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Mobility is a word that can be applied to the areas of business, careers, education, travel, finance, social development and global markets. Rugby on the other hand, is a singular entity relating to a game of speed, athleticism, power and agility which is built on an international platform - thus proving itself to being the quintessential sporting example of global mobility in action.
OriginalSteps.com spoke with two leading drivers of the sport: DHL and the Stellenbosch Rugby Academy, about how the concept of mobility is shaping this global game.
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Captain Marvel - not your average superhero career! Image Credit: Marvel Entertainment, LLC
A normal persona is just as necessary for every superhero as the cause to which to stand up and fight for. Captain Marvel it seems has a persona that is rather extraordinary than one that blends into "normal" life.
Carol Danvers is an intelligence agent by trade and has worked in a whole bunch of security positions including that of NASA. In a career juxtaposition of note - she has also been a magazine editor and a freelance writer. These titles and positions seem better suited to form the pathway for a great spy novel and movie!
However when she isn't being a professional spy or writing a feature she is known as Captain Marvel.
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Sphero's connected toys have been labelled as innovative, cool and trendy. It was their Force Band nevertheless that grabbed our attention. So, after patiently waiting for the hype to settle around it, we decided to take it for a test drive - and it works wonders!
The gadget and its functionality has one taking jumps rather than steps forward. Using the concept of the "Force" to control a robotic object quickly fast tracks the imagination into the future. So now imagining what can be, what is possible and how the world can develop has become a logical reality and not just something enclosed within the sectors of Hollywood.
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Inside the Duolingo headquarters - Duolingo and the global language mix
"Duolingo's mission is to make language education free and accessible to all." - Michaela Kron of Duolingo.
Duolingo's Michaela Kron spoke to the OriginalSteps.com team about the inner workings of this leading language application.
Duolingo was co-founded in 2011 by entrepreneur and computer science, professor Luis von Ahn, known for having invented CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA, earning the MacArthur Genius grant, and giving a popular TED talk.
After selling two companies to Google in his twenties, Luis decided to dedicate his life to reducing educational inequity through technology. Inspired by his upbringing in Guatemala, Luis knew that while learning English could double one's income potential, high-quality language education was expensive and inaccessible to those who needed it most. His mission became making language education free and accessible to everyone in the world, so he started Duolingo.
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In Marvel Studios' "Thor: Ragnarok," Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk!
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For many of us breathing isn't something we really think about. We inhale, we exhale. Simple as that. But for approximately 24,000 people in Richmond living with some degree of respiratory illness, sometimes breathing isn't that easy.
That's where the work of Respiratory Therapists (RTs) comes in.
We have 17 Respiratory Therapists working both in acute and community settings in Richmond, as well as an additional 10 who provide casual services throughout our community. Every day, they interact with patients in a variety of ways. From working in the operating room as an Anesthesia Assistant to helping patients in our Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Birth Centre, RTs in Richmond see about 10,000 patients a year—that's almost 27 patients a day.
Last week, we celebrated Respiratory Therapist week—a national celebration to acknowledge and recognize the work being done by these professionals throughout the health care system. As vital members of the health care system, we thought we'd introduce you to a couple of the RTs in Richmond helping residents in our community breathe better.
Jennifer Williams, an RT at Richmond Hospital knows too well the struggles of living with a respiratory illness. She's been battling asthma since she was a kid and was one of the reasons she got into her profession.
"I know how it feels when you can't breathe properly and I wanted to find a way to help others like me," she says. "Whether it's providing education, performing tests to assess their lungs, or helping to confirm a diagnosis—some of the best moments are how appreciative patients are when I can provide them with information they didn't have before to help manage their disease."
Doug Stebbing has been a proud member of the RT team at Richmond Hospital for 14 years and currently spends his days in the Pulmonary Function Lab, performing various breathing tests to help patients manage their conditions.
"Our lab is clinical and serves both in-patients and people in the community who come in for scheduled breathing tests," Doug explains. "What I enjoy most is offering counselling and education to our patients."
And while a day in the life of a Respiratory Therapist can vary—from performing tests of patients in our Pulmonary Function Lab to assisting Respirologists with bronchoscopies in ambulatory care—in the end, it's all about helping patients breathe better.
"The RTs working in Richmond have such extensive medical knowledge and incredibly strong clinical skills, but it's the heartfelt way they care for patients, families, and the residents of Richmond that really moves me," says Elan Nattrass, Respiratory Practice leader. "They truly make a difference every day—always putting patients first, embracing their curiosity and desire to learn, and helping out their fellow RTs and co-workers. They are the embodiment of the word 'team' and I'm proud to call them my colleagues."
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In 2003, shortly after I moved from Germany to Oregon to go to college, my roommates and I decided to get a cat together. We looked in the classifieds and saw that a cat lady had to give all of her cats away because her family was moving her into assisted living. When we got there, the cat lady's son told us that he was going to drown any cats that would not be picked up. My three roommates and I were beside ourselves and yelled at him that he better take them to a no-kill shelter. We even offered to take the cats there ourselves. He was pretty shaken up and mumbled something about us not being able to take a joke. Clearly he was a garbage person. But, the good thing that happened was as soon as I set foot in that house, a tiny orange tabby kitten walked right up to me, meowed, and wanted to be pet. He was a tiny, tiny, tiny baby cat — his tail was as big as my little finger. I fell in love with him at first sight and also knew that we had to name him Raymond. My roommates loved Ray but it quickly became obvious that Ray had picked me as his person.I've been told that orange tabby cats are the sweetest type of cat and Ray is living up to the myth. Raymond is the most people-loving and friendly cat I know—even dog-people love him, which I think says a lot. When new folks come into our house, he walks right up to them, says hi, gets some pets and then hangs out. He is a real friend and family member. We have gone through all of life's ups and downs together and have moved more times than I can count, including cross-country from Oregon to New York. Ray has thyroid disease but he's a trouper and thanks to good vets and meds we've been managing it for over 6 years.
Ray has a distinct personality and strong likes (Fancy Feast only, trust me I've tried other brands) and dislikes (do not lock him out of a room). We have our little rituals. In the morning, he gets his meds and I brush him with a soft brush, which he loves. I've planted kitty grass on our fire escape so he has access to greens and fresh air. I take my cat out to pasture to let him graze in the morning, that's what my husband Alec calls it.
This cat is such a loving companion in my life that I don't even think of him as an animal anymore. He's a being that I have a great connection with. I've never experienced this kind of human-animal understanding before I met Ray. We talk to each other and know what the other one wants. He'll ask me to help him get under a blanket, but has also mastered the art of tucking himself in.
