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Speakers discuss Berlin memorial plaque at Center for German and European Studies event
The two speakers lived at the house where the plaque was put up, but decades apart from one another.
The Center for German and European Studies hosted “Neighbors through Time: Lippehner 35 — the Forgotten History of a Berlin House” on Oct. 15 in the Napoli Room in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. Prof. Sabine von Mering (GRALL, WGS, ENVS) hosted the event after reading about a memorial service in Berlin in the Wayland Town Crier, a local newspaper about seven miles west of Waltham.
Two men with nothing in common but an address held a talk on how they commemorated the Holocaust. One of them, Peter Gossels, an 89-year-old who fled from Nazi Germany at the age of eight, spoke through a video call from his room in Newton-Wellesley Hospital. In 1939, he and his brother fled to France. A few years later, they moved to Massachusetts. The other speaker was Simon Lütgemeyer. At 20 years old, Lütgemeyer moved into an apartment building at 35 Käthe-Niederkirchner Street in Berlin, Germany.
Before Gossels and his brother were sent to France by their mother to escape Nazi occupation in 1939, they lived in that same building on what was then 35 Lippehner Street, he recalled at the beginning of the event. He would never see his mother again.
Sixty years after the young Gossels brothers left their home, Lütgemeyer moved into the rundown building on Lippehner Street, which was built in 1903. According to Lütgemeyer, the building had “cracks like wrinkles in the face with stories to be told.” Lütgemeyer began researching the building’s past and discovered that the building had been home to over 80 Jews over the years. According to Lütgemeyer, eight of those residents, including the two Gossels brothers, fled the country in 1939; five committed suicide to escape persecution and at least 65 of them were murdered by the Nazis. Lütgemeyer reached out to Peter Gossels after coming across his name during research.
Gossels is now a resident of Wayland, Massachusetts — most of the event’s audience were friends and members of his synagogue. After spending two years in France, he moved to the United States in 1941. He eventually reclaimed the building, remodeled it and sold it. That was the end of his story with the building until April 2018, when he received a letter from Lütgemeyer explaining the house’s history and what Lütgemeyer had found out about the Gossels. Peter then returned to Berlin to visit Lütgemeyer this past summer.
During the visit, Lütgemeyer revealed a memorial plaque next to the door of the apartment building. The names of the former residents were etched onto the bell board imitation. Lütgemeyer believed that the bell board plaque would better memorialize the large number of Jewish residents who lived at 35 Lippehner Street. When Peter Gossels was asked about this choice, he said he was grateful for the choice of memorial. Nobody can walk over the plaque as they could with popular stumbling block memorials, and the plaque forces those passing by to confront the past. Lütgemeyer mentioned that more than once he has seen someone looking for the name of a current resident on the memorial before reading the inscription and realizing the history of the building.
Finding the names on the plaque required intensive research, which involved consulting address books from the era and several archives. Lütgemeyer’s presentation included files originally from places such as the Asset Recovery Office and the Compensation Authority. Beyond trips to archives, Lütgemeyer’s daily life has changed. Each time he walks down his block, the buildings all serve as reminders to him of Germany’s dark past.
Werner Gossels, Peter’s brother, who was in the audience, spoke to the personal importance of the plaque at the event. For a long period of time, Peter could not believe that their mother was actually dead. Their family was murdered at a concentration camp, and there was no other place for the Gossels brothers to mourn their loss. The plaque finally gave the Gossels brothers closure and a resting place for their loved ones.
The popular way to memorialize those murdered by the Nazis is through Stolpersteine, or stumbling blocks — cubes placed outside of the former residences of victims with their names engraved. This form of memorial, first created by Gunter Demnig, has faced both support and opposition from the Jewish community.


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The banking sector is one of the least developed throughout time. Since the beginning of time, it has always been about the money - and how to create different types of complex private banking products, which only benefits the banks. The single bank has an interest in making these financial products as complex as possible in order to keep their customers from changing to another bank. Intelligent Banker want to remove all the hassle and give back the power to the consumers.
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I saw ‘Waltz With Bashir’ this afternoon, Israeli director Ari Folman’s animated documentary of his attempt to recover his ‘lost’ memories as a soldier in the 1982 invasion of Lebanon, and ascertain his own role in the war and the events leading up to the Sabra and Shatila massacre.
It’s a film well worth seeing. Aesthetically and technically brilliant, it offers an often jarring look into the experiences of half a dozen Israeli young men thrust into the midst of a situation for which they were wholly unprepared. The visuals (and the soundtrack) give ample play to the frequent brutality and insanity of the events recalled. Finally, uncomfortable questions about ultimate responsibility for failing to stop the massacre are not unvoiced.
As good cinema, documentation of the ‘fog of war’ and an exercise in Israeli soul-searching and collective therapy, the film works well. Unfortunately, that’s as far as it goes. It concerns itself only with Israeli experience and memory. Individual Arabs have no voice. As undifferentiated collective or silent adversary, the Arab occupies the margin throughout, without ever having the chance to speak. The war itself is not questioned, save perhaps implicitly. Public support for the war is not interrogated.
Given Folman’s project, these omissions are not wholly unexpected or unjustified. After all, a documentary is not a soapbox and 90 minutes is scarcely enough time to lay out the issues, let alone explore them in depth. But ‘Waltz’ does suggest an uncomfortable reality: while liberal Israelis are willing to revisit the traumas and darker moments of their past, they are far less interested in examining the lives which that past so irrevocably altered. And a war in which only one side fights is just another name for a massacre.


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Dance-Offs, Golden Mustang Awards, and More at Winter Assembly
January 19, 2018
Today’s winter assembly had people in tears when Trudy Young was named best substitute. Along with giving her a standing ovation, students chanted for a speech following her win.
The assembly kicked off with a performance by Shawlin Supreme and the Kickback Boy’s, which then moved to an interactive game that pitted teacher against teacher and led to posters of the their faces being tossed through the crowd.
ASB president Josh Lim introduced the student body to their newly elected officials, including Jeremy Romero who will be taking the reins from Lim.
Afterwards, students experienced a second round of teacher-on-teacher combat with an all out dance battle. “Watching the drastic progression of dance performances from Ms. LeaVesseur (Yoshi LeaVesseur, English) to Mr. AP (Kian AburtoPratt, math) was life changing experience for not only me but the students and staff at SDA,” senior Rami Ibrahim said.
The most lively part of the assembly, however, was the SDA Golden Globes, which recognized the staff: Gabriel Figueroa as Hardest Working Staff member and Trudy Young as Best Substitute.
Figueroa and Young received massive applause from the students, with the latter closing the assembly off with a standing ovation involving the entire crowd. “I had chills all over; my arm hairs were rising, my tears were forming: it was so cute,” junior Riley Haupt said.
Junior Ella Hasty was especially excited about Young’s win. “I’d be sad if anyone else won,” she said. “Someone as nice as her deserves it.”

