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Baruch College's Mishkin Gallery Presents New Chinese Art Exhibition
Spirit Rock, Sacred Mountain: A Chinese View of Nature, Kemin Hu's Rocks and the Mountain Paintings of Hai Tao and C.C. Wang
At the Mishkin Gallery, February 25 to April 6
NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 08, 2011— Baruch College announced that a new exhibition, Spirit Rock, Sacred Mountain: A Chinese View of Nature will open at the College's Mishkin Gallery on Friday, February 25 to April 6, 2011. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, February 24, from 6-8 p.m. The exhibition includes rocks from the collection of Kemin Hu and the mountain paintings of Hai Tao and C.C. Wang.
Spirit Rock, Sacred Mountain: A Chinese View of Nature will be the first of its kind to highlight the relationship between the rock and the mountain and its importance in both traditional and contemporary landscape painting. While the representation of rocks and mountains forms a long tradition in Chinese art, landscape painting has developed into a more contemporary expression. In this exhibition, paintings by C.C. Wang are juxtaposed with the actual rocks he painted, now in the renowned collection of Kemin Hu, and contrasted with the work of Hai Tao, who employs the techniques of Chinese brush painting but dramatically transforms his mountains into modern fantasies.
Natural rocks with individually unique shapes, curves, holes, and twists, have amazed the Chinese since ancient time. They believed that rocks were the bones of the earth, the essence of Qi (energy, or universal life force) and regarded them as "spirit rocks". The fever continues today across China. This obsession not only made rocks collectable art objects, but also formed the foundation and model for Chinese landscape painting — a special tradition that distilled the essence of natural scenery to express the ideal world.
This exhibition is curated and organized by Dr. Sandra Kraskin, Director of the Sidney Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College, and the accompanying catalogue is written by Willow Weilan Hai Chang, Director of the China Institute Gallery.
The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, Noon to 5 p.m. and Thursday Noon to 7:00 p.m. Located at 135 E. 22nd Street.
For questions on the gallery, call Sandra Kraskin at 646-660-6652.
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The week of May 16-20 in the Oregon Senate was a wild one.
Going into my first session I had no idea what kind of complexities can stall good legislation. We pushed hard for job and economic growth, and I sincerely wish I could report success to you.
One bill was SB 464, which would allow us to responsibly manage and harvest more timber and add an estimated 4,300 jobs to Oregon. The economic advantage goes without saying, as those would be living-wage jobs. The revenue acquired would add at least $100 million we could allocate to schools or other services.
Furthermore, our responsible approach to timber harvesting these days is very sustainable, which negates environmental concerns. I know our district would support this bill with a whopping majority.
The other was SB 190 dealing with water allocation from the Columbia River. Right now 7 percent of the river's water is withdrawn for usage. Of that 7 percent, Washington uses 55 percent, Idaho uses 41 percent and Oregon takes 4 percent.
Imagine what we could do if we took 8 percent - which is still miniscule compared to our neighbors. An estimated 16,682 jobs would be created especially in rural Oregon. That is what SB 190 proposed - again, a clear solution that should have bipartisan applause.
So how were these two bills not given a vote in the Senate, or even in committee? That is because the majority party blocked it from happening. At this point, smart bills like these get sent to committee by the Senate president, and in that committee the chairman gets to decide which bills are heard. In this case, these two bills were not even listened to.
What we tried to do recently was circumnavigate this process by using a unique and rare procedural vote on the senate floor. We called for a vote not on whether or not to pass them, but on whether or not to discuss and vote on them despite no committee referral. All we asked for was the chance to debate -but even that had a party line vote of 14 to 16, so our motion failed.
I want to keep pushing. I know what my constituents want to see, and what they elected me to do. It is a shame that what should be bipartisan will only be politically feasible if we reach a greater point of economic desperation than we are at right now. Oregon must use the resources that once made it great, and two aisle-crossing votes would have taken us there.
Sen. Chuck Thomsen, Senate District 26, lives in Pine Grove.
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Let's put it this way: It's never a good thing when the first pick of the entire draft, Cleveland's Anthony Bennett, tells a newspaper (in this case, the Akron Beacon Journal), "I'm still clueless about this whole thing."
So are many of his peers. Of the top 12 players drafted, five of them are averaging five or fewer points per game and, as of this week, two of them haven't played a minute because of injuries. Only three of the top 12 draftees are averaging double figures in scoring — the second, ninth and 11th picks.
One of those was Trey Burke, picked ninth by Minnesota, which of course means eight teams passed on him. The Jazz traded their two first-round picks to Minnesota to obtain Burke — Shabazz Muhammad and Gorgui Dieng (the 14th and 21st picks of the draft, respectively). It turned out to be one of the most astute moves of the draft.
Muhammad has played in just 11 games and is averaging less than four minutes of playing time to go with his 1.1 scoring average. He is being sent to the Developmental League for a couple of games. As for Dieng, his numbers are a little better: 1.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, 5.4 minutes per game.
Burke might well be the Rookie of the Year despite missing the first 12 games of the season with a broken finger. He is averaging 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists a game, and he's made a difference in the performance of his team. The Jazz started the season 1-15, with Burke missing 12 of those games. Since then they are 10-10.
He is definitely the exception in a meager draft crop. To wit: The first dozen picks of the 2013 NBA Draft:
1. Anthony Bennett (Cleveland) — He's averaging about two points and two rebounds in 11 minutes of play while shooting 28 percent from the field. Bennett is contending for Worst First Pick in Decades.
2. Victor Oladipo (Orlando) — One of the few solid rookies in the class, he's averaging 13 points and four rebounds a game while shooting 41 percent from the field.
3. Otto Porter (Washington) — Sidelined for nearly three months with a hip injury, he has played in 14 games and averages two points and two rebounds.
4. Cody Zeller (Charlotte) — The 7-footer has played in every game, averaging five points and four rebounds a game.
5. Alex Len (Phoenix) — Another 7-footer, he's been struggling with a surgically repaired ankle and played in just four games. His averages: two points, two rebounds.
6. Nerlens Noel (New Orleans) — Traded to Philadelphia, he is recovering from the knee surgery he underwent in March. He is expected to miss the season.
7. Ben McLemore (Sacramento) — He's playing a solid 25 minutes a game, averaging 8.4 points.
8. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Detroit) — The numbers speak for themselves: 23.6 minutes per game, 7.1 points, 2.1 rebounds.
9. Trey Burke (Utah) — Averaging almost 14 points a game, he was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December. He still has his ups and downs like most rookies, but he always seems to answer a poor outing. During one five-game stretch in December, he scored 20, 2, 30, 3 and 20 points, respectively. The 30-point outing included seven rebounds and eight assists.
10. C.J. McCollum (Portland) — In training camp, he broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot for the second time in six months and didn't make his NBA debut until this week (a four-point outing). He played in two D League games to prepare for his return.
11. Michael Carter-Williams (Philadelphia) — So far, he is the star of the rookie class after 10 teams passed on him. He is averaging 17.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game in 24 contests (he missed seven games with a skin infection). He had a triple-double — 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists — in an overtime win against Orlando.
12. Steven Adams (Oklahoma) — Another 7-footer who has been largely invisible, averaging four points and four rebounds a game.
NBA general managers would have had better luck with their draft picks if they had consulted a palm reader or thrown darts at a draft board while wearing a blindfold. Seven of the top eight picks, all selected ahead of Burke, have been non-factors for their teams.
As this season reaffirmed, a losing team is guaranteed a high draft pick — but not necessarily a game-changing player.
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Tadahiro Sekimoto
- Birthdate
- 1926/11/14
- Birthplace
- Hyogo, Japan
- Death date
- 2007/11/11
- Associated organizations
- Fields of study
- Communications
- Awards
- IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal, Edwin Howard Armstrong Award, IEEE Medal of Honor
Tadahiro Sekimoto was born on 14 November 1926 in Hyogo, Japan. He received the B.S. degree in Physics and the Doctor of Engineering degree from the University of Tokyo in 1948 and 1962, respectively.
