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Charm of Downey, Strength of Iron Man 2
The first words that come to mind when Robert Downey Jr. is discussed, would be his boyish charm, and sweet arrogance, which is displayed yet again in his latest action-adventure-movie Iron Man 2. This being the second installation in what seems to soon be a series of movies, has more explosions, more machines, and more cleverly placed puns than its predecessor. With the addition of Samuel L Jackson to the already All-Star cast lineup, there is nothing but improvement in this feature film.
Robert Downey Jr. really fills the shoes of what an action hero should be in Hollywood, which is a tale as old as time. We can look back to the days of Sean Connery being James Bond, or Harrison Ford playing Indiana Jones, all of which have the same likeable characteristics. Also, to many viewers they are attracted to them by their wit and charm. The special effects department of this movie has really outdone itself when it comes to visuals in this film, as some of them are so realistic it's hard for the moviegoers to even see what is made with blue screen, and what was actually used in real life.
The new nemesis which was introduced, Mickey Rourke, can be seen as a man who has a dream in which is own mind could work within society, however it turns out that like many other villains, is just as psychotic as the rest. I believe a stellar performance was placed into this film and that people will be raving about it for this season.
The movie goes through a series of changes at it progresses, and just shows how billionaire Business man Richard Starks is able to maintain his suit, which he says he is"One" with, and will not sell the blueprints to the army who is desperately trying to get their hands on this manufacturing product. However, an alternative source comes about by Mickey Rooney, teaming up with Sam Rockwell (aka Justin Hammer) to create new machines that are somewhat like the Iron Man model, but of course without the power and technique as produced by Starks. Action packed, and fraught with witty commentary and explosive scenes, this sequel I do feel tries to top its predecessor with action which can seem a bit much at times, possibly even said to be a drag on for the movie, but in my mind it is a very thin line, and they walked it perfectly.
Don Cheadle, (aka Lt. James "Rhody" Rodes) plays a well done performance as Iron Man's side kick in this film, which is always necessary when you bring out the sequel to a movie. Batman had Robin, The Penguin had Cat woman, and in this has Rhodes, although not as compatible as some of the others it still works in a somewhat humorous and serious way.
The lifestyle of Starks is one that can be admired to many of the viewers, which was seen in the last movie as well. Being a billionaire there isn't much that won'tmaking any viewer jealous anywhere from the beautiful house he lives in overlooking the bay, or his right hand girl (Gwenyth Paltrow) who is beautiful as always. Not only are the automobiles that he drives amazing to look at, the weapons which can be seen in the film will literally blow you away. I found it particularly cool when Mickey Rourke puts on his suit and he has created his own little improvements to the iron man suit, which I will not continue to describe, because I believe strongly against spoilers.
Iron Man 2, which was released on May 7th 2010, has made over 312.1 Milliondollars in revenue since it has been in theaters, to the new amount it will collect now that it has recently been released on Blue Ray and DVD video. Written by Justin Theroux and Stan Lee it has been placed with dialogue that is noticeably suitable for each of the characters to make an enjoyable action adventure flick. With Stan Lee at the helm of the ship, he being the creator of the iron man comics and character in the first place, was given the right direction by Jon Fauverux to lead the film into a non-forgetable experience for all viewers young and old.
Overall, with the action sequences tending to be somewhat drawn out, the likeness of Robert Downey Jr. and sinister acting of Mickey Rourke. This film in my opinion would have to be a sequel that was at the level, but falls just slightly short of its predecessor due to the material not being as new and fresh to the viewers.
I would rate this film 8/10. But this is just my opinion of course, go and check it out for yourselves, and enjoy the film .
Student Enrollment Increase Overpowers the Financial Aid Office
Once a new semester approaches students who are in desperate need of the financial aid office can only shutter from the well-known sight of the generously long line that leads to it. Cramped mobs of students wrap around the financial aid office for questions, approval of student loans, and financial Aid applications that need to be dealt with before the new semester begins. The question is what causes such a frustratingly long line?
Suffolk County Community College has more students flowing in than ever due to the current position of the US economy. An increase of around 450 students this semester is making the college experience at Suffolk troublesome for many. With such large quantities of students not only is there a deficiency of parking spots and classroom space, but the lines leading to financial aid and registrar have also exceeded their limit. Lines to financial aid have become so monstrous that they have ascended out into the hallways.
One could compare this wait to a wait at the DMV's. After waiting a good half an hour on the line to the financial aid office the impatient are likely to walk out the door with displeased looks in frustration. Unfortunately situations like impatient students making a run for it is what you hope for while waiting on the line. To avoid the ultimate test of your patience, some questions you may have can be answered on the phone and on the SCCC website. However; the information that can be acquired over the phone is only general information. On the website in the financial aid section, you can browse through frequently asked questions by other students that have answers provided. These two alternatives can be helpful to some, but the limited information that you can acquire from these alternatives cannot replace an actual person knowledgeable of financial aid information that you should have easy access to.
Students who are unaware of the chaos of financial aid services can run into a dead end when it comes to being able to afford their classes, textbooks, and class expenses for their upcoming semester. Students who are unable to afford their upcoming semester because of their lack of financial aid may be forced to drop out, to beg family members and friends for money, or they may need to make some extreme sacrifices especially with the increased tuition.
With the increased enrollment of students not only is it making student life more difficult, it is making the very few financial aid administrators lives a living nightmare. They are beyond outnumbered by students. It is hundreds against a handful. They are constantly getting attitudes by frustrated students, complaints, phone calls, and plus they are drowning in paperwork that needs to be processed on a timely basis. The wait for student loans has also increased a good amount. Loans can take up to one month to be processed fully due to student growth that needs them and the overwhelmed financial aid administration. That is an intense wait for those who need of a loan right away.
It is easy to blame the US economy these days on almost anything and everything. Sure SCCC has more students enrolled, but the wait for financial aid that seems to take forever and a day is not the population of student fault alone. The problem is clearly the lack of financial aid administration.
When you walk to the financial aid office you can see that the staff members in that department are few in number. To balance out the enrollment increase, staff members also need to increase, so that they work more quickly and more efficiently. More workers will prevent forms from piling up and student lines from wrapping around the building. The solution is pretty simple. It is hard to believe it hasn't been done yet. The addition of one more staff member could make a difference for everyone.
Something desperately needs to be done to end this frustration. If staff members do not increase something else needs to be done to organize the monster of a line of students. It needs to be done for everyone's well-being, and for safety purposes. Too many students in a cramped area is a disaster waiting to happen.
College Prepares for Shark Attack
In the fall 2011 Suffolk Community College will officially have transformed from the Clippers into the Sharks. A Committee was organized to pick the new name for the college, and finally they made the choice and also made the choice to have the students pick the new Shark logo that will be on every jersey, T-shirt, sweatshirt, and on all the Scoreboards on campus. The committee that selected the name included students, faculty and administrators. "The college is going through a transition to one athletic program college wide," Sam Braunstein College Director of Athletics who was on the committee to change the name said when asked why this change is happening. "The baseball team will be the first to sport the new team name in the spring," Braunstein noted. "We will gradually transition to new uniforms and equipment when the new budget comes out."
Out of about a dozen designs the committee picked the final 3 and are now leaving it up too the students to pick. "I don't like change." Lorin Iovino, a freshman at the Brentwood campus said. "What's wrong with the clippers? I liked that name," Iovino said. "I will not vote nor will I even look at the designs," Was the last thing Iovino said before storming off to class.
But for Jessica Scazzuso it's the complete opposite. "I love that Suffolk is going to be one school and not three," Scazzuso said. "The Sharks sounds much better than the clippers anyway. And the designs look great, I voted for the blue shark," Scazzuso noted. "Since its one school now maybe they will have buses to and from each campus for classes and for sporting events."
From a small survey of fifty students on which logo will win, the blue shark won by a big margin. The time to vote is running out, from now until the 12th of November students and faculty can cast their vote for their favorite design. To cast your vote log onto MySCCC and follow the instructions and be a part of Suffolk County Community College history. Some of the students at Suffolk do not agree or support the change but when we asked Sam Braunstein about that, he said "Most people do not like change, but this change will grow on people." To see which logo will be chosen go to MySCCC on November 22nd and to see your new Suffolk County Community college Sharks in action. To see how the new colors and logo look, be sure not to miss the baseball team's first game in their new uniforms against Mercer Community College on Friday march 11, 2011.
Loan Applications Flood the Financial Aid Office
By Brandon Mazzei
It has been no secret that enrollment at Suffolk County Community
College has been on the rise in recent years. Each semester the human
traffic at Suffolk seems to rise substantially, continuously testing
the effectiveness of Suffolk's resources. While it appears to be
business as usual for most, many students have discovered the horrors
of an institution not prepared to shoulder the excessive workload.
Suffolk's Financial Aid office has been the subject of much scrutiny
from students lately, as excessive waits have interfered with
students' ability to effectively secure information regarding
Financial Aid applications, as well as the approval of student loans.
Long lines, even longer waits to have a loan application evaluated,
and the office's inability to release personal information over the
phone have hindered the progress of the Financial Aid program in
recent months.
