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RANGELY I In today's world, we watch reality TV shows without ever imagining those programs will land close to home. It is heartwarming when a show that does so much for so many finds its way to someone we know. Vicki McPhail of Rangely is proud to announce that her son and daughter-in-law, C.J. and Lindsay McPhail, will be the featured family on ABC-TV's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" on Friday, Oct. 28.
C.J. is the son of Tony and Vicki McPhail. Tony has been in Rangely since 1956. He is the director of maintenance for CNCC. Vicki has lived in the area since 1970, when she attended CNCC and acquired her degree in dental hygiene. She was the first mail carrier on the mail route she helped establish. Tony and Vicki have been married for 38 years and have three children: C.J. of Medford, Ore., Amberlee of Trinidad, Colo.; and Dustin of Grand Junction, Colo. They also have six grandchildren.
Vicki battled cancer for eight years but is currently cancer-free and happy to be back to driving. Although she still has to be cautious, she can go out on her own. She and her husband learned C.J. and Lindsay would be featured on "Extreme Makeover" on Sept. 7. They set out for Oregon on Sept. 8. They were extremely excited about the entire experience and took part in radio interviews, pictures and were even on TV in Oregon.
When C.J. and Lindsay were first married, they made a decision to devote a great deal of their time to helping others. They started the Southern Oregon chapter of a program called "Sparrows" in their hometown of Medford, Ore. Sparrows is a non-profit organization designed to help children with medical issues. The program pairs children with a school that "adopts them as their school's Sparrow."
C.J. began a series of speaking engagements to educate others about the importance of Sparrow Clubs for both the students in the adopting schools as well as the "sparrows." His messages "motivated thousands of students to raise funds, perform service work and create programs all in the name of their sparrows."
Through their efforts, C.J. and Lindsay helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the programs. The were instrumental in transforming schools and challenged students to see a world outside themselves. More importantly, they taught kids the importance of service.
They never imagined they would, themselves, need the aid of the organization they spent so much of their time building. The couple moved to Portland and started another Sparrows chapter there. Shortly after their move their oldest son, Sawyer, was diagnosed with a form of autism. Their next son, Thatcher, also displayed signs of autism. As the children's conditions worsened, the couple moved back to Medford to be near Lindsay's parents on their family property. This proved to be a positive move for the children's development. Sawyer became a Sparrow, and brought awareness of the program to more than 900 students at his newly adopted school.
The move, though great for the children, put the family in a house ill-suited for their needs. The electrical system was from 1958, the plumbing leaked, there was mold in the bathrooms and the house still had the original windows. Last, but certainly not least, there was no heat to the back portion of the house. In the winter the family used space heaters, enduring poor ventilation and efficiency. Moving out of this house was not an option for the family financially, nor did they want to do that as their boys' progress was related to their environment.
In September, the family was surprised with the news that the design team from "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" would take seven days to build the McPhail family a brand-new home. While the work was underway, the family would be "whisked away on a dream vacation to the new Aulani Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii."
Design team leader Ty Pennington, designers Paul DiMeo, Paige Hemmis, Ed Sanders and new designer comedian Jeff Dye, along with local builders Ark Built Renovations and community volunteers would build the structure. In addition, acclaimed author and professor Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the most visible spokespersons for people with autism (her life story was made into an HBO movie), would be working with the design team and a volunteer from the Autism Speaks organization will help the family light the town blue to enhance autism awareness. (Information posted Oct. 10, 2011, by wdaywdaztv. areavoices.com)
The program about the McPhail family will air on ABC-TV Friday, Oct. 28. Check your cable or satellite listings for times.
Extreme home makeover for McPhails
RANGELY I In today's world, we watch reality TV shows without ever imagining those programs will land close to home. It is heartwarming when a show that does so much for so many finds its way to someone we know. Vicki McPhail of Rangely is proud to announce that her son and daughter-in-law, C.J. and Lindsay McPhail, will be the featured family on ABC-TV's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" on Friday, Oct. 28.


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Beloved, yes, I speak a lot. I sing a lot. Of thee I sing.
Yes, most of all, I am silent. I live in the halls of silence. My silence isn't with My lips pursed, not at all. My silence is an embrace. In Godwriting, We embrace. My silence is love flowing out to you. You are included in My silence. You are not kept outside My silence. You are right here on the hearth of My heart.
At the same time as We embrace, We settle in. Our love doesn't have to be over the moon, nor do We crave for Our love to be anything but what it already is. Our interweaving of love does not have to display itself as in great emoting. Simple love is present yet not on display.
We are down to business. We commune more than We communicate.
There does not have to be a big to-do about the presence of Our mutual love. We are by no means blasé about it either. Our connecting is a natural event and does not surprise nor overwhelm. We don't have to have a crashing crescendo of waves announce Our love. We can take Our silent exchange of love as a matter of course. We are not out of Our minds in love. We ask nothing of Our love but to be simply how it happens to be. Godwriting doesn't have to be a grand scene rocking the pillars. Simple awareness is good. Quiet is good. Quiet doesn't obscure subtle joy. Subtle joy is good.
In Godwriting, we do not set up whopping requirements. There are no record-breaking requirements. This is in the same way as when you buy a car. You can be quite happy with a car that is not razzle-dazzle.
The arrival of Godwriting has a mind of its own. It doesn't have to be record-breaking. Godwriting is what I give you. You do not set up requirements. Godwriting doesn't have to appear as amazing. It doesn't have to. What comes is what comes. You don't call the shots. What arrives doesn't have to be impressive. It may be, yet the Richter Scale rating isn't your call. It can also happen that a specific Godwriting may not seem like anything at all to you, yet when you read it over again later, you see that more meets the eye than you saw at first glance.
Or the reverse – a line or two that at first dazzles you may no longer. There is no Godwriting that is obliged to be stellar.
Godwriting comes as it comes and isn't looking for your say-so to be outstanding. It comes as it comes.
I, God, ask nothing of you but to receive what you happen to hear so faintly.
Everyone who Godwrites has his or her own filter. We are glad for this. There is more than one style of Godwriting. So be it. It isn't for you to shake up what you hear.
Godwriting isn't meant to be an ego trip.
In the Roman days, a slave rode behind a popular hero who was being cheered by a great throng. The slave's express purpose was to remind the hailing hero: "Remember you are just a man. Remember you are just a man."
In terms of Godwriting, remind yourself – even as you are One with Me – that at this moment of time in the world, you are simply a stenographer, and this is all I ask of You and no more. In effect, you are setting the table for Me. Just as you would clear the table for Me, you write down what you hear Me say. You require no more. You act in My Name. Thank you for your service.
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Colossal Kite Festival on Central Oregon Coast a Star-Spangled Affair
Published 09/15/2015 at 6:54 PM PDT
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff
(Lincoln City, Oregon) – The central Oregon coast town of Lincoln City will play host to some amazing objects in the skies on October 10 and 11. On those days, from 10 a..m to 4 p.m., it's the 37th Annual Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival, where the Star-Spangled Banner will be flying proudly.
It's a different kind of patriotic-themed fireworks, as this year's theme is a "Salute to Veterans," honoring the nations' military service men and women. To go along with the theme, the Kite Festival will have some very special guests.
Phil Burks is a renowned flier who also works with individuals suffering from TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) by using kite flying as a therapy mechanism. He is a major part of this Oregon coast wonder-in-the-skies.
"We are coordinating with a few veterans groups to attend the festival," said Burks.
"As someone who suffers from TBI, it is very important to me to raise awareness of this devastating injury," Burks said. "Kite flying has a magical quality to it, and it has helped me personally with my TBI recovery. I believe that the same can be done for veterans that suffer from TBI."
Burks, who has flown kites for over 15 years, said that the key to flying is not about the size of the kite. He will be on the flying field both days during the Kite Festival.
"It's about the energy you bring to the flying field," he said. "Bring a positive, enthusiastic attitude and the flying takes care of itself. I have designed red, white, and blue banners for this year's festival and can't wait to show them off."
Visitors are welcome to stop by and say hello to all of the featured fliers.
"Come on down and talk to us. We love sharing our passion for kite flying with visitors," Burks said.
The Kite Festival takes place in the heart of Lincoln City at the central Oregon coast landmark of D-River Wayside State Park. You can also help celebrate this year's theme by wearing your red, white, and blue attire at this hallmark event. Colorful, larger-than-life show kites will be on display and professional kite fliers will perform their signature routines throughout the festival. Activities include kids kite making, kite demonstrations, and the Running of the Bols, which is a footrace across the beach with each participant harnessed to parachute kites.
