Transformation: pull the exhaust pipe and attached rear wheel fork half away to the side - they're connected to the other half of the fork by a c-clip that passes between the wheel and the body of the bike. Pull the other half of the fork away from the body then bend the rear wheel up along the right side of the rear of the bike. Pull the saddle back and fold out to become one of the legs. Pop the front of the bike off the front forks and pull up. Push the windscreen & headlight back folding the front mud guard out & turning around to form a foot. Bring the hips together and turn the toy so the saddle form the leg on your right and the windscreen the leg on your left. Turn the upper half of the toy round so the flame & gun barrel side of the chest faces front. Fold the vehicle parts on the robot's back out to the sides to form the arms which are then unfolded. Fold the head up. Unfold the removed fork half and exhaust. Move the blades of the wheel hub at the end to form an axe, similar to the armour axe carried by the original.
Sounds easy? Try going the other way! An absolute nightmare!
Wreck-Gar's robot mode resembles the original, with more than a hint of the differences shown in his original design drawings. The head *looks* like it's shaped from the front of the bike, but isn't, that's ended up on his right ankle. The eyes are a clear lightpipe from the windscreen on the head, with the the eye end tinted red. The chest is a much more angled version of the original with added flame detail and the guns poking out in a position that I'm trying not to talk about. The original Hasbro publicity photos shows Wreck-Gar with a red chest but the version I have here is the same brown used elsewhere on the toy. His articulation isn't bad: turning wrists, bending elbows, bicep swivel, ball jointed shoulder although his left one is a bit of a problem as his left upper arm has the front wheel attached to it but the body side of the joint has the stand attached to it meaning they have a habit of meeting each other. It wouldn't of been too hard to make either part attach to the other side of the toy. The head is ball jointed, the waist turns, both hips are ball jointed, the knees bend but watch the transformation joint on his right leg that's near the knee and the ankles are on ball joints. Unfortunately, like RTS Optimus Prime, he suffers from plastic stress both on the palms of his hands and on the top of the ball joints for the shoulders, which have a pin passed through them to strengthen them. This is putting me off the open style of hand that's becoming common recently and I'm hoping the closed fists make a come back soon. The robot mode features three 3mm bars: one on his left ankle, one on his left knee and another on his back which can be used to store his weapon.
Overall: I like the toy in both modes but the stress mark issue brings it down a bit. Transforming back to vehicle mode can be a bit of a pig too!
Reveal The Shield Wreck-Gar was released in the US in January 2011 and in the UK a month later. If you're looking for one in the UK then visit Toys R Us, which, at time of writing (02/03/2011) is receiving them and pricing the toys at £9.97.
Autobots and Decepticons from the 1986 Transformers Movie. The Autobot set consists of a slightly recoloured & battle damaged Kup, a clear blue Hot Rod, supposedly from the scene where Hot-Rod catches the Matrix in the Autobot sick bay, and a new Junkion character, who was eventually named Scrapheap. The bike mode is a darker brown with some more silvery grey while the dark brown on the robot mode moves to the hands, chest and lower legs, with red upper arms and waist and most of the rest silver. A new head, featuring a face plate and no handle bars is also included.
More Junkions are good. *REALLY* tempted by these two sets.
Reveal The Shield Wreck-Gar's instructions show a second new head, this time with visored eyes and a visible face which will become the one used on Wreck-Gar's Generations repaint. Early on we had heard this toy referred to as "Scrap Heap", the eventual name used was Junk Heap.
The toy swaps the brown used on Wreck-Gar for a more burgundy red while swapping some of the grey moulded parts, including weapons blades, wheel rims and upper arms, for yellow.
A much more colourful toy and good to get a second Junkion in the west for Wreck-Gar to ride on!
Botcon Shattered Glass Wreck-gar Scrap Iron and Junk HeapThe Shattered Glass Junkion set for Botcon 2012, which unites all three Junkion heads in the same place, features a common colour scheme for all three toys based on the Insecticons. The brown is swapped out for purple with the clear parts becoming clear yellow and lots of grey and black.
Transmetal Tarantulas has a third motorcycle mode it makes sense to try for a motorcycle Tarantulas from Wreck Gar especially as there is a passing resemblance between the Scrap Heap head and the original Beast Wars Tarantulas head. Unfortunately the colours used here also are more those of original Beast Wars Tarantulas and to compound the matter the green used is horrible pale and washed out. To simulate his claws and the Arachnoids he used in the show a pair of purple Arms Micron Ida are included.
Not one of the club's finest hours sadly. Could have been loads better.
Platinum Edition Clash on the Planet of Junk Wreck-Gar and Scrap HeapWhen the Planet of Junk set was found in the TRU computer in December 2015 there was much speculation as to what could be within. 2015 had featured several sets of Platinum Reissues from the original line so the thought was this was possibly the original Wreck-Gar, 1986's only Junkion and a thus far non re-released toy, and something. When it was revealed in mid January 2016 there was some disappointment that it was yet another Classics Rodimus and repaints of Wreck-Gar and his repaint with a new head Scrap Heap there was some heavy disappointment with many feeling this was a wasted opportunity.
My personal opinion was that I didn't have a Wreck Gar any more, had never had a second version of wreck Gar to try the riding trick, Scrapheap had never been available in the west and Wreck-Gar & Rodimus were last on sale five years ago as an RTS Deluxe and part of the RTS Battle In Space set. Interestingly a later Platinum reveal showed that Cyclones, the other half of the Battle in Space set, was also getting a repaint packed with two Scourges.
When my Platinum Clash on the Planet of Junk set arrived my main problem was trying desperately to remember how to transform the Junkions! Sadly the mists of time seems to have clouded any difficulty I had transforming Wreck-Gar into bike mode: I'd parted company with my original in 2010 and not owned one since. Actually that's not strictly true: a friend found me one in a set of three RTS deluxe toys he obtained cheaply but for some reason I'd never got round to opening it! This proved useful as I had a properly transformed bike in hand to see what I should be aiming at. Didn't help, and in the process I discovered you really shouldn't push down on the motorcycle window while transforming the toy!
Essentially Wreck-Gar and Scrap Heap are the same toy casts from the same plastics: brown for the lower legs, chest, lower arms, hands & head, grey for the upper legs, waist, shoulders & bike forks, pale brown for the upper arms, chest spikes and inner pelvis and clear orange for the eyes, lightpipes and windscreen. Each has the same head as their earlier version, the first time the Scrap Heap head has been available at general retail.
Intentional or not there appears to be some mismatched parts here. Wreck-Gar's lower arms and left leg, around the bike saddle, are painted a goldy brown. The edges of his right leg and the surround for the headlight is painted bright yellow.On scrap heap these colours are swapped. Every picture shows this configuration so I'm assuming it's intentional but to my eye it would make more sense if all the yellow parts were on one robot and all they brown/gold parts were on the other. If you're brave enough to remove the screws in the hips you can swap them round. IF you're brave enough....
I'm feeling generous so I'll attribute the problems transforming these, and the subsequent parts breakage, to my deteriorating hands. I'm glad to have Junkions in my collection again and think this is a great set.


