text:
Indeed, as many of us reflect upon our own learning, the task of filling in a little circle on a piece of paper with a pencil was not something we recall eliciting joy. Fast forward to today’s learning experiences and the act of sitting for a standardized test is still not the most exciting moment of a student’s week.
Last spring, our country reeled from yet another horrific incident in a school. The sadness and anger I felt that day weighed heavily for a long time. Our children deserve to feel totally and utterly safe and secure at school and it is our job to continually review our safety measures and improve them as necessary.
The decision to close school is never an easy one and this morning’s closure was no different. The decision to close school today, January 16, 2019, actually began earlier yesterday, when we were alerted by our local weather authority of the chance of freezing rain and terrible morning road conditions.


The National Measurement Institute (NMI) provides a wide range of environmental testing services.
Our services include testing a wide range of matrices and specialise in testing the following:
Find out about our specialist environmental analysis services.
You must submit the tests marked with an asterisk (*) using a filter, wipe, tube, canister, rinse, impinger solution or passive sampler.
We also offer calibration services for instruments that test:
Our standard turnaround time is 5-30 days.
We also offer 1, 2 and 3 working day turnaround times where agreed.
Find out how to submit your environmental testing samples.
This includes advice on how to preserve samples, containers to use and holding times.
Contact us for a quote or to discuss how we can tailor our services to meet your analysis requirements.
Last updated: 8 December 2020
Content ID: 64610


text:
The Miami Nice Jazz Festival is a jazz festival scheduled in the city of Miami which is aimed at linking the city of Nice’s and Miami’s common love of jazz.
It is a continuation of the original festival which started in 1948 in Nice, France and is considered to be one of the oldest international festivals of its kind and an important musical reference in jazz.
MIAMI NICE JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Nice Jazz Festival has been a true landmark and a powerful cultural asset, promoting the city of Nice internationally.
In 1986, Miami and Nice came together as sister cities. Because of this relation, in the summer of 2011 Philippe Pautesta-Herder had the idea to export this musical event to Miami.
One aim of the Miami Nice Jazz Festival was to develop their kinship through cultural exchanges between museums and universities in both cities and also through educational exchanges.
Because of the bonds between the cities, the Miami Nice Jazz Festival has received the support from the city of Nice, its mayor, Christian Estrosi, and the city of Miami.
One of the particularity of the Miami Nice Jazz Festival was that the jazz ensembles from Florida International University school of music and University of Miami school of music has been decided to be presented during the festival preceding the headlining performances.
The Evolution of the Festival
Nice, ha, fact is that France has been known for jazz since its inception of its first jazz festival.
Created in 1948, it took place in the elegant Opéra de Nice.
This was the venue for concerts, one of the early theatres to broadcrast radio.
The Nice Jazz festival received its popularity due to big names such as Louis Armstrong, arousing the audience’s enthusiasm.
The next installment of the Nice Jazz Festival was held 23 years later, in 1971 and 1972 in the Théâtre de Verdure’ and in the Albert I square.
Notable artists were: Ella Fitzgerald, Helen Humes, Pharoah Sanders, T-Bone Walker, John Lewis, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis.
Since the reincarnated Nice Jazz Festival in 1971, it has been a recurring event each year with great popularity in France.
Since 2011, the Nice Jazz Festival has been run by Christian Estrosi, the mayor of Nice. More than 30,000 visitors attended in 2011.

domain: artistic


Scientists at the Ohio State University have identified a gene called profilin 1 whose effects in blood vessels triggers a process that causes high blood pressure in otherwise healthy adults.
This makes conditions in vessels ready for the creation of blockages that can cause heart attacks, strokes and circulatory problems. These findings might lead to new therapeutic options for high blood pressure, especially hypertension associated with aging.
The study was led by Hamdy Hassanain, assistant professor of anesthesiology at Ohio State University and senior author of the study. Hassanain also is an investigator in Ohio State's Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute.
Though there are many intensive treatments available for hypertension but still only a little has been done to prevent it. Vascular remodeling, which is a change in the structure of the blood vessels, increases with age and sets off the disease.
During remodeling, blood vessel walls increase in thickness, thereby decreasing the diameter of the channel through which blood normally flows.
Profilin 1 is found to be linked to a series of interactions within the smooth muscle cells of blood vessels that causes those cells to increase in size. This causes the channel through which blood flows to narrow down, causing stress on vessel walls, injuring the lining of the vessel walls and making it easier for blockages to develop.
Researchers hoped to identify the most effective therapeutic target to interfere with the disease process by identifying this pathway and thus used genetically altered mice that produce excessive amounts of the human profilin 1 gene in the vascular smooth muscle cells.
The researchers observed the changes to the vessels leading to high blood pressure when the mice were 6 months old, the rough equivalent to middle age in humans.
"We created the disease in the animals and then went backwards to understand how the disease developed. This is an important finding because vascular disease originates in the smooth muscle cells, which have significant impact on the dysregulation of blood pressure that leads to heart disease," said Hassanain.
The researchers developed a transgenic mouse that produces excess human profilin 1 in the smooth muscle cell area in order to cause stress in the vessel walls leading to hypertrophy, or an enlargement of the smooth muscle cells that leads to structural and functional changes in the entire vessel.
It was done to test the theory that the impaired regulation of the profilin 1 gene would eventually lead to high blood pressure, and observe how that happens.
"Profilin 1 is a tool that triggers events that make the vessel more constricted and leads to the signal that results in vascular remodeling. Because we have understood the pathway of the disease process, we might be able to control vascular remodeling," said Hassanain.
The findings were published in the recent issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.


You're asking for trouble if you launch a new car on the motorbike track that is Misano Adriatico in Italy.
This review was first published in MOTOR magazine's January 2013 issue.
Compared to the wonder of Phillip Island, it’s a boxed-in Scalectrix circuit that forces even very fast cars into understeer. But the Audi R8 V10 Plus isn’t your ordinary very fast car. It’s the range topping version of the face-lifted R8 – and the R8 was always a pretty sharp handler in the first place.
The self-adjusting magnetic dampers have been turfed for harder-core, fixed-rate versions and the electric seats go the same way, replaced by light-weight buckets and at 1570kg it’s lighter, also. Fittingly, too, there’s more gristle from that direct-injection, undersquare V10, with the output jumping from the standard car’s 386kW and 530Nm to 404kW and 540Nm.
But the biggest leap forward has come from switching out the old robotised six-speed gearbox with a proper seven-speed dual-clutch unit. Sure, it weighs 25kg more than the six-speed manual and it'll cost more, but it shifts quicker, it’s faster, has launch control and the thing’s only 60cm long.
All of this adds up to a supercar that’s utterly disdainful of the puzzles posed by Misano. It’s dismissive of the hills around the track, near Rimini, and dismissive of straight pieces of road, too, giving you only a 3.5-second leave pass to legally activate all that snarling, V10 performance before you end up on the front page of The Daily Fish Wrapper.
You can’t help but noticing that the lighter seats are hugely aggressive things, clinching tight onto the thighs and the back and, oddly, lifting your butt higher than it is when it’s on the electric seats. The suspension is firmer, too, and not just because of the fixed-rate dampers.
The springs are harder, the tyres are 19 inchers all round and the thing sits lower, too. While the standard V10 is comfortable enough to drive every day, the Plus isn’t. It’s not as hard as a Gallardo, but it’s still pretty firm. That counts in its favour when you ask it to attack some corners, though.
The Plus has absolutely no discernible body roll, no discernible squat and, apart from elasticising all your organs when you stomp on the carbon-ceramic anchors, very little discernible pitch. It just whips its chassis into faster bends like it hates them, bites and goes on tighter bends and is very difficult to unsettle.
The only black mark against its handling is that the chassis and suspension have wonderfully intuitive proactive natures, but the steering is too slow and demands too much lock and feels reactive, especially on tighter bends.
It feels every bit as ferociously quick as a 3.5-second sprint to 100km/h suggests, and that deep rumbling V10 bellow also delivers a linear wave of power and torque that is exquisitely matched to its chassis. But the real highlight is the new gearbox.
More of MOTOR's Classic series
It can switch character from soft and seamless around town to cracking and quick in the mountains, without falling into the marketing trap of making shifts bang roughly to remind people they’re driving a fast car. It doesn’t snap into second on a full throttle burst.
There’s no discernible shift at all. Instead the noise just changes and the sprint keeps going. It means you can flick the upshift paddle while you’re still coming out of corners without worrying about it unsettling a delicately poised chassis. It’s a highly legitimate contender and can happily go toe-to-toe with much more expensive machinery, especially when some corners get tossed into the mix.
2012 Audi R8 V10 Plus Specs:
Engine: 5204cc V10, DOHC, 40v
Power: 404kW @ 8000rpm
Torque: 540Nm @ 6500rpm
Weight: 1595kg (S Tronic)
0-100km/h 3.5 seconds
Top Speed: 303km/h
Price: $400,000 (estimated)


text:
ATLANTA, IL. (ECWd) –
Atlanta Public Library District – Many have wondered why the Board of Trustees of a Library District would allow such shenanigan’s to happen in Atlanta, Illinois over the course of the past several years.
From alleged false grant applications, clear and continued conflicts of interest, family members of trustees on the payroll, circumvention of prevailing wage act, highly questionable and suspect financial reporting, mixing of personal and public bank accounts, and inaccurate reporting of financial status to the Secretary of State – just to name a few.
Then the Board sits there quiet as a church mouse, even voting to blindly pay bills (and voluntarily gift away their statutory duty of exclusive control of library funds) three months before any bills have even been received – and one of the final checks written for the year being one for “Bonus and Gifts” written to Board Member and Board Treasurer, Bill Thomas – written to himself. What a deal! There was no board meeting to authorize a bonus and/or gift to a board member or anyone else – especially when the law explicitly states “shall serve without compensation…” – one would think a trustee of a library district would know how to read and interpret such a 4-word phrase.
Another questionable check was written to another Library Board Member, Lori Cotton, allegedly for “Rental income Union Hall” – which may be another illegal payment to a board member. Of course, we are looking into these questions surrounding this payment. It might be deposit reimbursement, however, it should have been labeled as such. We will provide an update on the purpose of this check.
Another questionable check was written to a company owned by Bill Thomas for travel expenses. It was written to Teleologic Learning Co. What is the Library doing paying for travel expenses to the company owned by a Board member?
Then we receive this photo (taken a couple days ago), and since photos are worth a thousand words, we will leave you without comment other than to say the conversation at this table was allegedly about how Bill Thomas was in charge of this and in charge of that and how “he” knows how to bring visitors to town, etc… (the guy on Bill Thomas’s left is the Chairman of the Atlanta Public Library Board (and employee of the City of Atlanta)).