On both days, kids of all ages can learn how to make their own paper kite and afterwards show off their colorful creations in the kids' parade. All kids attending the festival will receive a free passport to the event. Collect autographs in the passport from featured fliers and earn great prizes.
The festival runs from 10am to 4pm each day. For more information on the Fall Kite Festival event schedule, contact the Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Bureau at 800-452-2151 or visit www.oregoncoast.org. More on this part of the central Oregon coast below and at the Lincoln City Virtual Tour, Map.
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Week of Workouts
>> Sunday, March 22, 2009
- Lift weights (upper body)
- Core
Notes: Then, Pharmie and I got a massage in the afternoon! It was my birthday present!
Tuesday: BRICK!
- 60 mile bike (18.4 mph average)
- 6 mile run (in 39:14)
Notes: I posted photos and details of this BIG day last week. Click here if you missed the post.
- Core
- Swim 2,200 yards (in 38:53)
- Lift weights (upper body)
Notes: The swim was half-Ironman distance. It was slower than I would have liked (last week, I posted about 3,000 yards that I did in under 1:43/100; this swim was shorter, but slower too: 1:46/100). I may still have been a little fatigued from the big brick to days before. Still, I'm hoping this means I can keep my half-IM swim in open water somewhere around 40 minutes. We'll see (IN 2 WEEKS!!!).
- Run 11.0 in 1:14:11
Notes: Like my 8 miler last week, I didn't want to go TOO hard and hurt myself. I ran it around 85-90% of effort. It was chilly and rainy: the EXACT same conditions as when I first hurt my achilles 11 months ago on a 10 mile run. So I planned on doing 8, and I figured I'd add more on to the end if I still felt OK.
I ran the first 5 miles with a 7:03/mile average. After 8 miles, my overall average was down to 6:53. I tacked on 3 more miles for a total of 11, and finished with a 6:44 / mile average. Nice run. Oh, and it was only supposed to rain for a few minutes (according to the weather guy), but it rained the whole time! I was soaked 2 miles into the run. Here I am after finishing:
(Yes, I'm wearing a cotton shirt. No, I don't know why...)
- Lift weights (upper body AND legs)
- Core
- Leg exercise (from my old PT)
- Off!
Notes: We've actually been working on remodeling our guest room over this past week, and we're trying to get that nearly wrapped up. Back to painting!!
I'll be back tomorrow with the results of the "Tales of a Virgin Athlete" Contest! That sure was FUN!!


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Album Stream: Duck Sauce - "Quack"
Ready to feel old? It's been almost four years since Duck Sauce dropped "Barbra Streisand," hence becoming ubiquitous at probably every dance party you've been to since then. But, for some reason, they're just now releasing a full-length album, Quack, which includes the still-amazing "Barbra Streisand" alongside eleven other songs also tailor-made for fist-pumping while you do a shot with the other hand. Next time you have a party you should probably just put this whole thing on and watch the evening devolve into day-glo debauchery. Check it out - you can grab a physical copy April 15.
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My Mom made this mostly during the summer months when I was growing up....
Boil 2 cups of elbow noodles until tender, rinse, & drain.
Mix in the following:
one can of chopped SPAM
one can of peas
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 cups mayo
1 1/2 cups milk
salt & pepper to taste
Add more milk to thin out "dressing" to desired consistency.
Cover & refrigerate overnight.
Mix well and serve cold.
NOTES: Substitute Spam with tuna, or cooked chicken.
Substitute peas, celery, & radishes with one can of mixed veggies.
Celery Salt [to taste] or dried celery flakes may be substituted for chopped celery.
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As the Bauer Boys were spending their Sunday afternoon playing chase with the girl from next door, something dark and shadowy caught Nathan's eye.
It was a ghastly skeleton hung on the neighbor's front porch, flanked by plastic bats and spiderwebs. Nathan and his buddy ran to inspect the work being done and to touch every Halloween decoration. Owen, however, was left in the dust.
Nathan has always been fascinated by things that scare him. He spooks easily {and gets that from me}, but he's just drawn to it. To the point that we've had a talk about checking out books about the history of vampires and "real" scary stories from the school library. I'll trade the nightmares for a book about constellations, thank you very much. However, he seems to be able to decipher the real from the fake. The little guy left standing alone in our front yard is just as excited about Halloween and the ghosts and goblins that come with it, but he's not as quick to accept.
Once Jonathan grabbed Owen's hand and encouraged him to play with the spooky collection, he had a blast. He was making a skull tell jokes to his brother by the time the sun started to set. The boys said goodbye and were each gifted a pair of glow-in-the-dark fangs. The Halloween obsession was fed and we were good to carry on with bedtime. Every tooth was brushed and every toy was put away {both truths stretched} and finally every head was down for the night.
Until we heard Owen's blood-curdling scream.
Jonathan and I reacted with a panic, because that's not the most pleasant alarm clock. Owen, shivering with fear and adrenaline, said he was walking through the kitchen to get to our room and heard a spooky sound. He finally calmed down enough to sleep, but has since spent every waking moment recounting the scary tale. He's reasoned that it was a truck in the driveway. Or a monster in the living room. Or Wolverine scratching at the window. Or a black cat trying to get inside. Or something creepy from the neighbor's porch.
I'm not sure who suggested this, but Jonathan and I decided the ice maker could be a possibility. Once we unloaded after school today, I dumped the ice out of the refrigerator to encourage it to make more. Owen gasped as the new cubes fell, and his round eyes grew as the sound of water rushing into the tray met his ears.
"You silly refrigerator. I was scared of NUFFING."
I could still see fear in his eyes as he let it process, but at least he's going to the bathroom alone again. Keep your fingers crossed that the poor kid sleeps tonight. I told you this spooky tale for two reasons. Number One: to show you Owen's fangs and Number Two: to ask an important question. Are anyone else's kids as obsessed as mine are with Halloween and scary things? Is this a natural part of childhood or are they just gluttons for punishment??
I've already had to turn off Disney Channel Halloween specials {Disney!?} because they were too creepy, and that was met with protest. I suppose we'll watch It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown until November. Happy Monday, y'all. Watch out for those ice makers!


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So the Spider-Man Far From Home trailer was released.
They don't get timeline specific in the trailer and I mean we all knew certain things were not going to stick- this movie was in production last year when Infinity War was out but still pretty nuts to just release a full-blown trailer anyway. Not that it gives anything away from Endgame though I am thinking this lends credibility to my number one death pick.


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Saturday morning May 14, 2016 at 9:30 PM at the fifth CLOUDBURST COUNCIL we are meeting at the Gell Center main lodge building to hold a remembrance for Ken Warren. Either prepared or spontaneous tributes, stories, poems, recounting, art forms, all expressions welcome.
Here are some photos of Ken at various events. I am also posting my poem for Ken that I wrote last Spring.
--Alan Casline
for Kenneth Warren
from the shelf tumbles dust
dry words, unread pages
there is heaven and earth
Ontario become a dark ship in a lake of gods
your soul was as constant as the driven wind
deep soul, beautiful lake, beautiful water
it is a taking away, taken from us
the subject of poetry as you know too well
a cloudburst unleashed
the evening cry of gulls
sunset below the pattern of storm
driven like sleep finally come
aftermath of black waves
growing wave crests orange
almost all the beats would be fine
in rhythm, but then there would be
a pause, a skip
I'd glance at you, eye to eye
and see the terrible aloneness
what bright color might next catch our interest?
bury that thought as they now bury you
the rabbit in the moon
was placed there
as tribute for rabbit's sacrifice
of his life and substance
for the saving of others
Alan Casline
May 25, 2015
Elsmere, New York


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Historical documents
9 Extracts From Statement In The House Of Representatives By Casey
Although Australia was colonised and developed by people of
European stock, and although our cultural past story and our
present connections are such that our eyes turn most naturally
towards Europe, our geographical situation is such that we must
inevitably be brought into close touch with the peoples of Asia.
If we make no effort to understand their problems we can scarcely
expect them to make an effort to understand ours. Differences of
race, religion, language and culture could easily lead to
regrettable misunderstandings which might adversely affect our
relations with them.
It is not sufficient for us to be vaguely conscious of the
existence of our near neighbours to the North-in fact it is
essential that we should get to know them, establish personal
contacts, exchange visits and study their problems as well as our
own. By endeavouring, within the limits of our capacity, to help
them solve their own great problems, we can do much to create
mutual understanding, and develop close and friendly relationships
with them for the future, which I believe is no less than
essential for both them and ourselves.
