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Welcome, trivia enthusiasts, to another exciting expedition of uncovering the captivating stories behind the questions in ‘The Death Valley National Park Trivia Quiz’! Today, we embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries surrounding this remarkable place, delving into its history, unique features, and the common misconceptions that continue to pique our curiosity.
The question we’re unraveling in this journey through Death Valley National Park revolves around its prominent status on the geographical map. It’s a place renowned for its extreme conditions, a land of contrasts where life thrives against all odds. Join me as we delve deep into the heart of this unique and fascinating location, uncovering the tales that have captured the imagination of adventurers and scholars alike.
Death Valley National Park is renowned for being one of the hottest and driest places on the planet. This remarkable designation is not just a claim to fame — it’s a scientifically proven fact that has captivated the curiosity of adventurers and scientists alike.
The scorching temperatures and arid conditions in Death Valley have earned it the title of the hottest and driest place in North America. It holds the record for the highest reliably reported air temperature on Earth, a mind-boggling 134.1°F (56.7°C) recorded on July 10, 1913 at Furnace Creek Ranch. This extraordinary feat solidifies its status as an awe-inspiring natural wonder.
The unique geological formations in Death Valley are a result of a complex interplay between tectonic forces, erosion, and climatic conditions. The park’s striking landscapes, including the iconic salt flats and towering mountains, serve as a testament to the forces of nature at work.
In addition to being the hottest and driest place in North America, Death Valley is also home to Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America at 282 feet (86 m) below sea level. This fascinating combination of extreme highs and lows makes Death Valley a captivating destination for geology enthusiasts and intrepid explorers alike.
Contrary to popular belief, Death Valley National Park is not known for being one of the highest places in the world. In fact, it is the lowest, driest, and hottest place in North America. Badwater Basin, located in the park, is the lowest point in North America, at 282 feet below sea level. This unique geographical feature is a far cry from the highest place.
While it might seem counterintuitive, Death Valley National Park is not renowned for being one of the wettest places in the world. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. The park is famous for its arid desert climate and holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth, at 134.1°F (56.7°C) in 1913. This sweltering heat and lack of rainfall make it the hottest and driest spot, not the wettest.
Despite its name, Death Valley National Park is not known for being one of the coldest places in the world. While the park can experience cool nighttime temperatures due to its desert climate, it is primarily renowned for its scorching heat. The misconception likely stems from the contrast between the blistering daytime temperatures and the cooler nights, giving the impression that it might also be one of the coldest places. However, this is a misunderstanding of the park’s climatic reality.
In conclusion, Death Valley National Park is known for being one of the hottest and driest places on Earth. Its extreme temperatures and arid conditions make it a unique and fascinating destination for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.
If you’re ready to test your knowledge on Death Valley National Park and other fascinating trivia, why not take the quiz and challenge yourself? Who knows, you might just discover even more exciting facts to share with your friends!


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Ghosts of Kalamazoo Historic Tour Returning October 2021
The Ghosts of Kalamazoo Historic Tour will finally be returning October 22, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for a historic walking tour of WMU's East Campus and the former Kalamazoo State Hospital grounds. The tour in the past has been a lot of fun and doesn't necessarily set out to frighten anyone, rather, it mainly aims to provide history with a twist...the weird, the haunted, and the historic stories found throughout Kalamazoo:
We’re a change of pace from the typical October haunted attraction scene. We’re not trying to frighten anyone, promise any spiritual encounters, do any “Ghostbusting”, etc. There are a TON of great and weird stories around Kalamazoo, and it’s our mission to tell them! Your ticket will be good for a 45-60-minute walking tour around downtown Kalamazoo. Tours depart the starting location every twenty minutes with the last tour leaving at 8:00 pm.
Tickets can be purchased here are $10 for the night in advance (plus fees), $15/night at the door if walk-up tickets are available. Walk-up tickets have been known to sell out prior to the event in the past. Altogether, there will be 8 tours taking place every 20 minutes starting at 6 p.m. on October 22nd. There are other events being planned for October from JCI Kalamazoo as well, including the Mountain Cemetery Tour and another Downtown Kalamazoo Tour meeting in Bronson Park as well.
The Kalamazoo library has done an excellent job of preserving photos and locations of former buildings and residents from the early 1900s, and this tour promises to enlighten and maybe give some goosebumps along the way.
Colorized Pictures of Early Kalamazoo That Will Blow Your Mind

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Energy Grant Awardee Announced
We are excited to announce that Elevate is the first recipient of IAEE's new grant program. Work on this project is already underway and will begin impacting Iowa yet this year.
Real Estate Agent Engagement and Education: Building the Bridge Between Energy Efficiency and Real Estate: This project directly furthers IAEE’s mission to ensure people in Iowa have the knowledge, resources, and opportunities to optimize energy use by providing information about energy efficiency to the people who directly work with homebuyers and sellers. Real estate agents today are trusted messengers for homebuyers and sellers. When shopping for a new home, buyers often seek advice on related topics, ranging from an area’s walkability to a good local electrician. Often, new homeowners intend to make renovations or improvements to the home after purchase. As a trusted messenger, the real estate agent can be a conduit to the homeowner to provide knowledge and encourage action on energy efficiency.


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By Jen Pearson
A fist fight almost decided who would play Ebeneezer Scrooge at Loose Moose Theatre this year.
"Derek [Flores] would have lost," Dennis Cahill says, sure he can out-punch the other cast members.
Never mind the Christmas spirit, the democratic spirit will have the audience choosing Scrooge election-style. Every night they’ll be taking a vote before A Chrismoose Carol begins. Both men know the roles inside and out, and the role of Ebeneezer will be awarded by a show of hands.
Loose Moose has performed A Christmas Carol several times in the past, every year altering the play in some distinctly Loose Moose way. This year is no exception.
"We’ve done the play as a musical, and on a miniscule budget of $100. In years past we’ve pulled it off with panache, but this year, we’re performing it with three people," says Cahill, Loose Moose’s artistic director and one of the ambitious actors.
As many will remember, the popular story is of a cruel and demanding boss, Ebeneezer Scrooge, who underpays his employees. Tiny Tim, the son of one of his workers, is an invalid who will die without proper nourishment. On Christmas Eve, the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future pay Scrooge an eye-opening visit. It’s a Christmas staple, with a twist.
There are 25 roles in this production, and while Shawn Kinley’s (Tilted Men, World Improv Games) share in acting duties is set to 13 constant characters, Flores (Macbeth, Hot Nuts and Popcorn) and Cahill only find out moments before curtain who they will play.
The elements of the play remain constant, but this year’s production is infused with many creative special effects. The ghost of Christmas past floats onstage with what Cahill calls "spectacular but inexpensive special effects," and the ghost of Jacob Marley is mobile, plummeting on bungee cords to his place and acrobatically hoisting himself onto Scrooge’s shoulders. The ghost of Christmas present is embodied by a big head. Known affectionately as Mr. Big Head by the actors, he is one of the props that has remained constant over the years. If exciting ghosts simply aren’t enough for you, there’s both snow and flame to titillate your senses.
This is only one of the two theatre companies on 9th Ave. performing the classic, but Cahill claims they are up to the challenge and that the audience will be stimulated.
"You can certainly enjoy both shows, they are on a different basis, but ours is not recommended for children. It’s more violent, and the ghosts are scarier."
Catch the Christmas spirit and see A Chrismoose Carol as never before. The play is running Dec. 7-23, Thurs. through Sat. at 8 p.m.

