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Tips for Designing the Perfect School Science Lab
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School science laboratories seem to always be designed by accountants. They are generally poorly laid out and ill-equipped to serve their purpose. I have taught in many of these disasters and have designed other labs that have been a pleasure to teach in.
It would be nice if price was not a constraining factor in all school building design, but it is. The best way to approach the design of your lab is from the standpoint of what you need, then pare it down if the total cost is over-budget.
A school laboratory is usually larger than the average classroom. This is because it may have 35 students moving around it, flames from Bunsen burners, sinks, electrical equipment and glassware all at the same time, as well as writing materials, computers and boards. The whole setup sounds impossible.
Ideally you need to separate student writing areas from student experimental areas. The easiest way to do this is to have sinks, electrical outlets and workbenches around the three sides of the room. Cupboards for glassware and electrical equipment will slot underneath these workbenches. There needs to be a clear walkway all around the room in front of these workbenches, so that students can move about safely. The fouth side of the room will be where the board and teacher's bench are.
You will need fume hoods, or fume cupboards, with extraction facilities to the outside. School fume hoods are not used very often, because the chemicals used in school labs are not particularly noxious. Fume hoods are best situated on the wall with the board and the teacher's area. Using a fume hood with a class is largely impractical because of the logistics issues involved with 35 students wanting to use one or two small spaces at the same time. These areas will be used infrequently and only briefly.
You will also need desks or benches for students to sit at to write at and for non-practical lessons. These workbenches are best situated about five feet away from the perimeter workbenches. The exact arrangement of these workspaces will depend on the dimensions of your laboratory.
A fan arrangement works well, with the desks end on to where the taecher stands. Other possibilities include joined groups of desks and desks tee-ed off the teacher's desk. Groups of desks make for more chatter amongst your students.
If you are installing an LCD projector, then consider mounting it from the ceiling where it projects to the board at the front.
That gives you your perfect school laboratory. You will almost certainly be overbudget at this point. How can you reduce the cost?
- Cut the number of sinks - A large cost saving, but disastrous in terms of increasing student movement during experimental work. Consider long sinks at the back of the worktop though.
- Cut the number of electrical outlets - Small savings
- Cut the number of cupboards - Large savings possible, but increases student movement around the laboratory, and where do you put all the equipment?
- Have just one fume-hood - Large savings, and you will rarely use it anyway.
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This packet contains two units designed to support students? journeys towards proficiency in reading and analyzing nonfiction texts, analyzing information across multiple texts, and writing argument essays based on their research. The task included asks each student to read and watch several nonfiction texts that give information about an issue, to take a stance on that issue, and defend that stance in an argument essay, drawing on the provided texts for support.
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CLICK HERE to read A Postscript to the Berkeley Renaissance
Early life and work
Spicer was born in Los Angeles and spent most of his writing life in San Francisco. He spent the years 1945 to 1955 at the University of California, Berkeley, where he began writing, doing work as a research linguist, and publishing some poetry (though he disdained publishing). During this time he searched out fellow poets, but it was through his alliance with Robert Duncan and Robin Blaser that Spicer forged a new kind of poetry, and together they referred to their common work as the Berkeley Renaissance. The three, who were all rumored to be gay, also educated younger poets in their circle about their "queer genealogy", Rimbaud, Lorca, and other gay writers.[1] Spicer's poetry of this period is collected in One Night Stand and Other Poems (1980). His Imaginary Elegies, later collected in Donald Allen's The New American Poetry 1945-1960 anthology, were written around this time.
In 1954, he co-founded the famous Six Gallery, the scene of the famous October 1955 Six Gallery reading that launched the West Coast Beat movement. In 1955, Spicer moved to New York and then to Boston, where he worked for a time in the Rare Book Room of Boston Public Library. Blaser was also in Boston at this time, and the pair made contact with a number of local poets, including John Wieners.
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LINE is a messaging service which is specifically very popular in Japan. LINE messenger offers service on major platforms. You can easily download LINE on your Android or iOS device from Google Play or App Store. It is great to use LINE application on a mobile device, but did you know that you can use this wonderful application on your desktop computer as well? LINE offers support for Windows and Mac OS devices. If you are interested in using LINE on your computer, read along for the link to download LINE Windows and full tutorial of its awesome features.
Download LINE Windows
If you want to use LINE messenger on your computer, the first thing you need to do is to download LINE Windows for your computer. You can download the software from LINE website or from the direct link I have provided for you.
How to set up LINE on Windows
So, as I mentioned earlier, the first thing you need to do is to download LINE Windows on your computer. Then, install the application and run it on your computer. You can either choose to login with your preexisting LINE account or create a new account. In order to create a new LINE account on LINE Windows, you will need to enter your phone number. Remember! if you already have a LINE account with your phone number and you want to create a new one with your number, all records with regard to your first LINE account will be lost.
After you complete the registration, you will be able to start using LINE to chat with your friends.
How to add friends on LINE Windows
When you download LINE Windows and install it on your computer, the first thing you need to do in order to start chatting with your friends is to add them to your friends' list.
In order to do so, click on the add friends icon and you will have some options.
- A number of official accounts will be recommended to you and you can add them to your friend's list and stay updated about their posts
- Click on "Search for friends". A new window will open for you in which you can search for friends by their LINE ID or phone number
- Click on "Create a group" to start a group chat with your LINE friends
How to use LINE timeline on LINE desktop
One of greatest LINE features is the timeline feature. LINE timeline allows you to share a text or a photo with your friends and tell them what you are doing or how you are feeling.
In order to share something with your friends, click on the "What's new?" box. You ill then be able to type a message, upload a photo or video, or add a link or hashtag to you post. You can also choose who you want to send your post to.
How to use LINE Keep feature
Did you know that you can download LINE Windows and use it as a cloud space to keep your photos, videos, and files? LINE keep feature allows you to keep whatever you need right next to you by uploading them to your LINE desktop.
Manage settings on LINE Windows
One of good things about LINE desktop is that you can customize almost everything from within the app.
- Basics – Manage your profile, choose the language and screen size, manage login settings or delete your account
- Notifications – Manage notification method, sound, and rules
- Chats – Manage font size, stickers, keyboard language, chat background, chat history, photo resolution, etc.
- Calls – Manage speaker, microphone, and camera settings
- Friends – Manage blocked and hidden friends
- Timeline – Manage timeline privacy settings
- Keep – Manage the space used on your keep or delete all your data
- Advanced settings – Manage proxy settings
- Keyboard shortcuts – Manage all the shortcuts you can use while chatting
Is LINE Windows secure?
One of the most important things to consider when using a messaging app is its security. We use such messengers to share almost any sort of personal data and this is crucial to make sure that these apps are secure. LINE messenger uses encryption to make sure that it wouldn't be impossible to hack LINE account and spy on LINE messages.
So, if you are looking for a safe environment to share your messages through it, LINE application is definitely a great option.
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To me, John Taylor is the Magical Unicorn of Duran Duran. I have been incredibly lucky to have met Nick and Simon several times (that's another story), but I have only met John at fast-paced meet and greets. For this reason, John Taylor is still the only guy in Duran Duran that gives me butterflies and makes me a nervous wreck. In other words, the Magical Unicorn.
The first time I met JT was when he was touring with the Neurotic Boy Outsiders (Steve Jones, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum). After the show, the band did a quick meet and greet in the backstage area for the fans that were waiting by the bus. I think we waited for at least an hour, hoping to see our heroes. Patience paid off and I got in line to meet him.
The closer I got to the table where the band was sitting, the more nervous I felt. John was at the end of the table, and I could see him in the FLESH. Before that moment, he seemed like a mannequin or a painting – he didn't seem real. For years I had watched him on TV and stared at photos in magazines, and imagined how it would be to see him for real. Even watching him perform on stage was not real, it was a persona. This was the first time I had seen him off stage, just being himself, as an actual human being.
I'm embarrassed to say that I sailed right past the rest of the band (I snubbed Steve Jones! What is wrong with me?), and stood in front of John. He looked up at me, smiled, and asked my name. I noticed how his eyes crinkled up just like they did when he smiled in interviews. I whispered my name and my throat tightened. My eyes were burning, and I felt fat, salty tears rolling down my cheeks. John looked alarmed as I started sobbing. I managed to croak, "Thank you for the music!" as he handed me a signed flyer.
My ex (boyfriend at the time) was right behind me in line, and he apologized for my outburst. Then he and John discussed the intricacies of graphic design (I heard the phrase "72 dpi"). I wandered off and saw Bev, who ran the B5 message boards for John. I had calmed down by then. I revealed to her that I was the girl who was having flame wars on AOL with John's then-wife, Amanda DeCadenet (or as I liked to call her, Amanda DeCuntenet…more on this another day…Courtney Love was also involved…). Bev thought this was the funniest thing in the world, and she wanted John to know.
I told Bev about my embarrassing outburst but she dragged me over to John again, and told him that I was the infamous "NRhodie", or as Amanda called me, "NRhodent". John laughed and said that he was enjoying the drama, and he thought it was hilarious how angry Amanda would get. I should have realized then that this was a bad sign for their future together (thank goodness). At least my final impression was that of an evil online troll instead of a crying fan, right? I'm not sure which is worse.
I should add I'm not a total wife-of-Duran-hater, because I love me some Yasmin and Gela, okay?
The second time I got an autograph from JT was in 1998, when he was touring with the unfortunately named John Taylor Terroristen. In his defense, this was pre-911.
I had brought the tour program from the 1983 charity concert that the band did with Aston Villa (John's favorite football team). John asked if he could keep it. During this time, John was not in Duran Duran anymore, but he was very nostalgic and was collecting all sorts of memorabilia of the band's history. He would post about them on the B5 message boards. I thought for a moment about giving it to John, but I really wanted it for my own collection, so I said no.
As the years passed, my love for Duran Duran waned, mostly because of horrible experiences I had with fans. I ended up giving away most of my collection to my friends. I regret letting some items go, but it is fun to look for them again. I did end up keeping anything that was autographed, including that Aston Villa tour program.
Cut to the present day – John Taylor did a book signing in Austin last Friday. I hadn't been in the same room with JT since that day in 1998, because I had stopped going to see Duran Duran in concert before the reunion. Writing this blog has rekindled some of those old fangirl feelings, so I knew I had to go to this book signing. I definitely wanted to give John that tour program he wanted years ago.
I went to the signing by myself, because I didn't know any other Duran Duran fans in Austin. I made a few friends while standing in line, which is always nice. I think I've learned to smell the crazy on the fans so I know who to avoid. To be honest, I probably came across as the crazy one, because I was excited to have someone to talk to about my stupid Duran adventures. My new friends and I giggled over the thought of meeting Mr. Taylor.
John was his usual charming self, and did some readings and a Q&A for the crowd, which consisted mainly of forty-something ladies. The shrieking was pretty loud. I felt like I was at a Thunder Down Under strip show (not that I frequent such establishments). Someone actually shouted for John to take his shirt off.
Finally it was time to get in line and meet the man himself. I barked like a drill sergeant at my new pals to get them in line before the other fans trampled us. My old cutthroat Duranie instincts emerged. The Magical Unicorn has this effect on me.
I started to have that same feeling I got when I first met him. I thought I might pass out at one point, but I made it. I had a purpose. I wanted nothing more than to clear my karmic slate by giving JT that tour program he had asked for so many years before.
I approached the table. John looked up. His eyes crinkled. I flashed back to that day but kept it together. I handed over the tour program and said, "John, many years ago you signed this for me, and asked if you could keep it. At the time, I said no, but now I would like you to have it." He looked surprised; I'm sure he thought I was going to ask for him to sign it. John paged through the program and said delightedly, "Wow! I don't have this one! Thank you!" I smiled and said, "Well, now you do." That was pretty much the extent of our discussion, but it made me feel good.
John will always be the Magical Unicorn to me, and he will always be a mullet I have loved.
Post Script:
Of course I scanned that motherfucker before I gave it to JT. I'm not THAT crazy!
Here's a link to my tumblr posts with the scan of every page. The paper was bigger than my scanner but I think it came out all right. There are 3 tumblr links due to limits on uploading more than 10 pictures per post:


