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‘Follow Me’ is the highly anticipated sophomore release for Melbourne-based artist Life Is Better Blonde.
The track follows on from ‘Mine’, which impressed many when it dropped back in March this year, what with its equally impressive music video.
But ‘Follow Me’ also now comes with an impressive video, in which a soldier, deep in the midst of a conflict, discovers a discarded piano in the middle of the forest.
It’s an incredibly stripped back piece, virtually all piano and vocal, but the starkness of the situation visually and the vulnerability present in the vocal combine rather spectacularly to create an utterly compelling piece of home grown music.
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The Student Union Recreation Desk is the primary service point for all of your recreation facility needs. Members must present their valid Wright1 Card at the recreation desk to access facilities. The Recreation Desk is located on the lower level of the Student Union in the Office of Campus Recreation (092 Student Union).
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Well, some of them you’ve probably heard of, but the point of this article is, the benefits of the same that you probably didn’t know about. Most of vegetables we consume every day are just part of our diet, and it is most likely that we never had explored its properties (but why would you? You know it’s good right?). Stick with us to find out amazing properties these vegetables have for the benefit of your health, mood and longevity.
In Latin – Lepidium Meyenii, a cruciferous vegetable (in the family with broccoli, kale and cauliflower), originally grown in highlands of Andes mountain Peru. Sometimes referred to as Peruvian ginseng, for thousands of years it has been consumed by the locals for its various benefits.
It is good for your hormonal balance, thus impacting your libido naturally, and it may increase fertility in men, improving sperm production. Same is with women, it can help them with menopause, reducing the symptoms like mood swings, sleep disorders and so on.
Maca is also a mood enhancer, reducing depression, anxiety etc. It can also boost your energy and sport performance, as well as memory and learning.
Member of the same family as the one above, it has been widely used in our cuisine in a lot of different ways and dishes, but its numerous health benefits are probably not as know in the same amount as it is popular.
It is easily considered superfood for its cancer fighting properties. Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, compound proven to exterminate cancer stems cells, and in combination with curcumin, treats prostate cancer. Sulforaphane also improves blood pressure and kidney functions.
Cauliflower is rich in minerals and vitamins, like vitamins C, K and B6; riboflavin, pantothenic acid, potassium, tiamin, manganese etc. All of these ingredients make Cauliflower a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory vegetable, and for its choline and B vitamins, a powerful brain health booster.
This probably won’t come as a surprise for you (and for Popeye cartoon lovers), but through the years, scientists have found numerous benefits that weren’t known before.
Some of it is spinaches nitrin, that turns into nitric-oxide after bacteria in our mouth consumes it, and this compound protects your intestines. Chlorophyll, what gives a natural pigment to it, as it is recently found out, can help you with satiety, decreasing hunger related hormones and blood sugar levels. Same as vegetables above, it has anti-inflammatory properties, but in spinach, beta-carotene and lutein are responsible for that.
What is well known is that spinach has Iron, vitamins C, K, A and B2, and is a rich source of manganese and magnesium.
Zeaxanthin in spinach has an UV protection properties and benefits to eye health, and Vitamin K for fighting Alzheimer’s. Surely a vegetable you shouldn’t miss in your diet.
Belonging to Allium family, with onions, leeks and shallots, it is used widely in all sorts of dishes for its strong taste and flavor, and sometimes even avoided because of it (you wouldn’t want to eat it before your first date).
But in the ancient times, it was more used as a medicine, rather than an ingredient. It is because garlic contains sulfur, diallyl disulfide, s-allele, and cystene. It also has manganese, vitamins C and B, Selenium, and also calcium, potassium, copper.
Garlic is well known for its immune boosting properties, so it is good for fighting sickness and regular cold. It is also good for regulating blood pressure, and fighting bad cholesterol in your blood. Antioxidants in Garlic help fighting Dementia and a recent study concluded that taking garlic oil can help your exercise performance up to 12%, so it is no wonder that Greek Olympic contestants used it in ancient times.
Last but not least, considered a power food, widely known for vision health properties, Vitamin A and beta-carotene in it are also good for cancer prevention and it helps slowing the aging process of cells. Beta-carotene rich suncream is widely used, but eating carrots helps keeping your skin and nails healthy, and by making creams from carrots, you can heal skin injuries and keep wrinkles away. And maybe less known fact, consuming carrots prevents heart diseases and stroke, and keeps your teeth and gums healthy.
We hope that these facts will help you consider consuming more vegetables, now that you know their numerous health benefits. Whether you want to blend, cook or eat raw.
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Spies Hecker WB806 Bright Orange is a high chroma high transparency orange toner manufactured using a high energy dispersion process. This new tint extends the capability of the Permahyd system to match highly chromatic orange and red pearls and metallics. This toner is to be used in effect colours only.
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This entry was posted in Blog on July 12, 2012 by doluser.
In a continued effort to conserve even more energy than we currently are, over 100 communities in Massachusetts have adopted what is known as “the stretch code” for buildings. The stretch code is a list of requirements that goes beyond the base building energy code, as a way to save more energy. It is required in all “green communities” and is mandatory once adopted by the community.
Created by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards, the new code applies to all new construction and major renovations of residential homes. Historical buildings are exempt from both the base and the stretch code.
The new code builds on the base code in Massachusetts by adding more specific terms and higher energy savings. The building must have high quality insulation and air sealing, Energy Star windows, doors, and skylights, tighter duct sealing for heating and cooling systems, and energy efficient lighting systems.
Since the stretch code is an extension of the base energy code, it can offer at least 20% more in energy savings in your home. New buildings are required to be designed with better energy conservation in mind – rather than simply installing energy efficient measures after the home is built.
One major part of the home’s energy efficient design is the insulation. Incorporated into the building’s structure, insulation plays a huge role in the overall energy conservation within the building. By providing a barrier between your home and the outdoors, insulation reduces the need to heat and cool your home. Professionals install the insulation to ensure that it meets the requirements of the stretch code and helps bring down the overall energy use in the home.
The code follows a guideline developed by the Home Energy Rating System (HERS). This system makes sure that homes are not only well designed, but also well built. By analyzing a computer model of the home’s design, the HERS can predict the home’s energy score—how much energy the home will consume on average.
A home receiving a 0 by the HERS means that its net energy is zero, which is the most energy efficient but a score that is difficult to achieve. A home with a score of 100 still conserves energy because it meets the maximum guidelines for the energy code, but it can be improved to save even more. The lower the HERS score, the more energy efficient the home.
Once a town chooses to adopt the stretch code, it becomes mandatory at least six months after the adoption. The developer of a new home must enforce the stretch code to ensure that the home follows the code’s guidelines. A building inspector must also make sure the home meets all of the requirements.
Under this code, homes require effective insulation, air sealing, and sealed ducts. When professionals perform these necessary adjustments, your home will meet the guidelines presented by the stretch code. Spending money on energy saving alterations will ultimately save you money.
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The chaos that the shortage of qualified Primary-Care Physicians is causing in the United States is glaringly obvious. It does not help that more and more family doctors announce they are giving up their practice in favor of becoming private doctors, taking cash-only patients while others decide to sell their practices to hospitals.
In 2012, the New York Times reported that America was short almost 9,000 Primary-Care Physicians. That number is expected to have gone up drastically since then as more are being let go or choosing to let go voluntarily. This shortage is expected to grow even more acute in the next 15 years, with a projected shortfall of an estimated 65,000 doctors. These are family doctors, general internists, general pediatricians and geriatricians – the doctors who diagnose new illnesses, manage chronic ones, advocate preventive care and protect wellness.
Take a look at some of the most compelling reasons why choosing to become a primary care physician in the US today is an excellent idea.
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the demand for family physicians in the USA is expected to exceed the supply by the year 2020. In such a scenario, the demand for primary-care physicians is expected to grow exponentially as the shortage worsens. This means you are never going to be out of a job for a long time to come.
For a long time, one of the main reasons why this specialty was often featured last on the list of most preferred fields for med students was the low wages associated with it. A lot has changed in recent years though. According to a report published by a reputed medical magazine lately, the average earnings for primary-care physicians shot up by about 5.2%, which is a faster rise than those of other specialists.
Moreover, primary-care physicians working in underserved regions enjoy handsome tax benefit incentives with Medicare currently providing a 10 % bonus payment.
In the past, many people would only go to hospital emergency rooms when they got sick instead of seeing a regular doctor. All of this is expected to change as of January 1, 2014 when the Obamacare insurance plans or the Affordable Care Act comes into effect and the newly insured start seeking care. Many authorities project that the growing patient demand for services could cause the health care system to crash. The newly insured will all need Primary-Care Providers.
The practice of primary care medicine is not easy. In fact, it is often characterized as one of the most challenging careers within the field of medicine. Despite this, the immense personal satisfaction and pleasure that is derived from successful patient care is what often drives future PCPs into the field.
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Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal of the Township of Penn, McLeod County, MN will meet at the office of the Clerk in said township at the Penn Township Hall located at 15989 40th Street, in said township at 7:00 p.m. on Monday the 8th day of April 2019 for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said township for the year 2020.
All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment, or who wish to complain that the property of another is assessed too low, are hereby notified to appear at said meeting and show cause of having such assessment corrected. No complaint that another person is assessed too low will be acted upon until the person so assessed, or his agent, shall have been notified of such complaint.
Given under my hand this 22nd day of March 2019.
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The purpose of the City's website is to provide information about the City's government, services and attractions. The City's website may provide links to websites outside the City's website that also serve this purpose. The City is not responsible for and does not endorse the information on any linked website unless the City of Dayton's website states otherwise.
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This is the first YETI cooler using an Innovative design enginee to carry as a backpack. The Hopper BackFlip is designed to distribute the weight of the contents with ergonomic shoulder straps, removable chest strap and waist belt designed for comfort, stability and security.
The ergonomic shoulder straps make the journey more comfortable.
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I just went through all 23 episodes of Murder One on DVD. I remember watching this back in 1995 when I was in college. It was easily the most compelling courtroom drama I have ever seen. There were twists and turns through the whole series.
When I was in college at that time, I didn’t get a chance to see every one of these episodes. I probably missed about 1/4 of them. This was the one show I still remembered and wanted to catch again. They did show some of this show on A&E, but not since I had a Tivo. When this DVD set came out, I rented it through Netflix and took the time to watch a couple episodes a day. It was worth it.
Now, I want to get caught up on 24. I am on Season 2 right now, but only a couple episodes in.
Great show. They need to release the season two dvd in the United States.
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As a part of Passagen 2015, yellow concepted, designed and realized a temporary showroom about "Light". Next to the award-winning LUCTRA® lighting series, the light installation "PERFECT DAY LIGHT" was shown for the first time. It creates a playful experience of the innovatory power of light and LED-technology and serves as an experimental analogy of the specific qualities of LUCTRA®.
800 industrial containers combined with LEDs were transformed into a display of astonishing size and haptics.
Within the context of a social event, as a holistic experience of sound, light and space, the light installation "PERFECT DAY LIGHT" represents the synthesis of the digital and analog world.
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WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT (31 March 2018) — Even though I had read that “Crystal Mountain” wasn’t a mountain, on first glance I was a bit disappointed that it was not more dramatic. Somehow I still expected a sparkling glass-like entity rising up from the desert sands. Instead it seemed to be more of an ordinary looking ridge formation, not terribly distinguishable from the rest of the desert. Then as I took a walk, I began to see and understand the hidden magic.
All the crumbling rocks on the “mountain” are made up of delicate “crystals,” that shimmer in the sand. I climbed up and around, being careful not to “break” off any of the pieces. This was the perfect example of how the desert can be harsh and fragile at the same time. The desolate landscape and rough-hewn profile hide the delicateness of mother nature’s art.
I am not sure of the geological explanation for this oddity, but it fascinated me as I continued to explore it. Some say it is calcite crystal others say it is quartz. The “crystals” are semi-transparent white-ish rectangular pieces, and in my imagination they seemed like rough diamonds.
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Sometimes, projects begin but never make it out into the world. Other times, the alternative, can be better than the original work. Or a variation of it, be just as powerful. That's what happened here. The below illustrations are an alternative version of the work I did for Lane Bryant that I love just as much as the original.
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Bologna is one of the most important cities in italy which makes it rich of History and art.
The heart of The city is represented by Maggiore Square which The songwriter "Lucio Dalla" honored in one of his most famous songs "Piazza Grande". In this Square you can admire The tipical Historic portici, the San Petronio Basilica and the famous Nettuno fountain. On the side of the fountain you will find the Cathedral with Its chapels with large spaces. Going towards Via delle Clavature you will arrive to The S.Maria della vita church where there is preserved the sculptural group of the death of Christ, one of the most important sculptures in the story of art.
Other Attractions of this city are the world famous Slanting Towers 'The Torre della Garisenda (written in the Divina commedia by Dante) and the Towers of the Asinelli.
Museums (more than 40) and cultural initiatives are found all over the City: Among the most important there is : the Museo Civico Archeologico, the National Pinacoteca and the Museum Palazzo Boggi.
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The ideal business is small, simple and circular.
Businesses get big for a number of reasons but those reasons are for one ultimate purpose, to get higher return on capital. Big businesses, however, do not enhance the well-being of people and planet as much as small businesses.
Small businesses are inherently more effective and less wasteful. Whilst big businesses can be highly efficient at providing a return on capital, that is not the same as being effective at providing goods and services. Big is not so good as small.
Small businesses are likely to be local. This means that all income from labour and from capital stays local. This is an important factor for creating sustainable communities. Since big businesses tend to be central their income is imported from the regions, and even from other countries. Big box stores like Walmart in the US and The Warehouse in New Zealand have decimated locally owned stores (and other businesses) in small town high streets in many parts of the world. They often sell cheap imported goods and the profits are then exported to another part of the country or, in the case of global companies, to another country entirely. Local businesses may also sell imported goods but they are much more likely to source some products locally as well. These businesses need other local businesses to service them as well – accountants, lawyers, designers, printers and so on.
Small businesses are real. As the size and centralisation of businesses has increased over the past 100 years they become more complex and abstract. They provide work that is often extremely specialised – think of factory or assembly-line work. It can be difficult for staff to know what real value they are creating. A small business, on the other hand, usually allows staff a more holistic view of the business and they have a better understanding of how their role fits into its success. Unlike the absent shareholder/owners of big business, staff in small businesses are likely to work alongside the owner. This provides better opportunities for input into decision making and management, and therefore, more meaningful employment.
Small businesses are more about people. One of the reasons businesses get big is to take advantage of the economies of scale provided by automation. Automation is considered to be easier to manage and cheaper than labour. Automation is very useful if the purpose of the economy is to provide profit to shareholders but quite useless if the purpose of the economy is to provide more work to people – along with all of work’s benefits to well-being.
Small businesses have less external costs. External costs are the costs paid by society for products and services that create pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, harmful waste and indeed any waste. Because small businesses create less waste they have less external costs. Also, big businesses make much greater use of automation (and hence their higher productivity per person) but machines have much higher external costs than workers. If businesses increase productivity by automating and therefore laying off staff they are adding costs to society-at-large through the provision of unemployment benefits and other social costs related to unemployment (for more on this subject read: “Should there be an automation tax?”).
By their very nature small businesses tend to have simpler systems and structures. This is why they are more effective. Since a small business is more agile it can change and adapt quickly, and without adding complexity. If a process is ineffective or inefficient a small business can completely change how it does things relatively easily. A big business, on the other hand, has so much invested in its systems that any substantial change would be very costly, so change is incremental and is also often an add-on which might fix a problem or take advantage of a new opportunity but it also adds complexity to the business which is ultimately wasteful.
Big businesses are much more complex and therefore need a higher proportion of people to manage them. The growth of the ‘managerial class’ over the past century is considered to be linked to increased affluence and consumer lifestyles.
To be circular a small business would need to co-operate with many other businesses which big businesses can’t to do as easily as a small business.
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Sep. 2, 2014 12:00 p.m.
I’ve been reading the letters in the paper regarding Brydon Lagoon and I am dismayed with the lack of appreciation for the lagoon.
