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Children with Special Health Care Needs in Context: A Portrait of States and the Nation 2007 Chartbook
The National Survey of Children's Health provides information on the health and well-being of children in the nation and within each State. This section presents the survey's findings for each State and the District of Columbia. This information includes indicators relating to the child's health behaviors and risks; home and daily routines; family well-being and relationships; school, friends and community; health insurance, access and quality of care; as well as summary measures of key indicators. Because of the small size of some subpopulations within the States, only those indicators are shown for which most States have sufficient sample size to report reliable estimates. These indicators are presented in comparison with the national statistics presented in the first part of this report. A full, interactive profile of each State is available from the Data Resource Center or the National Survey of Children's Health on the Data Resource Center site.
A key component of the National Survey of Children's Health is the ability to compare indicators across States collected from standardized data. States show remarkable variability across most of these indicators. While some States consistently cluster among the best performing on many indicators, and others conversely cluster as low performing on many measures, no State is uniformly performing as the best across all indicators and neither is any State consistently performing as the worst. When subpopulations of children within States are the focus—such as children with special health care needs, the focus of this report—State performance varies even more widely. The survey data demonstrate that States that perform well overall on any particular indicator may not perform well across all populations of children within the State for that indicator. These findings highlight the need to address challenges to quality health care delivery among subgroups of children systematically both across and within States.


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Reactionary Horror
Within the Western tradition, the expedition to find Kurtz at the end of the river has a single overwhelming connotation. It is a voyage to Hell. Hence its absolute importance, utterly exceeding narrow 'mission specifications'. The assigned objectives are no more than a pretext, arranging the terms of approach to an ultimate destination. The narrative drive, as it gathers momentum, is truly infernal. Dark Enlightenment is the commanding attraction.
There are no doubt species of reactionary political and historical philosophy which remain completely innocent of such impulses. Almost certainly, they predominate over their morbid associates. To maintain a retrograde psychological orientation, out of reverence for what has been, and is ceasing to be, can reasonably be opposed to any journey to the end of the night. Yet such a contrast only sharpens our understanding of those for whom the disintegration of tradition describes a gradient, and a vector, propelling intelligence forwards into the yawning abyss.
Reaction is articulated as an inversion of the progressive promise, dissociating 'the good' and 'the future'. The tacit science fiction narrative that corresponds to projected social evolution is stripped of its optimism, and two alternative genres arise in its place. The first, as we have fleetingly noted, is mild and nostalgic, rebalancing the tension of time towards what has been lost, and tending to an increasingly dreamlike inhabitation of ancient glories. A conservative-traditionalist mentality devotes itself to a mnemonic quest, preserving vestiges of virtue among the remnants of an eroded society, or — when preservation at last surrenders its grasp on actuality — turning to fantastic evocations, as the final redoubt of defiance. Tolkien exemplifies this tendency in its most systematic expression. The future is gently obliterated, as the good dies within it.
The second reactionary alternative to the ruin of utopian futurism develops in the direction of horror. It does not hesitate in its voyage to the end of the river, even as smoke-shrouded omens thicken on the horizon. As the devastation deepens, its futurism is further accentuated. Historical projection becomes the opportunity for an exploration of Hell. (The 'neo-' of 'neoreaction' thus finds additional confirmation.)
On this track, reactionary historical anticipation fuses with the genre of horror in its most intense possibility (and true vocation). Numerous consequences are quite rapidly evident. One special zone of significance concerns the insistent question of popularization, which is substantially resolved, almost from the start. The genre of reactionary populism is already tightly formulated, on the side of horror fiction, where things going to Hell is an established presupposition. Zombie Apocalypse is only the most prominent variant of a far more general cultural accommodation to impending disaster. 'Survivalism' is as much a genre convention as a socio-political expectation. (When, as VXXC points out on the blog, .22 ammunition functions as virtual currency, horror fiction has already installed itself as an operational dimension of social reality.)
Reaction does not do dialectics, or converse with the Left (with which it has no community), yet historical fatality carries its message: Your hopes are our horror story. As the dream perishes, the nightmare strengthens, and even — hideously — invigorates. So how does this tale unfold …?
What were you expecting? Rivendell?
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Denis LePage and Joe La Greca were behind Kat Mandu, a Canadian disco group. Their first album included the disco classic "The Break", which was so popular it continued to be played well into the 1980's and was remixed several times. This was originally issued in the US on T.K. Disco records although the original release was on Canada's Unidisc records.
Denis LePage would go on to form synth music outfit Lime with wife Denyse LePage.
The instrumental 12″ single vinyl record called "The Break" was successful and peaked at number three on the disco chart.
The Break (Remix) 12:36
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Jul 1, 2015
Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!
Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp.
This month features special guests Mac Blake (FPIA, Master Pancake, Movie Riot), Kaci Beeler (PGraph), Kasey Borger (Patio Talk) and David Jara (Mascot Wedding, Stag! Comedy, Master Pancake)!
Produced by Michael Jastroch, iin collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com)
On this months episode "Southern Hospitality":
Dinosaur 69'ing
Donny's Diner
Hobby Lobby After Dark
Human Sized Hotel Rooms
Space Shuttle Endeavor
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M2500 Valves Dividers
The M2500 series dividers are perfectly adapted for use in Bijur Farval progressive lubrication systems. The modular construction makes the system easy to install, and can be modified and maintained without removing any tubing. Operation of all valves in the system can be monitored by a single cycle indicator switchl Up to 20 bearings can be lubricated from one divider and up to 20 dividers can ba included in a system.
Zone control valves can be used to build a system of any size and can be divided into individually controlled and monitored zones. This permits varied cycle times, quick trouble-shooting and easy maintenance.
Each metering segment of progressive divider comprises a piston which divides the lubricant volume has been delivered under pressure. When the system is pressurised, pistons are positively displaced in sequence one after the other until the cycle is complete at all outlets, having discharged the full metered volume of lubricant. The progressive divider will keep recycling as long as lubricant is beeing delivered from the pump.


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Herschel iQ R1 Wireless Receiver
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The Herschel iQ R1 wireless receiver is designed to control Herschel infrared heating panels when used in conjunction with the T1 Wireless Thermostat and also works as a stand-alone control solution and can be managed directly via the Herschel iQ app (requires purchase of Herschel iQ Hub to attach to the internet).
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When working with the T1 Single Zone Control, the R1 receives its commands from the T1. Multiple R1s can be added to a single T1 (e.g. if the zone is very big) but they will all receive the same commands from the T1. (And a new zone would require a separate T1 and R1s).
When working stand-alone the R1 receives its commands from the iQ App. In this way you can control different zones without having to use the T1 in each zone.
An R1 can control up to 2.3kW of infrared heaters (10 amps) on a 230 volt circuit.
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Garden tools and kitchen utensils inspire upcycle designers. Especially objects found in a kitchen can turn out to be quite useful. But what about a combination of something used in the garden with a kitchen utensil?
Steam juicer produces light
Well, have a look at today's upcycle design. It's a desk lamp called Hefeklöße, named after a German type of dumpling. The design is by Ideenklette, founded by Micha Fohl and based in Kodersdorf | Germany. Some time ago I had the pleasure of showing another upcycle design by Micha, Lampshade Stand made out of old lampshades. And now another original piece.