"We've seen a very large increase in student aid applicants during the
past two academic years" notes Katie Briscoe, the Director of
Financial Aid. "Among those applicants, many require special handling
due to a change in their family's financial circumstances, i.e.,
parent loss of earnings, etc."
Recent economic decay has further complicated the process, forcing
those who work in the Financial Aid office to further evaluate
applications that previously would not have been accepted, with a
parental loss of earnings being the most common reason for such
extensive handling. Indeed, the dwindling economy has funneled
prospective students into community colleges at an astonishing rate.
According to Suffolk's Official Enrollment Comparison Report, the
Ammerman campus at Suffolk alone has noted an increase of roughly 450
students from the fall 2009 semester to the fall 2010 semester. These
new students have done little to ease the congestion of the Financial
Aid office, bringing with them an entirely new set of issues and
applications that must be sorted through.
Student loans, which are often the lifeblood of students struggling to
make ends meet while pursuing a higher education, have taken on
average 3-4 weeks to complete in the past. This year, the wait has
increased to 5-6 weeks on average, with some loans requiring over two
months for processing. This has thrown a wrench in the collective
plans of students looking for monetary relief during the Fall Semester
at Suffolk.
"The increase in student enrollment has had a direct impact on the
number of loan requests" explained Briscoe. "During peak periods,
upwards of 30-40 per day were received."
Receiving an upwards of 30 loan applications a day during a time of
increased traffic at the Financial Aid office has provided a daunting
task for its employees. Fortunately, Suffolk is constantly looking for
solutions to the challenges that plague students, and have hired
additional help to shoulder the excessive workload and provide relief
for overworked Financial Aid representatives.
"Fortunately, we were given a new counseling line in September and our
new counselor has been "learning the ropes" in order to assist the
other four full-time professionals" explained Briscoe.
Students are hoping that appointment of an additional Financial Aid
representative will ease both waits to speak with members of the
office, as well as shorten the time in which loan requests are
processed. While many students were forced to endure college life
without the assistance of a student loan for the first couple of
months at Suffolk, most are hopeful that next semester order will be
restored and all will be well.
That is, if recent trends regarding the inverse relationship between a
failing economy and a growing community college don't persist.
Youth Vote Dwindles in Recent Elections
The foundation of the United States of America was built on a democracy, it was how the Declaration of Independence came about and how the Constitution was written. Now this article is not here to teach you a thing or two about American history or politics but the meaning of a democracy is that the citizens get the opportunity to speak out against their government. One of those ways occurs once a year. The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November is Election Day and Americans are encouraged to vote. What is not so encouraging is the numbers of today's youth when it comes to hitting the polls. The 26th Amendment was ratified in 1971 to allow people to vote at the age of 18. Where are they?
According to a study done by a Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) student journalist the day before election day, shows out of 85 people polled aged 18-26, 36 percent of them were likely to vote the next day. In a similar survey done after Election Day by the author of this article, out of 66 people that were polled from age 18-27, just 27 percent of them actually went out and voted.
"We don't have a draft," said June Lang, associate professor of social science, "That was a push then from those who didn't want to go to Vietnam. What is the push now?" As per CNN, in New York, for the United States Senate seat, out of about 17,500 respondents, only five percent of those ages 18-24 came out to vote between Charles Schumer and Jay Townsend. Out of nearly 1,800 of respondents for the Governor's seat, those who are between the ages of 18-29 comprised of just 13 percent of the vote. But why did so many young people choose not to vote?
"No I didn't vote this year," said Jill Mackiewicz, 21, majoring in liberal arts. "To be honest, I don't know anything about the candidates prior to election day, or even now."
"I didn't vote this year due to a limit on time and the busy schedule," said Connie, a 21-year-old nursing major at SCCC. She chose not to give her last name.
According to The New York Times, the 2008 presidential election saw 22 percent of New Yorker's came out to decide on who should be our next president. Still, the numbers of youth voting were not that high, mid-term elections generally see a lower turn-out in voters."It was a good payoff for the millennial generation in 2008 because the younger generation got out and voted," Lang said, "Student loans would not be as important in 2008 if not for the youth turnout."
The millennial generation is referred to the generation born between the mid-1980's and the mid-2000's who have the increased familiarity of technology like cell phones and other hand held devices that could also easily connect to the internet, computers, and television with its vast array of channels. Social networks like Facebook, Myspace, and blogging all play into today's millennial generation.
"There was instant information during the 2008 presidential campaign, there was a need to connect," said Lang. "The youth showed an interest and their interests were addressed," she included.
There is still that decline in youth voting with youth issues that still need to be addressed that might not be without young America voting."It is important for young people of our age group to vote because we are built of mostly students struggling to pay off school loans and bills. We need government assistance a.s.a.p" said Mackiewicz. Lang also added that a higher college education and the cost of tuition is being paid for at the youth's expense.
"I can relate to this age group of people. Some may believe their vote/voice doesn't count or isn't heard. If you want change, you should make it yourself," said Connie.
"I just never registered for voting and I don't have time," said Silvia, 27, also a nursing student who chose not to give out her last name, "I didn't even know who was running." She also added there is a large population of America's youth and voting is for their future and that they can make an impact on who gets elected.
"Government certainly won't get any better if people don't get involved. Young people can shape the atmosphere. They proved to be a force in the 2008 election," said Lang. Lang mentioned how politicians listen to those who vote. Students are just not showing up to vote which is why their issues are not being addressed. She also said how the youth of today is the counterpart to the elder vote.
Lice Spread through Suffolk County
Since the 1960's head lice have increased nearly 80 percent. As of late, Suffolk County schools have been encountering Pediculus Humanus Capitis, better known as head lice. While head lice are common in children, the cases of lice that have been appearing in the schools are alarming. The actual truth about lice, and what it is, is misunderstood.
While lice have been primarily seen in children, lately they have been seen in people of all ages due to the spread. Each year, schools throughout the country see cases of lice.
According to Lice Fighters, a lice removal company, there are 6-12 million cases each year in the United States. While it's typical to see a few cases of lice in schools each year, they are on the rise. Ereena Schwartz, a mom of three, says, "My youngest daughter got head lice when she was in kindergarten. My son, who is elementary school, never got it, but my eldest daughter who is in middle school got it because of visiting the elementary school."
There are many misconceptions about lice and their ability to travel off the human body and how they travel. Some quick facts about lice are; they don't jump or fly, lice are unable to live off the human body for more than 48 hours, poor hygiene has nothing to do with lice, and the host won't know until about two weeks after infestation that they have head lice.
Robin Reynolds, a licensed practical nurse says, "Lice are not dangerous. Just make sure you catch them at the right time."
It has been proven that head lice are not dangerous because they don't carry any diseases unlike body lice. You will also see head lice in girls rather than boys as girls have a four times higher chance of getting it than boys.
Head lice are usually only seen on the head and scalp because they need the warmth that comes off the head to survive. They also survive by biting down on your scalp and sucking blood. This is what usually causes the itchiness that comes with head lice.
The life cycle of head lice is a 4-5 week process. Lice eggs, which are formally known as nits, start on your head. The nits usually hatch a week after, and than they molt three times over a period of 10 days. Around 2 ½ weeks, the males and the females begin to mate. A female is significantly larger than a male. Two days after mating, eggs are laid; the female lays 4 to 8 more eggs the next week before dying. The cycle will still continue until the head is treated.
Head lice are spread from direct head to head contact; sharing hats, headbands, hair ties, and brushes. Head lice are also spread by bedding, and touching the hair of an infested person and than touching your own.
There is no one treatment for head lice, and unlike other problems, you can't go to a doctor for this. Pharmacies sell products that are used to kill the lice, but a comb is needed to comb through the hair and take them out one by one. They sell lice shampoos, which kill the lice, but also can make the lice resistant to the shampoo.
"I had to shampoo my daughter's hair three to four times a day, to make sure I was getting everything. It took me a good three days to get rid of all of the lice in her hair," says, Ereena Schwartz.
In addition to the shampoos that are sold, they also make 'lice repellent' which is suppose to kept the lice away from your hair due to the citronella smell, but has no evidence to back it up.
The only way you can protect yourself against head lice is to stay away from an affected person, and wear your hair up. Lice also do not like products such as gel, mousse and hair spray. It is also recommended to wash your hair with the lice shampoo at least once a week for a few weeks after infestation.
Fantasy or Nightmare
Many Football fans around the world have been looking all their lives for new ways to get into the game. Besides just watching the game on television, listening to the radio for scores or going to the stadium; sport goers want to become even more involved in the game. So when Fantasy football came into the lives of many football fans over thirty years ago, it was the next best way to get into the game. Fantasy football really hit its peek and got its biggest fan base about 10 years ago. It is a very big hobby in today's society. Everywhere you go you hear about it, from all types of people. Men, women, adults and kids, it is a hobby for anyone with a passion for football.
Are fantasy sports all it is made out to be? Is it really as entertaining and fun as it seems? Yes, I would say it was. I mean for many football fans it is what they spend most of their time doing. It is a pretty intense hobby; I mean it makes you feel like you're really in the game. If you're not setting line up's and making your team as good as it can be you are trading players. This makes you feel like your apart of the game. It is a network of people acting as managers for their own hand picked teams. It starts out with a draft; this is where you each get a turn picking the players of your choice. This is the key part in the game, picking your favorite or best players. The only downside is sometimes someone snags your favorite player before you get a chance to pick. Other than that, you want to make sure you pick the best players with the best stats. I really was impressed how they had the stat's listed next to each player. So if you don't know much about football you still had a good chance of picking a descent player.
