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Cheap ski holidays in hundreds of ski resorts worldwide.
If you are looking for somewhere new to ski this season then take a look at our top 5 hidden gems to explore in 2014/15. Do you remember that feeling when you first discovered your favourite ski resort? Say yes to new adventures and try out these lesser known ski paradises.
Perfect for families Montgenevre is a pretty alpine village that sits on the French-Italian border. It has a fantastic ski area with varied runs and access to the 400km of the massive Milky Way ski circuit. It is particularly good for beginners and intermediates making it the perfect family resort. The traditional style town may be quiet but this is reflected on the slopes with minimal queues across the mountain. During a week in January, I often felt we were the only ones on the entire chairlift. With ultimate mountain time you can guarantee a memorable week on the slopes in Montgenevre.
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Perfect for snowboarders Sallbach is a superb ski resort and is renowned for its excellent range of pistes and efficient list system linking over 200km to Hinterglemm and Leogang. Snowboarders will relish in the varied terrain and 3 snow parks while on powder days you can enjoy pockets of powder and making fresh tracks through trees off piste. The fun doesn’t stop once the lifts are closed, after sunset the party sets in. Saalbach has one of Austria’s liveliest party circuits with 40 bars and discos to experience the famous Austrian après.
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Perfect for intermediates and experts Ideal for intermediates and experts, this beautiful ski area offers long wide red runs and amazing off piste skiing. Snowboarders will like the wide slopes and freeriders will find plenty to do with little jumps and bumps and challenging runs further afield. Champoluc is a hidden treasure in Italy; the charming, unspoilt village creates a magical feel for your ski holiday. It is inexpensive with great food across the resort.
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Perfect for off piste Klosters has acquired international status from the presence of the Royal Family and film stars. This beautiful resort oozes Swiss charm with its picturesque chalets and horse drawn sleighs. The Klosters/Davos Rega ski pass gives access to a fantastic 310km of runs that are serviced by an extensive lift system. The glittering powdered snow stretching far as you can see makes Klosters an incredible place for off piste skiing and snowboarding. As it is relatively unknown, there are many opportunities for first tracks.
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Perfect for a ski holiday you’ll never forget Arosa is an alpine fairy-tale resort nestled in the Swiss Alps. With spectacular mountain views and a village-life atmosphere, you will fall in love with this beautiful resort. This gem is part of one of the largest linked ski areas in Switzerland now there is a new lift link built from Lenzerheide to Arosa, creating 225kms runs. With enough skiing to keep all abilities happy and minimal queues, you couldn’t choose a better ski resort for a ski holiday. If you have any non-skiers in your group or you seek a more relaxed afternoon after a morning on the slopes, there are walking and sledging routes in the town and it is easy to meet up for lunch in one of the numerous mountain restaurants and sample a delicious Swiss fondue.
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Getting away and hitting the slopes on a big group ski holiday is a fantastic way for family and friends to get together. Here are our top 5 resorts that will keep any group of friends or family happy throughout their ski holiday.
If you love the choice of skiing and attractions of large French resorts, but seek for a more cost-effective alternative then look no further than Soldeu. The attractive Pyreneean resorts sits at the centre of the Grandvalira ski area with access to a fantastic 210 km of pistes, so there is enough variety to satisfy the most demanding skier. With large properties, numerous restaurants, shopping and bustling night life there is plenty to do off the slopes as well. Andorra is well known for its duty free status and drinks are not served in uniform measures but by the amount that you want. This all helps to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere on ski holidays in Soldeu.
Les Deux Alpes has an extensive ski terrain and is snowboard friendly, with one of the best freestyle parks in Europe. With an impressive snow record, the ski area peaks at a huge 3600m so is guaranteed snow throughout the season. This mixed ability ski domain lends itself to all levels of skiers and snowboarders alike with endless fun to be had both piste side as well as village side in the bars, restaurants and other sports facilities that this fun filled town has to offer.
Set in the beautiful Ziller Valley, Mayrhofen has long earned its place as one of the world's top ski and snowboard resorts. The ski area is large, varied and high. The terrain offers a good mix of cruisers and steeps and is well laid out for beginner skiers around the mid station of the Finkenberg. For advanced skiers there is the Harakiri piste, as well as some impressive off piste ski terrain. There are good quality and affordable accommodation options which makes Mayrhofen a top resort choice for families and large groups . Mayrhofen is famous for the legendary end of season blowout, Snowbombing and has some of the finest Austrian après bars to keep you entertained throughout your holiday.
Skiing in Tignes in so vast, it is great for all abilities. Joint with the just-as-amazing resort Val d’Isere, the 300km Espace Killy ski area is one of the most loved circuits in the world. Tignes is perfect for adult groups with the large selection of accommodations and après across the resort, and families will love this ski area with the fantastic beginner areas and excellent ski and snowboards schools. Children will love the activities in Tignes, with ice skating, bowling, swimming pool and Husky rides on offer. I have had amazing ski holidays in Tignes with both family and friends groups, and still consider it to be one of my favourite ski resorts.
There is no surprise that Sauze d’Oulx is a firm favourite amongst British skiers, with over 400km of pistes over the extensive Milky Way ski area there is excellent skiing available for all skiers. From the stunning tree lined runs of Sportina to the black runs of Mount Motta and Mount Sises. With long hours of sunshine you can ski all day long then party all night long in the lively town. Down in resort, Sauze d'Oulx's original village has retained its old world charm, while the newer part provides all you need for a fun-filled holiday. The transfers are short, the accommodation is good value and the food is delicious.
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Bits and pieces of things that caught my eye not only for my own interest, but enough to want to share with you, too…
A few weeks ago, one of my favorite authors ran a Twitter game in which he and 5 other people formed Twitter accounts and the game was to guess who was the real Rothfuss. I confess to not really playing – I followed who I thought was #TheRealRothfuss, then found out about his game, and then he had a page where all 6 Twitter accounts could be visible at the same time. As a regular reader of his blog, I ended up thinking I had the ONE. Wrong! Major kudos to author Mary Robinette who totally took the game to a new level.
I see many agents talk about in their wishlist of future authors to represent that they like a story that has a strong sense of place. To me, this always means more description, which is not my strength. However, Kimberly Brock reminds me that it isn’t entirely this, and also in the value of remembering setting. She has some good tips with how to accomplish a memorable setting.
I always like posts about writing guidelines vs. rules – here’s a brief one that I could relate to as it talks about time and effort. In this National Novel Writing Month where many writers are getting 50k words written in 30 days, they are embracing the rules while I stand back, unable to. I applaud those on both sides of the fence.
This made me laugh – the Publisher’s Weekly review director has added words to a ban list of what can be used in their book reviews. Authors no longer have to be the only wordsmiths – it’s time for the book reviewers to step up their game.
I’ve just added this author (Matt de la Peña) to my reading list – an uplifting story about how writing – and really creativity in general – has the potential to keep youth with unimaginable home lives from falling too far from a new path, one that could save their lives and keep them grounded.
Writing and Reading Stuff
So this made me go, “um, wow”. Publisher Knopf just bought a debut novel for almost $2 million. That might not be enough to awe you, but the fact that this same novel is 900 pages might help. The author has some connections, which probably helped a little bit, but it just takes me straight out of the whole realm of understanding publishing at all that this happened. I guess it’s a great novel, huh?
Video of the Week
Thanks to my friend Amy posting this on FB a while back – it’s a fun family cover of Depeche Mode’s “Everything Counts”. If it’s not cute enough that this musician is doing this fun thing with his kids, my favorite part is seeing the keyboard and the xylophone with the musical note stickers.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Governor Kevin Stitt placed new restrictions Monday due to rising COVID-19 numbers in the state, but some said it isn’t enough.
“We need to slow the spread of this virus,” Stitt said in his Monday afternoon news conference.
“We want to save as many lives as possible and so we’re working in that direction,” said Dr. George Monks with the Oklahoma State Medical Association.
Although Monks said it’s a step in the right direction, he said he would like to see more done.
“There’s going to be two things that get us out of this jam,” Monks said. “One is universal masking; the other is just changing personal behavior.”
There were 2,729 cases reported Monday. The state also has 1,381 current hospitalizations, the highest number yet. Of those, 390 are in ICU, also the most cases ever.
Some hospitals in Oklahoma have reported that they are at capacity, like the Stillwater Medical Center.
“We’re knee deep in a hospital crisis,” Monks said.
To combat this, Stitt pointed his restrictions toward restaurants and bars. Mandating 6 feet between tables and limiting hours to closing them at 11 p.m.
However, Monday night, hours after the announcement residents like K.C. Ortega, a general manager for Pizzeria Gusto in Oklahoma City, weren’t “preparing” for the state’s new defense against COVID-19 because she said they have already had those restrictions in place for months.
“My attic is full of chairs and we’ve removed so many tables,” Ortega said. “Everything’s been distanced, we’re doing these things.”
As for masks and mandating them in their building, she said it’s been hard to get people to listen.
“It’s tough to have people cuss you out, it’s every day,” she said. “It’s kind of people to put their mask on when they come to the table, no one does that.”
The pandemic has hit her outside of her workplace. Her mother-in-law, a 15-year cancer survivor caught COVID-19.
“She got COVID and she ended up on a ventilator and it was awful,” she said. “She’s a 65-year-old woman who’s been so strong for so long and it almost killed her.”
Now, Ortega says she just hopes these new restrictions can be a step toward change in the right direction.
“Every time I go to their table and set their pizza down, they’re breathing on me, they could have it,” she said. “We want to stay alive and we want our families to thrive.”
- Two Oklahoma County Jail detention officers arrested, accused of conspiracy and intent to distribute drugs
- Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City giving COVID-19 outpatients experimental treatment to prevent hospitalization
- Biden administration to deliver 25M masks to vulnerable Americans, increase vaccine shipments to states
- Thunder’s 2nd Half Season Schedule Set
- Tom Vilsack confirmed as agriculture secretary again

