June 10, 2016
A former Redstone Township police officer currently serving probation for punching a suspect in the face was arrested on Friday for allegedly stealing over $2,000 and tampering with evidence while he was a cop. Norman Leo Howard III, 43, of 420 Morgantown Street, Uniontown was escorted to the office of District Judge Michael Metros where he was charged with theft by failure to make required deposition of funds received, unlawful use of a computer, tampering with evidence and obstruction.
The charges were filed by the Fayette County Bureau of Investigation following an internal affairs investigation performed by the Redstone Township Police Department that began in 2014 following Howard's resignation as a sergeant in the department. Howard pleaded guilty and was sentenced in federal court this January to three years probation for a 2013 incident where he punched a suspect in the face and then lied about it.
The affidavit of probable cause states that in 2014, Redstone's newly-appointed police chief, Troy Rice, found that certain evidence in the police property/evidence room had signs of tampering that included seized cash was missing from torn envelopes. Howard had oversight of the evidence room when he was hired at the department in 2007, according to the report.
An audit was conducted on seized and forfeit funds in the department's evidence room in September 2015 by the Fayette County Controller's Office, county detectives, Rice and an officer with the Redstone Police Department. The audit found $684 was missing from a listed $806 seized in a 2010 drug case where Howard was the case officer and $2,020 was found missing from $9,564 in an evidence envelope seized by Howard in 2013, and it was found that Howard had allegedly falsified the report and did not include the money seized, but it was in other reports that $9,564 was seized in that case. The total amount missing was $2,704.
During the course of the investigation, Rice discovered an EMachine Desktop computer was missing as Howard unlawfully removed from police evidence to his personal possession. Rice assigned a state constable to recover and return the computer, which was returned to the police department in December, 2014, and turned over to the FBI to investigate in June 2015.
The FBI found that the computer was new and in a sealed box when Howard confiscated it, but when they examined the computer's contents, they found that hard drive was removed. Metros set Howard's bond at $25,000 and made it unsecured because Howard is currently serving house arrest with electronic monitoring as part of his probation. A preliminary hearing for Howard is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. June 29 before Metros.
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Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7JW, Tel: 03000 41 71 71 , Email, www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/parks-and-outdoor-activities/find-a-walk/walks-in-east-kent-chartham
Walk Route: Chartham
A village green and historic houses are the hallmarks of Chartham at the start of this pleasant circular walk. (Information courtesy of the Explore Kent website).
Herne Bay, CT6 6SU, Tel: 03000 41 71 71 , Email, www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/parks-and-outdoor-activities/find-a-walk/walks-in-east-kent-reculver
Walk Route: Reculver
Enjoy the sights and sounds to be experienced along one of the most rapidly changing stretches of the Kent coastline. Head through Reculver Country Park along the famous Saxon Shore Way and back alongside the strand.
Canterbury to Whitstable, CT1 2AH, Tel: 03000 41 71 71, Email, www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/countryside_and_coast/cycling/cycle_routes/crab_and_winkle_way.aspx
Cycle Route: Canterbury to Whitstable
Originally a six mile railway line running between Canterbury and Whitstable between 1830 and 1952, some of it was reopened as a cycle and walking route.
A wonderful way to capture the magic of the river is through our candlelit evening tours! These tours are provided solely for our group markets, usually with a minimum number of ten participants (subject to a minimum charge).
Daily or weekly hire of bicycles, tandems, tag-alongs and child-trailers – for recreational cyclists, families, tourists and student groups, exploring the historic City of Canterbury – or taking a trip to the coast.
Escape the busy pavements and lay back into the cushions, meander down the river and see the City as you never could on foot. Listen to historic Canterbury's rich and fascinating story as you sip champagne and view medieval buildings.
Canterbury, CT3 4BP, Tel: 03000 41 71 71, Email, www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/parks-and-outdoor-activities/find-a-walk/walks-for-all-stodmarsh-national-nature-reserve-grove-ferry
A short walk of 1.25 miles. The hard surfaces are well compacted but with occasional stones upt to 30mm.
New Road, Rough Common, Canterbury, CT2 9DB, Tel: , www.theblean.co.uk/
Blean Woods are the largest in Kent and, in addition to their intrinsic interest as ancient woodlands they surround a number of attractive villages with pubs, where you can eat and drink, places to visit.
Canterbury to Chartham, CT2 8BG, Tel: 01227 862190, Email, www.canterbury.gov.uk/leisure-countryside/things-to-do-in-the-district/walking-cycling-routes/great-stour-way/
Cycle Route: Canterbury to Chartham
A walking and cycling route that follows the River Great Stour. As well as providing a safe and traffic free path that is accessible for wheelchair users, it makes it easy to access the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Mid-point Canterbury, CT1 2DA, Tel: 03000 41 71 71, Email, www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/parks-and-outdoor-activities/cycling/find-a-cycle-route-or-centre/cycle-rides-pilgrims-cycle-trail
Cycle Route: Rochester, Detling, Ashford, Canterbury
This wonderful new cycle route follows much of the historic Pilgrims Way. It has been created to provide fantastic cycling for anyone wishing to enjoy a sunny day cycling leisurely through the heart of Kent.
Enjoy a fascinating 90 minute tour of historic streets AND Cathedral Precincts with knowledgeable, entertaining guides to address your questions and special interests. All for £7 or less! Tours daily from the Buttermarket.
Brompton Dock is an innovative cycle hire scheme that uses folding bicycles. These bikes are available for both long and short-term hire and can be hired 24/7/365. They can be taken on public transport, even during peak times.
Birchington, CT7 9QP, Tel: 03000 41 71 71 , Email, www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/parks-and-outdoor-activities/find-a-walk/walks-for-all-minnis-bay-to-reculver-country-park
Walk Route: Minnis Bay to Reculver
This is a lovely sea walk that is particularly refreshing during the summer months. There is plenty to see as you pass a salt-water lagoon, a working oyster farm and the Reculver Towers and fort.

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Hello, I have an arduino pro mini that I'm trying to program. I found a way to upload one sketch, but the next always gives a "verification error, content mismatch".
The pro mini is a 3.3V, 8MHz version (clone). Here are the steps I follow to program it:
- Upload the arduino ISP program to an Uno R3, with baud rate set to 19200.
- Burn bootloader to the pro mini using the Arduino as ISP.
- Upload the arduino ISP program to an Uno R3, with baud rate set to 57600.
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Using other sequences of steps, I cannot get any useful results. Usually avrdude throws an out of sync error. That woule be fine, but the real problem is that the next time I upload any sketch, I get the verification error. My only guess is that the bootloader becomes corrupted after every upload. Making small changes to the sketch and re-uploading requires me to follow steps 1-4 all over again, which is frustrating. Does anyone have any idea what might be wrong and how to fix it, if it is fixable?

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Read Grandfather's Journey Online
Authors: Allen Say
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Grandfather's journey / Allen Say.
Summary: A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather's
journey to America which he later also undertakes, and the feelings
of being torn by a love for two different countries.
[1. Grandfathers—Fiction. 2. Voyages and travels—Fiction.
3. Homesickness—Fiction. 4. Japan—Fiction. 5. United States—
Description and travel—Fiction. 6. Japanese Americans—Fiction.}
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Copyright © 1993 by Allen Say
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To Richard, Francine, and Davis
My grandfather was a young man when he left his home in Japan and went to see the world.
He wore European clothes for the first time and began his journey on a steamship. The Pacific Ocean astonished him.
For three weeks he did not see land. When land finally appeared it was the New World.
He explored North America by train and riverboat, and often walked for days on end.
Deserts with rocks like enormous sculptures amazed him.
The endless farm fields reminded him of the ocean he had crossed.
Huge cities of factories and tall buildings bewildered and yet excited him.
He marveled at the towering mountains and rivers as clear as the sky.
He met many people along the way. He shook hands with black men and white men, with yellow men and red men.
The more he traveled, the more he longed to see new places, and never thought of returning home.