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During an interview with CNBC, Brad Garlinghouse, CEO or Ripple, he said that the future of Ripple is bright as many banks will use the XRP register by the end of 2019. The XRP registry is an open code base. source that can be used over 1,500 transactions in every second. Requires the XRP coin.
This is not the first time that Garlinghouse talks about Ripple. During another interview at the Money 20/20 conference, Garlinghouse got to grips with Ripple. He said:
"I've said before that by the end of 2019 the xRapid registry will be a significant tool in banks all over the world.Before 2019 comes to an end, I think dozens of banks will embrace Ripple."
Ripple will be adopted by banks shortly
One of the projects the company is working on is to provide liquidity solutions for financial institutions that enable them to make cross-border payments more quickly, transparently and economically than traditional methods. The xRapid project is one of the proposed solutions. This system has been developed for institutions that are reaching emerging markets. Improve cheaper and faster transactions.
The system filters third-party collections for the most competitive options. After the money has been converted into XRP, it will be converted into any currency requested by the recipient.
The system depends on scalability and speed, so transactions are completed within minutes at the national level, while cross-border transactions may take 2 to 3 days for remittances of high amount.
Regarding the price of Ripple, Garlinghouse said:
"The industry is nascent and speculation is what dominates the action of the market.In the time, people will understand the unique cases of use.Bitcoin will be a panacea as people suspect it will be. Bitcoin would solve several problems, with different types of blockchain and master being created every day. "
Will Garlinghouse's prediction come true? Will Ripple be adopted by several banks by the end of next year? Will this adoption affect the price of Ripple?
Even though the crypto market is looking for a fund, Ripple continues to make big moves around the world. The company recently made a move to Israel, entering into a partnership with the fifth largest financial institution in the world and the largest bank in Israel, GMT. This is all in an attempt to revive the financial sector and consolidate the company's dominance in the region.
GMT published a public announcement stating that both companies share a similar philosophy and this has helped them to reach mutually beneficial conditions after discussing in detail. Part of the announcement was as follows:
"After a long and precise discussion process, GMT decided to choose Ripple, working with Ripple and its partners, we will contribute to the creation of a global financial system that uses high-quality values and technologies that are accessible and transparent".
"GMT is joining plants such as CIBC, MoneyGram, AKBANK, MoneyGram and many others that have already started using the Ripple platform, and with this partnership, GMT will establish its place at the forefront of the FinTech industry in Israel. also in close contact with some of the world's leading companies. "
AkBank In Turkey starts using Ripple technology
While Ripple cemented its relationship with financial institutions in Israel, it is also making moves in Turkey. One of the main Turkish banks, AkBank, has just started to use Ripple's xRapid technology. Although the launch of the technology has just been announced, the project has been running for over 12 months.
Will XRP get an increase in the price?
Normally, the effect of this partnership on the price of XRP will be visible if the partnership uses the XRP token. Nevertheless it will be very important to promote the adoption of Ripple technology. The effect on price will only be visible at the end of the bear market.

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Holly Whidden is an executive at Hearst Magazines where she oversees the entertainment division. Hearst is the largest publisher of monthly magazines globally and owns titles including ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Esquire magazine, Men's Health, Women's Health (magazine), Cosmopolitan, Town & Country (magazine), Elle Decor, HGTV Magazine, Food Network Magazine, and Oprah Magazine.
Whidden is the co-creator and executive producer of The Bold Type, and an executive producer of A+E Networks American Beauty Star alongside Ashley Graham (model). She served as an executive producer on E! Network's So Cosmo with Joanna Coles. She is the daughter of Tom Whidden.
- "Cosmo editor makes political push". POLITICO. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
- "'The Bold Type' Boss Reveals the Inspiration Behind Our Favorite Moments". EW.com. 2017-08-15. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
- "E! Orders Cosmopolitan Magazine Series, 'WAGS' Spinoff". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-08-29.


This release showcases the importance of tanks in the German army's World War II Blitzkrieg. Using archival footage and input from military experts, TANKS! examines the development of the Panzer division, the Panzer 35T, and more.
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Wichita woman with COVID-19 gives birth to healthy baby
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The COVID-19 pandemic adds another concern for expectant mothers who do what they can to keep themselves and their babies healthy. While there’s a lot that they can’t control, many expecting parents like to plan. One Wichita couple celebrating the healthy arrival of their baby girl shared their story this week, reminding people that COVID-19 complicates plans.
This summer, Anna and Daniel Fenton shared the happy news that they were expecting their first child. By Thanksgiving, they welcomed baby Elizabeth Marie to the world. She was born Monday (Nov. 23). With the birth announcement, the couple shared that mom and baby are healthy, but one is COVID positive.
“The fact that I was just diagnosed with COVID is actually smaller news because I’ve been completely asymptomatic,” Anna said.
The Fentons planned to deliver their baby with the help of a midwife. That is until last week when their midwife became infected with COVID-19. Last week, so did Anna.
“We were like, ‘Okay, most first-time moms make it to like 40-41 weeks, we’ll be fine,’” Anna said. “And then she started coming while I was still in my quarantine period. By the time we got to the hospital, she was crowning and about 52 minutes later, there was a baby.”
Anna gave birth to baby Elizabeth at 38 weeks.
“It’s surreal. This is not a normal year. And having a baby, while that’s a very normal thing, it’s just a special blessing in a dark time,” Daniel Fenton said of his daughter’s birth.
Due to the family’s quarantine, it’ll be at least a few days before the rest of Anna and Daniel’s family can hold baby Elizabeth.
“God has really provided for us. We are extremely grateful about that,” Anna said. “But we do want to tell people to be careful, but not get discouraged.”
With a healthy birth following the unexpected news of a late-in-the-pregnancy COVID-19 diagnosis, the Fentons hope their story can help to ease the minds of expecting parents. They also hope it encourages them to be careful when it comes to the virus.
“Do what you can and be safe so you don’t have to go through this,” Daniel said.
“Yes, if you’re not COVID positive, everything’s simpler,” Anna added.
The Fentons were able to spend their first Thanksgiving as a family of three at home. They said everyone is doing well and they look forward to slowly and safely introducing their baby to the rest of the family.
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Our national celebration of the life and influence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminds me of one of my favorite books, War and Peace. In War and Peace, one of the things that Tolstoy tries to debunk is the historical myth of there being a "great man" or hero of historical events. He uses the Napoleonic Wars to illustrate his point. The defeat of French troops in Russia and their previous success throughout Europe, could not, contrary to the popular belief of Tolstoy's time, be attributed to Napoleon. Instead, the spirit of the French and Russian troops was the defining force of the war, just as the sentiment and actions of "the people" are/were the defining forces of history.
I do not mean any disrespect to Dr. King--he was a great man, from what I can tell, who devoted his life to doing what the Lord asked of him. However, there were thousands to men and women who did the same thing fighting for civil rights, and who will never be recognized. Dr. King gave voice to their beliefs. However, the organization and education of people throughout the country, something in which Dr. King was not directly involved, was just as important, if not more so to the success of the civil rights movement, than providing a public face for it.
Ella Baker, who was a grassroots organizer for civil rights beginning in the 1930's, focused on empowering individuals to lead and organize in their respective areas--a "teach a man how to fish" approach to change. I enjoyed learning about her and some of the smaller, yet crucial, organizations of individuals within the civil rights movement in her biography. It gave me a better understanding of the myriad of roles needed to affect meaningful change, as well as the equal importance of everyone fulfilling their individual callings. Just like the unified body that Paul presents in 1 Corinthians 12, there were many different parts of the civil rights movement that were necessary to affect change--each part playing an essential role.

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100 Golf Balls
Test your reflexes in this golf-themed skill game! Aim carefully and drop balls into the moving holes. Try to earn as many points as possible before you run out of balls!
100 Golf Balls is a free game in Skill genre. Play 100 Golf Balls online on Jingle Games.