I liked how you could pick your own players and make your own team name and team logo. It makes it your own and I was fond of that. I think the fact that it is so realistic makes it really satisfying, the amount of points your players get in a game determines your wins or losses. So now when you watch the games you're not only watching for entertainment, you are watching on to root for your players and hope they do the best they can in order for you to get points. Each week you go against another person in your league. You do this until the fantasy playoffs begin and that's when the top teams compete to see who will win it all. Sometimes there are money bets and the winner wins all the money that was bet.
The only thing I personally didn't like was the fact that you have to set your line up's each time. I mean it's not required but if you're not going to set your line up's why even bother playing. It's just is too time consuming for my taste, I would prefer it to automatically put in the players that are playing. But, in the same argument, I have talked to fans that were a lot more into the games then me; who have said the line up setting is the whole point. It makes them feel more into the game, and that if it set's its self, what's the point. So that can be a positive or a negative depending on the person's point of view. As well as depending on the amount of time they are willing to spend on the game.
There really isn't anything negative I can say about fantasy football. If you like football and you like being in charge of a team; this would be a great hobby for you. I would give it 9 out of 10 for sports fans. I think it's very interactive between the player trading, the chatting between players and the setting of line ups. It is competitive and is perfect for football fans. Not that you have to be a football fan to play, it is for everyone but if you have not been involved before it can be a little complicated. Overall, I think fantasy foot ball is a great invention for fans. It is also a fantastic way to unite fans all over the world and get them into the game.
Student Plagiarists Beware
By Colleen Maidhof
In attempt to control student plagiarism, U.K academics proposed a strict plan. If they have their way, students worldwide could face a tax for cheating.
A Student Plagiarism Tariff has been presented by Peter Tennant, a Newcastle University research assistant, and Gill Rowell, academic adviser at plagiarismadvice.org. Their finalized version is to be launched at the Fourth International Plagiarism Conference in Newcastle.
Plagiarismadvice.org, an advisory service formed a point-based system that deals with the penalties of those who plagiarize. Each offense equals a certain amount of points with a penalty, and as the points spike up so does the penalty. A greater penalty is given for each repeated offense.
An academic integrity policy and program that lists the penalties of those who plagiarize exists here on campus. However if a student decides to transfer from this two year college to another, it most likely will have a different set of penalties. This new college may have a more lenient or aggressive system. To equate all the different systems into one, the plagiarism tariff was proposed.
According to the Center for Academic Integrity, housed on the campus of Clemson University in South Carolina, "In a sample of 1800 students at nine universities 84 percent admitted to cheating on written assignments and 52 percent had copied a few sentences from a website without citing the source."
When balancing work and a social life with college exams, essays, and term papers, it is likely that a frustrated student will search for the easy way out when possible. Copying, stealing, and purchasing words of others are tempting forms of plagiarism. A student may think plagiarism is their easy way out, but there are penalties when they are caught red handed.
Students and professors seem to have the same idea when it comes to why students plagiarize.
"Students plagiarize for two distinct reasons: a) to save time; b) to avoid failing owing to poor knowledge of the topic and poor writing skills," said Professor Eriksson of the English Department.
"I believe most students plagiarize because they are too lazy to do the work themselves, they don't care, and they think their professors aren't really going to look into where their paper came from to make sure it wasn't plagiarized," said Early Childhood major Amanda Meyer"
When it comes to the most common form of plagiarism, students shine the spotlight on the internet.
Copying words off of the internet must be the most common form of student plagiarism. With a few words typed into the Google Search Engine, and a few clicks all their work is done for them, said Meyer.
Ghost-writing websites where students can purchase essays are readily available to anyone with an internet connection. I believe the internet has made it extremely easier to plagiarize. It being so easy makes it even more tempting, said Mike Reilly, Biochemistry major.
"I think the internet may make it easier for students to have access to material they can plagiarize, but it's actually made it harder for students to succeed in getting away with it because it's easier for faculty to track down the original source. I don't think many students are aware of the multitude of sites teachers have access to that detect plagiarism." said Professor Gaete of the Communications department.
Is such a strict system a good idea? When it comes to the idea of the tariff expanding worldwide, both students and professors have different opinions.
"I believe the tariff should be adopted worldwide. It is a set way of dealing with plagiarists, and there isn't just one strict rule. There are different consequences for different levels of the offense," said Meyer.
Another student also in favor of the idea says "Personally I believe a universal plagiarism system is a great idea. It allows all institutions to figure out exactly how to handle each situation rather then play it by ear" said Reilly
"The tariff seems a bit complicated to me. Could it be used worldwide? I doubt it. There are too many modifications available. The more "points" there are for application, the more negotiation between student and teacher occurs. The British may find it workable, but the American system doesn't sweat the small stuff. To award points for a missing quotation seems a bit fussy to me. To suppose that this is a problem that can be solved with points, or with any approach, is simply naïve," explained Professor Eriksson of the English Department.
Overall, I think we as students need to be more educated about plagiarism, as well as warned by our professors. It is more likely a student who is not warned will commit the crime. They are more likely to fear that the professor is constantly checking when they are warned. I feel that some professors just give up with stopping plagiarism because plagiarism is constant, explained Reilly.


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Love those Pumpkin Spice Lattes? Add another seasonal drink to your repertoire this fall when Urban Tree Cidery opens in just a few weeks. Atlanta's first cidery is about 4,500 square feet and is located in Midtown's Westside neighborhood. They will offer two traditional ciders and seasonal creations that they produce onsite. The cidery will also support Atlanta through community programs such as Concrete Jungle and Trees Atlanta. Follow them on social media @UrbanTreeCider for the latest details about grand opening events!
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Groups blast immigrant fingerprint policy change
Immigrant rights advocates and a Bay Area lawmaker blasted the Obama administration Monday for stripping states of any power over a national fingerprint-sharing program intended to ease deportations of illegal immigrants held in jail.
Advocacy groups in California called the administration's decision to enforce the Secure Communities program on its own, with no state participation, a "shocking display of bad faith" and urged Gov. Jerry Brown and Attorney General Kamala Harris to speak out against it.
Brown - who as attorney general supported the federal program and rejected San Francisco's request to opt out - had no comment Monday. Lynda Gledhill, a spokeswoman for Harris, said her office was "broadly examining the issue of Secure Communities and taking a serious look at the program," but would not elaborate.
The program requires local jails to send federal authorities the fingerprints of everyone they take into custody so they can be checked against immigration records. It began in 2008 with voluntary state participation - California signed up in 2009 - and is scheduled to become mandatory in 2013.
Officials with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which runs Secure Communities, said the goal is to focus deportation efforts on dangerous criminals. But opponents of the program say nearly half of the more than 100,000 placed in deportation proceedings had either a minor criminal record or none at all.
Citing early statements from the Obama administration that suggested the program would remain voluntary, the governors of Illinois, New York and Massachusetts have announced their states' intention to withdraw.
ICE replied that the states had no such authority. But the agency left the effect of the agreements, and Secure Communities' status in states without agreements, uncertain until Friday, when it rescinded the states' role and said the federal government would implement the program unilaterally.
The statement drew an angry response from Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, D-San Francisco, author of a bill that seeks to repeal Secure Communities in counties that oppose it.
"ICE's outrageous announcement is an affront to both public safety and the most basic principles of democratic governance," said Ammiano, who asked why the agency had taken the time and trouble to sign contracts with states if it never needed their approval in the first place.
Ammiano's AB1081, already passed by the Assembly, would attempt to rewrite California's agreement with ICE so as to enforce the fingerprint program only in counties that chose to participate, and would exempt juveniles and domestic violence victims. Ammiano said the new federal policy would thwart his bill, although some of it might be salvaged with amendments.
The California immigrant rights groups said ICE may be exceeding its authority. They said agency records quote a top ICE official as saying a year ago that states have control over their own fingerprint records and can decide whether to approve their use for Secure Communities.
"We believe states and counties have some say over what happens to this information," said Angela Chan, an Asian Law Caucus attorney in San Francisco.
San Francisco Sheriff Michael Hennessey will continue to enforce his own policy of refusing to turn inmates over to immigration authorities if they have been arrested for low-level, nonviolent misdemeanors and have no serious criminal record, said spokeswoman Eileen Hirst. Since the policy took effect June 1, she said four inmates have been released from jail while 132 have been turned over to ICE.
The federal announcement "really doesn't change anything for us," Hirst said.
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George Eastman and the Chamber of Secrets
Like the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Eastman School of Music is a historic building riddled with overlooked passageways. While we are able to show many of its most beautiful spaces on our campus tours, some of its more interesting rooms get left out. In fact, there are many spots around campus that most students don't even know about! Here is a look at some of the less well-known yet incredibly useful spaces at Eastman, including one that very few Eastman students have ever been to.
Technology and Media Production
Located on a passage just off of the main hallway in the basement of the main building, Technology and Media Production is one of the hidden gems of Eastman. Audio/multimedia engineers based in these offices record and live-stream concerts and recitals at Eastman year-round, and staff members also loan out audio and video recorders for students and faculty members to use.
