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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Diggity Dog
Pen and Ink
This weekend I enjoyed a day at The Durham CT Pet Fair. It was a beautiful sunny day to watch, sketch and photograph dogs, cats, and people. For some reason Diggity dog came to mind as I sketched this fellow.
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Taking Care of Business
I attended the Marketing and Promotion for visual artists workshop this past Saturday put on by the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, and the Tremaine Foundation. It was the third of three in the Commission's
2010 Artist Workshop Series - Taking Care of Business: Career Strategies for Visual Artists
Not only did I pick up some art business advice but I got to meet some great people and share ideas.
I enjoyed the presentation by Jackie Battenfield, artist and author of
The Artist's Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love
(2009). She reminded me to set career goals and figure out my endpoint, then do the steps to reach that goal. There was a strong emphasis on starting out with regional art venues within a 100 mile radius which appealed to me.
I highly recommend these affordable and informative workshops (only $20 per day, which included an excellent catered lunch) to other artists in all phases of their career development. I don't know when the next series or sessions will be run, but if you missed them or could not attend every workshop, all classes have been audio taped and are now available online at the Commission's website. (To listen, click on the link above.)
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Los Angeles Kings at St. Louis Blues 12/1/2017
FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2017, file photo, St. Louis Blues' Joel Edmundson pauses as fans use their phones to light up Scottrade Center during a ceremony as part of a league-wide cancer awareness campaign, before an NHL hockey game between the St. Louis Blues and the Los Angeles Kings in St. Louis. When the virus wanes enough to allow the games to begin again, the very essence of these events will likely be missing. Playing in empty buildings would require a significant recalibration. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

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Close, but still short
January 24, 2012
All four of the WolfPack men's basketball team's conference games this year have been close affairs, with a margin of victory of less than 10 points.
Madison College, though, has managed to win just one of those games, holding off Wilbur Wright College for a 68-60 victory on Jan. 18.
With 10 conference games remaining on their schedule, including two this week, the WolfPack hope to win a few more of these close contests.
In Madison College's most recent game, a 70-64 loss to Rock Valley College on Jan. 21, the WolfPack challenged its opponent throughout the game. Rock Valley College out-scored Madison College by only three points in each half.
But this small difference was enough to drop the WolfPack's overall record to 3-14.
Garret Borgrud scored 25 points to lead Madison College in the loss, while Tyler Kowalkowski added 16 points.
So far, the season has been a story of small differences for Madison College.
• It has committed an average
of five more turnovers per game than its opponents.
• It has made a slight smaller percentage of its shots than its opponents, 36.4 percent compared to 40.8 percent
• And it trails in three-point shooting, 35.5 percent to 32.0 percent.
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Still the WolfPack has reasons for optimism heading into the final 11 games of its schedule.
The WolfPack has out-rebounded its opponents and shot better from the free-throw line than its opponents. Free throws proved big in the WolfPack's one conference win this season.
Madison College led by as much as 12 points in the first half of the game and solid second half free throw shooting enabled the team to hold off late run by Wilbur Wright College for 68-60 victory on Jan. 18.
The WolfPack hit 20 of 23 free throws in the second half, converting on an astounding 87 percent.
Santiago Silva led all scorers with 16 points. Roger Davis posted his third career double-double with 15 points and third rebounds. Borgrud scored 15 points and Kowalkowski had 13 to round out the balanced attack.
On Jan. 14, the WolfPack lost at Joliet Junior College, 72-63, after falling behind by 19 points in the first half.
Poor shooting hurt Madison College in the first half. The team hit just 7 of 28 shots and scored only 21 points. Still, the team rallied back in the second half and outscored its oppo- nent, 42-32, to make for a close game. Kowalkowski led Madison College with 23 points, while Borgrud scored 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
Borgrud and Kowalkowski also played well against Milwakuee Area Technical College on Jan. 11, with both scoring 18 points in a 67-70 loss.
Again, the WolfPack started slow on the road, falling behind 38-17 in the first half before dominating in the second half.
Unfortunately, the 21-point deficit was too much to overcome. Madison College has two conference games this week, traveling to Glen Ellyn, Ill., on Jan. 25 for a game against the College of DuPage and hosting Harper College on Jan. 28 at 3 p.m.