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05 Jun Top Emerging Technology Trends Changing Education Industry
Technology is rising like wildfire like never before, so much challenging to grasp in every area. And the industry has been in a drastic changed by technology on the verge of educational apps and website. The education industry is not pretty much exception.
From Apple PCs to cell phones, iPods, smartphones, and virtual reality, student and educators are grasping the energizing instructive open doors offered by innovation.
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"More than 300 million primary and secondary educators(students) use Google education apps such as Gmail and docs."
So, let's roll inside the rulers of the education industry and their prominent role towards it:
Virtual classrooms
Virtual study halls can convey the best of instruction from home, guardians can screen their kids independently and instructors can focus on conveying exercises thus sans the worry of study halls.
Lastly, e-learning arrangements are quickly changing how information is gotten to and share, by enabling us to reliably connect with live streaming study hall sessions. with the latest information and data of our need via the help of educational apps and related websites.
Now, let's dive inside the emerging technology trend in the education industry:
Transforming with Augmented reality and Virtual reality:
Pretty gone are the days where understudies relies upon to sit discreetly at their work areas. Instructive innovation is prevailing with regards to making learning community oriented and intelligent full of technology.
Augmented reality and Virtual reality are the in transforming technologies whose implications are at peak.
Potential applications in the instructive circle are monstrous fire with endless possibilities of technology transiting classrooms with the technology in the education industry.
Streamline your education industry with Artificial intelligence & chatbots:
"75% of teachers firmly believe digital learning content will completely replace printed textbooks by 2026."
Artificial intelligence innovation may, in any case, be in its earliest stages, yet it can significantly impact on education. Example, chatbots can respond to inquiries regarding homework, paperwork, school guidelines, administrative work necessities, and that leads to hassle-free complex issues for human work.
Further developed applications include evaluation and learning; for instance, devices like Virtual Learning Assistant, by Cognii, have extraordinary potential for one-on-one mentoring.
Sphere of education with IoT(Internet of Things):
Talking on IOT, we can say that education will never be the same. IOT is another big world in the world full of technology with the best leading trend in the smart campus.
By merging campus devices into a single network enables a highly suitable learning network which accompanies the students and educators needs by counting all the miscommunication.
Here's the best suitable example of a professor while entering the class, devices adjust settings based on changing lighting effects, displaying courses, etc. Some technologies are being used and some are gaining action to get on the way.
Learning easily through Gamification:
Educators feel free in which it includes learning process handly with playing games. It can easily solve the problems of students and teachers and can learn and grasp it quickly.
As years have passed but still educators are facing problems in learning. It allows educators to learn by doing rather than memorizing formulas and answers. It lets educators solve problem imitating real life.
Storing educators information through blockchain technology:
The blockchain an advance innovation that utilizes to store and transmit data in a conveyed, secure and compelling way.
Educational institute may utilize the blockchain to store understudy educators information, for example, individual information and learning execution. The advantage of such innovation among others is security. Besides, blockchain utilizes for genuineness check, so it may enormously decrease duping.
Better management of data with the technology of Big Data:
Pastly, it was difficult to oversee information of thousands or even a huge number of understudies on paper. Fortunately, in the cutting edge world where everything is being digital, we can utilize Big Data for better Data Management, examination, and utilization.
Big Data in instruction is for the most part data about the presentation and capacities of every individual understudies educator which can improve their learning background by customizing it. Also, it utilizes for better program examination.
The future ahead
E-learning business sector is progressing and a fortune trove of chances is anticipating for the individuals who wish to investigate. With populace blast, neediness, etc. Education industry fueled by breakthrough e-learning solution can be the game changer.
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Making a confident insurance purchase can become very frustrating and complex, whether you need coverage for your home, car or even an apartment. It doesn't have to be that way. If you know what you are doing, you can purchase a policy stress-free. This article can guide you.
Bundling your policies is a great way to save money. Typically, companies offer discounts if you have more than one type of insurance policy with them. So the next time you are shopping for the right insurance, obtain quotes separately and then get the bundled cost. Watch for the difference in prices.
When shopping for insurance, look for a company that fulfill all of your insurance needs. Very often, if you bundle all your insurance needs and bring them all to one carrier, you are eligible for major discounts. If you change car insurance companies on one type of insurance and not the other, you may lose money as the rate increases on the other insurance you have with that company.
If you want to save money, inquire about bundling your insurance. For example, you may be able to insure both a car and motorcycle for a discounted fixed rate. Many insurance providers offer home insurance packages as well. You should however make sure you are purchasing insurances that you really need.
Your insurance company will respond more quickly when you make a claim if you thoroughly and clearly document what has happened. Take a picture of any damages. Inventing a false explanation or trying to make the damage more severe will not get you more money; instead, you will end up in real legal trouble.
To find the right insurance policy, you need to be aware of what the provider is selling you. Insurance is no easy world to comprehend, but when things become too confusing, you should seek help from the company. If you have any feelings that the company is being less than honest, find a friend or family member that is more informed than you to help you.
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Buick is making a major comeback. What used to be known as a "grandpa car" is making huge strides in tearing that reputation apart and making its own stamp on the current market. One way is taking the luxury the next level. In order to bring Buick to the next level in luxury, General Motors introduced Avenir models to the 2018 lineup.
Understanding Fuel: Gasoline vs Diesel
Diesel fuel: does it evoke figments of black smoke and sad environmentalists? That's because the diesel industry has been dealing with scandals from automakers like Volkswagen, attempting to blindfold drivers from the realities of their vehicles. However, in the GM world, several diesel vehicles are being introduced in 2018 and 2019 to bring back diesel customers that have been wronged by VW. With better technology for diesel-burning vehicles, increased emissions standards, and upfront honesty, GM is aiming to improve diesel vehicles' bad reputation.
Gasoline has been a frontrunner in the auto industry for a very long time. Is it finally time for diesel engines to have their spotlight, rightfully this time?
The 2018 CT6: Cadillac's Flagship Sedan?
Don't Call It a Flagship
The 2018 CT6 sits at the top of Cadillac's sedan lineup. At 17 feet, it's a veritable land yacht, fit to compete with the BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes S-Class for a fraction of the price. Its seats are made of premium hand-stitched materials and feature 15 massage functions. The 2018 CT6 also offers some of the best technology in the automotive industry. But is it worthy of being Cadillac's flagship? Let's find out.
The Cadillac CT6 gives drivers a choice of three powertrains. The first is a 2.0L turbo with 265 horsepower and 295 lb/ft of torque and the second is a 3.6L V6 with 335 horsepower and 284 lb/ft of torque. Both are capable and efficient. But if you're going to splash for a full-sized luxury sedan, you should really get the right engine to match.
