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My research interests as a genetic epidemiologist focuses on three major areas – deciphering the inherited genetic architecture of complex traits, assessing the shared genetic etiology of complex phenotypes to elucidate the underlying biology, and ascertaining the clinical impact of inherited genetics. My major research interest is cancer, particularly prostate cancer. As an independent researcher I have established myself as an international leader studying the role of germline genetics in cancer susceptibility and progression.
My research has made several impactful discoveries in the field of cancer epidemiology, including the identification of multiple novel genomic regions associated with cancer (i.e. 8q24 in prostate cancer, UCK2 in testicular cancer, etc.) and the impact of germline genetics in risk prediction models of cancer. Furthermore, my involvement creating and organizing large multi-study consortia within and across cancers (i.e. Breast and Prostate Cancer Cohort Consortium, NCI GAME-ON, etc.) has enabled the discovery of cancer genetic risk factors, the generalizability of genetic effects among non-White populations, and evaluated the utility of genetics in cancer risk prediction.

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Learn to play Españoleta, by Gaspar Sanz! This lovely tune is a joy to practice and play. Gaspar Sanz was a guitarist, organist and priest in the baroque musical period, along with other notable composers such as Bach, Vivaldi and Pachelbel. He was born into a wealthy Spanish family, and was a professor of music at his alma mader, the University of Salamanca, in western Spain (northwest of Madrid). Sanz wrote several "españoletas". (The word "españoleta" translates loosely to "old Spanish song".) And this is one of his most popular and well-loved. Españolota evokes images of Old Spain. It is a classic of the guitar repertoire, and audiences love it (and often recognize it!). This course includes two versions - one slightly more difficult than the other. They fit together as a compelling variation. But either may be played with repeats as a stand-alone piece. The more basic version is suitable for players at the beginner/early-intermediate level. The more advanced version is suitable for players at the Early-Intermediate to Intermediate level (due to bar chords and trills).
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This course is at the BEGINNER level. This means that the notes will all be in the open position (so no moving up and down the neck). The rhythms are simple (mostly quarter and 8th notes) and well-explained. And any chords used are common ones. TABs are included for an alternative to music notation. For more advanced players, pieces in this level can be used as a study to improve phrasing and memorization techniques.


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Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is an often misunderstood treatment that has proven helpful for managing adult-onset hypogonadism in numerous studies. Unfortunately, there is a lot of outdated information online about the risks and benefits of TRT. The aim of this article is to clear up the misconceptions about TRT and to help you find quality treatment in the nation's capital.
The American Academy of Family Physicians lists the symptoms of low T as follows:
Though these symptoms are common, some men are asymptomatic, often causing them to go undiagnosed for years. The most alarming side effects of low T, however, are the ones that take place at a microscopic level. T has a positive effect on bone integrity – when levels are low, the body sometimes releases osteoclasts, which break down bone to increase calcium levels in the blood.
Another unseen problem that can affect T levels is the conversion of T to estrogen within our fat cells. Even if T production is normal, levels may still be low because the body can't keep up with estrogen conversion. Higher levels of estrogen are associated with lowered T production, breast growth, an increase in abdominal fat, and mood changes.
How TRT works depends considerably on the method of administration, and there are several to choose from – testosterone patches, underarm gels, hormone pellets, and regular injections are the most common methods.
Most TRT programs implement bioidentical hormones which function in our bodies the same way as naturally-produced T. Testosterone molecules bind to the androgen receptors located in the skin, muscle, testes, and other organs to trigger physiological changes in the body like increased protein synthesis and fat breakdown.
Many clinics opt for testosterone pellets that are introduced subdermally (under the skin) to release a steady flow of hormones throughout the day; Renew Vitality, on the other hand, believes there are much safer and effective methods to control T levels. Bio-identical pellets can cause the surrounding tissue to become inflamed or infected and even dislodge and cause problems within other body systems.
Renew Vitality uses an injectable form of TRT since it's easier to control levels; and because the dosage can be easily adjusted to reflect the natural changes. We understand that not everyone is okay with getting an injection; in these cases, our providers may prescribe a testosterone cream or gel.
T gels usually aren't the first choice for TRT treatment options, since they carry some added risks. These gels are easily absorbed through the skin; so it spreads easily people we come in close contact with. Accidental contact with T gels is dangerous for women and children, so caution is advised when using this form of medication.
In the last decade, many hormone clinics promising bio-identical hormones and cure-alls for hormonal imbalances have broken ground in our nation's capital. There's no doubt that some of these clinics are legitimate, but the anti-aging and men's health community does have its fair share of unqualified and misinformed practitioners.
As with any medical procedure, having a knowledgeable and experienced provider is vital for a correct diagnosis and the successful treatment of hormonal deficiency. Patient reviews are especially helpful in weeding out unqualified clinics since they give you a firsthand account of the services offered. Doctor's recommendations are also a valuable tool in pinpointing a great hormone therapy provider.
Renew Vitality is a trusted name in hormone replacement therapy and offers several types of treatments for men over 30 with adult-onset hormone deficiencies. Our Alexandria, Virginia location is just 8 miles from the country's capital via George Washington Memorial Parkway, making it a convenient option for the city's locals.
Our providers utilized TRT, sermorelin, and wellness plans to help control hormone imbalances and manage their symptoms. Think hormone therapy might be right for you? Please schedule a consultation today to see how we can help.
Protecting and enhancing a variety of physical functions, testosterone is essential for energy, muscle and bone growth and sexual health. When levels drop, many men experience fatigue, muscle weakness, erectile dysfunction and even osteoporosis.
Reversing the effects of aging, Sermorelin treatments help restore youthful energy and health. GHRH has been proven to protect and increase muscle mass, reduce body fat, improve physical performance, improve sexual drive and sleep patterns.
Testosterone isn't the only fuel for a man's sex drive and performance. But low testosterone can reduce your ability to have satisfying sex.
Lack of sex drive and erectile dysfunction are sexual problems that can result from low testosterone.


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The Pass
Marlborough, New Zealand
This wine was named after the saddle in the range that separates the two main valleys in Marlborough, the Awatere & the Wairau. This saddle allowed travellers to "pass" between the two. This is also an indication of the selection of the fruit as the best parcels from Wairau and the Awatere valley are used in varying amounts each vintage to produce The Pass.
Combining fruit from both the Wairau and Awatere Valleys adds an extra dimension to The Pass Sauvignon Blanc, with the Wairau fruit lifting the aromatics and the Awatere adding an attractive mineral note. The wine exhibits bright lemongrass and citrus aromas. On the palate, intense citrus fruit flavors lead to a crisp finish.