The desk lamp is made out of handles of old hedge trimmers and an aluminum head of a steam juicer. So what's a steam juicer? According to discount juicers: "The steam juicer works by steaming the produce to cause the cell walls to break and causes the juice to fall into a juice kettle which is then drained into jars or bottles. Due to the heat and extraction method, this juice is concentrated."
When looking at the design of the desk lamp it seems all so simple. The handles seem to be made for this job and the pot is a perfect fit. For the power supply Micha used the tube of the juicer and for a friendly touch he installed a pull switch on the inside using a small cord. The design in a way shows steam upcycled into light.
Micha Fohl:
"Because of my varied interests, I have incorporated very different facets. Basic idea of my objects is to question consumption. I'm playing with the idea of values."
Photos and video © Ideenklette
Micha started Ideenklette to have the opportunity to present his current projects. "Everyone defines its values differently – and therefore the consumer – has a different understanding of value. If waste is however turned into something new, this structure is messed up. A rethink is needed. If an old discarded table is transformed with little means into a little eye-catcher and thereby is having disproportionately more value, I have reached my goal."
All in all a surprisingly straightforward and fun looking lamp. But as always, one has to come up with the idea. It shows again what upcycle design is all about.


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Nancy Thurow, the co-founder and longtime artistic director of Children's Theater of Madison (CTM), died Tuesday in Madison. Roseanne Sheridan, Stage Director, Acting/Directing Teacher, and current Director of the Children's Theater of Madison, joined the 8 O' Clock Buzz to talk with Jonathan Zarov, about Thurow's spirited life.
True to form, her daughter, Anne Thurow, would not reveal her mother's age, even after her passing.
"That was kind of her trademark," Anne said. When claiming she was 29 became unbelievable, Nancy would sing a little song: "I'm 105, I'm glad to be alive."
"That was just my mother," Anne said. "She was one of these strong-minded women who thought it was nobody's business to ask how old you were. She was very feisty and very firm about it, even in her very last years."
Thurow set out to transform the theater scene in Madison when she founded CTM with two friends in 1965, a project of Zeta Phi Eta, a professional communications fraternity. Schools had pulled drama programs out of school, so Thurow and her friends decided to bridge the gap.
"They were starting children's theaters all over the country, the Zetas," Nancy Thurow said in a 2010 video about CTM's origins.
One advisor told her, "Do 'Land of the Dragon,' you can't fail." That was the company's first show. The first production of CTM's perennial favorite "A Christmas Carol" was in 1966, and it sold out right away.
Anne recalled that she and her three siblings had to "work harder" than other kids to be cast in a CTM show, so her mom wouldn't be accused of nepotism. As interest grew, CTM moved from Edgewood College to Oakwood Village to the Civic Center, Anne said. Between 1987 and 2007 it was known as CTM Madison Family Theatre, to emphasize the all-ages repertoire.
"She wanted to provide quality family theater," Anne said. "Not just for kids, the kind of theater you could bring your whole family to and the parents would enjoy it.
"That was tricky. You had to find a show that was wholesome and not offensive, but would be amusing and not just kid stuff."
Nancy Thurow had a reputation for being demanding with her student performers ("you could say autocratic," Anne said). She could be intractable and tough.
"She knew exactly what she wanted until she saw it, and then she changed it," said Lee Waldhart, who has performed in Madison since 1975. Waldhart acted in and directed shows for CTM, and in 2002 he joined the company.
"She was a stickler for technique … her version of the Alexander method," Waldhart said. "She was probably the biggest influence on developing children's theater in town.
"Out of 100 actors in town, I bet 50 percent were trained at some point through a CTM show, class or summer school."
But though some adult actors may talk about their battle scars from years with CTM, many of them loved her. A Facebook group called "CTM (Children's Theater of Madison) 'The Nancy Years'" is full of tributes, nostalgia and longterm relationships formed onstage. Many were remembering the late director on Wednesday.
"Nancy had such an impact on all of us, on and off the stage," wrote one. "I think about her each time I do my Alexanders before a big interview or furiously scribble meeting notes on a yellow notepad. Thinking of all of my theater friends and family on this sad day."
Thurow retired as artistic director in 2004, and within a few years the company fell on hard times. In 2006, budget problems forced the cancellation of the remainder of the '05-'06 season, and Thurow returned to help raise funds.
At the time, Cap Times reporter Mike Miller quoted then-board president J. Corkey Custer:
Thurow's retirement "was kind of like losing Michael Jordan," Custer said. "She had gifts that were hard to replace and was kind of a miraculous fundraiser. When Nancy retired, it became clear how many functions she served" for the theater group.
Under the direction of Roseanne Sheridan since September 2007, CTM is now a resident organization of Overture Center. The company stages five shows a season in the Playhouse, runs a thriving summer drama school and manages the Madison Rep's former stock of costumes and props.
"She was an incredible visionary," Sheridan said. "She was amazingly motivating to both performers and contributors.
"I hope that I can honor her legacy by doing really high quality work that continues to engage the community. … she said, 'Do your best work and the best will come back to you.' That's been a guiding principal for me, to do work with commitment and passion and joy."
Surviving Nancy are four children in their 50s — Anne, Barbara, David and Jane, who live in Colorado, Los Angeles and New York City — and three grandchildren, Kathryn, Rachel and Truett, between 25 and 30 years old.
Her ex-husband, Walter Thurow, is a practicing attorney with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development — Workers Compensation Division. He often played non-speaking roles in CTM shows, like the crocodile in "Peter Pan" or the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
Retirement and a decrease in mobility, in part due to rheumatoid arthritis, was tough for her mom, Anne said. A friend took Nancy to "Christmas Carol" a few years ago, but in recent years she spent most of her time in an assisted living center (Wynwood) on the west side.
"Nancy devoted her life to theater," Waldhart said. "She was a force to be reckoned with.
"Nancy's dreams were finally being accomplished now: a children's theater that is making an impact, really growing the correct way."
In that 2010 video, Nancy summed up her own motivations.
"Young people need to be acquainted with the theater art, just as much as music or ballet or any of the arts," she said. "It's very important for young people to be educated in the theater and learn to appreciate it. … they learn to pay attention, to focus on whatever they're doing in that moment.
"That's the truth about life — if you learn to focus all your attention and don't have your mind wandering, you're ready to do outstanding work on whatever you do."


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Sony Alpha a700, Minolta 28-85 f/3.5-4.5 Original.
One thing about these falls is that there are very few angles and opportunities to shoot from. They are quite picturesque and beautiful, but you will often wind up taking something similar to what others have done before. Try to avoid the cliche by using a longer focal length to isolate a portion of the falls while still including some of the local color.


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A man at a social event, after hearing of my "incident," launched into a speech about how I should have carried a Smith & Wesson gun precisely for this reason.
What an idiot, I remember thinking. The man was liberal and reasonably educated; frankly, I was surprised to hear him express such an attitude. Doing so might contribute to my sense of security, but also my sense of paranoia. For this suggestion to work, you'd have to carry the damn gun with you at all times, wherever you go. And you'd need to be ready to use it at a split second. The grim sociological fact is that if you make an attempt to reach for a weapon, the assailant has no choice but to shoot you preemptively. And that makes a scary situation even scarier.
