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Home » Blog » Defining an Impaired Asset Defining an Impaired Asset When it comes to defining an impaired asset, its fair market value is worth less than the original cost of the asset – or, more formally, its carrying value. As a company re-evaluates its assets’ value, and when it determines there’s a discrepancy between the book or original value and the current market value, impaired assets that are lower in value are written down on the balance sheet. The business’ income statement shows a loss for the negative difference in value. Impaired assets can be Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E), goodwill, or fixed assets. Making a Judgment on Asset Impairment One more consideration to get an accurate calculation, according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), is to ensure that accumulated depreciation is subtracted from the asset’s historical or original cost before assessing the difference between the fair market and carrying values. Equally as important is the GAAP recommendation for businesses to perform impairment tests annually. Assets could be damaged physically, consumer demand may change, or legal factors could reduce its fair market value. These reasons may cause lowered projected future cash flows – lower than an asset’s current carrying value. It, therefore, requires an impairment assessment. Illustrating With a Real-World Example Take a business that bought a piece of equipment 24 months ago worth $500,000 and depreciates it $25,000 annually. Using these two figures, we can determine the equipment’s carrying value is as follows for the present year: [($500,000 – ($25,000 x 2 years)] = $450,000 If the same type of asset (same age, usage, etc.) can be purchased on the open market but is able to be purchased for $400,000 (market value), the asset the business owns would be considered an impaired asset. The difference between the current market value and the carrying value is: $450,000 – $400,000 = $50,000. The $50,000 would be written down. It’s important to note that once an asset is impaired, depreciation going forward must be recalculated based upon the new valuation figure. Criteria to Establish Impairment According to GAAP, businesses must begin with a recoverability test. If the initial cost of an asset (minus any depreciation or amortization) is more than the non-discount rate adjusted cash flows it’s projected to produce, the asset is considered impaired. Assuming the asset is deemed impaired, the second part determines how much impairment exists, which is the gap between the original and market value of the asset in question. If the fair value is unspecified, the total of the discount rate adjusted future cash flows is acceptable. Assuming the total of non-discount rate adjusted future cash flows is $90,000 – the projected undiscounted cash flows through the next 36 months, which is lower than the estimated carry amount (or book value) of $115,000. The recoverability test is passed, so the asset should be impaired. Based on the second step, the impairment loss will be $25,000 ($115,000 – $90,000). If, however, the fair market value is unknown, the projected cash flows of $30,000 per year for the next 36 months should be discounted to present value. This example can assume a 5 percent discount rate: Year 1 – $30,000 / (1+0.05) = $30,000 / 1.05 = ($28,571.43) Year 2 – $30,000 / (1+0.05)^2 = $30,000 / (1.1025) = ($27,210.88) To calculate the impairment loss with an unknown fair market value: $115,000 – ($28,571.43 + $27,210.88 + $25,915.69) = $115,000 – $81,698.00 = $33,302.00 Whether it’s a time of economic uncertainty or the economy is firing on full cylinders, assets can change value. Businesses that effectively navigate changing conditions are able to increase their chances of surviving or thriving amid the challenges they might face. Author Service2ClientPosted on February 1, 2023 Categories Blog, General Business News Previous Previous post: 401(k) Options After You Leave an Employer Next Next post: Key Deadlines and Changes for the 2023 Tax Season

Home » Learning and wellbeing support for children and young people Learning and wellbeing support for children and young people Families being asked to ‘stay at home’ can access further learning and wellbeing support thanks to recommended websites, apps and resources from Northumberland County Council’s Education and Skills team. Whilst some children and young people will still need to attend school because they have been identified as vulnerable or because they are a child of a critical key worker most children and young people in Northumberland will be accessing remote learning and support at home. Northumberland’s schools already have in place some excellent remote learning programmes and support, but with parents and carers being asked to work from home if they can, and educate their children from home if they can, the team have worked to further support children, young people and schools. Councillor Guy Renner-Thompson, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Children’s Services said: “We know how difficult it is for parents, carers and our schools to face another national lockdown. It is not what anyone had hoped for, but our teams have worked hard to recommend remote learning tools to further help our children and young people. We must work together to fight this virus and by staying at home as much as possible you will be doing your bit – and we thank you for that.” Parents, carers and schools can access further learning support at https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/coronavirus/Northumberland-schools.aspx#TOP Children and young people aged 11 upwards can also access mental health and wellbeing support via Kooth – an app that offers a free, safe, anonymous space to access online support and counselling. Support features and tools are available to those looking for advice or not feeling their best, whilst also providing an opportunity to share experiences and interests and learn from others. Head to www.kooth.com or search Kooth in your app store. Cath McEvoy-Carr, Executive Director for Adult and Children’s services said: “Supporting our children, young people and schools is imperative as we continue to feel the effects of the pandemic. Our schools have worked extremely hard to put in place learning packages for those at home, including a more inclusive virtual offer. “We know it is hard but please be reassured support is out there.”

SRU continues to expand student diversity initiatives Hannah Wilkins Eagle Correspondent January 24, 2023 Last Updated: January 27, 2023 08:04 AM Special Sections Dr. Anthony Jones Since stepping into the role of chief diversity officer of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, more than a year ago, Dr. Anthony Jones and his team have been hard at work creating the framework to better Slippery Rock University’s student diversity and student retention as the university enters a new phase. In addition to the DEIB office expanding its efforts across campus and other university offices, the institution has decided on a new president to succeed current President William Behre once he retires in June. In a Dec. 21 news release, the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education unanimously selected Karen Riley to become SRU’s new president starting July 1. Jones has worked in higher education since 2008 and served at multiple colleges and universities during that time. He’s worked in several student housing and residential roles as well as student diversity and multicultural student affairs at the University of Mount Union, Marietta College, Eastern Kentucky University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Thiel College before joining SRU. “We talk about preparing our students to go out into the world, to be global citizens,” Jones said. “I think that it’s our responsibility that students leave this space with a better understanding of how to work with all types of people.” Students walk across campus Jan. 17 as Slippery Rock University starts the spring semester. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle In June 2012, the American Council on Education’s Board of Directors stated, “Many colleges and universities share a common belief, born of experience, that diversity in their student bodies, faculties, and staff is important for them to fulfill their primary mission: providing a high-quality education.” According to a study by the U.S. Department of Education in 2016, students of color have more gaps in preparation, enrollment and degree attainment compared to white and Asian students. The study found that “fewer high schools with high percentages of students of color offer advanced coursework opportunities than high schools with lower populations of students of color.” In addition, many students of color from lower-income areas “have lower levels of academic preparation than their white peers upon entering college, which can affect degree attainment rates.” The DEIB office is building strong foundations to create a more diverse student body at SRU and create connected systems for students to thrive and fix problems when they arise as well as creating visible access for students, faculty and staff to report issues so the office can address them. This visible access comes in the forms of a website and the physical office currently being renovated. According to SRU’s Total Enrollment by Race and Gender report, found on the Data and Reports page on the university’s website, the majority of SRU’s undergraduate and graduate student body identifies as white. In fall 2017, out of 8,895 total students, 426 identified as Black, 76 identified as Asian, 200 identified as Hispanic and 7,646 identified as white. In fall 2022, out of 8,243 students, 344 identified as Black, 82 identified as Asian, 232 identified as Hispanic and 6,966 identified as white. The goal for Jones, his team at DEIB and people with SRU’s Office of Inclusive Excellence is to increase diversity within SRU’s student body through race, sexuality, ability, economic background and more through different student recruitment initiatives. An initiative that Jones is proud of is the High School Visitation Days, where high school students from areas with higher concentrations of underrepresented students are bused to SRU for programs and events aimed at providing historically excluded groups access and success in higher education. The program aims to have 250 high school students visit SRU during the 2022-23 school year, and so far 188 high school students have attended from the Youngstown, Farrell and Sharon areas. While he and his team have talked about bringing a total of 250 students to SRU’s campus this school year, Jones is hopeful that they can reach 500 students. “I am always going to strive to overachieve, and I truly feel like we could do 250 a semester, and I still feel like we could reach that 500 (student) goal,” Jones said. After the visitation days, Jones and his team work together to bring more groups to campus while tracking those students to hopefully bring them and their families back to campus. Jones says it’s more than just a recruitment process. It’s about student retention as well. “Now that we have these students interested, how do we bring them in and how do we keep them?” Jones said. “We are continuing that process to make students feel comfortable, to make students feel like this is a place where they belong.” According to Jones, his part of the job at DEIB includes retaining students from diverse backgrounds and focusing on the structural side of special initiatives, policies, procedures, training and hiring practices. All of this is achieved while working with other SRU offices. “We work in conjunction with several offices around campus to give that more holistic perspective, so when you talk about the recruitment piece, that is when we bring in Admissions (office),” Jones said. So far, DEIB has created a bias response team and is in the process of building an advising team to help plan initiatives and keep them on track. “We’ll also have a DEIB task force,” Jones said. “This will be made up of individuals across campus who are student facing, because often times there are issues that happened on campus that students share with particular faculty and staff that doesn’t necessarily make it to a report (or) make it to me, and these things kind of bubble up until it becomes a much larger issue.” The goal of DEIB’s task force is to bring student issues to the office’s attention so they can be addressed. In the future, Jones plans to continue creating spaces for current and future SRU students to build community and understanding for each other by working with area high schools and their counselors to continue bringing students onto SRU’s campus for visitation days, as well as use data gathered from recent student surveys to create actionable steps. Surveys include a diversity climate survey from 2019, a qualitative climate assessment from 2021 and a statewide campus climate survey from 2022, where data from this region will be applied. “It is my responsibility to keep my head up to see who is working on what, to see where we can make these connections and create these collaborations,” Jones said. Cryptocurrency latest tool of scammers Safe driving program offers senior discount Animal Valentine photos available

Look Who's Talking - Morning Guided Walk - 5 years and under Event > Jan 06, 2023, 10am-11am Saanich, Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) All creatures need to communicate—they just have different ways of doing it. Come with your little ones and explore the why and how of animal communication. Be prepared to have some fun as you learn how to hoot, sing, and call your way through the forest. There is no fee for this program but you must pre-register by January 2 as space is limited. BC Transit #70, #72 or #75.

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Sudan: Halima Lazem, a passionaria to save gum arabic When we meet her, in mid-January, Halima Lazem has just lost her sister 17 March 2023 Friday 21:44 Dorothy Lee When we meet her, in mid-January, Halima Lazem has just lost her sister. A neighbor walks into her cream carpeted living room to offer her condolences. But, as soon as she remembers the first hours of her association, the face of the forties lights up again. The idea germinated in front of cups of spiced coffee shared between gum arabic producers. Once processed, this sap exudate is essential for many food, cosmetics and even pharmaceutical industries. Sudan provides 70% of world production, while France is the leading importer of raw materials. "We decided to create a 'box' system to help each other as Ramadan approached," recalls Halima Lazem, offering, on a braided rope tray, these famous diamonds to which gum arabic dries. . The inhabitants of his region, Kordofan, in the south-west of the country, have the habit of chewing this relatively tasteless substance but with recognized probiotic properties. The women farmers' project led by Halima Lazem thus began with a few Sudanese pounds pooled in order to group their purchases of oil, onions, dates and other dishes traditionally consumed to break the fast of the holy month of Islam. Gradually, the ranks grew to include 180 producers working around the village of Tallib, in the state of West Kordofan. While a second branch, formed more recently, has 80 additional gum arabic pickers working in neighboring hamlets. The objective is to help each other among professionals, while contributing to the rehabilitation of the gum arabic belt. This immense forest covers 520,000 km² in Sudan. It also crosses the entire continent from west to east, from Western Sahara to Somalia. However, this natural barrier against the desert is proving to be threatened both by climate change and human activities, in particular the felling of trees to obtain charcoal, which is highly prized in Sudanese kitchens. "These trees, the acacias of Senegal, constitute a shield to prevent desertification and fires", summarizes Halima Lazem, in her toub, this long cloth in which the Sudanese wrap their bodies and cover their hair. Twice since its official registration in 2009, the association has organized distributions of gas cylinders. Unfortunately, the common kitty is not enough to sustain the use of this alternative to the ravages of charcoal. Therefore, the favorite vector of producers remains awareness. Halima Lazem's collective has established itself as one of the pillars of the national plan launched in the 1980s to restore the belt. "We organize courses to learn how to plant the trees and protect them until they produce gum arabic," says the president, who works in concert with the National Forestry Company. Since 2021, this government body has been responsible for implementing a project initiated by the French Development Agency with European funds. "We have planted millions of trees and we are continuing! insists Halima Lazem. The choice to remain among women was imposed to resist the deeply rooted patriarchy in this society whose law is still based on Sharia, despite the official end of the military-Islamist dictatorship in 2019. "We wanted to make our own decisions" , describes the founder. Like her, most of the members are widowed, or divorced or from very modest backgrounds. Each must nevertheless have its own plot to join the association. Her teammates from the start, and especially the new recruits, benefit from the expertise of Halima Lazem. For good reason, she was barely 10 years old when she first harvested. The schoolgirl, educated until her fourteenth birthday, then helped her parents who both lived from this seasonal culture, stretching between November and June. Since that time, the situation has hardly changed for producers, who receive less than 10% of the price of the final powder used by manufacturers. "It's a tragedy", comments the producer of Kordofan in reference to the "shell system" which remains predominant. And which allows intermediaries to set a price at the start of the season, without taking into account the increase in this value which has sometimes more than doubled seven months later. The women's spokesperson does not lose hope, however. Since 2017, some exporters have agreed to sign contracts directly with producer associations. This evolution makes it possible in particular to adapt the purchase price to that of the market. It therefore represents a decisive step towards ending the abuse of power that keeps the first level of the sector in extreme precariousness. Most gum producers currently have no access to running water or electricity. Very few can treat themselves or send their children to school. Discouraged, many end up turning to charcoal sellers or rushing to the gold mines. While waiting for an exporter to agree to sign with them, Halima Lazem and her colleagues continue to activate the levers within their reach. To increase their income, they regularly contract loans from banks, which are increasingly receptive as the earnings generated by their "box" swell. In parallel with the collection of rubber, they resell expensive goods such as televisions and household appliances. The women then reinvest these sums to diversify their economic model by planting peanuts and raising sheep. 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Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio Is Debbie Reynolds' Legacy Up for Sale? An article released in the Los Angeles Times at the beginning of the week sent shockwaves through the Los Angeles dance community when it revealed that the estate of the late Debbie Reynolds (which includes her home and beloved Hollywood dance studio) is to be auctioned off next month to the highest bidder. You know who else was surprised? The entire dance studio staff!! It seems the studio faculty and management had no idea the auction was happening. To the staff's knowledge (some of whom have been working at the studio for many years), though a potential transfer of ownership was in the cards, efforts were being made to keep the studio running. Several projects were considered to help the business grow, including a museum full of Ms. Reynold's memorabilia and an online venture. Others were already underway: A new website was released just a couple of weeks ago, and their 17-18 scholarship program just started. So imagine the shock when they woke up to find - from an article making its way around Facebook, no less - that the studio was going to be auctioned off! Of course they were aware this was a transitional time - after all, Ms. Reynolds passed several months ago - but the idea of an auction was completely out of the blue. And now, they have questions. What's going to happen to the studio and its unique content and history? Is there a buying interested who may keep it intact? What will happen to their jobs? And really: WHY WEREN'T THEY TOLD ANYTHING AT ALL? We can only assume that the decision comes from Reynolds' son Todd, the current owner of the estate; it's clear that Mr. Fisher and his team have demonstrated a complete lack of interest for the studios' wellbeing and respect for its staff, even before his mother's passing. Debbie Reynolds was an icon and treasured member of the dance world. It's a shame that her son is disregarding the community and studio she loved and worked so hard to build.

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Tasmania Travel Guide February 24, 2014 by Kerstin HLeave a Comment Though Tasmania is a small island, it is packed with things to do, see, and experience. It is a must-see for any traveler or backpacker making their way through Australia. Named after an European explorer, “Tassie”, as it’s fondly known to locals, is the most mountainous state in Australia, and 40% of the island is National Forest. There are plenty of opportunities for sailing, kayaking, and hiking around the island. Tasmania is unique for its diverse flora and fauna; the Tasmanian Devil resides here, and while hiking you may stumble across a forest of native Huon Pines. Unfortunately, you no longer can see the Tasmanian Tiger, as the last member of the species died in the 1930s. In order to get to Tasmania, you can fly in to Hobart on a cheap domestic flight, or journey on the “Spirit of Tasmania”, which sails between Melbourne and Devonport, located in the northern part of Tasmania. From Devonport, you have easy access to the rest of the island. The easiest and most convenient way to get around Tasmania is by driving yourself. The capital city, Hobart, is located on southeastern side of the island and is under three hours driving from Devonport. Hobart is a charming colonial town, with much to see and do. Salamanca Square, located in the city centre, is the most visited tourist attraction. There are also art museums, markets, and fine dining. Located not too far away from Hobart is Port Arthur, which hosts a historic colonial-era prison. The town is also a fine showcase of the European heritage of the area. There are plenty of natural wonders located just a short drive from Hobart. One of the most popular is Mt. Wellington. The drive to the summit takes you through temperate rainforests and rock formations caused by glaciers, and ends in a fantastic panoramic view of the area. Throughout mid- and northern Tasmania are plenty of beautiful natural areas to explore. Cataract Gorge and Cradle Mountain are two of the most popular and well visited sites, and make excellent day trips. Trails take you along sweeping landscapes, impressive waterfalls, and through rich green forests. You can explore the area by horseback, or even arranging a helicopter ride over the impressive and rugged terrain. Other exciting ways to see the island include hang gliding and biking. Up in the north, experience some breathtaking walks along the coastline. Along the Bay of Fire you’ll find vivid orange granite rocks, pristine white beaches, and sparkling blue and green water. You can also swim, snorkel, and scuba dive off the coast. In addition to the natural wonders of Tasmania, there are numerous locations for shopping, wine tasting, cheese sampling, and craft shops and markets. For accommodation, there is camping, quaint cottages, rustic farmstays, or even relaxing 5-star retreats. In short, Tasmania is a small island bursting at the seams with things to offer. Whether backpacking or vacationing in style, there is something that will appeal to anyone, no matter their tastes or style. A Local’s Guide to Vancouver’s Top Ten Free Attractions The Nanaimo 50-Kilometer Holiday – It’s Smart to Travel Locally Travel Guide To Ho Chi Minh City In Vietnam San Diego Travel Guide Beli Iskar, Bulgaria Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Australia, Backpacking, Beach, Bicycle, Helicopter, Hiking, Journey, Markets, River Rafting, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Snorkel, Wine Tasting Want an avatar to show with your comments? Get a free Gravatar

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Danish women’s network promotes diversity in life sciences Posted in News | Tagged Denmark, Diversity, Gender equality, Life sciences, Novo Nordisk, Scandinavia A science-centric network for women in senior positions across industry and academia has launched in Denmark to strengthen the life sciences industry and promote talent, diversity and inclusiveness. Women in Life Science Denmark (WiLD) has received support from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, contributing €56,000 ($60,293) over the next three years. WiLD was co-founded by Lene Gerlach, Partner at life sciences venture capital firm Eir Ventures, alongside ten experienced women form the Life Science Industry including Kirsten Drejer, former CEO of Symphogen. The initiative was originally set up to address gender disparity at the top leadership level in Denmark, the Nordic country with fewest female top executives. Only 20% of executives in the largest Danish companies are women, while only 14% of these companies have a female CEO. Now, WiLD hopes to create a professional network of female leaders and entrepreneurs in the industry to inspire the next generation of women to strive for senior positions in corporate and academic institutions. Changing gender disparity Since its inception in January 2023, WiLD has attracted over 110 members, including 60 C-level executives and other senior leading figures in the industry. Kirsten Drejer, Symphogen CEO and co-Founder of WiLD, said: “It has been rewarding seeing how fast WiLD has grown with the continued uptake of very talented, competent and dedicated women from the life science industry. The network is instrumental to challenging society and changing the gender disparity at top leadership levels and helping to create a new generation of powerful, influential women in leadership positions.” Anne Bloch Thomsen, Board member for Pfizer Denmark and co-Founder of women’s health startup, Freya Biosciences added: “The WiLD forum simply provides a great opportunity to network and meet some truly interesting and highly skilled people, who all happen to be women, and it is nice to get inspired and meet female role models and just talk about science and potential mutual projects or ideas.” Comment: Women in Discovery round-table welcomes men Women in Discovery: championing female leaders across drug discovery

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Tummy Tuck Recovery As a major surgery, abdominoplasty has a recovery period, and like all major surgeries, this recovery period will require you to take some time off from “normal life” while your body heals. The best way to prepare for this procedure is to know what to expect for your tummy tuck recovery. Once your body has healed, you will be able to jump back into your normal activities with a new appreciation and admiration for your recently improved and better-contoured abdomen. The following descriptions are generalized for the average patient. Dr. Pollack can provide you with more detailed expectations based on your health and your surgery techniques. While your recovery experience may vary, this guideline will give you an idea of what you might expect. Bruising and Redness: These will typically subside after one to two weeks. Swelling: Cold compresses and compression garments can help minimize swelling. Much of the swelling will subside by six weeks after the procedure. Some residual swelling may take as long as six months to one year to resolve. Soreness and Discomfort: Oral pain medications can reduce discomfort and soreness while the body heals. Dr. Pollack will also offer you EXPAREL®, an optional, long-lasting local anesthetic that can help you stay comfortable. Soreness may continue for several weeks but typically diminishes beginning sometime during the second week of recovery. A Need for Rest: You should expect to need lots of rest but be willing to walk around and engage in light activities to promote circulation. Resting from regular exercise is especially important until your body heals. Necessary Time Off Work: You will need to take time off from work. This timeline can vary from patient to patient. For the sake of your health, be willing to follow your surgeon’s recommendations on how long to wait before returning to work. Important Timelines Returning to Work: Most patients can go back to work within two weeks after surgery, but patients plan to take three weeks in many cases. If your job is labor intensive, you may need to plan for a longer leave of absence. Resuming Exercise: Most patients can resume regular exercise (other than walking, which should be resumed sooner) somewhere between four to six weeks after the surgery. Every new activity should be introduced gradually, and you should not expect that you will be able to pick up right where you left off. The healing process takes a lot out of the body, so exercise should be reintroduced in stages, saving intense abdominal exercises for last after you have already reintroduced your other preferred exercise routines. Possible Complications Most patients have few (if any) complications after a tummy tuck, but it is best to be armed with the knowledge of what could possibly happen so that you know how to respond if it does. Because the procedure is conducted under general anesthesia, it can cause complications such as nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, etc. during the hours after the procedure. Your risk of surgical complications is generally low. The list includes complications such as bleeding, infection, seromas (excess fluid buildup), blood clots, numbness, poor healing, and scarring. If you experience any of these complications, call Dr. Pollack or emergency medical services right away and you will be taken care of. Recovery After Full vs. Mini Tummy Tuck The above recovery descriptions are for patients who undergo traditional abdominoplasty. Patients who receive a mini tummy tuck may have a somewhat shorter and easier recovery. With a mini tummy tuck, the procedure is less invasive, which means that patients may heal more quickly and be able to resume normal activities sooner than they would after a full tummy tuck. Tummy tuck surgery is an exciting experience that can reshape your abdominal contours to restore the youthful and firm waistline you’ve been dreaming of. Dr. Pollack will be happy to answer all your questions during your , one-on-one consultation with him. To book your appointment, please call 858-450-9100 or contact us online today.

Worcester County Crime Attorney DelSignore Law Home Contact Worcester Criminal Attorney DelSignore Law Worcester Criminal Lawyer As a Worcester Criminal Defense Lawyer, Attorney Michael Delsignore can help you get through a criminal charge. At DelSignore Law, he helps clients get through the following criminal charges: Misdemeanor offenses like, leaving the scene of property damage, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and Larceny offenses. Additionally, if you are charged with a drugs or gun crime, Attorney DelSignore can help you avoid a conviction on serious charges such as these. Being charged with a crime can be a traumatic experience and can often lead to decisions that may make the situation worse or hamper your eventual defense. Most people ask what should I do to help the case. In many cases, the best thing you can do is start moving forward with your life; continue working if you can and get treatment for anything related to the criminal charge. If you are charged with an OUI offense, do some alcohol treatment; if you are charged with a drug crime, enroll in drug treatment. If you are charged with a domestic assault and battery, engage in counseling. What should you do when charged with a Criminal Offense in Worcester? By doing something early in the process, voluntarily, it can help to get a more lenient resolution with the district attorney and it would be helpful if you were found guilty after trial. Trying to handle the perceived problem, is a good way to help the outcome of the case. Potential Defenses in Criminal Charges For this reason, it is important to understand the basics of criminal law in Worcester and your basic legal rights in this type of situation—as well as the potential importance of retaining qualified legal assistance. Some of the common defenses in a criminal case include: The officer did not read you Miranda rights. There was no legal basis fro the stop under the Fourth Amendment or Article 12 of the Massachusetts Constitution. In an assault and battery, you may have some affirmative defenses like self-defense. Having a Worcester criminal lawyer by your side could help ensure that all your rights are protected and avoid inadvertently jeopardizing your reputation and your freedom. An accomplished criminal defense attorney could also help guarantee that you have an opportunity to provide potentially exonerating information and defend yourself in court. Potential Outcomes for Criminal charge in Worcester. Once a Worcester resident is charged with a crime, there are a limited number of ways in which the matter can be resolved. For misdemeanor cases, it is sometimes possible to get the charges dismissed at a hearing with the clerk magistrate. These hearings only happen when alleged criminal behavior was not witnessed by a police officer. Other cases may end with a judgement of Continuance Without a Finding (CWOF). In this type of outcome, the defendant does not enter a plea but agrees to be on probation for a specified period, usually one year. If the defendant completes the probationary period without any violations or further incidents, the original charge is dismissed. If, however, the defendant does not adhere to the probationary conditions or is charged with new crimes during the probationary period, the original charge will be reinstated. What do know about Worcester District Court? As a Worcester criminal lawyer, Attorney DelSignore can explain some of the unique attributes of the Worcester District Court. While the court process is very similar to other county courts, Worcester has some unique attributes: Unlike other courts, the trial session starts precisely at 8:30 AM. The district attorneys, typically, are assigned to cases earlier than most courts. Having a lawyer that understands the Worcester District Court is important, as it ensures the best outcome possible for your case. Types of Criminal Charges At all levels of law enforcement—federal, state, or local—crimes are categorized as either misdemeanors or felonies. Relatively minor incidents such as speeding tickets can be charged as infractions or violations, but those are generally not classified as criminal acts unless there is some additional factor involved. For example, driving through a red light would usually be charged as a simple violation of traffic law, but may be considered a crime if the driver was impaired or drunk at the time. The law in Worcester defines misdemeanors as relatively minor criminal offenses that are not punishable by incarceration in federal or state prison. They can, however, carry a sentence in a county or local jail for up to a maximum of one year, as well as monetary fines and probationary sentences. Some examples of crimes often charged as misdemeanors include simple assault, disorderly conduct, larceny/shoplifting, operating under the influence, resisting arrest, and trespassing. Felonies are serious criminal offenses that are punishable by incarceration in federal or state prison and steep fines. Although Massachusetts eliminated the death penalty in 1984, it may still be invoked in federal cases that are prosecuted there. Some examples of felonies include assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, child endangerment, possession of child pornography, kidnapping, sexual assault, and vehicular homicide. In some cases, repeated misdemeanor offenses may be charged as felonies as well. Defendants sometimes agree to plead guilty to a lesser charge and forego a trial in return for a reduction in punishment. The reduction may be from felony charges to misdemeanor charges, from multiple charges to one charge, or from a more severe charge to a less severe charge. 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HomeHealthA Guide to Ayushman Bharat Health Account A Guide to Ayushman Bharat Health Account Delta Pro Hike March 13, 2023 Health The Indian government introduced Ayushman Bharat in 2018, a comprehensive healthcare plan aimed at providing financial security to disadvantaged and low-income households. The Indian government offers health insurance coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakhs to more than 10 crore Indian households through this plan. Together with this insurance policy, the government introduced the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) to assist the scheme's beneficiaries. In this article, we'll go over the Ayushman Bharat Health Account, its advantages, and how it works. What is the Ayushman Bharat Health Account? The Ayushman Bharat Health Account is a savings account related to the Ayushman Bharat scheme's health insurance coverage. The account is intended to assist recipients in meeting expenditures that are not covered by the insurance policy. ABHA is a cashless and paperless account that is accessible via the beneficiary's mobile phone after generating a valid ABHA ID. The beneficiary's Aadhaar number is connected to the account, and all transactions are processed through the National Health Authority (NHA) portal. How does the Ayushman Bharat Health Account work? The Ayushman Bharat Health Account is credited with an initial amount at the time of opening. The amount is credited to the account within ten days of the beneficiary receiving her Ayushman Bharat e-card. The beneficiary can use this amount to pay for healthcare services that are not covered under the insurance policy. The amount can be used for outpatient services, diagnostics, and medicines. The ABHA also provides a top-up amount per year. Top-up amount is credited to the account on the beneficiary's birth date. This top-up amount can be used for preventive health checkups, the purchase of spectacles, and other health-related expenses. What are the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat Health Account? The Ayushman Bharat Health Account provides several benefits to the beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Some of the key benefits are: Financial protection: The ABHA provides an additional layer of financial protection to the beneficiaries. The account can be used to meet healthcare expenses that are not covered under the insurance policy. Incentives for healthy behavior: ABHA incentivizes healthy behavior and encourages beneficiaries to take care of their health. Cashless transactions: It is a cashless account, and all transactions are done through the NHA platform. This ensures transparency and reduces the risk of fraud. Ease of use: Moreover, It can be operated through the beneficiary's mobile phone. This makes it easy for beneficiaries to access their account and use the funds for healthcare expenses. Who is eligible for the Ayushman Bharat Health Account? The Ayushman Bharat Health Account is available to all beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The scheme covers more than 10 crore households in India, and the beneficiaries are identified based on the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) data. To be eligible for the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the household should fulfill the following criteria: The household should not have any member who pays income tax. The household should not own more than two hectares of agricultural land. The household should not have any member who is a government employee. The household should not have a member who owns a four-wheeler. The household should not have a member who owns a motorized two-wheeler. The household should not have a member who is a professional tax payer. The household should not have a member who is a serving or retired member of the armed forces. The household should not have a member who has a Kisan Credit Card with a credit limit of more than Rs. 50,000. If the household fulfills the above criteria, they can apply for the Ayushman Bharat scheme and avail of the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat Health Account. How to apply for the Ayushman Bharat scheme and the Ayushman Bharat Health Account? The Ayushman Bharat scheme may be applied for online via the scheme's official website. The website includes step-by-step directions for applying for the plan. The website also includes a list of empaneled hospitals that recipients can use. The beneficiary must first download the ABHA app on their mobile phone in order to apply for the Ayushman Bharat Health Account. The app is available for both Android and iOS. The recipient must use their Aadhaar number and mobile phone number to register on the app. After registering, the recipient will be able to access their Ayushman Bharat Health Account and spend the cash for medical needs. The Ayushman Bharat Health Account is a big achievement initiated by the Indian government to give financial security to vulnerable and low-income households. The account offers beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat initiative an extra layer of financial security and encourages healthy behavior. The account is simple to use and may be accessed via the beneficiary's mobile phone. Ayushman Bharat plan and Ayushman Bharat Health Account have the ability to overhaul India's healthcare industry and deliver quality healthcare to millions of people. Also Check: Business Write For Us Category blogs accepted at Business Glimpse Website.