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When we went to Zoey's, we had spicy chicken burger, red pasta, cold coffee and mushroom on toast. The waffles are pretty good too. The food is on point and totally delicious.
Sarjapur Folks, Have You Been To Zoey's Yet?
What Makes It Awesome?
What's My Pro Tip?
They are closed on Mondays. Additionally, you can go for a stroll at Kaikondrahalli lake which is just 100 metres away. Then you can grab some fresh juice and breakfast here.
Anything Else?
What's in a name? Farheen, a foodie herself and the owner, wanted to name her daughter Joey and hence the name. Jokingly, she calls the place her third kid.
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High-tech Uber vehicles back in SF — this time for mapping
They're back. Five Ford Fusions bristling with rooftop equipment and labeled "Uber Advanced Technologies Center" were ready to hit San Francisco streets starting Wednesday morning, but they will not be functioning as self-driving cars. Instead, they will be mapping the city — presumably as a prelude to future self-driving pilots.
"These cars are being used for Uber's mapping purposes only," the San Francisco company said. "They are being driven manually at all times and their self-driving systems are disabled."
Uber's brief attempt at offering San Francisco passengers rides in autonomous vehicles (with engineers at the wheel) came to an abrupt halt in December, after just one week, when regulators revoked the cars' registrations because Uber refused to get a state permit for testing autonomous vehicles. The company claimed it was exempt from the registration requirement because its cars always had a human in the driver's seat — an argument that the state Department of Motor Vehicles found lacking. The DMV noted that 20 companies had obtained the $150 testing permit and said Uber was operating illegally.
This time around, the DMV has no objections.
"The DMV worked with Uber to reinstate the registrations for five vehicles - with the full understanding that the vehicles will be used in a mapping capacity only," said Melissa Figueroa, a spokeswoman for the California State Transportation Agency. "Several companies in California use vehicles such as this for the same purpose. Should Uber decide they want to revisit the issue of self-driving technology on the streets and roads in California, the offer to help them secure proper permitting stands."
During the ill-fated December pilot, Uber experienced a number of glitches besides the clash with regulators. Several reports — including one documented by a dash camera video — emerged of the self-driving cars running red lights. Uber attributed all those incidents to human error.
In one case, a cafe owner saw a self-driving car stop at a red light while the driver and a companion chatted, with the driver's hands clearly not on the wheel. The car then surged through the intersection while the light was still red, according to Christopher Koff, owner of AK Subs.
The cars also made illegal "right-hook" turns through bike lanes, neglecting to merge right before making the turns, according to Brian Wiedenmeier, executive director of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, who took a test drive. Uber responded that drivers would henceforth assume control of the cars for such turns.
After being spurned in California, Uber loaded up its self-driving Volvo XC90s on flatbed trucks to move them to Arizona for a pilot that has not yet begun.
The tricked-out Ford Fusions — the same vehicles deployed in Uber's self-driving pilot for passengers in Pittsburgh — previously were seen on San Francisco streets in the late summer and early fall. Such spottings triggered speculation that the company was trying out self-driving in its hometown, but Uber said that the vehicles were being used to collect data for mapping.
Carolyn Said is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @csaid


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Visit to the Government Art Collection
Tucked away off Tottenham Court Road in a nondescript yard can be found a building housing the
Government Art Collection
which isn't normally open to the public. At any one time two-thirds of the collection is distributed amongst government buildings both at home and abroad. The art works furnish places like 10 Downing Street, the Treasury and many overseas embassies and high commissions.
My visit to the home of the GAC on Saturday 19
November had been postponed from
Open House
weekend back in September; it also fitted in very well with a walk I was doing in Marylebone that afternoon being only a ten minute walk away.
Although works from the collection are frequently lent out to galleries to supplement exhibitions, for the first time in its 113 year history art from the collection is being showcased in a series of exhibitions at the
Whitechapel Art Gallery
. There are five separate exhibitions; the second one is currently in progress which is a selection of works chosen by contemporary artist
Cornelia Parker
. This runs until 4
December and then the following exhibition will be works selected by historian
Simon Schama
which starts on 16
December. A list of all the exhibitions is
. Artworks featured in the entire series will then tour galleries in Birmingham and Belfast.
The permanent home of the GAC is only occasionally open to the public; for Open House weekend and open for group bookings for 3 evenings a month. Their diary is full until January 2013 so I was very lucky to be able to get in.
We were taken round by a very knowledgeable guide whose name I omitted to record.
The first picture I saw was one that remained my favourite from the whole tour. C R W Nevinson's
St Paul's from the South
seen through the smog from Waterloo station; a very atmospheric picture.
We also saw a mini version of
Nelson's Ship in a Bottle
which is currently on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square,
Peas are the New Beans
by Bob and Roberta Smith which had proved particularly popular with ministers because of its allusion to bean counters and a very detailed
View of Florence
by Edward Lear where you felt you could almost step into the painting.
We were told that the collection comprised of some 13,000 works of mostly British art. Their budget used to be £200,000 a year; it is now zero.
It is hard to believe but we were told that one of the reasons in the past they had bought large paintings was to save on wallpaper! The emphasis is now on promoting British art; the artworks will be seen by thousands of people around the world.
The tour included a visit to the workshop where we were shown the effects of acid paper on old prints and told of the process which protects paintings in countries with a high humidity; they are given a plastic backed frame, sealed with a metal tape and hung so the picture doesn't touch the wall.
Our tour finished with a visit to what would in any other gallery be a store but here it was a showroom.
Details and pictures of the paintings held in the collection are on their
but make a date in your diary to visit the Whitechapel Art Gallery to see some of them in the flesh so to speak which will be a lot easier to get into than visiting the GAC itself.
Government Art Collection
hidden London
Whitechapel Gallery


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12Nov 2015
FT Property Summit (London) 12 Nov 2015
The FT Property Summit enters its ninth year in 2015, uniting global commercial property investors, lenders, real estate occupiers and developers to discuss both current opportunities and future prospects within the UK commercial property market. The Financial Times plan to hold a sequence of smaller, specialized events in the lead up to this summit, which will comprise panel discussions, case studies and keynote addresses and attract professionals from across the sector. The summit will cover several key topics, including the impact of the new government on real estate, the future of interest rates, the prospects of London as a competitive, global city and the effect of various global economic developments on the market. Keynote speakers include Martin World, chief economic commentator at the Financial Times.
Conference websiteFT Property Summit (London) 12 Nov 2015
Listed in: Alternative Asset Classes Conferences, Commercial Real Estate Conferences.


