also favor improved economic developement, good roads, a vibrant downtown and good parks. They also oppose tax increases. It's pretty hard to find fault with any of those ideas. But how will the election unfold, and what should you watch for and expect?
As the front-runner, Priest's campaign strategy likely involves talking about his many years of service to the community as a city council member, mayor and state representative, along with his involvement in civic organizations. He will go to debates, continue to doorbell and send out mailers highlighting his accomplishments over the years. He will try and stay above the fray. It is to his advantage to avoid both controversy and too many policy specifics, if he can. If he comes out with too many hard positions, he provides special interest groups and Ferrell with opportunities to raise doubts about his leadership. But he also needs to be careful not to try and play it too safe, or the media will get critical of the lack of details. Priest rarely mentions his election opponents, let alone attack them. But that could get difficult to maintain.
Ferrell has a completely different challenge in front of him. He will talk about his resume and his accomplishments and why he wants a safe community for children and families. But he has to make up ground. He is behind, and unless he wants to stay that way, he has no choice but to try and draw very distinct differences between himself and Priest. The less controversy there is, the more the race favors Priest. The more doubt Ferrell can create about Priest, the better chance Ferrell has of winning. Since they are both active Republicans, have a lot of the same friends and Ferrell will be involved in city government next year, win or lose, it is a risky strategy for the long term. But Ferrell doesn't have many options.
Ferrell fired a warning shot right after the primary election. He said Priest represented the "establishment" and "if you were happy with how things are, then he (Ferrell) wasn't your candidate." It was a little off the mark because Priest hasn't been in city government for many years, and Ferrell serves on the current council. But by targeting Priest as the "incumbent," Ferrell was appealing to the current perception that voters are frustrated with all levels of government. Since many of Ferrell's supporters are those who feel disaffected from City Hall, the comments appealed to his base while trying to attract new voters. Look for Ferrell to challenge Priest on experience and policy. This whole race has been a huge political gamble for Ferrell, and he knows it. Don't look for him to subscribe to Federal Way's "polite political structure." Priest will try and avoid getting drawn into this type of campaign as it works to Ferrell's advantage. However, he can't let every allegation go without response and will need to pick and choose which issues he will respond to.
This should be an interesting and energetic campaign. There will be several opportunities to see and hear the candidates. The one to circle on your calendar is a public debate sponsored by the Federal Way Mirror and the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce. It runs 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27 at the Federal Way High School Little Theater. Don't miss it.


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The talented leg-spinner spoke about his disappointments of not being selected for any PSL franchise and his exclusion from the Pakistan team and expressed his views on the new domestic cricket system implemented by the PCB in the 2019/20 season.
By Amir Husain (16th February, 2020)
The alarming decline in the fortunes of Pakistan's first-choice Test leg-spinner, Yasir Shah, and the rather lackluster current form of Shadab Khan in the shorter formats is a cause of concern to many. The recent performances of both spinners have given rise to an overwhelming feeling that Pakistan, known for quality leg-spinners such as the late Abdul Qadir and Mushtaq Ahmed, is today suffering from a dearth of quality in the leg-spin department.
But, is this crisis of sorts due to a genuine lack of talent in the country or should it be attributed to mismanagement of resources? This is a question that many are asking. The now 28-year-old leg-spinner from Karachi, Shahzaib Ahmed, is a fine example of a genuine talent who many feel if nurtured properly could well have been a star of today. The leg-spinner regarded by many as a promising prospect for Pakistan came close to a spot in the national side when he took 5/85 against West Indies in 2016 while playing for the PCB Patron's XI. However, an injury and unfortunate circumstances intervened to put a halt to his progress, as he explained to PakPassion.net.
"I had a slight back injury after the side game against West Indies which took 6-7 months to clear but then my domestic career never really recovered, and I played just a few games in 2016 and 2017. The real shock came when I was not selected for the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy in 2018, after being told that I was a certain selection for one of the Karachi sides. However, things are better now as I am part of the Balochistan squad and I am preparing myself mentally and physically for the National One-Day Cup tournament that will happen after the Pakistan Super League. I have full faith in my ability, and I know if I am given a chance, I will show the world what I am capable of and will make a comeback - God Willing."
Having performed outstandingly well against an international side, Shahzaib had high hopes of making a debut with the national side but his career did not turn out as he expected and being ignored for selection by all franchises in the PSL was also cause for great disappointment. "Of course, there is a lot of disappointment because I had been doing fairly well up to that game against the West Indies and taking a 5fer against a top international side was amazing. My injury happened a few weeks after this game and I felt I had recovered, but then I was ignored for the PSL in 2018 and 2019 which was a shock to me. To not be able to take part in your country's premier tournament after being considered as one of the top leg-spinners was not only disappointing but very depressing as well. I do believe that had I been part of the PSL, doors would have opened for my selection in the Pakistan side but that didn't happen. And to add to insult to injury, no one really seemed to care or highlight my situation in this case, which shows that you need someone to look after your interests if you wish to move ahead in your career. Unfortunately, I have no such person who can back me up and that is distressing."
