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Gregory Goodwin Pincus Biography:
Known as the Pill, it gave women more control over their particular bodies, helped with population control, and hastened the sexual revolution. He was encompassed by agriculturalists. His dad, who graduated from Storrs Agricultural College in Connecticut, instructed the subject and was founding editor of a farm journal. His mom's brother was dean of the New Jersey State College of Agriculture at Rutgers University, in addition to creator of Earth Science magazine.
An honor student, Pincus pursued genetics, however he also had literary interests. Earning both his master's and doctorate degrees by the time he was 24, Pincus was given a fellowship in the National Research Council, which enabled him to go to Cambridge, England, aligning himself with leaders in reproductive biology and genetics.
Though he was hired as a teaching professor at Harvard University, pure research and laboratory work was consistently a more powerful draw for Gregory Pincus. His focus was on familial characteristics, however he finally moved over to reproduction. Early experiments in transferring eggs from one creature to another prefigured the surrogate mother model. Work in this area failed to only give reproductive penetrations, though; Pincus also analyzed whether diabetes was inherited, the link between anxiety and hormones, and what part the endocrine system playsin mental disorders.
Pincus's breakthrough study on the reproduction of rabbits without men via artificial insemination in 1939 caused extensive delight, even outside scientific groups. Yet, other researchers weren't able replicate the outcomes. There is also conjecture these experiments with bunnies had a negative impact on Pincus achieving tenure at Harvard.
Pincus went to join his grad school buddy, Hudson Hoagland, at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, to educate experimental zoology. They combined forces to research links between anxiety and hormones for the U.S. armed forces. Margaret Sanger, who founded Planned Parenthood, was a winner of Pincus's work. Eventually, in 1960, Enovid became the very first oral contraceptive accepted by the FDA for marketing in America.
A couple of years afterwards, however, Dr. Gregory Pincus was felled by a debilitating bone marrow illness exacerbated by exposure to laboratory chemicals. He expired at 64 years old, on August 22, 1967, in Boston, Massachusetts. He was survived by his own wife, Elizabeth Notkin, whom he'd wed in 1924, as well as their three kids.


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One word appeared countless times in this weekend's tributes to Miami Marlins pitcher José Fernández — joy.
The 24-year-old died early Sunday in a boating accident, along with two other men. He leaves behind a passionate, positive legacy, as well as an inspiring personal story.
Fernández grew up playing baseball in Santa Clara, Cuba. He tried on several occasions to flee the country and served prison time for his attempted defection. On the fourth try, at age 15, he made it to Mexico and eventually Tampa. During the journey, he saved his mother from drowning.
Fernández was drafted by the Marlins out of high school in 2011 and became an American citizen in 2015. USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale describes him as the "embodiment of [the] American dream."
In addition to his courage and determination, Fernández is remembered for his fun-loving enthusiasm for the game. During a press conference Sunday, Marlins manager Don Mattingly compared watching him play to watching "kids play Little League."
"That's the joy that José played with," he said through tears.
After news of his death broke, social media was flooded with memories of the pitcher's positive attitude, whether he was on the mound or in the dugout.
As Jacob deGrom of the Mets said, "When he was in the dugout, you'd look over there and he'd be rooting on his team more than anybody you'd probably ever seen."
The MLB held a league-wide moment of silence for Fernández before Sunday's games. The Miami Dolphins did the same. Meanwhile, fellow Cuban immigrants Yoenis Céspedes of the Mets and Yasiel Puig of the Dodgers hung Fernández's jersey in their dugouts. Puig described his friend as "a very good guy."
Fernández had recently announced on Instagram that his girlfriend was pregnant with their first child. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this tragic time.
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By Allyson Horn for the ABC
The head of a New Zealand parliamentary committee says Australia is lagging behind in its education of Indigenous children.
The Maori Select Parliamentary Committee has been touring central Australia.
The group is comparing the treatment of Indigenous children with Maori children in New Zealand.
Committee chairman Parekura Horomia says he is shocked by the lack of bilingual education in central Australia. Read the full article


