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The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern (Annotated Series) Paperback – October 2, 2007
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I taught art history for several years at the high school level and relied on Janson's History of Art 7th Ed. and Wood's Art of the Western World: From Ancient Greece to Post-Modernism as my personal instructors. Every night I had to slog through pages of information when all I wanted was something concise and to the point. "The Annotated Mona Lisa" would have served me well.
I found this the other day and popped my forehead (as in V-8 commercials) and asked aloud: Why didn't I use this book for my background? Apparently, I bought it then promptly forgot/misplaced/had little time to use it.
Here's why this book will be a companion for anyone interested in teaching him/herself about art history:
1. Five time categories (ex. Prehistoric through Medieval) with very clear subtitles (ex. Mesopotamia: the Architects)
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What the The Annotated Mona Lisa excels at is providing the reader with numerous charts that compare styles that are often confused such as Gothic and Romanesque architecture or Italian Renaissance and Northern Renaissance art. There are also charts that distinguish between artists such as the one that differentiates the style characteristics of several Post-Impressionist artists. The upbeat writing and interesting facts about artists and their work really help to keep the reader engaged as do interesting page designs and more than 300 illustrations, many of them in color.Read more ›
"The annotated Mona Lisa" allows you to appreciate paintings you have already seen in a new way (you must try to pay attention not only to de color and composition but also to the historical circumstances in which it was painted, and to the meaning hidden in the painting) and introduces you to new ones.
Carol Strickland, in the introduction to this book, tells us that "There is a world of difference between viewing a work of art and really seeing it - the difference between sight and insight". In "The annotated Mona Lisa" she tries to give us an insight into what art is really about, and in my opinion, she has a good deal of success.
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Bought it just to study for the Art Praxis and have actually found a love for art history! Fascinating and easy to follow. Read morePublished 12 days ago by Stella
I used to teach undergraduate Art History. I wouldn't use this book as a textbook but it is serviceable for someone who wants a sketch of art throughout the ages. I.e. Read morePublished 23 days ago by Amazon Customer
Excellent used condition, book. So happy I bought this instead of a much more expensive new one. Also, it's kind of like a cheat sheet for Art History. Read morePublished 1 month ago by J. McKeon
Awesome review for the AP Art History Exam, particularly when your kid is too tired of studying the dry as dirt textbook.
Helped my son score a 5!


The list of publications is continuously growing: a paper about scanning PTV system is published in Exp. Fluids, negative energy production is in Phys. Fluids, Dr. Michele Guala‘s paper on material lines and vorticity will be out soon under the hardcover of J. Fluid Mech., and Turbulence in Dilute Polymer Solutions is published in Phys. Fluids. The full list of publications is on the Publications page.


The restoration and planned development of the Chisca Hotel is moving along after an approved closure of a downtown street.
The unanimous approval to close Mulberry Street between Pontotoc and Dr. M.L.K. Jr. avenues came at a Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC) Design Review Board meeting last week.
The street will close to allow for more parking on the service lot east of the hotel building. That lot will be redesigned and landscaped, and it will be enclosed to only allow for Chisca parking.
The refurbished hotel will include 161 apartments, as well as retail and restaurant space on the street level. The redevelopment is being spearheaded by Main Street Apartment Partners LLC.
LYFE Kitchen — a fast-casual, health-focused restaurant startup chain — will be moving into the property. LYFE is currently headquartered in Palo Alto, California, but it will be moving its base of operations to Memphis in 2015.
Members of the South Main Association objected to the Mulberry Street closure. At the DMC meeting, Ben Avant, a former president of the association, read from a prepared statement from members, some of whom were looking forward to seeing the street open again after construction was complete. Currently, the street is blocked off with construction equipment.
"One of South Main's biggest strengths is our unique pedestrian environment," Avant said. "Reducing this pedestrian access by closing this stretch of Mulberry will affect the surrounding blocks by further dividing the area and dominating the urban setting."
The DMC design review board's staff report opposed closing Mulberry Street, but it recommended approval of the design of the reconfigured lot.
- Bianca Phillips
- Mulberry Street, by the Chisca, will be closed.
"Closing public streets runs counter to basic urban design theory about how to strengthen the pedestrian connections and enhance the pedestrian experience," the staff report reads.
Brett Roler, the director of planning with the DMC, said the proposal might not fall into what the board is supposed to decide.
"From [the] staff's perspective, if you can see that it's okay to close a street and you can see that it's okay to configure the parking lot this way, what they're proposing is consistent with the guidelines in terms of the design of the fence [enclosure], the size of the fence, the character of the fence, and the character of the landscaping," Roler said. "We believe all of that to be appropriate. The question really is, 'Is it okay to close a public street to accommodate a parking lot?'"
Roler also questioned whether or not Mulberry functions as a street anymore, which prompted later discussion from the board about tourists who navigate to the National Civil Rights Museum, partly due to Google Maps guiding unknowing tourists onto that road versus taking them down Main Street.
Terry Lynch, a partner in the development group, said the size of the reconfigured block would be consistent with the blocks in the surrounding area, like the Memphis, Light, Gas, and Water property as well as the Orpheum property.
"It's very consistent when you do big projects like this that you include the areas around it," Lynch said, citing the Peabody Place project among others. "In the 10 years since the FedExForum, since we spent $250 million and got a great Grizzlies team, that building looks like it was built three years ago. It looks great. But if you look around there, there hasn't been one permit issued. There's been no economic development. This is the first attempt that's been made to do anything in 10 years — in this case, 20 years. We're stepping up to the table, putting $25 million into this asset that's going to open up South Main like you've never seen before."


During the recent August crisis on the Korean Peninsula, a North Korean surveillance drone crossed the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and flew several times over a South Korean military outpost without being intercepted, the Republic of Korea (ROK) Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) revealed, according to Yonhap News.
The flights, above a military compound and along the central part of the four-kilometer-wide DMZ, took place from August 22 to 24. South Korean radar detected the first flight on August 22 at 11: 59 am and another flight at 6 pm “30 minutes before high-level talks began on Saturday at the truce village of Panmunjom,” UPI reports. An unknown number of flights occurred on the following two days.
The JCS said that the incursion was detected by the South Korean military on its low-altitude surveillance radar as well as on another surveillance system, and that attempts were made to intercept the UAV.
According to Yonhap News, the military issued an anti-aircraft alert and dispatched an AH-1 Super Cobra, a twin-engine attack helicopter, and two fighter jets – a F-16 Fighting Falcon and a McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle – to intercept the spy drone.
“After traces of an unknown vehicle were detected by radar, the military declared it hostile and responded with an Air Force combat jet and an Army Cobra attack helicopter, but the military’s capacity to hit it was ‘limited’ because the radar detected and lost it repeatedly,” the JCS noted.
It remains unclear whether the drone was identified or not. Yonhap News reports that it was only detected on radar but was never seen, whereas UPI cited other local news outlets that identified the UAV as a Bang Hyon II – a drone based on the Chinese-made D-4 UAV.
According to GlobalSecurity.org, the D-4 “is a low altitude, low speed miniature pilotless aircraft with wing span of 4.3 m, fuselage length of 3.3 m and maximum takeoff weight of 140 kg. It is the smallest and the lightest Chinese pilotless aircraft. It can carry 28 kg payload of special instruments and equipment.”
North Korea allegedly acquired its first set of D-4 drones from China sometime between 1988 and 1990, after which it began its own indigenous UAV development program. The first Bang Hyon II drone purportedly entered service around 1993, based on an analysis by the SAIS U.S.-Korea Institute.
According to the institute’s website:
Pyongyang has had an unsophisticated reconnaissance UAV capability since the 1990s. For the past decade, this force has expanded both in numbers and capabilities. Pyongyang’s UAVs force now consists of 300 UAVs and at least 7 types, some of which are manufactured in several versions: 2012 attack/reconnaissance UAV, DR-3, Durumi, Panghyon I and II, Pchela-1T, Sky-09P and an unidentified reconnaissance/target UAV.
Experts described another North Korean drone that had crashed on South Korean soil in April 2014 as “toy-like”, “poorly designed,” and “antiquated.”
Nevertheless, the recent drone incursion has led to some criticism of South Korean air defense capabilities. “Even in the DMZ area, any North Korean soldier or vehicles that crossed the military demarcation line are immediately subject to warning shots or artillery fire,” one government official said, criticizing the South Korean military’s inability to intercept the surveillance UAV.


