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If you haven't seen the recently published paper - Silicone Opacifiers for Spandrel Glass Applications: Risk Mitigation in Thermal Stresses - you should go see it now. The gist; the industry has known for a long time that ceramic enamel weakens glass. Up to a 40% weakening of heat-strengthened glass, depending on which study you grab a number from. Safely, 20% to 50% is the given range. EU standards for manufacturing safety glass take this into account, North American standards do not. Here are some visual examples of how silicone coatings, such as OPACI-COAT will reduce your risk in breakage from thermal stresses and offer fallout protection all in one.
Before you watch, the bottom-line, if glass isn't weakened, it withstands thermal stresses just fine.
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GOP dominance in Washington gives Rubio chance to change Cuba thaw
Alex Leary, Times Washington Bureau Chief
Monday, November 14, 2016 12:38am
With Donald Trump and Republican dominance coming to Washington, Sen.
Marco Rubio has a sudden opportunity to make a difference on an issue
that has defined his career: Cuba.
"Without question, rolling back President Obama's one-sided concessions
to the Castro regime, a key campaign promise shared with President-elect
Trump, will be a top priority for Senator Rubio next year," a spokesman
tells the Tampa Bay Times.
"American companies were warned repeatedly not to go into business with
the Castro regime. Protecting their profits at the expense of the
American people should not be a barrier to President-elect Trump
fulfilling a key campaign promise."
Rubio, who easily won re-election, helping Republicans hold the Senate,
will be the third most senior member of the Foreign Relations Committee.
The stunning Trump victory gives him more standing to pursue an agenda.
On Cuba, however, Trump's views are muddy. He has criticized the deal
President Obama struck but also expressed support for normalized
relations. Rubio's statement indicates a desire to hold Trump to his
campaign promises, some of which are already crumbling.
It won't be easy for Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants. Polls show the
public supports change in Cuba policy, a sentiment that has notably
gained footing in Rubio's Miami. In Washington, there hasn't been
pitched outrage among Republicans at large.
But Rubio now has a real chance to affect the policy. He has said he
supports new relations but only if Cuba makes sweeping changes on human
rights and other issues.
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Lady Gaga gives Tony Bennett a larger-than-life birthday gift
By BANU IBRAHIM
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett may seem like an unlikely pairing, but in reality, the two are the best of friends.
Not only did the two musical heavyweights bring down the house at last year's Grammy Awards -- an act we're hoping gets repeated again in the upcoming award season -- but they also are currently wrapping up their 'Cheek to Cheek' tour together.
It's only fitting that ahead of Bennett's 89th birthday, which is on August 3rd, Lady Gaga gifted her newly-found BFF with the ultimate surprise present. In true Gaga fashion, the pop star created a larger-than-life cake, complete with an adorable topper.
Even the pair's puppies got in on the action!
We're sure that Mr. Bennett had his cake, and ate it too.
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Bloody Scotland is Scotland's first festival dedicated to crime writing. Scotland has an international reputation for crime with the phrase 'Tartan Noir' representing some of the best crime writing in the world. The success of Scottish authors such as Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Alexander McCall Smith and Christopher Brookmyre have given the people behind Bloody Scotland a belief that we should celebrate this unique Scottish genre. The event will be held in the heart of Scotland - with two venues in Stirling hosting the first festival.
Running from the 14th to 16th of September 2012, Stirling has been chosen for its unique place in Scottish history and geographical location. Details on the event and the authors participating will be launched soon and more information can be found at http://www.bloodyscotland.com/
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From exploring London's history to enjoying a Malian music and flamenco collaboration, there's plenty to do in The City in May.
As spring marches on and we head into the month of May, there are plenty of things to look forward to in The City of London. Not only are there two bank holidays book ending May, but there is a wide selection of events throughout The Square Mile to look forward to. So, if you've got time booked in a serviced apartment in The City this month, here are some of the things to get involved in:
#LondonTrending – Guildhall Art Gallery – from May 4th
Work from some of the greatest artists ever to come out of London will be going on display at a temporary exhibition. It will look at the city as the centre of the art world and how groups have collaborated to create pieces that have gone on to define their time. Limited edition prints on loan from British Land will help to tell the stories of pockets of creativity from the Independent Group to the Young British Artists.
Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sundays from 12 noon to 4pm. Free entry
Songhai – Barbican – May 13th
Toumani Diabate, one of the best kora players in the world, has teamed up with flamenco band Ketama, for an exciting collaboration. Songhai will have elements of Malian traditions, Spanish popular song, freewheeling jazz and Cuban rumba in a performance that promises to stay long in the memory. Diabete comes from a dynasty of musicians going back for more than 70 generations and is prone to improvised sections in his playing.
Tickets start at £17.50 plus booking fee.
Museums at Night: Banknotes and Bullion – Bank of England Museum – May 19th
Twice a year, the Museums at Night initiative allows people to attend fascinating events at some of London's most interesting cultural institutions after hours. This year, the Bank of England Museum is getting involved and staying open between 5.30pm and 9pm for special talks, object handling and the chance to learn the story of the banknote. This is a great opportunity for those who have to work during the day and only get to explore London out of office hours.
Admission and activities are free and booking is not required.
Ushers Syndrome – Moorfields Eye Hospital – May 20th
An eye hospital may not be the most obvious place to attend an exhibition, but it is highly relevant for this installation in question. Part of the Open Senses Festival, which encourages people to explore their environment in new ways, Ushers Syndrome takes a closer look at the eye and how having this condition affects patients. Marcus Innis is the artist behind it and is often described as up-and-coming, making this an event not to be missed.
Attend between 10am and 5pm and there's no admittance charge.
London History Day – across The City – May 31st
London has a fascinating history and for the first time, there is to be a day dedicated to its heritage, allowing anyone and everyone to delve deeper into the story of this great city. At a number of venues, including the Guildhall Library, Guildhall Art Gallery, City of London Police Museum, Tower Bridge and London Metropolitan Archives, you can discover some of London's most interesting treasures. Highlights include a hand-drawn copy of the Bayeux Tapestry and interactive model of Tower Bridge.
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Well, the edge of Texas, anyway. That's where I gassed up before leaving my home state for points westward. Seriously. The gas station was a hundred yards from the TX/NM border.
The transition from Texas to New Mexico is quite distinct. Geographically and in terms of the state of mind. Now, in comparing and contrasting the two states, I'm sure to get in trouble with fans of both. That said, it seems to me that Texas is dirtier/dustier than New Mexico. I think it may have something to do with its political boundaries. Texas, of course shares 1254 miles of the 1954 miles of US-Mexico border. New Mexico. . . mmmm, not so much: 180 miles.
At least on IH-10 between the Texas border and the border with Arizona, and IH-25 from Las Cruces and Albuquerque, New Mexico seems to spend a bit more money per mile of highway than the Lone Star State. It shows. It's really a pleasure to drive on NM highways.
The geography changes distinctly, though not dramatically. NM becomes less dusty and more like the scrub brush of West Texas. And flat. FLAT. Except for the bigger mountains in the distance.
I haven't seen so many clouds in quite a while. Big, puffy, white cumulus clouds. The kind that you'd imagine were dragons and airplanes and dogs and horses when you'd lie on your back with your best friend, staring up into the summer sky when you were 10 years old.
There were so many clouds, I simply had to stop and photograph them for stock purposes. I frequently use shots of clouds to liven up a "bald" sky. (Have I mentioned that?) It's hard to find images that are usable when you spend most of your time in the city, bounded by telephone poles and wires strung here and there and big (and sometimes ugly) buildings getting in the way of a clean skyline. So, I did a lot of shooting on the way to Tucson today. People passing by probably thought I was a little off.