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text: You are invited to embrace the full life Christ has designed for you. Come and "Live Fully"at The Ranch!All Ladies are invited to a 3 day Women's ReFresHer at Bar M Ranch this Spring!Registration is $130, includes lodging and meals. Come ready to experience Christ and be refreshed! Hope to see you there! For more information visit http://pendletonfirst.com/womensrefresher


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Things You Can Learn about Christian Prayer Ministry If you have heard about online prayer ministries, you now that they tender prayer requests to those who are interested. If you want to learn more about them, go online and know more about these requests so you can get answers to personal healing that you are seeking out. Several people have started to go online and selected a Christian prayer ministry to help them grow spiritually. With their beliefs, they make use of requests to get answers and the healing in their spiritual aspects in life. There are several ways to use online prayer ministries that accept other people's prayer requests and have your own requests as well. When you are ready to know more about these online ministries, you can choose a Christian prayer ministry and see how to get started with your own online prayer requests. A lot of people have a strong devotion and they go online to read the requests of others while they also have their own prayer requests. There are several online prayer groups who have deep spiritual beliefs and they wish to connect with others also. When you are looking for a Christian prayer ministry to help with your requests and healing, you should check online because there are several websites to learn more about ministries. Various people from all walks of life want to connect with other people who are looking for answers and healing just like other individuals. These ministries can help you when you use prayer requests to reach out to them or you want to have spiritual healing. When you spend time with people who have the same beliefs as you do, you will have an amazing way to build up your relation with others.
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Use major search engines to help you find a website and learn more about online ministries and prayer requests. You will be provided with information on how you can join and get started with spiritual healing and finding answers you are looking for. There are lots of reasons why people go for online prayer ministries and get answers to questions that keep on bothering them. They want to know also how other people have used such requests and see how it can work for them also.
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If you are fascinated about Christian prayer ministry and you have been searching for a community to share your prayer requests with, you can go online and look for a website where you can join and get started with being spiritually healed. Such groups present a great way to connect with others who want to know more about prayer requests and share their own requests also with others who are already part of the community. Joining online prayer groups is one approach to heal and grow spiritually whilst being part of a community who will be with you in your journey.


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Vancouver Companies in the Tech Industry: C
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Canadian Forest Products Ltd.
Canadian Red Cross Society
Canadian Sport Centre Pacific
Candlewest Systems
Capilano University
Cedars Online
Cengea Solutions
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CHC Helicopter Corporation
Chinasoft International
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City of Vancouver
CityExpress Ltd
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Coast Automation
Colligo Networks Inc.
Colonies.com Network Inc.
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What Does Brexit Have in Store for Cash Investors?
With a March 29th deadline looming for the UK to leave the European Union, there is still no decision about how the departure will be managed. In the two years since a popular referendum triggered the Brexit process, negotiations over a deal for a smooth exit have been unsuccessful.
Scenarios range from a "hard" Brexit, with potentially huge financial and economic disruptions, to a negotiated solution providing a more orderly transition out of the EU over time, to the (admittedly slim) possibility that there will be another vote entirely that might reverse the decision.
What does this uncertain state of affairs mean for institutional cash investors? To find out, read this month's Capital Advisors Group research report, Brexit: An Overview. In it you will find an update on the latest developments in the saga (there's a strong chance the exit will be delayed to find a deal all parties can agree on). Equally important, it provides a longer term look at the possible impacts, not just on the economy but on specific industry sectors.
A Brexit-induced recession in the UK that might spread across the EU is one possibility. Slower growth in Europe may tend to keep a lid on Central Bank interest-rate increases, which have already slowed to a crawl in the U.S.
Less obvious are sector-specific impacts. For instance, in the UK's automotive sector, new investment plunged 46% in 2018 as manufacturers repositioned for a more challenging European trade environment. And in the financial sector, although major London banks have spent the past two years preemptively moving many of their operations and personnel to Europe to minimize the impact on operations, there is still plenty of risk in the uncertainties ahead.
Cash investors are best advised to conduct a thorough top-to-bottom assessment of possible Brexit exposures in their portfolios—especially credit risk in sectors expected to suffer the most immediate impacts. If you haven't started yours, now is the time. March 29th is just around the corner.
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text: Digital The Branding Potential Behind Some of Mobile Messaging's Big Players Marketers, take note (before this message disappears)By Garett Sloane|February 2, 2014 Share By Garett Sloane|February 2, 2014 Share There are currently about 1.3 billion smartphones in use globally. By 2017, it's expected that 2.5 billion users will connect through messaging-based apps. Snapchat. Line. Whisper. Tango. These are just some of the call names of a new messaging code that advertisers are trying to understand and speak themselves. They are the new social platforms—entirely mobile and thoroughly engaging, particularly for youth. Until recently, innovative social media marketing meant campaigns built for Facebook and Twitter, and maybe Tumblr. Just as marketers started to get the hang of this new language—redirecting their ad dollars accordingly—they had to contend with Instagram, then Vine and then Snapchat. While those platforms are still relatively new marketing landscapes, the increasingly mobile social media frontier is now exploding with unexpected, and seemingly inhospitable, new inhabitants that look really scary to all but the most daring brands. If advertising on Facebook was thought to be intrusive, try inserting a trademark into a private group conversation or targeting people who don't want to be identified. For example, how do you find fans on Whisper, the anonymous mobile message feed best used for broadcasting secrets? How do you campaign on Kik, where millions of users are messaging with friends and strangers? Should marketers bother to post questions on Jelly, yet another app for sending messages and getting feedback? Already these apps attract massive audiences—WhatsApp alone counts almost a half billion. But to survive, most of these new apps will surely need to monetize some branded experiences. DDB Worldwide, used to pushing into new creative areas, has already embraced six-second video formats for promotions on Vine. The agency's Oslo office already has branched out into disappearing messages on Snapchat. These are almost safe ad plays—no-brainers. Still, clients are unsure of even these new modes of social media, says Joseph Cianciotto, DDB's U.S. chief digital officer. It's a challenge convincing brands only just now getting accustomed to Twitter that Whisper or Kik is worth a look. "Every dollar spent on Whisper is a dollar not spent on a known quantity," Cianciotto says. "That is still nerve-wracking to a client." So much can go wrong marketing-wise—brand messages can fall flat or, worse, backfire. Unknowns also stand in the way of a full brand embrace of these platforms. How do they create a uniform experience across the apps when everything is native? From where will the third-party metrics come? "Marketing on ephemeral networks such as Snapchat, where content literally vanishes seconds after being received, is tricky," says Thomas Husson, Forrester's principal analyst of marketing and strategy. "These new networks are primarily peer-to-peer communication platforms where consumers expect relevant and entertaining content—not ads." Despite the challenges, marketers can ill afford to ignore this new breed. Much as Facebook became a gateway to the Web, some of these apps envision themselves as the gateway to mobile devices. They are the new communication hubs on smartphones. One study said users of apps like Kik send more than 30 messages per day, compared to an average of five regular texts. Marketers will always be intrigued by the prospects of these platforms with large young audiences active on social and mobile, Husson says. "I'd expect that popular social media apps will become more than just services and will push for platform plays." Here's a look at a handful of the newest mobile messaging apps and their suitability—or hostility—to marketers. WhatsApp Brand Friendliness rating: ★ When an app claims 400 million users, advertisers definitely want in on that action. Sorry, but WhatsApp is what you would call ad-averse, given it's a straight-up texting tool with few frills compared to rivals like Tango and Kik (but tons of users who pay for the app). "WhatsApp is the most closed to advertising opportunities," says Eytan Oren, director of partnerships at IPG Media. "It's the only one that's been off the table for now." IPG Media is among the agencies educating brands on the popularity and potential of messaging. "We're trying to talk to all the major players in messaging, and there's a lot of excitement we're seeing about that space from the agencies," Oren says. However, WhatsApp is not biting, and is sticking by its no-ads heritage, which its founders, former Yahoo veterans, proclaim proudly. Continue Reading Pages: 1 2 3 Share http://adweek.it/1biLDu5 copy Adweek Adweek


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If you follow the news you will be aware of the importance of making sure your electrical appliances are registered, so if there are ever any safety notices placed on them, you can be informed.