The much-awaited changes to the Pakistan domestic structure have been implemented for the 2019/20 season. The reduction in the number of first-class sides and the elimination of departmental cricket has been the cause of some intense debate. For Shahzaib, the changes to the system have some obvious advantages but there are also areas of concern. "The changes to the domestic system appear to be very beneficial for Pakistan cricket. For one thing, the 'quality over quantity' principle means that the competition level in our domestic cricket has become much more intense, especially as far as first-class cricket is concerned. With this structure in place and the sort of media coverage it's getting, it's very easy to be noticed by the selectors if you do well which is great. And we have already seen this idea in action with some players being noticed by Chief Selector Misbah-ul-Haq after a few good performances. However, what I am not happy with though is the closing down of departmental teams. I used to have a department contract but now, I am on a PCB domestic contract and the financial aspect of this arrangement is very unsatisfactory, to say the least. The amount of money I am now earning is not something easy to survive on. It's not just me but most players are upset about this issue as well."
At 28 years of age, Shahzaib is acutely aware of the march of time and knows full well that his chances of representing Pakistan could be ebbing away with every passing year. This is a pressure he acknowledges with a heavy heart.
"I know that with every passing day, the pressure on me to find a place in the Pakistan side is increasing. It is my intention to put in as much effort as possible and fight hard to try and make a debut for my country by the age of 31 at the most and if that doesn't happen, I will look for other options. But on a positive note, I know that I can achieve a lot in the next 3 years. I have many examples of players like Saeed Ajmal and Yasir Shah who have achieved a lot in a short period of time."
The late Abdul Qadir, Mushtaq Ahmed and Danish Kaneria are some prominent names that are mentioned whenever Pakistan's contributions to furthering the art of leg-spin are discussed. However, as of late, no new world-class Pakistan leg-spinners seem to have come to the fore, barring Yasir Shah, who himself is going through a lean spell at the moment. For Shahzaib, this is a matter of great concern and the reason seems to stem from lack of faith in leg-spinners. "It seems that in Pakistan, domestic teams are hesitant to play leg-spinners from their list of players unlike other teams around the world. So, Zahid Mehmood is lucky that Quetta Gladiators have picked him for the upcoming PSL, otherwise, he would have been languishing somewhere as well. The sad situation with leg-spinners is such that we have about 5 quality leg-spinners in Pakistan including myself, but they cannot be accommodated in 6 PSL sides, which I find to be incredible. Pakistan cricket needs to keep leg-spinners in their domestic sides and also pick them for PSL, or this art of bowling will suffer."
From a promising young leg-spinner to a virtual discard, Shahzaib Ahmed seems to have been neglected by Pakistan cricket and it has taken a mental toll on the bowler but true to his optimistic nature, he continues to work hard and dreams of a debut for Pakistan. "It has been a tough time for me in the recent past as I have not been asked to come to the NCA for almost 3 years now, which shows what importance is given to leg-spinners in our cricket. I feel that had I belonged to a different city in Pakistan than Karachi, I would have played for the national side by now but that's how it is. There are many reasons given for my exclusion such as I don't work hard, and I was even advised by many people to give up cricket and this did cause me a lot of problems. I am now looking to move my career forward after two years of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. I feel motivated that I will be able to make a comeback in domestic cricket and go on to play for Pakistan in the near future."


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Countless incidents in the current past have as soon as-yet again verified that temperature can be deadly-serious. From the chilly spells and blizzards of this wintertime to the tragic storms that rolled by way of Twister Alley in current a long time, most people are woefully underprepared for Significant Climate events.
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Eurospike (a European Joint Venture between Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd., Diehl Defence and Rheinmetall Electronics) has inked an agreement with the Slovak Ministry of Defence for supply of the 5th generation SPIKE LR2 anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). Slovakia is the 6th nation and among 19 EU/NATO SPIKE missile user nations. There are now 35 SPIKE user nations. It is also the 3rd NATO nation to use the SPIKE LR2 and will now follow the seamless transition by SPIKE Missile user nations from 4th generation SPIKE LR missiles to the 5th generation SPIKE LR2 Missile variant fired from the same vehicle or dismounted launchers.
"We are very thankful for the confidence of the Slovak army and would like also to thank NSPA for their quick responsiveness and professionalism. This procurement by Slovakia follows past contracts of SPIKE Missile by Germany, Baltic States Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, as well as many other European countries, which has created common ATGM capabilities within Europe, serving interoperability and potentially future cross-nation mutual support," said EUROSPIKE Managing Director, Wolfgang Herrnberger.
The procurement will be carried out through the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA). The current contract includes dismounted advanced ICLU launchers (Integrated Control Launch Units) signifying that the SPIKE LR2 is now the ATGM of choice both for the Slovak infantry as well as cavalry. The selection of the SPIKE LR2 missile by the Slovak armed forces will allow the Slovakia army 5th generation tactical overmatch. This purchase is part of the ongoing modernization of armed forces taking place around Europe, in which the SPIKE Missiles have assumed a major role in enhancing deterrence and capability.
The SPIKE LR2 features an enhanced standoff range of 5.5 km, fire & forget capabilities as well as man-in-the-loop features, such as retargeting mid-flight, attack of hidden targets beyond-line–of-sight, as well as the ability to launch to non-line-of-sight targets based solely on their geo-coordinates.The missile has two warhead configurations: a Tandem HEAT (High explosive anti-tank) warhead configuration, enhancing armor penetration capability by more than 30%, and a new multipurpose blast warhead, which includes controlled fusing. More than 33,000 SPIKE missiles have been supplied to-date around the world, with over 6000 SPIKE missiles firings, both in training and in combat.


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It seems that this year is indeed "Festive" as not only were Summer Fashion Trends full of colors, but LFW Winter 2012 is also seeing a lot of colors.