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Welcome to South Carolina, aka the only Carolina I haven't been to if you count my hungover stop in Charlotte Airport on my way to New Orleans, which you probably shouldn't, to be honest.
Jess and Seth are road-tripping to Orlando (almost definitely to ride Space Mountain until Seth pukes) and making a stop in South Carolina (with some reluctance on Seth's part) to see Seth's cousin. South Carolina happens to be the home of Riverton plantation owner and gardener Buford Hazlitt, of the Curmudgeon Hazlitts. This particular Hazlitt is working on a hybrid magnolia, the scent of which is going to make you pass out on a fainting couch or something like that. Unfortunately for Buford, that means certain nefarious types are trying to get their hands on his magnolias which requires shooting at them with shotguns. Buford's assistant Kendall Ames is keen to harvest the tree and send the scent off to the perfumier so they can get to work on their other contracts, but Buford is drunk on success and sweet sweet magnolia goodness and thinks they can get more money.
(Buford is being played by the Headmaster from Gilmore Girls, which is making me very happy).
Meanwhile, the Riverton intruder reports back to the perfume designer Nina Larson, who tells him not to contact her again, she told him who to speak to if there were any problems. Nina's boss, Edward Delaney, is furious with Nina already for all the money she's spent on promos and packaging for the perfume, which will be called Forever Scarlett. (Whatever, everyone knows that the greatest perfume name that has ever existed is Troy Maclure's perfume 'Smellin' of Troy).
Nina's day does not get any better when Buford calls her, announces that he won't deliver on the magnolia unless she promises not to use any artificial additives to the perfume. Edward is furious but Nina says she can fix it and takes herself off to Riverton to find the tree herself.
Back at Riverton, Buford's ladyfriend Evelyn Colby is preparing for a dinner party when Sergeant John Lindley comes by to whinge because the date he thought he was having with her turned out to be entirely inside his own head, and refuses to take no for an answer when Evelyn points out they have been over for two years. It's only when Buford arrives and tells him not to come back unless he has a warrant, that John departs.
Seth and Jess finally arrive at Riverton and give Kendall's son Billy a lift up to the house. Inside, Buford takes great delight in taking pot shots at Seth while Jess gets down to business.
Jess would very much like them to change the channel away from the bickering and childhood one-upmanship and Buford tells her he doesn't mean anything by it and neither does Seth. Seth agrees, saying he couldn't wait to get to Riverton, just ask Jess.
Julep-time is interrupted first by the arrival of Buford's playwright step-daughter Margaret Barkley who is excited to meet Jessica but less excited to meet Evelyn. No sooner does Evelyn start telling JB about her most recent off-Broadway play than Buford's lawyer Dan Wilkes appears to have a quiet word with his boss. Buford doesn't care if Nina is threatening to sue for breach of contract, and orders Dan to go out and earn his money.
Dan pays a visit on Nina at her office, and there's a whole lot of bourbon and flirting and it's all frankly a bit gross, to be honest, so I started googling where I could get a mint julep in Melbourne.
Over in the Riverton greenhouse, Billy begs his father to let him drop out of school and come work for him, but Kendall has bigger ambitions for his son. Meanwhile, Margaret hits up her step-father for a loan – her much-touted off-Broadway show that she'd worked on for two years closed after 3 performances and she couldn't pay the rent. Buford tells her she can stay at Riverton for as long as she likes but she's not getting any money. He could forgive her coming after him in her play, but not her late mother.
That night Riverton hosts the Botanical Society Gala Dinner, and Evelyn has just enough time to check Buford's will to see if she's in it before rejoining the guests downstairs. Dan tells Kendall Ames that Nina would like to help him get funding for his work creating drought-resistant grains and suggests he discuss the details with Nina directly. Seth bumps into the local doctor, Dr Travis, who has seen better days but not better canapes.
Another Hazlitt cousin surfaces in the form of Rob Hazlitt, who has been doing some contracting work for Buford and has been sober for a year. Seth congratulates him, and Rob snarls that he doesn't give a damn what Seth thinks, before storming off. Buford says never mind, they are the last of the Hazlitt line, they have to stick together.
Let's not dwell on that time it was discovered Seth and his brother were all the Hazlitt's that were left in the world.
That night, Buford is smothered by a ninja, while JB is woken by a loud bang. She goes to the window and sees Billy Ames head off into the night.
Won't lie, haven't stopped googling mint juleps. I think I've found a bar near my flat that serves them. Will report back.
The next morning Sergeant Lindley is called to the scene after Evelyn discovers Buford's body. Jessica tried to call Dr Travis but couldn't get through, fortunately, Seth is in the house and is quick to diagnose this a solid case of murder. Jessica has a quiet word with the Sergeant and informs him of the loud noise she heard the previous night, like someone had fallen trying to climb down the drain pipe, but doesn't mention seeing Billy.
Nina Larsen, in a move that can only be described as impeccably timed, meets with Kendall and puts forward her pitch for his future after he gives her the magnolia tree. He tells her if she'd met him the previous day something might have come of it but he is too upset to make any decisions regarding his friend's livelihood now. Meanwhile, Jessica and Seth confront Billy about what he was up to the previous night, and he tells them he got dropped home and his Dad was right behind him in his truck.
Back in her office, Nina has a meeting with Dan the Man, who tells her he still has some obligations to the Hazlitt estate but there will soon be no conflict of interest. Nina gives him a cheque and tells him it's a thank you for the tour of the jazz clubs the previous night and for breakfast that morning. Ew ew ew. More importantly, she wants to know if Dan's read the will and if Rob or Seth Hazlitt know anything about the tree. Dan thinks not, but knows Seth and Rob don't really get on and that Rob has a Big Thing for Evelyn.
Speaking of, over at Riverton Rob is making plans to get the hell out of town but Evelyn begs him to stay, saying she's going to need a friend before this is all over. Jessica and Seth find Sergeant Lindley out in the garden and confirms that someone definitely dropped out of a tree at the time Jessica heard the noise. Dan the Man pops up to announce the will is going to be read that night and Seth and JB should stick around for it.
Out in the gardens the original magnolia hunter, whose name I think is Cory Davis, tries to recruit Billy into helping him locate the magnolia tree.
That night, the will is read. There's money for the servants, half of all royalties of the Forever Scarlett magnolia for Kendall, five grand for Rob, a cutting of the 200 year old Queen Ann rose bush for JB…
…a lifetime pass to Riverton Gardens for Margaret (awkward), and last but not least to Seth and to Evelyn – joint custody of Riverton.
Reactions are mixed. Seth immediately wants to know if he has to accept it (awkward), while Margaret is furious and accuses Evelyn of worming her way into the will even though when she asked Buford to marry her he said no. Evelyn says that's not true and Margaret says oh yes it is, Buford told her. She storms out with a pout.
Meanwhile, my inheritance is fast asleep in her bed which always makes me a little suspicious, usually she's trying to make changes on the blog by now.
Seth is in a funk, and not even JB's positivity can draw him out of it. Dan the Man runs into them on his way out and casually slides into the conversation that time is running out on the Forever Scarlett situation and he really thinks they should honour the contract and…
Margaret heads to the police station to complain about life and Evelyn but also to suggest to Sergeant Lindley that she might be able to get her hands on the Forever Scarlett tree if he can help her get out from underneath Evelyn and Seth. John tells her he won't break any laws, but they'll talk.
Jess and Seth head over to the greenhouse, where they spot a fleeing Cory Davis. Inside, Nina is upgrading her offer to Kendall but quickly changes the topic to the murder when she sees Seth and Jessica. Nina is very keen to sit down with Seth and Evelyn to discuss things but Seth couldn't be less interested.
Nina sashays away, and Jess and Seth get to business. Kendall knows someone is keeping an eye on the greenhouse, from their description he thinks it might be Cory Davis, since he had already offered ten grand to Billy for his help in locating the tree. All Kendall knows is the minute he gives up the location of the tree he's in trouble so, for now, he will keep his mouth shut thank you.
Jess and Seth return to the main house just in time to see John Lindley arrest Evelyn for Buford's murder. He tells Jess her statement is ready for signature and departs. Seth and Jess get ready to follow him down to the police station and run into Rob, who begs JB to help Evelyn.
Once she arrives, Jess is quick to correct her written statement, and she spots Cory Davis being shown into John Findlay's office. Evelyn is brought up from the cells and Jessica confronts her about seeing her sneak out of Buford's bedroom the night of the dinner (I may have been googling mint juleps at that bit). Evelyn tells JB she'd done it to see if Buford had changed his feelings about her after they'd had a quarrel about not announcing their engagement (which is apparently what Margaret overheard).
Jess has an idea and goes back to the greenhouse with Seth. Jessica thinks the greenhouse is much bigger on the outside than on the inside #NotATardis. They find the secret room with the magnolia tree in it, and also find some cuttings. Seth thinks the tree is very pretty, but Jess thinks she knows now how to trap the killer, and gets Billy's help to do it.
Jess correctly suspected he was the one coordinating the surveillance on Buford to find the tree and killed Buford because reasons.
Mystery solved. And I solved the mystery of where to get a Mint Julep in Melbourne. Everyone's a winner!


text: Konshens drops a wicked freestlye on Seani B's BBC 1Xtra, dropping freestyles over Kodak Black's 'ZeZe' and Fredo's 'Ay Caramba'. Konshens drops some classic lyrics on here, but also kills it with some brand new lyrics. Konshens really needs to release this 'ZeZe' freestyle though, which kicks in at 3:00, this could be the best ZeZe challenge yet.