[matter omitted]
On taking over the portfolio of External Affairs it seemed to me
that a further initiative [1] should be taken by Australia to
establish friendly links with Asian countries in the political
field. I therefore decided to make an immediate personal contact
visit to countries in South-East Asia to demonstrate by a public
act our desire for friendly contacts. As I had not personally
visited countries east or north of Singapore in the past, I felt
that such a visit would also enable me, through direct experience
on the spot, to understand far better the problems of the area and
to be in a position to deal with them more effectively on my
return to Australia. For similar reasons, I asked the Secretary of
the Department of External Affairs to accompany me on my trip.
I left Australia on 20th July and returned on 22nd August. In the
interval, I spent an average of about four days in each of the
eight different countries. [2] In the time at my disposal it was
not, of course, possible for me to travel to every country that I
would have wished to visit. Nevertheless the area I covered was
substantial, and in each country I had the opportunity of meeting
and engaging in discussions not only with the leaders of the
respective governments, but also with our own Australian
diplomatic and consular representatives, the representatives of
the United Kingdom, the United States and a number of other
governments. As a result, I venture to believe that in spite of
the shortness of my visits, it was possible to obtain a cross
section of opinion which has helped me greatly to form a balanced
judgement of the various problems of the area as a whole.
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ZeroFallen replied to ActionDan's topic in Motorsport BuildsBest idea yet. Heh If you get your suspension sorted out to the point where you feel comfortable driving then just leave it until something breaks, or you can't go any faster.
Budget CA S13 Track Car - Upgrades time...
ZeroFallen replied to ActionDan's topic in Motorsport BuildsI try to run mine around 32 hot... I tend to forget to check them after a session, and at Wakefield I ran the day and only checked them at the end... Found out I was on around 28 hot or something stupid. Haha I find 32 works well for my tyres, but you might need to play around with yours a little. It does vary somewhat. I'm still running the 2871r... It's somewhat responsive... I think it only really gets laggy in the back section before the front straight.
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ZeroFallen replied to ActionDan's topic in Motorsport Builds230 these days I think... I like your plan re: raising to level out the arms and increase the caster... I think from just those two you'll see a significant improvement. Also wasn't too sure if I skipped over it, but what pressure do you run your tyres at?
Budget CA S13 Track Car - Upgrades time...
ZeroFallen replied to ActionDan's topic in Motorsport BuildsSorry Dan... I haven't been keeping up to date with this so missed all the conversation about suspension geometry before, otherwise I would have commented then. In the sil I'm running 10/8 coilovers, dampers at hard up front and mid on the rear, standard sway bars, 3.5 deg front and 2 deg rear camber, 8-9 deg front caster. I've also got 225/50R16 Toyo R1R tyres. Still no additional aero besides factory. There's probably a bit of tweaking required, but as it is the car feels pretty planted at Winton. 120+ around the sweeper, and over 180+ on the straight. Very minimal slip too when the tyres are still fresh. Last day there had me doing a 1:39. I'm surprised you're finding it as difficult as you are.
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ZeroFallen posted a topic in Parts for SaleItem: 1 x set of S13 brick style headlights. 4 x 600cc TOMEI top feed injectors. Description: Headlights: No damage or any broken mounts. Comes with a set of H4 4300k HIDs Can provide pictures if required. I think we all know what these lights look like though. Injectors: Used but in good working condition. Were just recently removed from my CA18DET running 208rwkw. Comes with all o-rings and seals. Price: Headlights: $425 $395 neg Injectors: $395 $350 neg Location: SE suburbs Melbourne Willing to post?: Pickup preferred, but will post if required Contact: Reply in thread or PM
Lots of that too... Just keep an eye on the events coming up. Also not all hillclimb events are CAMS... We run days at Haunted Hills under AASA.
There's heaps of grip events at Winton... Big one at the end of the year is the Winton 300. 100 lap endurance race.
I was referring to Kemp's story...
What's the alternative to a breathalyzer with a straw? I've never seen anything else.
All the big builds,where are they now?
ZeroFallen replied to brent47's topic in Nissan Silvia (nissansilvia.com)That's one of my main problems... I'd say "Yeah yeah, I'll take pics along the way." And then by the time I remember to grab the camera the job is done. Heh
Noise from left rear suspension.
ZeroFallen replied to The New Guy's topic in Nissan Silvia (nissansilvia.com)I'm not quite sure I'm following you here... So what you're trying to say is that you jacked the cat up this morning and the movement from the wheel was coming from a loose nut that connects the 5 stud hub. So after tightening them the movement from the wheel is gone. You also checked the bushing from the lca and they seem ok when you put a massive heavy duty screw driver in there didn't seem to have any noticeable movement. So, this leaves you with thinking your exhaust might be hitting something. But the car is now getting align so you're seeing what the aligner say. And you're asking us what do we think if it's none of those things you've said above. Is that right?


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Visitors to Madinah should not leave the city without visiting the revered tomb of Muhammad. It is located inside the All-Masjid al-Nabawi, also known as the Mosque of the Prophet. The city is also the home of the very first mosque in Islam, the Quba Mosque or the Masjid Quba.
Like Mecca, Madinah only permits entry to Muslims. However, the outskirts of the city are open to non-Muslims. Muslim pilgrims have several sites to visit in Medina these include many historical sites. The city is home to Mount Uhud, which is the site of the Battle of Uhud, and several other important sites of historical battles.
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P&O Cruises Australia Will Officially Name Pacific Explorer In Naming Ceremony Tomorrow In Sydney.
One of the world's most loved adventurers, Dora the Explorer, is exploring new territory as the first Nickelodeon character to be crowned Godmother of a cruise ship, P&O's Pacific Explorer.
Pacifc Explorer, Atrium.
Pacific Explorer is set to have the 'slime of her life' when Dora christens the ship at a naming ceremony at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal tomorrow Sunday July 2nd.
Pacific Explorer, Chefs Table.
Pacific Explorer, Blue Room.
The popular character will be joined by her closest Nickelodeon friends including SpongeBob SquarePants, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Skye from PAW Patrol at a Welcome Party to celebrate the fifth ship in P&O's fleet.
Pacific Explorer, Charlies Bar.
Pacific Explorer, Ocean Bar.
Pacific Explorer is fitted a range of new activities including the longest and wildest waterslides at sea, an interactive water park, P&OEdge Adventure Park - with activities such as zip lining and rock climbing, an outdoor Big Screen, and barefoot lawn bowls.
Pacific Explorer, Lawn Bowls.
"In keeping with the ship's family appeal, it felt only fitting to invite a much loved household name like Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer to be Godmother. She's a family favourite, enjoys adventure and trying new activities, and is a perfect fit to help showcase all that our ship has to offer", said P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell.
Pacific Explorer, Home By P&O Cruises.
Sture Myrmell said Pacific Explorer was the next stage in the evolution of P&O's very popular modern Australian holiday offering and has something on-board for everyone.
Pacific Explorer, Black Circus.
"We've taken the winning features of our existing ships and added a whole new layer of excitement with some big wow moments like the waterslides and the bowling green and the elegant new small bar The Bonded Store, featuring a cocktail list created in partnership with Sydney-based award-winning Archie Rose Distilling Co, as well as whisky and gin-making classes".
Pacific Explorer, Angelos And Dragon Lady Reception.
Pacific Explorer, The Bonded Store.
Continuing P&O Cruises' ongoing food evolution, Pacific Explorer's features new dining choices from fast-casual dining at Luke's, a new poolside grill by Australian chef and restauranteur Luke Mangan to a traditional Neapolitan pizzeria called 400 Gradi, by award-winning Melbourne chef Johnny Di Francesco.
Pacific Explorer 400 Gradi.
Pacific Explorer, The Pantry.
Pacific Explorer arrived into Sydney on Monday 19th of June it's where Pacific Explorer will be home-ported year round. The ship departed on its maiden voyage a 10-night cruise to the Pacific Islands Friday the 22nd of June. Pacific Explorer arrives back into Sydney tomorrow for her naming ceremony.
Pacific Explorer, Angelos.
Pacifc Explorer, Dragon Lady.
General Manager of Nickelodeon Australia Ben Cox is thrilled to help host the festivities at P&O's Nautical Nonsense with Nickelodeon Welcome Party.
Pacific Explorer, Waterfront Restaurant.
Pacific Explorer, The Explorer Hotel.
"We're excited for Dora to take on her new role as Godmother of Pacific Explorer. Nickelodeon is synonymous with family entertainment and we can't wait to bring our characters on-board this fantastic ship to host the best family party yet," said Cox.
Pacific Explorer Suite Cabin.
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Global-ify Your CommonJS, via Grunt
This is a Grunt plugin to expose your CommonJS libraries as globals on
window. It allows you
to produce build artifiacts that are readily usable by people who haven't embraced the magnificence of
browserify. You point it at your main module, and it exposes that as a
specified property of the global, bundling up everything it requires (including any native module shims) into the
output file.