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Social Learning Theory and Behaviorism are two psychological theories that attempt to explain how people learn and develop their behavior. While both theories share some similarities, they are fundamentally different in their approach and perspective. Understanding the difference between the two can help us better understand how humans learn and behave.
Behaviorism is a theory that suggests that behavior is shaped by environmental factors, such as rewards and punishments. According to behaviorists, all behavior is learned through conditioning.
Conditioning refers to the process of associating a stimulus with a response. There are two types of conditioning: classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
Classical conditioning occurs when a neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus (something that naturally elicits a response). Eventually, the neutral stimulus becomes associated with the unconditioned stimulus, and it alone can elicit the same response.
Operant conditioning occurs when an organism learns to associate its behavior with consequences. If a behavior results in a positive consequence (reward), it is more likely to be repeated in the future. Conversely, if a behavior results in a negative consequence (punishment), it is less likely to be repeated.
Social Learning Theory
Social Learning Theory suggests that people learn through observation, modeling, and imitation of others’ behaviors. According to this theory, individuals can acquire new behaviors by watching others perform them. Social learning theory also emphasizes cognitive processes such as attention, memory, and motivation.
In contrast to Behaviorism’s focus on external factors like rewards and punishments, social learning theory emphasizes internal factors like thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes as important determinants of behavior.
Difference Between Behaviorism and Social Learning Theory
The main difference between these two theories lies in their approach towards learning and development. While behaviorists believe that all learning occurs through environmental stimuli like rewards or punishments; social learning theorists emphasize cognitive processes such as attention, memory, motivation, and self-efficacy.
Behaviorism is a more rigid and deterministic theory that suggests that behavior is entirely shaped by external factors. In contrast, social learning theory recognizes the importance of internal factors and the role of cognition in shaping behavior.
In terms of practical applications, Behaviorism’s emphasis on reinforcement and punishment has been widely used in fields such as education, psychology, and training animals. However, social learning theory’s emphasis on modeling and imitation has been used to explain how individuals learn behaviors such as aggression, prosocial behaviors, and gender roles.
In conclusion, both Behaviorism and Social Learning Theory offer different perspectives on how people learn and develop their behavior. While Behaviorism emphasizes environmental stimuli like rewards or punishments, Social Learning Theory recognizes the importance of cognitive processes such as attention, memory, motivation, and self-efficacy.
By understanding the difference between these two theories, we can gain a deeper understanding of how humans learn and behave. This knowledge can be applied to various fields such as education, psychology, marketing, and even parenting.

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The Olathe City Council will decide Aug. 5 whether to ask voters to renew the 1/8 cent park sales tax for the next 10 years.
The council agreed on Tuesday night to move forward with preparations to place the question on the ballot for the Nov. 4 election.
Voters renewed the sales tax for 10 years in 2004 and was in effect five years before that. It will expire in March unless it is renewed. The council must act in August in order to meet the Sept. 1 filing deadline for the November election.
If approved, 63 percent of the tax would go toward building new facilities; 21 percent would be used to repair the city’s walking and biking trail system, parks and sports fields; and 16 percent would be used for enhancements.
The work would include completing the final phases of Lone Elm Park and Stagecoach Park, adding 10 miles of trail connections to the 17 existing miles of trails and green space and renovating older parks, including Prairie Center, Black Bob, Lake Olathe, Cedar Lake and Oregon Trail.
Several council members favored allowing voters to decide whether to renew the tax. Councilwoman Marge Vogt said constituents have expressed appreciation for the progress made on parks facilities as a result of the tax. “I do think, however, they would appreciate the opportunity to vote on it,” she said.
“We owe it to the voters to let them decide,” agreed Councilman Wes McCoy. “It will be either a thumbs up or a thumbs down, but it should be up to citizens to make that decision.”
Olathe Parks and Recreation director Michael Meadors said most citizens surveyed favor park improvements and new facilities.
An independent survey conducted in May indicated the majority of voters would vote to renew the tax for another 10 years. Sixty-two percent favored maintaining and repairing existing parks and 44 percent indicated support for building parks in new areas that don’t have them. Fifty percent favored connecting existing trails.
On Tuesday night the council also reviewed the proposed 2015 budgets for water & sewer, solid waste, storm water, transportation sales tax and recreation funds as well as the 2015-2019 capital projects related to these funds and the 2015 proposed fees. The council is scheduled to approve the 2015 budget on Aug. 19.
The proposed 2015 budget calls for a 4.7 increase in water rates and a 7.9 percent increase in sewer rates. Citizens would see a $4 increase in their monthly bills. The increases would pay for capital maintenance projects.
The 2015 proposed general fund operating budget tentatively sits at $83.4 million, which is an increase of nearly 5 percent from the 2014 budget of $79.4 million.
No mill levy increase is proposed and there aren’t many significant changes or new programs. The budget’s main focus is maintaining the city’s aging infrastructure. Street improvements are a top priority.
A budget hearing is scheduled for Aug. 5 before the council votes on the budget on Aug. 19.

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Apr 14, 2015 · When General Grant arrived at Vicksburg he established his headquarters in a wood frame house northeast of the Old Graveyard Road. During the night of May 21-22 he was aroused from his sleep as soldiers, not knowing the General was inside, started removing boards and timbers from the exterior. Although at first upset, Grant, upon learning the reason for the dismantling, soon gave his …
Feb 26, 2015 · General Grant's HQ at City Point. Last updated: February 26, 2015. Contact the Park. Mailing Address: Petersburg National Battlefield Administration Office 1539 Hickory Hill Road Petersburg, VA 23803 . Phone: (804) 732-3531 x203 Office Telephone As of Oct. 7, 2020, telephones in the visitor center are not working. Please e-mail questions to the ...
General Grant's Headquarters at City Point Grant established his headquarters at City Point, a small port town at the confluence of the James and Appomattox Rivers. Overnight, the town and adjacent Appomattox Plantation became one of the busiest ports in the world as hundreds of ships delivered food, clothing and ammunition to the Union Army.
Apr 25, 2007 · General Grant’s headquarters at Appomattox Manor 1864-65 during the siege of Petersburg and Richmond. President Lincoln spent 3 weeks in City Point during April, 1865. Erected 1961. Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Oct 31, 2014 · General Grant's Headquarters at City Point is a section of the Petersburg National Battlefield and easily assessable for those who come from the Eastern Front portion of the battlefield. It is not as well known or visited, however the site was the critical lynchpin for the Union army's logistical effort during the siege of Petersburg.3/5(86)
General Grant's Headquarters at City Point. , Hopewell. Grant's Headquarters at City Point is a museum operated by the National Park Service at Appomattox Manor in Hopewell, Virginia. It is a unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield Park. City Point was a port on the James River.Location: 1001 Pecan Ave, Hopewell, VA 23860, USA
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Close To My Heart has 2 great specials this month! The first one is "Cut It Out" and features all Thin Cuts at a 25% discount! You're going to want to grab all of your favorites from the list below!
Thin Cuts are thin metal dies used to quickly and easily cut shapes and sentiments for embellishing your cards, scrapbook pages, and other crafting projects. Thin Cuts are packaged on their own magnetic sheet and work well with most die-cutting machines.
Thin Cuts give you a fast and easy way to cut all kinds of shapes for your crafting, and this month they are all available at 25% off retail price! Choose from titles, sentiments, and a wide variety of other metal dies to get precise shapes without any fussy cutting!
This sale also includes four Thin Cuts bundles not previously offered—the Swirly Seashells, Sweet Birthday, Wreath, and School Kids Thin Cuts are now available in bundles with their coordinating stamp sets!
This special pricing is only available during the month of March while supplies last, so get your orders in early! Here is the complete list of the Thin Cuts included in this sale along with the sale price.
Z3260 Thin Cuts—Hearts $11.21
Z3261 Thin Cuts—Stars $11.21
Z3258 Thin Cuts—Happy $10.46
Z3257 Thin Cuts—Love $8.21
Z3259 Thin Cuts—Hello & Thanks $8.96
Z3256 Thin Cuts—Celebrate $10.46
Z3301 Hello Lovely Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle
Z3300 Sugar Rush Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle $17.96
Z3303 Dreamin’ Big Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle $17.96
Z3302 Some Kinda Wonderful Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle $17.96
Z3317 Thin Cuts-Basic Hearts $9.71
Z3318 Thin Cuts-Basic Circles $9.71
Z3305 Thin Cuts-XOXO $8.21
Z3304 Thin Cuts Happy Birthday $7.46
CC1155 Swirly Seashells $14.21
CC1156 Sweet Birthday $7.46
CC1157 Wreath $8.21
CC1158 School Kids $11.96
CC1219 Swirly Seashells Stamp + Thin Cuts $23.96
CC1220 Sweet Birthday Stamp + Thin Cuts $14.21
CC1221 Wreath Stamp + Thin Cuts $12.71
CC1222 School Kids Stamp + Thin Cuts $24.71
New Consultants who join Close To My Heart in March will receive the Sweet Birthday Stamp Thin Cuts bundle (CC1220) FREE in their New Consultant Kit, while supplies last!
The second special is the March Stamp of the Month, Tea-riffic! This stamp set is only available during March. You can purchase it at the full retail price of $17.95, or make a $50 purchase (pre-tax & SH) and get it for only $5!
You can begin shopping for your favorite Thin Cuts HERE, on my website. Then be sure to add the Tea-riffic Stamp Set to your basket before checkout. Thin Cuts are available while supplies last, so shop early for best selection.