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The number of deaths due to stillbirth are greater than those due to preterm birth and sudden infant death syndrome combined.
Stillbirth: Prediction, Prevention and Management provides a comprehensive guide to the topic of stillbirth. Distilling recent groundbreaking research, expert authors consider:The epidemiology of stillbirth throughout the worldThe various possible causes of stillbirthThe psychological effects on mothers and families who suffer a stillbirthManagement of stillbirthManaging pregnancies following stillbirth
Stillbirth: Prediction, Prevention and Management is packed with crucial evidence-based information and practical insights. It enables all obstetric healthcare providers to manage one of the most traumatic yet all too common situations they will encounter.
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Saturday, 16 June 2012
Above, Carmen Amaya performing in the film Los Tarantos, 1963.
I’ve recently contributed a couple of guest posts to Bob’s Beats, a music blog offshoot of the renowned Bob from Brockley blog. Bob is currently going through a ‘First and Last’ theme, explained here. My posts are First and Last EPs, Country Guitar Vol. 6 and Gunpowders, and First and Last LPs, flamenco dancers and sea shanties, musicals and clowns.
Please have a look and a listen, and I hope you enjoy them!


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Thermal imaging shows heat leaking into attic space and escaping through the roof.
Thermal imaging in kitchen with bay window show heat escaping through seams that are not properly sealed.
Thermal imaging of rim joist shows leaks.
Thermal imaging shows cold air coming from sealing through can light.
Thermal imaging shows major air leak around light switch.
Thermal imaging in master bath shows cold air entering from attic due to missing insulation.
Thermal imaging of exhaust fan shows air leaks.
Thermal imaging of rim joist shows missing insulation.
Thermal imaging shows cold air coming in from the basement rim joist through cracks under the baseboard.
Thermal imaging shows sun heating the roof of the house making hot spots show up in the room due to lack of proper ventilation.


Bunya Mountains, Queensland, 9th January 1992
This is a deciduous tree, growing up to 20 metres high. It has 5-lobed leaves, up to 18 cm long. It flowers in summer, when tree is almost leafless. Flowers are pink to red, 6 cm long, with no petals, but sepals are petaloid and coloured, and pubescent on the outside.
It grows in rainforest in the north east of New South Wales and in Queensland.
The foliage is food for some Caterpillars, for example :
( Phaedyma shepherdi, NYMPHALIDAE )
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House-in-a-box? They're coming to Florida
On Instagram and other apps, young people are now in the beauty contest business. The winners get compliments, the losers a big red X, or worse. Just about anyone, even strangers, can vote anonymously.
What started out as a standoff over land rights may be turning into a controversy over race.
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World War 2 Bolt Action German Army Lot. The item "World War 2 Bolt Action German Army Lot" is in sale since Wednesday, August 18, 2021. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Games\Miniatures, War Games\28mm".
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Huge, fluffy, affectionate, gentle, and brave, there’s a lot to love about the Great Pyrenees––both in their personality and size! Great Pyrenees, also known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog are a giant breed that’s full of love and a fierce guardian.
They originated in the Pyrenees Mountains which create a border between France and Spain, where they were bred to protect livestock year-round. Their thick coat helps them stand up to cold winters on the mountain and their bravery is unmatched in the face of predators.
Today, Great Pyrs are loved by many, and if you can embrace their huge size and aptitude for shedding, a Great Pyr might make a great addition to your pack. Read on to learn more about this lovable breed!
Physical Traits and Health of the Great Pyrenees
Great Pyrenees are a large breed of dog that weigh in between 90 and 120 pounds, with some males getting up to 160 pounds in size! They are quite tall, with a should height of 25-32 inches. Their thick, fluffy coats make them appear even bigger. So if you’re looking for a big dog, these certainly fit the bill!
Great Pyrs are most often all white, but they also come in tan, gray, and red. Their show-stopping coat is surprisingly low maintenance! Yes, you’ll deal with intense twice-yearly shedding, but day-to-day, there’s not too much risk of matting and need for grooming. Because of their origins as mountain guard dogs, their coats have adapted to resists dirt and tangles.
Personality and Lifestyle of Great Pyrenees
Great Pyrenees are very intelligent dogs with guarding tendencies. For these reasons, early socialization is important so that they are comfortable and loving towards other dogs and people, and don’t become overly protective of your home and family.
Their intelligence doesn’t make them super easy to train. The breed is sometimes described as stubborn int his sense. Because they were left to their own devices on mountainsides, Great Pyrs don’t show a lot of interest in basic training and commands. However, with regular practice and consistency, you’ll be able to accomplish the basics.
Pyrs are very affectionate, known for being great with kids, and are friendly towards other dogs as long as their socialized. Unlike other working breeds, Great Pyrs don’t need the excessive exercise as say a German Shepherd or German Short-Haired Pointer. But don’t confuse this with no exercise, but 1-2 good on-leash walks with their owner is usually enough to keep this breed content.
And while they don’t need to run to get their energy out, keep in mind this is a working breed that’s meant to be on the lookout for predators all day. For this reason, they thrive on mental stimulation and will get bored if left alone in the house all day.
Drawbacks to the Great Pyrenees
The biggest potential drawbacks to the Great Pyrenees are their stubbornness, prey drive, and tendency to bark and howl. Remember, these dogs were bred to be guard dogs on mountainsides. For this reason, they do best in a setting with a large yard, on a farm, in the woods, or in other settings where they will have lots of space to roam and explore.
Thinking about a Great Pyrenees for your family?
Great Pyrenees are a good fit for families that spend a lot of time outside and ideally have a large outdoor space. They love kids and are very affectionate towards their family. With a Great Pyr around, you’ll always feel safe and protected by this excellent guardian.
Do you have a Great Pyrenees in your pack? We’d love to hear about them below!