On the other hand, legalizing concealed weapons has been shown to have a deterrant effect on crime. Criminals may not really fear going to jail (they know about the slow-moving and often incompetent nature of the justice system). On the other hand, the thought that the victim has a handgun and knows how to use one is a genuinely frightening thought for them (Of course, the assailents have the advantage of surprise and choosing the context). Handguns actually would make sense in public settings (like schools and banks and parks) where the gun-wielder is a bystander instead of the primary victim. 100 people may be in a park, and the assailants have no way of knowing which witness would carry a concealed weapon. But in a one-on-one assault, the victim is the sole focus of the assailant's attention; it just isn't a realistic option.
On the other hand, each person has his own standard of security. Women for example may have fears of being raped. (Interesting fact: did you know that sexual assault dramatically increases the likelihood of divorce for the couple? So there are two victims here, not just one). And there may be contexts where the potential victim has a few seconds to become prepared. Even though I don't necessarily approve of it, keeping a handgun in your house might be an effective defense. That is, as long as you are trained well enough to have a rapid response time while still able to avoid firing at the wrong intruder (neighbor, child, etc). The problem is, most breakins don't occur at night; they occur during the day in which you wouldn't be at home anyway. That means you're providing another valuable good for the criminals to steal, another untraceable firearm for the intruder to use in future assaults.
Possessing a gun poses other domestic risks. Household members could use it for suicide or crimes of passion; a child could play with it and accidentally fire it at someone. Guns are means to be used, and so they will be used sometime, somehow.


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Religion & spirituality | eBook
Sense organs like mind, eyes, ear, etc, be, Totally powerless by themselves certainly; They require power to function in actuality, That source of power Brahman or Self be; It Supreme Reality on which all rests surely, It the hub of wheel - causing rolling to be; Our wisdom lies in realizing that Power truly, This sense world is not real - but a dream be.
Munindra Misra has the rare unique distinction of authoring numerous books/ebooks on Sanatan Dharma / Hinduism in English rhyme, providing the reader with the pleasure of easily comprehending the elusive wisdom of the ancient Hindu renowned classical writings. He was honoured with a badge and awarded 'Top Viewed Author Award' by Knol – A unit of knowledge of Google in 2011.


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Rise to Greater Heights with Dorner's New SmartFlex® Helix Conveyor in Booth C-1444 at PACK EXPO 2017
The new SmartFlex Helix will be operating at PACK EXPO in a loop with a 3200 Series modular belt conveyor and a SmartFlex Wedge Elevator – a system where products are wedged securely between opposing conveyors to move them vertically or horizontally between production floors or different elevations.
HARTLAND, Wis., (July 25, 2017) — Need to move product up or down in a tight space? Then you need to see Dorners new SmartFlex® Helix Conveyor, which is making its debut in Booth No. C-1444 at PACK EXPO 2017, Sept. 25-27, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The new SmartFlex Helix Conveyor features a proprietary flexible chain manufactured by FlexMove, a Dorner Holding Company, located in Penang, Malaysia.
The SmartFlex Helix can operate in a footprint as small as a 10 x 10, and is ideal for product handling applications where product needs to travel up or down in a confined space. The conveyors compact design allows for five feet of elevation change in 10 feet (incline angle of up to 12°), giving users more freedom and flexibility in designing a material handling system with multiple layouts using a single conveyor. The SmartFlex Helix comes in three belt widths: 85 mm, 180 mm, and 260 mm. Additionally, the SmartFlex Helix does not require any lubrication, providing a cleaner environment and reduced risk of contamination.
The new SmartFlex Helix will be operating at PACK EXPO in a loop with a 3200 Series modular belt conveyor and a SmartFlex Wedge Elevator - a system where products are wedged securely between opposing conveyors to move them vertically or horizontally between production floors or different elevations. Wedge elevators are ideal for environments requiring compact footprints, transitions between travel orientations, de-pucking operations and creating passageways on the production floor. Rapid transfer rates make them ideal for continuous high capacity packaging line operations.
Another display features six Dorner conveyors, including two SmartFlex conveyors outfitted with FlexMove® Technology, that twist to help flip product 90°. Other conveyors include a 2200 Series nose-over squeeze pacing conveyor featuring a FlexMove common mount; a 3200 Series bottomless squeezing conveyor; and two 3200 Series conveyors with Activated Roller Belt™ (ARB™) Technology, which is a patent-protected technology of Intralox.
Seeing these six conveyors synced together provides a good example of the custom solutions Dorners Engineered Solutions Group can develop, as well as
a very dynamic visual at PACK EXPO.
Other conveyors in action at PACK EXPO include the 3200 Series Precision Move, a conveyor that uses a servo motor, timing belt and the latest advancements in drive technology for applications involving extremely accurate movement of product at specific times, distances and intervals.
Dorners 2200 Series conveyor is designed for small- to medium-size part handing for a variety of packaging, automation and manufacturing industries.
Booth visitors can also see Dorners lineup of sanitary conveyors, including the AquaPruf Vertical Belt Conveyor, which moves bulk products in straight-up 90° sanitary applications and features a proprietary staggered sidewall belt thats easy to clean and improves product release. The AquaGard 7350 and 7360 Series is designed for moving packaged goods in applications that call for light cleanings throughout a production run, while the 7600 Ultimate Series, used for moving raw food products, is engineered for fast and effective sanitation in the most demanding environments. It represents Dorners highest sanitary standards in a conveyor
To see how these conveyor platforms can help your material handling applications, make plans to visit Dorner in booth C-1444 at PACK EXPO 2017.
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Report NEP-CBA-2006-07-02This is the archive for NEP-CBA, a report on new working papers in the area of Central Banking. Alexander Mihailov issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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Other reports in NEP-CBA
The following items were announced in this report:
- W. Max Corden, 2006. "Those Current Account Imbalances: A Sceptical View," Melbourne Institute Working Paper Series wp2006n13, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne.
- Andreas Schabert & Sweder van Wijnbergen, 2006. "Debt, Deficits, and Destabilizing Monetary Policy in Open Economies," Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers 06-045/2, Tinbergen Institute.
- Gerd Schwartz & Pau Rabanal & Mario I. Bléjer & Alfredo Mario Leone, 2001. "Inflation Targeting in the Context of IMF-Supported Adjustment Programs," IMF Working Papers 01/31, International Monetary Fund.
- Dirk V Muir & Douglas Laxton & Dennis P Botman & Andrei Romanov, 2006. "A New-Open-Economy Macro Model for Fiscal Policy Evaluation," IMF Working Papers 06/45, International Monetary Fund.
- Aasim M. Husain, 2006. "To Peg or Not to Peg; A Template for Assessing the Nobler," IMF Working Papers 06/54, International Monetary Fund.
- Piti Disyatat, 2001. "Currency Crises and the Real Economy; The Role of Banks," IMF Working Papers 01/49, International Monetary Fund.
- Ronald MacDonald & Luca A Ricci, 2001. "PPP and the Balassa Samuelson Effect; The Role of the Distribution Sector," IMF Working Papers 01/38, International Monetary Fund.
- C. Randall Henning, 2006. "The External Policy of the Euro Area: Organizing for Foreign Exchange Intervention," Working Paper Series WP06-4, Peterson Institute for International Economics.
- Item repec:liu:liucej:17 is not listed on IDEAS anymore
- Michael Ehrmann & Marcel Fratzscher & Helge Berger, 2006. "Forecasting ECB Monetary Policy; Accuracy is (Still) a Matter of Geography," IMF Working Papers 06/41, International Monetary Fund.