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The Sun Shines on the 47th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival
Writing about an event can be a little like time travel. If the event is in the FUTURE, then the write-up gives advance notice and tries to build interest for that upcoming event. If the event was in the PAST (like the Corn Hill Arts Festival that is over by the time you read this), then the write-up provides a journalistic report on it. (What is the event? When, why, where and how did it happen?)
With that in mind, on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th, the art and the culture of the Rochester area were celebrated in the Corn Hill neighborhood when about 400 juried artists set up their booths in white tents to display and (hopefully) sell their unique handcrafted arts and crafts. More detailed
the event: Now in its 47th year, the Corn Hill Arts Festival promotes the creation of original art, builds community identity and cooperation and raises funds for the Corn Hill Neighborhood Association. In addition to the arts and crafts, there are four stages showcasing 28 live performances. Each year, more than 150,000 people come to enjoy the art, the music and the variety of food and drink vendors.
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This year's official poster for the Corn Hill Arts Festival was created by Jim Mott, a local artist with national recognition. He titled his art "Atkinson Night Walk" and it is a night view of one of Corn Hill's historic streets that was, this weekend, lined with art. "There was something cozy and enchanted that caught me about the view," he said. "It gave me a sense of being slightly in a different time."
Some of the art that caught my eye at the festival included "Superview Handmade Embroidering" that were exquisite images hand-made with natural silk thread on silk satin. Kathleen Hunt's "Kaleidoart" displayed a variety of hand-made kaleidoscopes. Each piece was a work of art that could create an amazing, infinitely variable series of brilliant, color images. I was also attracted to Doug Irwin's graphic photo images, particularly the one showing President Frank Delano Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor since I'd recently seen their biography on television. David Stern displayed a totally unique set of tiles with fine art photography. Customers can send him photos and images that he will custom print on tiles. He will put together tile collages, multi-tile murals and table-top easels. He can be reached at (617) 738-1980 or www.davidsternphotography.com
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Many visitors to the Corn Hill Arts Festival weren't aware of the dramatic history of the area. First of all, Corn Hill is Rochester's oldest residential neighborhood. It was known as The Third Ward for many years but, when prosperous merchants and politicians moved in, it gained a new name: The Ruffled Shirt Ward. After World War II, the Urban Renewal Program moved in and destroyed portions of the area in the name of "new progress."
In 1964, the Landmark Siociety worked hard to set aside a conservation area that would be saved from the urban renewal plan and the Corn Hill Neighborhood Association joined in to save and develop the area we see today. In 1968, a group of artists along Greenwood Street organized a small arts festival that grew to become today one of Rochester's major annual festivals.

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DESIGN and architecture tour Open House Perth returns for a second season in the first week of November after a successful inaugural event last year.
The Open House model is a celebration of built environments, including architecture, public art and urban design and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the most interesting or prominent environments in a city.
This year’s Open House Perth offers people the chance to view 70 buildings and spaces, from heritage-listed buildings to contemporary constructions.
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The Ethics Committee said Thursday it determined the Republican congressman did not disclose classified information while talking about information he had received on a clandestine trip to the White House.
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Ammonium Sensor: A Key Tool for Assessing Nutrient Levels in Aquatic Systems
Assessing nutrient levels in aquatic systems is crucial for understanding ecosystem health, managing water resources, and preventing ecological imbalances. Ammonium, as a form of nitrogen nutrient, plays a significant role in aquatic ecosystems. Ammonium sensors have emerged as key tools for accurately and efficiently measuring ammonium concentrations in water. This article highlights the importance of ammonium sensors in assessing nutrient levels in aquatic systems and their applications in ecological monitoring and water resource management.
The Role of Ammonium in Aquatic Systems: Ammonium (NH4+) is a vital nutrient in aquatic ecosystems, serving as a primary nitrogen source for plants and microorganisms. It plays a critical role in biological processes such as primary production and nutrient cycling. However, excessive ammonium levels can lead to eutrophication, harmful algal blooms, and ecological disturbances, negatively impacting water quality and biodiversity. Monitoring ammonium concentrations is essential for maintaining a balanced nutrient regime and preserving the health of aquatic ecosystems.
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SANWELL Council continued its demolition programme yesterday morning as Cheshire House in Ballott Street, became the latest in a long line of tower blocks to be reduced to rubble.
It was the borough's 57th tower block to be demolished, and the 24th by controlled explosion.
Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes in the area immediately around the block and the knock-down went without a hitch.
The demolitions have been funded by Urban Living - the Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder for Birmingham and Sandwell - which pledged #3.3 million as part of a wider agenda to transform the area.
A resident who watched the spectacle, 32-year-old Mohammed Fiaz, said: "People round here are glad to see the back of these outdated tower blocks. What people want are normal houses, not high-rise flats."
Coun Mahboob Hussain, cabinet member for neighbourhoods, said: "Exciting things are starting to happen in Smethwick. This is one of many projects designed to bring new life to the area. The removal of Cheshire House will make way for new and sustainable redevelopment."
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FAIRFIELD • Family stories weave across the face of Soldier Mountain like the tracks left in the snow by their skis.
Tracy Gill’s family has been skiing on Soldier for at least 30 years. Her oldest daughter was on the ski patrol, and her youngest taught in the ski school. Tracy and her husband, Michael, were both active in the 4-H Ski Club. Now they are bringing their grandchildren to slopes their family has skied for years.
Soldier Mountain “is a vital part of our community,” she said.
Kristi Schiermeier of Bruneau not only learned how to ski here in the sixth grade, she met her husband, Don, here. He was a ski instructor, and friends set them up on a blind date.
“It’s such an amazing mountain,” Kristi said. “It has sentimental value.”
The Schiermeiers owned Soldier Mountain for two years before selling it to Hollywood actor Bruce Willis in the late 1990s. In early October, Willis donated it to a recently formed nonprofit organization.
Three of the group’s five board members — Will Varin, Jamon Frostenson and Russell Schiermeier — grew up in Fairfield, graduated from Camas County High School and learned to ski at Soldier Mountain. The other two board members, William Wardwell and Robert Thomas, are attorneys with Varin in Boise and skiers who have expertise working with nonprofits.
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On Oct. 26, Varin and Frostenson were at Soldier Mountain making sure the ski area was moving ahead with renovations and repairs for the upcoming ski season. A fine dusting of snow speckled the mountains surrounding the lodge. Further up the mountain, where the ski lift descended until it was more than mere lines, the snow was thicker.
Varin, Frostenson and Schiermeier were friends who stayed in touch after they graduated, but now because of the mountain they have been seeing a lot more of each other.
“It’s brought the Fairfield boys back,” Varin said.
Jamon Frostenson’s tie to the mountain goes all the way back to his grandfather, Bob Frostenson, one of Soldier Mountain’s founders.
“I feel really privileged to have this opportunity; it’s something you always thought about grow up,” Jamon said. “We’d always speculate what we’d do as we rode the ski lift, and now we get to try out those ideas.”
Jamon still lives and farms in Fairfield on land that his ancestors farmed since 1905.
In 1948, Bob and his friend Harry Durall founded Soldier Mountain after watching the 1948 Winter Olympic tryouts in Sun Valley. To start the business back then cost $10,000. In 1953, Durall sold his portion of the ski area to Bob Frostenson’s brother, Sten Frostenson, and Levard Hansen.
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From the beginning the ski area’s owners wanted it to be a place for families, and today that is still the goal.
Kristi and Don Schiermeier, parents of board member Russell Schiermeier, were up at the lodge on Oct. 26, volunteering their time to make sure repairs were made and renovations done. For the past 76 days they have been staying in a motor home parked in front of the lodge.
“We wanted to help keep Soldier going,” Kristi said.
So far 200 gallons of paint have been used to transform the army-green buildings to match the lodge’s colors. The bathrooms are being renovated and recarpeted.
“I painted over paint that I painted 15 years ago,” Kristi said.
She called Willis’ donation of the mountain to Fairfield a huge gift.
“I think he realized it was a part of the local history of the community,” Kristi said.
Varin said he learned how to ski at Soldier Mountain when he was 3. This is also where his father learned to ski.
When he heard that Willis was looking to donate the mountain to a local nonprofit, he knew just whom to approach to form one.
Varin, Jamon Frostenson and Russell Schiermeier, though they did not all graduate the same year, were all student body presidents and their classes’ valedictorians. And they all grew up skiing the mountain.
On the board, they do not get paid and all their time is volunteered. There are about 50 full-time paid employees during the ski season, and during the summer a skeleton crew of five to 10 people.
“We don’t own it. It’s the nonprofit entity that owns it; it’s a community-owned mountain,”Varin said.
An Oct. 11 town hall meeting to inform the community of the changes was well attended, Varin said. In a town with a population of 400, about 100 people showed up.
“Everyone was excited to have back it back in local hands,” Varin said.
In addition to repairs and renovations, Varin said, he sees a lot of potential to develop once they create a long-term plan. For this year they are working on implementing cat skiing in the backcountry, which has lapsed over the years. He said this type of skiing would give people access to ungroomed and more advanced terrain powder.
“We are really focusing on getting the ski school and ski programs back on the mountain,” Varin said.
The board members are trying to push the ski area’s presence on social media and with advertising. They have revamped Soldier Mountain’s logo and ordered merchandise.
Varin revealed the black Soldier Mountain shirt underneath his jacket as he and Jamon reminisced about their high school days up at the mountain and the hours spent looking for the perfect ski line.


