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Rebecca Romero MBE talks exclusively to TriRadar.com about her Ironman debut later this year.
Rebecca Romero MBE is an Olympic silver medallist in rowing and double-world champion and Olympic champion in cycling. Now she's turning her attention to Ironman.
"I've been around quite a lot of triathletes and Ironman competitors over the last few years but I never thought it would be something I would even contemplate doing," she says.
"I think because I've stepped down from the British Cycling team and I wasn't going to get to the games, I sort of see myself as an athlete until next year. I was just really disappointed because I'd put in a lot of hard work training and I had to finish cycling at a time when I was actually really enjoying training and still felt that I had something more in myself. I felt like I just had to end with something that would be a big target to aim towards."
Romero is keen to stress that she's competing for the challenge, rather than a desire to join the ranks of iron-distance pro triathletes.
"With the Ironman, it's not an elite target or a medal which if you don't reach, you're a failure. It's more of a personal challenge; it becomes something to work towards. Completing it is the ultimate goal.
"I'd love to be carrying on as a full-time athlete, and dedicating lots of time to it, but now I'm not paid or funded to be a full-time athlete, so it really is just a part-time project.
"A lot of people have been saying that this is the next sport I'm going into and expecting me to be amazing, because I'll be able to train 30 hours a week. In fact there are some weeks where I hardly do anything because I'm busy with other stuff.
"The only opportunity I'll get to do it is around now, before I get wrapped up and miss the chance.
"I was really keen about doing the Ironman because I just love taking on new sports and finding out what they're all about – and hating the fact that I'm useless at them. Going through that whole process of being new to this but breaking it down and getting excited about going in the pool again or going for a run to see what improvements you can make. It's that new challenge and new experience and seeing what I can do that excited me about it.
"The Ironman is just one of those iconic endurance events. It amazes me, the people who go and do it and their inspirations and stories. You have a whole range of abilities all mixed into one – that will be great. I can't wait to go out on the day with the other hundreds or even thousands of people who are there and you're all experiencing that together."
As Ironman experiences go, the UK race in Bolton certainly isn't the most glamorous on the planet, but Romero sees it as the perfect location.
"You hear comments about Bolton not being very picturesque, but I've spent so much time travelling abroad for racing and these days I think if I'm going to spend money and travel abroad, it's going to be for a holiday!
"Also, during the race, I'm not going to be that aware of things going on around me, I'm not going to be wishing I was in some luxurious country. I'll just get my head down and do it.
"From my experiences, competing in my home country feels much better and why not support a British event? I see myself as a bit of an ambassador for encouraging people to take up sport and get involved in endurance challenges."
Although she's competing for the challenge of it, that doesn't mean Romero's going to take it easy on herself.
"All I've ever done is compete at what I do and push myself harder and harder. I guess the cycling events I've done have always been against the clock; you're just trying to get your best performance out. But I think this is going to be really extreme.
"It'll be tough in my first one, thinking how hard to push, that pacing element; not wanting to blow up and making sure I get to the finish.
"I'll go as hard as I can because it's in my nature to, but obviously there are limits to how well you can do with seven months of training and taking up two new sports I've never done before.
"It's going to be tough just from the fact that I've got no swimming or running background whatsoever. I'm aware it's a big challenge to take on from that respect. Initially I'm just looking to get to the start line injury free and then compete it."
Without those critical swimming and running skills to fall back on, Romero has had to literally jump in at the deep end with the rest of her training.
"I did used to swim when I was a really small kid so I think it's in there somewhere, but let's just say my breaststroke is about twice as fast as my freestyle!
"My boyfriend has been my coach for the last few weeks. It's tempting to plough up and down to get faster, but I know that it's going to come from technique work and drills first of all, and that's what I've been focussing on.
"Through my experiences in sport I know that the key thing first of all to create that foundation and then it's just setting those little targets for improvement and not expecting that you can do it overnight.
"But it's the most frustrating thing; I have a strop in the swimming pool every day: 'Oh, I'm so rubbish!' but the speed with which I'm improving is quite promising so I think I'll get there in the end, but that open water experience will be totally different."
Taking up running was equally difficult for Romero, who had to respect the limits her cyclist's physique was placing on her.
"I've got the fitness to train and push on but my body's not adapted or built up for running. Whenever I've tried to run in the past, I've literally not been able to do it. I've either gone too hard or gone too long too soon, so I really did start with controlled, short runs. It's about having the nerve to hold back, go gently and progress slowly that I think will set me up well over the next few months.
"It's slowly coming but it seems like a massive mountain to climb. When I started off just running for 15 to 20 minutes, I'd have to stop after ten minutes because my knees were hurting.
"It's about being clever with your training and planning it carefully, listening to your body and not being tempted to push too hard too soon or you'll take a step backwards. All of the experiences I've had before with training and knowing my body are really useful.
"I think instead of one sport where everyday, twice a day, you're getting on your bike again and again and again, in triathlon it's broken up and that makes it so much easier.
"It's easier to train for and because there's that mix of three sports, if you're not good at one it doesn't matter because you can make up for it in another. It's not that cut-and-dry line where you're either good at it or you're not. People are really encouraging about the sport and getting into it. It's not closed at all, it's open to beginners and very welcoming.
"I think in each sport, there's a very different breed of people and a different environment and I think triathlon is so friendly. I've had such a great response from people. I guess that's why I've moved into triathlon; through gravitating towards the people I've been training with and those I know who are triathletes."
While the days count down to the July 22 race date, Romero is readying herself for her first triathlon task, Ironman 70.3 Mallorca, using the event as a marker to work towards and get some triathlon experience before the full Ironman.
While it's going to be an adventurous year for her, Romero is undecided about future challenges in triathlon.
"I don't envisage it carrying on beyond that point just because there are other things in my life like a career and potentially looking to start a family, but you just don't know. Hearing how everyone gets the Ironman bug and triathlon bug…I can see it being the sport I carry on with afterwards.
"I kind of feel like I'm coming full circle, just doing sport for the fun of it and taking on challenges for the enjoyment of it."
You can keep up to date with all of Rebecca Romero's adventures via her website: http://www.rebeccaromero.co.uk/
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Charlottesville–Right Now: Dede Smith joins Coy Barefoot
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1.31.11 Citizens for a Sustainable Water Supply Plan's Dede Smith joins Coy to discuss the latest on the water supply plan. In today's conversation, Smith talks facts and figures surrounding the new addition to the dam at the Ragged Mountain Reservoir. According to the new information in place, extending the dam to 42 feet (as originally planned) instead of 30 feet (as was recently voted upon) is actually more financially prudent. Sound bites from an angry Ken Boyd at a recent Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting are also included. And finally, the question remains: to dredge or not to dredge?
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One Response to "Charlottesville–Right Now: Dede Smith joins Coy Barefoot"
An angry Ken Boyd? Sounds like Dede Smith and Coy editorializing against someone they don't like. I hear someone who has watched Citizens for a Sustainable Water Supply Plan try an elevate they "opinions" to be the equal of actual engineers in an attempt. Perhaps he wasn't taking about Dede- where is her proof?
About dredging- how clueless is Dede? Ken Boyd is clearly taking about the water plan that will go before the DEQ and how dredging shouldn't be a part of that. That doesn't preclude dredging be added later.
How can she not know this or be so shameless to pretend it is otherwise? Just another attempt by her to spread FUD (fear uncertainly and doubt)
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Friday Night Cat Blogging!
This week showing off Smacky's fine new collar, along with his extreme napping skills.
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Don't forget to check out The Modulator's Friday Ark for more cat, dog, and assorted animal blogging, and if you're reading this on Sunday or later, check out the Carnival of the Cats, which is hosted this week at Blog d'Elisson!


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Here is an interesting pair of words that often are incorrectly used.
What part of speech is each word?
Define "crucifix" and "cross" and be sure to identify the difference in meaning between the two words. Be sure that your definitions are related to each other.
Create sentences using "crucifix" and "cross" correctly.
The word for today is "ameliorate."
What part of speech is "ameliorate"?
What other parts of speech can be made from "ameliorate"?
What is the connection of the word "meliorate" relative to "ameliorate"?
How many syllables are there in "ameliorate"?
Define "ameliorate" and use it in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.


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During our recent visit, we took the chance to have an interview with Mrs. Esther and Mrs. Lastri, both are teachers at PAUD Maria Gunung Karmel. Mrs. Esther is a senior teacher and the current headmaster. She has been with the school since the very first day of its service. Being the most senior one, she would be the right person to give opinions about the progress of the school. Mrs. Lastri, on the other hand, is the newest teacher, and as a newcomer, we would like to hear about some of her expectations from the school. Below are some key points of the interview.
When asked about the progress and achievements which have been made by PAUD Maria Gunung Karmel, both teachers are proud of a number of awards which the school has received so far. "We received an award from the district government (Sikka District, NTT Province), as a competitive PAUD (Early Childhood Education) amongst other PAUDs in the district, which is proven by the students' performance in last year's school competition held by the district's Office of Education," Mrs. Esther said.
"What about children's nutritional needs?" we asked. "The school also puts a great effort in meeting the student's nutritional needs. Such an effort is put into action by running a daily "After-Class Meal" activity, which encourages parents to provide nutritious snack for their children to be enjoyed together after class. In addition, every children is given a complementary glass of milk (sponsored by Ribbon of Love) during meal."
And finally, "What are the expectations of both teachers from the school in the future?" "In continuing to provide its best service for children and the more general community in surrounding area, PAUD Maria Gunung Karmel should improve its quality of teaching, as well as school management, which is asking for more support from the government."
To this end, Ribbon of Love has given and will continue to give support for the school in terms of donation of books or other learning materials for teachers and students, in a co-ordination with the Carmelite priest who serves as the school's advisor. Any kind of contributions from our generous donors will be very much appreciated.