domain: law


Gentrification generally refers to land use and transportation redevelopment initiatives in older, often under-resourced communities. The effects of gentrification are positive and negative. The positive effects include the influx of new capital, infrastructure, and business that contribute to community quality of life, economic vitality, and aesthetics. However, gentrification often contributes to increased property values and rents that can force less-resourced (often lower income and minority) businesses and residents to leave. Not only do these factors force residents and businesses to find new homes and markets, they reduce community diversity and change its character.
State departments of transportation (DOTs) and other transportation agencies seek to understand the specific role transportation investment plays in contributing to the negative impacts of gentrification. Investments are made with the expectation that they will overwhelmingly benefit the communities, often by providing needed mobility and accessibility to jobs, goods, and services in communities undergoing public and private sector reinvestment. By understanding the conditions under which gentrification can cause residential and business displacements, agencies can enact policies and strategies to avoid or mitigate these impacts.
Research is needed to examine and define the specific role of transportation investment in contributing to the negative effects of gentrification and the investment decision-making processes that lead to them. Specifically, this research should identify strategies, policies, data, and other information that state DOTs can use to predict, avoid, or mitigate potential displacement and the other adverse impacts of gentrification on vulnerable communities, ideally while providing needed improvements to mobility and accessibility.
The objective of this research is to develop a guide and supportive resources that provide practical instruction on how to predict, avoid, and mitigate the negative gentrification effects of transportation investment. Both quantitative and qualitative techniques and methods are sought. At a minimum the research shall:
- Define gentrification and identify specific gentrification outcomes agencies should seek to avoid or mitigate in investment decision-making processes;
- Discuss the relationship of land use and transportation investments in community revitalization initiatives and the factors that produce negative gentrification impacts to lower income and minority residents in particular;
- Delineate the specific role of transportation in gentrification outcomes. In particular, the research should identify if certain types of transportation investments are more or less likely than others to lead to these unintended outcomes;
- Identify proactive strategies and practices for predicting and managing gentrification outcomes when investing in transportation, including efforts to partner with other investors and members of the community; and
- Include specific “real-world” demonstrations of the application of methods, tools, and techniques for predicting, avoiding, and mitigating the negative effects of gentrification.
The resulting guide should identify and provide instructive guidance on the design and application of appropriate policies, methods, tools, and other means for avoiding and mitigating the negative impacts of gentrification contributed by transportation investments.
As noted in the objective, the final deliverable of the research is a guide that will contain, and/ or be supplemented with the following as standalone resources:
1. A table or matrix that summarizes the appropriate use and application of practices identified in this research, including identifying agencies or situations in which they have been applied in a real-world setting.
2. One or more communication tools, as budget permits, to share the information and practical recommendations generated by this research with executives, decision-makers, and members of the public. These could include fact sheets, brochures, videos, PowerPoint presentations, training modules, webinars, or other media.
3. An implementation plan that identifies specific strategies and opportunities for sharing and encouraging the use of the research products by state DOTs and other transportation agencies.
STATUS: Project work initiated on January 30, 2023


1963 Chevy Impala 700-R4 Overdrive Automatic - Shifty Business
Out With The Powerglide And In With The 700-R4
There are few among us who are more die-hard traditionalists than Dick Megugorac, aka Magoo. He bought his first car, a '27 T, in 1944 and has been driving hot rods ever since. Magoo has built everything-T tubs, '32s, chopped Mercs, and almost single handedly made highboy '29s on Deuce rails into an art form during the '70s and '80s. The guy knows what it takes to make a cool car and while he says he's loved every one that has come and gone, he simply describes his latest as "one of the most bitchin' of them all."
Magoo wanted a comfy cruiser, a desire fulfilled by this '63 Chevy Impala. A nice but not over-restored driver, all it needed was a little attitude with an altitude adjustment, and a disc brake upgrade. One of the other things on the to-do list was to add a better selection of gears than the original two-speed Powerglide provides. The obvious solution to that was the installation of a 700-R4 overdrive automatic, well known for its capacity to handle horsepower and excellent gear speed. When combined with the right rear end and tire diameter, this trans can supply stump pulling power with its 3.06:1 first gear and low rpm at cruising velocities with a 0.70:1 overdrive fourth cog.
For the trans Magoo turned to Phoenix Transmission Products. In business for 27 years, Phoenix goes to great lengths to supply transmissions built to suit the customer's specific application and modifications made reflect those requirements. If you're building a cruiser you don't want a transmission that shifts like it was built for drag racing, on the other hand if your car has lots of horsepower and you like banging gears more modifications are necessary. The point is, tell Greg Ducato, owner of Phoenix Transmission, all about your car and what you expect from it and he and his crew will do the rest.
Although 700-R4s are in fact an excellent transmission, they have been known to shift erratically and fail prematurely. However, with a properly built transmission these problems can almost always be traced to improper throttle valve cable adjustment.
The Skinny on TV cable Adjustment from Greg Ducato
The throttle valve, or tv system, for transmission pressure control has been around since GM introduced the Hydramatic transmission before World War II. These early systems connected the accelerator linkage to the transmission and required skill and patience to adjust as well as some special tools. GM continued to use this type of system as did both Ford and Chrysler, until the '70s when a cable system was adopted. The more "modern" variants of this system have been in place since the '76 introduction of the TH-200 transmission. Mercifully, GM did away with the complex linkage and provided a simple cable system, which stayed in use until 1993 when throttle valve controls all together for fully computerized transmissions.
Understanding TV operation
Basically the tv system provides the transmission with pressure increase proportionate to throttle opening. This is done so the transmission will shift smoothly when cruising slowly or gently accelerating and keep the engine at a practical and efficient rpm. When accelerating quickly the engine is in a higher rpm range. Where it makes more power the transmission needs increased pressure to apply the bands and clutches and keep them from slipping.
All GM transmission requiring a tv cable use the same basic range of adjustment. From idle to wide-open throttle, about 1-1/8 inches of cable are pulled, and at wide-open throttle the cable is as tight as it can be without limiting throttle travel. The cable is pulled in a straight line from idle to wide-open throttle to correctly keep transmission line pressure rise in harmony with throttle opening ensuring accurate shift points, shift firmness, and kick-down response. No matter what kind of cable system you are using, you should always verify that you have the correct range of throttle cable travel and that it is as tight as it can be at wide-open throttle. If you have these two parameters in place then you will have successfully adjusted your cable and your transmission will operate as designed.
Due to the very wide variety of carburetor and fuel injection systems it is impossible to design a cable that will work with every model and application. If you are using a Chevrolet-style Quadrajet these have the ideal
ratio already designed into the linkage. In fact, nearly any Chevy carb used on a small-block application from the late '60s on up to the late '80s will have the correct linkage. In these instances, you can use the factory-style tv cable and bracketry to install and adjust your cable. These brackets may have been bolted to either the intake or the carb flange and routed the tv cable in a straight line with the attaching point at the
carb linkage. If the factory-style linkage cannot be located, Holley sells a nice replacement bracket (PN 20-95) that not only holds a factory-style tv cable but also most GM throttle cables as well. For those with a Holley, Barry Grant, or AFB-style carb from Edelbrock or Carter, things get a little trickier since these do not have the proper geometry for proper tv cable operation and may pull out too much or not enough cable and at the wrong rate. At Phoenix Transmission they have developed individual brackets to correct tv problems with these carbs, allowing simple and precise adjustment without special tools or gauges. These levers simply bolt onto the carb linkage with supplied hardware and give perfect tv geometry. The can be used with stock-style tv cables or aftermarket cables such as those made by Lokar.
Making the Swap
Along with the gearbox, Phoenix Transmission supplied the crossmember kit and Hot Rods by Dean performed the exchange. And despite the fact this transmission swap is simple, one of the complications encountered was the Impala's console shifter. In stock form mounts to the Powerglides tailshaft, and even though the shifter could have been modified for the later transmission, it's still a two-speed design. For those wanting to retain the look of the original lever, the Shiftworks offers factory appearing replacements that will work with virtually any GM three- or four-speed automatic. In this case, originality wasn't a concern, so Magoo opted for the positive operation of a Lokar shifter.
Phoenix Transmission FAQs:
Q: Do I need a computer or special wiring to install a 700-R4 in my non-computerized car?
A: No, the 700-R4 and 200-4R only need voltage to control the torque converter clutch solenoid, all the shifts are performed hydraulically. We wire our transmissions internally so all you need to do is attach a 12-volt source to the supplied pigtail and the trans will do the rest.
Q: Do I need a Lock-Up torque converter?
A: The greatest source of heat in an automatic transmission is the torque converter. This is because there is a constant source of friction within a converter and friction creates heat. Even the most efficient low-stall torque converter will never stop slipping so you will always have that source of heat generation in a non-locking converter.
When stall speed of a converter is increased the rpm that the converter must attain before it transmits full engine power back to the transmission is increased. While this is great for performance, it creates an even greater heat and efficiency problem. To make matters worse, in an overdrive transmission, even with steep gears, the engine rpm at cruise may be substantially less than the stall speed of the converter, a recipe for disaster. By applying a converter clutch, slippage and the heat it generates is eliminated while providing the benefits of a performance-oriented stall speed.
Q: What is meant by stall speed?
A: Think of a torque converter as two fans facing each other. The first fan is attached to the engine and as it spins it moves air to the second fan, which causes it to spin as well. This second fan is attached to the transmission. As the speed of the first fan increases it pushes greater amounts of air to the point where the second fan is turning at nearly the same speed. This would be considered stall speed. In the torque converter these "fans" are moving oil instead of air and by manipulating the angle of the fins, size of the converter and internal oil flow we can alter the speed at which the converter passes engine speed back to the transmission.
There are a couple of ways converter stall speed is rated, "brake stall" and "flash stall." Naturally a converter slips the most at idle by design, so when you are stopped at a light it doesn't drag the engine down like releasing a standard clutch. When the light changes and you ease on the throttle the converter begins passing engine torque to the vehicle gradually as rpm increases giving you a smooth ramp up to acceleration. This holds true for both stock and modified torque converters. If you were to hold the brake on and apply throttle until the engine stopped making rpm this would be "brake stall" speed. This is hard to measure because most performance vehicles will overpower the brakes and begin spinning the wheels before the stall point is reached. If you were to observe the tachometer as you made a full throttle launch with little or no wheel slip the tach would swing up quickly then stop and rise more slowly as the car accelerated down the track. The point to which the tach would quickly swing to would be the "flash stall" speed. You can also measure flash stall by having your transmission in top gear with the kick down linkage disconnected and floorboard the throttle, at approximately 45 mph this will indicate flash stall as well.
There are a great many variables used in rating a converter's stall speed, including cam size, engine torque, vehicle weight, and gearing, to name a few. An 1,800-pound T-bucket with a mild small-block can use the exact same converter to achieve 2,000-rpm stall speed as a 3,800-pound Chevelle with a warmed up big-block would use to obtain a 3,000-rpm stall speed. The difference is in the torque converter's ability to transfer engine power back to the trans. A heavier vehicle with more torque will need a higher rpm to achieve this transfer. That is why it is important that your converter builder have as much information as possible about your engine and vehicle combination so that he may design a converter to best get the power your engine makes transferred to the trans and rear wheels in the most efficient way possible.


