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Nate Lyles is an American filmmaker known for creating science fiction and comic-genre based film projects such as the independent web series project, "Batman Beyond: The Series".
Nathan Lyles was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Parts of his childhood were spent along the east coast of the USA.
Throughout his high school days Nate used his artistic abilities to make money by drawing and painting to earn extra cash. During the summers he would join the youth work programs drawing comic strips for a local paper and conducting an art program for elementary kids. This, along with his two years at Temple University's Entrepreneurial Youth Program helped further his growth and direction.
Directly after graduating high school Nate decided to tackle all of his artistic passions head on. He attended community college taking only classes of interest (Theater, Abnormal Psychology, etc). The Theater courses lead him to join a theater group in Pennsylvania, and polish his performance skills more and presented him the opportunity to act on stage for the first time.
Also soon after high school Nate created music projects in a Hip-Hop group called Exiles, started an air-brushing business, landed a few modeling gigs, a couple leads in independent films and background roles in major motion pictures. The business side of entertainment was recognized and absorbed throughout these educational, hands-on years in each artistic field.
At the start of 2005, Nate would begin making music videos for local music artists and creating sketch comedy shorts with friends. He then moved on to directing and producing short and feature length films, also writing and directing web-series such as "Batman Beyond: The Series" while looking forward to the production of many more!
Nate Lyles continues to do what he loves, while growing and advancing with every project.
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Phase change math
Since the temperature doesn’t change (at least not usually) during a phase change we cannot use the formula q=mcΔT to calculate the heat involved in that phase change. However the calculation is quite simple. If the difference between any two phases is simply the potential energy difference, all we need to know is that amount to calculate the heat involved in the process.
The formula that we use is
where q =heat, m=amount (sometimes in grams and sometimes in moles) and ΔH is the heat required for the phase change (actually the amount of heat required for one gram or one mole of the substance to undergo the phase change).
If the phase change is between solid and liquid the formula looks like q= mΔH fus and ΔH fus is called the heat of fusion. If the phase change is between liquid and gas the formula looks like q=mΔ vap and ΔH vap is called the heat of vaporization.
For any given substance the ΔH vap is always bigger than the ΔH fus because the potential energy change is always larger when going from liquid to gas than from solid to liquid.

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SunHorizon project aims to demonstrate that the proper combination of technologies (Technology Packages -TP) such as solar panels (PV, hybrid, thermal) and heat pumps (compression, adsorption, reversible) managed with a controller with pre/pro-active maintenance, and ML capabilities can avoid waste energy, maximize energy from RES, increase self-consumption, reduce bills and cut of CO2 emissions.
- Increase SunHorizon H&C technologies performances
- Promote cloud based functional monitoring for H&C purposes by developing a platform and a Smart End User Interface
- Reduce SunHorizon H&C technologies CAPEX and OPEX
- Demonstration of SunHorizon Innovations in different EU countries and type of buildings
- Promote the replication of SunHorizon Concept
- Dissemination and Capacity Building
- Improvement of the SunHorizon technologies by means of lab testing
- Development of monitoring and control platform with an end-user interface
- Integration of fault prediction capabilities and predictive control (ML, twin models, etc.).
- Validation in 8 demonstration cases (3 in Spain, 2 in Belgium,1 in Riga, 2 in Germany)
- Development of different business models, and replication feasibility studies
- Dissemination through EHPA association, papers and workshops
- SunHorizon will make 6 existing heating and cooling components more effective (increase 10-20% efficiency) and therefore more cost-efficient and affordable for everyone. Also, SunHorizon will exploit and demonstrate RES TPs to significantly contribute to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels for H&C in (residential and tertiary/commercial) buildings
- RINA CONSULTING SPA
- LITEN CEATECH
- SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
- AJUNTAMENT DE SANTCUGAT
- RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
- EMVS MADRID
Energy systems projects:
The objective of the Cervera HySGRID+ network is to strengthen the technological capacity of Spanish Technology Centres with a high level of complementarity and promote their solid cooperation with the ultimate aim of researching and developing new technological solutions that facilitate the creation of local energy positive balance communities (LEPC)
The overall objective of REWARDHeat is to demonstrate a new generation of low-temperature district heating and cooling (DHC) networks, which will be able to recover renewable (RES) and residual (WH) heat available at low temperatures.
The objective of the ReUseHeat project is to demonstrate pioneering, advanced, modular and replicable systems that make it possible to reuse the excess heat available on an urban scale.
The objective of the GIRTER project is to develop an intelligent energy management tool and aid in the operation of district heat and cold networks


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Kiddominant Ft. Wizkid – Alright MP3
Kiddominant Ft. Wizkid – Alright, popular Nigerian music producer Kiddominant who as couples of hit under his belt as unleashed a brand new single titled Alright. No obese this coming as Kiddominant features Starboy entertainment boss Wizkid on the new song Alright.
Alright by Kiddominant featuring Wizkid is the first official song the music producer will be having this year. Kiddominant who as work with A-list artist like the Flora My Flawa crooner Davido, BOBO singer Mayorkun and host of other artist. Alright by Kiddominant featuring Wizkid is a self produced track which just have Wizkid vibe on hit.
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If you were forced to run for your life, amidst falling bombs or as a hurricane approaches, what would you grab after your children and loved ones? You would be well advised to make your identity documents one of the first things to pack. Birth certificates, national ID cards, passports, residence permits, even a driver’s license—documents like these will be necessary to prove who you are to the authorities in the country to which you flee, and the authorities in your home country when it is safe to return.
Without these documents, the already nightmarish scenario becomes much worse. If forced to cross an international border, a person lacking identity documents will be unable to travel through the legal channels. A child separated from his or her parents and without any identification is more vulnerable to being trafficked. A person with a claim to refugee status—or even to nationality—in the country to which they have fled may be unable to get recognition of their right to be there. Lacking identification issued by the host country, they may also face trouble accessing goods and services that facilitate self-sufficiency and local integration, such as a SIM card, a bank account, education for children, and healthcare.
Even in rich countries unaffected by conflict, including the US, the poor and homeless struggle to get the documents to which they are entitled. Now imagine a Syrian refugee family in Turkey or Lebanon who have lost identifying documents from Syria in the chaos of their flight. If they are members of Syria’s Kurdish population, many of them were never recognised as Syrian nationals, and the family may never have had papers to begin off with. How would they get their claim to remain as refugees processed without these documents? How would they get themselves put on the list for resettlement for especially vulnerable refugees because of their disabled child? How would they ensure that a new child born in exile is not denied future recognition of Syrian nationality and left stateless because of lack of birth registration, or because the father (and his identity documents) are missing?
A lack of identity documents significantly increases the vulnerability of those who have been forcibly displaced, whether in their own country or across international borders. This is not only in the context of flight, but also when return home becomes possible.
What needs to be done?Through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically target 16.9, all countries agreed to achieve legal identity for all by the year 2030. Similarly, the first two of 10 Principles on Identification for Sustainable Development published this year by the World Bank Group, UN agencies and other organizations, call for universal coverage and accessibility of identification systems.
Host countries have an important responsibility to register refugees who reside on their territory, and to provide them with identity documents that are recognized by public and private service providers and document their status as a refugee. UNHCR’s #IBELONG campaign emphasises that similar protections should apply to stateless persons and those whose nationality is in doubt.
Among the most basic responsibilities of states is universal birth registration for all those born in their territory, as well as registration of deaths and marriages and other changes in status. In particular, birth registration provides a child with official evidence of who their parents are and where they were born, which can facilitate recognition or acquisition of a nationality and ensure family unity during resettlement or repatriation.
Governments must take care that the registration of refugees and other displaced persons is done in a way that safeguards rights and fosters inclusion, and also strengthens the capacity of authorities to administer these populations and more efficiently provide assistance and durable solutions, including voluntary repatriation, local integration and resettlement. This requires that the procedures are fair and accessible, and that appeal is possible if an application for a particular status is rejected.
Last year, the World Bank’s Identification for Development (ID4D) program published a report on identification in the context of forced displacement as scoping exercise for working on this issue. The World Bank is now building on this initial work and partnering closely UNHCR, IOM, and others to conduct further research and provide technical and financial assistance to interested host countries, including through appropriate innovations. As part of this agenda, ID4D is also working on improving data and methods to calculate how many refugees and other vulnerable persons are without proof of legal identity, so resources and efforts can be directed to the right places.
Much work and advocacy still needs to be done, but we are optimistic that progress can be made. There is increased recognition of the role that identification can play in managing forced displacement and finding solutions. Governments are more interested and committed than ever to achieving universal coverage of identification systems, including for refugees. Development and humanitarian partners, such as the World Bank, are scaling up the support they can provide. The private sector is working on innovative solutions for challenges like secure digital storage of identity documents that can be retrieved and verified when needed. And advances in certain technologies, such as mobile and biometrics, make it possible to build robust and inclusive identification systems more easily, cheaply and quickly than ever before.
As we commemorate the amazing strength, courage and perseverance of refugees on World Refugee Day, take a moment to imagine how much your life is simplified because you can respond easily when asked, “Papers please?”