The significance of Speaker Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan August 3, 2022 - Jim Denison, PhD In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, and Taiwanese President President Tsai Ing-wen stand during a meeting in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meeting top officials in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said Wednesday that she and other congressional leaders in a visiting delegation are showing they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP) US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late yesterday. She met today with Taiwanese lawmakers and then with Taiwan’s president. Some are supporting her visit; others are criticizing her. China responded by announcing military exercises that will surround the island. My focus today is not on the politics of her trip but on her stated reasons for going. Shortly after landing, she stated: “Our congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant democracy. America’s solidarity with the twenty-three million people of Taiwan is more important today than ever, as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy.” After she landed, an article she wrote for the Washington Post was released that further explained the reasons for her visit. In it she detailed ongoing abuses by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP): “The CCP’s brutal crackdown against Hong Kong’s political freedoms and human rights . . . cast the promises of ‘one-country, two-systems’ into the dustbin. In Tibet, the CCP has long led a campaign to erase the Tibetan people’s language, culture, religion, and identity. In Xinjiang, Beijing is perpetrating genocide against Muslim Uyghurs and other minorities. And throughout the mainland, the CCP continues to target and arrest activists, religious-freedom leaders, and others who dare to defy the regime.” She is right on all counts. Why are China’s leaders acting in such a brutally oppressive manner? Why is this issue relevant to every American and especially every American Christian? Why China oppresses its citizens I was invited some years ago to deliver a series of lectures in Beijing. The leaders who attended asked me to focus on the subject of corruption in their business culture. I explained to them that this problem is a symptom of the Marxist worldview that dominates their society. The second paragraph of the CCP’s constitution states that it “takes Marxism-Leninism” as its first guide. It adds, “Marxism-Leninism brings to light the laws governing the development of the history of human society” and claims, “Its basic tenets are correct and have tremendous vitality.” What does this mean in practical terms? When I taught philosophy of religion in seminary, I taught a section on Marxism. There we discussed its foundational claim that individuals are most benefited when the state succeeds. The good of the state is the good of the people. As a result, whatever serves the state is to be valued. This worldview rejects any religious or objective moral constraints. If advancing China means oppressing its citizens, threatening Taiwan, or stealing intellectual property from America, such immorality is embraced. If religious groups threaten the control of the ruling party, they must be oppressed or eliminated. (For more, see my latest website article, “Was al-Zawahiri a terrorist or a martyr?”) China’s Communist rulers illustrate Speaker Pelosi’s assertion: “The world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy.” “To have and to want to have more” Let me take today’s conversation a step further: every soul faces the same choice. Autocracy (“the rule of one”) is appealing so long as you get to be the “one.” The ideological belief that one person (President Xi Jinping in this case) can rule a nation of 1.4 billion people betrays a total denial of the biblical fact that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23), including Xi Jinping. One might think that any person’s knowledge of their own failures and shortcomings would preclude such pridefulness. But one symptom of our fallenness is the “will to power” Friedrich Nietzsche so accurately described. Nietzsche claimed, “Every living thing does everything it can not to preserve itself but to become more” and added: “To have and to want to have more—growth, in one word—that is life itself.” Democracy (“the rule of the people”) is therefore necessary, as C. S. Lewis explained in The Weight of Glory, because “fallen men [are] so wicked that not one of them can be trusted with any irresponsible power over his fellows.” It is true, as our Declaration of Independence states, that “all men are created equal” (cf. Genesis 1:27). But it is also true that because of the Fall, “the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick” (Jeremiah 17:9). How I am being tempted right now The fallenness of humanity is the primary reason I believe in democracy. It is why I believe America should support democracy wherever and however we can. However, my commitment to democracy contains the seeds of its own destruction: if one person cannot be trusted to rule others, ipso facto, a collective of people cannot be trusted to rule themselves. As a result, the most foundational need we face is not defeating Communist China or advancing democracy but facing the “will to power” in our own souls. It is confessing our prideful rebellion against our Creator to a Savior who alone can forgive us and restore us to our Father. For Christians, it is confessing when we use even our faith as a means to our ends. Rest assured: I am just as tempted as you are. I am tempted right now to serve God by writing this Daily Article in the unstated hope that in so doing I will impress you and thus serve myself. I am tempted to serve in vocational ministry in the unstated hope that others will see me as a “man of God” and think more highly of me than they would otherwise. Every vocational minister faces the same temptations every day. The good news is that our Father can mold us into the humble character of his Son (Romans 8:29; Philippians 2:5–11). If we admit our pride, he will forgive us (Ephesians 1:7). If we seek to humble ourselves, he will help us (cf. Psalm 25:9). The first step to humility Where do we begin? I must quote C. S. Lewis once more. In Mere Christianity, he observed, “If anyone would like to acquire humility, I can, I think, tell him the first step. The first step is to realize that one is proud. And a biggish step, too. At least, nothing whatever can be done before it. If you think you are not conceited, it means you are very conceited indeed.” Do you think you are conceited today? NOTE: For more on the conflict between China and Taiwan, see Mark Legg’s article on our website. For more on the recent rise in tensions with China, see Ryan Denison’s article as well. FacebookTweetEmailPrint In our hyperpartisan culture, how can we overcome increasing political division? Steve Yount Scotland honors the queen and a “Tribute in Light” in NYC: A 9/11 promise of transforming hope Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after the shortest tenure in British history Ryan Denison, PhD Why pastors are especially prone to “Toxic Stress Load” and what to do about it

Derby Stars enters a new era of horse racing video games with its release of Early Access Seoul, South Korea, March 9th, 2023, ZEXPRWIRE, Derby Stars, a horse-racing metaverse game on Polygon blockchain, has opened its “Early Access” version from February 27th to March 20th. Created by a team of talented game developers, Derby Stars promises to be a fascinating new development in the field of online horse racing. Players can train and race their own horses, breed new horses, and partake in exhilarating Player versus Environment (PvE) and Player versus Player (PvP) competitions in the game’s picturesque grasslands and several racetracks. Derby Stars was created in collaboration with its players, and the company hopes to receive as much feedback as possible through “Early Access,” according to Executive Producer Sean Hahm. “We are convinced that the Early Access version is a terrific representation of what’s to come. We have worked diligently to build a game that genuinely embodies the excitement and thrill of horse racing.” By fusing the thrill of live horse racing with cutting-edge technology and blockchain integration, the game offers an unmatched gaming experience. According to Sean, “Derby Stars is at the vanguard of revolutionizing blockchain game development as well as the digital horse racing industry.” During the early access period, players can take advantage of an array of quests and events as well as in-game material. By performing certain assignments, players can level up their horses and gain in-game tokens. They can also compete against other Derby Stars players for the chance to earn a larger prize and be crowned the champion. Later this year, Derby Stars will release an Alpha version after incorporating the feedback received as a part of the Early Access edition. Players can anticipate more features, including the ability to customize their avatars, a simulation of stable administration, support for mobile (AOS), a rental market, and others. Anyone holding a Derby Stars Horse NFT can play the “Early Access” edition, which is accessible on PC and Mac. To make the game more accessible to a wider audience, this version supports Chinese (traditional and simplified), Japanese, and English. About Derby Stars Derby Stars is a trailblazing horse-racing metaverse game that enables players to breed, train, and trade digital horses while earning cryptocurrency. The project is led by Sean Hahm, who has prior experience creating a popular mobile horse racing game. The team is made up of around 30 people from different nations, including Korea, the United States, and Canada. The company secured a $6 million initial investment from Patron and Galaxy Interactive, as well as early follow-on funding from Hashed and a number of other investors. The NFT market for the gaming sector is anticipated to reach $291.7 billion by 2028, and Derby Stars is expected to help change the gaming sector. With its unique blend of technology and horse racing, Derby Stars is set to become a must-play game for anyone interested in the world of horse racing. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerbyStars_HQ Medium: https://medium.com/@DerbyStars Whitepaper: https://whitepaper.derbystars.com/ Company Name:-Derby Stars Company Website:-https://derbystars.com Previous Article← Expert Removals In Manchester Offers High-Quality, Hassle-Free Moving Services Next ArticleUnleashing the Heroic Tales of K9 Veterans: The Popular Pets Honors Canine Soldiers on K9 Veterans Day →

Home Disability & Workers Compensation Social Security Disability Medical Conditions - Eligibility for Disability Benefits Mental Disorders Anxiety Disorders Social Security Disability for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) To qualify for disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Social Security will look at your doctor's notes, medications, and activities of daily living. By Diana Chaikin, Attorney Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that can develop after you've experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. The specific causes of PTSD are varied, but some common traumatic events include exposure to war, violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, crime, a serious accident, or a natural disaster. You might have seen PTSD called different terms when referring to veterans (like "shell shock" or "combat fatigue"), but anybody can develop PTSD. The terms "PTSD" or "PTSI" (post-traumatic stress injury) are relatively recent, but people have known for a long time that trauma can affect your brain even after the traumatic event has ended. Is PTSD a Disability? The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that symptoms from PTSD can prevent you from working. For example, you might have recurring flashbacks and nightmares that can disrupt your daily routine. Other symptoms of PTSD can include: angry outbursts extreme fear that the traumatic event will happen again being overly alert and aware of your surroundings ("hypervigilance"), and a tendency to be easily startled. If you're experiencing these symptoms, it's best to contact a psychologist or psychiatrist to determine whether you have a post-traumatic stress disability such as PTSD or PTSI. Your doctor will conduct a "mental status examination," where you'll answer questions about your history, your current mood, and your thought process. Your answers will help your doctor make the right diagnosis. Doctors offer many ways to treat PTSD. Your doctor will likely recommend that you see a counselor or therapist. A therapist can help you develop stress management skills to better handle your PTSD symptoms. Your doctor can also recommend antidepressant or anti-anxiety medications to improve any problems you might have with sleep or concentration. Can I Get Social Security Disability for PTSD? Social Security can find you disabled "medically" or "vocationally." Medical disability means that your medical record documents symptoms or test results that the SSA has already determined are enough to find you disabled under its "listing" of disorders. (The listing of disorders contains impairments that the SSA thinks are serious enough to find you disabled without deciding that you can't do any jobs.) If you're approved through a vocational allowance, that means the SSA has found that your particular limitations make it impossible for you to do any job. Qualifying Under the Medical Listing for PTSD Social Security evaluates PTSD under the listing for "trauma- and stressor-related disorders," listing 12.15. For the SSA to find that you're medically disabled because of your post-traumatic stress disorder, you'll have to satisfy the requirements set out below. First, your medical record must contain evidence of each of the following: exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or violence involuntary re-experiencing of the traumatic event (for example, intrusive memories, dreams, or flashbacks) avoidance of external reminders of the event disturbance in mood and behavior, and increases in arousal and reactivity (for example, exaggerated startle response or sleep disturbance). To find this evidence, the SSA will look at your doctor's treatment notes to see what medications you take, how you feel and act during doctor's appointments or counseling sessions, and the results of your mental status examinations. Make sure to let the SSA know if you are hospitalized or switch doctors so the agency can get the important evidence it needs. Next, Social Security will look to see how much your symptoms limit your mental abilities. Simply having a diagnosis isn't enough—you'll need to show that your PTSD causes an "extreme" (debilitating) limitation in one, or a "marked" (intense, but not debilitating) limitation in two, of the following areas: understanding, remembering, or using information (learning new things, applying new knowledge to tasks, following instructions) interacting with others in socially appropriate ways being able to concentrate on tasks to complete them at a reasonable pace adapting or managing oneself (regulating emotions, handling changes, having practical personal skills like paying bills, shopping, hygiene). Proving these limitations can be tricky because terms like "marked" and "extreme" are subjective and not very well-defined. To help the SSA understand how you meet these criteria, it's a good idea to ask your treating psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, or therapist to write a medical source statement. Having multiple providers who can provide evidence that your limitations are medically disabling strengthens your claim. Most claimants (applicants) whom Social Security finds medically disabled because of PTSD do have evidence of marked or extreme limitations. But Social Security can find that you're medically disabled without those limitations if you can show that you're only able to function as well as you do because you get a lot of help. The SSA will look for evidence of a support system that you can't function without, such as social workers, group homes, or family members who make sure that you're taking care of yourself. Qualifying Vocationally for PTSD If You Don't Meet the Medical Listing PTSD can affect every person differently. Your symptoms might not cause marked or extreme limitations, but they can still prevent you from working. If your medical record is supportive, Social Security can still find you disabled "vocationally" even when they don't think you're disabled under the medical listing for PTSD. To figure out whether you can work any jobs, Social Security will want to know all the ways that PTSD interferes with your activities of daily living (ADLs). The agency asks you about your ADLs because it makes sense that something you're having trouble doing at home would be something you'd struggle with at work. For example, if your mind is so preoccupied with revisiting a traumatic event that you're having difficulty paying attention to a TV show, you might have a hard time following simple instructions from an employer. Or, if you frequently yell at your friends and family when irritable, it's unlikely that you'll do well in a job where you'd have to deal with the other employees or the public. The SSA will look at your medical records and your ADLs to determine what you can and can't do mentally. Because the SSA needs to see that your limitations prevent you from doing any work, the agency will then take these medical limitations and translate them into terms a vocational expert would understand. This process is called assessing your "residual functional capacity" (RFC). For example, any difficulty you have concentrating might be explained in your RFC as "off-task" behavior. Too much time spent off-task means that no employers would hire you for full-time work. People with PTSD are often diagnosed with other mental impairments such as anxiety and depression. Be sure to document any treatment you're receiving for these conditions as well. Social Security will look at the combined effect of your impairments when assessing your RFC. So even if your PTSD is not disabling by itself, if you have other conditions, the combination of your limitations can add up to a disabling RFC. Disability Secret Can I Work With PTSD? Awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has increased dramatically in recent years. Still, some employers may not be aware of how the symptoms can affect an employee's interpersonal interactions or their job performance. If you are working with PTSD, know that, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to provide you with reasonable accommodations so you can do your job. Some accommodations could include: noise-canceling headsets modified break schedule for counseling appointments job restructuring worksite modifications training in behavior modification techniques a flexible schedule, or telework or remote work options. How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits for PTSD? An easy way to start your disability application is to file online with Social Security. You don't have to finish the application all at once; just make sure that you keep track of the application number given to you when you start the application so you can access it again if you need to come back to it. You can also apply for disability benefits over the phone by calling 800-772-1213 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you're deaf or hard of hearing, you can call the TTY number at 800-325-0778. Finally, you can apply for disability benefits in person at your local Social Security field office. You can locate your field office here. If you'd like help with your application, think about working with an experienced disability attorney. According to a survey of our readers, applicants who filed an initial application without expert help were denied 80% of the time. If you aren't sure whether you qualify for disability benefits, consider getting a free case evaluation from one of our legal professionals.

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Man with schizophrenia has out-of-body experience in lab, gains knowledge, controls his psychosis [Repost] Not Exactly Rocket ScienceBy Ed YongFeb 16, 2012 9:00 PM Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news This post was originally published last year. I'm travelling for a few weeks, so I'm reloading some of my favourite stories from 2011. Normal service will resume when I get back. RM had his first out-of-body experience at the age of 16. Now, at the age of 55, he has had more than he can count. They usually happen just before he falls asleep; for ten minutes, he feels like he is floating above his body, looking down on himself. If the same thing happens when he’s awake, it’s a far less tranquil story. The sense of displacement is stronger – his real body feels like a marionette, while he feels like a puppeteer. His feelings of elevation soon change into religious delusions, in which he imagines himself talking to angels and demons. Psychotic episodes follow. After four or five days, RM is hospitalised. This has happened between 15 to 20 times, ever since RM was first diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 23. He hears voices, and he suffers from hallucinations and delusions. Despite these problems, he managed to hold down a job as a reporter until 2002 and more recently, he has been working in restaurants and volunteering as an archivist. Then, about a year ago, he took part in a study that seems to have changed his life. For around a decade, RM has taken part in several studies designed by Sohee Park, a neuroscientist from Vanderbilt University who works on schizophrenia. “He’s a very interesting guy,” says Park. “He has very deep insight into his condition.” Park’s student Katharine Thakkar was testing the idea that people experience psychotic experiences because they have a weak sense of self. It’s an idea that others have suggested before but it seems like something that would be hard to test with experiments. But not so: over the last decade, psychologists have shown that our sense of self is far from the fixed, permanent feeling that we assume it is. Instead, it is disarmingly pliable. You can tweak it. You can study it. Our brain continuously constructs our sense of self using information from our eyes, skin and joints. By tweaking that information using simple illusions, scientists have warped and displaced our sense of self in the lab. The most famous of these – the rubber-hand illusion – debuted as a party trick at a Halloween bash. Princeton scientists stroked a rubber hand in time with someone’s real hand, which was hidden out of sight. A few seconds later, the volunteer genuinely felt that they owned the rubber hand. Since then, scientists like Henrik Ehrsson have taken the illusion to new extremes, convincing people that they have gained a third arm, jumped into a mannequin or left their own bodies. But the rubber hand illusion is still proving useful. Thakkar performed the trick on 24 people with schizophrenia, including RM, and asked them to describe their experiences on a questionnaire. Their answers revealed that they experienced the illusion more strongly that 21 people of a similar age and background, but who didn’t have schizophrenia. Not taking their word for it, Thakkar tested for other signs that people had bought into the illusion: a feeling that their fingers had moved, and a drop in the temperature of their real hand. She found both, and to a stronger extent in people with schizophrenia than in those without. The results suggest that schizophrenia is accompanied by a weaker or more flexible sense of body ownership than usual. Indeed, Thakkar found that people who experienced the most severe hallucinations (and some delusions) also felt the rubber-hand illusion most strongly. But even among the group with schizophrenia, RM stuck out. The synchronous stroking didn’t just convince him that he had a rubber hand – it brought about one of his full-on out-of-body experiences. He felt that he and Thakkar were both levitating a foot off the floor: back to the ceiling, turning in a circle, and watching themselves on their chairs. The effect lasted for a few minutes, before they landed again. Others have duplicated this effect in the lab, but with more complicated set-ups involving cameras and virtual reality headsets. The rubber hand illusion shouldn’t do anything quite that dramatic. RM was worried that a psychotic episode was on the horizon, but Park’s team had no idea about his history and he didn’t mention it. “We were so excited when it happened the first time, and he’s very helpful,” says Park. When they asked him to come back and repeat the experiment, he agreed. He wanted to know more too. When he returned, Thakkar duplicated the same experience and this time, RM actually found the experience to be quite pleasant and wanted the feeling to come back. That was when he told the scientists about his history. “We got really worried, because we’d just induced these twice!” recalls Park. But she didn’t need to worry. After the experiment, RM wanted to know more, so Thakkar plied him with information and journal articles about out-of-body experiences. He learned that the phenomenon had a name. He learned that scientists could willingly duplicate the effect in a lab. He learned that they had identified parts of the brain that are associated with the experiences. The information was revelatory. “He gained a psychological cause for this apparently supernatural phenomenon,” says Park, “and he has used this knowledge to control his symptoms.” Since then, RM hasn’t had a psychotic episode. This approach almost certainly won’t work for everyone – bear in mind that RM is high-functioning and self-aware. He is very eloquent and has an IQ of 120. Park notes that similar explanations might also help other people with unusual experiences like out-of-body effects, since these could exacerbate the other symptoms of schizophrenia. “If it feels supernatural, that just feeds into the delusions,” she says. The study has broader implications for helping people with schizophrenia. Activities that promote a stronger sense of body awareness, such as yoga, dance or playing a musical instrument, might help to alleviate some of the symptoms of schizophrenia. But for RM, it seems that learning more about his condition was enough. A year on, his diagnosis is unchanged, he still gets out-of-body experiences, and he still hears voices. But gone are the days when his experiences would require a stay in a hospital. He is now hoping to establish himself as a freelance writer, and he’s even had a paper on religion accepted in a peer-reviewed academic journal. For him, knowledge has proven to be a potent treatment. “We check up with him regularly and he’s been doing really well,“ says Park. Reference: Thakkar, Nichols, McIntosh & Park. 2011. Disturbances in body ownership in schizophrenia: evidence from the rubber hand illusion and case study of a spontaneous out-of-body experience. 1 free article left Want More? Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/month 1 free articleSubscribe Keep reading for as low as $1.99! Where Is Tulum and Why Was It So Important to the Ancient Maya? Why There's the Leader of the Wolf Pack Here’s What Dinosaurs Really Looked Like More From Discover What Was the Silk Road and What Happened to It? 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Status of Technical Manuals Specifications and Standards 10/1997 Claudia Bach This report covers specifications, standards, and amendments received in the period from 1 August 1997 through 31 October 1997. Special emphasis has been placed on documentation in the category TMSS (Technical Manual Specification & Standards). However, other documents with widespread appeal are also included. AREA ALSS: Acquisition and Logistics Support Standards MIL-HDBK-59B, Cancellation Notice 1, 09/10/97: Continuous Acquisition and Life-Cycle (CALS) Support Implementation Guide. No superseding document for this CALS guide. MIL-PRF-49506, 11/11/96: Logistics Management Information. This new performance specification describes information required by the DOD to perform acquisition logistics management functions. It identifies content requirements for information summaries and format requirement for data products. Appendix B is a data products dictionary for logistics management information. However, the mechanics of delivery (data interchange) are not included in this document. AREA IPSC: Information Processing Standards for Computers MIL-HDBK-9660, Revision B, 09/01/97: DOD Produced CD-ROM Products. This handbook provides a common format for DOD CD-ROM producers and users to insure interoperability throughout the DOD. It specifies core compact disc fundamentals. Changes from the previous edition are extensive. MIL-PRF-28002, Revision C, 09/30/97: Raster Graphics Representation in Binary Format, Requirements for. This is an extensive revision of the specification for delivery of digital, binary formatted raster data to the U.S. Government. AREA TMSS: Technical Manuals Specifications and Standards MIL-P-38790B, Cancellation Notice 1, 07/09/97: Printing Production of Technical Manuals, General Requirements for. Superseded by MIL-HDBK-38790, below. MIL-HDBK-38790, 02/24/97: Printing Production of Technical Manuals. This new handbook represents a status change for the information it contains, since handbooks are for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirement in a contract. It covers the handling and use of photolithographic negatives, offset plates, direct image and camera-ready copy, reproduction assembly sheets, and printing of Technical Manuals. It retains the fundamental guidance and lessons learned from MIL-P-38790. MIL-PRF-38793, Revision B, 02/06/96: Technical Manuals: Calibration Procedures - Preparation. This revision contains extensive changes from the previous issue. The document covers the requirements for preparing technical manuals containing manual or automated calibration procedures. However, it does not apply to calibration procedures written for the exclusive use of the service's primary standards laboratories. The level of detail contained in this performance specification meets JCALS (Joint Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistics Support) requirements. MIL-PRF-49503, Revision B, 07/17/97: General Style and Format, Test Program Sets for Automatic Test Specification. This specification covers the requirements for the preparation of operator instructions and operational features required in Test Program Sets (TPS) for all equipment. There is no indication of the extensiveness of the changes. MIL-PRF-63005, Revision D, 07/31/96: Manuals, Technical: Preparation for Shipment of Army Aircraft. This document establishes the format and contents of technical manuals for the preparation for shipment of Army aircraft by cargo aircraft, vessel, truck, and helicopter. Changes are extensive. MIL-PRF-63010, Revision B, 07/17/97: Manuals, Technical: DOD Standard Generator Sets. This performance specification contains detailed requirements for preparing technical manuals for all DOD standard generator sets or follow-on power sources. There is no indication of how extensive the changes are. MIL-PRF-63013, Revision E, 07/17/97: Catalogs, Supply: Sets, Kits, and Outfits. This document covers the requirements for the preparation of Supply Catalogs, an illustrated components list and accountability aid for sets, kits, and outfits (SKO) with the exception of medical supply catalogs. Changes in this issue are extensive. MIL-PRF-63015, Revision C, 07/17/97: Manuals, Technical: Conventional and Chemical Ammunition. This specification contains the requirements for the preparation of technical manuals for conventional and chemical ammunition. Changes are extensive. MIL-PRF-63016, Revision B, 07/17/97: Manuals, Technical: Munitions Equipment. This document covers the requirements for the preparation of operator and maintenance technical manuals for munitions equipment, including commercial items adapted for military use, specifically designed test, handling, measuring, and diagnostic equipment, and non-explosive equipment that is a separate component of a munitions system. There is no indication of how extensive the changes are from the previous issue. MIL-PRF-63033, Revision B, 07/17/97: Manuals, Technical: Demilitarization of Surplus Military Items, Preparation of. This specification contains the requirements for the preparation of technical manuals for demilitarization of surplus military items. There is no indication of the extensiveness of the changes. Claudia Bach is President of Document Center, Inc., an information delivery service based in Belmont, CA. The company has complete collections of specifications and standards from both government sources and industry associations. She can be reached by phone at (650) 591-7600, by fax at (650) 591-7617, or by e-mail at info@document-center.com, or see http://www.document-center.com. For more information on standards see Document Center's Home page Welcome to Document Center . This article was originally published by the Society for Technical Communication. 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Time For Yesterday By A. C. Crispin Read by James Doohan and Leonard Nimoy A. C. Crispin Simon & Schuster Audio Time in the galaxy has stopped running in its normal course. That can mean only one thing -- the Guardian of Forever is malfunctioning. To save the universe, Starfleet Command reunites three of its most legendary figures -- Admiral James T. Kirk, Spock of Vulcan, and Dr. Leonard McCoy -- and sends them on a desperate mission to contact the Guardian, a journey that ultimately takes them 5,000 years into the past. They must find Spock's son Zar once again, and bring him back to their time to telepathically communicate with the Guardian. But Zar is enmeshed in troubles of his own, and soon Kirk, Spock, and McCoy find themselves in a desperate struggle to save both his and their world. Time in the galaxy has stopped running in its normal course. That can mean only one thing -- the Guardian of Forever is malfunctioning. To save the universe, Starfleet Command reunites three of its most legendary figures -- Admiral James T. Kirk, Spock of Vulcan, and Dr. Leonard McCoy -- and sends them on a desperate mission to contact the Guardian, a journey that ultimately takes them 5,000 years into the past. They must find Spock's son Zar once again, and bring him back to their time to telepathically communicate with the Guardian. But Zar is enmeshed in troubles of his own, and soon Kirk, Spock, and McCoy find themselves in a desperate struggle to save both his and their world. Author Bio: A. C. Crispin A. C. Crispin is a science fiction and adventure novelist, her long list of books including those in the Star Trek, Star Wars, and Pirates of the Caribbean franchises as well as an independent series. She is the chair of the SFWA’s Writer Beware, which helps aspiring writers avoid scams.

Shop All KitchenAid Dr. Appliance in Delmar, IA is an authorized dealer of KitchenAid Products. KitchenAid is an American home appliance brand owned by Whirlpool Corporation. The company was started in 1919 by The Hobart Corporation to produce stand mixers; the "H-5" was the first model introduced. The company faced stiff competition as rivals moved into this emerging market, and introduced its trademarked silhouette in the 1930s with the model "K", the work of designer Egmont Arens. The brand's stand mixers have changed little in design since, and attachments from the model "K" onwards are compatible with the modern machines. Dishwashers were the second product line to be introduced, in 1949. In 1985, the company purchased the Chambers Company to incorporate its range of cookers into the KitchenAid brand. Refrigerators were added to the product line later in 1986. KitchenAid began manufacturing blenders and other small appliances in the mid-1990s. The brand was further promoted by sponsoring the PBS show Home Cooking, and by introducing the mixers to television chefs such as Julia Child and Martha Stewart. So if you are looking for KitchenAid products in Delmar, Welton, Maquoketa, Elwood and charlotte, or if you have any questions about KitchenAid products, please feel free to call us at 563-599-0416 or simply stop by Dr. Appliance at any time and we would be glad to help you. All KitchenAid Refrigerators All KitchenAid Cooking All KitchenAid Kitchen Clean-up

Port of Antwerp status quo despite corona crisis Dry Bulk | Ports & Terminals Total freight volume down in April but up 0.4% in 2020 overall. The total freight volume handled by Port of Antwerp fell in April due to the corona crisis, but rose by 0.4% overall during the first four months of this year compared with the same period last year. The container volume rose in 2020, although other freight categories such as conventional breakbulk and ro/ro remain under pressure. The number of calls by seagoing ships was also down but a number of container ships also carried more volume on average. Varied picture in 2020 Despite the impact of corona on global production and supply chains and a fall in demand as a result of the corona crisis, the port experienced slight growth in the total freight volume during the period January-April 2020 compared with the same period last year. The container volume in April was down compared with April 2019 but experienced growth of 6.1% in TEU during 2020 overall. The consequences of cancelled sailings will make themselves felt in the remainder of the second quarter. On the other hand there was a strong increase in empty boxes bound for China, which is a sign of recovery in production there. In the case of breakbulk, with steel as the most important product, the consequences of the worldwide disruptions in trade have made themselves felt since 2019 and the shutdown of some industries due to the corona crisis has led to a sharp drop of 15.7% in April and 29.1% in 2020 overall. Due to the lack of production in the automotive industry there were no imports of new cars from Asia, and exports of European cars were similarly at a standstill. The second-hand car market was also almost completely absent as a result of the corona crisis. As a consequence the total ro/ro volume was down by 16.2% in the period January-April compared with the same period last year. As for dry bulk there was little demand for coal due to the mild winter and the shutdown of the steel industry, and so also very little outgoing traffic to the hinterland. The fact that sufficient renewable energy (solar and wind) was available in Germany also contributed to the sharp drop in outgoing coal consignments. In the meantime other bulk categories remain under pressure and are declining in volume. In the liquid bulk sector the volume was down by 2.5% in 2020, mainly due to the lower demand for oil derivatives. The volume of chemical products experienced slight growth of 0.6% during the first four months of this year compared with the same period in 2019. Impact analysis and prospects Port of Antwerp is a major international port whose activities reflect developments in the European and world economies. Despite a weaker month in April the port has been able to maintain its level of activity in terms of freight volume. The impact of lacklustre demand due to the corona crisis will make itself felt more strongly in the coming months. In the meantime, Port of Antwerp is doing everything necessary to ensure efficient functioning of the port. CoronavirusDry BulkFinancial / EconomicGovernmentInland TransportationPortsShippingTrade

YouTube Gold: The Greatness Of Patrick Ewing Ewing was brilliant but overshadowed by other greats By JD King Oct 20, 2021, 6:00am EDT Share All sharing options for: YouTube Gold: The Greatness Of Patrick Ewing Cleveland Cavaliers guard Derek Anderson (C) tries to find someone to pass to as he is trapped by New York Knicks Patrick Ewing (L) and Chris Dudley (R) in the second quarter 01 March at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The Knicks beat the Cavaliers 85-78. Photo credit should read MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images Patrick Ewing came along during an era of many great big men: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Shaquille O’ Neal, Yao Ming and Ralph Sampson all overlapped with Ewing. And then there was also Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson and many, many other greats. So to an extent his greatness gets lost in the shuffle. But he was a superb big man who could impose himself on the game like few others. In college he was unbelievably fast and powerful, able to block a shot and then sprint downcourt and get a dunk. In the NBA he went toe to toe with all those big men and held his own. But unlike Bird, Jordan, Johnson and Olajuwon, he never won a title. Still, he was a great center and in his prime, he was as good as anyone of those other great bigs. Today, with an outside-in game and few great big men, the game is very different. But sooner or later, another great big will come along and when he does, the nature of the modern game will allow him a shocking level of dominance inside. Blue Healer Auctions | Drop us a line

NINCLP “Engineering Idea” NINCLP “Engineering Idea” is a non-governmental organization. It was established in July, 1997 and was registered by the Mtatsminda-Krtsanisi District Court in August, 1999 (Resolution #06/9-42). The association joins architects, engineers, restorators, builders, researchers, ICT specialists engaged in architectural and construction fields. The main activity of the association is preservation and development of existing intellectual and professional level of specialists working in engineering and construction areas. It also implies involvement of specialists in socio-economical life of Georgia. the goal of the NINCLP “Engineering Idea” is to rise the knowledge and professional opportunity in engineering and construction field toward the sustainable urban environment. Involvement of the specialists into the Socio-Economical engagements of the country, development of professional relationships on national and international level; knowledge sharing and implementation of innovations. The areas of activity · preservation and development of existing intellectual and professional level of specialists working in architectural, engineering and construction field: Programs of learning, teaching, research and trainings. · Development of projects of reconstruction-preservation of the old cities and architectural and historical monuments: research, management, design, construction · Scanning and Fixing. Modern Technologies in the field of Reconstruction, Restoration, Preservation, design, monitoring, expertise, evaluation, wall painting, landscape, interior design, modeling and etc. · Civil Architecture – Public, Living, Office, Administrative and tourism service buildings. · Hospitals and schools · Urban Seismic Risc Research · BIM Technologies · ICT Technologies in Architectural-enginnerering and construction Education, management, research and practical experience, monitoring, expert evaluations, social media and modelling. · Issues of Sustainability – energy efficiency, renewable energy, health environment, climatic changes, urban seismic risk study · Landscape architecture · Interior Design · Cultural Tourism Engineering Idea is an organization that develop its works based on the problem solving analyze, research and design. Problems of historical heritage are especially given priority in scientific-research and engineering-design works. Special attention is given to the conservation works, architectural-archeological measurements. We actively use new technologies in our investigations and practices - including 3D laser scanning methods, photogrammetry, photofixing, computer-aided design, drafting; drilling methods in reconstruction and reinforcement works. Engineering Idea is developing its activities in tourism and creative business areas. In the leadership of digital technologies, virtual environment and Covid 19 pandemics actuality, it develops the virtual cultural tours through the architectural and art heritage of Georgia. Engineering idea actively is involved into the educational processes and programs development. It collaborates with leading Georgian and international engineering and architecture schools, National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement. Engineering Idea organizes seminars, conferences, international summer schools, etc. Engineering Idea takes part in National and international scientific calls and grants; participates in conferences; trainings; has professional publications in high rated Informational bases. · Architecture (Malkhaz Lekveishvili) · Engineering-Construction (David Meskhi) · Monuments Rehabilitation (Nino Grikurova) · 3D Laser Scanning and Topography (George Mikadze) · Education, science and Cultural Tourism (Nino Chachava) · International Relations (Gudrun Nahrendorf) · Landscape Design (Tamar Khoshtaria) · Interier Design (Natia Lekveishvili) · Energy efficiency (Tamar Khoshtaria) Gender Equality Plan (GEP) of NINCLP “Engineering Idea” To ensure an equal, non-discriminatory and family-friendly environment and academic and professional relationships Preamble: 2 Legislative framework for the implementation of the principle of Gender Equality at Engineering Idea 2 Gender Equality Plan of NINCLP „Engineering Idea”: Goal and Approach.. 3 Objectives and measures set within the framework of the implementation of the Gender Equality Plan at NINCLP “Engineering Idea”: 4 1. Establishment of a Gender Equality Commission at NINCLP “Engineering Idea”. 4 2. Introduction of a women-supporting approach at NINCLP “Engineering Idea”. 4 3. Introduction of the principle of gender equality in quality assurance and evaluation mechanisms 5 4. Integration of the Gender Aspect into Research and Teaching.. 6 NINCLP „Engineering Idea” considers the principle of equality as one of the main characteristics / indicators of the quality of practicing, teaching and science. Ensuring equal opportunities, eliminating discrimination and fostering a culture of respect for diversity provides an essential basis for the implementation of these principles in research, teaching and management. NINCLP „Engineering Idea” is an open, inclusive and intercultural organization focused on gender equality and family values, which considers the diversity of its members as a productive resource and opposes all forms of discrimination based on personal or social characteristics. Engineering Idea is focused on creating supportive and motivating working environments for its workers and staff. Thus, it resists all forms of discrimination that may arise on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, religion or worldview, age, special needs or gender identity. NINCLP „Engineering Idea” expresses its commitment to the observance and implementation of the principle of gender equality and adherence to the relevant values in its mission and vision, as well as in the Organization Code of Ethics, and also confirms and extends through this document. This plan reflects the approach defined by NINCLP „Engineering Idea” regarding the introduction of the principle of gender equality at all levels of both practicising and administrative, scientific activities. Academic culture, the tasks and measures are to be implemented in this direction. Legislative Framework for the Implementation of the Principle of Gender Equality at NINCLP „Engineering Idea”. NINCLP „Engineering Idea” defines and implements the principle of gender equality in accordance with the constitution of Georgia and the legislation of Georgia, which implies "ensuring equal rights and opportunities for women and men". [1] including discrimination on any ground such as ethnic, social or religious affiliation, and/or opinion, sex and other grounds" [2]; 2. "Equal treatment irrespective of the ethnic origin, sex, social origin, and the political or religious affiliation of a person"; [3] and also 3. the obligation under the Law of Georgia “On Combating Crimes against Sexual Freedom and Inviolability” according to which, “A person convicted of a crime against sexual freedom and inviolability under the […] [mentioned] law or/and a person who has been deprived of the right to work in an organization by a court under the same law may not be employed in organization ”. [4] Organization is also committed to the Law of Georgia on Gender Equality, which provides for "that equal conditions are created for men and women to acquire general, professional, activitie in all kinds of establishments, and to participate in professional, educational and scientific processes". [5] Gender Equality Plan of Engineering Idea: Goal and Approach The present plan serves to ensure the in-depth and systematic implementation of the principle of gender equality and relevant values (i.e. payment), both at the organizational and cultural levels of Organization, in administration, practicing, professional activities, research and management. The structure and approach of the Gender Equality Plan takes into account the basic principles and recommendations of the European Commission Gender Equality Strategy (Gender Equality Strategy for 2020-2025) and the European Research Area (European Research Area) on the specifics of ensuring gender equality in the administrative sphere as well as in the fields of experience, research, teaching and innovation. Among them, the following aspects are considered: Integrating the gender dimension into the professional practicing, administration, research and teaching content Measures against gender-based discrimination/violence, including sexual harassment Objectives and Measures Set Within the Framework of the Implementation of the Gender Equality Plan at NINCLP “Engineering Idea”: 1. Establishment of a Gender Equality Commission at the Engineering Idea Engineering Idea efforts are focused on the protection and implementation of the principles of gender equality and relevant measures in the fields of both, management and professional (practice and research) activities. One of the organizational top priorities in the Gender Equality Plan is its integration into the concept of organizational development and organization culture. In the administrative field, the principle of gender equality is integrated into the management and quality assurance tools and [evaluation] mechanisms; It is also declared as one of the important prerequisites for the strategic development of the organization and a priority related to its social responsibility. The principle of gender equality is also enshrined in Engineering Idea Code of Ethics, which guarantees compliance with this principle in the field of relations and academic cooperation between students, academic, administrative and support staff. In order to implement and promote the principles of gender equality at the organizational level, the Engineering Idea has established a Gender Equality Commission, which will carry foreward the development of the concept for gender equality support as well as of developing, coordinating and monitoring policies for their implementation and development processes in the Organization. The main tasks of the mentioned commission during the next 5 years are the following: To support decentralized structures and initiatives to promote gender equality in the areas of architectural-engineering practice, research and management; To intensify the implementation of the Concept of Gender Equality and the introduction of an effective monitoring system; To introduce an effective mechanism of measures to combat cases of gender discrimination and their preventive measures; Ensuring maximum involvement of departments into the development of the Concept of Gender Equality, as well as in the development of monitoring mechanisms, both at the administrative and professional practice levels. To ensure equal pay to all employed according to their competences and skills. 2. Introduction of a Women-Supporting Approach at the “Engineering Idea”. In order to promote the involvement of women in the administrative and academic activities of the organization, Engineering Idea plans to introduce women-oriented approach, within a plan which will be developed to promote the involvement of women in the management, practicing, teaching and research processes of organization. In order to develop a plan over the next 5 years the Organization plans to carry out the following activities: Study of opinions and assessments among workers, staff regarding the state of gender equality at “Engineering Idea”, with special emphasis on the involvement of women in architectural-enginering, research and administrative activities, in order to identify the existing problems in this direction and to develop ways of solving these problems in the approach of supporting women. Taking measures to promote equal access to career development for women through information campaigns and special trainings. In the context of pandemic-induced constraints, the study of specific factors that have an impedimental effect on women's involvement in the architectural-engineering, organizational, administrative and research fields and adversely affect women's work-life balance. These include identifying the special needs of women associated with the transition of organization to online mode, the closure of kindergartens and the need to find and mobilize additional financial, labor and moral resources caused by this problem; identification of these factors and development of the ways to address them in the Women Support Plan. These measures, in turn, will help the Gender Equality Commission to obtain relevant information about the state of gender equality across the organization, the problems, and the views and approaches to solving these problems. This information will serve as an important basis for the development and implementation of effective policies to promote the involvement of women as well as the introduction and development of the principle of gender equality. 3. Introduction of the Principle of Gender Equality in Quality Assurance and Evaluation Mechanisms Parallel with the implementation of measures to promote gender equality in organizational management, “Engineering Idea” also plans to integrate the principle of gender equality and related values into the mechanisms of architectural-engineering professional activities, practicising, research, quality assurance and evaluation of management structurs. In particular, this principle will be introduced as an important quality indicator/evaluation criteria in reports, concepts and plans for organizational and staff (both scientific and architectural engineering practice) development, to be submitted to the organization, where the aspect of equal treatment and gender equality will be integrated into the context of individual evaluations (e.g. in training and research reports, in professional and administrative staff assessment tools, in the concepts of internationalization, in the concept of development focused on the next generation of researchers, etc.). This event, in turn, will contribute to the introduction and implementation of the concept of gender equality throughout the Organization. 4. Integration of the Gender Aspect into Research and architectural-engineering work In the field of the activities, in order to promote the idea of Gender Equality, “Engineering Idea” has implemented a number of events, including the cycle of international scientific conferences "World and Gender", In order to promote gender equality in research and architectural works, “Engineering Idea” also plans to support the development and implementation of gender equality-oriented activities in research projects and other pilot programmes, including activities with a direct purpose of: Raising awareness and respect for the topic of gender diversity; Development and implementation of a concept of career development adapted and compatible with the family; Introduction of effective cooperation and communication mechanism between administrative and professional (architectural-engineering) staff on gender equality issues and key problems; Development and implementation of optimal mechanisms for the timely identification of gender discrimination and the implementation of appropriate restrictive measures. These measures, in turn, will contribute to improvement the effectiveness of the work from the Gender Equality Commission and the continuous development of the concept of gender equality and policy, ensuring the high involvement of organizational staff and workers there into the process of integration of the latest research results. [1] Constitution of Georgia, Chapter II, Article 11, Paragraph 1 https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/30346?publication=36 [2] Law of Georgia on Higher Education, Chapter I, Article 3, Paragraph 3, Subparagraph (j) https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/32830?publication=56 [3] Law of Georgia on Higher Education, Chapter VI, Article 16, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph (d) https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/32830?publication=56 [4] Law of Georgia on Higher Education, Chapter V, Article 32, Paragraph 2 https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/32830?publication=88 [5] Law of Georgia on Gender Equality, Chapter II, Article 7 https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/91624?publication=9 Director of the NINCLP "Engineering Idea" MALKHAZ LEKVEISHVILI