- Østrup, Finn, 2006. "The Choice of Monetary Regime," Working Papers 2005-2, Copenhagen Business School, Department of Finance.
- Siu, Henry, 2006. "Time consistent monetary policy with endogenous price rigidity," Economics working papers siu-06-06-15-02-39-39, Vancouver School of Economics, revised 20 Jun 2006.
- Helene Poirson Ward, 2001. "How Do Countries Choose their Exchange Rate Regime?," IMF Working Papers 01/46, International Monetary Fund.
- Thomas I. Palley, 2006. "The Fallacy of the Revised Bretton Woods Hypothesis: Why TodayÕs International Financial System Is Unsustainable," Economics Public Policy Brief Archive ppb_85, Levy Economics Institute.
- Item repec:dgr:kubcen:200654 is not listed on IDEAS anymore
- Østrup, Finn, 2005. "Fiscal Policy and Welfare under Different Exchange Rate Regimes," Working Papers 2005-1, Copenhagen Business School, Department of Finance.
- Benedikt Braumann, 2001. "High Inflation and Real Wages," IMF Working Papers 01/50, International Monetary Fund.
- Heydenreich, B. & Müller, R.J. & Uetz, M.J., 2016. "Games and mechanism design in machine scheduling - an introduction," Research Memorandum 022, Maastricht University, Maastricht Research School of Economics of Technology and Organization (METEOR).
- Vivek B. Arora & Olivier D Jeanne, 2001. "Economic Integration and the Exchange Rate Regime; Some Lessons from Canada," IMF Policy Discussion Papers 01/1, International Monetary Fund.
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"Queen Latifah is the epitome of black excellence, hip-hop royalty, and black girl magic! She has been a longtime supporter of BLACK GIRLS ROCK! and has been honored at both our televised and pre-televised shows. I'm so thrilled to welcome her back to the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! stage as host," says Beverly Bond, BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ CEO, Founder and Creator.
The televised special is a BET Networks, B.G.R. Enterprises Inc./BONDVISION MEDIA and Jesse Collins Entertainment production. The executive producers are Beverly Bond, CEO, founder and creator of "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™", Connie Orlando, Head of Original Programming & Production for BET Networks, and Jesse Collins and Jeannae Rouzan – Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
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Active trekking tour in Piatra Mare Massif - 1 day
1 day trekking tour around one of the most popular mountain among local trekkers, including "7 Ladders Canyon".
- 1 person: 90 euro
- 2-4 persons: 60 euro/person
- more than 4 persons, please contact me
The package includes: transportation, licensed English speaking mountain guide
Not included: "7 Ladders Canyon" entrance fee - 2,5 euro/person; meals, drinks
The Seven Ladders Canyon is a stunning destination near Brasov and it is one of the main attractions for the tourists hiking the rocky paths of the Piatra Mare (Big Rock) mountain.
"7 Ladders Canyon" - Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. In high season - June - August - during the week-ends could be crowdy.
Required equipment for adventure
Compulsory equipment: waterproof hiking boots and clothes; warm clothes
Optimal period: all year around
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Day Trip to the Epic 7 Ladders Canyon from Brasov
Enjoy a round-trip hike to the epic Seven Ladders Canyon (Canionul Sapte Scari), famed for its ladders and waterfalls.Book Now »
Active trekking tour in Fagaras Mountains - 1 day
This is a 1 day trekking tour and, during this time, you have the opportunity to hike on the most important massif of Romania, Fagaras Mountains.


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Archive for November 2018
A Brief History of Russia
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A Storied Start
Russia is a large, ancient, and cultured country that has been a main player in the history of the world for a long time. The Russian Empire did not start as large and powerful as it is today. It all started with the Eastern Slavs, a group of loosely banded together groups. The Eastern Slavs became the first state of its kind in 882. The group grew even larger in 988 when it adopted Christianity from the Byzantine Empire.
The Byzantine Empire was a very influential and powerful civilization dating all the way back to 330 A.D. The empire was born when Emperor Constantine, a psychopathic politician, created a "New Rome" on an old Byzantine colony. While Rome itself would collapse before 500 A.D., the eastern half would continue on for another 1,000 years. This is how even ancient Rome influenced the rise of Russia.
Ancient Russians at Dnieper by Nicholas Roerich.
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Assumption Cathedral of the Kolomna Kremlin
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Regions, Travel
Kolomna is a city with a population of about 140 thousand people located in the south of the Moscow region, about 113 km southeast of the center of Moscow. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the region.
The city has a rare monument of old Russian defensive architecture – the Kolomna Kremlin. Its main attraction is the Assumption Cathedral (1672-1682), the main cathedral of Kolomna. Photos by: Vladimir Dar.
Tags: churches · Moscow city · Moskovskaya oblast
Following in the Footsteps of Fyodor Dostoevsky
No comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Culture, Travel
Given there's such an abundance of things to see and do in Russia, one interesting way to explore this massive country is to add a theme to your visit. For those of us who are passionate about classic literature, this is a land which has inspired some of the greatest classic authors and their works, providing us with an opportunity to visit locations that undoubtedly inspired their writings.
Considered one of the greatest psychologists in world literature, Fyodor Dostoevsky is perhaps best known for his 1866 masterwork, Crime and Punishment, or subsequent novels such as The Idiot published in 1869 and Demons in 1872. Many of his great works offer an unrivaled view of life in Tsarist Russia during the mid-to-late 19th century, shaped by the environment in which he lived and worked, along with the social and political landscape of the era.
In this article, we take a look at key locations in Russia where Dostoevsky is fondly remembered, which inevitably helped formulate the great literary works for which he is renowned.
one of the greatest Russian writers
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Abandoned Railway Tunnel in Didino
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Photos, Regions, Travel
There is a rather unique place located about 60 km west of Ekaterinburg, the capital of the Sverdlovsk region – a huge abandoned railway tunnel named after the village of Didino, which is also almost completely abandoned at the moment. But in the past life was in full swing here.
Construction of the tunnel lasted from 1914 to 1918. During the Civil War in Russia, this tunnel was of great strategic importance. Kolchak's echelons passed through it retreating to Siberia, which gave rise to legends of countless treasures, which the White Command left somewhere in these places saving them from the Bolsheviks. The Didino Tunnel on Google Maps. Photos by: Dmitry Solodyankin.
Tags: Abandoned · Ekaterinburg city · Sverdlovsk oblast
5 Unique Things You Can Do When Exploring Russia
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What's more interesting than exploring the largest country in the world? Russia is so big, it occupies the land of two continents: Northern Asia and Eastern Europe. It's the home of the longest river Volga, and the world's deepest lake Baikal.
The extreme temperatures only add on the appeal of the country, as it's the coldest place outside of North Pole and Antarctica. All these things make Russia very attractive to visitors who are eager and enthusiastic enough to explore it.
Russia is a great place to have fun – especially while travelling. You get to meet new people, explore cultures and travel through towns with popular tourist attractions. While on the trip, there are number of activities that can keep you entertained if you carry a laptop and have an internet connection.
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Russia in 1917-1919 – the Paintings of Ivan Vladimirov
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Ivan Alekseevich Vladimirov (1869-1947), a Russian painter and draftsman, became known as the artist of the realistic school of painting.
In 1917-1918, he worked in the Petrograd militia. This experience helped him to create a unique cycle of documentary sketches of the events of these years. Source: humus.
