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Low-volume is an interesting description and fits the idea of a print as a neutral.
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Shirting Prints as the Neutral
Low-volume is an interesting description and fits the idea of a print as a neutral.
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My dad was born in 1906. (And, no, I'm not ancient. I'm 57. He had me -- his oldest child -- when he was 50.) Dad had some old-fashioned notions. Among them was that he often referred to our long-sleeved blouses as "shirtwaists".ReplyDelete
And let us spare a thought for the women tragically killed in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. That event gave much-needed fuel to the modern labor movement.
I always find your blog enjoyable and informative. Thank you so much for sharing.ReplyDelete
Thank you for this great information.ReplyDelete
Always wonderful learning things from the past.
Thanks for another enjoyable and interesting post. It is great to see how shirtings were used so many years ago.ReplyDelete
Really enjoyed reading more about shirtings - always a favorite! They have often been hard to find & its nice to see new groupings coming into the shops.ReplyDelete
Could you identify the pieced block in the quilt with the soft rose/pink background? Checking your encyclopedia, thought maybe #3461 Pyrotechnics? Definitely a quilt to consider reproducing.
Thank you for this great posting
I love using shirtings and plan on using them in my next quilt.ReplyDelete
The pink wheel block: Like Pyrotechnics BlockBase #3461 and likeReplyDelete
3450 Hex Stars, but this block was a popular folk pattern with lots of variations. #3461 has curved pieces but it's close.
great post, I love shirtings and have to admit I like using them so much better then solids even on applique quilts.ReplyDelete
I know I will be visiting this post over and over again.
Love that pineapple block quilt have seen others like it and its on my list to make someday.
Have you seen a lot of antique fabrics with words on them though?
Kathie --there's an idea for a post. I love to see quilts with words on them.ReplyDelete
So informative! I just love reading your history lessons! This one is particularly fascinating!ReplyDelete
Enjoyed this article and your blog. Thanks for all your contributions to our quilting world.ReplyDelete
Barbara. I have a box of over 400 shirting prints. A gift to my mom and now on to me. They are all fantastic shirting prints. No two alike. Dragonflies. Men on horseback.flies. the list goes on forever it seems.thank you so very much for ALL you do with textiles. Your article here is my dating savior..Thank you again. I appreciate all that you do.ReplyDelete


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I'm A Celeb's Shane Richie Reveals Reason He's Doing I'm A Celeb 2020
9 November 2020, 13:25
Shane Richie has revealed the reason he is doing I'm A Celeb 2020.
Shane Richie is best known for playing Alfie Moon on Eastenders. However, this weekend, he's swapping Walford for North Wales after signing up for I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.
Shane, 56, has now revealed the reason he has decided to join the star-studded line-up and claimed that, despite being a TV actor, he is 'really skint' due to the pandemic.
'I'm A Celebrity' Last Minute Additions Includes Olympian & Boyband Star
He told a tabloid: "We got the call in January and I agreed to do it because it was the 20th one.
"My kids were old enough to travel to Australia and they wanted to meet Ant and Dec! We were all really excited.
"We were going to fit it around my other work projects as I was going on tour, doing a TV series and panto but that all got cancelled in March.
"And now I am literally skint! You save money for a rainy day but you don't expect the rainy day to last six months.
Roman Kemp's hilarious impression of Ant & Dec on I'm A Celeb
"Thankfully I've been able to borrow money from mates, my family and the bank and my wife is now very happy we can finally pay off the credit card!
"But what an honour to be asked before lockdown. I am so grateful and I am really looking forward to being around adults again instead of my wife and three children!"
Shane will be joining Mo Farah, Vernon Kay and Giovanna Fletcher.
AJ Prichard is also set to be taking part, however, he recently 'tested positive for Covid-19'.
The ex-Strictly star is currently isolating at a location near Gwrych Castle and will be tested again before he can enter.
I'm A Celeb kicks off on Sunday 15th November at 9pm on ITV.
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Online games are the new trend for this generation. Outdoor games have become also negligent as there are so many options within the online gaming world that one can choose from. From spies to strategy, even games such as puzzles, bejeweled etc, it caters to all kinds of age groups as well as all genders around the world.
While the online gaming system has evolved from being online to downloading games on the laptop or phone, even gaming consoles. Many people still prefer to play online as it is free, as well as does not take up any space of the device for storage as the game being played is a continuous online game and is not being downloaded.
Unblocked, Online Games
While most of the earlier online gaming sites have been closed or shut due to the new games in the market and the system of downloading rather than online gaming. however, Unblocked Games, exists that allows users to play from a number of selected games and can be played online without any hassle of downloading or it taking up any space on the device being used. Just visit the website and choose the game that is desired to be played.
The website is easy to use and compatible to navigate on any device, the games are listed in alphabetical order A to Z, making it easier for the user to find the game they are looking for instead of trying to open many tabs, and windows to search that one game.
Serious gamers who are often driven into a game for hours in the end need to take a break and occasionally play some more light-hearted and quicker online games.Unblocked Games is the perfect site for quick games that can be played from anywhere, be it school or office. Games that are available include, puzzle games to sharpen the mind and enhance problem-solving skills, fast-paced arcade games and side-scrollers that are for those who love the zooming of fingertips across the keyboard, strategy games and tower defense the new craze that is exciting and has amazing tasks and missions to follow through. Along with these games Unblocked Games also offers more detailed online games that can be found on console games, with battles and real characters to play as.
No matter what game the gamer is looking for all genres are available on the site and everyone is sure to find the right kind of game for themselves on Unblocked Games.