It's based on global-wrap, if you want this functionality outside of a Grunt plugin.
It takes four options, three of which are required:
main: the file path of your main module, which you want to expose as a global.
global: the name of the global you want to expose.
dest: the place where your new global-exposing file should be written.
bundleOptions: any browserify bundle options you want to pass along, like
detectGlobals. This is the optional option.
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April 6, 2016
Milton, Georgia – (April 6, 2016) – Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global provider of stored electrical energy solutions, today announced the introduction of its new GNB® branded Tubular™ CMX™ (Conventional Maintenance) battery line for motive power applications. The conventional maintenance tubular product completes the trio of batteries in the GNB Tubular battery family, all built with heavy-duty, tubular plates. Engineered for premium, heavy-duty performance, the round-tube technology of the batteries provides for lower internal resistances than competitive, square-tube designs.
The new GNB Tubular CMX is designed to deliver premium, cost-efficient power for everyday, conventional use and is available in 85 amp hour (Ah) and 125 Ah ratings. A number of features integrated into the new Tubular CMX battery design are intended to help lift truck operators increase productivity and up time:
The GNB Tubular CMX joins the recently launched LMX (Low Maintenance) line, engineered to minimize end-user maintenance costs by allowing longer, 90-day intervals between watering, and the GNB Tubular HP (High Performance) line, designed to deliver the highest power and energy levels for longer runs, even in extreme (cold storage) environments. Along with the GNB Tubular CMX, these low-maintenance, high-density batteries maintain higher voltages and operate with longer run times.
"The addition of the GNB Tubular CMX to our motive power battery lineup fills a need in the market by providing customers with cost-effective power for everyday use while leveraging our proven durable and dependable round-tube technology," said Laurence Bennett, Vice President, Motive Power Sales—Americas for Exide Technologies. "The robust design and reliable power of the Tubular CMX are ideal for demanding lift truck applications."
The GNB Tubular LMX and Tubular HP are currently available through Exide dealers across the United States. The Tubular CMX will be available in June 2016.
Manufactured at the Exide Technologies Kansas City, Kansas facility, the GNB Tubular product family is supported by a standard 5-year full warranty and a one-year, prorated warranty. More information about the GNB Tubular Family is available at www.exide.com or at 1.888.563.6300.
About Exide Technologies
Exide Technologies (www.exide.com) is a global provider of stored electrical energy solutions—batteries and associated equipment and services for transportation and industrial markets. With 127 years of industry experience and operating in more than 80 countries, Exide produces and recycles a broad range of products that keep customers and their businesses powering forward. Leading car, truck and lift truck manufacturers trust Exide as an original equipment supplier, and Exide serves the transportation and industrial aftermarket through a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The Company's extensive sales, distribution and service network provides flexibility and quality for an exceptional customer experience.
The Exide Transportation business manufactures and markets starting, deep-cycle, and micro-hybrid batteries for automotive, light and heavy-duty truck, agricultural, marine, military, powersport, and other specialty applications. Exide serves the global transportation marketplace with successful and well-known product offerings and brands, along with battery diagnostic equipment and charging systems.
Exide serves the Industrial Power markets with its GNB®-branded efficient energy storage systems for both Motive Power and Network Power customers. Motive Power applications include materials handling (power for lift trucks, airside assistance vehicles, and automatic guided vehicles); cleaning machines; railroads; military and mining vehicles; and other commercial electric vehicles. Network Power installations include standby power for electric utilities; telecommunications systems; alarm/security systems; renewable energy systems; railway systems; uninterruptible power supply (UPS); and defense industry equipment.
Exide's innovative technologies and advanced /premium products include Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) and Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB) for start-stop and energy recuperation in automotive applications, along with flooded and VRLA (AGM and GEL) products, market leading motive power tubular products and smart charging systems for industrial applications.
At Exide Technologies, It All Starts Now. History and scale, combined with a start-up mentality, make Exide the faster, more nimble, more innovative, more digital, and more responsive alternative for customers who want more than simply a battery supplier. Exide is "the 127 Year Old Start-Up", and the Company is moving forward—bringing the energy of the "new Exide" to customers around the world.
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Hügelkultur: A Rotting Resource
Written onAugust 17 , 2016
Hügelkultur is a centuries-old sustainable method of building raised garden beds in a way that mimics the natural succession of the forest floor. Hügelkultur (the word is German for "mound culture") utilizes existing biological resources and natural processes to turn often-unused biomass waste into efficient, small-scale intensive systems. An ideal solution for areas with poor quality soil, Hügelkultur beds can support seasonal vegetable gardens, perennial plants, fruit trees, shrubs, or brambles and can be built on flat ground or below grade in trenched beds.
The foundation of a Hügelkultur bed is always wood, while the top layers can be comprised of grass clippings, raked leaves, various manures, mowed vegetation, compost, or topsoil—organic materials readily available and typically free or low cost. The gradual decay of the woody base creates rich humus, encourages the growth of beneficial mycorrhizal fungi, and promotes microbial activity, leading to increased resistance to pests and diseases, and better nutrient absorption. The decomposing organic matter creates heat and the rotted wood becomes sponge-like and maintains a consistent soil moisture level.
The concentration of nutrients encourages deep, strong plant root growth and leads to increased productivity and greater yields over time with little or no additional input. Once established, Hügelkultur beds should not require tilling, fertilization, or irrigation.
Sounds like magic, right? For those patient enough to wait for it and willing to invest the labor up front, the benefits are well worth it. Site preparation should begin in the fall, and planting should happen the following spring. You will need an ample supply of wood or woody debris. I had access to wood chips from a tree trimming service but you could use branches, rotted logs, scraps from your woodpile, or any wood really, with the exception of painted or pressure-treated lumber. I would also recommend not using cedar, black walnut, and locust as they are known to be allelopathic and contain natural plant toxins.
Site your Hügelkultur beds in full sun for best results, and don't hesitate to make your beds wide and high (I formed beds 2 feet wide and nearly 18 inches high). I had an area brush-hogged and used the mowed vegetation for the critical nitrogen layers on top of the wood chips; I also added copious amounts of chicken and horse manure. It is not absolutely essential to cover your Hügelkultur beds with topsoil as long as the wood base is covered with compostable materials (or overturned sod in the case of trenched beds.)
And that's it. Then you wait. The slow composting of the woody material will cause the beds to collapse somewhat, and the wood will consume nitrogen as it composts, but the beds will be fine to plant in come spring. The long-term slow release of nutrients and the increased fungal population of the soil in your Hügelkultur beds will build soil fertility and provide optimal growing conditions for many years to come.
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Dawn RussellI found this to be really interesting. I didn't realize that it was so easy. Thanks for the article.


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Solar Wind - Grand Tour AlignmentChartmaker
Artist: Solar Wind Title: Grand Tour Alignment Label: Chartmaker
Solar Wind is Sean Mason (bass) and Eric Robson (acoustic and electrical guitars). They
continue their collaborative efforts with an outstanding CD entitled "Grand Tour Alignment." A
stunning and remarkable gathering of talent from the jazz world is assembled to assist the duo. Eric
Marinenthal (alto sax), Frank Gambale (electric guitar), and Gary Novak (drums) all sit in to help
make this a peerless recording session. All of the men are former members of Chick Corea's Elektric
Band. I saw the Corea band perform live in 1985 at the Concord Jazz Festival. When looking back at
the experience I recall Gambale's guitar playing as being stellar.
There is no coincidence that
some of the top players in jazz are making guest appearances on this album. Mason and Robson
obviously have the respect and admiration of their peers. Sean Mason is in total command of his
instrument. His predominant bass lines are featured throughout this release. The best example of
Mason's popping and thumping bass is the tune "Pacific Strut", a real hell raiser of funk filled
jazz. Partner Robson is no slouch on guitar, he sparkles and shines as well. He is steadfast and
true to his purpose and remains a model of consistency. A perfect compliment to his partner.
This music has all the right qualities in place to really dazzle you. The artist's maintain an aura
of excitement with tasteful purposefulness that only jazz music seems able to command from it's
creators. This is Contemporary Jazz-New Age-Fusion wrapped air tight to bend to the idiosyncrasies
and desires of the individuals that make it all happen. A true omnibus of aural pleasures that will
surely put you in a state of awe. The planets really must of been aligned the day this all came
01. Grand Tour Alignment 02. Paradise 03. Pacific Strut 04. Summer Day
05. Sun Coast 06. Tropical Wave 07. No Look Pass 08. Gliding Through Passageways
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If I had the wood working talent and tools necessary to create guitars, I would be up early hauling that wood back to my house.