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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Have A Question About This Topic?
Legacy or estate planning is part of good retirement planning. Here are a few things to consider when working on your plan.
Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

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Finite element analysis of deep transverse metatarsal ligaments mechanical response during landing
Gu, Y. D., Rong, M., Li, Z. Y., Lake, M. J., & Ruan, G. Q. (2012) Finite element analysis of deep transverse metatarsal ligaments mechanical response during landing. In Chen, Wenzhe, Xu, Xipeng, Dai, Pinqiang, Chen, Yonglu, & Jiang, Zhengyi (Eds.) Advanced Materials Research, Scientific.Net, Xiamen, China, pp. 2558-2561.
The deep transverse metatarsal ligaments (DTML) play an important role in stabilizing the metatarsal bones and manipulating foot transverse arch deformation. However, the biomechanical research about DTML in the foot maneuver is quite few. Due to the difficulties and lack of better measurement technology for these ligaments experimental monitor, the load transfer mechanism and internal stress state also hadn't been well addressed. The purpose of this study was to develop a detailing foot finite element model including DTML tissues, to investigate the mechanical response of DTML during the landing condition. The DTML was considered as hyperelastic material model was used to represent the nonlinear and nearly incompressible nature of the ligament tissue. From the simulation results, it is clearly to find that the peak maiximal principal stress of DTML was between the third and fourth metatarsals. Meanwhile, it seems the DTML in the middle position experienced higher tension than the sides DTML.
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Citation counts are sourced monthly from and citation databases.
These databases contain citations from different subsets of available publications and different time periods and thus the citation count from each is usually different. Some works are not in either database and no count is displayed. Scopus includes citations from articles published in 1996 onwards, and Web of Science® generally from 1980 onwards.
Citations counts from theindexing service can be viewed at the linked Google Scholar™ search.
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Are there any alternatives to Google Analytics?
The use of Google Analytics (hereafter GA) has been restricted by national data protection authorities in an increasing number of European countries for several years.
Austria, France and most recently Italy have caused quite a stir. It is not yet certain whether Google Analytics will also be banned in Belgium, although it is very likely that it will.
On July 1, 2023, Google itself will pull the plug on Universal Analytics and Analytics 4 will definitely take over the torch. Analytics 4 is an attempt by Google to be GDPR-compliant after all. The question, however, is whether Analytics 4 will be effective in doing so.
But why is GA being banned?
Part 1 of this blog will discuss the issues surrounding GA and the GDPR. In part 2 of the blog, we will show you how to prepare for a possible ban of GA in Belgium. We figured out for you which affordable and GDPR-compliant analytics services are good alternatives to GA.
What's the issue with Google Analytics?
We have seen articles appearing for months claiming that GA goes against the provisions of the GDPR, but why is this the case?
It is important to note that when using GA, personal data is transferred to the United States. The data sent includes: IP addresses, browser data and user identification data.
Until a few years ago, there was a U.S.-European treaty available, the so called ” Privacy Shield,” which regulated data transfers to the U.S.
This treaty was declared invalid in the famous SchremsII ruling of July 16, 2020. To notice the loss of the Privacy Shield, Google has begun working with Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). These are clauses that can be used on a voluntary basis to demonstrate compliance with data protection requirements.
Privacy Commission (“Datenschutzbehörde” or “DSB”)
The Austrian Privacy Commission (“Datenschutzbehörde” or “DSB”) is the first national data protection authority to rule against Google Analytics ‘ practices . This ruling followed the 101 complaints by the organization Noyb (NOT Your Business) of Austrian Max Schrems, against the websitewww.netdoktor.at
DBS: Google’s SCCs insufficient for GDPR compliance
This is because of the following reasons:
- Since Google is a “provider of electronic communication services,” it is subject to US law 50 US Code § 1881 (b) (4). Under these regulations, the U.S. intelligence community can require Google to give them access to Google’s data.
- The measures taken in addition to the SCCs are not sufficient to protect personal data as no possibility is foreseen to exclude monitoring and access to personal data by U.S. intelligence agencies
In addition, the DBS alsodetermined that GA , due to a technical error, had theIP addressof visitors was not anonymized.
Even without thethem technical error, the DBS felt that GA was not adequately protecting personal data. The DBS highlights that in the privacy measures that Google affects, such as the anonymize of the IPaddress, still talk about the processing of personal data.
Indeed, there is still the possibility that the remaining data could be combinedwith a unique profile. This combination makes it easy to trace the data back to a naturally identifiable individual.
This is certainly the case when one considers the sea ofdataGoogle possesses when the user, while surfing theInternetis logged in with a Google account.
In summary, we can identify the following problems with GA:
- The data processed by Google should be considered personal data, even when privacy measures such as IP anonymization are in place.
- The processing of this data in the U.S., as a result of U.S. law, is undoubtedly in violation of the GDPR, because the intelligence agencies of the U.S., can access this data without requiring the prior consent of the user
This statement boils down to the fact that the use of GA in Europe illegal should be illegal since it goes against GDPR provisions.
Will analytics 4 solve Google's problems?
Universal Analytics was released in 2012 and is now practically the Internet’s standard web analytics tool. Consequently, most websites use GA.
On July 1, 2023, that will change: Google has announced the phasing out of Universal Analytics. So companies that still want to use Google Analytics will soon have to switch to Google Analytics 4. (Hereafter: GA4)
The new version of Google’s tool was developed in 2020 and differs from Universal Analytics in notable ways .
What is GA4 (alternative to GA) all about?
GA 4 revolves aroundfirst-party cookies set by Google itself. It also uses an event-based model: it tracks specific user actions, such as clicking on a link or viewing a page, and links them to a single user.
Universal Analytics instead revolves around third-party cookies and uses a session-based model that tracks user activity during a single visit to a Web site.
Google claims: Google Analytics 4 (alternative to GA) will be more privacy-friendly than predecessor!
Google therefore hopes the new tool will solve Google’s legal problems regarding data transfers.
This , unfortunately, is not the case. Google tried to advertise GA4 as a step toward a cookie-free and privacy-friendly web analytics model. This is a lie, their new analytics tool is anything but cookie-free.
GA4 forgoes third-party cookies and uses first-party cookies called Client ID. Like the third-party cookies used by Universal Analytics, GA 4’s cookies contain a unique identifier called Client ID.
For this reason, they are personal data under the GDPR. So GA 4 still transfers personal data to the US.
User-ID also used by GA4 ? (alternative to GA)
GA4also usesanidentifier called User-ID. User IDs are not cookies, but another tool GA uses to track users across devices . They are personal data because they allow individual users to be distinguished among Web site traffic.
The same goes for the unique ID, another parameter processed by GA to generate a User ID .
Transferring personal data to the US is also an issue . Google Analytics 4 does not solve this. In fact, the Google Analytics 4 setup still transfers personal data to the US.
Google fails to provide GDPR-friendly solution with GA4. Therefore, it is advisable to provide an alternative to GA for your business. In Part 2 of this Blog , we will present some affordable and GDPR-friendly alternativefor GA discuss