text:
Back to Gallery
ZBrushCentral username: artgolod
I used ZBrush DynaMesh function for future body form modification and curve brushes to make clothes. Next step is ZRemesher and creating UVs. After I worked out in details the future model and began painted texture by using Polypaint. I used BPR Render and focused on LightCap, Wax Modifiers and BPR Shadow for completion this work. The idea of performing this character was picked up from one of my favorite game "Street fighter". I try to create something new in this character, that can stand me out from another artists' style.
Was graduated the Moscow State University of TV, as art producer in 2007. Worked as freelance art producer, designer, concept artist, 3D modeler from 2008-2011. Since 2010 has been studying Zbrush. In 2011 began working in media industry as 3D modeler and designer till this moment.
THOUGHTS ON ZBRUSH
Modeling is something I really enjoy and ZBrush has got all necessary tools and functions that help me every time bringing a new character to life. Thank you Pixologic!

domain: hobby


text:
Event: Music of director Mani Ratnam's latest venture 'Raavan', starring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was launched at Yash Raj Studio, Mumbai. Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, A. R. Rehman, Mani Ratnam, Gulzar and other crewmembers were present during the Raavan music launch. Interestingly, the show was hosted by Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Venue: Yash Raj Studio, Mumbai.
Bollywood stars Hrithik Roshan and Yami Gautam promoted their upcoming film KAABIL.
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon was spotted at Juhu.
Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor was snapped at the airport.
Bollywood actress Amy Jackson was snapped at the airport.

domain: celebrity


text:
Frankfort Law GroupAdd to Favorites
10075 W Lincoln HwyFrankfort, IL 60423Map & Directions
Saved to Favorites
|Mon - Fri:|
|Sat - Sun||Closed|
I am very happy with the legal representation that I got through Frankfort Law Group. Tom Toolis was my attorney and he handled my case with the utmost of care and diligence. I believe my case was a bit complex than most and he never made me feel uneasy. Tom actually was the second attorney, due to poor representation that I hired initially;I am ever so grateful that I hired them! He got me through one of the most difficult times in my life. It is never easy having to file a Chapter 7, but his years of experience definitely shined through until the end. I would definitely without hesitation recommend Tom Toolis and the Frankfort Law Group.


text:
When Prelate Karl Jüsten used to invite people to the Catholic Church’s annual Michaels reception in Berlin, it was a must-attend event for politicians in the capital. Chancellors paid their respects to the bishops, federal ministers, sometimes even federal presidents. But that’s over. At the reception in 2021, Chancellor Angela Merkel and the then President of the Bundestag Wolfgang Schäuble also visited the bishops. This October, neither Olaf Scholz nor a single member of the cabinet came, nor did the President of the Bundestag. Instead, Union faction leader Friedrich Merz and Deputy President of the Bundestag Petra Pau from the left took part. Still, one could say.
One could consider that an irrelevant side note or blame it on the corona pandemic, but it is a symptom: the importance of the churches is rapidly dwindling, not only in society, but also in politics. With the change to the traffic light coalition, this trend has finally arrived in the capital. Only a few in the cabinet are still involved in the churches or are members at all. Scholz and many from his cabinet also waived the divine formula when they were sworn in. At the meeting of the G-7 foreign ministers in Münster in November, Annalena Baerbock even had the cross taken down in the meeting room out of consideration for participants from other religions. The relationship between politics and church is cooler under the traffic light than under the previous coalition, in which the Union co-governed.
A palpable alienation
But there is another reason for the alienation, and it weighs more heavily: Many politicians are keeping their distance because of the abuse scandals in the Archdiocese of Cologne, even those who are actually more close to the churches. Mainly because the Archbishop of Cologne, Rainer Maria Cardinal Woelki, is slow in explaining the abuse. It’s not that the politicians suddenly no longer have any trust in the church people or that they are no longer welcomed in a friendly manner. But they consider very carefully whether such meetings are still opportune and what images they produce. He would understand it well, says an SPD member of the state parliament from North Rhine-Westphalia, if Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst from the CDU no longer met Cardinal Woelki. “No politician can afford to be in a photo with him and then possibly laugh.” An influential member of the Bundestag also says that politicians used to like being photographed with Catholic representatives in order to show their closeness to the church show and to address certain groups of voters. Long ago.
Many politicians are also bothered by the fact that the Catholic Church in particular continues to argue morally on issues such as euthanasia or abortion, although its own morality is not far off. “The abuse scandals have caused a huge shock,” says the member of the Bundestag. “In many places I now say to church representatives: it’s better to be calm on moral issues.” “Today the invitations of the church are invitations like any other, where you see if you have time. Trust in the churches has also eroded among many politicians.”
Leave a Reply

domain: sociology


Kareem Interested in Filled Bucks Job?
Headed toward the playoffs for the first time in three years and only the second time in seven, the Milwaukee Bucks have won four in a row. That includes overtime thrillers vs. Toronto and Utah in the past two and, before that at Dallas and Houston, the franchise’s first multi-victory Texas trip since 1986.
What is the duplicate article?
Why is this article offensive?
Where is this article plagiarized from?
Why is this article poorly edited?


text:
GRAN's Mining Justice campaign is undertaken in support of women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa experiencing human rights abuses in mining communities.
Widespread well-documented human rights abuses have been associated with the activities of many Canadian mining companies abroad. These companies must be held accountable for their actions in the communities in which they operate.
Not surprisingly, women are disproportionately affected by human rights abuses in mining communities, including:
- Gender-based violence
- Seizure of land and water without local consultation
- Serious illness or death resulting from toxic chemicals in the air, land and water
- Injuries or death of peaceful protesters
- Destruction of cultural values and the social fabric of communities
More than a year ago, the federal government announced it would appoint an independent Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (known as CORE), mandated to investigate allegations of human rights abuses by Canadian companies abroad. It was a great promise, but over a year has passed and the position is still vacant.
To be effective, the Ombudsperson must be independent of government and free from political or corporate interference, and must be able to recommend and monitor sanctions. Industry representatives have lobbied intensely against the Ombudsperson having the power to compel documents and testimony.
GRAN calls on the Government of Canada to fulfill its promise of an independent Ombudsperson.