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By Jacob Stockinger
The project has reached the midway point.
Last week was when the world premieres of the 10 short pieces — written for the Library of Congress' "Boccaccio Project" — started going public and began being posted on various social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube as well as the Internet.
One performance is released each weekday night starting at 8 p.m. EDT.
The project is a way to capture some of the unique culture brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19.
The first piece was "Sequestered Thoughts," a solo piano work by composed Damien Sneed and performed by Jeremy Jordan.
The second was "shadow of a difference/falling" by composer Richard Drehoff Jr. and solo oboist Andrew Nogal of the Grossman Ensemble.
There were featured in this blog last week.
The fourth and fifth pieces were premiered last Thursday and Friday, bringing the project to the halfway point before the Summer Solstice, Father's Day and Make Music Madison weekend.
The fourth work is "Bridges," a solo piano work composed by Cliff Eidelman (below top) and performed at home by Jenny Lin (below bottom, in a photo by Liz Linder).
The title refers to the composer's focus on finding bridges from the peculiar coronavirus pandemic back to normal life.
The fifth piece is "Hello World" by composer by Erin Rogers (below top, in a photo by Aleksandr Karjaka), an exploratory work for solo flute that is performed by Erin Lesser (below bottom) of the Wet Ink Ensemble.
On the same page as the performance you can read what the composer and sometimes the performer have to say about the new work and what it strives to mean or express.
You can use links to go to the five past performances and premieres.
You can also follow links on the bottom of the page to see more information about both the composer and the performer, and to general background of the project.
If you would like some more background, along with some commentary and questions from The Ear, go to https://welltempered.wordpress.com/2020/06/13/classical-music-the-library-of-congress-has-commissioned-new-music-about-the-coronavirus-pandemic-you-can-listen-to-the-premieres-from-this-monday-june-15-through-june-28/
What do you think of the pieces?
What do you think of the project?
Will you like to hear more of the commissioned music?
The Ear wants to hear.
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By Jacob Stockinger
Last Wednesday night at the Middleton Performing Arts Center, the mostly amateur but critically acclaimed Middleton Community Orchestra (below, in a photo by Brian Ruppert) celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The MCO hit all the right notes. And there were many of them, both big and small.
But perhaps the biggest one was also the quietest one.
It came during the repetition section near the end of the heart-rending slow movement of the Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622, by Mozart.
The Ear knows the piece and considers it one of the most perfect compositions ever written. But suddenly he heard the familiar work in a fresh way and with a new appreciation, thanks to the talented guest soloist J.J. Koh, who is principal clarinet of the Madison Symphony Orchestra. (You can hear the slow movement in the YouTube video at the bottom.)
The movement was going beautifully when suddenly, Koh (below) brought the dynamics down to almost a whisper. It felt prayer-like, so quiet was the sound. Yet it was completely audible. The tone was rich and the notes on pitch, even though Koh sounded as if he were barely breathing. It was a heart-stopping, breathtaking moment of high beauty.
It takes a virtuoso to play that softly and that solidly at the same time. And Koh was backed up with the same subtlety by the fine accompaniment provided by the scaled-down orchestra under conductor Steve Kurr.
The sublime result was nothing short of haunting, a musical moment that The Ear will remember and cherish as long as he lives.
And he wasn't alone. A complete silence fell over the appreciative audience as Koh and the MCO were playing, and at intermission it was what everybody was talking about and wondering at. You just had to be there. It was the kind of musical experience that makes a live performance so engaging and unforgettable.
That moment of communion between soloist and ensemble by itself was enough to tell you how very much the MCO, which improves with each performance, has accomplished in its first decade.
There were other noteworthy moments too.
Of course tributes had to be paid.
So the evening started off with some brief background and introductory words from the co-founders and co-artistic directors Larry Bevic and Mindy Taranto (below).
Then Middleton Mayor Gurdip Brar (below) came on stage to read his official 10th anniversary proclamation and to urge people to applaud. He proved a jovial, good-natured cheerleader for the large audience of "good neighbors" that included many children.
When the music finally arrived, conductor Kurr (below) raised the curtain with his own original 14-minute episodic composition celebrating the "Good Neighbor City" of Middleton. It proved a fitting work for the occasion that evoked both the Midwestern harmonies of Aaron Copland and the brassy film scores of John Williams.
After intermission, the full 90-member MCO under Kurr returned and turned in a performance of Antonin Dvorak's popular "New World" Symphony that did them all proud.
The tempo was energetic with a strong, constant pulse that didn't falter. As usual, the string and wind sections proved outstanding – and still seem to get better each time.
But the real star this time was the brass, whose prominent part in the Dvorak symphony is hard to play. Playing consistently on pitch and expressively – they were clearly well-rehearsed — the brass boosted the whole performance and raised it to a new level. Which is exactly what the anniversary concert demanded and received.
The Ear wasn't alone in being impressed.
A professional musician visiting from San Francisco said simply: "They are much better than our community orchestra."
Is there better homage to pay to a 10th anniversary concert and to make listeners look forward to hearing more? If you aren't going to MCO's affordable and appealing concerts, you are only cheating yourself.
For more information about the complete season, including programs, performers, guest soloists and how to join or support the MCO, go to: http://middletoncommunityorchestra.org
If you went, what did you think of the opening anniversary concert?
Leave your opinions and good wishes in the comment section.
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ALERT: Madison guitarist Steven Meyer will perform a FREE concert on "Sunday Afternoon Live at the Chazen" this Sunday, Sept. 1, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Brittingham Gallery 3. The program features music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Gustav Holst, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Fernando Sor, himself and others. Also included is music by the Beatles, jazz and folk music. For more information about the series, go to: https://www.chazen.wisc.edu/index.php?/events-calendar-demo/event/sunday-afternoon-live-at-the-chazen8/
This Sunday's performance will, as always, be live streamed starting at 12:30. Here is a portal link for streaming: https://c.streamhoster.com/embed/media/O7sBNG/OS1C0ihJsYK/iqf1vBMs3qg_5
By Jacob Stockinger
This Saturday morning, Aug. 31, will see the last FREE Farmers' Market organ concert of the season.
The 45-minute concert, sponsored by the Madison Symphony Orchestra and played on the Klais concert organ, takes place in Overture Hall at 11 a.m. No tickets or reservations are needed and the public is welcome.
The performer is David Ball (below), who was trained at the Juilliard School in New York City and who is based in Orange County, California, at the Christ (formerly Crystal) Cathedral.
The program features music by French composer Jean Langlais, French composer Camille Saint-Saens, German composer Max Reger, British composer Herbert Howells, Argentinean composer Norberto Guinaldo, French composer Leon Boellmann, French composer Jeanne Demessieux, contemporary American composer Alan Terricciano and American composer John Philip Sousa. (You can hear David Ball playing a different work by Herbert Howells in the YouTube video at the bottom.)
For the specific works and much more background about the performer, go to: https://madisonsymphony.org/event/free-farmers-market-concert-2019-david-ball/
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By Jacob Stockinger
After 28 summers, going to a concert by the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society still feels like attending a family reunion – the best kind of family reunion where everyone is familiar and friendly, where everything is fun, and where you always leave glad that you went.
That's not by chance.
The first thing that co-founders and co-artistic directors Stephanie Jutt and Jeffrey Sykes did last Friday and Saturday nights was to thank the loyal audience. And the audience, full of longtime fans, returned the favor by being attentive to and appreciative of the first-rate music-making as well as responsive to the horseplay and antics – such as the surreal scene of virtuoso Axel Strauss playing "The Skater's Waltz" on his violin while rollerblading around the stage (below).
BDDS players really mean it when they say that their audiences are in for something different, something they won't find elsewhere and won't forget.
Last weekend that meant the return of two longtime guest performers: San Francisco cellist Jean-Michael Fonteneau and Montreal violinist Axel Strauss (below, with pianist Jeffrey Sykes). Neither disappointed as they performed very varied music by Franz Joseph Haydn, C.P.E. Bach, Johannes Brahms, Gabriel Faure, Lili Boulanger, Maurice Ravel and Ned Rorem. And as always, the amazing pianist Jeffrey Sykes proved a chameleon who blended masterfully into the style of each period and each composer.
But for The Ear, the unexpected standout last weekend was guest accordion player Stas Venglevski from Milwaukee. Born in Russia and trained at the Moscow Conservatory, he is a virtuoso player, a sensitive arranger and a convincing composer – all done with good humor and a charismatic stage presence.
The Ear never thought of the accordion – the Russian bayan, to be specific – as an instrument for chamber music. But he does now, after hearing Venglevski play serious Russian, French and Latin American music that ran the gamut from a graceful waltz and a sprightly polka to torchy tangos. And then there were his flying fingers punching out "The Flight of the Bumblebee," a real crowd-pleaser.
The large audience responded on both nights with wild applause and a standing ovation every time that Venglevski (below) played, and Jutt promised the audience that he will be back.
"As you can see, we have fun here," Jutt deadpanned.
She is not exaggerating.
Which bodes well for the second weekend of three that will happen this coming weekend.
The second weekend — two programs in three venues — celebrates Jutt and Sykes, plus two of BDDS' favorite guest artists: violinist Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio and Madison pianist Thomas Kasdorf.
Kasdorf (below) and Sykes are both featured in a program called "Rock the Sykes-o-delic Kas-bah." Kasdorf is featured in Brahms' Horn Trio with guest horn player Karl Kramer Johansen, and in the appealing and accessible Café Concertino by the contemporary Australian composer Carl Vine.
Sykes will perform another chamber transcription of a Classical-era symphonic work, which over the years has become a welcome specialty of BDDS. In this case it is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's snappy and appealing Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat Major, K. 271, the "Jeunehomme" concerto. (You can hear the irresistible last movement of the piano concerto, used in the film "Amadeus," in the YouTube video at the bottom.) Sykes will also perform in Robert Schumann's "Fairy Tales" for clarinet and viola.
A Madison native, cellist Alison Rowe (below) — an artist from the Dynamite Factory, which is BDDS' program for emerging talent — will be featured in the Sonata for Cello and Piano in D Major by Johann Sebastian Bach.
"Rock the Sykes-o-delic Kas-bah" will be performed at the Stoughton Opera House on Friday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. Braisin' Hussies Food Cart will be parked outside the Opera House prior to the performance. The program will also be performed in Spring Green at the Hillside Theater, Sunday, June 23, at 2:30 p.m.
Jutt (below top) and Sant'Ambrogio (below bottom, in a photo by Stephanie Ann Boyd) worm their musical way into the most unexpected places in the other program, "Steph Infection." The Nocturne for flute, violin, horn and piano of Franz Doppler opens the program, which continues with Jutt's own arrangement of Antonin Dvorak's popular "American" String Quartet, with a flute substituting for one of the two violins.
Dmitri Shostakovich's Five Pieces for flute, clarinet and piano add spice to the program, and the evening concludes with Ernst von Dohnanyi's epic Sextet for clarinet, horn, violin, viola, cello and piano. A work that ranges from stormy and turbulent to tender and funny, it features an all-star cast including audience favorite clarinetist Alan Kay, horn player Karl Kramer Johansen, violist Carol Cook (principal at the Lyric Opera of Chicago), and Madison's own cellist of the UW-Madison's Pro Arte Quartet, Parry Karp (below).
"Steph Infection" will be performed at The Playhouse, Overture Center for the Arts, Saturday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m.; and in Spring Green at the Hillside Theater, Sunday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m.
And of course there could also be some unannounced surprises – more door prizes, perhaps a mystery guest, or more shenanigans and antics that correspond to the "Name Dropping" pun theme of the programs.
For tickets ($43-$49) and more information, go to: https://bachdancing.org
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By Jacob Stockinger
It's not just the calendar that makes the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society the official start of the increasingly busy summer classical musical season in Madison.
The real reason is that the summer chamber music series, about to start its 28th annual summer this Friday night, June 14, is downright summery in its approach.
Say "summer," and you think of lightness, of fun, of playfulness. And those are the very same qualities – along with serious, first-rate performances of great music by outstanding musicians – that BDDS brings to its six programs spread out in 12 concerts over three weekends and three venues during the month of June.
By now both the performers (below, in a photo by Dick Ainsworth for BDDS) and the audiences know that the formula works, however finely tuned or slightly changed it is from one summer to the next.
This year much remains.
There are still door prizes, spoken introductions and stories, mystery guests and a colorful art installation by UW-Madison designer Carolyn Kallenborn.
The titles of the six programs for 12 concerts over three weekends still have groan-inducing puns — "Name Dropping" in the theme for this summer — that are based on the musicians' names like "Founteneau of Youth" after the San Francisco cellist Jean-Michel Fonteneau (below top) and "Quadruple Axel" after the Montreal-based violin virtuoso Axel Strauss (below bottom).
There are still the usual venues: the Playhouse in the Overture Center (below top); the Stoughton Opera House (below middle); and the Hillside Theater at Taliesin, the Frank Lloyd Wright compound in Spring Green.
There are still the many distinguished and accomplished musicians among the many imported guest artists and the many local musicians, including the co-founders and co-artistic directors flutist Stephanie Jutt and pianist Jeffrey Sykes (below). The Ear can't recall ever hearing a bad BDDS performance, even of music he didn't like.
And there is a mix of older well-known and classic repertoire along with newer and neglected composers and works.
But some things are different too.
The first concert this Friday will have a post-concert reception with free champagne and dessert to celebrate the 28th season.
This summer, unlike recent ones, there is no vocal music. All music is instrumental.
At both Stoughton and Spring Green, you can get food. Go to the home website for details.
Especially new and noteworthy is that the Russian virtuoso accordion player Stas Venglevski (below), from Milwaukee, will also perform on programs. Venglevski performs on the bayan, a Russian-style accordion noted for its deep bass sound and range and purity of tone.
Venglevski will be featured in works that range from polkas and heart-on-the-sleeve tangos by Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla, Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona and Russian composer Igor Stravinsky; down-and-dirty original works by Russian master Tatyana Sergeyeva and arrangements of favorite pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach and others.
This Wednesday night, June 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., Venglevski and Jutt will perform "Bayan-o-rama" at the Arts and Literature Lab, 2021 Winnebago Street. Tickets are $10 at the door. Refreshments will be served.
Here is a summary of the first weekend:
The elegance, charm, and finesse of French cellist Jean-Michel Fonteneau is displayed in a program called "Fonteneau of Youth."
It includes music written by great composers in their youth, including the ravishing Elegy for cello and piano of French composer Gabriel Fauré; the rhythmically exciting Trio for flute, cello and piano of living American composer Ned Rorem; and the astonishing D'un soir triste (One Sad Evening) and D'un matin de printemps (One Spring Morning), both for piano trio, of 21-year old Lili Boulanger (below), who was the Prix de Rome-winning composer sister of famed teacher Nadia Boulanger and who died very young. (You can hear both pieces by Lili Boulanger in the YouTube video at the bottom.)
The great Franz Joseph Haydn—always the most youthful of composers, even into his late years—is represented by the masterful Piano Trio no. 28 in E major, in honor of BDDS' 28th season.
"Fonteneau of Youth" will be performed at The Playhouse in the Overture Center for the Arts on this Friday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. A free champagne and dessert reception will be held following the performance to celebrate the 28th season opener. It will also be performed in Spring Green at the Hillside Theater on Sunday, June 16, at 2:30 p.m.
Audience favorite Axel Strauss—not just a virtuoso violinist, but a virtuoso musician and artist of the highest distinction—will brave gravity-defying musical heights in "Quadruple Axel." Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's Trio Sonata in D minor for violin, flute, cello and piano starts the program on an elegant note. Johannes Brahms' fiery Piano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101, raises the temperature significantly. And all sorts of hijinks are on display in Maurice Ravel's extraordinary and ravishing Sonata for Violin and Piano.
"Quadruple Axel" will be performed at The Playhouse in the Overture Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. and in Spring Green at the Hillside Theater, Sunday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m.
For more information about the full BDDS season and how to purchase tickets ($43 and $49), go to: https://bachdancing.org