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Located in Kalithea Bay, surrounded by gardens and 800 m. from the beach.
The Kalithea Sun & Sky Kalithea is situated in the area of Kalithea Bay, on the East Coast of Rhodes. It is 6 km. away from Rhodes Town, 4 km. from the port and 2 km. from Koskinou Village. The beach is 800 m. from the hotel and there is a bus stop 300 m. away. The complex is compose of a main building with 113 accommodation in Kalithea Sun and 11 houses in Kalithea Sky. The facilities and services include reception with safe, elevator, Internet access, restaurant with a large terrace, TV lounge with view to Kalithea Bay and mini market. In addition, the property has an outdoor pool, children´s pool, sun terrace and a bar serving Greek specialties and snacks. It offers various sports such us tennis, volley ball and table tennis, as well as having a children´s playground and video games. The rooms are equipped with A/C, TV, telephone, bathroom with hair dryer and balcony or terrace. Laundry service is available. The hotel has its own parking. In case of choosing the option of "all inclusive": The All Inclusive-concept includes all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) and mealtime drinks such as soft drinks, beer, wine, water and alcoholic drinks, all of local brands. Drinks are served from morning until late evening (approx until 22.-24.00 hrs). Opening times vary between different hotels. In certain hotels the activities program is also included. Address: Kalithea Avenue, Koskinou, 85100 Rhodes, Greece.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Global economic growth eased to a four-month low in February as rates of expansion in both manufacturing and services businesses slowed, a survey showed on Tuesday.
The Global Total Output index, produced by JPMorgan with research and supply management organizations, fell to 53.0 in February from 53.2 in January, comfortably above the 50 mark that divides growth from contraction.
"Although the rate of expansion eased to a four-month low, the loss of momentum was only slight and improving inflows of new business raise the chances of a near-term reacceleration," said David Hensley, director of global economics coordination at JPMorgan.
New orders came in at their fastest pace in nearly a year, the survey showed, and firms took on more workers to meet the demand.
A global index covering services firms fell to 53.3 last month from 53.4. A similar manufacturing PMI released on Friday fell to 50.8.
Growth was led by the vast U.S. services sector, where it accelerated to its fastest pace in a year in February, helped by a pick-up in new orders and demand for exports.
But France, Spain and Italy dragged the euro zone into a deeper downturn, earlier data showed, highlighting a widening chasm between these countries and prosperous Germany.
British services companies had a slightly better month than expected but among Chinese services companies, which comprise a smaller proportion of its economy compared with Western peers, growth slowed from a four-month high in February.
The index combines survey data from countries including the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Britain, China and Russia.
(Reporting by Jonathan Cable; editing by Stephen Nisbet)

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The eye-arresting images in this original contemporary art book feature two popular mediums, painting and photography. Although the art is inspired by the Long Island landscape, its visual appeal in artists’ interpretations of locations is universal. Paired with the dialog of the artists, the narrative becomes an intimate conversation with the reader. Combining life, loss, serendipity and art, it portrays two artists, whose conceptually similar work evolved independently until social media brought them together. Their collaboration continues to produce treasures of stunning, memorable beauty.
The improbable pairing of Holly Gordon, photographer from Bay Shore, Long Island, and Ward Hooper, painter from Northport, Long Island, is a symbiotic match.
Their artistic relationship is an affirmation of the human spirit in an age where most can’t seem to detach from objects.
These two contemporary artists discovered a serendipitous connection to the earlier American artistic and personal alliance of Arthur Dove and Helen Torr, whose work was inspired by the same Long Island locations. The past thus joined the present, deepening Gordon and Hooper’s bond, both personally and geographically.
In Gordon and Hooper’s intimate relationship there is a sense of empathy, connection, and mutual discovery that is invincible.
Ward Hooper and Holly Gordon understand that the meaning of their journey extends beyond themselves. Their camaraderie and brilliant exposition beckons others to do the same and thereby reach their own heights in art and life.
The transformative journey that unfolds centers on art as a positive force that ultimately unites two creative spirits. I found the imagery captivating and the text inspirational. Learning about how these two people from different art disciplines came together to help heal and enrich each others’ lives (and create wonderful imagery throughout the process) made me appreciate my life and relationships even more. The book may even encourage you to create something new, or collaborate with someone you already know...or someone who is out there waiting to be a part of your “Light's Journey.” -- Andrew Darlow, Photographer, Educator and Author
......A love story of friendship and renewal. Holly and Ward were meant to meet to discover their connection through art and nature. Two wonderful artists exploring life together through the warmth of colors, brush and lens strokes and subjects they created separately at different times and then together revealing their deep passion for life, friendship and art. --Charlee M. Miller, Executive Director, Art League of Long Island, Dix Hills, N.Y.
Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Project gives us seamlessly created images that work on many levels: They pay attention to tiny details yet pulse with large swaths of vibrant color. They look like paintings — but they could be photographs, and vice versa. These are eye-arresting scenes, a visual harvest of the natural beauty that surrounds us, creating lasting sights that celebrate what talented artists have always quested for: the light. Holly Gordon finds images and builds digital layers that blend an unflinching assessment by a documentary photographer and environmentalist with a painterly sensitivity; Ward Hooper’s loose brushstrokes capture the ever-shifting light and shadow through watercolors that are as elusive as the light. Their collaboration continues to produce treasures of stunning, memorable beauty.—Annie Wilkinson Blachley’s features and cover stories have been published by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and national and regional newspapers and magazines. She is a copy editor and columnist for the Long Island Press and writes several monthly columns for Long Island Woman Magazine
About the Author
Holly Gordon paints with her camera. The world is her studio and the digital darkroom sometimes takes her vision far beyond photography as we know it. The origins of her art date back to film photography in the 1960s and the aura and aromas of the traditional wet darkroom. While most people viewing Holly’s current work think she is a painter, what they are seeing is her photography in transition. Technology is changing photography as we know it and Holly’s art is part of that change. “Photo-Liminalism” is the term she has applied to the innovative work that has emerged after nearly twenty years of creative exploration. Holly Gordon’s art has appeared in The New York Times, Shutterbug, National Wildlife Magazine, and New York Newsday. Her work has been exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History, Denise Bibro Fine Art gallery, the New York Hall of Science, the Heckscher Art Museum, Long Island Museum, Islip Art Museum, and the Audubon Center in Greenwich, Connecticut. Gordon’s art is included in a number of public and private collections, including NYU Langone, Melville Corporate Plaza, and Molloy College.
Ward Hooper’s paintings have been widely exhibited and his work has been featured in Watercolor Artist Magazine. His numerous awards and honors include the Peacock Award for his watercolor paintings. After graduating with a degree in Graphic Design from The New York City College of Technology, CUNY, and attending the Art Students League, Ward’s career included over thirty years as art director and award-winning design director for the J.C. Penney Company. He was also vice president of the design firm Coleman, Lipuma, Siegel and Morrill. Among the clients he served during his career were Avon, Wrangler Jeans, Mattel, Revlon, Saks, Lever Brothers and Seagram & Sons. Ward has been on the teaching staff at the Art League of Long Island for twelve years. His watercolors are in private and corporate collections throughout the United States.
Peter Pitzele, Ph.D., is a teacher and author.
Denise A. Bibro is a writer, gallerist, and curator, and is owner of Denise Bibro Fine Art in New York City.
Bridget (Bree) Shirvell is a NY-based freelance writer covering food systems, climate crisis solutions and the science behind relationships Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, Civil Eats, and more.

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Nov. 3, 2010
For Immediate Release
By Natasha Janes, student news writer
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Dr. Eric Bruns, associate professor of psychology at Campbellsville University, spoke on the desires of the heart at a recent chapel at CU in the Ransdell Chapel.
| Dr. Eric Bruns, associate professor of
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Bruns told the audience the greatest commandment in the Bible is in Matthew 22:37-39, stating, ‘“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Bruns spoke about the seven desires of every heart and how they apply to relationships. He gave the example of a married couple in Hollywood getting divorced and said there is even “trouble in paradise.” Yet, striving to satisfy the seven desires of your partner’s heart could lead you to a successful relationship he said.
The first desire of every heart is to be heard and understood which means not only listening to words but also hearing the heart of the person speaking to show that you care.
Bruns said, “If you want to be heard, you must start by listening.”
The second desire of every heart is to be affirmed meaning every person needs to believe that someone approves of who we are and what we do. We need to be a positive influence in someone’s life by being affirming because no affirmation leads to low self-confidence he said.
The third desire of every heart is to be blessed because it makes you feel good about who you are rather then what you are. The fourth desire is to be spiritually and emotionally safe, meaning free of fear and anxiety.
The fifth desire is to be touched, non-sexually and sexually, and this need remains with us from birth until death.
Bruns said, “Sexual sin is a huge problem in our society today and leads us to temptations that are not healthy or productive.”
The sixth desire is to be chosen because people desire to be selected by someone for a special relationship and the seventh desire is to be included because we long to belong, not only to God but to others also.
Bruns said fulfilling the desires of others can only be done with God’s help and we can’t do better then by following His example. The secret to contentment is to fulfill our own seven desires in our heart and to also fulfill the desires of other people’s hearts. Bruns said, “True contentment comes from having realistic expectations, exchanging fantasy for vision, following your passion, surrounding yourself with encouraging people, cultivating gratitude and knowing that even when you are in pain- God is good.”
Campbellsville University is a widely acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university with over 3,000 students offering 63 undergraduate programs, 17 master’s degrees and five postgraduate areas. The website for complete information is campbellsville.edu.