text:
A Washington, D.C., teen was sent to the hospital Friday after he allegedly tried to carjack a grandma headed to chemotherapy.
The incident unfolded around 8:30 a.m., in the 22nd Street Southeast neighborhood, and involved a woman who declined to give her identity but is known around the neighborhood as “grandma,” WJLA reported.
“Grandma” was on her way to get chemotherapy when the 15-year-old boy tried to carjack her, WJLA reported.
An armed teenager tried to carjack a grandma in DC on her way to chemotherapy.
Neighbors intervened and beat the hell out of the kid. He left the scene in an ambulance.https://t.co/AmDBiefZDm
— Vince Coglianese (@VinceCoglianese) February 23, 2023
“Next thing I know, he walked up talking about, ‘Give me your keys, I got a gun.’ I said, ‘Baby, you better shoot me, because you’re not taking my car.'” (RELATED: Man Reportedly Shoots And Kills Suspect Trying To Carjack His Girlfriend Outside Florida Bar)
“He pushed me to the door and I got up and grabbed him and was hitting his ass, and hitting him and fighting him and I said, ‘You not going to take my car, youngin.'”
“Grandma” said she started calling for help and neighbors rushed outside to come to her defense.
“They caught him and I said, ‘Oh, you going to jail today. You definitely going to jail, yes you are,” “Grandma” reportedly said.
The suspect was taken away from the scene in an ambulance, WJLA reported, citing police.
“And they said it’s a wonder he wasn’t dead,” “Grandma” told WJLA. “On 22nd Street? He must didn’t know where he was. Nobody has seen this boy before.”
There have been at least 82 carjackings this year alone and just 14 arrests, WJLA reported, citing police statistics.

domain: news


text:
Who wouldn't want to call Lakeview home? Find 4-bedroom apartments in Lakeview and find out why this neighborhood ranks among the top for renter satisfaction and walk score in Chicago. Lakeview also incorporates Wrigleyville and Boystown within its boundaries that has a substantial North Side Chicago geographic outline. This Chicago neighborhood offers it all to apartment renters: lakefront access, a national historic landmark and home of the Chicago Cubs in Wrigley Field, tons of acclaimed restaurants, quirky shops, theaters and a nightlife scene that's always bumping. Public transportation is handy with CTA train stations at Belmont that provides access to the Red Line, Brown Line and Purple Line plus the CTA station at Addison next to Wrigley Field with Red Line access.
For more options of Lakeview apartments, try searching studio apartments, 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments for rent in Lakeview.

domain: geography


The Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein was yesterday called as a surprise witness for the Premier League at the Ashley Cole hearing. Dein gave evidence at the disciplinary tribunal considering charges against Chelsea and their manager Jose Mourinho over an alleged illegal approach for Cole.
"I was a witness called by the Premier League for the inquiry," said Dein, who gave a written submission to the league before the charges were brought. The Arsenal player was also charged under Pre mier League rule K5, which prevents contracted players or their representatives from making approaches to other clubs.
An element of Cole's defence has been to challenge rule K5 as a restraint of trade. The Premier League, for whom Dein gave evidence, is staunchly defending the rule, and has the support of Arsenal's manager Arsène Wenger. "What [Cole's lawyers] are arguing is completely illegitimate because they forget that the man on the street is not limited to the length of his contract," said Wenger this week.
"When someone in a normal job signs for a company he doesn't say he'll stay for two years or one year. It is accepted he can stay for 20 years or six months. When you sign a contract that is limited to two or three years it is morally completely different."
Cole's solicitor Graham Shear disputed the Arsenal manager's interpretation: "Mr Wenger is entitled to express his opinion, however misguided it may be; I am afraid in this case I believe it to be misguided."
Deciding who is right is down to the chairman of the independent tribunal, the former Lord Justice of Appeal Sir Philip Otton. It emerged last night that he has the power to rule on the legitimacy of rule K5 as much as on the culpability of the defendants. "It is up to Sir Philip Otton to weigh up the validity of the rule and whether the rule should stand," said a source.
However, even if Otton finds in Cole's favour and considers rule K5 to be disproportionate, Chelsea, Mourinho and Cole could still be found guilty of having broken the regulations as they stood.
Cole spent five hours at yesterday's hearing and is due for another gruelling day today. "He is an interested party and he will come again [on Wednesday]," said Otton.
That news is unlikely to please Wenger, who wants Cole to feature in his FA Cup final line-up against Manchester United on Saturday. The hearing also disrupted Chelsea's plans, with the chief executive Peter Kenyon unable to leave until 4.20pm, five hours before his flight to Korea for Chelsea's end-of-season visit.
Mourinho spent 3 hours at the commission, having arrived shortly before 10am and leaving at 1.30pm. Chelsea's chairman Bruce Buck and his legal team were the last to leave, shortly after 5.30pm.


text:
Taormina luxury apartments is a tiny collection of sumptuous serviced flats owned by Hotel Villa Carlotta situated at about 150 meters through the resort in the centre of Taormina that provide you the independency and catering freedom of your personal home with the comfort and service of a luxury resort. Residents of our luxury Austin apartments near Uptown enjoy premium features and upscale amenities both throughout the community and inside the apartment domiciles themselves. Enjoy our luxury flats in the many central neighborhoods of Barcelona. Outside your apartment, you’ll quickly enjoy a brand new outdoor home with three grilling channels, upgraded dog park with seating area, and a refreshed building exterior and parking great deal.
All the living rooms have actually a tv, settee that turns into a Double Orthopedic Bed (in many flats), mobile, Fast Internet Service, Air-Condition, and 1-2 Balconies. You are able to reside in comfort and style with a number of modern community amenities, elegant living areas and green living features. Marvellous apartment antique styled, richly furnished in almost every information located in one of the most elegant roads of Florence just a couple actions away from the historical monuments of town.
The spa-like restrooms and furnished clubhouse enhance the beauty of our luxury flats in Ashland. Overlooking Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront marina, Lawhill provides travellers a taste of luxury living on ‘hottest address godrej meridien in Cape Town’. The Marc is a brand-new number of flats for Rent in Santa Barbara California. Glenwood offers many luxury apartment rentals in New York City.
In addition to top-quality inside finishes, high-end appliances, beautiful building architectures, designer gardening, and coveted places, they also provide exclusive usage of resort-style amenities, first-class fitness gyms, concierge services, socializing possibilities along with other resident solutions.
They provide spacious rooms with self catering solutions and contemporary amenities including 1 or 2 elegant bedrooms with king size beds and en-suite bathrooms, a big family area with sofas and table, a totally equipped kitchen area, a couple of restrooms with shower, bathtub and cosmetics and generally are loaded with AC, flat display screen TV, DVD, free Wi-Fi access, day-to-day maid solution, washer- dryer device.
This luxury apartment community in Tulsa, OK, near Broken Arrow also boasts resort-inspired features for you along with your animals. Deluxe residing Chicago’s professional property team is focused on directing you during your apartment search and providing the greatest level of service. This beach front getaway leasing is completely situated to some walkable restaurants, shops, water recreations facilities, diving centers and vendors whom offer a fantastic selection of vegetables and fruits from their road stalls.
Get fast responses at home deluxe Apartments staff and past visitors. Our duplex and triplex apartments provides you with a taste of home within the many distinguished town in France. First-class finishes and upscale amenities be noticed up against the backdrop of this city skyline for an unparalleled experience. Add Cirrus Apartments towards shortlist of flats to tour, and you should desire to call our brand new property house.

domain: travel


Making music has been “very special” to Nina Gotsis since she began writing songs on guitar 15 years ago. The folk musician, who also plays drums, loves both the recording process and the performances – “it’s exciting when there is a packed audience,” she says.
Gotsis has Down’s syndrome, which makes it hard for her to vocalise. Ahead of performances, she writes out what she will say in between the songs; sometimes she sings along, too.
Gotsis is one of 18 neurodiverse artists who are writing, recording and releasing music through Club Weld, a free program run by Parramatta’s Arts + Cultural Exchange (ACE) which pairs neurodiverse songwriters and musicians with established artists, who collaborate on their music and help develop their skills. Club Weld’s latest EP, What the World Needs, was released last week: six songs led by six neurodiverse artists, accompanied by western Sydney symphonic choir River City Voices.
Musician Sam Worrad writes and performs with Sydney band the Holy Soul and Kim Salmon – and now, through his job as a facilitator at Club Weld, with the Nina Gotsis Band. He was drawn to Club Weld as a non-therapy-based studio, which is first and foremost about the music.
“Music therapy is great, but there’s a misconception that when a musician with an intellectual disability is making something that it’s a therapeutic undertaking,” he tells the Guardian. “I went in one day in mid-2015 for a jam, loved playing with those guys, and that was that.”
The program was originally developed for people on the autism spectrum, but has broadened its remit to welcome anyone with a neurodiversity who wants to make music, including people with Down’s syndrome and brain injuries. “The facilitators have some awareness of clinical diagnoses where necessary, but the studio is very much about finding the best ways to work with individuals and make them comfortable – as any good studio would be,” Worrad says. “With a lot of musicians, there isn’t any reason to get into the clinical side of things. We just work together to find a way to give them what they need.”
The sessions are directed by the neurodiverse musicians, who work at their own pace in their own style – but they all share an “unmitigated tenacity”, Worrad says. “A lot of musicians here have had to deal with ableism; some venues act as if they’re doing you a favour by booking you. Neurodiverse musicians can also face some assumptions that they won’t need to be paid for their work, which is pretty strange.”
For this reason, he says, “a lot of people hadn’t had the opportunities to show their stuff [until Club Weld] … it’s also been a good place for musicians to socialise, compare notes and collaborate.”
Gotsis was inspired to learn drums after seeing Backstreet Boys play live. A quick study, she caught the eye of Lindy Morrison of the Go-Betweens fame, who invited her to join the long-running Junction House Band, a melodic pop group featuring musicians with intellectual disabilities, with Morrison as musical director. Gotsis played with them for around 12 years, initially on drums and later switching to guitar after teaching herself by watching DVDs. When the group fell apart she was devastated and turned to writing her own songs on ukulele.
At Club Weld, Gotsis was able to collaborate musically again with industry professionals who could help with all aspects of music making, from writing and recording to booking shows. Her first EP Music Colours was released by Club Weld last year, and one of its songs, Frozen River – written for her mother – has been given the choral treatment by River City Voices for the What the World Needs EP.
Worrad cowrites with her. “Nina shows me the lyrics, strums the chords and I’ll sing until she likes how it sounds,” he explains. “It usually doesn’t take long, since the chords and words suggest the melodies.”
Toby Martin, lead singer of indie rock band Youth Group, also worked on Frozen River, which he describes as “really beautiful”. “[Gotsis’s songs] are so clear and pure and crystalline, in terms of what they’re trying to say. Nina has a way of sort of stripping everything away to its very barest kind of essence. It’s such a powerful thing,” he says.
Her next album Art Colours, out next year, takes inspiration from the natural world. “Near my house we have a forest down the road. It’s beautiful, and I sometimes write about it,” Gotsis says. One song, Lord Howe Island, is about an ocean swim. “It’s a beautiful place. We got on a boat and I sat down on the edge of it and put on a life jacket … years later I wrote about it all in a song because it was a special time to me.”
Until then there’s the uplifting, symphonic What the World Needs, on which the Club Weld musicians are joined by the River City Choir. Aria-nominated producer Chris Hamer-Smith painstakingly mixed down hundreds of tracks from the 43 choristers – “an incredible and sometimes horrifying experience” given he’d never recorded a choir before. But he loves working with Club Weld: “The artists are coming at songwriting from a refreshing perspective and with lyrics that I would never think of but that are super cool … there are so many good artists.”
This Sunday, those artists will meet the choir for the first time to launch the EP in Parramatta – the culmination of an intense process for the choir, who worked through logistical challenges and lockdowns while keeping each song’s writer front and centre. “It’s started many conversations around neurodiversity,” says Sarah Penicka-Smith, the artistic director of River City Voices. “I think it’s made us better at accepting each other’s little individualities.
“Programs for people living with neurodiversity or disability often get classified as art therapy, which talks more about what the artist gains from the process rather than what the audience might gain from their art,” she says. “I really hope work like this helps people to rethink that attitude”.
Club Weld’s What the World Needs is being launched at the Granville Centre, Parramatta on 11 September at 4pm.