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Carrie Ann Inaba has admitted that she did not get on with Jennifer Lopez when they worked together.
Appearing on The Wendy Williams Show, the Dancing With The Stars judge explained that she was often mistaken for Lopez when they starred as Fly Girls on In Living Colour.
"You know what is crazy?" she said. "When she first came out, everybody would show these pictures of us, and they would put under me that I was J. Lo, that I was her. But she's Latin and I'm Asian and... no. We were different."
However, when Williams asked if the pair had been friends, Inaba explained that it had been difficult living with other women.
"You know, we worked together," she said. "Not always... when you have a room full of five girls, you know, with strong personalities, you don't always get on. That's all. Alright, next subject!"

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“1H” is a workshop and intervention piece for public space. In a one day workshop a group of participants builds paper weapon models extracted from the online computer game “World of Warcraft”. Oversized axes, swords and other archaic weapons are recreated in the exact 3D shape in physical space. Each participant builds his favorite one handed (1H) weapon from large inkjet plotts. In the public intervention the actor/participant carries the weapon model without ‘using’ it. The axe / sword becomes part of every day life in public space while taking the metro or going to a store.
‘Mirror Mirror: Contemporary Portraits and the Fugitive Self’ Brigham Young University Museum of Art,Utah, USA 22.10.09-8.5.2010
workshop at Play08 17.-20.9.2008 Potsdam, Germany
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All pictures on flickr on 1H flickr.com/photos/bartholl/tags/1h/
All blog posts on 1H arambartholl.com/blog/tag/1h/

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Tuesday, July 11, 2006; C12
Oops Was on the Loose
· A runaway monkey loose in the woods around Roanoke, Virginia, was finally captured Sunday about a mile from the zoo she escaped from a week earlier.
The aptly named Oops slipped through an unlocked door July 2 during cage-cleaning time at Mill Mountain Zoo. The 20-pound, 11-year-old Japanese macaque, the youngest of the zoo's four so-called snow monkeys, spent a week on her own as worried zookeepers searched for her.
On Sunday afternoon, Libby Martin saw something unusual staring at her from a tree in her back yard. Zoo officials rushed to the scene.
"When I went out into the yard and called, 'Oops!' and she dropped out of that tree, I just couldn't believe that there she was," the zoo's Michaela Pace-Wilson said.
But the adventure wasn't over. Oops scurried into the woods and found another tree to climb. The zoo's vet, using a fire ladder truck, got close enough to shoot Oops with a tranquilizer, but she pulled the dart out. As people waited underneath to catch her, Oops fell asleep on a limb, so rescuers went up and got her.
After a month in quarantine to make sure she's disease-free, Oops will be reunited with her family.


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Just In: RCCG Assistant GO Is Dead
Prof. Folagbade Aboaba, an Assistant General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has died at the age of 90.
He passed away on Monday morning, following a brief illness.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the church’s General Overseer, was said to be one of Aboaba’s closest allies.
Prof Folarin Alonge, national chairman of the Nigeria Institute of Agricultural Engineers, confirmed his demise in a statement.
The statement reads: “One of our Fathers in the profession, Prof. Fola Aboaba, has gone home. He was a Professor of Professors of Professors.
“Prof Folagbade Olajide Aboaba was an Emeritus Professor of Agricultural Engineering at University of Ibadan and the Pioneering Dean of the Faculty of Technology (1976-1982). I was privileged to be taught by him at both undergraduate and Masters class. He was a mentor to several people and professors.
“He was the Executive Secretary of Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (1992-1998). He was the founding Pro Chancellor of Redeemers University (2005-2013). He was the Chairman of Governing Council of Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO), Lagos (1976-1979).
“He died at the age of 90.