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The album, Resurrection, was started three years ago when I was a student at Recording Arts Canada (Toronto). The art of learning how to capture my sound, my music, was always in interest to me, I just never knew how to do. Resurrection started with the composing of the track, Sangeedham. The music was written by me, and lyrics were written by my dear friend Krish Raghavan who I am grateful to work with. It was sung by Harini and Harsha Vishwanathan, who have done an amazing job throughout the album.
My biggest idol, inspiration, and motivation comes from none other than A.R. Rahman. I enjoy AR's unique music deeply that embraces indescribable emotions within me. A lot of my music is inspired by A.R. and I continue to learn from him by analyzing his strategic techniques, and applying them to my own. You will witness this in my track, Rivalry, which was inspired by Liquid Dance, from Slumdog Millionaire.
The name Resurrection, was actually thought of by a very close friend of mine, Shreya Patel. At one point, I didn't want to continue with music for personal reasons but after sometime, I sat in my studio and hit the red button again and got back into it. I was in search for the album name. The original album was to be called, "A New Day," but Shreya had recommended Resurrection and I just thought it described my situation perfectly, so we decided to go with it.
The album took three years to complete but has a unique blend of compositions, genres, and styles. From classical Hindustani music, to Carnatic music, to Western music, and even the use of sound effects and new technology, the journey was an unforgettable experience. The endless nights, countless cups of coffee, and re-recording over and over again late at night, challenged me to get a sound that described me.
This was supposed to be my debut album, but decided to hold off on it. Instead I had released an album called The Third Eye, in March 2010, which was done for meditation and spirituality purposes.
Hope you enjoy the Resurrection.


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LOUD SHIRT DAY
Loud Shirt Day is the annual appeal of The Hearing House and the Southern Cochlear Implant Paediatric Programme.
Neither charity charges deaf children or their families for their services.
More than $176,000 was raised last year to help kids to listen and speak.
This year’s event will be held on September 19 with a theme of florals and flares.
Go to loudshirtday.org.nz to register your workplace or school to take part.

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TransCanada Corporation’s proposed Energy East pipeline would have a 15 per cent chance of rupturing annually that could produce a potentially catastrophic oil spill, according to a new briefing paper the Council of Canadians released Wednesday.
“Fifteen per cent a year is a very high level of risk,” said Mark Calzavara, the Council of Canadians’ regional organizer for Ontario and Quebec.
The proposed Energy East pipeline would transport 1.1 million barrels per day of crude oil from the Alberta tar sands some 4,600 kilometres to a new export terminal in Saint John, New Brunswick.
The council’s report maintains that TransCanada can only detect leaks greater than 1.5 per cent of the pipeline capacity.
“The math is easy,” Calzavara said. “One-point-five per cent of 1.1 million barrels of oil per day works out to 2.6 million litres. Anything under that, there’s no assurance their system would actually work at detecting it.
”That’s a massive leak, though, because the pipeline is so big. That’s a huge amount of oil.”
State of the art monitoring system described as less accurate than a bathroom scale
But Tim Duboyce, TransCanada’s spokesperson, disputes the council’s report, calling its conclusion “unfounded.”
Duboyce said the council doesn’t understand how pipelines work, but that it was very clear what they want to do: “They attack the pipeline project at every turn because they want to stop it from happening. Quite frankly, they’ve manufactured this notion with this paper they put out today that’s built on faulty premises.”
DuBoyce wouldn’t speculate what the percentage of ruptures annually might occur on the pipeline, calling the council’s premise “faulty. It’s wrong. We believe we can operate pipelines safely without having spills.”
He also took issue with the council’s description of TransCanada’s “state-of-the-art” monitoring system being “less accurate than the average bathroom scale.”
TransCanada has spent $1 billion on safety and maintenance of its infrastructure, Duboyce said, adding that inspection measures include cylindrical robots that travel the pipelines on a regular basis, testing for and scanning for anomalies within the lines.
Those robots can detect an anomaly as small as a little sliver of fingernail, Duboyce said.
Referring to the council, Duboyce said, “I’m not sure where they’re drawing all their statistics from, but they are overblowing the risk associated with this. I’d just underscore that we aim for zero incidents.
“It’s in our interests as well as everybody else’s that we do aim for that kind of performance level, because we don’t want anything to happen to the environment.”
A pump station failure sent a geyser of oil into the air
A Polaris Institute report in June 2015 on TransCanada noted that according to the National Energy Board (NEB), 17 of the 39 major pipeline accidents in Canada from 1992 to 2014 occurred on pipelines either TransCanada or its subsidiary, NGTL, owned.
CBC News carried out an investigation in 2013 that went beyond the NEB numbers, disclosing 1,047 pipeline incidents in Canada, of which 364 were related to TransCanada or NGTL.
The Polaris report described TransCanada “as a relative newcomer to oil pipelines” and reported that according to the company’s own data between 2010 and 2013 in the U.S. and Canada it spilled 441.7 barrels of oil in 152 different spills.
Polaris also mentioned 12 spills on TransCanada's Keystone mainline in its first year of operation. The biggest took place in North Dakota on May 7, 2011, where a pump station failure caused a 60-foot eruption of oil, amounting to some 79,500 litres, or 400 barrels.
“According to TransCanada, this did not count as a spill because the oil did not come from the pipe itself,” the Polaris report noted.
The council’s paper pointed to possible causes of a potential catastrophic oil spill along the proposed Energy East pipeline, which along the route would include an existing up-to-40-year-old natural gas pipeline from Saskatchewan to Ontario.
In 1995, in Rapid City, Manitoba, one of TransCanada’s natural gas mainlines ruptured and exploded, causing damage to an adjacent line. The council noted that for much of Energy East’s planned route, the converted gas pipeline will run within metres of other pipelines carrying natural gas.
“Nearly half of the ruptures on the Mainline were a result of stress corrosion and cracking, external corrosion, and coating and welding failures,” the council’s paper noted. “This raises clear concerns about the design, construction and maintenance of these pipelines.”
External corrosion is the second leading cause of pipeline failures
Duboyce dismissed those concerns, saying that the council is talking about equipment that was developed and built mainly in the 1980s and ‘90s. “Age of a pipeline is not a good reference for determining its safety.”
According to Duboyce, TransCanada monitors the state of its pipelines from both within and without and as the lines need to be repaired or replaced, the work is done before anything happens.
“For us it’s absolutely important to build safe pipelines and when you look at the technology today at our disposal while we develop Energy East, I think we can look forward to what will be one of the most technologically advanced and safest pipelines ever built in the world.”
However, the Polaris Institute report flags aging infrastructure as a concern. The report cites an August 2013 Alberta Energy Regulator performance review that mentions age as a factor contributing to pipeline failure.
The Alberta Energy Regulator wrote that “external corrosion is the second leading cause of pipeline failures, at 12. 7 per cent, and is primarily due to external pipeline coatings falling from either age or excessive production temperatures.”


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Hamilton Telecommunications Joins Fujitsu PalmPartner Program
“We are pleased to welcome Hamilton to the PalmPartner program,” said Christer Bergman, vice president of Fujitsu’s Biometric Solutions Group. “The PalmSecure technology line allows Hamilton to continue to deliver the latest in advanced technology solutions. This converged solution will deliver key differentiation and immediate ROI to growing numbers of agencies and departments seeking the best biometric technology.”
The Fujitsu PalmSecure sensor captures palm vein pattern using a near-infrared light. The PalmSecure device is non-invasive and extremely hygienic because it does not come in contact with the skin. It is not susceptible to changes in external conditions such as the case with fingerprinting which depends on skin types and conditions that changes with time or age or the type of manual labor being engaged that changes skin surfaces. Palm vein technology provides high-level security in biometric authentication solutions as palm vein patterns cannot be duplicated nor does it change in time.
Dan Molliconi, vice president of Hamilton Information Systems noted: “After implementing the biometric authentication solutions within our own facilities across the country, we are excited to be providing our clients with this technology for access control within their own business.”