In 1948, Dr. Sekimoto joined NEC as a member of the Central Research Laboratories staff: He was promoted to Chief, Basic Research Department, Communication Research Laboratory in 1965 and in August of the same year, he was appointed to a two-year assignment at COMSAT in Washington, DC, where he engaged in the research of digital transmission technology applicable to satellite communications. Until Sekimoto's arrival at COMSAT, no digital communications projects had existed there. He set up a Communications Processing Laboratory and proposed, obtained approval and funding for, and managed or helped manage the execution of numerous voice, data, and video processing projects, including pioneering the foundations of time division multiple access (TDMA).
TDMA is not only used globally for satellite communications, but has become virtually a household acronym as a result of deployment in cellular communications systems. Of particular significance in Sekimoto's work in TDMA was the world's first successful demonstration of a TDMA satellite signal transmission between the Andover, Maine, USA, and Mill Village, Canada earth stations, in August 1966. Another innovation was the commercialization of the SPADE system (single channel per carrier PCM multiple access demand assignment equipment) in the INTELSAT network. Other related contributions include digital band width compression transmission of television signals, digital echo cancellers, low bit rate speech source coders, digital speech interpolation and digital channel multiplication. These pioneering innovations contributed to the digital methods used in today's satellite communications.
Upon his return to NEC in 1967, Sekimoto was appointed Manager of Communication Research Laboratory. In 1972, he became General Manager, Transmission Division and, in 1974, he was elected to the Board of Directors. He was appointed Senior Vice President in 1977 and Executive Vice President in 1978, responsible for domestic sales. He strengthened the company's sales operation for the domestic market by creating a business structure suitable for marketing mass-produced electronics products.
In 1980, Sekimoto was appointed President. As President, he strongly promoted NEC's "C&C" concept (the integration of computers and communications), which resulted in a significant sales increase. He assumed the position of Chairman of the Board in 1994. In 1998, it emerged that NEC had overcharged the Japan Defense Agency on military contracts. While he personally played no role in the scandal, Sekimoto resigned from the chairmanship in 1998 in order to make amends for NEC's errors. Afterward, he served as an adviser to the company until 2002.
Sekimoto was a Life Fellow of the IEEE. He held thirty-five Japanese patents and five patents issued overseas. He presented and published numerous papers at international conferences and in magazines. He received a number of awards, including the Edwin Howard Armstrong Award of the IEEE Communications Society (1982). Sekimoto was the 1996 IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal "For pioneering contributions to digital satellite communications and industry leadership in developing digital communications." In 2004, he received the IEEE Medal of Honor for digital satellites and leadership in computers and communications.
Dr. Tadahiro Sekimoto and his wife Maya had three children: Masakazu, Sumito, and Misako. Sekimoto passed away on 11 November 2007.
Further Reading
Martin Fackler, "Tadahiro Sekimoto, Electronics Executive, Dies at 80," New York Times, Nov. 16, 2007.


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American Orthodox Catholic Church
The American Orthodox Catholic Church (in full, The Holy Eastern Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church in North America) was the first attempt by mainstream Orthodox canonical authorities at the creation of an autocephalous Orthodox church for North America. It was chartered in 1927 by Metropolitan Platon (Rozhdestvensky) primate of the Russian Metropolia and his holy synod, and its history as part of the mainstream Orthodox Church ended in 1934. During its short existence, it was mainly led by Aftimios Ofiesh, Archbishop of Brooklyn.
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A Promising Beginning
Fr. Serafim Surrency's book, The Quest for Orthodox Church Unity in America (1973) begins its account of the formation of this body thus:
- Starting in 1927 the first move was initiated to found a canonical American Orthodox Church with the blessing of the Council of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church and with the hope that world Orthodoxy would recognize the legitimacy of the new body. The initiative for this attempt belonged to Bishop Aftimios (Ofiesh) of Brooklyn and a member of the Council of Bishops in his capacity as Diocesan for the Syrians (Arabs) which acknowledged the authority of the Russian Church (pp. 32-33).
In this project, Aftimios had the assistance of two American-born Orthodox clerics who had been ordained to the priesthood in the early 1920s, Hiermonk Boris (Burden) and Priest Michael Gelsinger. Both men were particularly concerned about the loss of Orthodox young people to the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches in the US—the Episcopal Church was of special concern, as it was a liturgical church in some ways similar to Orthodoxy and generally enjoyed a special status of prestige in American society.
At the outset, the new venture appeared quite successful—within the space of only four years, with the support of the synod of the Russian Metropolia, four bishops were consecrated and an impressive charter was granted from said synod, titled An Act of the Synod of Bishops in the American Dioceses of the Russian Orthodox Church.
The charter itself—referencing the authority of a letter from Metr. Sergius (locum tenens of the Patriarchate of Moscow) which indicated that autonomous Orthodox churches could be founded outside Russia—granted to the new church body the full name The Holy Eastern Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church in North America, with The American Orthodox Catholic Church as its "short name." Additionally,
- We hereby, on this 2nd day of February (new Style) in the year 1927, charge one of our number, His Eminence the Most Reverend Aftimios, Archbishop of Brooklyn, with the full responsibility and duty of caring and providing for American Orthodoxy in the especial sense of Orthodox Catholic people born in America and primarily English-speaking or any American residents or parishes of whatever nationality or linguistic character or derivation not satisfactorily provided with proper and canonical Orthodox Catholic care, ecclesiastical authority, teaching and ministrations of the Church or who may wish to attach themselves by the properly and legally provided means to an autonomous, independent, American Orthodox Catholic Church.... a distinct, independent, and autonomous branch of the Orthodox Catholic Church... (pp. 34-35).
Signed by the entire Metropolia synod at the time—Metr. Platon, Aftimios, Theophilus, Amphilohy, Arseny, and Alexy—it further named Aftimios as the primate of the new church and elected and gave order for "the Consecration of the Very Reverend Leonid Turkevitch to be Bishop in the newly-founded [church]... as assistant to its Governing Head..." (p. 35). Fr. Leonid eventually did get consecrated to the episcopacy, though not in the new church body, and is better known as Metr. Leonty (Turkevich) of New York, primate of the Russian Metropolia. His refusal at the time was based mainly on a "press of family obligations" which led to his insistence on "a specific stipulated salary which could not be met" (p. 36). To replace Fr. Leonid as the first assistant to Aftimios, Platon chose Archimandrite Emmanuel (Abo-Hatab), who was consecrated on September 11, 1927, by Aftimios, assisted by Theophilus and Arseny.
The constitution which was drawn up for the church by the Metropolia is twenty-eight pages long and quite detailed, indicating a great deal of thought went into its drafting. Though it was dated December 1 of 1927, it was not made public until the following spring. Two significant passages are noted by Fr. Serafim in his book. From Article III: "This Church is independent (autocephalous) and autonomous in its authority in the same sense and to the same extent as are the Orthodox Patriarchates of the East and the Autocephalous Orthodox Churches now existing." From Article IV: "This Church has original and primary jurisdiction in its own name and right over all Orthodox Catholic Christians of the Eastern Churches and Rite residing or visiting in the United States, and Alaska and the other territories of the United States, in Canada, Mexico, and all North America" (p. 37). Fr. Serafim then comments:
- "To anyone knowledgeable in Canon Law, these two sections just quoted are absurd. Not only did the Russian Bishops under Metr. Platon—whose own relationship to the Mother Church was abnormal—not only have not have any authority to set up an autocephalous Church but obviously by the logic of the 2nd Section quoted, Metr. Platon and his Bishops should have subordinated themselves to the new Head of the North American Church, Archbishop Aftimios... One can safely say that Metr. Platon (perhaps with the exception of Archbishop Aftimios) and his Bishops never had any intention of granting any such broad and unlimited authority and jurisdiction and indeed this may well have been a factor which turned Metr. Platon against the new Church soon after its very inception (ibid.).
Reaction and Opposition
The reaction against the establishment of the new church was "swift and negative," especially from the Karlovsty Synod (ROCOR), with whom the Metropolia had broken ties shortly before in 1926 and who viewed itself as the Metropolia's rightful canonical authority. (See: ROCOR and OCA.)