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President Trump went after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a speech on tax reform Wednesday, calling him a "sick puppy" a day after Pyongyang's latest missile launch.
"We have tremendous support for this tax plan because these massive tax cuts will be rocket fuel ... Little Rocket Man," Trump said, interrupting himself to use his nickname for the North Korean leader, "... rocket fuel for the American economy."
"He's a sick puppy," Trump added.
Trump's comments came after North Korea on Tuesday launched what it called its "most powerful" intercontinental ballistic missile, a new type of missile that flew higher than any of its previous launches at roughly 2,800 miles.
The test was North Korea's first since September, when Trump began calling Kim "Rocket Man."
Trump used the nickname in his address to the United Nations General Assembly in September, mocking the North Korean leader for his continued nuclear and missile ambitions.
During the U.N. speech in New York, Trump also said that the U.S. would "totally destroy" North Korea if it continued to threaten America or its allies.


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I think my learning was good this year and one of my favourite subjects was art. Also I enjoyed the Young Voices, Music Festival and the trips. I think this school is very good and I've had happy times.
Early Years
At St. George's we aim to provide a safe, happy and secure environment in which your child will be encouraged to develop the skills that s/he will require on entering full time education.
The Foundation Stage provides a broad, balanced curriculum which will give your child plenty of opportunities, both indoors and outdoors, to experiment, question and explore at his/her own pace through carefully structured play.
Pupils start part time in early September in order to allow time for important conversations to take place with parents/carers. As staff and parents/carers will be working in close partnership it is vital that we learn as much about your child as possible so that we can support a happy, secure transition.
Above all, we hope the children in the Foundation Stage will learn to become happy, confident individuals who, because of early experiences, will be able to tackle future challenges.
Children in our Nursery and Reception classes work towards the Early Learning Goals which prepares them for the National Curriculum. These are as follows.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Children learn important personal, social and emotional skills. They work as a team, taking turns and learning about making friendships.
Language and Literacy
During the Foundation Stage children begin to acquire important skills that will help them to get ready to read and write; books and stories play an important part of this. Children also learn good speaking and listening skills.
Mathematical Skills
Through practical activities the children will secure a solid foundation for their future mathematical learning.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
The children explore and investigate the world around them.
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The children learn creative skills and are encouraged to express themselves through art and craft, cooking and structured play.
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Allocated hall times allow children to develop movement and control of their bodies. Outdoor play experiences help children to develop risk taking and gross motor skills
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Many persons in and outside the showbiz industry have in so many times , tagged Entertainers as flirts,womanizers, Promiscus, prostitutes etc.
How True ?
Entertainers range from Musicians, Actors, Filmmakers, comedians, to models. It is a lime-light friendly career and as such meeting new persons every day is a norm ,and the quest to ''mingle '' ''flirt'' is quite Enormous male and female alike, Entertainers have a high tendency to flirt or prostitute either for money, opportunities or mere Self pleasure.
Are models prostitutes?
This is a very big question I will try to proffer an answer to in my almost 10years around models. Models have quite the highest rate of promiscuity & flirtatiousness amongst Entertainers, not because they earn the most, but because an average model is desperate and purpose un-defined.
People get into modeling undefined , simply may be because some persons tell them how ''model like'' they look or walk, some because their friends or siblings have ''made'' it, modeling, others simply because they love the concept of being called a model, or the perception that models get freebies and fame.
This mindset tends to lure models into series of sexual melo dramas.
What do "models" prostitute for?
In no particular order of importance, an average model will likely flirt or prostitute for the following under listed reasons:
1. Money: Money truly makes the world go round, and as they say ''Cash rules everything around me'', this is one major reason models Can go all out to give out their body.
With the right pay sum, a model fetches money to pay her unending, ostentatious personal bills e.g make up kits, shoes, bags, jewelries, clothing, e.t.c. some go ''charitable'' by taking friends to club and buying the most exotic of drinks as to gain the attention of newer potentials clients in the club who will likely replenish their expenses at the end of that night, when they go private.
This category of models usually hide under the auspices of ushering, social escort, hostesses , pageant beauty Queens. e.t.c.
2. Opportunities – Though opportunities may have financial rewards at the end of the day, but most models will give out their body when presented with sultry opportunities e.g a trip to Dubai, Paris Joburg e.t.c., some will do same, for a night out with celebrities, government officials, oil industry moguls.etc.
Opportunities also come in form of model job slots for ushering, runway, vixens e.t.c., models become vulnerable when there are strict audition /casting procedures. And will rather want to circumvent by using their bodies to give such opportunities or position when presented.
This is prevalent in most beauty pageants especially, where tickets need to be sold out to meet the requirement of the organizers or to gain a crown.
3. Self-Pleasure-This may sound ridiculous with the level of self-deceit that exist in the industry, but most models in addition to the reasons listed earlier, indulge in sex gratifying acts for the soul purpose of self pleasure.
True Story: I have a female model friend who left Benin to meet a Music video director in Lagos, who had earlier contacted her on Facebook for a portfolio build up photo session, to cut the long story short, she slept with the music Video director after a long day actual photo shoots, when I ask her why? She simply said "He was cute jor!" And that alone was the basis for sex? Correct me if I am wrong, not all models are victims of harassment, coerciveness, or black mail to sex, some simply have that nostalgia to flirt.
Every top model I have encountered (Oh yes, I have met a lot of them) and I have graciously conversed with on very friendly notes, have confessed to me one sexual escapade or another as models, little no wonder people see models as prostitutes no matter the aspect of modeling being undertaken.
-In my candid opinion, I honestly do not think an average model is a prostitute, if they truly define what they are modeling for.
The aspect of modeling one decide to join also those not literally mean, such a person must prostitute, it is a mind factor, the discipline of self in the presence of temptation and luring conditions makes a whole difference.
– I do know a beauty Queen who is a virgin, we also have seen girls who back out of pageants when the 'assignment' became demeaning, or out of their moral status.
-I know its rare, but I do believe some social escorts/Atmosphere models have boundaries to what service they can render at any given job offer.
-Fashion Runway Models Are Not Left Out; as I have come to know that they are so prone to flirting for opportunities the most. Oh yes!
– Commercial Editorial Models– this model category usually should have little or nothing to do in the sexual arena, but it is a man's world and beauty is catalyst to sexual tendencies, so they also affected unfortunately.
"Don't hate the player, hate the game", it is a thing of choice and it differs from person to person, Modeling is like every other noble career, the players make the difference.
–"Models Are Not Prostitutes, Human beings Are" Khris ( 2017)
(I can give a lot of true life stories of models and their shared encounters. May be in subsequent articles) On this blog.