New and redevelopments coming into the city are bringing more people and the lagoon offers a nice quiet place to walk and sit and enjoy the wildlife around them.
I’ve seen runners and walkers use the lagoon to exercise and seniors and children out feeding the ducks.
It is a beautiful setting in the city for all to enjoy as well as a tranquil place for birds and other wildlife.
We need to look at the problems with the fountains.
Are they the correct fountains?
Are they being maintained properly?
Let’s invest in finding and working towards a solution so that the lagoon can be saved and enjoyed by both people and wildlife for years to come.
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No more ugly and rough skin texture because of the dead skin as this Korean Skincare product can let you say yes, to the smooth, soft and bright skin. This cleanser contains Black Willow Bark Extract, Hazel and Portulaca Oleracea Extract that helps for treating the dead skin while soothing and balancing the moisture that creates healthy, silky and brighter skin.
Step 1: After cleansing, absorb the proper amount of toner in a clean cotton and gently wipe out sideways from the center of the skin.
This Korean Skincare product is one of the most important part of skin care. This toner has a very u..
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We are well in the midst of festival season, and maybe you’ve already had your fill of partying until sunrise, dancing while lights flash, and eating from food trucks. If, however, you’re still gearing up for the festival of the year, this one’s for you.
It can be tricky to plan for a festival. If you’re getting together a group of friends, everyone has to pitch in to make the whole thing go off without a hitch. Whether you’re the group organizer or just the fun-loving friend along for the ride, it’s good to know what you can do to help the group before the big event.
People can be quite tricky to pin down, especially when it comes down to a big event that requires plunking down a large amount of money. But you don’t want to wait for everyone to be on board before buying tickets, for fear they might sell out. There are a few ways you could do it. Everyone could buy their own ticket in their own time, ensuring that no one can blame another person if they don’t get to go. Or one person can buy a block of tickets, then acting as the group leader. That means everyone has to either be responsible to pay the group leader back in a timely manner or find another person to take their spot. You can also make it easy on yourself and use WeTravel to create your group trip to a festival, ensuring that everyone who wants to go puts in the right amount of money.
Once you know who’s in your group, you can make a list of things to buy. Make sure you get enough supplies for everyone who’s coming. If the festival you’re going to will have food there, maybe you’ll want to bring less than at a festival where food is a BYO affair. Also considering food, you’ll want to have a way to cook it, store it, and make sure it doesn’t go bad. Also you should get enough trash bags to keep garbage together for easier removal at the end of the festival. Consider where you’ll be sleeping. Do you need to buy or rent a tent? Will you be renting a recreational vehicle specifically for the festival? What will you be sleeping on? Sleeping bags? Air mattresses? Make sure you have everything you might need.
After you make your list of supplies, divide the list by how many people there are in the group. Everyone can be responsible for buying or bringing some things from the list. That way no one feels too put out. When you make your list, keep in mind things that people in the group may have already.
No one wants to feel like they’ve contributed more than someone else in the group. Keep accurate records of what was spent by whom. You can either have everyone chip in an equal amount in the beginning and then add as necessary, or one person can buy everything and get reimbursed afterwards. If you organize your trip using WeTravel, our platform will take care of all of that for you.
Festivals can be inherently wasteful. What is supposed to be a celebration ends with loads of garbage strewn about the festival site. That leaves workers to clean up your mess. To say nothing of the single use items you may be consuming during the festival. There are ways to make your festival experience as eco-friendly as possible, though. Instead of buying lots of smaller water bottles, buy a few large jugs and reusable water bottles to keep refilling. Try to buy the recycled version of disposable eating supplies. And speaking of recycling, make sure you separate out your recyclables from your garbage so you can make sure to send them to the right facility after the festival is over.
Will you be coming from near or far? Will you be meeting in one spot to travel to the festival together or all meeting there? You might want to have a set meeting spot to ensure that everyone comes together at the right time and eliminate confusion. Everyone likes to experience a festival in different ways. Some people like to sleep all day and party all night. Some people like to get everything they can out of the daylight hours. Some people don’t like to miss even one moment! Just because you’re traveling to the festival and staying together as a group doesn’t mean you all need to do the exact same thing at the same time. Or maybe that’s exactly what you’d like to do! Just make sure that everyone in the group has a say in how their festival experience goes. It doesn’t hurt to have a conversation before the festival about everyone’s expectations. That way you can respect one another’s independence to have their own agenda.
There are a lot of moving parts to figure out when you get a group together to attend a festival. To make your job easier, you should consider using WeTravel’s planning platform to plan for a festival group trip. WeTravel will take care of everything from counting how many people are coming to ensuring everyone pays their fair share. It takes away a lot of the stress of planning a group trip to a festival, so that you can just show up and enjoy the experience with your friends!
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Today is the day to call your U.S. representative and ask them to stand up against assault on Customer Service Agents at U.S. airports.
Across the country, an increasing number of Airline Customer Service Representatives are being physically assaulted on a daily basis. Some of these injuries have been life-altering.
Tell your representatives to support Rep. John Garamendi’s (CA) amendment to the 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2997). This amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill would require all commercial airlines to adopt an “Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plan so Customer Service Agents get much-needed protection from physical and verbal abuse.
Tell Congress we need to protect Airline Customer Service Representatives now!
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Pommery Mustards are one of the oldest producers of Mustards in France. This is a medium strength grain mustard with a hint of Cognac, giving a good rich flavour.
Ingredients: Water, Mustard Seeds, Vinegar, Salt, Cognac modified 6%, Spices.
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Born in Brawley, California, Rudy was the eldest of six children, surnames Lucero and Moreno. He joined the United States Marine Corps at 17, returning to the Fresno area when his enlistment ended in 1947. In 1949 he met and married his wife and life partner Isabel Armendariz Lucero. Rudy and Isabel celebrated 70 years of love and commitment to one another on August 16, 2018.
Rudy was a vocational nurse at VMC Hospital retiring after 33 years of employment.
Rudy is survived by one brother and one sister as well as his son Thomas D. Lucero and his wife Linda and they reside in Virginia, he is also survived by daughter-in-law Marcy wife of deceased son John D. Lucero. Marcy resides in San Bernardino, California.
His loving family grew to two grandsons, three step-grandsons, one great granddaughter and three step- great grandchildren.
A good man, good husband and father and a good friend, he will be missed by all who loved him or knew him.
A Viewing will be held at Tinkler Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
A Funeral Service will be held at Tinkler Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. followed by interment at Fresno Memorial Gardens.
A Celebration of his remarkable life will follow at the home of Alice Bernier.
Mr. Lucero also leaves behind 3 grandchildren and 4 great - grandchildren to cherish his memory.
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This product consists of five Spanish songs with five animation that were 100% created and develeped by a Malaysian. The five songs were written and music arranged based on the topics learnt by the students at the first level. The purpose of the product created was not intended to be at the same level as the songs created by the native Spanish speaker. But the product will give the opportunity for the students the choice for making references since the materials for teaching were imported from abroad so therefore the cost will be more expensive. The songs written and music arranged were related to the title, My family, Adjective, Color, Number and Verbs Conjucation. The choice of choosing the lyrics was based on the teaching and learning of Spanish purposes.
The materials imported from Spain are expensive and will cost more than hundreds of ringgit. This situation can be seen as a barrier for students in having them for references. Therefore, the researcher feels that it is time for local lecturer to teach Spanish and create new materials for the process of teaching and learning. Based on the researcher’s experience in teaching Spanish for nearly 15 years, it is wise to create the product for the purpose of teaching students learning Spanish. This is because learning through audio visual can help students in increasing their listening, speaking and writing skills in Spanish. Spanish course offered in Malaysia can be seen in UM, UKM, UPNM, UPSI, USM, UUM, UTHM, UMP UMT, Multimedia University and so on. Therefore, the researcher feels that the product is created and developed for the students or community who wants to learn Spanish.
The product is able to compete with the products from abroad based on the costs since this product offers reasonable price and is also the first product created by a Malaysian in Malaysia. Therefore, it is proud for the researcher to show the evidence that a local can also produce that will be recognized at international level.
The technology benefits the community because the researcher’s contribution in developing the product can be seen as one big contribution towards the country. We do not need to import materials for teaching that are expensive especially during the downfall of the economy.
This technology was given the copyright protection from Universiti Putra Malaysia and targeted consumers such as school and university students or community who are interested in learning Spanish.
Dr. Salina Husain is a senior lecturer at the Department of Foreign Language, Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication UPM. She teaches the Spanish language for almost 15 years in a few universities including UPM. Her expertise is in the Spanish and Comparative study that is, one of the linguistics studies. She is also the first Spanish lecturer graduated in Malaysia.
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These Upaco patented films have been developed to bond to various sole and midsole materials for permanently attaching sole. Depending on the different substrates that need to be bonded, the films may be used in-mould or post-mould.
Frasson s.p.a. and Rubbermac have been the first European users of this revolutionary bonding system.
The new Rubbermac multiple compound concept is inspired by the structure of competition tyres: each rubber compound is dedicated to the specific need of the customer.
In the same way, the rubber outsole is also composed of specific compounds that allow different performance, depending on the area of the outsole.
So why focalising only on the weight of the wedge and upper shoe parts?
Frasson Weave technology is specifically developed to reduce the weight of the final shoe.
Changes the rules of soles design.
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Japan is showcasing its best innovative developments at the EXPO 2017. The country is one of the global leaders in use of alternative energy. A fascinating tour in the Japanese expo pavilion allows the visitors to understand why.
Acquaintance with Japan begins right on the street where staff members welcome the visitors to the pavilion. The staff gives a brief presentation at the entrance. Japanese pavilion spokesperson, Kenichi Kojima speaks in Russian and English fluently. He has begun learning the Kazakh language as well.
- In 2005, my hometown Aichi hosted an exhibition. Then, I was very interested in the expo and I set out to work at a large-scale event in the future. When I was studying at the university, I learned that your country will host an exhibition and its main topic will be the development of green technologies. So I immediately decided to come to Kazakhstan. It is a great honor for me to work here and to take part in such an event which is useful for the future of the planet.
The Japanese pavilion is divided into three sections and every section has its own concept. Japanese philosophical approach to high technologies is reflected here where the visitors are first introduced to the history of alternative energy. Japan’s transition to green energy is not a trend of fashion and a desire to be on the top of rankings, but it is a necessity since there are practically no minerals in the country’s territory. This is why Japan with minimal natural resources has developed its own environmentally friendly way of generating electricity.
- The 1973 oil crisis forced us to introduce a new strategy to change from energy-intensive to high-tech economy in Japan. We decided to replace the mineral resources with intellectual ones. This primarily concerned the transfer of electricity and industrial production from liquid fuel to other carriers. The targets were acceleration of development of nuclear power, increase of coal and liquefied natural gas imports.
In the next section, visitors can see firsthand Japan’s ambitious projects in the field of green technologies. The authors didn’t limit themselves with a film; they also created a mobile application for better visual and tactile effects. The visitors can truly feel themselves in a technological future. The film talks about the country's plans such as launching an aircraft on biofuel. They claim that this will become a reality by 2020. Japanese scientists invented fuel from dried seaweed powder. According to its chemical properties, it is similar to kerosene. The plant which produces green fuel with a capacity of up to 5 barrels a day is built for convenience and located not far from Japan’s two largest airports.
- Our developments are primarily aimed at minimizing the consequences of harmful emissions into the atmosphere. We want to launch planes on biofuels, not because of financial considerations, but because we are worried about the future of our planet. We think that all countries should follow this example. Today, it is necessary to start reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
The third section of the Japanese pavilion is perhaps the most fascinating one. Guests can play interactive games here. Visitors can contribute to the development of green energy and try to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions. It is collected in special baskets and then sent to the plant where it generates energy. All the technological solutions in the pavilion are so easily accessible and creative that even children can understand and have an interest in them. The innovative development of the Japanese company, Toshiba is presented here, too. This is a special container where it is possible to store clean energy. As experts say, to get clean energy from alternative sources is only half of the matter since the most difficult in this process is to be able to preserve the energy.
- It is a generator of solar energy which means that the generator has solar panels. It also has battery panels which means that the energy is received from solar batteries where the energy accumulates. There is a system for electrolysis, too.
In addition to the new developments which are going to make a breakthrough in the development of renewable energy, the Japanese pavilion also includes the innovations that have already proven themselves around the world. These are energy-saving LED lamps. In the 1990s, Japanese scientists invented a blue LED which turned out to be cheap in production. For this discovery, the scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. The technology of home energy management system is also presented in the pavilion. In Japan, people equip their houses with solar batteries, mini power stations, high-tech refrigerators and air conditioners with built-in sensors. This kind of an ergonomic lifestyle is reflected everywhere. The state has even adopted a law on the rational use of energy. The Japanese model of energy consumption is primarily created for the population’s convenience. The country is ready to share its technologies as well as to promote joint projects with Kazakhstan. Undoubtedly, the exhibition will give a new impetus to the development of multilateral partnerships in the field of green technologies.
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So far this is a fairly standard. But what happens if we need to add some more names to the list ? The obvious thought would be to modify the range in the VLOOKUP. However, in a really complex model, there may be several references to the VLOOKUP. This means that we would have to change each reference – assuming that we knew where they were.
However Excel provides an alternative way – called a DYNAMIC range. This is a range that expands an updates automatically. This is perfect if your lists are for ever expanding (e.g month on month sales data).
In earlier versions of Excel click on “Insert” and then Names” .
Now the height of the range will have to vary depending on the number of entries in our table (which is currently 7).
Of course we want a way of counting up the rows in our table that updates automatically – so one way of doing this is to use the COUNTA function. This just counts up the number of non blank cells in a range. As our names are in column B, the number of entries in our data is COUNTA(B:B).
Note that if you were to put this in a cell you would get the value 8 – as it includes the header Names. However, that it is immaterial.
And click the OK button. Our dynamic range is now created.
And we see that Excel has automatically returned Pedro’s age – even though we haven’t changed the VLOOKUP formulae. Instead the scope of the dynamic range has increased to include the extra names.
Dynamic ranges are very useful when we have increasing volumes of data – especially when VLOOKUP and PIVOT tables are required.
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A lot of chemistry happens in the kitchen. Today we’ll discuss how to introduce the concept of phase change while making oatmeal or pasta (or any dish that requires you to create a phase change with water).
The next time you find your child helping you in the kitchen it may be a great time to introduce them to phase change. Chances are they may have already asked things like “What makes the water turn into steam?” or “Why is it steamy?” Once your child starts asking these types of questions, it’s a great time to introduce them to the topic of phase change.
How do we make steam?
If you find your child asking questions about why water turns to steam when on the stove, start a conversation with them about what they think is happening. They may have some great ideas!
If they need some guidance to understand what’s happening, you may want to do an experiment. Simply, put some water in a small pot and place it on the stove, turn the heat on low and check the pot again in a few minutes. Is anything happening? Have your child record their observations (this can be a drawing or a few words). Turn the heat up to medium and wait a few more minutes. Record your observations again. Finally, turn to stove to high heat and return to check it in a few minutes. Record your observations again.
Use your child’s interest and age as a guide to how in depth you dive into phase change. Maybe even consider doing some more experiments with liquid water and ice.
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Above is a photograph of a plant with yellow flowers. The flowers are growing along a main part of the plant. This photograph can inspire poetry. Here is a poem inspired by it.
This photograph is of a butterfly, on a clover flower, by wild strawberries, in the sunshine. One way that this photograph can inspire poetry, is simply from the idea of spring. All of the elements (a butterfly, flowers, strawberries and sunshine) relate to spring, and can be used as elements in a poem.
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The manometer water column tends to break up sometimes -- adding a little detergent seems to help. Probably using larger diameter tubing for the manometer section would also help? A little ink in the manometer water makes it easier to read. If you are measuring flow in a closed system where the pressure can be fairly high, you would have to make the manometer and the connections to resist the... 15/10/2011�� Pretty simple really. First head over to bunnings and get a couple of meters of transparent plastic hose the right diameter for the job (roughly the same size as vacuum hose).