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The prospect of your teen starting to date is naturally unnerving. It’s easy to fear your child getting hurt, getting in over their head, being manipulated or heartbroken , and especially, growing up and leaving the nest. But as uncomfortable or scary as it may feel to consider your child with a romantic life, remember that this is a normal, healthy, and necessary part of any young adult’s emotional development. But what exactly does teen dating even look like these days? The general idea may be the same as it’s always been, but the way teens date has changed quite a bit from just a decade or so ago. Clearly, the explosion of social media and ever-present cellphones are two of the biggest influences on the changing world of teen dating—kids don’t even need to leave their bedrooms to “hang out. This quickly morphing social landscape makes it more challenging for parents to keep up, figure out how to talk with their teens about dating, and establish rules that will keep them safe. To help you navigate this unfamiliar territory, there are five essential truths every parent should know about the teen dating scene.
Age of Consent to Sexual Activity
As you get older, the percentage of people your age who are married increases and the percentage who have never married decreases. This must mean your dating pool gets smaller with time, right? Well, this assumes you marry someone who is your age. What if you marry someone who is older or younger than you? Comic xkcd describes it as the standard creepiness rule:.
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Relationships that involve dating between young people (under 18 years of age) are not regulated by Canadian or British Columbian laws. Relationships that.
But when the age difference is bigger, there are other things to consider. An age difference of a few years may not seem like an issue, but things such as expectations, priorities and general interests can change quickly as you get older. Healthy relationships vs. Arguing with a friend? Find out when Live Chat is open in your province by clicking here. Live Chat is available from midnight until a. Search here. Volume Share.
Age gap: Things to know about dating someone older dating relationships The older person may speak for the younger person or take a bigger role in making decisions. The younger person may find it more difficult to voice their opinion, especially when it comes to their concerns about the relationship. Gender, race and economic background can also play a role in relationship dynamics. Sexual readiness: a big part of feeling good about your sexuality is being able to explore it at your own pace.
The younger person may feel pressured to have sex or do other sexual activities, which is never OK.
The Dating Equation: ½(your age) + 7
Call Now. Romeo and Juliet laws are statutes that provide certain protection from the harsh penalties of a sex-crime conviction for a consensual relationship when the participants involved are close in age, specifically minors. In most states, sex-crime laws have always been written stating that if a high school student engaged in consensual sexual activity with another of similar age, they could face a criminal conviction. The provisions are also meant to prevent a sexual act occurring between partners with a few years age gap from being considered a criminal offense, thereby reducing the severity of penalties or punishments for the same.
In the United States, the minimum age at which a person is considered old enough legally to consent to involvement in sexual activity is known as the age of consent; which is specifically 18 years for any kind of sexual relationships in the state of Virginia. According to Virginia law, an individual who is 18 years or older could be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor if engaging in sexual intercourse with a 15, 16 or year old.
Age of Consent. Under Maryland law, certain sexual behaviors are not allowed, simply based on the ages of the people involved, whether or.
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Andy is 23, Betty is Andy wants to know if they should dating, so he computes the fact that she’s my sister Other people are getting the reverse rule wrong. It would not be twice your age minus seven ; it would be twice your age range seven.
If our current political climate is any indicator, being older doesn’t necessarily mean being wiser. And, generally, we can all agree—at least conceptually—that age is but a number when it comes to romantic pairings. As the average age of marriage increases alongside access to education, and the gender pay gap decreases but is still somehow a thing?!?! Now that the general public is hesitantly opening up more possibilities for women and queer folk outside of the kitchen and the closet, there is space for couplings to be less transactional and heteronormative than they were for our cradle-robbing ancestors.
Some will only date above the age of 31, because everyone knows that is the exact moment at which people instantaneously want to commit. And some simply do not give a fuck about the age gap at all. While this holds true on a macro level, loosening social structures and mores are offering more flexibility, feasibility and choice when it comes to the age of the people to whom we pour out our souls. Full disclosure: we have never dated.
Freshly divorced and in her mids, she was looking to explore and have fun, while Patrick, in his late 20s at the time, was ready for a more serious relationship. Assuming that age, maturity and intention for a relationship go hand in hand wrongly assumes that development and growth occur on a fixed and linear timeline headed towards a destination, and that this timeline is the same for everyone.
But what about disproportionate energy levels? What about, um, death?!? These are valid concerns and causes for consideration although Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart seem to be doing alright.
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A quick poll how my friends says otherwise. This made me wonder, does the creepiness year actually reflect what is socially acceptable when it comes to age differences in dating? In other words, does year creepiness rule actually reflect what society finds…creepy? The internet is divided on the topic. The researchers approached random people the public and asked them to dating themselves in a romantic relationship date an attractive person of the opposite sex. So I decided to find the answers myself.
I tackled this paradigm-shifting research the only way I knew how:.
Dating age rule
Follow our live coverage for the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic. Romantic couples with a large age gap often raise eyebrows. Studies have found partners with more than a year gap in age experience social disapproval. But when it comes to our own relationships, both men and women prefer someone their own age, but are open to someone years their junior or senior.
Women tend to stay much lower than the rule states is acceptable. If a woman’s maximum age range is 40, she is more likely to date someone.
Ever heard of the rule that men should date women who are half their age plus seven? Some celebrities – think Leonardo Di Caprio – take this to extremes with a roster of something models regularly appearing on their arm, but do you know where the saying comes from? But does it stand up to scrutiny, or is it just a baseless rule perpetuated by men who want to justify dating younger, and less mature, women? We asked three relationship experts to weigh in on the rule – and their responses were surprising.
Historically, a woman was to choose a man the same age, or five to 15 years older. Mid-century, the reason for the elevated age gap would’ve been economic.
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Samsung has unveiled three new automotive chips – the Exynos Auto T5123, the Exynos Auto V7, and the S2VPS01 power management IC (PMIC) for the Auto V series.
The Exynos Auto T5123 is a 3GPP Release 15 telematics control unit specifically designed to bring 5G connectivity, in both standalone and non-standalone mode, to the next generation of connected cars. It delivers essential information to the vehicle in real-time with download speeds of up to 5.1 gigabits per second. Through 5G, passengers can benefit from a variety of new in-vehicle services – including high-definition content streaming and video calls.
The Exynos Auto V7 is the latest addition to Samsung’s automotive processor lineup and has been designed for use in infotainment systems. It integrates eight 1.5 GHz Arm Cortex-A76 CPU cores, and 11 Arm Mali G76 GPU cores. The GPU comes in two separate groups, with three cores in the small domain for cluster display and AR-HUD, and eight in the larger domain for central information display and others.
This separation allows the GPU to support multiple systems simultaneously, bringing safer operations and preventing domain interference. The V7 chip is also equipped with an neural processing unit, which facilitates services such face, speech or gesture recognition features by processing visual and audio data. The Exynos Auto V7 is currently in mass production and is being used by Volkswagen in it’s In-Car Application-Server 3.1, developed by LG Electronics’ VS division, to power its next-generation infotainment system.
The S2VPS01 is a PMIC designed and developed for the Samsung’s Exynos Auto V9 and V7 chips. It works to regulate and rectify the flow of electrical power to enhancing the performance of in-vehicle infotainment systems. It is comprised of efficient triple/dual-phase buck converters, and integrates a low-dropout regulator and real-time clock. For protection against harsh thermal and electrical conditions, the power IC comes with various protection functions – including over voltage protection, under voltage protection, short circuit protection, over current protection, thermal shut down, clock monitoring, and output stuck checks.
S2VPS01 is the technology company’s first automotive solution produced under ISO 26262 certification, and achieved ASIL-B certification earlier in 2021.


The hype for VR continues to rise, and if you were lucky enough to try out the Oculus Rift in recent months, one of the most prolific demos on the VR HMD was CCP Games’ EVE: Valkyrie. Even though we don’t yet know the exact release date for the Oculus Rift, the company wants fans to know that the device will have enough content at launch, so it’s including the final version of EVE: Valkyrie with every pre-order of the Oculus Rift.
The deal is exclusive to Oculus, even though we’ve seen the game demoed on other VR HMDs such as PlayStation VR. So far, the demo has been the same experience for quite some time: Players take the pilot’s seat of a fighter ship and then launch into space. After a few minutes of getting used to the controls and flying with a squadron, the first wave of enemy ships arrive. Taking them down isn't difficult, but the tide of battle turns with the arrival of the Avatar, a Titan-class ship.
However, the pre-order announcement came with another trailer, this time showcasing various segments of space combat.
If anything, the partnership is sure to raise the popularity of one of the most notable VR companies in the industry. The EVE universe is one of the most popular franchises in gaming and attracting a new audience outside of EVE Online would boost CCP Games’ profile as well as Oculus’ launch date appeal.
Those with Oculus DK2 units can sign up on the EVE: Valkyrie page to register for a chance to participate in pre-alpha testing of the game before its launch in Q1 2016.
Rexly Peñaflorida II is a Contributor at Tom’s Hardware. He writes news on tech and hardware, but mostly focuses on gaming news. As a Chicagoan, he believes that deep dish pizza is real pizza and ketchup should never be on hot dogs. Ever. Also, Portillo’s is amazing.
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We've all played these cockpit space shooters before. But I've never liked them much, because you had barely any FOV. I always found myself wishing I could just turn my head to the side to see what was happening so I could adjust my fire and track enemy ships.
In this demo, though, I did exactly that, instinctively. I was caught off guard: I could see out the side windows. And I could look all around and see the inside of the whole cockpit, and even had a sense of spatial awareness. It was such an intuitive thing for me to do -- to look around -- and my natural reaction was rewarded with a 360-degree virtual environment.
All the demo really does is put you inside a game that you're already familiar with -- but that's *so cool*. It didn't matter to me that it wasn't photo-realistic. I was INSIDE a video game. Just incredible, and so fun.
I was thinking the same thing... I'd preorder now if I could.. but I suppose they want GearVR to have it's day in the sun for now.
Was thinking, wouldn't it be amazing to see HTC released with a free game too... Half-Life 3!!