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Guestbook from the open house at the Parliament buildings, November 5, 1991
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- 5 Nov 1991
The record consists a bound volume guestbook created for the open house at the Parliament buildings in Victoria, BC to mark the swearing-in of Premier Mike Harcourt and the executive council on November 5, 1991. Visitors to the event signed the g...
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Since my debut novel, Lavender Fields was published, I've had the opportunity to sit on a couple of different panels to talk about the book and my journey to being published.
I recall one writing conference I attended when I first started seriously writing had local writers I admired and truly enjoyed reading. It was amazing seeing the real people who had written these books, and then shared their experiences behind the stories inspirations and concepts.
So, since I've been asked, I'm sharing here the idea of; If I could create the ultimate conference panel of some of my favorite authors ever, what would that be like.
Well, unbelievably amazing of course!
It took me awhile to post this, as a part of me thought the idea of thinking through this list would be overwhelming and more than a bit daunting.
What I didn't realize was how much a chance like this could influence not just myself as a writer, but writers and of course readers all over. We all have those authors, some, at least for me. stemming back to my childhood. Their imagination, personal stories and success keep me humbled, inspired and always allowing the next story to work its way in my brain. To have the chance for a one on one session with some of these people would be a dream come true. There's even now several I have met since becoming published who shine as wonderful examples of the type of author I'd like to be someday.
Please know, this list is by no means complete, but serves at least as a snapshot compilation of some of the authors that have in their own way shaped me as a person, as a woman, and as a writer.
I won't bore you with my childhood, but Dr. Seuss, AA Milne, and J.M. Barrie, introduced me to strange, interesting, and unconventional characters and stories that sparked that desire to fantasize, pretend and play.
Of course Judy Blume was there at that coming of age when everything is changing and your mind and body changes are as equally awkward and at times just as lonely.
Edgar Allan Poe, and Oscar Wilde gave me goosebumps, both with the macabre style and penchant for darkness in storytelling. (Mary Shelley, Robert Louis Stevenson!) I found it fun to be scared. (Alfred Hitchcock, Twilight Zone, Night Stalker, Tales from the Crypt, sorry I digress!) This would then turn me onto the works of one of the biggest horror masters, Stephen King, and then Anne Rice (who I was ecstatic to actually meet, and her erotica is pretty steamy!)
Jules Verne – Come on, talk about creating stories of fantastic adventure!
Then came the romance! Danielle Steele was phenomenal, but Nora Roberts was by far my go to author! Not be left out, Nicholas Sparks had me ugly crying every time. I've been a longtime fan of Gerri Russell, who is incredibly generous and wonderful in person.
Loving a good mystery that kept me tuned in, guessing and page turning is still Dan Brown, James Patterson, and local celeb Robert Dugoni is now also included in my library.
I would love to have this dream panel of esteemed (and let's face it, eclectic) guests in a beautiful old underground secret library, in a large room with rows upon rows of wall to wall books. Among the stately wood shelving and incredible architecture would be comfortable armchairs arranged in a circle. The lighting would be just the right balance of visibility and atmosphere. There'd be some sort of a tea service and delectable things to nibble on. (Perhaps a cocktail meet and greet at the beginning)
Set in this magical space where time doesn't apply- like "A big ball of wibbly wobbly, timey wimey stuff" (Thanks Dr. Who for that!) , I'd spend time with each author, learning more about how their stories came to be, in their own words.
Like I said, this invite list is but a very small smattering of some of my favorite authors from the past and present. The past that shaped me then, and the current who shape me still. Without the life experiences of those times and those stories that saw me through them, I wouldn't be blogging before you today.
Speaking of authors to know and love, Solstice Publishing/Summer Solstice helped make my dream come true and is made up of an amazing group of authors. I recommend checking their website, as you could find your next favorite author.
Also visit book conferences, festivals and events that feature local authors. Who knows who will be your next favorite! Use this tool to find and create your own event, maybe a book club, fairy tale festival or author convention.
Thanks for stopping by!