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15/10/2011�� Pretty simple really. First head over to bunnings and get a couple of meters of transparent plastic hose the right diameter for the job (roughly the same size as vacuum hose).
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At the age of sixty-five years old, Anselme is a retired nurse. Like everyone else, he's his fair share of difficulties, and now he aspires to live a quiet life with his wife, Constance. But this year promises to be different than those before it, and a plot revolves around him: a mysterious invitation is sent to him, asking him to come to Paris during Christmastime. The invitation says nothing about the purpose of this journey, which will lead him from discovery to discovery, and which will radically change the rest of his life.
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Sledge is a destruction-focused, close-range Operator. He has a medium armor class.
Sledge’s breaching hammer can be used to quickly go through destructible walls, floors and barricades. It’s also much quieter than using explosives but might leave you exposed to the enemies or traps on the other side of the obstruction, so be ready to quickly take cover from enemy fire. While Sledge is an effective breacher, his Breaching Hammer cannot breach reinforced walls and reinforced trapdoors.
Sledge's breaching hammer appears to be based on the Gerber Ding-Dong breaching hammer. This is further evidenced by sledge's use of the hammer as a battering ram at the end of his operator video.
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Justin Willoughby’s ONE STEP Lifestyle Eating Plan will be available for purchase!
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-a feeling of well being!
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Congratulations Justin! Especially in having God lead in your life and on losing so much weight. I would like to purchase the diet when it is available.
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I understand it's a necessity when it comes to viewing data in a table or a list that numeric values should be righ aligned. but when it comes to editing the values in a text field, should it be same? right aligned?
if the layout stays data-table-like, and the cell simply becomes editable, then I agree with @Erisu's answer, to conform to excel-like solution.
Looking at Excel as an example, when a cell becomes a numeric value, the numbers are right aligned. When double clicking into the cell to edit, they maintain the content right aligned.
As people are accustom to Excel, it might be sound to follow the same flow?
As you rightly pointed out, the alignment rule works best when the data is in a list/tabular format. Basically when the user will have to scan related vertically.
It is the context around the data that defines the alignment.
If the context remains the same then do retain the same alignment.
If it is a mixed data, like a form, then a probably left aligned content seems more apt.
1) Difficult to update - It becomes extremely painful to update the field on a mobile device (it is not a piece of cake on desktops either, though more manageable ) since then your fingers will have to tap towards the end of the textbox right-border, which is certainly painful thing to do every time.
2) Misaligned form - If your form has a mixture of numeric and non-numeric fields, then text-field data may appear out of alignment, since some fields will be left-aligned and some will be right aligned.
If I understood you correctly , This is so called Data Justification. You need to justify the data according to its content. There two types of content numeric data and textual data. For Textual Data it is a good UX that you do left justification , For Numeric Data , it is a good UX that you do right justification. In this case data comparisons will be easier to perform and errors will be easier to detect.
I think when it look at all the different variables and factors, and balance that out with your requirements for the design, you should be able to come up with a decision that will best suit your purpose.
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What Makes Wood Furniture So Unique?
Our products are finished with “Wood-Var” which is a modified catalyzed conversion varnish formulated to be virtually “Hazardous Air Pollutant” free. This premium grade finish is a very environmentally friendly product to apply and use, and is tough and resistant to scratches and spills; although it does take a full month after applied to completely cure. Please be careful when placing warm/hot dishes on the tables. The maximum temperature of things placed on finish should not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
A well-made piece of furniture can last for generations. Wood is stronger than most building materials, and with the proper maintenance it can continue to look like new as it’s passed on from one household to another. Also, as the folks at “Antiques Roadshow” can attest, no Formica table has ever lasted 200 years, let alone been appraised at $250,000.
Most furniture is built to look a certain way, and mass production guarantees no unit looks different from the rest. On the other hand, one piece of wooden furniture can look different every time it’s stripped and refinished. Furthermore, many wood pieces are handmade, and since no two trees come with the same tones and markings, no two pieces of furniture will look exactly the same.
Your furniture responds to changes in temperature and humidity by expanding and contracting slightly. You must keep the indoor humidity in the 30 to 45 percent range and the temperature in the 60 to 80 degree range 365 days a year. Ultraviolet light from the sun and florescent fixtures can cause chemical changes in the wood and/or finish. Avoid placing furniture in an area where the sun will shine directly on it. Keep furniture away from direct sources of heating and cooling. Avoid storing furniture in an attic or cellar-type environment. Inexpensive humidity gauges can be purchased at your local hardware store.
Many building materials contain formaldehyde, which has been deemed a carcinogen by numerous health organizations. Wood does not pose this risk, and because it can last a long time there’s less need to throw out old or damaged pieces, which end up in crowded landfills. Even if a piece stops working as furniture, the wood can be recycled into something else.
Furniture works the same way as fashion. A funky bracelet or a fedora looks good for one year and then silly for the rest of its existence. A black dress or simple dark suit lasts forever. Wood furniture serves the same purpose. Leather or fabric furniture looks good only in certain settings. Wood belongs in any setting, no matter the theme.
Even if you don’t need to fix solid wood furniture, time will take its toll. Like other household items, furniture can look worn after years of everyday use. Also, because wood is a natural element, it’s more vulnerable to other natural elements than pieces made from chemicals. Over the years, your classic furniture can start to look like an old hand-me-down. Luckily, there are things you can do – and avoid – to lengthen the life of your furniture.
Taking all these precautions won’t keep solid wood furniture from getting dirty. Your pieces require regular cleaning – within reason. Using cleaners with harsh chemicals or being too aggressive in your routine can actually do more harm than good, whether it scratches the surfaces or takes the shine off the finish. Proper care requires the right technique and the right product when performing any of these tasks.
Regular dusting – every few days or so – is the best way to keep your furniture looking shiny and prevent dust from settling on the wood. Soft cloths and feather dusters work best, but they only move the dust away from the furniture, not out of the air. A lambs-wool duster with lanolin or a slightly damp terry cloth will capture dust and keep your furniture dust-free for a few more days.
The finish is durable and resistant to most household spills. However, spills should be wiped up promptly to avoid potential problems. For most routine cleaning, a soft cloth dampened with warm, soapy water will do the trick. The use of well-formulated cleaning products, without abrasives, can be effective for those tougher cleaning tasks. If using these products, a follow-up with the warm, soapy water and soft cloth will help extensively. Remember that it is important to frequently refold the cloth to a clean side as it becomes dirty. A soiled, damp cloth can redeposit soil on the finish.
Avoid products that are ammonia-based or contain silicone. Use polishes sparingly if at all. Your finish does not benefit from them; and they tend to build up a film on the finish that will attract dust and soil. A good annual cleaning will also help protect the finish. Remember that warm soapy water and wiping it dry is the best cleaning method since your finish has a very hard surface. Using any easy care cleaning product can create a build up and we do not recommend this.
Your furniture responds to changes in temperature and humidity by expanding and contracting slightly. You must keep the indoor humidity in the 30 to 45 percent range and the temperature in the 60 to 80 degree range 365 days a year. Ultraviolet light from the sun and fluorescent fixtures can cause chemical changes in the wood and/or finish. Avoid placing furniture in an area where the sun will shine directly on it. Keep furniture away from direct sources of heating and cooling. Avoid storing furniture in an attic or cellar-type environment. Inexpensive humidity gauges can be purchased at your local hardware store.
One reason wooden furniture can last such a long time is because most damage is easy to fix. Anything made from cheap material tends to break easily, and anything made with fabric loses its luster once the material rips. By contrast, hardwood furniture is sturdy and can withstand most mishaps.
This is why you need to keep coasters nearby. Sweat from a cold glass or heat from a hot beverage can penetrate the finish and leave a white ring on your tabletop. Try blowing a hair dryer on the affected area. If that doesn’t work, rub car wax, petroleum jelly or toothpaste on the area, and then wipe away with a damp cloth. Whatever remedy you use, use it right away. Moisture can travel far below the surface, and the longer it penetrates the harder it is to remove.
Ink stains can be difficult to remove from solid wood furniture, but not impossible. To get rid of ink, mix baking soda and water and pour the mix over the stain. Wipe it off with a damp cloth. Treated surfaces would do better with a mix of water and dish washing liquid. Test a small spot before treating the whole stain – you don’t want to remove a stain and damage the finish in the process.
Gum sticks to everything and wood is no exception. If it gets stuck on your wood chair or table, remove as much of the gum as you can and freeze whatever’s left. Do this with a bag full of ice – some people recommend ice in a paper towel, but that could leak and leave a water mark. Leave the bag on for about 10 minutes and then scrape the gum off with a butter knife or some other flat tool. If you end up leaving a scratch while doing this, read on.
It’s not hard to scratch up wood furniture – even cleaning with rough materials could leave a mark. If the scratch is small and shallow enough, all you need is a little color. Depending on the depth and finish, you can mask the scratch with a marker, crayon, shoe polish or even coffee grounds. Whatever you choose, two rules apply. First, choose a color that matches the finish. Second, apply the solution in the direction of the scratch.
Remove dust and dry stains with a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush attachment every 10-15 days. Dab spills with a soft, clean, white cloth or absorbent paper towel. If possible, do not let spills dry.
Leather upholstery should be dusted regularly and wiped down with a slightly damp cloth. Never use wax, polish or oil cleaners. A Leather Conditioner would be recommended for keeping your leather fresh and brings out the color. Using a soft cloth to buff the leather after cleaning will add luster to the leather. Spots and Spills: Blot excess liquid immediately with a clean absorbent cloth or sponge.
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The disappearance of Thailand under several metres of water in the annual floods marks the end of the 2010-2011 caving season. Overall it has been a fairly quiet season without any major caving expeditions. However, much useful work has been done including the first cave dives in central Thailand and the exploration of two major caves in Chiang Mai and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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This website was an update and refresh for a licensed counselor that I had worked with in the past. The project budget was $200 and creative liberties were granted by the client, Michael Munion. This was mostly an opportunity to work with some of the new things I’ve learned.
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Includes clinical and applied testing in humans, once verified in the laboratory, often in a trial or studies that involve a group of people.
Excludes pre-clinical investigation of potential diagnostics, which can include patient samples if they are being used in the diagnostic development phase. Such studies should be coded 4.1 Marker discovery.
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Resum: Spanish universities have carried out a number of changes derived from the largest social changes that have occurred in recent years. In this article, we shall only highlight two of these that may have had some influence on the new processes of integration and the generation of identity at university. Firstly, there was the demographic growth of the 1970s, which tripled the number of students entering university; nowadays almost fifty per cent of young people go into higher education. This generalised access to university has led to an increase in heterogeneity, a diversity of origins, profiles, cultural capital, competences and motivations among students. The new composition implies a diversification of student expectations and needs and, therefore, of their demands of the institution (Consell Social UAB, 1989; Masjuan, 2004; Troiano, 2005). Secondly, in consideration of the changes to the profiles of students as a result of university expansion the entry of Spain and other countries in the EHEA has led to changes in teaching methods, which have centred learning on the student. This has led to an increase in teaching methodologies related with continuous assessment, problem-based learning, the active participation of students, working in groups etc. As shown below, the analysis of the implementation of the Bologna Process to different degree courses has not been uniform either in time or in the specific types of pedagogic practices. However, in general, it has meant that the old profile of a student who was able to collect the program for a subject at the start of the year and not reappear in class until examination day is far less viable these days.
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So I had to ask myself, am I truly providing my students with Tony Wagner’s Seven Survival Skills for Teens Today? Forgetting that my prejudice is that technology must play an important part in helping students acquire these skills, I wonder whether we are not short changing our future citizens when we don’t pay attention to what is a recurrent message from the experts. Education should not be a matter of merely accumulating knowledge. We can find the answer to just about everything on a computer or, for that matter, on an iPhone. Higher order thinking skills are essential to success in our incredibly fast changing world. Whether we like or approve of this future is irrelevant. It is here and we and our students need to know how to survive and thrive in it. The other reoccurring theme that I hear is that we, as teachers, have to model these skills in order to be effective educators.
Einstein would love google. Are we listening?
There’s a place for tech in every classroom.
“Technology is ubiquitous, touching almost every part of our lives, our communities, our homes. Yet most schools lag far behind when it comes to integrating technology into classroom learning. Many are just beginning to explore the true potential tech offers for teaching and learning. Properly used, technology will help students acquire the skills they need to survive in a complex, highly technological knowledge-based economy.
Integrating technology into classroom instruction means more than teaching basic computer skills and software programs in a separate computer class. Effective tech integration must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process. In particular, it must support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts. Effective technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is routine and transparent and when technology supports curricular goals.
Many people believe that technology-enabled project learning is the plus ultra of classroom instruction. Learning through projects while equipped with technology tools allows students to be intellectually challenged while providing them with a realistic snapshot of what the modern office looks like. Through projects, students acquire and refine their analysis and problem-solving skills as they work individually and in teams to find, process, and synthesize information they’ve found online.
The myriad resources of the online world also provide each classroom with more interesting, diverse, and current learning materials. The Web connects students to experts in the real world and provides numerous opportunities for expressing understanding through images, sound, and text.
New tech tools for visualizing and modeling, especially in the sciences, offer students ways to experiment and observe phenomenon and to view results in graphic ways that aid in understanding. And, as an added benefit, with technology tools and a project-learning approach, students are more likely to stay engaged and on task, reducing behavioral problems in the classroom.
How two seasoned teachers created one of the most exciting and effective teaching units of their careers.
I have spent the past 13 years involved with computer technology education. When I started, the challenge was to interest the students and teachers into coming into the computer lab at all. I came to my alma mater, Kennett High School in Conway, New Hampshire with two charges. Number one was to get the lab up and running. Number two was to facilitate the proper use of the lab. This was to have been a one year job as I was still active as a professional photographer and video maker. Even then I saw the handwriting on the wall. Imaging as I knew it was about to change. I didn’t know how long it would take but it was clear that digital photography was the wave of the future. After three years at Kennett, I took a new position as a computer teacher at Kingswood Regional Middle School in Wolfeboro, NH. While I was in a position to create my own curriculum, I found that incorporating photography and video making was not met with a lot of enthusiasm. Over the past ten years, my curriculum has evolved to include units on just about every aspect of computing including digital photography and video making. Unlike those early days in Conway when kids used to complain about spending time in the computer lab, now you can’t keep them out. Two years ago my job description changed. I became a computer technology integrator. I felt that I had accomplished a lot during the first year in my new capacity. Somehow, in spite of all the innovations and the fact that the computers in the building were being effectively used on a regular basis, I still hadn’t found an activity that I felt would be the paradigm of computer technology integration.
I often hear from adults, that kids know so much about computers. My experience says otherwise. While most kids are good at text messaging, using IM, and playing games, the vast majority of my incoming middle school students do not type well, do not know how to research, and can not discern between valid and invalid information on the Internet. Most have problems saving their work correctly. They have not had much experience working in teams nor do they understand the implications of publishing their work for an audience rather than for an individual teacher. Many seem to like the idea of using a video or a still camera but don’t want to be bothered with learning how to use the tools capably. I wanted to find a project that would require the students and the teachers to raise the bar. I wanted something that would require a combination of many of those skills that the students should be honing while at the middle school. I wanted something that the result of which, they would be proud to present to the public and something that would require a deeper awareness of local and world issues.. The activity should be self-directed enough that the teachers would serve as guides not as purveyors of information.
Enter Arthur Viens, team leader and social studies teacher for Team Vista at Kingswood Regional Middle School. Vista has always had a reputation for innovation but both Arthur and I had often discussed the fact that neither one of us had found that illusive ideal of computer technology integration. We agreed that video should probably be a part of it. We recognized that the subject matter would have to be something that the students would buy into and be interested in. We also wanted them to come away with an understanding of their chosen topic within the context of its importance on the world stage..
Serendipitously, we both received a flier for the C-Span Student Cam Competition. This appeared to be exactly what we were looking for. Was Arthur willing to go out on a limb and alter his curriculum in order to try something that looked like hard work but also appeared to be so promising? He was. Unfortunately, it became apparent that we would not be able do justice to this kind of unit in time to meet the contest deadline. We figured we could borrow the idea, create the curriculum and be ready to have our students participate in the C-Span contest next time around. We would have our own film festival this coming spring and show the final versions of the student videos there. We would also put them on the school website. The C-Span challenge was to create a video that each group of students felt was the most pressing issue that President Obama should address after taking office. Since we had started with this theme, we decided to stick with it.