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This is it! Halloween is just a few days away; therefore, we have officially entered Spooky Season!
I'm ready for all things Halloween. (Have I mentioned it's my favorite holiday??)
A quick story before I get to this post — One of my girlfriends and I surprise decorated our friends' apartment the other night while both of the boys were at work. We got a TON of decor from the Dollar Store, including spiderwebs, plastic skeletons, a light-up door hanging, tombstones, caution tape and more! They had no idea we did this and were totally surprised. Whether they really enjoyed it or not, they were good sports about it. And my friend and I had a blast. Check out the Dollar Store for some great finds.!
Now on to the Spooky Skull Sweater...
This is honestly one of my favorite sweaters whether it's Halloween or not. It just seems most appropriate during this season. I'm planning to wear it to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, as I'm going for a Halloween-trend look rather than a costume.
Can we just talk about the detail for a minute? The skull is sewn completely from silver sequence. It's definitely something to be careful with when washing, but for as long as I've had this sweater, I'm really impressed with how well it's held up! I haven't lost any of the sequence yet, and I've had it for about two years!
I bought this sweater at Express. I don't think it's in stock this year, but you can find similar options for this Halloween on their website: Express.com.
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Happy Halloween! Here's a look at my Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party style! See outfit details below.
Skull Sweater: Express
Leather Jacket: Express
Jeans: Express
Boots: Forever 21
Adorable Mickey Popcorn Bucket: Walt Disney World
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Welcome to The Church of the Angels Creative Corner
A place to share the creative talent of our members working with Spirit through writings, artwork, photography, etc. Please see the Submission Guidelines to see how your Creative Works can communicate with our congregation, our communities and our world.
The time has come for you to
claim your mission,
know your truth and
find the way.
Others have been waiting for the
love and strength you will supply
when you remember your truth.
It's time to find your mission and
live your passion.
You ask, "How do I find the way?"
You ask, "What is my truth?"
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Spirtuality vs. Religion
One of the questions on OK Cupid that I encountered recently read: "Are spirituality and religion the same thing?" It is kind of funny that a dating app question really got me thinking about not so much how I would answer this question (no), but how I would explain my answer. While I don't consider religion and spirituality the same thing, I never was able to quite articulate what the difference was, so I would continually skip answering that question. Fast forward a few weeks to me enjoying a quite weekend curled up on the couch with my coffee and a book. I was reading The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversationsby Oprah Winfrey and came across the answer that had eluded me. Thank you Elizabeth Lesser for finding the words so I didn't have to…
"Spirituality is this kind of fearless seeking nature. Like, it's the part of us that says, Whoa. What made a tree? Who am I? What did I come from ? What made something out of nothing? Where do I go when I die? How do I live? How am I supposed to life? That's spirituality. The seeking of truth. And it takes fearlessness to seek after truth. Religions are our attempt to answer the questions. And some of those answers are great and beautiful. And some of them are just dogma and rules that get us into trouble. 'My rules are better than your rules.' And then we fight about them. So spirituality is the questioning, and religions are our attempts at answers."
I have had several uncomfortable discussions with people lately over religion, and what I choose to believe, and what influences those choices have on my young daughter. While I went to a Catholic grade school and a Jesuit college, got married in a church, and had my daughter baptized I no longer follow any type of organized religion, BUT I do consider myself spiritual, and open to the mysticism and teachings of many religions simultaneously. I feel lucky to have found a spiritualist church that I now attend which gives me back the sense of community I had been missing, but without all the prescriptions and sanctions.
Religious rituals and traditions can be beautiful moving experiences; there is something visceral about being in a darkened room, light filtering through stained glass windows, candles lit with purest prayer, the smell of burned away incense, and voices joined together in hymns of praise. I even can appreciate some of the pageantry – the pomp and circumstance, but when religion closes you off to other people and experiences, to other ways of being and moving in the world that are equally well-intentioned (not only did I just make that word up, but it is totally relative), then religion becomes a turn-off for me. Sarah Ban Breathnach explains it like this: "Religion says, 'there 's only one way to heaven.' Spirituality says, 'Choose the one that brings you joy." So many things that give me joy also make me feel closer to "God" – practicing yoga, watching waves crash endlessly on a shore, witnessing my daughter try something new, laughing over a shared joke, enjoying a perfectly prepared meal. Those are all "prayers" to me. All reminders of how interdependent we are. How vast the universe it. That miracles exist in those moments.
So as many of us gear up to spend time with friends and family over the holiday season, with its hyper-focus on religion, I thought it would be helpful to share Lesser's words because they help me see us all as confused students fumbling to find the 'correct' answer. Viewed this way, I can find compassion where there used to be frustration, a shared sense of purpose as opposed to ideologies which divide us, and a reminder that sometimes the epiphanies happen in the search, whether or not we ever reach consensus on the conclusion.
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Marching to the new world
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Marching to a new world
To give up the old ways
Ways that have held us back
Marching to a new world
We have faced pain
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Been crying in silence
Marching to a new world
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No more No more No more
As we are all
Marching to a new world.
Submitted by Rev Vicki R Jones
Focus on Joy
Focus on joy,
when it seems impossible to breathe.
Focus on joy,
as sorrow seizes your heart.
Focus on joy,
while God calls your loved one Home.
Focus on joy,
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Focus on joy,
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Focus on joy,
until that is all that exists.
Focus on joy,
for JOY is all there is 🕊
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This is my Table Setting for Christmas 2 years ago...I loved it! Yesterday I bought my first Christmas gift, I was so excited. I saw something, knew it would fit a person in my family and bought it. I'm thinking I'm going to wrap it, and begin placing gifts around the house. After all, right after Halloween, I begin decorating for Christmas..its really not to soon!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Its not to soon!
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
My Day Off!
I have the next 3 days off, just about the last of my vacation time. I'm spending it at home. The UPS arrived today with my newest ingrediants for a new project I'm wanting to try. I wanted to make soaps for boys with toys embedded in them..perhaps a Christmas Gift. Anyhow, here is the result! Now only does he have an alien in him, he glows in the dark. Its just a clear based soap, scented in Buzzy Bee fragrance and I think he turned out really well.
You can get an idea of how he glows from this picture. It actually glows very well. I dont have any products for kids really, so I'm working on learning soaps because that seems to be becoming quite popular. The soaps I've made so far last very long and are very soft for the skin.
I plan on making more Fall and Christmas candles as well as continuing to decorate my house in more elegant and deeper tones. My decluttering is going well. I'm not missing anything and I'm enjoying the "sparseness" around the house.
Monday and Tuesday I worked 18 hours, and I was thinking if I was only part time--I'd have all this time each week. I'm praying "hard" God provides me with a part time job after the 1st of the Year. I really need the income but I also really want the time at this point in my life. Not sure I've mentioned it yet,,,but March 8th, my oldest son is expecting twins. That will make me a grandma of 7 at 52! I really want to help them out as well as enjoy being a Grandma and also catch up on things like lunch with freinds, and who knows maybe even alittle show in the afternoon. Today was so nice, the time didnt zoom buy like it does at work and I had time to smell the roses. Full time work is just not for me anymore!
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
Farewell to Summer
I got to see alot of this, this summer. My husband Baldyman bought this little boat from one of our neighbors and the grandkids used it in their pond. The dog (Phoney) lives in that pond literally from Spring until the water is to cold to go in. He is in it so much, he's not allowed in the house until Frost. They have a sofa and place for him to sleep in the garage where he comes and goes. He chases the fish all day long and never tires of it.
I asked the girls yesterday if they've been swimming and they said they tried to on Friday but the water was already to cold for them. September here in Wisconsin, came in with a roar,,the temp change was immediate. Its time to put away the rafts, swimming toys and get ready for the ice skates!
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Sunday, September 5, 2010
Alittle early, but BOO!
Yep, it got chilly here in Wisconsin and I got happy! I dug out my Halloween decor and started decorating! Also, I made Apple Crisp, Chili, lit the fireplace, it was all good. At night we've hit the 40's already and thats low considering only a couple days ago we were well into the 90's.
This is one of my new Halloween monsters this year. Mr. Bones. I placed him at the table, he's waiting for someone to feed him. The broom on the table plays witch laughs and scary music and goes around the table and when it reaches the edge it goes back. I cant get enough of that "fun" stuff this time of year.