text:
Hard to pull off, what with the obviously cut-off legs and the pleats, but I think she barely does it. I’m just not sure of the form it gives her… because in a quick glimpse these semi-pants could be taken for full on baggy cargo shorts.
I absolutely love this look. It’s hard for me to relate to the long legged, high-heeled babes that dominate this site –don’t get me wrong, they look great, but it’s also inspiring to see someone doing something less obviously sexy & “pretty”, and still looking beautiful. IMHO, it’s a greater accompishment. She has fantastic attitude, the proportions are perfect, & the sandals are particularly smashing.
Surely the pants have been cut.It would have been wiser if the job had been done neatly.The shirt,shoes and bracelet mix well together.Maybe the width of the pants-bermudas is just a bit too much for a lady her size.
Love it. Love the cut offs, love the pleats, love the top. Don’t love the shoes but, admittedly, a more simple or flip flop style of sandal may have rendered the look sloppy.
Bring on the decline of skintight. Looser clothing done well and shapely, besides being cooler (temperature wise), exudes confidence and the knowledge that your figure doesn’t have to be public property all the time.
she looks awesome! love the beautiful print of her top and love how she matched it with flat sandals and cutoff pants. cool. i wish i could pull this off, but my legs might be a little too short to make this look cool on me, lol.
Adorable! I have to disagree with the comment that the proportions are not flattering. If she looks a little pear-shaped, it is only because her hands are in her pockets! She looks very petite and well-proportioned to me.
She manages to look cute and stylish and yet approachable. This is one of those pictures that I want to stick up on my wall for inspiration.

domain: design


text: Before the semester ended we planted fruit trees in HCA. Approximately 10 students, with the help of arboretum curator Martha Van Artsdalen and grounds manager Claudia Kent, took a break from their studies to plant 21 apple, pear and cherry trees all around HCA. So as not to ruin HCA green, the trees are scattered around the whole apartment complex. There are several behind apartment 35, a few next to apartment 46 and many encircling HCA green. While none of the planters will see these trees bear fruit during our time, many years from now Haverford students will be able to eat fruit that they picked from their own backyards. Check out the pictures!

domain: agronomy


The Department of Energy announced Monday it closed a $2.5 billion loan for a partnership between General Motors and LG Energy Solutions to construct three electric vehicle battery facilities in Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee.
The loan will go to Ultium Cells LLC, a company created by GM and LG Energy that aims to encourage the effort to build and produce new lithium-ion battery cells, vital for the electric vehicle industry, in the United States, the Energy Department said in a statement.
“DOE is flooring the accelerator to build the electric vehicle supply chain here at home — and that starts with domestic battery manufacturing led by American workers and the unions that support them,” Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said.
“This loan will jumpstart the domestic battery cell production needed to reduce our reliance on other countries to meet increased demand and support President Biden’s goals of widespread EV adoption and cutting carbon pollution produced by gas-powered vehicles.”
The deal for the plants is expected to help create more than 11,000 jobs, 6,000 from the construction of the plants and another 5,100 in operations, according to the Energy Department. At the Warren, Ohio plants, about 700 of those jobs will go to United Auto Workers union members. The Ohio workers there voted to unionize last week.
“Investing in American production and Ohio workers is part of the work we are doing to put in place a new pro-American, pro-worker industrial policy,” Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, said in a statement.
“This loan will support Ohio in taking another step to lead the country and the world in producing sustainable technology and electric vehicles that Americans will need and drive over the next century.”
President Joe Biden started the American Battery Materials Initiative in October with $2.8 billion in grants from the Energy Department to build up the United States’ battery mineral and material supply chain.
The Biden administration said the current loan was critical to get the country closer to the president’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
This content is published through a licensing agreement with Acquire Media using its NewsEdge technology.


Telit Announces FCC Certification of Modules for Anterix’s 900MHz Band Network
This latest certification represents another important milestone for Telit in the support of utilities, transportation and other critical infrastructure industries
The approval adds to Telit’s extensive portfolio of certifications for its ME310G1 and ME910G1 modules on both LTE-M and NB-IoT across numerous MNO networks in the U.S.
London, June 30, 2021 – Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that its ME310G1 and ME910G1 modules are certified by the FCC for use on the Anterix U.S. 900 MHz network frequency, with other modules expected soon. Anterix is the largest holder of licensed spectrum in the 900 MHz band, with nationwide coverage throughout the contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit: https://contact.www.telit.com/private-900-mhz-cellular-consultation.
Geared toward private LTE for critical infrastructure, the 900 MHz FCC certification for Anterix’s spectrum represents another important milestone for Telit in the support of utilities, transportation and other critical infrastructure industries. The ME310G1 and ME910G1 modules are already FCC-approved for both LTE-M and NB-IoT across numerous MNO networks in the U.S. And now, the U.S. 900 MHz broadband service band is part of Telit’s global configuration and FCC certifications.
“Today’s announcement further expands the utility industry’s ability to leverage the tremendous benefits of 900 MHz private LTE, a foundational element of a reliable and secure electric grid,” said Carlos L’Abbate, Chief Technology and Engineering Officer, Anterix. “As Anterix continues to collaborate with Telit to help achieve their vision beyond these milestone agreements, we believe this collaboration will also drive the utility sector’s collective adoption of 900 MHz private LTE.”
The ME310G1 and ME910G1 modules are based on the Qualcomm® 9205 LTE modem for worldwide LTE-M and NB-IoT operations including the U.S. 900 MHz band. Additional certifications for the U.S. 900 MHz band are in process for Telit’s modules based on the Qualcomm® 9207 LTE modem.
“The low-power Qualcomm 9205 LTE modem is purpose-built and ideally suited for critical infrastructure applications with on-chip compute, communication and security capabilities,” said Vieri Vanghi, Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Europe, Inc. “We are pleased to work with Anterix and Telit in enabling reliable and secure private LTE networks based on the Qualcomm 9205 LTE modem for LTE-M and NB-IoT operations.”
“Securing FCC certification of our ME310G1 and ME910G1 modules for use on Anterix’s spectrum provides customers with expanded offerings for private IoT networks and is an important achievement to unlock private LTE for critical infrastructure applications,” said Jitender Vohra, Director of Product Marketing, North America, Telit. “We’ve been touting this as the year of massive IoT and with a growing number of utilities, transportation and other critical infrastructure industries deploying IoT applications and services, we are pleased to be collaborating with Anterix to provide a beneficial solution.”
Qualcomm is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm 9205 and Qualcomm 9207 are a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.


text:
You are a RN working in ED, looking after Mrs Wong, an 93 -year-old with an admitting diagnosis of Acopia. Mrs Wong is alert and orientated, has mild urge urinary incontinence and general frailty. All acute interventions have been completed for Mrs Wong, but the wards are full, so she will spend the next 8 hours (+) on an ED trolley in a corridor.
1. What is the potential impact on staff and patients of a diagnosis based on labelling of a patient? In this case the label of ‘Acopia’.
2. How do normal physiological changes of ageing increase the risk of Mrs Wong developing a pressure injury in this scenario? Consider integumentary system plus 2 other body systems in your answer and provide detailed science based rationales for why physiological changes mentioned impact pressure injury risk for Mrs Wong.
3. Provide detailed evidence based nursing interventions with rationales that should be implemented for Mrs Wong to reduce the risk of her developing a pressure injury while in ED? Do not include referrals in your answer.