First, we showed Arthur’s four classes the winners from past C-Span student entries. We discussed what video making techniques worked or didn’t work. We looked at the use of music to enhance the message. We showed the film “Stand By Me Playing For Change” as an example of this. We talked about the depth of research involved to create a compelling and coherent film. The students committed to subjects ranging from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to abortion, gun control, animal abuse, and the war on drugs. We told the students that they would need to understand their subject thoroughly in order to persuade the president that their point of view was worth his attention. Once again we viewed more C-Span student entries keeping in mind that certain techniques were more effective than others. We also stressed the importance of works cited appearing at the end of their respective videos. Any pictures used in the videos would need proper permission or Creative Commons attribution. Flickr is very good source for images and the photographers are very easy to contact. No one had a problem granting permission to the students. Students could use C-Span Student Cam footage as well as video segments on United Streaming. We also encouraged the students to create their own footage. Music was either created in GarageBand or culled from free music sites that fit fair use guidelines. The final videos were edited in Windows Movie Maker. Sound tracks were also created in Audacity or Windows Movie Maker. Note Taking and script writing was done in Open Office. Conversion issues were pretty much solved by using the free program, Any Video Converter. As we progressed, it became obvious that YouTube also had a wealth of potentially useful programming.. The students were allowed to use YouTube on the condition that they could receive permission to use footage and/or music. Some students even contacted major recording artists to seek permission to use clips for their work. Some students did receive the go ahead. Using YouTube also presented us with some teaching moments. Not all YouTube content is following fair use guidelines. In such cases, the students had to learn to differentiate between what they could and could not use. They needed to also find out who actually held the rights to the material and proceed from there. Using YouTube actually provided the opportunity to discuss in depth the implications of fair use. Had we spoon fed the students with only pre-approved sources, these opportunities would not have presented themselves.
Dealing with the issues of what constitutes good research was perhaps the most important pedagogical outcome of this undertaking. We used the www. martinlutherking.org and Institute for Historical Review to acquaint students with examples of website that might not be what they appear to be. I am convinced that most of the students now understand that they need to carefully read any information they find on the web. As obvious as it may sound, this alone is a major accomplishment on the middle school level. My next initiative will be to encourage all of our teams to include instruction based on what Arthur and I have learned from the evolution of this project. As it turned out, the actual video editing, was the easiest part. By the time they started to use Movie Maker, they had planned their video in Inspiration and Open Office, accumulated their information, video clips, music, and works cited. The students did indeed work very independently. Arthur and I were kept very busy with questions and we were able to take on the role of guides. The questions were surprisingly good and the creativity and depth of the research were both impressive.
Most of the videos were very well done. Some followed our rubric more than others. The students can compare their video to the guidelines in the rubric to see where they succeeded and where they fell short. Evaluations did not stop there. Each class viewed their classmate’s work and, using the rubric, the students became film critics. Arthur and I also shared our thoughts in order to stimulate discussion. Some of the videos were of course better than others. What impressed us the most was that almost all the students were very engaged in the project. Most endeavored to truly increase their understanding of their chosen topic. Most used their creativity to give life to a multi-media presentation they could be proud of. The ability to design well-produced media may well be one of the most important skills that students can develop for future employment. In a recent article in the on line edition of “The Journal”, the results of a nationwide poll of registered voters was reported. Two out of three of the participants felt that students need to learn “computer and technology skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and teamwork and collaboration”. All of these were utilized in this assignment along with, reading, writing, organization, higher level thinking, and creativity. In fact, all of the thinking skills from Blooms Revised Taxonomy ranging from remembering, to understanding, to applying, to analyzing, to evaluating, to creating were used in the project. Aren’t these all abilities we should all be helping our students to cultivate?
Finally, we showed “Invisible Children” a very moving film on children soldiers in Northern Uganda. This was made by three amateur video-makers who were in their early twenties. Going to Africa and documenting the atrociousness that they witnessed was life changing for all three young men. The video progresses from an obvious niavite among the film makers into a highly moving series of interviews with the victims of daily violence in the Sudanese refugee camps. Our students were impressed both by the message of the video and by the fact that the boys, not all that much older than themselves, were able to create such an important piece of work. Judging from the student’s reflections, this film was life changing for many of them. They understood the power of visual media and they understood the need for involvement in global issues. Early on in the film, one of the video makers points out that,“media defines our lives and it shapes how we view life.” We will be doing a our students a great disservice if we do not provide them with the skills to understand and use technological media in an ethical, creative and meaningful way.
While watching the videos, I did pick up on two short comings. In some cases the students used acquired clips that should have been edited down. Perhaps next time we may need to consider putting a length limit on how long a clip should be. I also noticed that while the students were required to follow the MLA guidelines in creating a written works cited document, this information did not always appear as completely as it should have in the final credits in the video. There were occasional conflicts in the groups but in every case a solution was found and agreed upon.
Our final take. This project was worth the five weeks, off and on, that we devoted to it. The bar was raised and the students did themselves proud. It was hard work but this is what teaching and learning are all about. All of us, the students included, more than once lost track of time. That was because everyone was so engaged. We provided the tools and the time. The students took over from there. The ability to decipher and evaluate the vast amount of information on the Internet is crucial for success in the 21st Century. Last but not least, they now know how to save.
Equally important, video making, in this case, provided a hands-on, real world opportunity for the students to continue their mastery of social studies, language arts, and computer GLEs. Many of the skills stressed in those areas of study are needed in order to successfully complete a multimedia project such as this one. No less important is the mastery of visual literacy skills. As the film makers pointed out in “Invisible Children”, visual media is where we get much if not most of our information in the modern world. It also influences the way we think. In order to become informed citizens in the twenty first century students will need to know how to interpret and use visual media. The implementation of a combination of skills necessary to reach a desired goal or to create a desired product is as effective in increasing student abilities as teaching to the test. Probably more. It is certainly more real world and much more interesting. In the future, we will take advantage of ever-evolving on line opportunities for communication with other students around the world and as well as experts in many different fields.
“I would like to close with a quote from Dr. Tim Tyson at Mabry Middle School in Marietta, Georgia.
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Call No: PZ8.2.A254 So 1883a (Carlson Fable Collection, BIC bldg) .
The engravings of Caldecott's drawings are here of course in black-and-white, and they are excellent! I just showed a number of these in class yesterday! A wonderful addition to the collection. By comparison with the London first edition of the same year, this copy has some stronger, darker presentations of Caldecott's art but shows more foxing.
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A friend of mine used to say, “Pretending doesn’t make it so.” I’ve watched with dismay this week as one executive order after another has come from the oval office. Many are attacking the very things I believe most strongly in, including care for the environment. The biblical narrative includes the stewardship of the creation. God’s gift of the earth was left in our hands to care for -not to destroy. Whenever we have forgotten this we have suffered painful consequences.
The creations stories of Genesis tell us that creation is given to the human to care for. “‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth. . . . God saw everything that God had made, and indeed, it was very good.” ’ (Genesis 1:28,31) There was a time when the term global warming was not a political football. Nor was it a dividing line between conservative and liberal Christians. I look back on those years with fondness, while I continue to be puzzled by how it became a source of division. Why wouldn’t all Christians want to protect the environment and change the course of future devastation? Even if it meant that we need to look for new and healthier energy sources.
When Jesus said that we were to love God with all of our heart, our mind and our soul, he expected us to use the wisdom that we were being given. The problem with denying the grave issues in front of us, is that you simply don’t work on it. Just like the addict claims not to have a problem, or the couple whose marriage is in trouble pretend it isn’t . . . Eventually the truth will be louder than all the pretending. Today island nations bear the brunt of rising oceans. An ice shelf the size of the state of Delaware is about to break off. It is the third year in a row of increasing world wide temperatures. You cannot hide from truth forever. Pretending doesn’t make it so. I pray that God is able to reach into the hearts and minds of those whose decisions will impact us for generations, so that our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will live in a world where this issue no longer threatens the earth.
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You might not be able to live out the rest of your days with Pride and Prejudice’s fictional Mr. Darcy, but you can spend them at his British estate.
The estate will serve as the perfect muse for all that Pride and Prejudice fan fiction you’ve been dying to write.
The estate, which has five miles worth of corridors, was home to the fourth Earl Fitzwilliam, who reportedly inspired Darcy himself.
While $10.9 million might seem like a bargain, keep in mind that there is an estimated $65.6 million of required repairs.
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The Eagle is a symbol of many things including: respect, honour, humbleness, truth, love, natural power, strength, courage, wisdom and Freedom, everything that is positive. It is believed that there is a special connection with the Eagle to the Creator.
The Eagle is considered to be a messenger to Creator. It was given the responsibility of carrying the prayers of man and woman between the World of Earth and the World of Spirit, were the latter is the most sacred place where Creator and the ancestors reside.
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If you've got an artificial grass sports pitch in Achmelvich IV27 4 which has started to become dirty and waterlogged, it is a good idea to have astroturf rejuvenation cleaning maintenance carried out. Over time, if a school or club is using their all weather pitch on a regular basis, it can start to become worn out and have problems. These could include contamination in the sand or rubber infill, poor drainage qualities, and a hard compacted playing surface. If the sports facility has these problems it can be uncomfortable to play on and also lead to further damage requiring costly repairs. This is why our professional pitch cleaners offer services for maintaining rugby pitches http://www.artificialpitchmaintenance.co.uk/rugby/highland/achmelvich/ as well as repairing football surfaces and cleaning of other sports facilities.
In order to prevent the need for rejuvenation and repair processes on your sports facility in Achmelvich and surrounding areas, we recommend regular synthetic pitch infill cleaning. The work involves carrying out a deep clean within the grass fibres and the infill to remove dirt and pieces of debris which could be stuck. Usually this will be done to prevent further damage and contamination from moss and algae on the facility. By having this sort of routine maintenance carried out, you can cut the costs of future repairs and reduce the need for possible resurfacing. The rejuvenation process can be included with an overall maintenance plan which we apply to all sorts of sports facilities such as football pitches, MUGAs and athletics track cleaning methods in Achmelvich. For more information about athletics maintenance please click here http://www.artificialpitchmaintenance.co.uk/athletics/highland/achmelvich/ Our team can offer a number of services to ensure your athletics track is in good condition.
As well as the synthetic turf infill cleaning, other types of routine sports surface maintenance can also be done to prevent damage and drainage problems. These include applying chemical treatments, drag brushing through the turf fibres and topping up the infill. Each of these processes helps to protect the surface from damage and keep the playing qualities as good as possible. We complete each of these astroturf maintenance processes in Achmelvich IV27 4 and surrounding areas, at schools, colleges, sports clubs, leisure centres and other facilities. If you'd like to set up a regular cleaning schedule to keep the all weather facility in its best condition, we'll happily discuss the requirements and offer you an idea of the costs for this.
We can provide you with much more information on the process of rejuvenations along with costs and prices where necessary. Our professionals can also offer you advice on what work should be done and how to prevent contamination growth in the future. If you would like a quote or you want to discuss astroturf rejuvenation cleaning maintenance in Achmelvich IV27 4 with one of our staff members, please fill in our contact form and we will get back to you right away.
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I am looking for either plants or seeds of Carex texensis and horseherb with no success. I live in the Albuquerque,NM mountain region (at ~6800ft, zone 6). I need something that is very dought resistant and loves shade, especially beneath old beautiful pinon trees. Am I looking in the right direction with these plants and if so, where can I find some? If not, any other ideas? Thanks!
Carex texensis Carex texensis (Texas sedge) is one of the most common sedges in central Texas, but the USDA distribution map doesn’t show it occurring in New Mexico. This link to Native Seed Network indicates that the seed are not commercially available. It’s NPIN page indicates that it can be propagated by means of root division.
Horse Herb Calyptocarpus vialis (Straggler daisy) is another shade-tolerant ground cover, but its distribution does not include Bernalillo County.
My recommendation is that you contact the New Mexico Native Plant Society and hopefully you can find some one who has these plants who will give you transplants.
September 07, 2013 - I live in Brick, New Jersey. I planted some wildflower seed from an assorted packet. There is a very tall, thick center stem with orange flowers. I'd like to send photo but don't know how.
Milkweed with the biggest pods in Smith County, TX?
September 11, 2009 - I live in East Texas and I would like to know which of the milkweed plants bears the largest seed pod. I would also like to know the best time to locate the pods in and around the Smith County area.
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If you have a short-term need, a payday loan can be a great solution to your financial shortfall. We all need money to get us to the next payday from time to time. Payday loan approvals are not based on your credit, making them a good option for anyone who has steady employment and a willingness to pay back the loan, but they can’t get approved for a loan by their bank.
The way payday loans work is that you are loaned money until your next payday. The minimum loan is usually $100 and most companies have a maximum loan amount of $1000. The amount of the loan that you are approved for is determined based on your salary. Most companies approve you for larger amounts on subsequent loans once you have demonstrated a history of paying the loans back on time. Payday loans are designed to be used for short periods of time and it is a good idea to only borrow as much as you’re certain you can pay back, regardless of the amount that you are approved for.
When you apply they will need to verify your employment and that you have a valid bank account. It’s incredibly easy to apply for an online cash advance. Simply fill out the form online providing all the requested information. Approvals can take minutes and the money can be deposited directly into your account as early as the next business day. On the due date an electronic debit or check is sent to your checking account for payment.
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The Ledger Blue is a multi-currency hardware wallet launched in December 2016. It boasts a 3.5-inch full-colour touchscreen and is marketed as “the most advanced hardware security gear on the market”. However, at over twice the cost of the Ledger Nano S, is it worth it?
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I selected details from photograph studies and manipulated to create a striking linear pattern on the surface of the sterling silver. I oxidise the laser engraving to define the finish.
Hexagon Stud earrings have the post in the centre of the back.
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Algae control: AWTT floating covers will help prevent the buildup of algae.
Algae are a diverse group of aquatic organisms that have the ability to conduct photosynthesis. Certain algae are familiar to most people; for instance, seaweeds (such as kelp or phytoplankton), pond scum or the algal blooms in lakes. The term “algae” covers many different organisms capable of producing oxygen through photosynthesis (the process of harvesting light energy from the sun to generate carbohydrates).
What do algae feed on?
As a general rule, algae are capable of photosynthesis and produce their own nourishment by using light energy from the sun and carbon dioxide in order to generate carbohydrates and oxygen. In other words, most algae are autotrophs or more specifically, photoautotrophs (reflecting their use of light energy to generate nutrients).
How can we control algae?
Algae growing in a drinking water reservoir or an aerated lagoon system will increase both the TSS and the CBOD5 of the effluent, deteriorate water taste, plug filtration systems and increase chemical treatment cost. In systems treating municipal wastewaters, the effluent TSS and CBOD5 will often be much higher than if the algae had not been present. Since algae diminishes water quality and play no beneficial role in drinking water and wastewater lagoons, preventing algal growth is important to those responsible for the design and operation of these systems. Some algae are toxic to humans and dogs. Water can also become unsuitable for fish, swimming, and other animals.
A good cover will prevent light from entering the water column and will prevent the growth of algae and other noxious weeds. Solid and modular floating covers have been used to shade aerated lagoons for decades. In the case of aerated lagoons, such shades should not cover the entire lagoon surface, especially with mechanical surface aerator where leaving sufficient open area is important.
Installing a floating algae cover such as the Armor Ball® cover (91% coverage) or the Hexprotect® cover (99% coverage) will block sunlight and eliminate algae formation.
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Find top travel influencers in Fortaleza. Identify the most popular Instagram accounts on Heepsy.
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This is about the mess that we leave behind after leaving life and the people who have to deal with it or merely accept and tolerate it. Bohdan's father died and Vera lost a husband; bringing them to meet each other for the first time. In the process of the funeral they find out new hidden facts about the deceased Georgy, but it cannot help them find common ground.