I've got the "itch" to move., to look for a house to buy. This one is to small and I feel overpriced. I've been blessed to live here for 8 years but I'm feeling like I need to begin searching for a place that gives us more room, maybe more privacy and quiet. We looked at one today in the country, but its more pricey than we can afford also. Its a hard time of life, kids are grown, yet we are still young enough I dont feel like going into a condo or anything. Hopefully something will come up that fits my needs and wants and also the budget.
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Friday, 27 January 2012
Hungary, The New Theatre, Letter in The Guardian / Roma film
The scene above is from the siege, last year, of the Roma community of Gyöngyöspata, a village in Hungary, and here a film, edited, with English subtitles, published today by The Guardian to accompany it.
The letter below is the complete text of the one published yesterday, also in The Guardian. It is an impressive collection of theatre people. I'm the bottom signatory.
Open, liberal theatre under fire in Hungary
We are alarmed by the imposition of a far-right director on one of Budapest's leading theatres, and call on our foreign secretary and the international community to put pressure on the Hungarian government to reverse the decision before 1 February, the day the theatre is scheduled to change hands. Following the election of the rightwing Fidesz party, the mayor of Budapest sacked the director of Új Színház (the New Theatre), and appointed actor György Dörner in his place. Dörner supports the anti-Roma, anti-gay and antisemitic party Jobbik. Jobbik has been forced to disband its militia, the Hungarian Guard, but its presidential candidate recently stated that Jews were "lice-infested dirty murderers". The party has 47 members of the Hungarian parliament.
Currently, the New Theatre presents both Hungarian plays and the international canon, from Schiller to Shakespeare. Dörner plans to reverse what he describes as a "degenerate, sick, liberal hegemony" in Hungary by stopping the production of "foreign garbage" and concentrating on Hungarian plays. These include the work of his friend and adviser István Csurka, an open antisemite, advocate of the Jewish conspiracy theory, and president of the Hungarian Justice and Life party. Several Hungarian writers have withdrawn their plays from the theatre in protest.
The change imposed on the New Theatre may not be the last. Jobbik and other extreme-right groups are campaigning and demonstrating against the Hungarian National Theatre, calling its work "obscene, pornographic, gay, anti-national and anti-Hungarian". The campaign against a liberal Hungarian theatre, open to the world, is part of a move in Hungary towards intolerance and against democracy. The historical parallels are obvious and chilling. We support Hungarian theatre-makers in opposing this appointment, and urge our government to demand that the Hungarian government overturn this decision.
Artistic directors:
Michael Attenborough
Michael Boyd
Dominic Cooke
Daniel Evans
Nicholas Hytner
David Lan
Nicolas Kent
Josie Rourke
Erica Whyman
Rosalind Ayres
Eve Best
Simon Callow
Bertie Carvel
James Frain
Romola Garai
Gawn Grainger
Henry Goodman
Martin Jarvis
Toby Jones
Beverley Klein
Roger Lloyd Pack
James Purefoy
Antony Sher
Imelda Staunton
Dan Stevens
Janet Suzman
Harriet Walter
Zoë Wanamaker
Samuel West
Timothy West
Neil Bartlett
Gregory Doran
Richard Eyre
Kevin Macdonald
Trevor Nunn
Indhu Rubasingham
Tim Supple
Richard Bean
Howard Brenton
Moira Buffini
Caryl Churchill
April de Angelis
David Edgar
Michael Frayn
Lee Hall
David Hare
Terry Johnson
Mark Ravenhill
Laura Wade
Timberlake Wertenbaker
Arnold Wesker
Bernie Corbett General secretary of the Writers' Guild
Christine Payne General secretary of Equity
Malcolm Sinclair President of Equity
Joan Bakewell
Don Black
Geraldine D'Amico Jewish Book Week
Jessica Duchen
Denise Epstein Daughter of Irène Némirovsky
Ruth Fainlight
Henrietta Foster
Michael Grade
Amanda Hopkinson PEN
Dennis Marks
Kate Pakenham
Sharif István Horthy
András Schiff
George Szirtes
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Thank for reposting this article and your support against the appointment of György Dörner. This is a very concerning issue that must be addressed.
- 27 January 2012 at 23:20
..logged on and have been reading 'Bury Me Standing' by Isabel Fonseca which describes govt/police persecution of Roma in E Europe. I will add my name, BW
- 29 January 2012 at 14:22
- Borsó said...
The Contrarian Hungarian blog has a report today on the far-right Jobbik party's "season opening" convention yesterday.
- 29 January 2012 at 23:34
- George S said...
Thank you, and particularly Borso for the link. I have been to that site before and will again. Good to kinow it's there.
- 30 January 2012 at 08:34
- Borsó said...
Just to follow up, the Contrarian Hungarian has a review of what went on in the streets on the first day of the New Theatre's new regime.
- 3 February 2012 at 02:22
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Chapter 52: Compromise
"No I don't."
"I'm sorry sir, the president is very busy at the moment. You can't see him without a reservation."
"Stop this act, I'm his high school classmate."
"All the same, sir. Please don't make this harder for me. If you are his high school classmate, then you should be able to reach him yourself. I suggest that you call our president directly."
Wei Dong wanted to break in, but GK had extremely tight security; if he couldn't even get through to the first floor, how in the world would he be able to get to the top level, 56 floors from where he was?
As Qin Chu headed home in his humble Audi R8, Wei Dong blocked him at the gates of the parking lot.
If Qin Chu hadn't stepped on his brakes in time, he would've run him over.
Qin Chu stopped the car with a bad complexion on his face and slowly lowered the car window.
"Get out of the car, Qin Chu. Let's talk," Wei Dong spat out aggressively.
"I don't think there's anything we can talk about," Qin Chu remained full of pride.
The truth was that amongst all of his high school classmates, he didn't care much about anyone other than Huo Mian.
He was certainly not about to give Wei Dong a chance…
"Why did you attack my company? What did I do to you? Why are you pushing us to our deaths?" Wei Dong's face was filled with anger.
Qin Chu raised his head, his face cold and emotionless, "I'll forcefully acquire your company at a low price within a week, which will force you and your dad into a debt of hundreds of millions of yuan. By then you won't have any other choice but to commit suicide. Now that's what I would call being pushed to death."
Wei Dong's face grew pale after he heard this.
If someone else had said this, he might only laugh and call that person out for boasting.
However, it was Qin Chu who said it. He truly would be doomed, given Qin Chu's status and position.
Qin Chu was the heir of GK, which is one of the top businesses in the country, maybe even one of the top 50 in Asia.
He was capable of destroying a tiny company like theirs in a matter of seconds.
"Qin Chu, why are you doing this? After all, we were classmates. Do you… do you still like Huo Mian? Are you afraid that I will steal her from you?" Wei Dong wasn't brainless.
"Steal her from me? You really think highly of yourself, don't you? You think you can compete with me?" Qin Chu burst out in laughter.
Wei Dong was speechless; he indeed couldn't...
"I will give you one hour to cut ties with Huo Mian, or else you'll die horrendously."
After he spoke, Qin Chu rolled up the car window and left the company garage…
Wei Dong stood dumbfounded on the spot...
He truly liked Huo Mian and really did want to marry her, but sadly this sweet dream didn't even last for a day.
It seemed like he would never have the luck of marrying his goddess in this lifetime.
After Huo Mian got home, she was just about to wash the clothes she had taken off when her phone suddenly rang.
Once she picked up the phone and saw that it was from Wei Dong, she knew what she wanted to say.
She picked up the phone, and before Wei Dong could say anything, she said, "I've decided, I agree to your terms. Let's get married. Please transfer me the funds soon, my brother can't wait any longer."
"Huo Mian… Sorry, I'm truly sorry." On the other side of the phone, Wei Dong's voice sounded somewhat choked up.
"What? Did something happen?" asked Huo Mian when she heard that there was something odd about Wei Dong's voice.
"I… don't think I can lend you that money anymore."
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按照传统,再过几年,史梅淳就该退休了,但她却希望把这个退休的年龄推迟到70岁。"我爱宁夏,爱这里的老师和学生。"(记者 艾福梅 马思嘉)
YINCHUAN, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Melissa K. Smith had replaced several mobile phones over the past 26 years. However, the American English teacher alway keeps a black-and-white photo on her phone that was taken in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in 1993.
The old photo depicts the busiest street in the city of Guyuan, where there were only gravel paths and shabby dwellings. It was taken by Smith 26 years ago when she first came to China.
When she was 26 years old, she worked at Ningxia University, training teachers and teaching English for three years. Born in Indiana of America, she had never been to such a poor place before. She did not expect that the English language teaching level in the hinterland would be so far behind the times.
But the years in Ningxia left her many unforgettable memories, which made her believe that she would come back to Ningxia again.
"It's my second hometown, and it feels like I have grown up here," Smith said.
Smith returned to Ningxia after she got a Ph.D. in education in 2004, determined to improve the English language education in the region.
"Most English teachers in the university had never spoken to foreigners at that time. They could hardly speak fluent English," said Li Yuhong, a professor, who was then an English teacher with the university.
To help teachers improve their English and teaching methods, Smith set up an English corner at her apartment, making use of her spare time to teach the teachers.
Teachers were afraid of losing face in her training class at first, Li recalled. "However, she spoke slowly and always encouraged us," said Li, adding that Smith's patience and encouragement inspired her to attend the English corner for 16 years.
As teachers had no idea about "student-centered teaching," spoon-feeding education was prevalent in the classes. "Students often got sleepy, and they often gave the same answer to every question," Li said.
Noticing these problems, Smith taught teachers to guide students to participate in the class and learn to think independently.
"It's a real revolution in teaching," Li said.
With the help of Smith, Li has now become one of the most popular English teachers in the university.
Apart from her own work, Smith also cares about children in rural areas.
"They didn't have heaters or even toothbrushes and sometimes had to attend classes with empty stomachs," Smith said.
She often visits village schools, together with other foreign teachers, reading stories to the children and teaching them to brush their teeth.
She also launched fund-raising activities at the campus and raised money to purchase books for schools in poverty-stricken areas.