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Who is Odyssey HCS?
Odyssey HCS assists people with mental and developmental disabilities through various services. Through our thorough services, our clients gain the ability to make choices that allows them to grow into active citizens and allows them to live their best lives.
Our Mission
Our mission is to greatly improve the lives of our clients who are diagnosed with disabilities and providing the necessary treatments so that they can have dignity and respect while maintaining their much-deserved independence.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Odyssey HCS program in accordance with various diagnosis and services are custom to the needs of our clients. All services are provided in strict adherence with rules, regulations, and principles of the state. Enrollment and services are provided based on eligibility without regard to race, origin, age, sex, level of care or need
To enroll in the HCS Program, contact us.
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I have heartburn and haven't even gotten the plate of nachos into the microwave. After 3 quarters I thought perhaps Raider fans just deserved a nice blowout win. Now the Chefs are driving and within one score.
And there it is! Kirk with the INT!
An observation: Kalimba Edwards looked good rushing the passer today. A lot of hurries, maybe even a half sack there on the last drive. What's Chris Clemons up to these days?
Another good sign: late in the first half I started asking myself, "Who started at LT?" It was only when Gannon praised him that I knew for sure it was Super Mario. Well done.
Now hold onto that ball, Michael...
Sunday, September 14, 2008
It Never Comes Easy
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2015 Ford Focus RS
New Ford Focus RS have been seen at Nirburgring last year, doing final tests before launching. As we could see, there will be big redesign. It was notable even under heavy camouflage. However, some details are still hidden, especially front bumper and part of the hood. Also, we saw some new updates which will surprise fans. Anyway, we still have some time to wait before unveiling of the 2015 Ford Focus RS.
2015 Ford Focus RS redesign
First thing that caught our attention on 2015 Ford Focus RS is new front grille. With its shape, it bears an uncanny resemblance to the Aston Martin vehicles. As front and rear grille wears heavy camouflage, we assume there are changes to. However, these parts stayed under the mask, so we can't tell what it is about. We are sure that these are completely replaced with new parts. Other updates known to us are Revoknuckle front suspension, made for longer durability and to take control over high power and torque levels. There are also specific limited -slip differential and beefed-up brakes and tires. Cabin is sporty. The 2015 Focus RS comes with 5 doors and other parts are mostly similar to regular model of the car.
2015 Ford Focus RS engine
We believe that new 2015 Ford Focus RS will use 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine, which is capable to deliver around 250 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. New Focus RS will use four-wheel drive system, as engineers said, copied from Kuga. However, it could have complications installing same system at sport car. However, we expect that everything will be fixed by the day of the launch. That's why new suspension could come useful. Other powertrain placed under the hood of 2015 Focus RS could be 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit. This drivetrain could deliver 330 horsepower with some fine tuning. Last mentioned engine is 2.5-litre five-pot that has 301hp, or almost 350 in tuned RS500 model. It will benefit on the performance ends from turbo and direct-injection technologies.
2015 Ford Focus RS price and competition
Improved 2015 Ford Focus RS will spark sport car segment. There, this car will face tough competition with Renault Megane Renaultsport, and German representatives BMW M135i and Volkswagen Scirocco R. All these cars are near with their quality, equipment, price and power, so it is impossible to say which one is car to chase. However, base models of Focus RS shouldn't cost more than $23,000, or else it will go through rough way to get to the top.