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Why I Cannot Lose Weight? 8 Major Causes
That women can not lose weight is a source of profit for many unscrupulous women who play with women’s health. Weight loss diets are a golden reef for businesses or individuals who promote certain diets, even though they know perfectly well that they do not work for most women.
While some fortunate women achieve their goal, this is due to factors that are far from the bulk of the female population. However, if you know the causes for which you can not lose weight, focusing on treating those causes could make the difference between losing or not losing weight.
The hypothyroidism and Hashimoto ‘s thyroiditis may hinder lose weight and keep it.
But it’s not your fault…
Despite doing everything you are told to do, including “eating less, exercising more” (which, by the way, does not work in the long run) there are other factors at stake. Sleep, of course, plays a major role in weight loss and staying seated will ensure weight gain, but there may be factors that are not considered obstacles to losing weight.
Table of Contents
- 1 Let’s look at the top 8 reasons why women can not lose weight.
- 1.1 1. Do dietary sensitivities prevent you from losing weight?
- 1.2 Inflammation underlying food intolerances
- 1.3 2. Heavy Metals
- 1.4 3. Nutrient Deficit
- 1.5 4. Hormonal imbalance
- 1.6 5. Dysbiosis
- 1.7 6. Environmental Toxins
- 1.8 7. Intestinal permeability (leaky gut syndrome)
- 1.9 8. Genetics
- 1.10 How Much Protein Should I Eat to Lose Weight?
- 1.11 Last Words About Why Women Can not Lose Weight
- 1.12 Related Posts to Why I Cannot Lose Weight? 8 Major Causes
Let’s look at the top 8 reasons why women can not lose weight.
1. Do dietary sensitivities prevent you from losing weight?
They are not “allergies” to food at all. You probably already know that you are allergic to certain foods, because immediately or very soon after eating hives jumps or worse anaphylaxis, which can of course be fatal.
Food intolerances or sensitivities are seldom evident. Although having food sensitivity problems may seem harmless, what happens at the deep level of the immune system is serious. You can not “feel” what cells do on a molecular level, so the test is so important.
Inflammation underlying food intolerances
Food allergy tests identify IgG antibodies. Food sensitivity tests do not test for inflammation in a specific white blood cell, that is, the white blood cell in response to exposure to certain foods. Studies support the view that just because the body produces an antibody to, say, spinach, suffices to conclude that the IgG antibody is causing inflammation or symptoms. In addition, the IgG antibody will likely be present throughout life.
The test of inflammation to detect food intolerance allows the opportunity to improve the health of the intestine, improving the sensitivity of food so that inflammation is no longer a problem. In fact, you can try again several months or a year after following a personalized protocol and if there is improvement, you will not be sensitive to the same foods as before. This is not always true with food allergy tests.
If you have difficulty losing weight or recovering it quickly once you lose it, you begin to suspect inflammation due to food sensitivities and directly to the test. Do not guess, much less rely solely on elimination diets.
The ALCAT test is supported by the Yale school of medicine University, in case you want to take the test.
2. Heavy Metals
Heavy metal toxicity is a concern and is common in people with chronic diseases. Heavy metals are elements such as arsenic and mercury. Elevated levels of these deplete iodine and selenium levels. Selenium (selenomethionine) can reduce the damage caused by heavy metals and counteract the negative effects of long-term exposure to heavy metals. It is advisable to remove mercury dental fillings by a dentist who specializes in removal.
3. Nutrient Deficit
You might think that taking vitamins and supplements daily along with eating a healthy diet avoids vitamin and mineral deficiencies, but it really is not!
Many people have disorders of the digestive tract and other intestinal problems, such as celiac disease. These factors affect the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. Not to mention that the food we eat, including organic foods are not as nutrient-rich as they used to be. This is mainly due to soil quality.
Recently, I read that nine cups of organic spinach is needed to enjoy the same nutrient levels as a cup of spinach just 10 years ago.
Some of the most common nutrient deficits that play a role in being overweight are:
- B12 vitamin.
- Folic acid.
- Vitamin A.
4. Hormonal imbalance
A very important reason! Women do not always realize the importance of hormone balance to be healthy, in general terms.
Hormones exert powerful influences and if they are out of balance, there is practically nothing you can do to lose weight or be healthy. The “messengers of the cells” are the hormones, so that if the cells receive wrong messages, they do not function correctly. Excess estrogen causes inflammation and eventually is stored in fat cells.
Too little or too much estrogen, in particular its relationship with progesterone is a problem for many women. So it is better to get out of doubt and not guess what is happening with the hormones. You have to know exactly the level of your hormones.
It is the imbalance in the relationship between good and bad bacteria in the gut. An antibiotic treatment is all you need to sabotage efforts to keep the intestinal microbiome in balance. It is clear that after taking antibiotics redouble efforts to recover the bacterial intestinal flora.
Protein-rich diets can increase harmful bacterial metabolites. Excess sugar can increase the overgrowth of Candida (yeast) and stress plays a key role in the balance of bacteria in the gut. Too much “bad bacteria” in the intestine causes inflammation.
6. Environmental Toxins
Toxins are everywhere. Air, water, food, medicines, soil, pesticides, cosmetics, household cleaning products, and more. Exposure to toxins can not be avoided. That’s why it’s essential to eat top-quality organic foods and lean, hormone-free proteins.
I am a fervent advocate of seasonal detoxification especially if there are thyroid problems, adrenal glands, immune system, weight problems or chronic health, as a measure to reduce the toxic load on the body. Not all detox programs are the same, so choose wisely. Some may cause rebound effect, resulting in increase rather than weight loss.
7. Intestinal permeability (leaky gut syndrome)
The bottom line is that if the intestinal tract does not work optimally and the protective lining and its tight joints are compromised, losing weight and staying healthy will be an uphill battle.
There is evidence to determine this, but in my opinion, if you have ANY autoimmune disease or other health problem at all, for example:
- Graves’ disease.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Crohn’s disease.
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Multiple sclerosis.
Or another autoimmune condition, you should probably assume you have leaky gut syndrome and proceed accordingly.
Genes influence how the body stores fat and in the behavior of metabolism. The interesting thing about the Amish is that they are not obese, even though they have a gene called the “fat gene”, or FTO. It is a gene that predisposes people to weight gain.
Therefore, I suppose we can assume that the regular outdoor lifestyle and exercise practiced by the Amish helps them to prevent the genetic SW switch from being activated. One would think that only 7 of the 8 causes could be treated In fact, they can all be treated.
Although you can not change your genetics, like the Amish, you can adopt lifestyle factors to counter genetic influences.
How Much Protein Should I Eat to Lose Weight?
To lose weight you need to know how much protein you should consume, according to Dr. Mark Hyman first you must calculate your weight in kilograms and then multiply by 0.8.
If you weigh 150 pounds, you would have 68.18 kilograms of weight, now: 68.18 * 0.8 = 54 grams of protein daily. Excess protein, more than your body needs, turns into sugar and stimulates insulin, which stores it in the form of fat. Try to see / think about the meat, chicken and fish, etc., as accompanying food and not as the main portion.
Dish stars should be colorful low-glycemic vegetables rich in fiber and healthy omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fats reduce inflammation and may play a role in the prevention and treatment of autoimmune and other inflammatory disorders, such as cancer, hypertension, arthritis and coronary heart disease.
These are the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids:
- Wild sardines top of the list!
- Fresh salmon
- Nuts and seeds, avoid buying those that come bare, and whether or not you are sensitive, soaking is the ideal option to reduce the content of phytic acid
- Meat and beef butter fed with grass
Last Words About Why Women Can not Lose Weight
The lauric acid of coconut oil promotes weight loss, combats Candida, stimulates the immune system, facilitates digestion and has many other qualities that strengthen health. Lauric acid is also the same fatty acid found in breast milk.
Sugar and carbohydrates boost the hunger switch, while fat in the absence of sugar or carbohydrates helps to quench those annoying sugar cravings. I know it seems counterintuitive, but try to add omega-3 fats to the diet and eliminate all refined sugars. Amazing things can happen with these small changes.
If you’re still struggling to lose weight, take the time you need to carefully examine the top 8 reasons why people can not lose weight to see if one or more of them applies to your personal case.
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A romantic romantic relationship occurs once two people look and feel a strong appeal mexican marriage agencies to one another. This fascination is expressed through courtship behaviors. These kinds of behaviors are meant to show the general feelings and emotions that derive from the fascination. However , an intimate relationship is not limited to these habits. It can also require other forms of affection. In general, an intimate relationship ought to be long-term and mutually useful. There are several signs and symptoms that a partnership is ongoing.
A «just for now» relationship could possibly be exciting for a short time, but it can be not self-sufficient in the long run. A lack of deep interconnection in such a romantic relationship can cause this to fizzle out. Additionally , different people will vary attachment levels and may find it too difficult to keep a physical interconnection. Therefore , it is necessary to communicate about the status belonging to the relationship often. This way, each party can make sure that they are about the same page.
Once a romantic relationship seems to have reached a clear maturity level, couples must decide where you can take that. This phase requires compromise, speaking up and resolving conflict constructively. It is necessary to remember a relationship will certainly not be stable except if both companions are willing to work through the rowdy patches. It is only when equally partners are happy and devoted to each other might they genuinely have the ability to experience authentic intimacy.
Whilst a romantic romantic relationship requires a certain amount of sacrifice, additionally it is one of the most pleasing aspects of human existence. Intimacy, shared hobbies, and complete, utter, absolute, wholehearted love are all important ingredients of the romantic relationship. Contrary to a camaraderie or a method of trading, a romantic relationship involves personal time, frequently in the form of seductive time.
Romantic relationships can be categorized in two types: premarital and committed. A premarital relationship involves two people who happen to be engaged in making love with one another nevertheless do not have any kind of emotional interconnection. A romantic romantic relationship consists of two people who have dedicated to the relationship throughout the process of marital life. Despite the fact the fact that two people are definitely not physically mutually, a romantic marriage is still a serious relationship.
Intimate relationships can certainly help people develop sexually and emotionally. The younger generation are more likely to look happier in a relationship when there is good communication. Nevertheless , they are also more likely to have issues in their human relationships. It is important just for young couples to invest time mutually instead of being apart, as a lot of time apart will make a romantic romance more difficult to manage.
In addition to spending time alongside one another, couples may benefit from chasing hobbies that they enjoy. A lot of couples delight in cooking at the same time, while others might enjoy playing video games or watching precisely the same TV shows. To hold the quality of a romantic relationship high, couples should combine their pursuits. This will generate a better connection and make a romantic relationship even more meaningful.
There are three main types of romantic relationships. These are based on a person’s needs and goals. Some individuals view passionate relationships mainly because partnerships to get their desired goals, while others access them simply because an mental attachment. However , the most important element of a romantic romance is whether the two main people are compatible. It is important to notice that the romantic relationship is usually an extension of every person’s persona. If one of you partners incorporates a child mutually, they might look at each other as a partnership.
Another important foundation for a successful romantic relationship is accord. Without this, you might end up being too independent and not just giving enough attention to your companion. This lack of empathy can make the relationship a lot less satisfying for you personally, which can lead to a decide to part. When a romance is based on empathy, it will be worthwhile to the two people.
Displaying appreciation may be a difficult concept to master. The idea can seem dishonest at times, but it surely can help you to identify how your spouse feels and does factors for you. Instead of saying «thank you» every five minutes, try developing other ways to demonstrate your thankfulness. This does not necessarily indicate saying it by speaking, but it can be as simple as a little touch, such as a kind gesture.