When the risk is the appliance may catch fire, you should want to be informed.
The good news is, registering for updates doesn't take long and it doesn't mean you will be inundadeted with junk mail.
There is an excellent website called "Register my appliance" that you can use to register your appliances.
In the mean time it is worth using this handy tool below to check if any of your appliances have been served with recall notices. We find the appliances most at risk are 'white goods'; washing machines, tumble driers, dishwashers etc.
When we go into a landlords property for the first time we check these larger appliances against the latest notices then we advise the landlord to make sure they're registered for future updates.
You can register your appliances here: registermyappliance.org.uk
The big news at the moment is the UK government forcing Whirlpool to recall all its tumble driers due to a fire risk.
Here is that tool where you can check your appliances against the latest recall notices, just in case.
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Last Man in Tower (Kobo eBook)
From the Booker Prize–winning author of The White Tiger, a stunning novel of greed and murder in contemporary Mumbai.
At the heart of this novel are two equally compelling men, poised for a showdown. Real estate developer Dharmen Shah rose from nothing to create an empire and hopes to seal his legacy with a luxury building named the Shanghai. Larger-than-life Shah is a dangerous man to refuse. But he meets his match in retired schoolteacher Masterji. Shah offers a generous buyout to Masterji and his neighbors in a once respectable, now crumbling apartment building on whose site Shah's high-rise would be built. They can't believe their good fortune. Except, that is, for Masterji, who refuses to abandon the building he has long called home. As the demolition deadline looms, desires mount; neighbors become enemies, and acquaintances turn into conspirators who risk losing their humanity to score their payday. Here is a richly told, suspense-fueled story of ordinary people pushed to their limits in a place that knows none: the new India as only Aravind Adiga could explore—and expose—it.


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Saturday, 18 August 2007
When the water is all gone...
3 comments:
- Kate said...
What are T tapes and why did you choose them over other dripper lines?
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- Andrew said...
T-Tape is a surface or sub-surface drip-line that applies water to the plants, without one having to screw 'drippers' into pipes. As the name suggests, it's a form of plastic flat hose-tape with in-built drippers.
It also works at low pressures over short-runs, which is ideal for backyard veggie patches running on rainwater (c.f. T-300 model)
One can see an animation of how it works at http://www.t-tape.com/ttape-how.aspx
My plan is to lay it under a thick layer of (dry) mulch, and plant the veggies as seedlings in rows along the tape lines.
The whole idea is to minimise water use.
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- Kate said...
Thanks but it seems like all the other dripper lines I have. Why did you choose this one - is it cheaper ?
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Automotive lightweighting innovators honoured with awards
The winners of the sixth annual Altair Enlighten Award were announced by Altair and the Centre for Automotive Research (CAR), at the 2018 CAR Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) in Traverse City, Michigan. The Altair Enlighten Award honours achievements in vehicle weight savings each year.
Inspiring interest from industry, policymakers, educators, students and the public, the award incentivises automotive lightweighting advancements and provides a global platform to recognise and share technological achievements. The award is judged by an independent panel of automotive industry experts, academia and the engineering media who selected six winners from a field of 57 finalists this year.
Judging Chair Carla Bailo, President and CEO of CAR, stated: "It was impressive to see the high quality of this year's Altair Enlighten Award applications. Nominations from OEMs, suppliers, materials technology companies, startups and academia demonstrate the tremendous and varied weight reduction effort being achieved across the global automotive industry. We were also thrilled at the response to the new Future of Lightweighting category introduced this year, which highlighted some highly innovative solutions holding great promise to advance fuel efficiency and automotive sustainability."
The General Motors team applied a multi-disciplinary optimisation CAE approach, a higher percentage of advanced high strength steels, and new assembly methods in the development of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado cab and frame to win the Full Vehicle award. In addition to the 450lbs (204.kg) overall weight savings, General Motors achieved 23% more storage space, greater dynamic stiffness, improved corrosion prevention, better NVH performance, and increased impact protection on the 2019 Silverado.
The Module category, which focuses on vehicle systems, subsystems and components, was claimed by BMW Group for its 2018 BMW i8 Roadster metal 3D printed convertible roof bracket. This innovative component marks the first time a metal 3D-printed part has been used in a series production vehicle. Produced with Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology without needing any support structures, it was also the first time a topology-optimised design has been translated nearly 1:1 into a series production vehicle to capture a 44% weight savings and tenfold stiffness increase.
Maximilian Meixlsperger, Head of Additive Manufacturing Metal at BMW Group, explained: "We were honoured to receive the Altair Enlighten Award this year and would like to thank the judges for recognising the efforts of the team that worked on the i8. It's clear that additive manufacturing has huge lightweight potential for vehicle designers when combined with the power of optimisation technologies. Getting a 3D printed part onto a mass produced vehicle would have been unheard of until very recently but with this success, we have an opportunity to make the process part of our standard design and manufacturing approach."
For the Enabling Technology category, which focuses on technological advances enabling manufacturers to save weight, the independent judging panel found the competition too tight and elected to recognise three category award winners: Asahi Kasei Corporation and Mazda Corporation, Sika Automotive, and United States Steel Corporation.
Asahi Kasei Corporation's winning entry was a novel production brake pedal bracket for the Mazda MX-5 that was designed using glass fibre reinforced polyamide 66. The new injection moulded design required the Asahi Kasei and Mazda team to withdraw from conventional thinking allowing for the removal of unnecessary metal parts to realise a weight savings of 83%.