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- A federal judge has sided with managers of northern Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest and ruled against an environmental group that challenged livestock grazing in the forest.
Hailey, Idaho-based Western Watersheds Project filed suit in 2007 over a 2005 revision to the forest management plan. The group said the revision process should have considered various alternatives for grazing in the forest, including reduced amounts of grazing.
U.S. District Judge Clarence Brimmer in Cheyenne ruled Monday that forest managers did as the law required -- took a "hard look" at the environmental consequences of the forest plan.
"Simply because the WWP may not like the ultimate outcome does not mean that the Forest Service was in violation of the law," Brimmer wrote.
Three Wyoming counties straddled by the forest -- Big Horn, Sheridan and Johnson -- intervened on the side of the U.S. Forest Service. The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, Wyoming Stock Growers Association and the Muddy Creek Grazing Association also intervened on the agency's side.
"The interveners were not confident that the Forest Service would protect their interests, so they intervened to protect themselves," an attorney for the interveners, Dan Frank, explained in a release.
Brimmer's ruling preserves livestock grazing in the forest, Frank said, even as it has faced resistance from environmentalists and the Forest Service itself. The amount of grazing the Forest Service has permitted in Bighorn National Forest has declined in recent decades.
"That's been troubling to us, because we think that the producers up there have done a good job of protecting the resources," said Ken Hamilton, executive vice president of the Wyoming Farm Bureau.
Hamilton praised the ruling. An attorney for the Western Watersheds Project, Natalie Havlina, couldn't immediately be reached for comment Wednesday.
The lawsuit claimed that laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, required forest managers to take a closer look at grazing and its potential environmental harm in revising the forest plan.
Forest managers did that last time they revised the plan for the 1.1-million-acre forest in 1985. They should have taken the same approach when they started revising the plan again in 1999, Havlina argued before Brimmer in July.
But forest managers rejected that approach as impractical after they adopted the 1985 plan, Brimmer pointed out in his ruling. They instead chose to examine the effects of grazing each time they issued grazing permits for specific portions of the forest.
Brimmer ruled that the specific-area review has been adequate under the law.
"Sufficient information existed in the administrative record regarding the detrimental and advantageous effects of livestock grazing for the Forest Service to make an informed decision," he wrote.
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There are at least two bands using the name The Blue Hour:
1: The Blue Hour are an indie band from Atlanta, Georgia with members Keith Vogelsong, Tracy Clark, Jon McAdam, Michael Bentley, Joey Arbuckle. They released the album I've Filled Up These Pages in 2002.
2: The Blue Hour (at one time called The Dawn) was created in the summer of 1993 as the neo-folk/ambient project of Brian Hodges. Hodges incorporates voice, classical and acoustic guitars, flutes, tapes, programming, keyboards, mandolin, percussion and assorted noises. He…
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Be The Change That We Want To See
Instead of just focusing on reducing our environmental footprint, we asked ourselves “How can we improve our impact and have a positive footprint on Earth?” This is where HireNature emerged!
Develop a technological platform combining Nature’s intelligence with artificial intelligence in order to transform our food system and make GARDENING THE REGENERATIVE SOLUTION for the Earth and humans.
Welcome to the garden of the 21st century! \o/
Join us in this great adventure and help us building a growing community!
As we are passionate about gardening, technology (at the service of humans) and the adoption of a more conscious lifestyle (food, consumption and behaviors in our ecosystem); from the start it was evident that our efforts should be directed towards facilitating gardening in such a way as to encourage
- All consumers to become local producers of quality food
- New gardeners to get started without fearing the many challenges on their journey
- Intermediate gardeners to discover new/better ways of doing things
- Expert gardeners to push the boundaries and better understand the intricacies behind our choices & actions
In other words, HireNature wants to make it possible for everyone to be part of the solution by doing something fun, essential, and so rewarding!
Overall, we have a strong desire to create a positive and transformative community around gardening and in order to do this we want to provide powerful tools and support to gardeners at every stage of the season.
By offering the Garden Planning Tool, we decided to start at the beginning of the gardener’s journey and tackle one of the more difficult tasks. Indeed, planning the layout of your garden is not only an iterative, time-consuming job, but it is also the most important step governing your expectations regarding the harvest. Since planning involves many parameters, it is easy, even for an expert, to end up with a less than optimal layout. Given the current context and all the challenges we face, it is no longer conceivable to postpone harvest abundance to next year until the lessons learned are included in the planning. Remember, however, that even using the full power of the Garden Planning Tool, any gardener should approach a new season with an experimenter’s mindset.
Note that we are fully aware that the solution we are proposing does not take into account all the parameters ensuring the success of your garden and may never do so, because gardening is one of the most context-driven activities, not to say complex! However, we firmly believe that we are on the right track since already with the first version of the Garden Planning Tool you can successfully manage several features that are extremely difficult to consider manually. In addition, this new technology offers you personalized solutions to your needs and your context!
Excited? Try out the new Garden Planning Tool for free and join our growing community so that together we can work with Nature to be the change we want to see!
The HireNature ecosystem is not only meant to promote and facilitate gardening with very practical and effective tools. Indeed, the HireNature ecosystem ultimately aims to offer a pragmatic approach to directly involve citizens around the world in:
climate change adaptation
By leveraging gardening as an important activity (when done properly) to sequester carbon in the soil , regenerate our ecosystem and reduce food waste.
Food System resilience
By stimulating production by citizens, local and organic purchasing and product traceability.
By not only helping to grow fresh, quality food, but also increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables and supporting gardening as an anti-stress activity.
Circular Economy application
By eliminating the concept of waste, by participating in the design of a renewed agriculture model based on a global and inclusive vision, and above all by considering Nature as a model, a measure and a mentor.
While having fun!! ☼
Want To Be Part Of The Adventure?
There are many ways to jump with us on this transformational path and participate in the HireNature ecosystem. Here they are:

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Celebrities dish to Action News reporter Ashlee DeMartino after the Dancing With the Stars premiere. Video by ktnv.comvideo
Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- The 15th season of Dancing With the Stars debuted Monday night on ABC.
Thirteen former winners and fan favorites are back for the All-Star season, vying for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy.
Action News Reporter Ashlee DeMartino is reporting live from Hollywood, catching up with the stars on the show.
On the premiere, contestants danced the cha cha and the foxtrot.
Ashlee talked with Kirstie Alley, Helio Castroneves, Joey Fatone, Pamela Anderson and more.
The two-night premiere event continues Tuesday at 8 p.m. on ABC.
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Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) today announced the sale of its client, TW Metals, Inc. (TW Metals), to O’Neal Steel, Inc. (O’Neal), a leading full-line metals service center. O’Neal will operate TW Metals under the name TW Metals, Inc. as a stand-alone company led by current management, including TW Metals’ President, Jack Elrod. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
TW Metals is the product of the January 1998 merger between Tubesales, Inc. and Williams & Company, Inc. Tubesales was founded in 1946 as a specialty alloy tubing and long products service center focused on the aerospace market. Williams & Company was founded in 1907 as an industrial customer-oriented service center largely in the distribution of carbon plate and similar commodity products. Today, TW Metals is one of the leading global service centers focused on specialty metals long products, including bar, rod, tube, pipe, and special forms primarily made from high grade aluminum and stainless steel, as well as carbon, titanium, nickel, and other high performance alloy metals.
Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, a northern suburb of Philadelphia, TW Metals differs from its competitors primarily through its extensive inventory of, and access to, niche, specialized types of metal, unmatched reliability and quality standards, and overall customer service. The company has long-standing relationships with its customers and specialty mill suppliers.
Before the sale to O’Neal, TW Metals was a portfolio company of Superior Group, Inc. (Superior Group), a Philadelphia-based holding company. Superior Group engaged BGL to manage the sale process due to BGL’s extensive experience in the metals industry, including several recently closed and pending transactions.
“BGL’s knowledge of the steel industry allowed them to identify potential buyers most likely to value TW Metals’ strong franchise and to articulate the positive changes in the marketplace. The team executed a highly professional and efficient auction resulting in a tremendous outcome that pleased all of the parties involved in the transaction,” said Peter Gould, Superior Group president and board chairman.
“We are honored to have been selected to assist Superior Group in achieving a favorable outcome to a long-standing and valuable portfolio company,” said Scott Berlin, managing director and principal of BGL. “We believe that O’Neal Steel is an excellent partner for TW Metals’ management team.”
O’Neal Steel is a leading full-line metals service center, stocking a vast inventory of diverse materials at its nearly 40 strategically located district operations across the country. O’Neal, which is the largest family-owned metals service center in the United States, also provides its customers with high-quality multi-stage metals processing. Additional information about O’Neal is available at www.onealsteel.com.