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The Toyota GR Yaris continues to impress the critics with evo magazine adding yet another “hot hatch of the year” title to the car’s growing list of accolades.
Launched to the UK press only five weeks ago, the rally-bred GR Yaris has swept all before it, prompting a united chorus of media praise for its all-round performance.
evo reports: “(We have) been pleading with manufacturers to build a performance car like the GR Yaris for years. While some have claimed to have done so, only Toyota has delivered on its promise.
“It’s a driver’s car that engages you in every process, delivering a 3D experience in everything it does, backed up with a reassurance and consistency from every key control point.
“evo’s judges were won over by the GR Yaris’s infectious character, its playful nature and how every journey left them wearing a schoolboy grin. Throw in fresh from a WRC stage looks, a footprint that’s perfectly suited to British roads and a level of performance and a dynamic ability you’d expect from a car costing twice as much and it’s little wonder that the GR Yaris is evo’s hot hatch of the year.”
GR Yaris uses the world’s most powerful three-cylinder engine, turbocharged to produce 257bhp – power enough to move the car from rest to 62mph in 5.5 seconds. It’s built on a dedicated chassis and uses Toyota’s new purpose-designed GR-Four all-wheel drive system, adjustable for different front/rear drive balance to suit the conditions, from road to track to special stage. The Circuit Pack version includes GR-tuned suspension, front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials, lightweight forged BBS alloys and Michelin Pilot 4S performance tyres.
The on-the-road GR Yaris prices start from just less than £30,000. During the model’s launch period there are competitive purchase offers for customers who want to be among the first to own the most talked-about new performance hatch of the year.
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The Libra Association released on Friday a developer update, saying that Facebook's cryptocurrency project has been running for "five months and growing strong."
In a blog post, Libra Association developer Michael Engle said that the Libra testnet has registered more than 51,000 transactions since it was reset in September. Developers have also developed 34 projects on the testnet, including 10 wallets and 11 blockchain explorers.
The Libra Association has also launched a so-called "pre-mainnet," which is a replica of the actual mainnet for testing purposes. The update stated that the pre-mainnet now has 7 nodes in operation, with 14 more in process.
The Libra Association published its first blockchain development roadmap in early October, saying that the group is focusing on bringing more partners to its upcoming mainnet. In mid-October, 21 Libra members, including Facebook, officially signed the association's charter. According to a blog post, the first roadmap is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

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SALT LAKE CITY — A natural gas leak forced officials from the Salt Lake City Fire Department to evacuate 12 residents of seven homes Monday afternoon.
The gas leak and evacuation occurred around 3:40 near 232 N Canyon Rd. According to SLCFD officials, the gas leak started when a crew from the water department accidentally struck a gas line.
A repair crew from Questar Gas responded to the scene. The evacuees are expected to be allowed back in their homes around 4:45.


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The Effect of Quadmesters on Mental Health
Updated: Mar 15, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented circumstances and has completely shifted the way people will live for the next few years. Among the changes made to Ontario, in particular, include the introduction of a hybrid schooling system and quadmesters for its high school students. This means they are only attending school in person once every two days if any at all, and that the school year is divided into four sections with only two classes in each. On the surface, this educational plan seems like an effective solution for preventing the spread of Covid-19, however, it has actually created a whole new set of issues regarding the students’ learning and mental health.
Our society has been forced to adapt to many changes in our environment and our overall lifestyle. One of the most important aspects of a child’s life is their education and without developing proper learning skills, students will be negatively affected in their future. The main problem with the concept of quadmesters is that course curriculums are being greatly condensed. Not only are students learning less material that will prepare them for more advanced courses, but they are also being given so much more information to process in half the amount of time they would usually get. One grade 12 student stated, “I’ve faced difficulty in the large amounts of information needed to be retained, and more work needed to be done in a significantly shorter amount of time.”
The fact is that when teenagers are put in a situation where they must sit still and listen to a teacher speak for over four hours straight, their minds will get burnt out extremely quickly and they will lose any sense of motivation. Having to then return home and complete many more hours of homework is just unreasonable and unrealistic. Additionally, it has to be acknowledged that each student shares varying learning styles that cannot be catered to in the current form of education. As much as teachers would like to help their students succeed, communication has shown to be difficult in the online portion. A grade 12 student expressed that “It's been really hard communicating with teachers, and figuring out how to do well in a class by achieving what they're looking for. The assignments aren't harder than they were before but figuring out the logistics and criteria make doing well so much harder.” In another case, a grade 10 student explained that the biggest challenge while attending online school was the poor internet connection.
High school has famously been said to be the best and worst time of one’s life. Though, most people did not have to see through a global pandemic while attending high school. With social distancing regulations in place, COVID-19 has made students hopeless about ever fully returning to school and seeing their peers on a daily basis. One grade nine student says that “it’s just so different from the past. Lunch and recess was the time to interact with friends and laugh with each other. Things have significantly changed in classrooms” in reference to how personal relationships have changed since March 2020. Another said that “everything just seems so dull” in reference to the lonely atmosphere COVID-19 has created for teenagers alike. Some may argue that COVID-19 has allowed teenagers to utilize social media platforms to virtually connect with others, but the same impacts aren’t made. For some, physical isolation accidentally led to social isolation; not feeling energized to reach out to others. Not only are people not able to see their friends, but clubs - which is another form of interaction that occurs at school, are all being pushed online. Extracurricular activities have previously been a great way for students to meet new like minded people but with all clubs being pushed online, there are certain barriers blocking students from attending meetings and making new friends. This pandemic has taken a toll on everyone’s mental health, specifically causing academic burnout, loneliness and social isolation. It is unclear whether everyone’s states will soon be lifted as the second wave has caused many lockdown protocols to be implemented, enforcing the cycle of physically and mentally isolating from the rest of the world.
Many students have said that it has become increasingly difficult to focus on school while trying to balance online extracurriculars and maintain personal relationships. With small timelines and limited ways for teenagers to interact with each other, students have become extremely stressed about time management. Lack of communication in academic and social aspects has taken a toll on everyone and has caused fallouts everywhere. The months are now beginning to blend in as everyone remains at home to stay safe and keep warm; limiting social distancing activities that can occur outdoors. On an academic basis, courses are causing so much pressure on people to succeed with little guidance from online tools. Yet again, we have reached unprecedented times, which means that everyone is struggling. The good news is that everyone is in this together, so reaching out and talking about what you’re currently experiencing with someone you trust, can do wonders for your wellbeing.

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Correlations between Crude Oil and Stocks
According to energy expert John Kilduff, Oil is creating a unique correlation to draw down equities.
Now the oil and stocks have started a very close trading association since early 2016 and through the economic disaster sell-off. On Tuesday Again Capital founding partner said on CNBC “This has been the highest correlation that I’ve seen in quite some time.” His newest ideas developed amidst U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude been on its worst month in more than two years. On Tuesday WTI closed at $66.40 a barrel, while Brent crude ended at about $76.22. Kilduff, a CNBC contributor said, “A lot of folks like to trade crude oil and other commodities to get away from the correlations you have in the stock market,” “But over the past 20 days, you can see where stocks peak out in early October. Crude oil peaked out in early October.” He recommends that concerns over a global financial retardation could be behind the unusual move. He said, “It’s a real risk off, and the same things that are bedeviling the equity market are bedeviling the crude market.”
Asia stocks mostly start the month positive
On the first of November shares in Asia were largely higher trading following a wild October that socked stocks in the region. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index traded 1.72% higher in afternoon meanwhile the Greater China markets got profits, with the Shanghai Composite advancing 0.13% to close at about 2,606.23 and the Shenzhen composite up by 0.930% to close at around 1,306.30. Now, as for Japan’s Nikkei 225, it dropped by 1.03% to close at 21,687.64 while the Topix shed 0.85% to close at 1,632.00. Technology-based titans were in focus, with shares of Panasonic falling 5.63% and conglomerate Softbank diving about 8.10%
Great day for Sterling after a report of Brexit deal
On Thursday GBP went higher toward a report released that UK Prime Minister Theresa May has reached an agreement with Brussels on financial services, while the greenback stayed near at a more than a year top versus a basket of its key competitors on strong U.S. economic data.
The USD marked a support overnight following the ADP national employment report confirmed that U.S. private-sector payrolls rose by the most in 8 months, last month, verifying that the economy remains to develop at a relatively healthy pace. That strengthened expectations for more rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, with a 25-basis-point hike seen in last December and probably two more in 2019.
European markets open the month lower, focus on Brexit
On Thursday morning European stocks start the day below the current levels, while investors settled for another set of profits at the same time the pound surged on a report recommending a Brexit breakthrough for financial services companies. Market attention is mainly adjusted to Brexit progress following the Times published that U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May had agreed on terms with Brussels that may provide British financial services firms to continued access of European markets after the Brexit.