1. 1917. Dismantling of imperial coats of arms (Down with the eagles!). The signs on the building – Drugstore. February.
turning point in the history of Russia
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Bizarre Russia
No comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Entertainment
There have been a lot of strange goings on in Russia over the past decade, with supposed Russian secret agents claiming to have visited England on a special trip to see Salisbury Cathedral…
There were bizarre scenes in 2013 as well when dashcam footage captured the moment that a 66 foot asteroid crashed into Chelyabinsk. The asteroid was heavier than the Eiffel Tower and caused a stir all around the world.
Whilst this meteor crash was explained, there are plenty more incidents that have happened in Russia recently that have gone unexplained…
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Amazing Interiors of Kazansky Railway Station
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Art, History
Kazansky Railway Station (until 1894 – Ryazansky Railway Station) is one of the nine railway stations of Moscow. The construction of the present building of the station, designed in the pseudo-Russian style, began in 1913 and ended only in 1940.
One of the significant architectural elements of the station building is the hall of the former restaurant. This part of the station was built in the mid-1920s. Today, it is used as a high comfort waiting room. Kazansky Station on Google Maps. Photos by: Vadim Razumov.
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Tyumen – the First Russian City in Siberia
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Photos, Travel
Tyumen, founded in 1586, is a large city with a population of more than 700 thousand people located in the south of Western Siberia, about 2,200 km east of Moscow, the administrative center of the Tyumen region.
It was founded as a defensive outpost, which played an important role during the initial colonization of Siberia and the Far East. In the 18th-19th centuries, the town turned into a large transit and trade center, as well as a center of crafts. Photos by: Slava Stepanov.
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10 Things To Eat And Drink In Memphis Right Now
Settle in for the winter in Memphis with these ten delicious things to eat and drink in town right now.
1. Gourmet grilled cheese and bison tacos from Fuel Food Truck
If you can catch Fuel's food truck (which has a slick new paint job) on a day when they're offering their gourmet grilled cheese, get it. It's worth every penny to add the bacon, too.
Pro tip: If you want more protein, grab a friend and split the bison tacos.
2. Fried game hen and waffles from Flying Sobie's food truck
Ghost River has wasted no time in turning their taproom into a go-to Sunday brunch spot, and they have the same awesome food truck each week along with their Beer-mosas and Beer Marys. Flying Sobie's offers deep-friend Cornish game hens with your choice of sauce.
You have to try this, Memphis. It is so tasty. I can't imagine a better holiday hangover cure. Next time, I might get fries instead of the waffles, because the fries were seasoned to perfection. Ask for extra napkins (trust me) and dig in.
3. Whatever floats your boat from Cupcake Cutie
Cupcake Cutie lets you pick your cake flavor, frosting flavor, and toppings for your very own cupcake creation. I'm talking ice cream shop style, with everything from gummy worms to Oreo crumbles.
The little shop is right off of Court Square in downtown Memphis and also has donuts in the mornings "while they last".
4. Cocktails from Dodici/Bari
Word has gotten out about Bari's new weekends-only craft cocktail bar, meaning that you'll probably have to wait a while for a spot at the twelve-seat speakeasy Dodici, located above Bari Restaurant. Get all the details from Meghan over at the Flyer.
If you can't make it out on a Friday or Saturday, you can still enjoy Vincent's magical concoctions at the bar or a table at Bari. I tried some recently – I'd tell you what these drink are, but I don't know – I told Vincent what I liked and that sneaky booze wizard made me the most beautiful and delicious cocktail I'd ever had. (Mine was the one on the right. It involved bourbon and wine and rosemary. The one on the left was amazing, too – citrus and bourbon and baby narwhal tears, probably.)
5. Pomme frites at Bounty
I don't know when Bounty upped the ante (and price) on their cheese fries, but this mountain of fries, goat cheese, scallion cream sauce, and bits of country ham is a definite upgrade from the original preparation of this dish and totally worth it. Four hungry folks couldn't even demolish them. Don't forget that everything at Bounty is gluten free.
6. Happy hour at Alchemy
From what I hear, people aren't quite sure what's up with Alchemy in Cooper Young. Here's what I know: it's under new ownership, they still have the fancy cocktails, small plates, and big plates setup, and I really like their food. Also they have the most ridiculous happy hour in town right now. Everything, and I mean everything on their menu, is 50% off Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
I highly recommend sitting at the bar for best service. Basically every time I sit at the bar, I have a fantastic experience. Below is their cheese/charcuterie plate, which was awesome.
7. Drinks at Belle Tavern
Belle Tavern in downtown Memphis seems like a speakeasy from the outside; it's in the alley between Aldo's and Tamp & Tap and, though it boasts a neon sign, you kind of have to be looking for it. On the inside, it feels more like a neighborhood bar – decently lit, tables, couches, TVs, populated with downtowners.
The very friendly bartender, Q, made me this "three-whiskey old fashioned" which will definitely keep you warm this winter. I hear their food is good, and I'll report back once I get a chance to try it.
8. Fried shrimp taco from El Mero Taco food truck
I'm kind of in love with the fried chicken tacos from El Mero. Apparently I'm not the only one, because during a recent Food Truck Thursday in Court Square, they were sold out. I went with my second choice – the fried shrimp taco – and I was not disappointed.
The shrimp were remarkably fresh (I guess they fry them to order) and the peanut slaw and wasabi aioli on point. If you're into meaty spicy tacos, grab a chorizo one, too.
9. Croutons at The Side Porch
There is a place in Bartlett that has the best bread item I have ever tasted.
Behold here the almighty Side Porch crouton.
But wait – there's more! Side Porch Steak House also has steaks, of course, and they're also incredible – and a good deal less expensive than most places. Whatever's in the meat marinade is unholy savory goodness, and you can get every cut of steak plus chicken and fish.
The place kind of reminds me of my grandma's house, the staff is super friendly, and do expect to wait 30 minutes to an hour (depending on size of party) if you go at, like, 7:30 p.m. on a weekend. Luckily they have a little bar to keep you occupied with amazing "craft cocktails" while you wait.
10. 901 Grille
Rest in peace, Kwik Shop Grill (not to be confused with Kwik Chek). I enjoyed many grilled burgers, chicken gyros, and seasoned fries from the little store at East Parkway and Central over the years. Now, the owners of City Market have remodeled and reopened the space as 901 Grille. I've been twice and tried the lamb and beef gyro and the falafel pita.
While both were good (and super cheap, at $5.99) I'm not sure it fills the void of Kwik Shop's greasy, seasoned comfort food. Still, it's good to have this super convenient option, a clean new interior, and I've heard great things about their burger. I'll be back.
And one more picture from Alchemy…the Brussels Sprouts and a crab cake.
What's the best thing you've tried in Memphis recently?
I have sent this before, 🙂
you must try the burgers at Mojo Café and fries are also good , place is on HWY 64 just east of Summer ave.
Sunny B…yummmm!
Found restaurant, Posh, on same strip as Humdinger's at Poplar and Kirby. Good fresh food and very important for me most meals are gluten free. I have celiac so this is very exciting when I find a good place to eat. The place is small. They prepare meals ready to pick up and have vegan and vegetarian dishes as well. Their menu is pretty variable and everything I have tried has been good. They close at 8:00 pm so no late dining in restaurant.
Jules Posh Food! I've heard of it. So glad you discovered a new, tasty place.
i hope you included the actual restaurant menu or address. (to be more accurate for travelers visiting a new city)
The restaurant names and links to additional info (menu, website, hours, address) are included for pretty much every item.