"I Love Ma Doodle Book"
The pure white line-up of Dupion and tabby silk, along with luxurious crepe was used imaginatively for shift dresses with sketches of faces and figure blocks. Panelled jackets with dramatic gadgets, a jumpsuit, constructed jacket with black figures and flowing pants had a feminine look.
The clever play of black and white also came alive for sharply cut jackets with wide notched lapels, slender long sleeve sheaths cinched with black Obe style belts, tunics, slender pants, kimono style covers some with strategically placed tucks or pleats and asymmetric bias cut hems. The final three saris brought in colour with the doodles featuring colour wheels or shade cards print and were worn with floppy blouses.
It was a stylish versatile line with a distinct identity from Aartivijay Gupta, which will appeal to the fashion conscious buyers.
Inspired by the many survivors on the globe, Nikhil Thampi celebrated their victory with his unusually titled collection "Survivors" at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2012.
The garments were a study of balanced construction, as styled tops and cholis, which floated down the ramp, were teamed with crushed silk draped maxi skirts. Embellishments were metallic, as chains, plates and 'salli' work were seen creatively on the garments. The silhouettes were fluid and flared with earthy tones like black, green, brown and rust playing a rustic melody. Fabrics that brought the theme to life moved from velvets or suede to ombré silk and cotton.
Crinkle silk was used lavishly for the fluid skirts, while velvet appeared for stylish one shoulder togas, draped gowns, two tone cholis and long lean kurtas. An interesting innovation was the chain mail halter corset held together with leather straps.
Here was a collection that will appeal to the strong daring women and men of the 21st century, as Nikhil Thampi dresses them in his "Survivor" creations.
Keeping in mind the modern global women, Sidharta Aryan's Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2012 collection called "Wanderlust" was a perfect prét offering. Bringing in vintage Indian touches for a luxurious feminine line, Sidharta showed a range of versatile creations that can progress from day to evening and then even festive wear. With prints as the focal point, the inspirations were from Indian art and architecture which added to the creative style of the garments.
The images ranged from paintings of Rajasthan, Mughal Jharoka, temple jewellery of the South, blue prints of the Chalukya dynasty, Victorian influences, and streets of Lucknow, which were juxtaposed cleverly on fluid fabrics for the garments.
It was slinky women's wear as drop waist dresses, cropped jackets, ghagras, skirts, and the scooped back dresses glided down the ramp. The solitary sari matched the theme with its colours and prints and the three lehenga sets had a marked western touch with body hugging panelled silhouettes which were teamed with peplum tops or lace jackets
With immaculate construction and intricate detailing, Sidharta Aryan ensured that the "Wanderlust" look will appeal to an international clientele.
The dashingly handsome and suave, Siddharth Mallya, wearing a black tuxedo with satin peaked lapels and tonal embroidered shoulder detailing, was the show stopper for Komal Sood's luxurious demi couture collection, titled "The Twilight Seduction" at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2012.
Using the colour tones of the romantic sunsets and adding shades of crimson, striking violet, wine and black, Komal revealed garments that can stand the test of time. Fluid and sexy fabrics like silks, georgettes, satins, blends of Polynosics and knits gave a rich feel to the draped creations. The intricate embellishments for the garments added that exotic touch of feminine charm and great craftsmanship.
More glittering gowns floated down the ramp in shades of ombré wine sequins, an arrestingly beautiful red long tube with feathered hem and a regal red floor length ensemble.
Two men's wear entries – an ink blue velvet jacket and a brocade waistcoat worn with a mandarin collar white shirt, added a masculine touch to the collection.
For a celeb circuit wardrobe, Komal Sood's "Twilight Seduction" collection will make a dramatic entry.
Pernia Qureshi Fall 2012 Collection "An Evening in Paris"
Keeping the glamorous woman in mind, Pernia Qureshi's collection called "An Evening in Paris" offered timeless Parisian chic and global sophistication at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2012.
Playing with the vintage silhouettes creatively, Pernia's look had a distinct 20's and 60's touch when desirable fashion was at its peak. From chic evening and club wear, Pernia added occasion wear and one solitary sari which was pre-pleated and teamed with a shirt collar blouse. Drop waist shifts, cigarette pants, knee length sheaths, beaded sleek dresses, Grecian silhouettes – the collection's look was pure drama. The bead work for the dresses was exquisite and inspired by the expert royal couturier Norman Hartnell, while the colour palette was regal with cobalt, champagne, gold, wine and black with touches of mustard that added to the grandeur. Fabrics ranged from luxe silks, chiffons, net and satin.
The solitary black sari with a contrast maroon border and teamed with a mandarin collar blouse was worn by Bollywood beauty Amy Jackson of Ek Deewana Tha fame who ended the show in great style and aplomb.
For garments with a universal appeal, Pernia Qureshi's range "An Evening in Paris" was a glittering offering on the catwalk.
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Faith in Practice
Senior Pastor, Rev. A. R. Bernard, left a ten year banking career, to follow the call of God on his life to full time ministry to become the founding Pastor of the Christian Cultural Center (CCC). The CCC is a fusion of Cathedral, a touch of Smithsonian, and College Campus—in other words, the integration of the sacred, the institutional, and the intellectual to create a dynamic worship and spiritual growth experience.
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About A.R. Bernard
Alfonso R. Bernard, Sr. is the pastor of the Christian Cultural Center Megachurch in Brooklyn, New York. In November 1979, A. R. Bernard, Sr. left a 10-year career with a major New York banking institution and together with his wife, Karen, went into full-time ministry.