Alas, I am only a guitar player; not a builder, however there are a few luthiers that have taken up this challenge and ran with it.
|Nick Pourfard - Prisma Guitars
In my opinion one of the most unique builders that I have heard about is 24 year old Nick Pourfard. Nick is an industrial design student and a self-taught woodworker who lives in San Francisco.
His garage and basement have been turned into a woodworking shop where he builds his unique brand that he calls Prisma Guitars.
|Old Skateboards await to become guitars
|Skate board deck
Each veneer is then glued by hand with a water based wood glue. The maple veneer are then stacked according to their grain with some grains running from front to back and other running in the opposite direction. Grip tape is applied over the top of the deck. This "tape" is a sheet of paper or fabric with an adhesive on the backside and a surface similar to sandpaper on the other side. This aids the user in staying on the board, especially while doing tricks.
|Nick removing Grip Tape from a board.
|Prisma Guitar body template
Once the wood is sanded flat he shapes the finished product by use of a template to outline the guitars body shape. This is then cut out using a band saw.
|Routing out a Prisma Guitar
|Shaping a neck
Various files are used to hand shape the neck and the headstock. The results are stunning.
|Prisma Guitar Bodies
|Prisma Guitar logo
This is inlaid in the guitars headstock and at the guitar bodies base, where the end-pin fits. Nick has also applied his guitars features to a line of guitar pickups.
|Rick Kelly
There is only one other existing builder that I am aware of who uses re-purposed wood in his builds. This is Rick Kelly of New York City. All of his guitars are made from reclaimed lumber from wood procured in the 1970's at farm auctions.
|Kelly Bowery Guitars
This was lumber used to frame buildings that were erected in the 1800's. As these buildings were demolished, Rick Kelly was able to obtain some of what he refers to as "Kings Wood" to build a unique line of instruments. Most of this wood is pine.
|Kelly gluing boards together
|Bill Kircher with Kelly Bowery Pine
|Rick Kelly guitars
His instruments are made from air dried timber that has aged through the years. The natural resin in the wood has crystallized which leaves the pores open to vibration. Kelly makes some fantastic instruments. Most are based on Fender body shapes, however Kelly has modified them in his own unique way.
|Charles Stromberg
The last builders that I am aware of that utilized re-purposed lumber were Charles Stromberg and his son Elmer. Both died in 1955. During their lifetime, the Strombergs came out with a series of guitars that were built to rival Gibson's popular Super 400 model.
|Stromberg Master 400
The Stromberg series Master 300 and Master 400 models built from the 1930 through the 1950's are sought after and now command prices in the tens of thousands of dollars.
|Elmer Stromberg
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New Delhi, Aug 20: The Air Force is planning to deploy six mid-air refuelling tanker aircraft at Panagarh air base in West Bengal, a step that will boost the striking range of its fighter planes like Su-30 MKIs based along the China border.
IAF is expected to soon award the contract for procuring six mid-air refuelling tanker planes for which Russian-origin Ilyushin-78 and European A-330 MRTT are in the race, sources told PTI in New Delhi.
At present, six mid-air refuelling planes are based in Agra to cater to the entire IAF.
With the deployment of these tanker aircraft in Panagarh, the striking range of fighter planes like Su-30 MKIs based in Tezpur and Chhabua (both in Assam) will be enhanced as these can get fuel mid-air.
Mid-air refuellers are considered force-multipliers as they help in enhancing the strategic reach and the striking range of fighter jets.
Panagarh is a World War II airbase developed by the Americans to launch their aircraft into China during that period. It has been reactivated recently for use by the IAF.
The Il-78 and the European A-330 MRTT are in race for the deal to supply these six tankers deal expected to cost more than $2 billion to the IAF.
At present, the fighter jets deployed in the eastern region are being refuelled by the aircraft based in Agra but the whole exercise is a time-consuming process, the sources explained.
As part of its efforts to strengthen its defences and preparedness along the China border, India has taken several steps such as deployment of squadrons of Su-30 MKI and raising of two additional divisions of the troops there.
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Young engineers are flying high
BUDDING aero engineers from Mangotsfield School returned triumphant from this year's Flying Start Challenge finals.
BUDDING aero engineers from Mangotsfield School returned triumphant from this year's Flying Start Challenge finals.
The school won the team prize in the competition, now in its 11th year, in which secondary school students work with industry experts over several months to design and build a glider.
The best go forward to a day of events including the grand fly-off at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton.
Mangotsfield's finalists were Team Flylo, made up of four Year 9 students: James Moorhead, Dan Moorhead, Jack Milton and Dan Morgan. They saw their glider make the longest flight - an impressive 26 metres.
The four won a glider flight each and £1,000 for the school to spend on science, technology, engineering and maths activities.
The others who helped earn the team trophy by taking part in challenging engineering activities including designing a support tower for weights and making a parachute to drop an egg safely were Lucy King, Megan Ryemill, Hannah Bond, Emily Lockwood, Oliver Leach, Gemma Wiltshire, Jenny Noad, George Lloyd, Joe Paget, Dan Weakley, Mitch Sanders, Ollie Sampson, Matt Stewart, Harry Dyte and Corey Merrick.
All the students have also won a trip to the Bristol centre where the Bloodhound Supersonic Car is being built.
Mangotsfield School head of science Pete Adamson said: "The students have shown a real dedication to this project - they have been brilliant. They have shown a real commitment to working as engineers in designing, making and testing their gliders. They have been working with real engineers from MBDA who have been an inspiration."
The sponsors of the Flying Start Challenge, which takes place from October to March each year, are: AgustaWestland, Airbus, Atkins, Fleet Air Arm Museum, GE Aviation, MBDA, Messier-Bugatti-Dowty and Rolls-Royce.


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At MG RUSH, we're not only the recognized leader in facilitation training–We Facilitate! Here's what you can expect when you hire us to facilitate your next meeting.
Preparation Phase
All effort begins with management perspective and understanding what needs to be delivered to be called a success. Some call this, "knowing what DONE looks like."
- First and foremost, articulate and codify the deliverables.
- Understand the organizational holarchy and the impact of failure. The value of the initiative, project, or meeting should be stipulated by the amount of money and wasted FTE at risk if the project fails.
- Listen, listen, listen. We will speak with the project team, the business community, the sponsors, and the customers to ensure clarity and alignment. An effective workshop leader understands the political risks and potential personality issues.
- We will conduct a quantitative, FAST risk assessment, know that if you cannot measure it, you cannot manage it.
- When considering multiple workshops or multiple days, we will build a project plan for the series of meetings and workshops required.
- Create a comprehensive pre-read package that will include (at minimum):
- Workshop purpose, scope, deliverable, and simple agenda
- Glossary of terms used in the above statements, and other material to be provided during the workshop
- Detailed questions that will be asked during the workshop
- Objectives and goals of the organization and the project being supported
- Build a simple approach (ie, agenda) for each session based on discrete deliverables.
Workshop Phase
As we get prepared for each workshop we will:
- Take the basic approach for each session identified above and expand into the detailed activities we will use, identifying break-out sessions and the CEO (ie, chief easel officer) for each.
- Create an annotated agenda including review material, ground rules, and appropriate audio-visual support.
- For a recent three-hour session to facilitate building Key Measurements, our annotated agenda was 18 pages long.
Review and Resolution Phase
Provide a smooth segue from the meeting deliverable to use by the project team:
- Distribute clear and valid documentation from the meeting.
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, State Lands Division and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab have partnered to conduct extensive habitat restoration, monitoring and research along the Alabama coast. This historic partnership will provide $1.5 million to the DISL over the next three years for research and conservation activities.
"The Department is truly excited about this partnership," stated Carl Ferraro, a Natural Resource Planner with the ADCNR, State Lands Division, Coastal Section in Spanish Fort. "By partnering with the DISL, we are tapping into a wealth of expertise and experience to obtain the best science available on shoreline restoration efficacy and cost effectiveness. This knowledge will serve us well as we plan future restoration efforts".
These funds are provided by a post-Hurricane Katrina fisheries restoration grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Under this partnership, the DISL will construct shoreline restoration projects at two sites: the northeast shoreline of Point aux Pins and the undeveloped shoreline on the southwest side of the Boggy Point boat ramp site in Orange Beach. Both of these projects will utilize oyster shell breakwaters to protect eroding shorelines and promote the re-establishment of marsh plants and seagrasses along the shoreline.
Additionally, a seagrass restoration project in Little Lagoon adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge will be significantly expanded. This project will compare the feasibility and cost-efficacy of several seagrass planting methods. $400,000 will be utilized to construct these projects.