The "right engine," of course, is the meaty 3.0L twin turbo with 404 horsepower and 400 lb/ft of torque. Paired with the eight-speed automatic transmission, acceleration is smooth and assured, invariably giving you total confidence when powering down the highway. However, while its powertrain is sublime, it's not the CT6's greatest feat of engineering.
The 2018 Cadillac CT6 features so many great innovations that it's tedious to go through them all. For example, you may not have heard about Night Vision which uses thermal cameras to help you see in the dark. You get a completely new perspective in your surroundings that even the best headlights can't provide.
Then, there's Active Rear Steering. At speed, your rear wheels turn the same direction as the front wheels in order to provide the agile handling of a small car. At low speed, the wheels can turn opposite directions to help maneuver into tight parking spots. The degree to which the rear wheels turn is also affected by the driving mode.
And you can't forget about the about the 34-speaker Bose Panaray sound system. Quite simply, it's one of the most engrossing and refined audio systems in the automotive industry. It even uses speakers mounted inside the front headrests. Paired with Bose's Active Noise Cancellation, you get a pristinely quiet cabin. But none of these are the CT6's best feature.
Super Cruise
The piece de resistance is SuperCruise, the best commercially available autonomous driving system. It allows you to take your hands off the wheel while your CT6. It maintains speed and distance from other cars and keeps you in your lane. It also tracks your face to make sure you're paying attention. SuperCruise only works on mapped highways (per its map, Cadillac has even mapped most of the Ring Road in Regina) and it uses sensors to ensure that you remain focused on the road.
Whereas companies like Tesla allow owners to test unfinished systems, Cadillac is taking a more conservative approach: "While it is technically possible for the technology to drive hands-free on other kinds of streets and roads, we feel strongly that this targeted approach is the best to build consumer and regulatory confidence" -Barry Walkup, chief engineer. If that's the safest approach to implementing autonomous driving, I'm on board – so to speak.
Clearly, the 2018 Cadillac CT6 is an objectively great car. And for now it's fit to rule an excellent sedan lineup – at least until Cadillac brings the Escala concept car to life in 2021…
The 2018 Yukon: GMC's True Heavyweight Contender
The 2018 Yukon
The GMC Yukon is celebrating 25 years on the road at the top of the GMC food chain. The professional-grade full-sized SUV brings rugged performance, seating for up to seven, and some undeniably good looks. Plus, with the Denali badge, the 2018 Yukon becomes an uncompromising luxury vehicle with a genuine chance of unsettling the Cadillac Escalade's preeminence.
What's New for 2018?
GMC has refined rather than remade the 2018 Yukon. Perhaps the greatest highlight is the new transmission, a smooth 10-speed automatic exclusively paired with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8. Tire-pressure monitoring system has been improved with an alert that will tell you when you need to fill up the tires. It's only available with the 6.2L V8 engine reserved for the Denali and Denali XL models. On the outside, there's a new Satin Steel metallic paint colour and chrome grille. On the inside, GMC has added new wood trim options for Denali models.
Finally, GMC has introduced a Denali-exclusive Ultimate Package which bundles the following:
- Power sunroof
- Automatic running boards
- Adaptive cruise control w/ collision warning; exterior paint accents
- 22" Wheels
- And more
You can check out a more detailed breakdown of the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali right here. But for now, let's take a look at what customers can expect as standard equipment.
Professional-Grade Standard
The Yukon SLE is the base model in the family and comes with an MSRP of $56,175. That might be tough to swallow, but that price is competitive with other full-sized luxury SUVs. Plus, even the base model comes with a good balance of "premium" features including Rainsense automatic wipers, 18" aluminum wheels, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Performance is pretty solid, too.
The standard engine in the 2018 Yukon is a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 delivering 355 horsepower and 383 lb/ft of torque. GMC pairs that engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission which delivers power capably (though not as capably as the Denali's 10-speed). 4WD, of course, is available on every trim level. In any configuration, the Yukon is solid. It can tow and haul without breaking a sweat and is pretty enjoyable to drive. But performance and driving dynamics are not the Yukon's greatest assets.
The area in which the SLE really excels is entertainment. An 8" infotainment screen is standard. And with standard OnStar 4G LTE WiFi, you can stay connected with music, messaging, and navigation. SLE buyers also get a Bose 9-speaker sound system paired with the audio brand's exceptional Active Noise Cancellation. The combination delivers crisp and encompassing sound that surprises in a vehicle so large.
The Cadillac CT5
Car sales are slowing every year in North America. The sedan has been unceremoniously supplanted mostly by small SUVs. The low cost of fuel has made the extra cargo space, ride height, and versatility very attractive for Canadian buyers. In fact, Cadillac sells more XT5 crossovers than all of its sedans combined. As a result, Cadillac, like all automakers, can't afford to have a broad and robust sedan portfolio. This is particular shame for Cadillac, a brand that has begun consistently delivering comfortable, powerful sedans, with unique styling. Perhaps the greatest current exemplar is the Cadillac ATS. And with the Cadillac CT5 on the horizon, the future looks safe, too.
Cadillac ATS
Further, the entry price point for Cadillac is affordable relative to other luxury sport sedans. While other brands have begun favouring gentler suspensions and numb handling, Cadillac is doubling down on its unique driving dynamics. That means aggressive powertrains, and sporty driving dynamics. You're never arrested by potholes or uneven pavement, but you can still feel the road. Perhaps the greatest example right now is the 2017 Cadillac ATS.
The 2017 Cadillac ATS starts with a standard 2.0L Turbo engine with 272 horsepower and 295 lb/ft of torque. If that isn't enough power for you, you can upgrade to the 3.6L V6 with 335 horsepower, Active Fuel Management, and Auto Stop/Start. Cadillac has paired each engine with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission that guarantees a smooth supply of power. But performance doesn't stop with the powertrain. You also get Brembo brakes, a fully-independent sport suspension, ZF premium steering, 17" alloy wheels, and more.
Cadillac CT5
Despite the excellence of the ATS, Cadillac is planning to consolidate it with the CTS sedan into the new CT5 (and perhaps the XTS). The name will bring the sedan in line with the nomenclature favoured by the stellar CT6 (which isn't going anywhere in case you were worried) and the XT5 crossover. Although it will be disappointing to see these sedans go, it's hard not to be excited with what we've seen of the CT5.
Spy photographs, showing the CT5 prototype completing road test, indicate that it will follow directly from the Cadillac Escala concept unveiled in 2016. It has the same malevolent, slit-like headlights, and dark mesh grille. Pushing the styling a little further in this direction will do greater justice to the remarkable driving dynamics in Cadillac's sedans. It will also help convert more non-believers unfamiliar with the brand's renaissance. Of course, we don't expect the Cadillac CT5 to be available for customers until 2020. By then, Cadillac may have made a few other changes to its stable.