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What are bronchitis symptoms What are the symptoms of bronch
Symptoms of bronchitis include sore throat, chest congestion, sinus fullness, breathlessness, wheezing, slight fever and chills. ( Source: http://www.chacha.com/question/what-are-bronchitis-symptoms-what-are-the-symptoms-of-bronchitis )
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- ･ Fever, chills. ･ Soreness and tightness in chest. ･ Some pain below breastbone during deep breathing ･ Some shortness of breath
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- The following are the most common symptoms for acute bronchitis. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: runny nose, usually before a cough starts malaise (an overall body discomfort or not feeling wel...
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- Q: Also, could something like a recent oral surgery make a person more susceptible to getting bronchitis or some other lung disease?Here's my symptoms:tightness in the chest and discomfortpain in my upper back between shoulder bladesdry coughhot flashesfatiguefeeling of phlegm stuck in my throat
- A: Yup!! That sounds like it....I have it about 3 to 4 times a year...I don't get hot flashes.
- Can you help me find out what's wrong with me? Bronchitis symptoms without the wheezing.?
- Q: For the past 3 weeks, I've had a cough off and on. I went to the doctor 2 weeks ago and she said that no wheezing present and that that eliminated the possibility of bronchitis. However, now, still no wheezing, but I have a fever (controllable by Acetaminophen) as well as deep and very, very painful dry coughs. A few days ago, I coughed up green thick liquid (very sick, I know). My throat is killing me, and no medicine or cough drops help. Coughing has gotten so bad that I'll wake myself 15+ times a night, and it leaves my back aching for hours. I do not smoke (I'm only 14), however others do smoke around me occasionally. Is this a sign of bronchitis or something more/less serious? Do you have any at-home remedies that can soothe my throat and/or help me not cough as much?All help is appreciated so very much as long as it doesn't kill me ;) Prompt answers with working remedies helping my throat (as it hurts to even swallow saliva) would be even more appreciated.The fever is always accompanied with a headache and a wierd dizzy feeling.It's also very painful to take half-deep breaths. When I ignore the pain and take deep breaths, I start coughing uncontrolably for 30+ seconds.I've went to school every day so far this semester. I've already consulted 2 doctors by phone, all want me to come and, and I don't have insurance. My mom's done paid the $80 plus "other fees" once, I'd personally prefer her not have to again...
- A: I have the exact same symptoms that you have, minus the sore throat, but only since Friday. My cough started out dry as well. Then I developed shortness of breath and my fever just wouldn't go away. By Monday I was so short of breath I ended up in the hospital. I had a chest X-ray and was diagnosed with pneumonia. Even after being on powerful antibiotics, tylenol AND advil, I STILL have a fever that comes and goes, and am so tired this will probably be my last post tonight.You could have pneumonia combined with strep throat or tonsillitis. A fever means infection somewhere, so just taking tylenol for it is like putting a bandaid on a gunshot wound. You probably need antibiotics. A longterm lung infection could really damage your lungs and even spread to other organs.Have your parents take you to the emergency room - and if they won't, call 911 and get an ambulance to come. I'm totally serious. I'm a teacher and I'm really tired of parents who don't take their children's illnesses seriously. Most hospitals can accommodate people with no insurance and no money. Look for a Catholic hospital - my local one charges on a sliding scale that starts at zero for families living at TWICE the state poverty level. You have the right to demand the care you need!!
- What are the symptoms of bronchitis?
- Q: Can anyone tell me the symptoms of bronchitis? Im not sure if i have it or what this is, but basically my symptons are:coughphlegmtightness in chestwheezynessworse in cold weatherMy mum said it may be that but i always thought it was something caused by smoking? Im 17 and have never smoked before. I am also non-asthmatic. What causes bronchitis?Thanks for your help :)If you dont think this is bronchitis, what could it be? It has been going on for about a week now with no signs of improvement. My chest crackles and rasps when i cough, and i have been coughing up mucus.
- A: * Sore throat * Fever * A cough that may bring up yellow or green mucus * Chest congestion * Shortness of breath * Wheezing * Chills * Body achesAcute bronchitis is almost always caused by viruses that attack the lining of the bronchial tree and cause infection. As your body fights back against these viruses, more swelling occurs and more mucus is produced. It takes time for your body to kill the viruses and heal the damage to your bronchial tubes.In most cases, the same viruses that cause colds cause acute bronchitis. Research has shown that bacterial infection is a much less common cause of bronchitis than we used to think. Very rarely, an infection caused by a fungus can cause acute bronchitis.
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Camping in American Prairie Reserve: the great grass-land adventure
Camping in American Prairie Reserve is still relatively unknown and thus – uncrowded and fascinatingly thrilling wildlife adventure in Montana. Commonly known as APR, this vast, privately founded reserve restores the beauty and natural bounty of America’s Great Plains. What one can encounter here, is the amazingly diverse spectre of wildlife and outdoor based activities. You’ll love all of them, if you have ever watched and loved “Dancing with the Wolves” – as the main attraction of the APR is the … bison! This majestic animal, once roaming Great Plains freely, was successfully reintroduced to this area in 2004 and today you are almost guaranteed to spot the whole herd, counting over 700 animals. But bison-spotting is not the only attraction of this area. So if you are looking for some ideas what to do in American Prarie Reserve, read on our short activity guide!
Tracking the beast
If you decide to go for a camping in American Prairie Reserve, be prepared for close wildlife encounters. Just behind your cozy tent, build on low-impact platform, you will find enough trails to meet deer and huge elks – and if you are a huge fan of wild cats, just head to popular Burnt Lodge to spot for bobcats preying for bighorn sheep. And if you are wondering, which area of the vast reserve is the best for bison spotting, do not think any longer and run to the Sun Prairie unit, where the herd is usually seen. While taking countless photos of America’s iconic beast, do not forget to keep your distance – 300 ft between you and the animals makes the meeting safe… for both of you.
Walking, strolling and land-snorkelling in American Prairie Reserve
There are so many entertaining and nature-oriented things to do in American Prarie Reserve! From wildlife watching and bison-spotting and land-snorkelling to serious prairie hiking, horseback riding to night sky gazing. If you are here to enjoy camping in American Prarie Reserve, you are of course welcome to experience all of them. Feel like going for a walk? Try the essential, 5,8 mile long Box Elder Crossing Trail or even longer, 12 mile long Ridge Road trail, which runs close to C.M. Russel National Wildlife Refuge.
Whichever activity you’ll choose, remember to take your time while enyoing the best Montana outdoor adventures. Do not hurry – allow yourself to sing into prairie landscapes and feel the pulse of Earth beating.
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The ensuing dance of souls resembled a symphony: a chorus of laughter, gasps, and enticing whispers linked with palpable overtones of lust, liberation, and yearning. As dawn's first light pierced the hazy veil of the city, the embers of their enthusiastic union cast an iridescent radiance upon the elaborate tapestry of the untamed night.
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WACO, Texas (AP) — Davion Mitchell had 17 points, scoring just before and after halftime as No. 2 Baylor started stretching its lead, and the Bears beat Iowa State 68-55 on Wednesday night for their 13th win in a row.
Baylor (14-1) is the only Big 12 team to make it through the first four conference games without a loss.
Jared Butler had 19 points and five assists to lead the Bears, whose only loss came against Washington in Alaska the first week of the season. They had road wins last week at No. 23 Texas Tech and No. 6 Kansas, the latter its first ever at Allen Fieldhouse.
Rasir Bolton and Prentiss Nixon both had nine points for Iowa State (8-8, 1-3 Big 12).


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Southfield girl’s book reviews draw global following
Southfield’s Bridget Smith reviews books and interviews authors on her blog Bridget and the Books
Every week, Bridget Smith receives dozens of book review requests from publishers. Authors want to know what she thinks of their stories. Illustrators want to hear what she thinks of their drawings.
As the giggly blond blogger with a gap between her front teeth will tell you, she’s in second grade but with one important distinction:
“I’m on a third-grade reading level,” she said.
Bridget started her blog Bridget and the Books last June to review children’s books as well as interview authors and librarians nationwide.
Perched at her kitchen table in Southfield, spread with graphic novels to review for March’s National Reading Month, Bridget explained she originally started a vlog (a video blog). Her mother then suggested a more manageable project: a blog.
She began posting short reviews, including what a book is about, what she likes about it and who she suggests read it. The authors tend to get a kick out of those responses.
“From the authors we’ve talked to, that’s probably their favorite part, because she comes up with some very crazy reasons who should read it, and they think it’s funny because it’s not what they would have thought,” said her mother, Melissa Smith, 37, who types the posts dictated by Bridget.
Asked who should read Peter Raymundo’s “Third Grade Mermaid,” one of the books on the table, Bridget responded: “Anyone that likes mermaids, sea cucumbers, jellyfish or giant shrimp.” Fans of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” would like it too, she added.
Ten months in, Bridget has reviewed nearly 150 books. One is a review of “Dragons from Mars” (HarperCollins, 2016) by Bloomfield Township resident Deborah Aronson, who was thrilled Bridget reviewed her story about a boy who emails dragons on Mars.
The 69-year-old was especially impressed that Bridget picked up on a “secret surprise” — the book cover has a different picture underneath the book jacket.
“She thought (the story) was funny,” she added. “Oh, my God, did that touch my heart, because I was really hoping that kids would find it funny.”
Aronson, who also wrote “Where’s My Tushy?” (Carolrhoda Books, 2014), said Bridget’s blog is a gift to authors, who don’t always hear from their young readers.
“To actually get a chance to see the reaction of someone you’re writing the book for is such a privilege,” she said. “It’s just something you really appreciate as an author.”
Yet the blog is read by more than authors. Bridget’s mother said Bridget and the Books (which is not monetized) has attracted a total of 4,162 visitors and gets roughly 20 visitors a day, mostly from the United States.
“But she does have a strong international following,” Smith said. “Israel. China. Australia. We’re not entirely sure how they’re finding this. Even in the United States — they’re all over.”
The top-read posts are the librarian interviews, where Bridget questions the book experts about their favorite authors and what inspired them to follow their career path.
Why interview librarians?
“Because they’re a source of books,” Bridget said matter of factly.
Her favorite librarian she’s interviewed is Meaghan Battle, a 24-year librarian and head of youth services at the Troy Public Library.
Normally, Bridget emails the questions, but the two met in person last year and hit it off.
“I was pretty blown away when I met Bridget and looked over her blog,” said Battle, adding that she hasn’t come across another kid-authored book review blog. “I think it’s great that she highlights books and authors and librarians, because it’s all so interconnected. She puts it all together. These things aren’t in a vacuum — they’re affected by each other, they’re part of the same world and they appreciate each other.”
Running upstairs to show off her bulging bookshelf in her bedroom, Bridget said her favorite books are by Salina Yoon.
“I like that they are beautifully illustrated, and they have a lot of detail and there’s one series I like the most: ‘Penguin,’ ” she said.
Bridget first read Yoon’s series at age 3 and loved them so much that her parents reached out to the San Diego-based author and illustrator to let her know. A friendship forged, and Yoon has sent Bridget books for her birthday as well as her penguin drawings, now hung above Bridget’s bird bedspread.
Smith credited Yoon for helping Bridget kick off the blog by using her social media platforms to promote it to other authors and illustrators.
In an email interview from the International Young Readers Festival in Hong Kong, Yoon called Bridget “the kid-blogging celebrity” in her circle.
“Her passion for books is a gift she shares with the world through her blog,” Yoon said. “When her mom told me that she was going to start a blog reviewing picture books, I couldn’t wait to let my author friends know about it and introduce them to Bridget. And now, authors thank me for making the introduction.”
“She’s such an inspiration not only to readers her age, but to all ages.”
Bridget plows through about five books a day at school and continues to read at home, but to keep up with the posting pace, she allows her kindergartener brother Cooper to occasionally guest review under the byline “Annoying Little Brother.” Her class at McIntyre Elementary School also contributes reviews, and one author’s daughter the same age as Bridget asked to be a guest reviewer.
“She’s been trying to build up other kid reviewers because it gives her a day off,” Smith said, “but it also exposes her to other books.”
This month she’s focusing on graphic novels, dubbing it Graphic Awesomonth. (Graphic novelist Mike Maihack is another favorite author.)
“I like that they’re like comics, and they’re like chapter books,” she said.
Next month, she’ll feature books with environmental themes in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day.
While some kids have a “reading spot,” nowhere is off-reading limits for Bridget.
“(I read) wherever I want,” she said. “This whole house is my reading space.”
Her mother joked there’s only one problem with having a voracious reader in the family.
“We do have to tell her to stop reading,” she said, especially at bedtime. “The other thing we have to do is remind her to put books away, because she will leave books everywhere.”
Bridget devours fiction, and she loves mysteries. There aren’t many books she doesn’t like, but she admitted she’s not a huge fan of stories by one beloved author.
“I don’t like Dr. Seuss,” she said. “They’re a little too weird for me.”
She’ll leave those for the other kids to review.