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A very plain apartment block (as far as we can tell from the outside, the name of it is For Rent 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments), but an attractive addition to the street nonetheless. The prominent bays, which would have been spurned by modernist architects, have two salutary effects. Aesthetically, they vary what would otherwise be a monotonous front. If you are the kind of modernist who despises aesthetic considerations, however, consider the practical purpose: bays like these flood the interior with light in a way that cannot be accomplished with any flat surface.
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A ReactJS development company is not hard to come by after the popularity of React started to flourish! It seems everyone is talking about React these days. But, for investors and businesses who are not well versed with these technologies, deciphering the hype around React is difficult.
React is very useful when developing applications for handheld devices such as mobiles and tablets. Here is more information about the React framework and what it can be used for in your software development requirements.
What Is React?
React is a front-end web framework derived from JavaScript. The ability for React to use the JavaScript library makes it an efficient choice. React is important for web development because of its high use in the front-end of development.
The React technology creates the best user interfaces and has already been integral to the success of many big names. Some examples of the same are: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Reddit, Uber, Myntra, and the list goes on!
Why React Development Is Best For Businesses
When first considering using technology for your business, you will look at how it could possibly help your business. How does it help and how long will it take? These are two questions that every investor will have in mind before picking technology for their business.
Despite that, many people these days are recommending React for the development of applications. Particularly for the development of mobile applications and Progressive web applications (PWA).
Rapid Speed and High Performance
When it comes to developing an application using React, performance and speed are just as important as the user interface. Whether it is a web application, website, or mobile application, long loading times and poor performance are unacceptable.
The presence of the Virtual Document Object Model (DOM) in React helps to boost performance and speed. Virtual DOM is an indirect representation of all DOM objects. When changes are made, the virtual DOM is updated. This makes updating and displaying objects on the screen that much faster.
Open-Sourced and Free For Everyone
When developed, React was meant to be an internal tool only available to Facebook engineers to work on perfecting Facebook. But eventually, the technology was made open-source and everyone can now use it, for free!
Your business can save a lot of money by not having to pay for a license to use React technology. This cost-efficient property of React has greatly increased its popularity among businesses.
Thus, making it one of the most sought-after options not just for developers but for investors alike!
No Steep Learning Curve
Because of the lack of a steep learning curve, React appeals to many developers. So much that it even ranked as the most used web framework by developers in 2021. It must be because anyone with ample knowledge about JavaScript can easily pick up on React.
You can hire ReactJS developers without worrying if their skills are adequate for your project. React is much easier than Angular and Vue, two other front-end development frameworks. Maybe that's why it has earned itself high popularity in such a short time span.
Large Supportive Community
Due to its management by Facebook and expansive global community, React remains a popular, reliable, and up-to-date technology that is highly capable. The community consists of developers at all experience levels. They work progressively on React to identify and solve loopholes, as well as increase functionality.
With such a community choosing React will not be a mistake, especially when considering the livelihood of your project. Having a whole community to grow a framework is great and beneficial in the long run.
Code Is Easy To Maintain
React projects are very scalable because they are easy to update. React uses a modular structure which is the reason why React code is easy to maintain. The modular structure works to implement a React program in the form of unique and individual modules.
These individual modules are then implemented into the working interface. Thereby making the program maintainable. Even a not-so-experienced React developer will be capable of managing the project.
Creates Rich User-Interfaces
It is no secret that appearance and user interface design contributes greatly to an app's success. There's no shortage of mobile apps or websites and users won't hesitate to switch to the next one in seconds.
Want to captivate a user at first sight? Create a rich user interface that's impressive! Luckily, React is just the technology to help you accomplish this. Pairing amazing features with poor design will not impress users. That's because people think with their eyes first before using an app.
Lower Development Time, High Code Quality
Having pre-written code at hand will undoubtedly speed up the development process. React uses a modular approach to development. As a result, each component is developed individually without having to write the entire program first.
This modular development betters the quality of the code. It also reduces the development time greatly since the React developer can reuse code. With React, your project can be completed in the shortest amount of time.
This React property really benefits your business. That's because the less time a project takes to complete, the less it costs to hire Reactjs developers.
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Projects That Utilize React and The JavaScript library
React is particularly useful for some development projects over others. The features and benefits it provides can be used to make a project that much better. Here are just a few areas where React development shines the most.
Progressive Web Apps
All progressive web apps provide a better experience to users. Being able to work online or offline, they provide the full native app experience. React can even convert a React web app to a progressive web app.
Complex UI
For any project that has complex UI requirements, React sits at the top of the options list. React allows the reuse of UI components. This is very helpful when several pages have the same UI design. It cuts down the amount of code that needs to be written.
Dynamic Page Updating
Every web development company makes good use of React. This is because it is great for web development when there are many dynamic components involved. When one component is changed, any other components related to it are automatically updated without having to manually do it.
Enterprise Level Applications
Simple small-scale applications will not do for large enterprise businesses. This is where React makes for an appealing technology. Its ability to reuse components acts as an advantage yet again! The longevity of such projects is good since their long-term costs are reduced.
When developing software for your business, making the right choice the first time will save time, money, and other resources. Sometimes the money doesn't matter but the time does since you have a deadline to meet! React harnesses the power of the JavaScript library, making it important for the development of Progressive web apps (PWA). That is if you want an application that has an attractive user interface and performs well enough to keep users engaged!


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The Storming Bohemian Punks The Muse: 2021 Edition #5 – 'The Bridge To There'
Yesterday, I took a walk over the Carquinez Bridge which spans the Carquinez Strait, rising where the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers empty into the San Francisco Bay.
As bridges go, it is not spectacular, certainly not comparable to the Bay, Golden Gate, or Richmond Bridges. It is short and kind of squat, allows for no spectacular views, and what view there is gets hindered by an even less impressive cantilevered bridge taking traffic in the opposite direction.
But a bridge is a bridge is a bridge, and although some are spectacularly beautiful and some are ugly, they all have one vital characteristic in common: they GET YOU THERE.
And we all have a THERE to which we want to GET, don't we?
Bridges are architectural poetry. That's what I'm saying. They get us there.
Scientists theorize that after human beings evolved in Africa, they eventually reached the American continent by relying on the so-called Bering Land Bridge, presumed to have spanned the sea between Siberia and America ages and ages ago.
We are all of us here, even the indigenous nations, because somebody, somewhere, at some time crossed a bridge.
In mythologies ancient and modern, throughout the world, the bridge plays an important part. Most cultures imagine a bridge between earth and heaven, a famous example being the Rainbow Bridge to Valhalla.
Among my earliest childhood memories is the excitement of traveling each summer from Boston to my grandparents' home on Cape Cod. Crossing the beautiful Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal was the journey's highlight.
I bet you have childhood memories of a bridge, too.
Poetry themselves, bridges also offer a never tired metaphor of all the transitions we face in life. Surely it has occurred to you, as it has to me, that the era of COVID is a bridge we are crossing, travelling together to a mysterious THERE. We all must hope that having crossed the bridge we will discover that there is a there there to be found, unlike Gertrude Stein's description of Oakland.
COVID is a bridge and that's poetry. And, as Hart Crane wrote of another bridge, we have seen night uplifted in its arms.
We are together on a pilgrimage, a truth that is perhaps universal in all times and places, but is especially true in shared crises like a war, a depression, or a pandemic.
Go for a walk. Try walking over a bridge. And remember, there's poetry in it, if we pay attention.