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A look at three pivotal longitudinal studies that clearly show: Late bloomers are rare; skill deficits are almost always what prevent children from blooming as readers.
Both students and educators become frustrated when students beyond 3rd grade display reading difficulties. These research-based reading strategies can build a foundation for reading success in students of all ages.
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Legarda urges delegation of ‘overall in charge’ in responding to oil spill, asks agencies to submit what they can give to LGUsMarch 15, 2023
As the Senate began its probe on the oil spill incident on Tuesday, March 14, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has urged the current administration to delegate an overall in charge in addressing and responding to the environmental disaster that affects various provinces in the regions of MIMAROPA and Western Visayas (Region VI).
During the inquiry, Legarda stressed the need for concerted action to mitigate the damage caused by the oil leakage after MT Princess Empress capsized off the coast of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, on February 28.
“Who among the government agencies present here ang siyang namumuno ng lahat ng ito? There should be one commander, dapat may nagtitimon. There should be an overall in charge,” Legarda stated during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change.
“There should be one head. We cannot have different agencies – while well-meaning, well-funded, have the resources without a head. I call on the president to designate [an overall in charge] among agencies,” she stated.
Committee Chairperson Senator Cynthia Villar said the committee would write a letter addressed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to officially request the appointment of a focal person in charge of the incident.
Legarda also asked about the extent of the oil spill, the number of affected families, and what assistance the government has provided to date.
“We have to know ilang kilometro offshore ang apektado. Kailangan malaman natin ito to know how much is affected by this oil spill. It’s not just [environmental], [economic], or maritime but the effect on livelihood. We need a prospective estimate of the damages,” she said.
According to the latest data from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the government has distributed at least P20 million in cash aid to residents affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro.
For the province of Antique, Legarda, in cooperation with Antique Representative AA Legarda, provided cash assistance amounting to P3,000 per household to 570 families affected by the oil spill. These families also received an additional P5,070 pesos from DSWD’s Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program.
Last Friday, March 10, Legarda called on the concerned Senate committee, with the cooperation of all government agencies, to immediately conduct an inquiry on the environmental, health, and tourism impacts of the oil spill that left a widespread problem to many locals in the area.
On March 13, she filed Senate Resolution No. 540, directing the appropriate committee to conduct the inquiry. (end)


Cyclist dies in road mishap
Hetauda, Aug 5: A cyclist died on the spot in a road accident at Ramantar along Hetauda-Natayangadh road section early this morning.
The identity of the deceased has not been ascertained yet, according to the District Police Office, Makawanpur.
The accident took place when a bus (Na 4 Kha 4675) heading towards Janakpur from Nepalginj hit him at 3:30 am.
The body has now been brought to Hetauda Hospital. The Area Police Office has arrested the bus driver and impounded the vehicle. RSS
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When preparing a will, you’re stating how you wish to distribute your assets when you die. Our clients are often unaware that if you are a parent, under the New Zealand Family Protection Act 1955 (FPA), you have a “moral duty” to provide for your biological children in your Will. If you do not provide for your children in your Will, you may be at risk of your children making a claim against estate.
At Gallie Miles, we have noticed an increase in claims being made by children, against their parent’s estates. We have set out some examples which explain this area of law and why it is important to discuss your Will with your lawyer if you intend to exclude a child.
Scenario 1 - The "Secret" Daughter
Charlie didn’t have a relationship with his daughter, Mia who he neglected from birth. Charlie never spoke to his new wife or two sons about Mia. However, Charlie discretely paid Mia’s child support but never contributed in any other way to support her financially or emotionally. Mia had a troubled upbringing and was in a bad financial situation. When Charlie died, he did not leave Mia any immediate benefits from his estate. Mia made a claim against her father’s estate when he died.
In a case similar to this, the Court has awarded a child 16 per cent or $400,000, (whichever is greater) from their parent’s estate.
As you can see, tensions in a relationship or a distant relationship between a parent and their child, is not enough to satisfy the court that a child can be excluded from their Will.
Scenario 2 – Large Estate and an Excluded Child
Paul claimed against his father’s multi-million-dollar estate because his father left his entire estate to his sisters, Kerry and Jan.
Rich Paul – Paul had some financial assistance from his father during his lifetime. Paul is a rich businessman, in good health and had a great relationship with his father. Paul proceeded with making a claim against his father’s estate as he was very upset about being left out. The likely outcome under these circumstances is that the Paul would still receive a “recognition award” at the lower end of the scale. In similar situations to this the courts have awarded up to 10% of the estate.
Poor Paul - However, if Paul was poor and of ill health, he would likely receive much greater provision from his father’s estate. In similar situations to this, a “needy” child has been awarded up to 26% of the estate.
Naughty Paul - If Paul was very naughty and abused his father physically, causing the police to get involved, then the Courts may consider Paul’s behavior to be “disentitling”. It is therefore likely that little or no provision could be awarded to Paul.
As you can see the awards which a child may receive, when making a claim against an estate, will be very dependent on the circumstances of the case.
Seek legal advice as soon as possible.
Gallie Miles can assist you with your estate planning to ensure that successful claims against your estate are prevented as best as possible. Get in touch here.

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Valtteri Bottas did exactly what he had to do this weekend to keep his 2019 Formula One championship hopes alive. Bottas, won the pole on Saturday and dominated Sunday’s United States Grand Prix. It was his first podium in seven career starts at the Circuit of the America’s but sixth in his last seven races in his No. 77 Mercedes on the season. Among those are two wins in the last three races though as Bottas triumphed for the fourth time of the season.
He handled his business.
But, unfortunately for him, so did Lewis Hamilton. Bottas’ Mercedes teammate earned his sixth career F1 title, trailing only Michael Schumacher now, by virtue of his runner-up finish on Sunday.
Hamilton, started fifth but quickly moved up and stalked Bottas in the end. With Hamilton just needed to finish ninth or better, why push it? He settled in and would come away with his 14th top two finish of the year which netted him his fifth title in the last six years.
The England native now has a podium in every year with the exception of one in COTA as his season as of now is 10 wins and four runner-ups. It was Mercedes’ ninth 1-2 finish of the year, five of which coming in the first five races to the season. It was also their sixth COTA victory in eight tries but the first not coming from Hamilton.
Hamilton, has the championship locked up with only two races remaining in 2019 (Brazil, Abu Dhabi).
Max Verstappen finished third in his No. 33 Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Honda for his third podium in five COTA starts. It was also his first podium in the last four races on the season and second in the last seven.
Charles Leclerc was fourth in his No. 16 Ferrari for his second straight fourth place run. He’s now scored zero podiums in the last three races though after going four straight prior.
Alex Albon rounded out the top five in his No. 23 Honda for his seventh straight top six and ninth straight top 10.
Sebastian Vettel had early troubles and was forced to retire.