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Geronimo and Alligator Creeks Watershed Protection Plan Implementation: Environmental Education and Bacteria Source Tracking
A project to expand education activities and conduct targeted monitoring.
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Since 2012, Geronimo Creek has not met state water quality standards for bacteria, and has had a concern for elevated nitrate. In 2012, the Geronimo and Alligator Creeks Watershed Protection Plan was developed to address these water quality issues.
Project Description
The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority will do the following:
- Conduct bacteria source tracking
- Share monitoring results with stakeholders
- Hire a part-time environmental education site coordinator to expand education activities
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Discovery Day Program
Inclusion Parksville Programs
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Skill Building Program
In the Discovery Program participants can develop skills within their peer groups and discover more about their personal abilities.
Participants in the Discovery Program can choose from a range of group activities that build skills, including:
- Presentation Skills
- Employment Skills
- Self-Wellness Skills
- Science and Technology Skills
- Social Skills
- Fitness Skills
- Life Skills
As well, participants also have the opportunity to engage in recreational activities, which include:
- Photography
- Volunteering
- Gardening
- Hiking
Participants may also choose to sign-up for our monthly Rec Night where participants gather together after hours for activities that take place at Inclusion Parksville or in the community.
This program runs Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm and participants are able to select morning or afternoon blocks based on participant preferences and program availability.
– Audre Lorde
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Sponsoring a program or event can be one of the most worthwhile gifts you can ever give to others.
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Classic Lasagna
The ultimate comfort food, this lasagna is loaded with meat and cheesy goodness. Perfectly seasoned Prego sauce ties the whole dish together. Easy to make, decadent and delicious, this lasagna is perfect for everything from casual get-togethers to special occasions to Sunday dinner.
- Stir the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and eggs in a medium bowl and set it aside. Season the beef as desired. In a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the beef until it's well browned, stirring often to break up the meat. Pour off any fat. Stir the sauce in the saucepan.
- Spoon 2 cups beef mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Top with 4 lasagna noodles, half the ricotta cheese mixture and half the mozzarella. Repeat the layers. Top with the remaining 4 lasagna noodles, remaining beef mixture and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes or until the lasagna is hot. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Recipe Tips
- You can also follow this recipe to make 2 smaller lasagnas instead of 1 large. Use two 11x8x2-inch baking dishes and divide the beef mixture, noodles, cheese mixture and cheese between them. Enjoy one right away and freeze the other for later.
- To simplify the prep, you can use uncooked lasagna noodles in this recipe. Heat the oven to 350°F. Assemble the lasagna as directed, then cover the baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover, then bake for 15 minutes or until hot.
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Kids love colourful. Light children's shoes that make romping, jumping, skipping and playing even better! That's why we developed the beautifully light POLOLO Chico. The sole is especially flexible and ideal for little ones who are just starting to walk. The sole curves over the toe: this protects the toes particularly well during romping, jumping and running. The integrated elastic makes it easy to put on and the shoe has a great fit. The cotton (organic) is breathable and soft.
Further information
Fit of children's shoes
The human foot takes about 18 years to finally develop. In the beginning, of course, it grows the fastest. Therefore, you parents should check the fit of your children's shoes every 3-4 months. We have always developed removable soles for POLOLO street shoes – as far as this was possible for the respective style. On the one hand, you can then easily change the sole (e.g. put in a wool sole for the winter) and you can measure the foot length or fit very well with it. If the imprint of the big toe is already alarmingly far forward, then your child has already grown again and the next shoe size is due. Our soles are all very flexible, especially our Barefoot collection.
POLOLO pursues the highest ecological standards
When manufacturing our POLOLOs in Spain, we pay great attention to ecological, pollutant-free materials and processing throughout the entire production chain. We only use German natural leathers that are vegetable tanned and certified, organic cotton (Bio / kbA) and wool from controlled organic animal husbandry (Bio / kbT). POLOLOs are allergy-friendly and therefore our leathers are naturally chrome-free.
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SAN MARCOS, Texas — Charles Prouty knows all about ventriloquism. His ventriloquist dummy, Dante, is a culmination of a childhood dream.
"It blew my mind away. I just freaked out," said Prouty.
He's referring to the time he saw a ventriloquist on the 1970s sitcom, "Soap."
"I was just freaking out wanting a puppet," said Prouty.
These days Prouty makes puppets. His studio is filled with all kinds of piles of fur and fleece.
"I started performing with a puppet troupe, kind of like a summer kids program, and we used to travel around Chicago doing different festivals and stuff like that. It was a lot of fun," said Prouty.
When he got older Prouty would enter the workforce. Years later he had a career change. He also found he was depressed. A friend gave him some advice.
"'Go build something! Go make something!' I though I'd try building puppets and I've been doing it ever since. I don't know if it gives me time to reflect on stuff while I'm in here or whatever it is, it works!" exclaimed Prouty.
He says he's happiest when he sees his puppets come to life on stage.
"Especially when you get a big-name ventriloquist using something you made like in a Las Vegas show or something. You're like, 'Wow that's cool. I made that!'"
Although Prouty gets paid for his puppets, he hasn't given up his day job yet. He's not slowing down, either. If there's some foam and some fleece, you'll find Prouty in his studio perfecting his puppets.


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MetFilm School Masterclass with BAFTA-winning director Jon East
By Danny Kelly
28 February 2019
On Tuesday 26 February, we were pleased to welcome BAFTA-winning Director Jon East to MetFilm School for an insightful masterclass, discussing his 35-year career in the film and television industry. His diverse and extensive collection of credits provided a springboard for conversation, from beloved British shows Eastenders and Downton Abbey to recent International hit-productions Killing Eve and Lost in Space.