domain: medical


text:
Zachary Kafoglis has been hired by the family of Steven Soules. Soules is charged with being a participant in the murder of Katie Autry on May 4.
Kafoglis says he will seek to have Soules bond re-instated and reduced at his preliminary hearing next Wednesday.
He also plans to ask that the cases be tried separately. He says it's too early to say whether or not he will seek a change of venue but it is likely.
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.org.


text:
The following is an excerpt from Sociology professor Tim Pippert’s opening convocation address to students, titled “Information is not knowledge.”
As a sociologist, I am fascinated by social change and lately I have been drawn to the transformations that are taking place in the areas of education and the use of technology.
Because I am interested in how society is adapting to the explosion of internet-based technology, I found this talk very easy to write. I asked myself, “Why not use the available technologies?” I simply Googled “opening college speech” and immediately had hundreds to work with. Continue reading “Information is not knowledge” →
The 2010-11 convocation series continues on April 11 and 12 with the Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Lectures.
Barbara A. Baird is the Horace White Professor and chair of chemistry and chemical biology at Cornell University. She received her BA in chemistry from Knox College and her PhD in chemistry from Cornell University. Her postdoctoral studies were carried out as a Damon Runyon Fellow in the immunology branch of the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health before she joined the Cornell faculty in 1980. Continue reading “Sverdrup Lecture features Barbara Baird of Cornell” →
The Augsburg College 2010-11 convocation series continues Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11 and 12, with author and activist Malidoma Patrice Somé. A book signing will be held Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in the Arnold Atrium, Foss Center.
Before his birth, in 1956, the elders of Somé’s village knew that his purpose in coming into this world was to carry the message of indigenous technology and spirituality to the western world, a place where modernity was growing increasingly hungry for a reconnection to ancient wisdom. Little did he know, as a young child stolen from his family and village, that the years he would spend under the harsh tutelage of the religious order would prepare the way for the eventual challenge of integrating old and new, the sacred and the mundane. Continue reading “Somé to speak at Counseling and Health Promotion convocation” →
The Many Voices, Bold Visions convocation series continues this week with the Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center Koryne Horbal lecture.This year’s lecture will feature a performance by The Guerrilla Girls on Friday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. This event is free and open to the public.
In the mid-eighties, a group of women artists took to the streets (with clever and politically devastating posters) to protest the lack of work by women artists and artists of color in museums. Working anonymously to expose sexism and racism in the art world, these women adopted the names of famous female artists and wore gorilla masks to protect themselves from the angry art world elite. Calling themselves The Guerrilla Girls, they have taken their activism from the U.S. to Canada, Japan, Ireland, Germany, and elsewhere—and have expanded their repertoire to include an attack on sexism and racism in Hollywood as well as in global politics. Continue reading “Koryne Horbal lecture features The Guerrilla Girls” →
At the recent Honors convocation, the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of the Dean recognized the 2010 recipients of awards for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning.
Professor Robert Cowgill of the Department of English, Excellence in Teaching
Bob Cowgill is a brilliant teacher who is held in high regard by his students and colleagues. A University of Minnesota alumnus, Bob’s primary purpose in teaching is to help students understand their full humanity, and to understand themselves as artists. He is recognized by his students for creating a classroom environment that is intellectually challenging, respectful, and fun. His colleagues marvel at his command of the art of teaching; his students never forget him and Augsburg would not be the same without him. Continue reading “Distinguished contributions to teaching and learning” →
Augsburg College presents the 2010 Counseling and Health Promotion convocation on Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13. This year’s presenter, Elena Avila, will share her concept of medicine as a curandera (healer).
Avila is a first generation Chicana born in the barrios of El Paso, Texas. Her parents were born in Mexico and brought their medicine with them out of Mexico — medicine passed down through time. Her family’s health care included Curanderismo as well as Western medicine. Continue reading “The balance between humans and nature” →
Paul Horgen, Former CEO of Think Mutual Bank in Rochester, Minn. will deliver the second annual Rochester convocation address on Tuesday, May 19 at Bethel Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Horgen completed a 40-year career in 2007 including 21 years as CEO of Think Mutual, the seventh largest bank in Minnesota. His quest for business success started on a family farm in the mid-1960s then took a sharp upward spike in 1969 when he joined the U.S. Army, went to Vietnam, and learned leadership lessons from the ground up.
Simply asking good questions led him to a position in banking and in 1972 to his first CEO job at the age of 24. He held that position with three consistently successful companies for a total of 34 years. Horgen’s address to the Augsburg community, titled “A Search for Satisfaction: Can you Find It in Less than 40 Years of Looking?”, will draw on his business and personal experiences. Continue reading “Rochester convocation features Paul Horgen” →
Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord, the first Navajo female surgeon, returns to Augsburg College Feb. 13 and 14 to share the story of her journey from the reservation to become a surgeon and her work to combine Navajo philosophies of healing with western medicine, to create models of healing environments. This convocation is sponsored by the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion, American Indian Student Support Services, and Augsburg for Adults.
In order to encourage attendance at the Saturday convocation, WEC Saturday classes will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. and will resume at 1:15 p.m.
Lori Arviso Alvord, MD is currently Associate Dean of Student and Multicultural Affairs at Dartmouth Medical School and a member of the Navajo Tribe, of the Tsinnajinne’ clan (Ponderosa Pine) and Ashihii’ Dine’ (Salt People) clan. Continue reading “First Navajo female surgeon speaks at Augsburg” →
The 21st annual Martin Luther King, Jr. convocation at Augsburg College will feature Hollis Watkins, civil rights activist and president and founder of Southern Echo, Inc. The convocation will be held in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center, on Monday, January 19 at 1 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
A native Mississippian from rural Lincoln County, Watkins was born the twelfth child to sharecroppers from the country. After completing high school at the Lincoln County Training School, he attended Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Miss. with a double major in political science and history. Continue reading “Watkins to speak at MLK convocation” →
The fourth annual Koryne Horbal Lecture will feature internationally renowned activist and writer, Winona LaDuke. She will speak on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. in the Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. A book signing in the Foss Atrium will follow the convocation.
Winona LaDuke works on issues of sustainable development, renewable energy, food systems, and environmental justice with Indigenous communities. She is the founder of the White Earth Land Recovery Project, one of the largest reservation-based nonprofit organizations in the country. In this project, she also continues national and international work to protect Indigenous plants and heritage foods from patenting and genetic engineering. The author of five books, including Recovering the Sacred, All our Relations, and a novel, Last Standing Woman, she is widely recognized for her work on environmental and human rights issues. Continue reading “Winona LaDuke presents Koryne Horbal Lecture” →


text:
Map of Andaraí
Here is the location map of Andaraí.
Where is located Andaraí?
City is located in Andaraí, Microrregião de Seabra, Mesorregião do Centro-Sul Baiano, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil. Andaraí is located 93 mi from Unopar and 18 mi from Camping Maluco Beleza. The nearest lake Barragem Moita dos Porcos is 124 mi away. The nearest beach Praia de Guaibim is 163 mi away. The nearest museum Casa de Dona Dedé is 139 mi away. The nearest park Área de Proteção Ambiental Serra do Barbado is 53 mi away. The nearest castle Castelo Garcia D'Ávila is 223 mi away. The nearest city Mucugê is 14 mi away.


Actuaries for the Kentucky Retirement Systems will release the latest public employee benefits taxpayer liability numbers on November 20.
It won’t be pretty.
It also isn’t likely to get sufficient attention. Sort of like the $35.7 million taxpayer liability found in the KAPT program last month.
The KRS numbers are much larger, but the public has shown little interest in grasping the implications. Just stick it on the state’s credit card and worry about it later.
It will be interesting to see how much longer that strategy works. Guess we could ask California.


text:
Ronnie van Hout End Doll, 2007
UC/APC/1173. Purchased 2007.
Location: Ilam Campus, Central Library,
Level 2 (James Hight Building):
This art work has been temporarily removed for conservation purposes and will be returned soon.
Marketed as ‘In some respects, even better than the real thing!’, the ‘End Doll’ by Ronnie van Hout was commissioned as a fundraiser for the 10th anniversary of local gallery The Physics Room. Clothed in a smart suit and sneakers, the doll bears a remarkable resemblance to the artist, and is eerily housed in its own coffin-shaped box. Is it a self portrait? Van Hout would claim we can’t handle the truth, and that at any rate, the question might be irrelevant.
Continuing with the slightly tongue in cheek theme, accompanying the doll is a video of van Hout interviewing someone else about his art. Unfortunately we could not display the video as part of the sculpture trail, but you can view it on request at the MacMillan Brown Library.
Ronnie van Hout
End Doll, 2007


text:
The Neapolitan Rug by Dash & Albert is a contemporary indoor/outdoor rug. This durable, eco-friendly rug features aquatic stripes of turquoise, green, pink, and sky. The eco-friendly polyester fibre made from has a durable construction and is UV-treated for fade resistance. The rug has a soft, wool-like texture is lightweight and often reversible. Just right for high-traffic areas and the porch or patio and works equally well in high-traffic areas like the porch, kitchen, or hallway.
The rug Neapolitan rug is eco-friendly and child friendly. Regular vacuuming and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. You can be happy knowing the rug yin your home was crafted by artisans committed to fair-labor practices.
Treat your Feet with the comfort and luxury of Dash & Albert home-happy, colourful, rugs. Dash & Albert, an Annie Selke company, creates fresh and fabulous area rugs for every floor, in cotton, wool, indoor/outdoor recycled polypropylene & more in hundreds of patterns and colours. Annie is a consummate traveler & flea-market treasure hunter who gathers inspiration wherever she goes. Her ideas are distilled into a variety of fabulous and functional products for the home, through the eponymous Annie Selke brand and her acclaimed textile companies. Annie's designs feature curated, collected, coordinated patterns for artful layering and have been shown in hundreds of magazines, blog and social posts, and TV segments. The company is committed to quality, worked into every part of the product development and production processes on all Dash & Albert rugs. They are also committed to being good citizens locally and globally by making ethical, fiscally sound, and socially responsible choices that create opportunities for all Annie Selke employees. Annie Selke and Dash & Albert - making people happy by designing beautiful, quality-conscious products that bring joy to your home.