"When I saw books sent to them become dirty and dog-eared, I was so happy. They got very excited each time we came. I really hope these lovely and innocent children could enjoy learning like this for their whole life," Smith said.
The 52-year-old said she saw the improvements in education that the Chinese government has achieved over the past years, with more new schoolhouses, free meals and good teachers in the western regions.
In 2014, Smith received the Friendship Award, given annually by the Chinese government to honor outstanding foreign experts in China, but Smith only said she did what she should do as an ordinary person.
Smith hopes to postpone her retirement until 70, devoting herself and her time and energy to English language teaching in the region.
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Nidhi Avashia, Bride, Orlando
Snehal and her team are amazing! She will work with you week by week leading up to your event to make sure it is a success. She is very professional as is her team and she is extremely knowledgeable and able to work with various people. During my wedding, I felt as if my bride coordinator was one of my close friends and the groom coordinator became one of our buddies! My wedding couldn't have gone the way it did without Snehal--flawless, smooth and memorable! Snehal makes you feel very comfortable and reassured. I highly recommend Réve.ology Events!
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Although we were hesitant at first to hire a wedding planner, I soon began to see the benefits of having one. Snehal guides you through the whole process of picking a venue and overseeing the contract and recommending any changes needed or things to watch out for. As parents, we're doing this for the first time and she has done this many times, therefore able to tell us things we may miss. She guides the bride through choosing the right make-up artist, photographer, decorator, DJ, Food vendors and anything else you can think of. For us, the main benefits of having Snehal and her team was seen at the actual wedding weekend where we were able to enjoy the whole event and not worry about coordinating the vendors and set up of all the events. There were many times where we would have had to sort minor issues out, but she took care of it all. We found out many of the things that nearly went wrong, after the wedding was over which is great. Her team are on call and will help you out with just about anything. Timing is always critical at weddings and they all make sure the bride and groom are on time for everything. They also make sure the family members are on time as they are important to the equation too. The best thing was that we didn't have to worry about Nilam getting ready properly and on time. they are their constantly at her side, which leaves us free to get ourselves ready and have time with our guests. Overall, I would definitely recommend Snehal for those of you looking for a hassle free wedding done with class and style.
Vishal Patel, Groom, Tallahassee
Snehal/Réve.ology Team,
This is long overdue but better late than never. We can't believe it's already been 2 months since the big day! We just want to say a BIG Thank you to all of you. You all helped to make our wedding possible and you all did an extraordinary job! We could not have dreamed of or even imagined a better wedding. We will never forget how wonderful everything was and will always remember the smartest decision we made during wedding planning process was choosing Snehal, and all of our vendors to make my dreams come true! Whenever we look back on that day we will always think of how beautiful the wedding was because of Snehal and her crew.
Thank you for all your hard work!
Puja Nayee, Bride, Houston
I don't know what I would have done without you! As I told you before you have been a god sent angel! I know that you have gone above and beyond in a lot of the planning from what was required and I want to thank you for everything you have done so far.
I really think you have a gift from God, it makes you really good at what you do. The time and the heart that you put into your work doesn't go unseen. I just want to say thanks for working with my budget and finding the best deals out there for me. I know with the short time that we had it was a lot of work and still is...but I have no doubt and worries that the rest is going to turn out great.
Love you!!!!
Rasika Mathur, Comedian/Actress, Los Angeles
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Thank you sooo much for making sure our event was a success! We have really enjoyed getting to know you and working with you for almost 6 months. We came to you because we needed help coordinating our wedding weekend. Who knew it would be our 5 day crazy wedding weekend?! We really appreciate everything you did for us to make everything go flawlessly. You were always there to help out when I was freaking out with my busy work schedule. You were always professional, calm, helpful, creative, and friendly during the whole process. I don't know how you guys manage from week to week to put together weddings that run without a hitch. You guys are blowing up and we wish you all the best in the future! Please stay in touch! Again, thank you for everything!
Sahil K, Prime DJs, Atlanta
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Rainer Flor, Simply Cinematic, Orlando
Let's just say that Rève.ology Events is THE "creme de la creme" of Indian wedding planning. Snehal, and the rest of her team have been a blast to work with. A year ago, Snehal found us and gave us our first chance filming a full traditional Indian wedding, providing us with the cultural knowledge and guidance we needed to turn our first Indian wedding into a cinematic masterpiece. They are, without a doubt, the most organized, down to earth, tell it how it is, and fun event planners.
Andrea Constantineau, Hilton Walt Disney Resort, Orlando
I had the opportunity to work with Rève.ology Events this year and it was a more than pleasurable experience. Coming in after the contract was signed Snehal was very knowledgeable and understanding in getting what was in the best interest of her client as well as the hotel. Her team of planners came on site prior to the event to get familiar with the hotel as this event was a first between the Hilton Walt Disney and Rève.ology Events.
When it came time for the event their execution along with our hotel staff made it a perfect and seamless event for our clients. They had plenty of staff willing to help with any last minute details and their attention to detail was like I have never seen. They also brought with them a few vendors they regularly work with along with a few local Hilton recommended vendors for a memorable event. I look forward to working with Snehal and her team again in the near future to create more wonderful events.
Michelle Gainey, StudioWed, Atlanta
I have enjoyed working with Rève.ology Events. They truly have a passion for what they do and it shows in their work. Not only do they make the wedding day fun and enjoyable, but they work hard to ensure the day runs on time, is organized, and all the details are handled perfectly.
Amanda Gall, Bold American Events & Catering, Atlanta
An entourage of planners, stylishly presented and talented to boot! It is so incredible to show up to a planning meeting that is run effectively and efficiently (and it's still fun!). The Rève.ology women have the client's wishes in mind at all times and work tirelessly to see that all the 'special day' requirements are not only produced, but exceed all expectations with little happy surprises along the way.
Meggie Velasco, Meggie Velasco Photography, Chattanooga
The Rève.ology Events team put together fantastic events. They pay incredible attention to every detail and make every event a dream to photograph. Not only are the visual details a dream to photograph, but they take the time to coordinate all of the vendors involved to ensure everyone is constantly up to date on the detailed timing of the day or weekend. They don't just design a stunning event, but they truly take all the stress of planning an event off of your hands so you can stick to the fun stuff.
Amisha Desai, Bride, New York
I hired Snehal and her team 15 days before my wedding (even though I had over a YEAR to find a makeup artist in NY.) Not only were they amazing with my makeup and hair, but they did such a great job on my mom that everyone started calling her 'sexy auntie!' Even my videographer admitted that she took more footage of my mom than the groom!! After searching high in low in the tri-state area, I was so frustrated, but Snehal took away all those worries, and make me look beautiful all three days, and most importantly made me look DIFFERENT all three days. Without them to calm me and my mom and day of, my wedding weekend would have been a different experience. I'm so grateful that they were with me during this very stressful and important time!
Dimple Patel, Client, Macon
Deciding to have Rève.ology Events get me ready for my wedding was the best decision I made. Everything went by perfectly and I felt better than I could have ever imagined. I recommend you guys to every bride-to-be I know.
Anoli Patel, The Shaadi Story, New York
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We've had the honor and privilege of working alongside the Rève.ology Events Team and we were (and continue to be!) completely amazed by their talents. From their innovative decorative ideas to their unique approach for providing exceptional wedding planning and coordination services - we have watched Snehal her team produce extraordinary events for their brides.
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There's always something different about Rève.ology Events. You can just tell from the moment you enter one of their events!
Richard Israel, Art of Vision Photography, Charlotte
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Anjali Aurora, Client, Daufuskie Island
I've been meaning to thank you ever since the wedding. I hope you know how much I appreciated everything you did for us at our wedding. Beyond the makeup and hair looking fabulous, you really went out of your way to step in when others who were supposed to be helping us were nowhere to be found! I'm glad you all came to join us in the celebration at the reception and at the bonfire, because you really helped make everything special.
Because of my job, I'm guessing I will come in contact with many young women, planning their weddings and families, so I will definitely be recommending you. I wish we would have connected earlier in the wedding planning, but better late than never! I hope to see more of you as we get settled in our new married life in Atlanta.
Pelvi de Vries, Bride, Atlanta
I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for everything you did during our wedding. I could not have been any happier with the end result...it all turned out so beautifully. I cannot express enough how much fun you were to work with but at the same time, professional, dependable and accommodating. Thank you so much for everything!