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For her second season at the Glimmerglass Festival, just eight miles from the Baseball Hall of Fame, artistic and general director Francesca Zambello has hit a home run. Each of the four productions is a solid success, and each has something special that makes it worth a trip to this distant corner of upstate New York.
Lost in the Stars
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The high point is Kurt Weill's "Lost in the Stars," which has had a limited performance life since its 1949 Broadway premiere. Based on Alan Paton's anti-apartheid novel "Cry, the Beloved Country," this hybrid of opera and music theater is ideally served by Tazewell Thompson's sensitive, understated production; the splendid Glimmerglass chorus, made up of the company's apprentice artists; and especially the towering, heartfelt performance of Eric Owens, this summer's artist-in-residence. Mr. Owens inhabits the role of Stephen Kumalo, the black South African pastor who undergoes a crisis of faith when he discovers that his son Absalom has killed a white man in a botched robbery. His huge, lyrical bass-baritone expresses the boundless optimism of "Thousands of Miles" and the raw pain of the title song; his body, hunched in shame before the father of the man his son has killed, is equally eloquent. He also makes Maxwell Anderson's text seem dignified and formal, not stilted.
"Lost in the Stars" resembles an oratorio, and the chorus, with the terrific Sean Panikkar as The Leader, brings weight and pathos to the show's great laments and its theme about how fear keeps the races divided. Glimmerglass recruited a large number of black singers, including several South Africans, to its Young Artist program this year—Brandy Lynn Hawkins, who is touching as Irina, Absalom's pregnant girlfriend, and Amos Nomnabo, sardonic as Stephen's brother, John, stand out in solo roles. Michael Mitchell's simple set suggesting the corrugated metal of South African shanty towns, Mr. Thompson's subtle stage direction and John DeMain's thoughtful conducting let the deep emotion of this piece come through.
Also unusual is Lully's "Armide" (1686). This French baroque opera-ballet, requiring a great deal of dancing, is not a natural fit for opera houses, so Glimmerglass recruited Toronto's Opera Atelier, which specializes in such pieces, to remount a production that traveled to Versailles in 2005. "Armide"—the tale of a Muslim princess who uses sorcery to make the Christian Crusader Renaud fall in love with her, only to fall hopelessly in love herself—is much enlivened by the Atelier dancers, choreographed in quasi-17th-century style by Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg, as spirits and demons working the magic of love and hate. Also terrific are Gerard Gauci's sets in the baroque theatrical style of painted flats and decorated with glorious interpretations of Persian-style painting and calligraphy. Costume designer Dora Rust D'Eye contributed jewel-toned gowns and flame-covered unitards.
The musical execution is less compelling. Peggy Kriha Dye brings a plangent soprano and fierce intensity to Armide, and Meghan Lindsay is pertly seductive as her attendant Sidonie and a Water Nymph, but the male singers fail to capture the rhetorical impulse of their vocal lines. The work of conductor David Fallis is similarly underinflected, so long stretches of the opera, while played with assurance by the Glimmerglass Orchestra, augmented by six baroque continuo players, are rhythmically dull.
Verdi's "Aida" is not typical fare for a small (900 seat) house, but the Glimmerglass production, directed by Ms. Zambello, successfully builds on its theme of conflict between the personal and the political, making the intimate scenes the focus. She updates the action to the modern era and emphasizes the war between the Egyptians and the Ethiopians: Lee Savage's set, a dilapidated colonial building, is the headquarters of the ragtag Egyptian army; modern touches include prayer mats, a jeep, assault weapons, waterboarding, and execution by lethal injection. Bibhu Mohapatra's costumes suggest the status and nationality of the characters.
Conductor Nader Abbassi keeps things buoyant and energetic with crisp tempi; only occasionally does the massed sound of orchestra and chorus overwhelm the small house. Noah Stewart, a handsome young Radamès (the general who betrays his country for love of the Ethiopian slave Aida and pays the ultimate price), displays a bright, penetrating tenor that sounds pushed at its extremes. Daveda Karanas's big, somewhat strident mezzo is perfect for the spiteful Egyptian princess Amneris, interpreted here as the ultimate Mean Girl. Mr. Owens is emphatic as Aida's father, Amonasro. The only weak link is, alas, Michelle Johnson as Aida: her velvety soprano has lovely legato and good control but no heart, and her acting is nonexistent.
The Glimmerglass staging of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" is a vast improvement over last year's production of Irving Berlin's "Annie Get Your Gun." Idiomatic, lively direction and choreography by Marcia Milgrom Dodge; Grant Wood-inspired sets by James Noone; costumes, updated from 1912 to 1946 (including a plaid zoot suit), by Leon Wiebers; and zippy conducting by Mr. DeMain create the atmosphere of straight-laced, small-town Iowa brought to ebullient life by a shady traveling salesman.
Casting opera singers as leads in musicals is a treacherous business, however. As the fast-talking Harold Hill, baritone Dwayne Croft is solid, if a bit tight and nervous, lacking the con man's total confidence. As Marian the Librarian, Elizabeth Futral carries off the book scenes with aplomb; her songs are weighted with excessive vibrato. But assorted Young Artists do fine work as the barbershop quartet and gossiping town ladies, and thanks to several music-theater performers in the YA program, the dance sequences are bright and accomplished. And it is a treat to hear this classic score with its many references to vernacular American music played and sung with a full orchestra and no amplification, one more thing that makes this Glimmerglass season special.
Ms. Waleson writes about opera for the Journal.


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Brewers pitching (Mike Burns notwithstanding) =
Monday night: we’re all aware of the outcome. Jorge Julio is no longer a member of the team because of it. Brewers lose to Marlins. The End.
Tuesday night: 10 runs on 11 hits in 3 innings for Manny Parra. Ken Macha makes a solo visit to the mound, Parra proceeds to give up more hits and runs, including a Cody Ross grandslam. Ouch. Brewers tack on 2 more runs. Too little, too late. The End.
Wednesday night: Brewers score 9 early, chase the starting pitcher mid-batter, take advantage of patience and errors. Braden Looper subsequently falls apart and the lead eventually falls to within 3 runs, prompting what should not have been an outing by Trevor Hoffman. Hoffman remains perfect in saves opportunities. Brewers narrowly win. The End.
And yet, somehow, after all that, Milwaukee still holds a game lead over St. Louis for first in the NL Central. Mind-boggling.
Tonight the Brewers are sending Dave Bush to the mound to face one of another inordinately tall Florida pitcher. I don’t care which one. They’re all monstrous, and none are particularly outstanding. I’m hoping they can salvage a split, but if the game ends up going downhill again, at least there’s always the Stanley Cup Finals.