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Four Rutgers Professors Honored by N.J. Inventors Hall of Fame
Four Rutgers professors and two former faculty members are among 23 individuals who were honored Oct. 17 by the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame at its annual awards event.
Scott Kachlany, associate professor in the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, received the organization's "Innovators Award" for his work leading to new potential treatments for leukemias.
The "Inventor of the Year" award went to Richard Mammone, professor in the Rutgers Business School and School of Engineering; Nicholi Vorsa, director of Rutgers' Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research; and Ximing Guo, shellfish geneticist and professor at Rutgers' Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory. Guo shared the award with Standish Allen, a former Rutgers faculty member now at the College of William & Mary. Former Rutgers professor Shirley Ann Jackson, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, received the Trustees Award.
Read more here.
Ximing Guo and colleague working along the N.J. coast
Scott Kachlany in his Rutgers lab
Richard Mammone presenting Rutgers' Entrepreneur of the Year award to Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak
Vorsa, of Atco, holds six U.S. patents, an international patent, and two Canadian patents. He was honored for his scientific research and contributions to disease-resistant cranberries and the cranberry industry.
Nicholi Vorsa at the original test plot of the cultivar Mullica Queen® at Rutgers
The full list of awards is posted on the Hall of Fame's website.


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After a successful Sydney show, Pizzuto will return to Fashion Exposed Melbourne from 22-24 February, 2014.
Designer, Suzie Rose Vella dedicated the past 13 years to creating tran-seasonal timeless designer pieces under the Pizzuto brand. Along with a passionate design team, Pizzuto focus on fit, quality and versatility.
Versatility is the key to survival and this is what the Pizzuto brand does best. The brand's diversity allows their customers to style for any occasion.
Their upcoming collection is futuristic city chic meets 30's minimal elegance, with a limited-edition beaded collection coming soon.
Visit Pizzuto on stand 2616 at Fashion Exposed from 22-24 February, 2014 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
All orders over $1000 will receive a special gift pack to the value of $200 rrp.
For more information visit fashionexposed.com
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MINI is a company always looking for more innovative ways to get their customers involved. Here at MINI of Pittsburgh, we see just how into their vehicles MINI owners are. Some are so attached to their MINIs that they drive them across the country!
At least, they did in 2014. And they'll get another chance to do so in 2016, according to a MINI press release.
MINI just announced the dates for MINI TAKES THE STATES 2016. The cross-country journey will begin on Saturday, July 9, 2016 and finish on Saturday, July 23, 2016.
In 2014, MINI owners drove 5, 142 miles from San Francisco to Boston. Along the way, big MINI memories were made.
A portion of the registration fees will go to a yet-to-be-announced charity. In 2014, a portion of the fees went to the Best Friends Animal Society.
"MINI TAKES THE STATES 2014 was such an amazing experience that we couldn't wait to announce the dates for 2016," said David Duncan, Vice President MINI of the Americas, in the press release.
We can't wait to see what Pittsburgh MINI owners are ready to take a trip during MINI TAKES THE STATES 2016!


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Bush's "New World Order" worth defending today [Editorial]
For a generation of Americans that knew George H.W. Bush as a nasal-voiced Saturday Night Live character who spouted "wouldn't be prudent" as a catch-phrase, the steely resolve he demonstrated in the face of Saddam Hussein's 1990 invasion of Kuwait may seem out of character.
"If it starts dragging down and there's high casualties, I will be history," he told his diary. "No problem — sometimes in life you got to do what you got to do."
That's because Bush believed it had fallen to him to defend a vision of a post-war international system — one that Hussein brazenly violated. It is a vision that Bush was willing to risk everything to defend, and one still worth pursuing today.
He called it a "New World Order."
The dream, in which world peace would be guaranteed by a cooperative international structure, where small states would not be at the mercy of their neighbors' territorial ambitions, was an old one.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt had hoped the creation of the United Nations Security Council would allow countries to act in concert to secure the peace. He and others saw a future where nations were fully integrated into global institutions like the World Trade Organization, World Bank and United Nations — with the United States firmly at the center. For Bush, it was one where free markets and free people were universally shared values.
Those aspirations were put on hold for decades as World War II quickly gave way to a long, twilight struggle between the United States and Soviet Union. But with the fall of the Berlin Wall and collapse of the Soviet empire, the dream once again seemed possible.
"The crisis in the Persian Gulf, as grave as it is, also offers a rare opportunity to move toward an historic period of cooperation," Bush said in a 1991 speech to Congress. "Out of these troubled times [...] a new world order can emerge. A new era — freer from the threat of terror, stronger in the pursuit of justice, and more secure in the quest for peace."
That notion of world peace may sound utopian to modern ears, but at the time it seemed within grasp. Humanity had just witnessed the end of an empire without a major war, thanks in no small part to Bush's leadership.The world seemed new, and opportunity was limited only by our ambition.
"A hundred generations have searched for this elusive path to peace, while a thousand wars raged across the span of human endeavor," Bush said. "Today that new world is struggling to be born, a world quite different from the one we've known. A world where the rule of law supplants the rule of the jungle. […] A world where the strong respect the rights of the weak."
That world never came to be.
Yes, there were some quick and important victories. Bush assembled a global force, including Muslims and non-Muslims, to drive Hussein out of Kuwait. He worked closely with allies to reunite Germany and helped from a distance to support the former Soviet Union's bumpy (and incomplete) path toward democracy. He embraced and enforced the international agreement known as the Montreal Protocol that would heal the hole in the Ozone Layer, and he negotiated NAFTA to better integrate North America.
Bush accomplished these things in a single term, and after he was replaced as president progress on developing a cooperative world buoyed by American leadership has wavered. Unnecessary wars, a global recession and an on-again-off-again commitment to the United Nations and other key institutions has left us without the guiding vision Bush pursued.
Now, with Donald Trump at the helm, our nation is in full retreat from any sense of shared responsibility. Alliances are undermined, international treaties abhorred and bad actors from Vladimir Putin to Mohammed bin Salman operate with impunity. Authoritarianism is on the march in Europe and Asia, and the walls of the world are going back up.
For a millennial generation coming into adulthood, it can be hard to imagine an alternative. The powerful step on the weak, and international conflict feels like the norm. The law of the jungle rules.
Yet in Bush's life and career we can still see a dream of a better world. It may be his greatest legacy, and we have to ensure that America doesn't lose the vision of a new world order. We need to remember that peace is possible.
"A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on," President John F. Kennedy once said.
We pray that it does.


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Big Warwiggle
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Big Warwiggle is a Mid-Boss in Kirby Mass Attack. It is a large worm-like creature which burrows through the ground, emerging in soft patches of dirt. It is translucent, so the stage exit - which it had swallowed - can be seen in its gut. To defeat it, the Kirbys have to continually hit its gut, though Big Warwiggle will be burrowing a lot, making that difficult.
In Volcano Valley - Stage 9, Big Warwiggle is faced again. This time, however, it has a prickly body as well as a head, leaving the only safe spot to hit its bulge.
- In Green Grounds - Stage 9, it is possible to defeat Big Warwiggle in one hit if the Kirbys can reach its chamber with the Jumbo Candy still in effect.


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Let the Mini bag take you from day to night by carrying your phone, money and all of your other essentials while helping you look fantastic. FEATURES *ZIPPER *GOLD ACID WASH *8X5 *STRAP NOT INCLUDED
ALICE is not responsible for the normal wear and tear of your Calf hair product. This includes the natural progression of shedding and balding that is unpreventable due to the nature of calf hair.
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During my second semester of high school, I made a routine visit to my white female guidance counselor to select courses for the following semester, as usual, she began by looking at my grades over the past year. Surprisingly (but not unexpectedly) I was met with a "Wow. Good. VERY good, actually" in reference to my marks. I returned her rather rude reaction with a smile – since, apparently that's a compliment and that's how we're "supposed" to react, but upon further inspection of the incident I realized how deep that statement was, coming from a woman of her authority.
For studious, black teens this is a reaction we're met with quite frequently. The education system, yes, even in Canada, expects us to fail. They push us towards less challenging classes and encourage labor and trade jobs as opposed to "professional" careers in humanities or science. They generally expect less of us. When a guidance counselor or teacher sees a young, black female they typically first see the stereotype: funny, outspoken, cool, ghetto, but….not possibly THAT smart (although, let us not forget that "ghetto" and smart are not mutually exclusive attributes).
"Society views women such as Maxine Walters and Michelle Obama as the anomaly rather than the standard"
The fact remains – while Black women remain the most educated group in North America we still have to fight tirelessly to be seen as intellectuals. Society views women such as Maxine Walters and Michelle Obama as the anomalies rather than the standard, whereas for a white person, success IS the standard and everything else is perceived to be a rarity. And the same is true for black men who are oftentimes systematically streamlined directly into the prison system upon high school graduation. We must work two times as hard as white students to get half the recognition.
The inequity within the school system is deeper than just the teachers, guidance counselors or even the principal. Numerous studies have shown that minority dominated school districts are often lead by a majority white school board, this lack of representation is reflected in the rules, regulations, and curriculums of the public schools that are continually failing Black students (in some places you can't wear afros to school because its distracting- they're literally limiting our natural existence). Case and point: our history isn't taught as a part of standard curriculum, we are taught that the issues that affect us are not appropriate for school.
Black intellectuals exist – we are diverse and knowledgeable and we refuse to be ignored, underrepresented and misrepresented by the system.
My school is mostly (about 80%) POC yet the population of teachers does not reflect that demographic. As a young black girl who is interested in school, I am often the student that teachers decide is a surprise. No one seems to acknowledge that saying a student doesn't "seem smart" is typically – and almost inherently – racist. It's vitally important that we continue to fight for the representation we need in our education systems. Black intellectuals exist – we are diverse and knowledgeable and we refuse to be ignored, underrepresented and misrepresented by the system. And to you, young, black, student who has been made to feel like an alien for aspiring to reach higher and learn as much as you can- I promise you; you are important, you are great, and you are not the anomaly.