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Our farm-based curriculum guides and Massachusetts Department of Education-approved teacher training give teachers the tools they need to think outside of the classroom. With expert guidance, we help schools to plan field trips and to execute educational gardens for outdoor learning.
Our Farm-to-Food-Pantry program allows students to fulfill required community service while growing and harvesting healthy food for 3 local food pantries.
Our camp programs are the cure for a world where kids spend more time on their devices than in their own backyards. Campers aged 3-18 make connections to nature that last a lifetime.


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The HCS Approach Executive Committee is pleased to announce our new Executive Director, Judy Rodrigues, who will join the organisation in March 2018.
Since its inception, the HCSA Steering Group Co-Chairs have led the organisation's strategy and have overseen its workstreams, with support from the Secretariat. With the HCSA's increased size and impact, we welcome Judy Rodrigues taking on the role to lead the work of the Secretariat and work closely with the newly elected EC and Co-Chairs on the HCSA strategy and direction.
Judy Rodrigues brings with her a wealth of technical, organisational and multi-stakeholder experiences and accomplishments from decades of work in the conservation arena. We look forward to the collaborative leadership that Judy and the strengthened HCSA team will bring to address the new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.


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The Miller's Plank Table for instance, brings farmhouse dining to the heart of your home. With rustic lines and broad planks of solid wood, this piece is branded by the lumberyard saw and crafted with traditional techniques before being lovingly finished with beeswax. Team this table with benches to create a relaxed family dining space, or complement it with dining chairs in either fabric or leather.
The Butcher's Table is another consideration amongst our 6 seater tables. Sporting simple, clean lines brought to life in solid, slow-grown Quebec pine, it features a steadfast, sturdy leg supporting a solid top in our signature Plank beam style. When paired with luxurious fabric or leather chairs, this table comes into its own, transforming any dining area with ease. Breaking down for delivery and simple installation, this is a delightful choice which comes sealed with a 15 year Indigo guarantee.
The Oak Brunel Table is another popular consideration. With a characterful oak top, the metal to the table is coated with a robust architectural finish in cool anthracite grey or ivory tones. This beautifully hand-crafted piece has been designed to stand the test of time, reliably serving you and for family for many generations to come.
If you'd like to come and see our 6 seater tables for yourself, please visit one of our showrooms to view our handmade furniture collection. Should you have a specific design in mind, please call ahead of your visit so that we can ensure it's on display for you to view at your leisure.


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IEEE Student Branch
For the first time IEEE student branch has been launched in SSUET in collaboration with ORIC. Under this branch, IEEE Computer society, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology society have also been opened in Computers and Biomedical Engineering departments. And 5 more societies are in process to be opened in Telecom, Electronics and Electrical Engg. Departments.
A nation-wide IEEE Biomedical chapter has also opened from Sir Syed University platform. That is Pakistan chapter of IEEE-EMBS.
Under these societies and chapters, around 50 IEEE members have already been made, including students and faculty members. These IEEE members are enthusiastic and are fully involved in planning multiple activities at SSUET


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There are no hostile mobs in the class servers.
They are in the survival worlds. However these are very cartoonish and not scary. The creepers are actually used to get gun powder. The gun powder is used for crafting TNT. TNT is used for mining and other things. Zombies aren't really useful they just try and defeat your player which adds an element of challenge.


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Gov. M. Jodi Rell issues a statement on death of Oskar Rogg
"I am deeply saddened over the passing of Oskar Rogg. He was not only a dear friend but a colleague whom I admired so much.
"We both came into the Legislature together and often car-pooled to the Capitol. Oskar was a quick study and had one of the sharpest business minds of anyone at the Capitol. He understood what it took to run a successful business and had the compassion to be a good boss and a good person all around.
"Oskar worked tirelessly for his constituents, particularly when it came to the one issue near and dear to the two of us - the completion of Route 7.
"Our neighboring districts were experiencing an increase in traffic and residents and the secondary roads were growing more congested. Oskar would be very pleased knowing that the highway is scheduled to be finished on time. Yet it is so bittersweet that he will not be here when that last part finally connects Brookfield to New Milford. I had invited him to ride along with me in the first car to drive across the new section. Oskar will definitely be in my thoughts the day that road is completed.
"Lou and I extend our deepest sympathies to his wife, Wynne, and their children."


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How to Know If a Baby Has a Yeast Rash
Babies often suffer from rashes; most come and go quickly. Rashes caused by yeast, a type of fungus, might not disappear without treatment. Candida albicans, a type of yeast, can affect your baby's diaper area as well as her mouth. Breast-feeding moms and babies can easily pass the infection back and forth unless both receive treatment. Yeast rashes normally have a characteristic appearance that makes them easy to recognize, but see your baby's doctor for confirmation and medication.
Thrush, the commonly used term for a candida infection in the mouth, affects between 2 and 5 percent of babies, a July 2008 "Pediatric Education" article reports 3. Babies can acquire the candida infection when they pass through the birth canal if you have a vaginal yeast infection at the time of delivery. Yeast, a common fungus, normally thrives in dark, warm, moist environments, such as the vagina or mouth. Yeast most often affect bottle-fed babies, but can also affect the nipples of breast-feeding moms. If both mom and baby don't receive treatment, the nursing couple will pass the infection back and forth. Thrush in babies looks like milk curds stuck to the sides and roof of the mouth. If you try to pick them off, thinking they're milk, the affected area might bleed.
Diaper Rash
Yeast is a common cause of diaper dermatitis, more commonly known as diaper rash. Because yeast grows best in dark, moist areas, the folds of the legs serve as an excellent breeding ground for yeast proliferation. Candida causes a bright red rash with raised borders. Smaller areas can coalesce into the larger area. The reddened area may develop pus-filled pimples and bumps. Baby boys can develop a scaly, bright red rash on the scrotum. The rash, which might itch and burn, causes pain and discomfort.
Yeast infection cause pain and discomfort, but it rarely has a serious effect on your baby. Thrush can interfere with feeding, since swallowing can hurt. A baby that won't eat could become weak and dehydrated. Rarely, diaper rash caused by thrush could lead to a bacterial infection in the open areas of the rash.
Thrush in babies often clears on its own, but if it persists for two weeks, see your baby's doctor. Anti-fungal medications destroy the fungus, but if you don't completely treat the infection, it might return. Your doctor might prescribe anti-fungal creams or oral medications if over-the-counter anti-fungals don't work. Changing your baby often to keep the area dry and leaving the diaper area open to air for periods of time during the day can help the area heal by depriving it of its favored growth conditions. If you bottle feed your baby, discard the nipples and buy new ones, since the old ones might still harbor the fungus.
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Steven G. Rothrock, John A. Brennan
- UpToDate:Diaper Rash in Infants and Children
- Pediatric Education: What Are the Treatment Options for Oral Thrush in Young Infants?
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Set Your TiVo: 02.27.12Posted by Brian Otskey on February 27th, 2012
Brian Otskey is the Big East correspondent for RTC and a regular contributor. You can find him @botskey on Twitter. See bottom of the post for the Official RTC Star System.
The final week of the regular season is upon us. While there are no bubble teams in action tonight, we hope you enjoy the last Big Monday of the season.
#18 Notre Dame at #11 Georgetown – 7:00 PM EST on ESPN (****)
- Georgetown enters this game tied with South Florida for the final double bye in next week's Big East Tournament. The Hoyas have the tiebreaker, but a loss tonight would drop them into fifth place and a single bye. John Thompson III's team allowed Seton Hall to shoot 61% against its normally stellar defense last week but responded in a big way by limiting Villanova to 28% on Saturday. Against a Notre Dame team that likes to slow the pace and grind out possessions, Georgetown should actually feel comfortable. The Hoyas have a big rebounding edge in this game with Otto Porter and Henry Sims up front. Jack Cooleyis a warrior on the boards for Notre Dame but that's all the Irish offer in that department. Neutralizing Cooley and limiting Notre Dame's three point attack will be the two main keys for Georgetown in this game.
- The Fighting Irish shot an anemic 4-31 from three-point land in a loss to St. John's this past Saturday. A repeat performance against one of the best three-point defenses in the country will send Notre Dame back to South Bend with its second consecutive loss. To avoid that, Notre Dame must move the ball well against a patient defense accustomed to playing at the slow pace the Irish prefer. Eric Atkins needs to play well at the point and Notre Dame's late shot clock execution must be working well in order for this team to win on the road tonight. With Georgetown's big rebounding edge and familiarity with low possession games, it's going to be hard for Notre Dame to control the game and get into a comfort zone.
- This appears to be a bad matchup for the Irish but you never know exactly how things will play out. Both teams guard the three point line extremely well and that's what the game may come down to. It's unlikely that ND will shoot 4-31 from deep again but Georgetown's rebounding edge may be the difference in the game. We have to favor the Hoyas at home.
#3 Kansas at Oklahoma State – 9:00 PM EST on ESPN (***)
- We have seen it time and time again in college basketball. After winning an emotionally charged game against a great team, a highly ranked team has a letdown on the road against a team it should beat. This is the fate Kansas must avoid tonight coming off its thrilling overtime win over Missouri just 48 hours ago. On paper the Jayhawks should have no problem with the Cowboys. Kansas has a Player of the Year candidate in Thomas Robinson roaming the paint along with Jeff Withey. Against an Oklahoma State team that ranks #330 in offensive rebounding and grabs only 33 RPG, the Kansas front court should dominate the glass, even in hostile Gallagher-Iba Arena. Kansas brings the best interior defense in the Big 12 to the table and has the potential to really shut down an Oklahoma State team with one perimeter shooter and a banged up front court.
- Oklahoma State really struggles to score. The Cowboys have an eFG% ranked #252 nationally and average just 67 PPG. Travis Ford's team has scored 70 or more points only four times in 16 Big 12 games to date and could only muster 60 points in a home win against Texas A&M on Saturday. Going up against a Kansas team that averages 75 PPG will be a really tough challenge for this relatively young team. Le'Bryan Nash is the go-to guy for OSU, using 28.7% of their possessions, but he did not play in Saturday's game due to a broken left hand. Ford said Nash wants to play in this game and his hand is not completely broken, but the decision will be made today. If Nash can't go, Keiton Page becomes the key player for the Cowboys. He already may be because he represents the only legitimate outside shooting threat on this team against a Kansas defense that is allowing opponents to shoot 34.7% from the arc in conference play. Page has to make threes in order to open up the court for Markel Brown and others.
- For Oklahoma State to have a chance, it must put forth its best defensive effort of the season, something similar to Saturday's effort against A&M. Saturday's game was played with 56 possessions, by far Oklahoma State's lowest total of the year. The Cowboys must do that again tonight. Even if Nash somehow plays, he won't be 100%. Oklahoma State is going to struggle to score regardless and must try to keep this game at a slower pace and turn it into a meat grinder. The Cowboys will have a passionate home crowd on Senior Night but that likely isn't going to be enough to stay in this one. Oklahoma State's best hope is a Kansas letdown and a strong defensive performance, something they haven't done much at all in Big 12 play outside of Saturday. Kansas has a huge edge across the board from talent to rebounding to defense. It's hard to see the Jayhawks losing this game, even coming off the big win on Saturday.
The Official RTC Star System
***** – quit your job and divorce your wife if that's what it takes to watch this game live
**** – best watched live, but if you must, tivo and watch it tonight as soon as you get home
*** – set your tivo but make sure you watch it later
** – set your tivo but we'll forgive you if it stays in the queue until 2014
* – don't waste bandwidth (yours or the tivo's) of any kind on this game