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A Novel Life
by Thornton Cline
Is Carlton the master of his own destiny, or is Mr. Turnbull the real puppet master and author?
Top New York publisher, Sheldon House, offers seventeen-year-old Carlton Tucker a book publishing contract with a $100,000 advance payment and a sixty-city book tour for his manuscript. Carlton believes he has authored the book, A Novel Life. But did he? Mr. Arnold Turnbull, Chief Editor of Sheldon House, has secretly written a manuscript with the same story and title. Mr. Turnbull flies Carlton to New York to meet him.
While Carlton is on his book tour in Laramie, Wyoming, he encounters uncanny, deja vu events which lead him to believe he has lived the same life before. Carlton discovers things he wrote in his novel over a year ago are coming to pass now. Is this merely a coincidence or some supernatural force at work?
Carlton falls more deeply in love with Taylor while signing his books in Laramie. But then he discovers a devastating tragedy about to happen to Taylor unless Carlton can convince Mr. Arnold Turnbull to allow him to change the ending of his book. There's only one problem. Unknown to Carlton, Mr. Arnold Turnbull controls Carlton's fate, and every event that's unfolding in "A Novel Life." Can Turnbull be stopped before it's too late for Taylor? Can Taylor be saved from the disaster that awaits her?
Ever since his mother signed him up for piano lessons at age five, Thornton Cline has been writing non-stop.; With over 1,000 published songs, 150 recorded songs, twenty-eight traditionally published adult, children's and YA books published, Thornton Cline has been nominated multiple times for Grammy and Dove Awards. In 2017, Cline won a first place Maxy Literary Award for "Best Children's Young Adult Book". Thornton Cline's books have appeared at the top of the Amazon bestselling charts. Cline has been honored with "Songwriter of the Year" twice-in-a row and has received a platinum award for certified sales of over one million units in Europe. Cline continues to mentor, speak, teach and inspire aspiring authors and songwriters around the world. He resides in Hendersonville, Tennessee with his wife, Audrey and two cats, Kiki and Gracie.
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The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching is pleased to announce the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees. Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, Lillian Lowery, and Senior Vice President of Strategy and Research at Teach For America (TFA), Ted Quinn, take office at the Foundation’s annual Board meeting in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 20.
Lowery became Maryland state superintendent of schools and secretary-treasurer of the State Board in 2012. She came to Maryland from Delaware, where she served as secretary of education. She has worked in various education institutions and programs since 1976. She served for three years as the superintendent of the Christina School District in New Castle County, Del. She has served as an assistant superintendent in Fairfax County, Va., and an area superintendent in Fort Wayne, Ind. She began her career as an English teacher at the middle and high school levels in Virginia. A graduate in English and secondary education at North Carolina Central University, Lowery received her master’s in curriculum and instruction at the University of North Carolina, and her doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Virginia Polytechnic and State University.
As the senior vice president of strategy and research for Teach For America’s Teacher Preparation, Support, and Development area, Quinn manages a wide range of strategic planning, performance management, and project-based activities, all designed to answer the fundamental question of what works and what doesn’t in TFA’s pursuit of educational equity. Before joining TFA, he was an associate principal with McKinsey & Co., where he advised clients on a wide range of strategic issues. He holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Chicago and a B.S. in physics from Stanford University.
Lowery and Quinn can serve two, four-year terms on the Carnegie Board. The Foundation, with offices in Stanford, Calif., and Washington, D.C, is committed to developing networks of ideas, individuals, and institutions to advance teaching and learning. It joins together scholars, practitioners, and designers in new ways to solve problems of educational practice. Toward this end, the Foundation works to integrate the discipline of improvement science into education with the goal of building the field’s capacity to improve.


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The Seattle Times today is filled with stories about the future of the American worker, and how workers of tomorrow will have to have more education and skills than many of today’s workers.
There is a certain irony this Labor Day at a time of record unemployment, writes Evelyn Ganzglass. Fixing the problem requires more than creating an environment in which the private sector can create new jobs. Too many of today’s workers lack the skills necessary to compete in the 21st-century
Whenever companies start hiring freely again, job-seekers with specialized skills and education will have plenty of good opportunities. Others will face a choice: Take a job with low pay — or none at all. That’s the sobering message American workers face as they mark Labor Day at a time of high unemployment, scant hiring and a widespread loss of job security
I recently finished Richard Florida’s book “The Great Reset” which makes a similar case. You can read a short(er) article on by Florida in March issue of The Atlantic magazine on the same topic. Click here for the article. I recommend the book.
All these writers make the same point – this is not a normal recession and things will be different afterwards. How Washington state comes out of the recession will depend on the short and long term decisions about public policy we make today. Franklin Roosevelt’s “New Deal” changed America after the depression, but so did the GI bill, and the dramatic increase in high school graduation rates that happened at the same time. America got smarter, more productive, and our economy exploded. We can do this again, but it will require us to be thoughtful about the choices we make.
Workers without skills and knowledge to compete in the new economy will be at a terrible disadvantage. Regions with high percentages of workers with degrees, knowledge and skills will create and attract businesses that are knowledge and skill dependent. These businesses are the ones that will pay living wages and will grow in the new economy. Our education system, from pre-school to graduate programs, creates the seed corn for the economy and we should make sure that we not only protect it during these difficult times, but that we seriously look at the changes that we need to make so that our children can compete for the jobs of the future.
- Create graduation requirements that ensure that all children have the opportunity for an education that prepares them for college. Not all young people will want to attend college, but they should be able to make that decision when they are 17, not have it made for them by attending a school without a rigorous curriculum. The state board of education needs to adopt the “Core24” proposal they have been considering, and not water it down.
- Maintain our focus on data. We need to use the data we have to relentlessly focus on student improvement. Without data about student achievement we are making uninformed decisions.
- Finish the work on teacher and principal evaluations so that everyone has data about what’s working and what’s not. Again, without data we cannot make improvements. The new contract in Seattle is a step forward.
- Deliver on the commitment for adequate funding. The legislature approved a plan last year that works us towards full funding for basic education by 2018. We can do all the accountability work we want but without adequate funding it will not work.
Funding will be difficult next year, but we can stay with our commitment and still deal with the budget situation if we prioritize correctly.
The text above deals with K-12, typically my focus in the legislature, but we will also need to improve what we do in early learning and higher education if we want to be the kind of region that attracts investment and the creation of companies that create high-quality, living wage jobs.
There is more to do to be the kind of region that will succeed in the time after the “reset,” but having a highly educated population is the most crucial activity.
You’ll hear more from me this fall on the agenda for 2011, including some detailed thoughts on education, the budget, economic development (jobs,) and transportation policy. All of these policy prescriptions have to tie together into a combined vision for the future of Washington or it won’t work.