Arriving in Tucson about 8:30pm local time, I found my hotel (a Best Western near the airport) and was not terribly impressed. That'll happen when you stay at the Soluna Hotel in El Paso. I've become jaded.
Okay, I've got to get up at 4am because local sunrise is at 5:19am and I'm not sure where I need to be at the crack of dawn.
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Obit: Kilty, Donna Mae #2 (1933 - 2009)
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Surnames: Bandow, Dix, Johnson, Kilty, Treankler, Van Dreel, Weis, White
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Kilty, Donna Mae "Woodsy" (Treankler) (November 4, 1933 - January 8, 2009)
Donna Mae "Woodsy" Kilty, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at her home in Edgar. She was under the loving care of Ministry Home Hospice and her two angels Barbara and Judy.
Donna was born on November 4, 1933 to Lloyd and Helen (Van Dreel) Treankler in the town of Eau Pleine.
She attended Lynburg Grade School and graduated from Colby High School in 1952.
After graduation she went to Ohio and worked for Crol Collier Magazine in the billing department. In 1953 she moved back to Wisconsin and worked at the Murray Manufacturing Company in Wausau. On April 8, 1954 she married Merlin Kilty. Together, they farmed the town of Frankfort until 1985.
In her spare time she enjoyed her family, baking, garage sales, sewing, and walks with her good friend and neighbor Verna. She was an active member of the First United Church of Christ. She also was a former 4H leader, Frankford homemaker, and in 1996 she was the Marathon County Homemaker of the year.
She is survived by Merlin Kilty, Abbotsford; children, Debbie (Ron) Johnson, Batesville, IN., Mike (Cheryl) Kilty, Abbotsford, Pat (Debbie) Kilty, Colby; and Mark (Bev) Kilty, Colby, Wis. She was a proud grandma of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters; Mary (Don) White, Barbara (Jon) Bandow, Kathy (Ted) Weis; a sister in law Judy Treankler; and a brother Pete Treankler. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Richard, and an infant brother David.
A memorial gathering will take place at the First United Church of Christ, Colby, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12 with a service at 6:00 p.m. The Rev. Kenneth Dix will preside.
The Maurina Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is assisting the family with arrangements.
In Lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated to Ministry Home Care Hospice. Donna will be remembered and dearly missed by all who knew her.
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§ Dr. John Cunningham (Copeland)
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. On Friday 29 January, the Government tabled three pages of wide-ranging, controversial, important amendments to the Local Government Bill currently under consideration in another place. The Bill was in Committee in this House from July until December, but we were not given any indication that amendments would be tabled in this way—
§ Mr. Speaker
Is the Bill in Committee, because if it is—
§ Dr. Cunningham
No, in the Lords.
§ Mr. Speaker
If the Bill is in the Lords, it is not a matter for me.
§ Dr. Cunningham
If I could pursue the matter for a moment, Mr. Speaker. The amendments give increased powers to auditors over elected councillors, so are of great importance. They could, and should, more properly—
§ Mr. Speaker
Order. If a Bill is in the Lords, it is not a matter for me and I cannot comment or rule on it.
§ Dr. Cunningham
Further to that point of order, Mr. Speaker. We have a Local Government Finance Bill before the Commons now. The Government have tabled in the Lords amendments to the Local Government Bill, which are about the administration of local government finance. Why have the Government chosen to proceed in this way? In doing so they are preventing the House of Commons from scrutinising the proposals properly. The House is entitled to an explanation why that has been done and—
§ Mr. Speaker
Order. I must stop the hon. Member there. If the Lords amend the Bill, it will have to come back to the House of Commons with Lords amendments, and that will be the appropriate moment to discuss it. I am sorry, but I cannot rule on this now because it is not a matter for me.
§ Dr. Cunningham
Further to that point of order, Mr. Speaker. I hope that you will agree that I rarely take the time of the House to raise points of order. Two questions arise from this. First, in proceeding in this way the Government are depriving the Commons of proper time to scrutinise these matters, so surely there must be a point of protection of hon. Members somewhere. Secondly, even setting that aside, surely it is proper for the Leader of the House — I am grateful for his presence — to give an assurance now that additional time will be provided in the Commons for the proper consideration of these matters. That is a perfectly reasonable request.
§ The Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Mr. John Wakeham)
These are matters for the usual channels at the right time.
§ Sir John Farr (Harborough)
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I wonder whether you could possibly help some hon. Members on both sides of the House. A few years ago a Select Committee, chaired by one of my former hon. Friends who is now in the other place, made recommendations on Appeal Court decisions. It made several recommendations on the improvement in dealing with procedures where appeals had been rejected by the Court of Appeal and on how more effective justice could be brought about.
715 I am raising this matter because we have a narrow window in time between the decision on the Birmingham Six on Thursday and a possible appeal to the House of Lords next Monday. I hope that you may be able to help the House by thinking about this because that would enable the House, if it felt so inclined, to improve the way in which decisions are reached and to have a discussion, bearing in mind all the relevant facts from the Birmingham Six case which would otherwise be declared, properly, to be sub judice.
§ Mr. Speaker
Select Committees frequently make recommendations that are not debated by the House. It is a pity that they are not debated, but there has been no change in our Standing Orders in that regard.
§ Mr. Tony Marlow (Northampton, North)
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. The hon. Member for Sunderland, South (Mr. Mullin) begged to ask leave to adjourn the House under Standing Order No. 20 to discuss the case of the six men who were found guilty, by a jury, of the bombings in Birmingham. Page 361 of "Erskine May" deals with matters to be dealt with by a substantive motion. I understand that certain matters cannot be debated save upon a substantive motion, and that they include the behaviour or actions of judges of superior courts. The hon. Member, maybe inadvertently, said that judges were unable to own up to their mistakes, or words to that effect. I imagine that that is in direct contravention of the provisions set out in "Erskine May". If that is the case, can we have your advice on the matter?
§ Mr. Speaker
I did not interrupt the hon. Member for Sunderland, South (Mr. Mullin) in the three minutes available to him, but I have ruled that I do not think that it was an appropriate matter for discussion under Standing Order No. 20.
§ Mr. Tony Banks (Newham, North-West)
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Recently, and at my request, you kindly furnished me with some details of rowdyism in the House of Commons to show that rowdyism in today's Parliament is considerably less than it has been in previous ones. One of the things which became clear to me when reading that information was that the House, certainly the Opposition, tend to get more rowdy when confronted by a Government who are bloated with arrogance, as they say, who fail to—
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Order. It would be unfair to discuss across the Floor of the House what the hon. Gentleman and I may have discussed in private.
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I merely wished to say that there is potential for further rowdyism this afternoon, it would seem, because we have heard and read in the media recently a lot about a possible proposal to abolish the Inner London education authority. The Secretary of State has not seen fit to make a statement, and it is about time that we had one.
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The hon. Gentleman may have an opportunity to debate this matter in the business upon which we are about to embark.
§ Mr. Jeremy Corbyn (Islington, North)
I do not wish to challenge your ruling, Mr. Speaker, but, further to the point of order, the motion that we are to debate is not 716 about ILEA. It is about a timetable motion for the Education Reform Bill. Thousands of my constituents were alarmed at the news of the potential break-up of ILEA and the enormously increased costs that that would impose on them. Surely it is incumbent on the Government to make a clear statement to the House about the future of ILEA before we debate the timetable motion, which has nothing to do with ILEA.
§ Mr. Frank Dobson (Holborn and St. Pancras)
Further to that point of order, Mr. Speaker. We are today being invited to vote for a motion which would curtail debate on the Education Reform Bill, one of the provisions of which would allow what Conservative Members call the opting out of London boroughs from ILEA. That is an important matter, but it is relatively small compared with the possibility of abolition of ILEA. Opposition Members and, I am sure, parents in inner London believe that if it is proposed to abolish ILEA, doing it as a side-show through this Bill after a timetable motion has been passed by the House would be utterly unacceptable. We would like a statement from the Secretary of State outlining what he proposes to do.