- In letters dated the 27th of April and the 3rd of May 1927, the Synod made clear their unalterable opposition to the formation of the new Church both on the grounds that Metr. Platon and his Bishops had no power or authority to authorize the founding of the new Church (it must be kept in mind that for almost two years now there had been a break between Metr. Platon and the Exile Synod) as well as on the grounds that there was no justification or rationale foe the establishment of an American Orthodox Church, at that time or at any time in the foreseeable future (p. 37).
Aftimios himself answered in June with "an equally forceful reply," denouncing the Karlovsty synod as "the uncanonical pseudo-Synod of the Outlandish Russian Orthodox Church," forbidding his clergy and faithful from having anything to do with them (ibid.). Like his estranged former associates in ROCOR, Metr. Platon himself almost immediately turned his back on his ecclesiastical daughter and became "increasingly unreliable in supporting the new Church," mainly because of its continual publication of "hard line" articles in the Orthodox Catholic Review (edited by Hieromonk Boris and Priest Michael) aimed at the Episcopal Church. In a letter to Aftimios, Platon wrote: "'I must attest before Your Eminence that without their (American Episcopalian) entirely disinterested and truly brotherly assistance our Church in America could not exist' and concluded his letter by asking Abp Aftimios to order Father Boris to cease his 'steppings out' against the Protestant Episcopalians" (p. 38).
To further worsen matters, in 1928, Archbishop Victor (Abo-Assaley) was sent to America by the Church of Antioch and then began to encourage Orthodox Arabs to come under Antiochian jurisdiction rather than that of the Russians or the new American church. He did not, however, make much headway in his endeavours. In the same year, Aftimios and his group mainly focussed on the establishment of their church's legal status and had some initial success. On May 26, another bishop was consecrated, Sophronios (Beshara) as bishop of Los Angeles, given responsibility "not only for the parishes who still considered themselves within the jurisdiction of the Russian Mission but also those parishes who comprise a part of the new Church and as a Missionary Bishop as well he was respnsible for all territory west of the Mississippi River" (ibid.). However,
- With three Bishops the fledgling Church would appear to have achieved a solid foundation—but such was not the case. It became more and more apparent that Metr. Platon had changed his mind about the wisdom of attempting to establish an American Orthodox Catholic Church. Not only were some of his Episcopalian allies against the new venture but it was increasingly clear that no recognition for the new Church would be forthcoming from any Autocephalous Church. In any case it is known that Metr. Platon categorically forbade Archpriest Leonid Turkevitch to accept consecration in the new Church (pp. 38-39).
Early in 1929, Aftimios attempted to gain support with the Greek archbishop Alexander (Rodostolou), the first primate of the newly formed reek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America. The archbishop's response was that he had authority over not only all the Greek Orthodox in America but over all Orthodox Christians there. They were apparently "vexed over the fact that the Reverend Demetrius Cassis, an American of Greek parentage, had been ordained by Abp Aftimios for the new American Church" (p. 38).
Open Hostility
Fr. Serafim's analysis of the failure of this church is as follows:
- There can be no question that while the movers of the new Church were sincere and highly motivated that nonetheless they were fostering an idea whose time had not yet come, or to use more appropriate phraseology: Almighty God in his infinite wisdom did not see fit to bless this first attempt to have an American Orthodox Church. On the human level it is clear why the movement did not succeed. The Orthodox in America were still in their own particular ghettos... [the church] was unable to attract or find clergy theologically trained in the Orthodox tradition and able to communicate with the young people with immigrant parents (p. 33).
External pressures on the movement also contributed to its demise:
- While the Russian Council of Bishops gave initial support, it was only moral support, and the first person elected to be a Hierarch of the new Church in fact turned down the nomination because it was not possible to guarantee him any kind of salary—which is indicative of another primary deficiency of the movement, no adequate financing.... [The] new Church lost its most important supporter, Metr. Platon, because of antagonism of the clergy initiators towards the Protestant Episcopal Church.... [some of whose authorities] resented the American Orthodox Church as being a challenge to... the "senior Orthodox Church in America" [i.e., the Episcopal Church], and that pressure was put on Metr. Platon to withdraw his support or the financial assistance he was receiving from the Episcopal Church... would be cut off and perhaps he would be deprived of the use, on a temporary basis, of Episcopal churches (pp. 33-34).
- ...it would be most unjust to blame the failure of the "Holy Eastern Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church in North America" solely or even primarily on Protestant Episcopal opposition. One can state it more strongly: the various Orthodox groups in America at that time simply were not ready in terms of church consciousness for the establishment of an American Orthodox Church (p. 34).
- The Quest for Orthodox Church Unity in America (1973), by Archim. Serafim (Surrency)
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To reduce concentrations of chemical contaminants that can damage air quality, human health, productivity, and the environment.
This credit includes requirements for product manufacturing as well as project teams. It covers volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions in the indoor air and the VOC content of materials, as well as the testing methods by which indoor VOC emissions are determined. Different materials must meet different requirements to be considered compliant for this credit. The building interior and exterior are organized in seven categories, each with different thresholds of compliance. The building interior is defined as everything within the waterproofing membrane. The building exterior is defined as everything outside and inclusive of the primary and secondary weatherproofing system, such as waterproofing membranes and air- and water-resistive barrier materials.
Option 1. Product Category Calculations
Achieve the threshold level of compliance with emissions and content standards for the number of product categories listed in Table 2.
Table 1. Thresholds of compliance with emissions and content standards for 6 categories of materials
|Emissions and content requirements
|Interior paints and coatings applied on site
|At least 90%, by volume, for emissions; 100% for VOC content
|Interior adhesives and sealants applied on site (including flooring adhesive)
|At least 90%, by volume, for emissions; 100% for VOC content
|General Emissions Evaluation
|Composite wood
|100% not covered by other categories
|Composite Wood Evaluation
|Ceilings, walls, thermal, and acoustic insulation
|At least 90%, by cost
|Furniture Evaluation
Table 2. Points for number of compliant categories of products
|Compliant categories
|CI, CI Retail, CI Hos
Option 2. Budget Calculation Method
If some products in a category do not meet the criteria, project teams may use the budget calculation method (Table 3).
Table 3. Points for percentage compliance, under budget calculation method
|Percentage of total
|≥ 50% and < 70%
|≥ 70% and < 90%
|≥ 90%
The budget method organizes the building interior into six assemblies:
- flooring;
- ceilings;
- walls;
- thermal and acoustic insulation;
- furniture
Walls, ceilings, and flooring are defined as building interior products; each layer of the assembly, including paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, must be evaluated for compliance. Insulation is tracked separately.
Determine the total percentage of compliant materials according to Equation 1.
Equation 1. Total percentage compliance
|Total % compliant for projects with furniture =
|(% compliant walls + % compliant ceilings + % compliant flooring + % compliant insulation) + (% compliant furniture)
Equation 2. System percentage compliant
Flooring, walls, ceilings, insulation % compliant =
(compliant surface area of layer 1 + compliant surface area of layer 2 + compliant surface area of layer 3 + …)
total surface area of layer 1 + total surface area of layer 2 + total surface area of layer 3 + …)
Equation 3. Furniture systems compliant, using ANSI/BIFMA evaluation
|Flooring, walls, ceilings, insulation % compliant =
|(compliant surface area of layer 1 + compliant surface area of layer 2 + compliant surface area of layer 3 + …)
total surface area of layer 1 + total surface area of layer 2 + total surface area of layer 3 + …)
Equation 3. Furniture systems compliant, using ANSI/BIFMA evaluation
|% compliant for furniture =
|0.5 x cost compliant with §7.6.1 of ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 + cost compliant with §7.6.2 of ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011
total furniture cost
Calculate surface area of assembly layers based on the manufacturer's documentation for application.
If 90% of an assembly meets the criteria, the system counts as 100% compliant. If less than 50% of a assembly meets the criteria, the assembly counts as 0% compliant.
Manufacturers' claims. Both first-party and third-party statements of product compliance must follow the guidelines in CDPH SM V1.1–2010, Section 8. Organizations that certify manufacturers' claims must be accredited under ISO Guide 65.