After the Cadillac CT5
Once Cadillac is left with the CT5 and CT6, they will add a third sedan, the CT4, to complete the lineup. As the name would suggest, the CT4 will be the smallest of the three and compete against the Audi A3 and BMW 2-Series. Not only will the lineup be trimmer, but it will be far easier to understand. For the average customer, it's difficult to remember the difference between an XTS and XT5, for example. However, while it's a good thing that the lineup will be easier to understand, it's a shame Cadillac is letting go some of its great cars.
The ATS has really hit its stride. And the ATS-V and CTS-V are two are the best performance-oriented production cars available – hands down. But as long as Cadillac continues to deliver exceptional cars for drivers, customers should continue to be excited.
The 2018 Cadillac XTS: The New Face of Luxury
The Cadillac XTS was once the clear link between Cadillac's recent past and its new direction. That's a polite way of saying it was a bit outdated. Has time passed the long sedan by entirely? Not so fast. Cadillac has reimagined the big sedan for 2018, and the results are impressive.
The 2018 Cadillac XTS
Cadillac has completely reinvented the XTS and brought its design language squarely into the twenty-first century. Slouching shoulders and the ancestral bench seat are relics of the past. It is at once refined and muscular. With its angles and vertically stacked headlights, there is no chance that the 2018 XTS will be confused for graceful or polite. Instead, you might call it athletic or muscular. At the very least, it is undeniably modern.
Standard Luxury
In recent years, one of the most compelling reasons to buy a Cadillac has been the wealth of standard features. And that's no different with the 2018 Cadillac XTS. The 2018 Cadillac XTS gets a standard 3.6L V6 delivers 304 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque. On the technology side, you get standard wireless charging and rear vision camera. Plus, you get an eight-speaker Bose audio system along with the next-generation CUE system, so managing smartphone media and apps easy.
- 19" Pearl Nickel Premium Wheels
- Brembo Front Brakes
- Adaptive Remote Start
And comfort is a priority, too. The XTS is a Cadillac, after all.
Of course, things get really interesting when you upgrade to one of the premium trims available on the 2018 Cadillac XTS.
XTS Power
If you want even more power than the naturally-aspirated V6 allows, Cadillac also offers a twin-turbocharged 3.6L V6 that cranks out 410 horsepower and 369 lb.-ft of torque. Intelligent all-wheel drive with Haldex technology is available from Luxury models upward. It constantly changes the amount of torque delivered to each wheel in order to deliver maximum grip at all times. Other available performance features include:
- Magnetic Ride Control
- Intellibeam Headlamps
- Reconfigurable Gauge Cluster
The 2018 Cadillac XTS is the most intelligent XTS ever. With the Driver Awareness Package, standard on higher trims, you get incredible features like pedestrian detection and following distance indicator. Other features include:
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- Lane Change Alert
- Side Blind Zone Alert
The Driver Assist Package is available on Premium Luxury and standard on Platinum models, and includes:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Forward/Reverse Automatic Braking,
XTS Platinum V-Sport
For 2018, Cadillac is also bringing the XTS into the V-Series family. The 2018 Platinum V-Sport boasts a 3.6L Twin Turbo engine with 410 horsepower and 369 lb.-ft. of torque. Inside, there's a reconfigurable gauge cluster. To stand out on the road, Cadillac also includes standard 20" aluminum exclusive V-sport wheels with Sterling Silver premium paint and an exclusive V-Sport grille.
The 2018 Buick Encore
From a distance, the introduction of the 2018 Buick Encore might seem less exciting than the previous year's model. In 2017, the Encore, along with the LaCrosse, ushered in Buick's new design language. The compact crossover and the anything-but-compact sedan eschewed bulbous panels for sleek and sharp lines with an attractive new grille. While Buick may not have any flashy changes for 2018, they have taken a fantastic CUV and made it even better.
What Is It?
Whether you call it a compact crossover, CUV, MUV, or tall car, the 2018 Buick Encore is a small but practical vehicle. Even though it has a standard 1.4L turbocharged DOHC engine, it's not going to win a Sunday drag race. And it's not going to survive the Rainforest Challenge. But it is a smart pick for (sub)urban commuters. It has excellent fuel economy, great cargo space, and when equipped with 4WD offers some relatively rugged performance. Plus it has undeniable style – especially in Coastal Blue.
What's New?
Not many features have been added to the 2018 Buick Encore. That's largely because the 2017 model, as an ambassador of Buick's new, modern philosophy, was a showcase for the latest technology and comfort features. Some of the new standout features include:
- Available ionizing interior air cleaner
- HD Radio
- Standard capless fuel filler
- Coppertino Metallic exterior paint
Despite its size, the 2018 Buick Encore manages to conceal quite a lot of space. In fact, with a standard flat folding passenger seat, it offers 1,370.54L of total cargo capacity making it perfect for weekend getaways. But when you need to move five people, you can do it with unrivalled comfort. A leather-wrapped steering wheel is standard and all surfaces feature premium materials. Plus, it's remarkably quiet.
A Quiet Encore
Thanks to standard Active Noise Cancellation and Buick QuietTuning, every Buick Encore is supremely quiet. How do they work? Active Noise Cancellation emits negative soundwaves that counteract the sound of the engine and the road. QuietTuning, meanwhile, refers to all of Buick's engineering techniques like acoustic-laminated glass, reinforced door panels, and sound-proofed dashboard that help keep your cabin at the peak of tranquility.
The 2018 Buick Encore is one of the most advanced luxury CUVs on the market, OnStar 4G LTE WiFi is standard, but that's not even close to being the most exciting piece of technology. The infotainment system features an 8" screen to help you manage messages, music, and navigation from your connected smartphone. You also get a standard Rear Vision Camera and there's available Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert so that you can remain aware of everything on the road.
The 2018 GMC Yukon
These days, vehicle shoppers have tons of choice. There are always great deals, low interest rates, and competitive offerings from half a dozen brands in any category. Customers usually have the luxury of asking "why this one?" When it comes the 2018 GMC Yukon, I don't have a "one size fits all" answer. But I do have a pretty good answer.
The 2018 GMC Yukon: A New Standard
The value proposition for the 2018 GMC Yukon is based on the fact that you get so much standard equipment. Base models for most vehicles are bereft of quality materials, useful features, and a powertrain worth a few years of monthly payments. But when you buy a 2018 GMC Yukon, you'll find that comfort, convenience, and performance all come standard.
You want big performance? Try out the 2018 Yukon's standard 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine with 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque while still getting a respectable 10.7 L/100KM on the highway. Inside, the high benchmark continues for comfort and convenience. You even get a premium Bose nine-speaker system which delivers stunning sound quality even on the highway.