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Chispa is a quarterly publication of the Tuolumne County Historical Society covering a wide range of historical subjects. Each issue contains one or more articles focusing on a significant person, event, or place in the history of Tuolumne County. In 1961, the publication was initially called, The Quarterly, and later renamed Chispa in 1969. In 2010, there is no Chispa, Vol. 50, No. 3 and 4, so that Chispa, Vol. 51, No. 1 will coincide with the calendar year.
Each CD contains 10-years of Chispa articles in Adobe Reader PDF format and every-word searchable. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free: get.adobe.com/reader/.
A sample CHISPA can be viewed here.
You can view a list of the CHISPA titles by decade here. The cost of shipping is included.

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Confessions of a Day Trader: Should auld acquaintance be forgot…
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Each Monday, Stockhead’s resident day trader gives us a peek at the highs and lows of his trading diary and hints at what might be coming this week.
Platform used: Marketech
Round Trip: $10 (previously $40 on alternative platform)
Rules of engagement: Never hold any positions overnight (unless forced) and try to avoid any suspensions (if possible). No shorting.
Going to be a short week and expecting a bit of end-of-year touching up by the funds. Z1P especially as last placement was at 5.34.
Time is 10.15am. Start off by buying 1000 FMG at 23.90, so expecting it to try and crack 24.00. Also buy 1000 NCM at 26.13 as they look like they will bounce to 26.20.
Time 10.19am. Have sell limits on both higher up as have to go out. Come back and have been taken out of FMG at 24.05 and change limit on NCM down to market. All up make $180 for the morning.
+1000 NCM at 26.13; -1000 NCM at 26.16; Profit $30. (Had them on at 26.20 which they did hit later.)
+1000 FMG at 23.90; -1000 FMG at 24.05; Profit $150
Still keep eying up Z1P for them to always get to 5.34 at some point. Manage to buy 1000 at 5.30 at 11.55am. Just before doing that I buy 1000 FMG at 23.70. I notice ANZ at 22.96 and think may go to 23.00. So buy 1000.
FMG bounce nicely to 23.80 and I manage to sell 1000 at 23.805. Z1P I adjust limit to 5.33, down from 5.34 and get taken out. ANZ not behaving as I like so cut them at 23.97 so don’t have to worry about them and have a good profit for the day already locked in.
+1000 ANZ at 23.96; -1000 ANZ at 23.97; Profit $10 (Got bored.)
+1000 FMG at 23.70; -1000 FMG at 23.805; Profit $105
+1000 Z1P at 5.30; -1000 Z1P at 5.33; Profit $30 (They do hit 5.34.)
Last trading day of the year. Was tempted to just do nothing today, as it’s a short day. But can’t help myself and have to take a peek, just before lunch.
Buy 1000 FMG at 23.99 as they gotta go above 24.00. In at 12.23pm and out at 12.50pm for a $60 profit. Get 1000 Z1P below 5.34 at 5.28 and wait. Keep waiting and eventually lock in $40 dollar profit at 5.32.
They do get to 5.34, but I’m long gone, down beach with beer in hand. Total profit for the day $100 and for the week $425.
+1000 Z1P at 5.28; -1000 Z1P at 5.32; Profit $40
+1000 FMG at 23.99; -1000 FMG at 24.05; Profit $60
Profit for week: $425
Less $70 brokerage
Net Profit: $355 for week


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● Club Member Entry to track ● Organised Track Race Nights ● Kennel Visits Encouraged ● A minimum of 12 Club Greyhounds ● Access to an informative Club Website ● Keep up to date via the Club Blog ● Race Sponsorship and Presentations
****Please Note**** The Dunham Racing Club section of this website will shortly be moving to its own stand alone web address. www.dunhamracingclub.co.uk
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Read the very latest news and information from the club on our lively Blog
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Usually all the Club dogs are running at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium. It has recently undergone refurbishment and is now one of the most modern and comfortable stadiums in the Country. Nottingham is renowned for its hospitality and high standards both in terms of service and quality of food.
Every race meeting is well attended as young and older visitors enjoy the experience of a night at the dogs in smart and comfortable surroundings.The management of Nottingham have worked extremely hard with us to ensure that The Dunham Racing Club is a success and want to wish all members a very warm welcome

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Telekinetic is the name of a concept album by Aliceffekt played live with the Leap Motion, first performed at Sabaco in Tokyo. The event was recorded and can still be watched online on UStream. There was a short article on CNET about the event as well. The album cover features an alternate door to Paradise's Library of Sand ornated of the number 210 in Needle Numbers as well as the Traumae letters BI TI TA SI PO.
You can watch a a demo of the prototype.
Someone from twitter made a audio rip version of the live recording of the show with Rekcahdam . This alternate version has a very interesting texture and is now available for download: Ao'Sanguine Patrons (Live at Sabaco).


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Sag Harbor Village recently inked a deal with Suffolk County to develop affordable housing at a Hempstead Street property, likely using both the Long Island Housing Partnership and the Sag Harbor Community Housing Trust to administer and develop the housing, according to village Mayor Brian Gilbride.
Earlier this month, the village was contacted by Suffolk County’s Director of Affordable Housing Jill Rosen Nikoloff, offering to give Sag Harbor 20 Hempstead Street on the East Hampton side of the village, if the village was committed to developing affordable housing on the site.
“We are pleased to work with the village on this site in turning a dilapidated facility into something everyone can appreciate,” said Dan Aug, Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy’s press secretary, adding in Levy’s tenure the county has transferred some 500 parcels to other municipalities for workforce housing.
According to Nikoloff’s letter, once developed, the housing will need to be sold or rented to families whose income does not exceed 80 percent of the HUD established median income limits for Suffolk County. Also keeping with Suffolk County Workforce Housing regulations, the development must be completed in the next three years or the property will once again belong to Suffolk County.
According to Gilbride, the house on Hempstead Street has been rundown for several years, and the county seized it after taxes were not paid.
He said in all likelihood, the home will be demolished and rebuilt with the aid of the Long Island Housing Partnership and the Sag Harbor Community Housing Trust, although Gilbride added formal plans had yet to be drawn up. He did note it is the village’s hope the property will be developed with an accessory apartment on site, which would make the home even more affordable for the lucky tenant who wins it in a lottery once the home is complete.
Gilbride said he would like to see the housing open to members of either the Sag Harbor fire or school district who fall into the appropriate income bracket and meet criteria for a mortgage. He would also like to see the housing earmarked for volunteers.
The development will be the first affordable housing project since residents filled the Municipal Building two years ago during the review of a luxury condominium project at the former Bulova Watchcase Factory, calling for affordable housing within that project. The project sponsors, Sag Development Partners, eventually said it would instead give the newly created Sag Harbor Community Housing Trust $2.57 million to develop housing off-site.
That development project stalled in the midst of a nationwide economic downturn, leaving the trust without the funding to kick off an affordable housing initiative in Sag Harbor. However, Sag Harbor village officials did draft inclusionary zoning standards in its new code, requiring any project with more than five units include 20 percent affordable housing. Similar to a state law enacted in 2009, the village does allow project sponsors to instead pay into the housing trust, which would create workforce housing or provide low interest loans and down payments in the Sag Harbor School District.
On Monday, former Mayor Greg Ferraris, who now serves on the board of directors of the trust along with attorney Denise Schoen and Stacey Pennebaker, said the trust, a not-for-profit entity, is ready to move forward, but has been faced with a lack of funding.
“If the village and the county are interested in working with us we would be more than happy to assist them in facilitating affordable housing,” said Ferraris.
On the village board level, trustees Tiffany Scarlato and Robby Stein have been working towards amending Sag Harbor’s accessory apartment law to allow residents with cottages and other detached structures the ability to legalize existing apartments. Currently, the law only allows the legalization of attached apartments. Only one resident has come forward, and been approved, for an accessory apartment since the legislation was enacted last year.
While Stein and Scarlato have yet to formally present anything to fellow trustees, this week, Scarlato said they are considering giving amnesty to homeowners with existing detached accessory apartments, but would require planning board approval, a public hearing and an affidavit showing the space has been used as a residence, without complaint, for 10 years.
“I would like to see some kind of requirement that shows this has not been disturbing a neighborhood,” said Scarlato on Monday.
In conjunction with any changes to the accessory apartment law, Scarlato said the village’s code enforcement department has begun to crack down on illegal apartments.
“This is not a way for us to make money,” she stressed. “All we want to do is make sure these units are legal and safe. We are trying to do the right thing, and we just need to get a handle on this situation.”