EARS Studio
Right at the bottom of the grand staircase lies the Eastman Audio Research Studio (EARS). EARS is focused on facilitating Eastman students' creation and innovation in the world of new music and sound art. EARS hosts a concert series regularly showcases guest lectures and concerts. They also assist students and ensembles that perform pieces with special electronics like I did for my recital in the fall semester.
Grad Student Lounge
Hidden on the third floor, this cozy corner is a refuge for graduates students looking to escape from the Eastman hustle. Graduate students can be found taking a lunch break, eating donuts with the Grad Student Association, or even sneaking a nap in between classes.
Java's Express
So you woke up five minutes before your theory class and didn't have time for your usual Java's coffee. Now that class is over, you want to get your morning buzz as soon as possible before interacting with anyone. The "Java's Express" is here to help! While officially used to adjust the microphones in Kilbourn Hall, this staircase offers a straight shot from the 4th floor of the main building to the side of Java's Cafe. While you're there, you can even buy and mail out a postcard for $1.50 total!
Eastman Theatre
Sometimes things are just as they appear. And other times, they're bigger on the inside. The walls of Kodak Hall belong to the latter category. While this warren of classrooms, studios, offices, and rehearsal spaces might confuse you as you venture to your first aural skills section, after taking some time to familiarize yourself with the eclectic layout of its zig-zagging hallways, you too can impress your friends with your knowledge of its secrets!
And finally, our special feature! In the course of researching this blog post, I had the good pleasure to get a chance to see the archives in the Old Sibley Library (connected to floor M in the Annex).
These archives house master recordings of a wide variety of concerts from the '90s and the '50s. I've included some highlights below:
From the '90s
- Recitals by Professor Grant (clarinet) and Professor True (piano)
- Professor Harrow's Master of Music flute recital!
- Saxology concerts
- Musica Nova concerts (including one with Chorale!)
- Composer's Forum concerts (including one with Professor Rostad's brother in a cello choir)
From the '50s
- Junior Symphony Orchestra concert featuring Frederick Fennell as conductor
- Joint Horn/Cello Degree Recital (apparently you could do a joint degree recital back in the day!)
Along with these musical treasure troves, the archives also contain recording equipment from the '80s and '90s as well as massive scheduling books from years past. Up until the early 2000's, concerts (including degree recitals) were scheduled by hand in those binders!
In Conclusion
Going to school in a building as venerable and maze-like as Eastman's is an adventure! There are so many more places that I could add to this list, but I have to leave some for you to discover on your own. Just remember to take along a wand and an enchanted sword in case you stumble upon the real Chamber of Secrets!


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missp replied to missp's topic in News & ChatThank you both for your advise it really is appreciated! I haven't started to look at any schools in particular. I have however registered with a teaching agency who recruits for secondary school teachers and they have also offered the same advice I am going to spend the year whilst applying for the visa refreshing my knowledge on the year 12 math needed xx
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missp posted a topic in News & ChatHi all! I have currently been teaching for 5 years in the UK and moving to Perth next September (Fingers crossed!!) I currently teach maths to pupils aged 11-16. I know schools in Oz go up to Year 12 which is currently our A-level. However I have no experience of teaching 16-18 and I am not sure I would feel confident teaching with out some retraining. Is it possible to apply / secure a post just teaching Year 7-10? Or am I really reducing my chances by not having this experience? Any advice on this please or general advice on teaching in WA would be massively appreciated. Kirsty
Parents ever made you feel guilty?
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Mathematics teachers needed in Perth??
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Mathematics teachers needed in Perth??
missp posted a topic in Jobs, Careers, VacanciesHi all, I am new to this forum. Myself and my partner and 2 year old daughter have just started the process of applying for our visas to hopefully come out in September 2016. I currently teach Maths to GCSE level. Does anybody know what the need is for maths teachers currently in Perth? Is it possible to get a maths teachings job teaching to Year 10 only? Any advice on teaching in Perth would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks. Kirsty


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Models for Mobilizing
In March, The Salvation Army Eastern Territory will offer training on the practice of "Integrated Mission," one of the four Strikepoints continued by Commissioner William A. Bamford, territorial commander (see "Vision 2017," SAConnects, Nov. 2016). The training will model work already in progress for the past two years at corps in our territory.
Through a visitation initiative called the Support and Learning Team (SALT), Salvationists at these corps have committed to love their neighbors and to explore the different dimensions of caring, community, and change.
In our next SAConnects magazine we'll bring you up close and personal with people who are modeling this ministry. From San Juan, P. R., to York, Pa., you'll read testimonies from Salvationists who boldly walk crime–ridden streets, who lovingly visit homes ravaged by the heroin epidemic, and who courageously engage in life–changing conversations.
You'll read about those conversations from the perspectives of Lt. Colonel Hugh Steele, ARCC commander, Cadet Joseph Cantrell, Mike Price in Dayton, Ohio, and Jonathan Shaffstall in Montclair, N.J.
We'll also share an insightful and challenging Q&A with bestselling author Max Lucado. He'll talk about his new book, Because of Bethlehem, and tell you why it is more important now than ever for the world to hear the message of Christ.
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The kids had caught a couple of the all-new episodes on citv recently so couldn't believe their luck when they were asked to take a look at the Thunderbirds.com website and join in the fun there.
You can sign up as a recruit, take part in International Rescue training missions, earn badges and rewards and work your way through the ranks.
In this video, 9 year old D (or should I say 'FearlessSpectrum50' which is his recruit ID) is here to tell you all about it.
It's great fun creating your Recruit ID name from the various options. J's recruit ID is StealthMotorbike05. And Richard has chosen 'IsotopicFusion03'. Cool names huh!?
We are particularly impressed with the parental controls that can be set up when you register a parent account.
You can find out everything there is to know about Thunderbirds! There are a few things that have been kept extra secret for added fun. For these areas, you can download a free field app onto mobile devices to find out the extra info. This isn't essential as you can still play the missions without it.
The kids have each done a couple of missions each and have really enjoyed them even though they found them quite tough at times. They are very keen to get back on the website for more missions soon!
So if you feel up to the challenge (and if you think you can create even cooler recruit ID names, then log onto Thunderbirds.com and get started). Join us back here on the blog tomorrow for a review of the new Thunderbirds Are Go DVD and if you missed our unboxing video yesterday, you can catch that here.


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Bronze Dinner Buffet: Downloadable PDF
Freshly baked rolls and dairy butter.
One hot entree.
Alberta roast beef AA or higher.
Medley of fresh garden veggies (steamed).
Choice of garlic mashed potatoes or herb roasted potatoes.
Basmati saffron rice or coconut rice.
Two salads of your choice.
Pastries, squares and cookies.
Fresh fruit platter.
Coffee and tea service.
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Gluten Free Cheese
1 cup water
1 cup glutinous rice flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
speck of saffron powder (for yellow color)
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1. Sieve flours into big bowl.
2. Add sugar, salt, garlic powder, saffron, tahini and stir well.
3. Knead with your hands until the dough is soft and pliable. Add more rice flour if too sticky or more water if too dry.
4. Shape into 3cm rounds 3mm thick (or other shapes you prefer) and add to a large pot of boiling water.
5. When the balls rise to the top (1 minute or less), scoop out and place on plates.
6. (Optional) Fry one side to make a crunchy crust. The other side will remain sticky and plasticky pliable.
On a pizza the "cheese" will soften in when heated and harden when cold just like normal cheese.
No don't try it. This recipe is all wrong. Two ingreients on list are never added (water and oil) and another (sugar) is added without a measurement. And "balls" 3 cm round, and 3mm thick (a very thin wafer, but hardly a ball) are dropped directly into boiling water. Taste was actually quite good, but recipe made more of a cheese flavoured biscuit dough. Would love to try to make a tapioca cheese if anyone has another recipe!


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- Extra 90 minutes squeezed into the day to cope with "always-on" routine
- 54% of Brits are experiencing health problems due to multi-tasking
Some of the nation's most influential bloggers 'paused' for 24 hours to highlight the need to take time out
A study by Bupa UK today highlights that an 'always on' culture means the 16-hour waking day has evolved into a day of 17.5 hours of activity. In line with Brits' aim to do more, over half (54%) are now experiencing health problems associated with burn-out such as stress, fatigue, illness or injury.
To help raise awareness of the nation's problem, some of Britain's most popular bloggers were asked to take 'time out' across Facebook, Instagram and their blogs.
For the last 24 hours they have taken a break from busy schedules to rest, recover and repair. Often revered for leading full lives whether they are exercising, working, or parenting, social influencers set the bar high for documenting an "always-on" lifestyle. The 24-hour online black out, by bloggers such as Bradley Simmonds, celebrity personal trainer, and parenting blogger, Toby and Roo, shine a light on a side of their lives scarcely seen by their followers – when they switch off.
The research also revealed only 5% of the nation takes time in the day to relax. The majority of people see this time as an opportunity to go on social media, check emails and catch up on WhatsApp conversations. 20 years ago, however, the importance of being idle was more keenly felt with over half of people (60%) taking a break back in 1997.
