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Golf Mk3 > The Mk3 Golf Ecomatic Page - Briefly updated in 2018
"The Ecomatic was the magical clutchless version. "
The Volkswagen Golf Ecomatic got its name from the words "Ecology" and "Automatic", and was produced late 1993 - mid 1994 with mention in press statements as early as 1992. It was ahead of it's time, and as a result was a sales failure with only approximately 4000 vehicles made. Stop-starts are now back in fashion, some not necessarily particularly superior as the principle of the Ecomatic.
If you type "Golf Ecomatic" into Google, not a lot comes up, aside from part numbers from VAGCAT and foreign online parts systems. There also isn't a lot of information about what they are anywhere, so I created this site in an attempt to inform people of what the Golf Ecomatic is and how it worked. There are a couple of articles on the internet now about the Golf Ecomatic but weren't when I created this page back in 2009. Also most of the articles just rip off my webpage and the VW sales brochure which is totally evident in the fact the sales brochure contained loads of mistakes which you wouldn't know about unless you actually drove one. Clearly people are happy writing about things they don't understand these days, nothing new there then eh. Anyway on with the show, because I own three of them and 2 other Mk3s, this site is a bit biased, so don't say you haven't been warned.
If you want to know about the individual components of the Ecomatic which enable it to perform the start-stop business, check out the forum or the Wiki. The forum is a little more up-to date.
Go to the Ecomatic Forum
Go to the Ecomatic Wiki
The principle:
The principle behind the Ecomatic came from the simple thought that an engine need not run if no power is needed. As soon as you lift off the accelerator, the clutch opens and the car freewheels to let it glide under its own motional energy for as far as possible, the engine then switches off after a further 1.5 seconds of inactivity to save fuel required for tickover. When you then press the accelerator, the engine restarts right away, the clutch then closes (smoothly) and takes up drive and off you go. This was pretty clever for 1994!
Aside from the fuel saved when the engine is off, the freewheeling enables you to travel quite far distances in overrun as opposed to if the engine braking effect was occurring, it takes a lot of getting used, to get the best out of the freewheeling effect, as well as learn to use the brake more as the car tends to "run away", but once you have mastered it, you can start doing many "free" miles.
So how did it work?
VW decided that the most appropriate engine for the design was the 1Y diesel engine, straight forward, non-turbo diesel engine. According to the brochure, this engine was used because it was an almost instantaneous starter, as well as having a good fuel economy from a diesel engine (of course). Naturally, the car wouldn't have had much point if it was a petrol variety which offered less fuel economy than the diesel models.
Automatic freewheeling and an engine switching off in motion couldn't be done with a conventional manual gearbox of course, so a manual gearbox with an automatic clutch was used (semi-automatic). A little odd as you would expect a fully automatic transmission, but the probable reason is that at the time the only automatic gearbox available was one based around the torque converter design, which wouldn't have given the car as good fuel economy, in addition to the fact that Volkswagen did not tend to fit their diesels with automatic gearboxes around that time.
Modifications to the design to help pull this off involved:
Along with various other sensors and control units to aid functioning of the systems.
The heart of the system is the "digi-swing" (or DIGISWING) electronic control unit (under the water deflector, where the ECU normally is) which manages a lot of these systems, including clutch and engine management. The digi-swing controller masters the clutch operation via signals to the clutch positioner (with a fuzzy logic adaptation), switch off routine, outputs to the switches, control of the starter motor, and also has a pretty good self-diagnosis capability too. It suppresses the oil pressure and alternator warning lights when the engine is switched off. It even turns the engine on should the brake servo run out to top it up should you be going down a hill and exhaust the servo. And so it should - the point here was not a crude stop-start system to inconvenience the driver, but to make driving the car a seamless experience.
The instrument cluster also has 3 additional lights: An orange "Ecomatic control lamp" to show when the Ecomatic is disabled (via the switch on the wiper stalk), this prevents the Ecomatic from freewheeling and also stops the engine turning off, you can use this at busy junctions or when you need the engine brake. A second orange "Gear display control lamp" which comes on to tell you when you should change up, and flashes when you must change down (this even takes into account throttle position, therefore if your foot is flat down the light won't come on as soon as it knows you require the lower gear), generally, this light only flashes as a reminder you are in a way too high gear, not really as an indication when you could do with changing down. The light also flashes if a gear is not properly engaged. The third is a green "Engine running control lamp" which comes on to tell you when the engine is not yet in a state to be switched on and off (it is too cold, or the battery voltage is too low, or a fault has been detected, such as the brake servo vacuum pressure is too low). It should be noted that the green lamp goes off after 1 or so minutes into the journey, so you benefit from the stop-start pretty quickly.
The Ecomatic can be disabled by pushing a button on the wiper stalk, in this mode, the car does not freewheel when the accelerator is released, and the engine does not switch off -- you can also restart the engine by pushing this switch at anytime. In this mode, because the clutch is not opened when the accelerator pedal is released, a switch inside the gear lever is used to determine when you are trying to change gear, when this switch is activated, providing the accelerator pedal is released, the clutch is opened, and you can change gear, the clutch is then opened until the switch is released AND the gear monitoring switch is reporting the gear is correctly engaged. Therefore, when the Ecomatic is switched off, you must grab the gear lever in the "correct" position and move simultaneously as you release the accelerator, otherwise the clutch will not be opened. Of course, in normal operation, you don't notice any of this, but this is the technical workings of it.
Whether the Ecomatic is on or off, the clutch is of course automatically opened when you are going at a speed which would cause the engine to stall, as like a normal driver would use the clutch, for example, you could come to a stop in 3rd gear, and the clutch will open as you come to a stop, the gear change indicator would flash, and the clutch would not close until either 1st or 2nd is selected (the digiswing unit is programmed to allow you to pull off from a stop in 1st or 2nd, the gearchange indicator lamp will flash if you do this in 2nd gear however). In this manner, it is not possible to stall in an Ecomatic. It is sometimes possible to stall if pulling off in 2nd gear, however, the control unit detects this and restarts the engine and re-attempts the clutch operation.
All 3 lamps flash at the same time for 10 seconds if a fault is detected with the system, at minute intervals, then the green light comes on permanently to stop the engine switching off, freewheeling behaviour remains on.
Driving the Ecomatic is fun, the freewheel allows you to coast for distances you never thought were possible, without using up *any* fuel, probably how the motor vehicle should have been designed in the first place. There is also a smug feeling you get from the car that the clutch is automatic, as well as the look from people when the engine starts and stops. As well as this, this car must have had hundreds of thousands of pounds invested in it, and for these reasons, you cannot help but love it.
The Ecomatic from chassis number 1h-rp-491791 can run on Rapeseed Methyl Ester (RME) (biodiesel) corresponding to DIN 51606 (EN 14214). I believe this was due to a change of the type of fuel lines used.
Starter motor wear:
A few people on forums have made assumptions with regards to the life of the starter motor. Actually, because the starter motor is used for literally no longer than a second at a time, even when starting in the very cold, there is minimal heat generation, even if in heavy stop-start traffic. Obviously the starter motor can be expected to fail sooner than it might on a normal Golf, but not at a particularly excessive rate because there is never any excessive heat generated.
Radio losing power and lights briefly dim when engine is restarting:
If you car radio is losing power when the engine is restarting, you need to replace your auxiliary battery - mechanics don't know it is there. The battery costs around
£25 £35! It is easy to fit, it is behind the air intake pipe.
An initial start with the ignition key is required.
The engine does not switch off until the coolant temperature has exceeded 40°C, this usually takes about 2 minutes of driving. (Ecomatic mode is still on, as the car still freewheels).
1st gear: Engine switches off if vehicle has been stopped and the accelerator pedal has not been operated within 5 seconds.
2-5th gear: Engine switches off if accelerator has not been pressed for 1.5 seconds, any gear, any speed. Except if you have recently applied pressure to the gearlever (or changed gear) the control unit delays the engine turning off for an additional 5 seconds as it believes you are changing gear. If vehicle is stationary, engine will only restart by accelerator pedal if 1st gear is selected.
Neutral: Engine switches off if gearlever switch has not been activated for 1.5 seconds; engine switches off regardless if you are pressing the accelerator.
Reverse gear: Engine does not switch off, if engine is off and reverse is selected, engine immediately switches on.
Driver's door is opened: Vacuum pump activates - if it appears to "run twice" this indicates a problem and this should be fixed in order to prevent the pump burning out.
Ignition on, engine off in Ecomatic mode with gear engaged, and the driver's door has been opened: Neutral must be briefly selected and 1st reselected before engine will restart.
Further information:
More information can be found on the Forum.
Drop me an email if you want to chat further - since this gets spammed heavily though it might take a while for me to reply.
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|Still looks good to me.
Time for a little catch-up: A spate of paying, if time-consuming, work has kept me from my main task of "Alchemizing" of late, but in the time I've been able to pry free from my usual Dad duties, I've fixed a number of things on the old plastic boat, which will no doubt prove safer and more effective in the long run than the old, half-assed methods.
|When I launch, I have to bring all my hardware with me
A delayed launch in May went well, with the exception that prior to it, I "test-fired" the engine, only to have the choke cable come off in my hand. Oopsie. I was able to reeve a salvaged replacement from my stock of Atomic 4 spares in the garage.
|Springtime in Toronto Harbour
Off we went. The choke wasn't well-adjusted and the engine was hard-starting and prone to stalling. I fixed that once I made it to my marina's slip. A bigger project I had in mind was the "renewal and rationalization" of Valiente's electrical set-up. Like many boats, the batteries were topped by a rat's nest of little clips and nuts...bad and probably hazardous...along with elderly and possibly non-tinned (and therefore more easily corroded) cabling. A somewhat alarming puff of smoke made me think it was time to perhaps replace the main battery switch, along I later determined that was my fault in briefly making a 24 volt battery on the "both" setting...argh...
|30% less dangerous!
The keen-eyed will spot a Group 27 "house" battery in the rear of a Group 24 "start" battery. A more logical setup of the cabling and the new Blue Seas main switch means I finally have a "start-house-both" setup. Throw in new 4 ga. properly crimped cables, properly labelled, and the whole setup is easier to understand. All my old cables were black and "auto-grade".
|I'd rather switch than fight
The new switch fit the old holes, mostly, and my DYMO label maker saw heavy action during the installation. As this boat is shared, and I am aware that my commercial pilot boat partner, Clive, is pretty methodical, I figure clearly labelling everything to the point of obviousness will be appreciated, or at least useful.
|It only reads like I'm shouting
Yes, this is actually an improvement.
|"Wiring for Dummies" fig. 1n
Instead of more or less sticking small-gauge wires onto the battery studs with old gum, I made up two busses or terminal blocks/strips for the instruments, 12 VDC sockets, etc.
|Buss, buss, magic buss
I mounted these in the quarter-berth aft of the nav station for accessibility and visibility (it's better in person!) and carefully crimped and shrink-wrapped all sorts of leads for the various gadgets, including depth sounder (which needed a repair), GPS external power bracket, bilge pump leads, USB socket power supply, and that propane/gasoline sniffer, which is the grey and black box to the right.
|Yep, now "improved"
I tidied it up with some split loom and cable ties.
|I cut out slots with a Dremel after this. It's mostly out of sight now.
That little red thing is the sniffer's sensor. Should I ever install propane on this boat, the sniffer also has wiring for a solenoid remote shut-off, which is more than nice to have on a boat with spark plugs.
|Got gas?
Not pictured are the fixings of the base VHF antenna leads, oil changes, gasket-cutting, engine cable tweaking, the rewiring of the saloon overhead light, various dogging downs and tightenings, and the diagnosis and replacement of a faulty temperature sensor on the engine that was bumming me out. Again, Shelf o' Spares to the rescue. Now I have restored the gauges. They all light up now, as well, as do the running lights. Ain't progress grand? (The masthead light remains dark, alas, but the anchor and steaming function).
I also replaced the impeller. You are supposed to do this every season, but at about 20 hours per year of engine runtime, I let it go three years.
|The power of Christ impels you!
It was OK, but given that getting at the raw water pump on an Atomic 4 involves much grunting, fine motor skills and mirrors on sticks, I cleaned up the shaft, replaced the impeller and refreshed the grease cup.
|This came clean quickly and there is little "scoring"
So now the boat is more functional and less hazardous, I feel good turning it over to Clive and family while I get back to Alchemy and the Saga of the Engine Alignment. I think I'll be able to break for an actual sail now and then.