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Community honors PECPS Staff
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The Prince Edward community honored all staff at Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) on Tuesday, Oct. 26, with an outdoor surprise celebration. In an effort led by Patsy Watson of Farmville Cares, staff were led to the soccer fields on Tuesday afternoon in lieu of their normally scheduled faculty meetings. There, they were surprised with decadent desserts, school and office supplies, yard games and party music.
Many community organizations and individuals helped to make this afternoon a success.
“The best part of the appreciation event was the number of community members who were involved in making it happen. Listening to the names of all the community sponsors, I was heartened to hear how many groups and individuals wanted to show us we are valued,” high school teacher Mary Jane Cook shared.


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After kicking off back in 2015 (and getting licensed earlier this year by Viz Media), the Splatoon manga from Sankichi Hinodeya is now getting a web anime series.
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The Kardashian-Jenner clan are certainty no strangers to the fashion world, with Kendall and Kim regularly blowing up the internet with their flawless style. Right now however the often over looked sister, Khloe is having the ultimate fashion moment.
With help from celebrity stylist Monica Rose, Khloe has recently stepped-out in her reinvented style uniform that consists of bodysuits, skinny jeans, plunging necklines and sexy dresses.
The moral of the story? It’s never too late to reinvent your signature style and start wearing the super sexy outfits you always wished you could.
Yesterday's look I rocked all Balmain. Thank you @monicarosestyle for the sick fit. Monica added a slip to the image on the left because it was a little too sheer for TV ? @1maryphillips started with a coral lip but we changed it to nude. We kept it all in the beige tones for the Ellen show. And @justinemarjan kept it sleek and straight for the hair ?????? Thank you so much Ellen for having me on!! What a dream ❤


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- Many buildings can easily reduce lighting without affecting productivity. Turn off as many unnecessary lights as possible during working hours and make sure all lights are turned off after hours.
- Regularly clean filters.
- Set up the external section of the air conditioner (compressor) away from direct sunlight, and with good air flow around it.
- Set the thermostat between 24 and 27°C in summer and 18 and 21°C in winter.
- Reduce the amount of hot/cold air entering the building by shading windows and walls, insulating ceilings and walls and sealing draughts.
- Open up windows and external doors if the outside temperature is lower than the inside temperature instead of using the air conditioner.


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New director aims to make library the 'hub of the community'
ASHBURNHAM — Stevens Memorial Library will soon have a new director.
The library’s board of trustees recently announced the appointment of Jess Mynes as library director, effective July 26. For the past five years, Mynes has served as the assistant dean of library services and technologies at LaChance Library at Mount Wachusett Community College.
“It’s exciting,” Mynes said about his new position. “It’s going to be a whole new arena for me, from switching from academic libraries to public libraries. But there’s enough similarities between a community college library and a public library, so I’m excited and I think some of my experience and skills will translate readily.”
Mynes said he is looking forward to building on the idea that the local library serves as the town square of the community, including possibly establishing a farmers market outside the building on Saturdays. But he cautioned that the idea isn’t even in the planning stages yet.
“I have a bunch of ideas, and it will be interesting to see which of those dovetails with the priorities of the team and the board of trustees, But from everything that I hear, there is a real opportunity to make the library a hub of the community,” he said, adding that his idea for a weekend market might attract residents who aren’t regular visitors to the library. “So, some people could come to the library, some to the market, some to the playground. I’m just trying to think of those kinds of synergies and how we can build on them and connect with the community in ways that will feed off each other and develop some of those symbiotic opportunities.”
Although most libraries were forced by the COVID-19 pandemic to temporarily cut back on services and limit their hours, Mynes said that the situation had also served to illustrate just how important a library is to the community. He said this was especially evident by the number of parents who turned to the library for assistance when their children were attending school remotely from home.
“A lot of my friends have kids and they were thinking, ‘Well, how do we do this? What are the resources available for homeschooling?’ and the library became a perfect partner because of the programs (we could offer),” Mynes said, adding that during the shutdown participation in online library events had skyrocketed. “And one of the interesting things they pointed out to me in Ashburnham was that circulation went up during COVID. People recognized that they couldn’t go here, they couldn’t go there, but the libraries were still available to them.”
Stevens Memorial Library and MWCC’s library are both members of the Central and Western Massachusetts Resource Sharing Organization (CWMARS), and Mynes has served on the group’s executive council for the past few years. He said MWCC’s was one of only a few academic libraries that belong to the CWMARS consortium.
“So, I’m well versed in what’s going on with public libraries because they’re such a large part of CWMARS,” Mynes said. “And one thing I tried to do while at Mount Wachusett was to reach out to a lot of surrounding public library directors at the time and ask how we could build relationships so that when the students leave us they can still be connected to (public libraries). One thing about librarians is we’re collaborators.”
Mynes, who lives in Wendell, earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence University and his master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Rhode Island. He is also an accomplished poet with four published books.
Mynes will take over the job from Susan Shelton, who has served as interim director for several months. Officials said Shelton, who worked as the director of the Leominster Public Library for years, came out of retirement to help Stevens Memorial Library board members as they searched for a new director.


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Forget the South Beach diet. Louise Samford has found a novel way to stay trim: launching a one-woman highway-beautification campaign in the middle of one of America’s most sprawling cities. Three years ago the retired phone-sales rep, 71, got so fed up with the mess in the medians along Uvalde Road, a busy Houston strip, that she got out her Weedwacker and went to work. “It looked like skid row,” she says. “It took me a month just to shovel out all the trash. I lost 20 lbs. in the process.”
She got a lot of attention too. The sight of Samford clipping grass and planting flowers amid whizzing traffic initially confused Houstonians. “Someone called the police and said there was a crazy old woman shoveling dirt,” she says. “I said to the officer, ‘You tell those people this is a courtesy—if they’d do it themselves, this crazy lady wouldn’t have to.'”
Cleaning an urban roadway is not for the faint of heart. Despite shooing vagrants from highway underpasses, dodging cars and routinely picking up condoms, Samford persists. “Louise’s pride in her neighborhood is unparalleled,” says Parks Department spokeswoman Marene Gustin.
And contagious. Early on, Samford spent $1,000 of her savings on supplies; now, local businesses chip in. But while others volunteer to help, “it’s easier to do it myself,” says the mother of three, who has two great-grandchildren. “I work fast and hard—no time for play.” Which might explain why she spends her rare spare moments mowing her own lawn and that of a 92-year-old neighbor. “I look my worst—sweat pours down me in rivers,” says Samford. “But I feel 16!”