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You were happy with your baby in his first days by feeding him and changing diapers. A few weeks later, he starts crying in the evening for hours with no apparent reason letting you confused, overwhelmed, and you begin to calm down your little one but with no result. Then, you start searching for the best formula for babies with colic.
Don't worry; it's not your fault; it's a condition that appears for about 1 of 5 babies and ends up at most at six months old. Experts believe that the reason is related to the formula your baby eats; it makes problems in the digestive system letting your baby suffer. So, what is the best formula for colic babies?
The Best Formula for Babies with Colic:
The best formula for babies with colic is Gerber Good Start Soothe Pro because it contains probiotics L. reutri (good bacteria) and prebiotics (carbohydrates your baby can't digest). These probiotics eat the prebiotics to keep the balance in your baby's gut, and make the intestines clean, which means your little one will feel comfortable and happy so he won't cry as before.
This solution is based on parents' reviews who have experience with colicky babies and try this formula. They get a great result.
Note: Before changing your baby formula, see your pediatrician first and consult him about this change.
Here you find some review from amazon of parents who bought this formula:
You can read all reviews about Gerber Good Start Soothe Pro here in amazon.
Why Gerber good start?
Human Milk Oligosaccharides:
Gerber Good Start Soothe Pro is close to breast milk because it contains HOMs (Human Milk Oligosaccharides) that keep a balance of bacteria in the baby's gut, which means less crying. HMOs are what make breastfeeding unique.
Probiotics L. Reutri:
It has an exclusive probiotic L. Reutri (good bacteria), which has proven to reduce crying by 50% in colicky babies, and provides your little one with complete nutrition. That's why Gerber Good Start is the best formula for babies with colic.
Low Percentage of Lactose and non-GMO:
It has just 30% of lactose to ease gassiness and fussiness, it's non-GMO (Genetically modified organism), and has no artificial growth hormone. Which is great.
Usage from 0 to 12months:
You can use Gerber Good Start from birth to 12 months old, which means you don't have to change it until weaning off of formula.
Related: when and how to stop feeding babies formula.
I found a good deal for Gerber Good Start Soothe Pro formula in amazon (1.17$/ounce).
Note: if you want to buy Gerber Good Start, it's better to keep the old scoop you have because the new packaging has a big scoop that makes the formula drops everywhere.
|Good taste: babies love it
|New packaging comes with a scooper that is too big for Dr brown type bottle shape.
|Easy mixing: Very minimal bubbles in the bottle after mixing
|Not organic
|Perfect for colicky/gassy/constipated baby/ and pooping problem
|30% lactose
|It contains HMOs
You may be wondering what's the best formula for babies with colic, but let's talk first about colic (definition, causes, symptoms…) to have an idea about it in case your baby doesn't seem better after taking Gerber Good Start Soothe Pro. As we will see, colic causes are unknown, which means formula may not be the possible cause. Let's dive in.
What is colic?
Colic is when your otherwise healthy baby cries a lot without any reason, especially in the evening; more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week, and more than 3 weeks a month.
Don't be afraid; it's not a disease. It's a condition that generally appears at 2 weeks to 3 weeks old and ends up at 6 months old for 9% to 19% of babies (boys and girls).
The stranger thing in colic is that it appears late (after 2 or 3 weeks after birth) and disappears after 6 months, sometimes after 3months. Furthermore, the baby cries in the evening with no apparent reason, and it happens to 9% to 19% of babies.
Colic symptoms in babies:
Along with these crying signs, if you notice these following symptoms, it's for sure your baby has colic.
- Intense crying for several hours;
- Clenched fists;
- Flushed face;
- Arched back;
- Knees are drawn up to the tummy;
- Bouts of irritability and fussing.
Colic causes:
Until now, colic causes are unknown. However, experts have found some possible causes of this condition:
The digestive system is not well-developed: your baby can have problems with digesting protein in cow's milk. As a result, your little one feels pain in his belly and cries.
Sense mechanism is disappearing: this mechanism prevents sounds and sights from reaching your baby in his first weeks. When this mechanism disappears, some babies become overwhelmed by these sounds and start crying.
Food allergies: Your baby may be sensitive to the protein in milk-based formulas, and his immune system reacts counter it. As a result, your little one feels pain in his tummy.
Related: The best generic Alimentum formula (Tested by moms)
Exposure to tobacco smoke: more than 30 studies show that moms who are exposed to tobacco smoke during or after pregnancy can have a colicky baby. Tobacco smoke raises the level of motilin (gut hormone) in bowel and blood, which leads to stomach contractions. So, stay away from the cigarette or any person who smokes for your baby's health.
Overfeeding or underfeeding: when your baby is overfeeding or underfeeding, he will feel pain in his little tummy and cry.
If you are a new mom and you don't know the exact amount your baby needs, I wrote a full guide with an infographic about how much formula a baby should eat if you want to check.
Can formula cause colic?
Yes, the milk-based and soy base formula can cause colic for babies who have problems digesting cow's milk protein, or they are protein allergen. For those babies, it's better to give them either:
The partially hydrolyzed formulas where the protein is broken at large pieces for easy digest;
The Extensively-Hydrolyzed Formulas for babies who are cow's milk allergen;
Amino Acid-Based Formulas for those who can't tolerate the extensively-hydrolyzed formulas;
However, if your baby hasn't these problems, it's better to feed him the milk-based formula because of its complete nutrition.
Related: Best 7 Generic Brands For Similac Sensitive Formula (Cheap!!)
Is gas causes colic?
Generally, gas doesn't cause colic. When the baby cries tough, he tightens his abdominal muscles and can express a little bit of gas. However, gas is hardly causing pain.
The baby passes gas 24 hours a day. If he has pain because of gas, he will cry all day. However, he cries on a specific period, especially in the evening.
How do you get a colic baby to sleep?
The best thing you can do to get your colicky baby sleep is motion; babies like the womb's position, warmth, comfort, and motion.
You must create as you can a womb environment to get your colicky baby sleep by bundled up and swaddled up him in a blanket and cuddled him, then he feels secure and comfortable.
Walk around gently when doing this. 3D motion is what calms down a baby with colic and helps him to sleep.
Babies don't like to be settled down in a rocking chair at the parent because it's only one-directional motion.
Another trick to get a colicky baby to sleep is don't act like you trying to make him sleep, try to walk around the house, outside, hold him with a baby carrier and do your business or whatever you want to do or just walk. As a result, your baby will sleep thanks to these motions.
You can also try these tips to calmn down your baby during day.
This baby carrier is a must-have tool for every parent of a colicky baby. You can buy one here in amazon.
In the end, colic is not hurting babies, even crying hours and hours. However, inevitably it leaves a trace on parents while listening to their baby cries and become confused, stressed, and tired.
Finding the best formula for a baby with colic may be the perfect choice to do, Gerber Good Start Soothe Pro is doing good until now for colicky babies thanks to its good result with other babies.
If you have tried other formulas or tricks that worked well for colic, share it with us in the comment section to help other parents.
If you still have questions, please contact me. It's a pleasure to answer all your questions.


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Jasper Borsboom is, together with his sister, one of the founders of Fuego-Fireworks. He is the creative part of this Pyrotechnical company for almost a decade. Commissioned by Pyrofoor de Amsterdam BV Jasper designs, programs and operates the fireworks for the mind-blowing endshows of Defqon.1, Intents festival and many more festivals.
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This is the first time I've had newborn portraits done and now I'm so sad I didn't get them done for my boys too. The idea of getting them done seemed overwhelming with the boys (getting portraits done is stressful enough for me without the thought of just having had a baby!) but it wasn't bad at all--it was even kind of fun. Luckily, Stella cooperated really well so we were able to get several different shots--here are some of my favorites.
Stella at 2 weeks
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Some white noise and a heater on her helped out a lot (things the photographer did for newborn shoots). And a lot of luck. She wasn't an especially sleepy baby, just that day!
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Love these! We just had ours done and enjoyed watching our boy folded and molded into those cute newborn poses. Your Stella is so precious and photos are very creative - last one is my favorite.ReplyDelete
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(From KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia attorneys say calls from couples splitting up during the pandemic have surged, with a number of factors are contributing to the spike.
"People who were contemplating divorce before COVID hit, and probably shouldn't have lived together, but stayed together and that just compounded the unhappiness in that household," said attorney Lee Schwartz of Schwartz, Fox & Saltzman, LLC Firm.
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"Whether it's differences in co-parenting, differences in anything, whether it's a TV show, being together 24-7 in close quarters is difficult for anyone and I think that people that previously had differences, those differences are highlighted in quarantine," said Rebecca Kolsky of the Freedman & Lorry law firm.
Schwartz said some couples waited to file as family court has been mostly closed the last few months, with few emergency hearings scheduled. But now with the backup of filings, it could take longer than the typical year to complete the process.
"If people do have their economics worked out, and they agree to be divorced, you could be realistically divorced in five to six months, but that's unusual," he said.