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Luanda, Angola, 21 July – The Angola LNG (liquid natural gas) project, which is due to be concluded in 2012, is expected to produce 5.2 million tons of gas per year, the director for Local and Government Matters, Modesto Laurentino da Silva said in Luanda.
Speaking to Angolan news agency Angop, he said that preparing and dredging the land had been finished in May and that by the end of 2008 actual construction of the factory is due to begin so that it can go into operation in the first half of 2012.
Angola LNG is being built in Soyo, northern Angola.
In the first half of 2012 production of gas at the Angola LNG project is due to begin, with the company forecasting that 125 million cubic metres of gas will be consumed by the domestic market and remaining production will be exported to the Atlantic basin, particularly the United States.
In the first phase of construction, the project may employ a total of 7,000 people, 60 percent of whom will be Angolan workers.
In the operating phase around 450 jobs will be created and recruitment is already underway for maintenance, operations, instrumentation, human resources, accounting and IT staff. (macauhub)

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Decision Maker: Council
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
RESOLVED that the minutes of the following Joint Authorities be noted:-
A. Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority Board held on 27th January, 2020.
B. Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Board held on 16th January, 2020.
C. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority held on 13th January, 2020
D. South Yorkshire Pensions Authority Local Pension Board held on 11th December, 2019.
E. Team Doncaster Strategic Partnership held on 26th November, 2019.
Publication date: 12/05/2020
Date of decision: 05/03/2020
Decided at meeting: 05/03/2020 - Council


Gamecocks top Tigers, advance to super regionals
South Carolina continues tournament win streak
Adam Matthews' RBI single keyed a three-run first inning, and Jordan Montgomery held Clemson to five hits in nearly seven innings as two-time defending national champion South Carolina won its 19th straight NCAA tournament game, wrapping up the Columbia Regional with a 4-3 victory Sunday.
Not that it was easy. The rival Tigers (35-28) cut things to 4-3 in the ninth and had the winning run at the plate. But Brad Felder flied out to the warning track to end the game.
Montgomery (5-1) went 6 2/3 innings and held Clemson in check, retiring 12 straight during one stretch. Tyler Webb finished for his third save.
David Haselden (4-2) couldn't get out of the first for Clemson and took the loss.


Funding deal generates future growth for Genex…
Walsall based metal pressing and assembly firm Genex has received more than £100k from Finance Birmingham in a deal that has helped secure a contract to supply parts to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
Finance Birmingham, which supports growing SMEs across England, helped Genex through its Tooling Loan Fund, to acquire essential tooling equipment. This allowed the company to produce component parts for JLR. With an initial contract secured, JLR are already placing orders for future projects. The contracts awarded as a result of the funds represent substantial additional business for the company over the next five years. They have already helped to create two immediate roles and safeguard a further 14 positions. The company now has plans to grow and create further jobs in Walsall.
Stewart Beese of Genex, said:
“The UK’s heritage and reputation as a quality automotive manufacturer is undisputed, but without help companies in the supply chain that are vital to the growth of British producers like JLR, can struggle to invest in the latest, but essential tooling and technologies.
“Without these funds we would not have been able to invest and secure the stream of business that we have for the next five years. We are now planning to expand, take on more staff and even purchase a larger plant that will allow us to access a greater share of the market.
“The team at Finance Birmingham understood our business and our needs from the start. The whole process of working with them was very smooth and has unlocked a bright future for Genex.”
Finance Birmingham supported Genex with funds from its £24m Tooling Funding Programme which has been supported by the Regional Growth Fund. The fund helps toolmakers and component manufacturers fund the design, development and manufacture of tooling or the expansion of tooling capacity. It is open to manufacturing companies seeking loans of £50,000 to £1m.
Steve Hetherington, Tooling Investment Director at Finance Birmingham, said:
“These funds will not only provide Genex with the funds to boost its own growth, but will support the development of the UK’s growing automotive supply chain. It is vital that companies in this sector, which can have prohibitively high growth cost are supported. The long term impact they make on the economy and the UK’s place as a centre of innovation is vital.”
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When the artery of the blood becomes swollen due to some reason and the blood vessel starts weakening, then the vein swells like a balloon and it bursts due to lack of timely treatment. Which is called Aneurysm Rupture. This makes the patient’s condition critical. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures to prevent it. In this direction, new research has been done by the researchers of the American Heart Association. Study It has been found that drugs to lower blood pressure (RAAS inhibitors) can reduce the risk of aneurysm rupture by 18%.
This research was done on more than 3000 people living in different places, who were suffering from high blood pressure and brain aneurysm. According to the findings of this study published in the Hypertension Journal, aneurysms occurring in the arteries of the brain are called intracranial aneurysms. If an intracranial aneurysm ruptures, that is, if it bursts, then the blood spreads to the brain and then the supply of oxygen to that place is interrupted. This can lead to hemorrhagic stroke, coma and can even lead to death.
If we talk about the total stroke cases in the world, then the cases of aneurysm stroke are only 3 to 5 percent, but the death toll is higher in comparison to other strokes. Not only this, even if you recover from it, then there is also a big reason for disability.
what the experts say
According to researchers, RAAS inhibitors drugs are used in the treatment of high blood pressure, which blocks the effect of IAS. Qinghai huang, senior researcher of this study and specialist in neurosurgery at Changhai Hospital, said that half of the patients with intracranial aneurysm also suffer from high blood pressure, which causes vascular inflammation and increases the risk of aneurysm rupture.
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One third of aneurysm patients die and the rest of the survivors depend on others for their daily work for life. In such a situation, it is necessary to control the risk factors so that aneurysm rupture can be prevented.
How did the study happen?
The study included more than 3000 adults who were suffering from high blood pressure and intracranial aneurysms. Of these participants in the study, one-third were men and the remaining two-thirds were women. Their average age was 61 years. Participants were divided according to their blood pressure status into a control group (normal blood pressure using antihypertensives) or an uncontrol group (blood pressure measurement of 140/90 or greater despite the use of antihypertensive drugs).
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His blood pressure measurements were also recorded three months before he was admitted to the hospital due to an aneurysm. The analysis found that 32% of participants taking RAAS inhibitors had an intracranial aneurysm rupture, compared to 67 percent of participants taking non-inhibitor RAAS.
What happened in the study
Qinghai Huang said that we were surprised that those who had high blood pressure control and took RAAS inhibitors had a lower risk of aneurysm rupture than those who took non-RAAS inhibitors. In this way, our study indicates that the risk of aneurysm rupture can be reduced if appropriate antihypertensive drugs are used to keep blood pressure normal. He said that based on these data, we estimate that if RAAS inhibitors are given to all patients with high blood pressure and cranial aneurysm, then the cases of aneurysm rupture can be reduced by about 18 percent.
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How To Fix HTC One M9 That Won’t Turn On After Charging
It seems that those who own a HTC One M9 have charging issues with the smartphone. Many have reported that the HTC One M9 won’t turn on after charging or power on at all, even when the phone is charged. We’ve created a list of different method to fix the issues when the HTC One M9 won’t turn on all.
Hit the Power button
The first thing that should be tested before any other step would be to press the “Power” button several times to make sure there is an issue with the powering of the HTC One M9. If after trying to power the smartphone back on and the issue has not been fixed, continue reading the rest of this guide.
Boot to Recovery Mode and Wipe Cache Partition
The following steps will get the HTC One M9 into Recovery Mode by booting the smartphone:
- Press and hold the Volume Up, Home, and Power buttons at the same time
- After the phone vibrates, let go of the Power button, while still holding the other two buttons until Android System Recovery screen appears.
- Using the “Volume Down” button, highlight “wipe cache partition” and press the Power button to select it.
- After the cache partition is cleared, the HTC One M9 will reboot automatically
Boot to Safe Mode
When booting the HTC One M9 into “Safe Mode” It will only run on pre-loaded apps, this will allow you to see if another application was causing the issues. This can be done using the following steps:
- Press and hold the Power button at the same time
- After the HTC screen appears, let go of the Power button then press and hold the Volume Down key.
- When it’s restarting, the Safe Mode text will be visible in the bottom left corner of the screen.