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Feeding LeRoy came out of the collaboration of Sonja and Lee's original songs, blending into a unique project, with their songwriting and vocal harmonies as the focus of this bands sound. It's kind of a family affair now, with brother Luke stepping in on the harmonica and long time friend and bassist, Adam Staupe on the upright bass, both adding their vocal harmonies, creating somewhat of a gospel undertone that acts as it's own instrument in the band.
You can find this foursome around the twin ports of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI, but they have also recently taken to the open road, bringing this up north sound to new cities across the nation. Think Gram Parsons and Emmylou meets the Jayhawks... its country music at its core, it's fun, its original, it's Feeding LeRoy.


text: St Mary's Athletes Dominate at BUCS Cross Country Championships Image: Luke Prior 07 February 2018 SHARE Athletes from the Endurance Performance and Coaching Centre (EPACC) at St Mary's University, Twickenham finished as the most successful team at the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Cross Country Championships. St Mary's were the only university to medal in every race at this year's event, which was hosted by Brunel University, winning six in total with three individual medals and three team medals. The Men's A team won Gold in their race with four of the six athletes finishing in the top 13. Emile Cairess also won individual bronze in the race with Paulos Surafel coming 10th, Ellis Cross 12th, Liam Burthem 13th, Petros Surafel 24th and Abdi Sharif 31st. In the Men's B race Luke Prior eased to victory to pick up individual Gold, winning by 16 seconds, and also collected team Silver with fellow St Mary's athletes Daniel Jarvis, Elliott Dorey and Thomas Butler also putting in strong performances. Daniel finished just outside the medal places in fourth with Elliott coming 13th and Thomas 14th. First year Sport Science student Phoebe Law collected two Silver medals in the Women's race with her second place finish helping St Mary's to another team Silver. Strong performances from fellow athletes Emily Hosker-Thornhill, who finished 4th, and Lilly Coward, who came 24th, ensured St Mary's picked up a team medal in every race of the championships. Director for Sport at St Mary's Andrew Reid-Smith said, "I'm delighted to see the hard work of the athletes and the Performance Coaches come together to produce such excellent performances. The BUCS Cross Country Championships is hotly contested and St Mary's athletes performed really well against the very best university opposition. Hopefully we'll see more success this season with 12 St Mary's endurance runners selected for the Commonwealth Games." SHARE


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Thakoon Spring 2012 Ready-to-Wear Collection
by Alexander Patino
Thakoon Panichgul went for a very tongue-in-cheek mash-up for spring. After serving up Versailles by way of a Kenyan tribal plaid for Fall '11, Thakoon delivered a skewed version of 'Cowboys and Indians'. But this is not the C&I favored by little boys – this is the Baz Luhrman or Julie Taymor way of playing with narrative. This was Mumbai comes to Tombstone, a Spaghetti-Bollywood musical. So, fun clothes for the audacious type in other words.
The collection was teeming with color, mixed-media and quirky embroideries. It was a constant exercise in toying with a symbiosis of theme and country. A cobalt cowboy shirt with an embellished collar and planket was paired with an Indian floral-printed pair of saffron cigarette pants. That same floral print would be featured later, inversely, on a gold lame collared cowboy shirt. That gold lame was Thakoon's driving accent, coming inserted in everything from the cigarette pants, mixed-media dresses in ocher paisleys and in flouncy low-cut corolla skirts, those corollas looking especially fresh when worn with a lace macrime appliqued blue tee.
He made his most traditional wink at India with the final gowns and full skirts with cropped tops draped over with sheer saris. Still unclear where those powdered wigs fit in Thakoon's multicultural story, but this early in the season, where so many designer have already been playing it safe, it was the kind of fun and excessive device the New York season's been needing.


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A set of five coins are of differing weights, no two are equal.
Devise a method to sort the coins by weight using only a balance scale, subject to the restriction that only one coin may be placed on each side in each weighing.
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The Wiltshire Life magazine has covered our hunt for James Lye's lost fuchsias in their Home and Gardens Supplement, which is issued with the May edition of Wiltshire Life.
The full-page article provides details of the lost fuchsia hunt and encourages readers to put Wiltshire back on the horticultural map, by engaging in the hunt for the lost fuchsias of James Lye who is one of the most important Victorian fuchsia growers and exibitors, who came from Market Lavington in Wiltshire.
Notes about Wiltshire Life:
Wiltshire Life was established in 1946 and is Wiltshire's leading county magazine. It looks both forwards and backwards, bringing its readers some of the best stories about county traditions while also keeping them up to date on more recent innovations. They cover the entire county, from Swindon in the north to Salisbury in the south, and from Marlborough in the east to Trowbridge in the west. Wiltshire Life's winning formula of stunning photography, well written features and strong design has made it the magazine to read. It is packed with interesting and topical features on county personalities, village life, walking, local history, food and drink, gardening, the arts and much more.
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In creating K. Bannon's 2nd Asbury Park boardwalk venture, she wanted to pay homage to her grandfather who began his business in the 1940's. The task was to retain a feel of the past while creating memories for a new generation.
In maintaining a vintage look, we added a new tagline and artwork which paired with a pink pop of color really made it happen for her. She knew she made the right choice when people started asking to buy "Tony's" shirts.