Sika Automotive's winning entry was an ultra lightweight constrained layer material system for structure-borne noise damping. Typical materials for structure-borne noise damping have an area weight of 5kg/sqm, which was reduced by up to 80% in midsized sedans, such as the BMW i8, Audi Q7, and Daimler A-Class, when using Sika's new ultra lightweight material system.
U.S. Steel's winning entry of Martensitic Advanced High Strength Steels for Low Mass Structural Components, Mart-Ten 1500 have recently been introduced to the automotive market with ultimate tensile strengths exceeding 1,500MPa. U.S. Steel's advances in continuous annealing technology have enabled the Gigapascal strength to be achieved consistently and repeatedly in mass production to offer more than 10% in weight savings.
The Future of Lightweighting category was introduced this year to recognise innovative ideas, processes, materials and technologies that have significant potential to support lightweighting initiatives, but have yet to be leveraged on a production vehicle platform. American Axle & Manufacturing was the inaugural award winner in this category for its Quantum Driveline Architecture. Quantum is a unique integration of proven materials and technologies to radically reduce the mass of light duty pickup rear axle systems by 35%, increase transmitted power efficiency, and deliver robust NVH performance.
Richard Yen, Senior Vice President of Global Automotive and Industry Verticals at Altair, concluded: "Our judging panel had a very difficult task selecting this year's award winners among so many high quality entries. I would like to personally congratulate our award winners and thank all of our finalists and applicants for participating. It's a rewarding experience each year to witness how simulation-driven design strategies, new materials and advanced manufacturing processes are advancing automotive lightweighting by offering new opportunities to innovate weight efficient products from the start."


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According to the European Union outlines, language education in the pre-school years widely differs within the Member States of Europe, and it is carried out with mixed results across countries. This indicates the need to encourage a unified language education programme in the pre-school years in Europe, supporting on the one hand first language development, while promoting on the other the acquisition of foreign (for example, English) or L2 languages (as in the case of immigrant children).
The Erasmus+ Project EDUGATE – Multilingual teaching in early childhood education and care is aimed at reaching this goal.
The main objectives of EDUGATE are in agreement with the priorities of Education and Training 2020 (ET 2020), the framework for cooperation in education and training. The aim of ET 2020 is to promote lifelong learning and mobility, by improving the quality and efficiency of education and training. As a consequence, equity, social cohesion and active citizenship will be also enhanced. These objectives might be considered in line with those of EDUGATE project.
7 partner organizations participate in the project:
- Comune di Piacenza – Lead Partner (Italy)
- University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy)
- Urzad Gminy Krasne (Poland)
- Education, culture and sports department of Riga (Latvia)
- Goeteborg University (Sweden)
- Zakladni skola a materska skola ANGEL v Praze 12 (Czech Republic)
- FINI zavod Radece, delo za mlade (Slovenia)


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Tal Tsfany
Tal Tsfany is the president and CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute. Mr. Tsfany has been an entrepreneur, investor and executive in the software world. He has built and grown successful teams and businesses in Israel and the United States. Mr. Tsfany is a co-founder of the Ayn Rand Center Israel.


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The Jakarta Post
Environmental activists have submitted a class-action lawsuit against President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over the claim he has failed to protect people in Riau province from the effects of climate change.
The lawsuit was also aimed at Forestry Minister Zulkifli Hasan, Environment Minister Balthasar Kambuaya and Riau Governor Rusli Zainal, who is now detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on graft charges.
'We filed this lawsuit to press President SBY to take action against his two ministers, whom we see as having no willingness to protect the public, especially the people of Riau province, from the effects of climate change,' Civil Society Forum for Climate Justice coordinator Mida Saragih told The Jakarta Post after filing the lawsuit at the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday.
Mida said the activists filed the lawsuit against the president because the people of Riau province were suffering from the effects of climate change, despite the President's pledge to reduce carbon emissions by 26 percent by 2020.
She said according to Law No. 32/2009 on environmental protection and management, the government had to provide a healthy environment. 'But we still see unsustainable development practices in Riau province,' she said.
Mida said climate change had caused the people of Riau to suffer from floods, droughts and acute respiratory infections. In July this year, Indragiri Hulu regency recorded an estimated 10,382 residents as suffering from such infections. The citizens also had to endure high temperatures.
'Temperatures reached as high as 37 degrees Celcius in Riau, the highest in the last 30 years.'
Mida added Riau had experienced massive land destruction caused by forest conversion from peatland into large-scale units of palm and timber plantations. 'The condition was exacerbated by illegal logging and slash-and-burn clearing activities,' she said.
The group slammed the forestry minister for issuing permits allowing business on peatland.
'Peatland is protected. One cannot open plantations in those areas because it can cause environmental damage,' Mida said.
According to 2013 data from environmental NGO Jikilahari Riau Forest Rescue Working Network, the provincial administration had issued 61 business licenses as of September 2013, allowing businesses to develop plantations on peatland. 'This action is against Law No. 32/2009,' she said.
They accused the environment minister of violating Presidential Regulation No. 71/2001 on the implementation of a national greenhouse gas inventory. 'The environment minister has not provided any guidance on regional action plans for greenhouse gasses. Provincial administrations need these guidances to do something,' Mida said.
Resa Radityo from the Indonesian Center of Environmental Law (ICEL) said the activists, as well as the people of Riau, hoped the government could put more effort into tackling the environmental impact of climate change.
'We hope the government does not only create new councils on environmental affairs, but implements actions to handle environmental problems,' he said. (tam)
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Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock | Summer 2019
There are a ton of great Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock for the summer! Here is a great big list for you!
2019 Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock, TX
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: ACF | Round Rock
RAD Week 2019: June 24-27 | 5-8pm
Rabb House in Round Rock – Next to the Play For All Park
Cost: FREE
Ages: Pre-K to 12th Grade*
It's a free and fun inclusion and faith-based special needs week. Parents dropped off all of the kids in their family, not just the children with special needs, and enjoyed evenings off while volunteers at Austin Christian Fellowship put on a fun and interactive vacation Bible school for the kids. Our goal is to help every child and student that attends know how loved they are and that they are perfectly and wonderfully made. Our parent goal is to provide a time of rest and connection for parents and caregivers. Safety is one of our top goals; we have professionals and medical teams onsite at every event. Registration opens this spring!
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: Central Baptist Round Rock
Central National Park
June 10-14, 2019
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
301 N Lake Creek Dr.
Preschool-6th GRADE VBS
Monday, June 10-Friday, June 14 from 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: FREE!
Click here to register your child.
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: Cityview Bible Church
Rock the Rock Kids Clubs
June 24-27, 2019
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
3 Locations: Mesa Village, Nicole Circle and Meadow Lake
Conveniently located in a park near you, Cityview Kids Clubs bring something different each night. We have music, games, and crafts designed just for kids ages Kinder-5th. This event is completely FREE for the community. Join us every night or just a few- whichever fits your schedule. We are looking forward to this fun and exciting event!