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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The University of Saint Francis announces the formation of the city’s first collegiate crew program.
USF Athletics will partner with Fort Wayne-based Glorious Gate (G2) Rowing to launch the program. USF will field men’s and women’s crew teams, informally referred to as “rowing,” beginning this fall. Charlie Clark will serve as coach.
“After one conversation with G2 Rowing, Charlie Clark and their vision for rowing in the city of Fort Wayne, we knew we wanted to be a part of it,” USF Athletic Director Mike McCaffrey said. “If it wasn’t for the expertise of G2, the foundation they already have in the city, and the future partnership with the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department at Shoaff Park, we would not have been able to pull the trigger this quickly.”
G2 Rowing will serve as the training partner of the teams and will provide equipment for team members to train year-round. The teams will practice and compete at Shoaff Park. G2 Rowing continues to work on plans for constructing a permanent boathouse, in conjunction with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, at the park’s boat ramp entrance.
Clark, a board member of G2 and the director of the Summit City Sprints race, was a championship high school oarsman for famed United States Rowing Hall of Fame coach Jim Barker at Undine Barge Club at fabled Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row. As a junior, he won City, Stotesbury Cup, and Schoolboy national championships and was a member of the U.S. junior national quad. Clark rowed for Hall of Fame coaches Bill Sanford and Drew Harrison at Syracuse University during their championship years where his crews won silver and bronze medals in his four years.
The USF Crew team is open to all current and incoming USF students. Anyone interested in joining the team for the 2021-22 season should contact Coach Charlie Clark at firstname.lastname@example.org.

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Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari on Thursday warned Income Tax (I-T) Department officials saying they will have no one to protect them once his party comes to power.
He said the officials should realise that Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi and Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram will not protect them.
"Income Tax Department officials should not forget that the Congress is on its way out," Gadkari said while addressing his supporters here.
"When BJP comes to power where will you go? There will be no Sonia Gandhi or P Chidambaram to protect you," he said.
Gadkari made the comments days after I-T officials on Tuesday visited eight locations in Mumbai linked to 24 different firms that invested in or did business with the BJP leader´s Purti Group even as he maintained that the allegations of wrongdoing against him were fabricated.
Gadkari on the same day resigned from the post of BJP president amid increasing grumblings against his second term.
Subject of an anti-graft investigation that has buoyed back into national headlines over the past few days, Gadkari said that he was stepping aside since there was no consensus on his name for the top post.
Rajnath Singh was elected as the BJP president unopposed on Wednesday.


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Newsom announced a plan to give $125 million in direct disaster relief to the undocumented aliens living in the state
At his press conference today, April 15, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan to give $125 million in direct disaster relief to the undocumented aliens living in the state. $75 million of the fund comes from government coffers, and the other $50 million is being donated by various philanthropic entities.
Prefacing his announcement of the aid, Newsom pointed out that half of the children living in the state have at least one immigrant parent, though he did not point out how many of those immigrants are here illegally. He went on to claim that ten percent of the California workforce is undocumented. He said undocumented workers are greatly overrepresented in fields now considered essential: health care, agriculture and food, construction, and manufacturing and logistics.
It is a violation of federal law to employ someone who is in the country illegally. Yet employers in essential fields apparently do so in California with complete impunity.
Newsom decried the fact that these essential workers will not be able to benefit from any of the state and federal programs that have been set up so far, the $2 billion "stimulus" bill passed by the U.S Congress or from various state programs. He neglected to add that they cannot benefit because they do not pay federal income tax. Instead, Newsom claimed that these undocumented workers pay $2.5 billion in state and local taxes, presumably via sales and possibly other miscellaneous taxes. Professing a "deep sense of gratitude toward people who are in fear of deportation but are still addressing the needs of tens of millions of Californian," Newsom announced the fund that will give direct assistance to the undocumented in a similar fashion to the one-time checks that will be coming to federal tax filers.
It is unclear why people Newsom claims are essential workers, and who are therefore still employed, need disaster relief.
In the same press conference, Newsom described a program to help independent contractors, a group 1.5 million strong that truly has been left out of assistance that is being given to the unemployed and to small businesses. The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program will launch April 28, using federal money. It will serve those who are independent contractors, those whose wage data is insufficient to collect unemployment, and those who have exhausted their unemployment insurance. Newsom assured any who apply to this program that their employment classification status will not be impacted if they apply. He referred to AB5, otherwise known as the Gig Economy Law, which prohibits many professions from hiring themselves as independent contractors and forces them to be made into employees.
The previous day, Newsom had unveiled a plan to begin reopening the economy, based on data from expanded testing and continued social distancing. However, after a day with the highest deaths in the state, Newsom made sure to clarify that we're "not there yet" regarding the easing of the current stay-at-home orders. "We're not out of the woods," he said in response to a question about the need for the temporary field hospitals that have been erected.

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Summary: Untreated obstructive sleep apnea can accelerate biological aging, but treating OSA can slow or even reverse the process.
Source: University of Missouri
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 22 million people in the U.S. and is linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes and many other chronic conditions. But now researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found that untreated OSA also accelerates the biological aging process and that appropriate treatment can slow or possibly reverse the trend.
Age acceleration testing involves a blood test that analyzes DNA and uses an algorithm to measure a person’s biological age. The phenomenon of a person’s biological age surpassing their chronological age is called “epigenetic age acceleration,” and is linked to overall mortality and to chronic diseases.
“Age acceleration isn’t unique to OSA—it can be caused by a variety of environmental factors like smoking, poor diet or pollution,” said Rene Cortese, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Child Health and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health. “In Western culture, it’s not uncommon for people to experience epigenetic age acceleration, but we wanted to know how OSA affects systemic age acceleration compared to those who don’t suffer from this condition.”
Cortese’s team studied 16 adult nonsmokers who were diagnosed with OSA and compared them to eight control subjects without the condition to assess the impact of OSA on epigenetic age acceleration over a one-year period. After a baseline blood test, the OSA group received continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for one year before being tested again.
“Our results found that OSA-induced sleep disruptions and lower oxygen levels during sleep promoted faster biological age acceleration compared to the control group,” Cortese said.
“However, the OSA patients who adhered to CPAP showed a deceleration of the epigenetic age, while the age acceleration trends did not change for the control group. Our results suggest that biological age acceleration is at least partially reversible when effective treatment of OSA is implemented.”
Cortese said the key to CPAP’s success in slowing age acceleration is strong adherence to using the device for at least four hours per night. It’s not clear how age acceleration will affect clinical outcomes and how it applies to other risk groups or children with OSA.
“Since children with OSA are treated differently from adults, this research raises a lot of questions,” Cortese said. “We need to learn more about the mechanisms and the biology behind these findings. It’s very exciting and thought-provoking research.”
Epigenetic age acceleration in obstructive sleep apnea is reversible with adherent treatment
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Biological aging is a complex and time-dependent deterioration of physiological processes with attendant morbidity and mortality. During aging there is continuous and accelerated accumulation of epigenetic changes manifesting either systemically or restricted to a specific tissue/cell type.
Epigenetic Clocks or DNA Methylation Clocks, have emerged as valuable biological age prediction tools. By regressing DNA methylation age on chronological age, epigenetic clocks can determine whether biological age acceleration occurs in certain diseases or in response to environmental factors.
Using this approach, age acceleration measurements in blood were abnormally high in the context of common conditions such as obesity, neurological diseases, and cigarette smoking.