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a co-worker of mine shared a common interest with a lady that has passed away from cancer, God Bless her soul... I too am a cancer survivor and my daughter is going through chemotherapy herself. I plan to give this coin to another co-worker who is battling with cancer, she is brave, strong, and so kind. She is an inspiration and I am hoping she will pay her kindness forward with this coin.
I purchased several coins to pass out to family and friends in memory of my sister, Susan. Susan passed on Oct 11, 2018 after living 5 years with brain cancer (glioblastoma multiforme). Susan was not one to give up. Whenever she was around others she was always happy and grateful for the time she had to share. I have started this coin and asked that the recipient do something good for someone on Saturday, May 4th - in memory of Susan on what would have been her 60th birthday. Do Good & Fly On!
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There is truly nothing more ethereal than a forest wedding. Mal & Warren were married on a North Vancouver property overlooking a lush, British Columbia forest on a cool afternoon in September. The nuptials followed a challenging climb up Grouse Mountain the day before, and a half-marathon run by the bride! This outdoor-loving couple couldn't wait to tie the knot in the birthplace of the groom, so it seemed only fitting that they marry with the forest at their feet.
Shortly after the ceremony, the three of us wandered deep into the forest to capture more photos and I swooned over the 'Fern Gully'-esque surroundings. Thinking of a forest wedding? Don't think, just do!
In honour of the groom's cultural heritage, a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony followed the ceremony at the legendary, Pink Pearl. The Vancouver landmark made for a unique and meaningful reception, not to mention a multi-course Chinese banquet!
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The EU has a policy of "critical engagement" with North Korea. This implies that Brussels should not discontinue relations with Pyongyang, but should take an approach in which "carrots" and "sticks" are mixed depending on the behaviour of Kim Jong-un's regime. Considering this policy, what strategy should the EU follow in relation to developments in the Korean Peninsula? This paper argues that Brussels should take a three-pronged approach. It should offer diplomatic support to South Korea's policy towards its northern neighbour, continue to provide economic aid to North Korea and engage in cooperation with partners seeking to counter Pyongyang's threats to international security. This strategy will ensure that the EU has its own, independent voice in the Korean Peninsula – thus making Brussels a more relevant player in East Asian affairs. The strategy also implies that the EU should take a more proactive approach towards the region were the Six-Party Talks (SPT), or a similar diplomatic effort, be restored. This would tie in with the EU's Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy, as well as with High Representative Federica Mogherini's willingness to make Brussels a more active player in East Asian affairs.
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The $8 Product Tracee Ellis Ross Swears by For Keeping Her Hands Moisturized
Grab your notepads, everyone, because Tracee Ellis Ross is sharing a few more of her skin-care secrets. The Black-ish actress hopped on Instagram on April 13 to talk to her 7.9 million followers about a little trick she's been using to keep her hands from getting dry and cracked from washing them so much over the past few weeks. Her secret? Bag Balm ($8), a lanolin-based ointment known for treating skin issues like sunburn, diaper rash, chapped skin, and cuts.
"I've always had dry skin . . . I remember when I was in high school, I would use Vaseline," Ross says in the video. "I don't use Vaseline anymore, but I use a salve. I use Bag Balm, and I also have used Egyptian Magic."
Ross goes on to discuss how she feels like her hands "have aged like 10 years in the last month," leading her to stress the importance of hand health and detailing just how she likes to apply her Bag Balm. Her trick is to lather her hands in the moisturizer at night and then cover them in a pair of old, white socks before leaving them on for about 10 minutes.
"It's totally worth it, and it's actually like a little gentle, loving version of self-care to replenish the moisture in your hands," she says. Go ahead and stock up on Bag Balm while you can.


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For Mike '77 and Ruth '77 Cheng, all it took was a lecture to bring them back to Cal.
It was the late '90s, and Mike — who earned a degree in chemical engineering — was invited to a talk hosted by the College of Chemistry. He'd been away for 20 years, so he thought, "Why not?"
"I ran into my old professor there, John Newman," recalls Mike, who also holds an M.B.A. from Golden Gate University. "When he saw me, he said, 'What took you so long to come back!?'" Laughing, Mike admits he doesn't recall the topic: "Chemistry lectures can he really esoteric!"
But what he — and his wife, Ruth — do remember is the party they attended shortly thereafter. Sponsored by the College of Natural Resources (CNR), it was hosted by Sandra '67 and Bernard Magnussen at their home on the Peninsula, located in the Chengs' neighborhood. Though Mike and Ruth has no connections to CNR at the time, they received an event invitation. Ruth, who earned a B.S. in economics, recalls thinking, "I drive by this home all the time! I wonder what it looks like inside?" And Mike, always game for a good party, thought, "Why not!"
For the Chengs, that receptions — which honored graduates from CNR's summer-based Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program — set off a chain reaction of service and philanthropy to Cal that coalesced with a generous new gift to CNR and the College of Chemistry through a charitable remainder trust. The gift will not only benefit Cal, it will also provide the Chengs with income as well as an immediate income tax charitable deduction.
"Mike and Ruth have been terrific partners," says CNR Dean David Ackerly. "Their gift is another testament to their commitment to our students and programs."
Mike, who today guest lectures in both colleges and sits on CNR's advisory board, says,
The value of giving to Berkeley is that it gives back. I get intellectual stimulation and hopefully make society a better place in the futures. You don't always have to give money. You can also give time and your experience.
And that's exactly what the Chengs are doing. Inspired by the people they met at the Magnussen party, the Chengs now annually sponsor a fellow accepted into the Beahrs program. Mike, who retired from a successful career in the high-tech industry, also teaches corporate social responsibility courses in the Beahrs program and CNR's Master of Development Practice program. Equally active in the College of Chemistry, he holds office hours for students and is working to create two professional development programs: one for industry professionals and another to prepare undergraduate students for the workforce once they earn their degrees.
"Our alumni play an invaluable role in the college," says College of Chemistry Dean Douglas Clark. "Mike and Ruth's support is enabling students to make an even greater impact on society after they leave our campus."
The Chengs' bong with Cal runs deep. They first began dating on a dare as sophomores. Ruth, who paid for college via scholarships and campus work-study jobs, was the cafeteria gatekeeper — checking student IDs at mealtime. To Mike, a harried transfer student with a full load of science classes, she was a highlight in his day. Like his dorm roommate, he had a crush on her, but he wasn't sure if she shared his attraction. "She didn't check me out, she checked me in! says Mike, laughing. His roommate, too shy to ask her out, dared Mike to instead. He thought, "Why not?" She said yes, and their futures converged. Today, as they celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary and the pending birth of their fourth grandchild, they are no less enamored of each other — and their continuing relationship with Cal.
"Our objective is not just giving back, but giving forward," says Mike. Ruth agrees. "We want to make the next generation better than we are."
As for the Magnussen house — and that fateful party? Ruth says, "It was everything I expected and more."


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People often ask me questions about how to "do" social media right as if it is an amorphous separate new task we need to do well to succeed, disconnected from the other things an organization does.
Social media is a powerful platform and tool to build community, interactively communicate, and share useful content that supports what we do. However, social media doesn't exist in a vacuum. To be most effective, it is critical to use social media strategically to meet the goals and mission of the whole organization.
How you use social media should be integrated into your organization's marketing and PR plan, along with your other communication vehicles, which all serve your strategic goals. Social media and more traditional marketing efforts can reinforce and support each other, for example in spreading your key messages and promoting products and services. Your emails can share content from your web site/blog and encourage people to "like" your facebook page or highlight specials only available on facebook or twitter. Your posts on facebook and tweets should drive traffic to your web site and share content related to your goals.
Measuring and regularly reviewing how the different approaches and tactics are doing allow you to make changes on the fly to get the best results. My related article featuring tips for getting the most out of social media with limited time and resources offers highlights on using the most common social media sites for which purposes.
Social media especially lends itself to marketing and public relations but there is more and more emphasis today of the value of becoming a social business from leaders such as Brian Solis. They discuss the impact of social media and this new age of transparency and easy interactive customer/constituent communication on the organization as a whole. In this previous post I shared ideas about how social media can be used for various sectors of an organization such as HR, customer service, crisis planning, product development, and knowledge sharing.
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Analyses performed in the past in collaboration with Dr. Harrer and Dr. Walker indicated that long-term non-progressing individuals (LNTP) display CTL activities that are primarily directed towards highly conserved epitopes. Given that these epitopes overlap protein domains, which catalyze essential steps during virus replication, one could assume that the opportunities of the virus to escape immune control by establishing single point mutations in such a domain are fairly limited. This hypothesis was largely confirmed by establishing - based on the specificities of CTL clones derived from an LTNP individual - 19 proviral mutants, in which the optimal nonameric epitope was stepwise substituted by related or non-related amino acids. Most of the generated mutants showed severe defects in their replicative capacity due to negative interference with an important step during virus assembly and disassembly process. Those variants, however, that still replicated to wildtype-levels were efficiently recognized and killed by the LTNP's CTL clones. This clearly suggests that HIV vaccines should try to focus CD8+ T cells to highly conserved epitopes while considering the frequencies of HLA haplotypes in a given cohort as defined above.