For more information, click here.
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: Fellowship Church Round Rock
Preschool VBS 2019 –The Fellowship Farm – ages 3 (potty trained) to 5 (entering Kinder).
June 3rd-6th, 9:30-11:30am at our Hutto Campus
Younger Elementary VBS 2019 – AMAZED – 1st-3rd grades
June 2nd-4th, 6:00pm-8:30pm at the Round Rock Campus.
Older Elementary VBS 2019 – AMAZED – 4th-6th grades
June 5th-7th, 6:00-8:30pm at the Round Rock Campus
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: First Baptist Church Round Rock
Throw on your camera strap and buckle your seatbelt. VBS 2019 takes you on a wild adventure!
Elephants, egrets, polar bears, and penguins, cockatoos and crocodiles. As we seek out exotic animals, we'll also find snapshots of real-life encounters with Jesus in Scripture. Come with us as we get IN THE WILD!
July 21-25
Children entering Kindergarten (must be 5 by 9/1/19) through completed 6th Grade.
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: First United Methodist Church
VBS 2019 will be on June 17-21 and June 24-28 9 am to 12 pm
"ROAR! Life is Wild. God is good."
Registration is now OPEN to all, on a limited basis. If you are available to volunteer, please register! We still need you! Volunteer hours are 8:30 am to 12 pm.
The main component of our VBS is for children entering kindergarten- 4th grade in the fall of 2019. We also have an exciting mission-based program for children entering 5th grade. Participants in the 5th grade component will start and end VBS in worship in the sanctuary, with everyone. From 9:30-11:30, the 5th graders are involved in mission projects, some on campus and others offsite. It is a great opportunity for children to experience different kinds of service so they know where they enjoy serving. We also have a preschool component of our VBS program, for children of VBS volunteers. If you are volunteering and have a child 2 and under, childcare is available.
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Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: Grace Presbyterian Church
Roar: Life is Wild, God is Good
Each year Grace hosts Vacation Bible School for all kids age 4 through completed 5th grade. VBS runs June 24-28, 2019 from 9:00am-12:00pm. This year we will ROAR where life is wild and God is good! Keep watch of this site for registration information coming mid April!
June 24-28, 2019
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Age 4 – 5th Grade
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Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: King of Kings Lutheran Church
Roar: Life is Wild, God is Good
June 10-14, 2019
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1700 Smyers Lane
Registration Opens – April 1st for children Age 3 – completing 5th Grade Cost: Free (donations accepted)
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Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: Life Church Round Rock
Camp Out – Getting S'more of Jesus!
June 18-20, 2019
6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
115 Oak Haven Drive
Our VBS theme this year is Camp Out – Getting S'more of Jesus! Kids will learn all about Jesus being the Light of the World. Each night, we will have games, food, music, and great Bible stories. Registration is open for potty-trained 3 year olds through students who just completed 5th grade (3yr -5th grade). Simply click the link below to register your child. VBS runs from Monday June 18th through Wednesday June 20th. Each night starts at 6:15 pm and ends at 8:30 pm.
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6:45-8:30pm each night
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: Providence Presbyterian Church
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: Redemption Hill Church
Operation Arctic: Exploring the Coolest Book on the Planet
June 17-21, 2019
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
4010 Eagles Nest Streeet
Hey, kids! Come join us at Operation Arctic! Parents, it's time to register your children for our 2019 Vacation Bible School! Registration is for children entering Kinder through 5th-grade (or ages 5-11, whichever is more inclusive for your child). You can fill out the registration form below for your child(ren). Please note to click the "plus sign" to add more than one child.
This year, we will delve into Psalm 119:162, "I rejoice at your word as one who finds great treasure." Operation Arctic is an exciting exploration of the "coolest" book on the planet. During the course of five fun-filled days, we will dive into topics, including what the Bible claims about itself, what science and history teach us about the Bible, and what this means for our lives. We'll enjoy fun songs, athletic games, savory snacks, and memorable Bible lessons. We hope you'll join us!
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: Round Rock Church of Christ
Champs Camp
June 3-6, 2019
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
1200 N. Georgetown St.
Champs Camp is a Monday through Thursday day camp for children entering 1st-5th grade in the fall of 2019. At Champs Camp campers will connect with God and one another through Bible teaching, sports activities, music, crafts and even daily dance parties. And best of all, it's free!
Once you experience Champs Camp, you'll never want to be a 6th grader!
It's free for all participants. Space is limited and spots fill quickly, so register below today!
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: Round Rock Presbyterian Church
Saturday, June 1st, from 9am – 3pm
Sunday, June 2nd, from 10am – 12pm
At Yee-Haw VBS, kids kick up their heels as they stampede through the wild frontier and celebrate God's good gifts! They'll round up a whole herd of friends and discover that Jesus is God's greatest gift. Kids will learn how to reach out to others with the love of Jesus, all the while stirring up conversation, spurring on friendships, and trailblazing toward deeper faith!
Get ready for excitement, fun, and the joy of discovering God's greatest gift of love! Small groups will rotate through 3 bible-centered activities in the morning and the afternoon. Activities include crafts, music, sports, Cowboy training, and many more exciting surprises! So, giddy on up and register online now to join us in this amazing experience! Saturday drop off is from 8:30am – 9:00am and the fun begins at 9am. Lunch will be provided at 11:45am before we resume the fun for the afternoon. We will wrap things up at 3:00pm with a review of all the things we have learned about God's good gifts! Don't forget to return at 10:00am Sunday morning so we can practice for a service to be led by the children at 11:00am-12:00pm. We are so excited for all the fun things we have planned this year and we hope you will join us!
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: St. John Vianney Catholic Church
ROAR! Life is Wild-God is good.
July 8-12, 2019
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
3201 Sunrise Rd
VBS is a 1 week summer camp to educate and encourage children in the faith and to involve children in serving others through their faith.
Click here for more information
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: St. Richards Episcopal Church
June 24-28, 2019
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1420 East Palm Valley Blvd
Ages: From age 4 (turning 4 by June 24, 2019), through rising 5th graders (will enter 5th grade in the fall 2019).
Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock: St. Philip's United Methodist Church
This is the list of Vacation Bible Schools in Round Rock that we have found! Enjoy your summer!!
If I am missing a Vacation Bible School in Round Rock, please let me know! Email me at [email protected]


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As for rules we played mostly from the Black Powder rules with only a few of the Glory, Hallelujah! changes. The woods were rated as Light Woods rather than Heavy Woods as the scenario calls for. I just felt with the large table the heavy rating would just slow things to a crawl. The Light Woods rules are from GH page 54. We used the Passage of Lines from GH, page 59. We used a variation of The Charge rules on page 61. We do not apply the -2 penalty to the command roll for charging from the front.
|Salem Church in the center of the battlefield. The fields are counted as open ground with no cover.
|The South woods. All woods are counted as Light Woods per the GH rules, page 54.
|The entire battlefield looking North to South. The table is 12' x 8'.