Dr Luke James, Bupa's Medical Director for Bupa Health Clinics said: "Keeping busy can make us think we're being productive in the short term but it can have a noticeable impact on our health in the long term."
"It's important to remember to put time aside to rest after a busy day, recover after exercise, or repair after an injury. Many of us look to bloggers as our inspiration, but they too know the significance of time out. We hope by showing this 'switch-off' side to their weekly regimes, the times when they are just relaxing on the sofa, reading a book or spending time with their family will encourage others to make time to do the same."
The average day in numbers:
- 11.5 hours working (including working on our commute and from home)
- 52 mins checking emails
- 38 minutes reading news via a smart phone or tablet
- 53 minutes looking at social media / the internet
- 47 minutes speaking to friends / partners via Whatsapp / text
- 33 minutes calling friends / partners or family members
- 34 minutes making plans for the week / weekend
- 38 minutes on personal admin / paying bills, shopping online
- 46 minutes exercising
- 46 minutes socialising
Total = 17 hours 32 minutes.
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Welcome to the forum! These threads may provide some insight:https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/investor-alley/investment-order-65299/https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/investor-alley/how-to-withdraw-funds-from-your-ira-and-401k-without-penalty-before-age-59-5/I assume when you wrote "index funds" you were intending to differentiate between your tax-sheltered 401k/IRA and a taxable account. Hopefully you are aware that you can (and should) invest in index funds inside of any of those kinds of accounts.You should also not be focusing on "higher returns" as your criteria for what funds to invest in. Most everyone here will recommend you invest in "total market" index funds (e.g., Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund VTSMX/VTSAX). A mixture of stock index funds and bond index funds (e.g., 90% stock, 10% bond, or 80/20, or 70/30) is typically used to mitigate volatility. Check out this link more all you need to know about index investing & asset allocation: http://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/Sounds like you are asking the right kinds of questions! Keep on asking! :)
I currently have several thousand invested in both the 401(k) and in index funds (higher returns).
Note: My links are already redundant before I hit post. Oh well. I'm leaving them anyway.Start with this link; it's the best piece of general advice anywhere on these forums:https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/investor-alley/investment-order-65299/msg1333153/#msg1333153Quote from: millielincoln on March 29, 2017, 03:58:02 PMI currently have several thousand invested in both the 401(k) and in index funds (higher returns).Some clarification (apologies if you already understand this):A 401(k) is just a bucket for your money. That money is then invested into a selection of available funds decided by your company and their 401(k) provider. There will probably be bond funds, aggressive mutual funds, index funds, etc. Sometimes those investment choices suck (high fees), but it's more common these days to find at least one low fee index fund option available. If your returns in your 401(k) seem lackluster, double check that the money is actually invested.Also, there are lots of ways to get your money out of a retirement account. There are lots of little details, but don't worry about that for now. Just put away as much as you can into tax-advantaged accounts now and learn all these little details as you go. This is a good place to start for the broad strokes: http://www.madfientist.com/how-to-access-retirement-funds-early/
Since you don't get a match on your 401k I would look at the investment options and fees there. If there are account fees or no low ER index funds then max out an IRA first and then contribute to your 401k.
Quote from: Proud Foot on March 30, 2017, 10:25:53 AMSince you don't get a match on your 401k I would look at the investment options and fees there. If there are account fees or no low ER index funds then max out an IRA first and then contribute to your 401k.Ok, that makes sense! Thank you. :-DI looked into it, and my 401(k) does have some options that I believe are good (fees at .1%), though I don't know if there are account fees. How can you tell if there are?
Following as I had the same question floating around in my head...If a company only offers a safe harbor contribution each year of 3% of salary regardless of your contributions, should you just go with Vanguard stocks for the bulk of your investing (after maxing IRA)? I have Fidelity 401K but I think Vanguard's fees are lower - but is there any downside to this? Should I still take advantage of the tax benefits of the 401K with work even though the fees are higher or just invest after tax $ with Vanguard TMIF? This is all so confusing :( The minute I think I have a grasp on it I discover all these new details that throw a wrench in my plans - and then I take no action. Frustrating. Thank you all for the wisdom. Truly.


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Transit-like signal at 4.75, but unfortunately it's the bad Q14.1 #glitch as Martti pointed out.
#transit or #glitch @32?
Type F I know but, the long drop on the LC looks a little interesting (well does so to me!) maybe an anomalous #glitch...
Actually it's probably a #glitch, at Q14.1 at 4.4 (BJD 1278.59). It's definitely not a flare (it should go up fast, slow decline afterwards)
Maybe #glitch at 4.5 (BJD 1278.59). KID 6861510
#glitch unfortunately, at 3.7 and 14.2.
That is probably a processing #glitch
This is a a well-known glitch. It can be seen in a lot of Q3 lightcurves. Sometimes it looks like a transit, other times it looks like an outburst. But it is neither, just a #glitch.
Hmmm, day 27, #glitch or #transit ?
either a big #transit or #glitch?


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Theatre Dublin's "The Nutcracker" takes center stage Saturday & Sunday
Watch as Tschaikovsky's beloved melodies transform Theatre Dublin during this weekend's performances of The Nutcracker. Be transported to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of soldiers and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Theatre Dublin's The Nutcracker features a cast of more than seventy-five, glorious sets and costumes, magical special effects, and performances by professional and local dancers.
- Saturday, December 14th at 2 p.m.
- Saturday, December 14th at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, December 15th at 2 p.m.
Tickets start at $15 and are available at www.theatredublinga.com, by calling 478-277-5074, or at the Theatre Dublin box office. Tickets may be available at the box office prior to showtime if available.
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Out courtyard looked like this today at 1:10PM . Notice the drifts over the benches!
The prompt for today's Daily Post was: How do you fuel the fires of optimism?
I took this from my window at 8AM today.
It is now 3:47 PM, and much more snow has fallen. The weather people predict two to three feet, and with the wind, the drifts are already that high.
I am by nature an optimistic person, assuming good will of everyone to the point of foolishness and gullibility. I have lived with some suspicious, negative women ( yes, even in the convent they dwell!) and they have made me even more determined to be optimistic.
Right now we are having a crisis between the faculty and administration at my university which has spilled out in leaked emails to the national media, and some of my friends are sending me outraged emails and phone calls. I think they've gone off the deep end in emotional reactions; I think everything will turn out alright in the end. But as I look out the window at the blizzard provided by nature, I can't help feeling inundated by the blizzard of rage and blame. I'm only a bystander in this, but I feel the raging snowstorm.
It's hard for me to be my optimistic self this afternoon.
So here's a poem I wrote a long time ago, during the blizzard of 1979:
The deaf snow speaks
in sign
like a prophet.
His fingers remark the landscape
swiftly, stolidly.
They say
This time I am serious.
He cups his thick hand
on the birdsnest,
he levels the driveways,
leans on the trees,
pulls the sky down
to the earth –
nebulae swirl
by the second story windows.
This time I am serious.
This time
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Economy stimulus plans amount to quackery
By Richard J. Grant
Politicians have two talents: 1) ignoring or hiding the full costs of their projects, and 2) pretending that their stated intentions are as good as results, even when their projects can't possibly succeed. The so-called "stimulus" plans of the current and previous administrations exhibited both of these characteristics. They cost far more than we were told, and provided stimulus in name only. Worse than that, their net effect is de-stimulus.
Belief in "stimulus plans" is to economics what bloodletting was to medicine. Such economic quackery persists because it serves political interests. As the signs of recession, such as job losses and mortgage defaults, began to show up in the economy, politicians at all levels came under pressure to "do something." So they did. The result was one of the biggest agglomerations of pork-barrel projects in history. In other words, political supporters were rewarded at the expense of everyone else -- with a net loss to the economy.
Politicians rarely have the time or sophistication to explain why "doing nothing"is better. A good economist will explain that the current recession was caused by the government trying to be the sugar daddy to all people. To encourage business investment and homeownership, in 2001 the Federal Reserve pushed interest rates down to unsustainable levels. Two other government creations, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, encouraged risky behavior by guaranteeing mortgages. Nice though it sounds it helped set us up for a fall.
The resulting boom was artificially enhanced and misdirected. The recession simply revealed the truth. That is why people hate it and try to cover it up. Rather than accept that house prices were too high, that businesses made unsuitable investments, and that difficult changes would be necessary, the government tried to stop the consequences.
When people accept the truth, a recession is a time of healing, a correction of past errors. But when the government tries to stop a recession, it slows the healing, or causes a longer-term deformity. Right now, the government is prolonging the suffering.
The fake stimulus plan is only part of the problem. Through broader intervention, the current government is putting us on a permanent, long-term path of lower real economic growth. That will be its legacy as it seeks to expand its power over the medical, energy, transportation, financial, and insurance industries.
These, and other, industries are already overregulated. That is why we are having problems with them. As they come increasingly under government control, and are converted from profit centers to cost centers, it will change the whole incentive and innovation structures of these industries. Where once we saw no limits to our potential to create, produce, and serve, we will see more arbitrary constraints imposed upon us by force.
We should be moving in the other direction. Real stimulus would come from substantial cuts in government spending matched by commensurate reductions in income-tax rates. Also, a systematic program of real deregulation would allow us to develop a less intrusive and more natural legal structure.