Sebastian Vettel kept Ferrari at the top of the timesheets in Jerez today, lowering his day one benchmark by almost two seconds and logging more than 80 laps as Ferrari continued to look strong on day of pre-season testing ahead of the 2015 Formula One campaign.
Vettel was fast out of the blocks, setting a test best time of 1:21.926 an hour into the session to climb to the top of the top of the timesheet. And there he stayed. The German continued to improve and soon after posted a lap of 1:20.984, which would remain the day’s fastest time.
For a second day running next best on the time sheet went to the Ferrari powered Sauber with rookie Felipe Nasr getting to within nine tenths of Vettel’s benchmark. The Brazilian driver also competed 88 laps for the Swiss outfit.
After a slow start to the first morning of testing yesterday Williams were on track early on day two and after posting 73 laps on Sunday afternoon Valtteri Bottas added another 61 to his tally on day two, ending the day with the third fastest time, a lap of 1:22.319.
On day one of the test Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg reminded rivals of just why Mercedes are still the team to beat by delivering 157 trouble free laps of the Curcuit de Jerez. Lewis Hamilton didn’t get near that total as an afternoon water leak on his car cut short his running, but his 91 laps still represented the day’s largest total. He finished the session in fourth spot with a time of 1:22.490, 1.5s adrift of Vettel’s best time.
At Toro Rosso, 17-year-old Max Verstappen took from Carlos Sainz Jr at the wheel of the STR10 and Formula One’s youngest driver logged a decent total of 73 laps to finish fifth on the timesheet.
After missing the first day due to the late arrival of its new car, Lotus completed the build of the E23 overnight and after a cautious start Pastor Maldonado was able to complete 41 laps, the Venezuelan running progressively faster throughout the day. A drive-train issue in the afternoon ending his outing, however.
He was followed on the timesheet by McLaren’s Jenson Button who matched team-mate Fernando Alonso’s day one total of six laps. With the team still exploring the functionality of its Honda power unit, Button only managed one tikmed lap, some 33 seconds off the pace.
After a solid start yesterday, Red Bull Racing hit problems early on day two. New recruit Daniil Kvyat suffered a minor off right at the start of the team’s running and damaged the front wing of his RB11. With no replacement wing at the circuit the team was restricted to single-lap untimed runs as they worked through systems checks. Kvyat put in 18 slow laps all day and failed to set a time.
A late rain shower disrupted the final half an hour of the session and only Verstappen, Vettel, Nasr and Button tested the wet conditions before the session ended.
Testing continues for a third day, on Tuesday at Jerez.


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The new Mitsubishi Mirage might not look like much, even compared to its Mitsubishi Evo-style Colt predecessor, but it notches up a first in the supermini class.
When it goes on sale this month, the Mirage will be the only vehicle in the class with a full range of engines under the magic 100 grams per kilometre CO2 barrier – meaning free road tax and congestion charge exemption all round.
Of course, there’ll be only two engines to choose from, but the message is clear – the Mirage majors on green. And not just in terms of colour…
Those two engines are a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder unit with Mitsubishi’s MIVEC variable valve timing, and a similar 3-cylinder MIVEC engine displacing 1.2 litres.
The former puts out a respectable 71 PS, the latter 80 PS, and each uses Auto Stop & Go, regenerative braking and a high efficiency alternator to keep consumption low. Officially, the 1.0-litre car manages 70.6 mpg combined with CO2 of just 92 g/km, while the 1.2 gets 68.9 mpg, with 96 g/km of CO2.
Also available is the top-spec MIVEC 3 with a continuously-variable transmission, which emits only 95 g/km of CO2, bettering the manual by just a fraction.
Efficient engines aren’t the only string to the Mirage’s bow – a low base kerb weight of only 845 kg and drag coefficient of only 0.27 also aid economy. Performance is average for the class – 13.6 seconds to 62 mph with the 1.0, 11.7 seconds from the 1.2.
With all that technology and light weight engineering, it’s a pity Mitsubishi hasn’t been more adventurous with the Mirage’s styling.
Instead, the shape is rather generic – this particular mirage seems to be refracting the styling trends of a decade ago…
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Benjamin Kane Ethridge is the
Bram Stoker Award winning author of the occult fantasy novel Black & Orange. He also wrote a master's thesis entitled, "CAUSES OF UNEASE:
The Rhetoric of Horror Fiction and Film." Available in an ivory tower
near you. Ben lives in Southern California with his wife and children.
When he isn't writing, reading, videogaming, he's defending California's
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Hardcover : 752 pages
ISBN-10 : 019515598X
ISBN-13 : 9780195155983
Product Dimensions : 23.88 x 3.56 x 18.8 cm
Publisher : OUP USA (27 Feb. 2003)
Language: : English
Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Third Edition, is a comprehensive study of rigid-body mechanical systems and provides background for continued study in stress, strength, fatigue, life, modes of failure, lubrication and other advanced aspects of the design of mechanical systems. This third edition provides the background, notation, and nomenclature essential for students to understand the various and independent technical approaches that exist in the field of mechanisms, kinematics, and dynamics of machines. The authors employ all methods of analysis and development, with balanced use of graphical and analytic methods. New material includes an introduction of kinematic coefficients, which clearly separates kinematic (geometric) effects from speed or dynamic dependence. At the suggestion of users, the authors have included no written computer programs, allowing professors and students to write their own and ensuring that the book does not become obsolete as computers and programming languages change. Part I introduces theory, nomenclature, notation, and methods of analysis. It describes all aspects of a mechanism (its nature, function, classification, and limitations) and covers kinematic analyses (position, velocity, and acceleration). Part II shows the engineering applications involved in the selection, specification, design, and sizing of mechanisms that accomplish specific motion objectives. It includes chapters on cam systems, gears, gear trains, synthesis of linkages, spatial mechanisms, and robotics. Part III presents the dynamics of machines and the consequences of the proposed mechanism design specifications. New dynamic devices whose functions cannot be explained or understood without dynamic analysis are included. This third edition incorporates entirely new chapters on the analysis and design of flywheels, governors, and gyroscopes.