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The short video below shows step by step how simple it is to set and to run a test on the ElastoSens Bio.
Testing the bulk mechanical properties of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) gels during swelling may be challenging using traditional testing instruments. In this application note, we propose to test SAP swelling by measuring the the viscoelastic properties of SAP gels using the ElastoSens™ X3. This instrument measures the mechanical properties of materials non-destructively and with no contact using low frequency vibrations. Being very simple to use, the ElastoSens™ X3 is suitable for both R&D and QC labs.
In this study, SAP particles were weighted and dispensed into the sample holders of the ElastoSens™ X3. 6g of demineralized water were then poured into the sample holders to initiate the swelling of the SAP. The weight of SAP particles was changed in order to vary the maximum swelling ratio.
The precision of measurements was first evaluated (Fig. 1). The effect of the swelling ratio on the elasticity of SAP gel was then studied (Fig. 2). These data were processed to observe the effect of the swelling ratio on the gel elastic shear modulus after 4 minutes and the absorption time (Fig. 3 & 4). The effect of the solution’s pH on the gelation profile of SAP gels was also investigated (Fig. 5). Finally, the incremental swelling of a SAP gel (obtained by successive addition of water) was tested by measuring the evolution of the shear elastic modulus at each level of swelling ratio (Fig. 6).
Fig.1 Time evolution of the shear elastic modulus G’ (left) and tan(d) (right) of three samples of a SAP gel during the absorption of demineralized water (max. swelling ratio was 200 g/g). Repeatability of measurements of G’ at the plateau was ±2%.
Fig. 2 Time evolution of the shear elastic modulus (G’) of SAP gels during swelling as a function of the maximum swelling ratio. The swelling ratio was varied from 100 g/g to 400 g/g with increments of 50 g/g.
Fig. 5 Time evolution of the shear elastic modulus of SAP gels as a function the absorbed water solution’s pH
(max. swelling ratio: 200 g/g).
Fig. 6 Time evolution of the shear elastic modulus G’ of a SAP gel during incremental absorption of demineralized water. Water was incrementally added to get a maximum swelling ratio of 100 g/g (added at 0 min.), 200 g/g (added at 5 min.), 300 g/g (added at 13 min.) and 400 g/g (added at 19 min).
The ElastoSens™ X3 is very simple to use and is suitable to perform R&D studies as well as routine QC testings. This instrument may also be used to develop or adjust specific applications for customers (e.g.: to optimize the dosage of SAP to reach specific absorption performances).
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This study has been performed by Pr. Lerouge Lab (The Canada Research Chair in Biomaterials and Endovascular Implants) and published in the JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH B: APPLIED BIOMATERIAL.
Sample weighing is the most used method to characterize degradation of gels even if this technique is not directly measuring the actual state of the network that forms a degraded gel. Being able to measure the mechanical properties of a degraded gel would be an interesting way to characterize the resorption of the material.
It has been proposed here to use the ElastoSens Bio to measure during 7 days the viscoelastic changes of chitosan hydrogels when exposed to lysozyme. Tow different compositions of chitosan have been tested: 3 replicates with a high degree of deacetylation and 3 replicates with a low degree of deacetylation. For each type of chitosan, 3 control samples (not exposed to lysozyme) were monitored over the same period of time. The same testing protocol has been conducted in parallel in order to measure the changes on samples weight.
It is important to note that the same samples were mechanically tested on the ElastoSens Bio during the complete duration of the study (7 days). The gel samples were kept into the sample holders of the ElastoSens Bio during 7 days but out of the instrument between the tests. The enzymatic and control (PBS) solutions were also maintained in the sample holders on the top of the gels in order to optimize their diffusion inside the samples. The sample holders were kept into an incubator (at 37℃) between the tests and loaded into the instrument at days 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to perform single time measurements.
The figure above shows the evolution of the shear elastic modulus (G' ) of the two chitosan formulations when they are exposed or not to enzymes. The degradation process appears clearly on the curves. The gels exposed to enzymes exhibit a clear decrease on elastic modulus (between -50% and -70%) over 7 days compared to the control samples that are mechanically stable. An interesting observation is that the two formulations exhibit different degradation rates. The chitosan formulation with a high degree of deacetylation degrades more slowly and starts degrading 3 days after the formulation with a low degree of deacetylation.
Surprisingly, the left figure above shows that the gels weight did not changed over 7 days even if the gels were exposed to enzymes. The weight of the degraded gels did not changed during the degradation process even if the visual observation of the gels (right figure above) shows clearly that the enzymes were mechanically degrading the gel networks.
The ElastoSens Bio is a suitable tool to measure the degradation of hydrogels over long periods of time. The ElastoSens Bio provides more significant statistical results thanks to its capability to non-destructively measure the mechanical properties of the same sample during a long study. The mechanical characterization of degradation processes appears to be a good way to adapt the chemical formulation of hydrogels in order to tune the degradation rates. This is especially useful for the delivery of drugs by the mean of hydrogels.
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Correlating the Release of a Model Drug with the Mechanical Properties of a Degrading Alginate/Gelatin Composite Hydrogel
Controlled release of drugs at precise locations within the body can prevent systemic toxicity and deliver accurate dosages to patients. Hydrogels have recently been used in research as drug release vehicles. One method of controlling drug delivery is by modification of the mechanical properties of hydrogels. In this note, the ElastoSens™ Bio is used to monitor the mechanical properties of a degrading gelatin/alginate composite hydrogel concurrently with a dye release study. Here, we show that the impact of melting gelatin beads on the mechanical proprieties of the composite gel can be measured using the ElastoSens™ Bio. Is is also shown that the release of the dye is correlated to the mechanical properties of the degrading composite hydrogel.
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The final moments as the series 'Newsbeat' ends after seven years. Frank Hall tries to wrap up the final 'Newsbeat' as the set is removed from around him.
- Title The Final Newsbeat
- 1st Broadcast 11/06/1971
- ContributorFrank Hall (Presenter)
George Devlin (Presenter)
- Clip Duration 00:02:08
- Material Type Video
- Series title Newsbeat
- Clip title Newsbeat Ends After 7 Years
- Extended description
Presenters George Devlin and Frank Hall at the 'Newsbeat' newsdesk. Reporters Michael Ryan, Cathal O'Shannon and a third reporter (possibly John Condon) stand drinking at a bar in a studio set. Charlie Roberts, floor manager arrives in and wraps up programme, Frank Hall tries to conclude the programme as people remove the set.
Frank Hall walks across the studio floor past the different sets to the studio bar set and the original back drop is changed from 'Newsbeat' to '7 Days'.
'Newsbeat' was a half hour feature programme which ran on television from Monday to Friday from September 1964 to June 1971. Reporting on stories from around the country, 'Newsbeat' covered affairs of the day with contributions from print journalists and RTÉ news staff.
- Local keywords Television, Television Production, Television Studios, Television Cameras, Camera Man, Newsbeat, RTÉ, Broadcasting, Floor Manager, Frank Hall, Michael Ryan, John Condon, Charlie Roberts, Cathal O'Shannon, George Devlin, 1970s
- Geographical coverage Ireland
- Topic The Media
- Publisher Broadcaster RTÉ
- First broadcast channel RTÉ
- Production year 1971
- Country of production Ireland
- Original identifier 96D01465
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First Eurovision Win For Ireland
Broadcast - 23/03/1970
Clip Length - 00:01:56
Advent of Colour Television
Broadcast - 03/04/1971
Clip Length - 00:05:20
Newsbeat Ends After 7 Years
Broadcast - 11/06/1971
Clip Length - 00:02:08
Exact Dead Centre of Ireland
Broadcast - 29/09/1971
Clip Length - 00:04:41
Political Censorship Section 31
Broadcast - 05/10/1971
Clip Length - 00:01:28