§ Mr. Speaker
I do not know whether ILEA is to be abolished. I accept that we are about to debate a timetable motion which is based on the fact that ILEA is not to be abolished. No doubt if anything of that kind were to occur, it would be a matter to bring to the Leader of the House for further discussions on the timetable.
§ Mr. Dennis Skinner (Bolsover)
Further to that point of order, Mr. Speaker. I have listened carefully to what my hon. Friends have said about this matter. The Secretary of State, who is promoting the Education Reform Bill — GERBIL, as it is known—will change the very nature of the Bill if these proposals go through. It seems to me that the motion which suggests that we get rid of ILEA, which has been signed by more than 100 Tory Members, headed by the right hon. Members for Henley (Mr. Heseltine) and for Chingford (Mr. Tebbit), is not just about the Education Reform Bill, but about the successor to the Prime Minister. In those circumstances, the Secretary of State should make a statement and—
§ Mr. Speaker
Order. I cannot answer questions such as that which the hon. Gentleman is about to ask.
§ Mr. Harry Ewing (Falkirk, East)
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You may not be aware of this but, during the weekend, a matter relating to the hon. and learned Member for Perth and Kinross (Mr. Fairbairn) was widely reported in the Scottish press, but that is incidental. Some of his suits were destroyed in his flat. The hon. and learned Gentleman was reported as saying:One of the suits was made by Mr. Speaker's firm at a cost of £1,500 plus VAT.The hon. and learned Gentleman continued:You cannot just go up to the Speaker and ask him to make a suit for a couple of hundred pounds.Before other hon. Members start receiving letters from constituents, can you make it clear that not all of us get such favours?
§ Mr. Speaker
I have nothing to do with my family business these days and I have no idea what they charge, but if what the hon. Gentleman says is correct, I shall have seriously to consider taking a second part-time job.


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"The Japanese automaker said the paint contains a newly developed resin that can stop scratches from marking the car's outer layer."
Now I can almost imagine a resin that would do that but there is always a trade off as Dom Palon keeps reminding me. What would a resin like this trade away, color life, fade resistance, how well would it stand up to chemicals. There is also one other little thing about the story they show a scratched hood when you photoshop a photo you can usually tell what the original photo was in this case it was a Chrysler Town and Country. We'll wait and see.
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Many hear the term Hanukkah bush (alternately spelled Chanukah bush) and assume this is just the Jewish version of a Christmas tree. While in some cases this assumption would be correct, it would be a mistake to assume that such bushes have much to do with Christmas at all. There is considerable controversy over whether having a Hanukkah bush in the home is acceptable in Judaism. While some people in certain sects embrace them, others find them offensive because they hint at the ideas of Christmas.
Christmas trees are greatly associated with Christianity although they arise from Germanic celebrations that are pagan. Certain ornaments would reference religious aspects of Christmas and these would be absent from a Hanukkah bush. In some ways the bush might be similar and have various non-religious ornaments or lights, though not all people decorate their bushes.
Of course, many Jews do not observe this tradition. Those who do usually live in Canada or the United States. When people do keep Hanukkah bushes, these may be viewed as similar in shape to a menorah, and people may keep bushes up for the length of Hanukkah or starting at Hanukkah and lasting to the secular new year. As most are aware, true Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah and is based on a different calendar. Celebration of this holiday occurs in September, though most American and Canadian Jews also celebrate the secular New Year occurring on January 1st too.
Strong feelings against the Hanukkah bush certainly exist in Jewish thought. Many view Christmas trees as representation of a religion that did all it could to repress Judaism for centuries, and in some cases, this view continues to be accurate. Hanukkah is not a legal holiday, while Christmas is. Many businesses and even government offices decorate for Christmas and ignore Hanukkah decorations. Jews may argue that living in a predominantly Christian society is difficult and that in their homes, they can at least be free of the trappings of Christianity. Most Rabbis, particularly of orthodox sects, advise against the Hanukkah bush because it adopts predominant Christian themes, which have no place in Judaism.
There are also supporters of the Hanukkah bush, particularly in sects of Judaism that are Reform or Reconstructionist. Here, displaying the tree may be viewed as in no way referencing Christianity. In fact, some rabbis of these traditions encourage or support their use and argue that Christmas trees are about the commercial aspect of Christmas and have little to do with religion, provided they aren't decorated with overtly Christian symbols.
Another tradition that is observed by Russian Jews is having a Christmas tree to celebrate the Russian New Year, Novi God. This is a holiday that was created under Soviet governance, and was specifically meant to replace any religious traditions. A Christmas tree is part of this celebration as is the coming of the Grandfather Frost or Ded Moroz, a Santa Claus-like figure, who does bring gifts to children. It is not at all unusual for Russian Jews to celebrate the coming of Ded Moroz or to have a Christmas tree, and not a Hanukkah bush, in place to observe the Russian New Year celebration.
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A good alternative to the hanukkah bush is a new product called the Menorah Tree. It is a 6 foot tall menorah with garland on all of the branches so you can experience the traditions of ornaments and lights while keeping traditional Jewish customs.
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At our Hanukkah table we have an unusual setting that I recommend a Hanukkah bush called a TickleMe Plant. Our guests love it, as it closes its leaves and lowers its branches when tickled. They sprout in days, even in winter. My students love them!
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In today's episode, Pilar talks to Judy Rees about setting up the RSA Reinventing Work Network, Open Space events and using clean language with virtual teams.
00:40 Pilar's been busy over the last month, so there are quite a few updates here, lasting about 15 mins.
The Virtual not Distant Academy is here: http://training-for-virtual-teams.teachable.com/
The first webinar is on Communication in Virtual Teams.
Join us on 26 Jan for the next Virtual Team Talk Blab: https://virtualteamtalk.wordpress.com/
Virtual not Distant Bitesize
10:30 - 14:45Say 'No' to Collaboration.
How much time do YOU spend on collaborative activities?
Pilar recommends 'Team of Teams'.
The Conversation, with Judy Rees
19:35 The history of the RSA Reinventing Work Network, a space for people who want to change the way in which organisations are structured. Judy and Pilar (well, mainly Judy, as she is the guest today) talk about what has happened so far in the network.
If you're in London on 19th January, join us for our next event: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rsa-fellows-reinventing-work-network-walking-the-talk-of-self-management-tickets-19799133742
You can watch the RSA talk with Frederic Laloux which inspired the creation of this network. https://www.thersa.org/events/2015/01/how-to-become-a-soulful-organisation/
Everyone has a piece of the puzzle, it's your job to find the others.
32:45How does an open space work? Judy talks us through the format we're using in the next meeting.
Lean coffee - open space online.
'Blended' networks - taking the face to face discussion online to deepen conversations and strengthen the network.
42:25How Judy helps virtual teams to communicate better - by helping them get to know each other better! Team building in virtual teams.
Clean language and the use of metaphor.
How aware are you of the metaphors you use?
We begin to trip over our metaphors!!! (How about you?)
The first step is to understand each other - what do we do next?
Getting to know others helps you to get to know yourself.
Judy's e-course Virtual Leadership Secrets: http://learning.ly/products/virtual-leadership-secrets
Check out Judy's new website - Pilar particularly enjoyed this post: http://judyrees.co.uk/why-im-giving-up-listening/


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East Coast Wedding Vlog
Thought it would be fun to show a mini film about my trip back to the East Coast. The wedding took place at Harbor Lights Marina & Country Club located in Warwick, RI on April 16th. Tony and Bekah are a very lively couple with hearts big enough to let anybody in! I was fortunate enough to be one of those people they let into their hearts, and their movie themed wedding was truly an honor to be a part of!