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June 13, 2013
My first stop was Le Hardy's Rapids where I saw four Harlequin Ducks. They were so beautiful and I was mesmerized watching them navigate up the rapids.
Here is a YouTube video I made of a bit of what I saw.
On my way to Hayden Valley I took some time to hike the Pelican Creek Trail. It begins overlooking wetlands, towards the mountains near Fishing Bridge. The sound of tree frogs were everywhere and very loud. As I entered the pines I saw a pair of Mountain Chickadees flying to and from a hole in a dead stump. I was so tempted to take a peak but knew it was not a good idea to upset them. I saw many white butterflies but could only guess at the species. As I entered the forest I mentally reviewed my bear defense strategies just in case.
Soon I came to the Yellowstone Lake shore, with its gray sand. I could hear Canada Geese off in the distance against the gentle lapping of the waves.
Standing there I noticed a storm approaching and could hear the distant thunder. As I walked the shore line I heard a pair of ducks fly off, and it seemed as if my hearing had improved in this quiet setting.
The sky darkened as I came back around to the marsh and the thunder was louder. Soon I could hear the sound of rain falling on my hat. I returned to my camper just in time to avoid being hit by the pounding hail.
When it was all over in a few minutes the frogs sang again and a gray jay paid me a visit, another life bird.
I drove a little further were everyone else was and had a chance to see a young grizzly running across the meadow. One of the other visitors shared a scope, so I had a good look.
Later in the day I saw a coyote. It was a very wildlife thrilling day!
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Yellowstone National Park - looking for wild life
2 comments:
Hi. What brought me to your blog was the fact it was called squirrels view. I thought it was like my website http://squirreltrapping.biz which is about actual squirrels. But I have to tell you that you have a knack for photography. The pictures of yellowstone are breathtaking. Thanks for sharing.
- March 26, 2014 at 9:48 PM
- AndyG said...
Wow what a day - a grizzly and a coyote! :-)
- May 13, 2014 at 2:07 AM
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10,000-Mile Update
There's a lot to love about our long-term BMW M340i. For one, its roofline is below 60 inches and there isn't room for more than five passengers. It's not an SUV and we love it for that. The M340i also has a magnificent powertrain: a potent 382-hp turbocharged inline-six mated to an expertly calibrated eight-speed automatic. But this sedan has more than just a good heart, it has the bones to support it.
As we complete the first quarter of our 40,000-mile evaluation, the logbook is filling up with comments gushing at how much the new 3-series and its G20 platform have improved. Former editor-in-chief Eddie Alterman noted the stiffer structure and sorted body control over the previous 3-series generation (F30), writing, "The ride is firm, but the jolts are not." He went on to compare it to an E39-generation BMW M5 with only one thing keeping it from its best impersonation. Care to take a guess? If you're thinking steering, you are correct. BMW, the complaint box is getting full. Are you ready to listen to us?
A handful of staff members have penned a few complaints about the M340i's seats. The leather-wrapped buckets are as unyielding as a new baseball mitt. We're hoping that with more use, they'll soften up. Also, the leading edge of the thigh support ends abruptly creating a sharp edge. Those blessed with long legs will likely never notice it, however, shorter inseams will feel that edge go right into the back of a thigh. Others have griped about the digital instrument cluster's strange opposing swings between the tachometer and speedometer and the screen's susceptibility to being washed out by direct sunlight.
Our winter has been mild, but the OE-sized Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 performance rubber purchased from the Tire Rack function adequately when the white gold falls from the sky. With those tires underfoot, we haven't had any regrets about forgoing the $1860 all-wheel-drive option. We appreciated the ability to start the car remotely when the temperature dipped below freezing, but it took some looking to find the feature as it's buried deep in the infotainment submenus. Even without the remote start, the engine gets up to temp quickly and sends useful heat into the cabin in short order.
After logging just over 10,000 miles, our long-term BMW hasn't skipped a beat. The M340's first scheduled service as indicated by the onboard computer was a simple one: oil and filter swap and a few basic inspections. While in the care of our local dealer, two recalls were also performed. The first recalibrated the rearview camera to conform to federal standards and the second added a spray of wax onto the front axle supports to prevent corrosion. BMW includes the cost of all maintenance up to 36,000 miles. We had to add two quarts of oil over the first 10,000 miles, one at 4500 miles and another just before the service visit. While adding oil to any modern engine might be cause for concern, our dealer assures us it's within normal tolerances. For now, we'll take their word for it, but it's something we'll be watching closely.
Months in Fleet: 6 months Current Mileage: 10,364 miles
Average Fuel Economy: 24 mpg
Fuel Tank Size: 15.6 gal Observed Fuel Range: 370 miles
Service: $13 Normal Wear: $0 Repair: $0
Damage and Destruction: $378
We can't deny the market's fascination with high-rise SUVs, crossovers, and trucks. The parking lot at our headquarters is full of the things. But, like a cinnamon roll needs icing, the world still needs sports sedans. Having subjected nine previous versions of the BMW 3-series to our long-term, 40,000-mile torture test, this iconic sports sedan is no stranger to our professional, and personal, lives. From deputy editor Tony Quiroga's time-capsule 1991 325i, deputy testing director K.C. Colwell's high-mileage 2007 328i, and road warrior Keoni Koch's 2001 325xi wagon, no car outside of a Mazda Miata is more common on the we-bought-one-ourselves list than the 3-series. Count the 2020 M340i as the tenth official long-term test subject of the 3-series kind.
When the 3's current G20 generation debuted for 2019, it initially only came with the 252-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four. Although that four-banger is a stellar powerplant, it left us yearning for more. With the next iteration of the full-Monty M3 a year or so away, we ordered up the hottest version of the current 3-series to date, the 382-hp M340i, complete with BMW's B58 turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six mated to ZF's excellent eight-speed automatic transmission. Sadly, BMW no longer offers a manual transmission option for the 330i and M340i in the United States.
We specified our M340i, which carries an enticing base price of $54,995, with a coat of Portimao Blue paint for $550 and a black leather interior with blue stitching for another $1450. Things escalated quickly from there. Safety systems such as lane-departure warning, blind-spot detection, and forward-collision detection seemed like reasonable add-ons for $500, but the mandatory upgrade to the $1700 Driving Assistant Professional package for adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist did not. The $2100 Executive package adds adaptive LED headlamps with Laserlight (which provide variable illumination), automatic high beams, and a parking assistant, and our frosty mornings will be more tolerable with the $1400 heated seats and steering wheel, as well as with the $300 remote-start feature. A power-actuated trunk? That'll be another $250.
To complement the M340i's standard M Sport brakes and electronically controlled limited-slip differential, we selected the $700 adaptive dampers and the Cooling and High-Performance tire option for $1500. That clumsily named package provides an additional engine oil cooler, a more powerful cooling fan, and, obviously, summer tires. Our car's nearly $12K in options increased its bottom line to $66,820, which isn't that much less than a base M4.
After trudging through BMW's 1200-mile break-in period, our 3-series hit the test track to stretch its legs, rather impressively so. While the M340i features a launch-control system for hasty getaways, we found that taking matters into our own hands and managing the turbo-six's silken thrust ourselves was the quickest way off the line. Ultimately, the M340i ripped off a 3.8-second zero-to-60-mph sprint and tore through the quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds at 115 mph. If you are wondering, those times are on pace with the last-generation M3.
We've griped about the 3-series's steering since the previous F30 generation launched in 2012. Although the G20 represents an improvement in that area versus its predecessor, the dull off-center movement and its numb connection to the road is not the steering feel that the M340i truly deserves. The chassis, however, is well-balanced and the optional 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires are hooked up, clinging to the skidpad with a stout 0.96 g of grip and returning a 155-foot stop from 70 mph.
The M340i isn't just a numbers car, though. On the street, the adaptive dampers provide a smooth ride over the open road yet can firm up nicely when the pavement begins to twist into the shape of a rattlesnake. The Bimmer's cabin is hushed at cruising speeds, and its stonking engine has a quiet side that's buttery smooth around town. As of this writing we're averaging 24 mpg in mixed driving, just 1 mpg shy of the EPA's combined estimate. Within the first few weeks of taking delivery, we sacrificed a front tire to a Michigan pot hole, requiring a tow to the local dealership and $378 out of our pockets for a replacement.
Perhaps our emotions have been dulled by the onslaught of SUVs and crossovers that have taken over our long-term fleet. Or, the onset of winter has just turned the ink of our long-termer's logbook pen to jelly, as only one comment lives within its pages thus far. "I look forward to spending more time with the M340i,"scribbled senior editor Joey Capparella. Undoubtedly, his words speak for the entire C/D staff. A powertrain this sweet is a solid foundation to a lasting relationship. But will the disconnectedness between human and road provided by the M340i's helm result in a soul-less affair? Stick around, we've got roughly 36,000 miles still to go.
Months in Fleet: 2 months Current Mileage: 3606 miles
Average Fuel Economy: 24 mpg
Fuel Tank Size: 15.6 gal Observed Fuel Range: 370 miles
Service: $0 Normal Wear: $0 Repair: $0
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The condition of two injured in the fire at the oil depot in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous area is assessed as severe with positive dynamics, told RIA Novosti on Wednesday, Deputy chief physician of the regional clinical hospital Nizhnevartovsk Elena Mironenko.
On Tuesday, a representative of the emergency services in the region told RIA Novosti about the fire tanks at the tank farm in Nizhnevartovsk region, KHMAO. According to the Nizhnevartovsk oil and gas companies, the fire on Khokhryakovskiy the Deposit was formed as a result of depressurization of one of the tanks at the scheduled work by the contractor. The office of the Prosecutor of the region explained that the fire occurred at the Central collection point (DSP) of oil.
Later, MOE said that the fire spread to the oil metering unit and the building of administrative-household complex. According to the authorities of the region, the fire injured three people, two of them in serious condition, they are in the County hospital of Grand rapids.
«The condition of patients heavy, stable with positive dynamics. One was operated», — said the Agency interlocutor.
According to the regional emergency Department, the night in extinguishing the fire was attended by 123 persons and 36 units of special equipment. The area captured by fire, has been reduced from 1 thousand to 400 square meters.


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Five years ago when Luka Modric signed for Real Madrid from Spurs for €40m, the Croatian was voted as the worst signing of the season in a La Liga poll. Many fans said he was a flop after scoring just one goal and playing an average of 35 minutes per game during the first half of the season.
Fast forward to summer 2018 and Modric has just been awarded the World Cup Golden Ball after leading Croatia to a World Cup final. He has also been instrumental in Real Madrid's three consecutive Champions League victories, and after Ronaldo's exit is now seen as Madrid's most important player by many. He is now selling more shirts than any other Real Madrid player, and Barcelona fans voted that he would be the player they would most want to steal from their rivals.
He's one of the top midfielders in the world today, and his story is extraordinary. Modric grew up during the Balkan war, and when he was six years old his grandfather, who was a soldier, was shot and killed near his home. His family fled the area to and became refugees, and their home was burned to the ground after they left. Luka and his family lived in a hotel for seven years, and it was in the hotel car park where he ran around with a ball practicing.
He says playing football in the streets helped him take his mind off the brutal realities happening in the war zones not far away, and he and his sister even had to look out for mines as they walked down the streets. Modric says his experiences made him stronger and shaped him as a person, and maybe a reason why he has risen to such great heights. He was rejected by a few clubs when he was a youth because he was considered too small and weak, but he eventually earned a contract with Dinamo Zagreb when he was 16, after impressing at a tournament in Italy.
He still hadn't made it though, and it took a loan spell in Bosnia for Zagreb to realise his worth. Modric was voted best player in the Bosnian Premier League and was given a long-term contract at Zagreb. This allowed him to buy a flat for his family and he later won the league with Zagreb in his first full season. It wasn't long before the likes of Barcelona and Arsenal showed an interest, but Luka was patient and went with a move to Spurs instead.
He spent four years in London, and initially, there were concerns as some pundits and rival managers said he was too much of a lightweight for the Premier League. "Critics push you forward to show people they are wrong. Maybe I look lightweight but I am a really strong person mentally and physically," was his response. And he did prove them wrong, becoming a key player for Spurs before becoming a Galactico and signing for Madrid.
That mental toughness was also apparent when he missed a penalty for Croatia against Denmark in the last 16 of the World Cup, before scoring his penalty in the decisive shootout.
When you have the technique and the vision that he has, you play like you don't feel pressure. He will ask for the ball even when he is in the tightest of situations, and he still manages to get himself out of it. Having a player like that in the team means you know you will play great football – he has the ability to influence the team just like a caption or a top goal scorer.
Real Madrid do need to find a good replacement for Ronaldo though, because good ball-playing midfielders like Modric need attackers that think and play alike, or they will be lost in who to give the ball to.