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Japanese people always do things more unique and abstract than most. I’m fascinated by the strange and weird stuff that comes out of Japan on a daily basis.
Judging by this recent picture of a t-shirt plastered with famicom carts all over it, it’s easy to see why that they are fascinated by anything game related when it comes to geeky fashion. From the picture, it looks like an actual Famicom system is dangling from it, but is that all part of the illusion. Maybe that’s printed on as well. It’s a seriously retro shirt, any gamer would be proud to wear.
Via Game Set Watch

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Airdrop release module
EDR – III is an overhead release module system for emergency rescue, fire relief and large-scale emergency supply delivery such as gas masks, life buoys, life jackets and other lightweight loads. The system has a built-in laser locator and micro-camera for positioning, allowing the payload operator to confirm visually the exact location where the cargo is to be released.
The EDR-III is made of ABS and carbon plate material, its small in size and light weight with anchor hook launch, throw cast weight. The EDR-III can control a wide range laser, has visible dual positioning, with a more precise and efficient delivery.


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Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Takes
A Closer Look at….
Chyna Doll by Mickie B. Ashling
Publisher Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist Anne Cain
Thank you to Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words for hosting my Chyna Doll blog tour visit. Although this is the fourth novel in the Horizons series, it can be read as a stand-alone. We’ve moved ahead several years and Grier’s son, Luca, who was seven when the series started, is now almost fifteen. I’ve brought an excerpt to share, as well as some goodies to give away, so stay tuned to see what you can win!
Lil Lampert’s forty-fifth birthday turns the effervescent architect into a brooding mess, and his partner, Grier Dilorio, takes him to Italy to help him regain his zest for life. The timing is bad—almost-fifteen-year-old Luca has just started high school, and his mother and stepfather are also traveling. Luca is left in the care of Chicago Bear, Clark Stevens, and his partner, Dr. Jody Williams.
Growing up with two dads and two gay uncles has given Luca a unique perspective on gender roles, but not all the answers. He’s had a secret crush on his straight best friend, Chip, for years. Suddenly, Luca finds himself attracted to Chyna, Chip’s twin sister. Now he’s wondering if this means he’s bisexual.
Born with a sexual development disorder, Chyna should have been raised as a male, but due to an epic parenting fail, is being raised as female. Hiding the truth becomes more difficult when Chyna hits puberty, and crushing over Luca adds another element to Chyna’s struggle to fit in.
Is Luca’s moral compass strong enough to guide him successfully through this period of discovery or will he succumb to peer pressure and shatter Chyna’s dreams for happiness?
LIL GROANED when he opened his eyes and shut them instantly. Lancing pain behind his right eyeball was an unwelcome reminder of last night’s overindulgence. He could practically see his arteries clogging up and exploding thanks to the appetizing array of decadent finger food he’d popped into his mouth at regular intervals without a second thought. He’d washed down the high-calorie goodies with one champagne flute after another, and he moaned in dismay when it dawned on him that he might have overdone it.
“Are you all right?” Grier asked sleepily.
Lil sat up and clutched at his head like it was about to fall off. “Please tell me I didn’t make a fool of myself,” he lamented, envisioning wild scenes in a swimming pool with a handful of nubile young studs.
Grier snorted. “I saved you from that fate.”
“Thank God,” Lil said, sinking back down on his pillow. “There’s no fool like an old fool.”
“Can I get a blanket dispensation for anything stupid I did last night?” Lil asked. “I don’t remember much after that fifth round of champagne.”
“I’m starting to wonder if they slipped you a roofie.”
“What? Why would you say that?”
“You were insatiable,” Grier explained.
“We fucked three ways from Sunday and then did it all over again. I can’t recall the last time I had so much fun.”
“Are you being sarcastic?” Lil asked defensively.
Grier got up on an elbow, scrubbed his thick morning growth, and smiled down at Lil indulgently. “You wore me out.”
Lil grinned. “I hope I was fabulous.”
“Don’t you remember any of it?”
Lil’s eyes widened. “Do you think I’m getting Alzheimer’s?”
“Now I’m sure you were drugged by those assholes up the hill.”
“Could be,” Lil said, “or I was just shitfaced.” He wiggled his butt around and moaned. “I’m sore, lovey. What unspeakable thing did you shove up my ass?”
Grier laughed. “Other than my dick?”
“It feels like half the town was down there paying me a visit.”
“You may have asked for a toy or two before we got down to business.”
“Oh? Did you fist me?”
“You seem to have that on your mind lately, but no, I didn’t.”
“It’s been a while—” Lil broke off.
“Is that a request?”
Lil smiled shyly. “You know I’d never turn that down.”
“It’s not something we’ve done on the spur of the moment.”
“It won’t take me long to get ready.”
“Why don’t we plan to revisit in a few days.” Lil nodded. “In the meantime, I’ll pave the way, so to speak.”
“How can anyone so amazingly abandoned in the sack be so uptight about everything else?”
“Good question,” Lil said. “Perhaps my sensible side keeps warring with my inner child on principle.”
“I’m the Gemini, not you.”
“And yet you’re far less mercurial.”
“I like it when your Mercury shows up.”
“He is rather fun, isn’t he?”
“A blast from the past,” Grier said, nuzzling Lil’s neck. “What say you junk cautious-Lil for the rest of the trip and let the boy back in?”
“Are we negotiating here?” “You were intrigued by the offer of an orgy last night. Was that the booze talking, or are you in the mood for some group sex?”
“Would you be shocked if I said yes?”
More About Mickie B. Ashling…
Mickie B. Ashling is the alter-ego of a multifaceted woman raised by a single mother who preferred reading over other forms of entertainment. She found a kindred spirit in her oldest child and encouraged her with a steady supply of dog-eared paperbacks. Romance was the preferred genre, and historical romances topped her favorites list.
By the time Mickie discovered her own talent for writing, real life had intruded, and the business of earning a living and raising four sons took priority. With the advent of e-publishing and the inevitable emptying nest, dreams were resurrected, and the storyteller was reborn.
She stumbled into the world of men who love men in 2002 and continues to draw inspiration from their ongoing struggle to find equality and happiness in this oftentimes skewed and intolerant world. Her award-winning novels have been called “gut wrenching, daring, and thought provoking.” She admits to being an angst queen and making her men work damn hard for their happy endings.
Mickie loves to travel and has lived in the Philippines, Spain, and the Middle East but currently resides in a suburb outside Chicago.
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Bishops Council of Zambia (BCZ) have said the suspension of Patriotic Front (PF) presidential candidate Miles Sampa from the central committee of the party was rushed.
BCZ general secretary, Abel Kaila warned that the decision had potential to bring division before the party’s convention in March this year.
Kaila said the party should instead have just reprimanded Mr Sampa verbally so that they could keep the peace in the party ahead of the general conference.
The PF party suspended Sampa from the central committee of the party for six weeks for issuing disparaging remarks against his fellow candidates.
“People are looking up to PF because a lot of things were not going well in the nation and they have realised that without a strong opposition the people of Zambia would be doomed,” he said in an interview in Lusaka on Friday.
Kaila said they should have not suspended Sampa at this critical time considering that the PF was a party with a big following and he also had people who sympathised with him.
He said looking at the people in government, most of them were new in the ministries they were appointed to, that was why a lot of things were going wrong in almost all the sectors meaning there were things they had to learn.
“Thing were going wrong, if you look at the hospitals, fertilizer up to this time some farmers have not received, the energy sector and many other things that are speaking for themselves that there is something wrong,” Kaila said.
He said the PF were supposed to learn from what transpired in 2015 when people rose against the candidature of former president Edgar Lungu and Sampa was among the people that were against but no one was kicked out of the party.
Kaila said they keep everyone because when God had appointed someone to lead, he would do it regardless of the opposition they faced.
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