William E. White Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering Faculty of Arts and Science Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada One of Canada’s leading universities, Queen’s has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, research, and a diverse and vibrant learning environment. With its strong tradition of public service, the University has helped to shape Canadian values and policies, educating notable political and cultural figures. Queen’s University is located in the heart of the community in historic Kingston, midpoint between Montreal, Toronto, and the nation’s capital. Job Title: William E. White Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering The position is funded by the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The William E. White Postdoctoral Fellowship, created from a fund endowed by the estate of William E. White, will be awarded to an outstanding scientist who has completed a Ph.D. degree, normally within (and up to) a three- year period preceding the time of the appointment. The area of research is open, but the scholar’s research must be complementary to that being pursued in the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering. The research program to be undertaken and the level of support of research costs and moving expenses will be negotiated with a faculty member at the time the award is made. Potential applicants may obtain an outline of current research interests on the Departmental website http://www.queensu.ca/geol/home and are required to initiate contact with a potential faculty supervisor in advance of applying. Fit with the research interests of the Department and the research excellence of the candidate will be the primary considerations in the selection process. The supervisor will be a Faculty member in the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering at Queen’s University. Remuneration: No less than $60,000 annually Start Date and Duration of Appointment: As early as May 1st, 2023 (2-year appointment) Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent. A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in the applicant’s research field and presentations at international research conferences is expected. Required Documentation: Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a 2-page proposed research statement, (4) two samples of research writing, and (5) names and contact information of three references. Application Deadline: December 15th, 2022 Application Procedure: Submit applications to the Departmental Manager, Paul Bass (pdb@queensu.ca), with "Application for the William E White Postdoc" in the subject line. Inquiries about the William E. White Postdoctoral Fellowship or details about the position can also be sent to Paul Bass. Employment Equity: The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. Accommodation in the Workplace: The University has policies in place to support its employees with disabilities, including an Accommodation in the Workplace Policy and a policy on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an employee's accessibility needs due to disability. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Mr. Paul Bass at pdb@queensu.ca. posted: 03 November 2022 Please mention EARTHWORKS when responding to this advertisement.

China breaks Iran-Saudi rapprochement meT DEATH surprising enough to see two long-time enemies sitting together. On March 10, the national security advisers of Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic relations after a seven-year break. What made the moment even more remarkable was the location: not a provincial capital, but Beijing. Seated between the two men was Wang Yi, the top diplomat of China, a country that had not been heavily involved in the messy diplomacy of the Middle East. The agreement gives the countries two months to reopen their embassies and re-establish ties. As has always been the case in the Middle East, words are not actions: events could derail the rapprochement. Even if they follow through, this is a functional agreement, not a transformative one. Iran and Saudi Arabia will remain at daggers drawn. China’s role is more interesting. A country that took a mercantilist view of the Middle East now seems comfortable entering its politics. But this, too, can be overdone. The agreement is a sign that both Saudi Arabia and Iran want to appease China, not that it is the new superpower of the region. The diplomatic crisis dates back to 2016, when Saudi Arabia cut ties with Iran after mobs attacked the Saudi embassy in Tehran and its consulate in Mashhad. The attacks followed the execution of Nimr al-Nimr, a dissident Shia cleric. Things only got worse from there. In 2019 Iranian-made drones hit oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, temporarily knocking out 6% of the world’s oil production. The two countries have spent years talking about reconciliation – most recently with renewed crisis. Saudi Arabia’s priority is to get them out of its war in Yemen, which was launched in 2015 after the Houthis, a Shia rebel group, seized much of the country. Eight years and hundreds of thousands of deaths later, they still control much of Yemen. If the war has achieved one thing, it has been pushing the Houthis closer to Iran. The mullahs are now providing weapons, money and training to the Houthis. The Saudis are keen to reach an agreement with the Houthis that would leave the group in power in exchange for their agreement to end cross-border missile and drone attacks. For months they have been asking Iran to push the Houthis to accept it. So the Saudi-Iranian agreement could establish a separate agreement in Yemen. That will not end the conflict, which was a civil war before the Saudi-led coalition intervened. But it would give the kingdom a face-saving exit. The deal could also affect Iran International, a satellite TV channel founded in London in 2017 that broadcasts relentless criticism of the Iranian regime. The heads of the channel deny any direct links to the Saudi government. Despite this, the Iranian government has requested that Saudi Arabia keep the channel in. These calls became more intense when protests swept Iran in September. The Iranian regime also began threatening journalists working for Iran International, prompting the British police to offer them round-the-clock protection. Last month the channel announced that they will move their broadcasts to Washington. None of this indicates an era of friendship between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Their ideological disputes date back to Iran’s Islamic revolution in 1979. The Saudis remain concerned about Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, and its network of proxies in Arab states. Iran, for its part, will continue to see the Saudi hand in the (self-inflicted) domestic unrest. However, the agreement could reduce the chances of a cold war becoming hot. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reached a similar conclusion. Last year he restored full relations with Iran, after they downgraded them following the attack on Saudi missions in 2016. UAE prompted by last year’s drone attacks on Abu Dhabi, its capital, and concern that it could face retaliation for a possible Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. In Washington, all these points can be secondary. The focus will be on the country that broke the agreement, not the countries involved. “Seeing China’s role here will not warm any hearts in Washington,” tweeted Michael Singh of the Washington Institute for Near East Peace Policy, a think tank. It will also be a resource for Republicans who want to argue that President Joe Biden’s policy in the Middle East is failing. This is an undeniable trend in the Chinese space. In 2021, Mr. Wang proposed a “five-point plan” for peace in the Middle East, full of banal slogans like “claiming mutual respect” and “maintaining equality and justice”. Those empty words were the extent of Chinese diplomacy in the region. Now China has taken a much more public role. Nevertheless, the graves are in order. Much of the diplomacy took place not in China but in Iraq and Oman, with American encouragement. China only helped push the deal over the finish line. And it’s hard to see how China can repeat the trick. He has really dipped his toe into the quagmire of Israeli-Palestinian peace, but no one expects him to go much further. Iran and Saudi Arabia have good reason to be involved with China. In 2021 the Iranians signed a 25-year “strategic partnership” with China. Ebrahim Raisi, the hard-line president, wants his countrymen to think that economic ties with the Middle Kingdom are replacing relations with the West. As for the Saudis, they hosted Xi Jinping at a summit in December. China is their largest trading partner and the largest buyer of oil in the world. After two years of frozen relations with Mr. Biden, it does not hurt to remind the Americans that the kingdom has other powerful allies. Everyone benefits – at least a little. Saudi Arabia can ease tensions with a ruthless neighbor. Iran’s conservative regime may be open to diplomacy. China can claim diplomatic victory. But the fundamental issues have not changed: this agreement is more about perception than reality. ■ breaksChinaIranSaudirapprochement All Scream movies rated including Scream VI Russia-Ukraine war news: Military warns of missile threat after Russia uses Kinzhal What Really Went Wrong at Silicon Valley Bank Letters to the editor | Edited August 5, 2021

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Scalable control technology The demands on an automation solution vary widely with the type of equipment that needs to be automated. The number of inputs and outputs and the required speed are the key parameters in this. Also, the interfaces and field bus systems used a play an important role. The controls of the WAGO I/O system are modular and not specific to any one field bus. With an extensive portfolio of I/O bus terminals, they always offer the right solution. As the central component, the processor unit of an automation solution is responsible for processing the signals. Over recent decades automation technology has progressed in parallel with the development of microprocessor technology, so users now have a wide range of options available to them: They extend from the micro-PLCs with 16-bit processors to powerful industrial PCs (IPCs). As the performance of the control systems increases, faster and more extensive automation solutions can be implemented. It all depends on the application Not every application requires the fastest control on the market. If only a relatively small machine is being automated, for example, a small PLC such as a modular controller from the WAGO 750 I/O system is often the more economical solution. These compact and robust controllers are available with 16-bit or 32-bit CPUs for all standard field buses. The user programs the controllers, incorporating all the attributes of a conventional PLC, with CoDeSys according to IEC 61131-3. Connections to higher-level IT systems are possible too however. A web server integrated directly into the control runs a visualization system that can be accessed with a web browser. If the demand for computing power, speed and memory is higher, a WAGO I/O IPC from the 758 series is used. The computing power of this IPC series currently extends up to a 1.4 GHz Pentium processor. As its standard operating system Wago uses Linux with a real-time add-on. A CoDeSys Soft PLC runs on it, which also enables full PLC functionality and programming in accordance with IEC 61131-3. An integrated web server additionally provides visualization directly via Ethernet. Alternatively, a monitor can also be connected directly. The IPCs can optionally also function as masters in a Profibus DP or CANopen bus. Interfaces to sensors, actuators and the user All WAGO controllers can be connected directly to the WAGO 750 I/O system. Consequently, the system utilizes its strengths in full when a wide variety of signals need to be acquired or outputted. In total, some 400 different functional terminals are available, all combinable according to the application requirements. The I/O system enables all sensors, actuators and communication protocols to be connected, from analog and digital inputs and outputs to terminals for drive systems and building controls, through to support for a wide range of field bus protocols. As part of its extensive automation program, WAGO additionally offers control panels on which machine states can be visualized and users can key in data. The flat panels of the PERSPECTO® series, which can be easily integrated into a machine or plant, are available in sizes from 3.5" to 15". The connection to the WAGO 750 I/O system is made via field bus interfaces. Peripherals are connected via standard interfaces. https://www.wago.com/de/ Matching GreenTech EC fans The following fans, equipped with a MODBUS, communicate perfectly with the controllers described. RadiCal in scroll housings Ready-to-install centrifugal fan with integrated volume flow control for residential ventilation HyBlade ebm-papst is adding new strengths to large axial fans with HyBlade®, an innovative hybrid structure for fan blades that is currently one-of-a-kind! The latest generation of RadiCal EC centrifugal fans is more efficient, more powerful and quieter than ever before – with the same compact installation dimensions. RadiPac EC centrifugal fans offer a whole range of outstanding features, from high efficiency to simple handling and compact dimensions.

Next Article in Opinions Cryptocurrency as a Hedge Against the Declining Dollar By Lee Hansen Whether you want to embrace it or not, the money evolution is well underway. It’s taking us from paper bills to all sorts of digital currencies and bitcoins. We didn’t just get to cryptocurrency and digital wallets overnight. The digital transformation in finance started back in the 50’s when credit cards first came on the scene, allowing money to be transacted with the simple swipe of a piece of plastic. Next, before we knew it, e-commerce solutions entered the marketplace. This not only heightened the ability to facilitate millions of dollars across online channels, but it created a platform for borderless transactions that now impact enterprises around the world. Although society has engaged in digital finance for years now, there are still people who fear crypto and can’t quite let go of the traditional American dollar. For them, it’s the only tangible way to show the value of their money. However, regrettably, trends show that the monetary value of the precious dollar has now been declining for years. Who could fathom the decline of the dollar and the rise of new currencies? During the pandemic the U.S. dollar was down 10 to 12 percent relative to America’s major trading partners; its weakest levels since early 2018. In addition to the pandemic other events contributed to the decline, such as the financial crisis and inflation. While the dollar remains the most stable currency in the world, its position is being challenged. Cryptocurrency Advantages As the dollar weakens, the rise of digital currencies seems to be accelerating. Early adopters of bitcoin have been reaping some of the benefits, despite the turbulence that the currency has had to endure over the years. Its pushback doesn’t seem to outweigh the benefits. For example, consumers can enjoy little to no transaction fees when using crypto. Also, 160 countries around the world accept bitcoin, making it easy to send money overseas. Not to mention, thousands of crypto ATMs are starting to saturate the marketplace, making bitcoin transactions more accessible than ever with daily limits as high at $21,000 per day. Regardless of all the buzz and activity around crypto, some demographics are still just not ready to veer away from what’s familiar. Even though there is apprehension, many still understand that things are changing and that they must get on board or be left behind. Furthermore, since the industry is on the brink of a financial revolution, it’s imperative that consumers are provided with knowledge and training from cryptocurrency providers. No one should be exempt from reaping the benefits that the world of digital monetization has to offer. Once many see how accessible and user-friendly it is, they’ll be more excited to get on board. There are many innovative companies changing the way financial activity is conducted. It’s vitally important that consumers seek them out, as well as research the best digital currency providers and products that fit their risk level and financial needs. For those who are not prepared for the paradigm money shift, it could result in a harsh wake up call. Especially if they believe that the dollar is the world’s only premier global currency. With the current yearly decrease in the value of the dollar, it’s only wise to be proactive in securing financial health. With this in mind, here are some ways to move to digital money: Start by Making a Small Investment Bitcoin is taking a commanding presence. It’s a financial asset that is buzzing and for good reason. It has become the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, with currently over 81 million users and over 270,000 transactions per day. Out of those users, there’s a huge population enthusiastic as a result of unthinkable profits. Investing small amounts is a nominal risk that could yield large gains in the future. The dollar passes from hand to hand never knowing who had it last. Every bitcoin, on the other hand, has its entire history visible on the blockchain. This means funds can be tracked. Additionally, strong cryptography makes it virtually impossible to manipulate this ledger. In short, the Bitcoin blockchain is one of the most secure systems on the planet, if not the most secure. Get Familiar With Crypto Platforms Knowledge is power. When it comes to the digital space, it’s power to profit. There are a variety of platforms which allow you to store and trade cryptocurrencies. Understanding each is critical to aid in discovering the best and most secure for you or your business. When making the decision, there are key factors to consider. For example, how frequently you’ll be trading or how much money you want to secure. By answering these questions, you gain insight into what platform best suits your needs. Talk to Others, Hire a Coach Becoming educated about the fundamentals of digital currency will help to set your mind at ease. There’s a lot to learn, and crypto is continuously evolving. Sitting down with someone who has purchased, used, and even traded cryptocurrency will help accelerate your progress. Those that have walked the road before you may have made mistakes they learned from. You won’t have to repeat the same mistakes, so you’ll be a step ahead. Recently, many of us experienced a financial shakeup we didn’t see coming as a result of the pandemic. Proven to be resilient, the world is dusting off its shoulders from the fall. Moreover, we are slowly watching the redefinition of the dollar take place before our eyes. This is the time for us all to prepare for the new financial movement that is about to transform the world. Thankfully, there are innovative companies positioned properly in the digital-currency space. They are here to help as we all transition into the future of money. It’s important to relinquish fear of the unknown and become knowledgeable. There are numerous ways to do so. Whether that’s talking to a friend, doing your own research, or starting small with wise investments. Everyone has the opportunity to ensure their financial stability in the future. Don’t wait for the fall. Make sure you have a variety of financial assets and capabilities in place in case the dollar does come crashing down. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ECT News Network. Investing involves risk. Please consult with your attorney, accountant, and/or tax advisor for advice concerning your particular circumstances. Lee Hansen is CEO at Byte Federal, a fintech provider of crypto ATMs with a network of thousands of kiosks. As an entrepreneur he has launched companies, acquired millions in funding, developed software, authored patents, and innovated several business solutions. More by Lee Hansen Crypto 101: Data Privacy and Security on Cryptocurrency Platforms Researchers Track Linux Intrusions to Cryptojacking Gang FTC Reports Huge Jump in Cryptocurrency Scams Corporate Finance Execs Still Balk at Bitcoin More in Opinions The Fascinating Dance Between Twitter and Musk 4 Industries on the Brink of Technological Disruption Google vs. Apple Smartphones: Similar Capabilities, Polar Opposites in Strategic Execution The Global Information Network From Windows 95 to Windows 11: A Matter of Perspective Microsoft Finally Has Truly Competitive Alternatives to Apple Products We’re Late Closing the Barn Door on Pegasus What an Amazon Breakup Would Look Like and Why It’s a Win for Brands

Americas view | Betancourt's demand for compensation Because she's worth it "UNGRATEFUL", "shameful", "cheeky", "hypocrite". Those are some of the kinder epithets being bandied about in Colombia in reference to Ingrid Betancourt, the French-Colombian politician who was once the nation's most famed hostage. In a televised prime-time interview on Sunday, Ms Betancourt demanded that Colombia’s government pay her $6.8 million in damages to compensate her for being kidnapped in 2002 by the FARC guerrillas, when she was a presidential candidate. On radio talk shows, blogs and chat forums, Colombians have suggested that the government should instead sue Ms Betancourt for the costs of the military operation that led to her release six years later, which she has called a “perfect” rescue. By S.B. | BOGOTÁ "UNGRATEFUL", "shameful", "cheeky", "hypocrite". Those are some of the kinder epithets being bandied about in Colombia in reference to Ingrid Betancourt, the French-Colombian politician who was once the nation's most famed hostage. On Friday, the Caracol radio station reported that Ms Betancourt had filed a legal request to the Colombian government for $6.8 million in damages, in compensation for being kidnapped by the FARC guerrillas during her 2002 presidential campaign. On radio talk shows, blogs and chat forums, Colombians have suggested that the government should instead sue Ms Betancourt for the costs of the military operation that led to her release six years later, which she has called a “perfect” rescue. Ms Betancourt has tried to backtrack. In a televised prime-time interview on Sunday, she said her request was merely a “symbolic” move to help other former hostages make their own claims, and that she has "no intention" of suing if the government does not comply. She also contends the move was meant to spark discussion of her accusation that the government of Andrés Pastrana was partly responsible for her abduction. The kidnapping took place when she tried to reach a town in southern Colombia where the then-president had just ordered a guerrilla safe haven dismantled. Ms Betancourt blames the government for removing her bodyguards and denying her a seat on military helicopters. In contrast, the officials involved say they warned her not to go. After Ms Betancourt was rescued, many Colombians expected her to storm back onto the country's political stage. Instead, she has primarily remained abroad, dividing her time between Paris and New York while she writes a book about her ordeal. Given the indignation her financial claim has caused, chances are it might not even make the best-seller list once it hits Bogotá's bookshelves. More from Americas view Business backlash A weakened Enrique Peña Nieto faces calls to roll back his tax reform Back to the table The FARC's kidnapping of a Colombian general last month did not kill the peace process The new brooms Dilma Rousseff's new economic team talk about their plans

EFF to Testify at Congressional Hearing on Electronic Searches at U.S. Borders Wednesday Hearing on Laptop Searches and Other Privacy Violations Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday, June 25, at 9 a.m., members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary hearing will hold a public hearing on laptop searches and other privacy violations faced by Americans at the U.S. border. Senior Staff Attorney Lee Tien of the Electronic Frontier Foundation will appear at Wednesday's hearing to urge more congressional investigation and oversight of the Department of Homeland Security's border search practices and policies. While the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that customs and border agents can perform "routine" searches at the border without a warrant or even reasonable suspicion, increasingly Americans are complaining about random and invasive searches of their laptops, cell phones, and other digital devices as they come home from overseas travel. In a typical search, U.S. border officials will turn on the device and then open and review files. If agents see something of interest, they may copy data or confiscate the device -- even if the traveler is not suspected of criminal activity. "These ongoing baseless searches of electronic devices at America's borders are not 'routine,' they're unreasonable," said Tien. "It's hard to imagine something more invasive than a wholesale copying of private files from a personal computer. We need Congress and the courts to recognize a standard for digital searches and seizures at the border that protects the privacy, property, and free speech rights of Americans in the Information Age." Lee Tien Senior Staff Attorney Electronic Frontier Foundation "Laptop Searches and Other Violations of Privacy Faced by Americans Returning from Overseas Travel" U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution Dirksen Senate Office Building For more on the hearing: http://judiciary.senate.gov/hearing.cfm?id=3420 Rebecca Jeschke press@eff.org Senior Staff Attorney tien@eff.org Travel Screening Press Release | November 12, 2019 Federal Court Rules Suspicionless Searches of Travelers’ Phones and Laptops Unconstitutional BOSTON—In a major victory for privacy rights at the border, a federal court in Boston ruled today that suspicionless searches of travelers’ electronic devices by federal agents at airports and other U.S. ports of entry are unconstitutional. The ruling came in a lawsuit, Alasaad v. McAleenan, filed by... Deeplinks Blog by Jason Kelley | May 8, 2019 Shareholders Demand To Know How Northrop Grumman Will Protect Human Rights While Building Massive DHS Database Over the next few years, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to implement an enormous biometric collection program which will endanger the rights of citizens and foreigners alike. The agency intends to collect at least seven types of biometric identifiers, including face and voice data, DNA, scars, and tattoos,... Deeplinks Blog by Adam Schwartz | April 30, 2019 We Got U.S. Border Officials to Testify Under Oath. Here’s What We Found Out This is a guest post by Hugh Handeyside, Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU National Security Project, Nathan Freed Wessler, Staff Attorney, ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, and Esha Bhandari, Staff Attorney, ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. It was originally posted on the ACLU Speak Freely... Press Release | April 30, 2019 New Documents Reveal DHS Asserting Broad, Unconstitutional Authority to Search Travelers’ Phones and Laptops BOSTON — The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the ACLU today asked a federal court to rule without trial that the Department of Homeland Security violates the First and Fourth Amendments by searching travelers’ smartphones and laptops at airports and other U.S. ports of entry without a warrant.The request... Deeplinks Blog by Sophia Cope, Adam Schwartz | February 15, 2019 EFF to State Department: Respect Freedom of Speech of Chinese Students EFF joined a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo opposing a proposal to deploy stronger vetting procedures against Chinese students intending to study in the United States because the procedures would threaten the free speech interests of both Chinese students and their American associates.Reuters reported that the... Deeplinks Blog by David Ruiz | June 21, 2018 Border Spy Tech Shouldn’t Be a Requirement for a Path to Citizenship The Border Security and Immigration Reform Act (H.R. 6136), introduced before Congress last week, would offer immigrants a new path to citizenship in exchange for increased high tech government surveillance of citizens and immigrants alike. The bill calls for increased DNA and other biometric screening, updated automatic license plate... Deeplinks Blog by Jennifer Lynch | June 7, 2018 HART: Homeland Security’s Massive New Database Will Include Face Recognition, DNA, and Peoples’ “Non-Obvious Relationships” So why do we know so little about it?The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is quietly building what will likely become the largest database of biometric and biographic data on citizens and foreigners in the United States. The agency’s new Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART) database will include... Deeplinks Blog by David Ruiz | May 30, 2018 EFF and Other Groups Fight State Department Collection of Social Media Information … Again EFF and 54 civil liberties organizations joined comments this week written by the Brennan Center for Justice and the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) standing up against the U.S. government’s plans to collect social media information from foreigners entering the United States. This is the fifth time we’ve fought this... Deeplinks Blog by Karen Gullo | May 16, 2018 EFF to New York Appellate Court: No Warrantless Searches of Devices at the Border In a month of court victories for travelers' digital privacy, EFF continues its legal fight for Fourth Amendment rights at the border. We filed an ... EFF and ACLU Can Proceed With Legal Challenge Against Warrantless Searches of Travelers' Smartphones, Laptops Boston, Massachusetts—The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the ACLU of Massachusetts won a court ruling today allowing their groundbreaking lawsuit challenging unconstitutional searches of electronic devices at the U.S. border to proceed—a victory for the digital rights of all international travelers.EFF and ACLU ...

Yerkes-Dodson Law A couple of weeks ago I took part in a discussion about the optimal conditions for learning in general, and for acquiring habits in particular. Yesterday, I was listening to a podcast on a different subject entirely which mentioned a study carried out more than a hundred years ago on this very question. Hearing about this study sent me back to my days as a student in cognitive psychology, and I immediately set about finding the original article. The study was conducted in 1908 by Robert Yerkes and John Dodson, and formed the basis for the ”Yerkes-Dodson Law,” according to which the optimal conditions for habit formation are moderate physiological pressure (as opposed to high or low pressure). In Yerkes’s and Dodson’s experiment, the pressure was applied in the form of electric shocks, and the subjects were dancing mice. (I was disappointed to learn that this is a species of mouse, rather than a description of the particular talents or inclinations of the mice that participated in the study.) In education, our research subjects are people, and the pressure is stress, which can be caused by the desire to succeed, the fear of criticism, or other factors. It is worth considering how, and to what extent, the Yerkes-Dodson Law influences our learning and that of our students. Rediscovering this classic article, and more recent research that supports the article’s central finding, reminded me how much can be learned from creative and precise studies of learning processes – even those conducted in a laboratory, far from the classroom. I was also reminded how much we, as education professionals, tend to forget or ignore these kinds of studies when we practice and talk education in our day-to-day work. Those with limited patience for old psycho-physiological research papers can make do with reading the relevant Wikipedia entry, in particular the bell curves displayed in the margins of the page, and on page 479 of the original article. Since I first published this blog, there has been renewed interest in the Yerkes-Dodson Law. See some examples here and here. #YerkesDodson #psychology #research #learning #stress

Thakandar was founded in 2008 by Xorg (vocals), Kelrath (guitar), Anzuhl (bass) and Torrent (drums). The name is a variation of Robert Jordan's fantasy epic "The Wheel of Time" and describes an area of land,"Thakan' Dar", in which the evil has entered. In autumn 2009 the first demo "Unleashed" was recorded and released. This one is still more orientated towards Death Metal with Black Metal influences. Shortly after the recording, Kaikas joined the band and played the second guitar. At the beginning of 2012 the EP "Shattered" was released. This one shows much more black metal influences than the demo. In the middle of 2015 Anzuhl left the band and Kaikas changed from guitar to bass. In August of the same year a new guitarist was found in Zavragor. In July 2016 Kaikas left the band. Shortly afterwards, Argui completed the band as the new bass player. In November of the same year the first full-length album "Sterbende Erde" (Dying Earth) was recorded in Studio E by Markus Stock. In February 2017 Torrent announced his retirement from the band. Shortly afterwards the band signed their first record contract with the label "Einheit Produktionen". In April Marlek (formerly Eïs) joined the band as the new drummer. While the band used only English lyrics on the first two releases, now German lyrics are available on the album "Sterbende Erde", with one exception. “Sterbende Erde” (Dying Earth) After the release of the first demo in 2009 and an EP in 2011, the five musicians have taken a long time to compose a complete album with selected songs and a strong atmosphere. It was especially important that the songs complement each other to tell a whole story. Recorded, mixed and mastered on November 20, 2014 in the sound studio "Klangschmiede Studio E" under the direction of Black Metal mastermind Markus Stock (Empyrium, The Vision Bleak, Sun of the Sleepless), the album will be released on october 20th 2017 under the label "Einheit Produktionen". With this album the band has completely given up their Death Metal influences and completely dedicated themselves to (Melodic) Black Metal. Thakandar is often compared to bands like Helrunar and Eïs. In addition to the members of the band, several guest musicians were also involved in the recordings.In the only English-language title "Signal of Sorrow" a cello was recorded in the rehearsal room of the band, played by Lestaya (Ferndal). You can hear the Voice of Ricarda Krabbemeyer in the songs "Hinter dem Schatten" and "Signal of Sorrow". She also recorded the piano in the title "Todesmarsch II: Verbannung". Furthermore, there are keyboard parts performed by Alboin (Eïs, Ferndal) in the titles "Sterbende Erde", "In der Asche der Alten" and "Todesmarsch II: Verbannung". A special concept has been developed for the lyrics, which turns out to be a red thread through all titles: In a postapocalyptic world the last scattered remnants of human civilization fight for their survival. The listener gradually realizes that the people have their own fault to repay. After every new beginning the renewed ending is doomed again by decadence, waste and greed. The band is inspired by Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" and Dan Simmons "Hyperion / Endymion". The album "Sterbende Erde" is a work full of pictorial metaphors and a decent portion of social criticism. Packed in the robe of Melodic Black Metal, which is not only for fans of the genre, but also for newcomers. Xorg - Gesang Zavragor - Gitarre + Gesang Kelrath - Gitarre Argui - Bass Marlek - Schlagzeug Diskography: 2009 - Unleashed (Demo) 2012 - Shattered (EP) 2017 - Sterbende Erde (Full-Length Album) www.thakandar.de thakandar.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/thakandar