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Physicists and astronomers explore the dimensions of the universe… from the vastness of intergalactic space… to minute subatomic particles. They study the ways different forms of matter and energy interact. Physicists explore the laws that govern space and time. They may focus on theoretical areas like how the universe was formed, or take a more practical direction such as developing laser surgery technology. Astronomers study planets, stars, and other celestial bodies. Using telescopes and space-based equipment, their research may examine our own solar system, or aim at distant galaxies. Most physicists and astronomers work full time, often on teams with engineers and other scientists. They are employed by higher education institutions, scientific research and development organizations, and the federal government— especially NASA and the Department of Defense. Some need to apply for research grants to fund their work. Astronomers and physicists do most of their work in offices. Astronomers visit observatories occasionally as data from observations has become widely available via the Internet. Some physics experiments require particle accelerators or nuclear reactors, but most research is conducted in smaller laboratories. Research and academic positions require a Ph.D. A master's degree qualifies candidates for most positions in manufacturing and healthcare. The Federal government employs scientists with degrees ranging from a bachelor's to a Ph.D., depending on the position and agency.
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Saints Row: The Third
PC, XBox 360, Playstation 3
Reviewed on: PC
Developer: Volition Inc.
Publisher: THQ
Rated: "M" for Mature
CHEATfactor Game Review
by Joe Sinicki
You could nitpick on so many things here, but that wouldn't take away from the fact that Saints Row: The Third, with its fantastic visuals and use of music is miles ahead of anything that's come in the franchise before.
Where the game really hits its stride is with the over the top action moments like grasping for dear life to a safe being lifted by a helicopter as you attempt to shoot out guards. Saints Row: The Third is to the series what GTA III was to Rockstar's franchise.
From getting cosmetic surgery to insurance scams and surfing on fighter planes, there's plenty to do in Saints Row: The Third. Add on multiplayer and whored mode (yes, you read that right) and Saints Row: The Third is quite the package.
In the past, THQ and Volition's Saints Row series has been the equivalent of the Scary Movie films. They take something successful and loved, in this case the Grand Theft Auto series and mock it for all its worth. Sure, it's passable, but it never sets its sights higher than being a goofy version of something that came before it. Until now that is.
With Saints Row: The Third, Volition has thrown caution (and pretty much everything else to the wind) and carved out a brand new identity for its goofy open world action game. Sure, you're still going steal cars and run amok in a large virtual city, but the heart of the latest Saints Row comes with its new over-the-top action move direction that's created some of my favorite gaming moments of this year. Perhaps it's fitting that Saints Row's defining moment came in its third game, just as it did for the series that it once emulated.
At the end of Saints Row 2, the Third Street Saints have defeated all of their rivals and have thus turned their once little street gang into a media empire. They're spokesmen for Japanese Energy drinks, they're on billboards - they're targets. It's in a routine bank heist, with an actor looking to "do some research" for the upcoming Saints movie that things go awry. The bank tellers begin to fight back and it's not long before the Saints find themselves in jail. Just when the Saints are beginning to doubt what they've become, an organization known as The Syndicate bribes the cops and lets the Saints out and the organization's leader, business man Philippe Loren attempts to make a deal with the Saints; give up two thirds of their revenue and he'll let them live. Of course, that doesn't sit well with our anti-heroes, who stage one of the most off the wall escapes in gaming history and Saints Row: The Third begins proper.
"...you'll be able to create some truly out there characters."
Well, to be honest, any Saints Row game before this one would have began there, but the moments before this scene set the stage for some of the game's big changes. You'll start by creating your character, and while not all of your options are open to you at first, throughout the game you'll be able to create some truly out there characters. I started out with a well-dressed and dapper Spaniard with a uni-brow and several moles, but as the game worse on he became something else entirely; a cross dressing clown with pigtails and blood dripping down his face. Saints Row: The Third truly lets players create whoever they want to be their lead character, including zombies. Yes. Zombies.
The core gameplay of Saints Row: The Third remains the same, take cars and run amok in an open world city while trying to make a name for yourself, and it's deeply satisfying - for the most part. The new city of Steelport is a large one filled with vastly different sections of the city, like the bustling downtown filled with lights and illuminated billboards, the residential section and the industrial section. I often found myself just finding cars and driving around the city, just to see what I could find. Handling is more forgiving like Grand Theft Auto III and it's spinoffs than the realistic Grand Theft Auto IV, so you'll be able to have a lot more fun driving around and not have to worry quite as much about taking those turns as 90 MPH.
Where Saints Row: The Third really makes its mark though is with its new over-the-top action sequences. Finally carving out its own identity, Volition has presented a number of high octane moments that are a complete blast to play. Take for instance that scene where the Saints attempt to rob the bank, it starts off as you'd expect, going through and shooting everything in your path, but it soon turns into something that like nothing you've ever played before. Before long you're jumping from building to building Uncharted style and hanging from a safe that's being hoisted from the building via helicopter. You'll also parachute into a crowded party and much more. It's almost impossible to play through these missions without a smile on your face - or much more, laughing loudly.
Perhaps that's the real genius of Saints Row: The Third, even while creating its own identity, the game never loses sight of its roots and never takes itself too seriously, keeping its comedy fully intact. The game manages to mock not only games like Grand Theft Auto but movies, music, pop culture and even itself. Throughout the game you'll catsit a lion, take out furries and even visit a Tron inspired world. I firmly believe that the real appeal of any open world game like this is to be the biggest douche-bag you can be, and Saints Row does that perfectly by allowing me to summon an airstrike against an entire city...while being completely naked.
"...has managed to integrate the music into the game's core experience."
It's also remarkable how Volition has managed to integrate the music into the game's core experience. Parachuting into a crowded party would be exciting enough with a royalty free guitar riff behind it, but when you put Kanye West's "Power" behind it, the scene becomes something different entirely, it becomes a spectacle. The game is filled with these moments, in fact one of my favorite moments of the year comes early in the game, if you turn your car's radio to a specific station, the characters will sing the entire song "What I got" by Sublime. When it happened, I had to stop what I was doing and just watch the game, it's an even bigger feat when you take into account that the game allows you to choose between three different voices for your character.
Aside from the game's main missions, there's tons to do in Saints Row: The Third. You can commit insurance fraud, surf on jet planes and even get a sex change. The game also features a number of different modes including the aptly titled "Whored Mode" (yes, you read that right) and a pretty fun multiplayer suite. Saints Row: The Third is an adult playground that drops you in and lets you do well....pretty much whatever you want.
In the past, it was easy to cast off Saints Row. It's just a funny Grand Theft Auto clone. It's uninspired. Now though, thanks to a series of improvements and most importantly the series finally carving out its own identity, it's almost impossible to ignore Saints Row: The Third. It's a tongue-in-cheek thrill ride that gives the player ultimate freedom. It may not be perfect but it's easily the best game of the series.
CHEATS USED: Invincibility, Unlimited Ammo, Super Vehicles, Add Money
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It was actually the explosion in West, TX.
I live over an hour north of West, TX and yes, I felt it. It was a huge boom and reminded me of the thunder I've experienced when a tornado is on it's way.
About 10 min. after posting, I realized it wasn't raining at all.
Turns out a Fertilizer Plant exploded.
15+ people were killed (as of now).
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Peed Parayi Jane Re
The depiction of an important historical figure from recent history, Ba Kasturba Gandhi, raises several questions for classical dancers… questions that do not appear significant when these same dancers enter the imagined world of Radha and Krishna: mythical figures whose lives and exploits shape our collective Indian consciousness. Indian dance traditions have codified the eternal lovers to an extent that makes them easily recognisable in each of the classical dance forms of India.
How then, does one convey the very human, very uplifting tale of a modern-day heroine like Kasturba, who overcame personal odds and walked the long and often difficult path to lead India into the light alongside her husband, the Father of the Nation?
She was, in the last analysis, a simple, family oriented woman whose extraordinary story is tied up with our modern history. Her emotions, her aspirations, her needs were in no way lofty, nor did she show any disposition towards being a leader of millions.
And yet, Kasturba emerges as a strong-willed individual with enough self-will to stand by her own, independent decisions; a mighty partner to the one who was one of his kinds!
Her feminine intuition, acute sensitivity and strong strength of character are shown in this choreographic piece titled…'Peed Parayi Jaane Re'.