Laboratory requirements. Laboratories that conduct the tests specified in this credit must be accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 for the test methods they use.
Emissions and Content Requirements
To demonstrate compliance, a product or layer must meet all of the following requirements, as applicable.
Inherently nonemitting sources. Products that are inherently nonemitting sources of VOCs (stone, ceramic, powder-coated metals, plated or anodized metal, glass, concrete, clay brick, and unfinished or untreated solid wood) are considered fully compliant without any VOC emissions testing if they do not include integral organic-based surface coatings, binders, or sealants.
General emissions evaluation. Building products must be tested and determined compliant in accordance with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1–2010, using the applicable exposure scenario. The default scenario is the private office scenario. The manufacturer's or third-party certification must state the exposure scenario used to determine compliance. Claims of compliance for wet-applied products must state the amount applied in mass per surface area.
Manufacturers' claims of compliance with the above requirements must also state the range of total VOCs after 14 days (336 hours), measured as specified in the CDPH Standard Method v1.1:
- 0.5 mg/m3 or less;
- between 0.5 and 5.0 mg/m3; or
- 5.0 mg/m3 or more.
Projects outside the U.S. may use products tested and deemed compliant in accordance with either (1) the CDPH standard method (2010) or (2) the German AgBB Testing and Evaluation Scheme (2010). Test products either with (1) the CDPH Standard Method (2010), (2) the German AgBB Testing and Evaluation Scheme (2010), (3) ISO 16000-3: 2010, ISO 16000-6: 2011, ISO 16000-9: 2006, ISO 16000-11:2006 either in conjunction with AgBB, or with French legislation on VOC emission class labeling, or (4) the DIBt testing method (2010). If the applied testing method does not specify testing details for a product group for which the CDPH standard method does provide details, use the specifications in the CDPH standard method. U.S. projects must follow the CDPH standard method.
Additional VOC content requirements for wet-applied products. In addition to meeting the general requirements for VOC emissions (above), on-site wet-applied products must not contain excessive levels of VOCs, for the health of the installers and other tradesworkers who are exposed to these products. To demonstrate compliance, a product or layer must meet the following requirements, as applicable. Disclosure of VOC content must be made by the manufacturer. Any testing must follow the test method specified in the applicable regulation.
- All paints and coatings wet-applied on site must meet the applicable VOC limits of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2007, Suggested Control Measure (SCM) for Architectural Coatings, or the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, effective June 3, 2011.
- All adhesives and sealants wet-applied on site must meet the applicable chemical content requirements of SCAQMD Rule 1168, July 1, 2005, Adhesive and Sealant Applications, as analyzed by the methods specified in Rule 1168. The provisions of SCAQMD Rule 1168 do not apply to adhesives and sealants subject to state or federal consumer product VOC regulations.
- For projects outside the U.S., all paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants wet-applied on site must either meet the technical requirements of the above regulations, or comply with applicable national VOC control regulations, such as the European Decopaint Directive (2004/42/EC), the Canadian VOC Concentration Limits for Architectural Coatings, or the Hong Kong Air Pollution Control (VOC) Regulation.
- If the applicable regulation requires subtraction of exempt compounds, any content of intentionally added exempt compounds larger than 1% weight by mass (total exempt compounds) must be disclosed.
- If a product cannot reasonably be tested as specified above, testing of VOC content must comply with ASTM D2369-10; ISO 11890, part 1; ASTM D6886-03; or ISO 11890-2.
- For projects in North America, methylene chloride and perchloroethylene may not be intentionally added in paints, coatings, adhesives, or sealants.
Composite Wood Evaluation. Composite wood, as defined by the California Air Resources Board, Airborne Toxic Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulation, must be documented to have low formaldehyde emissions that meet the California Air Resources Board ATCM for formaldehyde requirements for ultra-low-emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins or no added formaldehyde resins. For projects outside the U.S., composite wood must be documented not to exceed a concentration limit of 0.05 ppm of formaldehyde (0.06 mg/m2-h when expressed as emission rate) as tested following either EN-717-1:2004, following ISO 16000-3: 2010, ISO 16000-6: 2011, ISO 16000-9: 2006, ISO 16000-11:2006, or following CEN/TS 16516: 2013 either in conjunction with AgBB or with Belgian or French legislation on VOC emission class labeling.
Salvaged and reused architectural millwork more than one year old at the time of occupancy is considered compliant, provided it meets the requirements for any site-applied paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
Furniture evaluation. New furniture and furnishing items must be tested in accordance with ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1–2011. Comply with ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard, Sections 7.6.1 (for half credit, by cost) OR 7.6.2 (for full credit, by cost), using either the concentration modeling approach or the emissions factor approach. Model the test results using the open plan, private office, or seating scenario in ANSI/BIFMA M7.1, as appropriate. USGBC-approved equivalent testing methodologies and contaminant thresholds are also acceptable. For classroom furniture, use the standard school classroom model in CDPH Standard Method v1.1. Documentation submitted for furniture must indicate the modeling scenario used to determine compliance.
Salvaged and reused furniture more than one year old at the time of use is considered compliant, provided it meets the requirements for any site-applied paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
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Treatment of mitral valve insufficiency with minimally invasive replacement of mitral valve (program ID: 227459)
University Hospital Würzburg
Rainer G. LeyhSpecialized in: thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
The Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the University Hospital of Würzburg offers surgical treatment of all congenital and acquired heart and lung diseases in adulthood, including heart transplant. The director of the Department is Professor Dr. med. Rainer G. Leyh.
Due to the use of the most advanced cardiac support systems and tight cooperation with other institutions at the University Hospital of Würzburg, the Department, performing 1,500 operations a year, is very well prepared for the treatment of emergency and high-risk patients.
The Department has a unique experience in thoracic aortic surgery, where modern techniques, such as stent implantation, are getting more and more important. In cooperation with the Department of Cardiology, there is sometimes provided minimally invasive aortic valve replacement. The Department under the direction of Professor Dr. med. Rainer G. Leyh is a leader in Germany with a very low level of perioperative mortality.
The range of medical services in the Section of Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospital of Würzburg:
- Bypass surgery upon coronary artery stenosis
- Heart valve surgery
- Implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators
- Other operations in case of cardia arrhythmia
- Mini-Maze surgery
- Pulmonary vein ablation
- Aorta surgery upon dissection and aneurysm
- Other heart surgery
- Surgery upon pericardial diseases
- Surgery upon heart tumors
- Surgical treatment of heart failure:
- Implantation of an artificial heart for the temporary (before heart transplant) or long-term therapy
- Mitral valve plication
- Ventricular aneurysm removal
- Heart transplant
Thoracic surgery at the University Hospital of Würzburg offers the full range of minimally invasive and open thoracic interventions. Through the introduction of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery in the Department and cooperation with the sections of the Center for Operational Medicine (ZOM) of the Faculty of Medicine, there are also performed more complex resections, in particular, with the use of the cardiopulmonary bypass. The Section of Thoracic Surgery is part of the Multidisciplinary Cancer Center of East Franconia.
The range of services in the field of thoracic surgery includes:
- Bronchology
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic treatment of pneumothorax
- Septic thoracic surgery
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic and open purification of empyema cavity
- Surgical treatment of aspergillosis
- Thoracoplasty
- Cancer surgery
According to the Focus magazine rating of 2017, the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the University Hospital of Würzburg ranks among the top German departments specializing in cardiac surgery!Hide
Program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- cardiological examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- indicators of inflammation
- indicators blood coagulation
- measurement of arterial blood pressure
- electrocardiogram
- holter monitoring (24h)
- transesophageal echocardiography
- cardiac catheterization
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L'incontro Celebrates 7 Great Years
Seven years ago, Owner and Executive Chef Rocco Sacramone opened. Trattoria L'incontro with the goal of creating a successful restaurant that would not only accommodate and please his customers, but, as he said, "wow" them as well. It's rather obvious that his goals have been surpassed, judging from the dining rooms full of happy diners. A meal at. Trattoria L'incontro is a singular dining experience, whether it be a weeknight dinner after work or a Saturday night celebration, you'll certainly be wowed by the sights, aromas and taste of the delicious, inventive Italian cuisine. "Everyone is made to feel welcome in his humble home," says manager and maitre d' Vincent Vizati, who runs the spacious dining rooms with great skill and expertise.