text: The pushback against a nuclear deal between the six powers and Iran in Geneva Friday, Nov. 8 had many partners. Europe, Saudi Arabia, the Arab Emirates and Israel have bonded together against the Obama administration's plans to mend US fences with Tehran in general and leave Iran with its nuclear components intact. Secretary of State John Kerry landed in the United Arab Emirate Monday, Nov. 11, for an effort to break up that bond and split up the broad opposition to Barack Obama's policy.


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The Chicago Cubs have enjoyed some memorable games over the years, and their encounters with the Miami Marlins have been right up there with the best of them. Both teams have faced each other almost a hundred and eighty times, yet they have managed to win the exact same number of games to date, enjoying a win/loss ratio of exactly fifty percent. Now here is their chance to stamp their authority on this series, as well as a chance to get a leg up on their opponent.
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The Chicago Cubs have had an eventful 2016 season so far. The season's first quarter had its fair share of ups and downs and the Cubs' fans are enjoying the topsyturvy ride. The Cubs started the 2016 campaign as the hottest team in the MLB; they hit the ground running and got off to their best start since the 1907 season. Helped by the efforts of players like Jake Arrieta and Dexter Fowler, the team established a significant lead in the National League's Central Division and looked to be cruising to the playoffs.
However, the team met with several speed bumps, mostly in the form of injuries. Jason Heyward and Kyle Schawber were both sidelined and squad's depth and the team's mettle were tested during the opening weeks of the season. The team's results were poor in the latter half of the opening quarter, but their good start means that they are still in a very good position.
As it is, the Cubs have finished the first quarter with a 29-13 record, which is currently the best in the MLB. The team leads their division with a six game lead over the second placed Pittsburgh Pirates and statistics are suggesting that they will be the only team to cross the 100 win mark this year.
If the Cubs can maintain this form till the end of the season, they can very well win their first pennant since 1945 and reach the World Series once again. Only time will tell if that does actually happen.
The sky is blue
The Cubs were created in 1870 and were initially known as the White Stockings. They are among the very few franchises in professional sports to have always stayed in one city and that has helped them win several titles over the years. These include five division titles, sixteen NL Pennants and two World Series titles.
Time for fish to take charge
The Marlins are a relatively young side and were created back in 1993. They hold the distinction of being the only baseball side to have qualified for the playoffs on only two occasions throughout their history and win the World Series each time. They have additionally won two NL Pennants and are on the lookout for many more.
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The Cubs may have pulled a miracle in the last MLB season, but there head-to-head record against the Miami Marlins isn't that impressive. The two have played a total of 185 games, out of which the Cubs have won 93 games, just one more game over the Marlins (the Marlins have won 92). This statistic becomes even more interesting when you look at their history. The Chicago Cubs were established in 1876, while the Miami Marlins were founded as late as 1991. The Cubs have won 3 World Series titles in all these years, however the Marlins have already won 2. The 2017 MLB season will therefore undoubtedly be the most exciting for both teams and their fans.
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October 2 & 3, 2017 – Swansea, Wales
A quick stop at Swansea Print Workshop to set up the tables for the workshop. The art on the wall was excellent as examples for color value decisions and the power of warm/cool choices.
I couldn't resist taking a photo of the car that matched the Swansea Workshop Door.
Swansea Print Workshop has a beautiful old printing press, A Columbian Press.
And then Anne took me on a scenic tour of the Gower Peninsula … absolutely gorgeous!
The bracken throughout Wales captured my attention and created a variation of texture, color and tone throughout the landscape.
We headed back to Anne's. Anne, Steve and I then went to Mumbles for a pint and a bit of conversation with the local folk. Mumbles refers to the anatomy of a woman that the men at sea missed while away. The land forms as they approached reminded them of their longing. Thus, the name of the village. Hmmmmm.
Sailboats in Mumbles at sunset.
Beneath the hibiscus is the Gullick House Sketchbook for guests to play creatively during their stay. I was delighted to make my daily contributions.
October 3, 2017 – Swansea
First day of the workshop … I didn't take any photos. Great class! Fabulous artists!
In the evening, before dinner, Steve took me on a walk through the woods and taught me how to explode wild orchid pods, a favorite pastime when he was a young boy. It immediately became a favorite of mine as well.
Wild Orchids … I'll be posting a funny video of exploding wild orchids on the October 19th entry.
Very weary after a long day of teaching, I did a quick sketch of the singing top that I found among the toys in the guest room where I was staying. I'll post the painted version later. I closed my eyes and fell to sleep immediately.
to be continued …


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MonacoTech, the incubator and accelerator startup program cofounded by billionaire
entrepreneur Xavier Niel, Monaco Telecom and the Monaco government, took flight in November 2017.
Its 800-square-meter coworking space (complete with ping-pong table) in Fontvieille known as "Zone F" has been home to 24 startups—selected from 230 applicants from 30 countries representing sectors such as cleantech, fintech, smart city and yachting—which have created 28 jobs in the Principality.
"There is no such thing as launching a business of your own, it's a collaborative
effort," says Director Fabrice Marquet, a Monegasque and former Research Scientist at Columbia University who contributed to the launch of two established businesses in the field of medical device. Here are the Top 10 Innovators in orderof start date.