The battle would be fought on a 12' x 8' table. The layout is as close to the map on page 138 that our collections would allow. The objective for both sides in the battle was very simple - destroy the other army. The battlefield would not really allow for subtlety. The size of the armies would also make maneuver very tough. Basically, move forward and grind it out.
|The Confederate deployment in the North. Mahone's Brigade, Anderson's Division is in the woods with McLaw's Division to their right. Mahone would put up a stubborn defense of these woods all game (but it probably wasn't very fun to play).
|Over 1500 28mm figures deployed for battle. It was a truly stunning sight.
|The Union center. Mostly the troops of the 3rd Division.
A game like this takes a lot of work to put on. The setup took more than an hour and when you throw in army assignments, terrain explanations, rules updates and deployment the first roll of the dice was almost 2 hours in. Before all that the figures had to be collected and painted. This battle used more than 1500 figures from the collections of 5 of the players. Several of the players worked hard to paint new units specifically for this game, myself included. I also re-acquired some figures from a local gamer that had not been on the bale for a long time. Virtually all of the terrain was also supplied by the players with only a few trees from the local shop.
|The 3rd Division advances in the open on the Union right. A dazzling sight but the Rebs have already taken up defensive positions in the woods.
|The Confederates are trying to get units in line along the edge of the woods to pour fire into the advancing Union troops. It appears that one Reb regiment has left their flank hanging open but the Uniion troops were too slow to take advantage.
|The 2nd Brigade, 1st Division makes its move. The 46th Pennsylvania is used as bait to draw the Confederates up the road towards the crossroads. The remainder of the brigade, in march column, moves into the woods to wards the open Confederate flank.
|The Confederates slowly move units towards the church but poor command rolls are hammering the effort (not to mention exhausted troops).
|Back on the North end the 3rd Division is slowed by withering Confederate fire. Casualties are mounting and disordered units are blocking the advance. The difficulties in passing through are not helping.
|The Union 3rd Division has been pressing forward methodically and now a bulge has formed in the open ground. The Confederates in the area look strong but they are taking lots of damage.
|The 5th New York charges and Alabama regiment along the road. A risky move but one that could pay off in a big way. The 2nd Brigade is behind the main Confederate line with very little in front of them.
|THe other two regiments of the 2nd Brigade are disordered and unable to move forward to keep the pressure on the Confederate flank. This is the high-water mark for the Union.
|In the North woods the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division is halted by Mahone's Brigade. It is like a wave crashing over the rocks. The Confederates will not be moved even against huge odds.
|The bulge in 3rd Division's lines. I am not sure what is happening here but the lack of concentration in the attack would not produce positive results.
|The Alabamans have been routed but not before shaking the 5th New York. This along with the loss of the 46th Penn would break the brigade. The 2nd Brigade, 1st Division begins to retire back through the woods. The Confederate flank is saved.
|The 1st Brigade, 1st Division also has had enough and begins to retire. The loss of the entire 1st Division marks the end of the battle.
|Back in the North woods the Confederates are only one casualty away from loosing the battle.
This was a really fun game but perhaps not as fun as some of our previous battles. I really think that Black Powder games really shine when there is an objective to the battle other than simply kill'em all sorts of games. In many ways this game was a return to how we played when we first started this and in really it felt like a step back. I had been tempted to make my own scenario for this game and in retrospect I probably should have.
This likely marks the end of big battle ACW for a while. I don't have any plans for anything of this size again. I will be playing smaller games of ACW using Black Powder as I continue to explore point match games using GH rules. For big games I am still dreaming of a large Napoleonic Black Powder game.


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Battlefront Post-Mortem: How Market Garden shaped Battlefront28 May 2007 0
I don't propose, in this article, to openly take sides in the long running 'Was Monty Mad?' debate, fascinating as that question is. However, all sides of that question would agree that Market Garden was a very singular battle. When we decided that we wanted our new battalion level combat system to cover Market Garden, we had to make numerous design decisions to account for the many different factors that come together in the Market Garden battle.
The Tyranny of the Map Edge
The map edge is a problem in most wargames. After all, the map has to end somewhere even if the real world doesn't. The problem is exaggerated by the nature of the Market Garden battle, with a single, narrow penetration and no solid flanks. In the real battle, German defenders under pressure could always give ground and wait for an opportune moment to counter-attack. In a map limited game, they face the prospect of being corralled against the map edge and unfairly slaughtered.
The addition of Off Map Areas (OMAs) to the Battlefront system solves this problem. German defenders can stay and fight or jump on exit hexes scattered through the map which take them to the OMA system. Once there, the German player can move them to other OMAs and eventually back onto the map. The scenario designer controls the linkages between various OMAs which prevents units turning up in a militarily or geographically incorrect location. Obviously the opposing player doesn't get to see any of this, and must wait until the units emerge from the fog of war.
OMAs are not just used for exiting units. Reinforcements can be designated to arrive in an OMA which can be connected to several other OMAs which are then connected to the map. The owning player gets much more control over where he deploys his reinforcements and the opposing player is no longer certain where and when reinforcements will arrive. The German player in Market Garden can use this feature to assemble forces notionally off map and out sight before launching an attack on the Arnhem road.
It should be said that OMAs are not a new idea, boardgames have done the equivalent for decades, but they belong to the class of ideas that are actually harder to implement on a computer than in cardboard.
Fire in the Hole
Unsurprisingly, the correct treatment of bridges is critical to Market Garden, and there are several problems that needed to be solved. Hitler forbade the destruction of certain critical bridges, arguing that they were needed for one of his mythical counterattacks. If you give gamers the choice between implementing the wishes of a dead dictator or getting extra Victory Points, they choose the VPs every time, so some bridges, like the one at Arnhem, cannot be destroyed. On the other hand, many lesser bridges were prepared for demolition, although this didn't always happen. These bridges have a chance of blowing up on the first approach of an enemy unit. There are a number of these on the road to Arnhem and the randomness of their destruction means that the scenario gameplay never follows a predictable path. Of course, combat units from both sides can still attempt to destroy bridges, although the Allies are not going to embrace the practice.
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Zift Advisory
Minecraft is a gaming app that encourages players to build or explore without further guidance. This app is rated for users 10 years of age and older and can be found in the App Store and the Google Play Store for $6.99. This app features in-app purchases and is safe for kids with parental supervision.
- CategoryGames
- In-App PurchasesYes
- RatingEveryone 10+
What is Minecraft?
Minecraft is an extremely popular gaming app which drops a player into a vast world and then encourages them to build or explore without further guidance. The sky is the limit here, as the user can create anywhere from small log cabins to gigantic castles, depending on what resources the user acquires.