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VOICES OF THE 1970s
The turbulent sixties ended with a staff of unlikely-named deejays playing pop hits on WFEA. During the 1970s Granny Goose, Johnny Tripp, Jeff Truehart and R.W. Churchill were joined by the likes of Rick O'Shea (Bill Mundae), Tom Foolery (Beau Raines), Hap Hazard (Dominick Biello) and Penrod Rideout (Victor Pryles).
By the fall of 1970, the Century jingles no longer had the punch WFEA wanted for its Hitpower format. A truly awful jingle package was recorded at Boston's Berkeley School of Music and edited by Granny Goose.
Through its first forty years, WFEA carried many high school sports, but never aired professional sports play-by-play until the 1971 baseball season when it out-bargained WGIR for rights to the Boston Red Sox for one season.
Significant management changes occurred in the fourth quarter of 1971. Rudy Nelson resigned as vice president and general manager. After becoming a 30% stockholder in Century Broadcasting Group, Inc., H.D. "Bud" Neuwirth was elected to the company's board of directors on December 1, 1971. Upon election, Neuwirth acquired 85.5% of the stock held by several of the original minority investors and became WFEA's general manager. He had an extensive radio career and had worked for Metromedia in New York.
Neuwirth began leaving his imprint on Manchester's oldest radio station. In 1972 he hired Warren Bailey from WORC in Worcester to be news and program director, and the parade of disc jockeys continued as the musical sound focused on harder rock and roll.
In late December, 1973, Bud Neuwirth acquired 75% of Century's stock and held another 20% in trust for his wife and children. He became president of the company. Mitch Leigh and his partners had apparently found WFEA to be an impossible dream.
Neuwirth sold WFEA in June of 1976 to Ocean Coast Properties Inc. of Portland, Maine. The principals in the $500,000 transaction were Phil Corper, Robert J. Gold (each of whom owned 20%), and three other stockholders. Gold served as WFEA's vice president and Stu Flanders was appointed general manager.
One of his first acts was to expand WFEA's daily schedule to 24 hours a day.
(l-r:) Dick Stonner and Warren Bailey broadcast live from the Downtown Manchester Association Christmas Parade, November 30, 1975
In 1978 Scott Norton replaced Stu Flanders as general manager of WFEA. He oversaw a transition to an on-air image revolving around 13 FEA Musicradio, with a mixture of 70% hits and 30% gold, targeting 18-49 year-olds.
Donn Parker dropped a bombshell on the New Hampshire broadcasting community in April 1979 when he concluded a 17-year career at WKBR to become WFEA's sales manager.
Stu Flanders
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How can one master the art of posing?
Posing skill grows with experience. Your own personality reaches out to subjects. During a portrait session a subject tends to move frequently between shots, and successful images depend on friendly rapport and your ability to say "stop right there,"to get great poses. Being able to recognize poses the client will like includes shooting some that you will discard before you show the full take. Success also depends on enjoying portraiture and having empathy with the man, woman or child you see in the camera finder.
How did this book come about?
I have written a number of books for Amherst Media for more than a decade, and sometimes I suggest a topic, and other times my publisher, Craig Alesse, comes up with a subject he feels would fit into the many titles the company lists on its website. The Art of Posing was Craig's idea, and I learned a lot more about posing as I worked with the 10 talented photographers whose pictures are featured.
What's the man theme in this book?
It's that you can't take posing for granted. The subject of a portrait may fall into terrific poses spontaneously, and that's a blessing, but there are many people who freeze in front of a camera. The way you cajole reluctant clients leads to successful pictures that both you and the person(s) like- and pay for.
How can one improve their photogenic-ness?
All egos are not equal, so some sitters are quite at ease and give you wonderful expressions easily, and some need to be directed. Classy photographers know how to flatter people without sounding phony, and they also know how to see and capture the best expressions and poses, the ones that most people love. One doesn't have to be greatly photogenic to have angles that the camera enhances to make clients surprised about how attractive they look.
What's next for me?
Like an actor who is between pictures, I'm an author between books at the moment. I may be writing a new book on photographing children, but my publisher and I are still choosing a topic. I have written 37 how-to photography books in my long career, and I like finding new approaches to tackle.


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Travel is rewarding but the planning can sometimes be a headache; especially if you are planning for a group. I have a few vacation planning tips that make my travel planning experience a pleasant one.
- If you know where you want to go, start planning early. You don't have to book early but start comparing pricing. You'll notice patterns. Historically, I have found the best airline pricing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you don't have a destination in mind and just want to get away, you can save big on last minute bundles. Nearly every travel site has last minute deals.
- If you're not yet ready to book, do your searching in an incognito tab. When sites collect cookies they also adjust prices on what you're searching. Using the incognito tab will help you avoid price hikes.
- Don't be afraid to ask for extras, free extras. I have gotten my hotel upgraded from a King to a Suite just by asking. If you are checking in and there are upgraded rooms available, the hotel isn't losing anything. I have done the same with late checkout requests. Just ask. While you're at it ask for car rental upgrades and flight upgrades as well. The worst that can happen is they'll say "no."
- Make a packing list. While most hotels will have anything you forget, it's best to just have it in the first place.
- Take pictures of your passport and any other important documents and email them to yourself. If these items are lost or stolen, having those photos could save you.
Lastly, once you book relax and start your countdown.