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The holiday season centers on the idea of giving gifts and spending time with friends and family. While this can be an enjoyable part of the year for those who live with depression, it can be difficult to spend so much time focusing on others, especially if you are struggling just to keep up with daily tasks. Instead of giving all of your attention to others this holiday season, it’s okay to focus on your own needs and give yourself the gift of self-care.
Incorporating Self-Care During the Holidays
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be challenging for people who live with depression. When you’re experiencing symptoms like a lack of pleasure with routine activities, extreme fatigue, and trouble sleeping, the events and activities associated with the holiday season can become overwhelming. Instead of feeling pressured to participate in every holiday event, you have every right to set boundaries around your time and energy and take time for yourself.
Below are some strategies that can help you to practice self-care in order to manage depression symptoms during the busy month of December.
Take Time to Unwind if You Need It
Calendars are likely to be more packed during the holidays. Between family gatherings, tree-lighting ceremonies, and office parties, it seems like there is always some event to prepare for and attend. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, turning down an event or just staying at home can be a simple act of self-care. When you choose to pass up an event, it’s okay to simply decline without further explanation, even if you’re declining to stay at home and watch reality TV.
Commit to Unplugging
The period between Thanksgiving and New Years comes with paid days off from work for many people, or at least the opportunity to use vacation time. Take advantage of the extra time off, and truly unplug from your work. Committing to unplugging for at least a few days will likely have benefits for your mental health. In fact, research has found that burnout is linked to an increased risk of depression, as well as reduced life satisfaction. Use your vacation days this holiday season, and take time to truly rest and recover without feeling the need to answer a work call or respond to emails.
Incorporate Exercise into Your Routine
Research has consistently demonstrated that exercise is beneficial for mental health. A recent study in Scientific Reports found that moderate and vigorous physical activity reduces the severity of depression scores. According to the study, just one day of exercise per week is enough to ward off depression. The point is that you don’t have to train like a professional athlete to reap the benefits of exercise. Scheduling one or two gym sessions a week, or attending a group exercise class, can be enough self-care to get you through the holiday season with a brighter disposition.
Indulge in Some Pampering
If you’re headed to the salon to buy a gift card for someone on your list, go ahead and treat yourself to some pampering as well. Many salons offer massage services, which can actually be quite beneficial for mental health. A review of 17 different studies found that massage therapy is associated with significant alleviation of depression symptoms. Take advantage of holiday discounts and invest in a few massage sessions for yourself.
Identify and Avoid Your Triggers
Sometimes, certain aspects of the holiday season aren’t particularly joyous, especially if you live with a mental health condition like depression. Identifying and avoiding your triggers is a necessary act of self-care, and you may have to turn down triggering situations, even if it means hurting someone’s feelings. If overnight trips to see family, all-day shopping excursions or time spent with certain relatives are too much for you, it may be best for your mental health to avoid engaging in these events. At the very least, you might consider making triggering situations more manageable. For instance, instead of overnight trips, you might agree to visit for an afternoon, or you might agree to go to one local boutique to shop with a friend rather than spend all day at the mall.
The Importance of Seeking Treatment
While acts of self-care can help to alleviate holiday stress, the truth is that you may need to reach out for professional treatment. A survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that 40% of people with a mental health condition feel that the holidays make their symptoms somewhat worse, and 24% feel that the holiday season makes mental illness “a lot worse.” Financial strain, loneliness, high levels of pressure, and unrealistic expectations can all make the holiday season challenging for those with mental health conditions.
What this means is that if you are experiencing depression, you may need to reach out for professional treatment during the holiday season, especially if symptoms become more severe. When depression begins to interfere with daily life and make it challenging to complete routine tasks, it’s probably time to consult a professional. Counseling and/or medication can help to alleviate depression symptoms and improve your quality of life. If you’re already in treatment for depression, you may notice that symptoms return or that you need to increase the frequency with which you see your therapist or doctor. This is completely normal, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of.
If depression symptoms are severe and do not subside with self-care and professional treatment, you may be living with treatment-resistant depression. In this case, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be beneficial for you. This non-invasive treatment modality uses a device placed against the head to deliver small pulses to areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. Pulse TMS provides this service in the Los Angeles area. Contact us today to determine if you’re a candidate for TMS treatment this holiday season.