Agency tries to clean up its units
But Sarasota Housing Authority lacks the funds to permanently solve problems with mold.
SARASOTA -- The Sarasota Housing Authority has cleaned up the mold in 30 of its public housing units and plans to clean 55 more, but officials say they don't have the money to solve the problem permanently.
Executive Director Rudy Vazmina said a certified "mold remediation" contractor has removed the mold and chemically treated the areas where it grew in 30 units. His employees also surveyed all 561 of the authority's public housing units and determined that 55 more apartments throughout the authority's four complexes need to be treated.
Vazmina did not know how much money had been spent on the treatment so far, and said he was willing to "expend whatever funds necessary."
However, the authority estimated it would cost $19,000 per unit to fix the insulation, air conditioning, and other systems to prevent mold from returning. The Housing Authority does not have anywhere near that amount of money.
This year the authority received $875,000 from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development to make physical improvements to its properties. Vazmina said it would cost $20 million to address all of the physical problems in its 561 units.
"This isn't going to solve the problem," Vazmina said of recent mold-removal efforts. "This is going to deal with the issue that we have immediately."
Vazmina presented an update Thursday on the mold removal process to the City Commission, along with an an outline of how the authority might use a federal Hope VI Neighborhood Revitalization Grant it is applying for, and how the city could match some of the grant funds.
According to the plan, it would cost about $3.2 million just to build the infrastructure -- water, sewer, and gas lines, among other things -- for new housing to replace the Janie Poe complex.
Responding to repeated questions from commissioners about what the Housing Authority would do if it did not receive the grant, housing officials said they did not have a specific plan. Vazmina said funding options included federal loans and municipal bonds.
The authority has not submitted an application for the grant and hasn't specified an amount it will seek. He said he plans to hire a consultant to write the Hope VI application and come up with a master revitalization plan to rebuild the city's public housing.
The Housing Authority unsuccessfully has applied for Hope VI funding several times in the past, and this may be its last chance. President Bush has threatened to eliminate the Hope VI program, although U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris is co-sponsoring legislation to reauthorize it for 2004 and 2005.


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For Duncan, the civil rights issue was that black elementary and high school students are disciplined at a higher rate than whites. His evidence for discrimination is that blacks are three and a half times more likely to be suspended or expelled than their white peers. Duncan and his Obama administration supporters conveniently...
If I were a Klansman, wanting to sabotage black education, I couldn't find better allies than education establishment liberals and officials in the Obama administration, especially Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, who in March 2010 announced that his department was "going to reinvigorate civil rights enforcement."
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Mountain View police on Friday announced that they are seeking help identifying other possible victims of an art teacher who inappropriately touched a teenaged student.
Police identified the man in a press release March 17 as a 55-year-old art gallery owner and Mountain View resident. He was arrested without incident on March 16 just after noon in Mountain View. He was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor, sexual battery and annoying or molesting a child.
Police received a call from the teenaged girl, who reported being touched inappropriately by her art teacher on at least one occasion, on March 15.
Because the suspect offers art lessons at his gallery and also gives private tennis lessons in the Mountain View area, police said they are concerned that there may be additional victims.
Anyone who is a victim or knows someone who may be a victim is asked to contact Det. Christine Powell at [email protected]
Editor's note: The Voice's policy is to withhold the names of those arrested for most crimes until the District Attorney has determined there is sufficient evidence to file charges in the case.
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Rating: 3 stars out of 5
Scotty Reedville has had his office job for two years, long enough to fall for Ryker Callen, head of the landscaping crews. It’s ridiculous, really. How could he fall for someone so completely his opposite in every way? Answer: he couldn’t help it. Still, Scotty would never make a move because he doesn’t think Ryker would go out with a guy who wears braces and snaps at everyone.
However, when Ryker is injured in a softball game one weekend and needs a place to live temporarily that doesn’t have steps, Scotty’s boss Gavin suggests he stay with Scotty. The time they spend together is both the best and worst thing that has ever happened to Scotty, and he doesn’t want it to end. But it must.
Thankfully, Ryker has other plans. Can the two men stumble their way to love?
This was such a cute and sweet story. Scotty has been admiring Ryker from afar knowing that no one would want him, brace face and all. When their boss pretty much invites Ryker to live with Scotty while he is injured Scotty gets put in the best and worst situation of his life.
Scotty keeps everyone at a distance with his snappish attitude but can’t help and hope that he will find that special someone he needs and you can’t help but feel for him. He and Ryker both keep their feelings to themselves for so long that it’s almost too late when they finally do. It was wonderful watching these two dance around each other for so long but finally opening up enough to let the other in.
The cover art by Written Ink Design gives a wonderful visual of both Scotty and Ryker.
ebook, 39 pages
Published: March 25, 2017 by JMS Books
Edition Language: English