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Fall colors and creative fashion flow seamlessly through this 'Cold Hands Warm Heart' Braided Belt Messenger Bag. Using your self-proclaimed DIY skills and the pictured tutorial on this blog, anyone is capable of designing this stylish, seasonal bag.
Using an old braided belt, fabrics with any pattern one so chooses and a sewing machine, the Cold Hands Warm Heart Braided Belt Messenger Bag will soon find a loving place in any closet. As an alternative to shelling out an insane amount of cash at department stores and boutiques, cultivate your creativity and make an attempt at constructing this satchel. With the Christmas season fast approaching, save money and create gifts with more sentimental appeal with the help of this crafty blog.
The 'Cold Hands Warm Heart' Braided Belt Messenger Bag is Stunning
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For Concordia Law student, immigration issues are personal.
Some law students know they want to specialize in estate planning and probate law. Others gravitate more towards family law. For 3L Concordia Law student Vrinda Gandhi, the plan to go into immigration law was easy — and highly personal.
Coming to America
In 1999, Vrinda's family immigrated from India to the United States. "My dad had $500 in his pocket and a family to feed," she says. "My parents worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. Even though they both graduated from college in India, they weren't able to utilize their degrees in America. So their scope of work was always limited. Another issue that restricted the employment field even more for them was our immigration status."
"Throughout this all, I learned how taxing the immigration process could be — emotionally and financially."
"My dad was able to come to the states on an H1B work visa. My mom, my two siblings and I were his derivatives on that visa. Because of the way the system is structured, my dad had to constantly renew that visa to maintain his status. Since we weren't permanent residents or US citizens, we weren't able to work without a work authorization card (work permit). My parents were also limited in what types of businesses they could operate, as most businesses require owners to be US citizens."
"My siblings and I had to renew our work authorization cards every few months so we could maintain the status to keep our jobs. Throughout this all, I learned how taxing the immigration process could be — emotionally and financially."
Green means go
"Being here at Concordia Law helped me realize that my passion is defending and protecting human rights."
Some 17 years after coming to America, Vrinda and her family received their permanent residency green cards. "It was the happiest day in my life," she says enthusiastically. After years of hard work and sacrifice, Vrinda's parents were able to start their own business and put the three Gandhi children through college. For Vrinda, the next stop was law school.
"I always knew I wanted to be an attorney, but I never really knew WHY I wanted to be an attorney until I came to law school. I always knew it was for me, but I was never sure of my purpose. Being here at Concordia Law helped me realize that my passion is defending and protecting human rights. I see the good in people and honestly, I think everyone deserves a chance. That's why I want to be an attorney."
So what brought this would-be lawyer from Las Vegas to Concordia University School of Law in Boise, Idaho? "Definitely their scholarship program," she says. After being accepted by several law schools, Vrinda got a call from Concordia Law Admission Counselor Cathi Comish. "Cathi talked to me about the school's scholarship program and how it's tailored to each individual's needs, rather than being solely based on merit. I had never considered moving to Boise, but I needed a change. So I applied to Concordia Law on a whim, got accepted, and decided to pack my bags and move here two weeks before school started. Looking back, I wouldn't change a thing."
And speaking of scholarships, Vrinda notes how, unlike most law schools, class ranking has no effect on scholarships at Concordia Law — making for a more helpful and friendly atmosphere with genuine camaraderie. "I don't feel like I'm in a competitive or cut-throat environment here. The atmosphere is always very amicable, and I've made some lifelong best friends at this school. I don't think I would have been able to do that at a traditional school where students are always competing against each other."
Law school 101
For Vrinda, "learning how to study" was the hardest part of acclimating to the law school experience. "Law school exams are completely different from anything you do in high school or as an undergrad, so I had to teach myself how to study for something I had never been exposed to. I had to learn to write my own outlines and study material."
Another thing Vrinda wishes she knew before she came to law school was how important business cards were going to be. "I know this sounds silly," she says, "but networking is HUGE in law school, and Concordia is always holding social events and networking opportunities for students. I never needed a business card during my undergrad years, but law school quickly taught me to carry on stack with me at all times. You never know who you're going to run into!"
An instant connection
"My journey allows me to bring experience to the table."
"My own journey peaked my interest in immigration law because I wanted to know why it took my family nearly 20 years to gain permanent residency. Immigration law peaked my interest in the defense field and ultimately led me to criminal defense. I think my journey allows me to bring experience to the table. I understand the struggle of coming from a low-income family and I understand the struggle of constantly having to renew a visa and fight for residency.
According to Vrinda, her first two years of law school were spent learning the overall practice of immigration law. "Being an immigrant myself, I was always interested in fully understanding the process." She interned and clerked for two different immigration firms before finding a new outlet for her unique skillset. "I noticed that immigration often overlapped with criminal law and there's an area called 'crimmigration' which combines both of the practices together."
So Vrinda decided to learn the flip side of things and signed on for an internship with the Federal Defenders of Idaho. "I've had the privilege of writing sentencing memos, prepping for trial, doing jail visits to speak with clients, sitting in on consultations, and even analyzing discovery to write the best possible defense for clients. It's opened a completely different world for me — something that still relates to immigration but is much broader.
"Working with the Federal Defender's office also gives me a chance to be creative, because it allows me to think outside the box and test the waters with many different arguments. I also get to work with some of the best attorneys in Boise, including Mark Ackley, my supervisor, who is the chief trial attorney."
Protecting everyone's rights
Since not many cases go to trial at the federal level, Vrinda will be continuing her public defense work next semester with Alan Malone, an attorney with the Ada County Public Defender's office. "I am finally going to have a chance to be in court every day and represent my own clients (under a limited license). I'd like to ultimately pursue a career in the defense field. I feel it's an area that's underrepresented, and there are an array of people who need help but can't get it due to poverty, drug abuse, or other circumstances."
"I also like the defense field because I think it's important to protect EVERYONE'S rights. The statement: 'everyone has their day in court' is cliché, but very important. Everyone deserves that day, even if you're the accused. I believe everyone deserves a voice, and that's what I'm here to facilitate."
Pave your own way
"Take advantage of every opportunity to explore and grow."
So what advice would Vrinda Gandhi give to someone considering law school? "I would tell prospective law students to pave their own way. Law school is very personal and it can't be based off of anyone else's experience. Try every study method. And when it comes to Concordia, go to every social event! I've met some amazing people and attorneys through Concordia's events. Concordia focuses a lot on experiential learning, which is rare in other law schools. So take advantage of every opportunity to explore and grow."
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Before dawn, Judy kneeled in prayer as she had done so many times before. But this morning, she was burdened with a heavy heart. Judy's father, who was a popular pastor of a local church, died recently, and she was extremely saddened by his absence. No longer could she pick up the phone and tell him how much she loved him. No longer could she "pop in" for a visit and reminisce about a father-daughter moment when she was young. Although Judy knew her father was with the Lord and she was at peace with his passing, she longed to see him. However, that was not possible. Instead, she heard in her mind's ear, the faint sound of her father's preaching from one of his greatest sermon's of all time.
"God is the Great I Am," her father bellowed from the pulpit. "Whatever you need right now, at this very moment, God can be that for you. Love? I Am. Joy? I Am. Peace? I Am. Today, let Him be the 'I Am' that you need."
Judy opened her Bible to her father's reference for the basis of his sermon -- Exodus 3:14 which says, "God said to Moses, I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you." (NIV)
Judy wept. That day, she knew her heavenly Father had sent the Holy Spirit to soothe her sadness and be to her what her earthly father could no longer be -- an everlasting source of comfort and healing guide to ease her pain.
If you are feeling sad due to some tragedy or loss in your life: Today, let the Great I Am be all that you need.
Bob Valleau has over 30 years of writing experience for the Christian market. He was once named Christian Writer of the Year (San Antonio, Texas) by the American Christian Writers Association. He is the author of four books.
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Technology has advanced a lot in the last 10 years and has completely changed the way that people watch television. In this day and age televisions are much more advanced than they used to be and they are much more pleasant to watch. Not only is the picture quality better, but so is the sound quality. Watching an older television is like living in the dinosaur age and it is probably necessary to update your technology. Televisions can come in many different types, sizes, and qualities. Understanding these differences is very important in being able to choose the right type of technology that meets your interests.
Different Types of TV's
With there being so many different types of televisions to choose from, it can be very confusing when going to the electronics store and pick one out. There are four basic types that currently exist; they are the LCD TVs, plasma TVs, projection TVs, and tube TVs. The kind that is being advanced the most at the current time are the LCD televisions. These currently have the LED 3D models out, which provides an improvement in the display. The last type of technology here is the tube TVs which have been around for a lot of years and are really outdated. It won't be long before these are no longer available for purchase. The two most popular models that can be purchased are the plasma televisions as well as the LCD televisions.
Different Sizes of Televisions
There are many different sizes of TVs that can be purchased. The biggest determining factor in what size of TV someone buys is mostly personal preference. The size of TV that can be purchased is going to be determined by what type of TV someone is interested in buying. The LCD TVs come in a wide range of sizes anywhere from 7 inches all the way up to over 70 inches in screen size. Plasma TVs don't quite have that same range because you can't buy them as small as 7 inches and they don't get as big as 70 inches. This is why the size can play a role in what type of TV somebody will buy. Some of the most popular sizes include the 42 inch, 47 inch, and 50 inch models.
Varying Quality of TV's
Now that we have gotten past the size and the type it's important to look at the quality. One of the biggest determining factors in the price of a TV is going to be how new the technology is and the quality of picture that it produces. Some of the latest models to hit the market are the 3-D TVs. These can cost over $5000 for certain brands and are capable of displaying 3-D content. To provide a better understanding of the differences between the different types of TVs we'll take a look at some of the upsides as well as the downsides of the different models.
Plasma TVs are better known for their home theater image quality. If you are someone that enjoys watching movies on a frequent basis, then this may be the type that best suits you because they have a wide viewing angle and have a very nice resolution for motion. They do tend to use more energy and can be more expensive to operate. This type of television is not using the latest technology available and is starting to become somewhat dated.
The LCD TVs are where technology companies are making advances. They are increasing the refresh rates and screen quality to make them some of the best models that can be currently purchased. The newer models will have just as good, if not better, picture quality in comparison to the plasma TVs. They tend to not have as wide of a viewing angle, but the slim size allows for wall mounting which makes these very easy and convenient to use. They also tend to come in bigger sizes than the plasma, which works great for those that want a really big screen.
It is always helpful to have a good base understanding of televisions before buying a new one. With the way technology advances it's really hard to keep up with it unless you do so regularly. The above information should provide some good insight into this type of technology and the direction it is going.