Speaking with our Deputy School Director, Steve Pinhay, Jon was able to recall experiences from his various roles, which have included film editing, story-boarding, writing & story-lining, producing, executive producing and commissioning for the BBC.
Breaking into the industry…
"I made lots of short films, trying to make as much drama reconstruction material as I could, because I wasn't in drama, I was in the factual department. Eventually, I could composite enough real enough drama material that I could then ping it to soap producers. So eventually sort of just wear them down so after about two years one of them goes "oh god just give him a job, shut him up." I'm not kidding, you've got to just blitz them and not take no for an answer. And then you're in."
Getting work…
"All jobs are useful. I mean I used to sync up rushes. The sync room is literally sound rushes come in, pictures rushes come in and you just spend all day syncing them up. That was pretty good because I watched an awful lot of rushes. So you see what's the coverage on that shot, and have you got this. So everything you can kind of absorb something from."
The recent British 'invasion' into the film/broadcasting industry…
"Invasion isn't a word I would use to describe current British successes in America. There's always been a porous membrane between the European and American industries and movement of talent both ways across the pond, with Brits making great contributions there and Americans doing the same here. I think to characterize it as an 'invasion' makes it sound like it's about territoriality, which it isn't for those collaborative artists at the creative end of the business, where I exist."
Interested in a career behind the camera? Book now for our next Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 16 March, or download a prospectus today.


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The Truth About Free Psychic Readings
A free psychic reading is usually offered to confirm the psychic's ability to connect with the person interested in receiving the reading. Psychics often offer a free reading to prove their ability before the inquirer actually has to pay for the reading. It is important to consider that many psychics offer readings full time and are reliant on the income they receive for their readings to pay their living expenses.How to Get Powerful Answers Online From a Trusted Psychic on Love, Money, Destiny and Problems
Uncertainty surrounds us all and as recent events have shown, the energy in the world continues to pull in different directions. We can regain some control and clarity however, by seeking powerful answers to our questions from a psychic. One way is to visit a psychic and have a reading done in person.More Advancements For Astral Development – Akashic Field Therapy
There are so many meanings and different definitions of this word (Akasha) that we could literally get lost in that topic entirely. Therefore in this article it will be kept in the meaning for which the people involved in the creation and development of the Akashic Field Therapy (AFT) intended.Blank Book of Shadows – Learn the Power of Secrets
Before reading this article you must be curious to know what a blank book of shadows is. learning about which would open you to many unknown powerful secrets. Well, 'a blank book of shadows' is a book where all the alphabets are written in a coded way to lock the secrets of witchcraft and wizardry forever from laymen.3 Deciding Factors For Opting the Best and Most Accurate Psychic Readings Online
Who doesn't want to succeed in life? Each one of us wants to be accomplished and famous in one way or the other. Whatever be your field or whichever talent you possess, you want to excel and want to be the best.Reading Reversals in the Aleister Crowley Tarot
Reading tarot reversals in general is subject to much debate. Many people use them, others do not and you will find passionate reasons as to why they should or should not be used from practitioners on both sides of the argument. As with anything, it comes down to what makes sense to you and how you want to do your readings.
Clairsentience literally means to feel clearly. Psychics with this ability gain psychic knowledge through the touch of an object or person. In some cases, clairsentient psychics can retrieve information from being in specific locations such as houses and institutions.Does Tarot Reading Really Work?
In truth, Tarot Reading is a tool. It enables us to peer into the inner workings of our own lives and gain new perspectives.Clairaudience and Psychic Reading
Clairaudience is the gift of hearing voices, sounds, or music within the psychic plane. This type of intuitive perception may either be an external process or an internal process. In either case, one is gathering their psychic information through the practice of a highly sensitized concentration on auditory information. Clairaudient psychics have the difficult task of sorting out the information they receive.How to Get the Most From Your Psychic Reading
A psychic reading can sometimes provide you insight that can change your life. However, you need to know how to take a psychic reading and use it as guidance in your life in order to have change in your life. This article provides an overview on what you can do to get the most from a psychic reading.Top Tips on Tarot Card Readings – Psychic Tarot Readings Lowdown
Tarot card readings are a special skill and ability in the psychic industry. They are different from the other psychic readers, what make them different is the method they use to conduct their psychic reading.How to Use Magickal Spell Books to Get What You Want and Experience Miracles in Your Life!
You may have read or even studied the origins of magic and been intrigued by stories of witches and warlocks using grimoires, the ancient name for magick spell books, to find out what ingredients they needed to find for their spells for love, power, money and health. Sometimes these old texts gave spells for all manner of circumstances, suggesting the use of all sorts of unusual and difficult to find ingredients. In some cases these objects were symbolic and had a universal association, but there's no doubt that the test of perseverance and dedication in finding some of these objects gave power to their effectiveness.


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Congratulations to SeHee for winning the Robert K. Brinton Award in Chemistry and to her undergrad student, Michelle, for winning the Outstanding Contribution to the Undergraduate Class Award from UC Davis Department of Chemistry!
Month: June 2020
Great job Alex and co-authors on their new publication "Asymmetric dimerization of adenosine deaminase acting on RNA facilitates substrate recognition". Read the full text here!
Shannon Lu
We want to congratulate Shannon for completing her B.S. in a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a minor in Japanese! We also want to wish her the best in graduate school at the University of Chicago as an Eckhardt scholar! Good luck Shannon, we'll miss you!