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Dec. 24, 1946. v ‘ 5_ BLOOMFIELD I 2,412,946 CAN OPENER Filed July 3, 1944 IN VEN TOR. ya; léztokkey. 2,412,946 Patented Dec. 24, 1946 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2,412,946 CAN OPENER Samuel Bloom?eld, Chicago, Ill. Application July 3, 1944, Serial No. 543,232 1 Claim. (Cl. 30-22) 1 This invention relates to certain new and use ful improvements in can openers and particu larly to a can opener so constructed as to permit collapsibility thereof for insertion in the pocket of a garment of the user or in a container for such purpose. The invention has for its principal object the provision of a construction of the character here inafter more fully described, which will be highly 10 e?icient in use and economical in manufacture. 2 In the form shown in Figs, 1 to 3 inclusive, there is provided .a keeper lug 2|. This keeper lug 2i is adapted to have snapped engagement with the adjacent edge portion 22 of the blade I‘! whereby to releasably latch the blade I‘! in collapsed position upon the body plate 50. This keeper lug 2| may be formed as a solid member upon the body plate It or it may be, as shown, struck from such plate, and in either instance the result will be the same. In Figs. 4 and 5, I have illustrated modi?ed More speci?cally the present invention has for forms of constructions for latching the blade l1 its object the provision of means simple in struc upon the body plate Ill in the position shown in ture and character for releasably latching the cut Fig. 3. In Fig. 5 the keeper lug is indicated at ting blade of a can opener upon the body plate 23 and in this instance it is struck from the thereof when the can opener is not in use, thus 15 sleeve IS in a manner such that the keeper lug eliminating the danger of injury to the user while 23 will have snapped engagement with the ad carrying the can opener in the pocket of the gar jacent edge 24 of the pintle bar it when the blade ment or in a container for the same. I‘! is in collapsed position upon the body plate It. Other objects will appear hereinafter. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the keeper lug The invention consists in the novel combina 25, similarly to the keeper lug 23, is struck from tion and arrangement of parts to be hereinafter the sleeve l5, but from the opposite side thereof, described and claimed. so as to engage the edge 26 of the pintle bar l6. The invention will be best understood by ref From the description herein set forth, it is erence to the accompanying drawing. showing the manifest that the blade, when in a collapsed con 25 dition, cannot accidentally open and yet the preferred form of construction, and in which: Fig, 1 is a perspective view of the can opener means for releasably latching the blade in such constituting the improvements set forth in my collapsed condition is of such a simple nature present application; as requires very little eifort upon the part of the‘ Fig. 2 is a plan view of the can opener blade; user to pivot the blade upon the pintle bar I 6 30 Fig. 3 is a plan view of the blade showing the to its cutting position. blade collapsed upon the body plate of the can The can opener constituting the improvement opener; ' of this present invention is operated in a manner Fig. 4 is a sectional detail view taken substan substantially similar to that shown and described tially on line 4-4 of Fig. 3; and in my pending application hereinbefore set forth. Fig. 5 is a sectional detail view similar to Fig. 4 While I have illustrated and described the pre but illustrating a modi?ed form of construction. ferred form of construction for carrying my in The drawing illustrates the preferred form of vention into eifect, this is capable of variation construction for carrying my invention into effect and modi?cation without departing from the and by which the several objects of the invention spirit of the invention. I, therefore, do not wish 40 are accomplished. to be limited to the precise details of construc Referring more particularly to Figs. 1 to 3 in tion set forth, but desire to avail myself of such clusive, my improved can opener includes a body variations and modi?cations as come within the plate it] having a cut-out portion II at one side scope of the appended claim. ' edge thereof for the reception of the rim of the Having thus described my invention, what I can or container to be operated upon by the can 45 opener. In one corner of the body plate is provided an opening l2 to receive a suitable link of a chain or the passage of a supporting element such as claim as new and desire to protect by Letters Pat cut is: A can opener comprising a plate adapted to be held between the thumb and index ?nger of a nail or the like from which the can opener 50 the hand during can opening operation, a bear may be supported when not in use. The plate It] is reinforced longitudinally by a reinforcing ing sleeveformed on one side edge of said plate and as an integral part thereof, a blade, a pintle bar formed as an integral part of said blade and rib l3. adapted to be mounted in said sleeev to permit The edge M of the plate H! has an extension which is rolled to provide a sleeve 15 adapted 55 said blade to be pivoted relative to said plate, and means for releasably latching said blade in to encircle the bar It provided in'the blade II. a position upon said plate, said means comprising This blade I‘! provides a, penetrating point l8 a keeper lug struck from said sleeve and adapted and a cutting edge l9. At each "end of the bar to have snapped engagement with the pintle bar. is are provided projections or lugs 20 which are adapted to engage the edge I4 to limit the piv 60 SAMUEL BLOOMFIELD. otal movement of the blade I‘! from its collapsed position upon the body plate It].


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- The real yield could be about 1.12%, the highest after-inflation yield in nearly 10 years of 4- to 5-year TIPS auctions.
- The real yield curve has inverted, with the 5-year TIPS now yielding about 6 basis points more than a 10-year TIPS.
- The inflation breakeven rate is currently a very reasonable 1.60%, making this TIPS desirable versus a nominal 5-year Treasury, and still competitive with best-in-nation bank CDs offering 3.5%.
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Yes, the purchase limit is not affected by an I Bond redemption. It remains $10,000 per person per year.

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New Research Reveals Brain Connectivity Patterns in Adolescents with Callous-Unemotional Traits
A recent study conducted by researchers has shed light on distinct brain connectivity patterns found in adolescents with callous-unemotional traits. The study aimed to investigate the differences in brain connectivity between two primary subgroups of callous-unemotional traits: the primary variant with low anxiety and the secondary variant with high anxiety.
The study, which involved data from 1,416 youth, utilized functional neuroimaging scans to gather information on callousness, anxiety, conduct problems, and negative life events. The researchers found unique neurobiological features in these two variants, with conduct problems mediating the link between callousness and specific brain connections tied to socio-emotional processing.
Interestingly, the primary variant exhibited heightened connectivity between the left amygdala and the left thalamus. This heightened connectivity may be related to difficulties in adapting behaviors when reinforcement values change. On the other hand, the secondary variant showed deficits in connectivity between the amygdala and various regions, indicating more pronounced attentional impairments.
Both variants, however, exhibited altered functional connectivity between the left amygdala and the right thalamus, suggesting a common neurobiological trait. Additionally, the primary and secondary variants demonstrated opposite functional connectivity between the amygdala and the left parahippocampal gyrus/fusiform gyrus.
Furthermore, the severity of conduct problems appeared to act as a mediator between callousness and the functional connectivity between the amygdala and the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex. These findings suggest that conduct problems play a crucial role in the relationship between callous-unemotional traits and brain connectivity patterns.
While these findings provide valuable insights into the neurobiology of callous-unemotional traits in adolescents, further research is needed to replicate these findings and explore other clinical attributes that contribute to the heterogeneity within this population. Understanding these patterns could potentially lead to better interventions and treatments for individuals with callous-unemotional traits, ultimately promoting healthier socio-emotional functioning in this population.
As researchers continue to unravel the intricacies of the adolescent brain, studies like these highlight the importance of early detection and targeted interventions for individuals with callous-unemotional traits. By identifying unique brain connectivity patterns, scientists move one step closer to effectively addressing the specific needs of this population.