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Allow me to introduce you to Chris. Chris Parke is the CEO of Talking Talent, a consultancy that has been specialized for more than 10 years on gender diversity consulting and women's leadership programs.
Chris contacted me this summer asking for comments on a draft article that he is planning to publish. The article was talking about his experiences as a male leader in the gender diversity space some of which were again triggered at a recent event, a forum to celebrate 50 years of women1 at INSEAD.
The forum2 was attended by around 500 delegates the vast majority female alumni of the school, where Chris first conducted his diversity research back in 2005. We both discussed what a shame it was that more men weren't at this fabulous event and wondered why that was.
Chris, is a white, strait, father of three. I would describe him as a confident and successful business man, with a beautiful British accent and a natural talent for public speaking. To my surprise his article described how, as one of the few men attending the event at his old Alma Mata where it had all begun, brought back early memories of how difficult he initially found his new role. He explained that within female dominated events he "found public speaking a lot more difficult" and that at times he "felt like an imposter3, sat on the outside looking in". Chris described how, despite being a relative expert on the field of diversity he "played it safe, often choosing not to say what I really felt or thought for fear of offending or not being included".
He recalls vividly that in smaller groups he found himself "waiting for others to speak, often choosing to stay in the background as an observer". He even noticed that he spoke softer, and that occasionally people had to ask him to repeat what he said, or they had to lean-in forward to hear what he was saying. "There were times when I felt the conversations were on topics that I had little or nothing to add because I wasn't knowledgeable or a woman. Chats on women's fashion, breast feeding, how unsupportive husbands were, chauvinist managers and how men just don't "get it"".
Chris was reflecting how interesting it was that he experienced many of the same challenges that women present when they are working in male dominated environments and just how uncomfortable that experience can be.
I read and re-read his piece with eagerness and I was surprised to indeed recognize so many of the feelings and anecdotes he was describing. It was not only a feeling of déjà vu. It was more like: yes, I have been in that exact same situation, as recently as a few weeks ago, and I know exactly what you mean. I had flashes of very recent events while reading his text: a woman speaking in a 90 percent men conference (shall I wear my favorite office dress or play it safe with pants?); a woman observing a small act of discrimination in a mostly men meeting (shall I call it out, discuss it later with the culprit or forget about it?); a woman proposing an idea that goes unnoticed in a business strategy meeting, while 10 minutes later a male colleague proposes the same idea and it is a great idea (shall I make a joke about mansplaining, get upset or just look at the other women in the room and roll my eyes?).
It surprised me how quickly all those events and a few more came to my mind. It hurt. And yet, my main reaction to Chris's reflections was not: well, now you know how it feels like, that is learning! My reaction was: he described it so well… and I couldn't have imagined: I am sorry.
His text also made me realize that although I am very vocal advocate of diversity and inclusion, I have not given enough thought to the role of men in these processes. Yes, I have thought about the man I admire at a competing firm because he is able to walk the talk and make the numbers change. I have seen my own husband trying to make sure his team is diverse and the personal cost and time spent trying to achieve that. I think, a lot, about the fear of men losing status particularly when subjects like quotas and positive discrimination are discussed. And I have even wondered, when another women diversity initiative starts: is this one one-too-many and when is the backlash coming?
But I never thought, that men could try to avoid taking an active role on diversity initiatives due to fear of being judged by women and other men or fear of making mistakes in the process (like dropping the wrong joke on a speech about diversity), or simply because they did not know how to start.
While wondering about this, I read a very good study by Catalyst4 describing how fear, apathy and ignorance prevent men from participating on gender diversity initiatives, and we all lose. The study includes very specific and practical advice on how to engage more men on the gender diversity agenda.
My friend Chris came out with his own tips based on his experience with Talking Talent and his "aha!" moment at INSEAD. Allow me to replicate his advice in full here:
- If men are wanting to be male advocates, sponsors, change champions, "manbassadors", then make sure you encourage them
- Recognise that it takes a big shift for many men to move from verbal support to active and public advocacy. They will feel that they are opening themselves up to being judged by women and potentially also by the male majority some of whom are apathetic
- Some of the male majority will see their advocacy as being disloyal to those in power or the "brotherhood" – they will need help in overcoming their fears of this especially in very masculine, male dominated or machismo environments
- When they do take to the podium recognise that it takes courage to speak out
- Recognise that they won't get all of the language or messaging exactly right – this will be one of their greatest fears in getting it "wrong" – feedback sensitively
- By all means ask difficult questions but don't try and trip people up in public or show hostility. One person doesn't represent all male leaders and you will only serve to discourage them and other potential advocates
- They need mentoring, coaching and support just like the rest of us – this is new territory for many of them. Clear frameworks for support help because there are lots of men wanting to support, they just don't know how best to do that
- Recognise their efforts – positive reinforcement goes a long way
We could use a few more good men like Chris to push for change. My wholehearted thanks to him for co-authoring this piece and providing me with the inspiration.
- Yes, it is only 50 years ago that INSEAD started to accept women at their MBA program: https://www.insead.edu/insead-celebrates-women/helene-ploix. Harvard, in 1963.
- https://www.insead.edu/centres/gender-initiative/insead-celebrates-women
- Manfred Kets de Vries has wrote extensively about this "imposter syndrome". See for example Harvard Business review of September 2005: The Dangers of Feeling Like a Fake.
- https://www.catalyst.org/knowledge/engaging-men-gender-initiatives-what-change-agents-need-know


text: CFW Statement on the 33rd Annual Luncheon September 18 2018 (September 18, 2018) – As you may know, hotel workers are currently on strike at 26 hotels around the city, including the Hyatt Regency, where Chicago Foundation for Women is holding our 33rd Annual Luncheon + Symposium today. We wanted to provide our supporters with some insight into why we made the very difficult decision to continue with the Annual Luncheon and provide you with information about how you can support the hotel employees. Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) supports the right of workers to organize collectively for fair working conditions. We recognize that many of Unite Here Local 1 members are the very women we are committed to serving and investing in. We have expressed our concern to the management at the Hyatt Regency and urged them to swiftly resolve the strike. CFW initially chose the Hyatt Regency for our event because we support union employers. Unfortunately given the timeline, we were not able to secure another venue that could accommodate the size and needs of the luncheon, which seats 2,000 people. CFW relies on the Luncheon for roughly half of CFW's annual grants to nonprofits serving women and girls. Chicago Foundation for Women completely understands and respects the wishes of members of our community who choose not to attend the event. Unite Here Local 1 has let us know that there are several ways you can make a gift to support workers and their families during this time. For more information, Unite Here requests that you contact them here. Whether you attend the Luncheon or not, we truly appreciate your support for Chicago Foundation for Women and your investments in health, safety and economic security for Chicago-area women and girls. We remain committed to being here for all women and girls, no matter what, until we are equal.


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What Is A Dental Crown?
The crown on your tooth is the area just below the gum-line on your top row of teeth, and above the gum-line on your bottom teeth. A dental crown is a cover or cap created to cover this area and addresses a variety of tooth conditions. Teeth that contain damage or are missing entirely may require crowns to restore the appearance of the tooth and smile overall.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Although there are many reasons crowns are used in dentistry, these are the most common.
- Appearance — Crowns can fill in gaps, brighten teeth, and make them appear straighter or more aligned. Broken teeth can be covered to present a more natural and cohesive smile.
- Support — If a tooth has a very large cavity that encompasses the majority of the tooth, then a crown may need to be applied instead of a traditional filling. The appearance will be much smoother and more natural and the crown strengthens the tooth.
Types of Dental Crowns:
- Metal Crowns – Strong, made out of metal alloy. Preserve the tooth structure. Gives tooth metallic color.
- Porcelain-Fused-To-Metal Crowns (PFM) – Can be matched to tooth in color. The porcelain portion can potentially chip or break.
- Resin Crowns – This is the least expensive. Higher chance to chip or fracture compared to any other crown.
- Ceramic or Porcelain Crowns – Provides the most natural look. Not as strong as PFM or Metal crowns. Could wear down other teeth more than Metal or Resin crowns.
Porcelain Crowns
Dental porcelain is glass-like ceramic and very strong when bonded to your tooth. Dental porcelain provides a surface hard enough to withstand chewing forces, yet not hard enough to wear down the opposing teeth. Dr. Ken Barney only offers porcelain crowns at his practice in Hedgesville, WV because he feels they provide superior strength, durability, and appearance.
Dental Crowns Patient Review
"Dr. Barney was very thorough in diagnosing my case, which involved several broken teeth as a result of grinding during sleep. His work included a number of sessions designed to relax my jaw and eventually designing my new crowns to fit a more relaxed position. When he installed my new crowns, he was as careful and compassionate as I could imagine a doctor could be. My new teeth look wonderful and feel natural and comfortable. Dr. Barney took the extra step of designing a night guard to protect my teeth while I'm sleeping. Altogether, it all looks and feels great. Count me as a satisfied patient." – Ernie C.
What Is A Dental Bridge?
Dental bridges are a row of prosthetics that fill in where missing teeth should be and strengthen the surrounding teeth. This helps to stabilize the patient's bite and keep teeth from moving out of place. When a single tooth needs to be replaced, a bridge can be used in place of complete implants or dentures.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are used to fill in missing teeth and are often combined with crowns. However, they come with their own set of benefits. Bridges can:
- Improve speech
- Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position
- Reduce the risk of gum disease
- Restore the ability to bite and chew
Types of Dental Bridges:
- Traditional (Fixed Bridges) – Used for replacing one or more missing teeth. Made out of porcelain fused to metal or ceramics.
- Resin-Bonded Bridges – Primarily for the front teeth. Less expensive. Higher chance to chip or fracture.
- Cantilever Bridges – Recommended for areas in the mouth under minimal stress. Usually placed when the healthy teeth are on one side of the open space.
Dental Crown & Bridge Procedure
The dental crown and bridge procedures take place in multiple appointments and are similar in nature. If a patient is receiving a crown or bridge their first appointment will involve reshaping the damaged teeth. During this process patients will have been given a local anesthetic so they do not feel the filing process. The teeth are shaved to allow the crown and bridge to fit on and between the existing teeth. Next, Dr. Barney will take a mold of the area and send it to a lab where they will construct the crown or bridge.
Since this process takes a few weeks patients receive a temporary crown or bridge until the next appointment. This will allow the patient's teeth and gums to be protected during that time. When the crown or bridge is ready, the patient will return and Dr. Barney will remove the temporary replacement. Finally, the permanent crown or bridge is applied to the tooth, shaved down and shaped to look just like the adjacent teeth.
Dental Crown & Bridge Before and After Photo
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Caring for Dental Crowns & Bridges
Care required for dental bridges and crowns is the same as caring for your own teeth. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental cleanings are all that is needed. You do need to be attentive, though, because if a tooth with a crown on it decays, it is more prone to cracking and damage due to the weight of the crown.
How Long Do Dental Crowns & Bridges Last?
Dental crowns and bridges typically last from 5 to 15 years depending on the health of your teeth, and how well you take care of them. Weak or damaged teeth will not be able to hold the crown or bridge as well, so it will be on the lower end of the lifespan spectrum. However, if you take good care of your teeth and they are strong to begin with your bridges and crowns should last for years.
Dental Bridges vs Dental Implants
Dental bridges are a row of prosthetics that fill in where missing teeth should be and strengthen the surrounding teeth. Dental implants are individual artificial teeth that replace missing or damaged teeth. With Dental implants, the tooth is anchored in with an artificial root made out of titanium. Bridges, unlike implants, do not replace the root. The bridge uses the surrounding teeth as support where Dr. Barney can attach a crown that will fill in the missing tooth or teeth.
Crowns and Additional Treatments
Crowns are often used in conjunction with other treatments. This is done to provide the best overall appearance for the patient and allow Dr. Barney to perform procedures all at once.
- Root canals are often covered with crowns since they have been hollowed out and can crack easily.
- Dental implants are used with crowns to fill in any unnatural gaps between the natural teeth and the implant.
- Porcelain veneers can be used with dental crowns to completely cover imperfections on the front teeth.
Schedule a Consultation
To find out if you are a good candidate for dental crowns or bridges, please call (304) 754-8803 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Barney at our office in Hedgesville, WV.