J Eng Teach Movie Media > Volume 23(4); 2022 > Article Ryu: A Study on a Working Model for a Vocabulary List Based on Working Memory: Using Episodes From American TV Series Journal of English Teaching through Movies and Media 2022; 23(4): 12-25. DOI: https://doi.org/10.16875/stem.2022.23.4.12 A Study on a Working Model for a Vocabulary List Based on Working Memory: Using Episodes From American TV Series Dohyung Ryu1 1Corresponding author, Associate professor, College of General Education, Kookmin University, 77 Jeongneung-ro, Seongbukgu, Seoul, 02707, Korea (E-mail: dohyryu@kookmin.ac.kr) Received: November 30, 2022 Revised: November 15, 2022 Accepted: November 25, 2022 © 2022 The Society for Teaching English through Media (STEM) This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0), which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. The purpose of this paper is to suggest a working model to use vocabulary lists (VL). When college students’ VLs were analyzed, it was found that they had made their lists simply for memorization. They were then given instruction about the relationship between working memory (WM) and a VL. In particular, the role of WM in language learning was explained, the relationship between WM and long-term memory (LTM) was emphasized and an explanation was given about how a VL can reduce the burden of WM. Nine participants were put into 3 groups (advanced, intermediate, and low-intermediate) with the task to make a VL and hand it in every week. Their VLs were analyzed and evaluated in terms of recall. First, all the groups learned the so called ‘connection’ between WM and LTM. Second, the participants realized that language knowledge or world knowledge could be retrieved from LTM. Third, they realized that non-linguistic or linguistic information is necessary for better memorization and recall. Consequently, their VLs were full of contents-related information, compared with their previous VLs. Even though each group showed different abilities in collecting relevant information, every group changed their approach to making a VL by improving it to support language development. Keywords: working memory, vocabulary list, vocabulary learning, long-term memory, movie-based English learning Applicable levels: secondary, tertiary There is no way to avoid memorization in learning a second language (Bilbrough, 2011) and, to facilitate memorization, learners often make vocabulary lists (VL). According to a survey of 44 college student in a university of Korea, about 82 % (36 students) made VLs while studying a second language. Among them, about 89% used notebooks or memos for their VLs. However, only 6 students had kept checking most of the words on their VL. This appears to be a common situation for college students-many have experienced making VLs but few of them use their VLs in their language learning1. These statistical figures tell us the possiblity that their VLs could not be particularly helpful in their study. Even though they make their own VLs, the organization of the VL is typically simple, as it requires only writing down the word and its Korean meaning. VLs only have the function of documenting words that a learner has encountered, and after they write them down, the students are prone to put the VLs away, without reviewing them again. From the students’ perspective, computer dictionaries are much more helpful and easier to use. When they encounter an unknown word while reading a text, they can search for the meaning of the unknown word quickly and easily in a computer dictionary. Computer dictionaries have a serious limitation in second language learning, however. They include only the linguistic meaning of a word. A word is basically polysemous. When a speaker says lion, each listener could have a different image of the meaning of lion. Suppose the listener saw a real lion in Africa, or a picture of a cute lion. In this way, their experience determines their understanding of the meaning of lion. Linguistic meaning only reflects a fact about an object in the real world. Elman (2009) mentions that language users need detailed knowledge about the specific words involved when they translate one grammatical structure of a sentence. Therefore, the real meaning of a word should be based on the integration of both language and event (Willits, Amato, & MacDonald, 2015). That is, language should include world knowledge to get the correct meaning. Computer dictionaries do not provide this and consequently may be not suitable for language development. This issue goes beyond the main concern of this paper, however, and the relations between computer dictionaries and language development will not be discussed further. The purpose of this paper is to suggest a way to make VLs that are more effective for language learning. For this, the concept working memory (WM) needs to be understood. According to Guo (2016), WM has an important influence in relation to vocabulary acquisition. In fact, WM is sometimes called the ‘new IQ’ and the importance of its role in language learning is now understood (Alloway & Alloway, 2008, 2013; Blair, 2010; Gemm Learning, n. d.). This paper suggests a working model to reduce the overload of WM by using a VL. This working model is different from the typical VL which L2 students make. The former comes from integration of linguistic and world knowledge. It helps retain vocabulary into long-term memory. On the other hand, the latter is only for storing words. When language users communicate in real situations, they have to take out the relevant information (language knowledge and world knowledge) from long-term memory. Considering this, L2 students can understand that this working model would allow them to create a more efficient VL, which can help them in real communication, compared to the standard approach to making a VL. If the working model is made successfully, L2 learners will have new insights into what a VL should be, that it is not something that is used only for storage. The working model VL also tells L2 learners why they have to repeatedly review the VL. The working model VL can be called an ‘external hard drive’ because it helps to reduce the overload of WM. In general WM has “the memory’s capacity limit and temporary storage” (Chai, Hamid, & Abdullah, 2018). In the working model the WM can be accessed optimally, and cognitive overload avoided (Taking Learning Seriously, n.d.). II. LITERATURE REVIEW 1. Three Components of Working Memory The term WM was coined by Miller, Galanter, and Pribram (1960) and became the title for a multicomponent model in Baddley and Hitch’s (1974) work. WM is derived from short-term memory (STM) but STM refers to the storage of information and WM includes the manipulation of the stored information (Baddeley, 2010; Wen, 2015). There are three components in WM. First is the phonological loop, called verbal working memory; second is the visuospatial sketchpad (visual-spatial working memory); and third is the central executive, which includes the attentional control system (Baddeley, 2000a; Baddeley & Hitch, 1974; Chai, Hamid, & Abdullah, 2018). Baddeley’s working memory model includes a fourth component which he called the “episodic buffer” (Baddeley, 2000b, p. 417). In this paper, the three-component model will be followed. McLeod (2022) summarizes the three components as follows: 1) Central executive: Drives the whole system and allocates data to the subsystems, the phonological loop and the visuospatial sketchpad. It also deals with cognitive tasks such as mental arithmetic and problem-solving. 2) Visuospatial sketchpad (inner eye): The visuospatial sketchpad is a component of the working memory model which stores and processes information in a visual or spatial form. The visuospatial sketchpad is used for navigation. 3) Phonological loop: The phonological loop is a component of the working memory model that deals with spoken and written material. It is subdivided into the phonological store (which holds information in a speech-based form) and the articulatory process (which allows us to repeat verbal information in a loop). (1) Phonological store (inner ear) processes speech perception and stores spoken words we hear for 1-2 seconds. (2) Articulatory control process (inner voice) processes speech production and rehearses and stores verbal information from the phonological store. One of the most well-known working memory models is the multicomponent working memory model. Its components are central executive, visuospatial sketchpad, and phonological loop. The central executive functioning as the attentional component system. The central executive is “the control center which oversees manipulation, recall, and processing of information,” both verbal or non-verbal (Chai, Hamid, & Abdullah, 2018, p. 2). The phonological loop or the verbal working memory is the component of most concern to L2 learners. 2. Working Memory and New IQ The common belief is that the higher your IQ, the better your academic advantage. However, having a high IQ doesn’t necessarily mean you will be successful in life. It can be asserted that “IQ isn’t the best measure of intelligence or the best predictor of lifetime success”, especially in the twenty-first century (Alloway & Alloway, 2013, p. 15). It is often heard in schools that teachers have difficulty teaching a certain number of students because of the students’ poor IQ. In the United Kingdom, these students may be “classified as having special educational needs” (Alloway, 2009, p. 92). Swanson and Siegel (2001) argue that there is abundant evidence from experiments that the problem may not be related to IQ (Brown, 2015; Bull, Johnston, & Roy, 1999; Chiappe, Hasher, & Siegel, 2000; Passolunghi, Cornoldi, & De Liberto, 1999). They say that a learning problem may come from a basic deficit in working memory. WM is not a surrogate for IQ (Alloway & Alloway, 2008, 2010). It is “a dissociable cognitive skill with unique links to academic attainment” (Alloway & Alloway, 2010, p. 20). Performance on WM tasks hinges on high degrees of individual variation (Alloway, 2006). When these are all taken together, there are pedagogical implications for EFL teachers. When teachers evaluate their students, IQ matters should not be a consideration. Each student has enough capacity to handle cognitive activities or tasks in daily life, including academic activities. This is the function of the WM system. WM offers “an advantage in a huge range of activities” (Alloway & Alloway, 2013, p. 3). WM has some limitations, however: a small amount of storage, a time limit and the imposition of overload. Students with poor grades, could be helped by being shown how to overcome these limitations of the WM. A possible way to do this is through instruction in an effective way to make a VL. 3. Working Memory and Long-Term Memory Memory is not a single system. It is divided into various sub-types, each with its own characteristics. The first is long term memory (LTM). Different from WM, its capacity is unlimited. LTM has other subtype memories: explicit memory and implicit memory. Vocabulary learning relates to explicit memory and riding a bike relates to implicit memory. Explicit memory is split into semantic and episodic. Semantic memory includes word learning. On the other hand, episodic memory deals with events and activities. WM works by manipulating information from sensory memory. WM is a mental working space. It seems to be the most important area because thinking takes place here. However, it has limited capacity and holds information for a very short time (Belham, 2018). Understanding WM and LTM can provide an insight into how L2 learners study vocabulary or constructions. As mentioned earlier the two memories constantly interact. WM manipulates incoming information and sends it to LTM (Business Bliss Consultants FZE, 2021; Cheer, 2022). Also, WM searches LTM for better manipulation in WM. In this regard, when you think of something, it means you want to retrieve the desired information in LTM. So, when you study, the information you have studied must eventually go into LTM. WM plays a role in sifting through LTM and pulling out relevant information held there (Alloway & Alloway, 2013, Burmester, 2017; Churchill, 1999; DiGiulio, 2018; Smith, 2021); that is, WM connects incoming information to existing information and helps to store connected information into LTM. If language users have no existing information in LTM, incoming information cannot enter into LTM. Considering this phenomenon, L2 learners can understand that a VL is an important means to save incoming information temporarily. Until relevant knowledge exists in LTM, incoming information waits in the VL. In this sense WM works by accessing LTM and taking out necessary information then returning the information back to LTM (Gymglish, 2020). Unsworth, Brewer, and Spillers (2013) examined the role of working memory capacity (WMC) in the controlled search of LTM. One of their findings was that high-WMC participants were better than low-WMC participants at retrieving the desired information in LTM. If it is possible to improve WMC, then it can be theorized that this can assist learners in retrieving information and facilitate their language learning. III. DESIGN 1. Goal Three characteristics of WM were introduced to the participants: manipulation, linking, and retrieval. These characteristics are based on the researcher’s reconstruction from literature review. Manipulation indicates the fact that WM creates new information from sensory memory and prepares the information to enter into LTM. Linking indicates that WM works in connecting new information to old information in LTM. Retrieval means taking out information from LTM. If WM is utilized appropriately to input information into LTM, then retrieval is much easier. It was investigated whether participant VLs would be improved when they were given instruction in these three characteristics of WM. To do this, the researcher analyzed each participant’s VL after instruction and investigated what type of extra information had been added to the VL. 2. Participants Participants in this activity consisted of 3 groups of college students based on TOEIC test results they reported individually: Group A (advanced group-4 students), Group I (intermediate group-3 students), and Group L (low-intermediate group-2 students), making a total of nine participants. To check whether each group shows distinctive results, their data was analyzed according to group level, not individual level. Each group used season 1, episode 1 of different American TV series; Gossip Girl (Piznarshki, 2007) for advanced, Good Witch (Pryce, 2015) for intermediate, Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Lord & Miller, 2013) for low-intermediate. It is believed that TV series are a good source of productive vocabulary that could be applied to the task of creating an effective VL. TV series have stories longer than movies and statistically the same vocabulary occurs more than movies (Ryu, 2011). Also, they are mainly based on daily life expressions. So, participants can feel close about daily vocabulary. In this regard, TV series are much more effective in making a VL. 4. A Working Model Based on literature review, the working model of VL is reconstructed as follows in Figure 1. As mentioned in literature review, WM manipulates information coming from sensory memory (SM). Then WM handles incoming information appropriately in order that such information enters into LTM without difficulty. WM needs to work quickly because it has to process a lot of information, regardless of the relevant work involved. Its capacity is limited, however, and it processes only a small amount of information. Here language users need VLs to save time and store new vocabulary temporarily. The VL functions as a space to manipulate new information (constructions) in place of the WM. In this sense, a VL can be like an external hard drive of WM. What L2 learners have to do in a VL space is to manipulate incoming information from sensory memory. As mentioned in Table 2,-4, L2 learners primarily deal with the meaning of incoming information. They are not ready to manipulate form-based knowledge yet because they are accustomed to receiving new information receptively. However, this doesn’t mean that receptive knowledge cannot enter into LTM. Such knowledge is temporarily stored in LTM as implicit knowledge. The next stage to connect incoming knowledge of SM and existing knowledge of LTM. In order to connect them, L2 learners should change the implicit knowledge of LTM into explicit knowledge. For this, they need to record similar example sentences in their VLs to be familiar with patterns of implicit knowledge. This can be done through the VL, which can control the interaction between them. Such an effort strengthens the connection, after which it can be ready to be moved into LTM. Next is the retrieval stage. If implicit knowledge can be turned into explicit knowledge successfully, retrieval is possible. It sounds simple but in reality, retrieval is the hardest thing for L2 learners. For this, L2 learners need to train themselves. They need practice with both meaning and form. Since language is full of form-meaning pairs, both aspects should be practiced. Meaning practice is not difficult if appropriate L1 translation is provided. On the other hand, form practice needs careful consideration. It needs typical example sentences. Through these examples, L2 students can learn from highly specific utterances to highly schematic utterances. In general, example sentences provide contextual diversity to L2 students. Contextual diversity supports remembering, recall, or retrieval (Hills, Maouene, Riordan, & Smith, 2010; Johns, Dye, & Jones, 2016). Hoffman, Ralph, and Rogers (2013) emphasize semantic diversity. When L2 students use example utterances, they need to pay attention to nuances of target vocabulary according to the relevant contexts. Semantic diversity like this helps remembering, too. Simple redundant experiences about the same vocabulary item does not guarantee successful memory recall (Balota et al., 2007). There are three things to mention. The first is about L1 translation. Low-intermediate, intermediate, and even some advanced students often have little L2 knowledge in their LTM. Their LTM is full of L1 knowledge. That is why L1 translation is very important. L1 translation is effective in terms of pragmatic translation and can help connect new L2 knowledge to their LTM. The second is about example sentences. When L2 students choose example sentences, the meanings of the sentences should be related to the daily life of the students, which will help them to remember the relevant structures. Therefore, example sentences need to offer meaningful contexts and contextual diversities. The third point is in regard to entrenchment in memory. Repeated exposure and experience lead to entrenchment in memory (Johns, Dye, & Jones, 2016). L2 learners need to keep practicing until target vocabulary gets entrenched in memory, which can lead to permanent acquisition. Taken together, if L2 learners want to accomplish language proficiency, they should not neglect their VLs. They have to put as much information as possible into them to reach a high level of memorization. The procedure consisted of two steps, the researcher teaching through TV drama scenes and then participants making their own VLs (one Excel file for each drama). After watching the film and being taught about the scene, participants are asked to choose their words from each scene and make their own VLs, using Excel program on their own. Therefore, the words participants chose varied from each other. At first, they made their VLs without any input from the researcher. From the second lesson, the three components of WM, the manipulation stage, linking stage, and the retrieval stage were explained explicitly by the researcher in Korean. The explanation for each stage included practice by all the participants. In the manipulation stage, participants had to seek for what they already knew, such as background knowledge, grammar rules, related words, from words that they found in the script. Instead of writing down and memorizing the unknown words and meaning directly, the participants kept looking for the information they already knew, that is from their LTM, until they became familiar with the new word. For instance, the expression, “My hands are tied” could be ‘manipulated’ with the metaphoric idea that both a person’s hands are tied with thick ropes, or with the sentence structure pattern S+V+C. Learners manipulate the newly learned words with their own prior knowledge. This is a very subjective process, deriving from each learner’s own experience and knowledge. Therefore, a teacher can’t control their manipulation. In this part the researcher checked the process by investigating what kind of information was added in their VLs. The linking stage is related to taking out the relevant information from the LTM. Manipulation and linking occur simultaneously. Once manipulation is completed, the linking is successfully followed and achieved when the new information is connected to the relevant information. The Figure 2 below was made by a participant of intermediate. In this stage as well, a teacher cannot exert any influence. Though he/she can demonstrate by using an example, links can only be made from the learner’s own experience and the teacher can only check and evaluate the learner’s data. The retrieval stage is the result of processing the combination of the two stages. The researcher collected the participants’ feelings about the work they had done in order to improve their VLs and determined the effect of their work according to their responses. IV. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS L2 students’ original VLs will be shown to compare the original VLs with the changed VLs. The data about the original VLs are divided into two columns: form and meaning. The following Table 1 shows how this was structured: 1. The Results of Manipulation Stage The participants (advanced, intermediate, and low-intermediate) were instructed to control new vocabulary to improve their ability to remember it. The results are shown below from advanced to low intermediate. All the Group A participants in Table 2 explained why they chose their particular constructions. A 1 manipulated his construction into two: This is not happening and right now. After this, he explained each chunk. He analyzed the first chunk mentioning that it looked like a declarative piece but was functionally imperative. A 2 just described the pragmatic meaning of her construction. To her, manipulation seemed better to understand the meaning of the construction. A 3 also pragmatically dealt with her construction, focusing on the construction as one unit. A 4 was similar to A 1. She mentioned that off of is used in the USA and of does not affect the whole meaning of the construct. In sum, A 1 and A 4 analyzed their constructions in terms of form and meaning. On the other hand, A 2 and A 3 focused on the meaning aspect of their constructions although the process they used was not really manipulation. However, from the result of linking stage, it is suggested that they could understand manipulation better when they experience the linking stage. Surprisingly in Table 3 Group I had more criteria than Group A. Group I had 4 aspects of each construction. I will focus on the sub-construction, I can’t tell you. I 1 manipulated the construction in two: I can’t tell you and how thrilled we are that you’re here. But he only handled the former. In order to explain this, he used a synonym and focused on the meaning, not the form. His example column and contest all focused on the meaning. He did not seem to understand the real function of manipulation. As in Group A, it is hoped he might understand manipulation when he experiences the linking stage. I 2 chose the one-word construction Bistro. He compared bistro and restaurant in the context column. Also, he gave one example of the use of bistro. Since he dealt with one word, he could not show how to handle manipulation. I 3 followed the same pattern as I 1. I 1 and I 3 seemed to do the work together. In sum, Group I put more information into analyzing their constructions. However, they also failed to effectively use manipulation in their analysis. Group L in Table 4 used two columns: construction and reason to choose plus meaning. Given they were low intermediate, two columns might be enough. L 1 chose a word pick in the Pick a good movie construction. He mentioned that he saw this word when he did the Pick Me game, so he was delighted to see the same word. What he did was close to manipulation because he treated the word in terms of form and meaning. L 2 focused on the phrase riding on in the above construction. He compared riding on with being on a horse. He regarded riding on as having the literal meaning sit on and extended the meaning to a horse. He also treated manipulation in terms of only meaning. Taken together, the 3 groups all (except A 1 and A 4) treated manipulation in terms of meaning. If language users make their VLs in this way they can improve vocabulary or constructions receptively, not productively. In terms of information, Group I had more aspects than the other two groups. In this sense, the capability of making a VL seems to depend on training, not language ability. Hopefully the next stage would enlighten the groups as to how to do manipulation. 2. The Result of the Linking Stage In the linking stage, participants were required to connect incoming information with existing information in LTM. In other words, they had to search for information in LTM, so they were instructed to write down information which they already had in relation to incoming information. The researcher clearly mentioned that information could include both meaning and form. The next Table 5 show the results of the linking stage. Now, Group A participants were taking out relevant information about the chosen constructions from their LTM. Group A put one more column in their VLs. They all began to use example sentences. A 1 chose the construction, It’s setting a course for the rest of your life. His example was not from his LTM but from outside his LTM; that is, from a dictionary. A 2 and A 4 did the same thing. Only A 3 took out the example from her LTM.2 In this respect, they did not know about existing information in their LTM. However, the patterns of their examples were very similar to those of their constructions, even though they did not come from their LTM. It can be judged that such similarity of patterns would help L2 students become familiar with the form and consequently such experience would lead to storage in LTM. What happens in this process is ascribed to VL. Though nothing may be stored in LTM, VL will overcome shortcomings in both WM and LTM. In Table 6, Group I had 4 aspects of participants’ constructions. Compare them with those of Group A. I 1 chose the construction A moment of your time, please. He built up meaning and context for the construction, but he did not use an example. Consequently, his VL lacks form-based knowledge. On the other hand, I 2 put down an example in his VL. His VL would help him to practice patterns of his construction. I 3 did the same. Her VL showed an example using her construction. The claim here is that she would have a chance to repeatedly practice the pattern thanks to the VL. In sum, the three groups had very little knowledge about form or pattern in their LTM. Thanks to VL, their WM and LTM could do different work. In Table 7, group L also had four columns for their constructions. L 1 made a comment about grammar. Given his language ability was low, his comment was revealing. His example couldn’t come from his LTM. His VL took over the example allowing him to manipulate and connect it to his LTM. He didn’t write about the background of his construction. In this time, he reduced meaning-based knowledge. L 2 chose the construction ‘That’s enough’. In his example, he showed a pattern similar to his construction. He didn’t mention grammar, but this could be attributed to his low ability. In sum, their VLs basically worked for their examples and gave them the chance to learn a sort of pattern drill. Taken together, none of the groups put form-based knowledge into their LTM directly. However, their VLs, regardless of their levels, took over the work of the WM and LTM. 3. The Result of the Retrieval Stage Through the two stages, the researcher found that the participants were able to deal with the meaning of the constructions. However, they didn’t seem to pay attention to their form. Since Group I and Group L lacked grammatical understanding, they tended to ignore the aspect of grammar. Therefore, in the retrieval stage, the researcher wanted to make all the participants experience form-based knowledge. Table 8 shows how they handled the grammatical aspects of constructions. Group A made 3 columns. A 1 mentioned the ‘be going to’ construction. In regard to form-based knowledge, he said that the imperative construction (e.g., stay right here) put pressure on listeners and an interrogative construction would sound too polite. The ‘be going to’ construction would be halfway between pressure and politeness. It seems clear that this understanding came from his LTM. His example was outside his LTM. He needed the help of his VL. A 2 selected the ‘more of’ construction. She didn’t mention grammar, so she should have written a ‘more of’ example in her VL and practiced the pattern ‘more of’. A 3 selected the construction ‘in common with’. In the meaning/form explanation column, she had examples using a similar pattern as the construction. These examples came from her LTM. Also, she wrote an example sentence in her VL. It’s clear this came from her LTM. Only A 3 was able to retrieve form-based knowledge from her LTM. Lastly, A 4 picked a construction using the word, ‘strain’. She drew a picture of the meaning of ‘strain’. This was meaning-based knowledge. Her example ‘I’ve been under a strain’ came from her LTM. In sum, A 1, A 3 and A 4 deliberately took some form-based knowledge from their LTM. As time passed, they seemed to manage retrieving form-based knowledge from their LTM. However, if they wanted to pick examples which weren’t in their LTMs, they would have to depend on their VLs until those examples are entrenched in their memory. Strangely enough, in Table 9 Group I had more columns than Group A. This time the three participants chose the same construction It’s written all over your face. I 1 did not analyze the construction but he used a drawing and matched the construction with an image. It seemed fine to take out a sort of form-based knowledge from his LTM in that he had images, not grammatical knowledge. I 2 spent time on meaning-based knowledge. If his example had been written in his VL, his form-based knowledge would be improved. I 3 focused on the small construction, all over. Since she described meaning-based knowledge about all over, her VL would take over the work of her WM and LTM. In sum, it turned out that dependency on VL was higher with Group I than Group A because they mainly described their selective construction in terms of meaning. In Table 10 Group L made 3 columns. L 1 selected the construction ‘could not be + comparative’. Interestingly enough, L 1 showed a sort of analyzing construction into chunks. In the meaning/form explanation column and context column, he kept commenting on the comparative. It is not clear whether such knowledge came out of his LTM but it’s clear that some part of his knowledge came from his LTM. L 2 chose the specific construction, If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. Since this construction was not productive, he had no choice except to memorize the construction. Taken together, Group A showed development to retrieve the form-based knowledge from their LTM. On the other hand, the intermediate and low-intermediate participants needed to rely on the VL until the construction became entrenched in memory. V. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR EFL TEACHERS In the introduction it was noted that 82 % students of one class (52 students) had had some experience in making a VL, but around 82% of these students reported that they had never used their VLs in their language study. This issue was the main focus of this paper. The teacher collected relevant data about why such a phenomenon occurs. First, the VL was only a simple storage place to the students. There was no particular information in the VL, so the VL was not useful. In terms of retrieval, and a computer dictionary was much better. Second, the students had no idea about the role of a VL. They mentioned only one thing in making a VL: that it was only for memorization of vocabulary. Because of the retrieval problem of their VLs, however, the VLs were useless. The students needed to change their attitude about the role of a VL. Their teacher used the concept of working memory to make them understand how a VL should work. Three elements were explained: manipulation, linking, and retrieval. Regardless of group level, all the participants made meaningful improvements in making their VLs. They added extra information about relevant vocabulary items in order to memorize and retrieve the items successfully. Some of the participants used contextual knowledge, such as culture and transmedia matters, for added information. There are a number of pedagogical implications for EFL teachers. Memorization and retrieval are very important not only for second language learning but also in our daily lives (Forsberg, Adams, & Cowan, 2021). It is true that human beings forget memorized things in the long run. However, when learners develop a strategy for successful memorization, their strategies will help retain the things they memorize. When they memorize a complicated fact, they need to manipulate complication into simplification. Think about your past life. You do not have to memorize everything you have experienced. You manipulate ‘everything’ and select some aspects from it. After manipulation the information is connected into LTM (linking). In this process, you need extra information from LTM. Such information works to assimilate the new information. If you are successful with manipulation and linkage, remembering or retrieving is guaranteed. Lastly, one thing should be kept in mind. A VL is not a storage place to accumulate vocabulary. It is a device for language development. Since L2 students’ working memory systems cannot work alone, a VL should be used to help their WM. 1. This survey was done in September 2022 at a University in Korea. 2. She confessed to the researcher that she made the example herself. A Working Model of Vocabulary List Vocabulary List Sample Original Vocabulary List L2 Form L1 Meaning English vocabulary Meaning in Korean Group A Vocabulary Lists Reason to choose plus meaning A 1 This is not happening right now. Explanation plus meaning A 2 On the passage of time Explanation plus meaning A 3 I want it to be special. Explanation plus meaning A 4 Get off of me! Explanation plus meaning Group I Vocabulary Lists I 1 I can’t tell you how thrilled we are that you’re here. I can’t put into words. I can’t tell you how lucky I am. Martha and Sam meet… I 2 Bistro X I would like to go to the bistro where… Restaurant and bistro… I 3 I take it, you met Sam. In my understanding I take it, you’re dating my X. Stephanie & Cassie Group L Vocabulary Lists L 1 Citizen Kane is terrible. Pick a good movie. Pick and choose L 2 What do Santiago and Peralta have riding on this bet of theirs? Riding on and a horse The Linking Stage VL of Group A L1 explanation A 1 It’s setting a course for the rest of your life. It = admission to Ivy league What we decide in these moments sets a course for the rest of our lives. A 2 They are almost through with Ivy Week. Explanation of ‘be through with’ I am through with you. A 3 It’s setting a course for rest of your life. Insertion of a picture for visualizing. I am setting a course to be an English teacher in the near future. A 4 They are almost through with Ivy Week. Addition of culture We will be through with the trial at 9am. The Linking Stage VL of Group I I 1 A moment of your time, please. L1 translation No example Grace, Nick, and Vice president I 2 I’m also your 3:15. L1 translation I’m Dr. Go’s 2:20. Explanation of the choice I 3 I can’t wait to find out. L1 translation I can’t wait to see you. Stephanie and Sam’s clinic The Linking Stage VL of Group L Meaning/Form L 1 I like to know what my detectives are up to. Grammar explanation What are you up to at the moment? No comment L 2 That’s enough. L1 translation I think that’s enough about me. Class atmosphere The Retrieval Stage VL of Group A Meaning/Form explanation A 1 You’re gonna stay right here, okay? L1 translation Imperatives Interrogatives You’re not going to solve all your problems in one meeting. A 2 She’s really more of an indoors type of girl. L1 translation No comment on form I am really (more of) a dog person. A 3 In common with Something in common with Nothing in common with She has absolutely nothing in common with her mom. A 4 What’s happened to Eric has put a huge strain on our family. Insertion of a picture to explain strain I’ve been under a strain. The Retrieval Stage VL of Group I I 1 It’s written all over your face. L1 translation Form+Picture No shown Sam, George, and Cassie I 2 It’s written all over your face. L1 translation It’s written all over your face that you are lying. 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Choosing an EPDM Butyl Rubber Roofing System Posted on February 17, 2022 by Greg Kaz. When it comes to EPDM butyl rubber roofing systems, you will find that several options are available depending on the type of roof that you have. There are rubber roofing membranes that can be applied to the roof. These can then be coated with a liquid butyl EPDM that helps to eliminate seals between the membranes, providing better waterproofing. Additionally, the EPDM butyl liquid can be used with different types of substrates to add more protection to a roof. Some choose this option to add a coating rather than to remove their entire old roof. Depending on the type of roof you have, this could be an option for you. It will also depend on the state of the roof, of course. While liquid butyl EPDM can do a lot, it can’t fix a roof that has severe damage that needs to be repaired first. Why Choose an EPDM Butyl Rubber Roofing System? EPDM butyl rubber roofing systems have some nice benefits, which can help to make them a good solution for many property owners. Installation of EPDM, whether it’s the membranes or the coating, tends to be fast and simple. It is a cost-effective option and it allows for relatively easy repairs, which is nice. The material is resistant to UV rays, hot and cold temperatures, hail, snow, rain, and a host of other potential hazards. You will not have to worry about the product shrinking or expanding, no matter the conditions. The membranes are available in different thicknesses. The liquid butyl EPDM can be made thicker by adding a coat if it is needed. These types of roofing systems can help to lower heating and cooling costs. If you are in a hot area, having white membranes and liquid coatings on your roof will help to keep the heat out of the building. Those in colder areas might want to opt for black membranes and coating instead. How Much of the Product Do You Need? The answer to this question will vary depending on the size of your roof. Consider the size of the roof when ordering membranes or the liquid butyl rubber coating. If you have a small roof or you are just doing a repair, then you will only need to have a small batch of the product. For those who are trying to cover their entire roof and who have a large roof, you will need to have larger quantities. Find out how much is available in each bucket for the liquid and how many square feet it needs to cover. Remember, it’s better to have too much of the product than too little. Who Should Do the Installation? One of the big questions that often comes up is the installation. If you are going to first get membranes, you will likely want to have professionals handle the installation for you. They can do this quickly and easily, and you can be sure it’s done right. As for applying the liquid butyl EPDM coatings onto the roof, professionals could do this, or you could do it on your own if you would like. The liquid coatings are easy to apply because they go on like paint. They can be applied using rollers and paintbrushes in many cases. Rollers are great to cover larger areas with the liquid butyl EPDM, while the brushes can be used to get around smaller, tighter areas. Remember the Importance of Maintenance Once you have your EPDM butyl rubber roofing system and liquid roofing installed on the roof, it should cure in a short time—less than a day in many cases. However, you will still want to provide basic maintenance. Keep the roof clean from debris and dirt, and check for any small tears or holes at least twice a year. This entry was posted in EPDM Rubber and tagged butyl liquid rubber, EPDM Rubber, EPDM Rubber Roofing, Liquid butyl by Greg Kaz.. Bookmark the permalink. Powered by www.epdmcoatings.com

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T 0789/16 (Non-human organism/INTREXON) of 5.6.2020 C07K14/705 A01H5/00 C12Q1/68 G01N33/68 CHIMERIC RETINOID X RECEPTORS AND THEIR USE IN A NOVEL ECDYSONE RECEPTOR-BASED INDUCIBLE GENE EXPRESSION SYSTEM Intrexon Corporation Then, Christoph RPBA2020 Art 013(1) (2020) Admission joint opposition and appeal (yes); Main request - admission in appeal (yes); Main request - remittal to the first instance (yes); I. European patent no. 1 572 862 is based on European patent application no. 02 714 990.5 (published under the PCT with the international publication number WO 02/066614; hereinafter "the patent application") and was granted with 60 claims. II. Claims 45 to 50 as granted were directed to non-human organisms. Claims 46 to 47 and claims 49 to 50 were dependent on claims 45 and 48, respectively, which read as follows: "45. A non-human organism comprising the host cell of claim 39". "48. A non-human organisms comprising the host cell of claim 42." III. Several oppositions were filed on the grounds as set forth in Articles 100(a) and 100(b) EPC against the subject-matter of claims 45 to 50. The opposition division held that the grounds of opposition did not prejudice the maintenance of the patent as granted and, accordingly, rejected the oppositions. IV. An appeal was lodged by one of the opponents (appellant). In the statement setting out the grounds of appeal, the appellant filed new documentary evidence and maintained the objections raised at first instance under Articles 100(a) and 100(b) EPC against the subject-matter of granted claims 45 to 50. In reply thereto, the patent proprietor (respondent) filed an auxiliary request 1 and new documentary evidence. As an auxiliary measure, oral proceedings were requested by both parties. V. The parties were summoned to oral proceedings. In a communication pursuant to Article 15(1) of the Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal (RPBA 2007), the parties were informed of the board's provisional opinion on the issues of the case. In particular, the board stated that the joint opposition and the appeal were admissible and, with reference to the decision T 315/03 (OJ EPO 2006, 15) and the two tests mentioned in point 6.3 of its Reasons, namely the "Rule 28(d) EPC test" and the "real Article 53(a) EPC test", that the main request (claims as granted) and auxiliary request 1 appeared to contravene Article 53(a) EPC in combination with Rule 28(d) EPC (Article 100(a) EPC). VI. In reply thereto, without making any substantive submissions, the respondent filed auxiliary request 2. VII. In a communication pursuant to Article 17 RPBA 2020, the board informed the parties that it intended to admit auxiliary request 2 into the appeal proceedings (Article 13(1) RPBA 2020), and that this auxiliary request appeared to overcome all grounds of opposition (Articles 100(a) and 100(b) EPC). Thus, the board indicated its intention to set aside the decision under appeal and to remit the case to the opposition division with the order to maintain the patent on the basis of auxiliary request 2 and a description to be adapted thereto. The board further stated that, if necessary, these issues had to be discussed at the scheduled oral proceedings. VIII. In reply thereto, the respondent informed the board that its request for oral proceedings was maintained only in the event that the board intended to deviate from its provisional opinion on the admissibility of auxiliary request 2 and on the maintenance of the patent on the basis of this auxiliary request. IX. In a further communication pursuant to Article 17 RPBA 2020, the board observed that no further submissions had been filed by the appellant, relating to either the admittance of auxiliary request 2 into the appeal proceedings or to any substantive objection under the grounds set forth in the opposition. Therefore, the board saw no reason to change its provisional opinion and did not consider it necessary to hold the scheduled oral proceedings. The appellant was requested to inform the board whether its request for oral proceedings was maintained. X. In reply thereto, the respondent withdrew the main request and auxiliary request 1, and made auxiliary request 2 its new main request. The appellant informed the board that auxiliary request 2 was considered not to contain opposed subject-matter and thus, its request for oral proceedings was withdrawn. XI. The board cancelled the oral proceedings. Admissibility of the joint opposition and of the appeal 1. In reply to the statement of grounds of appeal, the respondent referred to the decision of the opposition division acknowledging that "all joint opponents mentioned by name in the notice of opposition ... were thereby unambiguously identified beyond doubt within the opposition period". In the same section of the decision under appeal, the opposition division acknowledged that the joint opposition was admissible under Article 99(1) EPC and Rule 76 EPC. 2. In the communication pursuant to Article 15(1) RPBA 2007, the board observed that no reasons had been put forward in appeal proceedings to contest or dispute the decision of the opposition division as regards the admissibility of the joint opposition. Nor saw the board any reason for deviating from the findings of the opposition division as regards this issue. 3. Therefore, the joint opposition and the appeal are admissible. Admission of the main request into the appeal proceedings 4. The main request was filed (as auxiliary request 2) in response to the communication pursuant to Article 15(1) RPBA 2007, wherein the parties were informed of the board's provisional opinion on the issues of the appeal. The main request is thus an amendment of the respondent's case and may be admitted into the proceedings only at the discretion of the board (Article 13(1) RPBA 2020). 5. The appellant has not provided any reasons against the admission of this request into the appeal proceedings. 6. By deleting claims 45 to 50, the respondent addressed all issues raised by the appellant and by the board in its communication. The main request does not give rise to new objections and contributes to the efficiency of the procedure. 7. Therefore, the board, in the exercise of its discretion (Article 13(1) RPBA 2020), admits the main request into the appeal proceedings. 8. In the present case, the opposition was only directed against claims 45 to 50 to the extent that they related to "a non-human organism" comprising a host cell of either claim 39 or 42. 9. The main request no longer contains claims directed to "a non-human organism". Thus, it overcomes all grounds of opposition. This has also been acknowledged by the appellant. 10. Therefore, the patent can be maintained on the basis of the main request and a description to be adapted thereto (Article 111(2) EPC). 1. The joint opposition and the appeal are admissible. 3. The case is remitted to the opposition division with the order to maintain the patent on the basis of claims 1 to 54 according to the main request filed on 8 April 2020 and a description to be adapted thereto.