$1.1 million dollars will be targeted towards an unprecedented three-year intensive monitoring and research effort on the above-mentioned construction sites and two other sites already carried out by the DISL and a large-scale project planned for Little Bay.
The sites already constructed by the DISL include the Mobile County Bay Front Park Oyster Reef Breakwater research project and the Helen Wood Park Living Shorelines Demonstration project, constructed as part of a partnership between the DISL, ADCNR and The Nature Conservancy, and the Mobile County Bay Front Park Oyster Reef Breakwater research project.
All of the sites will be monitored for a wide range of parameters, including oyster abundance, fish and shellfish abundance, benthic macro-invertebrate abundance, water quality and chemistry, shoreline stabilization and other related parameters. This will provide the scientific data needed to determine restoration project efficacy, validate project designs and guide the design and construction of future habitat restoration and shoreline stabilization projects.
Additionally, the results of this monitoring will provide cost efficiency and efficacy data for the promotion and construction of "living shoreline" alternative to bulkheads and seawall.
"This is an unprecedented analysis of the real benefits of coastal restoration that will serve as a template for managers across the world," said Dr. Just Cebrian, Senior Marine Scientist, DISL and principle investigator of the endeavor. "This project will test in an unprecedented manner whether coastal restoration works and, if so, how we can get the most out of it," he concluded.
The project will kick off in early Fall 2008 with pre-project monitoring efforts. In early spring 2009, construction projects will commence at Boggy Point and Point aux Pins and seagrass planting will take place in Little Lagoon. Post-project monitoring will commence and continue until late summer 2011. The entire project is scheduled to be complete September 15, 2011.
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I'm becoming addicted to thrillers and there is no one better that can craft a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, keep you awake at night because you just have to read one more chapter and who will keep you thinking "I've got to read every book this author has ever written." That's how I felt when I read Ms. Forster's latest legal thriller, EXPERT WITNESS.
Once again we are privy to Josie Bate's life--before when she was a ruthless defense attorney--and now when she uses her talent and compassion to help a sixteen-year-old abused girl, Hannah Sheraton. Hannah is now Josie's ward, but something is wrong. The usual predictable Josie has seemingly disappeared into thin air. Hannah rustles up all her courage to go and see Archer, a private investigator and Josie's sometime boyfriend, to ask for his help in locating Josie. Archer uses all his connections including a Hermosa Beach detective, Liz Driscoll, to try and uncover any clues as to Josie's whereabouts. The news is not good. It seems that a double-murderer has been unexpectantly released from prison early and all signs point to him kidnapping Josie. When a second woman is kidnapped, the investigation turns frantic. The killer has a timetable - he kills his victims on the fifth day of captivity. Daniel Young, the expert psychiatrist, from the killer's trial, thinks he can help. He understands how the killer thinks and Archer and Liz have no choice but to include him in their investigation. If he can find the killer, then his obnoxious self-righteous behavior will have to be endured.
Ms. Forster takes you on a journey filled with twists and turns, many of which you will never see coming. I thought I had figured out who was responsible, but I couldn't have been further from the truth. That's superb craftsmanship from this author. Through expert writing I felt Hannah's anxiety, Archer's frustration and Daniel's smug attitude as he lends his expert opinion on the next steps in the investigation. If you enjoy thrillers, you'll find none better than "The Witness Series" by Rebecca Forster. Highly Recommended.
Check out Rebecca's website here: www.rebeccaforster.com


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Thaddeus Wier III birdies first playoff hole to earn his first professional win
(Myrtle Beach, S.C) – Some professional golfers go through their entire career without ever tasting victory in the pro ranks. Others, like Thaddeus Wier III, find success a lot sooner. In only his third week as a professional, Wier grabbed his first professional win.
Wier has been knocking on the door all season, finishing out of the money three times by a single stroke. With the win the East Aurora, N.Y. native, who now resides in Myrtle Beach, S.C., grabbed the biggest payday by any player this season on the series and moved into 2nd on the Carolina Winter Series Money List. With the runner up finish Johnson maintained his spot at the top of the tour's Money List. Johnson, who won last week at Sandpiper Bay, finished tied for 1st in the Sunday one day event at Black Bear as well, where he lost in a playoff to Eastern Michigan alum Spencer Slade. Slade, out of Ypsilanti, Mich. finished in solo 3rd for the two day event. Malone University alum Tyler Light, out of Massillon, Ohio, finished in solo 4th.
The SwingThought.com Tour would like to thank Patrick Wilkinson and his staff at Black Bear for conducting such a top notch professional event. The SwingThought.com Tour Carolina Winter Series picks back up next week with one and three day events at Meadowlands Golf Club in Calabash, N.C. The SwingThought.com Tour Pro Series will be hosting a special event next week, the Magnolia Bluffs Casino Beau Pre Bayou Bash, in Natchez, Miss. to coincide with the Sanderson Farms Championship providing those players who do not get into the PGA TOUR event a viable alternative to consider.
For more information on the SwingThought.com Tour Winter Series or to join, visit www.SwingThought.com or call the SwingThought.com Tour offices at 800-992-8748.


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Sarita Nair-Pillai is a project director with the Education, Employment & Community
Programs division at Education Development Center, Inc (EDC). Drawing on her own
background as a computer scientist and technology developer, her role involves managing
national projects that focus on the creation of powerful technology-based resources
for teachers and students, with a special focus on the needs of diverse users. As
the director of The FunWorks digital library project and the Gender and Science
Digital Library, she has helped shape both technology and content strategy for the
National Science Foundation's National Science Digital Library system. She also
serves as co-principal investigator for NSF's National ITEST Learning Resource Center
at EDC which supports close to 75 projects around the country, located in schools
and community-based settings, focused on building IT skills and knowledge of school-age
children and teachers through intensive hands-on science experiences.
Sarita has presented nationally and internationally on the use of digital libraries
for education, and on the development of innovative and inclusive learning technologies.
She holds an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and a Masters degree in Business
Administration and Marketing.
Dr. Christina Symons
Christina Symons received her PhD in Earth Sciences in 2002 from the Scripps Institution
of Oceanography after logging nearly 200+ days at sea onboard research vessels,
and 2 days below sea level, mapping the seafloor along the rim of the Pacific Ocean
Basin. Dr. Symons' primary focus was investigating the deformation of the subducting
plate at the Peru-Chile Trench and the Tonga-Kermadec Trench. She continues to unravel
the complex history of the Pacific-Australian plate boundary south of New Zealand,
work begun as part of a team at the University of Texas at Austin (MS, 1997).
For the past two years Dr. Symons has worked with Scripps scientists on a National
Science Digital Library collection, "Enduring Resources for Earth Science Education"
(ERESE). It is a collaborative effort among scientists from Scripps Institution
of Oceanography (SIO), UCSD Libraries, K-12 educators and data managers to create
a digital library environment for earth science education. She is keen to promote
the relationship between those who are teaching our future leaders, those leaders
who are making decisions that affect the future of our planet and those who are
practicing science in the laboratory.
Dr. Anthony Koppers
Hotspots and their associated volcanic chains have been amongst the most convincing
observations supporting the plate tectonic theory and have fundamental implications
for understanding past plate motions and mantle geodynamics.
As a researcher for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Dr. Koppers was able
to show that sometimes motions between hotspots are required to explain the observed
age progressions in seamount trails, and that lithospheric extension may be important
as a secondary process in other cases. These results seem to disagree with the stationary
nature of mantle plumes typically assumed in the hotspot hypothesis, and as a result
it has become one of his main science objectives to better understand the "true"
nature of hotspot volcanism.
Dr. Koppers recently accepted a position as Associate Professor of Marine Geology
and Geophysics College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences at the Oregon State University.
Since 1999 Dr. Koppers has been active as the head database manager and webmaster
for the
website of which the ERESE portal is an integral part. He earned M.Sc. and Ph.D.
degrees (1993, 1998) in the Earth Sciences at the Free University of Amsterdam,
the Netherlands.
Dr. John W. Moore
John Moore is W. T. Lippincott Professor of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin
at Madison where he serves as chair of the General Chemistry Division and director
of the Institute for Chemical Education (ICE). He is a leader in chemical education,
especially in his use of technology. As editor of the Journal of Chemical Education,
a position he has held since 1996, his monthly editorials discuss with readers current
issues, concerns, and developments in chemical education. John was the founding
editor in 1988 of Journal of Chemical Education: Software, the first peer-reviewed,
academic journal to publish technology-based, digital resources in science education.