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The latest research report on Global Cord Blood Banking Sales Market provides the COVID-19 Cumulative Outbreak Study to provide the latest information on key resources in the cord blood banking sales market. This intelligence report contains investigations based on current scenarios, historical records and future predictions. The report contains various market forecasts related to market size, revenue, production, CAGR, consumption, gross margin in the form of graphs, graphs, pie charts, tables and more. By emphasizing the main driving and constraining forces in this market, the report also provides a comprehensive study of future trends and developments in the market. It also examines the role of key market players involved in the industry, including their business overview, financial summary, and SWOT analysis. It provides a 360-degree overview of the industries’ competitive landscape. The cord blood banking sales market shows steady growth and the CAGR is expected to improve over the forecast period.
The Global Cord Blood Banking Sales Market Report provides detailed information, industry knowledge, forecasts and market analysis. The global cord blood banking industry report also clarifies financial risks and environmental compliance. The global cord blood banking sales market report helps industry enthusiasts, including investors and decision makers, make reliable capital investments, develop strategies, optimize their business portfolio, succeed in innovation and work safely and sustainably.
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The main players profiled in this report are:
China Cord Blood Corporation
Cord Blood America, Inc
CBR Systems, Inc
Cordlife Group Limited
Cryo-Cell International, Inc
National Cord Blood Program
Virgin Health Bank
The report is a wealth of direct information, subjective and quantitative assessments by industry experts, contributions from industry examiners and industry insiders from cord blood banking sales along the value chain. The report provides a thorough investigation of parent market patterns, macroeconomic measures, and control components. In addition, the report also presents an overview of the subjective effect of unmistakable market factors on cord blood banking sales geologies and market sections.
Segmentation of the cord blood banking sales market:
based on type
Based on the app
Global cord blood banking sales market: regional segments
The different section on regional segmentation presents the regional aspects of the worldwide cord blood banking sales market. This chapter describes the regulatory framework that is likely to impact the entire market. It highlights the political landscape in the market and predicts its influence on the cord blood banking sales market globally.
- North America (USA, Canada)
- Europe (Germany, UK, France, rest of Europe)
- Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Latin America (Brazil, Mexico)
- Middle East and Africa
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The objectives of the study are:
- Analyze global cord blood banking sales status, future forecast, growth opportunity, key market and key players.
- Present the development of cord blood banking sales in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East and Africa.
- Draw the strategic profile of the main players and comprehensively analyze their development plans and strategies.
- To define, describe and forecast the market by product type, market applications and key regions.
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San Diego jury acquits sidewalk graffiti protester of vandalism charges
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A protester charged with criminal vandalism for scrawling anti-bank slogans with washable chalk on San Diego city sidewalks was acquitted by a jury on Monday of all 13 counts against him.
Jeff Olson, 40, had faced a possible maximum penalty of 13 years behind bars had he been convicted in a trial denounced by Mayor Bob Filner as a waste of taxpayer money and an abuse of prosecutorial power.
The San Diego jury of two men and 10 women deliberated for less than five hours before returning the not guilty verdict.
"The jury sent a strong message that freedom of speech is alive in San Diego," Olson told reporters outside the courtroom following the verdict.
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This beautiful park is located in Dade County, southwest Missouri, near the towns of Greenfield and Everton.
It is for camping, picnicing and horseback riding. But the gem of this park is the ongoing project by the Dade County Historical Society volunteers to re-create an 1800’s village.
The project began with the rebuilding of a grain mill that was moved when a dam was built and the original place that the mill was standing would soon be Stockton Lake.
After the Hulston Mill was moved to the park and rebuilt, two log cabins with their surrounding outbuildngs were relocated to the park and are still in some stage of rebuilding.
The insides are being filled with period pieces.
And no village would be complete without the outbuildings, a couple of artifacts (one is a horse trough and I don’t know what the other is) and a creek behind the mill.
The newest project is the building of a new cabin using the 1800’s building methods, starting with making hand hewn logs and a rock fireplace.

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In challenging times, we tend to be self absorbed, worried about our future, our loved ones or those in our close inner circle. We forget that we are all connected; no matter our educational/financial status, our age, race, ethnicity, gender identity or species. We are all interconnected and this is so important to remember, because within this recognition lies our well-being and well being of the world around us. While words can help us to understand this, it is witnessing and doing acts of kindness that goes beyond the words to the part of us that knows this is true. We need to wake up out of self protection and self absorbption and recognize that the ways we relate to the world have far reaching effects for us and our collective future. So the practices that help us reconnect with the world are the ones that touch our hearts and move us to respond in ways that help us move out of the me, mine, I mentalilty to a we/us approach to life.
The following video speaks to this. It is based on a true event that the producer decided to turn into a short film. Please share it with others and may you find ways to be kind to yourself and share that kindness with others.

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THE Chancellor’s public spending strategy will shift next year from allocating large additional sums of money for everything in the public sector to targeting it on the politically sensitive areas. He also proposes substantial reductions in bureaucracy. The reason for the shift is the surge in tax bills — up from under £5,000 an adult in 1996-97 to more than £8,700 in 2003-04, against an average wage of £25,000.
The Chancellor has been coy about what all this spending is for. He gives us 11 targets or objectives in his Spending Review. We are told this money will buy us


Holders Wales got their bid for an historic hat-trick of Six Nations titles off to a nervy start when they squeezed past a dogged Italy 23-15 in the opening match.
First-half tries by Alex Cuthbert and Scott Williams gave the hosts a handy 17-3 lead at the break.
Michele Campagnaro, 20, lifted Italy's hopes of snapping a 15-match away losing streak in the championship with two tries to make the deficit five points with 10 minutes remaining.
Leigh Halfpenny's third penalty then gave Wales some breathing space as they made sure there was no repeat of the opening-day defeat by Ireland in 2013.
I thought we were positive in terms of our attacking play but Italy were dogged and competed pretty hard all game.
Wales, looking to become the first team to win three consecutive Six Nations titles outright, will be satisfied with the victory but will want an improved effort in the scrum as they eye tougher challenges in the coming weeks.
"I thought we were positive in terms of our attacking play but Italy were dogged and competed pretty hard all game," Wales coach Warren Gatland told the BBC.
"Defensively I thought our structure was pretty good. Italy made it tough for us.
"I think in the past when we have come under pressure like that we might not have had the composure to finish it off but we did today. We're champions and every team is going to come at us and make it tough."
A long injury list meant Italy coach Jacques Brunel had to name an inexperienced backline, a move that initially backfired as an error by debutant Angelo Esposito allowed Cuthbert a simple try after four minutes.
The Treviso winger failed to gather Rhys Priestland's kick, leaving Cuthbert to collect the ball and collapse gratefully over the line.
After Halfpenny nailed his conversion from the sideline the home team went close to scoring again but Italy's other wing Leonardo Sarto was alert to the danger, booting away George North's well-weighted kick under pressure from four Welsh chasers.
Resolute Italian defence
Italy recovered from the early setback, despite a lack of possession, on the back of resolute defending and the ability to slow the ball down.
The visitors registered their first points through the boot of former Scotland Under-20 player Tommaso Allan after Dan Lydiate was penalised at a ruck.
Italy also troubled Wales in the scrum but a mounting penalty count began to hurt them, allowing Halfpenny to add another three points after captain Sergio Parisse pushed an opponent in a lineout.
The Italians started to test the Welsh defence, Parisse having a try ruled out for a knock-on, but were left to rue their failure to take advantage when Jamie Roberts burst through the defence to send Williams clear.
The visitors got the try their efforts deserved immediately after the restart when Priestland lost the ball in a heavy tackle.
Sarto on the wing kicked ahead and centre Campagnaro put foot to ball again before regathering and diving over the line.
The try was awarded by the television match official despite suggestions of an earlier forward pass.
Neither side was able to take complete control and the match looked to be meandering to its conclusion when Campagnaro doubled his tally with 12 minutes left, intercepting a poor Halfpenny pass to race 60 metres to score.
Wales, boosted by Sam Warburton's return as a replacement after a two-month injury layoff, eased their nerves through the boot of Halfpenny to ensure Gatland's side got their campaign off to a winning, if not completely convincing start.
Dramatic finish in Paris
In the later kick-off substitutes Dimitri Szarzewski and Gael Fickou combined to score a late converted try for France to secure a dramatic 26-24 win against England in Paris.
With two minutes remaining, the hooker Szarzewski made a brilliant break down the left and fed Fickou, and the centrecut inside his marker before running round behind the posts.
England punished weak defending from France to rally from 16-3 down.
No. 8 Billy Vunipola was England's most dangerous player, setting up both tries for fullback Mike Brown and outside centre Luther Burrell on debut as Stuart Lancaster's relatively inexperienced side carved holes in the French midfield in the second half.
Right winger Yoann Huget scored two tries for France in the first half.
Ireland comfortably won their opening Six Nations championship match at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, taking their time to get going before beating Scotland 28-6 as they look to put last year's poor campaign firmly behind them.
The hosts, who endured their worst Six Nations in 14 years last season, made a slow start and led by just two penalties to one approaching halftime before flyhalf Johnny Sexton sparked them into life and Andrew Trimble grabbed the first try of the game.
They lifted the pace in the second half with Jamie Heaslip, who took over as captain after illness ruled Paul O'Connell out of the game before kickoff, crossing shortly after the break and Rob Kearney added a third try 10 minutes from time.
Ireland, who have raised expectations at home after coming close to beating world champions New Zealand in November, take on Six Nations holders Wales in six days time, the same day Scotland host England.