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Evacuation orders being lifted in High Park Fire
June 30, 2012
DENVER – The last evacuees from the High Park Fire in northern Colorado are being allowed home as crews get closer to full containment.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Department says evacuation orders will be lifted at noon Saturday.
The 136-square-mile fire killed one resident and destroyed 259 houses, a state record until a fire near Colorado Springs destroyed 346 homes two weeks later.
Lightning started the High Park Fire June 9. It's 97 percent contained and full containment is expected Sunday.
In western Colorado, the 18-square-mile Pine Ridge Fire is 10 percent contained. About 50 residents south of De Beque have been told to evacuate.
The 300-acre Flagstaff Fire near Boulder is 80 percent contained. Crews plan to burn about 20 acres of vegetation inside the perimeter on Saturday.


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4 Tips to Finding the Right Personal Injury Lawyer
When choosing the right lawyer to represent, keep in mind that this is one of the most important things to do. This is especially the case if you want legal help pertaining to a personal injury case. Hiring the right one for a certain situation can provide you with the necessary support and expertise, both of which are essential in attaining an optimal outcome.
While it is true that a lot of considerations are needed when deciding the right lawyer, the process can still be relatively straightforward. As such, make sure that you keep these factors in mind. They are designed to help you decide if the lawyer is the right one for your case.
Research Several Attorneys
Before you decide who you wish to represent you, it is essential that you perform a research first. This is where you want to speak with your family members, particularly the ones who have experienced hiring a lawyer in the past. You can also ask your friends and seek their recommendations. The most important thing here is that you look for issues with a lawyer's reputation, as these can significantly affect your case.
Pick the Right Type of Attorney
When you have a specific medical condition, it is only right for you to require a treatment. As such, you will have to find a doctor who specializes in that type of treatment. It is the very first thing that you need to do before anything else. The same narrative applies to select a lawyer.
Keep in mind that every lawyer out there has an area of law he/she specializes in. This area is where they dedicate so much of their time and practice. To put it simply, you must find a lawyer that has dedicated his/her practice to representing people with situations similar to yours. Take for example Mirian Niroomand Law Firm. This one here consists of personal injury lawyers. So if you are in need of one, you might as well give this firm a try.
Interview the Attorney
When you decide to have your home repaired, you would likely not think twice about asking the technician or company about credentials and/or experience. That is because you want to make sure that the person in charge of the repair has the knowledge and skills. The same thing can be said when deciding on a lawyer. You want to find the time to talk to him/her about past cases and the results. Plus, you want to ask what he/she feels when it comes to representing your case.
Remember that the interview process is a crucial one. When selecting a lawyer, it would help you obtain better insights into his/her expertise. If you feel uncomfortable with the answers you are getting, then continue your research and move with another one.
Ask About Your Case
This is definitely the most important part. The idea is very simple: ask your potential lawyer what he/she thinks about your case's merits. Ask how he/she can handle it, as well as the most likely outcome. Does the lawyer in question only take cases that could settle out of court? Or perhaps he/she is willing to represent you before a judge? If you move forward with Mirian Niroomand Law Firm, do not be afraid to ask questions.


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Action Bronson Takes on Queens in 'F*ck, That's Delicious' Season 3 Opener
Last month, we received our first taste of the third season of Action Bronson's VICELAND TV show, Fuck, That's Delicious. Now, ahead of its premiere on the network, we have the entire first episode, starring Bronson and his band of eccentrics.
In season three, episode one, Bronson, Meyhem Lauren, The Alchemist, and Big Body Bes make their way to Queens for some culinary treats. This season of Fuck, That's Delicious will see Bronson and company exploring the five boroughs of New York City, as well as New Jersey.
So ahead of the July 10 season three premiere on VICELAND, watch Action Bronson take on Queens in Fuck, That's Delicious. Unfortunately, the video doesn't work in all countries, but be sure to check out the new season of Fuck, That's Delicious when it airs wherever you are.
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HOWELL, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — A condo complex in New Jersey is under attack. Residents said teen vandals are destroying anything and everything in sight.
As CBS2's Meg Baker reported, a series of crimes in the Point O' Woods Development in Howell has residents on edge.
"We are having a board meeting on Thursday, going to discuss it. One thing I want to suggest is putting a camera out in the community," Beth Valentine said.
Police were called a week ago when tar was poured down a storm drain.
"Hazmat was deployed for clean up," Det. Eric Encarnacion said.
A maintenance worker for the condo complex showed a CBS2 news team where police say a teen and an adult burglarized the garage and threw lawn furniture into the pool.
"The original door jam was shattered," he said.
And now he's left to fix it all.
"It's almost like they were playing a game, let's make a deal. Bashed, kicked in doors, okay, great, another bathroom, okay another bathroom, all they did was malicious damage. All they got was the cart," he said.
His golf cart was used to get around the 46 acre area.
Police said two 16-year-olds were arrested for driving the golf cart more than a mile away in Freehold Township.
"We were advised, Michael J Wright Park, Freehold, someone had taken a small vehicle driven over fences, and caused a lot of damage there," Det. Encarnacion said.
Residents said a stop sign on Point Of Woods Drive and Bergerville Road has been knocked down several times.
"We come from New York to New Jersey to raise our kids in a beautiful community, and we don't intend on moving," Beth Valentine said.
Residents in the Ramtown section of Howell posted on social media about teens paintballing cars. Police are encouraging people to call 911, and not just their homeowners association.
Howell police have increased patrols in the neighborhood and are also investigating stolen credit cards and packages being delivered to addresses with the wrong name on it.


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|Kakugo Kasukabe
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Kakugo Kasukabe is a fictional character from and manga series of Tough. He is the current leader of the Yugen Shinkage Ryu as well as the biological father of Kiichi Miyazawa.
HistoryEdit<p class="MsoNormal">As a practitioner of Yugen Shinkage Ryu Kakugo Kasukabe was looking for his path in the world. He wanted to defend the weak from those who would prey on them, and ensure their safety. To that end he found that the lawlessness of an African country ideal for it.
Rebel CampEdit
While looking over the graves of all who died in the village he was attacked by a bunch of rebels. However before they could pull the trigger they were killed by the current regime. After threatening the lives of the villagers they forced him to go with them. Upon confronting the Warlord Kakugo demaded to know the whereabouts of the food he took from the village as well as for him to stop killing innocent people. However they just attempted to execute him but he was able to escape and kill all of the soldiers and the warlord. After escaping he brought the food back to the village.
Due to his actions Kakugo was forced to flee the country to Europe. However he was constantly being chased by people who were after his life. It was no longer possible for him to hide, let alone help people, so he decided to bring down as many bad people as he could while he was there. During this time he saw something that no man should ever see. Kakugo's heart was never the same after that.
He eventually met Kie after she mistook him for Kiryuu and the two quickly hit it off. When they parted ways Kie ended up kidnapped by Larry of The Woman Trade. Fortunately Kakuga recognized the man as he was following her and was able to rescue her and escape.
Nada HuntEdit
Kakugo followed the Heavenly Kings of Death unseen during their test for succession of the Yugen Shinkage Ryu test. He eve made sure that Rhino got out safely after the truck he and Kichi were fighting in crashed. However he didn't show himself until Kichi defeats Orochi.
As the current leader of the Yugen Shinkage Ryu Kakugo is shown to be powerful enough to kill a bear with his bare hands. Kakugo is also an inheritor of the Monster Foot (
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- He also signs his name as Satoshiware Kusakabe. It is unknown whether this is his birth name or an alias. Kakugo may be a name he took on when he became the head of Yugen.