From silver sequins to Wedding Crasher quoting, this was one ENTERTAINING wedding! The groomsmen put on a surprise dance for the Bride and there was even a slideshow. What a wedding, what a party, what a couple!
(I know I state I am not a Videographer in the beginning, but let me make it clear I AM NOT A VIDEOGRAPHER. So my apologies in advance for the not so fabulous video, I promise any future vlogs will get better!)
Vendors who helped make this day extra special:
Floral: Cherry Hill Flowers
Videographer: David Lawlor
Dress: Allure
Venue: Harbor Lights Marina & Country Club
Photographer: Valentino Photography
Cake & Cupcakes: Sugar Mamas Sweets and Treats


text: Space Weather Euro News Vol. 12 Issue 6 (01-09-08) Table of Contents: ********************************************************************** European Space Weather Week #5, 17-21st November, Brussels 2008. News: Abstract Deadline 1st September and Business Meeting Schedule Now AvailableProceedings from the ESA Space Environments and Effects Section Final Presentation Days now onlineESA Postdoctoral Fellowships in Space ScienceMeeting: Modern Challenges in Nonlinear Plasma PhysicsSome ESA Tender Actions from ESA-EMITS ********************************************************************** HTML version: http://esa-spaceweather.net/spweather/SWEN/swen.html ====================================================================== \"/ * _ SPACE WEATHER = + = ( >Q<-)-_ - _ ) EURO NEWS / \ " * * S*W*E*N ====================================================================== Send all contributions to: swen at esa.int ====================================================================== ********************************************************************** 1. European Space Weather Week #5, 17-21st November, Brussels 2008. News: Abstract Deadline 1st September and Business meeting Schedule now Available ********************************************************************** From: Alexi Glover, Jean Lilensten and Ronald Van der Linden ***Reminder: Abstract submission deadline 1st September *** For full details see: http://sidc.oma.be/esww5 The next European Space Weather Week will take place at the Royal Library of Brussels, Belgium, from Monday 17th November to Friday 21st November 2008. This meeting is being jointly organised by the Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB), ESA, the SWWT, the COST 724 and COST 296 communities. The local organisation is done by the SIDC of the ROB. This event will build on the advances made during previous European Space Weather Weeks and preceding ESA Space Weather Applications Workshops. The ESWW will again adopt the central aim of bringing together diverse communities working on all elements of space weather with a strong focus on user involvement. This year's meeting will discuss recent advances in both scientific and applications based domains and how these advances relate to user needs. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss the Space Weather community's contribution to possible future ESA action in the area of Space Situational Awareness. New data, tools and techniques will also be discussed and demonstrated during the workshop with a view to aiding the transition between new scientific results and user-oriented space weather services. This year's event will include a space weather fair, where users and service providers will have the opportunity to interact in an informal working environment. The meeting will also include a number of hands-on splinter sessions and will explore community development through several dedicated business meetings. Organisation: The meeting will centre on 6 open sessions that address a number of topical themes: Session 1: Space Weather and the European Approach to Space Situational Awareness Session 2: Global Navigation Satellite Systems : Science, user needs and applications Session 3: Offshore Drilling, Magnetic Surveying and Geomagnetism : Science, user needs and applications Session 4: Space Weather Models: from Research to Operations Session 5: New and Existing Data Resources, Tools and Services Session 6: Solar Weather: New results, analysis techniques, forecast tools and the outlook for users Each session will be divided into oral and poster session with plenty of time devoted to discussion. Contributed papers are welcome to each of the 6 sessions. The oral presentations will cover a range of scientific and applications related themes and will consist of both invited and contributed papers. User contributions are expected to feature strongly in sessions 2 and 3 in particular. It is also envisaged that the meeting will conclude with a wrap-up of the key issues arising during the week long event in the form of a round table discussion on future European directions in space weather. Business meetings: A key part of the European Space Weather Weeks are the business meetings. These meetings provide the opportunity for interested participants to meet in smaller groups and address key issues in a style that compliments the open format of the plenary sessions. These meetings take the form of working meetings with reports produced and actions taken by the participants. This year, time during the ESWW5 schedule will be set aside for all splinter meeting convenors to report the main conclusions of the meetings to the full workshop. Topics that will be covered by splinter meetings during this year's ESWW include: Science Consortium for SWAP and LYRA payloads onboard PROBA2COST 295 "Mitigation of Ionospheric Effects on Radio Systems (MIERS)SOTERIA (SOlar TERrestrial Investigations and ArchivesSpace Weather Measurements with the Vega Maiden Flight CubeSatsSpace Weather and Health IssuesSWENET Developers ForumSpace Weather IndicesSWWT Plenary Meeting #24SWWT Topical Group on Atmospheric EffectsSWWT Topical Group on Ionospheric EffectsSWWT Topical Group on Spacecraft, Launcher and Aircraft EnvironmentsData and Application Services: Current Status and Future NeedsSpace Weather Impacts on Materials For further information and business meeting abstracts, see the online agenda. Abstract Submission: Online abstract submission is now possible via the conference website: http://sidc.oma.be/esww5 Deadline for submission: 1st September 2008. Authors will be informed of the acceptance of their abstract by 1st October. Registration: Registration is now possible via the conference website. The deadline for early registration is 17th October 2008. Early Bird Registration Fee: 110Euro Full Registration Fee (later than 17th Oct): 130Euro Students and young (<30yrs) scientists/engineers will be eligible for a reduced fee of 50 €. To be eligible, candidates must provide a valid student card and/or a CV (including date of birth) and they must be a presenting author. A small number of student scholarships are available for studets presenting a paper and unable to come otherwise. Applications for those scholarships should include the above information plus a motivation letter and are handled through the ESA Conference Bureau. Requests should be sent to esa.conference.bureau at esa.int. Social Programme: A social programme including a welcome reception and conference dinner will be included in the registration fee. More information will be available by 2nd June. Publication: Presentation material from the invited talks will be made available on the ESWW5 website following the event. In addition, it is envisaged that scientific and technical papers presented at this event will form a special issue of a refereed journal. More information about this publication will be made available during the meeting. Programme Committee: A. Glover (Co-Chair, ESA)A Belehaki (Co-chair, NOA, COST 724)J Lilensten (LPG-CNRS, COST 724)M. Hapgood (RAL/STFC, SWWT Chairman)J.-P. Luntama (FMI) R. Van der Linden (SIDC-STCE)P. Van Lommel (SIDC-STCE)J.-J. Valette (CLS)A. Thomson (BGS, COST 724) T. Dudok de Wit (CNRS)P. Gille (LPCE-CNRS)B. Zolesi (INGV, COST 296) Local Organising Committee: R. Van der LindenA. Van der SyppeS. RaynalP. Van Lommelthe SIDC-team This meeting is supported by the European Space Agency, The Royal Observatory of Belgium and Solar Terrestrial Centre of Excellence (STCE), The EC COST Office, The Belgian Science Policy Office, the International Space Environment Service, The Royal Library of Belgium and the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR). Conference web site: http://sidc.oma.be/esww5 See Also: http://www.esa-spaceweather.net/spweather/workshops/esww5/index.html ********************************************************************** 2. Proceedings from the ESA Space Environments and Effects Section Final Presentation Days now online ********************************************************************** From: Alexi Glover The proceedings of the Space Environments and Effects Final Presentation Days held at ESTEC on 18-19th June are now available via the following website: http://www.congrex.nl/08M25 ********************************************************************** 3. ESA Postdoctoral Fellowships in Space Science ********************************************************************** From: Guido De Marchi The European Space Agency awards several postdoctoral fellowships each year. The aim of these fellowships is to provide young scientists, holding a PhD or the equivalent degree, with the means of performing space science research in fields related to the ESA Science Programme. Areas of research include planetary science, astronomy and astrophysics, solar and solar-terrestrial science, plasma physics and fundamental physics. The fellowships are tenable at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, Netherlands, or at the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid, Spain. Applications are now solicited for fellowships in space science to begin in the summer or fall of 2009. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Candidates not holding a PhD yet are encouraged to apply, but they must provide evidence of receiving their degree before starting the fellowship. The deadline for applications is 1 October 2008. More information on the ESA Research Fellowship programme in Space Science, on the conditions and eligibility, as well as the application form can be found on the world-wide web at this address: http://www.rssd.esa.int/fellowship Questions on the scientific aspects of the ESA Fellowship Programme in Space Science not answered in the above pages can be sent by e-mail to the fellowship coordinator, Guido De Marchi, at the address fellowship at rssd.esa.int ********************************************************************** 4. Meeting: Modern Challenges in Nonlinear Plasma Physics ********************************************************************** From: Dimitris Vassiliadis MEETING: "Modern Challenges in Nonlinear Plasma Physics: A conference honoring the career of K. Papadopoulos" June 15-19, 2009, Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece First Announcement In the last three decades theoretical and experimental progress has led to a substantial integration of nonlinear effects in modeling and understanding of plasma dynamics. Particle acceleration mechanisms, collisionless shocks, magnetic reconnection, and flow and wave turbulence are only a few of the facets of complex dynamics in space or laboratory plasmas. Moreover, the realistic behavior of plasmas in geospace, solar, and fusion environments is modulated by strong interactions with adjacent plasmas or boundaries. Large-scale coherence emerges even in weakly-coupled, multi-scale plasmas. Accurate modeling and prediction of nonlinear plasma systems has demanded development of new theoretical and numerical methods. The meeting will review recent key developments in these areas and help chart the exciting future of nonlinear plasma science. Conference web site: http://www.astro.auth.gr/~vlahos/kp Advisory committee: R.C. Davidson (Princeton University), M. L. Goldstein (NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center), A.V. Gurevich (Lebedev Physical Institute), K. Hizanidis (University of Athens), C.F. Kennel (Scripps Institution of Oceanography), C.S. Liu (University of Maryland), R. Sagdeev (University of Maryland), P. Sprangle (Naval Research Laboratory), A.S. Sharma (University of Maryland) Executive committee: K. Akimoto (Teikyo University), P. Cargill (Imperial College), I.A. Daglis (National Observatory, Athens), S.F. Fung (NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center), J.D. Huba (Naval Research Laboratory), X. Shao (University of Maryland), D. Vassiliadis (Co-chair; West Virginia University), L. Vlahos (Co-chair; University of Thessaloniki) Local organizing committee: Athens: A. Anastasiadis, I.A. Daglis Thessaloniki: Y. Chatziantonaki, H. Isliker, T. Pisokas, C. Tsironis, L. Vlahos (Chair) Themes: The building blocks of nonlinear plasmas (Topics under consideration : particle acceleration; beam-plasma interactions; collisionless nonlinear waves; plasma radiation)Meso- and macroscale structures: formation and stability (Nonlinear evolution of instabilities; magnetic reconnection; turbulence and intermittency; maser mechanisms; hysteresis and storage-release processes in space and lab plasmas; large-scale coherence in plasma systems)Dynamic and interacting plasmas (Multiscale coupling in space and lab plasmas; bursty flows and their transitions to turbulence; plasma interaction with solid and magnetic barriers; cascades and power-law regimes)Revealing plasma structure via active experiments (Sheath electrodynamics; dusty plasmas; ionospheric modification; wave excitation and transmission) Abstract submission deadline: January 16, 2009 Pre-registration deadline: February 20, 2009 Venue: The conference will be held at the renowned Sani Resort (www.saniresort.gr) in the Halkidiki peninsula of northern Greece. 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"Jewish shamanism? Jewish sorcery? Jewish magical healing? What would Aunty Fanny say? But it's all here in Magic of the Ordinary, in which Rabbi Gershon Winkler with wit and wisdom leads us to rediscover the more paganistic and pantheistic mysteries underlying the ancient Hebrew tradition. I highly recommend this book."
—Andrew Weil, M.D., author of Spontaneous Healing and Eating Well for Optimum Health
"Gershon Winkler's brilliance shines a light on the buried shamanic practices of Judaism. Magic of the Ordinary is a treasure—I loved it and was deeply inspired by it."
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"Winkler's picture of archaic Judaism diverges sharply from the contemporary image of the 'Judeo-Christian tradition.'…By bringing to light the long-hidden teachings of Jewish shamanism, Winkler has opened a way for Jews to look within their own spiritual heritage for the shamanic teachings that previously seemed to be available only within other traditions. …Moreover, because Magic of the Ordinary serves to redefine the contemporary picture of aboriginal Judaism, this book may appeal to a more general readership, and it should be of interest to many students of religion and cross-cultural shamanism."
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(This version of the June 22 story corrects paragraph 3 to say Weiss was a nominee and had not previously served on Natus' board)
(Reuters) - Natus Medical Inc said on Friday its stockholders had elected hedge fund Voce Capital Management's nominees to the company's board, ending a months long proxy fight.
The medical device maker also said the preliminary count of votes showed that its stockholders had voted to reject Voce's proposal to remove the company's Chairman, Robert Gunst.
Voce's nominees, Lisa Wipperman Heine and Joshua Levine, will join Natus' board instead of incumbent director Doris Engibous and Robert Weiss, who the company wanted to add.
The hedge fund said, based on a preliminary report, its nominees received nearly 70 percent of the shares voted in the election.
Voce, run by Daniel Plants, owns 2.2 percent of Natus and tensions have been rising since March, when Plants asked for a meeting with the company's board chairman and independent directors.
Natus shares rose 3 percent in late afternoon trading.
Reporting by Uday Sampath in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber


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The stomach stores swallowed and digested food, mixes it with digestive juices, and empties its contents into the small intestine. The stomach is part of the body's gastrointestinal tract, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
The body's GI tract begins at the mouth, includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum, and ends at the anus. After food has been chewed and broken down by saliva, the act of swallowing pushes the food down the esophagus. The esophagus empties into the stomach.
The stomach contains gastric juices made up of hydrochloric acid and pepsin. The juices in the stomach work to break down protein and kill harmful bacteria, reports Live Science. Hydrochloric acid in the stomach kills bacteria by sterilizing it and helps to absorb minerals like magnesium, sodium and iron. Hydrochloric acid is very corrosive and has the ability to digest the stomach were it not protected by a mucus lining.
When hydrochloric acid is not functioning properly, it interferes with the stomach's ability to kill germs. Digestive infections, such as ones from bacteria like H. pylori, cause some types of ulcers. Hypochlorhydria occurs when the stomach produces too little acid and leads to malabsorption of vitamins, nutrients and minerals, says SF Gate.


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When people advertise using "black henna," it is usually made from a synthetic chemical called para-phenylenediamine or PPD, which is commonly found in hair dye. This chemical is very toxic to the skin and can cause blisters and chemical burns. The result can be a permanent scar in the shape of your tattoo. An adverse reaction to PPD can also cause chemical sensitivity and organ damage, There is a reason why hair dye manufacturers recommend that you avoid getting the dye on your scalp and hands! Also beware of any substance labeled "mehndi oil". These mystery "oils" often contain kerosene or other solvents. Sadly, manufacturers will also add chemicals to pre-made branded brown henna paste to make it darker or prolong the stain. Professional artists make their own paste. Do not get henna from someone using a branded pre-made paste.