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The term echocardiography refers to the evaluation of cardiac structure and function with images and recordings produced by ultrasound. In the past 30 years, it has become a fundamental component of the cardiac evaluation. Currently, echocardiography (echo) provides essential (and sometimes unexpected) clinical information and is the second most frequently performed diagnostic procedure.
A one-dimensional (1D) method performed from the precordial area to assess cardiac anatomy has evolved into a two-dimensional (2D) modality performed from either the thorax (TTE) or from within the esophagus (TEE), capable of also delineating flow and deriving hemodynamic data. Newly evolving technical developments have extended the capacity of ultrasound to routine three-dimensional (3D) visualization and the assessment, in conjunction with contrast agents, of myocardial perfusion.
The development of echocardiography is usually credited to Elder and Hertz in 1954. For nearly two additional decades, clinical echocardiography consisted primarily of 1D time-motion (M-mode) recordings, as popularized by Feigenbaum. In the mid-1970s, Bom and colleagues developed a multielement linear-array scanner that could produce anatomically correct images of the beating heart. 2D images of superior quality were soon achieved by mechanical sector scanners and ultimately by phased-array instruments developed by VonRamm and Thurstone9 as the present-day standard. Recently, 3D instruments capable of real-time volumetric imaging have been developed.10 Miniaturization of ultrasound transducers has also led to handheld echographs that can be carried in a lab coat and incorporation into gastroscopes and cardiac catheters to achieve transesophageal and intravascular.
Although efforts to use the Doppler principle to measure flow velocity by ultrasound were begun in the early 1970s by Baker,13 clinical application of this technique did not thrive until the work of Hatle in the early 1980s.14 Pulsed and continuous-wave Doppler recordings soon were expanded to full 2D color-flow imaging. Most recently, Doppler velocity recordings have been obtained from myocardium itself, enabling measurement of tissue velocities and the derivation of values for regional strain.