Sit back and relax with a bottle of wine from Trattoria L'incontro's extensive, temperature-controlled cabinets. Vintages start at just $20 and come from all over the world. Vizati suggested a fine Montepulciano from the Abruzzi region of Italy, Sacramone's birthplace. Warm flat bread, straight from the wood-burning oven, was swiftly brought to our table by our professional waiter, along with a savory sun-dried tomato tapenade to spread on top. We listened closely as our waiter described at least 15 special salads, appetizers, pasta dishes and entrees, all of which made for excellent choices. Certainly, one can order their favorite dishes off the menu, but. Trattoria L'incontro is famous for its nightly specials, which often defy description. When asked where he gets his inspiration, Rocco replied, "From the fresh ingredients I receive each day." His purveyors know well to bring only the freshest and finest produce, fish and meat so he can create magic in the kitchen.
We were treated to a tasting menu of several of the daily specials, starting with a white tuna carpaccio. Paperthin slices of white fish were assembled atop a tiny mound of baby frisee and fennel, all drizzled with an intense veal reduction. Blue marlin carpaccio, surrounded by persimmon and ginger coulis and toasted pignoli nuts, melted on our tongues. Menu antipasti include fresh steamed mussels in tomato or white wine sauce and lots of garlic. Grilled escarole and cannellini beans are drizzled with olive oil, rosemary and lemon ($8.95). Buttery mozzarella is served with either roasted red peppers, sliced tomatoes or grilled vegetables, served in a pastry basket. The salads are artfully prepared and combine the freshest greens and cheeses, one example being arugula, sliced pears, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese with a special dressing.
All the pasta served at. Trattoria L'incontro is handmade, and served with a variety of slowly cooked meat sauces or tossed with fresh vegetables or seafood and served piping hot. One of my favorite dishes is Tagliarini L'incontro, fresh spaghetti tossed with tender asparagus and peas. The pasta is then formed into the shape of a bird's nest and wrapped in prosciutto, creating a beautiful presentation and a delicious dish ($16.95). Fettuccine Rocco is tossed with fresh shrimp, creamy mascarpone cheese and leeks for another tantalizing meal. We tried two varieties of their home-style ravioli, one stuffed with four different cheeses and topped with a light sauce made with porcini flour and walnuts, and the other filled with green apple and fluffy ricotta and topped with butter and sage. Both are excellent, as is the hefty rigatoni with a rich veal sauce, one of Sacramone's specialties. All pasta dishes can be ordered as a first course, a main course, or shared as an appetizer. The expert waiters provide excellent French style service throughout your meal.
Fresh fish is always featured at. Trattoria L'incontro, with grouper becoming one of the most requested dishes. This flaky, white fish is topped with spinach and mascarpone with a sprinkling of crisp breadcrumbs. Black sea bass fillet is prepared with roasted red peppers, while fillet of branzino, a Mediterranean fish, is sauted with oranges, ginger and Grand Marnier sauce ($24.95). Plump shrimp are grilled golden or served atop tilapia fillet for yet another great choice.
Tender rack of lamb is nearly always available, as are hefty veal chops. Veal paillard is pounded then topped with chopped salad or bread and fried in Milanese style. Beef short ribs are braised and slow cooked for hours until the meat falls from the bone. Double cut pork chops are stuffed with fontina cheese and spinach and topped with a sauce of four different mushrooms.. Trattoria L'incontro also serves high quality game meats, such as medallions of ostrich, venison and rabbit.
In the main dining room stands a wood-burning brick oven from which comes delicious pizza with fresh toppings. These individual pies are great for lunch, to satisfy finicky kids, and a treat for adults of all ages. Lunch is served starting at noon, with a host of great lunch specials offered as well.
Desserts are nothing less than extraordinary, with selections such as mini lemon cheesecake, ice cream so good it could be homemade, pastries and individual chocolate souffl with a warm, melted chocolate center. Enjoy all these delights with a steaming cup of espresso to complete your meal.
Never one to sit and relax, Sacramone is currently working on a cookbook that will feature some of his legendary dishes. He will be cooking at Macy's Herald Square on April 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and he'll also be demonstrating his cooking techniques on a cruise to Nova Scotia this August. More details are available at the restaurant.
Make a reservation for a wonderful meal at. Trattoria L'incontro, where you will feel welcome and leave completely satisfied with the delicious food, wine and excellent service.. Trattoria L'incontro means 'the meeting place", and it's a great place to meet your friends or family for a great meal. Congratulations to Rocco Sacramone for seven spectacular years, and here's wishing many more.


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Could someone guide me on when to transfer to my secondry fermentation. I know it sounds silly but yeasts are yeasts. A guide to me is 7 days is this plenty of time or should it be earlier. Just to let you know I ferment under controlled temperature for ales at 18 degress C. I dont want to take out my fermented beer and take readings every few days when to rake. I guide will suit me well for Ales and Lagers at lower temperatures.
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G'Day to all.
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When its calmed down a bit.
My theory is that seeing as the main purpose of transferring is to allow the beer to have a place to rest without it sitting on a bed of decomposing dead yeast, it should be done once most of the fermentation activity has died down, so you don't just get a new, thick yeast bed. That said, it must be a good idea to still have some fermenting going on, as this generates overpressure in the fermenter to stop air getting in, and a layer of heavy CO2 to again protect the maturing beer. Plus, the remaining active yeast will be doing some diacetyl digesting.
My rule of thumb is "once the airlock is bubbling so slowly that I don't have the patience to wait for a glug". That's the theory, it seems to work!
My rule of thumb is "once the airlock is bubbling so slowly that I don't have the patience to wait for a glug". That's the theory, it seems to work!
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"The Giants have some problems that they have to solve." � NBC's Madden
"Right now Carolina is the team that is playing the better of the two." � NBC's Costas
NEW YORK � December 17, 2008 � "NBC Sunday Night Football," in its third season as the NFL's premier primetime package, heads to the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey as Eli Manning and the Super Bowl champion New York Giants (11-3) host the NFC South leading Carolina Panthers (11-3) in a game that will decide home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Al Michaels (play-by-play), John Madden (analyst) and Andrea Kremer (sideline reporter) call the action. Coverage on NBC begins at 7 p.m. ET with "Football Night in America," with Bob Costas (host), Cris Collinsworth (co-host) Keith Olbermann (co-host), Dan Patrick (co-host), Jerome Bettis (analyst), Tiki Barber (analyst) and Peter King (reporter).
PANTHERS-GIANTS IN PRIMETIME: The Panthers are making only their second ever appearance on "NBC Sunday Night Football." They lost to the Cowboys 35-10 in Week 8 of the 2006 season. The Giants are making their fourth 2008 appearance on NBC. In the Thursday night opener, the Giants defeated the Redskins 16-7, in Week 10 the Giants beat the Eagles 36-31 and then lost to the Cowboys in Week 15 20-8. The Giants are now 3-5 overall since the NFL's premier primetime package moved to NBC in 2006.
PANTHERS VS. GIANTS: This is only the fifth meeting between these two teams including the Panthers 23-0 shutout of the Giants in the first round of the 2005 playoffs. Overall the Panthers lead the series 3-1. In their last meeting the Giants went into Carolina and beat the Panthers 27-13 in 2006.
MADDEN ON THE GIANTS: "The Giants have some problems that they have to solve. They have a good offensive line but they have to be able to run the ball. And if they can't, they just can't go out there and throw it all the time because their receivers can't get open."
COLLINSWORTH ON THE GIANTS: "There are some serious questions about the football team that two weeks ago looked like an absolute lock to at least go to the Super Bowl if not actually win the Super Bowl. Now all of it is in question."
COSTAS ON THE MATCHUP: "Right now Carolina is the team that is playing the better of the two."
"SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL EXTRA": Each "Sunday Night Football" game is available on NBC as well as streamed live on NFL.com and NBCSports.com, marking the first time complete NFL games will be widely available in the U.S. via live online streaming.
The live NFL.com and NBCSports.com coverage comes from NBC's TV coverage of Sunday Night Football. Complementing that stream are a number of extra features to enrich the viewing experience including additional camera angles, in-game highlights, picture-in-picture technology, live statistics and other interactive elements. "Sunday Night Football Extra" also includes in-game studio updates from NBC's "Football Night in America" team and NFL Network.
ROTOWORLD.COM'S WEEK 16 SLEEPER PICKS: Rotoworld.com managing editor Gregg Rosenthal, who was named 2007 Fantasy Football Writer of the Year by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association, picks his fantasy sleepers for Week 16.
1. Chad Pennington, Dolphins QB vs. Chiefs: "The only quarterback Kansas City has held under 250 yards in the last eight games is JaMarcus Russell."
2. Kevin Smith, Lions RB vs. Saints: "The rookie is still running like his pants are on fire, regardless of the team's record. The Saints have nothing to play for."
3. Sammy Morris, Patriots RB vs. Cardinals: "Expect lots of scoring chances in this game. Snowy conditions could lead to a lot of attempts for the Patriots."
4. Maurice Morris, Seahawks RB vs. Jets: "New York's vaunted rush defense has fallen on hard times. Is Kris Jenkins wearing down?"
5. Steve Breaston, Cardinals WR vs. Patriots: "New England just doesn't have many capable bodies in their secondary."
6. Brett Favre, Jets QB vs. Seahawks: "Despite recent struggles, Favre should bounce back against the easiest defense in the league to score fantasy points against."
SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Al Michaels, the commentator called "TV's best play-by-play announcer" by the Associated Press, is joined in the "Sunday Night Football" booth by John Madden, the most honored NFL broadcaster of all time with 16 Emmy Awards, and on the sidelines by Andrea Kremer, whom the Los Angeles Times has called "the best TV interviewer in the business of covering the NFL."
"FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA": The Washington Post calls NBC's "Football Night in America" studio show the "Gold Standard" of NFL studio shows and "must-see television for NFL fans." Bob Costas, the most honored studio host of all time with 19 Emmy Awards, hosts "Football Night in America" alongside co-host Cris Collinsworth, the most honored studio analyst in history; co-host Keith Olbermann, named one of the Top Ten Most Powerful People in TV News for 2007 by Television Week; newcomer and co-host Dan Patrick, reuniting him with Olbermann who together redefined sports highlights during their time together on ESPN's SportsCenter from 1992-97; and analysts Tiki Barber, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler for the New York Giants, and Jerome Bettis, one of the most popular players in recent NFL history. Peter King, who covers the NFL for Sports Illustrated and is considered one of the country's foremost NFL reporters, serves as a reporter for the "Football Night in America" studio show.
NBC's REMAINING 2008 NFL SCHEDULE:
("NBC Sunday Night Football" kickoff, 8:15 p.m. ET preceded by "Football Night in America," 7 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Dec. 21 � Carolina at New York Giants (Flex Game)
Sunday, Dec. 28 � Flex Week � teams TBA


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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Attn: Steven Alan For Dockers Ranger Cargo Pants On Sale
17 comments:
- AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:05 AM
uuuuuuuuuuuugh, fantastic find! Thanks LAS. But them's pants are final sale. Can't take the chance that their slim cut will fit over my hockey-playin' legs.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Fawk. I wanted these so bad. Only 30s and 31s left.ReplyDelete
Nice handstand!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Yeah. The handstand makes me wanna buy these and just walk around on my hands. They look better that way from some reason.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:23 PM
I just listened to some of the podcast. I have to say my perspective of you changed quite a bit. I didn't know you analyzed fashion so much and had so much knowledge about clothing. I always thought you just sucked McNairy's cock and blogged about it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:56 PM
These pants are fucking terrible.ReplyDelete
Also, you are about 4 years late on the In God We Trust necklace.
Anon @ 4:56- Here's an idea - don't buy them.ReplyDelete
I am admittedly behind when it comes to my women's jewelry game. Thankfully, I have readers like you to help me out.
Not really fond of the color...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:44 PM
It's really weird to hear the voices of you stylebloggers. If you didn't know, you say "like" an awful lot. I won't judge you though. At least you don't have a lisp like Angelo.ReplyDelete
My review of no logos - u guys are a funny, especially for jews.ReplyDelete
Richard Freager Sanders IV
Rich- I'm the only Jewish one...ReplyDelete
And aren't jews supposed to be funny to begin with? At least more so than the rest of "you people"?
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:57 AM
LAS this is true. Jews do have a reputation of being funny. At least according to Jerry Sienfeld, who is also a Jew.ReplyDelete
Dear Laurel, I am sorry I assumed your freinds were jews.ReplyDelete
My favourite Seinfeld moment:
What is the deal with Q Tips?! They aren't Qs and they are not tips!
Yours in style,
Richard Freager Sanders IV
Jews are known to be funny: George Burns, Lewis Black, Gilda Radner, Jack Benny, Woody Allen, Adam Sandler, Victor Borge, Mel Brooks, Larry David, Fran Dreschner, Buddy Hackett, Robert Klein, Howie Mandel, Rob Reiner, The Marx Brothers, etc... and SMART !! And NICE !! etcReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:57 PM
and CHEAP !!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:56 PM
Anon @ 3:57 - I have to disagree. I once dated a jewish girl, she was quite givingReplyDelete
in bed
oh lols, regular fackin jerry steinfeld right hurr
- AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Got a 20% off w free S&H email from Dockers.com this morning just for signing up on their website. Found these for $99! In my size too! 34x34! YES!!~ $86 total! Sweet Deal. I just hope that they fit correctly or I'll have to return them.ReplyDelete


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Hello to all. I'm Lane Wooten. My friend Carol Bexley and I have a new site at GhostForce.com where we have posted Amazing Ghost Photos and describe True Strange Events that have occured in and around Newnan, Georgia. Check it out and send us your comments. We will respond to all.
Thanks for your time,
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Carol Bexley
Amazing Ghost Photos and True events
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Posted 04 July 2003 - 06:48 AM
WELCOME TO OUR VILLAGE! neat site you have! 8)
Take my hand and we'll go riding through the sunshine from above
Posted 04 July 2003 - 06:51 AM
Cool Site and welcome to GV! ;D
Posted 04 July 2003 - 07:48 AM
Thanks krcguns & Moonchild, have a great holiday!
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From South Africa Rock Climbing Routes Wiki
Vuvuzela (23) *****
Main Wall, Tafelberg
Follows a direct line just right of Digeridoo on the main wall. Prominent features are the purple nose on pitch 3 and the massive corner system on pitch 4 right of the last pitch of Central Direct. Start by doing any two pitches to get to the belay at the end of pitch 2 of Tafelberg Frontal
- Pitch 1. 15 m (16) Climb straight up to the left facing corner to a ledge. Belay on a large block on the right.
- Pitch 2. 25 m (20) Climb into the awkward, undercut feature above the block and reach left to a finger crack. Go up past an overhang on the right, then do some thin moves and exit left. Stance on the left under the roof crack (as for Digeridoo).
- Pitch 3. 30 m (19) Traverse 3m left, up 3m, then back right onto the purplish nose. Climb the steep break just left of the nose. Exit right and climb straight up easy rock to belay next to a block. (If you step right around the nose and go straight up the grade drops.)
- Pitch 4. 30 m (23) Step off the block into the fierce, thin crack up to the small roof. Reach desperately through then move diagonally up left into the massive, left-facing corner system. Climb this to the huge roof and stance on the right.
- Pitch 5. 10 m (22) Climb the short, sharp layback crack just right of the stance.
FA: Adam Roff and Francie Buhrmann (2008) FFA of Pitch 5:Douw Steyn and Ant Hall (2009)


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Jackaroo Hostel Kings Cross Informations
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Welcome to the Jackaroo Hostel!