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The AMA grant package will enable HET’s engineering team to explore ways to use various additive manufacturing technologies to optimize the design and improve the manufacturing quality of many of its piston aircraft engine accessories.
Montgomery, AL (October 20, 2020) — Representatives of Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC (HET), announced today that the company had received a grant from the city of Auburn, Alabama’s Additive Manufacturing Accelerator (AMA) program.
“This is a very exciting step into the future of product design and manufacturing,” stated Keith Bagley, president of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET). “We are extremely grateful and proud to have been selected to take part in the Additive Manufacturing Accelerator grant program.”
“We have been actively exploring all of the various benefits available through additive manufacturing techniques for the past 18-months,” he continued, “This grant gives us the opportunity to put our ideas into practice while working with the recognized leaders at Auburn University’s National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME), it a significant push forward.”
As Rick Quave, HET’s VP, Engineering explained, the company is concentrating its additive manufacturing efforts on Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), which uses high-energy lasers to fuse metal powders to form 3D printed metal parts.
“Up until now, our designs have been confined by the limitations of the two-part casting and machining production process. After casting, each part has to undergo multiple stages of machine finishing. It adds a lot of time, expense, and creates a lot of waste,” he says. “Additive manufacturing will allow us to totally shift the design paradigm. Instead of a product’s design being driven by current manufacturing limitations, we will be able to design components that deliver improved performance and reliability while also being easier to manufacture.”
“These capabilities will change the fundamental design, manufacturing, and sourcing processes going forward and free us up to design products that optimize performance. We believe that DMLS will unlock those capabilities for us,” Quave added. “We’re encouraged that our upcoming work with Auburn University’s Additive Manufacturing team will prove the value that 3D printing will bring to the production of FAA certified components for piston and turbine aircraft engines.”
“Hartzell Engine Technologies has always taken great pride in consistently delivering the best performing, most reliable parts and components to our customers throughout general and business aviation,” Bagley stated. “We are extremely excited to again be on the industry forefront of bringing beneficial new technologies like additive manufacturing to the general aviation fleet.”
About the Additive Manufacturing Accelerator (AMA)
The Additive Manufacturing Accelerator (AMA) aids manufacturers and entrepreneurs in the creation and development of new manufactured products through the use of advanced additive manufacturing methods in metals and polymers. Manufacturers will develop new products and discover additive solutions to production processes. Entrepreneurs will receive expert business and engineering guidance for their startups and product ideas. For The Additive Manufacturing Accelerator is partly funded by the Alabama Research Alliance and Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. The program is sponsored by Auburn Training Connection and facilitated by the City of Auburn.
For more information about the Additive Manufacturing Accelerator, visit auburnalabama.org/am-accelerator or call 334-501-7377.
About Auburn University
Auburn University is a nationally ranked land grant institution recognized for its commitment to world-class scholarship, interdisciplinary research with an elite, top-tier Carnegie R1 classification and an undergraduate education experience second to none. Auburn is home to more than 30,000 students, and its faculty and research partners collaborate to develop and deliver meaningful scholarship, science and technology-based advancements that meet pressing regional, national and global needs. Auburn’s commitment to active student engagement, professional success and public/private partnership drives a growing reputation for outreach and extension that delivers broad economic, health and societal impact. Auburn’s mission to educate, discover and collaborate drives its expanding impact on the world. For more information, visit: www.auburn.edu.3d print


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From 1841 to 1992, Punch was the world’s most celebrated magazine of humour and satire.
ALA News Libraries to fight for surveillance law reform in next Congress
American Libraries Online President's Message: We are global
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The American Library Association’s (ALA) largest international professional development event wrapped November 13 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), with hundreds of librarians gathering at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) for the first SIBF/ALA Library Conference.
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Post Office Holiday Insurance offer is extended for the over 65s
With an annual multi-trip travel insurance policy from the Post Office the over-65s will now get cover for all trips taken in that year.
Travel insurance for older holidaymakers has always been very expensive and includes stipulations on the policy that could get in the way of enjoying their holiday.
Many senior citizens today are finding it so expensive to go away on holiday abroad because of the high cost of travel insurance.
The Post Office now feels that with their new travel insurance policy for the over 60s that it should now be the end of expensive single trip travel insurance policies.
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Rights organizations on Friday called for urgent steps to be taken to protect private calls and online communications after allegations that U.S. and British agencies hacked into the networks of a major SIM card maker.
It sometimes seems that whenever security researchers discover some new exploit or malware that allows the monitoring of remote computers, the finger is quickly pointed at the US intelligence agencies.
Did the National Security Agency plant spyware deep in the hard drives of thousands of computers used by foreign governments, banks and other surveillance targets around the world?
A powerful cyberspying tool can tap into millions of computers worldwide through secretly installed malware, security researchers say, with many signs pointing to a US-led effort.
The top executives of Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc. and Facebook Inc. won't attend President Barack Obama's cybersecurity summit on Friday, at a time when relations between the White House and Silicon Valley have frayed over privacy ...
American parents may not have the resources of the National Security Agency, but it's not that hard for them to snoop on their smartphone-addicted kids.
A federal judge on Tuesday sided with the government in a lawsuit alleging the National Security Agency is illegally engaging in the bulk collection of Internet and telephone records in the hunt for potential terrorists.
The White House is setting up a new agency designed to coordinate cyberthreat intelligence that currently is spread across the U.S. government.
While the security breach affecting as many as 80 million Anthem Inc. customers generates big headlines because of its size, it's the smaller-scale attacks that concern Purdue University cybersecurity expert Eugene Spafford.
(AP)—U.K. spies acted illegally when they scooped up data about Britons' electronic communications gathered by the U.S. National Security Agency, a court ruled Friday in a landmark judgment against Britain's security services.

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Hello my little feathers ! I hope you had a good “back from holidays” week ? Mine was great, so many projects going on so it’s going to be an exciting year! I’m also currently in Paris for 10 days, to see my lovely friends and family, and for work! Other than that, the little everyday life routine starts again. And something I LOVE doing in my routine is driking tea ! I am in love with tea, and all its variations : green tea, black tea, red tea, white tea, infusions… Tea is so delicious and also very healthy! So, let’s talk about this amazing drink, let’s deep dive in the subject. I asked myself so many times “but what is the real difference between black and green tea, except its color?”. And I’m sure I’m not the only one. So let’s clarify, and take a cultural read 😀 I’d also love to share with you my favorite brands. For the love of tea.
For the love of tea : tribute to this healthy green
Where does tea come from? What’s the real difference between all its variations?
There are different kind of teas. But do you really know what tea actually is, and what difference there is between the different ones ? Because, let’s be honnest, very often if we ask ourselves those questions, we first think that “of course, we know”. But in the end, do we? No 🙂 At least I did not know everything.
Tea is simply a plant, called tea plant, and we dry its leaves and buds to infuse them in hot water. Tea plant usually grows in Asia.
The difference between the variations of tea, is the level of fermentation. A not fermented tea is green, and the more it gets fermented, the blacker it becomes. The less it’s fermented, the more pholyphenols it contains, which are very very healthy. So, as a summary, green tea is the healthiest. But don’t worry, tea is healthy anyway, whatever its colors or fermentation level are.
So, from less fermented to more, it gives us : green tea, white tea, black tea ! Here you go, you know everything !
And what about red tea ? Well, it’s actually not tea. It’s made from Rooibos. It’s made from another plant, which is a little bush that grows in South Africa, which doesn’t contain thein. So, for those who want to avoid drinking thein, it’s perfect. It’s similar to an infusion.
Infusion are only made from plants. There is no tea inside, no thein, just flowers and diverse plants that you infuse in hot water.
Here you go, tea Master ! Did you learn anything?
(To be honnest, I did while writing this article)
Some of my favorite teas, that I advise you to try BIG TIME
The infusions from the brand Pukka are by far my favs. I discovered them in Scandinavia and I’m just a big FAN. Do you know Pukka teas ? They’re incredible.
Another infusions and teas brand I love is Clipper. So delicious, with very strong fruit tastes. And they’re also organic !
To drink very good black teas, I’d advise you The English Tea Shop. Delicious teas and the cutests packagings!
Otherwise, I’ve also tried tea with other benefits like the ones from Fittea. When tea also becomes a beauty tip. I’ve tried their Body Detox tea. A delicious citrus green tea which helps your body get rid of the toxins and to burn fats. I love it and I drink it very often. And it smells… delicious ! A real discovery for me. And the ingredients are really fun, there is popcorn inside.. not kidding ! Here it’s the complete list of fat burning ingredients it contains :
- Green tea
- Lemon peel
- Tulsi herb, a miracle from Africa
- Jasmine flower
- Rose petals
- Ginseng roots
- Popcorn (haha!). I have to say, I have no idea why ! Maybe I should ask them ! Any idea girls ? 😀
- Pineapple chunks
- Apple bits
I really recommend you this tea which is so great ! Don’t hesitate to use the coupon code plumedaure10 for -10% on your entire order.
Here you go sweeties. I of course like other brands but I gave you my favs ! A little tip : I love to add lemon in my tea in the morning, so delicious, or cinnamon in the winter. Or even a teaspoon of honey. It gives it a little extra and it’s DE-LI-CIOUS!
I hope this article about tea pleased you my dears. I would love to know : how do you like tea ? A bit, a lot, with passion (like me? haha). What are your favorites brands of tea ? Which kind of tea do you prefer ? Do you also have some tips? Tell me EVERYTHING ! 😀
A lot of kisses and enjoy your weekend !
<3 Plume d’Auré