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Are you working on a major construction project and want somewhere to toss all of the extra trash, yard clippings, or outdated furniture in Oaklyn, NJ? You've come to the right place! Dumpster Deliveries provides all of your dumpster rental demands in Oaklyn for a great and affordable price with no extra hassles. To learn more about what kind of dumpster rentals we offer and about our pricing, call 888-234-4587.
Waste management can be challenging if the objects you are trying to get rid of are heavy and oddly shaped. That is why the most effective option is renting a dumpster. Renting a dumpster in New Jersey can be accomplished in just a few quick steps! Dumpster Deliveries will complete the work for you. All you basically need to do is complete the rented roll-away with waste products permitted in your vicinity and have them pick it up. This will allow you to dedicate more time to the things you want to work on instead of trying to figure out where to throw your garbage.
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There are several dumpster rental corporations to choose from in New Jersey, however it is always wise to hire a corporation that you can trust. A business with a good track record and a quality line of services offered to you will assure you that your waste problems are dealt with accordingly and legally.
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Renting a Dumpster Safely
A dumpster rental can help you safely to get rid of waste products from a construction project you are working on in Oaklyn. Dumpster Deliveries can help you remove all of the garbage that has accrued on your property and dispose of it in a way that meets Oaklyn, NJ cleanliness standards so you don't need to worry about being ticketed or punished. To get a quote on a dumpster rental unit, call 888-234-4587 right now!
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UNEP Committee Policy Document
UNEP Foreign Policy Document
Topic 1: Management and Prevention of "Space Junk"
Currently, there are hundreds of thousands of pieces of artificial material at various stages of orbit around the planet Earth. This material is more commonly known as "Space Junk", or "Space Debris".
Space junk, much like waste on Earth, can pose very real threats to those in its vicinity, and to the environment overall. According to NASA, space junk travels at a speed of 17,500mph (28164km/h.) This is enough to cause significant damage to spacecraft or satellites. If a large piece of space junk were to collide with the International Space Station, for instance, human lives could be directly at risk. Man-made debris smaller than 1mm has been cause for window replacement on space shuttles in the past, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.
It is possible that Low Earth Orbit (≤2000km above the atmosphere) may become unusable in the future due to the amount of space junk, greatly hindering (or altogether disabling) our capacity to operate satellites or various forms of spacecraft.
The European Space Agency (ESA) suggests various methods for space junk mitigation, such as the prevention of collisions and the removal of mass from orbit. They also suggest that inactive satellites be commanded to return to Earth at the end of their lifespan in order to lessen the possibility of more collisions.
Currently, the United States, Russia, and China are the three largest contributors to the present amount of space junk.
Topics that might come up in committee include the mitigation of current space junk and prevention of any future potential debris, regulation of satellite objects, amount of space junk, contribution to materials presently in orbit, etc.
Sources and Further Reading:
- Encyclopedia Britannica – Space Debris: https://www.britannica.com/technology/space-debris
- NASA – Space Debris and Human Spacecraft: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/news/orbital_debris.html
- Space Safety Magazine – Kessler Syndrome: http://www.spacesafetymagazine.com/space-debris/kessler-syndrome/
- European Space Agency – Mitigating Space Debris Generation: http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Safety/Space_Debris/Mitigating_space_debris_generation
- Business Insider – Space Junk: More than 14,000 hunks of dangerous space junk are hurtling around Earth — here's who put it all up there: https://www.businessinsider.de/space-junk-debris-amount-statistics-countries-2018-3?r=US&IR=T
- Live Map – Stuff in Space: http://stuffin.space/
- Live Map – Satellites: https://satellites.wearejust.com/
Topic 2: Addressing Distribution and Management of International Waste
Each year, the amount of waste produced by humans continues to grow, and options for waste disposal become more scarce.
In the spring of 2019, media attention turned to Canada when 69 containers worth of garbage were shipped back to Vancouver after they had been illegally dumped in the Philippines under the guise of containing recycling plastics. Getting the trash back to Canada cost its government $1.14 million.
Many other countries have turned to shipping their waste elsewhere (often to developing countries) for reasons such as domestic landfill reduction and saving money. Increasingly, though, the waste is being sent back to the original countries.
The countries which have received the most foreign waste to date are Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Korea, Turkey, India and Poland.
Possible speaking points for this topic might be ceasing the shipping of international waste, how to potentially send back waste, and mitigation going forward.
Further Reading:
UNEP – Waste Management: https://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/disasters-conflicts/where-we-work/south-sudan/waste-management
CBC – Ship carrying Canadian trash[…]: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/garbage-containers-return-1.5195007
Waste Generation Per Capita: https://www.purposeplus.com/world/indicators/waste-generation-per-capita/
Our World In Data: Plastic Pollution: https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollution
BBC News – Why some countries are shipping back plastic waste: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-48444874
Waste Atlas: http://www.atlas.d-waste.com/