The JCE Digital Library collection and the ChemEd Digital Library pathway have been
established by JCE under Moore's direction.
John Moore has a passion for teaching chemistry, for which he has received many
national and local awards. He teaches general chemistry, advanced and honors general
chemistry, and inorganic chemistry, using technology and demonstrations to great
effect. John is the author of one of the leading introductory college textbooks,
Chemistry: The Molecular Science with co-authors Conrad Stanitski and Peter Jurs.
He is the author of more than 100 journal articles and book chapters and has presented
nearly 400 lectures at conferences and colloquia.
Moore is a leader in chemistry curriculum reform, most recently as co-director of
the NSF New Traditions systemic chemistry initiative. He is an active member of
the American Chemical Society, serving both the Society Committee on Education and
the Division of Chemical Education in several capacities.
Lynn Diener
Lynn Diener is the outreach specialist for the ChemEd Digital Library, the newest
NSDL pathway. She is involved in both formal and informal science education. Lynn
runs a Science Club for 3-5th graders at the local Boys & Girls Club and teaches
science courses at Edgewood College in Madison, WI.
Sarah Bordenstein
Sarah Bordenstein is an Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Marine Biological
Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, MA. Her most notable development is Microbial Life,
a digital library dedicated to the ecology, evolution and diversity of microbes.
She currently acts as Project Manager for the Encyclopedia of Life Biodiversity
Informatics Group (http://www.eol.org ) and Data
Manager for the International Census of Marine Microbes (http://icomm.mbl.edu).
Sarah is particularly interested in engaging teachers and students to contribute
to our knowledge of biodiversity and empowering them to participate in the scientific
discovery process by making learning resources, tools and datasets freely available
Dr. Seth Bordenstein
Dr. Seth Bordenstein received a B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, a M.S.
in Biology, and a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Genetics from The University of Rochester.
From 2002 to 2004 he was a National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow at the
Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), where he studied genome evolution of bacterial
endosymbionts. In 2005 Bordenstein was appointed as Assistant Scientist in the Josephine
Bay Paul Center of the MBL. He also currently holds a faculty appointment in the
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Brown University and is a founding
member of the Mobile Genetic Element Cluster at the MBL. His lab's website is
Dr. Jeff Krause
Dr. Krause comes to computational science education by way of basic science research
in computational biology. Dr. Krause received a BS in Biology and a BA in Psychology
from the University of California, Irvine, where he learned how gratifying teaching
can be while tutoring fellow undergraduate students in Biology. Dr. Krause then
moved to Durham to pursue graduate studies in Neurobiology at Duke University, earning
his degree in 2000. Over the course of graduate study Dr. Krause realized that he
was more interested in computational biology than experimental laboratory work.
After a brief stint working for IBM, Dr. Krause received a post-doctoral research
fellowship at the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at Duke.
While looking to apply the computational skills acquired as a post-doc, Dr. Krause
happened upon an opportunity to join the Institute for Science Learning at the University
of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Here Dr. Krause served as a scientific content developer
with a highly talented team that was assembled to produce award-winning multimedia
educational materials on topics in bioinformatics and post-genomic biology. In this
position Dr. Krause rediscovered the joy of teaching through curriculum and lesson
design and authoring, as well as a year teaching undergraduate and graduate biostatistics
at North Carolina Central University. When administrative changes lead to the dissolution
of the institute Dr. Krause joined Shodor in September of 2006 as a staff computational
biologist and educator.
Rob DeSalle
Rob DeSalle is a Curator of Entomology at the American Museum of Natural History.
He is affiliated with the AMNH Division of Invertebrate Zoology and works at the
Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics, where he leads a group of researchers
working on molecular systematics, molecular evolution, population and conservation
genetics, and evolutionary genomics of a wide array of life forms ranging from viruses,
bacteria, corals, and plants, to all kinds of insects, reptiles, and mammals.
Though other researchers have studied the effects of the Hawaiian Islands' geological
history on the evolution of Drosophila, Rob was among the first to do so using molecular
genetics. His research caught the attention of Allan Wilson who is considered by
many to be the father of modern molecular evolution. Rob conducted his postdoctoral
research under Wilson at the University of California, Berkeley and continued his
research and taught at Yale University from 1986 to 1991, before accepting a position
as assistant curator at the American Museum of Natural History. At the Museum, he
continues to study flies, but also uses his expertise in molecular genetics to explore
a much wider range of creatures.
In addition to the stimulating environment and wealth of potential collaborators,
the Museum also gives Rob the opportunity to help design exhibition spaces, such
as "The Genomic Revolution" and "Epidemic!". "The Genomic Revolution" explored the
science and technology of genomics research as well as the ethical, social, and
legal implications of this research. "Epidemic!" explored infectious disease. Rob
also helps create magazines for children, books of essays, and content for the children's
website, Ology—and of course, online science courses for teachers, such as this
one. But his primary focus is on his research. As one of over 40 curators at the
Museum, Rob works on exhibitions and educational programs, while he continues to
explore the many unanswered questions that make his scientific career an endlessly
rewarding and fascinating pursuit.
Marcia Eames-Sheavly
Marcia Eames-Sheavly coordinates the Garden-Based Learning Program in the Department
of Horticulture at Cornell University, where she develops curriculum and educational
resource materials for teachers, 4-H leaders, extension educators, and others. She
also works with human development researchers to evaluate the impact of programs
on developmental assets, and teaches HORT 201, the Art of Horticulture.
Marcia speaks often at national meetings, and is the author of many publications,
book chapters, and magazine articles. She has received two Garden Writers' Association
awards and the prestigious Jane L. Taylor Great American Gardener Award from the
American Horticultural Society for her efforts to inspire and nurture future horticulturists
through children's and youth gardens.
Marcia is also a watercolor artist, and her paintings reflect her love of, and interest
in, the plant world. Her work has been shown in galleries throughout central and
western New York, and she has illustrated numerous publications.
Craig Cramer
Craig Cramer is a communications specialist in Cornell's Department of Horticulture.
A former magazine editor, Craig developed his first website a decade ago, and now
focuses his efforts on helping the Department of Horticulture reach educators, gardeners
and farmers. He's also an avid gardener and garden blogger.
Dr. Kristina Yu
Kristina Yu is the microscopist and co-director of the Microscope Imaging Station
at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, California. The Microscope Imaging Station
is a facility that allows museum visitors to control research grade microscopes
to explore live biological samples. In addition to making microscopy accessible
to the museum-going public, Kristina also collaborates with researchers in the San
Francisco Bay Area and is acquiring an archive of microscopic movies and images
that will be made available on the Web. She attended UC San Diego and UC Santa Cruz
as an undergraduate, and has a Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
from UC Santa Cruz. Although Kristina's academic work focused on cell cycle control
in Drosophila embryos, she is enjoying the opportunity to work with and image a
wide range of organisms at the Exploratorium.
Dr. Karen E. Kalumuck
A native Ohioan, I earned Ph.D. in Genetics from Rice University in 1984. I conducted
research on the molecular biology of human genetic disease at Baylor College of
Medicine, then accepted an assistant professorship at St. Olaf College in Minnesota,
where I learned far more biology than ever before while teaching developmental biology,
cell biology, genetics, bioethics, and marine biology. After having lived through
the temperature extremes of Houston and Minneapolis, I decided that moderation was
the way to go, and moved to California in 1992. By this time I had discovered that
my professional interests focused on science literacy for the public, which led
me to expand my knowledge and pedagogy base by teaching at Bay area community colleges.
I have been the Biologist with the Teacher Institute since 1994, enjoying the challenge
of starting the life sciences education program from scratch and of turning the
inaccessible corners of life sciences into exciting hands-on learning experiences.
I'm the author of Human Body Explorations the Exploratorium's first biology
activity book, now in its second edition.
Chad Dorsey
Chad Dorsey is a Science and Educational Technology Specialist at the Maine Mathematics
and Science Alliance (MMSA), a nonprofit organization supporting education in Maine
and the nation. Prior to beginning at MMSA in 2004, Chad taught high school physics
in midcoast Maine, worked at the Munich International School in Germany, and served
in school leadership roles for several high school reform initiatives. Chad holds
a bachelor's degree in physics from St. Olaf College and completed a physics Master's
degree and doctorate coursework at the University of Oregon. In addition to his
work on the PRISMS project, Chad works on a variety of programs providing professional
development in education and educational technology to teachers in New England.
Chad's interest in technology and multimedia representations began in fourth grade
with BASIC graphics programming on an Apple II hooked to his television set, and
his geekdom has flourished unfettered ever since. Chad currently lives in midcoast
Maine with his wife, infant daughter and a gray cat named Manny.