Please note that this is a hostel for international travellers aged between 18 and 35 years old. Therefore, a valid international passport must be presented at check-in.
Sydney's newest hostel,
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Go to the 'Blue Wall Meeting Point' inside the arrival hall, which is next to gate B, to meet the 'Sydney Shuttle Bus' crew. It departs frequently. Just tell the driver to drop you off at the Jackaroo Hostel. The fare is $12.
From Sydney Domestic Airport:
You'll find the 'Sydney Shuttle Bus' crew at number 5 baggage causeway inside the arrival hall.
From Sydney Central Station:
Catch the train from platform 24 to Kings Cross station. Take the Darlinghurst Road exit. The Jackaroo Hostel is on the left.
Informations about Jackaroo Hostel Kings Cross
Unlimited Free Internet and Free WiFi!
The Jackaroo Hostel is a hostel for international travellers between 18 and 35 Years old.
Therefore a valid international passport must be presented at check in.
The Jackaroo Hostel is a family run hostel. Owned and operated by best friends and brothers Robert and Jade, and their little sister Raquel. Our convenient location makes seeing the world-famous sights of Sydney very easy. It's just a scenic 20-minute walk to Sydney Harbour or a five-minute train ride to Bondi Beach, making the Jackaroo Hostel the perfect place to spend your stay in Sydney.
Our rooms feature air conditioning/heating in every room, clean fresh linen, daily cleaning and free Wi-Fi. We have double rooms, twin rooms with ensuite, and four and six bed dorms with private ensuite. There's multiple, spacious, shared bathrooms on every floor.
General hostel facilities include our free welcome pack, free maps, flyers and vouchers for local attractions, 24hr hot showers, a number of large common rooms, a separate TV room, laundry facilities, surfboard hire, bike hire and our large, sunny rooftop terrace with sun loungers and a large BBQ area. We also have a large selection of DVDs, a free pool table, free foosball table and a book exchange, plus free Internet and free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Guests can use our large self-catering commercial kitchen, with fridges, microwave, toaster and a big communal dining area. Don't forget our free Continental Breakfast!
World-renowned for our beautiful beaches and chilled-out lifestyle, Sydney has more to offer than you could ever expect, with Sydney Harbour Bridge (and Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb), Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach (Walk From Bondi Beach To Coogee Beach), Taronga Zoo, Sydney Aquarium and Oceanworld at Manly, Sydney Wildlife Park, AMP Sydney Tower and Skywalk, Open Air Cinema (and Moonlight Cinema), Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens, Ferry from Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour To Manly, Hunter Valley and the Blue Mountains.
Now, if you do manage to visit all these wonderful sites, don't worry because there's still plenty more to see. All you have to do is ask either Robert, Jade or Raquel and they'll happily help you out. And, if you're lucky, they might even let you in on a few local secrets. :)
We understand that the Jackaroo Hostel will be the centre of your Sydney experience and we want it to be memorable. We love Sydney and we want you to love it, too. That's why we'll go out of our way to help you with anything we can. We can help organise all the usual must-see tourist attractions like Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, Taronga Zoo or the Blue Mountains, and when you're done with all the hustle and bustle, we can show you the Sydney that we know. Maybe get out of the city for a hike, go climbing or maybe do some camping. We can also show you where to eat, drink, party or just relax with some friends.
We do this because we absolutely love it. We love to see the smile on our guests' faces when they return for the day. We're proud to offer all our guests a pleasant stay in a welcoming, friendly and comfortable environment.
Our safe, clean hostel has helpful, friendly staff, security lockers and no lockout.
For a fun and memorable stay in Sydney, check out The Jackaroo Hostel in Kings Cross. You'll love it!
We hope to see you soon,
Robert, Jade and Raquel
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|Sunday, Nov 18, 2012 - 9:30 PM
"Triple Torta-Thon"
Over a breakfast of tortas - Mexican sandwiches filled, in this case, with Rick's quick Mexican scrambled eggs, beans, and avocados - Rick and his daughter, Lanie, plan an all-day torta marathon in Mexico City. Their quest beings at the city's charming Sunday flea market, Lagunilla, where they check out some simple, yet mouthwatering tortas, with a succulent filling of salt cod bacalao. Next stop: Don Polo, a gleaming 1950s-style chrome and neon diner, famous for its menu of griddled tortas. D
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KJV Super Giant Print Reference Bible, Black LeatherTouch, Indexed, by Holman Bible Staff
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An ideal selection for pulpit use or for the vision impaired, the KJV Super Giant Print Reference Bible includes 18-point type that's twice as large as most standard Bibles. Among the other features are a four-color presentation page section (Presented to; Certificate of Marriage; Births; Marriages; Occasions to Remember; Deaths), eight four-color maps, topical concordance, two-column text setting, and the words of Christ highlighted in red type.


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Assembly Programs in Michigan
Air: The Invisible Wonder
|Animals and the Environment
Learn about the impact human civilization has on the animal kingdom in terms of pollution, habitat, destruction, hunting, and the pet industry by getting face-to-face with a wide range of exotic live animals. An unforgettable encounter for your whole school! Learn more!
|Crime Scene Science
Put on your lab coats and your thinking caps as you and your school gather clues to solve "The Great Cat Caper" using a wide range of real-life crime solving techniques. Heavy audience participation through explanations of the scientific method, practical chemistry, logic, and problem solving keep everybody involved! Learn more!
|Frederick Douglass
The Starry Road to Freedom is an expertly performed one-man show delivered by a strong actor who will enrapture your staff and students as they learn all about the influence of this famous American. Chronologically traveling from Douglass' days as an enslaved youth all the way to adulthood and his relationship with President Lincoln, stressing the importance of freedom in all aspects of life. Learn more!
|The Earth Dome
Bring our gigantic, inflatable globe standing 19-feet high and 22-feet in diameter into your school and blow your students' minds. Our energetic performer takes your students on a trip around - and inside - the world, exploring the continents, visiting countries, and studying the structure of the earth from the inside-out! Learn more!
|Thomas Alva Edison
This presentation highlights Edison's early childhood curiosity about how and why things worked all the way through his career as the inventor of dozens of devices - that you can see in action! Edison's childhood experiences and stories of his fascination with electricity and the telegraph are told through an energetic performance that will inspire your students and connect with them as only a "living history" experience can. Learn more!
|Forces and Motion
See Newton's Three Laws of Motion, kinetic and potential energy and the conservation of energy at work with easy-to-understand exhibitions aimed right at your kids. In classic Mobile Ed tradition, a variety of dynamic demonstrations involving audience interaction lock these principles in your students' minds. Learn more!
|Ben Franklin
Using incredible props, a beautiful set, music, stories, interaction, and authentic costuming, the character of Ben Franklin entertains and enlightens your school. Try your time at old-time typesetting, and experiment with electricity while experiencing true living history. Learn more!
Encourage your kids to think outside the box and to use their "imathimation" to envision all the ways in which math affects their lives every day. Playing on ordinary situations to create extraordinary excitement, we involve students in cooking, shopping, music and a variety of other areas to motivate them to see the math all around them. Learn more!
|Inspector Iwannano
"The Inspector" delivers a strong message within a comedy-packed, magic-filled program. Inspector Iwannano involves your students in a mystery as they try to uncover certain "character clues" - aspects of a good character such as trustworthiness, responsibility, and good citizenship. 45 minutes of fun and valuable character-reinforcing messages! Learn more!
|Kidz Science Safari
Bring the Kidz Science Safari hands-on science exhibits to your school! This program consists of a minimum of 12 interactive science exhibits that we bring into schools or any place with gymnasium size space available. We bring the children's museum experience right to it's intended audience - kids! Learn more!
|Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This program will travel through time with the important characters and events surrounding Dr. King's life and is expressed through song, poetry, and powerful oration. Students will see how Dr. King's life and ideas were molded through a life-long commitment to freedom and equality. A must-have! Learn more!
|The Living Lincoln
A chronological, first-person narrative of Lincoln's life from his humble origins in the backwoods of Kentucky through his trying years in the White House. Drawing on in-depth expert knowledge of this subject, our performer will provide an educational odyssey that is often humorous while at other times extraordinarily moving. Learn more!