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While the Leafs might be done with the on ice moves for a while, they are apparently not done overhauling the hockey operations department…
Hearing former #FlaPanthers asst GM Eric Joyce is joining the #Leafs in a role expected to be Director of Hockey Strategy.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 22, 2020
So a couple of questions come from this, and we’ll deal with them both.
First, who is Eric Joyce?
Well, good news, he’s got a LinkedIn page!
Eric has been an Assistant to the GM or Assistant GM with the Panthers organization for the past six years and 11 months (shame to leave right before celebrating his work anniversary on LinkedIn.) He’s been the GM of their Springfield AHL team for the past four years, and prior to that the Panther’s AHL teams in San Antonio and Portland.
Prior to Eric’s time with the Panthers, he’s spent a lot of time with in the military and security related fields, as an Army Captain and West Point graduate would. He’s also a graduate of Harvard, in case you were worried that the elitism ended with Vesey and Kerfoot.
In any sense, he seems qualified. And …
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Cats and Kittens. As the sign says, they can be a great cheer to a sad heart.It looks like a nice pat on the back. I wonder what the action version looked like?
I wish I could capture the impish cuteitude of my kitten, Molly, in a photo. Really, she's supposed to be about 20 months old, but she's undersized and acts like she's about 10 months old. This LOlcat looks so sad!
Bevie, they are a great cheer and so are friends!ww, your cat pictures are always very cute but there is something about kittens...
Kate, yes I thought that too!
Oh, they are DARLING! I love kitties.
Me too, Robin!
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UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been arrested in Corsica for alleged attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure.
A local court told the media that a complaint was filed against Mr McGregor on September 10.
The accusation was then “the subject of a hearing by the police”. A representative of the sports star said that Mr McGregor denies the allegation.
“Conor McGregor vigorously denies any accusations of misconduct”, he said. “He has been interviewed and released.”
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A statement from the Corsican prosecutor’s office said: “Following a complaint filed on September 10 denouncing acts that could be described as attempted sexual assault and sexual exhibition, Mr. Conor Anthony Mac Gregor was the subject of a hearing by the police.”
The accusation comes months after Mr McGregor announced his third retirement in the space of four years in June.
He has made similar statements of intent in 2016 and 2019 before making swift u-turns on both occasions. Mr McGregor joined the UFC in 2013, having established himself as a two-division Cage Warriors champion.
The Irishman then crossed over into boxing and though he lost to five-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather in August 2017, it was a bout that reportedly earned him in excess of 100million US dollars.Photo Credit: Getty


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Cutting through the noise to reach the right readers -
lessons from an indie publisher
7.30pm - 9.30pm
October 26th 2017
You've done all the hard work - writing, editing, designing, printing, and setting up the distribution and logistics for your book. But if nobody knows about it, how can they read it?
In a crowded marketplace, cutting through all the noise to find and connect with the right readers makes all the difference.
In this session we'll talk about defining your audience, and deciding the best channels to reach and interact with them. We'll discuss managing the amount of time you spend on marketing so you have enough time to write, and share the lessons learned from an indie publisher.
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Jacinta Plucinski, founder of indie publishing house Zoot Publishing, in collaboration with The Tokyo Writer’s Salon, founded by writer and entrepreneur, Lauren Shannon, will be holding a series of six workshops for writers who want to get their books into the hands of readers.
Held monthly, the series will cover editing, book design and layout, getting your file print ready, ebook creation and publishing, offset printing and manufacturing, distribution channels, shipping and logistics, and marketing
Tokyo Writer’s Salon was founded 9 ½ years ago by writer and entrepreneur, Lauren Shannon. The group has grown to over 1200 members on meetup.com has hosted over 100 monthly meetings, 50+ workshops and 8 successful weekend writing retreats in the Japanese beach town of Onjuku, Chiba. The goals at TWS have always been; to empower writers, create community, share resources and play with words! We have had guest speakers, published authors, screenplay writers, and professional editors who have all shared their ideas and knowledge with us.
In 2017 we are excited to collaborate with Zoot Publishing to discover more about the process of being published, the current state of the publishing industry and what goes into creating and bringing a book to market. We want our members to have the power to share their stories with the world. We are kicking off our first 6 “Curiousity Sessions” open to anyone interested in learning about publishing.

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June 5, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
When: Saturday June 5th 9am-Noon
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It’s that time again for the free Native Plant Propagation course at the Upstate Native Nursery. We had to set aside this SCNPS favorite due to Covid for the past year and are pleased to announce the upcoming course at the Upstate Native Nursery. The three-hour course includes the basics of both sexual and asexual (vegetative) plant reproduction and hands-on propagation. The same course will be held at two different times.
Instructors Miller Putnam and Jon Fritz will guide you in the planting of your own seed flat from our Upstate Native Seed Bank. You’ll learn methods for bringing seeds out of dormancy (i.e., scarification, stratification), and through germination using a variety of recipes of soil, light, water, time and temperature.
Next, they’ll demonstrate vegetative propagation (asexual) using a variety of methods including cuttings (root, leaf and stem), layering, and division.
Each attendee will be encouraged to take their own flat home and nurture it through germination and potting up. It’s not unusual for our propagation students to become Greenhouse Gang volunteers and be around to see their ‘babies’ in a plant sale a year or more later.
Classes will be limited to 12-14 participants. We’re holding two identical classes at different times to accommodate attendees’ schedules.
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Lung Injuries Related To Use Of Vaping Products
Truth Initiative is America’s largest nonprofit public health organization committed to creating tobacco use and nicotine dependancy a factor of the past. Vaping has been round for about a decade now and is growing in reputation, especially among teenagers and young adults. Originally marketed as a smoking cessation device for traditional people who smoke to give up smoking, e-cigarettes are thought to be a safer different to smoking. Remember, it took many many years of smoking by tens of tens of millions of people before the lethal hazards of tobacco cigarettes have been acknowledged. As in a long time past, the nation’s regulatory agencies have been sluggish — some say negligent — to recognize this quick-growing menace to the health and improvement of younger Americans. They both put nicotine and most cancers-inflicting chemicals in your physique.
And they are both highly addictive and dangerous for young folks. Over the years, Evans tried to quit by vapinger.com utilizing the nicotine patch, gum, and even hypnosis. E-cigarettes aren’t thought of as 100% secure, however most experts assume they’re less harmful than cigarettes, says Neal Benowitz, MD, a nicotine researcher on the University of California at San Francisco. Cigarette smoking kills virtually half 1,000,000 folks a year in the United States. Most of the harm comes from the 1000’s of chemical compounds that are burned and inhaled in the smoke, he explains. For information about assortment and submission of e-cigarette or other vaping merchandise’ e-liquids related to confirmed or possible instances for potential aerosol emissions testing by CDC, contact
What Ever Happened To The Vaping Lung Illness?
E-cigarettes don’t comprise tobacco, however a lot of them include nicotine, which comes from tobacco. Because of this, the Food and Drug Administration classifies them as “tobacco merchandise.” E-cigarettes are recognized by many various names, including e-cigs, digital nicotine delivery systems , different nicotine delivery systems , e-hookahs, mods, vape pens, vaporizers, vapes and tank systems. Of course, nicotine-vaping merchandise also comprise lots of different substances, together with flavors like bubblegum and pink lemonade. And Addy wonders whether these flavors may provide a dopamine kick of their own.
Products marketed for therapeutic functions are regulated by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research . FDA published a rule clarifying when products made or derived from tobacco are regulated as tobacco merchandise, medication, and/ or units. FDA’s award-successful youth tobacco prevention marketing campaign, “The Real Cost,” expands to teach youth in regards to the risks of e-cigarettes. The use of e-cigarettes everywhere the place smoking is prohibited, including residential frequent areas, restaurants, sports activities arenas and workplaces. The evidence for e-cigarettes as a tool to assist adults stop smoking is restricted. To date, no e-cigarettes have been approved by the FDA as smoking-cessation gadgets. Flavors, including mint and menthol, are one of many top causes young individuals use e-cigarettes.
Besides nicotine, e-cigarettes and e-cigarette vapor typically include propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin. These are substances used to supply stage or theatrical fog which have been found to increase lung and airway irritation after concentrated publicity.
Research on younger mice and rats exhibits how nicotine hijacks mind techniques involved in learning, memory, impulse control and addiction. Jonathan Sosa, 34, died on November 9, 2019 at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan. Was there ever a known case that these have been nicotine e-cigarettes? it appeared like every story was THC oil minimize with vitamin E, or children that lied to their parents about smoking pot. In our battle to finish smoking, vaping and nicotine habit, we concentrate on the problems that matter most. We constantly monitor the latest subjects and trends in tobacco and substance use.
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- Half were given nicotine replacement therapy in no matter kind they wished, corresponding to patches or gum.
- Peter Hajek from Queen Mary University of London and colleagues carried out the trial amongst more than 880 individuals who went to the NHS for help to give up smoking.
- Most scientists and health campaigners within the US will have no dealings with the tobacco trade, because of its history of devious advertising practices and underhand tactics.
- The different half were given a starter e-cigarette equipment and inspired to purchase their own when it ran out.
Health care suppliers can also contact their local poison management middle. In many instances, patients told healthcare personnel or health division workers of current use of vaping merchandise containing tetrahydrocannabinol . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are working tirelessly to investigate the distressing incidents of severe respiratory sickness related to use of vaping merchandise. The FDA and CDC are working carefully with state and native health officials to investigate these incidents as shortly as attainable, and we’re dedicated to taking appropriate actions as a clearer picture of the details emerges. FDA is looking for unpublished data and data associated to using vaping products associated with current lung accidents. FDA is in search of information on product design and potential methods to forestall shoppers from modifying or adding substances to those merchandise that are not intended by the manufacturers.