Henna only comes in one color and that is a shade of brown to reddish brown. If someone is using "black henna" and tells you to only leave the paste on for an hour or less, beware! Real henna stains take a good 4-6 hours or more to develop. When you remove real henna paste, the design will initially look bright orange for the first half day, then slowly darken to brown during the next 48 hours.
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For more info, visit the FDA's page on "black henna".
There ARE safe versions of substances the stain the skin a bluish-greyish color, but they are more than likely Indigo or Jagua and not henna. Indigo is a safe, naturally occurring dye that will stain the skin blue, but it will only last for a day or two at most. Juaga is made from a fruit and it also a safe, naturally occurring dye.
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Quantum spin Hall states or, topological insulators are novel states of matter that have insulating bulk and gapless edge states. Are there any simple models that show these features?
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Xiao-Liang Qi and Shou-Cheng Zhang, The quantum spin Hall effect and topological insulators. The pdf file is available here.
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President Obama's announcement Monday that 250 Special Operations Forces will be headed to Syria suggests that a "start small" approach to combatting the Islamic State might be showing signs of promise.
Last fall, Mr. Obama sent 50 special operators to Syria as trainers as "a proof of concept of sorts," says Melissa Dalton, a former intelligence analyst for the Defense Intelligence Agency. The goal was to see if the United States could use the training to gain traction with Kurdish fighters and Arab Sunnis on the ground, she says.
On Monday, Obama offered his verdict, saying that the expertise of the Special Operations Forces already in Syria "has been critical as local forces have driven [the Islamic State] out of key areas."
Monday's decision, then, appears to be an attempt to hit the fast forward button.
It "seems to reflect that this proof of concept works," adds Ms. Dalton. "There's been some positive momentum built up, with the idea now being, 'OK, if we expand that out a bit further – multiply the amount of trainers in the country – then perhaps we can multiply the effects.' "
There are questions. At a time when a diplomatic cease-fire is faltering, the US seems to be doubling down on a military strategy, even as it has failed to define what a realistic end state might be, Dalton says.
"Where are we building to? Is this the first of many plus-ups happening incrementally – and to what end?"
But building out the program bit by bit makes sense, say others. It gives the US the potential to empower anti-Islamic State forces in a proven way without becoming embroiled in a Mideast war.
In this case, "incrementalism is the right approach," says Nicholas Heras, a Middle East analyst at the Center for a New American Security.
Monday's decision mirrored another made last week, with more US troops on their way to Iraq in newly-expanded roles that will bring them "closer to the action," as Defense Secretary Ash Carter put it.
With Obama making no secret of his desire to keep US out of another war in the Middle East, this increase in Syria from 50 to 300 Special Operations Forces is seen as a relatively low-risk gambit.
In the past, the US has made much more grandiose efforts at fighting the Islamic State, also known as ISIS. Before the US sent over its 50 special operators last fall, it attempted a $500 million effort to train Syrian anti-ISIS forces. The result: "four or five" fighters on the battlefield, Gen. Lloyd Austin told Congress last September.
But still, the Syrian rebels in the program were "getting terrific training," Christine Wormuth, the Pentagon's policy chief, assured lawmakers.
The answer was to pivot to the 50 special operators, who have worked on refining their message to potential recruits.
"They are explaining the benefits: They get training, they get US airstrike support, US logistical support, and the tacit idea that while ISIS is the primary objective, the US isn't going to complain if these groups fight back against" Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Mr. Heras says.
The trainers have also had some success in expanding the number of Syrian Arabs within the Syrian Democratic Forces, Heras adds.
That's important in building some degree of trust among anti-ISIS forces. Kurds have proven to be US forces' most-reliable partners, but Syrian Arabs distrust them – to the point that Sunni Arab families were fleeing deeper into ISIS-held territory for fear of Kurdish forces, Amnesty International reports. The Kurdish forces were accused of ethnic cleansing and forcibly removing Sunni Arabs from their homes.
Kurdish forces ultimately want an autonomous region of their own within Syria, a goal that many Sunni Arabs do not support, notes Jenny Cafarella, a fellow at the Institute for the Study of War.
But a greater ethnic mix of forces battling ISIS could help in the long run. If these troops can ultimately take back control of their hometowns, then they must find a way to live together and govern – an even trickier proposition than winning on the battlefield.
And the pool of recruits is growing.
In the first train-and-equip mission, the emphasis was on fighters that had been recommended by Syrians on the ground, often with the Turks acting as intermediaries.
Now, the latest pool includes "guys who were expelled from ISIS-controlled territory, so they have a sense of vengeance – they're on a mission," Heras says. "For them, it's ISIS that's the major impediment to them being able to go back home, to build up their own government," he adds. "For them, it's ISIS that's the main enemy."


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The overall mission of our Alliance for Sequestration Training, Outreach, Research and Education (STORE) is to promote better understanding of CO2 sequestration science and engineering technology. Our efforts are helping to create a skilled workforce for the CCS industry, and fostering the public understanding required to advance the United States in its energy security and its leadership position with regard to climate change mitigation technology.
Effective transfer of knowledge and technology to the workforce will yield reduced costs, improved industry efficiency, increased CO2 storage, accelerated implementation of CO2 projects and enhanced environmental compliance for the nascent CCS industry. STORE is housed at the Gulf Coast Carbon Center at The University of Texas at Austin.
With initial funding from DOE/NETL, STORE's scientists and engineers, affiliated technologists and communication specialists are focusing on four primary objectives aligned with the needs of the emerging CCS industry: (1) Sequestration Workforce Training; (2) Public Outreach; (3) Research and Technology Transfer; and (4) Workforce Pipeline Education.
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The Benedictine family returns to the Priory! As part of the Monastic Guestmasters and Guestmistresses' course, we visited the former Benedictine priory at Lancaster. It had been a Benedictine monastery for over 400 years before the Reformation. The timing of the visit, fitted in well with the week of prayer for Christian Unity. We had a talk by the Vicar of Lancaster, Fr.Chris, and we had a tour by Rev.Brenda who is well known to us at Hyning. And we had an organ recital by the resident organist of the Priory. We were made very welcome by the team of "Priory Ladies" who served us tea and cakes.
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Unique to behold, the Sparta is essentially two complete turntables—each including a skeletal, metal-framed plinth fabricated of solid aluminum boards with phenolic inserts—one situated immediately above the other. This motion removes all spin related distortion and results in the purest turntable output ever designed. Not to minimize any of the other optimizations and enhancements that Louis Desjardin has integrated into the Kronos 'tables—the high-performance motors, the precise bearings, the compound composite construction of both the plinths and platters, and the patented suspension system—but I believe that it is the implementation of the dual-platter, contra-rotational concept that has the most substantive effect in the Kronos design, and as such, is the single most significant development in turntable design in decades.


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acorn squash & smoked gouda mac and cheese + sage breadcrumbs
What says 'FALL' more than Mac and Cheese? Mac and Cheese with acorn squash, that's what! It's tasty, comforting, creamy and cheesy. The good-for-you acorn squash is rich in vitamins A and C and loaded with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. On top of all that, it's gluten-free if you want it to be and incredibly fast to make (after you have your squash roasted.) Traditionally, you have to make a roux (equal parts butter and flour) to thicken the cheese sauce, but we are skipping all of that and giving thanks to this season's creamy squash (and delicious smoky Gouda). Speaking of giving thanks, this makes a great Thanksgiving side dish!