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Kony Ealy was supposed to be the big thing for the Patriots. He'd rush the passers and let their unheralded secondary jump on imperfect throws. He was signed in exchange for a second round draft pick. He's already been released and has since joined the New York Jets.
Seventy per cent of the people reading this would probably be good enough to play for the Gang Green because they're as effective as your Sunday League XI the day after a free bar at a whiskey magnate's wedding. Trey Flowers missed his rookie season, but bounced back last year to lead the team in sacks. He'll be taking double teams this year though, so not one but two blokes the size of Big Sam after a day at the Heart Attack Cafe will be looking after him.
Vanquishing Veterans
Sebastian Vollmer. Rob Ninkovich. Julian Edelman. Tom Brady's stood upright for some time because he has solid if not brilliant offensive lines in front of him.
This is in no small part down to the influence of Vollmer. He's German, so he's naturally efficient yet surprisingly hasn't lost many wars in his time. His retirement alongside Rob Ninkovich's will hamper the Pats in big moments. Ninkovich racked up forty-six sacks in his time in Foxboro.
You shouldn't need to be informed about how good Julian Edelman is.
He could probably still be better than most receivers without his ACL. Once a quarterback in college at Kent State, Edelman became Brady's favourite safety blanket. If you haven't seen his Super Bowl LI catch, you're missing out.
Relinquished Rookies
The Patriots basically gave up the farm to ensure Tom Brady would have another Super Bowl ring this year. While some of those risks look promising (Brandin Cooks), others (Kony Ealy) do not. The price of these shiny new toys came in the form of draft picks. They didn't have a pick inside the first eighty-two. With the eighty-third selection, they drafted Derek Rivers. He's torn his ACL.
Their only other three picks look exceptionally underwhelming.
Antonio Garcia is an offensive tackle from the Sun Belt Conference. That's a bit like signing a bloke who can't get his game at a Vanarama Conference South side and wondering why he's not good enough to play for Chelsea.
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The Miami Dolphins lost Ryan Tannehill to a season-ending injury and signed Jay Cutler from the FOX commentary booth.
Arsene Wenger could probably do worse than signing Martin Tyler at this stage, mind. They'll not be tested in 40% of their games. That's a dangerously comfortable mindset to fall into.
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[This is a roundup of news articles and other materials circulating on Egypt and reflects a wide variety of opinions. It does not reflect the views of the Egypt Page Editors or of Jadaliyya. You may send your own recommendations for inclusion in each week`s roundup to email@example.com by Sunday night of every week.]
Foreign Policy
What can the US do for Egypt?
Amr Adly reflects on US-Egyptian relations in light of US Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to Egypt.
Egypt, Saudi sign pact to boost military ties
The new Cairo-Riyadh pact also backs building a new joint Arab military force to fight terrorism in the region.
Egypt extends military operations in Yemen by six months
Egyptian authorities agreed to extend involvement in military operations in Yemen by another six months, in support of the Saudi-led coalition that has been fighting Shia Huthi groups since March.
US dispatches eight fighter jets to Egypt to support war on terror
The United States will deliver eight F-16 aircrafts to Egypt on Thursday and Friday as part of its "ongoing support in Egypt and throughout the region," according to an American Embassy in Cairo statement.
Egypt`s navy receives FREMM frigate from France
In February, Egypt and France signed a deal for Cairo to purchase twenty-four French Rafale jet fighters, the naval frigate and related military equipment. The deal is worth more than 5.70 billion USD in total.
We will implement the Cairo Declaration: Sisi and Salman concur
The Cairo Declaration is a new understanding of cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the military, economic and political fields
Turkey snubbed in Suez Canal Opening celebrations
Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tanju Bilgiç told reporters on Wednesday that Egypt has not sent Turkey an invitation to attend the inauguration of the New Suez Canal on 6 August.
Saudi defense minister to visit Egypt Thursday
Mohammad Bin Salman will meet President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to discuss cooperation between Cairo and Riyadh.
Civil Service Act protests supported by twenty-seven syndicates
Egypt Independent reports.
Five mishaps in promoting and securing the New Suez Canal
The measures that have been taken to plan, secure and mark the opening of the New Suez Canal range from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Political Rights
Assets of Seventy-Eight Brotherhood members frozen
Egypt Independent reports.
Media freedoms center highlights unconstitutional laws
According to HRDO Center for the Support of Digital Expression, an independent media freedoms center, many of the laws enacted by the Egyptian government over the past two years are at odds with the Constitution.
Source: Thirty-Eight "Brotherhood members" referred to military trial over burning oil company`s vehicles
The Suez prosecution referred thirty-eight "Muslim Brotherhood members" to military trial over charges of setting fire to cars belonging to the Suez Oil company in February, a security source said on Friday.
Hisham Geneina: There are attempts to fabricate an espionage charge against me
In an interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm, head of the Central Auditing Organization responds to allegations about differences between him and the presidency.
Sisi issues laws on parliament, political rights by presidential decree
The amendments provided for the formation of the House of Representatives of members elected by direct secret ballot, and gave the President the right to appoint no more than five percent of the members. The seats shall be divided into 448 seats for individual runners and 120 seats for list runners.
GUC students to appeal expulsion for protesting death of fellow student
A group of German University (GUC) students are set to appeal a decision to expel them for protesting after the death of a student who was fatally crushed by university buses last March.
HRW: Police may have killed nine people in extrajudicial execution
Police may have illegally killed nine Muslim Brotherhood supporters during a raid on 1 July 2015, reported the New York-based Human Rights Watch.
Hisham Mubarak Law Center threatened with judicial investigation
That high-profile case stems back to July 2011, when then-Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri organized a task force to investigate the flow of foreign funding into Egypt following the January 25 Revolution.
Sisi repeals law imposing deadlines on constitutional court rulings on parliament
A law requiring Egypt`s Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC) to rule on the constitutionality of parliamentary election laws within a maximum of five days after hearing a case was overturned.
Media professionals issue recommendations on covering terrorism
The conference, entitled "Media and Confronting Terrorism", was organized by the main state broadcaster in cooperation with the Arab Organization For Dialogue & International Cooperation (AICO).
Egypt`s elections committee to receive media requests to cover polls
The Egyptian High Elections Commission (HEC) has announced that from Saturday it will accept applications from media outlets and civil society organizations for permits to cover the upcoming parliamentary polls. Precise dates for the long-delayed parliamentary elections have yet to be announced, but they are expected before the end of 2015.
Egypt MOI says cannot secure trial of policemen charged with torturing detainee to death
Court postponed trial set to start Saturday as police say are occupied with securing new Suez Canal festivities
Cairo court delays verdict in Al-Jazeera journalists trial to 29 August
A Cairo court has adjourned for the tenth time the lengthy retrial of three Al-Jazeera English journalists and five others after the judge missed the second hearing in days.
Egypt`s electoral commission to monitor media coverage of parliamentary election
The three assigned commissions will be monitoring media coverage of the election on a daily basis and evaluating the media's conduct, taking disciplinary actions against violators.
Twenty-seven Muslim Brotherhood members acquitted over storming police station
A Giza criminal court on Sunday acquitted twenty-seven Muslim Brotherhood members over charges of storming Awsim village police station following the dispersal of two pro-Mohamed Morsi sit-ins in Cairo in August 2013.
Egypt cabinet approves amendment over trials in absentia
Minister of Transitional Justice, Ibrahim El-Heneidy, says that the amendment to the law is to speed up the procedures to put fugitives on trial.
Domestic Security
Egypt says eighty-eight suspected militants killed in North Sinai in late July
The spokesperson of the Egyptian Armed Forces announced.
IED explodes under judge's car in Sharqiya, none injured
An IED exploded Sunday under the car of judge Mohamed Abdallah Abbas, head of Khanka Court, which was parked outside his home in Derb Negm city, Sharqiya. The car was destroyed and no injuries were reported.
Policeman killed in drive-by shooting at Niger Embassy in Cairo
Ahram Online reports.
What is the significance of Al-Qaeda`s presence in Sinai?
Ahmed Eleiba what Al-Qaeda's presence in Sinai means for the restive peninsula.
Recently on Jadaliyya Egypt
Studio Visit: Hany Rashed`s `Bulldozer`
Merdar TV interviews Cairo-based artist Hany Rashed about his latest work.
Sinai: War in a Distant Province
Ellis Goldberg situates the Egyptian state's security challenges in Sinai in historical context.