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This article can be reviewed as spin-off part for "How to DIY Wallpaper the Wall Correctly". Wallpaper should be glued on pre-rendered surface or drywall. Never experiment with applying new wallpaper on top of old ones. In the case of the painted surface – simply wash the walls. The porous or unpainted surface should be processed with wallpaper paste. Without such procedure wallpaper sheets will be difficult to move along the wall, which will affect the alignment of the pattern. Before applying wallpaper glue directly on the wall must be dry.
Before gluing the wallpaper wall surfaces should be leveled and primed.
Preparing for DIY wallpapering advice. Room marking
It is recommended to start gluing from the corner – it helps to hide the pattern defects when poor-quality superposition of sheets that are glued first and the last. If the room some architectural forms (arch or fireplace) and the wallpaper has a pretty big figure, the first sheet you must stick with pattern along the axis of the architectural element. Others sheets glued on both sides of the first one. Having defined the starting point, in the future you can use the roll as a template to mark the position on the surface of the panels. Thus it is possible to determine the location of the joints in inconvenient places and change the initial point when necessary.
Preparing for pasting wallpaper
If you have not previously encountered such a procedure, and "do not want to commit follies", it is better to use wallpaper with an arbitrary pattern. It will allow you to focus on technique of gluing, rather than on a combination of patterns. By the way, for beginners it is better to use wallpaper with the ready-made adhesive layer.
The work begins with aт evaluation of the direction of the pattern. It can be seen on a roll on the corresponding arrow, which points to the stream.
Cutting wallpaper with a pattern
At the beginning, let's deal with the character of the pattern on the wallpaper, because the pattern can be either symmetric or asymmetric relatively to the sheet's axis. It is also important when calculating the number of rolls. Length between repeating pattern of wallpaper is called rapport or simply a pattern step. The step length can vary from 5 to 30 cm. The larger step length, the more complex customized pattern is and accordingly there will be more waste.
It is necessary to measure the height of the walls and add 10-15 cm from each end to fit, and then expand the roll and place the sheets. If a workplace has the necessary size, it can be used as a template. First we need to cut the cloth with a small pass of 50 mm. Pattern on the second canvas must be combined with a pattern on the ground. You can note the length of the sheets and the arrangement of the pattern for the odd and even cloth at the workplace. Horizontally identical wallpaper with a pattern have mating patterns on opposite ends of the sheets. Different horizontally wallpaper halves of patterns are often displaced by a half-step pattern at opposite ends of mating (look below).
Choosing the glue for the wallpaper
Successful sticking largely depends on the proper selection and application of the adhesive. First of all, when buying wallpaper, always pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions of using the adhesive. If those are not available, you can always ask the specialists or retailer. It is imperative to determine whether to use an adhesive with the addition of a fungicide or it is not necessary. This adhesive mixture prevents the formation of mold, therefore is used for gluing of washable or vinyl (waterproof) wallpaper. The packaging indicates the type of adhesive and material consumption by the number Wallpaper.
Organic and synthetic adhesive mixtures are available in solid or liquid form. A solution prepares by slow precipitation of package content and mixing it with the required quantity of water. To avoid lumps, the solution must be continuously mixed, and then give it a time to thicken and sludge (time specified by the manufacturer). Glue is able to keep its properties for about one week, but it should be kept in an airtight container.
Liquid glue should be poured directly into the tank and is used in their work.
First we need to spread the sheet on the working surface with the pattern down. Then apply glue to the middle of the cloth and smear to the sides with a brush. Particular attention should be paid to the edges. If the glue got on the floor, it is better to wipe it out with a damp cloth. Are sheets ready? Ok, now we fold them glue inside. This arrangement will facilitate the transfer to the wall and protect it against drying out. The sheet can be folded in the same fashion once again if necessary.
All wallpaper, except for very thin types, you'll need to leave for the impregnation: 2-3 minutes to less dense types, and up to 15 minutes for more dense ones. The duration is usually written in the instructions on the package. Impregnated with glue wallpaper will prevent the emergence of bubbles and softens them, making direct the process of gluing easier. Therefore, impregnated with adhesive sheet is better to put aside and start treating another. During working you need to keep an eye on glue not getting to the front part and a working place where you'll lay the next roll. To do this, you can put your desktop on a few layers of white blank paper and remove them as wallpaper processing. By the way, answering to your next question: "No, the newspaper can not be used, otherwise its paint will leave unwanted decor on your wallpaper."