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30 Year Gold Price History in Pound Sterling per Ounce
|Current Price
|30 Year High
|30 Year Low
|30 Year Change
|£1301.85 (631.48 %)
Above you will see the price of gold charted over 30 years, tracked in Pound Sterling per Ounces. Track the price of gold in the new millennium and see how the price has increased.
For alternative metals, currencies, time periods and weights, use the buttons above the chart to tailor the chart to your needs.


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UMSL limited embarked on its journey in the year of 1990 as Utkal Manufacturing and Services Limited with a commitment to establish itself as one of the respectable business entity. It has progressed consistently thereafter in the domains of Engineering, Infrastructure and Logistics, creating significant values for all its stake holders. With a dedicated team of motivated professionals, it has established itself as one of the fast expanding business entities in India.
UMSL's corporate philosophy is based on the twin principles of Trust and Excellence. With a firm commitment towards professionalism and community responsibility, we have earned the confidence of all our stakeholders, viz. customers, vendors, employees and society at large. Our customer-focused approach and continuous quest for enhancing quality, marks our position as the leaders in this field.
Excellence being the core competence of the group, we adopt the best practices to ensure unwavering quality ensuring highest benchmark at every aspect of our operations. With constant innovations, we strive for delivery of projects in consonance with projected completion timelines.
Hiring human resources based on commitment, knowledge, skill, and experience provides the solid foundation for sustainable growth. Instilling self-worth in employees by reposing faith in their abilities helps them to succeed in professional and personal life. Creating leaders with integrity by entrusting them with responsibility and accountability is the guiding principle of human resource philosophy.
Abiding by a strict code of ethics in sourcing, maintaining highest standards of quality of inputs, upholds the quality and reliability of products and services. This creates a platform for sustainable development forming part of long-term strategy for corporate growth and forging lasting cooperation with our clients.
Highest commitment to health, safety and environment parameters in operations and delivery work sites is part of our non-negotiable social responsibility of corporate philosophy. Creating safe working environment for own employees and for the neighborhood at our working location is of paramount importance.
Being proud stakeholders in the process of nation-building as partners in progress, there is no space for any kind of short-changing with regard to clients, vendors, suppliers, contractors and employees. We have adopted an "Associate model" to develop entrepreneurship by identifying individual and allied stakeholders who have vision, talent, and skill to become an Associate, thereby actively promoting inclusive growth.
Generating wealth with a mission to "Share" and "Give Back" to society and to contribute to well-being of citizens with community participation forms a significant aspect of social responsibility. Giving due respect to environment by consistent adherence to regulations and norms, we take definitive actions for environment protection.
For various types of projects execution like Roads, Highways, Irrigation, Railways, Buildings, Water supply projects etc., UMSL is equipped with an adequate fleet of Plants & Machineries
Integrated crushing units with an installed capacity of 1500 metric tons per hour at various locations, provide quality aggregate supporting timely execution and completion of road and building projects.
Dedicated hot mix plants equipped with necessary machinery and manpower for laying the road surfaces. This ensures quality product and excellent workmanship for better longevity of the roads.
Our batch mixing plants along with quality labs not only helps us to adhere to our construction schedule, also ensures quality of concrete adding to the strength of the structure. Installation of Batch mix plants reduces our dependency on market and increases efficiency in terms of time and cost.
|Back Hoe Loaders
|Wheel Loaders
|Sensors Pavers
|Kerb Layers
|Tandem Rollers
|Pneumatic Tyre Rollers
|Bitumen Distributor
|Soil Compactors
|Concrete Boom Placers
|Concrete Pumps
|Tippers, Trailers & TMs
At UMSL, we have created a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork, excellence and creativity. We believe in nurturing human resources and in striking a healthy balance between responsibility and empowerment, expectations and enabling, professional and personal development.Our employees are our biggest asset. Leveraging their collective talent allows us to undertake complex projects even in the harshest of operating environments.
Engineer: 57
Quality Assurance Staff: 43
Support Staff: 122
Supervisors: 203
Machine Operators: 411
Other Staff: 67
Our dedicated Logistic division provides that vital link between our various projects for shifting of machinery and material, focusing increasing efficiency of the machines and resources.
With a strong fleet of more than 300 vehicles of various categories, the seamless support in supply of construction material to our project sites helps us in better control of cost and timely execution.
We also undertake transportation and handling of raw materials for IMFA and other industrial houses.
UMSL has played a pioneering role in establishing high levels of professionalism in the infrastructure industry. An integral part of the company's HR policy is to help people grow within the organization by providing an open work environment, equal opportunity, training, mentoring and a planned career path.
Experience: 1-10years
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Experience: 10years
Location: Bhubaneswar
© 2018 UMSL Limited
Paramita Panda (Mishra), Vice Chairman and Managing Director, has been instrumental in building UMSL's formidable team, business and strategy with her professional experience of more than 27 years. A Gold medalist in Post Graduate programme in Personnel Management and Industrial Relation from Utkal University, she has managed to provide entrepreneurial leadership to the team, bringing in consistent growth to the company. Also serving as Director on the Board of Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd. (IMFA), she is actively involved in community causes thru the activities of Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust and Ila Panda Centre for Arts.
30 years of experience in various disciplines including General Management, Project Finance and Marketing, He has spent majority of the professional career in the Oil & Gas Pipe Industry at top management levels. He was recognised by the leading business magazine "Business World" as the "No. 1 Most Valuable CEO" for the year 2008 in the Materials sector and "No.5 Most Valuable CEO" in the All Industry Basis. He was again recognised in 2009 as "No.6 as Most Valuable CEO" in all India basis.He has instrumental in propellingWelspun from one unit to multiple global units thereby making it $2 billion company and global leader in the large diameter pipeline industry. He has successfully managed 3 JVs with industry leaders in respective fields from Germany, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia.
Akshaya Kumar Dash, Jt Managing Director, a Cost Accountant by profession, served IMFA for more than 11 years in the Finance, Taxation and MIS department prior to joining UMSL in 2000. Bringing in rich professional experience in Finance, Accounts and Operations management, he led the company as COO, successfully handling the team with his unique style of delegation with control. He was elevated to UMSL Board in 2016.
Mr. S. Krishnan, is a M. Com., LLB-Part I, A.C.A., A.C.S., A.I.C.W.A. and has also completed 1 year INSEAD, Paris Leadership Program for Senior Executives. He is a seasoned professional who has been instrumental in bringing in strategic and financial turnarounds across the various organizations he has been associated with. He brings with him 36 years of rich experience across various Organizations like Cable Corporation of India Ltd., Paresh Plastics Pvt. Ltd., Amal Rasayan Ltd., Fermenta Biotech Limited and United Phosphorus Ltd as CFO. His last assignment was at Welspun Corp Ltd. as Global CFO (2013-18) and subsequently as Executive Director & CEO - Plate and Coil Mill Division (2016-19).
Dhirendra Kumar Roy, Director, has a distinguished career working with Govt. of India in various capacities. A law graduate and an IRS officer of repute, he is an expert in Financial planning, legal & regulatory affairs. He also served as Chief Commissioner of Income Tax and as Chairman of Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission. Mr. Roy is also on Boards of Grid Corporation of Orissa Limited, Orissa Power Transmission Corporation Ltd., Orissa Thermal Power Corporation and
Justice (Retd.) Choudhury Pratap Keshari Misra, Director, a law graduate from Utkal University, has an extensive experience as legal practitioner for more than 3 decades. He has also served as Hon. Justice in High Court of Odisha during period 1999 to 2004. With vast experience in the field of Law and jurisprudence, he is actively involved in various social causes providing legal advice for benefit of the society.
Trijib Chandra Hota, Director, has an illustrious career of 35 years with Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited (IMFA). A mechanical Engineer by profession, he has served in various capacities in plant operations and corporate affairs. He is presently the Executive Vice President of Bansidhar Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF) which handle the CSR activities of IMFA group.
Chitta Ranjan Ray, Director, an engineer by profession, has been associated with Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA) Group for more than 40 years. With his extensive experience in engineering and project management, he reached the pinnacle of his domain. Mr. Ray also serves as whole time director on the Board of IMFA.
Nakul Kumar Mohapatra,is a Degree Mechanical Engineer with more than 25 years of experience in plant & machineries and Project Management. Prior to joining UMSL in 2013, he worked with companies like M/s Lanco Infratech Limited, IVRCL and AFCONS etc., bringing in rich experience in P & M management and Project Management. He is presently handling one of the divisions as profit center head.
Jayadeep Nayak, a Degree Civil Engineer from the University College of Engineering, Burla, a premier and the oldest Engineering College in Odisha is having more than 25 years of experience in projects management at national and international level. Prior to joining UMSL in 2012, he worked as Design Consultant in Kenya and Uganda for Sheladia Associate Inc. He has the distinction of completion of NFTI, New Delhi and Industrial complex of Maruti Udyog Limited. He is also an active member of the Indian Road Congress.
Satyajit Parija, a Degree Civil Engineer from the University College of Engineering, Burla, a premier and the oldest Engineering College in Odisha is having more than 25 years of experience in projects management. Prior to joining UMSL in 2011, Mr. Parija worked as Contract Specialist, Senior Quantity Surveyor in NHAI Projects and Resident Engineer in World Bank Projects. He is also an active member of the Indian Road Congress.
Santosh Kumar Dhar, a Graduate in Commerce, joined UMSL in September 1998 after serving Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys for 12 years. With his experience in accounting and analytical skills, he has been successfully able to manage the logistics and plant management services of the company. He has a proven track record of material handling services for the Plants & systematic management of vehicles and equipment.
Atanu Kumar Mishra, is a Metallurgical Engineer from NIT, Rourkela. Prior to joining UMSL in 2011, he had a long stint with Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys, Bhubaneswar in Stores and Procurement function. With his techno-commercial experience of more than two decades, Mr. Mishra has been able to bring in most competitive rates & favorable commercial terms for procurement.
Mr Indradeb Das is a Science graduate having done his Masters in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations and additionally graduation in Law from Utkal University. He has an aggregate of 22 years of work experience in heading people management operations across manufacturing, power generation, mining, telecom, automotives and refractory industries with core competencies in industrial relations, public relations and human relations. He has earlier worked in organisations like IMFA Group, Aditya Birla Group, Tata Group, Reliance Industries and contributed as Head of HR in Ortel Communications Ltd and Hitech Chemicals Pvt Ltd in India and as Country HR Head in Gulf Advantage Automobiles LLC, Saudi Arabia.
Pruthwiraj Nandan Dash has Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Executive Development Program (Contracts) from NICMAR, Pune and L.L.B from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. In his 19 years of career, he has been associated with several Infrastructure projects of national importance in Transpiration & Hydro sectors and worked in Contracts, Planning, Sub-contract and Quantity Survey Depts. Before Joining UMSL, he held positions of Technical Head in SJEPL (JV by SREI-Simplex –Galfar SAOG) and Project Contracts Head and Project Chief Engineer for multiple projects with HCC Ltd.