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Kelly Rowland's son is already a year old!
It feels like just yesterday the 34-year-old welcomed her baby boy, Titan, into the world, but now she's already celebrating his first birthday.
Rowland took to Instagram to share several adorable photographs to ring in the special occasion on Thursday, expressing her love for her tiny tot and all the joy he's brought to her life.
"HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY MY MIGHTY TITAN, LIFE IS SO MUCH BETTER WITH YOU IN IT! I LOVE YOU BEYOND WORDS MY SON!! LOVE, Mommy #AMAZINGHOOD," she captioned one black and one snap, holding Titan in her arms.
In a second photo, the gorgeous mama is smiling from ear to ear as she holds her little one while walking through the airport, both looking adorable in stylish ensembles.
Kelly wore ripped jeans and a grey sweater, and Titan looked cute in a grey on grey outfit with a pair of Jordan high-tops. She captioned the pic with a simple heart emoji.
Finally, the former Destiny's Child songstress shared one last photo in honor of his Nov. 4 birthday: a black and white snap of him looking up at his birthday balloons that read, "Titan."
"Happy Birthday TITAN!#CelebratingAllWeek," she captioned the precious pic.
Rowland welcomed her son into the world with husband Tim Witherspoon on Nov. 4, 2014. She told E! News at the time, "We are thrilled to announce that today we are the proud parents of our first son," Rowland said in a statement. "We are blessed to report everyone is healthy and happy!"
Happy birthday, Titan!


Ever since Varun Dhawan was seen to be missing from the starcast of Sriram Raghavan’s war matryr’s bio-pic Ikkis, there has been considerable speculation on whether Varun has fallen out with producer Dinesh Vijan or director Raghavan ,or both.
Putting all speculation to rest here is what an informed source has to say” “It’s nothing like that. Varun’s relations have not changed with either Dinesh or Sriram. In fact Dinesh Vijan and Varun are planning another film after Bhediya.”
Then what led to Varun’s ouster from Ikkis?
“The age factor. The Param Vir Chakra winning soldier Arun Khetarpal on whom the film is based died defending our country at 21.Varun is now 35. So chronologically they don’t match.When Ikkis was announced three years ago Sriram thought he would pull it off with Varun. But now everyone felt the actor playing Arun Khetarpal must be younger. Agastya is just the right age to play Arun Khetarpal. Besides that, the boy is hugely talented,” says the source.


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Synopses & Reviews
Brushbacks. Beanballs. Charging the mound. Collisions at the plate. Bench-clearing brawls. The Code: Baseball's Unwritten Rules and Its Ignore-at-Your Own-Risk Code of Conduct
by Ross Bernstein takes you in-depth and behind the scenes to explore the history of baseball's unspoken expectations of the players, managers and umpires.
More than 50 MLB players, managers and media personalities were interviewed to examine how players go about their business on the field of play. They explain why various "rules" are expected among players and what tactics are used during games.
The Code: Baseball's Unwritten Rules and Its Ignore-at-Your Own-Risk Code of Conduct discusses the top controversies on the diamond, including:
- Nolan Ryan and Robin Ventura's infamous brwal
- Roberto Alomar spitting on umpire John Hirschbeck
- Kirby Puckett being beaned by Dennis Martinez
- Pete Rose's infamous home-plate collision with Ray Fosse
- Ben Davis bunting to end Curt Schilling's perfect game
- White Sox fans attacking umpire Tom Gamboa
In addition to analyzing the reasons for controversial actions in baseball, Bernstein elaborates further by covering the unspoken code of players, managers and even the fans. Top players from the past and present discuss their experiences on how baseball players police themselves, including Rob Dibble, Jack Morris, Torii Hunter and many more.
The Code: Baseball's Unwritten Rules and Its Ignore-at-Your Own-Risk Code of Conduct brings together the most memorable violations of the code in baseball history. No other book ever written goes behind the scenes of America's Pastime the way The Code offers the casual or diehard fan.
In The Code, author Ross Bernstein has pulled back the curtain on baseball's tacit rules regarding retaliation, sportsmanship, and intimidation. The result of dozens of interviews with some of the biggest names in the game, The Code is a systematic description of every major "unwritten rule" in the game today from brushback pitches, bunting during a no-hitter, and running up the score, to home-run celebrations, stealing signs, and the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
About the Author
Ross Bernstein is the best-selling author of 40 sports books and has appeared on more than a thousand local and national television and radio programs. His work has been featured on CNN, ESPN, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. As a sought-after motivational speaker, he speaks to corporations and groups across the country about the inspirational legacy of the late Herb Brooks, Hall of Fame coach of the fabled 1980 gold-medal-winning U.S. Olympic "Miracle on Ice" hockey team. Ross and his wife, Sara, have a five-year-old daughter and presently reside in Eagan, Minnesota.

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Mount Vernon firefighters battle a two-alarm blaze Thursday 271 S. Second Ave. Fourteen residents were displaced and 12 pitbull puppies died.
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An extended family of 14 was displaced and 12 pit bull puppies died after a fire broke out Thursday night in a South Second Avenue home when a 13-year-old boy spilled alcohol on an overheated motorized dirt bike he was working on in a bedroom, authorities said.
Two cats also are believed to have died, Mount Vernon Fire Commissioner James Gleason said. Gleason said no citations will be issued.
"We're treating it as an accidental fire," he said. ...