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You are taking time to create inner peace in your environment to help considerably in your quest both for relaxation and personal growth. Many people are terrified of developing peace within themselves because of the thoughts that may come to the surface.
Taking time for inner peace and reflection gives you time to discover where there are lack and unhappiness in your life. When you find out where this lack and dissatisfaction exist, you can take steps to change it.
When I worked at a corporate job, for instance, it was when I forced myself to spend time in a quiet room when I finally realized most of what I was doing in my job, emails, phone calls, paperwork, appointments, and so forth was all a distraction. It turned out I did not believe that I could live the life I truly desired. The life of my dreams, it turned out, was right around the corner. I merely had to step into it.
Here are a few tips on how to turn your chaos around:
1. Take a break from your routine in a quiet nature setting. Turn off the cell phone, don't check the emails or voicemails, and spend time thinking about your life. What is making you happy and what is giving you trouble. Look at your life as if you were an outside observer, what would you say to this person you are.
2. Use Pareto's Principle. Pareto's principle states that 80% of your chaos comes from 20% of your actions. What are these actions or situations or people who are causing you problems? In reverse, what 20% of your activities are giving you the most peace and happiness?
3. You are what you think. A hallmark of all successful, happy people is the belief "the universe is conspiring to help me." You can replace the universe with whatever makes you comfortable. The principle is the same, asking yourself, especially amid chaotic circumstances, "How is the universe conspiring to help me?" will steer your thoughts towards the positive.
Stress will always exist in your life. There is good stress, known as eustress and negative stress. By taking the time for introspection and finding peace within the chaos of your life, you allow your real journey to be revealed to you.
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text: Hardly a day that goes by before some website reports a credential-stuffing attack where harvested usernames and passwords are used to gain access to sensitive information. Lately it was tax software site TurboTax where attackers accessed users\u2019 tax information.This underscores the risk of password reuse. Organizations need a strong password policy to encourage good password practices among employees. Therein lies the rub: Set up a too complex password policy and you increase the user frustration. Also, if a user reuses a complex password they set up inside your firm for a personal website or account and that database is breached, that password that you\u2019ve made sure was strong is now more likely to be harvested and used in a credential-stuffing attack.How to see if employees are reusing passwords Have I Been Pwned?Oh yes, I have!Sites such as Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) allow you to check to see if any of your personal usernames and password combinations have been breached in a database. You can even set up a monitoring service to see if any of your firm\u2019s accounts have breached. The site also provides an API and other services that you can use in a web service to check the security of passwords that any of your customers use to sign up.If you\u2019ve ever signed up for GitHub, you\u2019ve seen this password checking feature in action. As noted in the GitHub blog, checking for reused passwords is a good reminder that once one database is breached, attackers can reuse these credentials elsewhere. Vendors have used the same platform to provide checking features in various web applications and mobile apps.How to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) in WindowsSetting up 2FA in your organization can also reduce risk from password exposure. There are many ways to do this process in Windows.One way to add 2FA to on-premises deployments is through Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Azure Active Directory. The two-factor method has to be application based or use a voice callback to better protect the RDS implementation. You\u2019ll need the following in place before starting the implementation:RDS infrastructureAzure MFA licenseWindows ServerNetwork Policy and Access Services (NPS) roleAzure Active Directory synched with on-premises Active DirectoryAzure Active Directory GUID IDYou can also add third-party solutions to Active Directory that provide multi-factor authentication (MFA). ESET, for example, provides a solution that allows integration with Active Directory implementations.Those with Microsoft Office 365 can use the Microsoft authenticator app (available for both iPhone and Android) that requires additional authentication when signed in from a new location. To set up the requirement in Office 365, log into the admin account and enable 2FA for your users. Go to \u201cUsers\u201d, then \u201cActive users\u201d and click on the three dots \u201c\u2026\u201d. Then select \u201cSetup multifactor authentication\u201d. MicrosoftSetting up MFAOnce you\u2019ve enabled MFA on your office 365 setup, you can send your users to Microsoft\u2019s MFASetup page to complete the process. Now your Office 365 users will be better protected from phishing attacks.Once you have enabled 2FA on a Microsoft account, you may find that you need an \u201capplication\u201d password to authenticate with older software such as Outlook or Hotmail. You might also need to visit the security basics page to enable and set up an application password. This enables older applications to authenticate properly.Often there is just one password between you and the attacker. Review your options to put more protection between your assets and the attackers. If just one privileged account is accessed, attackers can move laterally inside Active Directory.I often see targeted emails trying to get credentials for online and hosted platforms. Review your current password policies to ensure they provide users with recommendations about setting passwords for external sites. Consider setting up MFA for your own domain and internal resources, and especially on highly sensitive accounts or accounts that might be targeted for phishing. If you can\u2019t enable MFA for all accounts, review those accounts most at risk and put extra protection on them. Urge users in your best practice literature to use MFA when it\u2019s offered and when practical.


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Our Stinger wake surfboards are designed with a little more volume so they sit slightly higher on the water giving the rider that true "Surf" feel.
The boards start with a 18kg foam blank that is CNC machined and then hand-shaped to final dimensions. The Wake Surf Collection features an extra layer of bamboo on top & bottom to increase overall board stiffness. A 3K carbon layer is then placed on top to reinforce the standing zone and over the foil mount for increased strength and durability.
We feature a "Duck Bill" nose, so you ride a shorter board that has less rail shape up front for a fast stable ride. The pintail allows you to roll onto either edge for a smooth bottom turn or hang way back on a wave and blast forward whenever required.
The multiple "Carbon / Bamboo" glass fin setup allows you to customize your boards' "ride". Loosen the tail for surface spins with just the G5, or lock it in with just the two GL dual fins for surf performance, maybe set in the G5 and the dual GL's in a tri-fin formation for more speed, it's your ride!
Every board is equipped with an industry leading "Stinger Foil Mount" which is pre-installed using US Fin boxes, so you can take flight with a "Stinger Foil" whenever desired.
All Stinger Boards include a bag for UV protection, a protective fin pouch, and two foil mount plugs for a smoother wave ride when not foiling.
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People come up with crazy ideas every now and then. Same happened with the Youtuber who is famous for his channel "Bourbon Moth Wood Working" while he was mowing the grass riding his lawnmower. He thought why not convert this machine into a mini tank.
As he always amazes the audience with his mad woodworking skills, he didn't fail to amaze us this time. With the help of using woodcutting techniques and tools, he just transformed it into a potato cannon machine while its core function kept on working just the same, "cutting grass."
He created and connected a wooden frame around the mower, and the legs of the mower were let to stick out so he could still ride it. In the next step, he placed and connected wooden panels all around the wooden frame giving it a mini tank shape. The transformed mower was then painted in a grey tank like shade, and even tank-like turning tires are installed to give it a complete look.
He added the design of a moth and a badge of COVID-19 after the Paint Job. Watch the complete video of converting a riding lawnmower into a mini tank in the video. The guy undoubtedly possesses some excellent skills.