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MIAMI — Turkish Airlines has placed an order for three more Boeing 777 Freighters today, which complements the first three cargo Triple Sevens purchased in January. The new order comes following the carrier’s record-breaking financial results that were released by the end of September.
With this repeat order, the airline continues to climb higher as one of the world’s ten most affluent operators of the Boeing 777 aircraft type, with 37 planes in its fleet (33 777-300(ER)s and four 777-Fs).
Turkey’s flag carrier continues to show impressive signs of growth in both its passenger and cargo operations. According to the airline, it posted a 29% revenue increase in its cargo division, boosted by a 25% tonnage increase.
“We are excited to expand our efficient cargo fleet with the 777 Freighter. This aircraft has contributed greatly to Turkish Cargo, becoming the fastest-growing air cargo carrier in the world,” said İlker Aycı, Turkish Airlines Chairman.
Aycı added explained that the additional aircraft “will provide us more flexibility to serve even more destinations as we continue to grow our global freight network.”
The chairman and company believe that with the full-opening of the New Istanbul Airport in December, its cargo operation will continue to grow strongly.
“Turkish Airlines has achieved significant success over the past decade,” said Kevin McAllister, president and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
“We are extremely honored that Turkish Airlines has placed its trust and confidence in Boeing’s flagship airplanes: the 737 MAX, the 777 and the 787 Dreamliner”
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In March this year, the airline also placed a gigantic firm order for 25 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five additional airplanes.
Also, the airline took recent delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX, as well as brand-new Airbus A321neos—both of which will rejuvenate the airline’s fleet and strengthen it to continue growing its “world’s largest network.”
The first Airbus A321neo came fitted with the new Cabin Flex cabin, which has some key modifications that increases the plane’s capacity up to 240 passengers.
In September, the airline’s chairman hinted that new ultra-long-haul flights from Istanbul to Australia might be coming soon with the arrival of the first Boeing 787-9s.
The Istanbul-based carrier currently flies to 199 international and 42 domestic destinations—more than any other worldwide. And it is not planning on stopping its expansion any time soon.
Moreover, the airline announced the introduction of its new Flight Attendant uniforms, which will be introduced once the new Istanbul Airport opens in late 2018.
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Directed by François Girard, the acclaimed director of The Red Violin, The Song of Names is a film hybrid. It melds mystery, music, history, and drama while crafting dynamic situations and characterizations. Jeffrey Caine (The Constant Gardner) adapted Norman Lebrecht’s prize-winning titular novel. Howard Shore wrote the original score, and the gorgeous music remains a vital character throughout. Especially at the concluding reveal, the music soars with beauty.
Set in London, the film jumps from 1985 to flashbacks to 1951 and 1939, and back to reveal a fascinating, poignant story about the 1951 disappearance of violin virtuoso Dovidl Rapoport, “brother” of Martin Simmonds.
At age 21, before a classical concert debut arranged by Martin’s father to launch his brilliant career, Dovidl disappears. Disappointed, Gilbert, Martin’s father, cancels the concert. Lords and ladies, critics, celebrated musicians and others receive their money back. Dovidl’s disappearance devastates Martin’s family. They search for him unsuccessfully and Gilbert dies months later, brokenhearted.
After 35 years Martin (Tim Roth) discovers that Dovidl may still be alive. Obsessed, he searches for clues to solve why Dovidl abandoned and humiliated them. During the course of Martin’s search, via flashback we learn how Gilbert (Stanley Townsend) accepted the nine-year-old Jewish prodigy Dovidl into his home and family to develop his genius.
On the eve of WWII, Dovidl’s father permitted his son to live with the Simmonds family while he went back to Poland to be with his wife and daughters. The Simmonds protect Dovidl and raise him under Orthodox Jewish law as best they can. As WWII breaks out, Dovidl and Martin grow close like brothers.
After the war, Gilbert attempts to locate Dovidl’s family, to no avail. Hurt, angry at God for doing nothing to stop the Holocaust, Dovidl renounces Judaism and God in a synagogue with Martin as witness. Embracing his brilliant career, he practices for his debut concert and assures Martin he will see him in two hours. Then, he goes missing.
Director Girard’s division into the three time periods requires three sets of actors. As the 9-year-old Dovidl, Luke Doyle, an actual violin virtuoso, portrays the arrogant genius with authenticity. Misha Handley as his young counterpart Martin gives a sensitive, empathetic performance. The two youngsters provide the linchpin emotions and relationship that convincingly reveal the bonds of brotherhood. Because of the strength of their closeness we understand the adult Martin’s obsession with finding Dovidl. Also, Martin explains to his wife that Dovidl may need his help and he may be the only one to give it to him.
However, when Martin does find him, Clive Owen as the grown Dovidl astounds and shocks him with the profound truth of his decision to turn his back on Martin, the family and his career. The scenes between Owen and Roth are dynamic and suspenseful. Also, the way Martin uncovers clues to Dovidl’s whereabouts engages and enlightens. Gradually, we come to learn what Dovidl did and where he went instead of to the concert. Jonah Hauer-King and Gerran Howell portray the teenage Dovidl and Martin (ages 17-23).
The film emphasizes themes of faith, love, grieving, loss, and forgiveness, with historical references to Treblinka and the Holocaust. Cinematography, lighting and set design are spot-on. Importantly, the film memorializes a time 50% of people under 30 are unfamiliar with. Finally, the music score and the fine performances render this a film to see. Look for it in theaters 25 December.

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Immediate prospects of the Siberian Radio Heliograph
Sergey Lesovoi, Institute of Solar Terrestrial Physics
The Siberian Radio Heliograph (SRH) is a 48-antenna T-shaped antenna array that uses Fourier synthesis for imaging the Sun in the 4-8 GHz frequency band. The image cadence of the SRH in single-frequency mode is about 0.2 s. The spectral resolution is 10 MHz and the number of frequency channels recorded sequentially is up to 64. The real time data of the SRH are at website http://badary.iszf.irk.ru/corrPlot.php. In this talk the immediate prospects of the SRH are presented. The new SRH will consist of three T-shaped antenna array for frequency ranges of 3-6, 6-12 and 12-24 GHz with spatial resolution up to 15, 12 and 6 arcsec respectively. The mounts of the new antennas will be alt-azimuth. The antenna array redundancy is provided. RF over fiber architecture will be used for antenna signal transmission. The dual polarization feeds, antenna front-ends, digital receivers and the correlator are described in detail and first results of test observations with new equipment are presented. The 3-6 GHz array should be built at the end of this year, the other two arrays - at the end of next year.