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Knitting and crocheting are two popular crafts that involve creating fabric from yarn or thread using different types of needles or hooks. While both crafts share similarities, they also have distinct differences that make them unique. Whether you are a beginner looking to take up a new hobby or an experienced crafter looking to expand your skills, it is important to consider the differences between knitting and crocheting to determine which one is better suited for you.
Knitting involves using two or more needles to create interlocking loops of yarn, resulting in a fabric with a distinct texture and appearance. It is known for its versatility and ability to create intricate designs and patterns. Knitting is typically done with a set of knitting needles and requires both hands to hold and manipulate the needles.
Crocheting, on the other hand, uses a single crochet hook to create loops of yarn, resulting in a fabric with a more textured and flexible feel. Crocheting is often considered easier to learn and faster to work up than knitting. It is also more forgiving when it comes to mistakes, as it is easier to unravel and fix errors.
Choosing between knitting and crocheting ultimately depends on your personal preferences, as well as the type of projects you are interested in creating. If you enjoy working with intricate designs and patterns, knitting may be the better choice for you. However, if you prefer a faster and easier process, crocheting may be more suitable. Ultimately, both crafts offer unique opportunities for creativity and self-expression, so it is worth exploring both knitting and crocheting to find the one that best suits your needs and interests.
Benefits of Knitting
Knitting offers a wide array of benefits for both the mind and body. Here are some of the key advantages of picking up knitting as a hobby:
- Stress Relief: Knitting has been shown to reduce stress levels and promote relaxation. The rhythmic and repetitive motions of knitting can help calm the mind and relieve anxiety.
- Improved Focus: Knitting requires concentration and focus, which can help improve mental clarity. It can also serve as a form of mindfulness, allowing you to be fully present in the moment.
- Creativity and Self-Expression: Knitting allows you to express your creativity and individuality. You can choose from various patterns, colors, and yarns to create unique and personalized items.
- Social Interaction: Knitting can be a social activity, providing opportunities to join knitting groups, attend workshops, or participate in online knitting communities. It’s a great way to meet new people who share a common interest.
- Brain Health: Knitting engages both the left and right sides of the brain, stimulating cognitive function and improving memory. It can also help prevent age-related cognitive decline.
- Manual Dexterity: Knitting involves intricate hand movements, which can enhance fine motor skills and improve hand-eye coordination. It can be especially beneficial for those with arthritis or other hand-related conditions.
- Sense of Accomplishment: Completing a knitting project provides a sense of satisfaction and pride. It gives you a tangible result of your efforts and can boost self-esteem.
Overall, knitting offers numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits that can contribute to overall well-being. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, this timeless craft can bring joy and fulfillment into your life.
Benefits of Crocheting
Crocheting is a versatile and enjoyable craft that offers a wide range of benefits. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, there are numerous reasons why crocheting can be beneficial for you:
- Stress Relief: Crocheting can be a calming and therapeutic activity that helps reduce stress and anxiety. The repetitive motions and focusing on the stitches can help quiet the mind and promote relaxation.
- Creativity: Crocheting allows you to express your creativity and create unique and personalized items. You can experiment with different colors, patterns, and stitches to make one-of-a-kind creations.
- Portability: Crocheting is a portable craft that can be easily taken with you wherever you go. You can work on your projects while traveling, waiting in line, or during your free time. It provides a convenient way to keep your hands busy and make productive use of your time.
- Socializing: Crocheting can be a social activity that brings people together. It provides an opportunity to join crochet groups, attend workshops, or participate in online communities where you can connect with other crocheters, share ideas, and learn new techniques.
- Therapeutic Benefits: Crocheting has been found to have therapeutic benefits for individuals with chronic pain, arthritis, or other conditions. The repetitive movements can help improve dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills.
- Gifting: Crocheted items make wonderful handmade gifts for family and friends. Whether it’s a cozy blanket, a stylish hat, or a cute amigurumi toy, the recipient is sure to appreciate the time, effort, and love put into the handmade item.
- Productive Hobby: Crocheting provides a productive way to spend your free time. Instead of idly watching television or scrolling through your phone, crocheting allows you to create something beautiful and useful while engaging your mind and improving your skills.
- Increased Focus and Concentration: Crocheting requires concentration and focus, which can help improve your attention span and mental clarity. It can be a great way to train your brain and keep it sharp.
Overall, crocheting offers a multitude of benefits beyond just creating beautiful handmade items. It can improve your mental well-being, provide a sense of accomplishment, and foster a sense of community among fellow crocheters. So, pick up your crochet hook and start exploring the wonderful world of crocheting!
Differences Between Knitting and Crocheting
Knitting and crocheting are two popular crafts that involve creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn. While they share some similarities, there are several key differences between the two techniques:
Tools: Knitting requires two or more long, slender needles with pointed ends, whereas crocheting requires a single hook with a handle. The different tools used in each craft affect the way the fabric is created.
Stitches: The basic stitches in knitting are knit and purl, which create a smooth and flexible fabric. In crocheting, the basic stitches include single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet, which create a thicker and more textured fabric.
Technique: Knitting is typically worked with both hands, with one hand holding the working yarn and the other hand manipulating the needles. Crocheting, on the other hand, is worked with one hand holding the hook and the other hand holding the yarn, with the yarn being manipulated by the hook.
Speed: Generally, crocheting is faster than knitting. This is because crocheting requires fewer stitches to create the same amount of fabric as knitting.
Flexibility: Knitted fabric is often more stretchy and drapey compared to crocheted fabric, which tends to be thicker and more structured. This difference in flexibility makes knitting suitable for garments and accessories that require a fluid fit, while crocheting is often used for items that require more structure, such as blankets and amigurumi.
Despite these differences, both knitting and crocheting are enjoyable and versatile crafts that allow individuals to express their creativity and create beautiful handmade items.
Knitting is a versatile craft that offers a wide range of techniques for creating different patterns and textures. Here are some of the commonly used knitting techniques:
- Knit Stitch: The basic stitch in knitting, where the yarn is wrapped around the needle and pulled through the loop.
- Purl Stitch: The reverse of the knit stitch, where the yarn is brought in front of the work and wrapped around the needle.
- Stockinette Stitch: A simple stitch pattern created by alternating rows of knit and purl stitches.
- Ribbing: A stitch pattern commonly used for cuffs, collars, and borders, created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a regular pattern.
- Cable Knitting: A technique that creates a twisted design by crossing stitches over each other.
- Lace Knitting: A technique that creates lacy patterns and openwork designs by using yarn overs and decreases.
- Colorwork: A technique that involves working with multiple colors to create patterns and designs.
- Fair Isle: A specific type of colorwork that originated in the Shetland Islands, known for its intricate patterns and use of multiple colors in each row.
In addition to these techniques, knitters can also experiment with various stitch patterns, such as seed stitch, garter stitch, and moss stitch, to create unique textures in their projects.
To practice these techniques, knitters need a few essential tools:
- Knitting Needles: These come in various sizes and materials, such as metal, wood, and plastic.
- Yarn: The main material used in knitting, available in different weights, fibers, and colors.
- Stitch Markers: Used to mark specific stitches or sections of a project.
- Tapestry Needle: A large-eyed needle used for weaving in ends and sewing seams.
- Row Counter: A tool to keep track of the number of rows or pattern repeats.
- Scissors: Used for cutting yarn.
If you’re new to knitting, it’s best to start with simple projects and practice the basic stitches. There are many online tutorials, books, and videos available to help you learn the techniques and get started on your knitting journey.
Remember, knitting is a skill that improves with practice, so don’t be discouraged if your first few projects don’t turn out perfectly. With time and experience, you’ll become more proficient and confident in your knitting abilities.
When it comes to crocheting, there are a variety of techniques that can be used to create different stitches and patterns. Here are some common crocheting techniques:
- Chain stitch (ch): This is the foundation of most crochet projects. It is created by making a series of interlocking loops.
- Single crochet (sc): This stitch is tight and durable, and it is often used for creating a dense fabric.
- Double crochet (dc): This stitch is taller than the single crochet and creates a looser fabric.
- Half double crochet (hdc): This stitch falls in between a single crochet and a double crochet in terms of height.
- Treble crochet (tr): This stitch is even taller than the double crochet and is often used to create lacy patterns.
In addition to these basic stitches, there are also numerous advanced crochet techniques that can be used to create more intricate patterns and designs:
- Colorwork: This technique involves changing colors within a piece to create patterns and designs.
- Post stitches: These stitches are worked around the post of a previous stitch, creating texture and dimension.
- Filet crochet: This technique is used to create openwork designs using a combination of solid and open spaces.
- Crocodile stitch: This stitch creates a scale-like texture and is commonly used for making accessories like hats and bags.
Overall, crochet offers a wide range of techniques that can be used to achieve different effects and styles in your projects. Whether you prefer working with simple stitches or trying out more advanced techniques, there is something for everyone in the world of crochet.
Which One to Choose: Knitting or Crocheting?
Both knitting and crocheting are popular crafts that involve creating fabric from yarn or thread. While they share similarities, such as the use of needles or hooks, there are key differences that may influence your choice. Ultimately, the decision between knitting and crocheting comes down to personal preference and the type of projects you want to create.
- Tools: Knitting requires two pointed needles.
- Technique: In knitting, stitches are created by transferring loops of yarn between the needles.
- Fabric: The fabric created through knitting is typically smoother and more structured compared to crochet.
- Projects: Knitting is commonly used for creating garments, such as sweaters, scarves, and socks.
- Tools: Crocheting requires a single hook with a curved end.
- Technique: In crocheting, stitches are created by pulling loops of yarn through previous stitches.
- Fabric: Crocheted fabric tends to be more textured and thick compared to knitting.
- Projects: Crocheting is versatile and can be used to create a wide range of items, including blankets, hats, amigurumi, and decorative items.
When deciding between knitting and crocheting, consider your personal preferences and the type of projects you want to tackle. If you enjoy structured garments and a smoother fabric, knitting may be your best choice. However, if you prefer textural and thicker fabric, along with the ability to create a variety of items, crocheting might be the perfect fit for you. Additionally, some crafters enjoy both knitting and crocheting and alternate between the two depending on their mood or specific project requirements.
Ultimately, the best choice is the one that brings you joy, sparks your creativity, and allows you to create beautiful and functional items with yarn.
Knitting vs Crocheting for Different Projects
When it comes to choosing between knitting and crocheting, one important factor to consider is the type of project you want to work on. While both knitting and crocheting involve creating fabric with yarn, they have different techniques and produce different results. Here are some considerations for different types of projects:
Blankets and Afghans:
If you are looking to make a cozy blanket or afghan, both knitting and crocheting can be great options. However, crocheting may be faster for larger projects as it usually requires fewer stitches compared to knitting. Additionally, crocheting can create thicker, more textured fabrics, while knitting can produce a softer, drapier fabric.
Sweaters and Clothing:
When it comes to making sweaters and clothing, knitting is often the preferred choice. Knitting allows for more intricate stitch patterns and shaping techniques, making it easier to create fitted garments. Crocheting can also be used for clothing, but it may result in a bulkier, looser fabric.
For accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves, both knitting and crocheting can work well. Knitting can create a smoother, more even fabric, while crocheting can add texture and create interesting stitch patterns. It ultimately depends on the style and look you want to achieve.
Toys and Amigurumi:
Crocheting is often preferred for making toys and amigurumi due to its ability to create tight, solid stitches. This is especially useful when working on small, detailed projects. While knitting can also be used for toys, crocheting offers more flexibility in shaping and creating three-dimensional figures.
Ultimately, the choice between knitting and crocheting for different projects depends on your personal preferences, the desired outcome, and the techniques you are comfortable with. Both knitting and crocheting are enjoyable crafts that offer endless possibilities for creativity and self-expression.
What is the difference between knitting and crocheting?
Knitting and crocheting are both methods of creating fabric or other items using yarn. The main difference between the two is the tools and techniques used. In knitting, two long needles are used to create stitches, while in crocheting, a single hook is used. Knitting typically creates a more delicate and stretchy fabric, while crocheting creates a thicker and more textured fabric.
Which one is easier to learn, knitting or crocheting?
This is subjective and depends on individual preferences. Some people find knitting easier to learn because it uses only two needles and has a more straightforward process. Others find crocheting easier because it uses only one hook, which can be easier to maneuver. It’s best to try both and see which one feels more comfortable for you.
Can you knit and crochet with the same yarn?
Yes, you can use the same yarn for both knitting and crocheting. The choice of yarn depends more on the desired outcome of your project rather than the technique used. However, certain yarns may be more suitable for knitting or crocheting based on their texture or weight.
Which technique is faster, knitting or crocheting?
Crocheting is generally considered to be faster than knitting because it involves fewer steps and stitches. In crocheting, each stitch is completed individually, while in knitting, multiple stitches are held on the needles before being worked. However, individual speed and experience can also affect the overall speed of either technique.
Can you combine knitting and crocheting in the same project?
Yes, it’s possible to combine knitting and crocheting in the same project. This can create unique and interesting textures and designs. For example, you can knit a sweater and then crochet a decorative border or add crochet motifs to a knitted blanket. The possibilities are endless!
Which technique is better for making clothes?
Both knitting and crocheting can be used to make clothes, so it ultimately depends on personal preference and the desired outcome. Knitting is often preferred for its ability to create stretchy and form-fitting fabrics, which can be great for fitted garments like sweaters and socks. Crocheting, on the other hand, can create thicker and more textured fabrics, which can be ideal for items like shawls, scarves, and hats.
Is knitting or crocheting more versatile?
Both knitting and crocheting have their own unique qualities and applications, so it’s difficult to say which one is more versatile. Knitting is often favored for creating delicate and intricate patterns, while crocheting is known for its versatility in creating various textures and designs. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and the desired outcome of your project.