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Hi. My name is Wendy, I live in New Zealand, and I make stuff.
I’ve always made stuff, and I come from a family that makes stuff. You could say it’s in my blood. I get a kick out of working out how to take something that previously only existed in the imagination, and bring it into reality. Therefore my philosophy on making is “If you can think of it, I can make it.”
I started costuming in 2006 when I was inspired by the need to dress myself for a trip to Burning Man. I realised that the best way to be dressed exactly as I wanted was to make my own costumes. So I did, because why not? Festival-fabulous costuming taught me a lot because I was working with difficult fabrics – fun fur, chiffon, sequins – and complicated designs, while still having to be practical. Batwings that actually open? No problem! EL wire corset made from bubble wrap? Sure! But make sure it has pockets and is waterproof..
Nowadays I’m doing a variety of costuming, including cosplay, wearable art that incorporates LEDs, and one of my favourite projects, the creation of a family of monsters from the guideline “They need to be really silly!”
I think what sets my work apart is a combination of authentic materials and attention to detail. I love the process of making things and it shows in the end result. I created this site to share the stuff I make with the world.

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“Would you like that with whipped cream?” the waitress asks the customer. Perhaps he is already feeling mildly guilty for having ordered a hot chocolate. Then, perhaps, a “what the heck” feeling overcomes him and he says “yes, I do!” Or maybe he has entered the café fully intending to go for the full hit, satisfying the craving for a dose of gustatory and nutritionally utterly unnecessary, fat-enriched pleasure. In a time where supermarket shelves offer vast arrays of products in many grades of fat-deprivation and where countless subdisciplines of medicine have banded together with good old-fashioned social control to keep us looking for low fat and lean, it takes courage to order whipped cream.


Before heading out to shop this holiday season, steel yourself for an onslaught of tempting aromas that might lure you into a fast-food restaurant.
Food-related cues, like the smell of burgers or eye-catching menu displays, stimulate brain activity. This tempts people to eat more, a new study finds.
University of Michigan researchers conducted lab experiments with 112 college students. The investigators found that food cues made people feel hungrier and led to the consumption of 220 more calories compared with non-cue environments.
“Food-related cues can make people want or crave food more, but don’t have as much of an impact on their liking, or the pleasure they get from eating the food,” said study lead author Michelle Joyner, a psychology graduate student.
The results show that people need to be aware that food cues can increase how much they eat, the researchers said.
“It is hard to avoid food cues in our current environment, but people can try some strategies to minimize their exposure by not going into restaurants and using technology to skip food advertisements in TV shows,” Joyner said in a university news release.
The findings were published in the November issue of the journal Clinical Psychological Science.
The American Academy of Family Physicians explains how to make healthy choices at fast-food restaurants.
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Each Committee allows members to become more involved with the medical society and help to guide our future direction. You can apply by sending an email to Johmstede@SDCMS.org detailing your interest and experience in the subject. Applications are subject to appointment by the President.
Solicit and scrutinize partnerships with businesses and organizations that wish to offer benefits to SDCMS members.
Advise society on topics of interest for San Diego Physician magazine, News You Can Use, website and social media strategy. Committee members expected to generate contact through direct writing or personal solicitation.
Responsible for assisting Delegation Chair in preparing for Year-Round Resolution process and Annual HOD.
Oversee society investment practices and returns. Consider strategic financial recommendations for society.
Strategize efforts to recruit and retain members, particularly in small and medium practices.
The Nominations Committee helps recruit and vet candidates for the SDCMS Board of Directors and Executive Committee, annually recommending a slate for election.
An ad hoc committee established in 2018, SDCMS’ Wellness Committee oversees coordination with CMA on physician wellness (cmadocs.org/wellness), and helps develop local resources for physician and medical professionals.
Whereas an SDCMS committee consists of SDCMS member physicians only, an SDCMS commission can consist of SDCMS member physicians, nonmember physicians, and nonphysicians:
SDCMS's GERM Commission advises the SDCMS board of directors on antibiotic-resistant microorganisms and provides expert input on infectious disease and bioterrorism.
SDCMS's EMOC is the San Diego County Emergency Medical Oversight Commission. The commission is represented by physicians and nurses from all of San Diego's emergency departments as well as representatives from the EMS community and the Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties. The commission meets monthly to collaborate and share ideas and projects that improve emergency medical care for the people of San Diego. EMOC has worked collaboratively with EMS, law enforcement, community clinics, the psychiatric community, and other groups that link with emergency patients.
SDCMS's Bioethics Commission promotes best and innovative practices in bioethics, including clinical, organizational, systems issues, and bioethics committee functions.


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Cricketer James Faulkner ‘came out’ on social media this week, except it all turned out to be a joke. Jack Cottrel responds.
It must have been a surreal experience. One dumb in-joke and the next morning, you’ve come out as gay.
Australian cricketer James Faulkner yesterday trotted out what, in context, is some typically silly banter. Out celebrating his birthday with his mum and best mate who he’s flatted with for five years, he referred to his flatmate as ‘the boyfriend’, along with love-hearts and the hashtag #togetherfor5years. In context, for the people who know Faulkner well, it’s a standard ‘we’re practically married’ joke which isn’t actually that funny. In context, on a homophobia scale, it’s roughly 1.5 out of 10.
Unfortunately for Faulkner, he didn’t make the joke in a group chat. He did it on Instagram. Context went out the window and plenty of people (including media outlets) thought that Australian cricket had its first gay men’s player.
I’ll be honest, one of those people was me. Cricket is not exactly a popular sport among gay men. While I know literally thousands of gay rugby players, I only know about a handful of other gay men who even enjoy cricket, let alone play it. In the history of the sport, the only openly gay player is Steven Davies, who plays county cricket for Somerset.
Somehow, in the cyclical brouhaha of No Gay All Blacks, the fact there have been No Gay Black Caps either never features.
I’ve loved cricket forever, having worked in the sport to varying degrees and writing about it for years. Every queer person goes through moments when their sexuality or gender makes them feel entirely alone. For me, most of those moments arrive with the cricket season, whether it’s because other LGBTQ+ folks don’t get it, or because I’m the first out gay man someone has met in their entire cricketing career.
So I went to Faulkner’s post with a real sense of happiness. Someone had to be the first, so why not him? I was, of course, hit with serious homophobia in the comments. Not just the “practically married” foolishness, but the kind that calls me and people like me sick and depraved. Other people had been reporting the comments for hours, but the well for that kind of hatefulness is about as deep as the Mariana Trench.
And then, of course, the denouement. It was all a joke.
Faulkner’s follow up, thanking the LGBTQ+ community for the support he never actually needed, was kind of painful to read. His joke not only reminded me that I’m the only gay in the village (cricket team) but that it had provided a point for virulent homophobia to spring from. We’d been reading it so we could report it – reading it so he wouldn’t have to.
The idea that his ‘date’ post was never meant to be taken at face value was tone-deaf as hell, though not quite as tone deaf as the fans who came to his defence when actual gay actual people rightfully asked: “What the fuck?”
Faulkner didn’t apologise, rather he was misunderstood, and “good on everyone for being so supportive”. Perhaps we’d done such a good job of shielding him from homophobia that he actually thought none came through, even though it started up again pretty quickly.
Somehow, it seems we were supposed to have divined that Falkner didn’t actually mean ‘boyfriend’ in the way that usually accompanies hearts and hashtags, but in the way that… means ‘BFF and flatmate’.
And of course, it was roundly suggested that anyone who expressed genuine hurt over the situation was just looking for reasons to be offended. As though we hadn’t just waded through the swamp for at best, a bad joke and at worst, for someone who belittled gay relationships. No queer person needs to look for reasons to be offended. They come to us, with slurs aplenty.
In fact, I’m really not sure what Falkner thought the reaction to his initial post would be – good-natured boys-club ribbing? I want to believe no one could actually make a post like that without expecting some actual abuse, but the obliviousness of straight dudes will never cease to amaze me.
So, my ever-hopeful little gay heart got trampled on a bit, but it will survive. I do feel for the gay cricketers who are out there (though not actually out there) because they got to see a bit of what waits for them if they do decide to open the closet door.
I don’t think Faulkner should be castigated for this. But as he said, he got significant support from the LGBTQ+ community. It’d be good if he could actually pay that back sometime.