Richard J. Grant is Professor of Finance and Economics at Lipscomb University and a Scholar at the Tennessee Center for Policy Research.
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|Restore iPhone lost data on Mac after iOS upgrade
iPhone Contents Recovery Mac enables you to restore not only lost or deleted text messages, but also contacts, photos, videos, notes, calendar, bookmarks, WhatsApp chat history and so on with 3 simple but useful ways, even if lost your data after updating to iOS 8/9. It is a safe and reliable app that support iPhone data recovery with no personal info leaking. Following, let's show you in details. This iPhone data recovery tool perfectly compatible with all iPhone, even the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, as well as iPad and iPod.
Before reading, you should download the free version below to have a try.
3 Effective Ways to Restore Lost iPhone Data on Mac after iOS 8/9 Update
Part 1: Directly recover from iPhone on Mac
Step 1. Run the program and connect your device to the computer
Step 2. Begin scanning the existing or lost data on your iPhone
Step 3. Preview and retrieve lost data to your Mac from iPhone
Part 2: Recover data from iTunes Backup for your iPhone
Step 1. Choose and extract data from your iTunes backups
Step 2. Preview and save data from iTunes backup to your Mac
Part 3: Recover data from iCloud Backup for your iPhone
Step 1. Download and scan your iCloud backup
Step 2. Select files types to download
Step 3. Preview and recover the data you want
Beside, this recovery program also have another powerful feature - Repair Operating System: This function enables you to get your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch out of continuously Recovery Mode, make your iOS devices perform normal when it is stuck in Apple logo or when it performs abnormally. And it never causes any data loss issue while repairing the operating system of your iOS devices.
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So here we are again. We're a week out from another year's end, and it's the eve of The Most Wonderful Time of The Year™ – and so, naturally, it's time for the All You Need Is The Beatles' Christmas Post of 2017! You may remember from the Christmas Post of 2016 that last year, I finally got to enjoy the icy-cold Northern Hemisphere Christmas I've always dreamt of, so I must admit that this year's festive season is a little bit of a let down. However, I have indeed found myself indulging in a little more holiday spirit this year – I have even actively sought out kitschy Christmas music! – so perhaps the other side of the world has rubbed off on me a touch?
Anyway, I'm gonna keep this short this year, as I'm gonna go wrap presents, thrown on Phil Spector's A Christmas Gift For You, and watch Olive the Other Reindeer (unarguably The Best Christmas Movie!) in a sec. But alas, as tradition dictates, here are a few of my Christmassy faves for 2017 – some the same as those I've mentioned in prior years, but accompanied by a few new numbers as well! Be sure to let me know what you're spinnin' this festive season in the comments too…
David Bowie & Bing Crosby – 'Little Drummer Boy (Peace on Earth)'
Big Star – 'Jesus Christ'
The Waitresses – 'Christmas Wrapping'
Lou Reed – 'Xmas in February'
Wizzard – 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day'
Cocteau Twins – 'Frosty the Snowman'
Ramones – 'Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)'
Darlene Love – 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)'
Darlene Love – 'White Christmas'
(I know I included another of her songs from A Christmas Gift For You above, but I adore 'White Christmas' so I had to add this too!)
Joni Mitchell – 'River'
Thee Headcoatees – 'Santa Claus'
The Sonics – 'Don't Believe In Christmas'
Shonen Knife – 'Space Christmas'
John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and the Harlem Community Choir – 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)'
And so, merry Christmas everyone, and best wishes for the rest of the festive season and final week of 2017 – thank you so much for your continued readership and interaction, even with my sporadic posting schedule, it really means so much to me! I am, however, planning on returning with one final post before the 1st of Jan – and I also already have large portions of my first few posts for the New Year! – so you shall hear from me again very soon. Anyway, I'm gonna sign off with a few clips that I love that didn't really fit above: an upload of my favourite Christmas album, excerpt from my favourite aforementioned Christmas movie, and that same amazing clip I did last year…


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Bedard Back in Space: Talking DC's R.E.B.E.L.S.
DC Comics is bringing back the classic L.E.G.I.O.N. in a new way with February's new ongoing series, R.E.B.E.L.S., by writer Tony Bedard with art by Andy Clarke."It's a very fast-paced action yarn with lots of planet-hopping, bizarre new characters and locations, and a whole new corner of the DC Universe to explore," Bedard said, adding that he pitched the series to DC Executive Editor Dan DiDio. "Frankly, I've been dying to get Vril Dox (Brainiac 2) and his morally murky mercenaries back into the spotlight since I came to DC," he said. "I was a big fan of the original L.E.G.I.O.N. series back in the late '80s and early '90s, and a fan of space opera in general. Books like Baron and Rude's Nexus and Starlin's Infinity Gauntlet and Dreadstar were a huge influence on me as a reader. So last year as some room began to open up in my schedule, I sent Dan Didio an email suggesting some possible new assignments, which included a L.E.G.I.O.N. pitch, and thankfully Dan went for it." Reviving the L.E.G.I.O.N. concept originally conceived by Keith Giffen in the '80s, R.E.B.E.L.S. also introduces new characters and concepts along with paying homage to the Legion of Super-Heroes. "But I should really stress that if you've never read Legion of Super-Heroes or L.E.G.I.O.N., you will still have no trouble understanding this book," Bedard said. "R.E.B.E.L.S. is a fresh start, a true jumping-on point, and everyone's invited to join in the fun." R.E.B.E.L.S. will focus on Brainiac 2, Vril Dox, as he builds a new group of interstellar mercenary police. "As R.E.B.E.L.S. begins, Brainiac 2 arrives on Earth, pursued by alien bounty hunters. We learn he's been deposed, his interstellar police force stolen from him," Bedard explained. "Unfortunately, someone took control of his vast robot armada away from Dox. Now the peacekeeping force has become an army of occupation, and there's a price on Dox's head." As a result, Dox comes to Earth seeking Supergirl, who "somehow holds the key to his comeback," the writer said, although he wouldn't give all the secrets away. "With what she provides him, he will recruit a whole new team, take back control of L.E.G.I.O.N., and free the 83 worlds that paid him to keep them safe," Bedard said. "Well, that's his intent, anyhow, but there are more than a few surprises ready to dash the best-laid plans of Brainiac 2. And since his new team is fighting against the forces of L.E.G.I.O.N., we're going with the more apt title, R.E.B.E.L.S." Bedard said that while the original L.E.G.I.O.N. team was set up as a sort of present-day analog of the Legion of Super-Heroes -- "you could even say they were a twisted reflection of the LSH," he said -- the new team reflects both heroes and villains of the 31st Century. "It ends up making sense, but you'll have to read the book to see just why Dox recruits this particular bunch," Bedard said. "The cover shows the core squad he'll be working with, though it takes a few issues for him to gather them up. "The one member who returns from the original series is Strata, who hails from the same race as the classic Legionnaire, Blok," he said. "The rest are new characters that I think both Legion fans and new readers will really get a kick out of. Their names are Wildstar, Bounder, Tribulus and the Emerald Princess, and you'll have to check out R.E.B.E.L.S. to get to know them." While the team is a reflection of the team from the 31st century, Bedard emphasized that R.E.B.E.L.S. is "not a version of the Legion of Super-Heroes, nor a continuation or spin-off of that book." "It's not a precursor to the LSH, either," he said. "R.E.B.E.L.S. is its own thing, and it will assume its own importance in the DCU as our saga unfolds. Nevertheless, it does draw some inspiration from my favorite team of 31st Century heroes, and if you were ever a Legion fan, there's plenty here to scratch that itch. But it's kind of like watching Battlestar Galactica. If you remember the original, it adds a layer of enjoyment to see how some of the old designs and concepts and characters have been re-imagined. But you needn't have watched the original to enjoy the hell out of the new one." And while the problem of his stolen robot troopers compels Dox to set up his new team, it also provides the comic with its new villain. "This is actually one of the coolest mysteries of R.E.B.E.L.S. because Dox doesn't know who stole L.E.G.I.O.N. from him. He'll come to find out soon enough that this new villain is strangely familiar in some ways, and yet an absolute surprise," Bedard said. "In fact, the arrival of our new villain will herald a major event in our corner of the DCU, as this menace is an order of magnitude beyond anything Brainiac 2 has ever faced. We're talking about a true cosmic baddie, a sort of Thanos of the DCU – a galactic threat with a really cool origin and modus operandi. We have some big plans for this villain and you'll be hearing more about them soon. For now, that's all I'll say. "The stakes for Brainiac 2 and his Rebel strike-force will get higher and higher as we reveal the true magnitude of what they're up against. Six heroes fighting for their lives in the wildest, most dangerous sector in space, with a conflict that could consume not just their homeworlds, but Earth as well," the writer said. Bedard, who received accolades for another cosmic series he created at CrossGen, Negation, was enthusiastic about the chance to explore DC's cosmic characters, particularly Vril Dox, who he called "one of the most fascinating and fun characters in the DC Universe." "He's a completely ruthless bastard who makes Machiavelli look like Mother Teresa," he said. "Still, at the end of the day, Dox usually does the right thing, even if he has to shoot your dog to get it done." Vril Dox's origin was traditionally as the clone of Brainiac, created as his lab assistant and regarded as Brainiac's "son" until he rebelled and founded L.E.G.I.O.N. with some fellow prison escapees during the Invasion! crossover saga. However, Bedard admitted that some of the specifics of Dox's origin may have changed because of the new revelations about Brainiac in recent Action Comics issues. "I'm happy to follow Geoff Johns' lead on that, mostly because Action has been such an amazing read lately," Bedard said. "But in general I regard Dox as Brainiac's wayward 'son,' doing what he can to counter the negative aspects of his lineage. Of course, Brainiac 2 has a rather cynical, take-no-prisoners approach to everything he does, and he's far from anyone's standard idea of what a hero ought to be, which is what makes him so much fun to write." The writer also thinks the series goes hand-in-hand with the existing Green Lantern Corps, calling the R.E.B.E.L.S. team "a perfect counterbalance." "The GLs are the height of heroic altruism; Dox and company are in it for the money," he said. "They're antiheroes, and R.E.B.E.L.S. will serve up a very different brand of space epic – more Farscape than Star Trek, more Han Solo than Buck Rogers." And while Bedard's obviously excited about the concept and characters, he said the thing that excites him the most is the art he's seeing from Clarke. Wildstar "He's been around, doing some really nice stuff on issues of Detective Comics and the recent Joker's Asylum: Two Face special, but R.E.B.E.L.S. is Andy's coming out party," he said. "The thing that will grab you from the start is how unbelievably gorgeous the book is! I'm incredibly lucky to be paired up with Andy Clarke, whose art just pops off the page. His exquisitely rendered figures bring to mind Travis Charest and Kevin Maguire, but I don't want to compare him to others, because Andy's work shines on its own merits. Take a look and you'll see. He's designed some terrific new characters and his spaceships and alien worlds are packed with great little details and nuances." While Bedard has been DC exclusive since 2007, first working on Countdown as part of a team of writers then taking over various other ongoing series, he said R.E.B.E.L.S. feels like his first chance to really show his talents at DC. "While I'm very proud of the work I've done on books like Birds of Prey and the Black Canary series, I've sometimes felt like I haven't really shown DC what I'm capable of," he said. "R.E.B.E.L.S. is where I'm planting my flag (though I suspect I'll be rightly outshined by Andy Clarke's stellar visuals!). Before this, my best collaborative experience might've been on Negation, which was a bit of a cult hit from CrossGen. R.E.B.E.L.S. recaptures the insurgent energy and "Oh, $#!t!" moments that made Negation so much fun, but now I'm let loose in the DC Universe. "R.E.B.E.L.S. is the start of something big, both story-wise and for rising star Andy Clarke," Bedard said. "Check out our first issue, and you'll be in for the ride of your life!"