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NASA's asteroid-sampling OSIRIS-REx probe is shifting out of pure chase mode.
OSIRIS-REx, which launched toward the 1,640-foot-wide (500 meters) near-Earth asteroid Bennu in September 2016, begins studying the space rock from afar today (Sept. 11), mission team members announced.
"Big day for @OSIRISREx — we start our first science observations — searching for dust plumes around Bennu," mission principal investigator Dante Lauretta, a professor of planetary science and cosmochemistry at the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, said via Twitter today. [OSIRIS-REx: NASA's Asteroid Sample-Return Mission in Pictures]
A better understanding of Bennu's dust environment will help keep OSIRIS-REx safe as it approaches the asteroid later this year, NASA officials have said. The spacecraft is scheduled to reach Bennu on Dec. 3 and slide into orbit around the space rock four weeks later, on Dec. 31.
OSIRIS-REx — whose name is short for "Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security - Regolith Explorer" — will continue studying Bennu for a while from orbit. Then, in mid-2020, it will cruise down to the asteroid's surface and grab a sample of material, which will come back to Earth in a special return capsule in September 2023.
Scientists around the world will pore over this cosmic dirt and gravel, hunting for clues about the solar system's early days and the role that carbon-rich asteroids like Bennu may have played in delivering water and the chemical building blocks of life to Earth.
The sample will also likely be of interest to asteroid miners, as it's expected to reveal details about the resource potential of Bennu and other space rocks like it, mission team members have said.
The $800 million OSIRIS-REx mission will also contribute to planetary-defense efforts. For example, the probe's observations should help researchers better understand the forces that shape potentially dangerous asteroids' paths through space, Lauretta said during a NASA news conference last month. (Bennu itself is potentially hazardous; there's a very small chance that it could hit Earth in the late 22nd century.)
OSIRIS-REx isn't the only asteroid-sampling spacecraft that's active right now. Japan's Hayabusa2 probe arrived at its target, the big asteroid Ryugu, this summer and is currently practicing for its first touchdown maneuver, which is scheduled to take place next month.
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Beneficial Designs has learned that the greatest barrier to accessibility on trials is the firmness and stability of the trail surface itself. The greatest barrier for accessibility in playgrounds is also firmness and stability of the surface. All surfaces must be firm and stable enough to roll on, but must also be safe, providing head impact attenuation. Playground surfacing has to prevent head injuries if children fall off of the highest pieces of playground equipment. As a result, BD developed the Wheelchair Work Measurement Method to measure the accessibility of outdoor recreation surfaces.
This test procedure was created using an instrumented wheel on a wheelchair. An operator pushes the wheelchair and the wheel measures the torque being applied to the hand rim on the wheelchair. The wheelchair is propelled in a straight line across a level playground surface for a distance of 2 meters. The force over time is measured to calculate the total work per meter to roll on the surface of the playground. This measurement is then compared to the force per meter to roll up a 7.1% ramp. To be accessible, the effort to roll on the level playground surface must be less than the work to roll up the 7.1% ramp. This relates to the firmness of the playground surface.
Then, the wheelchair is pushed 90 degrees around a turn on the level playground surface. The force over time is measured to calculate the total work to roll through a 90-degree turn on a level surface. This measurement is compared to the force to push the wheelchair through a 90-degree turn on the 7.1% ramp. This relates to the stability of the surface.
The Rotational Penetrometer, an instrumented surface indenter, was developed to make field measurements of playground surfacing that correlates to the Wheelchair work measurement method. This device uses a precision spring to push an indenter into the surface to measure firmness. The indenter is then rotated back and forth to see how stable the surface is. The additional penetration of the indenter into the surface is a measurement of the stability of the surface.
Both the Wheelchair Work Measurement Method and the Rotational Penetrometer are illustrated and explained in chapter 10 of the U.S. Access Board's Guide to the ABA Accessibility Standards. Under "4. Assess During the Planning, Installation and Maintenance Phases," the Wheelchair Work Measurement Method is shown being performed in a laboratory setting while the Rotational Penetrometer is shown being used in the field. Research on firmness and stability of exterior surfaces may be found in the Accessible Exterior Surfaces report authored by Beneficial Designs and funded by the U.S. Access Board.


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Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is inspired by the vision of transformational change in rural development processes by leveraging knowledge institutions to help build the architecture of an Inclusive India.
The Mission of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is to enable higher educational institutions to work with the people of rural India in Identifying development challenges and evolving appropriate solutions for accelerating sustainable growth. It also aims to create a virtuous cycle between society and an inclusive academic system by providing knowledge and practices for emerging professions and to upgrade the capabilities of both the public and the private sectors in responding to the development needs of rural India.
The UBA Cell of the following officials is constituted to implement the activities under UBA.
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Shegaon is a Taluka located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra state,India. The latitude 20.792713 and longitude 76.694328 are the geocoordinate of the Shegaon.
Meeting with Gram Prawartak of Adopted Villages At SSGMCE Shegaon
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The nearest main railway station near Shegaon is Bhusaval located at a distance of 120 kilometer.
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Shegaon's nearest airport is Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar International airport situated at 298.9 KM distance..


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New work at group Exhibit with fellow Cranbrook Academy of Art students and Artist-in-residence.
Virtual Exhibition Ongoing from April 2, 2021
Speculative Histories is organized by Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research Associate Curator Kevin Adkisson and Head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art Metalsmithing Department and Artist-in-Residence Iris Eichenberg. Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research is responsible for stewarding the collections of Cranbrook House (in partnership with Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary), Saarinen House (in partnership with Cranbrook Art Museum), and the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Smith House.
Watch the virtual guided tour by curators Kevin Adkisson and Iris Eichenberg (underneath) with special appearances by student artists:
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Merel Noorlander, 4D Design 2022
Paper, Tyvek, silicone, pigment, commercial strokers, epoxy dough, 3D prints (PLA), Arduino Uno, DC gearbox, servo motor, extension cables, resistors, slide switch, LiPo battery, micro charger
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Speculative Histories is the fourth intervention of new, site-specific work from Cranbrook Academy of Art students, staff, and Artists-in-Residence. Over seventy artists staged work within Cranbrook's historic homes: Cranbrook House (1908/1918), Saarinen House (1930), and the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Smith House (1950/1968). The new work was created in dialogue with the art, architecture, and stories of each homes' residents: Cranbrook founders George and Ellen Booth, architect and designers Eliel and Loja Saarinen, and Detroit schoolteachers Melvyn and Sara Smith.
The theme, Speculative Histories, encouraged the artists to produce objects and interventions that embrace, enlighten, uncover, or imagine histories for the three houses. Experimental new works in a range of media, sited directly alongside existing pieces in the homes, challenge the idea of art existing only within the neutral space of the gallery. Award-winning Detroit-based photographer Eric Perry documented the show.
There are two ways to experience the exhibition: watch the virtual guided tour by curators Kevin Adkisson and Iris Eichenberg (above), with special appearances by three student artists; or explore the exhibition through the website with photographs and short essays about the work.
Metalsmith and newspaper publisher George Booth and his wife, Ellen Scripps Booth, built this Arts and Crafts manor home as the centerpiece of their country estate, Cranbrook. The Booths outfitted the interior with fine examples of handcrafted furniture, textiles, metalwork, and sculpture, often purchased at the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts downtown. It was from this home that the Booths envisioned and implemented the transformation of their personal estate into a multifaceted center of art, science, and education now known as Cranbrook Educational Community.
Just as George and Ellen Booth supported the work of artists and craftspeople with special commissions for their home, the pieces included here for Speculative Histories add stories and ideas important to the artists of Cranbrook Academy of Art today.
In the Booths' Dining Room, Scott Klinker, 3D Design Artist-in-Residence, brings his Structures of Light to frame and double the fireplace. Side chairs begin to float futuristically as the neon redefines the understanding of the traditional room. 4D Design Artists-in-Residence Carla Diana adds her book, LEO the Maker Prince and 3D printed characters from the book into the Cranbrook Cabinet, made for the display of handmade books from George Booth's Cranbrook Press (1900-1902). While Booth's books represented a turn back toward the distinctly handmade, Diana's book presents a future where robots and technology are the realm of every person: the characters were printed by a young reader from files accessed through codes within the book.
In George Booth's Old Country Office, Kira Keck and Jane Sasso hoped to bring back the presence of Ellen (Nellie) Booth: this room was renovated into her Morning Room in the 1930s, yet restored back to George's office in the 1990s. Alongside a dried flower arrangement and surrounding an historic pillow embroidered "Nellie," the artists rehung Ellen's drapes and incorporated surviving furniture and small items from the Morning Room. Keck and Sasso helped bring forward the story of Ellen, including the brutal (but misremembered) tale of murder among the finches or canaries of the aviary attached to the room.
In the Living Room, atop the large oriental rug, Jenna VanFleteren expanded and gave dimension to a single flower design from the rug, humorously commenting on history repeating itself in a new way. 2D Design Artists-in-Residence Elliot Earls added a group of works exploring his graphic figures around the fireplace in a manner suggesting Booth had continued collecting objets d'art well into this century. In an Italian curio cabinet, Merel Noorlander's two robotic sex toys—one moving on a paper spiral, the other with a paper accordion—explore the relationship between organs, sexuality, and the design language of commercial sex toys. In the Sunset Room, Sylvain Malfroy-Camine added his portable painting-turned-light shade. He imagines the painting as a character in its own right, and its form mirrors the vertical thrust of the arm of Giambologna's bronze Mercury nearby.
For more info about the participating artist and their work, curators and Cranbrook's historic homes, please visit: centre.cranbrook.edu/speculative-histories and explore the exhibition through the website with photographs and short essays about the work.
PHOTO CREDITS Color photography by Eric Perry, Courtesy Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research. Historic photographs Cranbrook Archives, Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research, 2021.