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There are only 3 rack settings in my gas oven. I have baked on the top rack and my bread is raw. Which one should I use to cook at 350f for 35-40 min.
Turn the temperature up. 350F is not hot enough for bread -- try something more like 400F (200C). Also, check that your oven calibration is accurate -- see this answer for ways to check it.


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This is a peaceful, calm video game background music for relaxed scenes or levels. I can also imagine it being used in animated films or short movies. The chord progression is very simple and only consists of three chords. The instrumentation is pizzicato violin, piano, acoustic guitar, synth pad and percussions. It is a perfect loop so it works well as background music. The folder also contains an extra version with added anvil sounds (0:50 in the preview) if your game is more mechanic, steampunk or you are just looking for a more unique sound.
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IN RE: KENNETH H., Petitioner–Respondent, v. FAY F., Respondent–Appellant.
Order, Family Court, New York County (Pamela Scheininger, Referee), entered on or about December 3, 2012, which, inter alia, after a hearing, awarded custody of the subject child to petitioner, unanimously affirmed, without costs.
The court's conclusion, based on a totality of the circumstances, that an award of sole custody to petitioner would be in the best interests of the child is supported by a sound and substantial basis in the record, and is entitled to deference (see Eschbach v. Eschbach, 56 N.Y.2d 167, 173 ; Matter of Naomi S. (Hadar S.), 87 AD3d 936 [1st Dept 2011], lv denied 18 NY3d 805  ). The record supports the court's findings that, notwithstanding petitioner's reportedly troubled past, since the child was placed into his care in December 2007, after being removed from respondent's care following a finding of neglect, he has taken good care of her without incident, and provided her with a safe, loving and stable home (see Matter of David C. v. Laniece J., 102 AD3d 542 [1st Dept 2013] ). Petitioner has also demonstrated an ability to place the child's feelings above his own, by making the child available for visits and encouraging her to maintain telephone contact with respondent following the suspension of visitation (see generally Matter of Nelissa O. v. Danny C., 70 AD3d 572, 573 [1st Dept 2010] ).
The record shows that respondent has continued to behave erratically, inappropriately and unpredictably in the presence of the child, and has acted out irrationally and physically, which led to an order limiting her supervised visitation with the child. The court properly credited the testimony of the expert psychiatrist, who opined that respondent had a mood disorder with paranoid and narcissistic features, and that it would be detrimental for the child to observe such volatile and explosive behaviors in her mother.

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Avneet Kaur, at the age of 20, disregarded every norm associated with being a baby. Her supporters voiced their opinions after viewing the photographs.
On social media, much discussion is taking place concerning his photographs and videos. In the meantime, half-Indian young men in their teens continue to have a thing for Avneet Kaur. At the age of twenty, her admirers show a lot of affection for the images and videos she posts on social media. Follow our website, Leakstimes.com, for the latest updates!!!!!
Who is Avneet Kaur?
Avneet Kaur, who has been performing on stage since she was a child, will soon make her debut in a Bollywood film. Mahad Avneet Kaur, now 20 years old, is so famous that she no longer gives a damn about her identity.
On social media, much discussion is taking place concerning his photographs and videos. At the same time, half-Indian young men in their teens continue to have a thing for Avneet. At the age of twenty, her admirers show a lot of affection for the images and videos she posts on social media.
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Avneet’s Kaur is set to star as the protagonist in the upcoming film “Tiku Weds Sheru,” in which she will play a pivotal part. The fact that Nawazuddin Siddiqui has a significant role in this film is undoubtedly a fascinating aspect of it.
Avneet Kaur is more famous for how she behaves and presents herself than for the things she accomplishes.
Her devoted followers adore her no matter what she chooses to put on.
Avneet Kaur viral video frequently publishes photos of herself on her various social media accounts. She will sometimes wear a bralette or a short skirt, and on other occasions, she will don a see-through dress.


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Shawarma refers to cooking on an open spit and shaving off the meat when it is cooked, but this tastes just as good cooked in a grill. The whole family will love these whether for a main meal or if you are grilling outside for family and friends. The mix of spice gives this dish a lovely result – just remember to soak the skewers in water first if you are using wooden ones to avoid them burning.
Can you put any yeast in the mixture? And if you did, would it help it rise more in addition to tasing more “yeasty”? I have been making (with great results) a browner, wheat colored bread from a recipe called Diedre’s For Real Low Carb Bread. It uses yeast and only has one rise after kneading with my dough hook attachment on my mixer. I would like to try some white bread.
I have an EXTREMELY ignorant question…. Does tenting mean you just cover it? Or do you actually make it look like a little tent and keep the ends open so the air can get it? I just made this, and just covered it. The bread looked AWESOME after the first 40 minutes but then after covering it it came out a lot flatter. First slice was still pretty yummy, even though I probably should have cooked it a little longer. THANKS!!
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Here is another quick and easy recipe that gives you a meal packed with flavor and texture. The chicken is enhanced by the flavor of the mustard and the spinach add in the necessary iron and goodness. If you find radishes a bit too spicy or harsh, you could try using Japanese white radishes as they have a much milder flavor but cook in the same way.
This chili dish packs quite a punch, but you can always reduce the cayenne pepper if you like it a bit milder. It also freezes well so it’s ideal for batch cooking. It is full of authentic Indian spices and will leave you wanting more when you breathe in the aromas from this delicious dish. Fresh ginger works so well with this chili and remember, you can freeze the leftover ginger and simply grate off what you need for each dish.
Do almonds lower testosterone
These make an ideal snack or you can make them as hors d’oeuvres for a party. They are packed with flavor and have lots of health fats.They are quick and easy to make and the fresh lime juice not only adds a citrus kick, it also keeps the avocado from turning brown. If you prefer, you can use turkey or ham, but the prosciutto adds a special touch as the saltiness goes well with the avocado and the lime. Try to use avocados that are not too ripe so they will be easier to cut into slices.
What happens if you eat one meal a day
This is another quick keto snack which could double as a party nibble since they are bite-sized! Adding fresh basil to any dish provides you with a fresh taste and a fragrance that everyone will recognize. The basil helps to cut through the rich flavor of the tuna and the whole treat is moist and succulent because of the cucumber. Serve with lemon wedges or try sprinkling with a little chili powder for an added kick.
How do I know my body is in ketosis
Just made my 3rd loaf. My technique has been improving each time so I am getting a better result! I had never baked anything before like this and there is an art involved. But the deliciousness has never been absent… the mixture of these ingredients has been amazing. Just going from Salvador Dali bread to Leonardo Divinci for style is the new goal!
How many times a day should you eat on keto
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.
Does diet soda break ketosis
For the sake of page loading times, I can’t include a photo with every one of these keto chicken recipes, but I did choose some of my favorite mouthwatering pictures from Pinterest to post here. If you want to see photos of all of them you can find them on my Best Low Carb Chicken Recipes Pinterest board, or just click on the recipe link from this list for the ones you are interested in.
This dish is perfect for someone with a busy schedule because it’s so easy to make. There is a hidden heat in this tasty dish that comes from using the mustard to coat the chicken, although a milder mustard could be used if this is being served to children. Serve with your choice of salad leaves to ensure you get plenty of veggies into your ketogenic diet.
I just made this bread and it completely exceeded my expectations! I made a coiple of alterations. one by mistake and the others out of necessity and by design. So here is some feedback that may be helpful to others. 1) I didn’t have psyllium husk powder and foubnd it was going to be pretty spendy. When it only needed 1 Tbsp it didn’t seem worth it so I researched it and found ground chia seed can be substituted.(Chia seed are less expensive in my neck of the woods). The texture was flawless so I’d call that a success. 2) I accidentally read the yeast as 2 Tablespoons instead of teaspoons so my yeast was actually triple the amount called for. It was wonderfully fluffy. I don’t know how it turns out with the normal amount of yeast but I know it is good the way I made it so I will continue to do it that way. 3) Lastly, I like my bread with a hint of sweetness so I added a pinch of pure powdered stevia and it was perfection! Thank you for a fantastic recipe!
Hello!! Went grain free about two months ago to reverse a chronic illness. Am feeling great but was jonesing for a piece of bread!! Big time!! And that’s what you gave me! I wish I could share the photos I have of this loaf which baked up beautifully!! It is light and airy and tastes mild and yummy. Interestingly, when I toasted it up, a hint of coconut came out (obviously from the coconut flour). Thank you so much for sharing this… sandwich here I come!!