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As The Office marches toward its series finale, Greg Daniels and his Deedle-Dee Productions banner are having a busy development season.
The creator of the NBC veteran has sold a comedy about a tennis pro to Fox, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The untitled single-camera comedy revolves around Richie, a mediocre professional tennis player who returns to his college town — the scene of his greatness — in order to reboot his life. There, he’s caught between a lifestyle he never got to live — embodied by his carefree, bar owning younger brother Tom — and Kristen, the love of his life whom he’ll have to grow up for in order to get.
Tom Gormican, who penned the upcoming Zac Efron feature Are We Officially Dating?, and Richie Keen (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Important Things With Demetri Martin) will pen the script and executive produce alongside Daniels and his Deedle-Dee Productions, with the shingle’s Howard Klein (The Office), Tracy Katsky (Lucky Louie) and Oly Obst also on board to executive produce.
In addition to Universal Television’s untitled tennis comedy, Daniels has a slew of other projects set up this development season. At NBC, he has a comedy with The Office‘s Craig Robinson; a workplace vehicle with The Office‘s Brian Baumgartner at ABC; and two other comedies at NBC with both Katsky and Klein attached.
Daniels announced in August that The Office would end after its current ninth season. Plans for a Rainn Wilson spinoff called The Farm, which will still air as an episode of The Office, were scrapped earlier this season at NBC.
Gormican is repped by WME, 3 Arts and Bloom Hergott. Keen is with CAA and Lonestar. Daniels is handled by WME, 3 Arts and Ziffren Brittenham.
Lacey Rose contributed to this report.
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Trouble in Toyland
On December 20, the Aurora Children’s Playhouse holiday finale will be Trouble in Toyland. There’s big trouble at the North Pole this year! A blizzard is on the way, the elves are on strike, and Rudolph has a runny nose! Will Christmas have to be cancelled? Last year’s puppet show returns with “That Puppet Guy”—Lee Bryan.
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Commissioned by Singapore Repertory Theatre from the Broadway composers of Honk! and Mary Poppins, this Three Little Pigs is a fresh take on the classic story with a sensational Anime pop score. When the pigpen starts to look like a real sty, Mama says it’s time to leave and build something new. Cha, Siu, and Bao watch for wolves while they use hay, sticks, and bricks to make it in a big, bad world. With some very smart things to say about home and family, it’s a curly tail not to be missed!
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The Adventures of the Gingerbread Man
“Run, run, run as fast as you can,” says the star of The Adventures of the Gingerbread Man. In this 40 minute show, you’ll follow this little troublemaker as he makes narrow escapes from unsuspecting cookie lovers. You’ll also meet Redina, a little red hen who learns how to follow directions in a retelling of the classic story, The Little Red Hen. Friend Gripe and Bicker learn the value of working together when they are granted three wishes in a new version of The Three Wishes. Lots of characters to meet in this wacky, fun-filled show.
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text: Eight cases of iliopsoas abscess were diagnosed and treated by computed tomographic (CT)-guided needle aspiration and percutaneous catheter drainage. The etiology varied but was definitely established in only four of eight cases. Seven of eight were successfully drained and surgery avoided. The eighth patient defervesced satisfactorily but ultimately required surgical debridement of a sacral osteomyelitis. Clinical, anatomic, and technical considerations for percutaneous drainage of iliopsoas abscesses are discussed. CT was essential both in early diagnosis and in guiding diagnostic needle aspiration and catheter placement. Image-guided percutaneous drainage appears to be the treatment of choice for iliopsoas abscess.


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This card was made with a beautiful stamp set from FCD by Pamela called Heart Strings. If you look closely you can see the background paper was made by stamping with versamark and clear embossing powder. I just love the subtle effect you get when using this technique!!
This card was so simple to make yet has a very elegant feel and look to it! I am going to have a lot of fun with this set all month; check back often to catch the next card. In the meantime, be sure to go to Pamela's store and take a look at the new stamp sets, the digital stamps available, and don't forget about the gift certificates!!
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2019’s Most & Least Financially Literate States
From WalletHub, April 3, 2019
After the Great Recession, it became clear that more people needed to learn financial literacy. The housing-market collapse and following financial crisis reminded Americans of our obsession with debt and the dangers of quick access to finances for under-informed consumers.
But how much have we learned since, and what are we doing to help future generations avoid repeating our mistakes?
Not enough, it would seem. We ended 2018 with $67 billion in new credit-card debt. That’s unsurprising, considering that only two in five adults actually have a budget. Total American credit card debt passed $1 trillion for the first time ever in 2018, so it’s clear that better financial education is necessary to try to turn this trend around. But the problems aren’t as pronounced in every state; some are more responsible than others.
In order to find the states with the best financial literacy, WalletHub analyzed financial-education programs and consumer habits — combined with the results of WalletHub’s proprietary WalletLiteracy Survey — in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Their data set of 17 key metrics ranges from high-school financial literacy grade to share of adults with rainy-day funds….
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- 44 – Overall Rank*
- 55.82 -- Total Score
- 33 -- ‘WalletLiteracy’ Rank
- 22 -- ‘Financial Planning & Habits’ Rank
- 50 -- ‘Financial Knowledge & Education’ Rank (only Alaska is worse)
- 4 – Highest Share of Adults with Rainy-Day Funds


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Hi! I’m Lindsay. And yes, I love to run. I started this blog in August 2010 to share my passion for running and how I balance training alongside everything that comes with living in NYC in my early/mid-20s.
I started running in 8th grade, mostly because I’m uncoordinated and was pretty bad at other sports. The more I ran, the more I improved and the more I loved it. It’s been an integral part of my life ever since.
I ran Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor track throughout high school. There were definitely ups and downs, as I suffered two tibial stress fractures during my Junior Year of high school. I was out of shape and had no desire to compete in college when it came down to admissions time. Luckily by the time spring track rolled around, I started seeing improvements again and wanted to keep running. So, I decided to attend Villanova and walked onto the cross country and track teams.
Running at Villanova was one of the greatest/most challenging experiences. It was intense, but I couldn’t imagine college without it. I improved immensely, and got to train with top-tier athletes and coaches. I loved the team, who became my closest friends. Fitting in practices and training while studying for a double major, doing internships, etc. was just all part of the fun.
Of course, it wasn’t without some setbacks. I became anemic (low iron) junior year, and still take iron supplements to this day. During the winter of my senior year, I got a strange knee/IT pain and MRIs, cortizone shots, graston therapy, and aquajogging couldn’t diagnose or fix it. It was extremely frustrating, and a bit of a depressing way to close out my last two seasons of competing.
After graduation from Villanova in 2009, I moved to NYC and took three months off running and exercise completely. It was freeing and gave me a much needed mental and physical break, while clearing up my knee pain completely.
I’ve completed 5 marathons to date (check out my training page for all logs and major race recaps), and continue to chronicle the highs and lows of training here. Hope you’ll stick around!
Questions? Want to chat or just say hi? Email me at lindsayrunsblog [at] gmail [dot] com!