I know Mac and Cheese dishes with about 7 different cheeses are tempting. Don't get me wrong, I am Cheese's #1 fan, but you don't necessarily need a variety of cheese to make this dish the scrumptious one it is. Plus, it can add up (both in $$ and calories!) Trust me, the smoked Gouda in this recipe is so flavorful you won't need any other cheese. And don't skimp on the sage breadcrumbs, it adds that familiar crunch!
acorn squash & smoked gouda mac and cheese + sage breadcrumbs
serves 6
1 acorn squash
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 ½ tablespoons sage, finely chopped
¾ cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free, if desired)
1 pound pasta shells (gluten-free, if desired-- I highly recommend Tinkyada)
1 cup half-and-half
cayenne, pinch
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 ounces smoked Gouda, grated (about 2 cups)
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and then cut each half in half again. Scoop out seeds with a spoon and discard. Place squash on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender 25-35 minutes. Scoop flesh into a bowl and discard skin.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add sage and cook for a few seconds until fragrant. Add breadcrumbs and cook 2-3 minutes or until golden brown; stirring.
Cook pasta 2 minutes under the package directions and drain. Reserve ½ cup pasta water in case you want to thin out your mac and cheese. Return pasta to pot.
In a blender or with an immersion blender, blend acorn squash flesh with half-and-half until pureed and smooth. Add puree to pasta with cayenne, nutmeg, and butter and cook over medium; stirring for 1 minute. Add smoked gouda in batches and continue to stir for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. At this point, as you stir, gradually add pasta water if you'd like to thin it out. Serve hot and sprinkle with sage breadcrumbs.


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Johalla Projects is very pleased to announce MEASURABLE INCONSISTENCIES, a summer group exhibition bringing together the artwork of three artists who work directly with shape, form, and structure. The exhibition will run from JULY 25 to AUGUST 31, 2014. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 25 from 7-10pm.
At a primary level, Richard Blackwell, Cole Pierce, and Zin Helena Song each employ the geometric shape, using its formal qualities to inform and populate their works. More interesting, however, is the true nature of these artists' practices, which function further to create breaks in the rigid structure, to create new interactions, or to disassemble the form entirely. Color also plays a vital role in this assemblage of works and operates chiefly as a catalyst for vivid optical rhythms and compositional choices.
Here, MEASURABLE INCONSISTENCIES explores these departures from pure form and instead inspects more subversive takes on geometric abstraction. By strategically incorporating unpredictable variations in the compositional framework of their respective works, Blackwell, Pierce, and Song arrive at a more engaging formula that encourages rigorous interactivity.
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27 August 2010
seven quick takes Friday
1. Here we are again, Friday. Most people look forward to the weekend, I just look forward to which ever days of the week (usually three) I don't have to dress in navy and tan and go to "the pharmacy America trusts". But I'm loving my job, some cranky customers aside, AND I finally got paid this week, so that makes it even better!
2. As I'm sure you know, school starts Wednesday. C can't wait. And I can't wait! Teacher meet and greet is this afternoon. I'm so excited, yet a little sad, that my baby is in grade THREE. Where was I when this happened?
3. Speaking of my baby, my other one who's growing taller than me by the minute- he got to go to the Brewer game yesterday with his Poppa and Uncle and some of his cousins. It's always a great time, I hear, and yesterday was no exception. Except that the Brewers lost and M has never seen them pull off a win. But it's a win for Poppa, since he's a lifelong die-hard Dodger fan.
4. My mom's having her other hip replaced in October. She said that her doctor said that she could live with the pain or look at the surgery schedule, so she's taken his (at that time) next available opening. I won't travel to be with her during the first week of her recovery this time (sob!); she didn't want me to have to worry about taking time off work so she said that Dad has plenty of pto and he'll stay home and take care of her. I'm still gonna call and check on her every day. :-)
5. I'm headed next weekend for a quick trip to IL to visit some friends and I can't wait! I was lucky enough to get all of Labor Day weekend off (WOW!), so I'm gonna take advantage and go away alone for the day. I'll get to hug my friend (YAY!) and play with her adorable son (YAY!) and I'm super excited.
6. J got a new phone this week. He got the Droid, so he's been having fun installing apps and stuff. He's happy; I'm not. Why, you ask? His new toy came in lieu of a raise, and he hasn't had a raise in three years. Not cool. The phone won't buy the eighth grader new pants or shoes. Or feed the "always hungry" third grader. But whatever. Enjoy your phone, babe. (For the record, I know it's not his fault...it just ticks me off.)
7. And finally, would you believe that in just over a week I'll be the mother of a FOURTEEN year old?!? That's nuts. Even as I typed that, I don't believe it. I don't just live in denial, I enjoy every minute of it, thankyouverymuch.
Have a great weekend!
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- Missy said...
Time passes so quickly. Too quickly sometimes.
I hope you have a good weekend at work.
- Friday, August 27, 2010
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LED Strip Pixel Bounce
Step 1 - Build the Project
Send a single pixel up and down the strip, changing direction at each end.
Step 2 - Upload the Code
Step 3 - Read the Walkthrough
The LED Strip library is a separate file of code. It contains functions and methods that are specific to controlling a strip of LEDs. To use the library, you use the #include statement. Then, you have to give the library some information, similar to setting pinMode() for components.
First, create an integer called numPixels. Its value should be equal to the number of LEDs on your strip.
To tell the library the name & attributes of your LED Strip, you create an object. In this case, the object is called 'strip' and it has 'numPixel' pixels, the data pin is number 13, and the clock pin is number 12 on your carrier board.
The Pixel variable is the 'index' of the pixel the code is modifying. Keep in mind the first pixel is pixel 0.
The Direction variable refers to whether the code is modifying a higher pixel address next or a lower pixel address next. If Direction is 1, then the code is moving up the strip toward the tip. If Direction is -1, the code is moving toward the base of the strip.
In loop, use the .setPixel method (included in the LEDStrip library) to set the active pixel (using pixel variable) and the color value to 200. This information isn't actually shown on the strip until you use the strip.draw() method.
Next, you're immediately setting the pixel value to clear. Because you don't use strip.draw, the pixel does not turn off.
Now pixel is updated by one move in "Direction". If Direction holds a value of 1, the pixel is now 1 greater than it was. If Direction holds a value of -1, the pixel is now 1 less than it was.
The if statement checks whether the pixel value is equal to 0 OR equal to the last pixel on your strip. If either of those is true, Direction is multiplied by -1.
The delay affects how quickly the pixel bounces. Think about the second time the loop runs. When the loop reaches the strip.draw() command, it will do two things: draw the previous pixel as clear and draw the current pixel as 200. The strip.draw() method can execute many strip.SetPixel settings at once.


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The first lot of footage we shot and used for "the South" is probably over five years old now. Goodness, time has flown by and things have certainly changed. I used to be an unemployed filmmaker who would work a few hours at the local bike shop for some extra money. These days I'm unemployed with a head injury and get to work a few hours at the local bike shop for some extra money... How things have changed; I have less hair on my head.
When deciding to put "the South" onto YouTube (so you cheapskates who didn't buy it can finally see it) it got me thinking about "Aint a Big Deal" and what ever happened to the pilot that Toby Nowland-Forman (Bishop back then) and I made. And there it was; all locked up in Vimeo with only five views! So I thought the world would be finally ready to see this one-off Webisode.
The concept of "Aint a Big Deal" was we could film some of the best riders in New Zealand, we had access to some of the best tunes in New Zealand and we weren't that bad at what we did, so what's the big deal? Of course sponsors want to put their money into the next Big Deal and we decided to do the safe option, that of a DVD. "the South" ended up on the cover of Australian Mountain Bike magazine and then was supported by Spoke magazine and Wide Open distribution in New Zealand.