Press Release: EPTDA UK Regional Conference Vlad Nicolaescu2020-03-04T15:35:35+01:0010 July 2017|Categories: EPTDA News, Press Release|Tags: Members, EPTDA, Press Release| SKF and EPTDA address the challenges of counterfeit goods at the latest EPTDA UK Regional Conference EPTDA’s 2nd Regional Conference was hosted by SKF at their UK headquarters and factory in Luton, highlighting the ongoing challenges of preventing the counterfeiting of goods Brussels, 29th of May 2017 – The latest EMEA Power Transmission Distributors Association (EPTDA) Regional Conference was hosted at SKF’s UK headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Luton, where the prevalent issue of counterfeit goods was highlighted as a particular challenge that the PT/MC industry is facing. Founded in 1998, the EPTDA is today the largest organisation in Europe, the Middle-East and Africa, of distributors and manufacturers of power transmission and motion control products, setting the highest commercial, environmental, social and ethical standards. The event was well attended by the UK’s leading bearing distributors and service companies, as well as key individuals from within SKF’s distribution, commercial and manufacturing divisions. SKF has been actively leading the campaign against the counterfeiting of bearings and related goods for many years. In February 2017, for example, SKF worked with the West Yorkshire Trading Standards authority to lead a raid that resulted in the seizure of several thousands of counterfeit bearings, of more than 170 different types and sizes. Every year, SKF’s Brand Protection Team participates in more than 100 raids against retailers, distributors and manufacturers of counterfeit products across all continents. Michael Crean, Sales Director for South West Europe at SKF said: “It is imperative that we work together in the battle against counterfeit goods as the impact of sales of such goods has significant negative implications for customers, distributors and manufacturers alike. This includes damage to machines and efficiency as well as financial, commercial and reputational damage to dealers.” Hans Hanegreefs, Executive Vice President, EPTDA said: “We are proud to host our 2nd Regional Conference at SKF’s impressive and innovative Solution Factory in Luton, UK. In addition to the world-class facilities and processes, the members and guests of the EPTDA Regional Conference witnessed the incredible commitment of SKF in tackling the massive issue of counterfeit products around the world, head on. This global issue needs a collaborative effort on a global scale and we count on members like SKF to help raise the awareness and corrective measures.” The EPTDA Regional Conference included several presentations and workshops including a tour of SKF’s spherical roller bearing manufacturing facilities in Luton. In addition, Robert Maguire, a Partner at commercial consultancy experts Maguirelzatt LLP, hosted an executive learning presentation on capturing value, reducing costs and improving performance within commercial partnerships. ABOUT SKF SKF is a leading global supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance and reliability services, engineering consulting and training. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. Annual sales in 2016 were SEK 72 787 million and the number of employees was 44 868. www.skf.com ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group. About the EMEA Power Transmission Distributors Association www.eptda.org EPTDA is the leading executive association for industrial distribution distributors and manufacturers across Europe, the Middle East & Africa, setting the highest commercial, environmental, social and ethical standards. Its mission is to advance distribution and strengthen members to be successful, profitable and competitive in a changing market environment. EPTDA vision is to be the leading community in the EMEA region for industrial distribution, as recognized by customers. EPTDA currently has a membership of more than 243 leading companies across 34 countries worldwide, working with some 320,000 employees and representing over €22 billion in annual revenues. EPTDA Media Contact EPTDA (EMEA Power Transmission Distributors Association) Grensstraat 7, Brussels 1831, Belgium Tel: + 32 2 660 05 01 Fax: + 32 2 660 38 21 Build a better sales and service strategy with data from the 2023 PTDA Voice of the Customer Report 1 March 2023 | 0 Comments EPTDA “Women in the Industry” Program Survey 10 January 2023 | 0 Comments NaSQaH is the newest EPTDA associate member 15 September 2022 | 0 Comments

Clarinet Concert No. 5 Harold Wright Boston Symphony Orchestra - Orchestra Seiji Ozawa - Conductor Gilbert Kalish - Piano Joseph Silverstein - Violin Louis Batile - Piano Murray Perahia - Piano Boris Kroyt - Viola Allegro con moto 01. Max Bruch: Allegro con moto from 8 Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op. 83 No. 2 2:41 Murray Perahia - Piano, Boris Kroyt - Viola Andante con moto 02. Max Bruch: Andante con moto from 8 Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op. 83 No. 6 6:03 Allegro vivace, ma non troppo 03. Max Bruch: Allegro vivace, ma non troppo from 8 Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op. 83 No. 7 3:35 Robert Schumann: Märchenerzählungen, Op.132 Lebhaft, nicht zu schnell 04. I. Lebhaft, nicht zu schnell 2:53 Lebhaft und sehr markiert 05. II. Lebhaft und sehr markiert 3:07 Ruhiges tempo, mit zarfem ausdruck 06. III. Ruhiges tempo, mit zarfem ausdruck 4:12 Lebhaft, sehr markiert 07. IV. Lebhaft, sehr markiert 4:26 Elegie in E-Flat Major, BV 286 08. Ferruccio Busoni: Elegie in E-Flat Major, BV 286 4:12 Béla Bartók: Contrasts, Sz.111 Verbunkos 09. I. Verbunkos 5:34 Gilbert Kalish - Piano, Joseph Silverstein - Violin Pihenos 10. II. Pihenos 4:39 Sebes 11. III. Sebes 7:21 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622 Allegro 12. I. Allegro 12:31 Boston Symphony Orchestra - Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa - Conductor Adagio 13. II. Adagio 7:07 Rondo - Allegro 14. III. Rondo - Allegro 8:58 Harold Wright (December 4, 1926 - August 11, 1993) was principal clarinetist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1970 to 1993. Wright was born in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and began his clarinet studies at age twelve. He continued his studies at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia as a student of Ralph McLane of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He became a member of the Houston Symphony after graduating and in the following year became principal clarinetist of the Dallas Symphony. He went on to become the Principal Clarinetist of the National Symphony in Washington D.C. and played there until joining the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the 1970-71 season. For 7 seasons he was the Principal Clarinetist of the Casals Festival Orchestra. He performed, toured and recorded as a member of the Marlboro Festival with Rudolf Serkin and as a member of the Boston Symphony Chamber Players. Harold Wright was a noted chamber musician and performed with all of the country's leading string quartets, including the Juilliard, Guarneri, Budapest and Vermeer Quartets. He was a regular guest artist with the Lincoln Center Chamber Players, the Mostly Mozart Festival and the chamber music concerts at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. A partial list of his recordings as a chamber musician include the Mozart, Brahms, Weber and Coleridge-Taylor Clarinet Quintets, Schubert's Shepherd on the Rock (with Benita Valente and Rudolf Serkin), Bruch Pieces for clarinet, viola and piano, Mozart Trio, Schumann Fairy Tales and Fantasy Pieces, Brahms Trio, Beethoven Septet and Octet, Dvořák Serenade, Schubert Octet, Stravinsky's L'Histoire du Soldat, Mozart Serenades in Cm and Bb (Gran Partita). As a soloist, he recorded the Mozart Concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Seiji Ozawa conducting. Wright taught at the Tanglewood Music Center, New England Conservatory and at Boston University. Legendary Boston Symphony clarinetist Harold Wright, like most great classical clarinetists, did not get to make studio recordings in a number that seems appropriate given his exalted status. Boston Records has been making up the difference through seeking out recordings of Wright in broadcast concerts, university recitals, and in other public situations where he appeared and his playing documented. Harold Wright:

The Manila-Based Regional Director of WHO Has Been Fired for Abusive Conduct By Esquire Philippines | Mar 9, 2023 IMAGE TWITTER The World Health Organization has terminated the contract of the director of its Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) for abusive conduct. The WPRO’s headquarters is in Manila. In a statement issued on Wednesday (March 8), WHO said it has decided to fire Dr. Takeshi Kasai following an investigation into allegations of misconduct it received during the latter half of 2021 and 2022. Sorry Winos: When It Comes to Alcohol, No Amount of Consumption Is Safe The DOH Says the Philippines Is Prepared for a Potential Monkeypox Outbreak “In line with the Organization’s policy of zero tolerance for abusive conduct, the allegations were investigated and subsequently reviewed in accordance with the normal procedures applicable to all WHO staff members,” the statement read. “This included the right of the Regional Director to receive all relevant evidence and respond to the allegations in line with due process. These procedures resulted in findings of misconduct.” Kasai’s contract as WHO regional director was terminated following a vote by the member states of the WPRO. Kasai was elected to the position in 2019 and has worked at the WHO for over 15 years. WHO provided no other details about the case, although there have been reports of abusive conduct and racism leveled against Kasai, according to the news platform Health Policy Watch. HPW’s sources said Kasai’s home country of Japan opposed his removal, and was able to gather 11 votes to support its position. However, 13 other countries voted to oust Kasai, which was enough to remove the official. The WHO statement said the WPRO will be led by acting regional director Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, who has served as Officer-in-Charge of the Western Pacific Region since August 2022. Jakab has served as Deputy Director-General since 2019 and she was previously the WHO Regional Director for Europe. The process to elect the next regional director will begin in April following standard processes. The WHO maintains six regional offices, including the one in Manila, around the world. Believe Your Child If They Report Sexual Abuse, Says Expert Over Half a Million Websites Showing Child Sex Abuse Have Been Blocked in the Philippines The Philippines Violated the Rights of WWII Comfort Women, the UN Concludes The Philippines Ranks 51st Out of 163 Countries for Impunity, According to This Index

South London Residents Challenge Plans By Lambeth Council Over Future Of Their Estate Cressingham Gardens is an estate in the Tulse Hill area of Brixton, near Brockwell Park, in the London Borough of Lambeth. It was built in the 1960s under the guidance of the late Ted Hollamby, a celebrated public sector architect and William Morris devotee who had strong views about the need for buildings to blend in with the public space around them. As a result, the estate is all low rise and has plenty of green spaces within its boundary. It consists of 306 homes which originally were all inhabited by council tenants but as a result of "Right to Buy", just over 200 of the homes are still rented by council tenants while around 90 are owned by leaseholders or freeholders, some of them rented out and 6 have been empty for many years. The estate houses approximately 1,000 people. Due to neglect, residents say by the council, the council say by the residents, the estate has fallen into a bad state of repair, with damp, mould and leaking windows found by a structural survey undertaken by its Labour controlled council and since 2012, Lambeth Council have been considering the future of the estate. Originally, 5 options were suggested for discussion by residents: Option 1 - Refurbishing the estate and bringing all council tenant homes up to a decent standard, including the six empty flats Option 2 & 3 - Refurbishing as in Option 1, plus infilling to create new homes Option 4 - Partial demolition of the estate, with the net extra in new build homes sold at top market price Option 5 - Full demolition and rebuilding of the estate However, despite a concerted campaign by the Residents - the majority of whom made it clear that they wanted their estate to be repaired - Lambeth Council chose to drop Options 1-3 and rubber stamped the demolition of Cressingham Gardens at their cabinet meeting on Monday July 13th. This decision not only went against the wishes of the residents but also a letter of appeal from Save Britain's Heritage. By 17 July 2015, the High Court had ruled that Eva Bokrosova, a resident of the estate could bring a judicial review of Lambeth Council's plans. Mr Justice Holman granted permission to allow Ms Bokrosova to challenge Lambeth Council's decision to 'abruptly close down' consultation on options 1-3, options which were strongly supported by residents. Lambeth Council now has 35 days, from the 17th, to serve detailed grounds for contesting this challenge. Taking up the fight for Ms Bokrosova, human rights solicitor at law firm Leigh Day, Ugo Hayter said: "We are pleased that the consultation to decide on the future of the Cressingham Gardens Estate will be subject to the full scrutiny of a judicial review. We believe that Lambeth Council's abrupt decision to abandon the options most favoured by the residents and proceed to consult on only the demolition options is unlawful, clearly the Court sees the force in our arguments. The potential impact of this scheme for the residents of Cressingham Gardens is huge, accordingly residents were led to believe that their views on the future of their homes and community would be taken into account, however Lambeth Council unlawfully disregarded their responses." Bizarrely meanwhile, the Council has asked leaseholders to pay up to £14,000 toward the cost of repairs to their houses. So now, residents are facing the prospect of paying for their homes to be repaired, only for them to be demolished! It seems an extraordinary state of affairs when an estate so loved by its residents can simply be wiped out by a council intent on following through with its regeneration plans. The impact on elderly residents, like Mary, will be totally devastating and surely should not be allowed to go ahead? If you agree, make your voice heard! Written by Deb Roberts Other Related News: London The Location Finder From Time Out & Rightmove, Will It Make You Happy? Time Out and Rightmove have pooled their resources to bring us a new location finder called 'Find Your London' 24 Hour Travel From September 2015 As The Night Tube Arrives! Further to our article of May 15th, Transport for London (TFL) have issued the new night tube map, giving details of exactly where you can travel to and from, once the service has launched. Who Will Replace Boris In The Race For New Mayor Of London 2016? With Boris Johnson stepping down in 2016, who will be the new Mayor of London London v Commuter Belt For 'Generation Rent' Is the rising cost of commuter belt rentals coupled with ever increasing rail fares, proving more expensive than living in the City? Take The 24-Hour Tube To London's New Homes Hotspots With the introduction of weekend 24 hour tubes, will more affordable end-of-the-line homes become the new London hotspots to buy or rent?

Information About Owners and Beneficiaries of Estonian Companies From 1 October 2022, data of the e-Business Register, Estonian commercial register, will be available for free. Previously, in order to view the data held in the e-Business Register, it was necessary to pay a fee when one requested data about companies, non-profit organizations, foundations, state and municipal institutions. According to the Minister of Justice, free provision of data will help to make the business sector more transparent and innovative. “For the development of the information society, free access to high-quality data is necessary, first of all, to those that are at the disposal of the state. The availability of information helps to ensure the transparency of the economy and creates the prerequisites for the development of intellectual services based on data”, Minister of Justice Lea Danilson-Järg explained. “A transparent business environment means that the consumer knows whose services and products they are consuming, and entrepreneurs can explore the history of the cooperation partner when establishing business ties. The transparency of the economy is in the interest of society as a whole.” Each Estonian company will also be able to verify the accuracy of its data entered in the e-Business Register and, if necessary, correct it. In particular, users are advised to check that their personal contact details — telephone number, email address or home address — that they don’t wish to disclose publicly are not entered as company contacts. The e-Business Register will charge a fee for requesting data about non-profit organizations, as they may contain special types of personal information that are subject to reuse restrictions. The staff of the Company in Estonia OÜ will be happy to enter corrections in the data of your company in the e- Business Register, as well as help with the establishment of your company in Estonia as soon as possible.

Frank Langella Dropped From Netflix's 'The Fall Of The House Of Usher' After Misconduct Investigation By Mona Khalifeh‍ 7:46 PM PDT, April 13, 2022 John Lamparski/WireImage Frank Langella has been let go from Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher. ET can confirm that Langella, who was set star in a leading role in Netflix’s eight-episode limited series based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, was fired following an investigation into allegations of misconduct made against him. The now-completed investigation determined that the Oscar-nominated actor had been involved in unacceptable conduct on set. As a result, a decision has been made to recast the role of Roderick Usher -- the head of the Usher dynasty. While The Fall of the House of Usher is about halfway through production, scenes already filmed by Langella will be reshot once the role of Roderick is recast. Filming on the series hasn't been completely halted, however, with Netflix continuing to film scenes not involving the Roderick Usher character until a new actor is cast. Netflix is not commenting on the matter, but ET has reached out to Langella's rep for comment. The news of Langella's firing comes after earlier this week, TMZ reported that an investigation was underway after the 84-year-old actor was accused of sexual harassment, including making inappropriate comments to a female co-star on set during work. Aside from the now-fired Langella, The Fall of the House of Usher also stars Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly and Mark Hamill. Based on Poe’s short story The Fall of the House of Usher, the eight-episode series is described as an epic tale of greed, horror and tragedy. The series was created by Mike Flanagan, who will also serve as an executive producer on the project with his Intrepid Pictures partner Trevor Macy as well as Emmy Grinwis and Michael Fimognari. Intrepid Pictures’ Melinda Nishioka is acting as co-executive producer, while Flanagan and Michael Fimognari are set to each direct four episodes. 'Cheer' Season 2 Trailer: Cast Reacts to Jerry Harris Allegations James Franco Breaks His Silence After Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit Katie Couric Talks to Savannah Guthrie About Matt Lauer Allegations 'Cheer' Season 2 Trailer: How Jerry Harris' Sexual Misconduct Allegations Are Addressed Must-See Celeb Sightings: April 2022 Playing: David Dobrik Dropped by Sponsors Following Vlog Squad Misconduct Accusations

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Archives & heritage In watchmaking, it’s difficult to talk about the present or even the future without bringing up the past. Our selection of articles on archives and heritage. From the archives: our first look at the Swatch ANNIVERSARY SERIES It has often been said that the Swatch saved the Swiss watch industry, and March 1, 2023 marks 40 years since its introduction. Although this view is (...) Louis Cottier’s archives to be digitised The Watch Library Foundation (TWL) and the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Genève (MAH) have joined forces to digitise the watchmaking archives of Louis Cottier, (...) A brief history of watch designers (which remains to be written) The anniversary of the Royal Oak was the opportunity to celebrate Gérald Genta, not only for the creations he developed for numerous watchmakers but also (...) 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This is (...) “Improving confidence in buying vintage Heuer” Nicholas Biebuyck is the new Heritage Director at TAG Heuer, a brand that is working on leveraging its long history, a key priority since its partnership (...) UNESCO: a new starting point for watchmaking In December 2020, UNESCO added the “craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking and art mechanics” to its representative list of the intangible cultural heritage (...) New watch archives online (1936-2021) EUROPA STAR If you have a subscription to our digital archives, you may have noticed that we have now uploaded new sets of issues going back as far as the 1930s: more (...) Watchmaking now on UNESCO’s world heritage list UNESCO has registered the craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking and art mechanics on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of (...) Can watchmaking avoid another tragic loss of heritage? 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Feature Article: United Nations’ work in prison rehabilitation Muriel Jourdan-Ethvignot is a Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer working with Prison-based rehabilitation programmes for United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). In this article she describes the basis of UNODC’s work in the field of prison-based rehabilitation and provides an example from its project in Bolivia, more specifically on social reintegration of women offenders through vocational training, implemented under the Doha Global Programme. Read the full article by clicking download below.

Evoqua Water Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results Third Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights: Revenue of $439.3 million, an increase of 18.8% compared to the prior year period; organic revenue growth of 9.2% Net income of $17.6 million, an increase of 33.3% compared to the prior year period Adjusted EBITDA of $77.0 million, an increase of 16.3% compared to the prior year period PITTSBURGH -- Evoqua Water Technologies (NYSE:AQUA), an industry leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions, today reported results for its third quarter ended June 30, 2022. Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $439.3 million, compared to $369.7 million in the prior year period, an increase of 18.8%, or $69.6 million. Organic revenue grew 9.2%, or $34.1 million, driven by favorable price realization and higher volume for products and services across most product lines and all regions. Inorganic revenue contributed $40.8 million related to our acquisition of the Mar Cor business on January 3, 2022. Revenue was unfavorably impacted by $5.3 million in the period related to foreign currency translation. Net income for the quarter was $17.6 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.14, as compared to net income of $13.2 million and diluted EPS of $0.11 in the prior year period. The increase in net income of 33.3%, or $4.4 million, was driven by higher revenue and related gross profit. The increase was partially offset by increased expenses primarily related to foreign currency translation losses in the current period, compared to foreign currency translation gains in the prior period, mostly related to intercompany loans, as well as increased costs associated with recent acquisitions and inflation. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $77.0 million, as compared to $66.2 million in the prior year period, an increase of 16.3%, or $10.8 million. See the “Use of Non-GAAP Measures” section below for additional information regarding adjusted EBITDA and organic revenue. “We were very pleased with our third quarter results, particularly given challenging market dynamics. Global demand remains strong with growth across all regions driving organic revenues up over 9% in the quarter. Our book to bill ratio was again over 1.0, driven by strong capital, aftermarket, and service orders. Price/cost was positive for the quarter and year-to-date, as we continue to actively manage challenges in our supply chain and inflationary costs. Cash flow improved for the quarter, with operating cash flow up 45% from the prior year quarter, and our balance sheet continues to remain strong, with liquidity and net debt leverage both improving sequentially from the second quarter.” Mr. Keating continued, “We continue to invest in the business to support long term growth and we welcome our new colleagues from Smith Engineering and Epicor, two acquisitions announced in July. We also opened global manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom and Singapore to support our international growth and expanding footprint. The integration of Mar Cor continues to be on track, and we reiterate our expectation for Mar Cor to achieve 25% adjusted EBITDA margin in the next 12-18 months.” Mr. Keating closed, “Heading into the final quarter of our fiscal year, we continue to execute on our strategy and are managing conversion of our strong backlog. Labor and material constraints remain, and we are navigating global supply chain challenges and our customers’ readiness for delivery. I am very proud of our team’s performance during these turbulent market conditions. We are pleased to maintain our previously provided outlook for the fiscal year.” A discussion of segment results can be found in Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Results of Operations” within our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Third Quarter Earnings Call and Webcast The Company will hold its third quarter fiscal 2022 earnings conference call Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. E.T. The live audio webcast and presentation slides for the call will be accessible via Evoqua’s Investor Relations website, https://aqua.evoqua.com/. Dial-In Numbers: Toll Free US: 800-459-5346 Conference ID: AQUAQ3 The link to the webcast replay as well as the presentation slides will also be posted on Evoqua’s Investor Relations website. Replay details: Dial-In-Numbers: US Toll Free Phone: 800-839-8328 International Phone: +1 402-220-6073 (Conference ID is not needed to access replay) Replay available: Beginning 1:00 p.m. E.T. on August 2 until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 16, 2022 Webcast Audience URL: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3848827/96AF613DB595D6E875B2FC1FD5EF76E8 Dissemination of Company Information The Company intends to make future announcements regarding developments and financial performance through the Investor Relations section of its website, https://aqua.evoqua.com, as well as through press releases, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), conference calls and webcasts. The Company does not incorporate the information contained on, or accessible through, its corporate website into this press release. About Evoqua Water Technologies Evoqua Water Technologies is a leading provider of mission critical water and wastewater treatment solutions, offering a broad portfolio of products, services, and expertise to support industrial, municipal and recreational customers who value water. Evoqua has worked to protect water, the environment and its employees for more than 100 years, earning a reputation for quality, safety and reliability around the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates in more than 150 locations across nine countries. Serving more than 38,000 customers and 200,000 installations worldwide, our employees are united by a common purpose: Transforming Water. Enriching Life. This press release contains financial measures that are not calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), including adjusted EBITDA and organic revenue. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided as additional information for investors. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are helpful to management and investors in highlighting trends in our operating results and provide greater clarity and comparability period over period to management and our investors regarding the operational impact of long-term strategic decisions relating to capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which we operate and capital investments. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures. For definitions of the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release and reconciliations to the most directly comparable respective GAAP measures, see the “Use of Non-GAAP Measures” section below. With respect to forward-looking guidance provided in this press release, we have not presented a quantitative reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure adjusted EBITDA margin of the Mar Cor business to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure because it is impractical to forecast certain items without unreasonable efforts due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and financial impact of, and the periods in which, such items, including foreign exchange impact and certain expenses for which we adjust, may be recognized. For the same reasons, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can generally identify forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “progress,” “potential,” “predict,” “projection,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” or “would” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. All of these forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These and other important factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, or could affect our share price. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include, among other things, general global economic and business conditions, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and potential recessionary conditions; our ability to execute projects on budget and on schedule; material, freight, and labor inflation, commodity and component availability constraints, and disruptions in global supply chains and transportation services; the potential for us to incur liabilities to customers as a result of warranty claims or failure to meet performance guarantees; our ability to meet our own and our customers’ safety standards; failure to effectively treat emerging contaminants; our ability to continue to develop or acquire new products, services and solutions that allow us to compete successfully in our markets; our ability to implement our growth strategy, including acquisitions, and our ability to identify suitable acquisition targets; our ability to operate or integrate any acquired businesses, assets or product lines profitably; our ability to achieve the expected benefits of our restructuring actions; delays in enactment or repeals of environmental laws and regulations; the potential for us to become subject to claims relating to handling, storage, release or disposal of hazardous materials; our ability to retain our senior management, skilled technical, engineering, sales, and other key personnel and to attract and retain key talent in increasingly competitive labor markets; risks associated with international sales and operations; our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property from third-party infringement; risks related to our contracts with federal, state, and local governments, including risk of termination or modification prior to completion; risks associated with product defects and unanticipated or improper use of our products; our ability to accurately predict the timing of contract awards; risks related to our substantial indebtedness; our increasing dependence on the continuous and reliable operation of our information technology systems; risks related to foreign, federal, state and local environmental, health and safety laws and other applicable laws and regulations and the costs associated therewith; our ability to execute on our strategies related to environmental, social, and governance matters, and achieve related goals and targets, including as a result of evolving standards, laws, regulations, processes, and assumptions, delayed scientific and technological developments, increased costs, and changes in carbon markets; and other risks and uncertainties, including those listed under Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, as filed with the SEC on November 17, 2021, and in other filings we may make from time to time with the SEC. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, expectations for the remainder of fiscal year 2022, expectations related to customer demand, our book to bill ratio, pricing initiatives, supply chain challenges, inflation, material and labor availability, and general macroeconomic conditions, and expectations with respect to the integration and performance of our recent acquisitions, including the realization of expected synergies. Any forward-looking statements made in this press release speak only as of the date of this release. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements made herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this release. EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES CORP. Revenue from product sales and services................................................................................................................. Cost of product sales and services................................................................................................................. Gross profit................................................................................................................. General and administrative expense................................................................................................................. Sales and marketing expense................................................................................................................. Research and development expense................................................................................................................. Total operating expenses................................................................................................................. $ (105,917) $ (90,121) Other operating income, net............................................................................................................... Income before interest expense and income taxes Interest expense................................................................................................................. Income before income taxes............................................................................................................... Income tax expense............................................................................................................... Net income............................................................................................................... Net income attributable to non‑controlling interest............................................................................................................... Net income attributable to Evoqua Water Technologies Corp................................................................................................................ Basic income per common share................................................................................................................... Diluted income per common share................................................................................................................... Current assets........................................................................................................................................................... Cash and cash equivalents...................................................................................................................................................... Receivables, net...................................................................................................................................................... Inventories, net...................................................................................................................................................... Contract assets...................................................................................................................................................... Other current assets...................................................................................................................................................... Property, plant, and equipment, net........................................................................................................................................................... Goodwill........................................................................................................................................................... Intangible assets, net........................................................................................................................................................... Operating lease right-of-use assets, net........................................................................................................................................................... Other non-current assets........................................................................................................................................................... Total assets............................................................................................................................................................ Current liabilities........................................................................................................................................................... Accounts payable...................................................................................................................................................... Current portion of debt, net of deferred financing fees and discounts...................................................................................................................................................... Contract liabilities...................................................................................................................................................... Accrued expenses and other liabilities...................................................................................................................................................... Other current liabilities...................................................................................................................................................... Non-current liabilities........................................................................................................................................................... Long-term debt, net of deferred financing fees and discounts...................................................................................................................................................... Obligation under operating leases...................................................................................................................................................... Other non-current liabilities...................................................................................................................................................... Total liabilities........................................................................................................................................................... Common stock, par value $0.01: authorized 1,000,000 shares; issued 123,150 shares, outstanding 121,486 at June 30, 2022; issued 122,173 shares, outstanding 120,509 at September 30, 2021...................................................................................................................................................... Treasury stock: 1,664 shares at June 30, 2022 and 1,664 shares at September 30, 2021...................................................................................................................................................... Additional paid-in capital...................................................................................................................................................... Retained earnings (deficit)...................................................................................................................................................... Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax...................................................................................................................................................... Total Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. equity........................................................................................................................................................... Non-controlling interest...................................................................................................................................................... Total shareholders’ equity........................................................................................................................................................... Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity............................................................................................................................................................ CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended June 30, Net income......................................................................................................................................................... Reconciliation of net income to cash flows provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization.................................................................................................................................................... Amortization of deferred financing fees (includes $0 and $1,333 write off of deferred financing fees).................................................................................................................................................... Deferred income taxes.................................................................................................................................................... Share-based compensation.................................................................................................................................................... (Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment.................................................................................................................................................... (Gain) loss on sale of business.................................................................................................................................................... Foreign currency exchange losses (gains) on intercompany loans and other non-cash items.................................................................................................................................................... Changes in assets and liabilities.................................................................................................................................................... Net cash provided by operating activities............................................................................................................................................ Purchase of property, plant, and equipment........................................................................................................................................................... Purchase of intangibles........................................................................................................................................................... Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment........................................................................................................................................................... Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash of $0 and $0........................................................................................................................................................... Acquisitions, net of cash received $0 and $0 ........................................................................................................................................................... Net cash used in investing activities.............................................................................................................................................. Issuance of debt, net of deferred issuance costs........................................................................................................................................................... Repayment of debt........................................................................................................................................................... Repayment of finance lease obligation........................................................................................................................................................... Proceeds from issuance of common stock........................................................................................................................................................... Taxes paid related to net share settlements of share-based compensation awards........................................................................................................................................................... Distribution to non‑controlling interest........................................................................................................................................................... Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.............................................................................................................................................. Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ............................................................................................................................................................. Change in cash and cash equivalents ............................................................................................................................................................. Beginning of period................................................................................................................................................... End of period................................................................................................................................................... Use of Non-GAAP Measures The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide users of the Company's financial information with additional useful information in evaluating operating performance. We use the non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and organic revenue in evaluating the strength and financial performance of our core business. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax benefit (expense), and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax benefit (expense), and depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain other items, including restructuring and related business transformation costs, share-based compensation, transaction costs, and other gains, losses and expenses that we believe do not directly reflect our underlying business operations. Adjusted EBITDA is one of the primary metrics used by management to evaluate the financial performance of our business. We present adjusted EBITDA because we believe it is frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate and compare operating performance and value companies within our industry. Further, we believe it is helpful in highlighting trends in our operating results and provides greater clarity and comparability period over period to management and our investors regarding the operational impact of long-term strategic decisions relating to capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which we operate and capital investments. In addition, adjusted EBITDA highlights true business performance by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our underlying operations and provides investors with greater visibility into the ongoing organic drivers of our business performance. Management uses adjusted EBITDA to supplement GAAP measures of performance as follows: to assist investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance; in our management incentive compensation, which is based in part on components of adjusted EBITDA; in certain calculations under our senior secured credit facilities, which use components of adjusted EBITDA; to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies; to make budgeting decisions; and to compare our performance against that of other peer companies using similar measures. In addition to the above, our chief operating decision maker uses adjusted EBITDA of each reportable operating segment to evaluate the operating performance of such segments. Adjusted EBITDA on a segment basis is defined as earnings before depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain other items that have been reflected at the segment level. Adjusted EBITDA of the reportable operating segments do not include certain charges that are presented within corporate activities. These charges include certain restructuring and other business transformation charges that have been incurred to align and reposition the Company to the current reporting structure, acquisition related costs (including transaction costs and integration costs) and share-based compensation charges. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP and the reconciliations from these results included below should be carefully evaluated. You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons we consider it appropriate for supplemental analysis. In addition, in evaluating adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future, we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in the presentation of adjusted EBITDA. Our presentation of adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. In addition, other companies in our industry or across different industries may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently. The following is a reconciliation of our net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA (unaudited): % Variance Net income.......................................................... Income tax expense.......................................................... Interest expense.......................................................... (25.0) % Operating profit .......................................................... Depreciation and amortization.......................................................... EBITDA.......................................................... Restructuring and related business transformation costs(a)...................................................... Purchase accounting adjustment costs(b)...................................................... Share-based compensation(c)...................................................... Transaction costs(d)...................................................... Other losses (gains) and expenses(e)...................................................... Adjusted EBITDA.......................................................... Restructuring and related business transformation costs Adjusted EBITDA is calculated prior to considering certain restructuring or business transformation events. These events may occur over extended periods of time, and in some cases it is reasonably possible that they could reoccur in future periods based on reorganizations of the business, cost reduction or productivity improvement needs, or in response to economic conditions. For the periods presented such events include the following: Certain costs and expenses in connection with various restructuring initiatives, including severance and other employee-related costs, relocation and facility consolidation costs and third-party consultant costs to assist with these initiatives. This includes: amounts related to the Company’s restructuring initiatives to reduce the cost structure and rationalize location footprint following the sale of the Memcor product line; amounts related to the Company’s transition from a three-segment structure to a two-segment operating model designed to better serve the needs of customers worldwide; and amounts related to various other initiatives implemented to restructure and reorganize our business with the appropriate management team and cost structure. Legal settlement costs and intellectual property related fees, including fees and settlement costs associated with legacy matters related to product warranty litigation on MEMCOR® products and certain discontinued products. Memcor ® is a trademark of Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials Singapore Pte. Ltd. Expenses associated with our information technology and functional infrastructure transformation, including activities to optimize information technology systems and functional infrastructure processes. Costs associated with the secondary public offering of common stock held by certain shareholders of the Company, as well as costs incurred by us in connection with establishment of our public company compliance structure and processes, including consultant costs. Purchase accounting adjustment costs Adjusted EBITDA is calculated prior to considering adjustments for the effect of the purchase accounting step-up in the value of inventory to fair value recognized in cost of goods sold as a result of the acquisition of the Mar Cor Business. See Note 4, “Acquisitions,” to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022 for further detail. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated prior to considering share-based compensation expenses related to equity awards. See Note 17, “Share-Based Compensation,” to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022 for further detail. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated prior to considering transaction, integration and restructuring costs associated with business combinations because these costs are unique to each transaction and represent costs that were incurred as a result of the transaction decision. Integration and restructuring costs associated with a business combination may occur over several years and include, but are not limited to, consulting fees, legal fees, certain employee-related costs, facility consolidation and product rationalization costs and fair value changes associated with contingent consideration. Other losses (gains) and expenses Adjusted EBITDA is calculated prior to considering certain other significant losses, (gains) and expenses. For the periods presented such events include the following: impact of foreign exchange gains and losses; charges incurred by the Company related to product rationalization in its electro-chlorination business; amounts related to the sale of the Memcor product line; expenses incurred by the Company as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including additional charges for personal protective equipment, increased costs for facility sanitization and one-time payments to certain employees; legal fees incurred in excess of amounts covered by the Company’s insurance related to securities litigation and an SEC investigation; and loss on divestiture of the Lange product line. Organic Revenue Organic revenue is another metric used by management to evaluate the performance of our business. Organic revenue is defined as revenue excluding the impact of foreign currency translation and inorganic revenue. Inorganic revenue represents the impact from acquisitions and divestitures during the first 12 months following the closing of the acquisition or divestiture. Divestitures include sales of insignificant portions of our business that did not meet the criteria for classification as a discontinued operation. Management believes that reporting organic revenue provides useful information to investors by helping identify underlying growth trends in our core business and facilitating easier comparisons of our revenue performance with prior and future periods and to our peers. We exclude the effect of foreign currency translation from organic sales because foreign currency translation is not under management’s control, is subject to volatility and can obscure underlying business trends. We exclude the effect of acquisitions and divestitures during the first 12 months following the closing of the acquisition or divestiture because they can obscure underlying business trends and make comparisons of long-term performance difficult between the Company and its peers due to the varying nature, size and number of transactions from period to period. The following is a reconciliation of total revenue to organic revenue for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. Inorganic Revenue(1) Evoqua Water Technologies......................... $(5.3) (1.4) % Integrated Solutions & Services......................... Applied Product Technologies......................... — % Includes the acquisition of the Mar Cor Business on January 3, 2022. Includes divestiture of the Lange product line on March 1, 2021, acquisition of Ultrapure & Industrial Services on December 17, 2020, acquisition of WCSI on April 1, 2021, and the acquisition of the Mar Cor Business on January 3, 2022. Dan Brailer, Investor Contact Email: dan.brailer@evoqua.com Sarah Brown, Media Email: sarah.brown@evoqua.com

Evwind, Other renewables The U.S. solar energy industry added 24,000 additional jobs in 2013 January 28, 2014 reve On January 27th, 2014, The Solar Foundation released National Solar Jobs Census 2013, which found that the U.S. solar industry currently employs over 142,000 Americans. This figure represents the addition of nearly 24,000 additional solar workers over the previous year. The industry’s nearly 20% growth in employment since 2012 shows that – for the first time ever – the solar industry exceeded the growth projections made in the previous year’s report. During the period covered by Census 2013, average employment in the national economy great at only 1.9%. Between September 2012 and November 2013, the U.S. solar industry added an average of 56 solar workers each day. Read more in the full report and fact sheet. photovoltaicPVsolar energyU.S. Previous PostWind power has increased by 175 MW in Spain in 2013, the lowest rate of growth in 16 yearsNext PostAfrica: the Future of Renewable Energy

Pontine Islands The largest of the Pontine Islands is a well kept secret, with blue waters and a gorgeous mountainous landscape. An archipelago of five small islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the west coast of Italy. One of the Pontine Islands, Ventotene is formed by the remains of an ancient volcano.