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Straughn Highlights Success of Partners Program in Oklahoma
Debbie Straughn Testifies Before the EPW Committee
Grove Valley Principal Debbie Straughn Testifies Before the EPW Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today welcomed Deer Creek School District's Grove Valley Elementary School Principal Debbie Straughn before the Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife. Inhofe asked Straughn to testify at today's hearing entitled, "Collaborative Solutions to Wildlife and Habitat Management" about the success of the outdoor classroom created at her previous school, Deer Creek Elementary, utilizing the Private Partners Program. Straughn and Deer Creek Elementary received the U.S. Department of Interior Pride in America Award.
"Debbie is one of Oklahoma's best principals and I was pleased to have her in Washington today to testify before the EPW Committee about the outdoor classroom she created at Deer Creek Elementary in Oklahoma," Inhofe said. "She has worked successfully to utilize the Partners program in a way that the entire school can learn more about the outdoors. I am hopeful we can expand this successful concept throughout Oklahoma and the nation."
In 2005, as Chairman of the EPW Committee, Inhofe was pleased to author and see the enactment of the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act in October 2006. Inhofe also held a field hearing in Tulsa, Oklahoma in April 2005. The Partners Program has developed more than 41,000 private-landowner agreements, resulting in positive ecological and economic effects on tens of thousands of acres nationwide, including nearly 800,000 acres of wetlands, nearly 2 million acres of grassland and prairie habitat, and over 7,000 miles of in-stream habitat. In Oklahoma alone, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife program has provided nearly $5.5 million, while private landowners have contributed over $16.5 million to restore over 300,000 acres of habitat in Oklahoma through over 1,000 individual voluntary agreements with private landowners. The rate of public to private investment is 4 to 1.
Introducing Straughn before the Committee today, Inhofe noted that Straughn had testified previously at a 2005 EPW field hearing in Oklahoma, "It is very unusual, Debbie, that we have a witness coming back, and so it shows that we hold you in a very high regard. I say to my panel members that Ms. Straughn, she did the, kind of hit it up, the outdoor classroom thing at a school called Deer Creek. And it was so well done that she has now moved over to the current Grove Valley Elementary School and is doing the same thing.... [and] has done a great job and now we are just expanding her talents to other institutions."
Straughn also received praise from U.S. Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.) for her efforts, saying he hoped the program would expand to his state.
Speaking with Straughn during the hearing, Cardin stated, "First, thank you for your passion on this subject and thank you for what you do for our children. I am convinced that you are right that if we can sensitize children to the awesome responsibilities we have that they will do what is right... I think that is critically important, and I am glad you figured out a way to get it done in Oklahoma."
Cardin added, "I think we need to try to institutionalize that a little better as far as sharing what is being done around the nation. Because it is no sense reinventing the wheel - you already have a successful program and can work in other communities. We just need to get that information out. I look forward to working with Fish and Wildlife in order to promote what you have done in Oklahoma. Great work."
In her testimony before the Committee, Straughn elaborated about how the outdoor classroom began.
"I feel it is very important for our children to be involved in an outdoor classroom because it gives them an opportunity to be outside and learn about their environment," Straughn said. "The outdoor classroom provides an ideal structured learning for the children and promotes ideal wildlife habitat. The teachers, students, and parents take ownership in their outdoor classroom. Every child at Deer Creek Elementary was involved in the outdoor habitat. For example, the kindergarten students constructed a bird sanctuary, the first grade students developed a flower garden, second grade a butterfly garden in the shape of a butterfly, third grade a vegetable garden, fourth grade a flower garden in the shape of Oklahoma, and fifth grade built a bird blind and a frog pond. We also built a gazebo, with help from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Students utilized the gazebo for hands-on science experiments. They also helped us design wetlands, walkways with animal tracks, and artificial nesting structures for wildlife. This outdoor habitat gave children an interactive learning environment."
During his question time, Inhofe asked Straughn to provide any anecdotes to how her students have benefited from the outdoor classroom.
Straughn said, "I think it is really interesting to see children go out into a garden where they are growing various vegetables, and I had a kindergarten student one time who said, ‘I thought you got a tomato at a grocery store?' They don't really understand exactly how a tomato grows, and so they were very excited to take those tomatoes in, and they made some salsa out of it. So that was very exciting to be able to see firsthand children really make that connection of the plants and what they actually grow and how you can utilize them by cooking."
Following the hearing, Inhofe joined Straughn in using Skype to talk to second graders back at Grove Valley who watched the hearing online. Inhofe promised to make a trip to the school and see how the outdoor program was proceeding at Straughn's new school.


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Halloween Safety Tips
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Halloween can either mean high spirits or hiding behind the door, enjoying the loneliness. For excited adolescents, trick or treating goes against everything parents teach; we knock on strangers’ doors, ask for candy, and eat junk and sweets. Children run around the neighborhood jeopardizing basic street safety rules. Many more factors contribute to Halloween being dangerous. With so much doubt and potential dangers, is trick or treating safe?
For the youth, Halloween is a leap from what you are taught. According to Time, the concern arose from 1950s, when a women gave out dog biscuits and ant poisons to older teenagers. Rumors of tampered candy and razor blades in taffy apples have spread to many’s ears. This is really a myth commonly mistaken for something possible.
Many rumors fly around about the hazards of Halloween, but the reality is that this misconception is not responsible for the majority of the injuries. According to ABC news, the major problem with trick or treating is simply traffic and street safety. “We see twice as many kids killed just walking [on Halloween] than on a normal day.” says Purnima Unni, the manager at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s hospital. Running around on the streets on a dark night, can be very hazardous for you and the driver. Simply prevent this by knowing and following street regulations and bringing a flashlight.
The joyous holiday brings along drunk drivers and their reckless driving. According to NHTSA, between “2007-2011, 23 percent of pedestrian fatalities on Halloween night involved a drunk driver.” Make sure to be careful around cars anytime on the festive night.
The second most decorated holiday also means garnishing the house with candles and lights. According to ABC, this could be especially dangerous as many injuries occur because of fire and electricity. Prevent this by placing your candles away from people and flammables. For house lights, make sure the wires are not frayed or damaged, and make sure it is certified for outdoor use.
Some other possible hazards include, as mentioned by CBS, candy. Candy should be well examined or even discarded. LA Times tells us to carefully examine fruits, homemade treats, and wrapped candy for any defects. Look out for marijuana-laced candy by checking common goldfishes, gummy bears, or if they have a marijuana leaf on it. Police departments across the country warn parents to look out for bright colored sweets that may look somewhat like a pill. Ecstasy pills now come in many shapes, but could look like smarties. Though they are rare, the Jackson Police Department says “When in doubt, Throw it out!!!”
Halloween is very widespread and should be a very fun experience for many. No matter how you spend it, always consider the consequences of some actions. Remember to follow traffic rules and be careful of drivers. Decorations can be nice but also a hazard too. Make sure the night is as safe as it can be by taking precautions.


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