I think in retrospect I wish we had stuck to our guns and made the six "Aint a Big Deal" webisodes without any support from sponsors, it's not like we made any money out of "the South" anyways, and maybe DVD has more 'prestige?' Then tried to build a following over time and try to bring in sponsors that way. The film game has really changed a lot over the last five years, with the internet being where everyone gets it for free and more importantly, now! If we had made "Aint a Big Deal" I think we would have been a little ahead of the curve (and a little behind Vorb TV) with webisodes being a bigger deal these days. But who knows what could have been, I was 27 with no money and wanted some; and the call of a nine-to-five was screaming at me, or was that my new girlfriend...
Each week I'll put a section up and try to give some interesting behind the scenes information about "the South" and may even be able to dig up some dirt on the riders.... I'll also put the video above the text so you don't have to read it, for now enjoy the opening credits.


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(Everybody Wants You, continued by Hyperdreams...)
"Umm actually I need to be somewhere. Right now!" you say nervously, dodging your creepy parents, grabbing your bag and making a quick exit through the front door.
As you walk down the driveway to the street, your neighbor calls out to you. "Good morning young Emma. Where are you off to today?"
Your neighbor calls everybody 'young' because he's ninety-three years old. He's in his front garden in his baggy old-man-pants, pruning his rose bushes.
"Oh, Hi Mister Perkins," you reply. "Just meeting some friends "
"How nice." He shuffles over to you. You get the uneasy impression that he's staring at your tits, but it's hard to tell because his eyes are really rheumy.
"Umm Emma dear, could you do me a little favor?" he asks croakily. "There's something inside I can't quite reach, and I daren't climb on the chair again "
Last year Mister Perkins broke his hip while trying to get a book from the top shelf. You really should help him out, but you're a little put-off by the fact that, yes, he's definitely staring at your tits.
You look around nervously. There's a bus approaching the stop across the road. If you say you need to catch it then you will have an excuse not to go into Mister Perkins' house. It's smelly in there!
- Catch the bus
- Agree to help Mister Perkins
- Run
- Is that your best friend Claudia approaching?
- Answer your phone
- Apologize to Mister Perkins and head into town
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STEAMing Ahead!
During the last week of June, twelve TVA teachers and three of our pastors traveled to Loma Linda University to participate in an EXSEED conference. EXSEED (Excellence in STEM Experiential Education) "is an innovative and collaborative program designed to enhance integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education in Adventist K-12 schools."
We spent the week in classes and workshops led by experts in science, technology and mathematics. Topics included Human Anatomy, 3D Printing, "Wacky Science", Advances in Cancer Research, Geology and Enrichment Topics for Mathematics. Visits to a medical simulation lab and a workshop with live venomous snakes kept the excitement high! We also completed assignments in groups of 3 or 4 that included recording video and editing it with sound and titles into a short 3 minute film that was shared with the whole group.
Our TVA teachers are excited about increasing our use of STEM activities in our classrooms. We already do many projects that are STEM in nature. From making catapults in Preschool to our Working Models class in grades 7&8 we already have many STEM components being taught.
Our teachers want to include Art in their projects, which turns STEM into STEAM! This was a key part of one of the projects done in grades 5&6 last year where each student studied an animal and created a clay representation of it as part of their presentation.
Our ninth grade students will experience a problem based learning class this next year that will immerse them in the application of STEAM learning. We are excited about the future of increased STEAM learning at TVA and are committed to making it an important part of our curriculum.


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Book box subscription services are many, but they're not my preference. So here are my three choices for getting a monthly book delivery.
Top three novels on 2018 year-end lists
These novels appear the most times on 2018 fiction lists that announce the year's favorites, notables, and bests.
A symphony for besieged Leningrad
Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich immortalized the WWII siege of Leningrad with his 7th symphony. These books tell the story.
The value of private letters
The new Melissa McCarthy movie about Lee Israel's crime of literary forgery hit too close to home. Here's why.
A selection of new books
Here are a few titles I've gathered from my ongoing hunt for good books, including novels to anticipate in 2019, more Lucia Berlin stories, and the 2017 Prix Goncourt winner.
Five fiction finalists: the daring ones?
The National Book Awards released their 2018 finalists. I've listed here those for fiction with brief descriptions. Also, reasons why I've lost my thrill for this annual event.
On the November road
Lou Berney, the award-winning author of "The Long and Faraway Gone," has released a new crime novel that takes place during the days following President Kennedy's assassination. It's intelligent and gripping.
Learning Hannah Arendt
Ken Krimstein delivers a vivid account of Arendt's life and work in "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt." It helped me to better understand this 20th century complex thinker in a graphic ("comics") treatment that's creatively on the mark.
A book that left its mark
Brian Evenson's Bookmarked personal narrative is about Raymond Carver's short stories. I couldn't put it down. If you love books about writers, or love to write and edit, you'll love this, too.
The lost art of authors' photos
Oh for authors' photos that used to be on the backs of books. They were so styled and intriguing, compelling us to wonder about the person who created the book. Here are some great ones.
Finalists to talk about – and read
The Man Booker 2018 Longlist has produced a baker's dozen of novels readers can get excited about. Finally, they're back to what we want and expect.
It all starts with something simple.
Victor del Arbol's new novel "A Million Drops" is an intoxicating page-turner that knits together the crimes of darkly motivated characters. Spanning 1933 to 2002, it follows the lives of Soviet Gulag survivor Elias Gil and his children.
Living the Russian language
Laura Esther Wolfson's collected essays tell the story of her life as a translator and interpreter. They are as creative and memorable as the book's title, "For Single Mothers Working as Train Conductors."
21 good books for the summer
On the advent of the longest day of the year and the true beginning of summer, here's a list of books to cherry pick for your summer reading. They are riveting, involving, devastating or simply delightfully satisfying. But if you're looking for new releases, they're not here.
The beast in the west
"West" is a slim, first novel written with such beautiful, captivating prose it makes a memorable impression on one's reading life. Truly a one-of-kind story.


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Tuesday, May 17, 2016
#WeirdEd Week 103- Make a Point
Let's make some points tonight.
Twitter is a great place to come together, share ideas, and get incredibly frustrated with strangers. So tonight I'll be the Cool Dad (tm) and say, "I'd rather you do it here at home where it's safe." Then hand you an eight ball.
Ill present us with some topics edutwitter loves to talk about. I'd like you to pick a side and defend it. But not to the death. Not even to the pain. Rather, can we try to defend our position to the understanding?
Here's what I mean- I'll give you a topic that's so much fun, like homework. But rather than argue pro/con, because that's easy and boring, I'd like you to find gray areas. People love to say twitter doesn't allow for subtlety because of the character counts, and I think with some creativity, patience, and proper word choice, we can totally be subtle. So if I do present you with something like, "Homework- Go!" I'd prefer not to see, "Sucks! Next!" Because we all know that teaching is a lot of gray area. We can't say we want to be flexible to student needs and then plant our feet in the sand and our fingers in our ears. Present a real idea, and try to do it without linking to someone else. Stand on your feet, make your case as you see it, as you've thought about it, and absorb the ideas of others.
Like most #WeirdEd chats, I believe the real value comes in the tweets between the Q and the A. I try to encourage side conversations because that's where the depth happens and the relationships get built. I don't want people to be able to do #WeirdEd, watch a show, and do two other chats. That means I've written a bad topic and we as a chat aren't engaging enough with each other. Yes, I want the chat to be the center of your twitterverse for an hour hashtag blessed hashtag modest.
You'll still label your answers as a way to keep things slightly organized, but I won't really be asking questions. And maybe at the end I'll ask if anyone's mind was changed or moved by a conversation they had. A little reflection never hurts.
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(where the trade/business name is different to the name of the beneficial owner of the business)
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