Mr. Chandra Shekhar Prasad has Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore. He has 24 years of experience in execution and management of infrastructure construction contracts across multiple locations in India ( 2 years), UAE ( 8 years), Oman(11 years), Qatar( 1 year) and KSA ( 2 Years). Before joining UMSL, he held positions of Project manager in Oman Gulf Company SAOC in Oman, Katco Arabia construction company in Oman & KSA, Prime Builders contracting Co. LLC in UAE.
Harendra Singh Yadav-has Bachelors in Civil Engineering from NIT-Bhopal (M.P.). His professional career of 26 years involves being a part of various EPC projects like Roads and Housing Infrastructure, Pipelines , Oil & Gas industry, Industrial & Commercial Buildings in India and in Middle East countries like QATAR,SAUDI ARABIA,KUWAIT, OMAN. His project portfolio consists of 3 Refinery, 1-International airport, 2-Houshing development projects and other projects of national /international importance. Before joining UMSL, has worked as Construction Manager with Al-Turki in Oman, Essar Projects in Kuwait, Arabtec constructions in KSA, Punjloyd in Qatar and GDCL in India.
Shibasish Pattnayak, is a BE (Civil) from the MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore. Prior to joining UMSL in 2014, Mr. Pattanayak was involved in project identification, evaluation, financial modeling, negotiation and execution of Agreements with Clients while working for Sri Durga Construction Company. He has over 25 years of experience in project management for NHAI, Irrigation and Railway Projects.
Sukant Kumar Biswal , a Chartered Accountant, is having more than 18 years of experience, in the field of Finance, Accounts, Taxation and MIS. Before joining UMSL in 2014, he had worked with companies like Jindal Power, Lanco Infratech and Orissa Television. With his rich and extensive experience in business analysis, taxation and compliances, he has been able to establish a strong financial base for the company.
Anurag Rajvanshi has Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from NIT Raipur. In his 33 years of career, he successfully executed several Infrastructure projects of national importance in India, Qatar, KSA and UAE in Highway, Oil & Gas, Airport and Building sectors. Before Joining UMSL, he held positions of VP with Garuda Construction, Country Head for UAE and Qatar with IL&FS Engineering and AVP with Punj Lloyd.
PG (Gold Medalist),M. Phil and PhD in Sociology. Currently pursuing a certificate course in Mgmt from Harvard University. A seasoned HR professional with more than 20 years' experience in Infrastructure and Manufacturing sectors. Accomplished mgmt. career reflects experience in operational leadership, HRM, resource utilization, organizational development for accomplishment of strategic goals. Highly articulate and effective communicator with a knack for languages (Knows 9 languages) with excellent team building and interpersonal skills. nnovative training n development professional.
Before joining UMSL, Vikas Gupta has served in organisations like Welspon, Ferro Tech etc. having more than two decades of experience in handling domestic and international operations. As part of his responsibility to develop international market, he was successful in developing wide network of channel partners across the globe to enhance market penetration of seamless, Welded Pipes & Tubes, steel Plates & Coil for Oil & Gas and water industry. Presently he is responsible for handling entire operations of infrastructure business division of the company.
Gaurang Desai has an MBA in Finance ,B.Engg in Mechanical from NIT Surat and global leadership program from INSEAD france. His 25 years have been working in automotive, O&G and packaging industries. He has held positions of COO North East Asia with Gala Precision, BU head in Welspun Corp, COO for parksonspackaging and was CEO for Jindal Polyfilmsbefore joining UMSL. He has managed P&L of around 700 mn USD in previous organisations.
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|G+4 NGO & HC Buildings
|Construction of RCC frame structural of residential building NGO's & HC/Quarters (G+4) including electrical, Plumbing & Landscaping work of CGPHCL, Raipur
|Chhatishgarh Police Housing Corporation Limited, Chhatishgarh
|IMDC Building, Bhubaneswar
|Construction of Integrated Marketing Development Center (IMDC) at IDCO Plot No.6, Mancheswar Industrical Estate, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
|Nandighose Enclave, Bhubaneswar
|Construction of B+G+4 storied residential apartments over Ac 2.3 Dec of land at Ranasinghpur, Bhubaneswar
|Odisha State Housing Board
|HIG & LIG Buildings, Nayagarh
|Construction of 32 nos of HIG(core), 83 nos of MIG(core), 71 nos of LIG (Core) houses and 126 nos of EWS(finished) flats under Pathani Samanta Composite Housing Scheme at Muktapur, Nayagarh.
|Odisha State Housing Board.
|Barracks & Residential Buildings, Khurda
|Construction of 120 Men Barracks & Residential Quarters at 41st Bn., ITBP, Khurda, Odisha.
|Police Barrack & Office Building, Baripada
|Constn. of S.O. Mess, Officers Mess, Command Office, 200 men barrack, Store, Toilet block, Morcha, Fortification with chain link mesh for camp site CAPF Battalion forward accommodation at Baripada,Mayurbhanj
|Odisha Police Housing Corporation Limited
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|Jagatpur-Nischintakoili (WB funded)
|Construction for Widening & Strengthening of existing carriageway to 2-lane road from Jagatpur-Nischintakoili)(Km. 0/0 to Km. 25/0 of MDR) (Balance Works)
|PWD, Odisha
|Baghamari-Gania-Daspalla (EPC)
|Widening and strengthening of Baghamari-Gania-Daspalla via Kantilo road (SH-48) to two lane without paved shoulder from 45/306 Km to 76/276 Km under SHDP on EPC mode
|PWD, Odisha
|RSP (Rourkela steel plant) Internal Roads
|Construction & strengthening of existing roads and drains inside Rourkela steel plant Pkg. No.082B
|Remuli - Champua
|"Widening of existing single/intermediate lane with strengthening from KM 0/00 TO KM 14/00 OF NH-20 (ERSTWHILE KM 202/00 TO KM 216/00 OF NH-75 EXT.) (Bid No 25 CENH of 2012-13)."
|PWD (NH Division), Odisha
|Aswini Hospital to Sector-10
|Construction of road by the side of Petta Nallah (from Aswini Hospital to Sector-10) in the district Cuttack.
|PWD, Odisha
|Puri - Satpada
|"Providing earthen shoulder with protection work from km 0/0 to 48/0 km of NH 316 (Satapada Link)."
|PWD (NH Division), Odisha
|Pratap Prasad-Darpanarayanpur
|"Improvement to Pratap Prasad-Darpanarayanpur Road (ODR) from 0/00 Km-14/00 KM in the District of Nayagarh under NABARD Assistance"
|PWD, Odisha
|Improvement to Karapada-Badadumula-Gokarnapur Road (ODR) from 0/00 to 15/600 Km in Ganjam
|PWD, Odisha
|PWD, Odisha
|Widening & strengthening of Badasankha-Tarini-Hinjili-Sheragada-Sorada Road (SH-36) to 2-lane from 32/00 km to 40/650 km
|PWD, Odisha
|Old Cuttack-Sambalpur Road
|Improvement to Old Cuttack-Sambalpur road from 39/50 km to 50/60 km in the District of Dhenkanal under NABARD Assistance RIDFXVIII.
|PWD, Odisha
|Jagatsinghpur – Jaipur
|Improvement to Jagatsinghpur – Jaipur road from 0.0 to 13.440km in the District of Jagatsinghpur under NABARD Assistance RIDF–XIX
|PWD, Odisha
|Betanati - Baripada
|P/R to NH-18 from Km. 29/0 to Km. 42/0 (Erstwhile from Km.29/0 to Km. 42/0 of NH- 5) & from Km. 48/0 to Km. 64/0 (Erstwhile from Km.48/0 to Km. 64/0 of NH- 5) in the state of Odisha for the year 2013-14. (Bid No 88 CENH of 2013-14)
|PWD (NH Division), Odisha
|Chitrada - Rajghat
|Improvement to Chitrada – Morada – Amarda – Rajghat road (ODR) from 11.310km to 18.000km in the district of Mayurbhanj under NABARD Assistance RIDF–XIX.
|PWD, Odisha
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|Kanupur main canal project
|Excavation of Kanupur main canal from RD 1500 mtr to 3120 mtr including construction of structures and excavation of Kanupur main canal from rd 3900 mtr to 4890 mtr including construction of cut and cover and from RD 6840 mtr to 7050 mtr including construction of DC No.11 (at RD 6945 mtr) of Kanupur Irrigation Project.
|Water Resources department, Odisha
|Bahana Nallah Flood Protection work
|Improvement to banks of Bahana nalla for flood protection of Berhampur town in Ganjam District
|Water Resources department (Drainage Division), Odisha
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|Khorda-Bolangir in Khurda Rly
|New BG Rail link between KUR-BLGR in Khurda Road Division of E.Co.R - Execution of Earth work ,Minor Bridges and other allied works in Sec-IX between Km. 70.00 to Km.
|ECR (East Co. Rly)
|Hopper Railway Track, Choudwar
|Construction of Coal Handling Railway Track hopper in connection with Expansion of Coal based 2X60 MW Power Plant Project,Choudwar.
|IMFA Group, Odisha
|Rly track linking
|Construction of earth work in formation in cutting/ filling including construction of minor bridges, construction of side /catch drain, construction of roads, tracks linking including supply of ballast etc for construction of Inplant railway siding and alteration and modification in the in plant yard of M/s Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd., Choudwar, Dist. Cuttack, Orissa in connection with the expansion of Power plant
|IMFA Group, Odisha
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How to Choose the Proper Paint Roller
The two parts to a paint roller include the handle (also called the frame or cage) and the furry cover, also known as a sleeve. Choose a good quality handle that feels comfortable in your hand and has some substance. Use the highest quality covers. Contact Sound Quality Painting for more help with all of your painting decisions.
To test a roller cover, roll the cover in your hand. The nap of a good roller has an even consistency, with no bumps or flat spots. Tug gently on the nap. If any fuzz comes off, find a better cover.
Nylon Roller Covers.
These covers are suitable for most paint jobs. They are available in short, medium, and long-medium nap, and they are an appropriate choice for walls and ceilings. Long nap is especially suitable for painting concrete, brick, or other rough surfaces. Short nap can provide a smooth finish for very flat surfaces. Short nap covers hold relatively little paint, so more effort goes into frequent reloading of the roller and keeping a wet edge. Nylon covers can be stored wet from day today during a paint job by wrapping them snuggly in a heavy garbage bag or in a plastic kitchen bag.
Lamb's Wool Covers.
These are expensive, high quality rollers. If you thoroughly clean and carefully dry a lamb's wool cover, it can be used for many paint jobs. These covers produce a distinctive, slightly stippled effect. Some people like the finish, but others do not.
Doughnut Rollers.
These small one piece foam rollers are good for moldings and corners. Some painters find them indispensable, while others do every job with only brushes and a standard 9-inch roller. Small foam rollers are inexpensive, so try one.
Trim Rollers.
These are useful for painting trim work, cabinets, and vanities because of their size. They leave a stipple like the rollers do.
Power Rollers.
Power rollers are devices that pump paint from a can or reservoir through a specially made roller body. Most units will include paint pads as an accessory. The idea, which is a good one, is to eliminate the 50 percent of rolling time that a painter spends getting ready.
There are three types of power rollers commonly available.
- One employs a small dolly which holds a can of paint and a pump. The dolly rides along behind you as you paint. The problem is the dolly is pulled along by a hose which can get in the way.
- Another model of power roller holds the paint in a reservoir which you sling over your shoulder.
- A third type of power roller sucks paint out of the can and into a long roller handle. You push the handle like a syringe to force paint into the roller.
Power rollers are for latex paint only. When you finish hook up the pump to your utility sink faucet or an outside hose faucet and run water through the whole apparatus.
Roller Pans.
For interior work, choose a deep, sturdy metal roller pan. Stay away from flimsy metal and plastic pans. Most shrink-wrapped kits consist of a poor quality brush and roller in a cheap pan, and these do not provide good results. At the store pick up the pan and twist it. If it pops in and out of shape, do not buy it because the metal or plastic is too thin. In general, a deeper pan is best as it allows you to get more work done between refills.
Roller Screens.
Rather than use a pan, consider a metal roller screen that fits into a large bucket. These are your best option for exterior work. Paint stores sell handy 2 gallon square buckets that can hold a roller screen and have a lip for pouring paint back into a can. Because of their shape, they do not move or spin when hanging off a hook on the side of a ladder.
Extension Handles.
For painting ceilings or exterior siding such as Texture T-111 ("Tee one-eleven"), you need an extension handle for your roller. Many painters like to use an extension to minimize bending when rolling walls. You can keep the roller tray on the floor and step forward to move the roller on the wall. Some painters claim that using an extension handle on walls is easier on the shoulders. Unlike other equipment you don't need to buy the best one you can afford. Some aluminum handles have a telescoping feature that allows you to adjust the length of the handle. Check the couplings on these models for smooth operation and buy one that feels sturdy when extended.
In general, most quality paint stores can answer your questions about painting supplies. The experts at Sound Quality Painting can help you out as well.