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Well, how many Syrian Christians did the Bishop of Rome bring back from the Island of the Lesbians?
I guess there weren't any, eh?
Meanwhile, in Pakistan.
Hello George? George, are you there?..Hello...
"Today Our attention is directed to one of the most common of them (abuses), one of the most difficult to eradicate, and the existence of which is sometimes to be deplored in places where everything else is deserving of the highest praise; the beauty and sumptuousness of the temple, the splendor and the accurate performance of the ceremonies, the attendance of the clergy, the gravity and piety of the officiating ministers. Such is the abuse affecting sacred chant and music."- St. Pius X, Pope
The official party line is, there were no Christians who had their "papers ready". This, after we have known of the Holy Father's visit for weeks and weeks. They indeed take us for fools.
The Pope could go to Lesbos, but he was no where to be seen fighting for Catholic families in Italy.
As always Christians are abandoned to their fate by the the Vatican ,happened in Latin America ,China and let's not forget the atrocious treatment of Cardinal Mindszentyf who said he received worse treatment from his own than from the enemy.
Barona is right on the money! What a showcase this Bishop of Rome is turning out to be. Great photo-ops, though! Holding babies, having his hand kissed by a young child, really enjoying life with a huge smile on his face! And the icing on the cake - the flight home and a presser in the aircraft, where he delivered the death blow to faithful Catholics via his pronouncements about
Holy Communion to the divorced and re-married. A perfect day was had by all!
The minions go against scripture again "Let us be good to all, but especially those of the household of the Faith."
Gal 6:10
Of course the chosen Muslim refugees were all selected way in advance...I notice many children. I wonder if he told them not to breed like rabbits anymore...
His Holiness Pope Francis intended to bring Christians with him on his return to Rome. Pope Francis said that that there "were, for instance, two Christian families in the first list that didn't have their papers in order."
That wasn't Pope Francis' fault. He simply told the truth about the situation. Nobody from Rome played any games about their desire to bring Christian refugees to Rome. Rome abided by the law.
Pope Francis has time and again, far more than any world leader, called attention to and condemned the genocide that Islamic terrorists have perpetuated against Christians.
Unlike numerous world leaders, Pope Francis (in 2015 A.D.) had the guts to label as "genocide" Turkey's mass murder of Armenian Christians. Turkey's government, in turn, condemned Pope Francis' remarks.
ROME — "Pope Francis on Sunday described the World War I-era slaughter of Armenians by the Ottoman Turks as the first genocide of the 20th century, igniting a diplomatic confrontation with Turkey, which quickly summoned the Vatican's ambassador to condemn the pontiff's remarks and recalled its own ambassador to the Holy See."
Finally, in 2014 A.D., I asked several Traditional Catholics as to why the Traditional Catholic Blogosphere was all but silent in their refusal to report on the following key event:
"On Monday, October 20, 2014 A.D., Pope Francis held a major Consistory of Cardinals to focus focused "on the plight of Christians in the Middle East, especially in light of the rise of the Islamic State..."
Pope Francis has again and again condemned Islamic genocide against Christians. Time and again, Pope Francis has focused upon and condemned the tremendous overall persecution, Islamic and otherwise, of Christians that is ongoing throughout the world.
Time and again, Traditional Catholics have failed to report Pope Francis' numerous condemnations of the genocide and persecution of Christians.
Mark Thomas
The "Christians" didn't have their paper work ready, but the Muslims did? How is that so? Does that not suggest that it is the Christians who really suffer under the authority of a Islamic governments, making sure they had *NO Paper Work*? Pope Frog and his co-horsts makes me sick.. What a bunch of left wing loons. No wonder the media loves this fake!