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2018 Land Rover Defender – A More Modern Exterior Design
While the current generation of the Land Rover Defender is still quite recent (it was released in 2016), we should about to see a new redesign on the 2018 Land Rover Defender.
There are a lot of expectant buyers waiting to see this complete new redesign that is going to change the Defender forever. Besides, Jaguar is also making sure that the design doesn't affect the 2018 Land Rover Defender off-road capabilities.
One of the main differences that we will see in the 2018 Land Rover Defender is the lose of plenty of weight combined with a new and modern exterior design. However, the 2018 Land Rover Defender should continue to be as tough as ever.
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2018 Land Rover Defender Release Date
Good news for the United States market. After 20 years, the 2018 Land Rover Defender is coming to our market and it should be released during 2018. However, you should only expect to see it for sale in 2019.
2018 Land Rover Defender Price
With this new exterior makeover and a plusher interior, we believe that the starting price of the 2018 Land Rover Defender should be around $55,000.
2018 Land Rover Defender Redesign and Changes
We are expecting to see a complete change in the exterior design of the 2018 Land Rover Defender. It should have a lot of resemblances with the DC100 concept that Land Rover showed back in 2015.
In the front, you will notice a far more modern front end with new wing mirrors and LED lights. You can also expect to find styled curves and edges as well as boxy fenders. This will give the 2018 Land Rover Defender a more modern appearance.
In the back, the taillights are also changing.
The new 2018 Land Rover Defender should also include different variants. Among the options, there should be a five or seven-seat version, and a Wrangler-style 2-door convertible.
One of the main changes in the 2018 Land Rover Defender is that it will start to use a unibody construction instead of the old body-on-frame design.
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2018 Land Rover Defender Specs
Under the hood, you can expect to find the Jaguar Land Rover's 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines. There should be a petrol model for the first time, as well as a diesel model.
In what concerns with the 2018 Land Rover Defender transmission, we are expecting to see it offered with both an automatic and a manual gearbox.
In case you're looking for hybrid cars, the 2018 Land Rover Defender is also an option. The truth is that it will also come with a pair of 2.0-liter engines and it's going to be called P400e.
2018 Land Rover Defender Interior
If up until today the Land Rover Defender used to have a rugged and spartan interior, this trend can't continue. After all, the 2018 Land Rover Defender will be directly competing with luxury SUVs like the Mercedes G-Class.
So, we are expecting to see quite a different interior based on quality and good details.
Most rumors are pointing to the existence of some leather seats, improved heating system, semi-autonomous driving, and a reversing camera.


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Steve's Retirement
As you know Steve is retiring at the end of the school year. So, we are proactively working to hire the best replacement for him.
Please look at what your parent council is asking of each family!
Dear Families -
Last Thursday the Council met with Assoc. Superintendent Theresa Battle to share parent and teacher feedback about hiring a new principal for Barton. In the meeting Ms. Battle asked for as much feedback as possible from stakeholders in this important decision. She also explained the hiring process for our new principal. At the meeting, it was decided that to get the most information to the district, it would be best if teachers sent the survey monkey link with questions re: who/what Barton needs in a principal to their homeroom families. This is the link for the staff and parent survey.
The turn around on this is short because the data needs to be gathered, read, and a profile of a new principal constructed before they look for candidates. Both Ms. Battle and Steve would like to hire someone before the end of the school year. In order for this process to be expedited, feedback from the survey is due by Mon. Mar. 12. All data from the survey will go directly to the district. Sorry for the short notice and extra work, but it is an important endeavor.
Best, Amber
Swimming: We are having our last swim session Tuesday, March 13 through Friday, March 16. I still need many permission slips. Please send them in on Monday so we are not scrambling for them on Tuesday!!
Reading: Our new novel for Lit Circles is Wood Song by Gary Paulson. We will be doing a combination of reading together, reading alone and reading in a small group. We will have much discussion as it is a difficult book. The kids are up to the challenges posed in this novel and it is a great tie in to the Iditarod and a local Minnesota author.
Word Work: Our word wall is getting renewed interest as we came across 3 words in the first 6 pages of Wood Song: tandem, idiotically and paradox! We'll add them to our wall and hopefully to our speaking vocabulary!
Barton Cabaret (talent show) will be held Friday, April 20. Try outs will be Wednesday, March 28 at 1:05. A signed permission slip will need to be turned in for students to try out. It was sent home on Wednesday.
SNACKS: The cupboard is bare. Please contribute if you can.
Math: As you have probably heard from your child, its all about Fractions, Decimals and Percents. If you have not heard ask them about it. This week we did a lot of talking about paying attention to when and where fractions, decimals and percents are present in their lives. We also made fraction kits and have just begun playing around with them. My question to them is: What do you notice? The fraction kit is made by cutting strips of paper into halves, fourths, eighths and sixteenths! We will then do a variety of things to understand fractions.
History: We are continuing our conversation about freedom and equal rights. The children have dozens of questions, ideas and comments about the turbulent times of the 50's and 60's. Our conversations are rich and interesting.
Amelia Earhart is also on our minds. The Historical Perspectives show we saw on Monday was well done. We are reading the Amelia Earhart biography in class. Many questions and concerns are being raised about the whole idea of women's equal rights too!!
Stamp Club Presentations: The presentations are starting to come together. You may or may not know, but one of the requirements of Stamp Club is that an oral presentation is given to the class. This work is done in school and usually, but not always, with a partner. Some of Stamp Club time each week needs to be spent on putting together a short presentation based upon a stamp the child has found to be interesting. Ask your child how they are doing on their Stamp Club presentation. I filmed this Thursday's presentations and with any luck I will be able to figure out how to get them posted on the class web site.
Book Order: We have had two great conversations about books this week. First, we had a conversation about the Newbery winner this year. No one has much information about it but when they looked over the list of previous winners there was a great deal of excitement as they recognized many titles. They took the list from 1922 to present and highlighted those they already read and then marked the ones they were interested in. I am now going to let them know which titles are appropriate for them to read now. On Friday we had a good discussion about the books in the book order and how many of them connect to what we are learning now in the classroom.
Valentine's Day Party: We have been working very hard in room 211 and the Valentine Celebration is just what we need to congratulate ourselves for our hard work. In addition it is such a joyous time to see kids' happy faces as they read the many Valentine cards they receive. The boxes and bags are decorated and we're ready! Thank you to the following families for helping with the celebration: Mandlers, Bodes, Bessette-Reiters, Yusufs, Holcombs, Petersons, Auckenthalers ,
Havilands, Parkers, and Speckers.
Ashley Gonwa: To my fourth grade families. Many of you may remember Ashley Gonwa, our student teacher last year. She landed a 1st grade teaching position in Alberta Lea, Minnesota. I have kept in contact with her as a mentor and friend. She happily emailed me today to let me know that she has been nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The kids were really excited when I shared the news with them.
We have posted some sample information about the upcoming MCA tests here.
For the math section, there are several files that show the types of problems the kids will see. There are separate files for each grade level.
For the reading section, you can log in as a guest, select your grade level, and see and practice a sample test. Here is the link: https://mnpt.tds.airast.org/student/
MCA testing: The annual spring testing schedule has been released. Everyone in grades 3-8 will be taking the MCA reading tests on Tuesday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 18. It is a paper pencil test. Room 211 is scheduled in the Media Center on Monday, April 2 and Tuesday, April 24 for the online MCA math testing. I will give further details as we get closer to the testing days.