This app is rated for users 10 years of age and older. The Minecraft app can be downloaded for $6.99 from both the App Store and the Google Play Store. This app features in-app purchases.
Daring users can try the survival mode, in which they have to craft battle gear to fight off enemies and farm, raise, or hunt for their own food.
Minecraft also has a Hardcore mode, where death is permanent and the game world is immediately, unrecoverably deleted on player death.
Is Minecraft safe for my kids?
While Minecraft is overall safe for kids, parents should know that it features zombies, which players must kill (or be killed themselves), so scary characters and violence can be a concern.
Parents with young children can set Minecraft to Creative mode, which does not feature monsters, hunger, or the possibility of death.
Since Minecraft is often played in groups, parents should note that, unless set to Creative or single player mode, their child will be playing with others and actively able to chat.
Minecraft multiplayer servers are widely divergent in terms of quality and standards of content and conduct. There are everything from unregulated "troll servers", where the whole point is to kill anyone you see and smash their stuff, to tightly-moderated, professional servers with mechanisms for immediately muting or banning players who behave inappropriately in chat.
It is strongly suggested that parents monitor their child's gameplay, and research family-friendly groups within Minecraft in which their children can play.
These are servers where individual players need to be "on the list" in order to join, and the standards of conduct and behavior are set up to support a safe and creative environment for friendly play.
Minecraft is sometimes used as a platform to create other games or environments. Some servers specialize in competitive Minecraft sports, like Hunger Games and building challenges, while others are closer to the vanilla Minecraft experience.
Minecraft does feature in-app purchases, both in the core game and on some independent servers.
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Massive Facebook Exodus
People leave for something better. I've been hearing about the World of Warcraft killer for years now. There has been none. People complain, whine, bitch, and moan, but they keep paying their money to keep their account live. Here's why:
No one has been able to make a product to appeal to the masses like World of Warcraft. No one probably ever will. The era of Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games is coming to an end. Yes, there will be a couple games that come out that will shake things up, but nothing will eclipse WoW. It's like the blockbuster movie, epic book, or pop culture album, nobody cares anymore.
So back to Facebook. Will it die? Like everything else, online…yes. It will be a slow painful death, but you'll never see anything as large, as everything else that comes after will be much more fragmented. It's ok, you didn't like playing that Orc Warlock anyway.


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This document was created to inform parents/guardians about their child's experience at our studio. It is our goal that your child receives a quality dance education while gaining confidence, developing social skills, and sharing memories to last a lifetime! We hope this guide will answer your questions.
Tuition is set by a number of classes during the season, not per month. There are two payment plans for your convenience. Full Tuition Payment, or Monthly Payment Option.
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- If on the Monthly Payment Plan, your payments are due on the 10th of each month from October-May
- Payments made after the 10th of the month will incur a $10 fee. The charges will accrue each month fees are not paid
- A student who falls more than 3 payments behind will not be permitted back to class until the account is made current
- You may not register for new classes with a delinquent account. A $25 per month past due fee will be assessed over the summer months if account is not paid in full by the end of our season (June 10th).
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If a student wishes to drop out of a class we require written notification. Your account will continue to be charged if we are not notified. You can inform us by written notice, given to the front desk staff, or by written email to firstname.lastname@example.com. The last day to drop a class and receive a refund of costume deposits, unused tuition, and/or recital t-shirt fees is October 31.
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Parents must not interfere with classes. Instructors, and the studio director, have the final decision regarding costumes, routines, placement in different class levels, competitions, etc. We are available to discuss any concerns you may have. This discussion will not occur during class time. The studio director or class instructor reserves the right to the final decision. We thank you for your cooperation in teaching your child.
Arrive no more than 10 minutes before class time so they may use the restroom, quietly stretch in our changing area and get the proper shoes on. Students are to be picked up from the studio within 10 minutes after their class is done. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
If there is a question or issue, please do not interrupt classes to have this resolved. We have office hours and can also be reached by email, text and phone. This way we can focus on the students learning during their time at the studio!
- Costume payments are due at registration. This fee is non-refundable if you drop the class after October 31st.
- Student's accounts must be current for costumes to be ordered, if not, you will be responsible for any express shipping charges, if applicable, to get the costumes here in time for pictures/recital. (applies to monthly payment accounts)
- If your account has fallen delinquent when costumes arrive, the costumes will not be given out to your student until your balance is current. (applies to monthly payment accounts)
Alterations & cost of are the responsibility of the parent. Costumes cannot be reordered if they do not fit correctly. We do our best to measure each child & fit them accordingly. Costumes come in only 3 sizes – small, medium and large – children do not. We can refer you to a shop for alterations if they are necessary.
Stephanie's Dance Shoppe & all employees will not be held liable in the event of an injury. Every attempt will be made to contact a parent/guardian in an emergency situation. Instructors & staff reserve the right to call emergency medical services & request treatment. Parents are responsible for all costs incurred in the event of an emergency including, but not limited to ambulance costs, emergency room/clinic costs & any treatments received there.
Use of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, blogging, and other online social-media vehicles is commonplace. This policy is intended to provide Stephanie's Dance Shoppe students and parents with guidelines to eliminate any confusion concerning the use of social media.
- You DO NOT have permission to reveal any information that compromises Stephanie's Dance Shoppe. By that we mean you are forbidden to share personal information about the director, teachers, office staff, other students or their families, or anything that is proprietary and/or confidential to them or Stephanie's Dance Shoppe.
- Students and parents should neither claim nor imply that they are speaking on behalf of Stephanie's Dance Shoppe
- Never post anything that could compromise the self-esteem of students who attend Stephanie's Dance Shoppe
- If you post videos of class or rehearsals, don't post any choreography in its entirety; Stephanie's Dance Shoppe owns the copyright to all choreography taught at the school.
Respect the law, including those laws governing defamation, discrimination, harassment, and copyright and fair use. As stated in our parent handbook handbook, parents and students should never post negative comments about other schools or teachers. Also, please do not post negative comments about school activities such as competitions, conventions, & performances or about the directors of those events.
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Available October 1, 2015
Chapter 1, Section 1
There was a bit of nervousness and apprehension in Josephine Troyer's voice. From the radio in the background, the refrain of Martha Tilton singing I'll Walk Alone drifted to the dinner table. Gerald Troyer sat across the table from Josephine. He was slightly turned with the newspaper held up in front of him, catching up on recent events around the world. Boldface type on the front page announced that the Allies had landed in North Africa in Operation Torch. It was Sunday, November 8, 1942, and the Troyers were just sitting down to supper.
"…I'm gonna go down to the thresher plant and apply."
Pearl Troyer was bringing supper in from the kitchen. She was in her mid fifties, like Gerald, with graying hair that she almost always wore in a bun. She had round, wireframe glasses that on occasion one would find her peering over the top of when she was scolding with her eyes.