Shearwater: Tiny Desk Concert
We've come up with many excuses to have artists come in and perform Tiny Desk Concerts at the workspace of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. Some are too quiet to be well-served by traditional live concerts, while others are little-known staff favorites who wouldn't ordinarily receive a large-scale webcast presentation. Usually, it's just an opportunity to bring in artists who, for one reason or another, haven't gotten as much NPR Music exposure as we'd like to give them.
In the case of Shearwater, however, we just got greedy. We streamed and archived a full live concert and a studio session by the band just a few months ago. I've written about Shearwater on Song of the Day and yammered about it on Morning Edition and All Songs Considered. All Songs producer Robin Hilton and I even sneaked out of an NPR Music webcast at SXSW in order to see the group this past March, so it's not as if we've been deprived of Shearwater in 2008.
But we're not fools, either: Given a chance to soak in the swooning majesty of the band's soaring, evocative rock, we seized it. We'd initially been told to expect a bare-bones incarnation of Shearwater — namely, singer Jonathan Meiburg, with some additional percussion and instrumentation from Thor Harris. (As a side note, if his name weren't Thor, people would call him Thor anyway.)
We were instead treated to an expanded version of Shearwater: Meiburg, Harris, bassist/keyboardist Kimberly Burke and multi-instrumentalists Kevin Schneider and Jordan Geiger, who trotted out banjos and auto parts to go with Harris' homemade "waterphone" and hammered dulcimer. It all added up to a glorious four-song set that was at once pristine and ramshackle — equal parts clarity and clatter — not to mention one of our best Tiny Desk Concerts yet.
- "Leviathan, Bound"
- "North Col"
- "I Was a Cloud"


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Here are a few pics from a recent camping trip, which refreshed both mind and spirit.
Chetco River in Oregon, where otters and osprey entertained us nightly.
Trail through the northernmost habitat of California Redwoods, near Brookings, Oregon.
Ancient Oregon Myrtle tree (big as an oak) growing along the Chetco River. This plant is called California Bay Laurel in CA, and is mostly a large shrub in that state. One of my favorite plants, these are the largest I've ever seen.
Along the Redwood Trail
Here's wishing that you all find a little spot of wilderness to keep you sane .


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CIOs who want to stay relevant may want to pay attention to what’s going on with data in the marketing department.
Marketing is fast becoming one of the major business consumers of data. And this department is often discontent with the state of its data quality, access and depth, research released by Yesmail Interactive shows.
On behalf of Yesmail, analyst firm Gleanster surveyed 100 senior-level marketers at companies with online and offline sales models and $10 million to more than $1 billion in revenues.
The resulting report, “Customer Lifecycle Engagement: Imperatives for mid-to-large companies,” (link requires sign up) shows many midsize and large B2C “marketers lack the data and technology they need for more effective segmentation.”
- 86 percent of marketers say they could generate more revenue from customers if they had access to a more complete picture of customer attributes.
- 34 percent cited both poor data quality and fragmented systems as among the most significant barriers to personalized customer communications.
- On a similar note, only 46 percent were satisfied with data quality.
- 48 percent were satisfied with their web analytics integration.
- 47 percent were satisfied with their customer data integration.
- 41 percent of marketers incorporate web browsing and online behavior data in targeting criteria—although one-third said they plan to leverage this source in the future.
- Only 20 percent augment in-house customer data with third-party data at the customer level.
- Only 24 percent augment customer data at an aggregate level (such as the industry or region.) Compare that to 58 percent who say they either purchase or plan to purchase third-party data to augment customer records, primarily to “validate data integrity.”
That may read like mixed results, but the study shows that overall, not even half of the marketers were satisfied with their data capabilities.
Indeed, the paper notes a disconnect between where marketers say they are now and what they believe could be better.
“In general, marketers perceive customer engagement strategies to be effective,” the report states. “But a closer look at current tactics suggests marketers place too much weight on transaction-oriented data. The reality is, respondents did a good job using this transaction and basic profile data, which is typically easily accessible through CRM. Almost 9 out of 10 respondents believe they could be doing better at customer engagement if they had access to the right customer data. The state of customer life cycle engagement reveals a number of glaring opportunities for immediate improvement.”
The report includes a list of key recommendations, all of which center around four key strategic imperatives:
- Marketing data must shift from stagnant data silos to real-time data access. “The goal is to move away from data silos to a centralized model where customer attributes are accessible in real time and available for segmentation, campaign triggers, and customer insights,” the report states. “Customer data can be physically moved to a centralized data mart, or a federated model can link data from disparate systems and make it available to marketers.”
- Marketing data must shift from campaign-centric to customer-centric.
- Marketing data must shift from non-integrated multichannel to integrated multichannel. “Companies need to break down and integrate channel-specific silos in order to deliver seamless customer experiences and create more profitable customer relationships,” it recommends. “Further, they need to be able to centrally manage the design, execution and measurement of marketing campaigns across a multitude of both offline and online channels.”
- Marketing must connect analytics, strategy and the creative. “Like channels, which have too often have been treated as standalone elements of customer communications, analytics, strategy, and creative need to come together to form a coherent whole,” the report states.
“Wall Street should care about marketing data because companies that do the best job of tying together and leveraging marketing data will ultimately win and create outsized shareholder value,” argues Russell Glass, CEO of Bizo, in a recent All Things D column.
For CIOs, that’s the start of a great business case for investing in data integration, data quality and, possibly, Big Data technologies.


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A group of 26 youths and nine Buddhist monks travelled to the Kbal Khla Knong forest community in Sandan commune of Sandan district in Kampong Thom province to promote an environmentalist and Buddhist message after hearing that the area was under threat. But they ran into resistance from local authorities there.
“During the second day when we went on a pilgrimage to preach to the community we were blocked by the authorities. They wore civilian clothes and no uniforms and they tried to disperse the group. After an hour of negotiations, they allowed only seven young people to enter there.
“This shows that law enforcement in the community are violating our rights and freedoms,” said Hok Kimleang, one of the youths from the group.
Kimleang added that the authorities should not restrict the participation of young people in community activism, including forest conservation.
One of the Buddhist monks with the group, Venerable Uon Kong, said that the situation in the forest in Kbal Khla community is bad because the forest is still being encroached upon by loggers.
Kong said they have many pictures of loggers cutting down trees and floating them away in the water.
He alleged that the local authorities did not try to catch the perpetrators of the deforestation, but instead stopped and prevented the youths from educating them about the forest and environmental issues.
“According to my observation, this was a case of the authorities threatening young people who participated in the activity. They forbade us from making a pilgrimage there and they called it a disorderly activity.
“But in fact, they caused disorder because they did not come here wearing their proper uniforms, they were dressed as a normal civilians. I think their actions were inappropriate,” Kong said.
Kong added that this demonstrates the restrictions of freedom taking place in a country that is supposed to be democratic.
In response, Sandan commune chief Ban Heng said that no local authorities had threatened the youth team, but that the authorities had simply banned them from marching from the study site to the district hall.
“So they did not threaten them, they just forbade them from marching because they had to ask permission from the authorities and their letter was only from the commune hall,” said Ban Heng.
He added that the youths’ permission was only for the commune hall and they went beyond what was announced, so the authorities only banned it because they had not yet asked for permission to march to the district hall.