Michelle Luo
Congratulations Michelle for completing her B.S. in Chemistry! We also want to wish her the best in graduate school at Yale University! Good luck Michelle! Keep in touch, we'll miss your energy!
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Kevin Deveaux was a witness for the Canadian House of Commons Procedure and House Affairs Committee (PROC) as it conducted a review of the work of the Parliament and its adaptation due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Deveaux provided a written submission and testified before the Committee in June 2020 to provide expert analysis on how the Standing Orders could be adjusted to reflect the need for virtual and hybrid sessions. The written and oral submissions can be found here.
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Are e-bike wheels different?
It can be quite hard to tell the difference between different types of wheels. Bicycle wheels are incredibly nuanced and it can be nearly impossible to tell a difference between wheels just by looking at them. Two wheels can even be built with identical components but one will work much better than the other. We will do out best below to show you what to look for and things to consider when buying your next set of wheels for your e bike. As always, if you have any questions you are always welcome to comment below or email us and we will try to answer any questions you may have.
We will address these key points in selecting wheels below
- Rims
- Hubs
- Spokes and Spoke Nipples
- Build Quality (which will include tips for people building their own)
Bike rims come in countless sizes, shapes, weights and prices so it can be hard to pin down what is the best option for your riding style. Most of these points apply to standard bike wheels as well but are especially true with the added demands of e-bike wheels.
E-bike rims live a much harder life than those found on traditional bikes. The additional weight and torque from an e-bike absolutely puts more stress on a rim but more than all of that, the thing that makes things the hardest on e-bike wheels over traditional bike wheels, specifically in mountain biking is the fact it is MUCH harder to move the bike around and unweight it while going over obstacles. Because of this, the wheels tend to smash through objects rather than the rider being able to unweight the wheel while going over obstacles. For this reason, rims are one place we really want to go stronger on e-bikes if we are able to.
This is one place where you should take advantage of that electric motor and not stress over adding a bit of extra weight here and look for a stronger rim, especially if you like technical mountain bike trails. Some manufacturers label their rims as e-bike specific but you don't need a rim that is specific to e-bikes, those are really just beefed up trail rims typically. I usually look to put a person on rims for their e-bike that are marketed to one category stronger than I would for a non electric bike. So for example, if the customer is just looking to ride standard cross country trails I look for a rim marketed towards "trail" riding, if they want to do more aggressive "trail" riding I usually will look towards rims marketed towards Enduro riders, if they want to do enduro style riding I look more towards DH rims. If you are riding the road, you can typically get away with the same rims you would use for road riding, just plan on a few extra spokes.
Carbon or aluminum?
Both can actually work quite well here. Typically the main reason people go carbon is to save weight which isn't as critical on an e-bike since you have a little extra help getting things moving. If you really want to drop some weight from your e-bike though, because lets face it, e-bikes can get very heavy… Carbon is still a good call here. I would stay away from the stuff marketed towards lightweight race wheels and if given the option for a stronger layup I would take the stronger version but other than that, carbon can still work great for e-bikes and is plenty durable and safe to ride these days. If you want to level up your ride a bit, "compliant" rims like the Zipp Moto are actually a phenomenal fit here since it's not so easy to unweight the bike over obstacles.
I believe picking hubs is thankfully a bit easier than navigating rim options for e-bikes. While there are many hubs being marketed towards e-bikes specifically, many of the traditional hub options actually work fantastic for e-bikes too. Despite the additional torque from e-bikes, they really do not seem to be that much harder on hubs. I believe this is because the power on an e-bike is typically applied relatively smoothly. When picking out hubs, your budget is going to likely be the primary deciding factor as hubs are typically the most expensive part of a build unless you are looking at carbon rims. The difference in performance between mid level hubs like Hope and higher end hubs like I9 thankfully isn't huge and typically you are just paying for faster freehub engagement more than durability improvements so you can just as easily get away with a mid level hub like a DT 350 rather than spending $650 on the Industry Nine Hydra.
One thing I do believe is a nice option that some hub makers offer is switching from an aluminum freehub body to a steel freehub. Hope, DT, I9 and King all offer this and the minimal additional weight is more than worth it to protect from having your cassette dig into your freehub body. If you are riding the road you can likely get away with any hub out there, for mountain bikes, electric bike or not I am not a fan of cheaper hubs if you are riding even remotely hard. I've just seen far too many failures from cheap hubs on mountain bikes. I'd define cheap hubs as most options from Stan's, Formula, Novatec, etc.
Researching spokes is really easy to go off into the weeds but thankfully it does not need to be a difficult choice. It gets confusing as some spoke makers list things like tensile strength as a way to show how strong their spokes are but in reality, tensile strength RARELY matters when it comes to wheel durability. Fatigue resistance and "elasticity" I believe are much more critical components to durable spokes.
Fatigue resistance generally is hard to find real data on but is mostly a factor of material quality used and manufacturing techniques. Experience is helpful here but in general you can trust Phil Wood, DT, Wheelsmith pretty consistently to make a great product. Sapim can also be good but I have seen some consistency issues from them but most of the time they work well. There are other spoke brands out there you can look at but my experience with those other brands is limited to wheels I don't expect to be ridden hard. They might work just fine but when I am building for paying customers I like to stick with what I know works great every time.