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In the ancient city of Ujjayani, the planets align to decide the fate of two starcursed lovers. Born under the curse of Mars, brilliant and beautiful Leelavati, daughter of the famed astronomer Bhaskarya Acharya of Ujjayani, knows she can never wed. But when her childhood playmate, the handsome and rich Rahul Nagarseth, returns from sea, their attraction is rekindled under stormy monsoon skies. As Leela, forced by fate to relinquish Rahul, tries to find solace in teaching at her fathers observatory, a fleeting alignment of the stars is discovered that can help overcome her curse. But Rahul is called away on a war to defend his kingdom. Can he return in time or will she lose him forever to the will of the planets?
Set in turbulent twelfth century India, against the backdrop of the savage wars waged by Muhammad of Ghor and his band of Turkis, Starcursed is a sweeping tale of science, romance and adventure that will transport its readers to another world.
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Nandini Bajpai grew up in New Delhi, India, one of four sisters and many cousins, in a family that liked to read. Although she dabbled in corporate finance, business analysis, and fostering shelter animals, her first love is writing. Her novel Red Turban White Horse: My Sister's Hurricane Wedding was published in 2013 by Scholastic India. She lives in the Boston area with her husband, kids, their dog Yogi and cat Rakhan.
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Set in turbulent twelfth century India, against the backdrop of the savage wars waged by Muhammad of Ghor and his band of Turkis, Starcursed is a sweeping tale of science, romance and adventure that will transport its readers to another world.
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I didn't stop running until I reached the lotus tank. The temple shone in the distance, its lights shimmering on the mirror of the water, music and laughter wafting from its crowded halls with every gust of wind. The lamp tower soared above me, quiet, inviting, deserted. I pushed open its heavy door and started to climb.
High up in the tower the sounds from the temple faded, leaving only the echo of my footsteps, and the tinkling of my silver anklets as I climbed. The steep, curved staircase could be treacherous in the dark, but tonight every niche in the tower was lit up in honour of the festival. I pushed the door open at the top and walked to the railing. There was someone there.
The clear night sky ablaze with stars framed his lithe form. His face looked serious in the glow of a single flickering lamp. I could see that the tender light of the other day still shone in his eyes—Rahul.
He'd been waiting.
My mind went blank. I was breathless from the exertion of the steep climb and shocked at finding him there. How had he known where to find me? Perhaps he knew I would try to avoid him, and guessed I might be here.
'Leela,' he said, coming towards me. 'I beg leave to speak with you.'
I looked away, trying to think of a way to stall his words.
'I've wanted to thank you,' I said, buying time, 'for saving Loky.'
He would not be distracted. 'I came to see you,' he said. 'But you weren't home. I sent a message through Loky, but you didn't reply.'
I couldn't deny it.
'I don't know if you are avoiding me of your own will or if you were compelled to do so…' He took both my hands in his. 'We started something on board that ship,' he said, 'and I'm determined to finish it. I can't go away like this, not knowing.'
My lungs were burning before I realized I had forgotten to breathe.
A hand under my chin lifted my face to his ardent gaze. 'You know how I feel, Leela,' he said, 'but do you return my affection?'
His question hung in the air unanswered.
Behind Rahul, the red glare of Mars winked at me like an evil eye, holding my tongue fast. But even its malevolent shadow could not stop my heart from pounding, yes, yes, yes.
Far below I could hear the maid panting loudly as she climbed up the stairs. Still he waited.
'I know it's a fine mess, with my betrothal, and you being a Brahmin and me a Vaishya, and a Jain, and a mleccha,' he said. 'But if it doesn't matter to you, Leela, I promise I'll find a way. Just say the word...'
None of that mattered. What mattered was Rahul. How could I put him in danger?
'Shall I ask my father to speak with your Baba?' he looked into my eyes and said, so softly I could barely hear him.
The word burst from my lips before I could stop it, stunning us both. I pulled my hand away and covered my lips, but it was too late.
He looked stricken.
'Leela…' he said, 'you can't mean it.'
I shook my head silently.
The maid had finally reached the door. She saw Rahul there and glared at him, but he was still staring at me disbelievingly.
'In that case,' he said at last, in a voice that broke my heart, 'I apologize for… any misunderstanding.' He bowed stiffly, 'I wish you every happiness. Always,' he added. And then he left, taking all hopes of my happiness with him.
'Rahul,' I whispered, but he was gone.
But I couldn't shake off the look on his face when I had said 'no'. I had to stop him, I had to explain. I paced back and forth on the narrow space on the observation deck. But how could I? Should I even try?
I stopped and smoothed a piece of birch bark I had carried for my notes under the light of the lamp. With my iron stylus I drew a rectangle and divided it with diagonal lines into twelve diamonds. Within them I wrote the names of the planets in the positions they had been in when I was born. I dipped my finger into the black ink, rubbed it over the bark, and then wiped away the ink so the lines stood out stark, etched against the bark. I handed my star chart to the maid.
'Find him and give him this,' I said. 'Go quickly.'
'Give who?' she asked.
'Rahul Nagarseth,' I said. 'Please, I beg you.'
She studied the desperation on my face for a moment, and left quickly.
I settled down on the cotton mat on the tower and started to write the observations, my hands shaking. Would Rahul be able to analyse the chart and realize my dilemma? I wanted him to understand, but what purpose would be served by telling him, when there was nothing he could do? My stars were what they were. I should not have sent it.
The maid came back soon enough, with the news that she had not been able to find Rahul. Did I want it delivered the next day? I did not.
I had refused him; that was all he knew. He would probably go ahead with his engagement now. I tore the bark up silently and threw the tiny scraps from the edge of tower, watching them float slowly down to the crowds below while the conches blew and the temple bells rang, signalling that Krishna had been born.
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One of the ways to grow your business network is by joining relevant industry groups on LinkedIn and networking with other members. However, LinkedIn's philosophy is that you should only send connection invitations to people with whom you already have a prior relationship. While this is obviously the best case scenario, it is seen as a limitation to many networkers. One way around this is to join open networking groups called LION groups. This stands for LinkedIn Open Networking.
Basically, by joining these groups,you are saying that if you receive an invitation request that you won't say that you don't know the person and you will just accept them. Make sure you read the rules of each group as they may differ.
To find LION groups, just go to the search box in LinkedIn at the top right corner and click on groups. Then type in "LION" and you'll see a bunch of open networking groups.
While I don't recommend this as your sole networking strategy, it can help you to build out your business network.
If you have participated in LION groups on LinkedIn, please provide your comments as to experiences, either good or bad.