Tongkat Ali Extract Market Tongkat Ali Extract Market Analysis, By End-use Application (Dietary Supplements, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Sports Nutrition Drinks), By Nature (Organic, Conventional) & By Region - Global Market Insights 2023 to 2033 Analysis of Tongkat Ali Extract Market Covering 30+ Countries Including Analysis of US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Nordics, GCC countries, Japan, Korea and many more Tongkat Ali Extract Market Outlook (2023 to 2033) Tongkat ali also known as Eurycoma Longifolia is conventionally used in various medicines in Southeast Asia. The ingredient is majorly used for treating health conditions like treating lethargy, low libibo, fatigue, and depression. A flowering plant from the Simaroubaceae family, native to Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, as well as Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand, is a common traditional herbal remedy. The global market is about to witness projected growth in the upcoming years due to an increase in the demand for functional food. Tongkat Ali extract is also known as Eurycoma longifolia, or longjack, which is a flowering plant, and is widely popular in various geographies including South East Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, amongst others. The extract is obtained from the roots of the plant and is traditionally used for various health benefits such as aphrodisiac, and ailment of disorders. It is known to treat diseases such as jaundice, diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal worm, etc. Apart from this, E. Longifolia extract is also known to boost blood flow and reduces fatigue. The global market is estimated to witness a healthy CAGR during the forecast period from 2023 to 2033. What are the key reasons for the rise in demand in the market? Use as a folk medicine to treat diabetes, cancer, and anxiety issues. E. Longifolia is used as a folk medicine for erectile dysfunction, aging, leukemia, osteoporosis, stress, syphilis, glandular swelling, malaria, cancer, diabetes, anxiety, aches, constipation, exercise recovery, fever, and glandular swelling. The roots are also used as an appetite stimulant, antibacterial, and dietary supplement. Rising awareness about health benefits, growing demand for dietary supplements, and increasing prevalence of obesity are driving the growth of this market globally. Also, an increase in spending capability and an increase in the number of health-conscious people results in the growth of the market and is projected to further open new opportunities for the market in the coming future. Rising Demand for Dietary Supplements Increasing demand for alternative food supplements due to an ever-increasing sedentary lifestyle, and lack of physical activities have made them prone to various diseases. The growing concerns related to lack of physical activities and rising health problems increase the demand for dietary supplements, which boosts their life and make them healthier. Thus, consumers are shifting their preference to nutritional supplements, which contains tongkat ali extract and thereby, driving the growth of the market globally. Increasing Demand for Herbal Drugs Consumers are increasingly choosing natural herbs over conventional pharmaceuticals as awareness of the health benefits of herbal medicines grows. There is numerous potential for the market to expand in the future thanks to recent technological advancements and an increase in the production of these plants in South Asian nations. The government has also undertaken a number of steps to expand its production capacity. Also, growing consumer awareness and a rise in the demand for herbal remedies have bolstered the global market. What are growth deterrents for the market? It is majorly found in South Asian countries and smaller amounts in other Asian countries, such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, amongst others. But there are no big players in the market that fulfill the increasing need of the market. Owing to a shortage in supply, the price is very high. Therefore, the high cost of the market constrains the growth of the market globally. However, this can be overcome with an increase in the plantation and growing commercialization. Apart from the price concerns, there are health cautions raised on this product anticipated to hamper its sales in the forecast period. The tongkat ali is considered safe in doses of 200 to 400 mg each day in healthy individuals. However, exceeding this proportion could initiate damage to gastrointestinal DNA. Also, there is a lack of clarity regarding the safety of Tongkat ali for pregnant women as some supplements may contain mercury. These concerns are expected to limit the growth of the market if not addressed properly by manufacturers. Region-wise Insights This extract is very popular in South Asian countries as well as other parts of Asia Pacific. It is a traditional herbal plant of Malaysia and is known to consumers for ages. Also, due to diversification in the food processing industry, the export base of South Asian countries has expanded and boosted the growth of the market in this region. These extracts are also popular in North America, and various manufacturers are processing tongkat ali locally. Herbal medicines are also famous in Europe, but the extract is classified as an unauthorized novel food. However, the market has vast opportunities to grow in North America and Asia region. LJack (M) Sdn Bhd Nutragreenlife Biotechnology Co.,Ltd Nutra Green Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. FZBIOTECH Beton Nutrition Corporation Tianjin Liesi International Trading Co.,Ltd RD Health Ingredients amongst others. Other Prom inent Players Global Tongkat Ali Extract Market Segmentation By End-use Application : Sports Nutrition Drinks By Nature : By Regions : Middle East and Africa (MEA) FACT852MR Tamarind Extract Market Cornflower Extract Market Chokeberry Extract Market Fig Glycolic Extract Market What factors are driving the market? Rising awareness about health benefits, growing demand for dietary supplements, and increasing prevalence of obesity are factors driving growth. Who are the top players? LJack (M) Sdn Bhd, FZBIOTECH, Beton Nutrition Corporation, etc are some of the key players in the market. Where this market is anticipated to notice flourishing growth? This extract is very popular in South Asian countries as well as other parts of Asia Pacific.

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How Chronic Inflammation Affects the Heart Chronic inflammation plays a significant role in heart health as it contributes to the development and progression of heart diseases, such as coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attack, and stroke. Inflammation is a complex biological process that occurs in response to injury, infection, or exposure to harmful substances. When this process persists, it becomes chronic and leads to the damage of heart tissue and blood vessels. Chronic inflammation leads to the accumulation of plaque in the arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis. Plaque is composed of fatty deposits, calcium, and other substances that gradually build up inside the arterial walls, causing the arteries to narrow and harden. This reduces the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Another way chronic inflammation contributes to heart disease is by causing oxidative stress, which results from an imbalance between the production of harmful molecules called free radicals and the body's ability to neutralize them. Over time, this oxidative stress can lead to damage to the cells and tissues in the heart and blood vessels, contributing to the development of heart disease. Chronic inflammation also affects the functioning of the endothelium, the inner lining of the blood vessels. The endothelium plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure, blood clotting, and the formation of plaque. Chronic inflammation can cause the endothelium to become less functional, leading to the development of heart disease. There are several factors that contribute to chronic inflammation, including unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, smoking, stress, and certain medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. In addition, genetic factors may also play a role in the development of heart disease due to chronic inflammation. To reduce the risk of heart disease, it is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle and manage any underlying medical conditions that may contribute to chronic inflammation. This includes eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein, exercising regularly, quitting smoking, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy weight. In conclusion, chronic inflammation plays a significant role in heart health, contributing to the development and progression of heart disease. Adopting a healthy lifestyle and managing any underlying medical conditions can help reduce the risk of heart disease and improve overall heart health. chronic inflammation How Chiropractic Helps with Heart Health

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‘A chance to talk about safety’ Published 5:56 pm Thursday, October 31, 2019 Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Resident Engineer Scott D. Frederick opened up the Highway Matters portion of the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors meeting Oct. 8 with a brief presentation that strongly encouraged reckless drivers in the area to make safer choices. Scott D. Frederick He noted having also shared some of this presentation at a recent town hall meeting held by Hampden District Supervisor Dr. Odessa Pride. “I never want to miss a chance to talk about safety,” he said. “Prior to the town hall meeting, I prepared some numbers about Prince Edward County and some just general Virginia data as well. “In 2018, there was 131,848 crashes in the entire state; 819 were fatal crashes, so 819 fatalities total in 2018,” he said. “So Prince Edward County had 426 crashes in 2018; 204 of those crashes had injuries involved, and three of them were fatal crashes.” The detail of there being three fatal crashes proved to be a key one to remember later on in his presentation. “There’s 11,752 licensed drivers in this county if the data I found online was accurate,” he continued. “So, we have a way of calculating a death rate, and that’s to take the number of fatalities divided by the number of licensed drivers, and you multiply it by a thousand. You do that for Prince Edward County last year (and) that comes out to 0.26. To just say that doesn’t necessarily ring a bell, but 0.26 deaths per 1,000 drivers, that comes out roughly to one in 4,000 people that were licensed drivers died in Prince Edward County last year. “That’s kind of a sobering thought to me, because I probably meet about 4,000 people in a year’s time, so one of those people might be that 0.26,” he added. Frederick then shared some other facts available to him with regard to Prince Edward’s 2018 crashes. “There’s three categories I looked at — ones that had alcohol-related, speed-related or unbelted drivers, not wearing their seatbelts, basically,” he said. “(In) 25 of those crashes, there was alcohol involved, and 13 of those 25 had injuries, and then two of them had fatalities. And then in the speed category, there were 79 crashes where speed was a contributing factor. Forty-four of them had injuries related, and two of them were fatal. And then for the unseatbelted category, there’s 26 crashes that were unseatbelted. Eighteen of them had injuries, and one of them was fatal. “So if you’re counting, that was two fatalities in the alcohol (category), two fatalities in the speed (category) and one in the unbelted (category),” he continued. “So if you’re a numbers person, that adds up to five, and that’s more than the three that I mentioned a second ago.” Frederick received some minor, audible feedback at the meeting indicating the apparent discrepancy he was pointing out had been acknowledged. But then he explained why there was no discrepancy at all. “You can be in more than one category, so potentially, one of those crashes could have been with (an) alcohol-related, speeding and unseatbelted (driver),” he said. “And sometimes when something goes wrong, there’s more than one thing contributing to the problem.” Reflecting on the information he had just shared, Frederick came to a key point he wanted people to glean from it all. “I wish people made safer choices, because a lot of times people come to me and try to say that they want me to fix a problem because my road is about to kill somebody or something,” he said. “But I’m not doing any of that stuff — the drinking and the speeding and the unbealted stuff.” He made sure to note that he was not saying that there are not tragic situations where the driver is not at fault, and he also made sure to add, “Our roads aren’t perfect. I won’t stand up here and say that we don’t have problems out there, but we are working …” At the end of his presentation he added a couple more statistics highlighting the paramount importance of wearing a seatbelt. “Forty-seven percent of people killed are not buckled up — that’s nationwide,” he said. “And I think 89% of people nationwide wear their seatbelts, so that means 11% of people don’t wear their seatbelt in the nation. And then out of the fatalities, 50% of the fatalities come from that category of people that aren’t wearing their seatbelt. “So, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has put it on their website that you’re 45% more likely to survive a crash if you’re buckled up,” he said. “So, I don’t know, maybe if I haven’t done anything else tonight I’ve prepared somebody to wear their seatbelt that normally doesn’t wear it.” As Frederick was about to start his routine VDOT update for the board, Farmville 701 District Supervisor and Board Chairman Jim Wilck posed a question to Frederick in light of his focus on statistics regarding crashes. “I understand there’s a possibility that marajuana may be legalized in Virginia in the next year or two,” Wilck said. “That, I’m sure, will increase the impaired drivers and so forth. Have you got into the statistics yet as to … alcohol impairs X percent of the drivers, how much more (marajuana) will do?” Frederick said, “I personally have not looked into that yet, but I’ve dealt with other states legalizing it. Maybe they have noticed an uptick …” “I saw a figure,” Wilck said. “They thought, if they did legalize it, that they would save $80 million a year in enforcement. And I was wondering how much is it going to go the other way, the cost of it from the impaired driver part?” Frederick said, “I don’t personally have that info, and I don’t even know where to look, but I could try to maybe do a little research on it and let you know. Good question.”

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Fiserv Forum to Light Up Green Tonight in Observation of Green Sports Day MILWAUKEE (Oct. 6, 2022) – In honor of Green Sports Day, Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks, will light up green tonight on Oct. 6. Green Sports Day aims to increase awareness on environmental and social challenges by leveraging the power of sports with the goal of resulting in sustainable action across the globe. In Jan. 2022, Fiserv Forum was awarded with the prestigious LEED® Gold Certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence. "The Bucks and Fiserv Forum continue to ensure a sustainable, energy-efficient and healthy environment for our guests and employees," said Dennis Williams, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Fiserv Forum. "We are proud to light up Fiserv Forum green in observation of Green Sports Day." Prior to receiving the LEED Gold certification, Fiserv Forum earned USGBC’s LEED Silver certification in 2019, a year after the arena opened. “Fiserv Forum has set the bar for the sports and entertainment industry by demonstrating how sustainable design, construction and operations not only reduce energy costs and the impact on the environment but enhance the fan experience with a state-of-the-art facility,” said Nate Manning, President, North America Building Solutions, Johnson Controls. “Johnson Controls is proud to provide the energy efficient equipment, technologies and OpenBlue solutions that help drive forward Fiserv Forum’s commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality.” Fiserv Forum LEED Gold certification information can be found here.

Match Prediction List Of Movies Featuring Sushant Singh Rajput You Need To Watch Author - Flickonclick The news of Bollywood Movies actor Sushant Singh Rajput committing suicide on Sunday has shocked fans across the globe. He made his acting debut in 2008 with ‘Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil’ on Star Plus TV. It was a heartbreak for everyone. The show, along with Zee TV’s ‘Pavitra Rishta’, shot to fame. He made a name for himself in the film industry as well with his stellar performance. His film debut came in 2013 with Kai Po Che and he has earned several awards in his seven-year-long career. Here’s a list of Sushant Singh Rajput best movies that impressed critics and audiences worldwide which are available for you to stream online: Sonchiriya (ZEE5) In this movie, Sushant plays a dacoit who’s from the Chambal area. The actor definitely took a gamble with this film. Other actors in the Abhishek Chaubey film included Ranvir Shorey and Manoj Bajpayee. Despite this, he managed to stand out and leave an impression on viewers. Chhichhore (Disney+ Hotstar) By playing both a middle-aged man and a college student, Sushant Singh Rajput managed to show off his acting skills. The movie, which was directed by Nitesh Tiwari, focuses on suicidal thoughts and started a necessary dialogue around the same topic. Detective Byomkesh Bakshy (Amazon Prime Video) The actor played the role of a character with the same name as the title in the Dibakar Banerjee directorial film. Although it did not do so well in the box office when it released in 2015, it is critically acclaimed. After its release, however, a cult following has developed for the film. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (Disney+ Hotstar) This movie is, without a doubt, the most popular film the actor has done. Sushant Singh Rajput plays cricketer M.S. Dhoni. He managed to perfectly ace the mannerisms of the legendary cricketer and delivered an exemplary performance. It was directed by Neeraj Pandey and released in 2016. Kai Po Che (Netflix) Based on the book “The 3 Mistakes of My Life”, written by Chetan Bhagat, this movie was the actor’s debut film. It was directed by Abhishek Kapoor and starred Amit Sadh and Rajkummar Rao. Sushant played the character of a cricketer who plays at the district level. Soon, he becomes involved in a communal riot. PK (Netflix) Sushant Singh Rajput does not play the lead role in this film. However, his cameo appearance won him a lot of praise nonetheless. His role as Sarfaraz Yousuf and the love story he shares with Anushka Sharma’s character gives the movie an emotional touch amongst the comedy. It was a blockbuster hit as it garnered 854 crores at the box office. Kedarnath (ZEE5) Sushant plays the character of a Muslim porter in this Abhishek Kapoor film. His character falls in love with a Hindu priest’s daughter. The movie explores love, its restraints, and nature’s wrath. 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Foresite Group AWARD WINNING PROJECTS HELP REVITALIZE ATLANTA The Atlanta Urban Design Commission (AUDC), under the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, Office of Design, reviews plans and projects for historic buildings and districts in the City of Atlanta. Every year, the AUDC honors projects, programs, individuals, and organizations that have continued to enhance, preserve, and shape the City of Atlanta’s built environment at the annual Awards of Excellence and Community Design. This year’s ceremony was held May 11, and two Foresite Group structural projects were chosen: Armour Yards and Olympia Building. Congratulations! Our structural team thrives on the ability to provide creative design solutions with a unique team approach and “out of box” thinking. We are thrilled by the opportunities to restore symbols of historic Downtown Atlanta alongside great architects. Armour Yards Our team worked with Smith Dalia Architects to renovate existing warehouse space, located on Ottley Drive in the transforming warehouse district, to parking and office space. Unique features of this project include adding a second level within the volume to house office space. Structurally, the challenge was to keep the second level completely isolated from the existing building, necessary for the current seismic code. When you make major modifications to a building, the entire building must be brought up to the current seismic design code. That would be a lot for this building constructed in 1968 and probably kill the budget and project. To avoid this, we added a “table top” that sits inside the warehouse. Olympia Building The Olympia Building is located at the intersection of Decatur Street, Edgewood Avenue, and Peachtree Street, known as Five Points in Downtown Atlanta. Built in the 1930s, the building marked one of Atlanta’s most popular places to hang out. Before automobiles became popular, many people walked by this corner, grabbed a newspaper or visited the popular soda fountain located at this site. The building has had numerous tenants over the years including the iconic Wormer’s Hats. In the basement of the existing building, the original brick storefronts can be seen from when the streets of Atlanta were at an entirely different, lower elevation than they are now. Before the project, the existing building was broken into multiple tenant spaces and our team worked with ASD on renovations to house one retail tenant. The entire structure was demolished during the renovation, with the exceptions of the historic exterior façade, small portions of the perimeter existing steel frame, the brick basement walls, and the 55’ Coca-Cola sign above the roof. In fact, during the renovation, the Coca-Cola sign had to remain in full operation, requiring a specific construction sequence and increased loading conditions to the new steel frame. Additionally, the existing façade, which is designated a landmark building exterior, had to be temporarily braced during construction. The new construction consisted of creating an entirely new, separate structure within this historical exterior. Thank you to the Atlanta Urban Design Commission for your recognition of our work and for all you do to enhance, preserve, and shape the City of Atlanta. We are proud to be locals in this great city! About Foresite Group Foresite Group is a multidisciplinary engineering, planning, and consulting firm providing services to public and private sector clients nationwide. Our team’s collaborative process results in creative products and services that help our clients achieve their goals. Our team takes pride in enhancing and developing the cities and communities where we live, work, and raise our families. THE VALUE OF BIM COLLABORATION THROUGH CLASH DETECTION WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP TIPS FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE: WHAT’S LURKING BEHIND THOSE WALLS?

by: IGNATIUS SSUUNA and JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Britain’s government said Sunday that it could start deporting asylum-seekers to Rwanda in the next few months — but only if U.K. courts rule that the controversial policy is legal. The Home Office said it was aiming to start flights “before the summer,” as Home Secretary Suella Braverman visited the east African country to reinforce the Conservative government’s commitment to the plan. In the Rwandan capital, Kigali, she met with President Paul Kagame and Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta, visited accommodation intended to house deportees from the U.K. and laid a brick at another housing development for migrants. The project is expected to build more than 1,000 houses. “I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing firsthand the rich opportunities this country can provide to relocated people through our partnership,” Braverman said. Biruta said Rwanda would offer migrants “the opportunity to build new lives in a safe, secure place through accommodation, education and vocational training.” Rwandan government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo told reporters the country is ready to receive thousands of migrants from the U.K., saying she doesn’t consider living in Rwanda “a punishment.” She said Rwanda is determined to make the agreement a success. The U.K. and Rwanda struck a deal almost a year ago under which some migrants who arrive in the U.K. in small boats would be flown to Rwanda, where their asylum claims would be processed. Those granted asylum would stay in Rwanda rather than return to Britain. The U.K. government argues the policy will smash the business model of people-smuggling gangs and deter migrants from taking risky journeys across the English Channel. More than 45,000 people arrived in Britain by boat in 2022, compared with 8,500 in 2020. But the 140 million-pound ($170 million) plan is mired in legal challenges, and no one has yet been sent to Rwanda. In December, the High Court ruled the policy was legal, but a group of asylum-seekers from countries including Iran, Iraq and Syria has been granted permission to appeal. Human rights groups cite Rwanda’s poor human rights record, and argue it’s inhumane to send people more than 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers) to a country they don’t want to live in. The government also has drafted legislation barring anyone who arrives in the U.K. in small boats or by other unauthorized means from applying for asylum. If passed by Parliament, the Illegal Migration Bill would compel the government to detain all such arrivals and deport them to their homeland or a “safe third country” such as Rwanda. The U.N. refugee agency says the law breaches U.K. commitments under the international refugee convention. Braverman faces criticism for inviting only selected media on her taxpayer-funded trip to Rwanda. Journalists from right-leaning outlets including The Times and The Telegraph newspapers and television channel GB News were invited, while the BBC and the left-leaning Guardian newspaper weren’t. ___ Follow AP’s coverage of global migration at https://apnews.com/hub/migration Jill Lawless reported from London. Pizza Hut brings back ’90s-era mini basketballs for … Business News / 2 weeks ago

Purdue head coach Matt Painter argues a call during the second of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind.… Purdue head coach Matt Painter argues a call during the second of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Purdue stays No. 1 in AP Top 25; NC State in at No. 22 by: AARON BEARD, Associated Press Purdue’s unquestioned grip on No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll is gone after a weekend loss. That didn’t stop the Boilermakers from remaining at the top anyway. The Boilermakers earned 38 of 62 first-place votes in the poll released Monday to remain at No. 1 for a third straight week and seventh time this season. Purdue was the unanimous choice last week, the first for any team this season, before falling at Indiana over the weekend for only its second loss. The Boilermakers (22-2, 11-2) have a leading candidate for national player of the year in Zach Edey and KenPom’s No. 1-ranked offense (121.1 points scored per 100 possessions) to go with a top-25 defense. But they got down big, committed 16 turnovers and allowed the Hoosiers — up to No. 18 this week — to shoot nearly 53% in a 79-74 loss Saturday. “When we go to Zach and we make some perimeter shots, the defense gets better sometimes when the offense flows,” Purdue coach Matt Painter said at his postgame news conference. “And you can’t do that. You can always rebound, you can always take care of the ball, you can always make your free throws, those things there.” The loss meant Houston collected 22 first-place votes as it rose one spot to No. 2, followed by No. 3 Alabama and No. 4 Arizona in each claiming one. THE TOP TIER Texas jumped five spots to No. 5, shooting past Tennessee, which fell four spots to No. 6 after losing last week at Florida. UCLA, Virginia, Kansas and Marquette rounded out the top 10, with Shaka Smart’s Golden Eagles cracking the top 10 for the first time since 2019. The Longhorns’ jump marked the biggest of the week, followed by Marquette and Miami each rising four spots. No. 13 Xavier, No. 15 Saint Mary’s and No. 21 UConn joined Indiana in each moving up three positions. In all, 12 teams rose from last week’s rankings. Kansas State took the week’s biggest tumble, falling five spots to No. 12 after losing at Kansas and at home to Texas last week. No. 16 Gonzaga joined Tennessee in falling four spots after its overtime loss at Saint Mary’s. In all, nine teams fell from last week’s rankings. Purdue was the only team to remain in the same position this week. North Carolina State earned its first AP Top 25 ranking in four years, checking in at No. 22. The Wolfpack (19-5, 9-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) spent six weeks in the poll during the 2018-19 season. N.C. State already has surpassed the win total for each of the last two seasons and is in contention for the program’s first NCAA Tournament berth since 2018. Creighton and Rutgers joined N.C. State as this week’s new additions to the poll, though both were ranked earlier this season. The Bluejays were No. 9 in the preseason poll and peaked at No. 7 before falling out by mid-December, while the Scarlet Knights spent a week at No. 23 in mid-January. FAREWELL (FOR NOW) Florida Atlantic (No. 19), Clemson (No. 20) and Auburn (No. 25) fell out of this week’s poll. CONFERENCE WATCH The Big 12 leads all leagues with six ranked teams, including No. 11 Iowa State, No. 14 Baylor and No. 17 TCU. The Big East is next with five ranked teams, followed by the Big Ten and ACC with three each. The Pac-12, Southeastern and West Coast conferences each have two ranked teams, while the American Athletic and Mountain West each have one. Follow Aaron Beard on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/aaronbeardap Suspect in fatal Harker Heights shooting in custody Bryan/College Station SkyTracker

Updated on April 11, 2019 2:48am EDT 3 Times You Should Not Defer Your Student Loans Deferring student loan payments relieves some pressure on you now, but it could leave you worse off over the long run. Here are three times it’s not worth it.Image source: Getty Images. Graduating college and beginning your new career can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, especially once you have to begin repaying your student loans. This can eat into your earnings and may leave you struggling to cover your living expenses. Federal student loans and some private student loans enable you to defer -- or temporarily stop -- your payments in select circumstances, like economic hardship, active military service, or serious illness or disability. If you don’t qualify for deferment, you may qualify for forbearance, which is similar to deferment, but often easier to get. You may be able to get a forbearance even if you don’t meet any of the above criteria, but you should think carefully before doing so. Deferments and forbearances could make your life more difficult in the long run. Here are three times you shouldn’t defer your student loans. 1. You have an unsubsidized federal or private student loan and you can’t afford the interest payments Student loans may either be offered by the federal government or a private financial institution. Federal student loans are available in two types: subsidized and unsubsidized. The government pays the interest on subsidized federal student loans during deferment periods, but not during a forbearance. You are responsible for paying the interest that accrues on unsubsidized federal student loans and private student loans during deferment and forbearance. If you don’t, your lender will roll any accrued interest into your principal balance once the deferment period ends, resulting in a larger balance that’s more difficult to pay off. Whenever possible, you should make at least the interest payments on unsubsidized federal and private student loans during the deferment period to prevent your balance from ballooning. If you don’t, you could end up worse off after the deferment period than you were before it began. 2. You can pay something, but not your full monthly payment If you have a federal student loan, you can request a deferment of six months, extendable up to three years, if you’re struggling to find full-time employment. This is defined as 30 or more hours of work per week. This type of deferment may make sense if you have no money coming in, but if you have a part-time job and you can afford to spare a little cash for your student loans, it’s better to pay what you can. If you’re on the federal student loan standard repayment plan, you’ll pay a fixed monthly amount for 10 years. But some have trouble keeping up with these payments, especially in the early years of their career. In that case, check to see if your lender offers income-based or alternative repayment plans that fit better into your budget. This is your best move if you can afford it because you can continue paying down your debt instead of pushing it further down the road, possibly risking a larger balance due to accrued interest. 3. You don’t envision your financial situation improving You can claim a deferment for economic hardship for up to three years if you are working full time and your monthly income is below 150% of the poverty guideline for your state and family size. But this is only meant to be a temporary measure until you get back on your feet. If you don’t envision your financial situation improving, you’re better off negotiating a different payment plan with your lender. Once you’ve exceeded the three-year maximum for the economic hardship deferment, you won’t be able to claim it again, even if your financial situation takes a turn for the worse. It’s best to only use this as a last resort when you cannot afford to make any payments. Alternatives to deferment and forbearance When you’re struggling to pay back your student loans, your first step should be to look for areas where you can cut spending to free up more cash for your loan payments. Perhaps you can dine out less or spend less money on clothing each month. If that isn’t enough, talk to your lender about an alternative repayment plan. Private lenders will have their own repayment options, but federal student loans offer several choices, including: Graduated Repayment: You pay back your loan over 10 years, but your payments start low and increase every two years. Extended Repayment: You make a fixed or graduated payment over 25 years. You must have at least $30,000 in outstanding federal student loans to qualify for this option. Income-Based Repayment (IBR): Your monthly payments are 10% or 15% of your discretionary income -- the difference between your income and 150% of the poverty guidelines for your state and family size. The government recalculates your payments every year based on your newest income information. Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR): You pay the lesser of 20% of your discretionary income or the amount you’d pay on a 12-year fixed-rate repayment plan. Payments are recalculated each year. Income-Sensitive Repayment: Your payments are based on your income, but you must pay back the full balance within 15 years. One of these options may reduce the amount you owe each month, enabling you to keep up with your payments and avoid deferment or default. This is always your best option if you can afford it. If you have no choice but to defer your loans, make sure you understand the consequences of this action and do your best to pay at least the interest during the deferment period if you have an unsubsidized federal or private student loan.

Matt Abrams, CFP | Freestone Capital Matt Abrams, CFP® Director | Client Advisor | Seattle, WA 701 5th Avenue, Floor 74, Seattle, WA 98104 mabrams@freestonecapital.com For over 10 years, Matt has worked closely with his clients to circumnavigate, understand, and solve for each of their unique scenarios. In collaboration with a select group of professional advisory and accounting firms, Matt strives to build lifelong relationships with his clients by implementing tactical and comprehensive wealth management solutions, with a focus on long-term outcomes. Matt earned a BA in Law, Politics, and Economy from the University of Washington. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation. Outside Freestone A northwest native, Matt currently resides in Mill Creek, with his wife, Ashley, and two sons, Noah and Parker. During his spare time, you will likely find Matt outside, coaching youth soccer, skiing or playing games with his kids at the local park. Matt also enjoys volunteering to with local organizations to break the cycle of youth homelessness.

Brazilian market opens for Peruvian blueberries More News Top Stories South America's fastest-growing blueberry industry now has access to the continent's largest market by population, providing a well-needed outlet for a commodity that saw price falls in Northern Hemisphere markets this past season. Peru's Agricultural Association of Producer Unions (AGAP) sent a release today celebrating the publication of phytosanitary requirements for Peruvian blueberries from Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA). The rules state the fruit must be sent in first-use packages, and be free of impurities and residues. "The opening of this new market allows for Peruvian blueberry exports to keep growing, which are expected to surpass the amount registered in 2016 of approximately US$241 million, consolidating its position in the regional market," AGAP said. "Currently, Peruvian blueberries are placed at number five in Peru's non-traditional exports worldwide, having been in 21st place in 2015, also becoming the third leading product exported within fresh fruit." While the Brazilian economy has been struggling with recession, it continues to open its doors to new fresh food import opportunities. Expectations are high that the country will grant access to Argentine lemons this year as well. www.freshfruitportal.com

Home / Academics Pursuing knowledge with excellence involves so much more than just teaching a child to do well on school assignments. Scripture teaches that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 1:7). Teaching children to respect, love, and obey God is the framework for the biblical worldview that permeates our classes, curricula, and discussions. Whether the textbook is secular or Christian in nature, the faculty of Friendship Christian School seeks to deepen students’ understanding by presenting material through the light of God’s Word (Psalm 119:30). Through this lens students interpret data, consider perspectives, evaluate information, and discern truth from error. We encourage students to refine their study habits, articulate their thoughts, and defend their beliefs. Elementary students are challenged to think outside the box in multiple disciplines as they integrate learning throughout the day. Middle school students benefit from courses covering topics such as note taking, test preparation, and time management. High school students analyze and evaluate information through logic and speech courses. It is our desire that our students think critically and achieve academically to the fullest potential. Thank you for investing in your child’s education here at Friendship. We trust that He who began this work will also be faithful to complete it in the lives of students (Philippians 1:6). Please pray for us as we strive to be faithful in the ministry of nurturing and instructing the next generation.