Friday Physics: Ask to see the energy toys that we made this morning. Can your child explain where the potential and kinetic energy is?
New Website: Thank you to Abdala's mom, Shamso, for bringing this web site to my attention: http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/ I have registered our classroom and enrolled all the kids. They need to use the same user name and password that they use in school.
Valentine's Day: We will have a small Valentine's celebration on Tuesday, February 14, at 1:10. Thank you to the families that have already donated items. We are set with red napkins, and sprinkles. Let me know if you can donate any of the following items:
• Small Plates
• Juice boxes
• Cookies plain unfrosted sugar cookies
• Frosting
• Plastic knives
Emergency Dental Work: Thank you for all the sympathetic wishes about the root canal. It turned out just fine. No pain!! Now I have to go through the process of getting another temporary crown and then the permanent one after that!! Fun, fun, fun!!
Thanks once again to Jessica's wonderful photography, we have new pictures posted of the kids' Magic Tree House projects and candids of Stamp Club activities. Both sets were taken before Winter break (my bad for the late post -- Mark).
Magic Tree House
Stamp Club
Let Patty know if you have other pictures of school activities and we can get them posted.
It would be very helpful for me, in preparation for conferences, if you would help your child fill out the organizer to help them reflect on their progress. It was attached to the fall goal setting sheet. Our time is so short when we meet that I like to be as prepared as possible. I look forward to going over them on the weekend.
Happy New Year to you all. The beginning of the new year seems so long ago!
Goal Setting Conferences: I am filling the conferencing schedule. If you have not signed up for a time please do so ASZP. I also sent home the planning worksheet along with the original goals from September/ October. Send those forms back by Wednesday, January 18.
Energy and U: The field trip was a huge success. Kids were excited, surprised and engaged! Two University of Minnesota professors gave several LOUD and explosive demonstrations to help us understand the concept of energy. The big idea was that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
Friday Physics: Friday Physics had to of course center around the idea of energy. We made rubber band shooters and are in the middle of running trials to see what happens when we vary the amount of pull we put behind the launching of the rubber band.
Specialist Change: We have finished this round of music and have moved on to Art.
Dictionaries: The Minneapolis Rotary Chapter has donated dictionaries to all the 3rd and 4th graders at Barton. We will be using the dictionaries in school for some dictionary work then they will be sent home.
Martin Luther King Jr. We will be using the MLK Jr. holiday as a springboard for our social justice unit. Throughout the spring we will be reading about and discussing some Civil Rights issues from our history.
I need swimming permission slips from more than half of the class. The kids will need swim gear for the rest of the week.
The playground is full of snow! Boots and snow pants are a MUST.
Stamp design homework is due on Wednesday. I gave several pointers on what an effective stamp would look like.
I am still missing several November reading logs. Please help your child remember that it is important to fill out the log before they read and when they finish reading.
Well the week flew by. Monday and Tuesday were a flurry of last minute finishing touches and practicing of presentations. Wednesday and Thursday were days for reflection about the whole nonfiction research reading club and poster making process. Friday letters should be full of details about the behind the scene action that went into the creation of such wonderful posters. Most kids say they can hardly wait to do it again.
Next week we will have a heavy emphasis on math. We are in the middle of our data collecting unit. We have done much work as a whole group and will be ready to take our data collecting knowledge to the next level. The children will be creating their own survey question, collecting the data and then figuring out how to display that data.
We are also swimming next week. The permission slip came home today (blue) along with math workbook homework.
Math homework should be returned on MONDAY, DECEMBER 5.
Swimsuits/towels should be sent in on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6.
Our poster making extravaganza has depleted our supply of glue sticks. If you are out and about and can pick some up to donate that would be great.
Finally, I want to acknowledge the generosity of the 211 students. We have collected $63.21 for the East African Famine Relief Fund. Keep it up, we are now trying to reach $100.00!! I heard some kids are volunteering to wash the dishes to earn money!! :-)
Have a super weekend., all the kids are hoping for enough snow to go sledding.
Thank you to everyone who helped their child remember to turn in their name homework on time today. I still need a couple of kids to bring the homework in. It will serve as a prewriting activity. The next step will be to write a paper about their name. We will do that part of the work in school.
Today I am sending home Wednesday homework that will be due TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, as there is no school on Wednesday. It is a writing assignment. It includes a planning activity, a rough draft, (remember we let our rough draft rest for a day) and a final copy. It is not something that can be left till the last minute as it involves much effort.
Finally, Our yet unnamed hamster needs a place to stay for the Thanksgiving break. If you are willing to have the little winter white critter send a note or email. If multiple kids want the chance we will have a drawing. Know that she will be available at other times in the year and she can always go home for a weekend if you would like.
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Quant funds utilize computer algorithms to guide their investment strategies. These computerized methods pick securities based on quantitatively identifiable characteristics. Rather than selecting stocks with a good story (e.g., Alibaba (BABA)), they select stocks based on various fundamental or technical criteria.
Many hedge funds follow quantitative strategies. Smart beta funds also follow these strategies. Last week, Morningstar announced that it is now designating quant exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as strategic beta funds. The investment research company described these funds as those that try to improve returns or isolate a specific return relative to a benchmark, increase or decrease the level of risk relative to a benchmark, or follow non-return or risk-oriented strategies, such as equal-weight strategies.
The basic idea behind quant funds is to identify anomalies or return factors that lead to higher returns or less volatility. By giving a preference to investments with these characteristics, higher returns, less volatility or both are sought. It can be an unemotional way to invest as long as personal biases are not allowed to interfere with either the creation or the execution of the model. The better you are able to stick to the model, the more you will be able to invest like a quant fund.
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This successful conversion of a 1930s Japanese Army headquarter into a 19-room boutique hotel, located at the new Cool Docks development on the South Bund District of Shanghai, was realised by the locally based Neri & Hu Design and Research Office. The architectural concept behind NHDRO's renovation rests on a clear contrast of what is old and new.
But see what the architects have to explain:
"The original concrete building has been restored while new additions built over the existing structure were made using Cor-Ten steel, reflecting the industrial past of this working dock by the Huangpu River. Neri & Hu's structural addition, on the fourth floor, resonates with the industrial nature of the ships which pass through the river, providing an analogous contextual link to both history and local culture.
Neri & Hu was also responsible for the design of the hotel's interior, which is expressed through both a blurring and inversion of the interior and exterior, as well as between the public and private realms, creating a disorienting yet refreshing spatial experience for the hotel guest who longs for an unique five-star hospitality experience. The public spaces allow one to peek into private rooms while the private spaces invite one to look out at the public arenas, such as the large vertical room window above the reception desk and the corridor windows overlooking the dining room. These visual connections of unexpected spaces not only bring an element of surprise, but also force the hotel guests to confront the local Shanghai urban condition where visual corridors and adjacencies in tight nong-tang's define the unique spatial flavor of the city."
Design team:
Interior Designer(s): Neri & Hu Design and Research Office
Architect(s): Neri & Hu Design and Research Office
Design Team: Lyndon Neri, Rossana Hu, Debby Haepers, Cai Chun yan, Markus Stoecklein, Jane Wang
Cameron Holdings Hotel Management Limited
Project partners:
Structure Consultants: China Jingye Engineering Technology Company
Mechanical Consultant: Far East Consulting engineers Limited
Kitchen Consultant: Polytek Engineering Company Ltd.