I am trying to create the following geometry of a D-Spar using layers of UD E-glass.
Front View of spar
Orthographic view of spar
I am using the following outer shell model to stack the layers going towards the center.
I am trying to guide myself with working through ACP for the first time and get stumped when I get to the change in thickness of the left, pointed side of the spar. The thickness of the stackup is 5mm up until that point. I am not sure how to model the thicker part. All I can assume is there is some layer staggering and tapering involved. If anyone could guide me to a tutorial on either of those, or explain it in the replies, it would be helpful. I have done google searches and haven't found anything.


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You know, it seems like now that we live in this virtual world of ours we should spend our days in constant amazement. We have the ability to meet new people, learn anything imaginable, and experience-even if it’s just virtually-the world as others see it. It can be-and, ideally, should be-an absolutely amazing thing.
And, for the most part, it is.
Through Meatbagz we’ve gotten to be far more socially outgoing than we would be/are in real life. Instead of a couple of broads in a small, upstate New York town (where everybody knows us-or at least thinks they do-already), we’ve gotten to be the gals from Meatbagz. We’re purveyors of cool bagz, designers of awesome accessories, and, even better, we get to get to know-again, even if it’s just virtually-some really amazing people. And honestly, that’s what makes our day even more than making a little money.
Over the last month or so we’ve heard from a few separate customers and folks we’ve featured on our Shout Outs who have been so absolutely lovely it’s made our day. One artist thanked us for featuring her work on the Shout Out by forwarding us a free printable product. Do you know how great that made us feel? Not just because of the freebie, because we never would have looked for or expected that, but because of the genuine and wonderful sentiment behind it. It made us grin from ear to ear that we could give this lovely woman a little of well deserved recognition, and it was so great to have a chance to get to know her a bit in our e-mail exchanges.
We had another woman who thanked us for featuring her and expressed gratitude because lately she had been feeling like Etsy, and the world of the handmade craft, had been becoming a negative influence in her life. For whatever reason, she fell into our view (and our Shout Out) at the exact right time, and she wanted to let us know how much she appreciated being appreciated. And we were so, so happy that we could fill that role for her.
We’ve met tons of other amazing people, too. Some of whom we’ve come to count as friends, even though we’ve never met in person. (Trust us, for a couple of gals from the country, that seems like a weird thing to say even if kids these days would think we’re nuts for even making a note of the difference.)
But with all of the positivity, we’ve also been exposed to some of the negatives as well. We had a potential customer contact us last week about purchasing a bag. They had been burned by a bad purchase with another seller, and things did not end well. Obviously we weren’t a part of the interaction and we wouldn’t want to call anyone out or take sides without knowing the full story, but in any case, the customer purchased a vintage bag from someone and ended up being extremely unhappy with the sale but was stuck with it. Despite our best efforts to communicate with them about the vintage bag of ours that they were interested in, in the end they decided that they had been burned too badly in the past, assured us it was nothing personal, but said that they lacked confidence in buying anything from Etsy again.
A one time customer and amazing photographer who we’ve worked with posted on facebook the other day about how her photographs, as well as the artwork of others, were being stolen by an Etsy seller and printed onto cheap iphone cases. The seller apparently has had other shops shut down in the past but he or she just keeps opening up a new shop after new shop and continues this completely disgusting practice. We can only imagine how infuriating and frustrating this must be for the artists whose work is being stolen from them, and it saddens us to think of people’s work being stolen and sold without their permission.
Our point is this: There’s good and bad that comes with Etsy, the internet, or hey, just interacting with people in any form. It makes us sad to think of the people we’ve come across who have had a hard time, even if that hard time is not of our making. And it makes us so incredibly happy and grateful to have a positive impact in people’s lives just by a Shout Out feature, getting them a bag that makes them feel great, or even just letting them know that we care what they have to say. So as you head out into that real or virtual world today, do us a favor, peeps: try to make it a good day for everyone you meet. You better believe that we’ll be trying to do the same.
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By Nicole Bayes-Fleming
Amir Zargari is wearing the clothes he designed himself and a pair of bright red Kanye West shoes. A grin stretches across his face as he begins to talk about his brand, Babes & Gents, which launched in July of last year. Zargari emigrated from Iran with his family when he was in Grade 9 and he attended Glebe Collegiate Institute. He admits he almost went to Toronto to start his clothing line, but stayed in Ottawa so he could have the support of his friends and contacts in the field. “Ottawa’s been good,” he says, “constantly showing love.”
Growing up, Zargari’s passion was always for fine arts and fashion. In high school he would show his paintings in Ottawa galleries and shop at boutique stores. After graduating, he spent time in the engineering programs at Waterloo University and the University of Ottawa, completing a co-op term at RBC in the IT department. But the lack of creativity permitted by the curriculum made him rethink his decision.
“In the first semester at Waterloo, I knew I wasn’t going to be an engineer so I made a list of all my hobbies. OK, these are all the things that make me happy and I do because it’s fun … so I should do these for a living. And the top two things that I spent a lot of time on were art and shopping, and reading about all the new clothes that were out – I was so into fashion news and street culture. So you take these and you combine everything and what do you get? You get a clothing line, with my art on the clothes. It just made perfect sense.”
It wasn’t an easy path from there. Big businesses told him to come back with his designs in a year, once he had established a fan base. His parents were not convinced that starting his own clothing line was the right choice for him. The first six months saw nearly no sales. But Zargari was determined, working a part-time job and using his savings to support his dream. As a result of his experience, he would like to see more encouragement from the public for young entrepreneurs like himself.
“It is easy for students who can’t afford to go to school to get money from the government.” Zargari says. “Anybody can get OSAP like that. It should be that easy for a young entrepreneur to get loans to start their business. Especially for young entrepreneurs who, instead of wanting to go to school, they want to start their own business.”
Zargari’s clothes are available at five shops in Ottawa and a few places in Toronto. The summer is his busiest season, as Zargari sells his clothes in the ByWard Market and at various shows in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. Online sales are rare but he has gotten a couple of out-of-town orders from the United States and Vancouver. He enjoys meeting customers face-to-face at shows and explaining his concept for the brand, which is based on passion, inspiration and “warrior-like strength.”
Zargari believes in giving back, and 10 per cent of all profits from his clothes go to charities.
“I was brought up that way,” he explains, “we’d have a jar in my house in Iran or here, and after we came home we’d put coins in it. It’s something I’ve always been around, helping the less fortunate, and I believe in karma – it’s going to come back some day in some shape or form.”
Babes & Gents’ latest line is the Paris Capsule collection, inspired by Kanye West. Zargari admires West’s infectious appeal and the star’s own interest in fashion. The Paris Capsule line took a year to come up with, and is a labour of love for Zargari. He admits that it is not about the money he makes, but the appreciation he gets from fans who understand the culture.
When asked about the time he felt the most pride in what he’s accomplished, Zargari laughs. “Too many proud moments,” he says, “every good thing that happens, you just feel so happy.”
Zargari’s next show will be at the 613 Night Market at the Ottawa Convention Centre on October 18.
Nicole Bayes-Fleming is a second-year journalism student at Carleton University and has contributed several articles to the Glebe Report.