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Here we look at our top five tips to avoid budget blowout during your new home build.
In answer to our last blog post, Top five causes of budget blowout, here we look at our top five tips to avoid budget blowout during your build.
You may be keen to get started, but you'll save time in the long run by spending more time on planning in the early stages and avoiding costly mistakes, once the build has started.
Choose a builder who is committed to providing comprehensive documentation that specifically outlines all aspects of your build. This will result in more accurate costings and less room for error.
Have a very clear picture of what you want and what you can realistically afford. It's easy to get carried away, but never lose site of your budget.
Once your build has begun, don't be tempted to delay your build by making changes, unless it's absolutely necessary. Delays are expensive.
Making constant variations during your build is, hands down, a sure fire way to blow your budget. It's hard not to get emotional about your new home, and it's a challenge to think of everything before you start building, but it pays to plan carefully and stick to the plans you signed off.


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Ever crossed a scene that forced you to stop and soak it in?
This was one of them for me. The lot of women in colourful clothes, working to make clusters of balloons to sell. An adorable cherub like baby, complete with a monkey-cap to ward off the chill, sitting in the center….
Once again I wondered…Life, what are you all about?


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Peter Andre's My Life beat BBC Two's The Hour in the 9pm slot last night (Wednesday, December 5).
The 'Mysterious Girl' singer's latest fly-on-the-wall series restarted with an audience of 973,000 (4.2%), pipping drama The Hour's 965k (4.2%) for BBC Two.
New ITV drama The Town dominated the slot with a respectable 4.2 million (18.5%), adding 281k for the critically-acclaimed premiere starring Sherlock's Andrew Scott.
BBC One's factual offering War on Britain's Roads managed 3.47m (15.1%), while Grand Designs interested 1.36m (5.9%) on Channel 4 (+1: 183k), and Chris Tarrant's new Channel 5 series Extreme Railways opened with 1.18m (5.2%) as well as 108k on timeshift.
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! made a final bow in the 8pm hour with its usual Coming Out show, which logged 6.13m (26.3%) and 404k on ITV1 +1.
Behind I'm a Celeb at the same time was BBC One's Supersized Earth (3.46m/14.6%), BBC Two's MasterChef: The Professionals (2.83m/12%), Channel 5's Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle (1.12m/4.7%) and Sarah Beeny's Selling Houses (1.02m/4.3%) on Channel 4 (+1: 181k).
Overall, ITV1 topped primetime with 23.7% (+1: 1.1%), beating BBC One's 16.9%. BBC Two earned third place with 6.4%, ahead of Channel 4's 4.1% (+1: 0.8%), and Channel 5's 4% (+1: 0.3%).


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Lucidchart offers several collaboration tools that allow you and your team to work together on documents effectively. Learn how to use these tools below.
Note: If you need to publish your document for non-Lucidchart users to see, please refer to the Publish Your Document article.
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- Click the orange Share button in the top right corner.
- In the text box, enter the name(s), email address, or group with whom you'd like to share the document.
- Set permissions for the collaborator(s) via the dropdown to the right of the text box.
- If you would like, enter a custom message to go along with the document invitation.
- Click Send in the bottom right of the modal. The document will appear in the collaborators' "Shared with Me" folders.
- In your Documents page, hover over the thumbnail of the document or folder you would like to share and click "Share."
- In the text box, enter the name(s), email address, or group with whom you'd like to share the document or folder.
- Set permissions for the collaborator(s) via the dropdown to the right of the text box.
- If you would like, enter a custom message to go along with the document or folder invitation.
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- Use the dropdown to adjust the permissions associated with the link, then click Done.
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Publication - Advice and guidance
Caring for people in the last days and hours of life - Guidance
- Part of:
- Health and social care
- 9781785440359
The 'Caring for people in the last days and hours of life' Guidance and associated 4 principles provide a framework for further planning and development across health and care settings in Scotland.
Purpose of this document
In December 2013 the Scottish Government accepted the recommendation that the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) should be phased out in Scotland by December 2014. The national statement published today confirms the current position as set out below.
Health and Care providers across Scotland are committed to the provision of consistently high quality end of life care for all that reflects the 4 principles set out in this guidance 'Caring for people in the last days and hours of life[1]'
Principle 1: Informative, timely and sensitive communication is an essential component of each individual person's care
Principle 2: Significant decisions about a person's care, including diagnosing dying, are made on the basis of multi-disciplinary discussion
Principle 3: Each individual person's physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are recognised and addressed as far as is possible
Principle 4: Consideration is given to the wellbeing of relatives or carers attending the person.
This Guidance and associated principles are now confirmed as the framework for further planning and development at a local level across Scotland.
Scope of this document
The principles set out within this document are applicable in all care settings.
There can be uncertainty involved in identifying when someone is dying - illness can be unpredictable, and change can occur suddenly and unexpectedly. This is an important consideration highlighted within the principles in section 1. This document is designed to provide guidance relating to the end of life, where 'end of life' is defined as 'when the team caring for the person agree that death is expected within hours to days and a natural death is occurring with all possible reversible causes having been considered'.
How to use this document
This document does not provide detailed instructions or a list of steps to be taken. Each individual person is different. The principles in this document should inform the thinking which is necessary to provide person centred care which meets the needs of each individual person.
Staff can be confident that they are providing good care for people who are in the last days and hours of life by:
- adhering to the principles set out within section 1 of this document; and
- ensuring their care takes into account the uncertainty involved in identifying if someone is dying,
- understanding the importance of sensitive and clear communication with people and their families,
- understanding the role of hydration and nutrition at the end of life, as explained within section 2; and
- following locally recognised good practice guidance on end of life care (section 5), and/or the good practice guidance referenced within section 3 of this document; and
- directing people and families to relevant information, as referenced within section 4 of this document.
Email: David Leslie


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Use Scoop's LB-SM4, surface mount box by Linkbasic as you would use an outlet faceplate to cover and connect keystone connectors to the wall to make neat wiring for the house or office.
This box comes in a variety of styles including a 110 style punch down surface mount box. The surface mount boxes feature a compact, easy to install design. Components can be installed into the base.
** Please note: Insert is included with the box