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The simple and light steel construction is cost-efficient, flat and space-saving. The efficiency is higher compared to standard hoods as a higher vacuum area can be created.
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text: Yellowstone is the most impressive park in the west and Camille?s favourite as i am still today regularly reminded. You really need to go there once in your life! The park is as large as Corsica, with an intense volcanic activity, a varied wildlife (bison, bear, moose, coyotes, wolves, deer…) and an incredible geological diversity (geothermal areas, calcareous concretions, canyons). This park is alive, breathing, moving! The main roads in Yellowstone are describing a big 8. On this first day, we are focusing on the lower part of the 8: Lower Geyser Basin – Old Faithfull – West Thumb. The magic of bacterias colouring in such a variety of colours the basins, the show and melody of the geysers and the sulphur presence in the park air leaves us flabbergasted!


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Take a good look at the picture on the right — it's a rare sighting of an Atlanta Falcon in the end zone!
It's been a well-publicized problem that the Falcons can't score a touchdown when they get inside an opponent's 20-yard-line, known as the Red Zone. Through four games, the Falcons have scored touchdowns on just seven of 18 trips into the Red Zone, according to Mark Bradley of AJC.com. Over the last two weeks, they've only scored three touchdowns in 11 trips inside the 20.
So what in the world is going on?
A breakdown this colossal is usually due to many problems, and that's surely true with the Falcons. Let's look at each area of the offense, and what they're doing wrong.
The offensive line
Let's be honest — the Falcons' offensive line sucks. They've gotten better since Week 1, sure, but they're not good at stopping people, and their competition is only going to get better when teams like the Panthers and Seahawks come calling. It's been common to see Atlanta's linemen whiff on blocks, and when the team is in the Red Zone, giving the quarterback an extra second to make a clean, hard throw makes all the difference. That's not happening with these blockers in the Red Zone. Quarterback Matt Ryan is constantly on the run, usually in the wrong direction. How is he supposed to be successful like that?
Matt Ryan
Granted, he's usually running for his life, but Matt Ryan throws the ball away too much in the Red Zone. I know three points is better than nothing, but it hasn't paid off to play it safe and throw the ball through the end zone and into the third row of the stands if there's no wide-open receiver on the field. Besides, doesn't he have two of the best receivers at making tough catches in traffic in Julio Jones and Tony Gonzalez? Make the balls catchable, and give Gonzalez a chance to make one of those incredible catches 12 feet off the ground with two defenders draped all over him. You have Hall-of-Fame receivers, now use them.
Running backs
Where are these guys on plays inside the 20? I'm not talking about running plays — they're clearly not very efficient on the ground in these situations — I'm more worried about what they're doing on passing plays. Wouldn't it be a good idea to run them on short routes after they roll off a block? It would take a few bodies out of an end zone that's clearly clogged with five receivers running routes in it, so why not try something different? Give them a chance to make a play or at least block. They're useless running a route into the end zone.
The Receivers
Harry Douglas is much better with a lot of field to work with, and Roddy White is definitely still too injured to show off his world-class route-running abilities. So why not get them the heck out of the way and let Jones and Gonzalez do the heavy lifting in the Red Zone? Jones is great at jumping through the roof on high passes, but the Falcons should give him a chance to run a short slant into the end zone. His large frame would box out defenders and his great hands would be able to hold on for the touchdown. There have to be other options in the Red Zone when the defense sells out to defend Gonzalez, and the Falcons need to find them soon before the 2013 season is a total wash.


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Patrick Radden Keefe, a staff writer at The New Yorker, was just about to finish a draft of his third book, Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland, when the Brexit referendum passed in June 2016. Brexit and the surrounding political turmoil immediately threw into relief exactly why Keefe would go on to spend more than four years thinking about Northern Ireland: the contentious border that splits the island into two. Now, it's a seemingly conflict-free place, but for three decades it was the site of the open, violent struggle that we've come to call the Troubles, which tore apart Northern Irish society, and divided cities by religious and political leanings. Thousands of people died, and though the conflict officially ended in 1998, the society is still sensitive to its ramifications.
"What was most striking, for me, spending a lot of time in Belfast," he said in a recent phone interview, "was how divided the place still is, and the way the peace is still very brittle." If the United Kingdom leaves without a deal, the Irish border, a former site of bloodshed, could become the new exterior limit of the European Union, complete with checkpoints and customs checks—and it's unclear what effect this might have. "I think Brexit happened, in part, because policymakers and voters in the U.K. forgot about the Troubles. They forgot about the Irish border," Keefe said.
Aided by a rich oral history secretly collected by Boston College in the early 2000s, as well as his conversations with previously silent sources, he focuses in on one mystery that lies at the heart of the conflict in Belfast: a set of human bones discovered on a beach in 2003. They are quickly identified as belonging to Jean McConville, a widowed mother of 10 who disappeared from a public-housing complex one night in 1972. But how she wound up there is an unanswered question for another decade.
As Keefe tells the story, McConville's death is just one piece of a larger story about the Irish Republican Army (I.R.A.), and the young people who were radicalized in the struggle. He spends time understanding the Unknowns, a secret unit of people in their late teens and early twenties who are thought to have committed murders and bombings in the name of the cause. Ultimately, it's also a story about what it was like to live through the Troubles, and the effects of the trauma on the people who were there.
The book itself focuses on Northern Ireland and this one particular moment in history, but Keefe sees a connection to many other conflicts—even the modern-day political divides in the U.S. "There's an unpleasant and divisive part of our own history that people just choose not to discuss," he said. "Electing not to discuss it doesn't make those scars go away."