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RHODOCHROSITE FOR SALE
How Does Rhodochrosite Form?
Rhodochrosite has the general chemical formula MnCO₃ and occurs as a result of hydrothermal activity and deposition from dissolved minerals in manganese ore deposits. Most often these deposits occur within metamorphic or sedimentary rock. Individual crystals form when manganese and carbonate ions are present within the same solution and are provided with a cavity and favorable environment for formation. These minerals can accumulate as a result of the breakdown of surrounding rocks by an aqueous solution. This solution then drips from the rock into cavities where the minerals naturally accumulate and deposit along the walls, ceiling and/or floor of the cavity. Other impurities within this solution can make their way into the crystal lattice, resulting in a variety of color hues that can range from light pink to deep red depending on the variable chemical, with some crystals bearing a brown color. In rare cases, no applicable impurities will be present within the solution, resulting in a "pure" crystal formation that is most often a rose-red color.
Generally, rhodochrosite will form as massive deposits from ascending hydrothermal fluids that fill cavities within metamorphic rock. Another rhodochrosite mass formation involves a descending aqueous solution that gathers the necessary minerals for formation, later to be deposited in open cavities within rock. This type of formation can result in stalactites (ceiling) and stalagmites (floor), assuming enough room is available for such deposition. These rhodochrosite stalactites can be found as a byproduct of silver mining, for silver and manganese are commonly found in association with each other.
Rhodochrosite fits into the isomorphic calcite group, meaning the individual crystals will present themselves with the same crystal structure. Like calcite crystals, rhodochrosite will form as rhombohedral and scalenohedral crystals, both of which cleave with three directional rhombohedral cleavage.
Where Can Rhodochrosite Be Found?
Known rhodochrosite deposits around the world include The United States (Colorado & Montana), Argentina, Peru, South Africa (Karuman), Russia, Mexico, Romania, Japan and Gabon. Due to few known locations that produce well formed crystals, these crystals when found are considered rare and quite valuable for aesthetic purposes.
One of the most well known locations that produces rhodochrosite crystals is the Sweet Home Mine in Park County, Colorado, USA. The crystals from this mine are known for their brilliant luster, color and most importantly their size. These crystals can range anywhere from microscopic up to 5+ inches! In fact, the largest documented rhodochrosite crystal discovery occurred in this mine. This rhodochrosite crystal which has since been named "Alma King", measured 5.9" across and now resides in the Denver Museum of Natural History. The discoveries of many world class specimens from this mine resulted in rhodochrosite being named the state mineral in 2002.
One of the most well known deposits of rhodochrosite stalactites and stalagmites is the Capillitas Mine in the Catamarca Province of Argentina. These accumulations of rhodochrosite that formed from precipitating minerals have become highly sought after for polished slabs and lapidary/jewelry material. This mine is considered to be the worlds largest known mass of rhodochrosite.
The history of this mining district in Argentina stretches back to the Inca Silver Mines of the area that were created around the 13-14th century. Aqueous solutions precipitating from rocks surrounding their mining tunnels began dripping through the walls and ceilings, creating stalactites and stalagmites of rhodochrosite over the centuries. These deposits resulted in banded rhodochrosite formations that have since been cut and polished, revealing the concentric rings of rhodochrosite and carbonate mineral formations.
Is Rhodochrosite The Same As Rhodonite?
Rhodochrosite and rhodonite both contain manganese which in both instances presents itself as pretty much being the same color. That being said, rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate (MnCO₃) while rhodonite is a manganese silicate (MnSiO₃).

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I’m not a big fan of American Football (Canadian Football, on the other hand), and I’m especially not a big fan of obnoxious and vapid television programming.
Superbowl Sunday is virtually a secular holiday in this country. The streets and stores will be empty for a few glorious hours, and America’s most obnoxious will be self-sequestered on hideous oversized puffy couches in front of their 65 inch TVs drinking absurd amounts of watery and sweet American-style lager and scarfing down Buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing.
On Sunday I will not be watching the Superbowl (there won’t be any good commercials this year anyway).
So what are some other things to do on Superbowl Sunday?
Where ever there might normally be a crowd on Sunday, you’ll find wide open aisles, tables, and venues.
Or, perhaps I’ll be compelled to visit Ikea. I *hate* Ikea. But I hate a crowded Ikea most of all. Sunday, during Superbowl, all those obnoxious people mentioned above will be on their couches at home, so Ikea will be less hate-rendering than on a usual Sunday.
Or, maybe I’ll get out of town; head to the coast or the mountain.
Parks, museums, and pubs that don’t have TVs; they’ll all be almost empty too.
Really, the world is your oyster if you’re free from the clutches of the NFL and NBC on Superbowl Sunday.


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Toulouse have signed winger Jy Hitchcox from Bradford on a two-year deal.
The 30-year-old was released by the Bulls on Tuesday at Hitchcox’s request to pursue an alternative playing option.
Hitchcox joined Bradford from Castleford ahead of last season, scoring five tries in 13 games for the club.
He said: “I am looking forward to joining the Toulouse Olympique.
“The playing style suits me and I wish to play an important role in achieving the goal of the club which is reaching the Super League.”
Toulouse chairman Bernard Sarrazain added: “We are pleased to welcome Jy to Toulouse.
“His qualities and his experience at the highest level can only help us achieve our goal.”


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Turkey’s decision to negotiate the purchase of air defense with China has caused tension in Turkish-American relations.
As the reporters now salting U.S. in Ankara Francis Richchiardone America concerned with this situation.
«We are very concerned about the prospect of signing an agreement with the Chinese company, which is under sanctions. Although it is a commercial decision, and the sovereign right of Turkey, we are still concerned about how this affects the allied air defense «- said salting, referring to defense NATO allies. Richchiardone noted that the Chinese «company for import and export of clear engineering» (CPMIEC), which became the winner of the tender for the supply of systems to Turkey is under U.S. sanctions for the violation of international law. Washington has previously expressed claims to Ankara about purchasing centers in China, indicating that they are not standardized with NATO weapons. Meanwhile, the management of Turkey stated that the tender has not been completed, ITAR-TASS reported.
According to the rules adopted in Turkey bidding, the Secretariat of the defense industry (SOP) Turkey September 26 decided to introduce the so-called «short-list» (small skpisok bidders) three companies: Chinese CPMIEC, offer far SAM acts FD-2000, South American » Raytheon «with SAM» Patriot «and Italian-French concern» Evros »(Eurosam) air defense system with SAMP / T. Then Turkey will start negotiations with China on the criteria of the transaction. With all this, if the parties fail to obtain the conditions, then the negotiations will continue with subsequent tenderer made to «short-list».


Does anyone have any good examples of using forms for filling out project budget estimates? This looks to be pretty straightforward using Resource Management, but we don't have that module.
More specifically, I'm looking for something that would allow us to select resources, and input hours for each resource, at a given hourly rate.
Yeah.... kind of.
I have lots of questions though.
Are there multiple line items assigned to different resources in your estimate?
Can you confidently set a maximum number of resources used for the solution? If so how many?
Would a resource be assigned to multiple tasks?
Are resources limited to persons, i.e. labour or do they also include materials etc.
What do you want the output to look like? Most people prefer costs to be presented in a column format but forms only allow you to populate a single row. I guess you could consider populating a row and then using document builder for presentation of the estimate?
Are your estimates completed at high volume?
Does each resource have a constant hourly rate?
Curious as to what the motivation is for using a form specifically to complete an estimate. Estimates are usually completed in a sheet. Are you looking for something that can be completed onsite on an ipad or something?
This is pretty interesting!
I'm sure this is super simple but myself and a colleague could not figure it out. I have some very simple data I need graphed for a project: Not Started, In Progress, Complete and then % Complete using the total. The pie chart for the Not Started etc. comes out correct: But when I ask it to graph just % complete, it does…
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In a move that analysts say is designed to put pressure on Mexico as NAFTA talks ramp up, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Wednesday that President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into car imports to determine if a protectionist measure such as an import duty should be invoked.
"There is evidence suggesting that, for decades, imports from abroad have eroded our domestic auto industry," Ross said in a statement that goes well beyond hints of a trade war with Europe that emerged in March.
The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Trump cited national security interests in urging Ross to consider tariffs as high as 25 percent on new cars imported into the U.S. The president used the same justification to institute tariffs on imported steel and aluminum in March.
The raw material tariffs came after the Commerce Department launched a Section 232 investigation—a provision of a 1962 trade law that grants the president the ability to restrict imports that could "impair the national security."
Negotiations continue with major exporters of steel and aluminum such as Mexico, Canada, and the European Union.
Automakers responded negatively to the tariffs, noting that even cars assembled in the U.S. use imported steel and that the tariffs would raise prices for domestically produced cars too.
The U.S. imported $192 billion in new cars last year, with nearly 90 percent of that coming from Canada, Japan, Mexico, Germany, and South Korea. No major automaker exclusively builds cars in the U.S.
A trade group that represents franchised new car dealers that sell foreign-brand vehicles signaled its opposition to the investigation.
"To treat auto imports like a national security threat would be a self-inflicted economic disaster for American consumers, dealers, and dealership employees," the American International Automobile Dealers Association said in a statement.
Thanks to NAFTA, Mexico has emerged as a major producer of new cars. Automakers build everything from budget cars such as the Nissan Sentra in Mexico to luxury crossovers including the Audi Q5.