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Do you know what I love? Like, love way more than I should?
I know we live in a world of polymer-frame pistols, and I’m not complaining about Tupperware in our guns.
I fully acknowledge the benefits of polymer frames, and I understand why they are so popular.
Polymer is the logical choice. But love isn’t logical. Love is patient, love is kind, and love is metal-framed pistols.
When the P320 came out, it came out swinging rather hard. It won countless police contracts and later scored a military contract as the newest service pistol.
I figured it would be a good gun. However, I never saw a reason to buy one.
I have a few polymer frame striker-fired guns already. I didn’t see the need for another.
Then Sig hit with the new P320 AXG Scorpion.
It was as if they beamed into my brain and saw my deepest desires.
From this dark recess of my brain, they presented the Sig P320 AXG to me.
And now, I’m presenting it to you.
In this review, we’re going to deep dive into the Sig Sauer P320 AXG. I’ll lay out some pros and cons of the design as well as what makes my heart happy about this model.
By the end, you’ll know whether the AXG will make your heart sing too.
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Inside the AXG
Transforming polymer framed pistols into metal framed pistols seems to be a fad in the industry at the moment.
Walther started it with the Q5 and later the Q4, which was well received.
Following suit, the aftermarket produced a metal P320 frame, Sig Sauer dove into the action with the P320 AXG.
Sig Sauer made a name with metal pistols like the famed and beloved P220 and P226 series. So, it’s no surprise; the P320 AXG has now joined those ranks.
The AXG is a 9mm Scorpion variant. Scorpion Sigs feature a flat dark earth finish and Scorpion G10 grips from Hogue.
Sig plans to release a black variant and a grip module separate from the gun. This is designed for those who already own a P320 but want an interchangeable frame.
This handgun is a carry model P320 with a metal frame. AXG stands Alloy XSeries Grip and is the latest come from the Sig Custom Works shop.
Carry models offer a compact slide on a full-sized grip – an odd version that seems to be popular in the X series of guns.
The good news is the AXG frame will accommodate a full-length slide if you choose to go that route.
The AXG provides removable grip panels on the sides and the rear.
Prices accurate at time of writing
Prices accurate at time of writing
The G10 grips are well-textured and very capable. Although, how slick would a clear pair of grips look — ASP style, or even to add a picture of your beloved sweetheart under.
Sig gives you an optic-ready slide, which is a very nice touch.
The optic’s cut is designed to accommodate the Trijicon RMR, the Deltapoint Pro, and of course, the Sig Romeo 1Pro.
This RMR cut accommodates multiple optics, including my favorite, the Holosun 507C.
On top of the optic’s cut, the P320 AXG comes with XRAY3 Sights. I’ve come to appreciate these on my P365.
XRAY3 Sights, a combination of high visibility day and night sights, are excellent. The front sight is super bright green and quite easy to see.
A green tritium vial sits in the center, while the rear sight uses two tritium vials for nighttime use.
Sig’s robust metal sights are well made and durable. The squared-up rear sight even means you can do the cool guy thing and rack the gun off your belt.
The AXG comes with three 17-round magazines. Though, the metal frame will not accommodate ETS magazines, unfortunately. So, you can’t toss any extendos in the gun.
It ships with Sig’s X series trigger – a flat, smooth, and crisp trigger.
I hate when I buy an expensive gun and get a cardboard box with it. It grinds my gears. Luckily, Sig says to hell with that.
The AXG comes in an ultra-premium and downright fantastic Negrini Custom Works Case.
This case is a hard polymer case with a custom cut foam insert.
The foam insert outlines the gun and opts for two removable sections to outfit a full-length barrel or compensator and optic should you add either.
To the left of the gun is two custom cut foam slots for your spare magazines. Sig also includes a challenge coin in the box.
As a bonus, the case uses a combination lock setup for locking it down. Even better, it’s TSA compliant.
Why a Metal-Framed P320?
That is the million-dollar question, right?
What does the P320 AXG offer over a standard polymer frame P320?
From a physics standpoint, the metal frame makes the gun jump from 26-ounces in weight to 31.5-ounces. That little extra heft helps with muzzle rise reduction.
Ergonomics is the focus of the AXG grip module, and it truly shows.
The AXG frame also features a very high undercut on the trigger guard and an extended beavertail.
Both encourage a high, tight grip on the gun. A high, tight grip gives you more control.
The P320 AXG frame’s G10 grips are also aggressively textured, well beyond the X series polymer frames. If you like a hardcore grip, the AXG is for you.
As an X series gun, the refinement is also a nice touch. The optic’s cut and the Legion trigger system make the gun a sophisticated model in a space occupied by plain old striker-fired handguns.
Ultimately, the Sig P320 AXG is for people like me who love the feel of a metal-framed pistol.
Where Lead Meets Steel
All the jawin’ I’ve done above don’t mean much of anything unless I get out and shoot the thing.
As a steel frame aficionado, I wanted the AXG to perform as well as it looks and feels in my hand.
Despite reviewing this during a time where ammo is tight, I had to be less of a stinge and let loose with this gun.
I stacked up 500 rounds for the AXG’s digestion and hit the range with ill intent. Something was going down today, and it would either be me, my steel targets, or the Sig AXG.
My first impression after dumping a few rounds…immediate satisfaction.
Within the first magazine, I decided to step back as far as 50-yards and try to hit a 10-inch rifle gong.
Imagine my surprise when the first shot resulted in a loud ding.
The ding of success drove me to try it nine more times. I went 8-for-10 at 50-yards on my first range trip with the AXG with my very first magazine.
That level of accuracy is most surely the result of a combination of the excellent trigger, excellent sights, and ergonomic grip.
First, let’s tackle the trigger.
It’s very short with a hair of pretravel before you hit a slight wall. The wall takes just a little to overcome from a crisp trigger pull.
Reset is short and sweet but somewhat soft. It’s nowhere near as positive as some of the competition. Tactile and audible, it feels muffled compared to most.
Meanwhile, the grip allows you to get a nice and high grip on the gun. You can hold it in total comfort as you align the sights.
Accuracy & The Metal Frame Difference
Snappy muzzle rise isn’t an issue here. With the +P 124-grain M17 ammunition designed for the military, the pistol barely bucks or jumps.
That little extra weight combined with the nice high grip on the gun keeps things on track.
Your standard range ammo in the 115-grain variety is laughably soft and easy to control.
At 25-yards, I could fire 17 rounds fairly fast and hear 17 dings from my steel target.
The sights rarely moved completely off the 10-inch gong. Getting them back on target become a simple part of my firing cadence.
I found the gun easy to manipulate when running through several of my favorite drills, including box drills, failure to stop drills, and a modified Casino Drill.
I even ran an almost perfect, kind of broke the line, near-flawless DOT torture session.
The combination of control and accuracy the gun offers makes it quite capable of combat-style shooting.
Not to mention the bright front sight makes sight tracking simple, as is transitioning between targets.
The term driving the gun is one I hear often, and with the AXG, I finally understood that term.
The AXG does what you want it to do without resistance. You steer or drive the gun where you like and unleash lead when needed. Repeat.
Sig’s beavertail adds a little rear resistance to the gun to keep the barrel low and in line. And it’s long enough to encompass a hammer should the AXG have one.
Reliability-wise, the gun isn’t picky. From simple 115-grain FMJs to 147-grain JHPs, it eats it all.
Even the dry and rough Winchester Forged Ammo seems right at home in the AXG.
In the first 500 rounds, I failed to encounter any issues in the reliability department.
Since the gun founds its way to me, it’s sitting at roughly 750 rounds with two failures to fire from some S&B 9mm loads.
I tried the same rounds in my P365 and Glock 17, and both failed to fire as well. So, I’m chalking it up to bad primers and cheap ammo.
The word carry is the name, and the AXG is compact enough to be easily stowed on the body.
Admittedly, it’s heftier than most polymer frame pistols. But at only 31-ounces and some change, it’s not terrible to carry.
But the AXG is nowhere near as carry-friendly as the P365. Some of us are gluttons for pain, though. Well, pain is a bit dramatic…gluttons for guns that are not exactly effortless to carry.
Opt for a cheap holster belt combo, and it will be a trying experience. Pack a good holster and belt if you plan to pop it in for your daily commute.
And don’t expect to carry it in your pocket.
By the Numbers
Nigh a fault with the gun. Not pick and powers through the cheapest, driest ammo out there.
The combination of trigger, sights, and ergonomics delivers a very accurate gun. In my first magazine, I scored hits at 50-yards for the vast majority of my shots. Toss an optic on it, and you’ll see even more precision at range.
The AXG grip module is cut to be as ergonomic as the P320 can be. The high undercut behind the trigger, the beavertail, and pistol grip are fantastic. This is the first Sig pistol I’ve fired where I don’t pin down the slide lock with a natural grip.
Sig did an excellent job with the FDE finish contrasted with the occasional black part and piece. The AXG’s grips look nice, but I kind of just want plain black or FDE over the Scorpion design.
It’s not a Glock in terms of what you can do, but the P320 aftermarket is growing fast. Accessories exist, though, including optics and lights.
The AXG is a pricey gun, I know. That said, I can’t help but feel it’s priced appropriately for the features and the way it handles.
The Sig AXG is not for everyone. Some may see a metal frame as a step back, but I adore it. The ergonomics, weight, and way the cold steel fits my hand make this a perfect gun for me.
Sig sent me this gun to test and review, but I’m going to buy it. I’ve fallen head over heels for the AXG. I’m even considering making it my daily carry, at least until the summer months roll around.
The AXG proves to be a divisive gun, and I want to hear your opinion. Let me know what you think below! Ready for more Sig Sauer reviews? Check out our full look at the Sig P365 and Sig P320. Or take a look at our round-up of the Best Metal-Framed Pistols.