The grandfather clock in the front room chimed once to indicate half past the hour. At six-thirty, the night sky had already settled in. Gerald folded the newspaper, smoothed the few remaining strands of hair over the top of his head, and squared himself up to the table. Pearl set down a serving bowl of soup in front of him, and he took the ladle she offered. Living with wartime rationing required simple meals, and the soup was no exception, made with potatoes and dried, rolled beef. As the steam from the soup drifted upward, the sharp smell of garlic and onions subtly permeated the dining room.
"What on Earth for?" Pearl asked, smoothing her apron with both hands. She continued, chiding Jo over the top of her glasses as she spoke. "That plant is no place for a lady. The air down there is thick with soot, so thick that everybody working there is covered head-to-toe in it. Foul, it is. And the men there have foul mouths. They could cuss out the devil to make him blush. A young lady like yourself should be looking for a proper job…if she feels the need to work."
The factories in Blooming Grove, like so many others across America, had switched production to war matériel. Blooming Grove was located near the end of the first third of Route 66, south of an S curve winding between two moraines. As the road weaved through this natural chicane, it descended slightly into the small depression where the town lay, straddling a river that provided the town its birthplace.
"I hear they are really shorthanded. Besides, with the rationing and all I figure if I got a job, I could use the money to at least help out around here. Maybe buy some chickens and keep them in the backyard for eggs, something like that."
Blooming Grove was typically Midwestern, its size determined by who described it. For those who lived on the surrounding farms, Blooming Grove was the end-all, be-all of hustle and bustle. In the early days of the 1940s, dozens of boys from these farms would stream into town weekly, and nearly as quickly stream out of town, making the Blooming Grove train station or bus depot the last sight of home as they headed first for boot camp, then to Europe or the South Pacific.
On the other hand, people from the large cities, such as Chicago or Saint Louis, would think the town to be a deprived collection of houses, not worthy of consideration of any sort. For most of those living in Blooming Grove, those not teenagers, it was the perfect size, a grand town nestled between what once were the great forests of the east and the vast prairie to the west, a town of self-reliance and self-sufficiency. The bounty of American grit and determination flowed in from the nearby farms, the mines and mills to the east, and the forests of the north and flowed out as goods and nourishment for a nation.
"After you and Alfred got married, we asked you to move in here when he shipped out—and of course you graduated and couldn't live out in the state building anymore." There was a sternness to Pearl's voice as she continued. "You're kin now, and we certainly aren't going to ask you for money."
Like so many thousands of other young boys and girls—1.8 million couples in 1942 alone—Josephine Hatcher and Alfred Troyer got married in those few short days between high school graduation and the beginning of boot camp. June of 1942 was a busy time for churches, synagogues, chapels, and justices of the peace.
"I know that," Jo replied. "I didn't mean it that way. I just…well…I'm feeling a bit lost, like I need to do something. To help out, I mean."
Jo tipped her head a bit, knowing she had offended the Troyers, and unconsciously rubbed the divoted scar above her right eyebrow. She looked down at the table, slowly turning her soup spoon over and over on the cloth napkin next to her bowl.
"You know, I've never really had any family, and I want to help out somehow."
Jo had been a ward of the state. She had been given up for adoption at birth, the product of bootleg liquor and teenage hormones. Jo grew up in the orphanage in town—the state building as the locals called it. She had always felt the Troyers, especially Al, were really the first not to treat her as such.
"Hon, you do a real good job helping me around the house." Pearl offered Jo the ladle for the soup. As Jo took the ladle, Pearl continued. "Think of it as practice for when Alfred gets back from the war. Not many girls your age get the opportunity to practice, you know."
"I think I could be doing more, something for the war, if I worked at the plant." Her words were as firm as she was on doing this. She had grown up having to look out for herself, and this was about what she wanted. "Besides, Al's in the Pacific, and rumor is, most of that stuff the plant makes ends up there. It'd be like I was helping Al."
"What would you do?" Pearl's voice teemed with distaste, as if biting on a tart cranberry, for the thought of Jo working in a factory. "They don't have any secretarial staff to speak of, 'cept that Rose Ellington, and you don't know how to do any of the work the menfolk do. Besides, it's so filthy, you'd never be able to get your clothes clean. Just thinking about it I can smell the odors from those factories hanging over the river down there. Putrid stench it is. The smell'd get all in your clothes and hair. And your hair…Lord, what a mess you'd have with that."
Pearl worked hard keeping a good house and raising her son. In return, she expected her husband to provide for her. It's what she expected of Jo, too. A job of any kind, let alone working in a factory, would not allow Jo to keep a good house, even if she didn't have her husband around at the moment.
"I'm sure I could learn. I'm sure most of those men didn't know what they were doing when they started, either." Jo's voice raised and quickened a little, her excitement starting to bubble up. "Plus, the plant is hiring women. I see them going to and from everyday."
Pearl thought about how to make her point stronger. War or no war, a daughter of hers should not be traipsing around a factory with strange men and women of questionable behavior. Jo was an adult, yet still showed an adolescent self-interest and lack of concern for the world around her. Pearl would have to put her foot down. But she was not Jo's mother; was it her place to grant or deny Jo permission?
"Well, if you think you must, I guess."
Pearl looked down at the table as she replied. Jo had seen the same telltale sign of disapproval in Al. Jo again unconsciously rubbed the scar on her forehead throughout the uncomfortable pause that followed. She was going to apply at the plant whether or not Pearl approved, but having her approval—tacit as it may be—helped tame her apprehension.
"Just don't tell Alfred," Pearl continued. "He has enough to worry over without thinking about you running around in a factory, with all those men and those ladies…running around in slacks…closer to men's trousers than a proper woman's clothes. Frightful."
The emphasis Pearl added confirmed to Jo that she shared the same view of women who chose to work in industry as so many others did. They felt it was okay—usually—for a woman to hold down a job as a secretary or teacher or, if she wanted to be in the medical profession, a nurse. But it was a completely different story if a woman wanted to work in industry, especially if she was viewed as taking a man's job.
However, war production needed workers, and the war needed men. This meant women were needed in war production. So the following day, Jo would take the same first step as tens of thousands of women across the country would take that year. She would apply for a factory job as a war worker. It would be a life-changing step—Jo knew that—but neither Jo, nor Pearl, nor Al had any idea how much her life was about to change.


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Monument Hill
Excellent views of Albury-Wodonga can be seen from the hill where the War Memorial is located.
The monument was designed by architect Louis Harrison in 1923 and erected in 1924 at a cost of 3,000 pounds. In 1925, on Anzac Day, the Memorial was dedicated to the men and women who served in World War One (1914 to 1918).
A short distance below the monument there is a Memorial Bowl to honour the men and women who served in World War Two (1939 to 1945).
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