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The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a pollinator conservation workshop and garden tour as part of its Enhancing Sustainability Series on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 AND Saturday September 26, 2015 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. starting in the auditorium of the Agriculture Building in Pittsboro. This is the same workshop offered on two different dates to accommodate participants’ schedules and keep class size small.
Chatham County Agricultural Extension Agent Debbie Roos will give an overview of North Carolina pollinators and discuss the role of native bees and managed bees in crop pollination. Participants will learn about the principles of planting a pollinator garden and how to select trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, herbs, vines, and grasses to attract a diversity of pollinators.
Debbie will emphasize native plants but also include a few other plants that provide good resources. The workshop will conclude with a tour of Cooperative Extension’s pollinator garden at Chatham Mills, about half a mile from the Agriculture Building. The garden is comprised of 160 different species, 85% of which are native to the piedmont of North Carolina.
A group of us from SCBA went to the Union County Beekeepers meeting Monday night in Monroe, NC. We at Stanly County Beekeepers are interested in pursuing the Bee City USA designation for Albemarle and Locust NC. Hearing Ms. Phillis Stiles talk about the program was helpful.
4) We need to reapply annually by sending in our year’s activities showing what we’ve done to promote pollinators throughout the community.
The way Ms. Stiles talked it seemed easy. Next we discuss how to approach/educate our city officials. I’ll keep you posted on our progress.
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I teach piano lessons and music theory from my home in Faversham. Pupils have regular opportunities to perform, compose, play in ensembles, participate in competitions and festivals, and work towards graded exams.
Please email me for current availability.
Well done to all the performers at this year’s Summer Recital at the Assembly Rooms! Here are a few highlights, more pictures can be found on the gallery page.
Well done to everyone who performed at the Assembly Rooms last Saturday, 7th May. Big thank you to all the friends and relatives who came along to support you. Everyone did a wonderful job and I hope you all enjoyed yourselves! Some pictures and videos can be found on the gallery page. Copies of all will be emailed to parents this week.
This year’s Summer Recital was held at The Assembly Rooms on Preston Street. It’s always a highlight of the year- this year we had 26 performers playing solos, duets and singing songs!
It’s never too late to learn… here are two very brave adult performers with their certificates!
Two spaces still available on Wednesday and Friday- early evening!
Scientists have discovered what childhood piano lessons can do for your brain!
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In the end all we do on social media is akin to a fart in a crowded room – sure to annoy someone nearby but dissipated by the time it reaches the edges.
Blunt but accurate. One of the deceptions of social media is how it tries to convince us that we can effect any significant change with a “retweet” or a “like”!
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Meet Your Farmer dinners consist of a locally sourced, gourmet meal hosted by and prepared by rotating local restaurants. During dinner you will be treated to a presentation by the evening's featured farmer. This is a special event folks - for at this event you will meet the Distiller, not the farmer and all food will be prepared by CHOW of Bend. Register online at centraloregonlocavore.org.
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Thursday, June 8, 7 p.m.
Collage Society’s 11th Annual Member’s Show at Summit Artspace on East Market, opening Friday, June 2.
The artists will meet with visitors at the Summit Artspace gallery for a free reception on June 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. Summit Artspace on East Market is located at 140 E. Market St., Akron.
The juried show includes 60 works representing a wide variety of collage and assemblage work in diverse styles. Collage and assemblage are artistic forms that incorporate the use of other materials and objects to create a new artwork. The show runs until July 1.
judge. He will be selecting five award winners from the entries. He is an adjunct instructor at the Myers School of Art since 1995 and is currently teaching in the Arts Administration program at the university. He also served in curatorial and collections posts at the Akron Art Museum.
Fridays, noon to 7 p.m., and Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. The show is free and open to the public.
Open hours also include the Summit Artspace Artwalk on, Saturday, June 3, when the galleries will be open from noon to 9 p.m. The Artwalk, a continuation of the free popular downtown event, will feature art talks by resident studio artists, pop-up shops and music at Summit Artspace from 5 to 9 p.m. In addition, Summit Artspace on East Market will participate in the new downtown event, 3rd THURSDAY, June 15, 5 to 9 p.m.
Parking is available behind the Summit Artspace building and in a lot between South Summit Street andBroadway when visiting the gallery. Summit Artspace is handicap accessible and has an elevator. For information about Summit Artspace, go to summitartspace.org or call 330-376-8480. Find Summit Artspace on Facebook, on Twitter @AkronAreaArts, Instagram and Snapchat.
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Getting Your Truck Back on the Road There are a lot of jobs that can only get done because of the power being supplied by a diesel truck. More than 95% of the products on shelves in stores were brought there because of the power of a diesel truck. And few, if any, major construction projects would be able to be completed if not for the diesel engines running the trucks and heavy machinery. This is because a diesel engine is not only going to give a truck more power, but it will also improve on its fuel efficiency. When you are relying on your truck as part of your job, you need to make sure it stays in working order. But, like every vehicle, there are going to be times where you will need to get diesel truck repairs. You want to make sure you go to a mechanic certified to work on diesel engines when you need to have your truck repaired. The biggest difference between an engine that burns diesel fuel and one that burns gas is the way the fuel is injected. With this difference there is going to be a difference in parts that are used in the engines. This is why when you need a diesel truck repair you are going to want to make you find a mechanic that specializes on diesel engines. They can utilize the knowhow and experience they have to quickly diagnose the issues you are having with your truck. When you are in need of diesel truck repair for a truck you use for work, there are a couple things you want to look for. First of all, you want to make sure you are able to find a mechanic that is able to get your truck back on the road in the shortest amount of time possible. You also want to make sure you choose a mechanic that is able to do your diesel truck repair at a low cost.
When you are looking to get a mechanic that can do a diesel truck repair, you will be able to find a lot of them in your area. You should make sure you look at the reviews they have online. This will make it easy for you to find a mechanic that is able to do the work for you in a short amount of time at a low price.
When you have a truck that you use as part of your job, you need to make sure it stays up and running. For a diesel truck repair, you need a mechanic that is certified to work on diesel engines. This will help you to get your truck back in the shortest amount of time possible.
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Transmuting one element into another (usually gold, of course) was the stuff of fevered dreams and fanciful imaginations for alchemists way back in the day. It turns out that nature does it all the time without any help from us — though not usually into gold.
This natural alchemy, called radioactivity, happens when an element decays and in doing so transforms into another element.
One of these elusive radioactive decays has never actually been seen, but physicists are really hoping to find it. Called neutrinoless double-beta decay, it would mean radioactive elements spit out two electrons and nothing else (not even ghostly, chargeless, barely-there particles known as neutrinos). If physicists manage to spot this decay in the real world, it would violate one of the fundamental rules of physics and fuel a race to find new ones.
But bad news for fans of neutrinoless double-beta decay: One of the longest-running experiments recently published results showing no hint of this process, meaning that if this unicorn process does occur, it’s incredibly rare. And the only answer we have right now is to keep digging, keeping our fingers crossed.
To understand the importance of neutrinoless double-beta decay, we have to go back more than a century, to the late 1800s, to understand what radioactive decay is in the first place. It was the singularly skillful Ernest Rutherford who figured out that there were three different kinds of decays, which he called alpha, beta and gamma (because why not).
The answer wouldn’t come for another few decades, after we figured out what elements are made of (tiny particles called protons and neutrons), what protons and neutrons are made of (even tinier particles called quarks) and how these entities talk to each other inside atoms (the strong and weak nuclear forces). We learned that, on a whim, a neutron can one day decide to become a proton and, in the process, emit an electron (the once-named beta rays). Because the neutron changed into a proton, and the number of protons determines what kind of element you are, we can almost magically get elements transforming into others.
In fact, that’s pretty much all the weak force ever does: It transforms one kind of quark into another. So the weak force does its thing, a down quark becomes an up quark, a neutron becomes a proton, and an element changes into another.
But physical reactions are all about balance. Take, for instance, the electric charge. Let’s imagine we started with a single neutron — neutral, of course. At the end we get a proton, which is positively charged. That’s a no-no, and so something need to balance it out: the negatively charged electron.
And there’s another balancing act needed: the total number of leptons must stay the same. Lepton is just a fancy name for some of the tiniest particles, like electrons, and the fancy term for this balancing act is “lepton number conservation.” As with the electric charge, we have to balance the beginning and ending of the story. In this case, we start with zero leptons but end with one: the electron.
What balances it? Another new particle is created in the reaction, an antineutrino, which counts as a negative, balancing everything out.
Here’s the twist: There may be a kind of beta decay that doesn’t require a neutrino at all. But wouldn’t that violate this all-important lepton number conservation? Why, yes, it would, and it would be awesome.
Sometimes two beta decays can happen at once, but it’s basically two regular beta decays happening simultaneously within the same atom, which while rare isn’t all that interesting, spitting out two electrons and two antineutrinos. But there’s a hypothetical double beta decay that emits no neutrinos. This kind only works if the neutrino is its own antiparticle, which means that the neutrino and the antineutrino are the exact same thing. And at our current level of knowledge of all things particles, we honestly don’t know if the neutrino behaves this way or not.
It’s a little hard to describe the exact internal process in this so-called neutrinoless double-beta decay, but you can imagine the produced neutrinos interacting with themselves before escaping the reaction. With no neutrinos, this hypothetical reaction cranks out two electrons and nothing else, hence violating lepton-number conservation, which would break known physics, which would be very exciting. Hence, the hunt is on to detect something like this, because the first group to do it is guaranteed a Nobel Prize. Over the decades many experiments have come and gone with little luck, meaning that if this process exists in nature it must be very, very rare.
How rare? In a recent paper, the team behind Advanced Molybdenum-based Rare process Experiment (AMoRE) released their first results. This experiment searches for neutrinoless double-beta decay using, you guessed it, a lot of molybdenum. And guess what? That’s right, they didn’t see any decays. Given the size of their experiment and the length of time they’ve been recording, they estimate that the double-beta decays occur with a half life of no less than 10^23 years, which is more than a trillion times the current age of the universe.
What does that mean? It means that if we want to find new physics in this direction, we’re going to have to keep digging and keep watching a whole lot more decays.
Paul M. Sutter is an astrophysicist at The Ohio State University, host of Ask a Spaceman and Space Radio, and author of Your Place in the Universe.
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There’s another Aussie in town, another who is willing to stand up for Israel against many in the international community.
But unlike me, she is a she and the Foreign Minister of one of the greatest countries in the world.
But she doesn’t stop there. Later on in the interview, she rips the BDSHoles a new one, expressing a truth not many others are willing to.
She reminds me of Stephen Harper, but looks way better in a skirt.
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You will have to know the signals of a bedbug problem. An infestation is something which can take place to any person Nipomo, CA . As an example, be specific to look at where you have to take care of your bed bug infestation. If you’re worried you own a bed bug problem, start trying to find physical indicators of their presence. Bed bug invasions can impact a single bed in 1 space or a entire residence or residential or commercial property. Chemical approaches aren’t the only method to control bed bug invasions.
Ways To Start with Bed Bugs Exterminator or Pest Control Expert Nipomo, CA ?
Normally, experienced insect control organisation will employ a couple of choices of treatment approaches like vacuuming, cleaning, steaming and other mechanical methods to totally eliminate the bed bug problem. There are numerous insect control business that may assist you for the precise very same. Normally speaking, a lot of great bug control companies will at first send down a specialist to run a visual assessment of your house before quoting you a cost Nipomo, CA .
If you’re not needed to leave your home for more than a couple of hours throughout the extermination, or in case you are getting ready for the pest control specialist, there are a variety of approaches to prevent taking bed bugs with you. Once you have the ability to observe that bed bugs have certainly entered your house, it’s not ever prematurely to try and locate an outstanding bed bugs pest control expert Nipomo, CA Nipomo, CA . During a fumigation, your home will be dealt with in tarpaulin, which is normally anchored using big containers of water you should supply. Whether a complete home is infested, it might be necessary to spray listed below the home, which would increase the overall cost of services. Your house does not have to be plagued that you get bed bugs. Aim to keep in mind that DIY insecticides alone are unlikely to rid your home of bed bugs, specifically items which do not keep killing after they dry.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies involved in U.S. construction plan on intensifying their involvement in green building over the next three years, according to the new World Green Building Trends Study from Dodge Data & Analytics, conducted with support from United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) and its UTC Climate, Controls & Security business. The U.S. is also one of the global leaders in the percentage of firms expecting to construct new green institutional projects and green retrofits of existing buildings.
"The strong U.S. industry for green building projects is clearly an opportunity for U.S. firms, but so is the rapid rise of green in many of the developing countries," said Stephen Jones, Senior Director of Industry Insights, Dodge Data & Analytics. "Expertise from experienced green designers, builders and manufacturers from the U.S. is likely to be essential to support the aggressive green building expectations revealed by the study respondents."
"The survey shows that global green building activity continues to double every three years," said United Technologies Chief Sustainability Officer John Mandyck. "More people recognize the economic and productivity value that green buildings bring to property owners and tenants, along with the energy and water benefits to the environment, which is driving the green building industry's growth. It's a win-win for people, planet and the economy."
Dodge Data & Analytics is the leading provider of data, analytics, news and intelligence serving the North American construction industry. The company's information enables building product manufacturers, general contractors and subcontractors, architects and engineers to size markets, prioritize prospects, target and build relationships, strengthen market positions, and optimize sales strategies. The company's brands include Dodge, Dodge MarketShare™, Dodge BuildShare®, Dodge SpecShare® and Sweets. To learn more, visit http://www.construction.com.
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Mercury is also one of the planets in our Solar System. When it comes to knowing about stars, satellites, planets etc then very little is known by people. This is because people mostly know about the main planets or names like the Mars, Jupiter or the planet Earth but know nothing about others at all. Therefore, all those people who want to know of these planets with basic and brief information that is also interesting, then this article is the best way for you to know about the planet Mercury.
Mercury is the smallest-ever planet known in all of the Solar System while it also has a rotation period which is also the smallest in all because it is about just 88 days of the planet Earth. When it comes to moving around in its orbit then it is said to do so in over 116 days.
Mercury has an average speed of 47.362 kilometres per second while the orbital period is equivalent to half Mercury solar day. The Mercurys mass is 3.3011 x 10^23 kilogrammes while the volume and size are 6.083 x10^10 kilometres and 7.48 x 10^7 kilometre squares respectively.
Evidently, this planet is named after the Roman deity called Mercury who was the messenger of the Gods while it has a surface temperature that is more than any other planet due to the absence of any atmosphere to retain heat. The day times have temperatures ranging from 100K while the polar areas have 180K there. On the other hand, when it comes to the orbit’s eccentricity then it is the largest among all while it looks heavily cratered just like the Moon.
This also means that this planet has also been inactive for many years now. For every two revolutions around the Sun, this planet revolves or rotates on its axis exactly three times. This also means that any observer will only see one day every couple of year when he is on Mercury.
Till 1965, it was thought that the same side of this planet kept facing the Sun all the time.
176 Earth days combine together to make just one day on the plants surface.
Hence, you are now truly well aware of the brief needed information about this planet very well now!
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A perfectly controlled emailing campaign relies on a correct routing of mails to their recipients. Thisdeliverability Thus guaranteeing access in inbox, for a strong ROI of the emailing strategy.
An optimized routing involves a careful composition of mails, with the aim of avoiding their assimilation to "spams". One must keep in mind that any mail using the techniques of spammers may end up in the trash before it has even been seen by its recipient. The subject of the e-mail must not be empty, be written in capital letters or contain words of a sexual nature. It is better to avoid repetitions, business formulas as well as special characters. The body of the mail must use a normal font size, but also present a good balance between image and text. Finally, attachments as well as priority "high" are frowned upon.
Optimization of deliverability has a technical aspect. As a general rule, an anti-spam filter considers suspicious any mailing with a return rate greater than 20%. Hence the importance of avoiding outdated or invalid address files. Each emailing campaign must allow the removal from the list the email addresses presenting an error message, in order to reduce the rate of return. Second, antispam filtering favors SMTP servers that follow the rules for bulk mailings. Thus, it is better to keep your distances with shared hosting, especially if other websites use it to spam. Finally, the IP address used for sending must match that of the Web site concerned, in order to overcome the Reverse DNS protocols.