Remembering Jim Thomas It is with great sadness that we share that Central Florida lost an Environmental Lion on September 19, 2021. Jim Thomas, a respected biologist, spent the last 30 years of his life actively advocating for the restoration of Florida’s 4th largest lake, Lake Apopka. In 1991, he founded Friends of Lake Apopka (FOLA) during a time when the lake was the most polluted lake in Florida. Jim convinced the Florida State Legislature to spend $100M to purchase the muck farms on Lake Apopka’s north shore, ending 50 years of heavy nutrient flow into the lake. In 1999, Jim helped create Oakland Nature Preserve, a 128-acre educational preserve on the south shore of Lake Apopka, whose Environmental Education Center bears his name. Because of Jim’s courage and determination, Lake Apopka’s water quality has dramatically improved. Birders flock to the restored wetlands of the north shore, hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoy the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, cyclists travel to ride our lakeside trails, and anglers are discovering rejuvenated bass fishing. Jim Thomas’ efforts and legacy will live for many generations to come. Please come to FWC Hydrilla Meeting on March 8th, 2023 Dear Friends of Lake Apopka, As members of an organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of Lake Apopka, we have a responsibility to advocate for the health and well-being of our belove UN Restoration Road Trip FOLA will be participating in the Global Water Dance! Email: info@fola.org Mailing Address: PO Box 770355, Winter Garden, FL 34777-0355 Oakland Nature Preserve 747 Machete Trail, Oakland, FL 34760 Our board meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held quarterly on the calendar dates at the Oakland Nature Preserve Education Building at 6:00 pm. © Friends of Lake Apopka, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Postcard from . . . Crans-Montana: City break heads downhill Attendees at this year’s Momentum Ski Festival in Switzerland Postcard from . . . Crans-Montana: City break heads downhill on twitter (opens in a new window) Postcard from . . . Crans-Montana: City break heads downhill on facebook (opens in a new window) Postcard from . . . Crans-Montana: City break heads downhill on linkedin (opens in a new window) Postcard from . . . Crans-Montana: City break heads downhill on whatsapp (opens in a new window) Ravi Mattu Receive free Life & Arts updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Life & Arts news every morning. The view is spectacular from up here. I’m halfway up a mountain in the Swiss Alps, the air is crisp and clean, and the sky is that perfect blue you only get at this sort of altitude. But I’m not actually looking at the panorama across the Rhone Valley. I’m perched at the top of La Piste Nationale, a world cup racecourse at Crans-Montana, waiting for the signal to throw myself down the hill. My heart is in my mouth, my legs are twitchy and my mind knows I am about to do something that my body will soon tell me I shouldn’t have. I’ve never raced before but I know the routine. As a kid growing up in Canada, I spent many Saturday mornings watching the “Crazy Canucks”, the golden generation of our men’s national ski team, who were known for being fast and almost reckless in how they raced. I’m not wearing a Lycra racing suit but could I relive their glory? The only advice I’d been given was to focus on the next gate while slicing through the course. I’m doing OK, trying to stay tight to the gates – until about three-quarters of the way down, when my thighs start to burn. I keep it together and make it across the finish line, but my time seems impossibly slow. Fortunately, unlike some of my fellow competitors, I don’t wipe out on the final part by trying too hard to get on to the podium. My debut race took place at the Momentum Ski Festival, an annual event of which the Financial Times is the media partner. Launched 14 years ago by Momentum, a specialist ski travel company, the four-day long weekend at Crans-Montana was designed to combine the buzzy atmosphere of a world cup ski race and make it accessible to City of London snowsports enthusiasts. Companies can enter teams to compete in the parallel slalom and giant slalom races, with bankers, brokers, insurers and consultants all meeting on the mountain. But the event has evolved off the slopes, too. It now includes the FT Forum, a panel discussion that last year featured comedian Marcus Brigstocke, BBC journalist Frank Gardner and Jean-Claude Biver, founder of watch company Hublot. There was also comedy from Brigstocke and Irish comedian Andrew Maxwell, and music from bands including The Feeling. The resort is about a two-hour train ride from Geneva airport. The route takes you along the top of Lake Geneva to Sierre, an industrial town that sits on the floor of valley. The best way to get up to the resort, more than 900 metres up the hill, is to follow the red line painted on the ground from the railway station to the funicular. It then makes a 4km trip, which takes just 12 minutes and, as you rise up the side of the valley, you finally begin to feel you have truly arrived among the majesty of the mountains. (Foolishly, I took a taxi on the way back but the journey turned out to be miles longer, as well as much less fun and much more expensive.) Crans-Montana itself is a mix of old and new. The main runs are south-facing, which means there is lots of sunshine and the long, wide and near-empty pistes are great for intermediates and beginners, although experts might need to head off-piste. With a glacier area at 3,000 metres, you are almost guaranteed to get snow – and lots of it. Get up early in the morning, when the runs are freshly groomed and it is a skiers’ paradise. The town is not a quaint Alpine village, but there are atmospheric streets and places to stay. It doesn’t feel too swanky, but the luxury shops – Moncler, Bally and Louis Vuitton – hint at the clientele the resort is aiming to attract. Crans-Montana is doing a lot to pitch for international tourists, with Sir Roger Moore, its most famous resident, extolling its virtues in a promotional video. The resort is also working hard to turn itself into more than a ski destination with a golf course that hosts European tour events. But for most of the attendees at the ski festival, the key attraction remains the slopes. Three days of skiing with a bit of entertainment thrown in is more than enough to get me excited about making a return. Next time, intensive training begins straight after Christmas – though I may still skip the Lycra racing suit. The 2014 Momentum Ski Festival (momentumskifestival.com) takes place on March 13-16. Packages cost from £695, including flights from London

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Salvador Dali. Graphics From May 11th till June 19th the BWA Gallery of Bydgoszcz will present the graphics of Salvador Dali, coming from the Euro Art Luxembourg S.a.r.L. and the art collection of “Kronstadt” Foundation. In printing and graphical activities of Salvador Dali we find an independent, self-contained world, whose charms cannot be resisted by anyone dealing with it. Through the etchings, lithography and wood engravings the audience is confronted as opposed to Dali oil painting – with the peak of literary, philosophical and natural world, starting in the last century and reaching until the present. The central point of Dali art were the activities related to systematic cognition and reconstruction of the world – of things that are unconscious and subconscious, the world of dreams, fantasies, mystic visions and – last but not least – a perfect cognition of one own. Exhibition: 2005.05.10 – 2005.06.19

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» Knee » Is it true that people who have a patellar graft for a destroyed ACL will get worse arthritis than if we had gotten the hamstring graft? Is it true that people who have a patellar graft for a destroyed ACL will get worse arthritis than if we had gotten the hamstring graft? Q: Is it true that people who have a patellar graft for a destroyed ACL will get worse arthritis than if we had gotten the hamstring graft? I know it's too late now that I went the patellar graft route, but I still wonder (especially on days the knee feels arthritic). A: Long-term studies do show that a knee with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair or reconstruction is at risk for early arthritis. In fact, studies show patients with an ACL rupture (rupture means torn completely through) eventually develop knee osteoarthritis (OA) a full 15 years sooner than adults the same age without this type of knee injury. Surgery to reconstruct a ruptured ACL is usually done to spare the knee joint further damage. Without an intact ACL, the tibia (lower leg bone) slides forward under the femur (thigh bone). This excess joint motion can cause wear and tear that a stable joint would not be subjected to. Many times, a force strong enough to cause a complete rupture of the ACL is enough to damage other soft tissues in the knee such as the joint cartilage or the meniscus. Without these additional protective structures, the joint is at increased risk for degenerative changes leading to arthritis. Preventing this early development of osteoarthritis (OA) is another reason surgeons recommend surgery when the ACL is ruptured. Surgeons do consider whether the surgery itself may be a risk factor for later osteoarthritis (OA). And beyond that -- whether the type of surgery performed is a risk factor for OA. The two major types of ACL reconstruction involve taking a piece of donor graft tissue from some other area of the same patient's knee and using it to replace the torn ligament. The two most common donor sites are the hamstring tendon (behind the knee) and the patellar tendon from the front of the knee. In a recent study from the Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Research, degenerative changes in the knee after ACL reconstructive surgery were investigated. The researchers limited their research to patients who had a bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPB) autograft. As you know from your own procedure, autograft refers to the fact that the donor tissue is the patient's own graft material. The results of previous studies have indicated that osteoarthritis may occur more often after bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) grafting. The authors questioned this finding and suggest there are other risk factors potentially associated with poor outcomes following BTB reconstruction. To explore this idea further, they followed 114 of their own patients who had the BTB procedure. Follow-up was considered long-term with an average time of 13 years. X-rays were used to identify and rate severity of arthritic degenerative changes throughout the follow-up period. Whenever possible, X-rays of the uninvolved knee were used as the control group since that leg had not been subjected to surgery. Tests of knee motion, strength, and function were also used to assess changes over time. They found that one-third of the group developed abnormal to severely abnormal arthritis changes. This rate of 33 per cent was higher than the 12.8 per cent rate of knee osteoarthritis in the general population. In other words, the injured knee was significantly more likely to show signs of osteoarthritis compared with the nonoperative side. After analyzing all the data, there were several risk factors identified for osteoarthritis after BTB grafting. These included: 1) injury to the first layer of bone under the articular cartilage of the knee joint (chondral bone), 2) a previous knee surgery, and 3) not returning to sports. Previous knee surgeries reported in this group included arthroscopic exam, meniscus cartilage repair or removal, and/or removal of a bone tumor. The authors concluded that there is indeed a higher rate of degenerative joint changes after bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) grafting for rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Whether or not a different reconstructive technique would have the same effect was not determined in this study. But a number of other risk factors may be the real key to the early development of arthritis observed in this patient group. The most significant contributing risk factor seems to be the presence of chondral damage at the time of the initial injury. This association may be explained by microscopic damage to bone cells. This damage is made worse when surgery is delayed and the patients continue to walk on that leg with a change in normal knee joint biomechanics. Meniscus damage also contributes to changes in the load bearing on the joint leading to osteoarthritis. The use of a bone-patellar tendon-bone graft may not be the main predictor of early degenerative bone disease. Reference: James R. D. Murray, MB BChir, MA, FRCS (Tr & Orth), et al. Does Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Lead to Degenerative Disease? In The American Journal of Sports Medicine. February 2012. Vol. 40. No. 2. Pp. 404-413. Knee Anatomy Knee Issues

FSHP 52nd Annual Meeting / August 1, 2018 August 3-5, 2018 – Orlando, FL “Break Through, Branch Out” is the theme for the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ (FSHP) 52nd Annual Meeting, held this year from August 3-5 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL. The weekend event kicks off with keynote speaker Gary Johnson, Pharm.D., MHA, Chief Pharmacy Officer with the University of Kentucky in Nicholasville, KY. Johnson will be presenting Sleeping Giant – The Future of Pharmacy in Healthcare at 7:35 a.m., August 3rd. Some of the weekend topics on the agenda include: Medication Safety Focus on High Alert Medications and Just Culture; presented by Natasha Nicol, Pharm.D., FASHP, Director, Global Patient Safety Affairs for Cardinal Health Navigating the Regulatory Alphabet Soup; presented by Dave Lacknauth, Pharm.D., MBA, MS, Director of Pharmacy Services and System Integration for Broward Health New Drugs; presented by Steve Walden, Pharm.D., MPH, Manager, DUE Clinical Implementation with WellCare Health Plans Hurricane Maria: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Lessons Learned: A Pharmacist’s Perspective; presented by Brian Hierholzer, Pharm.D., Clinical Assistant Professor with Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy Drug Shortages: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly; presented by Margaretta L. Kearson, Pharm.D., BCPS, Clinical Pharmacy Manager with Memorial Regional Hospital Pharmacy Ethics (An overview of recent items that have come to the Florida Board of Pharmacy regarding pharmacy technicians, and how the Board determines sanctions); presented by Mark Mikhael, Pharm.D., Vice President of Operations with ProHealth Pharmacy Solutions/Florida Board of Pharmacy An increased focus on opioids stands out this year with respect to the growing addiction crisis in the U.S., with several discussions scheduled to help pharmacists and medical practitioners understand the complexities of the issue and find solutions. Some of these presentations include a discussion on naloxone availability, administration, dosing strategies, and alternative pain management options in the emergency department, by Ruben Santiago, Pharm.D., from Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL; identifying non-opioid options, by Amanda Waltemath, Pharm.D., MPH; and best practices for prescribing, dispensing, and preventing drug diversion, by Susan Langston, Diversion Program Manager with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Miami Field Office. Attendants will have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits; up to 19 hours for pharmacists and up to 20 hours for technicians. To learn more about the event, visit the FSHP Annual Meeting main page – the agenda can be viewed and downloaded here. You can also find more information about FSHP, along with a list of upcoming meetings and events, at their main site.

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SJM Concerts S.J.M. Limited trading as S.J.M. Concerts This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps taken by SJM Ltd, to ensure that slavery and human trafficking (together known as modern slavery) are not taking place in any part of our business or supply chains. S.J.M. Concerts Is one of the UK's leading promoters, working in partnership with some of the UK's most prominent artists and concerts to provide promotion and ticketing. S.J.M. Concerts currently operates solely in the UK and Ireland and employs circa 73 employees. The financial year ends 31st December, and this statement is published for the calendar year 2021. During the course of most of 2020 the coronavirus pandemic prevented S.J.M. Concerts from operating. We were able to build our business up again during the course of the financial year 2021 although clearly it was also not a normal trading year and that has had an impact on our ability to focus on new initiatives to refine our risk assessments and risk measures. This statement therefore sets out the steps which we have continued to keep in place to manage our risks in this important area. We are yet to conclude our strategy for the future but we propose to renew our focus on it during the course of the financial 2022 with the aim of improving on the steps outlined in this statement. At S.J.M. Concerts we have a zero tolerance rule in relation to modern slavery. We recognise that it can take many forms and can appear at all levels of both supply chains and recruitment processes but what is common to them all is the impact on their victims and their families. In order to minimise the risk of modern slavery infiltrating our business, we are taking a number of steps across our operations, the main ones being: We have a policy in place, that applies to all staff at all levels, which sets out our zero tolerance rule and the proactive approach that all staff must take to help ensure that modern slavery Is not present in our business or supply chains. All suppliers are expected to achieve high standards of regulatory compliance, particularly in relation to modern slavery. Via our relationship with those suppliers we seek to ensure that each and every single supplier: takes all necessary actions to ensure the health and safety of all labour engaged in their business and supply chain; is vigilant of, and adopts a zero tolerance approach to issues of modern slavery; complies with all laws and regulations in relation to working conditions; has and adheres to an anti-bribery policy; and works with us to allow us to audit areas of potential risk and then takes the necessary actions to reduce that risk. Together with the policy referred to above, all staff have now completed a program of training and we intend to require new staff joining the company during the course of 2022 to also carry out training in relation to their responsibilities to be vigilant to the risks of modern slavery and guiding them on key signs that could indicate risks of modern slavery being present. We will continue to review the steps we have taken and consider what else we can do to minimise the risk further. To date we have not found any instances of modern slavery in our business or its supply chain. This statement has been approved by the board of directors of S.J.M Concerts Limited. Simon Moran

Joanna of Naples At just one year old, Joanna (c. 1328 – 1382) had a lot resting on her tiny shoulders: due to the untimely death of her father, she became heir to the throne of Naples. At the time, Naples was ruled by her grandfather, Robert the Wise. Joanna’s life...

Mae Brown Shrader Hudson Mae Brown Shrader Hudson, 89 of Pearisburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Hudson was born on August 29, 1929 at Rock, WV and was a daughter of the late Wilbur Ellis Brown and Dacie Voler Church Brown. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William Ed (Sonnie) Hudson, a sister, Ollie Barnett of Salem, VA and a brother, Robert Brown of California. Mrs. Hudson was a member of the First Christian Church in Pearisburg, serving the Lord for many years as Secretary/Treasurer and Deaconess. She is survived by one daughter, Teresa H. and Gerald Boswell of Lucama, NC, one granddaughter, Catherine Boswell of Lucama, NC, a sister, Ethel Akers of Bluefield, WV and a brother, James Brown of Lutz, FL and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 19, 2018 at 12pm at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with Charles Henderson officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home Monday one hour before the service and other times at the home. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorials to First Christian Church, 208 Ft. Branch Road, Pearisburg, VA 24134. Online condolences can be sent to the family at givensfuneralhome.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mae Brown Shrader Hudson, please visit our flower store.

Deportation flights to Rwanda could start up “by the summer”, UK government suggests Glastonbury festival 2023: Line-up announced for West Holts stage including Kelis and Rudimental Kelis and Rudimental are set headline the West Holts stage at Worthy Farm this summer By Beth Franklin Published 15th Mar 2023, 18:17 GMT Glastonbury Festival 2023 have revealed the full line-up for the West Holts stage at this year’s summer bonanza. Fans have been desperately awaiting more news on where the artists will play after the festival revealed it’s highly-anticipated line-up. The exciting news comes after the festival’s first 2023 line-up poster landed earlier this month , which confirmed Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses will join Elton John as the final two headliners. The organisers confirmed that the West Holts Stage will be headlined by Kelis, Loyle Carner and Rudimental, all of whom were previously announced for the festival. They released the official poster of the stage line-up on Twitter which showed the likes of Young Fathers, Mahalia, Beth Orton and Joey Badas$$ would also be playing the West Holts stage. The announcement also saw some new acts added to the Glastonbury bill including Black Country, Gabriels, and New Road. The news comes after a stellar line-up of acts were announced for this year’s festival earlier this month, including the likes of Lizzo, Lewis Capaldi, The War On Drugs, Chvrches, Christine And The Queens, Thundercat, Carly Rae Jepsen and Manic Street Preachers. The iconic festival will see Elton John as the big headliner on Sunday, and it will be his final performance ever. In a statement announcing the Glastonbury show, Elton John said: "There is no more fitting way to say goodbye to my British fans. I can’t wait to embrace the spirit of the greatest festival in the world. It’s going to be incredibly emotional. His Glastonbury performance was teased by the singer in an Instagram post on Thursday morning. The post read: "One final date to announce... the Rocket Man is incoming." Are there any tickets for Glastonbury 2023 left? Tickets once again sold out within minutes in November 2023. General sale tickets were snapped up in one hour, while coach packages went in under 25 minutes. Organisers for the festival said: “demand far exceeded supply”.

The Spirit of Service Our GOSOGives initiative launched at the beginning of the New Year. Since then, GOSO participants and volunteers have engaged with and supported their communities through service. It’s a great way for participants and volunteers to work side-by-side, on a peer level, to foster connections. These enriching experiences have taught GOSO Guys invaluable skills, including teamwork, leadership, philanthropy and more.⁣ The most recent GOSOGives project took place at Mandala Cafe, right here in East Harlem. Over the course of a few hours, GOSO participants, volunteers, and staff pitched in and helped to prepare a nutritious meal to serve New Yorkers in need. Mandala Cafe is a non-profit that has been operating for 18 years. Its founder, Daiken Nelson, previously served food to the community out of a truck on the street corners of East Harlem. About 3 years ago he was able to move his operation inside when a local church offered to provide him the space to prepare about 70 meals per week and serve area residents. ⁣We were grateful to contribute to Daiken’s vision, and to do our part for our community! Our thanks to Daiken and his team, as well as Repair the World NYC, for having us!⁣ What were your goals for this service project? “I hope to serve as many people in need as I can and bring a smile to someone’s face. I hope to get a different perspective on people and hopefully be able to find more opportunities to volunteer.” – Keybo C. “My goal is to just be positive in the work we do, so I can help others. I am also hoping that by interacting with others I can continue to grow in my communication skills. I’m excited to meet people in the community.” – Alex M. What do you feel you accomplished at the GOSOGives service day at Mandala Cafe? “I feel like I made someone’s day and the more I do these different projects, the more I want to volunteer in the future.” – Keybo C. “I got to know the GOSO guys a lot better and was able to bring a couple of my colleagues with me! I really enjoyed preparing the food for the people in the community and being able to reflect on the importance of this work afterwards with all of the other volunteers.” – Katie B., volunteer All photos from GOSOGives day of service at Mandala Cafe, East Harlem.