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Can Apps and Devices be Educational for Babies? Why Devices Aren’t a Substitute for Parent Interaction
Friday, August 9th, 2013
How old is too young for a smartphone and a tablet? Is there value in giving them to babies? The American Academy of Pediatrics supports a “screen free” stance for kids under the age of two but in many cases, parents are handing their kids devices at younger ages partly because of the apps that are being created to target this age group. But are these apps truly educational for this age?
Despite claims by manufacturers that apps can be educational, Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) recently filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Fisher-Price and Open Solutions charging both companies with false marketing their apps apps for babies as educational. Designed for infants as young as six months, CCFC’s Director Dr. Susan Linn said, “Fisher-Price and Open Solutions exploit parents’ natural tendency to want what’s best for their babies…time with tablets and smart phones is really the last thing very young children need for optimal learning and development.”
But what do kids really need?
Findings from a 20 year study by Martha Farah, Director of the Center for Neuroscience and Society at the University of Pennsylvania, published by The Guardian determined the effects of childhood stimulation of brain development beginning at age 4. The longitudinal study involved visits to homes to determine the number of children’s books they had, if the family had toys to teach children about colors, numbers or letters, and whether they played with real or toy musical instruments. Parents were also observed to determine how much warmth, support, or care the child they provided and received a “parental nurturance” score. Farah found that cognitive stimulation from books and educational toys from early childhood had a significant effect on a person’s brain into their late teens. Researchers also determined that the amount of mental stimulation a child gets around age four correlated to more highly developed language and cognition skills in later life.
Kids at the youngest ages need interaction that comes from parents and caregivers to stimulate their brains and foster language skills along with social and emotional development. Authors Jamie Loehr, M.D. and Jen Meyers provide simple suggestions for parents in Activities to Enhance Baby’s Cognitive Development: 0-3 Months. They suggest reading to your child to get them used to the sound of your voice, talking to them and maintaining eye contact, providing them with noisy toys to learn cause and effect, showing them mirrors so they can see themselves and their movements, and singing. Activities for ages 3-6 months expand on a child’s development and include exposing them to new textures and introducing a variety of sounds through musical instruments that they can play themselves.
While apps and devices have educational value and can certainly reinforce skills and engage kids in a positive way as they synthesize information, they’re not a substitute for what parents can provide to their developing baby.
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Not even singer/actor jill scott would “wince” as she famously phrased essay because of her instinctual aversion to interracial couples if she.
To jill scott's views on interracial dating: whatever it seems the only reason she wrote an essay for the april issue of essence magazine,.
I think the key problem here is a common one—a kind of collectivist approach toward something as individual and private as marriage. Jill scott xposes her feelings on interracial dating her controversial essay published in essence about interracial dating.
While baker's essay rehashed familiar and stale conversations about now this is the part where “the wince” from the jill scotts of the world.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art joins with two international institutions to publish massive Marcel Duchamp archives online
Marcel Duchamp archives have been put online by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and two international institutions. The art museum has the world's largest collection of Duchamp art.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, which holds the largest collection of artworks by Marcel Duchamp in the world, has joined with the Centre Pompidou and Association Marcel Duchamp in Paris to combine all of their archival holdings online and make them freely available to the public.
The Duchamp Research Portal, which went live Monday, covers the entirety of the enigmatic artist’s life and work in France and the United States, through archival documents, correspondence, and supporting images. The portal can be found at https://www.duchamparchives.org.
It is a vast online trove of Duchampiana, a virtual “readymade,” now available to scholars, artists, and the general public all over the world.
The portal gives access to about 18,000 documents and artworks and nearly 50,000 digitized images related to Duchamp’s work and life, his family and friendships, and his connections in the avant-garde art community, including his associations with Cubism, Dada, and Surrealism.
In a statement, PMA director and chief executive Timothy Rub said that “people are seeking richer online art experience,” which the museum can now provide through what Rub deemed an “exceptional collaboration.”
In a way, the research portal provides a kind of Duchampian experience of its own.
For one thing, anyone interested by the work of a man who took a urinal, signed it “R. Mutt,” called it Fountain, and put it on a gallery wall as art, will have a field day.
Fountain was perhaps the most audacious of the found objects Duchamp called “readymades.” But it was hardly alone. The artist took everything from combs to bicycle wheels and transformed all into art — pretty much because he said so.
(But nowhere in the archives will a visitor find evidence supporting claims that Duchamp “stole” the idea for Fountain, or the urinal itself. Matthew Affron, PMA curator of modern art and author of The Essential Duchamp, said that the assertion, made several years ago, that Baroness Elsa Von Freytag-Lorringhoven was responsible for the piece amounted to a controversy “manufactured by social media.” Said Affron: “Not only is there no evidence in the portal, there’s no evidence anywhere.”)
Now everyone can have the opportunity to play with the idea of chance and its operations in the world of art research.
Affron, who worked on the project for several years, said the “sense of Duchamp” will change as the materials in the portal become more widely known.
“If you poke around this portal, and I’m doing it right now, you stumble over a great variety of documents in the archival section,” Affron said on Friday. “They could be family photographs, or correspondence, or documents related to exhibitions. One leads to the next.”
The interested browser “can sort of hop around,” he said, which leads ultimately to “an incredible amount of texture about the life and the connections to other people that that person, Duchamp, had. So it’s incredible. It can be an incredibly granular level of detail.”
The portal does provide a pathway to tens of thousands of documents and photographs, however. Postcards to Constantin Brancusi, notes from Alexander Calder, photographs by Man Ray, materials related to hundreds of significant artists of the 20th century, all can be found here.
Of note: Several photographs of a pristine The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even can be found through the portal — images made before the monumental work, now residing at the PMA, was mysteriously broken after a sojourn at the Brooklyn Museum in 1926.
Then there are other allusive documents.
“You have a photograph of Marcel Duchamp as an adolescent on a bicycle in 1902 in his hometown in Normandy in France, which wouldn’t be so interesting if the first readymade that he eventually made wasn’t called Bicycle Wheel,” said Affron, “So you have a photograph of Duchamp as a young person, a child, which gains resonance because of what you know about what will come later. I find it a very fascinating picture.”
Such chance discoveries and surprises are everywhere in these archives. But so is more focused information. If, for instance, the reader is interested in how the PMA became the go-to museum for Duchamp, the story is here.
The archive contains practically daily correspondence in the 1940s between then-director Fiske Kimball, Duchamp, and the collectors Walter and Louise Arensberg.
“As they’re going back and forth in different parts of the negotiation, Duchamp was tasked by the collectors, the Arensbergs, to be their agent in talking to a number of museums on the East Coast and eventually helped steer them to give their collection to Philadelphia,” said Affron. “And so you have all that.”
Taken as a whole, Affron said, the archives show how Duchamp “lived his life at the center of a whole series of sometimes connected circles of people. The social life, the everyday life, and also the public life of a key figure in history of modern art just comes into incredible relief.”
Affron said there are other archives of Duchamp material and that officials at the three institutions who collaborated on the portal hope others can be brought into the project in the future.
After all, “you could sort of get lost in” the portal and “that’s part of the fascination of it,” said Affron.
“You start in one place, and you just start connecting dots, and you stumble over something that is interesting. And then you ask yourself, well, what is the significance of this postcard? Why did Duchamp send a postcard to Brancusi with a picture of a barbershop at the Savoy Hotel?”
Dipping into the archives through the portal could uncover an answer to that, or — even better — suggest something else equally interesting or puzzling.


A masthead fly, also known as a wind indicator or wind vane, is a device used on sailboats to determine the direction and strength of the wind. It is typically mounted at the top of the mast, hence the term "masthead." Masthead flies, or sailboat wind indicators, such as Davis Instruments WindTrak 15 consist of a lightweight, wind-catching element attached to a rotating arm or swivel. As the wind blows, the wind-catching element aligns itself with the direction of the wind, allowing sailors to visually gauge wind direction.
The masthead fly serves as a valuable tool for sailors during various aspects of sailing, including trimming sails, steering, and navigating. By observing the angle at which the masthead fly points, sailors can adjust their sail trim to optimize performance. It helps them determine if they are sailing too close to the wind (in the "no-sail zone") or if they have the sails properly adjusted for the most efficient sailing angle. Wind direction indicators may include tacking tabs that serve as a visual reference used during sailboat tacking. Tacking reference tabs indicate the boat's progress and angle of attack during a tack. It helps the sailor determine the optimal time to turn the boat and adjust the sails for maximum efficiency.


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Brendan Rodgers likens Raheem Sterling to Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez
The Liverpool boss was delighted by Raheem Sterling's display in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Bournemouth
Brendan Rodgers likened Raheem Sterling to Alexis Sanchez after he inspired Liverpool to a 3-1 League Cup win over Bournemouth on Wednesday night.
The England international, who was deployed as a striker, scored twice to help the Reds set up a semi-final showdown with Chelsea.
He’s more of an Alexis Sanchez when he plays as a striker
And the Northern Irishman was delighted by the 20-year-old’s display in the cup clash.
“Raheem Sterling was brilliant,” Rodgers told BBC Sport. “I played him as a striker, but you get different types of striker.
“He’s more of an Alexis Sanchez when he plays as a striker – he’s not going to pin the defender.
“He plays in the spaces and he’s got the speed to get in behind. A couple of great finishes and I’m very pleased for him.”


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Physical Therapists Break Down Plantar Fasciitis
Did you know Plantar Fasciitis affects as many as 2 million Americans every year? That’s a lot of foot pain!
If you’re experiencing pain in your heel, the arch or the ball of your foot, you may have Plantar Fasciitis. Read below to understand the symptoms and causes of this disorder, as well as how physical therapy can help diagnose, treat and prevent it in the future.


WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) issued the statement below following the Biden administration’s approval to grant federal recognition to Minnesota’s proposal to host a Specialized World Expo in 2027. Titled “Expo 2027 Minnesota – Healthy People, Healthy Planet: Wellness and Well-Being for All,” this event would bring the world together to highlight the best of innovation and accomplishment in health and wellness.
“There’s no better place to showcase the exchange of ideas and American ingenuity than Minnesota,” said Klobuchar. “With the President’s support, Minnesota will now be put forth as our nation’s proposed location for a 2027 Specialized World Expo. This is a critical opportunity to highlight our state’s strong offerings in health and wellness, from our cutting-edge advances in medical research to our state-of-the-art facilities. I’m proud of our state’s leadership in this sector and know that we’re ready to show the world the very best Minnesota and the country has to offer.”
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Last Friday morning, I met my good friend, Bruce, another Pentax shooter, in Augusta at the beautiful Maine State House
for a photo trip. I have been interested in trying out my ultra-wide 12-24mm lens in the same places I previously used my kit 18-55mm lens and I wasn't disappointed.
Altogether, I have found that I need far less shots to create stunning panoramas and the results are crisp and clean, with very low noise, compared to my kit lens.
We had a lot of fun taking pictures and having "photo-chat" as we went from area to area. You can click on any of the pictures to see a larger version and then pres the back button to return to the post.
The first picture is a 12 image horizontal panorama of the Rotunda itself, and my favorite of the day. The second is the Maine Senate Chambers. The third piece is a a single shot of the Rotunda upstairs. The final shot is a four image panoramic view of one of the hallways leading up to the entrance to the Rotunda, where one can look up through three floors and see the beautiful dome above.
After that, we had a delicious lunch at Slate's Restaurant
in Hallowell, Maine, and back home to process all the photos!
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On stand #RB39 at the Arab Health Exhibition Priorclave will be exhibiting examples from their comprehensive range of laboratory autoclaves. They will include three of their most popular, electrically heated models.
- The PS/MID/C60 – a compact, 60l capacity, top-loading autoclave
- The PS/QCS/EH150 mid range, 150l capacity, front loader model. This electrically heated model, along with many others in the range, has optional direct steam heating facility
- The latest, 95l capacity, model PS/OPL/V95 top loader unit comes from the OPAL range. This entry-level range has been specifically designed to perform everyday laboratory autoclaving functions such as growth media preparation and laboratory waste sterilisation, cost-effectively, for the smaller laboratory
Autoclaves in the OPAL range feature automatic free steaming and thermal safety locks and are managed by a slimmed-down version of Priorclave’s tried and tested TACTROL® microprocessor control system. They will operate up to 138°C – 2.4bar.
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Flutter, the parent company of FanDuel, is strongly considering a US listing. The company’s focus on North America and its profitable operations in the region make a US listing a logical next step. This move could potentially attract new investors. Additionally, analysts noted that FanDuel’s profitability is proving its time advantage and its tie to a large global operator sets it apart from any US competitor. While Flutter’s US operations incurred an EBITDA loss in H222, the team sees evidence of a “profitability coil” and forecasts EBITDA in 2025 of $738m for FanDuel alone. Flutter CEO Peter Jackson hinted that the company may eventually pull the plug on Fox Bet once it regains complete control of the business.

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Workplace cultures contribute to an impossible double burden for women
Workplace cultures still don’t fully meet women’s needs. At all levels of leadership, women feel expected to work additional hours and this intensifies with seniority.
With one in two women admitting they feel workplace pressure to work extra hours, along with embedded cultural expectations and norms for women to take care of the lion’s share of household responsibilities, women face an impossible double burden. One in three women feel that their home responsibilities consume their energy and this affects their performance at work. Around half of working mothers have had to sacrifice either family time or career and believe that if they focus on their career they are not a good parent.
When combined with the ‘always on’ expectations of many workplaces, these home pressures can result in an unmanageable double burden between home and work. When viewed in this context, it is disturbing yet unsurprising that 30% of women often feel inadequate in the workplace.
The pandemic has challenged contemporary office-based working models, however the majority of workplaces remain rooted in 20th century designs that are no longer relevant to contemporary families and dual career households. Monday through Friday, office-based roles with long hours disproportionately disadvantage women who need more flexibility in order to effectively manage this double burden.
The research findings
The expectation to work beyond contracted hours was a factor for 52% of respondents and this increased to over 60% for women with a disability, lesbian and bisexual women. The pressure further increases with seniority with 65% of senior leaders and 67% of executives feeling this expectation. This, in turn contributes to feelings of inadequacy with 30% of respondents reporting this, increasing up to 48% for those with other intersectional factors.
Of the executive-level leaders surveyed, one in two reported they have sacrificed their career for the sake of family and one in two find it hard to transition between work and home. Exhaustion was a common theme with 34% reporting that the home situation reduces their time and energy at work.
Sadly, 29% of women said that if they advance their career, they are not a good parent/carer. This barrier was felt more acutely by executives (43%) and part-timers (35%).
What should organisations do?
Organisations must design around the needs of modern family set-ups. A dual career household has for most families superseded the traditional male breadwinner model, and organisations must embrace contemporary family structures, where all genders share responsibilities equitably at work and at home.
Practically speaking, here are six guidelines to help organisations make the shift:
- Make flexibility the new norm, the default approach. Non-flexible work patterns should be the exception.
- Equalise parental leave and take an active role in promoting the contemporary role of fathers.
- Prioritise work-life balance offerings and culture in your employee value proposition and hold your leaders accountable to lead by example. Build it into their rewards.
- Consciously monitor and address the timing of meetings, activities and job requirements that encroach on family or personal time.
- Rethink outdated norms, such as unrealistic working hours.
- Above all, consult with women in your business as to what might help them manage the double burden and respond accordingly.