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With the arrival of the new year, we’ve prepared an updated intercom catalogue for you, which offers a comprehensive overview of 2N intercoms, access control systems and SIP audio.
The catalogue includes new products and those that will be launched onto the market soon. You can look forward to our combined access control unit, the 2N Access Unit 2.0, the brand new 2N® Indoor Talk answering unit or a new type of access control unit, the 2N Access Unit M.
You will find product photos in the catalogue, with a list of key product features and a brief description of their typical use. There’s also a detailed overview of all products, including accessories, and their order numbers. All this makes the catalogue a great tool for presenting the 2N portfolio of access control systems.
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Every tournament table gets $50 splashed in the next pot for every touchdown scored.
Every tournament table gets $25 splashed in the next pot for every field goal scored.
Splash pots continue until splash funds expire.
Any splash funds remaining at the end of the game are added to the prize pool.
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At Custom Homes Guys, we're here to satisfy your needs when it comes to Custom Homes in Zwingle, VA. We've got a staff of professional contractors and the most impressive solutions in the market to deliver just what you're looking for. We are going to apply first-rate products and money conserving strategies to ensure that you'll get the most effective services at the greatest value. Call at 888-472-8401 to start out.
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The thermal spring water of Thermae 2000 comes from deep springs that have been hidden in the calcareous soil in Limburg for over 40.000 years. The founders, physiotherapists Mr. Jaspers and Mr. Verschuur, had devised the basic philosophy ‘Mens Sana in corpore sano’ meaning: a healthy mind in a healthy body.
The word spa is an abbreviation for Sanus Per Aqua, meaning: healthy through water. The ancient Romans came up with this abbreviation. The curing in special water dates from the ancient Greek and Romans till 2500 B.C. That’s also the period when ‘Sana in Corpero Sano’ came to existence, a healthy mind in a healthy body. This philosophy was the fundamental idea when the founders started their search for thermal water. Health Resorts were originally visited for medical reasons. Later on these Health Resorts have grown to social meeting points. Nowadays these Health Resorts have become a total relaxation point with treatments, massages and beauty salons.
The German predicate that has its own thermal mineral water ‘Ursprungliches reines Wasser’, has confirmed the therapeutical effect of the water from the Cauberg. Water with a therapeutical effect on the muscles and joints. It can alleviate the pain for people with rheumatism and it has a very relaxing effect for everyone.
If you want to enjoy the view to the fullest, you can swim from the indoor pool to the outside pool. The indoor pools and outdoor pools have a temperature of approximately 33 degrees. In the outdoor pools you’ll find two whirlpools where you can relax in the fresh open air and the bubbly thermal water. You can also try to stand under the water jets and enjoy a massage of your neck and shoulders.
You can walk from the outdoor pool to the field where you can lay down and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the Cauberg.
The water of Thermae 2000 is special thermal water. This water has been shut for over 40.000 years and therefor protected against harmful substances. In short, the water of our own spring is pure. Pure and just water can only be found in our thermal pools.
The water of Thermae 2000 flows from three ancient springs that are drilled in the Cauberg at Valkenburg. The thermal water has a special balance due to the unique structure of minerals and trace elements. The two springs at a depth of 381 meters provide the thermal water for the indoor and outdoor pools with a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius. A third spring is located at a depth of 80 meters. This spring provides fresh mineral drinking water.
Fully enjoying the treasure of the earth. That’s the power of the water of Thermae 2000. Therapeutical, pure, warm and rich in minerals. After being tested by the European Institute the water has been awarded with the titel ‘Urspsrunglich Rein’: the highest quality that can be given to water on a international level. Thermae 2000 does more than just the regular legally inspection. The quality of the thermal indoor and outdoor pools is constantly monitored by computers. On top of that, Thermae 2000 has multiple daily inspections.
Research has confirmed the therapeutical effect of the thermal water. It also has a very positive influence on the entire body. But above all, the water of Thermae 2000 has a pleasurable feeling. The heat will penetrate your entire body and will make you feel like rejuvenated. Take a dip in our pool and experience the positive effect yourself.
Thermae 2000 does not only have thermal indoor and outdoor pools and whirlpools but they also have a thermal excercise pool. This bath is used for physical therapy treatments and daily activities. During these daily activities the curtains of the exercise pool will be closed to create more serenity.
Thermae 2000 has four whirlpools of different sizes. The Lotus pool is located next to the swimming street. The name of this whirlpool is based on the shape of the pool (a lotus flower). The three other wirlpools are located at the large indoor pool.
The term whirlpool is based on the powerful massage jets that are pumped through the entire pool.
These jets form a water vortex-like formation at the water surface. Our whirlpools have a temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. Using whirlpools can be seen as an under water massage and it relaxes your muscles (ideal for muscle pain). A whirlpool is not the same as a Jacuzzi. This Jacuzzi is often referred as a outdoor pool. You can also enjoy the under water jets in the outdoor pools of Thermae 2000. In the outside area of the pool landscape, you’ll find a large area where you can sit or lay in the bubbels.
In the solarium of Thermae 2000, you have the choice of sunbeds and Sun Showers. The use of tanning creates vitamin D and endorphins and this makes us happy. It also ensures that you have a nice equal brown skin gets. The warmth of the sun bed gives your body a good blood supply and this is good for both the muscles and the skin.
In the solarium you have the choice of several sunbeds. The sunbeds have a glass with UV lamps at the top and bottom, this makes sure that you will get evenly brown on both the front and back. Costs for the solarium is € 5, - for 10 minutes.
In the Sun Showers you will get a literally warm sun shower in 11 minutes: up to 48 quick tan lamps give you a healthy complexion and a relaxed feeling. The cost for using the Sun Shower is € 9.50 for 11 minutes.
You do not need to book in advance for use of the solarium. As a guest of Thermae 2000, you can scan your wristband.
In our relax cinema near the thermal pools you can relax on one of the many Inventos Easy Relax massage chairs. During a lovely Shiatsu massage you’ll be able to enjoy various nature movies in HD. A brief moment for yourself and imagine yourself in the nature. The fee is only € 7,50 per twelve minutes.
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This hand coffee beans baking machine, it is DIY coffee making equipment. Can be used in the processing of raw coffee beans. Let you enjoy the pleasure of make your own coffee at home. 100% brand new and high quality Material: Stainless steel Color: As picture show Capacity: Max 600g (280g would be the best optimum capacity) Dimension: 10.4*9.8*8.6in (26.5*25*22cm) NOTICE: Must Read Before Using . ? 1. When the roaster is working, please caution hot. 2. Baking temperature should not be too high.
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We held our orientation session on Thursday May 10th for our 5th cohort of the Startup NOW accelerator. The seven month long program starts once again next week. Nearly thirty entrepreneurs responded to our call. We have built on our past successes, and have gathered the momentum to make this a very special cohort. Over the past few months we have been honored with news of multiple successes, opportunities and awards from companies that came through our ranks. There is true talent in the new applicants I was able to meet on Thursday. Let’s make some amazing things happen.
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Get Joomla Templates from the world’s leading website templates supplier with a database of over 15,000 products of different types. This company is all about making your Web life as easy and pleasant as possible. The company's main objective is to provide all the tools needed to create a professionally designed website and start it in minutes! The only thing you will have to do after the purchase is to replace the texts with your own and to change the images.
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Eben Alexander, M.D. Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Alexander was one of those scientists. A highly trained neurosurgeon, he knew that NDEs felt real, but believed they were simply fantasies produced by brains under extreme stress. Then, his own brain was attacked by a rare illness. The part of the brain that controls thought and emotion—and in essence makes us human—shut down completely. After seven days in a coma, he came back. He had journeyed beyond this world and encountered an angelic being who guided him into the deepest realms of super-physical existence. There he met, and spoke with, the divine source of the universe itself. Alexander’s story is not a fantasy. Before he underwent his journey, he could not reconcile his knowledge of neuroscience with any belief in heaven, God, or the soul. Today, he is a doctor who believes that true health can be achieved only when we realize that God and the soul are real and that death is not the end of personal existence but only a transition. 6X9 P/B, 196 pp.
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Anna was born in Warsaw. After 31 years in Poland, she decided to move to France, where she has made her home.
Her passion for drawing started when she was a young girl. Her mum knew that as long as she had pen and paper, she would be happy to spend all day drawing; so it was a piece of cake to be around her.
She considered becoming a fashion designer or interior designer, but after finishing her Master in Arts and working as a graphic designer in some advertising agencies, she focused on working as a freelance children’s illustrator. She thinks that one of the best thing about being a freelance illustrator is working with people around the world, as well as the new, exciting challenges.
Anna is an animal lover and owner of 2 crazy cats. She is huge fan of Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and open world games.
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Love is in the air and on your door this Valentine's Day! This wooden, hand cut and hand-painted Valentine's Day heart is fun and cute. Whether you decide to buy one for yourself or give it to a friend, you can also add a monogram of your choice!
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Smith Drumlin Prairie is owned by The Prairie Enthusiasts, a grassroots conservation organization with chapters in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois. TPE has worked to manage and restore Smith Drumlin for nearly 20 years, including regular burning, tree removal, mowing, and invasive species control. In the last couple of years, TPE began to seed the former agricultural field between the two drumlins back to prairie. The site is now home to eight species of prairie-dependent leafhopper insects, including Memnonia panzeri, a species of Greatest Conservation Need in Wisconsin.
Smith Drumlin Prairie is a beautiful site to visit year-round, though perhaps a bit more so without snow. In the spring, puccoons and bird’s-foot violets put on beautiful displays. Moving into the warmer summer months, compass plant, rosinweed, rattlesnake master and prairie clovers show their colors.
Beginning in late July, cylindrical or dwarf blazing stars bloom. These short, stout purple flowers are a harbinger of what is to come this time of year.
A visit earlier during the year will find many tall flower stalks with seemingly unremarkable white flower buds. Soon, however, those buds will bloom in a resplendent display of purple petal power. The number of blooms depends on a variety of factors, such as if the prairie was burned earlier in the year, the weather, etc., but a visit to the site will surely not disappoint.
View Josh Mayer’s additional images from Smith Drumlin here.
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Ages 12 & under only.
All lunch entrees include dinner salad & garlic rolls. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
We serve authentic Italian cuisine here at Tuscany Italian Bistro in Richardson, Texas. A few of our homemade pasta dishes include Spinach Ravioli, Baked Ziti, and Eggplant Rolletini. We also serve Pizza, Calzones, and Soup. We're east of U.S. Rte 74 at the corner of Centennial Blvd and Greenville Avenue. Order online for carryout or delivery!
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The name of the swing says it all! The new You & Me Swing Seat is all about swinging fun between child and adult.
Having eye contact and an adult care giver’s full attention make the child feel noticed and secure.
This unique experience where child and adult are completely absorbed in each other’s company is a strong facilitator of social emotional bonding between the two and emotional development in the child.
Swinging is one of children’s favorites and all children should be able to. The You & Me Swing Seat is designed to make sure that even children who need extra physical support and emotional closeness can enjoy the fun-filled experience of swinging.
The open steel frame makes it easy for an adult to place the child in the swing.The open seat frame is ergonomically correct and provides good support for children of all sizes between the ages of 1 and 4 years old.
The low hanging parent seat evens out the size difference between child and adult and brings the adult down to the child’s level, ultimately enabling the ever so important eye contact.
For very young or developmentally challenged children, swinging especially helps with sensory integration.
Sensory integration incorporates spatial awareness and inner ear balance. Stimulating the senses through swinging gives the child’s brain practice at organizing and interpreting spatial information, providing a foundation for complex learning and behavior later.
In fact, the rocking motion of swinging stimulates the part of the brain that helps you focus, the cerebral cortex. Research has shown that students are more focused and readier to learn after recess. And the twisting and untwisting of swings or spinning on tire swings stimulates additional areas of the brain that are important pathways for skills like spatial awareness, balance, muscle control and rhythm.
The You & Me swing enhances any playground environment and works perfectly as part of a solution with traditional swings. The You & Me swing allows adults to be part of the play and be active with their children. Even older siblings can get the unique experience of swinging younger siblings.
We wanted to create a swing with interaction between the child and adult while swinging. We designed the upper seat with more handles, so especially children with disabilities would have a good grip while sitting there.
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After what became the first release of this app for Windows Phone, Google decided that the YouTube app for the smartphone was not the most appropriate. Making the app was removed from the market.
Microsoft aware of this problem, I quickly made a few changes to make the application better performance YouTube for Windows Phone, one of those performances is to have the ability to upload videos through this smartphone.
Microsoft argued that advertising could add if Google would give access to the YouTube APIs, but the blockade was part of a strategy for Windows Phone not count with options to view videos on the site.
The option to edit your user profile and put a “pin” on the home screen with videos, playlists or user accounts are also added.
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Oklahoma’s entrepreneurial attitude is its calling card.
Now that innovative spirit has found a foothold in an industry that barely existed in this state a little more than a decade ago as more and more Oklahomans - their ideas and innovations - are attracting the attention of venture capitalists around the country.
For more than 20 years, the Oklahoma Capital Investment Board has worked to cultivate Oklahoma's venture capital industry, launching Oklahomans as venture capitalists and drawing outside venture firms to the state.
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Where ever you go there is usually something of attraction that you would like to visit. Most of these are only accessible by using a Tour Operator.
This section includes the attractions I visited via Tour Guide/Tour Operator and so my recommendations are as much about the Operator as the attraction itself.
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During early April I was running a trip for Natures Images to the Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard. I have been to this wonderful location before but it has been during the summer months and my mode of transport was by boat. During the late spring/early summer the ice starts to break up and you can get to areas by boat that are otherwise locked up in this sea of ice. This trip was completely different as the winter is still holding on and our only way of getting around is by snow mobile. This trip had been about four years in the planning and it was so exciting but with a little trepidation that we were finally here, ready to explore these high Arctic Islands looking for the Arctic specialists that occupy them.
Winter is still holding on during early April but there are signs that spring is only just around the corner. The tilt of the earth has shifted and the hours of daylight are changing to 24 hours with the sun just setting for a brief period of time. That said the temperature still feels like winter and the winter storms are never far away. Working and travelling around this environment can be tough but the rewards were worth the hardship. Our plan was to find the Arctic wildlife amongst the stunning settings of the Mountains and frozen coasts.
During the summer months there is an abundance of wildlife in Svalbard as millions of migrant birds arrive back to take advantage to breed during the productive summer. Wildlife seems to be everywhere. During the winter though you only have a small number of subjects to tackle, as only the hardy can with stand the intense cold of the winter.
I have always had a fascination with the Arctic and I have been extremely lucky to travel extensively to various places over the years. Working in the Arctic can have its own challenges for a photographer but the rewards can be huge. Our targets for this trip was to try and find Polar Bears along the frozen coastline as they search for Ringed Seals, that are starting to give birth. Arctic Foxes, Svalbard Reindeer and Ptarmigan were our other targets along the way. Arctic Foxes are one of my favourite animals and during the winter they look stunning in the winter finery. We had many chances throughout our trip to see and photograph these stunning foxes. They are not easy to find and are by no means everywhere but they just seemed to turn up, especially around some of the settlements like Longyearbyen and Pryimiden.
We came across Svalbard Reindeer on many occasions along our journey too. These Reindeer are very different from their mainland cousins and have evolved to live and with stand the harsh winter of Svalbard. They are the furthest living herbivores in the world which is endemic to the Svalbard Archipelago, where it has lived for at least 5,000 years. They are very different from other Reindeer as they have short legs and rounder heads; their fur is lighter in colour and much thicker too. I resisted filling the frame with these hardy animals as I really liked trying to show them in context and incorporate more of their environment.
Whenever you find Reindeer you usually find Ptarmigan too. Basically the Reindeer scrape away the snow and Ice layer to get to the vegetation buried beneath and the Ptarmigan take advantage of this too. Like the Arctic Fox the Ptarmigan look their best during the winter months in their winter plumage.