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Air Force officials to close force shaping programs
3/17/2008 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Since the Air Force is on track to meet end strength goals for fiscal 2008, force shaping programs are being closed for the remainder of the year.
March 31 is the last day Air Force officials will accept fiscal 2008 Voluntary Separation Pay program applications. All eligible officers interested in applying must submit applications for VSP online through Virtual MPF on or before March 31.
All other officer voluntary separation force shaping programs also close March 31, to include Limited Active Duty Service Commitment Waivers and Palace Chase transfers to Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.
Voluntary retirement programs -- prior-service officers eligible to retire with eight years commissioned service and lieutenant colonels and colonels requesting time-in-grade waivers with their retirement applications -- close April 30.
However, the Blue to Green program for enlisted and officers applying for transfer to the Army will remain open indefinitely.
A decision on what force shaping programs may be utilized in fiscal 2009 is still pending.
For more information, visit http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/forceshape/.
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There are 7 kiosks in Bangladesh Bank Library, of which 2 are used for eLibrary and eNews Clipping Searching, 1 for Scholarship and Training Information Searching, 1 for Bangladesh Bank's General Information, 1 for IR Resources Searching and 2 for viewing Virtual Currency Museum Information.
There are 2 RFID Self-Check Kiosks (SCKs) for issuing library resources by users themselves.
The gallery displays different important photos covering Governors, Deputy Governors with small biography, murals, sculptures, branch offices, recent activities, awardees of Bangladesh Bank by different signages.
Under the AVLC Section, employees, retired employees, students, walk-in-researchers and others are provided with Internet Access facilities.
To help improve skills and knowledge, BBL is facilitating its user-community with well furnished room for group discussion that can accommodate almost 14-16 people.
In the projection room of BBL, 30 people can enjoy movies and video documentaries in a sound proof environment. Moreover, they can share their views as well as arrange seminar and workshop through power-point presentation.
Bangladesh Bank Library provides study carrel facility for the researchers to get a quiet and tranquil environment to indulge in their studies.
There are arrangements in the library for general reader to facilitate their study and/ or recreational needs.
There are arrangements in the library for users to keep their personal belongings in the pigeon hole before entering the library.


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Okinawa vs. Hokkaido Milk Tea
Hojicha milk tea latte
Tea is integral to Japanese culture and the nation’s most popular beverage. The Japanese regard it so extremely that they even have a typical tea ceremony for it! They think the rite produces a bond in between the host as well as the guest invited for tea. At the same time, the tea ceremony brings internal peace to both host as well as guest.
Aside from its well-known matcha tea, Japan is also popular for its range of milk tea – two of them being the Okinawa as well as Hokkaido milk tea. The primary distinction between them is their components. Okinawa milk tea makes use of a details brown sugar from that city, while Hokkaido milk tea makes use of rich, luscious milk from within its area.
This short article will certainly clarify more on comparing these two sorts of milk tea.
What is Okinawa Milk Tea?
Okinawa Brown Sugar Milk Tea
Okinawa Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Pearls
The Okinawa Milk Tea is a creamy drink that has a great deal of variations throughout the world. Surprisingly, even the peculiar bubble tea is a sample! Normally, the Okinawa Milk Tea has a sweet and also milky taste owing to its base tea, which is royal milk tea (a mix that adds more milk than the common formula).
Its special active ingredient is the kokuto, a brownish sugar belonging to the southern area of Japan. Kokuto is prepared distinctly contrasted to normal white sugar. It is made by cooking sugarcane juice, a really healthy sweetener with a high content of vitamins and minerals, without losing flavor.
Some people even state that kokuto is the healthiest type of sugar on the planet. Black tea of the finest (like Assam or Ceylon) is used to prepare this drink. Okinawa Milk Tea can be appreciated in any manner – hot, chilly, or served with pudding pearls in the form of boba tea.
What is Hokkaido Milk Tea?
Bubble milk tea in a plastic cup
Hokkaido Milk Tea is one more special Japanese tea named after the area of its origin. Hokkaido is the 2nd biggest island in Japan and also a well-known visitor place. The Hokkaido Milk Tea, popularly called Nidanshi Milk, is a timeless drink popular among tourists as well as locals alike.
This tea typically obtains perplexed with boba or the Okinawa Milk Tea. However, what is distinct about the drink is its method of prep work. Black tea of top quality (Assam tear or Earl Grey) is utilized with sweetener and also the special Hokkaido milk, which offers it its luscious flavor.
Milk from Hokkaido is unique from various other milk as the island is on the northernmost point of Japan. Additionally, it has the largest grasslands as well as the best weather condition, making it a natural and also healthy and balanced location with the cleanest air– perfect for increasing cattle. For this reason, the milk from Hokkaido is thicker as well as creamier than normal milk.
Although these two are different sort of tea, Hokkaido as well as Okinawa Milk Tea frequently obtain perplexed with each other. However, if you are an enthusiast that would certainly intend to try both these variations specifically, there are methods which you can tell these drinks apart.
1. Approaches of Prep work
Both the kinds of tea are prepared likewise, yet 2 details things set them apart. Initially, Hokkaido Milk Tea is prepared with special Hokkaido milk similarly you prepare tea. Nevertheless, with Okinawa milk tea, you prepare the kokuto till it comes to be less thick as a sugar prior to including it to the beverage.
Both beverages have memorable, sweet flavors when it pertains to taste. They can additionally be made to taste like each other.
Hokkaido Milk Tea has an abundant, luscious texture and is very thick as a result of the premium quality of the milk. Because the black tea utilized for preparing it is also the finest, the fallen leaves include a solid, baked taste to the drink. On the whole, you might find the Hokkaido Milk Tea to taste like sugar with a minor shade of vanilla.
On the other hand, Okinawa tea is also generally pleasant, yet its flavor is dominated by black tea. Although the structure may likewise be thick, it will not be as velvety as Hokkaido Milk Tea, as the molasses are developed by kokuto. You could discover the flavor to be slightly toasted in general.
As suggested by their names, both the drinks are native to Japan. Hokkaido Milk Tea is belonging to Hokkaido – the second biggest Island in Japan, which is popular for its premium quality and quality of the seafood. Okinawa Milk Tea originates from Okinawa – a traveler place popular for its special cuisine and beaches.
Both the drinks may have comparable active ingredients, but the rarity of the ingredients which make them the beverages they are influences the expense of the tea. Hokkaido milk as well as its powder are costly contrasted to kokuto, which can be replaced by normal brownish sugar.
The expense per 8oz cup of Okinawa Milk Tea is around $1.12, while the cost of Hokkaido Milk Tea for the exact same is $1.88. Consequently, as can be drawn from this info, Hokkaido Milk Tea gets on the more costly side.
Pouring Milk Into Glass
Although both sorts of tea are similar, they make use of various active ingredients native to a certain area, making their dietary accounts various. To aid you comprehend the dietary value of both these drinks, we have prepared the adhering to table.
NutrientOkinawa Milk TeaHokkaido Milk Tea
Fat 10 g1g
Calcium400 mg313 mg
Carbohydrates110 g33 g.
Cholesterol6 mg0 mg.
From the table, we can derive that although Hokkaido Milk Tea is wonderful. However, it is much healthier because of exactly how natural and fresh Hokkaido milk is. As a result, it is absolutely a healthier choice in between both.
There is a lot to uncover in Japan – particularly when it concerns remarkable food. Both the Hokkaido as well as Okinawa milk teas are a must-try if you see the country. You can also try making the dish at home. These revitalizing Japanese teas will certainly energize and also de-stress you and make up for a quick, loading treat.

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Posted: May 13, 2012 11:44 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - States across the country are stiffening penalties for domestic violence assaults that involve attempts to strangle someone.
Choking is a common act of domestic violence, but it's hard to prove because victims are often left with few, if any, signs of physical injury. The result is that many attempted strangulation cases have been handled as misdemeanors.
But anti-domestic violence organizations are leading the charge in the other direction.
About 30 states have passed laws, most in the past decade, making it a felony under certain circumstances to knowingly impede a person's breathing or airways. South Dakota, Iowa and Tennessee are among recent states to act, and Virginia's governor signed a law last week.
Some opponents question if the laws are necessary and fear they could lead to excessive prosecution.
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