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Associate Director, Web Development, University Marketing and Communications, University of Washington Seattle, Washington; 2016 — Present
Lead a team of Web developers who maintain the main University of Washington Web site, and several key UW Web properties. Publish and maintain a WordPress theme used by many departments on campus. Responsible for the infrastructure, architecture, and WordPress themes for the nearly 150 sites hosted by University Marketing and Communications. Hire and coordinate vendors, consultants, and freelancers. Act as an ambassador between the larger Web Team and the campus community by attending Web-related events and meetups, providing consulting services, offering training, and acting as an advocate for Web development on and off campus.


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With a lot of know-how, a soldering iron, other specialized tools, and time on their hands, it's pretty impressive to see what some modders are able to accomplish. Ben Heckendorn comes to mind, but he's not the only kid in town. The man known as Bacteria has put together some interesting creations, the latest one of which you see above. It's called "Project Unity" and represents 15 consoles crammed into one space. No emulation here either: the beauty in the project is how Microbe got all the consoles to share one power supply, video cable and control pad. The man spent 3,500 hours over 3 years to make this, laying out 300 meters of cabling inside what ended up being a 20kg (44lbs) box. Yes, it's a one of a kind box, which means it's probably not going to be for sale anytime soon, if ever. But if you're the tinkering type, you might want to check out the video after the break for a fairly detailed breakdown of what Microbe did.
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Volunteer Spotlight August 2016 - Remembering Nathan Deslippe
Everyone at ReForest London is deeply saddened and shocked to hear of Nathan Deslippe's passing.
Nathan was a young bright light for London's community, and we will miss him, his laugh and his boundless enthusiasm and energy. Nathan volunteered his time and experience on our Marketing Committee for several years and always provided insightful and fun ideas.
For those who knew Nathan, they knew he was a genuinely nice and caring person, always willing to lend a hand where needed and happy to give back to London by volunteering with ReForest London. Just last week at our Marketing Committee meeting, Nathan happily typed minutes laughing and talking about ideas, trees, yoga, socks, never missing a beat with his excellent transcribing of our creative and busy meetings.
We send our deepest condolences to Nathan's family and friends, as we can only imagine how hard and heartbreaking this is for them. We will be planting a tree in the Celebration Forest for Nathan next year and will remember him for all his amazingness.
The Nathan Deslippe Memorial Fund
Nathan was a community builder. No matter where he went, no matter whom he spoke to, he carried a presence of positivity and dedication that inspired people. His influence on our community is something that will endure.
A foundation has been established in Nathan's memory to carry on his legacy. Each year a portion of the funds will be distributed to a worthy cause that Nathan would support.
This year, a portion of the funds will be forwarded to ReForest London.
Donate to the Nathan Deslippe Memorial Fund
The following link leads to the Canada Helps: London Community Foundation site, where donations can be given to the Nathan Deslippe Memorial Fund. Please scroll to the bottom of the page and select Nathan Deslippe Memorial Fund to donate.


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There is no one product that is perfect for every skin type, that I learned from trying many baby wash and shampoo for years. Though we have found what seems to be fitting for our fifth, I still try new products. More than the curiosity, it is knowing all options available.
From our recent pedia visit, our doctor told us that SumoSam has skin asthma. She mentioned that moisturizing his skin regularly is the most suitable treatment for his skin asthma. And he needs a hypoallergenic soap, preferably with the most natural and organic ingredient. Organic moisturizers and body wash contain no harmful chemicals and fragrances that may cause irritation and itching of the skin.
Aveeno Baby Wash and Shampoo seems to be the perfect brand we are looking for.


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Sunday, 16 January 2011
Big table mat
Firstly, I didn't know cotton yarns and crochet hook will cost a bomb now. Secondly, I have to pay RM1 for the photocopy of the pattern. Lastly, they don't teach crochet! I was so shocked! I don't remember how to crochet so I would appreciate some basics since I've paid a bomb! I was speechless and just left the shop.
Thank goodness I do have an old 'crochet for dummy' book, Illustrated Basic Crochet & Knit by Ondori, at home which I can refer to. It really has everything about crochet and I was able to complete that table mat... phew!
BTW, that was the last time I ever visited that shop... pffft!
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To all the members that posted here before today, if you're wondering what happened to your posts, well, I accidentally erased them. Sorry. I was multi-tasking and not paying attention. My bad. Well, they were answered by Chris, but unfortunately, there is no way of reversing it.
Again, my apologies Chris and the members. If you could just post those questions again, and Chris, if you could answer them again, thanks.