For spoke type, my favorite spoke for nearly anything outside of race wheels is your common 14/15/14 gauge double butted spoke. They are reasonably priced, not super heavy and they last forever if you build them right. Bladed spokes like DT Aerolites or Sapim CX-Ray also work quite well but you are paying a lot more money for mostly just weight savings. If you really want to go over the top durable you can also look at spokes such as the DT Alpine III, it is a 13/15/14 gauge spoke although it is overkill for most applications and not all hubs will fit it without drilling so I tend to only use it for very harsh conditions like multi year loaded touring. The main thing I do not like to build with is straight gauge spokes, they are both heavier and less durable although you could argue, they make a marginally stiffer wheel. I believe the slight bit of additional "elasticity" from butted spokes helps them absorb impacts and tension spikes better along with taking a little stress off the rim. The easing the life of the rim is prominent enough that there are a couple rim manufacturers that will void your warranty if you build with straight gauge spokes.
Spoke breakage
Why are my spokes breaking? It's a common question and I'm sure a lot of you are wondering if you need a heavier duty spoke if you are having spokes break. The overwhelming majority of the time you really don't need heavier spokes. Spokes shouldn't break under normal riding which is why we always offer a lifetime guarantee against spoke breakage on all our wheels. We have built thousands of wheels and it is still EXTREMELY rare that someone brings us a wheel with a broken spoke that we built. Rare enough that I can count them all on one hand and our specialty is building wheels for riders who are very hard on equipment. Most spoke breakage issues come back to three key problems.
- Under tensioned wheels
- Wheels not stress relieved
- Poor quality spokes
Under tensioned wheels
When a wheel is rolling with a load on it, the hub is essentially "hanging" from the spokes. This leaves the spokes at the top of the wheel at a slightly higher tension and the spokes at the bottom of the wheel at a lower tension. When you start with wheels that are under tensioned, the spokes on the bottom of the wheel can drop to nearly zero load and then bounce back up in tension as the wheel rotates. This movement is a lot like taking a coat hanger and bending it back and forth, fatiguing the metal until it breaks. Naturally this is bad and why we strongly believe that building wheels to the high side of your rims rated tension is key to durability. This is especially true when wheels will see a large load like with e-bikes, tandems, heavier riders, cargo bikes, etc.
Stress relieving
Stress relieving wheels is a very simple yet surprisingly key part in building to ensure long life and no spoke failures. The act of stress relieving a wheel is simply grabbing pairs of parallel spokes and squeezing. Not only does this help seat all the components together but it also relieves internal stresses in the metal that can lead to excessive fatigue. Most metals have a sort of "memory" built in where when you bend them, they naturally want to go back to their previous position slightly. You can see this if you take a piece of metal and bend it, if you bend it to exactly 90 degrees it will spring back slightly because of this "memory" so to get it to stay at 90 degrees you want to slightly overbend it so it can relax to the desired position. Honestly though, I can't explain this nearly as well as Rick from Wheel Fanatyk, he was co-founder of Wheelsmith Spokes so he REALLY knows his stuff. He wrote a great article on the subject that I fully recommend you read if you like geeking out on this stuff. You can see that article HERE.
Poor Spoke Quality
This one is as simple as sticking to trusted brands that have a long history of delivery a quality and consistent product. Phil Wood, DT and Wheelsmith are my favorites here and I would group them all as nearly identical in terms of quality. Sapim can sometimes be very good but I have had a few bad batches of spokes from them that had 4-5 spoke failures within months. I rebuilt those wheels with Wheelsmith and they have not broken a spoke in years since. Other brands of spokes can absolutely be sufficient for your needs, again we are doing this professionally and like to stick with what we know works every time. If you are building your own wheels and want to experiment on your own wheels, I absolutely support that.
Build quality and wheel building tips
You can take identical parts and build one wheel that lasts for tens of thousands of miles from those parts and another wheel that falls apart in a few hundred miles depending on how they are built. This one is much harder to see a difference on and you absolutely will have a hard time knowing quality just looking at an online catalog but there are some questions you can ask your wheel builder to get an idea on how methodical they are in building their wheels. We will list some tips for building durable e-bike wheels below so you can ask your builder and see if they do similar. Even if they don't do things exactly like us, you can generally tell how much attention they pay to details and if they are happy to answer "why" questions and give thought out answers, you likely have found a good wheel builder. One other sign you found a great wheel builder is if they offer a great warranty on their builds.
Great wheel builders know that a well built wheel will very rarely have any issues and are happy to offer a warranty that represents that. If your builder tells you they don't guarantee their work and they tell you that you MUST bring your wheels back to be re-tensioned you should be hesitant. It's absolutely fine if they tell you that you can bring them back to be double checked after some miles but if you build the wheel well, it should not need the tension adjusted after a few hundred miles. If that was necessary then there would be no way we could ship wheels to customers who immediately put them on their bike and start multi year tours with us never seeing their wheels again.
Wheel building tips for e-bikes (these really apply to most wheels but are even more critical on e-bikes)
- Build your wheels near the rims rated maximum tensions
- Try to keep spoke tension balance around 5-10% variance per side. Drive side and non drive side are typically at different tensions to keep the dish proper but the more consistent the tensions are, the more durable your wheel will be.
- Lightly bend the spokes around the hub flange once you have a small amount of tension in the spokes. This helps minimize fatigue as spokes go through natural tension cycles when the wheel rolls.
- Pick a stronger rim than you expect if you ride technical trails, e-bikes are notorious for dented rims if they ride a lot of technical trails.
- Run a tire insert such as Cush Core and/or tougher sidewalls on your tires, again this is just to help provide resistance to dented rims…I know I know, not technically a wheel building tip but I needed somewhere to put this.