Other remarkable standard features include:
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 4G LTE WiFi
- Rainsense automatic wipers
- Remote start
- 18" bright aluminum wheels
While the standard features are amazing, the fun doesn't stop there. Upgrading to the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali opens the doors to possibilities previously unconsidered.
2018 Yukon Denali
Denali has always represented the peak of professional grade. A Denali combines GMC's best features in all categories with a sophisticated flourish. In the 2018 Yukon, it begins with a standard 6.2-liter V8. For your own sake, I hope you don't encounter a driving scenario that demands more power than you'll have on tap. While it's mighty, the power is tempered by sophisticated features like 10-speed automatic transmission, Forward Collision Alert, and Lane Change Alert. Oh, and it looks good, too.
Inside, you'll find a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel; perforated, heated leather seats; and heated second-row seats. And, thanks to Bose's Active Noise Cancellation, the sounds of the road and wind are entirely deadened. You get a customizable 8" Driver Information Centre as well as a vivid, 8" infotainment screen. GMC has even included a wireless charging dock for your smartphone.
The 2018 Buick Enclave: Quiet, Comfortable, Quiet
The 2018 Buick Enclave is a big deal. For the new model year, Buick's full-sized luxury SUV is adopting the design language introduced by the 2017 LaCrosse. The awkward bulk of the 2017 Enclave has been been replaced with a sleek and imposing frame that makes carrying seven passengers more romantic than it has any right to be. And that excellent first impression isn't let down by anything that follows.
Quietly Exceptional
Every 2018 Buick Enclave comes with standard Bose Active Noise Cancellation and Buick QuietTuning.The Noise Cancellation emits negative waves to cancel ambient sound from the engine and road. Buick QuietTuning refers to all of the design techniques Buick uses to make the cabin pristinely silent. Those include features like triple-sealed doors, acoustic-laminated glass, specially tuned suspension, insulated dashboard, and a hydraulic engine mount.
It's cool to see how far Buick's designers and engineers have gone to perfect something that many drivers may not even think about. Of course, most drivers don't care about acoustic lamination. They just want to know their vehicle is quiet – and it is. Even when you're accelerating on the highway with significant wind, the 2018 Buick Enclave is silent. But it remains a difficult feeling to convey with words. You really have to drive an Enclave for yourself. Once you do, you'll immediately realise how much passive noise you've been tolerating while driving your current vehicle.
Luxury is Standard
The 2018 Enclave is quiet in the industry, too. In the past few years, Buick has been reinventing its lineup, trying to make vehicles that appeal to a younger generation of drivers. To achieve that goal, Buick has employed two strategies. The first, explained above, is design. Modern Buicks are attractive and sophisticated. The second strategy consists of an attempt to offer more standard equipment than equally priced competitors. The amount of standard features available on the 2018 Buick Enclave is amazing. And I'm not talking about floor mats and airbags. I'm talking about genuine luxury features for which the overwhelming majority of automakers charge extra.
Almost all automakers saddle their base models with underpowered, inefficient powertrains. This is not the case with Buick Enclave. Each trim level comes with the 3.6L V6 SIDI VVT engine that offers 310 horsepower and a remarkable fuel economy rating of 11.2 L/100km (city/hwy combined). Inside, the 2018 Enclave, heated seats, a leather steering wheel, OnStar 4G LTE WiFi, tri-zone climate control, an 8" touch screen, and a 4.2" Driver Information Centre display. If that's not enough standard equipment, you also get:
- 18" Aluminum wheels
- Automatic LED headlamps
- Heated power mirrors
- Rear Vision Camera
- Remote Start
- Sirius XM Satellite Radio
- And more
2018 Buick Enclave Avenir
If you want you want to further elevate your driving experience, you won't be disappointed. That's because 2018 also marks the debut of the Avenir sub-brand. Similar to GMC's Denali, Avenir signifies the brand's best luxury, convenience, and performance features. Obviously, that means it comes with All-wheel drive and the 3.6L V6 SIDI VVT engine. But the Enclave Avenir also comes with a unique package of enticing extras.
Included is a unique grille and 20" aluminum wheels. Despite the Black Ice finishes on those items, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second row seats, and heated steering wheel will keep you warm. Buick has also included tons of smart features like a wireless charging pad, Surround Vision camera system, and 10-speaker audio. However, the smartest features of all are included in the Avenir's standard Driver Confidence Package:
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Safety Alert Seat
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
- Intellibeam headlamps
Other standout Avenir features include:
- All of the features from Premium trim level
- Authentic mahogany steering wheel
- Avenir embroidered headrests
- Power dual moonroof
The 2018 Cadillac XT5
2018 Cadillac XT5
The 2018 Cadillac XT5 is certain to be one of Cadillac's best-selling vehicles. The demand for capable and stylish crossovers (which the XT5 undoubtedly is) continues to grow. That also means the small SUV market is a crowded field. So, how does this one stand out? Obviously, it's beautifully styled and remarkably comfortably. I don't need to elaborate – it's a Cadillac. But what even diehard Cadillac fans will find surprising is the offering an astounding amount of features that come standard in every XT5.
An eight-speaker Bose audio system is now standard. It includes Bose Active Noise Cancellation that emits negative waves to nullify the sound of the wind, road, and engine. Even on the highway, your music is clear and sharp without dialling up the volume to harmful levels. And you can even upgrade to the Bose Centerpoint audio system with 14 speakers for a concert-like music experience.
But that's not the only impressive tech that Cadillac has included. A wireless charging pad eliminates the hassle of wires usually associated with smartphone charging. You just set your device on the pad, and it will charge as you drive. Plus, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can control your music and apps with natural voice commands. And with 4G LTE WiFi, you can stay connected on the go with multiple devices. Oh, and all of these features are standard on the base model XT5.
Power, too
At the risk of offending some buyers, I will say that most choose the XT5 for its style, flexibility, and elevated comfort. In other words, they do not buy the XT5 for its performance. Nevertheless, the 2018 XT5 is a genuine thrill to drive. While an increasing number of manufacturers are starving their crossovers with turbocharged 4-cylinders, it's nice to see Cadillac offering a standard 3.6L V6 engine. It's good for 310 horsepower and pairs exceptionally well with the smooth eight-speed automatic transmission.
Smart & Confident
The 2018 XT5 will offer an available Rear Camera Mirror. Unlike typical rearview mirrors, the Rear Camera Mirror does not simply reflect an image of a vehicle's rear window. Instead, it uses a camera on the rear of your XT5 to display a live HD image of the road behind you. Why? Because this increases your field of view by roughly 300%. Obstacles like passengers' heads, headrests, and vehicle pillars are removed from the equation entirely. The result is a much safer and more useful rearview mirror.