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Waiting for the Stage by Richard Caton Woodville
This picture was enjoyable for the kids because it is a narrative, giving a peek into a moment in history. The clothes, beards and the stage coach were all things we can discuss and compare/contrast to today.
About the Artist: Richard Caton Woodville.came from a wealthy Baltimore family. He went to school to be a doctor but, then decided he didn’t want to be a doctor. At 20, he went to Europe to study art. Richard produced most of his work after leaving Baltimore in 1845 and traveled to Germany, France & England.
This painting is called Waiting for the Stage and was painted in the 1800’s.
Do you know what a “stage” meant back in the 1800’s? It was short for stage coach. (show picture, compare to how we travel today)
Who’s going to ride the stage? How do you know? The one man's bag is leaning beside him on the floor, ready to go when the stage arrives.
Do you think they are traveling together?
Where do you think they are going?
Would you like to have lived during this period of time, the 1800's?
How do the people look? Do you think they are tired of waiting? We have all had to wait at some time and had to find ways to pass the time.
What are they doing to pass the time? One man reads the newspaper, while the other two men are engaged in a game of cards. Can you tell who is winning?
Sometimes to examine art we have to be detectives:
- Find the man wearing double scarves?
- What is under the man's beard?
- Can you find plates on the shelf?
- How many shelves do you see?
- How many spoons do you see?
- What kind of place are they in?
- Find the candle, what is it setting on?
- Find the coat rack, what is on it?
- Find the key.
- Find the man with the glasses, what is the name of the paper?
- Find a string, what is hanging from it? (sponge for cleaning slate)
- How many hats do you see?
- What is hanging above fireplace?
- Which one is married? How do you know? Find a wedding ring.
- Find the red bricks, how many?
- Can you see the cracks? What do you think they are there?
Would you like to be in this picture?
Do you know what colors are warm colors and what colors are cool colors?
Warm = Red, Orange, Yellow Brown
Cool = Blue, Green, Purple, Black
Are the colors warm or cool? Woodville's rich, warm hues and subtle shading enhance the familiar homey feeling we get from this painting.
What direction is the light coming from? Do you think it us from the sun or indoor lights?
Does the picture look clearer up close or far away?
How does this painting make you feel?
Why do you think the artist painted it? Richard Woodville is known a “daily life painter”. He painted people in their every day lives to capture a moment in time.

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ProMatura opening new office in London
OXFORD — ProMatura Group has opened its newest office in London, England. The launch of the new location enables the firm to strengthen its relationships with clients in Europe while continuing to support the age-qualified and all-age housing and care industries with world-class research methodologies.
“The opening of the London office is an important milestone to increase ProMatura’s global footprint,” said president and CEO Margaret A. Wylde. “We are committed to the European market, and the new location will further our ability to serve the ever-growing 50+ market sector.”
Recognized internationally as an expert on the age-qualified industry, Wylde is currently featured in the September edition of the UK-based Overseas Property Professionals (OPP) magazine. She also will appear in person at The Property Investor & OPP Live Show in London Oct. 15.
The London office will be staffed by commercial real estate professionals Mark Jeffery, Linda Buisson and Xavier Wiggins.
The newest ProMatura office is located in Twickenham,Middlesex TW14AW, United Kingdom.
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Provision and Utilization of Health and Nutrition Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Urban Bangladesh
This paper demonstrates adverse effects to maternal and child health and nutrition service provision and service utilization in urban Bangladesh during and after enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions.
Can complex programs be sustained? A mixed methods sustainability evaluation of a national infant and young child feeding program in Bangladesh and Vietnam
This study evaluates the sustainability of activities introduced during A&T implementation (2009–2014) in Bangladesh and Vietnam, revealing that multiple activities, such as mass media campaigns, policy and advocacy activities, and social mobilization activities were integral to the program’s
During the COVID-19 pandemic, policy makers and practitioners must learn from mistakes made during the HIV pandemic, when breastfeeding was undermined through isolating infants from their mothers, and formula feeding resulted in more infant deaths than the disease.
These nutrition profiles present MIYCN data for six regions of Burkina Faso, including data on health and nutrition indicators, causes of undernutrition, nutrition promotion platforms and antenatal and child health care, and global nutrition targets.


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Texas Governor Greg Abbott is being pushed to let school districts require masks this fall. Texas State Teachers Association President Ovidia Molina says it’s important to keep students and teachers safe from coronavirus.
Molina cites the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation for everyone over the age of two to cover their faces in her request. She also says rising COVID cases and the large number of unvaccinated Texans as a factor. The CDC is expected to recommend everyone mask up again, even if they have the vaccine.