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Dr. Kessler is the founder of Kessler Dental Associates. Voted Top Dentist by Main Line Today Magazine for the past four consecutive years, Dr. Kessler has over 30 years of experience in the field of dentistry.
Dr. Hemmer grew up in Abington, PA. She is a graduate of The Schreyer Honors College at The Penn State University and she received her dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Nielubowicz was raised in Moorestown, NJ. She graduated with Honors in Clinical Dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and she strives to provide the highest standard of care to her patients.
Dr. Balasubramanian graduated with a Bachelor's in Dental Surgery from College of Dental Sciences ,Davangere ,India and moved to the United States in 2009 to pursue further education in the field of dentistry.
Dr. Butler is a Board Certified Periodontist. He graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry and the Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, and he has over three decades of experience as the founder of North Penn Periodontal Associates.
Dr. Ginsberg is a Board Certified Orthodontist, who specializes in Invisalign®. A member of Invisalign's Alpha Group, Dr. Ginsberg helped develop and perfect the Invisalign technique, and several of his patient case studies are featured on the Invisalign website.
Dr. Susanin graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry and received his certificate in Periodontics from Tufts University. He is known for his incisonless method of removing teeth, extensive experience with dental implants and conservative periodontal therapy.
Office Manager
Tammy is our office Manager who inspires and cares for all of our customers.
Tammy has been in the dental field since 1988. A graduate from Upper Merion High School, she started as a dental assistant and moved up to the front desk, then office manager. She joined our practice in 2008.
Her love for dentistry kept her motivated enough to help educate patients how they can pursue not only a beautiful smile, but a healthy one, too. She is happily married with two boys.
Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment Coordinator
Cassie has been a valued member of the Kessler Dental Associates team since 2004. Known for her friendly, outgoing manner, it's not uncommon for patients to stop by the office just to say hello to Cassie! Cassie is our Better Sleep Solutions Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment Coordinator. She is highly experienced in all areas of our practice including dental sleep medicine, dental assisting, insurance benefits, and scheduling. While not at work, Cassie enjoys spending time with her twin boys and her dog, Milo.
Patient Coordinator/Front Desk
We love how Jen's energetic disposition lights up our front office! With a degree in paralegal studies. Jen worked in the dental and law fields, before joining Kessler Dental Associates where her outgoing personality is an asset to our front desk team. Proud of her southern roots, Jen was born into a military family and was brought up around the world. Jen has been married to the love of her life since 1995. She and her family are long-time residents of Phoenixville; Her son & daughter are graduates of Phoenixville schools. In her time off, Jen loves traveling, theatre and arts/crafts.
Hygiene Coordinator/Front Desk
Bonnie is the Hygiene Coordinator for Kessler Dental Associate's popular Dental Hygiene team. A graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School and the Western Montgomery Vocational School of Cosmetology, Bonnie entered the dental field in 1991as a Dental Assistant. A member of the Kessler Dental Associates in the 1990's, Bonnie rejoined our team as Hygiene Coordinator, some years later. We couldn't be happier to welcome Bonnie back!
Donna is an top-notch Dental Hygienist who has worked in the dental field since 1977. Her experience is a great asset to our team.Donna is a 1977 graduate of Temple University School of Dental Hygiene. She enjoys working in a general practice where she can treat patients of all ages. Donna has been with us since 2004 with an emphasis on the non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease.
In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her grandchildren.
Lori is a 1978 graduate of Temple University School of Dental Hygiene. She has worked in both Periodontal and General Dental offices throughout her career.
Lori is dedicated to educating patients based on their individual needs. Lori is quick to make her patients feel at ease by listening to their concerns and strives to make each of her patients feel comfortable and stress free.
She and her husband enjoy spending time with their 3 children and their growing families. Lori loves the beach, Eagles football and jazz. She also plays the Sax!
As a dental hygienist for 30 years, Theresa has made a career of creating smiles and making people happy. Theresa makes patient education her priority. She strives to make every visit to Kessler Dental Associates comfortable and positive for each and every patient. Theresa's credentials include Dental Hygiene BS, MDH, & PHDHP, with local anesthesia. In her free time, Theresa enjoys running half marathons throughout the year, spending time with her husband, playing with their little poodle named Mac, traveling the Caribbean and enjoying life's adventures.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Jen L. entered the dental field in 2006 as a dental assistant and a year later furthered her education at Harcum College as a licensed EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assisitant. One of Jen's favorite things about dentistry is helping patients feel confident. Jen and her husband have 4 children and 2 dogs. In her free time, Jen loves spending time with family and friends. One of her family's favorite things to do is to go on vacation and enjoy the sun. She says, "Now that you know a little about me, come visit us here at Kessler Dental Associates so we can learn more about you."
Dental Assistant
Hi, My name is Lisa,
I have been in the dental field for over 21 years now, I started working at the front desk of a dental practice and just loved the business. After a few years, I wanted to do more with dentistry so I furthered my education and became a licensed dental assistant. I enjoy so much working with the patients and making them feel comfortable with their dental experience. I have 3 children and one at Penn State that I am so proud of. I enjoy spending my summer weekends down the shore in Sea Isle on the beach and hanging with my shore peeps!
Dental Assistant
Satima is a member of our highly skilled dental assisting team; with special training in sleep apnea and snoring patient education and treatment. Satima graduated from Berks Technical Institute with an Associates Degree in Dental Assisting. She is currently pursuing advanced training as an EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant.) Satima enjoys working with her team to provide a warm and comfortable environment for our patients and to ensure that patients understand their treatment options. In her time away from the office, Satima loves spending time with her family.
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Lately I've been cranking out jewelry. Tiny glass pieces cut and layered with delicate precision. It brings me inward as I intensely work closer-up with small pieces of glass. There seems to be a rhythym to how I work...a pattern emerges. There seems to be a dance between the tiny intimate work and the larger more spacial sculptural pieces. I like the dance, the balance keeps me fresh and constantly evovling. It happens all the time.
The fused jewelry always brings a smile to my face as it comes to life. I love trying on each piece to make sure that it passes inspection. I think this particular bracelet was born on a trip to the Bahamas...the frothy white of the pearls and that aqua blue warm ocean glass...mmmm, I can feel the heat of the sun on my skin. We've had 22 days of rain and counting this month...so this bit of bling is a much needed warmth!


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Water Main Break Shuts Down Seminary Road
12-Inch Water Main Ruptures
Part of East Seminary Road in Baltimore County was been shut down Friday because of a 12-inch water main break.
Baltimore City Department of Public Works officials said a 10-foot-long portion of an iron pipe split down the middle.
"A 12-inch water main split long ways, causing us to have to take that main out and replace it," DPW employee Maurice Hale said. "It takes a little bit of time. If it wasn't a circular break, it wouldnt take that long, but because we have to put a section of main in, it's going to take a little bit longer."
The road was shut down between Charmuth and Dulaney Valley roads in the Timonium-Lutherville area shortly after 10 a.m. Officials had re-opened the road for a brief time during the afternoon but had to close it again for safety reasons.
A cause of the break remained under investigation by the evening. DPW officials said more than 15 homes in a gated community on Oak Hampton Drive were affected. Water service was said to be restored by 7:15 p.m.
"I turned the sink on and the water pressure was so low that I knew something was wrong," said Cathy Eckhart, a resident affected by the outage.
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Christmas Bird Count, 12/17
Audubon's Annual ChristmasBirdCount takes place in-and-around Oxford on Saturday, Dec. 17, 7:30am at Miami University's Ecology Research Center on Somerville Rd. The dawn-to-dusk census of bird species covers 176 square miles and is conducted according to National Audubon Society rules.
The original bird count was on Christmas Day in 1900. It now incorporates more than 1,600 organized efforts and more than 50,000 participants throughout most of North America, Hawaii, U.S. territories, Bermuda, the Caribbean and Pacific islands. Data collected are sent to National Audubon and published annually in a special "Christmas Bird Count" issue of "American Birds."
Regardless of experience, new participants are welcome to join groups led by experts covering portions of the count area. First-time counters and those under 18 years of age can participate free of charge but repeat birders pay the $6 participation fee, which covers data processing and publication. Hot beverage and lunch are served at noon while we compile the first species and numbers of the Count. Participants are encouraged to bring food to share and their own table service.
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The Meco Tabletop Electric Grill uses the energy efficient concept of infrared reflectivity to save energy that is often wasted. There's no fuss and no mess with this grill. You'll be ready to cook without having to mess with dirty dusty fuels flammable fluids or fuel cylinders. This grill offers three positions including vertical so you can cook the rotisserie without the worry of flare-ups. This grill plugs into a standard 120-volt outlet so it's usable anywhere. A food view window lets you keep an eye on things when the hood is closed. Adjustable heat control lets you pick your exact setting and a highly visible pilot let leaves no question as to when the grill is energized.
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Megan Shelley is one of three siblings who came into the hospital to have their stomachs removed after they tested positive for a gene that causes gastric cancer.👍
All three Shelley siblings tested positive for a gene that gave them a 3/4 chance of getting gastric cancer, which had killed off most of their family. Because of this, they decided to get prophylactic gastrectomies.
When he heard about the possible side effects of the surgery, Mike backed out and Megan briefly backed out as well. However, after they found stage I cancer during Tricia's surgery, Megan agreed to have hers. The surgery went well and she was awake and said the pain was minimal afterward.
Due to the gastric cancer gene running in their family, the Shelley family was down to a branch. They had lost their mother, grandfather, aunt, and uncle to the disease and had a cousin in hospice care.
Notes and Trivia
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Melissa Bonny, the Rage of Light and Evermore's Swiss-born singer has recently been a guest of Serenity as part of the Symphonic Metal Nights.
Meanwhile, she worked on the debut album of Rage of Light and the first live shows of the band.
She has also produced his own solo project in the background, which is now being shown to the great audience.
The project's name: Ad Infinitum
The name is in Latin it means in English: To Infinity
The debut single' title is I Am The Storm.
The song is a metal song with a pleasing symphonic elements, for which the video was made by her friend Jonathan (Rage of Light), and shot in a forest.
The video is very beautiful and the song is percussive.
Worthy of Melissa.
Melissa's comment:
"For a long time, I had the desire of creating an album that sounds 100% me. After many months of research and composition, I am proudly presenting Ad Infinitum!"
There is also a crowdfunding campaign for the single where you can pre-order the disc and other merchandises to help Melissa to create such a record what she always wanted.
"Ad Infinitum is a powerful mix of symphonic metal and power metal, associating with delicacy the beauty and the magic of symphonic orchestrations to the might of metal riffs. A sweet cocktail that will trasport you into a parallel universe!
Alone? Not really. I have the pleasure to collaborate with talented artists. Each of them gives a spoonful of magic to the album. Among them, Oliver Philipps, German producer known for his work with Delain, Phantasma, Imperia… And Timo Somers, guitarist of Delain!"
Please help Melissa to release her debut solo album sooner!
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Hello all,
I'm new to this group though I've been on a different forum for FM for a while. An introduction to me.......
It all started at 17, i'm now coming 23.
I was playing badminton at county and national level .... I was super health fit and generally a happy young person. I had an injury to my right knee, which discovered my oddly shaped knee cap, causing my knee to dislocate all the time, I had surgery to re shape and construct my knee, all went well Yay !!
This lead to another scan to check progress, this discovered osteoporosis, yuck !!!! I dealt with this moved on and went back to my badminton reaching county level again yay !!!
I noted pain and discomfort in my lower spine and left hip; I went for a scan on my hip and lower back as you do .. they discovered from my hip scan that I have what's call hypermobile joints I think that's what it is called anyway. They scored me 9 of 9 on this scale thing they use. I took this in my stride awaiting my spinal results.
my spinal results came back having discovered I had a prolapsed disc causing dame to my spinal cord and Sciatic nerve, I had quite a big operation which at the time I believed to have fixed the issue. I had my scan later that year to check all was ok, they discovered I was loosing another two discs to the same issue and decided I needed a full spinal scan.
this discovered I was loosing 3 at my lower and 2 at the top of my spine and later discovered I have a disease called degenerative disc disease basically meaning my discs are crumbling causing what's called bulges on my spine which was pressing on my spinal cord. I had another two operations to try and fix my spine both of which failed. my final surgery has left me able to manage the pain and be some what comfortable. safe to say my career in badminton had ended and I was no longer able to go back.
over time my spine got worse and I'm left facing the decision of having a spinal fusion when my spine finally gives up the fight.
Throughout this period I had been having blood tests due to another minor issue concerning my vitamin D I was severally deficient causing great discomfort to my bones. Anyway one of my results came back positive for rheumatoid arthritis, and so I was sent to a specialist for further investigations here I was diagnosed with RA of my spine, hands, ankles, left hip and knee's. Yuck !!
Here I was also later diagnosed with Fibro and CFS/ME. Yuck !!
At present Firbo is causing me debilitating pain as you will all know too well.
My spine is a major culprit because my discs are degenerating this means my muscles in and around the spine are working over time to help keep my back strong, however firbo is making it extremely hard for my muscles to cope, so as you can imagine my spine is not feeling great.
so to sum up, I have Firbo,CFS/ME, RA Osteoporosis and degenerative disc disease. having just one of these conditions is debilitating as you know but all these together is not a wonderful combination. however I'm alive, happy and have all the people I need to keep me strong.
So that's me anyway .... some what depressing, but as im new to the group I think its good to share my story and hear about yours.
medication: Morphine, Pregabalin, Co-codamol, Amitryiptaline, anti sickness, steroid injections (cant spell some of the meds ha ha)
it would be great to hear from you and hear your stories, I joined this and another group to share and hear stories, were in this together, sometimes those around us don't quite understand as loving as they are, but we understand and so I love to talk to people who understand how it feels and help each other through it.
Thank you, I hope to hear from some of you
Keep fighting and stay strong