If that's not good enough, you can also add Surround Vision. Surround Vision uses cameras on each side of the vehicle to build an overhead, 360-degree view of your surrounding. It becomes active automatically when you're driving at low speeds or in reverse. It's particularly useful for navigating parking lots. While the XT5 is naturally quite agile, it has blind spots like any vehicle, so the extra awareness can't hurt.
The X(T5) Factor
While Cadillac offers tons of these remarkable available features, it's frankly going to be difficult to convince buyers not to stick with the standard trim. The base model of the 2018 Cadillac XT5 comes with so many features that other automakers charge extra for (you can even add All-Wheel Drive to the base model). Here is just some of the XT5's standard equipment.
- 3.6L V6 direct-injection 310-hp engine and 271 lb.-ft. Torque
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- 18″ blade silver painted aluminum wheels
- Bose® 8-speaker premium audio system
- OnStar® 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi
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- Rear Vision Camera & Rear Park Assist
- Rear power liftgate with memory height
- Keyless Access, Passive Entry and Push-Button Start
- Handcrafted cut-and-sewn interior
- Okapi deco wood trim
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Types of Cases We Handle:
We also have a team of attorneys that have experience serious injury cases such as car accidents, wrongful death and truck accidents. We also have experience handling more complex cases such as gas explosions and drug injury cases, such as the Taxotere® Lawsuits.


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A father's role in family life is extremely important, and paternity laws have grown over time to establish the legal relationship between a father and his biological or adopted children. This complex area of law is relevant to establishing legitimacy, inheritance and other issues. It is also critical when handling child custody matters in the case of divorce or obligations for child support. When faced with paternity contests, you need straight answers and a paternity lawyer with the experience and reputation to maintain a presence in your child's life.
You need Morgan Bourque.
As the paternity lawyer of record in several Texas court hearings, Morgan uses his knowledge and experience to create the agreement and solutions that work best for you. A former prosecutor, Morgan's career has proven successful on both sides of the courtroom, and understands the art of negotiation. He also collaborates regularly with doctors and medical professionals who are experts in the field of paternity testing. He will work to prove the validity of your results, and his courtroom experience uniquely positions him as one of Texas' most skilled litigators and will go to trial if necessary.
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One day, while everyone was celebrating Mardi Gras, and also having a good time, all of these pigs jumped on. Not only were they pigs, there were gold and green and purple. Everyone started running for their lives! But I just grabbed everyone I knew and left from out of town. I wasnt driving, my auntie was. It was a big, long party bus. But as soon as we got there, we noticed that all the pigs had already spread out.
Oh no! I said, well have to go to another country! And so we did. We went on a road to another country.
Wait! Said my cousin Danna, we could at least figure out a country to go to! How about Canada? Said Derick.
Boy please! I said, lets go to Japan Now were talking! Said Auntie Nene.
Lets gooooooooo! Everyone said. So we all went back to the road on our way to Japan.
We made it! We made it! I said.
And when we got there we saw no pigs so we jumped out of our car and enjoyed ourselves.
"Ehh ehh ehhh I said, We have to build a wall to keep the pigs away So we built a wall and then we had fun.
I finally realized that pigs do nothing! So I said, time to go back home, pigs do nothing! So we went back home and we put all the pigs in the barn. Then we made Mardi Gras colored bacon.
By Alaila Young
Open Studio is an after school program offered by Big Class and powered by dedicated volunteers. It is free of charge and open to young people school- and city- wide. In the spring of 2016 students were asked to describe "Mardi Gras after the Apocalypse." The stories by Keith Love, Kentrell Love, Eron Morgan, Charlecean Johnson, Alaila Young, and Amaya Smith are shared here.
All grammatical, stylistic, and formatting decisions are those of
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So, the interesting little ESP8266 WiFi SoC finally has a younger brother which appears to be even more capable. Among other expansive updates, the 32 bit Dual Core microcontroller still supports WiFi, but also Bluetooth Low Energy, a DAC, many more ADCs, GPIO pins, etc. etc. Lots of good details here: http://esp32.net/
3SGTE Crank Bearing Failure
After the bearing failure on my MR2 Turbo, 3SGTE, I've been investigating bearing failures.
There are a couple of very good guides which provide an example of a number of different bearing failure modes.
MAHLE / Clevite bearing failure analysis: http://www.wilmink.nl/Clevite/Clevite_lagerschade_tech_info.pdf
More examples after the break
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2nd Hand MR2 Pistons and Con Rods
After dismantling my 3SGTE, we found that all of the bearings had picked up and one big end had spun completely and ripped the bearing in half. Most of them looked like this:
The crank was also scored and I suspect the con rod with the spun bearing my have gone oval too.
ESP8266 MCP2515 CAN Bus to Wifi Gateway
It's working! As far as I can find, this is the first example of an MCP2515 CAN SPI module working with an ESP8266.
Previous post on my setup with ESP8266 and MCP2515
ESP8266 CAN Bus with MCP2515
I have just bought another ESP8266/NodeMCU development board cheapy from eBay (this one) with an ESP-12E chip on board. I've also bought an SPI-CAN bus interface with the common Microchip MCP2515 CAN controller to try and create a CAN-Wifi gateway.
The pinout for the ESP-12E NodeMCU board is apparently as below:
MR2 Turbo Engine Repair Project
Last summer I bought a 1992 MR2 Turbo – it's fun to drive, and fast. However, while driving home from work one day, I suffered from some horrible knocking noise from the engine. When I pulled over and stopped, the engine seized solid. So I'm now planning on removing the engine and fixing it.
Here's some videos:
3SGTE Mk2 MR2 Turbo Lambda/Oxygen Sensor Part Number
I had real trouble finding a suitable alternative oxygen/lambda probe for my 1992 Rev 2 MR2 Turbo. I can't find the original Denso part number at the moment, but I managed to find that a Denso DOX-0107 fits the flange size correctly and is 1-wire, it just requires soldering to the original connector. It's got a Flange 44 type flange which apparently matches the 3SGTE.
I got it from http://service-parts.co.uk/denso-oxygen-sensor-dox-0107
Duke Axial Engine
So a friend told me about the Duke Axial Engine the other day. It's certainly a very interested idea and does produce some clever solutions to some of the fundamental complexities and disadvantages to the reciprocating internal combustion engine. I always like the idea of novel engine designs, and this one certainly looks like it has potential. Take a look at the video followed by some analysis after the break.