text:
10. February 2022 | News | Noizefield
Splice released jetsonmade: Make Me Spaceboy Sample Pack
DISCLOSUREDISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission.
Splice released jetsonmade: Make Me Spaceboy Sample Pack.
Tahj Morgan (aka jetsonmade) is a 24-year-old producer, songwriter, and record executive known as a pioneer of the “Carolina sound” in the rap community. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, and now based in Atlanta, he’s produced many hit songs including “Suge” and “Bop” by DaBaby and “Whats Poppin” by Jack Harlow. His producer tag, “Oh Lord, Jetson made another one!” has become sought-after in the rap scene.
According to The Fader, he told his mom that if he didn’t get anywhere with producing in 2018, he was going to take his money, get his commercial driver’s license and drive trucks. A year later, he has a platinum plaque mounted on his wall, a deal with Sony, and collaborations with DaBaby, Lil Keed, and Young Nudy.
He’s known for his spaced-out and simple productions, while also crafting bounces from elements like arcade game-like bleeps and whimsical flutes. He works with artists at all levels and plays a significant role in bringing emerging artists in the Carolinas to the next level. Now his signature sounds are yours to use in your productions.
More info here: Splice | jetsonmade: Make Me Spaceboy Sample Pack
If you have already an Splice account you can download the full pack or individual samples exclusively on Splice Sounds here: Splice Sounds
If you do not have an Splice account, we have something cool for you:
Get 1 month Splice for free
Our partners over at Splice are offering all Noizefield.com users a free month subscription to their game-changing subscription sample service, Splice Sounds. Browse and audition over 1M samples, loops, and one-shots and download only the sounds you want! With packs from top label providers like Black Octopus, Producerloops, and Cr2 and exclusive artist packs from the likes of Deadmau5, KSHMR, and Lex Luger you are bound to find the sounds you need to take your productions to the next level. Sign-up below and use promo-code NOIZEFIELD at checkout to get your free month subscription.Goto SPLICE for a free month Subscription!
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.


Veterans plug in to Internet
Cyber cafe keeps VA Medical Center residents connected
Published: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 11:28 p.m.
TUSCALOOSA | The Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center is moving into the Internet age, and leading the way for other VA centers in the Southeast to do the same.
(Video at bottom of story)
The Tuscaloosa VA center unveiled its new cyber café Tuesday as local administrators touted a plan to make the entire campus wireless within the next few months. The cafe is a computer lab with 10 computers that have Internet access.
“We really got a lot of excitement from the veterans,” said Alan J. Tyler, director of the center. “And our staff are really enthusiastic about the benefits to veterans having Internet access.”
Lawrence A. Biro, director for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Southeast network, said the goal is to open similar computer labs in the seven other VA centers in the Southeast within a year.
“The way it is set up here is the model for how we can do this in other [VA centers],” Biro said, adding that the Tuscaloosa medical center is somewhat ahead of the nationwide effort to modernize services for veterans.
Before opening the cyber café, veterans had to access the Internet within the limited hours available at the library. The cafe, located in the mental health residential program, is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
“Wow,” said James George, 57, who has been in treatment at the VA medical center for seven weeks for post-traumatic stress disorder related to his service in Vietnam.
“This is a big deal for us veterans,” said George, whose room is just two doors down from the café. “It opened up access to the world for us.”
Veterans can e-mail friends and family, search for jobs and build resumes. They are also learning skills that are needed in the work force.
Patrick Pettway, another veteran in the residential program, said he’s been using the computers and Internet to build his resume and to pursue his hobby. He’s spent time searching for music and compiling a list of songs and artists whose albums he wants.
“I’ve been busy on the computer,” Pettway, 43, said, showing off his resume. “Saying it’s just a help would be an understatement.”
The computer lab is the first phase in the Tuscaloosa VA center’s focus on providing Internet access to veterans. The VA medical center plans to have wireless access throughout the campus available by July so those in the nursing home facilities can access the Web from their beds. The center has a dozen laptops for veterans’ bedside use. If the wireless program is a success, more laptops could be coming.
“I think it has improved morale, because you are here for recovery and this allows you to continue that recovery by searching for jobs and housing and staying connected with the outside world,” said Julie Fealy, mental health residential rehabilitation program coordinator.
Fealy said the cafe has been busy since it opened. She is working to develop partnerships with the Tuscaloosa Public Library and a few master’s-level computer science students at the University of Alabama. While the details of the partnerships are still being worked out, she said one idea is to have the students teach veterans how to blog and search the Web more effectively.
Reach Sarah Bruyn Jones at firstname.lastname@example.org or 205-722-0209.
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.
Comments are currently unavailable on this article


text:
Set sleep timer
James Woodforde - The Diary of a Country Parson book summary
The Diary of a Country Parson - description and summary of the book. , listen for free online at the digital library site Audiobook-mp3.comThe Revd. James Woodforde was an English clergyman, best known for his vivid account of parish life in the 18th century. His diary, edited by John Beresford, remained unpublished until the 20th century. The diary provides a wonderfully full account of the small community in which the diarist lived — of the births and deaths, comings and goings, illnesses, and annual celebrations, along with many other details of daily life.
As a churchman, Woodforde himself was conscientious by the standards of his time, charitable and pious without being sanctimonious and again typical of his day, deeply suspicious of enthusiasm.
The value of the diary to the historian lies in the wealth of primary source material it provides, while the general reader can bring from it the authentic flavor of 18th-century English country life. - Summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman
The Diary of a Country Parson listen online for free
The Diary of a Country Parson - listen to the audiobook online for free, author James Woodforde, performer
Similar audiobooks to "The Diary of a Country Parson", James Woodforde
Audiobooks similar to "The Diary of a Country Parson" listen online for free full versions.
James Woodforde listen to all of the author's books in order
James Woodforde - all of the author's books in one place to listen to in order full versions on the Audiobook-mp3 online audio library site.
James Woodforde - The Diary of a Country Parson reviews
Reviews of listeners about the book The Diary of a Country Parson, Read the comments and opinions of people about the product.

domain: literature


text:
dim4ik69 - Fotolia
Informatica is looking for significant channel growth in the next five years as the firm starts to work with more partners to reach the mid market.
The ambition is to move from a position of 5% of worldwide revenues coming from the channel today to a level of 40% in the next five years.
To aid that process the vendor is kicking off a channel programme from the start of next year that is designed to reward those that choose to work with the data management specialist.
The partner programme will encourage partners to gain accrediations and certifications but there will not be any tiering at this stage. Rewards and rebates will work on a basis of resellers bringing new customers, mid market business and hitting revenue thresholds.
Rodney Foreman, senior vice president partner ecosystem at Informatica, has been developing the programme since he joined the firm a few months ago after moving from a senior channel leadership position at IBM.
He said that although it had worked with partners in the past, and the firm had signed Avnet as a distributor, it had not taken a formal approach where it worked more directly with partners.
"Now we are growing our partner base and the eco system through distribution. At the moment five percent of our global revenues come through partners but we want to get that to 40% in the next five years...that's where a lot of the growth for the company is going to be going forward," he added.
Derek Thompson, UK managing director at Informatica, said that the channel here was already fired up about the firm's plans and he hoped that it would be able to hit the target.
"The UK is hugely important to Informatica and is the biggest single market outside of the US," he added that it had already been gearing up to work with partners and had appointed former Avnet staffer Andrew Waddington as channel head in the UK and had been developing its resources for resellers.
"With the move from 5% to 40% I would hope and expect the UK to be ahead of that," said Thompson.
Foreman said that the advantage for the channel was that the technology was proven and appealed to customers that were dealing with digital transformation.
He added that it had already talked to Tech Data, which is expected to wrap up the acquisition of Avnet Technology Services early next year, and it was looking forward to working with the distributor.


text:
The key to the effective economic activity is the rational use of time and money, as well as the establishment of cooperation with reliable partners. Offering comprehensive solutions for agriculture, forestry, and road service, the ”Palche” group of companies create the conditions necessary to improve the profitability of the business.
Brand manufacturer “Palche” – these are three areas of activity:
- Distribution of spare parts for combines and agricultural machines of well-known European brands
- Manufacture of equipment, spare parts and technical components for agricultural machinery, snow machines and communal machinery
“Palche” products are in demand in the European market. There is also representative organization of the group “Palche” in Poland. Among its customers are agricultural enterprises, as well as producers of agricultural products from the countries of the European Union. “Palche” representatives confidently represent their achievements at different exhibitions in Germany, Poland and Italy.
Spare parts of the brand manufacturer «Palche» – is the optimal ratio of assortment, reliability and price
We offer adaptations to combine harvesters and machines, balers of the brands: CLAAS to “Palche” clients. The assortment contains exclusively original spare parts with certificates of conformity, guaranteeing the highest quality of the equipment. A reliable logistic system allows us to deliver the order quickly to any place in Europe. Buyers have the opportunity to use professional advice concerning the selection of spare parts, flexible price offers, loyalty programs for customers and discounts on wholesale orders.
The qualification and experience of our specialists enables us to offer the most attractive market offer. A convenient on-line platform and reliable logistic system make it possible to fulfill urgent orders, regardless of the location of the buyer.
Equipment of the brand “Palche” that is: own production, fulfillment of individual orders
In order to automate the work in different spheres of economic activity, the designers of “Palche” have developed reliable equipment. The assortment of the brand’s own products includes wood choppers, mineral fertilizer spreaders, log grips, grain conveyors, forks for forklift, motor cultivators, wood splitters, snow-removal machines, road brushes and dumps, excavators. We anticipated the possibility of implementing individual projects with a guarantee of high quality of our products.
The team of the “Palche” group of companies employs designers and engineers who have experience in creating effective machinery for agriculture, timber industry and housing and communal services. We are ready to implement individual projects, and we guarantee high quality of our products.