|Books Made the Man: Lincoln and Reading
Introduce students to some of the books Mr. Lincoln eagerly read as a boy, and also the rest of the literature and instruction he continued to pore over throughout his life. From the books on surveying and the law that enabled him to become successful in life, to the works on military strategy he found himself reading in the White House, and everything in between! Learn more!
|Mime Time
This program is designed to introduce your students to an art form which has been practiced for centuries throughout the world - mime! Your students will be mesmerized as our performer presents several humorous short "silent stories" which may include many familiar illusions such as walls, ropes, ladders and everybody's favorite - walking against the wind. Learn more!
|The Magic of Science
This classic assembly allows everyone, both in the audience and on stage, to become a magician. Everything done in this 45 minute science program looks and acts like a real magic trick. The only real trick is that everything done is science at work! A great survey course in chemistry, physics, and mathematics including tricks your students can do at home! Learn more!
|Our Changing Climate
Through an energetic performance by Dr. Exhaustus and his animatronic friends, give your students an understanding of the subject of climate change. Competing scientific points of view about climate change are presented, including the sunspot theory, natural causes, and the greenhouse theory using humor, multimedia projected on a huge screen, and lots of audience interaction! Learn more!
|Physics is Fun!
Open your student's eyes to the fascinating world of physics and how it governs the way everything around us moves! Through the discoveries of Isaac Newton, Nikola Tesla and Robert VanDeGraff we've come up with powerful demonstrations on sound, electricity, motion, and even jet propulsion! Also, ask about our all-day science museum-style Physics Workshop! Learn more!
|Physics Workshop
Physics is Fun is also available in an all-day format with awesome hands-on activities! We bring a science museum-like presentation to your school allowing students to get up close and personal with awesome exhibits designed to compliment both the Physics is Fun assembly program and your existing science curriculum. Learn more!
|Piankeshaw Trails: Native American Cultures in the Midwest Woodlands
Mobile Ed Productions is excited to announce a partnership allowing us to bring schools in the Midwest an excellent new hands on opportunity. It will teach students about the Native American Indian Cultures of Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and other parts of the Ohio Valley and what was once referred to as the Northwest Territory. Learn more!
|Reading: More Than Words
This show creates an upbeat and fun environment that leads students to explore the world of literature, including fiction and nonfiction. With an exciting set, cutting-edge graphics and unique props, the program generates interest in the audience as they first enter into the room. Learn more!
|Reptiles are Cool
Take an eye-opening look at the world of reptiles through this informative program that features snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises and alligators. Learn more!
|Sky Dome Planetarium
Take your students on a journey through the universe from the comfort and security of your own school. Our portable, inflatable planetarium will come right to your location and dazzle your budding astronomers with our state-of-the-art digital projector and informative presentation. Learn more!
|STEAM Museum
Bring an entire state-of-the-art STEM exhibit right into your school! Interact with over a dozen professionally designed, hands-on exhibits sure to inspire the next generation of great scientists. Learn more!
|Stronger Than a Bully
Fight the issue of bullying in your school with a day of Stronger Than A Bully assembly shows! Based on techniques aimed at empowering the victim, this fast-paced interactive school assembly program is packed with important lessons imparted through lots of audience participation, magic, ventriloquism, role playing, comedy, and most of all fun! Learn more!
|Mark Twain
America's most famous author comes to life in your school with a stunningly-accurate costumed portrayal. Mr. Twain recalls his youth, his fascination with steamboats, how he got his name, and reads excerpts from his stories, from The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County to The Adventures of Tom Sawyerand Huckleberry Finn. Enhanced with large props and a huge multimedia projection screen, this is a must-have show for your school! Learn more!
|Young Authors Day
This all-day writing workshop begins with a 45-minute assembly show about the art of mime. There, our not-so-silent mime excites your students about writing, and then sends them on their way to create original stories, periodically visited and coached by our presenter. At the end of the day your student's own stories are presented in a second assembly...through mime! An unforgettable day, every time. Learn more!
|You've Got a Friend
Inspirational characters and magic tricks bring the sequel to the popular anti-bullying program over and above of what's expected in a school assembly show. Three loveable ventriloquist characters stress the importance of making friends as a preventative measure to bullying and build an acceptance of diversity and physical challenges. Learn more!


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NEW YORK (AP) - Recently, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio woke up early to see someone special: her youngest son, Declan, 16.
NEW YORK (AP) � Recently, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio woke up early to see someone special: her youngest son, Declan, 16.
"I hadn't seen him in a couple of days," she explains.
He's juggling high school and she's spending afternoons and nights at the American Airlines Theater as she readies for her first Broadway work in a decade.
"Let's face it: I invited them to join me on this journey and I should be around for most of it," she says, laughing, referring to her family. "I quite enjoy it, actually. I like doing that job � mother."
Mastrantonio, the "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" veteran, has built a respected career as an actress � she shot at Tony Montana in "Scarface" and was a fishing boat captain in "The Perfect Storm" � but mom has always been her preferred role.
"I think parenting is the most humbling experience," she says.
She and her family � husband Pat O'Connor, the director of "Inventing the Abbotts" and "The January Man," and her sons Declan and Jack, 20 � recently returned to America after more than two decades in London.
Mastrantonio landed a role on CBS' "Hostages" and the Roundabout Theatre Company's "That Winslow Boy," a British play by Terence Rattigan about the lengths a family will go to after their son is expelled from a naval college for stealing.
The 54-year-old actress, who was last on Broadway in the musical "Man of La Mancha," sat down with The Associated Press to discuss the play, the show "Hostages" and life in England.
AP: Why is Rattigan such an important playwright?
Mastrantonio: I find his plays so linear, so real. They're pointed and they're dark, but they're lacking in vindictiveness. He's not there to grandstand. Ever. He just gives you an honest depiction of people.
AP: Have you ever done one of his plays before?
Mastrantonio: No, I had to come back to America to be English.
AP: Was it a big culture change?
Mastrantonio: I remember standing in a shop when Jack was just 9 months and this woman says, 'Is that your baby?' I said, 'Yes.' All she said was, 'Big.' That was it! That was the whole exchange! Big! Too big? Have I done something wrong? I thought to myself, 'Lady, you are SO not American. You're definitely NOT Italian.'
AP: Does doing this play make you wonder how far you would go for your kids?
Mastrantonio: I would go to the wall. To the wall.
AP: But what about the costs?
Mastrantonio: I don't think you know. You just keep going. It's not a decision. In retrospect you might say, 'If I'd known that, I wouldn't have done this.' But all you can do is keep going.
AP: You're also on the new show "Hostages," about a surgeon who's ordered to assassinate her patient, the ailing president of the United States, to save her family. What can you tell us about your story arc?
Mastrantonio: I don't know! Evidently, there's been a shift in the cast or something, so I don't know. I looked at the script the other day and wondered, 'Did I do it? Is it me?'
AP: What do you mean? You're the first lady!
Mastrantonio: Right, in the first episode I just sat there and established that there was a first lady. But there's been a sea change. I have no idea where the story is going. The whole tone of it changed. I thought she was going to be aging arm candy but now I don't know. I don't think the writers know.
AP: You're back onstage. Do you miss singing?
Mastrantonio: Yes, it's just that there's just so much time in a day. I understand why people in the arts don't have children. I have three big relationships in my life that need tending to.
AP: What's a big difference between the West End in London and Broadway?
Mastrantonio: In England, you're neither praised nor criticized too drastically. They're like, 'That's a lovely performance. Let's get on with it.' So nothing becomes this unbelievable thing that actually can't satisfy everybody. It's a thing to do, it's an activity to participate in. It's just much more measured.
AP: There's less pressure?
Mastrantonio: There are a lot of newspapers, which means there are a lot of opinions about what you're doing so you're not striving for that one critic or that one kudo or that one accolade. It's just a work in progress. To be an actor in England is a bona fide occupation. Here you have a bodyguard.
Mark Kennedy can be reached at http://twitter.com/KennedyTwits


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