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Over the last 5 weeks we have been fully immersed in the task of identifying the contaminants in the Houston area bunker fuels that have caused machinery problems. Our investigation continues. Obviously there has to be a commercial/monetary benefit to the person carrying out this adulteration. What substance will he take (or buy at very low cost) and add to the regular bunker fuel as cutter stock and thereby maximize his profit margin. What drives this? What is the modus operandi?
In the past Viswa Lab has been a pioneer in identifying contaminants and alerting the bunker fuel users. I would like to refer to 3 major cases amongst the many we have handled.
In 1996, a vessel which bunkered adulterated fuel in Los Angeles suffered damage to all the units and fuel pumps. We used GC and GC‐MS for the first time and identified organic chlorides to be the source of the problem. Organic chlorides which are cleaning agents managed to find their way into bunker fuel. Since 1996, many more cases of organic chloride contamination have been reported.
In 2001‐2002, multiple vessels bunkering in Singapore suffered serious damage to machinery and Viswa was the first one to identify the contaminants that cause this major damage.
In 2007, over 30 ships suffered severe damage when using bunkers from St. Petersburg. Through a proprietary pH test method, we were able to show that the pH was really low (highly acidic) and that was the cause of major damage to fuel pumps and fuel valves.
In the present case, we suspect that over 100 ships may be affected by the contaminated/adulterated Houston area bunker fuel. There are a few more details we would like to share in connection with the investigation.
- More than 6 suppliers are involved in this contamination. Could it be that a low‐cost cutter stock available in the Houston market was grabbed by these suppliers in order to maximize their profits?
- There appears to be more than one stream of contamination. Viswa analysis showed one stream predominantly in most of the 25 problem samples that we have received.
- We are also putting together a scenario in which there was a definite commercial/monetary gain which drove the supply of poor quality bunker fuels.
- Purely from an investigation point of view, it has not been easy. The substance causing the problem was also choking up the columns of the GC‐MS instrument. Each time this happened, it is not possible to clean the column and they must be replaced with a new column. Also, the number of customers and samples wanting detailed GC‐MS analysis is very very high. These customers not only sent samples from the bunker fuel they received but they also sent samples from various tanks of the ship in order to be doubly safe.
- We also found to our alarm that the Houston problem fuel started travelling outside Houston. Two samples from Netherlands Antilles generated similar problems and the constituents of the fuel were very similar to the Houston problem fuels.
Viewing the problems that the ship operator and ship staff have suffered, there is a strong feeling of anger and revulsion that the greed of a few is causing so many problems to so many people. There is no doubt that this type of incident and experience is going to lead to a change in the way bunker fuels are purchased, tested, and used.
Please await more on this topic.
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The food can be hit or miss at Le Pas Sage, but this sweet little restaurant niched into a corner of the elegant Passage du Grand Cerf in the first arrondissement somehow pulls it off. With its lovely location, tongue in cheek name (word play on 'passage' and 'unwise') and spot-on design – all black and white tiles, fresh flowers and sparkling glassware, classic but cool – it feels instantly friendly.
The cooking can succeed, but caution is advised. The menu is self-consciously adventurous, discarding classic French bistro cuisine for more inventive dishes with global influences. When this works, it's great. We loved a starter of poached egg in a vivid green pond of creamed asparagus with truffle oil and parsnip crisps – the flavours all sung out clearly, and the textures were enjoyably distinct. Similarly, Cajun-roasted lamb chops with pureed petit pois were gorgeous pieces of meat with plenty of crispy fat, enhanced to sinful richness by an intense jus and melting roasted garlic. Other things were less successful. The kitchen can be heavy-handed on flavours – the hot dog in a brioche bun, though funny and adventurous and made with premium meat, was an unwieldy mess, and a lamb gigot had a cloying, over-sweetened sauce.
The menu changes frequently, so you'll have to use your instincts to order the things that work. Still, you have to love a place that serves up a fragrant, floral rice pudding with a towering, comical bouffant of hibiscus foam, and that offers a 'fée verte' absinthe shot with a scoop of absinthe ice cream. Despite occasional wobbles, we find ourselves returning, charmed by the place's enthusiasm and inventiveness.
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My mom always raved about strawberry-rhubarb pies from her childhood. In Best Food Writing 2007, there's an excerpt from Barbara Kingsolver's 2007 book, Animal Vegetable Miracle, that highlights rhubarb's savior-like qualities when no other seasonal fruit is available. And when I made rugelach this summer, I used some strawberry-rhubarb preserves in a few of them (heated and mashed a bit, of course).
Reading Kingsolver's book this summer piqued my rhubarb curiosity once again, and the Boston Globe Magazine serendipitously printed a recipe for Foolish Rhubarb Cardamom Parfaits. Naturally, I wanted to have my hand in preparing this fruit...er, stalk...er, plant...
What the heck is rhubarb? According to wikipedia, rhubarb is a vegetable, but we use only the stalk for cooking/baking. Good thing, because the leaves are toxic. I'd suggest checking out the wikipedia article (linked above) to see photos of the stuff before it's chopped up into packable pieces for the grocery store.
My adventure with rhubarb turned into a late-night cooking craze, as I decided to make the parfaits after finishing up a batch of Scottish scones (some made on the griddle, some in the oven). And unfortunately, I was actually the only person that even tried the parfait, or the rhubarb for that matter, because my parents both had stomach bugs at the time. So you'll either have to trust my judgment or make it yourself!
The rhubarb is a hard stalk, with skin about the same color as a red onion. Under the skin, it's a pale green. I have no experience with it, so I don't know if mine looked healthy, or if it was old as the hills - all I know is that it cooked up fine so I don't have any complaints. You have to peel off the skin by digging under it with a knife and peeling all the way down the stalk. It's very simple, and produces beautiful curls of purplish ribbon.
After peeling and chopping the rhubarb, I threw it in a saucepan with some sugar, orange juice/zest, cardamom, and vanilla. I didn't think there was enough liquid, so I added more juice. That ended up being a mistake: first of all, the rhubarb oozes liquid when it's cooked, so the extra juice was unnecessary; secondly, the sauce ended up too orangey.
Once cooked down and mashed up, I refrigerated the sauce overnight. I made whipped cream the next morning, and then assembled a giant parfait (if made with cream, parfaits should be tiny, I've learned). I must say that I liked the look and idea of the concoction better than the actual taste. I thought it was too sweet, so maybe with less sugar and less orange juice it would work better. But it was still fun, and paired well with the plain scones I had made. Not bad for a first attempt at rhubarb preparation.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
A Romp with Rhubarb
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I love the look of it peeled...it almost looks like candy!ReplyDelete
There's not really any need to peel your rhubarb. You just need to make sure that it's washed well. Your comments about the water is a very good one, you only need a very small amount of water to stop it burning to your pot. Try it with ginger, a fantastic soother when you have a sore throat/cold!- more water is a benefit here to make a juice out of the liquid.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 2, 2008 at 3:37 PM
I have always loved rhubarb from the times my cousin and I used to "steal" a stalk from our neighbor's patch and eat it dipped in sugar. Now I have my own growing in my yard and this weekend I will make our favorite rhubarb crisp. Lots of sugar, but hey, it also uses oats so that makes it healthy, doesn't it?ReplyDelete


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