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Google helped India build 400 wi-fi-enabled train stations
BACK in 2015, India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, embarked on a journey to provide 400 of the country's local train stations with wi-fi.
Yesterday, Google and its partners the Indian Railways and RailTel announced that the mission to empower people to take new online journeys was a success.
"The first Wi-Fi enabled railway station, Mumbai Central, went live on January 2016. We later rolled out a global public Wi-Fi program called Google Station based on the model that we developed in India," said Caesar Sengupta, VP, Next Billion Users Team at Google.
According to Google's announcement, the Dibrugarh railway station in the state of Assam in northeast India is the 400th train station in India to be powered by public Wi-Fi.
"There are now over 8 million people getting online with Google Station every month. On average, people consume 350MB of data per session, roughly the size of a half hour television episode and over half of the people using Google Station engage in multiple online sessions a day," explained Sengupta.
Although the target of 400 train stations has been reached, Google isn't finished. It recognizes the fact that despite their efforts almost a billion Indians still aren't online, and so, they endeavor to continue building more "Google Stations" in the future.
Sengupta, is obviously serious about building capabilities for the next billion as VP of the Next Billion Users team.
Despite delivering on expectations in India and establishing a presence in Mexico and Indonesia among other geogrpahies, Sengupta added: "we remain committed to making the internet accessible and useful for everyone in India".
In fact, Google realizes that not everyone lives or works near a train station, which is why the company is working on moving beyond train stations and into the rest of the cities.
Google Station is now also available in 150 locations in the city of Pune in Maharashtra and as the country builds more smart cities, Google expects to increase the reach and density of its stations.
Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Housing and Urban Affairs, reviewed the status of the smart cities movement launched by India in 2016 while speaking at the opening of the First Apex Conference for CEOs of Smart Cities last month.
While some are wondering why it's taking so long for the country to show results with its 2016 plan, the fact is, smart cities aren't built overnight.
Despite the odds, India announced Bhopal as the country's 9th and most recent smart city last month. Given the effective action being taken by the government, there's hope for the future.
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Matic, as one of the most respected trombone players in reggae music, I have to start by asking you if you've always been playing that instrument.
Henry 'Matic Horns' Tenyue: "Well, when I first started out playing as a professional musician, back when I was still a member of Matumbi, I still used to play the saxophone as well. The first tune I played on was called 'Point Of View' and in that song you can hear me play the sax."
If I'm well informed you learned to play as a member of the Salvation Army.
Henry 'Matic Horns' Tenyue: "That's absolutely correct, yes. I actually started out playing the cornet and the flugelhorn."
I suppose you weren't exactly playing a reggae or ska repertoire yet in those days?
Henry 'Matic Horns' Tenyue: "(laughs) No, but coming from a Jamaican family that's what I listened to at home. My father used to go back and forth to Jamaica all the time and always brought records back with him. That's how I fell in love with Don Drummond's trombone sound. Even though I always liked the trombone, it took me a while before I could get my hands on one. Even in school, where I was also in the band, they made me play the tuba."
You already mentioned Matumbi. How did your involvement with that band start?
Henry 'Matic Horns' Tenyue: "At the time, my brother was working as a mechanic in a garage when one day Eaton 'Jah' Blake, bass player for Matumbi, brought his car in for service and the two got talking. One thing led to another and before I knew it, me and my brother were the horn section for Matumbi. The funny thing is that, because they were looking for a saxophone player and I really played the trombone, I still had to run out to find a sax before I could head to the studio to record."
As a horn player, did you suffer from the digitalization that hit reggae music in the nineteen eighties?
Henry 'Matic Horns' Tenyue: "Not really, no, as in that period I was doing a lot of touring with people like Linton Kwesi Johnson, Aswad, Winston Reedy and eventually also UB40."
I've seen you perform countless times with Mafia & Fluxy. When and how did that relationship start?
Henry 'Matic Horns' Tenyue: "We kept bumping into one another as session musicians. Eventually Mafia & Fluxy also started recording their own music and that's when they also started calling on me whenever they needed a horn player. We go back a long way."
If we say Mafia & Fluxy, we also have to say Gussie P. I believe your relationship with him goes back even further.
Henry 'Matic Horns' Tenyue: "Right, Gussie and me used to go to the same school and started out in the sound system business together, making up our own little dubs, dub plates and what have you. I still played the flute for a while in those days."
Another one of your school friends was Blacker Dread.
Henry 'Matic Horns' Tenyue: "Yeah, he was one year up from me, but we became close friends still. He's going through a rough patch now (Blacker Dread was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for money laundering in June 2014, red.) but let's hope when he returns he'll be able to put that behind him and pick up where he left off, because over the years he's done a lot for the community of Brixton."
It wasn't until 2008 that you released an EP with your own material. Why did it take you that long?
Henry 'Matic Horns' Tenyue: "Well firstly I didn't really feel like releasing stuff myself; I wanted the distribution a good label could offer. Thing is that when you tell them it concerns an instrumental album, most of them aren't too interested anymore. It even took me a while to convince Gussie P and we go back a while, so that's saying something. Eventually he put one of my versions on the B-side of one of his releases and when people kept asking him about that tune, the penny finally dropped and he asked me to record what would become the '400 Years' EP (Gussie P Records, 2008, red.) and after that even the 'Musical Storm' double album (Gussie P Records, 2011, red.). Before that I had already recorded an album for Mike Brooks though ('Increase The Peace', Coptic Lion 2009, red.)."
Whenever I see you on stage, you always perform your reggae version of the theme tune to 'The Godfather'. When did you first start playing that?
Henry 'Matic Horns' Tenyue: "That was actually that recording I did for Gussie P I was just talking about. It was actually released as a B-side, but people loved it so much they kept asking him about it. Jah Shaka helped to promote it as it would feature in his sets regularly."
You already mentioned Don Drummond earlier; who were some of the other greats you looked up to?
Henry 'Matic Horns' Tenyue: "I guess I would have to name Vin Gordon and the great Rico Rodriguez of course, whom I always refer to as my godfather. 'Man From Wareika', the album he recorded for Island Records in 1976, is an absolute trombone classic! I never tried to copy anyone's style though."
Looking at your career, one could say you've done it all. What's left for Matic Horns?
Henry 'Matic Horns' Tenyue: "I recently started focusing more on the vocal side of things. In the past I already did a lot of harmonies and as people seem to like my voice, I think the time is right to explore that further."