ESP8266 Lua DHT11 Temperature and Humidity Sensor
After receiving my ESP8266 Development/breakout board I have been attempting to create a WiFi enabled thermostat to control my central heating from my mobile phone and give me a means of timer programming my central heating. To be a true thermostat requires a temperature sensor. The ESP8266 board came with a DHT11 sensor and already has pins directly compatible with one. I therefore just required the software to interface with it.
ESP8266 Useful Links
ESP8266 Flasher Tool: https://github.com/nodemcu/nodemcu-flasher/blob/master/Win32/Release/ESP8266Flasher.exe
Latest nodeMCU firmware: https://github.com/nodemcu/nodemcu-firmware/blob/master/pre_build/latest/nodemcu_latest.bin
Benlo.com LuaLoader for NodeMCU files and ESP8266 configuration:
Simple ESP8266 GPIO Websserver:
ESP 8266 Development Board Schematic:
Write up of the ESP8266 Development Board:


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We will spend a week in a "Pacific View" cabin at a semi-south coast caravan park. The weather forecast is for showers for the whole week but that's okay. There will be walks on the beach and along the walking track, some meals in local cafes and lots of reading and knitting - for me anyway; for WM photography and Sudoku is more likely. There may be even be visits to the local op (thrift) shops and the movie theatre! One never knows what may happen when one's week is completely unplanned (apart from the arrival and departure dates)!
This is the view I am hoping we will have from our cabin.


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I have made an internet discovery which will prove itself extremely useful in my upcoming microbiology class. It's called Microbe Wiki, and it's a great online catalog of microbes. It's certainly not complete, but for beginning microbiology, it is a very handy tool.
Check it out: http://microbewiki.kenyon.edu/index.php/Taxonomy_Index
In other microbiology news, scientists believe that the microbe "Methanosarcina barkeri" may survive the martian atmosphere. M. barkeri is a methanogen (survives off of methane, which has been detected on Mars), is able to handle long dry spells and a wide range of temperature differences.
Learn more here.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
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15th Sunday of Ordinary Time–Cycle C–2019
FIRST READING Deuteronomy 30:10-14
Moses said to the people: "If only you would heed the voice of the LORD, your God, and keep his commandments and statutes that are written in this book of the law, when you return to the LORD, your God, with all your heart and all your soul. "For this command that I enjoin on you today is not too mysterious and remote for you. It is not up in the sky, that you should say, 'Who will go up in the sky to get it for us and tell us of it, that we may carry it out?' Nor is it across the sea, that you should say, 'Who will cross the sea to get it for us and tell us of it, that we may carry it out?' No, it is something very near to you, already in your mouths and in your hearts; you have only to carry it out."
SECOND READING Colossians 1:15-20
Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things were created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he himself might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile all things for him, making peace by the blood of his cross through him, whether those on earth or those in heaven.
GOSPEL Luke 10:25-37
There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test him and said, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read it?" He said in reply, You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." He replied to him, "You have answered correctly; do this and you will live." But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead. A priest happened to be going down that road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. Likewise a Levite came to the place, and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an inn, and cared for him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper with the instruction, 'Take care of him. If you spend more than what I have given you, I shall repay you on my way back.' Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers' victim?" He answered, "The one who treated him with mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
My sisters and brothers in the Lord,
Within this monastery of monks ranging in age from 93 to 21 and from 13 different countries, you see much of the dynamics within the monastery played out on the daily faces of the monks. Older monks sometimes quietly pause and stare at the awkwardness of younger monks and think to themselves, "If only he would not do that, it would be so much better for him." Younger monks, a bit more vocal in their frustrations, say "If only he would not do that, it would be so much better for me!" The urgency to detect that a change is required plagues all of us, no matter wherever we are in the world or in whatever stage of our life. Hopefully, we are humble enough to ask for help when undertaking an important, eternal change.
Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? This is the theme for our readings today. All of us want to know what we must do for eternal life. The way the question is posed is as important as the answer. If I am looking only for the things that I am prescribed to do, my question, and its answer, may curtail me as to all that I could do by following the Law. If I am asking how to follow the Teacher, the Lord Jesus, then all shall be well. The former question's intent infers a checklist. The latter question's intent can be best answered by the foundational attitude whereby everything must be subservient to authentic love of God and neighbor according to the truth.
The first reading from the Book of Deuteronomy repeats today's Gospel: heed the voice of the Lord and keep His commandments and statutes. Sure, there is something a bit more concrete in this advice than that of the Gospel, but it implies an ongoing listening to the voice of the Lord–and that is the same as loving God and neighbor. God's message to us, His people, has been consistent throughout all ages: listen to His voice, love Him and others, follow Him in every moment of life.
The second reading, from the Letter of the Colossians, again contains this same type of teaching, but is now specific that God is in Jesus and it is Jesus, our Teacher, that we must follow. Paul affirmed that Christ is indeed the one God, the Creator, and, therefore, the "fullness of God." The divinity of Christ is stated unequivocally in the Nicene Creed: "God from God, Light from Light, /true God from true God, / begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; / through him all things were made." Jesus is God and Jesus is encountered now in His Church. A fellow monk quipped once: The surest way to experience instant gratification is to desire and to pray for those things which you already have. We already have Jesus as Our Savior! He is God! He is our doorway to eternal life.
St John Chrysostom in his 63rd Homily on this passage from Luke's Gospel said: "It was no small forwardness that the young man had shown; he was a man with great desires. While others were coming to Jesus to put him to trial or to ask him to cure their diseases, or those of other people, this young man comes to him to talk about eternal life." The young man knows well the first part of the Shema which begins with one of the best-known, most fundamental expressions of Jewish belief, and the one from which this prayer gets its name: Shema Yisra'el… (Hear, Israel) Deuteronomy 6:4-9. But Jesus, in response to the young man's prodding, elaborates on how love toward neighbor is expressed. And who is my neighbor, the young man and we ask? My neighbor is everyone who comes into my life in any way. My neighbor is every person I treat with mercy for love of the Lord Jesus, my Teacher. My neighbor is each person who needs my help or asks my help or who enters my life in any way. We can see quickly that this answer makes us leave aside any book of good deeds that I must do and instead I must serve each person according to that person's needs. An incredible commandment! It demands everything of us, just as it demanded everything of Jesus, even unto death.
My sisters and brothers, we are invited to walk the way of the Teacher, the Lord Jesus, and serve all others and to give our lives up completely in the love of others. Let us walk in the way of the Lord. And, by His grace and mercy may we one day enjoy eternal life.