- You don't need to add more spokes than you would normally build with for MOST riders and bikes. A 32 hole wheel will be plenty durable if built properly. You can get away with 28 hole or even 24 hole on the road if you would like for most riders. If you are building something crazy powerful you might need more spokes but when you are in the thousands of watts range for power you really should start looking at parts that resemble a motorcycle more than a bicycle.
- Stick with brass spoke nipples, they are far more durable in harsh conditions and most wont notice the 20 gram difference on a normal bike so you definitely won't notice the difference on an e-bike. If you absolutely want to add color, do it in rim decals and valve stems to save yourself the hassle of broken spoke nipples.
- Pick the best parts you can afford if you plan to ride a lot. E-bikes are far from cheap and wheels are one of the most critical parts on your bike so investing here will save you hassles and just give you a better riding experience in the future. The best part about nice wheels is you can typically move them from bike to bike so while expensive, wheels can be a great long term investment. I promise that isn't just bias talking there…
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The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 31-21 to the Philadelphia Eagles on the road Thursday night and they suffered a few injuries in their third preseason game in addition.
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Write your own custom tasks in Gradle
Learn how to customize the Gradle build process.
You want to customize the Gradle build process with your own tasks.
task elements to the Gradle build files. Use the extra properties supplied with the Android plug-in to make development easier.
The Gradle DSL supports a
task block for defining your own custom tasks. The API includes a wide range of existing tasks (like
Wrapper, and
Exec) that you can use simply by setting properties.
For example, the
Copy task includes
from and
into properties, and the
from block can be configured to exclude specified filename patterns. To copy all the APKs into a new folder, excluding those that are either unsigned or unaligned, add the task in Example 1 to the module build.
Example 1. Copy APKs to another folder
task copyApks(type: Copy) { from("$buildDir/outputs/apk") { exclude '**/*unsigned.apk', '**/*unaligned.apk' } into '../apks' }
buildDir property refers to the default build directory (app/build), and the dollar sign is used to inject it into a Groovy string (with double quotes). The documentation for the
Copy task shows that the
exclude block inside
from supports an Ant-style directory name, meaning that
** matches all descendent directories.
If you don't want to simply configure an existing Gradle task, you need to understand the distinction between the configuration and execution phases of Gradle. During the configuration phase, Gradle builds a DAG based on their dependencies. It then executes the desired task, along with its dependencies. All tasks are configured before any are executed.
Gradle prefers declarative tasks, like the Example 1 task, where you specify what you want done but not how to do it. If you need to execute commands, however, add a
doLast block to your Gradle task.
The task shown in Example 2, from not available, is repeated here.
Example 2. A custom task to print available variants
task printVariantNames() { doLast { android.applicationVariants.all { variant -> println variant.name } } }
Anything done in the task either before or after the
doLast block would be run during configuration time. The code in the
doLast block itself runs at execution time.
The Android plug-in adds an
android property, which in turn has an
Variants property that returns all the buildType/flavor combinations. In this case, they are all being printed to the console.
applicationVariants property is only available for the
com.android.application plug-in. A
libraryVariants property is available in Android libraries. A
testVariants property is available in both.
To install all the debug flavors onto a single device (assuming they all have unique
applicationId values), use the task in Example 3.
Example 3. Install all the debug flavors on a single device
task installDebugFlavors() { android.applicationVariants.all { v -> if (v.name.endsWith('Debug')) { String name = v.name.capitalize() dependsOn "install$name" } } }
In this case, the
dependsOn method shows that this is part of the configuration process rather than execution. Each variant name, like
friendlyDebug, is capitalized (
FriendlyDebug) and then the corresponding installation task (
Debug) is added as a dependency to the
installDebugFlavors task.
The result is during the configuration process,
installFriendlyDebug, and
installObsequiousDebug are all added as dependencies to
installDebugFlavors. Therefore, executing
installDebugFlavors at the command line requires all three flavor installs.
Example 4. Installing all the debug flavors
./gradlew instDebFl :app:preBuild UP-TO-DATE :app:preArrogantDebugBuild UP-TO-DATE :app:checkArrogantDebugManifest // ... lots of tasks ... :app:assembleArrogantDebug UP-TO-DATE :app:installArrogantDebug Installing APK 'app-arrogant-debug.apk' on 'Nexus_5_API_23(AVD) - 6.0' Installed on 1 device. :app:checkFriendlyDebugManifest // ... lots of tasks ... :app:assembleFriendlyDebug UP-TO-DATE :app:installFriendlyDebug Installing APK 'app-friendly-debug.apk' on 'Nexus_5_API_23(AVD) - 6.0' Installed on 1 device. :app:checkObsequiousDebugManifest // ... lots of tasks ... :app:assembleObsequiousDebug UP-TO-DATE :app:installObsequiousDebug Installing APK 'app-obsequious-debug.apk' on 'Nexus_5_API_23(AVD) - 6.0' Installed on 1 device. :app:installDebugFlavors BUILD SUCCESSFUL
You can see that writing your own custom tasks requires at least some knowledge of Groovy. An extensive discussion is therefore a bit beyond the scope of this book, but there are several good Groovy resources available. Additional Groovy concepts are defined in this book as they occur.
See Also
The Gradle plug-in User Guide (see not available) shows available properties in the
android object. The documentation for the
Zip, or other Gradle tasks is found on the Gradle website. not available and not available have background information on the Groovy programming language and basic Gradle information, respectively.


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