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If Not Now, When?
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101 perfectly good reasons not to write today
But I ask myself, if not now, when?
Can't find a pen I like
Paper's crumpled
I'm feeling chilled though the sun is shining
And the weather feels more like spring than winter.
Many have been the times I have sat in this chair, and the others that preceded it,
Eager to state my case to the world,
And I said, "later."
Well, time is running out,
Each moment that passes is gone,
If not now, when?
Whatever it is:
the good deed,
the kind word,
the needed pressing of the nose to the grindstone,
the hug,
the kiss,
the taking in of breath,
the seeking and indulging in of pleasure,
the working and crying through of pain,
It must be felt and done now,
Because we just don't know what the next moment will bring.
Even as we move forward
So must we pause and take notice.
We shall never pass this way again.
If not now, when?
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ALLDOS on top form for major Russian project
Posted: Tuesday 3rd October 2006
Eight activated carbon treatment systems in only 6 months for waterworks in St. Petersburg
ALLDOS succeeded in planning, designing, constructing and ensuring the turnkey delivery of eight container systems for processing 10% activated carbon solution in an absolute minimum of time. Just eight weeks from the date the order was received for this major project, worth several millions of Euros, the first two stations left the plant headed for Russia.
Shortly before Christmas 2005, a huge inquiry from Russia landed on the desks of our project engineers. The company Degussa Moscow a satisfied ALLDOS customer of many years standing asked for support, and urgently. Eight waterworks around St. Petersburg required our help in treating drinking water using activated carbon.
Despite the upcoming public holidays, the team of experts from ALLDOS got straight to work drafting plans and cost estimates and checking dates with suppliers. Their rapid reaction paid off just as quickly. The company's bid was successful and the contract arrived in the third week of January.
The task now was to design, construct and arrange the turnkey delivery of eight container systems for processing the 10% activated carbon solution in the shortest time possible. Just eight weeks from the date the order was received, the first two stations left the plant headed for Russia and the last two containers were on their way before the end of June.
At the heart of each container station is a dosing system with a mixing tank for activated carbon. The largest system has a tank volume of 7,000 l and the dosing rate can be set at up to 9 x 1200 l/h. A particular highlight in all eight systems is the PLC panel with ultra-modern, high-resolution touchscreen panel. It depicts the entire activated carbon processing unit as a flowchart on site. Individual components, such as the eccentric screw pumps integrated into the container station, can be selected at the tap of a fingertip. Employees at the waterworks can then use plain-text submenus in Russian to carry out all adjustments quickly and easily. Additionally, all input and operational data, measurement values and reports are saved in a log book and can be called up onscreen without the need for a keyboard.
Five of the container stations are also equipped with a silo and a big-bag emptying station for pneumatic transport of activated carbon. The sizes of the silos vary in two stations capacity is 70 m3, two of the systems offer 15 m3 and one has a silo with a capacity of 10 m3.
Straight after one project another one starts work is already well underway on yet another major contract from Iran for two drinking water treatment systems to be housed in watertight sea transport containers.
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How White's science helps keep America safe
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Paul White '61, owner and president of Nova Scientific, Inc.
This fall, when representatives from Monmouth College spent some time on the phone catching up with Paul White '61, it had been nearly 10 years to the day of an event that had a significant impact on his business, Nova Scientific, Inc.
White is owner and president of the Sturbridge, Mass.-based company, a leader in scientific detector development and technology, particularly highly innovative systems capable of detecting neutrons.
"We mainly do research for the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies connected to homeland security or nuclear materials control," said White. "Lots of materials emit gamma ray photons, including medical isotopes, but very few materials give off neutrons. Those that do are primarily bad actors, such as plutonium. You don't want to be around those in most circumstances."
He continued, "There are several groups that are directly concerned about monitoring nuclear materials presence and their movement. Those groups, such as the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, are all about preventing those materials from getting into terrorists' hands. … Nova's business is all about building a better mousetrap."
Those mousetraps could take the form of security panels at airport checkpoints, he explained. They could be as small as handheld PDAs and as large as entire tunnels.
"When imports are scanned at a busy harbor like Long Beach, Calif., the federal inspectors cannot hold up the process for hours by carefully scanning materials for potential problems," explained White. "As businessmen and scientists, we have to have a balance between the need to keep all hazardous materials away from the public and still permit commerce to function in a reasonable manner."
Not only did 9/11 raise the awareness of terrorist activity, but it also helped bring Nova's detection methods to light at a time when a reliable method was becoming difficult.
"A very good method of detection has been Helium-3 gas tubes," said White. "But that material has run out, so there is a really big push to find new detection methods. The majority of the He-3 gas needed for such traditional detectors has been generated, until now, as a byproduct of tritium production for nuclear warheads. The irony is that, on one hand, the world is striving to become a less tense place by decommissioning and destroying nuclear warheads and, on the other hand, the very process itself causes the depletion of the world's stockpile of He-3, which was the single best solution for neutron detection. This is a very niche business, with few people really knowing about this kind of technology."
In addition to detecting the presence of neutrons, Nova also specializes in the use of neutron imaging as an alternative to X-rays for scientific research and development.
"When you think of X-rays, the areas that are dense appear appear more opaque than the areas that are less dense," White explained. "But neutron imaging can be complimentary to X-rays in that it can go through 10 inches of steel and still see small cracks that might be present. We can see things with neutrons that we couldn't see with X-rays."
Currently, NOVA has a major campaign under way to be a leader in neutron imaging and detection, focusing on customized, high-resolution neutron radiographic imaging detectors and integrated systems for university, industrial and government laboratories, such as Oak Ridge.
White's company conducts R&D on systems to enhance the detection of neutrons, X-ray and gamma ray photons, as well as ions and electrons. Combined with electron amplification and electronic readouts, these systems are being directed to such varied applications as energy-efficient fuel cell development and fundamental medical and scientific research, in addition to those involving homeland security.
One year ago, Monmouth College honored another physicist who graduated in the 1960s, Kennedy Reed. White's MC experience was very similar to Reed's, as both enrolled as chemistry majors but soon switched to physics. They also both enjoyed their liberal arts education, with White stating, "One of my favorite courses was History of Music. I'm a big fan of the liberal arts curriculum. I saw both my sons be restricted by their higher education engineering experiences and not able to see the breadth. When you get to college, you're still learning what you want to do. The more breadth you have, the more opportunity you have to see different aspects. People will migrate to what they really like."
Not only do students need to be prepared to make the kind of switch that Reed and White did from one discipline to another, but they also have to "learn how to learn," as new information comes at them rapidly, perhaps more so in science than any other field.
White explained that nanotechnology involves "understanding smaller and smaller aspects. … When we first started Nova in 1993, 250-micron resolution for electronic chips was really state-of-the-art. Today, it's down to sub-80 nanometers, which is roughly 3,000 times smaller in less than 20 years."
In that field, he said, chip density has doubled every 18 months.
"A good example is the coming impact of nanotechnology that involves manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale. The opportunities there apply to medicine, coatings, electronics, etc."
Prior to launching his own company, White was at Owens-Illinois for 20 years, including two years he spent obtaining his Ph.D at the University of Michigan. He spent the next 10 years at Galileo Electro-Optics, a leader in supplying night vision technology to companies that make those devices. He was vice president of product development and also was "general manager of about half the company."
With more of a management role, White said he concerned himself with the company being "more effective in terms of making changes and improvements. … I had a new 42,000-square-foot building handed to me, without really knowing how to maximize performance. We brought in consultants to help us consider market volumes, pricing, and product offerings."
When White left Galileo, he planned on taking a three-year sabbatical. He had barely had time to kick his feet up and relax before the next "big thing" arrived.
Just four months later, "there was a small window of opportunity to take technology that was not being adequately addressed and push it into fully supported development," he said.
Perhaps the biggest business lesson the scientist learned at Galileo and Nova is that "you have to make sure you operate your business in a straightforward and common sense manner I have enjoyed the role of an entrepreneur. I love planning our strategy for how to get the next contract or do the research necessary to be successful."
Being straightforward is a message he has now passed along to his son, who handles Nova's day-to-day operations.
Recently, White spent some time with Chris Fasano, chair of MC's physics department.
"I'm very impressed with the changes in Monmouth's physical plant," said White. "The out-of-the-box thinking of how to motivate students with the SOFIA (Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activity) program and the concept of tying business with science are two great examples of how Monmouth is broadening the learning experience for young people."
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The Ferguson Municipal Library, a beacon of peace in a community wracked by unrest, has received a flood of donations in response to its decision to stay open following Monday's grand jury announcement—more than $175,000, or more than half its annual budget, in just two days.
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Staff Tweeted Tuesday: "Lots of kids, lots of teachers, lots of knowledge at the #Ferguson library today! Thanks! Support each other & stay safe. #whatlibrariesdo"
On the day the grand jury announced its decision not to indict white police officer Darren Wilson for shooting dead unarmed black teenager Michael Brown, the staff wrote: "Many other orgs closing. But we will stay open to serve people of #Ferguson as long as safe for patrons & staff, up to 8p. Love each other;" and "Normal hours tomorrow. We will have teachers and volunteers here to help kids from 9-3 since [Ferguson-Florissant school district] is closed!"
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