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Astronomy Dictionary
Electromagnetic radiation that has a shorter wavelength and higher energy than visible light.
The part of the shadow cast by an eclipsing body that results from the Sun being totally eclipsed.
The shadow cast by an eclipsing body during a total eclipse; also the central, dark region of a sunspot group.
A timescale based on the rotation of the Earth on its axis. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) was measured from the Greenwich Meridian at midday until 1928, when UT replaced it. Now, UT is measured from midnight at the Greenwich Meridian. The term GMT is still often used though.


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ELLSWORTH, Maine — A Jonesport man has been indicted on charges that he failed to file or pay state income tax returns for the past several years, according to a state official.
Jackie C. Fenton, 60, was indicted last week by a Hancock County grand jury on six tax-related charges, Assistant Attorney General Gregg Bernstein said Monday. Fenton is accused of failing to file or make tax returns in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008, and is accused of failing to pay his taxes in 2005, Bernstein said.
All charges are Class C felonies because Fenton has prior convictions for failing to file tax returns, according to the prosecutor. In 2004, he was convicted in Machias District Court on six Class D misdemeanor counts of failure to file or make tax returns, the prosecutor said.
Under Maine law, a Class C felony conviction is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
In 2004, Fenton was sentenced to serve nine months in jail with all but 20 days suspended on the misdemeanor tax violations. He also was ordered to pay $13,321, to serve one year of probation and to pay a fine of $1,000, according to previous reports in the Bangor Daily News.
Fenton works as a commercial fisherman, Bernstein said. He declined to indicate how much money Fenton allegedly owes to the Maine Revenue Services.
Even though Fenton lives in Washington County, he was indicted by the Hancock County grand jury through a little-used procedure that allows prosecutors with the state Attorney General's Office to present cases in neighboring counties that are part of the same prosecutorial district, prosecutors said Monday. The procedure is intended to simplify the logistics of presenting such cases for prosecutors in the office of the Maine attorney general.
Hancock and Washington counties make up Maine's seventh prosecutorial district.
Joseph Barnes, 41, of Pleasant Point was indicted last week by the Hancock County grand jury under the same procedure. Barnes, a former police chief for the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the tribe between April 2007 and May 2008.


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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!
Hurricane Irene 8-27-11
This is the house next door that my husband uses for his office and I use for more garden space!. (Click on photo to see a larger image)
As I've said, last year it was Hurricane Irene that wrecked havoc with the garden. Then there was the hail storm in 2008. Along the way there have been blizzards, ice storms, heat waves and all kinds of crazy weather. But, when you live near the open water you just have to take the good with the bad! The word nor'easter makes your blood run cold. Yet, I am now reaping the benefits of last year's flood. Plants have died and spaces have opened up to rearrange things and add new life to tired out garden beds! It will be wonderful, but until then digging out dead material and weedy growth, amending the soil , dividing and planting, mulching, and watering can about do a person in! But tomorrow morning I'm taking a short break to take some photographs of the beauty that still abounds. See you then...
Salt water damage to an hydrangea. The kiss of death!
Branches on my favorite Japanese maple. lately, there are little water sprouts appearing on the top branches. Can it be saved?
Clouds before the hail storm 8/08


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Working with your bestfriend is a blessing, why? because you have already known each other up to bits. This what drives Dana Maulana And Liza Masitha to create the widely known Indonesian Brand Danjyo Hiyoji. The two bestfriends started it when they were just entering college back in 2001 and have not looked back since. Namely a heaven for style-savvy individuals, Danjyo Hiyoji always showcase strong wearable designs each season. The brand has attained cult status, thanks to their innovative contemporary designs and origami-like cutting. Despite the brand's strong aesthetics, each piece is utterly versatile and brilliantly designed to add a definite edge to a wide range of personal styles. Find out more about Danjyo Hiyoji by reading along our Q&A session.
What is Danjyo Hiyoji?
Danjyo Hiyoji is a fashion label specializes in ready-to-wear category that officially launched in 2009 as a winner of The Most Innovative Local Brand Cleo Fashion Award 2009 at Jakarta Fashion Week. Since then, our label focuses on providing an exciting fashion items both for men and women that would translate global trend rapidly. And nowadays we have gained another recognitions such as Label of the Year 2010 ELLE Magazine, Best Ready to wear by Instyle Magazine Award 2012, Best menswear 2015 by MensHealth Indonesia, The hottest Local Brand in 2016 by Gadis, "Label label cemerlang" 2016 by Koran Tempo raised Danjyo Hiyoji as a one of widely known local brand in Jakarta fashion scene.
What does Danjyo Hiyoji mean? Is there any philosophy behind the name?
In 2001, we started the business under DANJYO and doing mostly womenswear. Back in the days we found the Indonesian fashion industry was fixated on Japanese culture. So, we looked for a fitting Japanese name and found Danjyo, which means men and women, or boys and girls. In October 2009 we launched our men's wear line and came up with additional name "HIYOJI" with no particular meaning — it was just simply added to celebrate the re- branding of Danjyo to Danjyo Hiyoji.
What does Danjyo Hiyoji stand for and what it represent?
Danjyo Hiyoji represent youth spirit, we explore individuality and modernity, creating chic and flattering collections season after season, which booze confidence. We defined style and unique aesthetic that transcends trends.
Why you decided to create a fashion label ? Do you both have a background in fashion?
Actually, none of us have any background in fashion. But everything started when we were just starting college in 2001. Both of us love designing, then we bought two sewing machines and selling our pieces to young market. We established our small fashion business ever since. Honestly if we haven't met and not being a best friend we wouldn't have jumped at the opportunity of running a fashion business.
What is Danjyo Hiyoji's signature?
Each season our design will be renewed to the constant changing needs but how we deliver the raw concept to the final presentation could be one of the reason we still in this industry. Usually we came up with strong concept and combined them in solid presentation, when our message perceived by people through our collection, the pieces will be sold in no time and creates its own trend.
How do you want Danjyo Hiyoji to be seen or perceived?
We want to be seen as a fast growing local label that produces the latest street wear trends at competitive prices. We direct this label to be acceptable to people with different characters and to give them freedom to show their own version of Danjyo Hiyoji. The reaction was positive, people started to acknowledge our brand as one of potential brand to do something different.
If you could collaborate with anyone and or any brand, who would it be and what would you create?
In the past we have done so many collaboration with talented people such as Illustrator Monica Hapsari, Graffiti artist Kimswell, Videographer Reuben Tourino, Aad from chiel shoes, Andi Yulianti from House of Jealouxy and more. This year we're doing a collaboration with Nissan March in the search of young talented designers also to launch our new SS16 Collection.
Lastly, can you tell us about your newest collection?
Our Latest collection called Chameleon launched at JFW last time. It's all about 80's Vibe and was inspired by the iconic, Boy George. But the most exciting yet is our Spring Summer 16 " PARADISO" that will be launched this April 2016.


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Sunday, February 9, 2014
Organizing Fabric
I saw this fabric organizing idea on Pinterest. You cut hanging file folders in half and use them to "file" the fabric in a filing cabinet or box. I gave it a try, and I like the results. Not only is it all neatly stored, but you can easily see how fabrics look next to each other.
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from Karen at Sew Many Ways. The only thing that is bothering me is that my fabric isn't all folded at the same width like Karen's. It will eat away at me until I refold it all.
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Increasing Safety for Collaborative Robots
DTI is creating a new robot safety lab to support safe futuristic production.
DTI is opening a new lab which will help companies to keep their employees safe while at the same time optimizing the exploitation potential of collaborating robots. Robots are fast moving out from behind security fences in Danish manufacturing companies and working close beside and in collaboration with people of flesh and blood.
- Implementation of a safe, collaborative robot requires more than just taking a robot from the box and plugging it directly into production. We are therefore keen to teach Danish companies the steps to be taken in order to design, implement, risk assess and verify the safety of a collaborative robot, so that performance is good and industrial accidents are prevented, says Kurt Nielsen, Director of DTI's Center for Robot Technology.
The lab will be an international deal offering tests and services relevant to both Danish and foreign customers. The result will be that production companies can reap the benefits of using collaborative robots in their production and robot manufacturers can launch new solutions that can work effectively and safely in partnership with people.
A collaborative robot is usually designed with sensors which stop the robot, for example if the arm hits a human. But companies mount various types of tools at the end of the robot arm, and this makes it necessary to re-evaluate and secure the environment for the employees who will be working closely with the robot.
- It is not always sufficient to make a qualified estimate of safety. We have the equipment, facilities and international partners that can test, accurately measure, approve and ensure optimum operation for the new robots - of which there will be many in the near future, says project manager Thomas Almdal of DTI.
DTI will use state-of-the-art equipment for the accurate measurement of e.g. force and pressure in relation to a number of critical levels relating to human pain thresholds for different body parts.
- Manufacturing companies will be able to get completely accurate values for the performance of a given robot and therefore avoid having to impose overcautious safety measures which can mean unnecessarily long cycle times, says Thomas Almdal.
For starters, DTI will launch courses and workshops in collaborative robots as well as consultancy regarding the certification of both industrial and personal care robots. Going forward, we will also offer laboratory services on safety for service robots and drones which will work in close contact with people.