Joyce Tugel
Joyce Tugel is a Science Specialist at the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance
(MMSA). Her work at the MMSA is primarily focused on the areas of teacher leadership,
mentoring and new teacher support, and science professional development, which includes
national support for the Curriculum Topic Study project in utilizing the tools and
resources. Joyce is a co-author of Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Vol. 2.
Prior to coming to the MMSA in 2005, Joyce was a science professional development
specialist at the TERC Eisenhower Regional Alliance for five years and taught high
school chemistry and physical science for ten years in Southern Maine. Prior to
receiving her science teaching certification, Joyce was a researcher in environmental
biogeochemistry at the University of New Hampshire. She is a Fellow of the third
cohort group of the National Academy for Science and Mathematics Education Leadership.
Joyce has served as the National Science Teachers Association's District II Director
and Professional Development Division Director. During her accomplished teaching
career, Joyce received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Secondary Science
Teaching in 1998, and the Milken Foundation National Distinguished Educator and
New England Institute of Chemists Secondary Teaching Awards in 1999. Joyce received
her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Microbiology from the University of New Hampshire.
Jessica Fries-Gaither
Jessica Fries-Gaither is an Elementary Resource Specialist with The Ohio State University.
Currently she is working on a free multimedia cyberzine called Beyond Penguins and
Polar Bears. This online magazine will integrate polar science, literacy skills,
and other cross-curricular content for elementary educators. Fries-Gaither earned
bachelor's degrees in Biological Sciences and Anthropology and a master's of Education
from the University of Notre Dame. She has had a variety of teaching experiences
including middle school science and math, upper elementary science and math, and
elementary (self-contained) classrooms. Most recently, she taught fourth grade in
Anchorage, Alaska, where she lived for six years.
Fries-Gaither is a member of the National Science Teacher's Association (NSTA) and
has traveled to Japan with the Fulbright Memorial Fund and to South Africa and Botswana
with the Fulbright Hays program. She enjoys learning and teaching about the world's
diversity in its scientific and cultural forms.
Dr. Carol Landis
Dr. Carol Landis completed her Ph.D. in Science Education at The Ohio State University
in 1995. She also holds an MA (Biology Ed.) from Kent State and a B.S. (Biology
Education) from the University of Wisconsin--Superior. She taught biology and Earth
science for 17 years in NE Ohio before entering the Ph.D. program at OSU. Upon completing
her Ph.D., she served as a visiting assistant professor in the Math, Science, and
Technology (MSaT) faculty in the College of Education at OSU. She taught Science
in the School Curriculum, Teaching Science in the Field, and Science Methods, and
served as a University Supervisor for the M.Ed. student teaching and field experiences.
She also co-taught Geological Sciences 583B, Field Geology for Science Teachers,
offered at the Bahamian Field Station on San Salvador Island. In 2005, Carol retired
from teaching science at the Linworth Alternative Program in the Worthington School
system, where she had worked for the previous nine years. While there, she coordinated
the production of an educational CD-ROM about Long-Term Ecological Research in the
McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica, a program funded through the National Science
Foundation. The CD set is available at cost of shipping and handling to middle-
and high-school teachers. In addition to the Education Outreach position at BPRC,
she facilitates iDiscovery, an on-line course offered through Miami University (Ohio)
for teachers who completed the summer teacher workshop about climate change at BPRC.
At some point, she would love to resume teaching marine biology and Earth systems
to Elderhostel groups in the Bahamas…especially in the winter!
Dr. John Roeder
Dr. John Roeder began his work in energy education when he came to The Calhoun School in New York City in 1973, the year of the Arab Oil Embargo. In the 1970s he did work in energy education with the National Energy Foundation and in the 1980s he became a Resource Agent for the New York Energy Education Project. His most recent effort in energy education is to develop the manual, "Teaching About Energy," soon to be published by the American Association of Physics Teachers. Excerpts of this work can be found on
Dr. Cathy Ezrailson
Dr. Cathy Mariotti Ezrailson is an Assistant Professor of Science Education at The University of South Dakota. An AAPT Physics Teaching Resource Agent since 1992, she has taught physics, scientific research and design, computer technologies, geology and chemistry in public schools and community colleges for more than 20 years. She currently teaches physical science and science methods for elementary, middle school and high school science education majors as well as graduate courses in science education. Her current research areas include "Are We Teaching Science Safely in South Dakota Schools," "Interactive Science for the English Language Learner: Two ELL Populations Compared" and "Science and Technology is Also Me" – A Middle School Girls' Physical Science and Technology Summer Experience.* *She has also designed and implemented the Explicitly Modeled Interactive Techniques (EMIT) teaching model, in classrooms grades 6-20 and is currently managing editor of ThePhysicsFront.org – online digital library collection for physics and physical science for grades K-12 teachers, students and teacher educators.
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A few weeks ago, I was looking through an account on Instagram and in the comment, I realized a lot of people were having Eureka moments. Basically, People found out they had been misusing a skincare product the whole time. For one of them, She was already on her second bottle of the product only to realize she had been using the products wrong. Last week, I also realized I had been using the beauty water from Honua Skincare as a face mist not knowing that it is a face toner (to be used with a cotton ball/round).
Seeing that comment on Instagram made me think of my own skincare mistakes in that regard. It also made me wonder what the effects of misusing a product could be. I'm not an esthetician but it's pretty common sense to assume that misusing a product can result in two things: On the one end, you just don't get the product to work. On the other end, you may find your skin react adversely to a product. This could actually be very bad.
With this in mind, I thought I'd try to share some simple ways to help you (and I) get the best out of your skincare product. How do you ensure you are reaping the full benefits of your skincare routine and the products you use? Well, I'll share some tips.
Read the labels!
I can't even stress this enough. For the most part, most of what you need to know about a product will be on the labels. If you need to know the ingredient list, manufacturing and expiration dates, any claims on allergens and how products were tested, all these info will be on the labels. This should be your first step when you purchase a product. No matter what you've previously heard about the products, verify it on your own. I take it a step further to visit the brand's website to see if there's anything else I want to know about a product.
Follow instructions
You know what I find interesting, people read instructions for how to use electronics and appliances but do not read instructions on how to use skincare products. This is perhaps the biggest mistake we make when putting skincare products to use. All skincare products are different- even skincare products in the same category are different. Many of these products are formulated with different intentions. You cannot expect to apply all face cleansers on damp skin. Some face cleansers are designed to be applied on dry skin. So before you use a product, pleas read the label and follow instructions.
Know that all skincare products are not created the same
Just because some products contain similar ingredients doesn't mean they should be used in the same manner. Different manufacturers formulate different ingredients differently and probably intend for their products to work a certain way. I learned this with certain kinds' of mask that I used. These makes were formulated for the same purpose but the instructions for each mask was different. If you don't pay attention to how a manufacturer intends for their product to work, you might miss a major benefit of that product.
Be aware that formulas may change
A major mistake we all make is assuming that we already know a product and so we don't even bother reading labels when we repurchase. Manufacturers change formulas and tweak ingredients in products all the time. Many times, buyers are not notified of these changes. Tweaking ingredients may affect how your skin reacts to a product it once loved. So, it's important to always treat each new bottle/jar/tube of product as though it's your first experience with each repurchase.
Understand your skin type and use the right ingredients
Here's a pointer to help you Find your skin type and figure out which ingredients works best for your skin type. Knowing your skin type is a critical step to ripping benefits of a skincare routine. Certain products work best for different skin types in different conditions. If your skin is dryer in the summer/humid month, your favorite moisturizer for winter season just might not work. Even though some products state "for all skin types", I find that they typically just don't work for mine. I know ingredients my skin love and try to stay away from those ingredients that don't cooperate with my skin.
Prep your skin
This goes along with following instructions. It's important to prep your skin for different products based on manufacturer's instruction. Some products require you to use them on clean skin. Some require you to damp your skin with warm water. There's a reason for all of these. Some ingredients may contain enzymes that function better on certain skin conditions. Prepping your skin for the right ingredients is a sure way to maximize the benefits of skincare products. Most of my face mast require clean skin but one of them specifically instruct using on freshly exfoliated skin. Skin prepping is key!
Use products in the same line
Some manufacturers will formulate certain products to work well along with other ingredients in their product line. Basically you reap the full benefits when you use the ingredients in the same line. For example, Certain toners work best to prep your skin for the moisturizers or serum in that line. This is usually rare, but watch out for things like these when you purchase your skincare products.
So that's about all I can think of. These sound minor, but it can actually be the secrete to getting the wow factor from your products. If you have any tips on how you make your skincare work for you, do share below and let's help each other GLOW! 🙂
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