The Reindeer and Ptarmigan are mainly found in the mountains in Svalbard but we also headed to the coastline to look for Polar Bears and Ringed Seals. During late March the female ringed seals start to give birth to their young. They usually do in front of the frozen glaciers. As the Glaciers melt during the summer months large and small blocks of ice drift in and out with the tide around the Glacier fronts. When the temperature starts to drop these blocks of Ice become frozen in the sea ice with lots of holes and crevices underneath, perfect breeding dens for the ringed seals.
The following spring the ringed seals give birth to their young in these natural underground chambers. These areas then become a magnet for Polar Bears as they search for the Seals which are the single most important food source for the bears. During this critical time they must catch enough seals to see them through the barren summer months. Our aim of this trip was to spend as much time as we could along the eastern coast of Svalbard looking for the bears. The problem we had on this trip was there was too much Ice on the east coast which made it difficult for the ringed seals to breed in their usual places. So because of the lack of Seals the Bears were much further out along the ice flow edges which made it impossible for us to go out.
We did encounter a female Bear with two spring cubs on our trip but there was a thick sea fog at the time which made visibility poor, which made it just too dangerous to be able to get close enough to photograph them safely. It was one of the most frustrating moments of my career. Here we had a female bear with two tiny spring cubs that were resting in front of a frozen blue iceberg, the stuff of dreams for a photographer. It was the right call though as the visibility was just get getting worse and we would never have put the danger of the bear or us before any picture. It was frustrating for everyone on the trip but it just made us work that much harder.
Our quest to find a Bear was fruitless though and at the end of the trip we had covered nearly 1600km on the snow mobiles in our pursuit. We found the fresh tracks of a large male but again had to abandon our search because of the poor visibility, you really need to have a good 360 degree view to work safely with Polar Bears. It changed within half an hour and so we went back to continue our search, we found the tracks again because the bear had found ours and had doubled back himself to see what was following him, pretty scary and certainly made our decision to right call. So our trip ended without a picture opportunity for the Bears. It was just extremely bad luck and that is the nature of a trip like this. Still it was fantastic trip and experience with all the boxes ticked on the other beautiful subjects that can be found in these remote Arctic Islands.
I will be running this trip again next year and if I could this will be an annual trip for me as I enjoyed everything about it. The excitement, the adventure, working in the high Arctic conditions at this time of the year and of course seeing and photographing these beautiful species. It is by no means an easy trip, just getting the camera out of the bag is no easy process and 1600km on a snow mobile is not the most comfortable form of transport either. But forgetting about all the hardship I loved every second of the trip and I can’t wait to go back. Next year’s trip has already sold out but I have arranged dates for the following year, so if you would like an adventure in the high Arctic then please get in touch.
Great photos Danny – I’m really looking forward to it.
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A budget that will see £1.7 million of income from a Council housing company invested to help protect frontline services in South Cambridgeshire has been approved – along with a plan setting out how the district will continue to thrive.
Full Council met today (Thursday 22 February) and voted to confirm the District Council’s budget for the next financial year. This will see Ermine Street Housing, set up by the authority to reinvest in services ahead of large cuts to local government funding, generate nearly 10% of the Council’s overall budget for the next 12 months.
As part of the budget, a £5 increase in Council Tax for the average band D home, the equivalent of an extra 10 pence a week, was confirmed. This rise had been set out in previous financial strategies.
As a result, the Council’s charge for the average band D property for 2018/19 will be set at £140.31, retaining its place as one of the lowest taxing district councils in the country.
During the next five years, a total of £4.4 million will need to be saved to balance the Council’s budget and a lower increase in council tax would have meant that the savings needed will increase further.
The savings target for 2018/19 is £500,000, rising to £1.3 million in later years of the five-year financial strategy.
The Council will also continue its plan of running down money it holds in reserves over the next five years. This means savings and income can be delivered over a longer period.
The agenda that contains all the items considered by Full Council, including ‘South Cambridgeshire: Your Place, Our Plan’ can be viewed on this part of our website.
A video where both the budget and ‘Your Place, Our Plan’ document is discussed is available on YouTube here.
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When you are wearing Sante lip colour, it will not only give you a glamorous look but also nourish the delicate skin of your lips at the same time.
This high quality natural lipstick contains organic jojoba, protective quince seed, sweet almond oil and candella and carnauba waxes. These super botanical ingredients will infuse your lips with long lasting hydration. This gentle formula does not contain synthetic preservatives, fragrances or colouring agents so it is soothing on even the most sensitive skin.
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One of the controversies involved in the discussion of a young earth versus an old earth is the speed of light. If God created the entire universe in six days, and if the universe is less than 10,000 years old, then we have to ask how the light from stars millions of light years away is already reaching the earth.
The unit of measurement called a Light Year is not actually a time measurement, but a measurement of distance. Light travels at 187,282 miles per second. That is 670 million miles per hour. The furthest stars in our Milky Way galaxy are 75,000 light years away. It takes 75,000 years for the light from those stars to reach earth. The moon is 238,854 miles from earth. Light crosses that distance in about 1 1/2 seconds. The average distance from the sun to the earth is 92,955,817 miles. Light takes about 8 minutes to make that journey.
The Andromeda galaxy is almost 3 million light-years away from earth. If it takes three million years for the light from the Andromeda galaxy to reach earth, and if God created the heavens in it’s entirety 6,000 years ago on day four, how is the light from Andromeda reaching earth today, if it began traveling from Andromeda 6,000 years ago? That light should only be 6,000 light years in distance from Andromeda, nowhere near our earth.
Young Earth experts have offered several solutions to this problem. The most common solution given to audiences at young earth conventions is that light has had different speeds at different times in history. Dr. Jason Lisle, an Astrophysicist with the organization Answers in Genesis, offers what he thinks may be an answer to this problem. In one of his presentations to a Young Earth audience, he stated the following.
“One of the earlier scientific possibilities supposes that the light got here by natural means was the hypothesis of what they call CDK, and this is the idea that the speed of light may have been much greater in the past. This is a really interesting idea. The speed of light might have been much, much greater, in which case it could have traversed an enormous distance in a relatively short amount of time, only today slowing down to it’s present rate. You see, the distant starlight argument assumes that the light speed has always been constant, but perhaps it hasn’t been.” What Jason Lisle is saying is that God made the speed of light faster when he created the universe in order for light from the most distant stars to reach our planet for us to see.
Poppycock! What are we trying to do here? If an Old Earth believer made a totally unsubstantiated claim like this one, he would be belittled by Ken Ham, who would be saying, “Excuse me, were you there?” For all of you Young Earth Creationists out there who follow this stuff, let me remind you of something. In order to establish a credible theory, you must have some sort of evidence to back you up. During my research into the subject of an old earth versus new earth, I have relied on two things, concrete earthly evidence and God’s Word. I am doing the same with the subject of distant starlight and how it has reached the earth from millions of mile away. To “assume” that the speed of light “perhaps hasn’t been” constant, is pure speculation, and another effort to make science fit into the young earth theory! It’s not the old-earther who has preconceived ideas, it’s the Young Earth Creationists!
I once had a young-earther argue with me that we really don’t know for sure if any stars or planets are more than 6000 light years away. That was his answer to the problem of how we are seeing distant starlight. Now if you believe his theory, it’s no use even trying to discuss the subject with you any further. Modern science has proven that there are millions of miles in distance between our earth and millions of other heavenly bodies. Does anyone dispute this fact? If you do, then you join the group of modern-day “flat-earthers” that make the rest of us Christians look stupid! Your proclamation to the world, “Hi, I’m a born again Christian, and I believe dinosaurs lived with man 5000 years ago and our universe is only 12,000 light years in diameter.” You are making born again Christians look like a bunch of flat-earth weirdo’s who know nothing about anything worth knowing.
According to the young earth theory, on the fourth day, God created the sun, the moon, and the stars. Let me remind you that the Bible does not say that God “created” the sun and the moon” Genesis specifically states that God “made” the lights, a completely different action than “creating” something (See chapter six). The first mention of human beings seeing stars in the heavens is in Genesis 15:5, when God says to Abram, “And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou are able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall they seed be.” This occurred in 1913 BC, which is about 2100 years after Genesis chapter one. For light to reach the earth from Andromeda in 2100 years, that light would have to travel at over 267 million miles per second, over 1,400 times it’s normal speed.
We have absolutely no evidence in history or in science that the speed of light was any faster in the past than it is today. Dr. Jason Lisle’s assertion is pure speculation, and there is no room for speculation in this investigation. If his statement was presented to the jury in a court case, the judge would immediately order it stricken from the record and the jury would be instructed to ignore the statement. So that is what we are going to do here. We are going to ignore Jason Lisle’s statement. It’s absurd! I once had a YEC argue with me about this point by stating, “With God, all things are possible” This was his answer to the speed of light being thousands of times it’s normal speed in the past in order for us to now see distant stars. He added, “Jesus turned water into wine, didn’t he?” This is another example of ignorance of Biblical text. Although the verse the YEC quoted appears to be conclusive, a close examination of the original text and other scriptures regarding God’s abilities proves otherwise. Exodus 34:6 states, “The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving the iniquity of the upon the children, and that will by no means clear the guilty.” Titus 1:2 states, “In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began.” So God cannot clear the guilty. God cannot lie. So a simple reading of the text, “With God, all things are possible,” doesn’t hold up. There are certain laws and ordinances that are set by God and cannot be changed.
The second word “ordinanaces,” used in “If these ordinances depart from before me,” in the original Hebrew text is “khoke.” It means “a decree.” In all occasion where this Hebrew word is used, it is describing a “fixed law or statute.” The text strongly suggests an unwaiverable standard.
In this verse, God states clearly that he has “appointed” the ordinances, or laws, of heaven and earth. The Hebrew word for appointed is “suwm.” The word means “to set or ordain.” It also means “to constitute or establish.” Again, God is telling us that he has ordained and constituted the laws of nature that we observe today.
God also says in Psalm 74 and verse 16, “The day is Thine, the night also is Thine: Thou hast prepared the light and the sun.” Notice the word “prepared” and how it is used in this verse. The original Hebrew word for prepared is “kuwn.” It means “to be fixed,” or “to be stable and unchangeable.” This verse strongly suggests that when God made the light, he made them in the same condition that they are today. When God brought light into existence, it traveled at 187,282 miles per second.
So we can conclude from God’s word, the the laws of nature are fixed, and have been from the time He created the universe. In fact, in another lecture given by Dr. Jason Lisle, he contradicts his theory of variable light speeds by stating that the laws of God and nature are, have been, and always will be, fixed. He stated the following to his audience.
It appears that we have an inconsistency here. Two differing views about the speed of light given by the same person. The Young Earth advocates always make it a point to expose the discrepancies in the theories of anyone disagreeing with them, as Dr. Jason Lisle pointed out in another one of his lectures. He stated, “Laws of logic stem from God’s nature. We are made in God’s image, so we instinctively know these laws of logic. We act on them , like the law of non-contradiction. Even if you’ve never heard of the term before, you immediately know that it’s true. Two contradictory statements cannot both be true. That is a law of logic that cannot be violated. Why is it that two contradictory statements cannot both be true? It stems from God’s nature. Second Timothy two and thirteen says ‘If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for he cannot deny Himself.’ Truth will not contradict itself.” I think it’s apparent here that the Young Earthers have indicted themselves.
Another lecturer for Answers In Genesis, Dr. Werner Gitt, has an entire presentation on the laws of nature. It’s apparent that the left hand of AIG has no idea what the right hand is doing, because different speakers for this organization propose different theories. Dr. Gitt was the director of the German Federal Institute of Physics and Technology and a “Creation Information Scientist” with Answers In Genesis. In his presentation, Dr. Gitt states that God’s laws of nature are universally valid and have never varied in time, contradicting the theories being proposed by Dr. Jason Lisle.
Scientist have discovered that each one of nature’s laws are dependent on each other. It’s interesting to note that secular scientists have recognized the fact that all of nature’s laws concerning the operation of our universe work so closely together, that if one natural law would change, the entire universal machine would result in chaos. The fact that each law of nature is dependent on other laws of nature are prerequisites for life. The law of Gravitational Force depends on the Speed of Light and the Electromagnetic Force. The Proton Mass and the Electron Mass and the Nuclear Force need to be consistent in order for our universe to exist.
You can see that the Young Earth Advocate’s attempt to explain how light from stars millions of light years away are now reaching earth by asserting that the speed of light changed over the years, is impossible. It is a theory being proposed by the YECs with absolutely no scientific evidence and without any Biblical evidence to back them up. In fact, God’s Word seems to indicate that the laws of nature have, and always will be, consistent.
Another explanation being suggested at Young Earth seminars is what is called the Alternate Synchrony Convention. Jason Lisle gives this explanation to his audiences in a effort to explain another one of his theories. He proposes that an airplane leaves it’s departure city at 4:00 PM. Based on the speed of the plane and distance to the destination, it should be a two hour flight. “Amazingly,” he says, “the plane arrives at the destination at 4:00 PM.” He tells the audience that the plane left Virginia at 4:00 PM local time and landed in Colorado at 4:00 PM local time. Jason Lisle goes on to say that there are two time conventions that we use, local time and universal time.
No matter what convention we use, the theory of Alternate Synchrony Convention cannot apply to the speed of light. The reason is this. If you leave Virginia in a plane at 4 PM, and you call your spouse when you arrive safely in Colorado, the phone at your home will ring at 6 PM. That is two hours later. Your friends in Colorado, who received your call at 2 PM Colorado time to tell them you were on your way, meet you when you land at 4 PM Colorado time.
The Alternate Synchrony Convention theory cannot be used when calculating the speed of light in the vast universe. Jason Lisle states to his audience that the Bible uses “local time,” but we are required to use “universal time” when we are dealing with the universe. No matter how you attempt to explain this theory in this situation, it boils down to one thing.
When God created the entire universe, he created the earth and Andromeda at the same time. If this occurred on day four in Genesis as Young Earth advocates believe, then it occurred on day four in both locations, Andromeda and earth. Light from Andromeda began traveling at 187,000 miles per second toward earth. Mind you, according to YECs, this is day four in both locations. The attempt by Jason Lisle to convince his audience that “local time convention” can be used in these circumstances is another attempt to fit his preconceived ideas into his theory of a young earth.
It takes 3 million years for the light from Andromeda to reach earth. When Abram looked up into the sky and saw the millions of stars pointed out to him by God, the Andromeda light was included in what he saw. Because God himself tells us that when he created the universe, his laws and ordinances were “fixed,” then I have to concluded that the speed of light has been consistent since the creation of the universe. Therefore, I have to conclude that the universe is millions of years old.
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“I think that we, as a society, are recognizing that there are many different ways of learning and that learning is a lifelong opportunity,” says George Metzger, AIA, senior principal with HMFH Architects, Cambridge, Mass. This recognition is becoming apparent through a number of different avenues.
First, educators are becoming aware that learning occurs everywhere in the educational environment, not just in the classroom.
Second, there are many ways that students learn. For example, some are active learners, some are passive. Some are auditory learners, while some are visual and others are tactile.
Third, educators are noting that learning is interdisciplinary. Integrating subject matter is a valuable method of delivering lessons, as opposed to delivering isolated subject matter.
The student-centered model of education delivery affects both facility design (especially the classroom) and the materials placed in the learning space.
Classroom: The most critical space in terms of education delivery, of course, is the classroom itself. A key consideration is that the space for large-group learning be easily broken into multiple, small-group learning spaces. In this manner, students can be working on different projects that accommodate their different learning styles. For example, one group of students may be building a working volcano, while another group is writing a report on volcanoes and a third is watching an Internet-accessed volcano video.
Generally speaking, there are a lot of codes that have to be met in designing classrooms. But, Metzger says, there are a lot of non-code issues that have to be considered to make sure classrooms are well designed. One is managing and designing intentionally for high-quality lighting and acoustics. “If you can’t see or hear, you won’t learn,” he says.