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The Coastline Paradox is the counter-intuitive observation that it is in fact impossible for a land mass to have a well-defined perimeter. The length of a coast is limited only by the instrument used to measure it. A longer and, hence, less accurate unit of measurement means a greater degree of cartographic distortion. For example: if one were to measure the coast of Great Britain with a 100 kilometer ruler, it would be approximately 2,800 kilometers. With a 50 kilometer ruler, which allows for a greater degree of accuracy, the coast would measure 3,400 kilometers. This is a near twenty five percent increase in beach front property just by changing our ruler.
Similarly, if we constrain ourselves to the point to point measurements of GPS systems we short change ourselves in the total distance ridden on any given day. This never really occurred to me until we spent several days riding the back roads of the Northern Chilean Altiplano. As we continued slogging our way over the trocha and calaminas (dirt roads and washboards) I took some time to brush up on my Non-Euclidian Geometry in order to figure out just how far we were actually traveling.
We’d been rocking up and down bumps in the road all morning. I noticed they were quite uniform, typically about a foot in width and two inches in height measured from crest to trough. The following drawing (not to scale) represents a four foot section of road. As you can see, it has two crests and two troughs.
With these assumptions, the total length traveled can be determined with some relatively simple geometry in which we use the chord (C) of a circle to determine the length of the arc (A).
In order to find length A, we need to assume that the arc is part of a complete circle and find the radius (r) as well as the angle (a) between the two end points of C.
We can determine the diameter (D) and radius by inserting values B and C from the above example into the following formula:
With our radius, we can now reverse engineer the chord equation of a circle to find angle a.
From here, the length of the arc, A, is simply equal to the ratio of angle a to 360 degrees (the sum of all angles in a circle) and then multiplied by the circumference of the circle (which is of course 2πr).
This means that in 1 foot of road with our assumptions of a 2 inch drop from crest to trough and a width of 1 foot there will actually be 1.018 feet of travel. This is a nearly 2% increase in distance. So in a 100 kilometer day we would travel closer to 102 kilometers. This may seem insignificant, but when you’re dead tired and trudging 4km/hr uphill and into the wind it is an extra thirty minutes at the end of your day that you’d probably rather spend with your feet up.
In addition to more linear traveling, you will climb an extra 8% of whatever distance you ride. So over 100 kilometers, the washboards alone will account for 800 meters of climbing. Throughout the Andes, we have been averaging about 2,000 meters of climbing for every 100 kilometers we ride, so this effectively makes the grade feel twice as steep as what the map will show.
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I’m excited to share highlights—and some great photographs!—from the event that Aftermetoo held on March 8 in Toronto to mark the launch of the new site. It was a total festival of ❤❤❤❤❤ celebrating all of the many, many people and organizations who contributed to the development of this important new site for people experiencing workplace sexual harassment in Canada.
Many hundreds of people all across the country helped to make the site, and of course not everybody could attend the event. Still, check out the photos below for a sampling of those who were able to come. We were delighted to have so many wonderful people in attendance.
Many thanks to our speakers: Sue Gardner, our Executive Director, Jess Duarte, who helped make the site and brought to us deep expertise in trauma-informed accessible design, Sandra Hassan, Deputy Minister of Labour and Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development, David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Paulette Senior, CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation, and Anuradha Dugal, Vice President of Community Initiatives at the Canadian Women’s Foundation.
A special thanks to Blu Waters, who opened the event with an official welcome. Blu is a campus Elder at Seneca College, who also provides ceremony, teaching, and counselling for 2 Spirited People of the 1st Nations. They were a spiritual advisor to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and they speak every year at the vigil in Toronto commemorating the Montreal Massacre.
Blu did a really powerful opening that I think all attendees will remember for a very long time. We are so grateful for their presence centering and grounding the event.
We also want to thank video director and producer Teddy Ghanime and his team for creating our amazing launch video. We’ll probably do a separate special post about it, but we’re including it here too.
We so appreciate everyone who championed this project and helped it come to fruition. SO MANY PEOPLE helped to make this happen, and we are grateful to each and every one of you.
A special closing thanks to our funders and partners. We’ve received amazing support from the Employment and Social Development Canada Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund, the Department of Justice Justice Partnership and Innovation Program, the Law Foundation of Ontario, and many individual donors. We’re also super-grateful to our amazing partners on this project: the Canadian Women’s Foundation, the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, APTN, and Western University’s Centre for Research into Violence Against Women and Children.
Thank you all for being a part of this journey so far. We’re excited to continue growing our support for those experiencing workplace sexual harassment in Canada.
Aftermetoo board Chair


US President Barack Obama has called top executives from 14 large US credit-card companies to the White House for the second time today to protect consumers from the abusive practices and curtail the unique powers they wield in the world of retail lending.
Executives from Bank of America, American Express, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Capital One Financial, Visa Inc and MasterCard will be among those trooping to the White house for the second dressing down today to the White House.
The Obama administration wants to create a level playing field in times of recession as the credit-card issuers are facing increasing accusations of fleecing and deceiving gullible consumer by charging high interest rates and changing terms midway arbitrarily, even on healthy accounts.
The Pew Charitable Trust along with the Sandler Foundation conducted a year-long survey till December 2008 to address the growing concerns about abuses in the credit-card industry.
It surveyed 20 consumer groups, credit-card providers, and all general-purpose consumer credit-cards offered online by the 12 largest issuers, which control over 88 per cent of outstanding credit-card debt in the US.
Their survey showed that between 2007 and 2008, credit-card issuers used their contractual powers to arbitrarily raise interest rates on nearly 70 million cardholders.
This resulted in cardholders paying out approximately an additional $10 billion in interest charges over and above the standard rates and fees.
With the US economy losing 650,000 jobs a month from November, credit-card debt of consumers increased heavily under extremely difficult conditions and by December 2008, consumer credit card-debt had exceeded $900 billion.
In the final three month of 2008, nearly 1.8 million Americans lost their jobs, thus adding to these high figures.
''With more and more Americans relying on their credit-cards to pay for everyday living expenses in this economy, we need to make sure the cards they're using are safe and fair,'' said Nick Bourke, manager of Pew's safe credit-cards project. ''Our research makes it clear that legislation is needed urgently to help borrowers protect their financial future.''
The Federal Reserve recently acted to ban, as unfair, deceptive and anti-competitive a number of practices of credit card iassuers, but this ban comes into force only in 2010 and until then an overwhelming majority of credit cardholders remain vulnerable to these practices, which can cost cardholders hundreds or thousands of dollars per year.
Since this ban will come into force only in 2010, credit card issuers are trying to make the most of it till then by raising interest rates, reducing credit limits and also canceling cards on the slightest of pretexts.
Several bills addressing unsafe practices have also been proposed in the Senate, including the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act, introduced by Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee chairman, Sen. Chris Dodd.
Both the House and Senate are now bringing out a credit card "bill of rights" to curtail the powers of credit-card issuers to raise interest rates and levy high penalties as well as require greater transparency.
The new bill, after having passed in the House of Representatives by 48 votes to 19 yesterday, is now in the hands of the Senate Financial Services Committee, whetre it may be slowed down. President Obama has to use all his guile to see that it is taken up as a top priority, as consumers have been facing a harrowing time dealing with the credit-card companies.
But critics caution and say that by putting excessive curbs on the credit-card industry may boomerang and will delay the economic recovery.
A White House official said the meeting was called for by the credit-card companies to present their views and the official said that as part of the reaching out to the business community, the Obama administration has called in nearly all the major credit-card issuers for the discussion.
The official also mentioned that the President understands that credit-cards are a critical source of liquidity and can be a last line of credit during hard economic times.
Austan Goolsbee, one of Obama's key economic advisers, said on the MSNBC network, "The president has for a long time been highly concerned about deceptive practices, lack of transparency with credit-card companies, where they are turning penalty fees into a business model. And you know, the print is so small you can't read it, you need a law degree."
During his election campaign in Edinburg, Texas, in February last year, Obama had warned students at the University of Texas-Pan American, , ''Just be careful about those credit-cards, all right? Don't eat out as much.'' After the foreclosure crisis, he had warned ''credit-cards are next in line.'' (See: The US braces for next crisis: Credit cards)
Five big financial companies, Discover Financial Services, Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Capital One Financial issue around 80 per cent of all US credit-cards.
For years, consumers in the US have become ever more dependent on credit-cards with American Express, the largest credit-card issuer in the US, coining the famous tag line, ''Never leave home without it.'' Now an average American does not leave home without at least 10 credit-cards and a whole host of other supermarket credit-cards in his wallet.
As with nearly all US banks in crisis after providing mortgage loans to sub prime borrowers who could ill afford to repay, the same story is likely to unfold with the credit-card industry, as banks have been peddling credit-cards aggressively over the years since profits from credit cards is higher than other banking services.
As a result consumers who are least eligible to hold one, including non-earning students, have ended up owning several cards, which they use to rotate debt for a fee getting deeper into a debt trap.
A substantial portion of the 158 million US cardholders using 1.5 billion cards had started defaulting and banks have had to write of approximately $21 billion in bad credit loans in the first six months of last year and are expecting a further loss of $55 billion in the 12 months ending June this year.
Visa is the largest credit-card processor in the US followed by MasterCard. Both Visa's and MasterCard's stocks have fallen in the past year with Visa's stock down 36 per cent from a 52-week high of $89.84 in May last year and MasterCard stock down by about 50 per cent from its 52-week peak of $320.30 in May in recent trading.