text: Our planet is facing a crisis of degradation and pollution and a major contribution is human's insatiable dependence on materialism. Fast fashion, Fast furniture, Fast food are some of the culprits and our planet's finite resources simply cannot support this. As a new generation of Biophilic design we are now slowly becoming aware of all our actions has consequences to the planet we live in. We wanted to introduce one of the most sustainable booth design for Shanghai Design Week 2018 and we inspire on using upcycle materials as art. Most exhibition booth, after a few days of show are dismantled and discarded and these materials inadvertently becoming part of the pollution issues. Using 35 recycle dry Birch trees and suspending them on a steel ceiling structure we wanted to recreate a sense of a dead forest transgressing into an art installation. Trees and plants are one of the most valuable resources on our planet and we want the user to experience that even when such objects have passed away in their life cycle, they can still be recreated into a sustainable and beautiful architectural structure with good imagination. Our design also uses environmental sound proofing panels call Tectum which are cemented reclaimed wood fibers and are extremely durable as well as biodegradable. We combine artificial turf to recreate a completely white spaced that focuses on the exhibition products as the main protagonist within the design. Our idea is that within the standard brightly lit, logo covered booths in any normal exhibition enclosure we are the little art inspired garden for visitors to experience a little tranquility and serenity. We name our new creation as RELIFE as we are bringing a new beginning to nature after its life is gone and our ideology is to value all elements of life as more than just momentary satisfaction.


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The Orchard House in Concord is an outstanding author location. When you take the guided 45-minute tour the house, you feel like you are right back in the days of Little Women and Little Men. (We recommend reading them before you visit.) You can see the dress-up trunk and look through the window above Louisa May Alcott's desk.
The grounds feel more peaceful than the hubbub of Boston, and include the same classroom building where the Alcott family learned, taught and discussed transcendentalism with their friends. The population of Concord is currently approximately 18,000.
The Orchard House also has one of the best gift shops we have seen at literary landmarks. From postcards to Madame Alexander dolls, there is something for everyone in about any price range.
Readers often identify with one of the characters in Louisa May Alcott's books, which may be why the books have remained popular for such a long time. Which one is the most like you? See if you can find anything about that character when you visit the gift shop.
Orchard House is the sixth stop on Massachusetts Trail Part 2.
Patricia Smart


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Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre
The Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre has a wide range of aircraft exhibits and projects in restoration at their base Newquay, Cornwall.
Visitors can take a stroll through the Hardened Aircraft Shelter or sit inside the Hawker Harrier jet, as well as several other classic aircraft. You can also chat to the experienced team who will only be too happy to tell you about the history and previous roles of the fleet of aircraft.
Outside the hangar, you can jump aboard and experience other iconic jets from yesteryear. Visitors can take the guided VC10 and Vickers Varsity tours. In addition, you can enjoy the open grounds next to RAF St Mawgan and Newquay Airport, or watch the aircraft arrivals and departures.
The Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre also has a great collection of cold-war aircraft, including the iconic airliner BAC 1-11. In addition, the museum has the magnificent air-to-air refuelling legend VC10 and a collection of light aircraft to learn about, explore and enjoy.
The cockpit or flight decks of most aircraft are accessible for visitors to sit in – perfect for that special photograph. Consequently, the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre makes a wonderful day out for all the family.
Furthermore, the museum's fantastic restoration team have restored several iconic aircraft, including a Vickers Varsity, a Hawker Hunter T8, a Hawker Hunter F4 and a Harrier GR3. They also have two current projects underway: a Sea Hawk and the iconic Lightning, with other restoration projects to follow.
The Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre also has an authentic 1950s American style café with an outside picnic area.
To find other Museums near you which are also worth visiting, click here.
If this museum has inspired you to consider a career in the Aviation Industry, follow the link below to learn more about Aviation Apprenticeships:
Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre
HAS 3, Aerohub 2
Cornwall, TR8 4GP
Follow signs for RAF St Mawgan or Treloy Camp Site.
Tel: 01637 861962
Opening Times
Sunday – 11:00 – 16:00
Monday – 11:00 – 16:00
Tuesday – 11:00 – 16:00
Wednesday – 11:00 – 16:00
Thursday – 11:00 – 16:00
Friday – CLOSED
Saturday – CLOSED
Please refer to the website for opening times at other times of the year.
Admission Fees
Adults £10.50
Children £6.00
Concessions £8.00
Family ticket £26.00
The museum also has free parking, and dogs are welcome.
Additional Information
A Trial Flight Experience (or Air Experience Flight) provides an amazing opportunity to take to the skies and see the world from a different perspective.
Discover the stunning sights of Cornwall – from its unique coastlines, cliffs and beaches to its rural villages and towns. Depending on the duration of your flying experience, you can expect to see places such as Newquay, St Ive's, Boscastle, Falmouth, Truro, Bodmin, Padstow, St Austell and even the Eden Project!
Experiences are available in a two seat (Cessna 152), or three seat (Piper PA28) aircraft and can last for 20, 30, 40 or 50 minutes.


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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting a series of "Innovation Day" events around the county for health care providers and other stakeholders who are working to transform the United States health care system. The events support sharing of work from the CMS Innovation Center models and provide opportunities for individuals and organizations working on health care innovation to connect with each other, both regionally and nationally.
One such "Innovation Day" will be held May 24 and will focus on Medicare's Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPI). The event will be held at CMS headquarters in Baltimore, BD, but a live video stream of the event will also be available for those unable to attend in person.
Participants will:
As part of the Affordable Care Act, TCPI is designed to help clinicians achieve large-scale health transformation. The initiative is designed to support more than 140,000 clinician practices over the next four years in sharing, adapting and further developing their comprehensive quality improvement strategies. To learn more about TCPI, click here.
For more information about the regional innovation events, click here. To view the live stream on May 24, click here for the morning session (which starts at 7 a.m. Pacific time), and here for the afternoon session (10 a.m. Pacific time). No registration is needed.
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Nissaco's Geometric Sleeves
You're going to love these concentric, geometric sleeves by Nissaco.
Selecting a design for a sleeve can be difficult. You may want it to be all the same style, so that it looks good up and down your arm. Any kind of mixing and matching would totally throw off the aesthetic that you're looking to have, which is a big no-no in the world of sleeves. So what are you to do?
May I present to you some concentric, geometric sleeves? They are a style of tattoo that is bold, striking, and eye-catching, and can easily be designed to take up your entire arm.
Just have a look at Nissaco's work. He's one of the best artists out there working on this style today and looking at his tattoos will inspire you to give him a visit.
Of course, if you want to get your tattoos done by Nissaco, you'll have to travel to Osaka, Japan. Also, you'll have to somehow get him to take your request because according to his Instagram, he is not taking appointments currently. The ominous "booking closed" banner is taking center stage on his social media, so maybe you'll have to wait a while, and just admire his tattoos from afar.
Follow Nissaco on Instagram to see when his booking will open up again, or just to see all of his amazing artwork.