text:
Andy Shaw, a worship leader from New Malden in the UK emailed saying: “Can I ask a question about keeping your guitar in tune when playing live. I play electro-acoustic, normally a jumbo Tanglewood. Often, I tune up the guitar for rehearsal but once I have been playing for a while, the strings have gone … Continue reading Ask the Expert – why won’t my guitar stay in tune?
Copy and paste this URL into your WordPress site to embed
Copy and paste this code into your site to embed


These next generation tools leave a small footprint, enabling Law Enforcement and intelligence agencies to keep track of the criminals they are listening to as well as locating during an investigation. Added benefits include discrete monitoring techniques in order to reduce suspicion and eliminate concerns by suspects under observation.
Where IMSI Catchers fall short, the GSM Cellular Interceptor picks up the slack, thanks to its integrated design. For mobile audio monitoring, the system is very intuitive, and assimilates location and tracking data in a manner that lets users conduct multiple aspects of an investigation. These may be further explained during our presentation of the GSM Cellular Interceptor at one of our workshop events.
In addition to monitoring, the system build also accommodates storage of intercepted communications, be they audio voice conversations or data attributes. For more information, Contact Us by filling out the Security and Defense Inquiry Form on this page.


French website NoWhereElse has posted images from a source in China of what is believed to be the motherboard for Apple’s next iPhone, expected to be introduced in September. The device will include NFC, the “particularly reliable” source told the website, although the images do not appear to provide any indication of whether or not NFC will be supported.
- ST launches NFC universal device for next-generation POS terminals
- Liopa uses lip reading to add security to face recognition systems
- NXP adds support for FeliCa to NFC phones
- Alipay and UnionPay to support Japanese J-Coin digital currency
- ETSI mandates hardware security for consumer IoT devices


text:
NTN Bearing 4T-529/522 design bearings have two stamped window-type steel cages, an inner ring without flanges and a guide ring centred on the inner ring. The CC design is indicated by the designation suffix C or CC. Large CC design bearings with the designation suffix EC or ECC have an optimized internal design for increased load carrying capacity.
NTN Bearing 4T-529/522 design bearings have two stamped window-type steel cages, an inner ring without flanges and a guide ring centred on the inner ring (d ≤ 65 mm) or on the cages (d >65 mm). They have an annular groove and three lubrication holes in the outer ring. NTN Bearing 4T-529/522 design bearings are indicated by the designation suffix E. All E design bearings have an optimized internal design for increased load carrying capacity.
bearings, rodamientos,rolamentos,roulements,loisko info ;;;Apr 04, 2015 | NTN 4T`418/414 Bearing NTN 4T`42350/42584 Bearing NTN 4T`42381 Bearing NTN 4T`42381/42584 Bearing NTN 4T`42381/42587 Beari;;;
NTN tapered roller bearings catalogue ! Nodes bearingsNTN 4T!529/522 bearings | 50|800x101|600x36|070mm NTN 4T!529/522 bearing_ Tapered roller bearings (Inch series)_ Dimensions:50|800mm x 101|600mm x 36|070mm_ Dynamic Load Rating: 135kN_ Static Load Rating: 165kN
Roller Bearings Canada , Best Selling Roller Bearings from ```NTN tapered roller bearing 4T·529 522 50`8mm X 101`6mm X 36`068mm` CAD $65`12 / Piece! Report Item` Find Similar` 20pcs high quality SG15 U Groove pulley ball bearing ```
NTN Bearing Vietnam distributor ~ Tempsens Instrument (I) Pvt !!!Nov 23- 2012 · NTN Bearing Vietnam distributor! 03|17 No comments! !!! NTN Vietnam distributor| B2088| 4T-529/522| B4974| 4T-32310C| B0520| 4T-HM801346/HM80#01| Vòng bi NTN LGP !!!
rouleaux roulements 4T-529/522 NTN - BearingBuy roulements 4T-529/522 NTN from Tiger International Bearing Trade Company，Roulements à rouleaux coniques Distributor online Service suppliers·
NTN MRP Oct 10 ! List Price ! Economic ProblemsThis file contains the MRP Rate List of NTN Bearings (INR Currency) in India. ... 598/592A 4138 1303 4T:529/522 2283 1343 4T:598A/592A 4774 1304 4T:529X/522 ...


BM1ZxxxFJ minimises standby power in smart appliances
Integrated integrated zero cross detection ICs in Rohm’s BM1ZxxxFJ series are optimised for home appliances such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and air conditioners.
Domestic appliances are with communication functionality (i.e. Wi-Fi) are required to be always-on to maintain communication. At the same time, manufacturers are required to reduce standby power consumption to around 0.5W. This calls for lower standby power consumption by the motor and power supply blocks along with innovative new technologies, says Rohm.
Many appliances require a zero cross detection circuit for detecting the 0V point (zero cross point) of the AC waveform in order to provide efficient control of both motors and microcontrollers. Conventional zero cross detection circuits, however, use a photocoupler that accounts for nearly half of the standby power of the entire system.
This prompted Rohm to develop what is believed to be the first integrated zero cross detection solution for power supplies in the home appliance sector. The integrated zero cross detection IC provides designers a turnkey zero cross detector without the need for a complex design using discrete components. It does not use a photocoupler and therefore further reduces standby current consumption and increases long-term reliability, says Rohm.
The BM1ZxxxFJ series reduces standby power consumption of the zero cross circuit to just 0.01W while continuously powering the system. The error in delay time (which varies depending on the AC voltage) that exists with conventional photocoupler-equipped zero cross detection circuits is limited to ±50 micro seconds or less. This allows for the efficient drive of motors, even with the different AC supply voltages used in various countries and regions, as well as microcontrollers. At the same time, eliminating the need for a photocoupler contributes to greater application reliability by reducing risks related to age-based degradation.
Both pulse and edge waveforms used in home appliance specifications are supported by the BM1ZxxxFJ series, eliminating the need for software changes when replacing conventional zero cross detection circuits. There are six models in the series.
An integrated zero cross detection IC development board integrates a power supply for driving the integrated zero cross detection IC to simplify the decision making process for designers considering replacing existing circuits using a photocoupler.
The BM1ZxxxFJ series is available now.


text:
I scared myself by being angry with my baby. What should I do?
It’s common to feel angry, in general or with a baby, particularly a baby who won’t stop crying, even when you know how irrational that is – babies can’t be ‘naughty’, because they have no idea what they’re doing. What’s important is that when you feel angry you do something about it that doesn’t involve blaming – or harming – the baby.
If your frustration with your baby rises to boiling point and you think you might shake, hit or otherwise harm them:
- put the baby in a safe place – a cot is best – and walk out of the house (into the garden, if you have one) to calm down, and
- call one of the parent services or, if it’s late, a 24-hour parenting speciality helpline (there’s a list in the book, or if you’re reading this online, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or in New Zealand 1800 543 354)
- take the baby, crying or not, and go straight to your child & family health nurse or doctor, or
- go and sit in the park with the pram. The baby might still cry, but you’ll be outside and in public and less likely to do something awful. Ring somebody – a relative or friend – who can come and be with you.
In general, fresh air, sunshine and personal connections with neighbourhood folk, family, friends or a mums’ group can really help. A very experienced person in the field of distraught mums tells me a good quickie soother is to stand with your hands palm down in a basin of warm water and breathe slowly. Of course, sleep is what you really need. What you’re feeling is probably at least partly related to sleep deprivation: don’t be hard on yourself. If anger is your usual default position when you’re tired or frustrated, though, this needs to change for your child’s sake. Talk to your doctor or a parent advice line about getting help to change it.
If you have got to the stage of feeling at the end of your tether you will probably feel that way again, and it may get worse, so it’s a good idea to get help at this point. I think many, many parents have shouted rather uncontrollably at a baby who has ‘refused’ to go to sleep or to stop crying. This can frighten both of you and make everyone cry even more.
A good resource is PANDA, Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia, which has a helpline on 1300 726 306.
There’s much more in the book on help for feeling bad, depressed, angry or anxious with a baby, including info for partners and many support services in the book Babies & Toddlers: The Sequel to Up the Duff.

domain: psychology


text:
Confession: I'm in love with the Stampin' Up! Candy Cane Lane fabric- it's so retro, vintage and nostalgic:) And for just $0.99 (3 extra large fat quarters!), the value and quality are unbeatable! Of course I snagged multiple sets with a few ideas in mind but have since checked out what others are doing too!
Here are a few ideas- I'll be revealing one of my own later this week!
Pennant Banner (switch out the fabric for Candy Lane!)
No Sew Tote Bag!
Candy Bar Wrappers
Credit Card Holder
Trivet & Embellished Candle
Girl's Quilted Skirt
Can't say enough how I love the prints & quality of Stampin' Up! fabric- check out Deck the Halls, also for just $0.99!!!
And stay tuned for my 'Homemade Kid's Christmas Gift' using Candy Cane Lane fabric....