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What is Timeline?
The Timeline utility is part of our open source Response Utils collection. As the name suggests, it can be used to generate a complete timeline of activity given a set of selectors. This is invaluable when conducting an investigation, particularly when the complete scope of an issue has not yet been determined.
Quick start
- Python 2.6+ or 3.4+
- cbapi-python
No installation is required to use Response Utils. Simply clone the repository from Github:
git clone https://github.com/redcanaryco/redcanary-response-utils.git
Or download the latest version here.
If you haven't already done so, create a cbapi credential file that will allow the Python API client to interact with the Cb Response server.
Generate your first timeline
First, identify the type of activity that you'd like to extract from Cb Response. As an example, we're going to focus on anything that has happened on endpoint win7pro64 within the past 24 hours:
python timeline.py --query 'hostname:win7pro64' --days 1
Upon execution, the utility will tell us how many total results (processes) were returned, and will then begin to extract events from each process.
NOTE: Each process may have dozens, hundreds, or thousands of events. Scope your query to return as narrow a process set as you are able, without excluding events of interest.
Once the script completes, open timeline.csv to view results. The output file is structured such that each unique process-level event is in its own column. Each file modification event, for instance, will have one or more of the following fields set:
- filemod_path
- filemod_type
- filemod_md5
This allows the operator to use command line tools, filtering, or pivot tables to quickly isolate a unique set of events. Here we've decided to identify all files written to the user's Dropbox folder:
This was done by filtering for FirstWrote events where the filemod_path value includes "rcadmin\dropbox\". This same logic can be applied to isolate and time-order any combination of events.


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Gluten free eating is easy with the right know-how. But what about those times where you want to treat yourself to eating out at a restaurant? Eating out doesn't have to be a tricky situation, in fact with these tips you can happily eat gluten free no matter how often you go out for dinner.
Check out our gluten free eating out guide below featuring 3 easy steps.
1. Choosing where to eat: good and bad gluten free options
If possible, try to be the person who chooses where to eat. Whilst this isn't always realistic (birthdays and special occasions could be out of your hands), it will give you some control in selecting a restaurant which accommodates gluten free eating better.
Pizza restaurants and bakery-based cafes aren't a wise option as there will be gluten-laden flour already present in the air and on most foods. On the other hand, Asian cuisine with its plentiful supply of rice dishes is often a favourite with those who eat gluten free foods. It's also a good idea when booking a table to do so at a time when you know the restaurant won't be full; waiting staff may be too busy to answer your queries if there are dozens of other tables waiting to order.
2. Planning ahead: looking at gluten free menus
If you know where you're going to be eating out, you can always do a little research online to assess their gluten free situation. Many restaurants and bars publish their menus online and this means you can browse the options in advance, taking all the time you need to decipher the gluten free options. Make a note of anything you'd like to ask the waiting staff such as ingredients of soups, batters and dressings. If you're stuck for gluten free options, a quick phone call to the restaurant (outside of peak times) will tell you whether there is a gluten free menu, or what your best options are. Speaking to the chef is sometimes a better option as they are more likely to know the exact ingredients of each dish.
3. Getting gluten free: What to say to staff
Speaking to waiting staff about a dietary requirement can be daunting, but don't be embarrassed! They're there to serve you! If eating something with gluten is going to result in you feeling ill, it's important that you avoid it at all costs. If you're not sure whether the staff is aware of what gluten is, be sure to flag that you're intolerant to wheat, rye and barley. Some simple questions can also help you figure out what the safest choice on the menu might be. Look out for the following:
- Salads which contain croutons and dressings
- Gravy or soups made using wheat flour
- Food that is fried in the same oil as gluten containing foods, such as batter covered onion rings
Another thing to keep your eye out for is GF (Gluten Free) symbol which you'll find accredited to certain restaurants and restaurant groups. This symbol is accredited by Coeliac UK. Find a list of restaurant groups of GF here.
You'll be happy to know that all of our Nakd and TREK bars are completely gluten free, wheat free and dairy free!