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St. James Methodist Church St. James Methodist Church is located at the corner of Burlington and Church Roads in Sedalia, just east of Greensboro. When built, this church, beautiful in its simplicity, would have been quite rural. While the road in the front is still dirt, in the back are busy strip malls and highways. People and cars are everywhere. Regardless of the demographic change, we're betting that on Sunday morning when Reverend Ron Cooper preaches, it is like old times to the people in the pews of Saint James. Religion is very important in Greensboro. Officially, we are part of the Bible Belt. If the data we found online are correct, 43.56 percent of people in Greensboro are religious and almost 12 percent report being Baptist, 11% Methodist, and .52 percent Jewish ( more data here). Generally, on Greensboro Daily Photo, we post something religious on Sunday; however, for the City Daily Photo community, January 1st is reserved for reposting the "best photo of the year". Since the first is a Sunday this year, we're posting our year of religion in review today (here). We're not sure if we'll keep this feature in 2012; however, for sure there are at least 52 more faith communities out there that we have not yet featured! Be safe tonight, dear readers so that you can have a Happy New Year! Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Religion | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0) Last Skywatch Friday of 2011 Many Fridays throughout the year, we participate in Skywatch Friday, a meme where participants show a slice of sky overhead in their respective cities. This will be GDP's last Skywatch Friday of 2011. It is a winter sunset in northwest Greensboro. It had just rained and so some pink snuck in to enliven an otherwise sooty sunset. At this time of year, with excessive hours of darkness, an infusion of color from nature is a much-appreciated gift. To quote an old saying, some of the best things in life are free. As we reflect on our sky shots of 2011, we find the one of Camberly's Garden to be the most poignant; the Peace on Earth at Guilford College to be the most hopeful; and Coble Farm on West Friendly, the most picturesque. If you are interested, feel free to review the year of Skywatch over Greensboro entries (here) and select your favorite. Let us know in the comment section below. In the meantime, lets hope 2012 is an equally great year for photographing the sky over Greensboro. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Nature, Skywatch Friday | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) Pam Chappell, Artist Greensboro artist Pam Chappell, originally from Florida, has been living in North Carolina for over 35 years. She is a third generation artist who only began painting about five years ago. Her love for animals has fueled her passion for painting. Being surrounded by art her whole life must have made becoming an artist a little easier. Chappell works in her Walker Avenue studio with her cockatiels and long-haired dachsunds close by to inspire her. She loves painting animals, still life scenes, and portraits. Chappell has taken lessons from Connie Winters, Connie Logan and Karine Thoresen. Over the years, she has developed her own style and has recently started giving lessons. She and her husband John King, who is a professional photographer, find inspiration for their art during their world travels. If you notice her name on next fall's Art Stock tour of in-home galleries, be sure to stop by. You will enjoy her art, snacks, and conversation in a beautiful setting. Marvelous landscaping surrounds her studio and creates a backyard oasis of beauty in Lindley Park. Pam Chappell is one of the many great residents of Greensboro we have had the pleasure to meet through Greensboro Daily Photo. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, People, Visual Arts | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) X is for X Today is ABC Wednesday and this week's letter is X. As best we can tell in this post-phonebook era, Greensboro has no citizens whose last name starts with an "X". So, where do we go from here? Well... X represents anonymity, the unknown; it is a signature for those who cannot write. X represents all of the people who are, seemingly, without identify, transient, homeless: Citizens X. Above, we see a photo of an unnamed person wrapped in a Mylar blanket. These ultra-thin waterproof and windproof blankets, originally developed by NASA in 1964, help protect those who are out in the elements. Greensboro has many shelters and food banks to help the homeless. Urban Ministries is an ecumenical outreach agency that has been working to help the homeless since 1967. Greensboro also has Partners Ending Homelessness, Interactive Resource Center, and local universities are involved in outreach to our homeless citizens. Here is a directory of services in Greensboro. Last year's count revealed that there were 1,064 homeless people in Greensboro. Let's hope that the 2012 survey reveals a decrease in homeless citizens. As we reviewed our People of Greensboro series, we realized that most of the people we featured have worked, in some capacity, to help those in need. As time draws near to close out 2011 and we endeavor to make meaningful resolutions, lets do what we can to support the existing non-profits in their efforts to end homelessness. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, ABC Wednesday, People | Permalink | Comments (11) | TrackBack (0) Greensboro Country Club Today we take you to the Greensboro Country Club (GCC) in the heart of Irving Park. This member-owned, private club was incorporated in 1911 on 58.52 acres of land that belonged to A.M. Scales. The original goal of the club was to promote outdoor games, exercise, and healthful sports. Since the beginning, playing golf has been a major pastime for the members. The above clubhouse was built to replace the one destroyed by fire in 1920. Over the years, GCC has expanded in acreage and membership. Through a merger, the Carlson Farms course in northwest Greensboro became a part of GCC in 1969. Since we have been featuring a Wednesday series on the People of Greensboro, it seems fitting to share a country club in which numerous, prominent citizens of Greensboro are members. Many deals have been negotiated and agreed upon with a handshake over a round of golf in this beautiful facility. As lovely as the weather has been lately, the fairways and greens at GCC have been busy. We even saw a few junior golfers trying out their new clubs yesterday! Sunny winter days in Greensboro are delightful.... on and off the golf course! Golf in Greensboro and The Greensboro Country Club have interesting histories. Read more here. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Buildings, History, Neighborhoods | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0) Post-holiday Shoppers in Search of Sales Well, it is the day after Christmas and, if you celebrate the holiday, we hope it was everything you dreamed it would be. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, in the western world, today is a big day for bargain shoppers. Everyone is still in a festive mood and decorations remain in place; however, prices are lowered significantly in the hopes that every sign of the holiday will get purchased away. People line up to get seasonal merchandise at bargain basement prices to squirrel away for next year. As for us, we've been caught up photographing the Advent season. With 2012 knocking at the door, it is time to shift gears and find some new themes. Hopefully, with a little driving around and a lot of serendipity, we'll find another year's worth of Greensboro photos to share. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Businesses, Decorating | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) Joy to World! Merry Christmas and joy to the world! The hymn, Joy to the World, was written by English hymn writer Isaac Watts in 1719, is based on Psalm 98 in the Bible (reference). He actually wrote it for Christ's return to earth, not for his birth (more here). In 1839, Lowell Mason adapted and arranged the music and, as of the late 20th century, Joy to the World was North America's most-published Christmas hymn. It may still be! We hope that, for you and your loved ones, today shapes up to be a day of beauty, joy, and peace. Christmas on a Sunday is especially spiritual.......... For the photo today, we're sharing this metallic globe housed at Bin 33 Restaurant downtown on Elm Street as it reminds us of the carol, Joy to the World. The sculpture weighs about 200 pounds and is approximately 4 1/2 feet in diameter with lights on the inside. According to sculptor Jeff Taylor, he and Eric Beerbower took on this project for New Year's Eve 2010. Once they constructed "The Ball", they used a boom crane to get it in place above Bin 33. At midnight, they lowered it down a cable, from an I-beam, above the balcony on the fifth floor. While they don't have plans (permission) to repeat this feat for New Year's Eve 2011, the glowing artifact remains perched prominently on the patio of Bin 33 for all to enjoy. Once he gets relocated to a new studio, we plan to feature the talented Jeff Taylor*, an artist who can make just about anything. From our little spot in Greensboro (and on the metal globe) we say "joy to the world" and we encourage you to visit this website to see how to say that phrase in 24 different languages! Perhaps if we say it enough, there will be peace on earth! If you are interested, contact Jeff through his girlfriend's website. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Holiday, Religion, Visual Arts | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse........ Actually, the audience was waiting patiently for Billy "Crash" Craddock to come out on stage to entertain them. And, according to people who attended, the performance was outstanding. The event was held at the Liberty Showcase, located in Liberty, NC on 101S Fayetteville Street. The community of Liberty is about 20 minutes southeast of Greensboro, in Randolph County. Liberty Showcase features live entertainment just about every Saturday night and this Saturday, New Year's Eve, is sure to be great, fun, family entertainment. We love the above photo as it exudes a cozy feeling of enjoying an evening with family and friends. It also evokes a feeling of anticipation, waiting for something special. So many families around the world tonight will be doing just that........ waiting.......... and waiting.......... for a little old driver so lively and quick, they will know when they see him, it must be Saint Nick! Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. ....Thanks to Mitch Luther for another great photo. As we are about to begin our fourth year of Greensboro Daily Photo and posting DAILY, we're growing rather fond of an occassional photo from a guest photograhper. Every day comes around pretty often! Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Businesses, Holiday, Performing Arts | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) Santa Claus at Four Seasons Mall At the Four Seasons Mall, families wait in line for their children to have a few minutes with Santa Claus. He is a jolly man and a good listener. He is very patient and waits as long as it takes for the photo opportunity to be just perfect. After all, these are memories of a lifetime that children are building. The mall has been hopping this week as shoppers make their last minute purchases. People seem to be in good spirits and the sales help is generally cheerful and helpful. We were especially impressed with the employees of the kiosks. The woman at the calender kiosk, the man at the ornament stand, and the stylists at the hair straightener station were so knowledgeable. And the flying, mylar fish booth was impressive. If you have time, get an on the spot back and neck massage. We were waited on by people from Turkey, Mexico, Maine, Vietnam, Israel, and North Carolina-- truly a multicultural experience. By 9:30 pm on December 22nd, people were lined up to purchase the Air Jordan X1 Retro Holiday 2011 tennis shoe the minute it was released. Technically, they were to be sold on December 23rd. Perhaps shoppers had to wait until midnight. Perhaps Santa put a few pairs on his sleigh......... Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Holiday, People | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0) Billy "Crash" Craddock Billy Wayne Craddock was born in Greensboro in 1939. He earned the nickname "Crash" while playing high school football. Craddock, the youngest of thirteen children, was born into a musical family and his family encouraged his pursuit of music. One brother taught him to play the guitar; another paid him a nickel for every song he sang without missing any lyrics. While Craddock's influences were many, Elvis was just four years older and one of Craddock's role models. After touring for over fifty years, this country/rockabilly singer is still delighting fans. Unfortunately, the only thing we could find named for this hometown hero is the bridge at 16th street, near where he grew up. Since Craddock still lives in the area, we're hoping to interview him. In the meantime, does anyone know what high school he graduated from? On December 11th, Billy "Crash" Craddock performed at the Liberty Showcase in Liberty, NC-- just southeast of Greensboro. The above photo was taken at the concert by one of our readers, Mitch Luther, who reports that the concert was great! See an early Craddock video here: Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Music, People | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) W is for Whittington Keep spreading the news! We're here to stay. Love being part it..... our Triad Stage! No vagabond shoes; no little town blues! Love every day of it...... our Triad Stage! The above photo is of the exuberant Richard Whittington, co-founder and managing director of Greensboro's Triad Stage. Originally from Dallas Texas, Rich Whittington attended the Yale School of Drama. He and business partner Preston Lane conducted a nationwide search and Greensboro was the largest market without an established, regional theater. In 2001, they converted the abandoned Montgomery Ward building on Elm Street into a theater and dubbed it Triad Stage. The first performance was held in 2001- Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams- and Triad Stage has been getting rave reviews. Recently, Triad Stage was named one of the top 10 most promising theaters to have emerged in the last 15 years. This designation came from the American Theater Wing, the same group that determines the Tony Awards! When asked what the biggest surprises have been for him since opening Triad Stage, Mr. Whittington said, they didn't anticipate the changes in Greensboro's textile industry and the loss of jobs to the local economy. Also, they had no way to anticipate that the 9/11 attacks would happen three months before their first performance. However, Whittington and Lane are pleased about the extent to which the Greensboro community supports Triad Stage. Mr. Whittington says that not only classics but also new plays are well attended here. Look here for upcoming opportunities to attend a performance at Triad Stage. Today is ABC Wednesday and for our People of Greensboro Series, W is for Whittington. We are so glad Mr. Whittington and Mr. Lane opened a regional theater in Greensboro and can't wait to follow the theater's continued growth over the next decade! Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, ABC Wednesday, Community Resources, People, Performing Arts | Permalink | Comments (6) | TrackBack (0) Wagoner's Trees The Wagoners of Guilford County have been selling Christmas trees in Greensboro, according to one website since 1939 and, according to another, 1960. Regardless, they have been growing trees in Gibsonville and selling them around Greensboro for a very long time. The inflatable Santa, in the center of the above lot, announces a Wagoner Christmas tree lot. The one in the photo is on New Garden Road. Another famous Wagoner lot is in Friendly Center and, yet another, is on Battleground Avenue near Honeybaked Ham. Children delight in the annual ritual of selecting a Christmas tree. As you can see, the man selling trees in the photo was wearing short sleeves and shorts. Although it has been a little colder over the last few days, in Greensboro, we have been spared inclement weather. Hanukkah begins at sundown today. Christmas is in five days. Tomorrow is the last day of public school and the excitement of the children can hardly be contained. If you haven't already purchased your Christmas tree, you'd better act quickly as the tree lots will soon be closing up shop until next season. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Businesses, Decorating, Holiday, People | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0) Christmas 1944 & The Battle of the Bulge While the popular media has been featuring holiday homes of "Deck-a-hall-ics" with over-the-top decorations, Greensboro has a house depicting a serious, historical event from Christmas 1944: The Battle of the Bulge. The house, photographed above, is located on Deep Green Drive, just off of Westridge Road, near Bryan Blvd. As seen in the sign, the three life-size soldiers (warming their hands over a fire) are replicas of soldiers of the 101st Airborne, "The Screaming Eagles." The Battle of the Bulge was fought in Bastogne, Belgium during World War II. With lawn after lawn brimming with blinking lights and inflatables, it is nice to find one that provides a different look at Christmas. If you are really interested in military history, and this event in particular, we encourage you to read an online journal of the event, as told by Eduardo A. Peniche. Peniche, a bilingual, Mexican-American, provides a first-hand account of the event. After his military career, Peniche went on to become a professor of Spanish in Texas. Unfortunately, Combat Veteran/Professor Peniche died in 2008; he would have loved this tribute. As we enter this week before Christmas and with Hanukkah about so start, let us take time to remember that not every holiday is Norman-Rockwell perfect and let us be thankful if it is! Addendum: We have just learned that a sculptor modeled the three faces after a photo of the homeowner's uncle, father, and father-in-law, who all fought at the Battle of the Bulge. The uncle, represented by the figure on the left, came to view the display last weekend. Touching! Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Decorating, Holiday, Neighborhoods | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0) Credited with the first nativity scene is St. Francis of Assisi in 1223. His hope is said to have been getting people to emphasize the birth of Christ over secular materialism. In exactly one week, Christians will be balancing the delight of gift giving with deciding whether or not to attend church as Christmas is on Sunday this year. The above Peruvian crèche is one of many offered for sale at 10,000 Villages. Since we didn't make out to Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church to see their Living Nativity, we're having to settle for these little hand-crafted scenes of wonder. Manger scenes are especially popular in Catholicism and many people don't actually take them down until February 2nd. If you celebrate Christmas, try to find time to catch your breath today as this time next week you will be in holiday frenzy. If you own a crèche, be sure to talk to it in the language of its country of origin. The above clay, baby Jesus is precious with his little cap and, to him, we whisper, "Feliz navidad." If you talk to Santa, tell him we'd love to find this crèche under the tree. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Holiday, Religion | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0) Merry REDneck Christmas Ya'll We met this tattooed man, L. F. Lance, last weekend while shopping at Friendly Center. As it turns out this "REDneck" in camouflage is a really nice person who was shopping for Christmas gifts with loved ones. He was at Bath & Body Works for at least 15-20 minutes, we might add. This upbeat, ever-smiling, genuinely cheerful man said that he got the RED tattoo on his neck because he is a self-proclaimed redneck. Needless to say, the tattoo attracts a lot of attention. Lance, originally from High Point and now living in Kernersville, has a friend who plans to put a photo of the tattoo in his album liner notes. We take it the music will be music for RED necks. The play on words is brilliant... and permanent! Lance is proof positive that you can't judge a book by its cover. We're sharing this post, Merry "REDneck Christmas ya'll, over at Weekend Reflections. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Holiday, People, Weekend Reflection | Permalink | Comments (6) | TrackBack (0) Christmas on Hubbard Street Hubbard Street is located White Oak "New Town" community of Greensboro. White Oak, listed as on the National Register of Historic Places, is part of a mill community in northeast Greensboro. One hundred years ago, when Greensboro's textile mills were in full-steam production, White Oak Mills employed five thousand people. By the early 20th century, it was the largest denim factory in the world. Thanks to the Cone brothers, a thriving city-community surrounded the factory. This house is very typical of the mill houses in the neighborhood. Also typical of the houses in this neighborhood is the connection to history and to community. While White Oak has changed somewhat in recent decades with the rise of rental property in the area, it is still easy to find a good old-fashioned home with great character. This little pink house on Hubbard Street, a block from Buffalo Presbyterian Church, is impeccably painted with a white picket fence and vintage, cement steps leading to a wreathed gate. This Christmas, the darling house on Hubbard reminds us that good things DO come in small packages. Against the crisp, warm blue winter sky, the scene is heavenly and we are sharing it with Skywatch Friday. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Houses, Neighborhoods, Skywatch Friday | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) View from College Hill Ever in search of a great view of our city, we just found a new one: The view of College Hill from Spring Garden Street. To the right is the all new housing community, The Province, that was erected near UNCG on the property that was once Newman Machine Company. The whole character of the southeast corner of historic College Hill has changed with this new complex. For one thing, more people are out walking and riding their bikes on sunny days. On the horizon, we see the landmark, Jefferson Standard/Pilot/Lincoln Financial building; a point of reference not only for this neighborhood but also for the community at large. Many a great Greensboro citizen has worked in the (now) Lincoln Financial Group building, including yesterday's Mr. Vanstory. Seeing our 233 ft. skyscraper from this vantage point reminds us that it and the 20 story addition really are the landmark/beacons of our city. Julian Price, president of Jefferson Standard Life Insurance and the person who oversaw the project from blueprint dream to granite structure, paid for the building in full as he did not believe in debt.* Even though much has changed around the 1923 building, once the tallest between Washington D.C. and Atlanta, it remains an icon in the Greensboro community. Recently, the time/temperature indicator at the top of the LFG building was repaired. Many a child grew up developing an awareness of time and temperature from that device. *reference. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Buildings, Neighborhoods, Street Scenes | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0) V is for Vanstory Today is ABC Wednesday and for our People of Greensboro series, we are featuring the Vanstory family, whose family name is more fully appreciated when looking across generations. The Vanstory legacy in Greensboro in the early 20th century begins with Cornelius M. Vanstory, Sr. who opened the Vanstory Clothing Company on Elm Street in 1900. The store was known for high quality merchandise, expert tailoring, and commitment to serving customers. Mr. and Mrs. Vanstory, Sr. raised six children in Greensboro, one of whom was Corneilus, Jr. (“Neil”), featured in the portrait above. Mr. Vanstory, Jr., born in Greensboro in 1901, served as a city councilman four times and as mayor. As with his family members before him, he was extremely active in civic and charitable organizations throughout his lifetime. While he had a law degree, he worked in the banking industry for most of his life. In addition to a career in banking, politics and civic involvement, Mr. Vanstory belonged to several civic clubs, too numerous to mention. Also, he was president of the Greensboro Country Club from 1939-1941. He chaired Greensboro’s Sesquicentennial Commission in 1958 and served on the Guilford County Bicentennial Committee in 1970-1971. Mr. Vanstory, Jr. was the impetus for the opening of the Central Carolina Convalescent (Polio) Hospital and served as president and trustee from May 1947-1959. Mr. Vanstory served on the Board of Trustees of NCA&T University, where a residence hall is named in his honor. While he was known for his tenacity in the business world and for getting things accomplished, Mr. Vanstory is remembered fondly by family members as having a softer side. As one example, almost daily, he called his daughter-in-law to inquire about her teaching day and to share with her an after-school snack. Above, we see Mr. Peter Vanstory seated, with wife Harriet, in front of a portrait of his father Cornelius Vanstory, Jr. Peter Vanstory has the same commitment to community and strong work ethic as his relatives in earlier generations. Now retired from insurance and banking, Peter Vanstory continues to work full time for many local and national organizations. When a Vanstory talks about involvement with an organization, the involvement spans decades and at the level of not only leadership but also with people at the very core of the organizations. While he has served on the board of the Salvation Army for 35 years, Peter Vanstory still stands outside and rings the bell on cold winter days. A former marine, Mr. (Peter) Vanstory has served as ombudsman for nearly three decades, ensuring that employers comply with the law regarding job security for reserves and active duty military. Mr. Vanstory is truly a Southern gentleman who works tirelessly for the city he loves. We are inspired by this living legacy and his commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Greensboro. Today is ABC Wednesday and V is for Vanstory! Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, ABC Wednesday, People | Permalink | Comments (3) Adelaide's Vintage Home and Garden Here is Adelaide in front of her shop, Adelaide's Vintage Home and Garden Store at 1938 Spring Garden Street. Located in the former Holliday Hardware Store, the former carries on the tradition of the latter by offering service with a smile and having just about anything you could imagine in stock. Nothing beats a personable, on-premise proprietor, especially during the Christmas season. While their open house was this past Saturday, it is not too late to stop by and find a treasure or two-- not only vintage but also some etsy-like handmade items. What a great way to honor the buy local/buy handmade movement. The weather over the last couple of days has been brisk and sunny, not a bad combination for running errands. The shop in the photo is just down the street from the True Santa House on Chapman Street. This part of town holds so many members for Greensboro residents. Adelaide is always ready to talk about old times and keep memories alive! Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Businesses, People | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market This weekend, the Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market was busy, busy, busy. On Saturday, the regular food and produce stands were open. On Sunday, the market transformed into a holiday spectacular with crafters selling their handmade goods. Isles were filled with people hoping to find just the right gift. Pottery, jewelry, soaps, wreaths, dolls, and food were among the offerings. Crafters know their faithful customers and many customers know each other; so, in many ways, the event seems more like a gathering of friends. While the size of the event pales in comparison to those in the convention centers throughout the state, the Arts and Craft Fair at the Curb Market is absolutely spectacular when it comes to having a hometown feel. According to their website, the origins of the curb market date to 1874, making it one of the oldest market in North Carolina. Formerly, the building was the National Guard Army building. The rounded roof hints at the venue's previous use. If you missed yesterday's event, you will have to wait until next year; however, there are plenty of special days on the calendar for 2012. This Saturday, head on over to Yanceville St., across from War Memorial Stadium, and you will find yourself wanting to become one of the regulars. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Businesses, Community Resources, Visual Arts | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) O Little Town of Bethlehem Creche season is upon us and the one above is located at the intersection of Friendly and Ridgeway Avenues at Centenary United Methodist Church.* From pumpkin patches to membership drives to Christmas festivities, the Friendly Avenue side of Centenary is a year-round tableau of church events for all to see. This nativity scene is one such example. This time of year, many people travel to and from work in the dark. The gloomy hours of darkness punctuate the beauty of December's holiday decorations. Darkness...darkness...darkness.... WOW... color and light appear out of nowhere. Thoughts are briefly redirected from rush hour and looming chores to the sights before you: And the Angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people (Luke 2:10). Soon, a car pulls up, time for the next driver's moment of solitude at the little town of Bethlehem. You push on-- towards Greensboro. Behold, a few blocks away, appears a nativity scene on the hill at Greensboro College......... a happy Sunday to all (and to all a good night). *Centenary was the church that lost its steeple to high winds in February 2010 (see here). Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Holiday, Night Scenes, Religion | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0) Night at the Movies Going to a movie is a great winter activity, especially if the weather is bad. Also, many good movies have been released in the hopes of making Oscar nominations for 2011. Many family-friendly movies are currently showing. From the Muppet movie to Happy Feet 2 to Puss in Boots to Arthur Christmas to Hugo, and more, there are plenty of movies to enjoy over winter break. Today, we're sharing a photo taken at the Regal Greensboro Grande at Friendly Center. If you are local, likely you know this theater well. We love the cranberry glow it casts at night. If you celebrate Christmas, why don't you take a few minutes this weekend and write out your top ten list for favorite Christmas movies; then compare it to the one from the Washington Times here. That way, not only can you head to the movie theater, you can also watch the classics at home. We know one thing for sure, after we go to the movies tonight, we're heading to nearby Ridgeway and Madison in Sunset Hills to feast our eyes on the original streets aglow with light balls thrown high in the trees (see here). Happy Weekend, all! Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Businesses, Holiday | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0) Midnight Clear on Elm Street Elm Street is magical on a cold winter's night. Downtown Greensboro looks like it did almost a century ago-- charming and well maintained with lots of brick façades and nothing ultra modern in appearance from Market Street and to the south. It is as if O Henry, Lunsford Richardson, and John Van Lindley could be strolling along the street listening to carolers and talking to friends. In the above photo, First Friday was winding down yet the road was still blocked to cars. Pedestrians were making the most of the opportunity to stroll along the street. The evening was so well attended and so many community members were involved, we can't help but think Greensboro could use another event or two like this before the end of the year. If you want to keep up with events downtown, 99 blocks is a great start. We're sharing this night sky with our friends at Skywatch Friday. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Holiday, Night Scenes, Skywatch Friday, Street Scenes | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0) Southern Lights on Winter Nights Winter is a time when light becomes precious. From Diwali to Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa, these fall-winter holidays incorporate light into their celebrations at a time when nature is stingy with daylight. Above, we see guests dining at Southern Lights at 2415-A Lawndale Avenue. Including the former location just off Friendly Avenue, Southern Lights has been open for twenty five years. Chef John Drees brought the restaurant to its current location, June 2010. While we enjoy the ever-changing menu, the superb soups are perfect for a cold winter night. Their texture and consistency are melt-in-your-mouth perfect. Their featuring of local artwork is a nice touch. Presently, they are featuring the art of local artist Al Narizzano. We're not sure if the triptych is his work; however, its muted colors enhance the supper scene. Happy Thursday! Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Businesses, Food and Drink | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0) U is for Us...All of Us Today is ABC Wednesday and for this series we are featuring the People of Greensboro. For "U", instead of an individual, we're featuring "us", ALL of us-- we, the people of Greensboro. Among us, are the known and unknown; the named and unnamed; the celebrated and uncelebrated. Nothing captures this dichotomy better than the historic Underground Railroad. As seen above, decades before the Civil War, Greensboro was involved in seeing that fugitive slaves were guided to a better life. Quaker Vestal Coffin was one of the known in the chain of assistance and Sol. John Dimery was the first known Underground Railroad passenger from Guilford County. Behind both of these great people were many who contributed without recognition. We are lucky to have so many great people in and from Greensboro; those for whom books are written and signs are erected and those for whom rewards are more intrinsic. Here's to all of us! In case you are having trouble reading the microscopic letters at the bottom of the sign, the above historic marker was erected February 1st, 2000 by the 40th anniversary committee of the Greensboro Sit-In Movement on the W. Friendly Avenue side of Guilford College. Stop back next Wednesday for, "V". Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, ABC Wednesday, Civil Rights, History, People | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0) MACK and MACK & Ornamental Cabbage III It is time for our annual ornamental cabbage photo; one of the top searches bringing first time visitors to Greensboro Daily Photo. This year, we tried to take an ornamental cabbage photo that was obviously taken in Greensboro-- no easy task. The above cabbage is planted in front of Mack and Mack Design Studio Showroom on Elm Street. The foliage anchors the window display beautifully and is a great prelude to the fabulously-colorful, expertly-designed pieces you will find inside. Mack and Mack Clothing is both a custom clothing design and production facility. It was founded in 1995 by Robin Mack Davis. Their signature, soft, washable fabric is called "Magic." They are also known for festive jackets and tops. Robin and her crew are extremely committed to helping keep downtown Greensboro a vibrant and engaging place. On First Fridays, they feature music and snacks-- a good way to get people to stop in and look around the shop. See our first ornamental cabbage shot here; and the second here. Wonder why so many people Google 'ornamental cabbage?' Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Businesses, Decorating, Nature | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) Elizabeth's Pizza @ North Battleground Elizabeth's Pizza has been serving up New York/Italian Style food since 1978. Each location makes a real effort to maintain a Cheers/ensemble cast feel, like the 1928-1993 sit-com set in Boston. If you are an Elizabeth's regular, it feels like "everyone knows your name," the staff is family, and you are a recurring character. It is as if Sam, Rebecca, Diane, and Carla expect Cliff, Norm, Lilith and Frasier to come bolting through the door at any minute. The above photo features the Elizabeth's on North Battleground Avenue. Each location has it's own character and flavor. At the Battleground/Horse Pen Creek location, it is common for customers to call in orders and go to another Elizabeth's to pick them up. Waiters on the phone verify, "You know we're the Elizabeth's on North Battleground, the one across from Laddies and Dukes?" The one beside Waffle House? The one next to the little white house with the gravel drive? Well, Laddies & Dukes, Waffle House, and the little white house are long gone. The only enduring neighbor is the Goodwill Store. Who will be their new neighbors? Who will claim the spot on the phone for take out orders? For sure, we hope this Elizabeth's, as well as the ones in the other locations, will be around for a very long time. Happy Monday........ and......... golden, Tuscan cheers! Bethel Presbyterian in McLeansville Bethel Presbyterian Church is located on Knox Road in McLeansville* (Guilford County), NC. It was established in 1812, in the time of the Napoleonic Wars and around the time Greensboro was being established. Bethel Presbyterian has lived through much of our county's early history. The above photo only reveals a tiny portion of this church which, over the years, has been expanded and expanded. Also on the sprawling acreage is a cemetery filled with some of the early names of the area: Forbis, Dick, McLean, Clapp, Rankin, Wharton. The earliest grave dates to 1821 (more names and dates here); however, many stones can no longer be read. The property includes a session house, built in 1875 and behind the session house is an open air amphitheater. Typical of southern churches, a majestic oak marks a corner of the property. At the time we published this photo, we could not find a church history or website online. It is our hope to learn more about Bethel Presbyterian. The church contrasts sharply with the ornateness of downtown Greensboro's First Presbyterian; however, it is equally beautiful in its simplicity and equally important to its members. We can only imagine the warm glow during the evening darkness of the Advent season. *This small community east of Greensboro was in the spotlight a few years ago as rock star Chris Daughtry is from McLeansville. Last night's First Friday in downtown Greensboro must have had record crowds. People from all walks of like were out walking and enjoying the gala event. There was so much festivity and the weather was perfect. Music, dancing, artwork, food, and strolling along Elm Street. It really seems as if our city could support this event every Friday in December. The above photo was taken (last year) at Just Be, a place at the corner of McGee and South Elm that sells arts and crafts, some of which are from local artists. Remember that today is the Jaycees Holiday Parade (12-2) as well as the Girl Scouts Candlefest. The Moravian Tea is hosted by the First Moravian Church. Attending a performance, selecting a Christmas tree, attending parties; officially, 'tis the season. Please make the most of it, but pace yourself. Our one wish for the man in the photo is that he not to use his phone at the expense of enjoying the beauty around him. This photo is to be shared with our friends at Weekend Reflections. It is an old one from our archives but we loved the subtle warmth, color, and reflection. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Businesses, Current Affairs, Night Scenes, Weekend Reflection | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0) Moravian Star If you are in Greensboro, head to the First Moravian Church, 304 South Elam Avenue, for the annual Candle Tea-- today and tomorrow. They will treat you to Moravian sugar cake and coffee or lemonade, provide you with music, show you how to make beeswax candles, let you admire the putz (Nativity), and MORE for free! They will have a bake and craft sale and allow you to make donations; however, the goal is to showcase the Moravian religion and celebrate Advent. We're planning to pick up a chicken pie or two, yummy. Today, the tea extends from 2-9 pm and Saturday, the hours are 10-3 pm. Tonight they will have a brass band and living nativity. Why not start your afternoon at First Moravian (Facebook page here) and then head to Elm Street for First Friday. So much to do tonight.......... The first Moravian star*, ancestor of the star in the silhouette above, is said to have originated in Germany in the 1830's. The iconic star usually has 26 points and is the Moravian rendition of the Star of Bethlehem. Old Salem, a Moravian enclave in the United States, is located about 35-40 miles west of us at the southern end of Winston-Salem. We're sharing this with Skywatch Friday. *See a Moravian star from the tea at the church two years ago (here). Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Religion, Skywatch Friday | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) Occupy Greensboro II We resurrected this photo from the Occupy Greensboro March a couple of months ago because today's first-of-the-month theme for the City Daily Photo community is action shot. Well, we haven't taken many action shots this month and, above, there is lots of action, literal and conceptual! We don't know about the rest of the USA, but the Occupy Greensboro group was very well mannered and many of the marchers were either in college or college graduates. Several university professors participated. Today's photo should appeal to the international crowd as the young man in the front is carrying a sign that reads, "we are the power" in French. "Nous sommes le pouvoir" right here on Elm Street in front of the International Civil Rights Museum, says the man with the mohawk. Glenwood Coffee and Books is actually hosting a planning meeting for Occupy Greensboro today so, the cause is neither gone nor forgotten. As for the City Daily Photo theme day: Click here to view thumbnails for all participants Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, CDP Theme Day, Civil Rights, People | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0) T is for Treanor, Kathy Treanor Kathy Treanor was instrumental in establishing the Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC), a non-profit that grew into reality around the Treanors' dining room table in 1989. Encompassing a 9-county* region, the overarching goal of PLC is to preserve the Piedmont's natural resources (reference). Some of the PLC's nearly 20,000 protected acres are for public use: Price Park, Weaver Bridge and the Lake Brandt Greenway are examples. Some land is farmed privately, but protected from future development: Goad Lady Dairy, Fern Hill Farm. Over the last twenty two years, Ms. Treanor has worked tirelessly, ensuring that future generations in the Piedmont have open space to enjoy, a clean water supply, and habitat for wildlife. Ms. Treanor's passion for land preservation stems from the fact that her ancestors were farmers in America dating back to the late 18th century. Today, her 1797 family homeplace in Union Mills, MD, is an historic landmark as well as a museum of American culture (reference). Since her arrival to Greensboro in 1970, Ms. Treanor has been an ardent environmentalist. While she has recently retired as Executive Director of the PLC, Ms. Treanor is still involved in the organization's fine work. Her 2005 book, forever these lands, is a great reference and a way to enjoy the PLC's protected lands in the comfort of your home. Today is ABC Wednesday and T is for Treanor, Kathy Treanor-- the latest in our People of Greensboro series. The above photo was taken in Ms. Treanor's back yard, a botanist's delight nestled between Friendly Avenue and Holden Road. For upcoming PLC events (including one TOMORROW) click here. *Alamance, Caswell, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, ABC Wednesday, Nature, People | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0) Dr. Shubal Gardner Coffin's Jamestown Home Today we are in Jamestown on Main Street at Dr. Shubal Gardner Coffin's house. Built in 1855, the home was constructed overlooking the railroad tracks that had recently arrived in Jamestown "to enjoy the improved access and visibility afforded by train travel." According to the nearby historic marker sign, the house features Greek revival details like board and batten siding. Dr. Coffin (1809-1881) established a medical school in Guilford County in 1840. Dr. Coffin, whose life spanned the Civil War years, was a member of the Coffin family that was involved with the Underground Railroad. Abolitionist Levi Coffin was the most well known family member. Recently, we found an internet article of the family's history (available on the internet here). A few years ago, when the bright yellow home had an antique store in it, one could explore all of the nooks and crannies. For sure, the residence overlooks the railroad tracks, allowing the Coffins to observe all the coming and going of rail cars. At one time, the Greensboro/Jamestown/High Point area was quite the crossroads for passengers and commerce in the south. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, History, Houses, People | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) Do Pumpkins Float? With students returning to school, the Thanksgiving Holiday is officially over. Above, you see two pumpkins that have been tossed in a retention pond in a suburban neighborhood. Say goodbye to pumpkins and hello to the sights of Christmas: inflatable Santas, living nativities, Christmas tree lots, and the ocean of red and green chicken-wire-light-balls, tossed-high-into-trees in Sunset Hills. On Thursday, when December arrives, our memory of the ubiquitous fall pumpkins will be long gone. Likely, by then, a diligent neighbor will have transferred the above pumpkins from the retention pond to a compost pile. Retention ponds are human-made basins for managing water run off. They are extremely popular in Greensboro, particularly in neighborhoods that were constructed during the housing boom of the 1990's. Some communities, Lake Jeanette, for example, made a real effort for these water features to be well-landscaped to enhance the neighborhood. Other places, the Wal-Mart on North Battleground, for example, these ponds are less elegant as they tend to collect litter. And yes, as seen above, pumpkins float. Jack-o-lanterns, however, do not........ Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Nature | Permalink | Comments (7) | TrackBack (0) Triad Hindu Families The above photo was taken at Eastern High School at a recent recital of traditional dancing of India. Most of the Indian community in attendance worships at the nearby Triad Hindu Temple, located at 2424 Huffine Mill Road. The temple's mission is to serve the Hindu community and to promote culture through religious, social and educational programs. Members of the temple celebrate holidays together. The temple offer children's programs so that the youngest generation, likely born in the USA, are socialized into the traditions of their ancestors. Puja, bhajans, and holiday celebrations are just a few of the events taking place regularly at the temple. Above, Ganesha (elephant), known as the remover of obstacles, is honored at the beginning of rituals and ceremonies-- in today's instance, the dance recital. Natarajah, the Lord of Dance seen above, is an incarnation of Shiva dancing around an aureole of flames. For the young ladies dancing last week, their pantheon of gods must have been watching over them, for the recital was outstanding. Happy Sacred Sunday where we at GDP endeavor to share the religious diversity of the Greensboro community. Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) As with most of the USA, this is a big travel weekend for the people of Greensboro. Above, we see a photo of the Piedmont Triad International Airport -- GSO in airport three-letter code. Located eight miles west of Greensboro, the surface address is 6415 Bryan Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27409. Lindley Field was formally opened to passengers on May 28, 1927 and, flew its first passenger to New York in July. The field was named for the Lindley family who owned the land originally. In November 2009, 68,954 passengers traveled through GSO; In November 2010, the number increased to 75,634.* It will be interesting to follow the statistics for this November. This was the calm before the storm of travelers. *Statistics here. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Community Resources, Holiday, Weekend Reflection | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0) Stephie's Birds For Black Friday, we're headed out for a little retail therapy. What better way to start the day than to head over to Stephie's Birds to see some GIANT feathered friends! Stephie, a second generation bird breeder/handler, is known up and down the east coast for her breeding of fabulously beautiful, healthy birds, of all sizes. From scarlet macaws to purple parakeets, her expertise in all issues related to birds keeps even a few vets ringing her phone. Above, a cockatoo named Chance watches over the store. In addition to selling birds, Stephie finds new homes for birds that the original owners can no longer keep. Recently Stephie's Birds relocated to North Battleground across from Wal-Mart. While we only show a sliver of the sky in the photo above, we're sharing this photo with our friends at Skywatch Friday. We'll be sure to snap a few more photos when we are out finding bargains. How are you spending the day? Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Animals, Businesses, Holiday, Nature, People, Skywatch Friday | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0) "Over the river and through the wood to grandfather's house we go... we would not stop for doll or top for this is Thanksgiving Day...." No poem evokes the memory of Thanksgiving more than Lydia Maria Child's 1844 poem about the holiday. If you have time, read it with your family (here). So many of us have fond memories of visiting our grandparents or, perhaps, being the grandparent making those memories of holiday fellowship with family. Coming together, breaking bread, and celebrating the generations is at the core of who we are as North Carolinians. The house above peeks out beyond a make-shift dirt parking lot, waiting to be filled with the vehicles full of travelers arriving for a Thanksgiving feast. Beyond the old oak tree, you see Early Farms on Bethel Church Road in Gibsonville. The Earlys are fifth generation farmers; so we imagine they'll be serving up some savory, Guilford-County-grown vegetables. Who knows, living in a rural part of the county, they may have procured a wild turkey. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Food and Drink, Holiday, Houses, Nature, Old-Time Ways, People | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0) S if for Schiffman, Arnold Anthony Schiffman, Jr. Since 1893, the Schiffman name has been associated with quality purchases of fine jewelry, porcelain, and future heirlooms. Here we see Arnold Anthony Schiffman, Jr. (Tony), the third generation at the helm of Greensboro's oldest, locally-owned jewelry store. We were lucky to get a few minutes of his time last week as he and his associates have entered the season of the seven day work week between Thanksgiving and Christmas. A firm believer in jewelry stores that have been part of a community for a century or more, Mr. Schiffman has purchased several such family-owned jewelry stores in the USA (read more here). Nearly 120 years ago, serendipity brought the Schiffmans to Greensboro. In 1893, Simon Schiffman was traveling by train from Asheville to Raleigh. When he got off at the Greensboro Depot on South Elm Street, he learned that a jewelry store was for sale. He purchased it and Schiffmans have been selling jewelry in Greensboro since then. The original store was on the west side of Elm Street which, in the late 1800's was the more reputable side of the street. Along with the Cones, the Schiffmans were one of the earliest Jewish families to settle in Greensboro and were instrumental in establishing the congregation that would become Temple Emanuel. If all goes according to plan, Mr. Schiffman (Tony), will pass the business on to his sons. Eventually, grandson Arnold Anthony Schiffman IV will earn his credential from the Gemological Institute of America and carry the family business into the fifth generation. Today is ABC Wednesday and for our People of Greensboro Series, S is for Schiffman, Arnold Anthony, Jr. See earlier entries here. Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, ABC Wednesday, People | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0) Andreas Gursky Inspired Photo On Tuesday, November 8, 2011, German photographer, Andreas Gursky, sold a photograph for 4.3 million dollars at Christie's in NYC. His photograph is sure to become THE iconic photo of the Rhine River... and beyond. Inspired by Gursky's fame and fortune, we wanted to take an iconic photo of North Carolina. The quest took us to Early Farms in eastern Guilford County. They are a certified roadside farm market. Roadside farm markets are to North Carolina as the Rhine River is to Germany-- well if not exactly, at least headed in that direction! Somehow we don't think our photo will garner the fame and fortune as the Gursky; however, we sure had fun roaming around Guilford County looking for inspiration. We tried to interpret the Gursky photo-- layers of green, gray-blue, and brown. We just weren't as Rothko-esque. Once we googled Gursky's images, we had a greater appreciation for his 4-million-dollar photograph. OK, you've waited long enough. See Gursky's photo here. And, during the 2012 growing season, don't forget to stop by Early Farms for some farm fresh produce. Let them know, not only do their gherkins make some mighty fine pickles but their fields would make a mighty fine Gursky! Posted at 05:30 AM in 2011, 2011: 4th Quarter, Nature, Old-Time Ways, Visual Arts | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

Spotlight on Grammar Boxes Grammar Boxes take up a lot of real estate on the language shelves of a Montessori elementary classroom. In this post, we'll explain what they are Kelli Harran Director of Program Support Grammar Boxes take up a lot of real estate on the language shelves of a Montessori elementary classroom, and for good reason! They unlock the keys to grammar and classifying language for young children. Each color corresponds to a particular part of speech, and each box builds on the understanding of the previous one. Related parts of speech are grouped together in each of the eightboxes. For example, the first box, the Article Grammar Box, pairs the article and noun together to introduce the child to noun phrases (e.g., an acorn, the apple, etc.). The next box features the Adjective Grammar Box, which includes adjectives to describe nouns (e.g., the colored pencils). The next box adds the verb and cultivates an awareness that the verb enlivens. Now the child has all the components to form a sentence! The child continues working through the rest of the boxes in the sequence, incorporating understanding of the preposition, adverb, pronoun, and conjunction until finally reaching the end of the line with the ninth box — the interjection, wow! Each new grammar box is first introduced with a story or a game. Take the adjective, for example. The guide will gather a group of children and ask the children to get something for her: a book. When the children return with various books, the guide responds, “No, not that one! Sorry, I was thinking of another.” She then explains that when there are many of something, I have to tell you what kind. “I want the book with the green spine.” Children typically zoom through the Grammar Boxes in Lower Elementary and have experience experimenting with syntax by exchanging the order of words in a phrase or sentence using the cards that accompany the boxes. They are then ready for classification work! As they continue with the adjective, for example, children will have the experience of classifying the degree of adjectives, such as soft, softer, softest. Next, they will use the Classification Chart for Adjectives to practice identifying adjectives as either proper (e.g., Canadian), descriptive (e.g., rectangular), numerical (e.g., third), or pronominal (e.g., that), and make even finer distinctions within those categories. In Montessori, grammar is tactile, and quite enjoyable! This foundation produces agile writers with a solid understanding of the function of words. This is not only beneficial to the development of writing skills in the child’s native language, but also to learning a foreign language and noting differences in grammatical structure. Kelli Harran is the Director of Program Support at Higher Ground Education. Get started with our community today! Sign up for resources.

Risk Perception of an Emergent Technology: The Case of Hydrogen Energy By Rob Flynn, Paul Bellaby and Miriam Ricci Source: Forum: Qualitative Social Research Publication date: 31 January 2006 Although hydrogen has been used in industry for many years as a chemical commodity, its use as a fuel or energy carrier is relatively new and expert knowledge about its associated risks is neither complete nor consensual. Public awareness of hydrogen energy and attitudes towards a future hydrogen economy are yet to be systematically investigated. This paper opens by discussing alternative conceptualisations of risk, then focuses on issues surrounding the use of emerging technologies based on hydrogen energy. It summarises expert assessments of risks associated with hydrogen. It goes on to review debates about public perceptions of risk, and in doing so makes comparisons with public perceptions of other emergent technologies—Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Genetically Modified Organisms and Food (GM) and Nanotechnology (NT)—for which there is considerable scientific uncertainty and relatively little public awareness. The paper finally examines arguments about public engagement and "upstream" consultation in the development of new technologies. It is argued that scientific and technological uncertainties are perceived in varying ways and different stakeholders and different publics focus on different aspects or types of risk. Attempting to move public consultation further "upstream" may not avoid this, because the framing of risks and benefits is necessarily embedded in a cultural and ideological context, and is subject to change as experience of the emergent technology unfolds. © 2006 Rob Flynn, Paul Bellaby, Miriam Ricci. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Keywords: Consumers and End Users ; Emergent Technology ; Hydrogen Energy ; Public Attitudes ; Public Engagement ; Risk Perception ; Trust ; Uncertainty Related subjects: Policy & Socio-Economics

1976 Chevrolet C30 1 Ton 4dr Crew Cab Fleetside Pickup Thoroughly redesigned from stem to stern, the all-new third generation C/K trucks for 1973 proved to be the longest lived series in Chevrolet’s history and the three-box styling has proved quite popular since. Aside from wheels and hubcaps, there really wasn’t much that was round anywhere in the design other than the body sides that featured a sculpted character line with a central plateau panel as well as curved side glass, a first on a GM truck. This platform also featured GM’s first in-house built crew cab, and the Suburban finally got four doors like a normal station wagon. Chevrolet offered this cab with only a single front bench seat beginning in 1976. Called the “Bonus Cab”, it was something of a competitor to the Dodge Club Cab and Ford SuperCab. Trim lines were also revamped, ranging from the entry-level Custom to the Custom Deluxe, Cheyenne and top-end Cheyenne Super. They were shuffled for 1975, with the Scottsdale moniker replacing the Cheyenne Super as the top-of-the-line package, while the Custom series was deleted. The next year, Chevy was back up to four trim lines with the addition of the Silverado at the top of the series. By and large, this remained the trim hierarchy for the remainder of series production. 1980 had a one-year-only front end with a flatter front grille and square headlights. It proved to be a preview for 1981 and the rest of the production run, with an all new simplified front clip, new hood, and single plane grille. Powertrains generally continued as before, except that the 454 cubic inch big block replaced the previous 402. In 1978, GM’s 350 cubic inch V-8 diesel pickup was introduced, but 1982 saw a vastly improved 6.2-liter diesel introduced as its needed replacement. This engine was a contributing factor for GM to bid on a Department of Defense contract for the Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle (CUCV), yielding a contract to build the military specification M-1008 and M-1028 pickups, M1010 ambulance, M1030 cab & chassis, plus M-2009 Command Vehicle (Blazer) from 1983-86. The 1987 model year - the final year of production - saw the series designators changed. The rear-wheel drive C-series became the R-series, then the four-wheel drive K-series were renamed the V-series. This was done to allow for concurrent production of its replacement early in 1987 of the all-new C and K models. 1988 then swathe introduction of the fourth generation C/K, which would itself continue until 2002. More 1976 Chevrolet C30 1 Ton values Protect your 1976 Chevrolet C30 from the unexpected.