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The 6.2-liter V8 Supercharged LSA is an engine produced by General Motors for use in high-performance vehicles. The LSA is part of GM's 4th-generation V8 Small Block engine family and is notorious for its high power output. Unlike its LS9 counterpart, the LSA is not assembled by hand, and is instead made at GM's Silao facilities in Mexico. The engine is used in the second-generation Cadillac CTS-V range as well as the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
More than sheer performance, the LSA balances great power with exceptional refinement. Everything from the pistons to the aesthetic engine cover was carefully selected and tuned to deliver quiet performance. An advanced, sixth-generation Eaton supercharger with high-twist four-lobe rotors is a large contributor to the engine's quiet high performance. It enables a broad power band with almost imperceptible operation.
GM engineers created 370 different power simulations to optimize the LSA. It has been validated beyond 100,000 miles and has accumulated more than 6,400 hours of dynamometer testing. During testing, it was run more than 270 consecutive hours at wide-open throttle without a failure, and it completed actual and simulated 24-hour track tests.
Engine highlights:
- Enhanced Cylinder Block: the 6.2L engine block used with the LSA is cast from 319-T7 aluminum and fitted with cast-iron cylinder liners. Compared to previous blocks, it has been strengthened 20 percent by optimizing the size of the bulkhead "windows" to take advantage of material thickness in the bulkhead. The enlarged bulkhead windows also improve bay-to-bay breathing by managing airflow inside the engine more efficiently, thereby decreasing pumping loss, or reducing resistance to the pistons' downward movement. The engine block was developed with the latest math-based tools and data acquired in GM's racing programs, and it provides an exceptionally light, rigid foundation for an impressively smooth cam-in-block engine. Its deep-skirt design helps maximize strength and minimize vibration, and its aluminum construction reduces weight approximately 100 pounds compared to a conventional cast-iron cylinder block.
- Deck Plate Honing: a precision machining process reserved for high-performance engines, is used on the LSA cylinder block to maximize engine life, reduce friction between engine parts and increase horsepower. It is advantageous in applications where cylinder head pressures are greater than average – such as with a supercharged engine – to ensure cylinder sealing and prevent scuffing of the piston against the bore wall. In the LSA engine, this means improved bore life and ring sealing. True bores and better sealing are keys to optimizing power.
- Pistons with Oil-Spray Cooling: The LSA's pistons are aluminum-cast from a high-silicon alloy developed for its combination of strength and heat-management properties. Casting reduces noise-generating potential, compared to other high-performance piston materials, such as forged aluminum, and is specified when noise and vibration control is a priority. The hypereutectic pistons are also lighter than conventional steel, which translates to less reciprocating mass inside the engine. Less mass means greater efficiency, high-rpm capability and a feeling of immediate response as the engine builds rpm.
- Lightweight Rotating Assembly: within the LSA's cylinder block spins a balanced, dropped-forged steel crankshaft with an eight-bolt flange to mount the flywheel. The eight-bolt pattern increases clamping strength compared to naturally aspirated 6.2L V-8s, which use a six-bolt crank flange. Forged powder-metal connecting rods link the crankshaft and pistons. They are forged under extreme pressure from alloy metals reduced to powder, rather the melted to liquid, for a balance of low mass and high strength. They reduce pressure on both the rod-end bearings and main bearings, compared to conventional rods, and allow the bearings to be optimally sized for the least amount of friction.
- Refined Low-Lift/Low-Overlap Camshaft: a refined camshaft helps balance the 6.2L LSA's high output with smooth, tractable low-rpm performance. The torque-enhancing benefits of the supercharger allowed engineers to develop a "softer," lower-lift camshaft for the LSA, compared to the typical high-rev, high-power exotic car engine. The result is smoother operation at idle and during low-speed driving.
- High-Flow Rotocast Cylinder Heads: the LSA cylinder heads are manufactured with a unique rotocast method, which rotates the head mold as the molten alloy cools and essentially eliminates porosity, or microscopic pockets of air trapped in the casting. Rotocasting delivers a stronger part that helps maintain performance and structural integrity over the life of the engine.
- Dual-Pressure/Center-Feed Fuel System: to ensure appropriate fueling in all conditions, the LSA features a dual-pressure fuel system. It delivers about 36 psi (250 kPa) at idle and low speeds. Yet the electronic throttle management system can immediately increase fuel pressure to 87 psi (600 kPa) for sustained high-speed operation or wide-open throttle. The dual-pressure system reacts according to throttle application, and presents several advantages. It limits the energy used by the fuel pump at low speeds, for maximum efficiency, and it reduces operational noise. The LSA also employs a center-feed fuel rail that delivers gasoline to the center of the injector rail and each bank. This helps reduce fuel pressure variation among the injectors, as well as noise.
- Direct-Mount Ignition Coils: the LSA's coil-on-plug ignition features advanced coils that are smaller and lighter than those used on previous V-8s. An individual coil for each spark plug delivers maximum voltage and consistent spark density, with no variation between cylinders.
- Supercharger with Four-Lobe Rotors: state-of-the-art supercharging technology is the foundation of the LSA's remarkable performance. The supercharger is an air pump driven by the engine's crankshaft. It forces more air into the engine's combustion chambers than the engine could otherwise draw on its own. The increased volume of oxygen allows the engine to efficiently process more fuel, and thus generate more power.
- Dual Brick Air-to-Liquid Intercooler: an advanced intercooling system increases the 6.2L LSA's performance and extends its supercharger's benefits. The engine's charge cooler is integrated in the supercharger case just above the rotors, with two air-to-liquid cooling "bricks" that substantially lower the temperature of air used in the combustion process. Intercoolers are familiar features on supercharged and turbocharged engines. Similar in concept to an engine's radiator, intercoolers cool the air pumped by the charging device into the cylinders. Cooler air is denser air, which means more oxygen in a given volume, resulting in optimal combustion and more power. Traditionally, intercoolers look like small radiators mounted somewhere outside the engine, with air fed into the engine through a plumbing network.
- Upgraded Oiling System: to ensure peak, low-friction efficiency, and to promote durability during extended high-rpm operation, the LSA has a more powerful oil pump than the naturally aspirated 6.2L LS3. The oil pump capacity is increased to 33.8 gallons per minute and the LSA's six-quart oil pan is fitted with a liquid-to-air oil cooler.
- Cast-Iron Exhaust Manifolds with Close-Coupled Catalysts: the 6.2L LSA exhaust manifolds are fabricated from a premium high-silicon, high-moly iron alloy. The material delivers excellent heat management properties, and the design ensures the high flow volume required of an engine with the LSA's capability. Immediately downstream, the exhaust manifolds are fitted with a pair of close-coupled catalytic converters that heat quickly, achieving light-off temperature and closed-loop operations in seconds.
- 58X Ignition System: the LSA has an advanced 58X crankshaft position encoder to ensure that ignition timing is accurate throughout its operating range. The new 58X crankshaft ring and sensor provide more immediate, accurate information on the crankshaft's position during rotation. This allows the engine control module to adjust ignition timing with greater precision, which optimizes performance and economy. Engine starting is also more consistent in all operating conditions.
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Join us the week of Feb. 20th-24th for Drop In STEAM-focused Workshops in:
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Over the past six weeks, The Digital Arts Experience (The DAE) has been teaching 3D Printing to students ages 10-12 at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library in North Salem, NY. The class used their new knowledge of 3D printing to create miniature replications of local historical buildings.
"This class puts a unique spin on our normal 3D Printing with Minecraft class. Working with the town of North Salem, we secured blueprints and drawings of a number of historical buildings in town, and the students were challenged to use Minecraft to create 3D models based on the drawings," says Rob Kissner, President of The DAE.
Buildings modeled thus far include Delancy Hall, Croton Fall School House and Briddleside in addition to others. After receiving the blueprints, students went to work in Minecraft's Creative Mode to map and build out each structure. Minecraft makes for an excellent modeling tool because every block is the same size, making it simple to build to scale. It's a natural fit with kids because they don't need to learn an abstract CAD program, but rather can use a program they are comfortable and confident with. DAE instructors love using Minecraft in a class setting because it's accessible; building in Creative Mode is all about exploring, planning, creating and collaborating.
"I was amazed at how intricate their projects were. They all took their time to pay attention to each detail to ensure their models were accurate," said Lory Murariu, an instructor from The Digital Arts Experience. "This project really challenged the students to think critically about the blueprints they were given and how to convert them into 3D models for print."
Last week, The DAE took models that the students designed in Minecraft and 3D Printed them at the Makerspace inside their White Plains facility. With five 3D Printers, The DAE has created thousands of hours of student work.
The DAE hosts after school, weekend and summer STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math) programs for kids and teens ages six and up. They hold classes at their White Plains location and also send instructors throughout Westchester to teach programs at various locations. To learn more about what The DAE can teach at your school or organization, visit: https://www.thedae.com/schools.
Cristina Calabrese
The Digital Arts Experience
170 Hamilton Avenue Suite 100
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 644-8100
In this blog entry, we are going to shine the spotlight on one of our most popular class topics: Computer Programming & Coding. At The Digital Arts Experience, we recognize the importance of learning a computer programming language at a young age. In this rapidly advancing technological world that we live in, having the ability to program a computer is going to be a basic essential literacy.
The computer programming languages that we teach are HTML/CSS, Java, Javascript, Processing, Python, Ruby & Scratch. Let's take a closer look at our class description for each topic:
Students complete class tutorials that teach and reinforce programming concepts in a way that fosters critical thinking, time management and problem solving. They also employ design thinking, creating their own games on paper and seeing them through to their digital conception.
For the Fall of 2016, we are working on curriculum for App Development using the Swift language as well as several more advanced coding classes.
Join us next Thursday, June 16th from 5-7PM for Open House where you can tour our facility, meet our instructors and view student work. Learn more about our Summer STEM programs here by visiting our website.
About The Digital Arts Experience
The Digital Arts Experience (The DAE) was founded in 2012 to meet the need for students to help them develop their interest in all things digital. Founder and president Rob Kissner recognized the opportunity to offer youth a collaborative, creative community, in which they could learn, explore, and share new ideas using cutting edge technology. Rob has turned this concept into a reality by bringing together an outstanding group of instructors at our 8,000 sq foot state-of-the-art facility in White Plains, New York.
The Digital Arts Experience offers students fully equipped classrooms featuring the latest creative software, a makerspace with 3D printers and scanners, a photo and video studio, a recording studio and more. In 2014, DAE launched a new mobile tech lab, dubbed The Digital Arts Express (The DAExpress), to meet the demand for after-school programs on-location in Westchester and Fairfield Counties. The DAExpress is focused on making The DAE's cutting edge technology and curriculum accessible to all youth in Westchester & Connecticut. The DAE provides a completely unique, personalized experience for every student who enrolls in their after-school, school break or summer programs.
The DAE's instructors are experienced and passionate about teaching digital arts to kids ages 6 and up, and they are continuously involved with expanding the DAE course catalog with leading edge technologies and teaching techniques. DAE culture promotes innovation and engagement, and ensures each student is able to access what they need to help explore their creative passions. DAE classes and camps provide students with opportunities to explore digital arts and the world of technology in a fun, collaborative and dynamic environment.
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It's that time of the year again. The weather is heating up, the ice cream truck is making its rounds and school is out. In today's tech world, making sure your kids stay active and engaged this summer can be more challenging than ever.
Here are 5 ways your kids can have an enriching summer, learn new things and still have fun in the sun.
Sometimes kids want to stay indoors and play video games all day while it's a perfect Ferris Bueller day outside. That's okay. Just like adults, kids also fall into different moods depending on the day. Don't try to fight it. Think of it as an outlet for kids. Video games serve as a great escape, stress reliever and have proven to help train the brain to become more agile and improve strategic thinking.
Of course with any indoor activity should come moderation. Especially in the summer. Vitamin D has proven to improve one's overall mental well-being. Make sure to regulate your kid's indoor time by balancing it out with outdoor activities. Even something as simple as going out to grab a smoothie or some ice cream can serve as an "excuse" to get some fresh air.
Going hand in hand with moderation, reward your kids for good behavior. For the times they actually do shut off their video games or put their phone down when you ask them to, make it known that you appreciate it. As stated earlier, in this tech world, we live in a world of not only instant gratification but constant distraction too. There are plenty of fun activities that you can do together. Have fun and experience new things with your kids. You'll find that it is just as rewarding to yourself, too.
There are plenty of both indoor and outdoor summer camps that meet your kid's interests. Nowadays, there are camps for just about everything! Language camps, sports camps, tech camps, sleepaway camps and countless others. Talk to your kids. Find out what they are passionate about. Are they obsessed with Minecraft? Flip that around and make it educational. There's plenty of Summer Tech camps that teach kids how to code using Minecraft.
5. Be patient
Before you know it, your kids will be all grown up and ready to leave for college. One day you'll sit back and reflect on how it all went by so fast. Remember to breathe. Live in the present and enjoy the now. Appreciate every sunny day, but also find good in the rainy ones too. Create lasting memories with your kids that'll enrich their lives and form strong bonds with you.
The Digital Arts Experience is a learning center that specializes in extra-curricular STEM classes and camps in the greater Westchester area. They offer classes in computer programming with Scratch, Python & Java, 3D printing, 3D animation, 3D game design and much more. To learn more about the Digital Arts Experience, please visit theDAE.com.
Summer STEM Camp NY – Science, Technology, Engineering & Math in Westchester, NY at The Digital Arts Experience:
Join us next Tuesday, May 17th for Open House from 5-7PM! Stop by at any time to explore our facility, meet our friendly staff of instructors, and learn about our exciting, cutting-edge Summer STEM camps for kids.
We will have our facility set up like a trade show with instructors at different stations so that you can ask questions and view student work!
Our Summer STEM Camps begin July 5th and run all the way through to Labor Day. Students can choose to attend for a half day – either morning or afternoon, or a full day with lunch break in the middle. Sessions run for 2 weeks total, but you can opt to only attend 1 week depending on your schedule.
So stop on by and check out what we are all about this coming Tuesday!
The Digital Arts Experience
170 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 100
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 644-8100
The Digital Arts Experience of White Plains, Westchester County will be hosting 4-week STEM related crash courses starting in June. With their Summer STEM Camps quickly approaching and many of their after school and Saturday courses coming to a close, providing 4-week programs are just enough to get a student's feet wet and introduce them to a possible field they are interested in pursuing.
Small class sizes
Each student will work hands-on & receive the attention he or she needs from the instructor.
Focus on exposure
Our students will explore industry level techniques and projects.
The instructors facilitate setting and achieving goals.
Collaboration is #1
Our classes encourage social development in addition to technical skills.
Complete projects
Use for a portfolio, college application, resume and more!
Strictly Anti-Bully
Words hurt just as much as fists. We provide a safe and fun environment for our students and have a zero tolerance for bullying of any kind.
To find out more about our 4-week crash courses, explore our website at www.TheDAE.com.
To see our 4-week Crash Course Schedule & to register click here.
To learn more about our Summer STEM Camp Schedule & registration click here.