In fact, HMFH advocates for an abundance of natural daylighting in classrooms. An extension of natural day lighting is bringing the outdoors in. “It’s important to be able to connect to what’s going on in terms of weather and making the classroom a comfortable place to be,” Metzger observes.
Diana Swensson, interior designer with Minneapolis-based ATS&R Architects, agrees, and points out that her firm works diligently to bring natural daylight into school spaces. In renovating Deephaven Elementary School in Minnetonka, Minn., the media center was changed from a space with no windows to the outside to a space with lots of natural light. In addition, the firm brought elements of the school’s courtyard into the media center, including a pergola. “It is whimsical and shows a lot of the natural tree elements related to the outdoors, thus allowing the students to have the hands-on approach to both the outdoors and indoors,” she describes.
In fact, student-centered cafeteria design is up and coming, says Swensson. In addition to flexible and varied seating arrangements, she notes that wireless access to the Internet in the cafeteria is huge for accessing information.
Library: HMFH is currently in construction on three Concord, N. H., elementary schools that will be finished in 2012. The schools will not have conventional libraries, says Metzger. Instead, they will boast distributed media centers. “Teachers and students won’t have to march up the hall and down the stairs to find the materials they need,” he explains. The convenience alone promotes student-centered learning.
Student-centered learning spaces should be “designed to give students a sense that they were intentionally planned for their needs, interests and engagement,” says Metzger. That intentionality reaches specifically to the various materials chosen for the space. “The classroom is less and less a container to hold children,” Brady acknowledges. “It’s more and more a place of engagement. So the materials in that space are really important. Variety is important. The materials allow the students freedom to engage in a variety of activities.” And those materials, which include furniture and technology, should be mobile.
Furniture: When it comes to furniture, there are two thoughts. First, it has to be to scale. Kindergarteners and high school students require desks, tables and chairs that fit their bodies. Also in terms of scale, Brady points out, not every production has to be performed in a 2,000-seat auditorium and that educators should consider different platforms for different functions. In fact, he advocates that single-purposed spaces in this economy do not make sense and architects should think about how a cafeteria can be used for more than just a space to serve lunch.
The second consideration for furniture is that it be flexible. “A lot of schools are used to their big tables with fixed benches in the cafeterias,” says Swensson. “What we’re seeing more of is a variety of furniture, from high-top tables to booths to lounge-type areas.” She specifically notes the renovation of Minnetonka High School in Minnesota, where administrators wanted a space in which students could collaborate, engage with each other and learn outside of the classroom, which was accomplished via a variety of seating areas.
Technology: The most important thought for technology in a hands-on classroom is that it be seamless. “It’s about allowing students to have access to technology without it being cumbersome but, instead, being easy to integrate with furniture and everything else that’s going in the classroom,” says Swensson. She notes that a student-centered classroom includes wireless connections for laptops, iPods, PDAs and other devices that students bring with them. It also includes Smart Boards that engage students both visually and audibly. Finally, it includes microphones for the teachers, “to allow all students to hear properly and understand what’s going on instead of getting lost in the back seat,” she observes.
Mobile materials: “We’re seeing that standard storage is no longer bolted to the walls,” says Swensson. “Now storage is on wheels to create separate spaces in combination with the furniture and so that it can be moved from classroom to classroom.
“At New Richmond High School in Wisconsin, we chose nonstandard classroom furniture for flexibility and the ability to accommodate spontaneous learning,” she recalls.
“If we think about our learning styles and start creating spaces that support those styles,” says Brady, “we’ll get there. Not every space needs to have every element necessary for student-centered education, but it should be included somewhere in the school. If we want the best from our students, we have to design a variety of spaces so that they can be their best.” And as designers and educators work together, they undoubtedly will create effective and enjoyable learning spaces that promote student-driven education.
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A maiden voyage from Europe on 3 October 1752 was the start of a legacy and set in motion the story of the 2nd oldest wine estate in South Africa owned by the same family. Each of the seven generations contributed in their own unique way since 1822.
The second oldest family owned wine estate in South Africa, Deetlefs is steeped in seven generations of history since 1822. Situated at the foot of the Du Toitskloof Mountains in the Breedekloof Valley, in the small town of Rawsonville, the land has firmly become a part of the estate, vineyards and wine.
As seventh generation Owner and Managing Director, Kobus Deetlefs has continued to carry on the family traditions and bold individual approach of wine making, instilling a culture of consistency and strength in everything they do. Sustainable growth and well structured, clear guidelines and policies are important to the estate and are reflected in the production, bottling, packaging and efficient supply chain management of the wines.
Deetlefs currently produces three different ranges of wine, each with a unique story and specific purpose. The ranges include Deetlefs Familie, Deetlefs Estate and Stonecross. Since 1994 the focus has been on international markets and today more than 80% of the wine production is exported, taking Deetlefs to all corners of the globe.
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Types of Flat Washers in Din975 - Haiyan Julong Standard Part Co., Ltd.
There are many different types of flat washers to choose from. Most are made from either stainless or carbon steel. A flat washer is generally designed to be used with threaded fasteners such as nuts or bolts. The main purpose of a flat washer is to distribute the weight or pressure applied to the object being bolted together.
Fender washers are generally used for light- to medium-duty applications. This may include auto body repair, plumbing repair or electrical work. Fender washers are often used in sheet-metal fabrication. They can also be used to hang drywall or install wood paneling. Fender washers usually have a larger outside diameter than standard washers.
The washer is a thin plate consisting of a hole (mostly in the middle). It is used for distributing the load of the thread fastener like that of a nut or a screw. Now, most of the washers are disc-shaped, but you might find variations in shapes as well. Very typically, one does not really think of buying a washer until and unless he runs short of them. But please remember that these washers fulfill a string of different purposes. While a wave washer helps you to preload, a lock washer aids you in having a tighter joint.
Some assemblies are designed to have the parts move with respect to one another when the bolt is actually tight. The travel of the nut may be restricted by a shouldered design of the bolt or a sleeve can be installed around the bolt in the hole. In these cases a washer is often used to keep the moving part from wearing the bolt head or nut. The washer may be made of a material designed to reduce the friction between itself and the moving part. This can also help to keep a turning part from trying to loosen the nut through friction.
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John Rosatti with tips on restoring a classic car….
Restoring a classic car can be a fun project to take on and be very rewarding once the job has been completed according to John Rosatti. It takes a lot of time and consideration to plan ahead on what you will need to do when it comes to wisely restoring your dream classic car. First you will want to figure out what goals you will want to achieve once the job has been completed. Do you want to create a brilliant show car or a classic car that you can drive around town on the weekends? Do you want it to be a car that will be in storage most of the time or a fully functional car that you can use to drive to work or school? Are you hoping to learn more about the car as you go along or do you want to find out as much as you can about the car before you get started with your restoration project? These are just a few of the questions you will need to ask yourself before you get started.
You will also need to think about how much time you are willing to dedicate to this project and when you will be able to find that time to care for your classic car. If you do not know a lot about mechanics then you will also need to factor in extra time so that you can learn and educate yourself on all of the important things you will need to know before you start taking the engine apart and getting your hands dirty. Finally you will want to consider you current budget and if you have enough in the bank to pay for all of the replacement parts that you will need to buy in order to fully restore your classic car.
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Don’t feel like working out in a gym? Finnish researchers have a good suggestion for keeping in shape in the New Year. They assert say a half hour in a sauna is as good for the heart as a workout in a gym.
Finnish researchers were surprised to find more changes in men’s brains than in women’s.
The magnificently preserved fossil was not immediately so distinct. See how a fossil can be prepared for display.
A new study raises concerns about the long-term effects of licorice on the development of the foetus.
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The route from the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil to Piura is at a distance of 332 mi (535 km) and it takes about 10 hours of travel on the highway. The transportation company Civa covers this route on its travel itinerary, with bus tickets from s/. 90 to s/. 110. Buses leave at 9:00 p.m. from the terminal located in the central area of Guayaquil, destination to the terminal of the urban nucleus of Piura. The climate in Piura is desert and warm, with temperatures that can reach 104 °F (40 °C) in the warmest summers.
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The history of the territory of the Ecuadorian capital goes back to the pre-Columbian period, when there are 4 different periods: Pre-Ceramic, Formative Stage, Period of Regional Development and Integration Period. Diverse cultures lived in the region in each period; among them the most renowned, the Huancavilca culture won the fame of indomitable, since its the only culture that the Incan empire could never conquer completely.There are various chronicles that talk about the details of the wars between the Huancavilcas and the Incas. This fight, full of revenges, betrayal and conspiracy, was extended until the Spanish arrival, being non resolved with the capture of the inca Atahualpa by the conqueror army. The Inca emperors Túpac Yupanqui, his son Huayna Cápac and his grand-son Atahualpa had the same objective, to conquer the untameable and ferocious Huancavilca.The first settlement of Guayaquil took place in Quito, founded in August the 15th 1534, with the intention of replace it into a more appropriate territory for the activities of the conquest. It was in 1540 that the city was relocated in an ancient Huancavilca territory, close to the hill Santa Ana and at the right side of the Guayas river. This new city developped a new timber and unique architecture in America, due to the talent of the carpenters and the quality of the wood of the surroundings. Its location and port of privilege climate meant to Guayaquil to be transformed in the biggest sea shipyard for Spain.Guayaquil is famous for being the crib of freedom, since it was one of the first cities to obtain its independence and was the scene of the meeting between the liberators Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín. It was also the point of departure to numerous armies that fought in the battles of Junin and Ayacucho, which stopped the Spanish conquest in the american territory.
Piura was one of the first cities to be founded by Spanish in Latin America, in this case by Francisco Pizarro in 1532. The name of Piura comes from the word “Pirhua” that in quechua means barn or supply storehouse. In times Piura was a storehouse base to quechua inhabitants. It’s also known as “the carob tree city”, due to its leafy vegetation in the summer rainy season. Numerous ethnic groups have lived in Piura throughout History; among those settlers, the tallanes, vicus and yungas stand out.
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To have a simplified life, then it will be a crucial thing to have the right kind of the systems installed in the same. Having a water heater is one of the best kinds of the systems that you can have today.
You will note that if you are planning to stay much longer at your home, the use of the proper kind of the water heater will be an essential thing to consider. For the needs that you have, it will be crucial to consider water heater installation.
It is great to understand that it will be for your own good to ensure that you will source the top water heater and have the same in the installation as soon as you can. When it comes to the installation work, you will note that it will be much better to ensure that you have the proper kind of the professional help.
To hire the best, you should know that it will be process that will need you to search and identify the best. The selection process of the best water heater installation professionals is a thing that can be tough to do in your area.
You will need to have some ways that you can choose the right water heater installation services with ease. Below are the things that you should keep in mind when choosing the perfect kind of the water heater installation experts in your area.
To know the professionals that you can select, it will be crucial to ask around from the people that you know. You will note that it will be much easier to have the views of the people and the professionals that satisfied their needs before.
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As 2018 wraps up Drs. Lahni & Ralph offer insights about the planets and stars of December, always one of the year's most stressful months. Their insights about the ebb and flow of energy and power in the month provides helpful advice about how to make it work best for the audience.
Episode Short Description: As 2018 wraps up Drs. Lahni & Ralph offer insights about the planets and stars of December, always one of the year's most stressful months.
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The Mail on Sunday ran a piece exploring the scope of fly-tipping in England, and the number of people prosecuted for the crime.
Reporters Ben Ellery and Nic North say that in 2017/18, one in 450 incidents result in a prosecution.
Local councils have the power to issue fixed penalty notices for small scale fly-tipping – a more efficient and proportionate alternative to prosecutions. We have issued guidance to councils on how to use these powers in a fair and proportionate manner.
The latest figures show our actions to crack down on fly-tippers are delivering results, with no increase in the number of incidents for the first time in five years.
Councils are using powers to hand out on-the-spot fines to fly-tippers to good effect, and we have made it easier for vehicles suspected of being used for fly-tipping to be stopped, searched and seized.
We also recently introduced new fixed penalty notices for householders who pass their waste to a fly-tipper, as we continue our efforts to crack down on those who blight our landscapes.
There was a decrease of 1% in fly-tipping incidents for 2017/18, following annual increases since 2013/14. Total incidents involving household waste decreased by 4 and the number of fly-tipping incidents on highways decreased by 7%.
Over the same time period, local authority enforcement actions increased by 4%, and the number of fixed penalty notices issued by councils went up by 20%.
We recently published an ambitious Resources and Waste Strategy to overhaul our waste system. This sets out a new strategic approach to tackling crime, focusing on preventing it from happening in the first place, detecting it when it does occur, and deterring would-be criminals and poor performers from engaging again.
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is a general purpose proving switch designed for HVAC and Energy Management applications. It may be used to sense positive, negative, or differential air pressure. The AFS-262-112 is equipped with convenient barbed sample line connectors that accept flexible tubing.
The plated housing contains a diaphragm, a calibration spring and a snap-acting SPDT switch.The barbed sample line connections located on each side of the diaphragm accept flexible tubing. An enclosure cover guards against accidental contact with the live switch terminal screws and the set point adjusting screw. The enclosure cover will accept a ½" conduit connection.
Progressive, increasing from 0.02 ± 0.01"w.c. at minimum set point to approximately 0.1 " w.c. at maximum set point.
100,000 cycles minimum at 1/2 psi maximum pressure each cycle and at maximum rated electrical load.
300 VA pilot duty at 115 to 277 VAC, 15 amps noninductive to 277 VAC, 60 Hz.
7/8" diameter opening accepts ½" conduit.
Two barbed ¼" connectors will accept flexible tubing.
Please note: To properly calibrate a Air Switch, a digital manometer or other measuring device should be used to confirm the actual set point.
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Departure schedule: 12:15 – K & 5th, 12:25 – 3rd & 4th, 12:30 – 1st & 2nd, 12:40 – 6th, 12:35 – 7-12 walk.
We used little chairs from the daycare for 1st Grade seating and some 3rd grade seating (which may need to be 2nd grade seating next year). We also placed a few folding chairs on the inside ends of the pews and used folding chairs in the foyer to fit all the students in the knave.
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If your car is in need of a new windshield, you might be worried that it will cost you a lot of money. It is possible for the costs to add up, but luckily, there are a few tips that you can follow that will help you save money on a new windshield for your car.
Some windshield replacement companies offer mobile services and are willing to come to you to replace your windshield, which can be a handy service. However, you might be charged an additional service charge for the service, so if you are able to drive your car to the shop and don't mind doing so, you might be able to save a few bucks by doing so. Additionally, when taking your car to a shop, make sure that you take it to one that specializes in glass replacement; some people make the mistake of taking their vehicle to a regular body shop, for example, and the body shop could end up charging a fee simply to take the car to a glass repair professional for them. You can keep that money in your pocket by taking your car to a glass shop yourself in the first place.
Some people assume that once they see a little bit of damage to their windshield that they do not have any options other than to completely replace the glass. However, this is not always the case at all. Some glass repair pros who specialize in doing auto work are actually able to make repairs, such as to windshields that have minor chips, which can be more affordable than buying a new windshield altogether. This will depend on the severity of damage to your windshield, so ask your glass repair pro to take a look at it.
Depending on your insurance company, you might not be on the hook for the cost of your windshield replacement at all. Instead, you might be able to count on your insurance company to cover all or most of the cost for you. Consider calling your insurance agent to find out if this is an option for you.
As you can see, there are a few different ways that you can save money on your car windshield replacement. If you follow these tips, you might find that the cost of your windshield replacement isn't nearly as expensive as you thought it might be!
For more information and options, contact a windshield replacement company, like Econo Glass Company.
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St John the Baptist Church in Burford undertook a bold new redevelopment project at Warwick Hall to unite the church and local community through the building of a new community facility. The brief was to extend and adapt the listed building to provide a new hall flexible enough to meet the wide ranging needs of today’s end users. The challenge was to deliver a new confident community facility within one of the most historically sensitive church building settings in the country. ClewsLA provided landscape architecture services from initial design through to project completion.
The Warwick Hall has been described by the Bishop of Dorchester as this generation’s ‘gift’ to Burford, building on successive generations of work over centuries in order to build, develop and maintain the church and its setting.
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