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The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 years and we're here to make sure you're prepared.
In May 2018, the European privacy law, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is due to take effect. The GDPR imposes new rules on companies, government agencies, non-profits, and other organizations that offer goods and services to people in the European Union (EU), or that collect and analyze data tied to EU residents. The GDPR applies no matter where you are located.
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Cold Chisel MIDI Files
Download Cold Chisel MIDI File Backing Tracks
Cold Chisel are Aussie pub rock heros and a certified national heritage band. Aside from Midnight Oil there are few bands that could match Cold Chisels stage presence and conviction. Songwriters Don Walker, Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss and Steve Prestwich provided a musical backdrop that tapped into the Australian way of life. Audiences made the connection and took the Chisels to their heart. Also of note is guitarist Ian Moss, a fine singer who is considered one of our finest guitarists. (© 2013 John Ialuna Biography author for Hit Trax)
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From stage left to stage right, set design is imperative to any theatre production. A backdrop is a statement of its own, and some of the most elaborate set designs take weeks of labor to create. ARTS visited the Woodlawn Theatre to learn more about the process behind constructing the set for "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Executive director of the Woodlawn Theatre, Kurt Wehner and Technical Director, Benjamin Grabill explain logistics to consider when drafting a design.
When it came to designing the set for Sweeney Todd, guidelines from previous productions were considered. "Often times, you will find in a script, notations that spell out certain set perimeters, and so you start with that... then you want put your own spin on it," said Wehner. The Sweeney Todd set has a lot of kinetic pieces, so drafting designs ahead of time is necessary. "It takes us two or three weeks of solid construction to build the set. It takes us a week or so to deconstruct the set right after the production is done. And then while the production is going, we're designing the next production coming up," said Wehhner. Set design without a doubt is time sensitive, but while the visuals are important, safety precautions are always kept in mind.
Safety is a top concern when designing any set, especially when moving pieces are invloved. At times, actors will be suspended in the air, so safety perimeters need to extend not only to the actors, but to the audience as well. "You're going from one environment to the next, they all have to work together so that you don't move a huge set piece in front of somebody who is going to be flying across the stage," said Grabill. Stage rehearsals play an intricate part in testing the set. For the Sweeney Todd production, the barber chair will have a lever that will drop the actors into a trap door built into the stage. It is the intricate designs that add an element of surprise to any production.
Watch this fascinating episode of ARTS on Thursday, October 6 at 8 p.m. on KLRN.


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Cottage Homes, Wednesfield
- Ref No: P/3902
- Repository: Wolverhampton Archives & Local Studies
- Date: [Late 20th cent]
- Description: The redeveloped buildings.
- Admin History: Poor Law Unions were established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834. The Wolverhampton Poor Law Union consisted (in 1896) of the townships of Bilston, Heath Town, Short Heath, Wednesfield, Willenhall and Wolverhampton. The workhouse, administered by the Union, was built in 1836 in Bilston Road to hold 818 inmates. The foundation stone of the Cottage Homes was laid on 20 June 1889. The Cottage Homes were erected in 1890 in Wednesfield and consisted of 8 homes, each for 30 children. The Cottage Homes School closed down on 31 May 1932.
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The term "pinhooker" is used to describe a buyer who purchases timber rights, then resells them to another buyer, usually at a huge profit, without assuming any responsibility or liability. These speculators prey on a landowner's unfamiliarity with timber values and markets. Many appear to be reputable, but don't be fooled.
Strategies pinhookers may use to separate you from your money:
- The numbers game. Many will contact landowner after landowner until they get a bite. Eventually, they will find someone who is either too trusting, short on cash, or naive enough to sell.
- The persuasive good ole' boy. Pinhookers are many times very likable people and will charm a target into making them feel like they are selling to a friend.
- The scare tactic. Tells a landowner that his/her timber is unhealthy (beetles, disease, etc.) and that if they don't cut soon, they will lose income.
- The high-pressure salesman. Some will repeatedly contact a landowner and pressure them to sell. They may say things like, "markets are going to decline, you better sell now" or "we are cutting close by and will be moving our equipment soon" to try to speed things along.
- The deal sweetener. Others may add in incentives such as quick cash, "free" reforestation or dozer work.
- The bait and switch. Some may work as a team. One party will contact a landowner and make and offer for the timber. If he can't close the deal, his partner will make contact at a later date (operating under another company name). This second offer will often be considerably higher than the first, but still much lower than actual market value. This price bump sometimes makes the landowner feel that the second offer must be legitimate since it is so much higher than the first.
- False affiliations and endorsements. Some will create a website or brochure using logos from the forest service/commission or a university's cooperative extension to try to create the image of credibility. These government entities do not endorse buyers or anyone else—treat these images, "endorsements," and "affiliations" as red flags.
These are just a few of the strategies that these con men will employ when trying to separate you from your timber. Don't think that all timber buyers operate on this level. Most are honest, qualified professionals just trying to do their job the best they can. Even so, landowners should be aware that even among reputable timber buyers, prices offered can and usually do vary widely.
What is a Timber Seller to Do?
If you don't know what your timber is worth, and you are not familiar with the timber sale/harvest process, your best bet is to hire a professional consulting forester to handle the job. Forestry consultants specialize in providing timber sales, appraisals, and forest management services to private landowners. The consultant works as the landowner's agent, developing and implementing a plan to meet their goals (timber income, stand improvement, wildlife habitat, etc.). The consultant charges a fee, but you'll generate more net revenue, have greater returns in the future, and avoid the lingering doubts that you could've gotten more money, a better job, etc.
Studies have shown that forestry consultant administered sales result in considerably more money than do-it-yourself sales. See the study summary here in the 2016 edition of The Consultant: http://tinyurl.com/hy47nt2


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Oak Tree Retirement Village Kingston is located just 15-20 minutes outside of Hobart. Conveniently near by to shopping, medical and hospital facilities, and social and recreational venues, Oak Tree offers easy access to all of the services you need and the places you love to visit. Positioned on an elevated block at the end of a quiet neighbourhood cul-de-sac, and surrounded by leafy environmental reserve, Oak Tree Retirement Village Kingston enjoys picturesque mountain and pastoral views.Boasting 54 two and three bedroom homes, and a large Village Centre and bowls green, the Village offers a relaxed and independent lifestyle in a low maintenance property where you can enjoy regular social activities, the companionship of new friends and the security and peace of mind of living in a gated community.
Our villas are constructed from lightweight, low energy consumption James Hardie materials that are resistant to fire, impact, moisture, termites and rotting, so you can rest assured that your new home is built to withstand whatever mother nature may bring.
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Peter Crosswell and I am proud to be the Village Manager at Oak Tree Retirement Village Kingston.
Born and bred in Hobart I am a 7th generation Tasmanian with my ancestry dating back as far as 1809. I lived in Hobart until I was a young teenager when I left and joined the RAAF to see the world, finally returning home 12 years later to settle back down and follow new career paths.
I've held various roles, the more stand out positions were those that allowed me to work with people – I thoroughly enjoyed my time as owner of a YMCA camp and later as the State Manager for Camp Quality – a charity supporting children with cancer. This work became a way of life for me for 20 years.
Married with two sons, I keep busy as the Vice President of the Air Force Association (TAS) and socially active as member of the Royal Hobart Golf Club.
Joining the Oak Tree Team is one of the better decisions I have ever made. I really enjoy working with seniors in supporting them to downsize and enjoy an easier way of life and all of the benefits that Oak Tree has to offer. Professionally, Oak Tree offers me challenge through variety; Personally Oak Tree offers me a sense of fulfillment in helping seniors enjoy their retirement years.
As the Village continues to grow I look forward to welcoming more residents home to Oak Tree Kingston.
Oak Tree Retirement Village Kingston is located at 14 Celery Top Drive, Kingston, just 15-20 minutes outside of Hobart.
This beautiful, peaceful beach-side town comes with a variety of attractions and medical facilities to support a care-free retirement lifestyle.
From safe swimming and water activities, to fishing, golfing, shopping, water front cafes and recreational clubs there is plenty to do in this prime location we call home.
Positioned on an elevated block at the top of a quiet neighbourhood cul–de-sac, and next door to an environmentally protected greenbelt, Oak Tree Retirement Village Kingston enjoys picturesque pastoral and mountain views.