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Discovering Signs Of Lethargy In Cats: A Closer Look At Can Fleas Make Cats Tired
Cats are beloved pets that bring joy and company to any home they enter, but they can be prone to lethargy. A closer look at how fleas can make cats tired can help pet owners better understand why their cats may not be bouncing around and playing like they used to. Discovering signs of lethargy in cats is crucial to providing your cat with the highest level of care as quickly as possible. This article explores the link between fleas and fatigue, so owners can keep their cats active and healthy.
Causes of Lethargy in Cats
Lethargy, or general lack of energy, can be a symptom in cats of several different diseases and is often accompanied by an overall lack of appetite and/or reduced activity. Cats, though usually considered to be more energetic than other pets, are prone to becoming lethargic due to any number of causes including stress and depression, a poor diet, dehydration, worms, leukemia, cancer, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, parasites, or infection. Additionally, some medications will also cause lethargy as a side-effect.
Due to their instinctive behavior cats tend to hide signs of illness and this can lead owners to become unaware of how their pet is feeling; if a cat’s change in behavior is overlooked it can lead to serious health problems and even death. To maintain a healthy and happy life it is important that the owner take note of any changes in behavior, such as a decrease in energy and enthusiasm, as even minor changes like these can indicate an underlying medical problem.
If your cat appears less active than usual and has not responded to nutritional and environmental changes, it may be time to consult with a veterinarian about further testing for illnesses. Early detection of diseases is absolutely essential for effective treatment so, it is important that cat owners watch out for any sign of lethargy and visit a qualified vet if necessary.
Recognizing the Signs of a Tired Cat
Cats need a great deal of sleep. In the wild, cats need energy to hunt and so they are used to snoozing for most of the day quickly followed by bursts of activity. Perhaps your cat is not as active yet still feels the same way. To ensure your cat is rested and happy, it’s important to learn how to recognize when they’re becoming tired.
If you notice your feline starting to have longer naps then usual, or falling asleep in strange places such as the sink or plant pot, these are all signs that your cat is over-tired. Other common signs include sudden lethargy, loss of appetite, changes in behavior, excessive meowing and lack of interest in their environment. Over-tired cats can have difficulty socializing and will avoid interacting with family members and cuddling up on laps.
If your cat has exhausted themselves then providing a comfortable sleeping space for them could help them rest better. If this doesn’t work on its own, adding calming herbs such as chamomile or lavender to the bedding may help reduce anxiety and encourage relaxation. Ultimately though, it’s best to monitor how much energy your pet exerts throughout the day and scale back their play-time activities if needed. Remember, cats need their beauty sleep too!
The Link Between Fleas and Fatigue in Felines
It is a common misconception that fleas are the only cause of fatigue in felines. In reality, there is much more to consider when it comes to why cats may tire easily or excessively.
The first link between fleas and fatigue in felines is stress. Fleas themselves can cause stress due to their constant bites and itchy sensation, which can lead to a decrease in their overall energy levels. In addition to this, fleas can also serve as carriers for diseases such as feline infectious anemia, which can be fatal if left untreated. Symptoms of this disease include lethargy, fever, and anemia, all of which potentially contribute to fatigue in your furry companion.
Flea infestations can also lead to nutritional deficiencies due to decreased appetite, leading to fatigue. When fleas feed on their cat hosts, they siphon off vital nutrients needed for proper growth and development, reducing the nutrition available for their cat companions. Additionally, some cats may experience declines in their immune system due to a flea infestation; weakened immunity can then result in chronic illnesses such as infections and Giardia which can lead to further fatigue.
To prevent fatigue caused by fleas, it is recommended to ensure your pet’s environment is pest-free through regular cleaning, vacuuming, and area-specific pest treatments. Also, be sure to feed your cat a high-quality diet with balanced levels of essential vitamins and minerals, monitor them frequently for any signs of fleas or other pests, and provide regular flea prevention approaches tailored to your cat’s unique needs. Doing so will reduce the risks associated with fleas and the resulting fatigue, allowing your feline friend to remain active and healthy.
Treatment Options for Lethargic Cats
Lethargic cats often indicate that something is wrong and require immediate medical attention. While the cause of your cat’s lethargy can vary from simple stress to serious illnesses, there are numerous treatment options available to help them feel better. Depending on the underlying cause, treatments may range from minor lifestyle changes and medication to more invasive surgical procedures.
The first step in treating a lethargic cat is to take them to your veterinarian for a full physical examination and complete blood work. This will help determine the underlying cause of their sluggish behavior, enabling your vet to suggest the most effective treatment option.
If your cat’s lethargy is due to stress, the simplest solution might be making lifestyle adjustments such as providing privacy or changing the type of litter used. Additionally, anti-anxiety medications may be prescribed to help alleviate stress and improve energy levels.
On the other hand, parasitic issues like feline infectious anemia can be treated with antibiotics, while diseases like kidney failure may require extensive drugs and a special diet. Severe injuries may even necessitate surgery.
Although different treatments will provide various levels of success, all cats respond best to gradual lifestyle adjustments and plenty of love and care. As such, it is important that you remain involved in their recovery, speaking to their veterinarians regularly and looking out for signs of improvement or decline.
It is important for pet owners to be aware of possible signs that their cats may have fleas. Because fleas can cause lethargy, fatigue and other symptoms in cats, it is essential that pet owners take precautions such as using regular preventive treatments against fleas. If a cat is exhibiting signs of Lethargy, further steps should be taken such as consulting with a veterinarian and ruling out other conditions. By understanding the signs of flea-induced Lethargy in cats and taking appropriate action, pet owners can ensure their beloved feline’s health and wellbeing.

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