Rongtai Group builds facility in Guanajuato for aluminum smelting operations
Rongtai Group started building its production facility at the industrial park Las Colinas Leon, becoming the first project arriving to Guanajuato State from China in the automotive sector.
Aluminum smelting operations and machining process operations for transmission cases for Volkswagen, Chrysler and General Motors vehicles, will be starting as soon as June 2017.
These components will be manufactured mainly for the U.S. market at first, looking to establish later contracts with automotive firms already operating in Mexico.
Jorge Lagunas, Plant Director, disclosed that there is going to be investment to build a mechanical workshop as well, in order to carry out their own tooling, and a research and development center shall open during the second year in operations.
– ASK Chemicals to build plant in Mexico to supply foundry industry
– Brembo inaugurates plant in Nuevo Leon, announces new US$ 95 million foundry


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According to China’s Finance Ministry, the authorities plan to prolong a subsidies program for clients of electric cars beyond the current expiration date of 2015.
The ministry said in a statement published on its website that as planned the current program will end, while a new regime will be installed “to preserve policy continuity” – although no additional details about the new subsidies were currently given.
The current subsidies were part of a integrated effort from authorities that strive to put half a million “new-energy” vehicles, defined as all-electric battery vehicles and “near all-electric” plug-in hybrids, on the Chinese roads by 2015 and 5 million by 2020.
China is currently facing a huge problem that involves heavy pollution in its main cities and the car sales, which exploded in recent years (making it the No.1 market globally) has become a delicate subject, with measures that also include curbing down the sales of conventional powered cars.
The current program was extended another three years when it first ended in 2012 and includes up to 35,000 yuan for a “near all-electric” plug-in vehicle, with all-electric cars purchasers eligible for an up to 60,000 yuan ($9,800) subsidy.

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Bench dedicated in late volunteer’s memory
A new bench at Rosehill Community Center welcomes visitors to sit and remember the late Jim Brice.
The Friends of the Community Center dedicated the bench in Brice’s memory on July 29 at Rosehill. The group disbanded after the old community center was demolished in 2010, but reunited one last time to honor the longtime Mukilteo volunteer.
“This was a last hurrah for Friends of the Community Center,” said Kathy Wisbeck, past president of the group. “We haven’t been active for about four years, but when I sent out an email to ask if they (the Friends) would like to dedicate a bench to Jim, it was unanimous.”
“Jim was a special person. He always had a smile and hug ready for you, and you felt good after talking with him. He was an inspirational volunteer and person.”
His widow, Ann Brice, two daughters Rhonda Stangeland and Ann Margaret Brice, and one granddaughter Karina Stangeland cut the ribbon at the dedication ceremony.
The bench was installed next to the Christiansen Room at Rosehill, which Brice frequented as a member of the Mukilteo Seniors Association.
“The whole thing was just so great,” Ann Brice said. “It’s something my whole family is going to be able to enjoy, and generationally. I’ll take the girls who live here and go down there to relax, enjoy it and think about him.
“It’s a beautiful bench. I can’t wait to have lunch, drink coffee, read a book or watch the sunset [on it]. It’s going to be really cozy.”
Wisbeck led the dedication of the bench, for which several Friends of the Community Center members contributed the necessary funds and efforts.
“The dedication ceremony was overflowing with friends from the multiple groups he had participated in over the years,” Wisbeck said.
Brice was involved for many years with the Mukilteo Festival Committee, Northshore Christian Church, Mukilteo Seniors Association, Waterfront Wednesdays, Mukilteo Farmers Market, Mukilteo Boys & Girls Luau and Run-A-Muk.
He was most known for driving free shuttles at local events in the Mukilteo Seniors bus.
Brice also served on the city’s Parks Commission for 15 years and the city’s Planning Commission for 19 years until his death last year. He served as chair of the commissions many years.
“Jim was a tremendous asset to Mukilteo, and Friends of the Community
Center was honored to dedicate a bench to him,” Wisbeck said. “The bench is located close to the Senior Room facing our beautiful waterfront. A special location for a very special person.”
The Friends of the Community Center formed in 2002 after it was announced the Rosehill Community Center would close in 2008.
Though the group didn’t preserve the old building, it did bring community attention to the need for a city Recreation and Cultural Services Department.
It also advocated to keep Rosehill open until there was a plan for a new building and to build the new City Hall in the center of town and not next to the community center.
Now, four years later, the members have again left their mark at Rosehill.


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Fibernet reports pre-tax loss
Revenue narrows too
Shares in Fibernet slipped in trading this morning after the alternative carrier reported a pre-tax loss of £91m.
Much of the loss - £70.1m - was attributed to an exceptional charge relating to Fibernet's exit from its French and German operations in the summer following the collapse of KPNQwest.
Putting this to one side, the company still reported a pre-tax loss of £21.1m, compared to a pre-tax profit of £3.6m in 2001.
Group turnover fell from £54.5m in 2001 to £43.1m for the year to the end of August 2002.
UK revenue fell from £52.3m last year to £36.2m this year. Despite the fall, orders have tripled in the second half of the year compared to H1 giving rise to some optimism at least.
Chief exec, Charles McGregor, claimed the company has "finished a difficult year strongly" and added that the "risks facing the business going forward have been significantly reduced".
By late morning shares had recovered slightly down 0.25p (1.1 per cent) at 22.5p. ®


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When a child is referred for Occupational Therapy the process is started with an assessment. This involves the parent and child, as well as a discussion with teacher/observations at school, along with discussions with other team members, e.g. Paediatrician, Speech and Language Therapist, Psychologist. The assessments are carried out primarily at home, and include, depending on the child’s presenting problems, a discussion with caregivers, clinical observations, and standardised assessment tools. The assessment findings together with information from the discussions are then integrated into a report at which time a summary and recommendations will be given to the parents. If therapy is recommended, goals are set together with the parents and an individual intervention programme is set.
Therapy sessions vary in length and can be either home or school based. In addition to the 1:1 sessions, parents are also provided with ideas/activities/recommendations to work on at home between sessions to support ongoing skill acquisition.

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