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Two separate events from the last few days, on two different continents: In the United States, a messy series of negotiations over how to avert the fiscal cliff and bring down the nation's large budget deficits seemed to be heading nowhere. In Japan, a land of the largest public debt in the world relative to the size of its economy, a new government was elected pledging to pressure the nation's central bank to inflate the money supply much more.
Here are two numbers to know about the United States and Japan: 1.79 percent and 0.77 percent. Those are the yields on 10-year bonds in those two nations as of Thursday morning, the price their governments must pay to borrow money for a decade. In other words, investors are willing to fling their savings at those two seemingly dysfunctional governments for next to nothing.
But it's not just the United States and Japan. Name a country with three elements—a stable political system, a credible central bank to call its own, and a free flow of capital across its borders—and it has, right now, extraordinarily low interest rates. That's true for Canada and Australia (10 year yields of 1.85 percent and 3.36 percent), of Switzerland and Sweden (0.55 percent and 1.6 percent). Britain, certainly (1.94 percent), but even some countries that don't technically fit our classification because they lack their own central bank (Germany at 1.42 percent and France at 1.99 percent. That would be the same France that The Economist, in a cover story last month, called "the ticking time bomb at the heart of Europe.").
So what is going on? Interest rates are, essentially, the relative price of money today versus its value in the future. And investors are saying that they don't need very much compensation to delay their spending for the future, as long as they can feel secure that they will get their money back and that the money they get back will be worth roughly what they put in.
To put it a different way, around the world there are all sorts of savers—pension funds, wealthy individuals in emerging nations, governments that want to ensure they have reserves put aside in case there were to be a run on their currency—for whom the goal is not so much to get a big yield on their savings, but rather to ensure that they will get their money back when they need it.
One of America's greatest exports, then, is not any physical good, but offering the world a deep, liquid, secure bond market. We may have dysfunction in Congress and large deficits as far as the eye can see, but as long as investors are confident that the Treasury will honor its debt obligations and the Federal Reserve won't allow out-of-control inflation, the United States looks like a terrific place to park money.
There are three points to draw from that.
One is that as the United States looks to reduce budget deficits, it should do so on its own terms. We should figure out what path of deficit reduction would be best for our economy, leaving us with more sustainable finances in the longer run without sucking the wind out of growth. We are not Greece, a nation that found itself unable to pay its debts and had austerity forced upon it by the outsiders offering bailout cash. We have time, and we should use it wisely.
Second, if there are things we can do with the cheap money the world is flinging at us that would make the U.S. economy more competitive in the longer run, we should take advantage. There are reasonable arguments to have on what that might be—infrastructure versus education spending, for example. But if there is spending we could do that would increase our economic potential over the generation ahead, we are fools not to do it.
The third point to draw from the low global interest rates is this: There is an unfortunate tendency to treat the size of budget deficits and the level of inflation or unemployment in moral terms. Surely when a nation sins through fiscal irresponsibility and tempts the devil inflation, it ought to receive the wrath of a vengeful god. But that's not how it is.
Macroeconomics is not a morality play. Macroeconomics is like the weather. Sometimes the weather is nice and sometimes there is a mighty hurricane. It just is. What we all need to do is adjust to the reality as it is, not pretend the weather is as we think it ought to be.
Friday, December 21, 2012
"There is no fiscal crisis..."
Neil Irwin @ WaPo Wonkblog:
The growth of income inequality
The Atlantic:
Jordan Weissmann, The Atlantic: This graph, from the Pew Research Center, tracks the annual rate of income growth for Americans across the economic spectrum for each of the past six decades. I have yet to find a more evocative illustration of how profoundly the rewards of our economy have tilted away from the middle class and towards the wealthy. Here, we don't just see who's claiming the biggest slice of the pie, but rather whose standard of living is actually improving (or deteriorating). You can argue about why we've arrived at this point, but that doesn't change the starkness of this picture.
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Number of candidates outside Canada who received invitation to apply, significantly increased - Express Entry exclusive report states
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) released an exclusive report of Express Entry, highlighting the number of candidates who were invited to apply for immigration. As of the reports, the number of candidates outside Canada who received ITA significantly increased by the end of the year, 2015. After having completed 23 draws of the Express Entry, CIC had released a similar report highlighting the number of candidates over the world who were invited for Canada immigration for half-year 2015. Comparing the reports of then and now, sources reveal the following facts:
During the first 11 draws, 85.5% of candidates who received ITA were residents of Canada.
By the end of the 12th draw, the number significantly dropped by 61%, and 39% of invited candidates were residing outside Canada.
As more draws occurred, a significant number of ITA's issued increased and the covered candidates residing outside Canada, belonging to different countries of the world.
The exclusive report also brought into the picture that a large number of selected candidates were listed among the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This is because a huge number of foreign workers with LMIA were supported by job offers and wished to settle in Canada permanently. Moreover, the third Express Entry draw focused majorly on selecting CEC candidates only.
Besides highlighting the significant increase in number, the report also states - 'future invitation rounds from the Express Entry pool will become the main source of applications to meet annual immigration levels targets for certain economic immigration programs under the Express Entry system as the older inventories are reduced.' (The 'older inventories' refers to applications submitted before 2015 that remained in processing after Express Entry was launched in January 2015.) Counting on the same, Canada expects to experience a similar increase of applications from candidates residing outside Canada by the end of this year too.


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Guatemala could soon be leading the way in providing better fungal diagnostic services for HIV patients in Central America, thanks to a partnership between the Asociación de Salud Integral (ASI), and Global Action Fund for Fungal Infections (GAFFI).
Latest statistics show that among a population of 14.7 million, an estimated 58,000 people are HIV infected, but only 15,136 patients currently attend the country's HIV comprehensive care units. Late HIV diagnosis is all too common.
Professor David Denning, President of GAFFI explains: "In Guatemala only 53 per cent of the HIV population receive anti-retroviral therapy but HIV infected patients tend to present very late because of denial and stigma, and early death is the biggest problem.
"Guatemala is an excellent global location to both make big improvements in healthcare and demonstrates the value of combined fungal diagnostic availability and enhanced clinical training. At the end of the program, the country will have the first national reference laboratory specialized in mycology providing diagnostic services to HIV patients in Central America."
Asociación de Salud Integral is an NGO operating one of the largest HIV comprehensive care units in Guatemala (aidsguatemala.com) serving as a reference laboratory for HIV, as well as specialized diagnosis of tuberculosis, for most of the HIV care units of the country. However, the diagnostic of fungal diseases is limited and this project will provide the core elements to improve the diagnosis and treatment of HIV patients with a fungal disease across the country. This proposal will provide the foundation data on which to improve life-saving health care services for HIV patients in Guatemala and internationally.
This project has been designed to demonstrate that improving fungal diagnostic capability for HIV patients improves clinical outcome. By adopting a (small) country-wide approach, with a modest number of cases that tend to present late to care for all HIV comprehensive care units in Guatemala, data capture will be easier and impact easier to demonstrate.
"The findings will have profound impact for HIV programs in other countries because HIV patients with a fungal infection need the expert diagnosis and care that mycology laboratories provide in concert with expert clinicians. Demonstrating that this works in Guatemala, other countries will follow this example," Professor Denning adds.
For more information please contact Susan Osborne, Director of Communications at The Goodwork Organisation on 07836 229208 or by email at email@example.com
The deliverables of this project will be:
1. Implementation of quick diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis with rapid antigen test at each centre and for disseminated histoplasmosis, Pneumocystis pneumonia and chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, through strengthening of the Asociación de Salud Integral reference laboratory;
2. Training program in fungal disease management for health workers in the HIV comprehensive care units of Guatemala;
3. Development of a national registry for fungal infections;
4. Documentation of the nation-wide incidence of and survival from these life-threatening infections;
5. Program assessment in terms most useful for global and public health planning.
Specifically, beyond Guatemala, the impacts will carry over to numerous other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. At risk patients HIV patients in other countries include Mexico (100,000) Panama (9,200), El Salvador (13,000), Nicaragua (2,900), Honduras (14,000), Costa Rica (5,100) Belize (1,600), Dominican Republic (24,000), Haiti (57,000), Cuba (5,900), Equatorial Guinea (9,900), Surinam (2,000), Colombia (60,000), Venezuela (59,000) and Guyana (3,800)