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Kensington Court
The hotel is nestled in a quiet part of Earl's Court offering a blissful retreat from the exhilarating atmosphere of this popular area. It is only a two-minute walk to the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre and in close proximity to Olympia. Ideal for the exhibitor business traveller or holidaymaker. The nearby Earl's Court Tube Station puts you on the Piccadilly Line which carries you to the centre of the West End or directly to Heathrow Airport. You can be whisked away by train to such places as Piccadilly Circus Covent Garden with its fascinating history and abundance of shops magical Soho and the world-renowned theatres of the West End. The shops restaurants wine bars and pubs of the famous King's Road are little more than a short journey away and even closer are the stores of Knightsbridge and a short tube ride will take you to the heart of the city and commercial district. Our 35 spacious and comfortable en suite guest rooms are all equipped with a range of amenities for your convenience. The reception lounge with television serves as a convenient meeting place.
Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout; Air conditioning in rooms; 24 Hour Reception; Cots available; Car parking available onsite; Wi-Fi Available; Restaurant; TV; Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room; Hairdryer in each room; Minibar in each room; Telephone In Each Room; Concierge; Wake Up Call Available; Ground floor bedrooms; Lift to all floors; Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas; Wi-Fi Available In Rooms; [Channels] News; [Channels] Sky Sports; [Channels] Music


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Weekly - Improvers Lindy Hop Class
Class run by Swingout Swindon
Tuesday 21 January 2020 In Past
Improvers Lindy Hop class including plus a 15 minute practice session
Dance Styles: Charleston, Lindy Hop
Price: £6 per person per class
Time: 8.15pm - 9.30pm
Ticket Options: Pay on door
For anyone wanting to learn the basic 6 and 8 beat Lindy Hop Rhythm and some 8-beat Charleston moves.
Our Lindy Hop classes are filled with smiles and laughter, along with some great moves to get you on that dance floor. Although you require a partner to dance with, don't worry, if you don't have one to bring there will be plenty there, as we rotate everyone around throughout the lesson.
Don't forget your footwear! Make sure you have comfy and supportive shoes but not too grippy on the soles.
For anyone wanting to learn the basic 6-beat and 8-beat Lindy Hop Rhythm plus some 8-beat Charleston moves. Plus learn the classics - Swingout, Lindy Turn and Lindy Circle - previous dance experience required.
Broad Town Village Hall venue
The Hall comprises:
large hall - 24' x 49'
stage area - 16' 6" x 8' 6"
meeting room - 24' x 8'
kitchen area complete with cooker, cutlery, kettles etc
bar area – useable only when specifically booked
Ladies & Gents toilets [Ladies with baby changing facilities]
The hall is heated and well lit. The maximum number permitted in the Hall is 150.
Address: Broad Town Wiltshire Broad Town, Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7RL
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I think that the Cadillac is the Rolls Royce of the USA.
147 Cadillac 62 in DT catalogue 1967.
Logo of US automobile company Cadillac.
Cadillac is since 1909 a division of the American automobile manufacturer General Motors (GM) that designs and builds luxury vehicles. Its major markets are the United States, Canada, and China. Cadillac vehicles are distributed in 34 additional markets worldwide. Cadillac automobiles are at the top of the luxury field within the United States. In 2017, Cadillac's U.S. sales were 156,440 vehicles and its global sales were 356,467 vehicles.
Cadillac is among the first automobile brands in the world, second in the United States only to fellow GM marque Buick.
Cadillac was formed from the remnants of the Henry Ford Company. After a dispute between Henry Ford and his investors, Ford left the company along with several of his key partners in March 1902. Ford's financial backers William Murphy and Lemuel Bowen called in engineer Henry M. Leland of Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Company to appraise the plant and equipment in preparation for liquidating the company's assets. Instead, Leland persuaded the pair to continue manufacturing automobiles using Leland's proven single-cylinder engine. A new company called the Cadillac Automobile Company was established on 22 August 1902, re-purposing the Henry Ford Company factory at Cass Street and Amsterdam Avenue. It was named after French explorer Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, who had founded Detroit in 1701.
Statue of Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac in Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan
Cadillac Series 62:
The Cadillac Series 62 is a series of cars which was produced by Cadillac from 1940 through 1964. Originally designed to replace the entry level Series 65, it became the Cadillac Series 6200 in 1959, and remained that until it was renamed to Cadillac Calais for the 1965 model year. The Series 62 was also marketed as the Sixty-Two and the Series Sixty-Two.
It knew seven generations from 1940-1964.
First generation (1940-1941)
1940 Cadillac Series 62 2-door convertible
Second generation (1942-1947)
1946 Cadillac Series 62 coupe
Third generation (1948-1953)
1949 Cadillac Series 62 2-door coupe
Fourth generation (1954-1956)
1955 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
Fifth generation (1957-1958)
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe de Ville
Sixth generation (1959-1960)
1959 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe DeVille
Seventh generation (1961-1964)
1961 Cadillac Series 62 6-window sedan
1961 Cadillac brochure
Historical postcard Cadillac plant Detroit, Michigan. Year ??
Where are Cadillac Cars Built?
The parent company, General Motors (GM) runs many assembly plants all over the world that manufacture different vehicles across all of its lines. However, with the restructuring that began in 2009, only four car lines remain: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Cadillac vehicles are only assembled at four factories out of GM's total of 90 remaining across the globe. This makes Cadillac by far GM's most exclusive brand.
* The Arlington Assembly plant, in Arlington, Texas builds the Cadillac Escalade SUV, and Escalade EXT SUV/Pick-Up truck. It was opened in 1953.
* The Bowling Green Assembly Plant, in Bowling Green, Kentucky builds the Cadillac XLR sports car, which rides on the same platform as the Chevrolet Corvette. It was opened in 1981.
* The Hamtramck Assembly Plant, in Hamtramck, Michigan builds the Cadillac DTS, formerly known as the DeVille, Cadillac's largest current production sedan. This plant was opened in 1985.
* The new Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Lansing, Michigan controls assembly of the CTS and STS sedans (and the future CTS Coupe), and the popular SRX, Cadillac's first crossover vehicle. It was opened in 2001.
Past models of Cadillac have been built at many other factories that have either been closed or retooled for production of other models. The above list covers all current year 2010 production vehicles in the Cadillac line-up.
Meccano Liverpool:
-147 Cadillac 62 on back page MM October 1962
Introduction -147 Cadillac 62 in MM October 1962
Introduction -147 Cadillac 62 in MM October 1962
-147 Cadillac 62 in DT catalogue 1967. Always issued and pictured in one colour.
My -147 Cadillac 62. The left end flaps of the box are missing.
Technical description of the Cadillac 62
My -147 Cadillac base with type 1 rivets
-147 Cadillac base with type 2 rivets
-147 with cream interior instead of red
Other DT Cadillac models:
-264 R.C.M.P. Patrol Car Cadillac (1965-68)
-258 USA Police Car Cadillac (1966-68)
-131 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible (1956-63)
Jan Oldenhuis 14 June 2019
A very attractive real-life car, but unfortunately not captured very well by Dinky, in my opinion. The upper half of the car seems too tall in relation to the lower half, ruining the proportions of the car.The wheels are also too far inboard, probably to allow for the steering action. I remember being really disappointed when this model came out - a factory owner in my town had a real one, which made a very strong impression on me as a youngster. Nevertheless, I have the civilian version, plus the USA and RCMP Police versions in my collection.
Kevin. Indeed, the front wheels of the 147 Cadillac 62 are very far inwards compared to model 148 Ford Fairlane. I don't understand why this was done that way, because model 148 was issued earlier (January 1962) and model 147 only afterwards in October 1962. It looks like they have the same suspension with the same possibilities. So, why these differences? It seems to me that there is enough room to widen the track width of the 147 a little more. It looks like that when the track width are some widen the wheels will still stay free inside the fender and bumper when turn them out or in. I even think it will go smoother than.
Measurement shows the following:
147 Cadillac – width outside front wheels: 30 mm; width outside rear wheels: 30-31 mm. Width of the baseplate between the front wheels = 20 mm
148 Ford Fairlane - width outside front wheels: 34-35 mm; width outside rear wheels: 35-36 mm. Width of the baseplate between the front wheels = 21 mm
See pictures of the comparison of the bottom of both models on which the difference in width of the front wheels is clear to see.
What I also had not noticed before is that the red-yellow end-flap box has been issued in 2 versions; pictured with black tires and with white tires. This also corresponds to reality. Model 147 was first issued with black tires and then with white tires. It is very special that Meccano Liverpool has adjusted the box to this change, because many boxes have been issued with for instance wrong colors of the model, without correction.
Visipack export boxes have also been issued in yellow and gold. I could only find a photo of the yellow visipack box. Jacques Cd also shows the gold pack.
Jan Oldenhuis, 20 June 2019