Within the last four years of its air-cooled career, Porsche would make some of the most durable, wildest, and best-performing 911s ever to be conceived. Even more astounding is that the company was on the verge of death when they began the project.
At the end of 1988, a Porsche 911 (G-series) left Stuttgart destined for sale somewhere in the world, thus contributing to a total of 32,000 Porsches sold that year. In 1989, Porsche began selling its successor, internally known as the 964. Touted as the “911 for the next 25 years, ” it indeed seemed up to the challenge. Some 80% of the 964 was made using newly designed components; with a few directly derived from the prodigious 959 supercar. But four years later Porsche was in financial moribund, with total sales lingering around 12,500 units worldwide and falling.
The cash hemorrhage was not particularly tricky to find either. Taking a look at Porsche’s shop floor, one would see three-meter tall part shelves stuffed with up to 28 days of stock. The excess seemed more appropriate to a warehouse than a busy factory floor. Supplying those parts were an astonishing 950 separate suppliers. Inside, office spaces were overcrowded with staff members. This was costing the business 80 million dollars in 1993 alone. At a shareholder meeting in January of 1994 Porsche’s CEO, Dr. Wiedeking swore a promise to reduce cost and return Porsche to solvency by 1995 – he succeeded.
Wiedeking’s first directives to save Porsche were the introduction of drastic cost-cutting measures and employee reductions. In the offices, he issued staff cuts of 1,300 people followed by another 333 the following year. This accounted for savings of more than 81 million dollars. Within three years after 1993, active suppliers were trimmed from 950 to 300, helping streamline operations. As suppliers were reduced, Porsche saw assembly times fall by almost 29%. Although Wiedeking signed the authorizations for these actions, the board rightfully owed thanks to Toyota’s consultancy. For it was with their guidance that he knew what to do and where to do it. Amazingly, despite all cost-cutting procedures, by the end of 1994, the quality of every 911 produced increased by 15-20%.
The 964 Predicament
Although improvements were happening the initial problem was with the 964 because it was the first time Porsche had wholly redesigned the car. The redesign proved a costly and risky move that came with some irreversible issues. To start, the new aesthetic immediately drew criticism from the press and potential buyers. While the 964 retained a classic 911 silhouette, the new bumper restyling (although aerodynamically superior) appeared turgid and ill-fitting. The next aspect that born judgment was the mechanical innovations, specifically the modern all-wheel drive (AWD) Carrera 4 (C4) model that was widely exhibited and produced.
With the AWD arrangement, Porsche’s goal was to make a safer (less apt to oversteer) 911, and they did. However, AWD was still revolutionary in that era, and the cumbersome system was vampiric: sapping feeling, power, and precision from the 911. Brand loyalists immediately disliked the compromised steering feel and languid nature. Agility and accuracy were integral elements in the first 911 formula, and drivers were underwhelmed by the 964’s tepid constitution. Altogether, the sacrificed performance and lame aesthetic made for a 911 that only returned low sales.
At the conclusion of its final year, 1994, the 964 managed a meager 8,341 units sold. It was a precise figure with a foreboding conclusion; significant revisions to the 911 had to be made to help turn Porsche around. Thankfully, a savior was already in the works at Weissach.
Dialing In Nine One One
In the warm summer air of 1991, the earliest testing of the 993 prototypes began. Even at that time, the 964’s shortcomings were well known. As such, Porsche was diligently crafting it into what the 964 should have been. Lead designer, Tony Hatter reflected on the first steps of correcting the shape: “With the 964 the 911 had kind of gotten out of balance, with its big fat bumpers in the front way up in the air and the rear end hanging down. We addressed the complete proportional balance of the car. That was the main goal.” Hatter energetically tailored a “finely trained athletic shape” with precisely proportioned bulges and trimmings. All of this surfacing refinement led to a broader body, yet the drag coefficient was only marginally (0.01) higher thanks to smoother panel transitions. With the physique set, next came the balancing of the performance.
To do this, Hatter consulted Peter Falk, an esteemed engineer of Porsche’s competition teams. At great length, he discussed with Falk the tenets of how a 911 should feel. Falk further embraced this task by preparing an in-depth analysis of the ethos of the 911. In his report, he examined comparisons between Acura’s NSX and the (964) Carrera 2. The Carrera 4 was excluded from the paper since it had entirely tamed the 911’s spirit. The research concluded that agility (the responsiveness of a vehicle) is what had been exorcised. This final piece of information gave Hatter and his team a solidified concept of the production-ready 993.
Arrival of the 993
Throughout the remaining months before its release, Hatter and his team scrutinized every 993 components. But the most radical change came in the form of a new multi-link rear suspension setup. This organization hosted coil springs, a “Weissach” rear axle to actively counter acceleration squat and lift-off braking oversteer, and mounted all the elements to a specialized subframe. This mounting point further reduced road noise while providing greater vehicle rigidity. The 993 was also buffered with state-of-the-art automatic braking system programming. The system rewarded drivers by beautifully blending sublime stability with the 911’s inherent razor’s edge.
To eliminate the straightaways, engine power was uprated to 272 horsepower at 6,100rpm with 243 ft-lb of torque coming to the wheels at 5,000rpm. Pushed through a new six-speed (G50) gearbox the new motor provided a 26 horsepower improvement over the 964 unit. The extra ponies were tapped by reworking the exhaust system, reducing valvetrain mass, and through advancements with self-adjusting hydraulically operated valves. A side effect of which was that servicing 911s became simpler since the design eliminated the need for valve adjustments. Together their teamwork blessed the Carrera with a lofty top speed of 168 miles (269 kilometers) per hour!
While the 964 Carrera 4 had excessively tamed the 911, Porsche didn’t want to dismiss an AWD option from the lineup. Instead, engineers adapted by injecting much-needed vitality into the equation. By mid-1995, the Carrera 4 was launched. Gone were the hefty computer-controlled differentials, clutches, and bulky planetary gears of the previous system’s front differential. In its stead, a distinct viscous coupling and torque tube combination afforded 50% less mechanical power loss. Plus, this tinier packaging reduced the differential’s front-trunk incursion, thereby increasing storage, and also displaced 110 lbs (50kg) of weight compared to the prior unit.
Utilizing that same all-wheel-drive system, after a brief hiatus from the model lineup, the Turbo was back! Sporting 408 horsepower the new Turbo pulled off runs to 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers) in a staggering 4.4 seconds. From there it continued its charge onward to an aerie 180 mph (290 kph) top speed! They say teamwork makes the dream work and making this extreme speed dream a reality was possible because of an additional turbocharger. By adding a second turbo, and reducing the size of both units, Porsche was able to substantially eliminate much of the turbo lag that plagued previous Turbos – plus it added more power.
Not lost on the 993 Turbo was the aesthetic appeal of the previous wide-hipped Turbo models. The latest Turbo came with extended fender bodywork and large front ducts for cooling. Despite the added body paneling, extra engine equipment, and the standard Carrera technology, the Turbo gained 20% torsional rigidity with only an additional 66 lbs (30kg) of weight!
The Black Widow of Weissach
For buyers assuming that all-wheel-drive domesticated the Turbo, there was a remedy – the GT2. Launching at the same time, the widowmaker GT2 took all of the Turbo’s performance goodies, added 30 horsepower (thanks to increased boost pressure), and stripped away the AWD system. Other alterations included a fully adjustable rear wing that created massive downforce, wider rear wheels with tires that raised traction limits, and liberal use of lightweight aluminum on the trunk lid and doors. Further weight was removed by taking out anything else deemed non-essential from the interior.
Simply put, the GT2 was maniacally fast for a road car, but it needed to be in order to meet racing homologation rules. By December of 1995, 21 would be transformed into road-legal counterparts to their racing brethren. GT Purely Porsche, conducted a road test that year and perhaps summed up the lunacy best. “Full throttle runs along the back straights and committed, deep breath, turn-in attacks on the circuit’s faster curves allow the GT2 to show its promise. The higher the pace the more planted it feels. The quicker you can turn in, the earlier you can get back on the gas and catapult yourself through the horizon… the GT2 may not be the most fluid 911 to steer, or the most confidence-inspiring, but in the right conditions, on the right road, on a special day, it will deliver supercar-humbling performance.”
Following the same lightweight homologation recipe on the standard Carrera model, and only available in European theaters was the Carrera RS. The RS stripped away the radio, the power systems, soundproofing, and thinned out the glass to pull over 220 lbs (100 kg ) from the standard Carrera on which it was based. A more prominent, 3.8-liter motor, produced 300horsepower and introduced Porsche’s newest 911 engine technology – VarioRam.
Magic in the Air!
VarioRam worked by varying the length of the intake runners, taking into account throttle application and RPM conditions. By creating more or less distance for the air to travel (via ducting routes opening and closing at specific conditions) Porsche could significantly improve power output. In 1996, all-new Porsche 911s came standard with the VarioRam system, which further provided 13 horsepower and 18% more torque in the middle RPM range. With this change, things were beginning to look up for the 993; literally speaking even, since Porsche had even more atmospheric trickery in-store.
See 1996 was also the first year of a revolutionary new Targa top design. Although the roof’s cosmetic surgery was polarizing to some it was indeed unique. Unlike all previous Targas, which had a removable roof, the 993 sported a sophisticated panoramic sliding glass roof. While some missed the aesthetic of the steel hoop, a staple of the Targa since its introduction in 1967, the panel was cutting-edge technology. Furthermore, the benefits of this glass panel were undeniable. The glass fixture did not leak, deform, or require lifting and stowing. Additionally, the glass roof allowed designers to retain the traditional 911 side-profile while only adding 66 lbs (30kg).
The second release of the same year was the Carrera 4S. In essence, it was a Carrera 4’s engine and AWD combination mated to a Turbo’s body, brakes, and a limited-slip differential. The concept sounded like a brilliant offering but soon drew criticism from fastidious automotive journalists. The reality was that the penalty for adding all of these extra components, with no additional power, significantly burdened the C4S’s speed and agility. Altogether, it was some 110 lbs (50kg) heavier and 30mm broader than the Carrera 4. These changes made the C4S less aerodynamic and more challenging to maneuver. Yet, braking performance and grip did modestly improve because of the uprated brakes and wider tires.
Thanks to all of these new models and innovations, it was only two years after Wiedeking’s promise to the board that Porsche’s accountants were stowing their red pencils. Wiedeking not only saved the company from financial ruin but by 1996 regained profits, mostly thanks to the reformed 911. However, more radical changes were awaiting the 911 by the end of the millennium. With ambitious events on the horizon, the 993’s final two years of production (1997 & 1998) garnered few innovations.
In 1997, the Carrera S was brought forth for sale. In the simplest terms, the Carrera S was a standard Carrera wearing the Turbo’s bodyshell. Aside from that, it rested on a lower suspension setting and was blessed with a mild aesthetic enrichment. The Carrera S was identified by a model-specific tachometer script, a body-color coded split-panel rear deck spoiler, and a special aluminum gear & handbrake lever.
At the same time, another small batch of GT2 was built and these new versions adopted twin ignition and the boost pressure controls were enhanced. The resulting improvement was 20 extra horsepower for a total of 450. For those who wanted an all-wheel-drive safety net, the Turbo S offered the same 450 ponies but was bespoke with yellow brakes, quad-exhaust tips, side-body air scoops, carbon-fiber interior trim, and a new rear wing design.
Ultimately, 1998 was a somber year at Porsche. It signaled the end to a 35-year marriage between Porsche and their air-cooled flat-six motor. A marriage foundation that their motorsports teams, road cars, and heritage over those decades were deeply embedded within. But the reality was that although Porsche was saved from financial ruin and the 911 from its lethargy, the air-cooled motor had become uncompetitive.
Porsche had long-known that the engine was nearing critical conjunction. One where engine cooling, emissions, fuel regulations, and advances in performance were impossible to meet. Even with the current advancements, especially given the price point, by 1997 the 993 was teetering on the fringe of competitive relevance. So, with a heavy sigh, the curtains were closed on the air-cooled 911 in 1998.
Nevertheless, the 993 remains as one of the most highly sought after and popular Porsche 911 models to ever have been produced. It possesses contemporary livability perfectly balanced with a rakish, yet instantly recognizably-911 aesthetic and 1960s craftsmanship. Meanwhile, the driving position, handling, steering feel, and power are wholly intoxicating. In earnest, the 993 could never have reached the unprecedented success it achieved had it not been for the failures and shortcomings of its predecessor. Indeed, the 964 laid the groundwork for the 993 to truly shine, for it to mature upon, and for it to properly use by ushering out the age of Porsche’s air-cooled champion.
- Years – 1994 – 1998
- Layout – Rear Engine
- Drive – Rear Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
- Body Style – Coupe, Cabriolet, Targa
- Seating – 2+2
- Motor – Flat 6
- Displacement – 3.3 to 3.6-Liters
- Power (hp) – 272 to 450
- Torque (lbs-ft) – 243 to 288
- Transmission – 5 & 6-speed manual – 4-speed automatic
- Wheelbase – 167.7 in (4,260 mm)
- Weight – 3020 lbs (1370 kg) to 3300 lbs (1506 kg)
- 0-60 mph (100 km/h) – 5.5 sec (Carrera) – 3.5 (Turbo S)
- Top Speed – 168 mph (Carrera) – 188 mph (Turbo S)


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Our first Summer Book Arts Academy this year was so popular, we decided to offer more workshops this holiday season!
Winter Book Arts Academy is a hands-on workshop series offering community members an opportunity to learn more about book arts and how to create them. Each workshop will cover a different type of book arts spanning from making simple book plates to making zines.
Registration required as space is limited. Sign up for one or all four! To register, click on the links in the workshop names below or call us at (563) 326-7902.
Book Plates – Thursday, November 15, 4:30 pm at Main
Screen Printing – Thursday, December 13, 4:30 pm at Main
Zines – Thursday, January 10, 4:30 pm at Main
Paper Cutting: Hearts – Thursday, February 14, 4:30 pm at Main

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