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Small Fluffy Dog Breeds that Will Warm Your Heart
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Small fluffy dog breeds are unlike most other dogs. Nothing in this world can compare to the satisfying feeling of running your fingers through the thick coat of a cute fluffy pup.
These long-haired small dogs are adorable at home, and demand public attention everywhere they go.
“Your dog is so cute!” is the most common thing owners of these fluff-balls will hear outside on walks.
If you would love to experience the heavenly feeling of snuggling up with a soft fuzzy puppy who will become your very best friend, consider adopting one of these small and cute fluffy dog breeds.
17 Small Fluffy Dog Breeds to Add to Your Family
Small doesn’t mean less when it comes to human’s best friend. These small breeds are super furry, adorable, and full of big personality.
But tread carefully — it’s hard to resist spoiling such cute dogs, and they know it. These breeds won’t soon let you or anyone else forget just how cute they are.
1. Japanese Spitz
Average weight: 11-20 lbs / 5-9 kg
The Japanese Spitz looks like a little cloud with an adorable face and four thick, soft legs.
Dogs of this breed are gentle and family-friendly, plus extremely fluffy due to the fact that their long fur nearly “stands” up against the skin.
Similar to many other small fluffy dog breeds, this beauty comes at a cost: Japanese Spitz dogs are one of the highest maintenance breeds in terms of grooming.
If you want to add this little ball of fluff to your family, you will need to give them daily brushing to de-tangle, prevent matts, and get rid of loose hairs. Due to their white fur, it’s also especially important to clean the Japanese Spitz’s face with special dog eye wipes to prevent tear stains.
Average weight: 3-7 lbs / 1-3 kg
Pomeranians ideally suit their cute nicknames of “Pom-Poms” or “Poms,” often sporting a rounded cut of their long double-coat.
This breed’s compact form and thick, fluffy coats make for a charming and cute aesthetic.
Dogs of this breed are generally lively and very devoted to their people, following their family around and will happily come with you anywhere you need to go, including errands around town.
Pomeranians are one of the smallest Spitz-type dog breeds and have been incredibly popular as lap dogs and competition champions for many years.
Average weight: 7-14 lbs / 3-6 kg
Provided how much fur these dogs carry on their little tiny bodies, calling them fluffy would almost be an understatement.
Reinforcing their special look, Pekingese puppies’ popularity largely comes from their charmingly unique facial features: including flat snouts and big, round eyes.
4. Toy Poodle
Average weight: 5-10 lbs or 2-5 kg
Poodles come in a variety of sizes, including the Toy, Miniature, and Standard breeds.
The Toy Poodle is the smallest in the family and, possibly, the cutest of all.
These dogs are also loved for being the most outgoing and friendliest of the three Poodle variations.
So, if you want the elegance and intelligence of a Poodle in a space-friendly form, Toy Poodle is definitely the fluffy small dog breed to consider.
5. Miniature Poodle
Average weight: 15 lbs or 7 kg
The Miniature Poodle is a medium-sized option of the three members of the Poodle family.
While it is larger than its Toy Poodle relative, it still presents a great option for those looking for a small fluffy dog breed.
When it comes to temperament and personality, Miniature Poodles get the best of both worlds: they are calmer than the lively Toy Poodle, and still less aloof than the Standard Poodle.
Average weight: 3-8 lbs / 1-4kg
The Maltese can be the cutest thing ever with its thick, fluffy fur.
While it’s hard to resist cuddling with this ball of fluff, Maltese dogs are still pretty low-maintenance when it comes to grooming.
The breed is considered hypoallergenic and sheds very little. Giving your pup a good brush once or twice a week to detangle should be enough in most general cases.
Average weight: 8-10 lbs / 4-5 kg
“Papillon” means “butterfly” in French.
Papillon dogs get their name from their beautiful wing-like ears, complemented by the long fur coat that tends to exaggerate the look.
Though their fur is long and soft, Papillons are considered a low-maintenance breed when it comes to grooming! A weekly bath and brushing session is enough for the average Papillon.
This small ball of fluff is a great breed to consider if you are looking for a loving but highly energetic small dog with low maintenance.
Thriving from human attention and company, they will follow their owners pretty much anywhere they would allow.
Average weight: 6-13 lbs / 3-6 kg
The Affenpinscher is commonly known as the Monkey Terrier due to its funky ape-like facial features and wild personality.
This breed is a great option to consider if you want a small fluffy dog with a coat on the rougher side.
While Affenpinschers still require regular brushing to detangle the fur, they shed way less than smooth-haired breeds.
In fact, while they are still quite fluffy, they shed so little that they are often considered hypoallergenic.
9. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Average weight: 13-18 lbs / 6-8 kg
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs make for the ideal companion lap dog with their sweet personalities and small, fluffy aesthetic.
One of the most outstanding characteristics of this breed is the silky beauty of their coats.
The smooth and long fur feels amazing to touch, but be sure to brush it 3 to 4 times per week to keep your dog comfortable and minimize matting and shedding.
10. Biewer Terrier
Average weight: 4-8 lbs / 2-4kg
Biewer Terrier is among the rarest fluffy small dog breeds in the world.
This luxurious breed was originally developed from Yorkshire Terriers with the “piebald gene,” the DNA responsible for the unique aesthetic of these adorable puppies.
Biewer Terrier can make for a fantastic companion if you want a loving, lively, but low-maintenance dog for a condo or apartment.
While their fur is incredibly long, these dogs shed very little and are even considered hypoallergenic.
11. Yorkshire Terrier
Average weight: 4-7 lbs / 2-3 kg
In terms of coat characteristics, Yorkshire Terriers can come in three different variations: smooth short, smooth long, and wiry long.
While all of these have their own charm, it is the long-haired option that attracts the lovers of small fluffy dog breeds.
The best part about Yorkshire Terriers is that they shed rarely and very little, so their gorgeous coats are considered hypoallergenic.
Average weight: 13-18 lbs / 6-8 kg
This unique “designer” dog is bred from Miniature Poodles and Cocker Spaniels, resulting in one of the friendliest and fluffiest mixes in the world.
Most of the time, this mixed breed inherits the thick, curly coat from its Poodle side, which results in an adorably-fluffy appearance.
Cockapoos are lively and highly intelligent dogs that make for perfect family pets.
13. Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average weight: 17-30 lbs / 8-14 kg
The miniature version of the popular Australian Shepherd is famous for its combination of a lovely personality, an impressive intelligence, and great aesthetics.
These dogs get most of their fluff from the double-layered nature of the coat and long, smooth fur.
The gorgeous coat might require some extra time and effort to maintain, but it is surely worth it for these adorable dogs.
14. Lhasa Apso
Average weight: 14-18 lbs / 6-8 kg
It may not be obvious from their compact size, but Lhasa Apso were originally bred as protection dogs. In fact, they served as watchdogs in Tibetan monasteries, where they would bark to alert the monks and discourage intruders.
Today, these dogs are commonly kept for dog shows or as companion pets.
Their stunning fluffy coats and high intelligence make them a great choice for both cases.
15. Shih Tzu
Average weight: 8-16 lbs / 4-7 kg
Undoubtedly, the Shih Tzus breed presents some of the most pampered dogs in the world.
Their long, thick coats offer endless styles to choose from, as they can be groomed in any way you desire, from teddy bear cuts to impressive floor-length hair styles.
If you are looking for a furry best friend, it is worth taking Shih Tzus into consideration.
They are one of the most affectionate and loyal dog breeds and can become a truly devoted companion.
However, they can get slightly possessive, so early socialization is important.
16. American Eskimo Dog
Average weight: 15-40 lbs / 7-18 kg
American Eskimo Dog may not always be considered a “small dog,” but they certainly can be.
At a first glance, it can be challenging to tell the difference between the American Eskimo Dog and other dogs from the Spitz family, such as the Japanese Spitz. Both have gorgeous white coats and Spitz facial features, but there are some subtle yet important differences.
For one, the American Eskimo Dog tends to be larger and often more obedient, intelligent, and loyal.
This breed generally loves children and can become fantastic family companions.
17. Tibetan Terrier
Average weight: 18-30 lbs / 18-14 kg
While the Tibetan Terrier might also be slightly larger than the rest of the small fluffy dog breeds in this list, it is just as adorable and soft.
Tibetan Terriers sport a unique shaggy coat aesthetic with a thick tail.
Their long, wavy fur, combined with an affectionate personality and high intelligence make it an excellent companion for those who want to cuddle their soft small dog.
A Tibetan Terrier is known to be able to bond with virtually anyone, adapting to many types of households. They’re great family dogs.
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Without a doubt, small fluffy dog breeds are easy to fall head over heels in love with.
They’re usually soft and as loving with their family as they are adorable.
No matter how cute your small dog is, be sure to train them the same as any other dog: one potential downside of having a dog this cute and tiny is what is known as Small Dog Syndrome. This means that without proper training and socialization, these small pooches can start to feel like they own the world, or even fear the world due to their small size.
So, if you decide to get a small fluffy friend, be sure to devote sufficient time for proper training. They need to be prepared to be approached by gawking strangers when going outside.
And, of course, be ready to regularly groom their fuzzy, fluffy, and soft hairdos!


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How many conversations have you had in Miami beginning with “So…where are you from?” Many of us have come from somewhere else and are now living in South Florida. Finding a sense of community can be difficult. One great aspect of volunteering is the GIVE BACK that comes from a mindset that says “I am not just passing through. I am part of a community that I can choose to change.”
The Give Back starts with the decision to donate time. With a little research and planning you can find a volunteer project that fits just about any interest you have. This is the most difficult part for a lot of people—especially for first-time volunteers. Always keep uppermost in your mind that you are donating your time because you want to.
I personally choose to give back to organizations and causes that reflect my interests and are an extension of activities I would do for myself. I have woken up at 3:30 am to volunteer at a very rainy marathon because I won’t run a marathon myself, but wanted to be a part of the event. I can’t stand a beach with broken glass and garbage, so that results in my joining a beach cleanup project on a Sunday morning. I have run a teaching kitchen that was an adult education program. I volunteered here at the Adrienne Arsht Center for 6 months before joining the staff.
For me, the reward of volunteering is the Get Back—the experience I take away for myself. Volunteering is a way to make connections with like-minded people, and the result is the creation of your own community. The decision to volunteer for someone else, to choose to spend my own free time in the service of others opens me up to the idea that I am part of something worth working for. I get back the sense that this is my place—and I can make a difference.
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the original image of this commission was one of the
many many many things I lost when my computer currupted
the files I was backing up a while ago. I had to start
from scratch but I did have a small jpeg of the robot
design still lying around so I built on that. Luckily
for me the client was very understanding and so to show
my appreciation I really threw my all into this, it
was initially supposed to be a lot simpler than this
but after what happened I thought it only fair to go
the extra mile.
Everything in the image is inspired by Futurama, the
robot, the buildings, the characters, that's the way
the client wanted it so I tried to make it seem like
these things could have actually been in the show.
completely done as a vector, I usually do vector inking
but then it's transferred back to Photoshop, rasterized
and cleaned up, but the client requested this as a pure
vector so no clean-up occurred here.
I tried something new to get the corners of the line
edges smoother and the lines themselves neater, overall
it was a great success. I'm always amazed by how daunting
an image can seem when you first start it but how 'easy'
it was upon reflection when you're done. The mind loves
to delude itself.
I like how the image is complex but on the whole still
pretty simple, I'm pretty proud of what I managed to
accomplish here and would really like to do more stuff
like this on a consistant basis.
vector images can be a real challenge I hope to get
much better at it in the future.