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Spectral analysis of surface waves (SASW) is a non-destructive test method to determine subsurface stiffness profile (in-situ shear wave velocity and small strain shear modulus) with depths varying from 0.1 ft up to 300 ft. The test is based on the dispersive nature of Rayleigh waves, which are used to calculate the shear wave velocity. The use of a source that produces constant impact energy improves the coherence values – which directly affect the quality and acceptability of SASW results. Details of this test can be found in Heisey et al. 1982; Nazarian and Stokoe 1983; Nazarian and Stokoe 1985; Sheu et al. 1986; Stokoe, Rix, and Nazarian 1991.
The shear wave velocity profile and small strain shear modulus are used in
- Non-destructive estimations of mechanical properties of a material based on correlations with shear wave velocity and small strain shear modulus
- Estimation of seismic responses of a Earth Dam
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- SASW Bar
- 5 Hz Geophones
- Study the effect of constant and variable impact energy to generate Rayleigh waves
- Estimation of in-situ shear wave velocity profile
- Estimation of in-situ small strain shear modulus profile of the subsurface layers
- Location of sub-surface-soft zones and voids
- Thickness measurement of fill and rock layers
- Determination of abutment depth of bridges
- Condition assessment and characterization of mass concrete
- Chakraborty, Sayantan, Tejo V. Bheemasetti, and Anand J. Puppala. “Effect of Constant Energy Source on Coherence Function in Spectral Analysis of Surface Waves (SASW) Testing.” In Geotechnical Characterisation and Geoenvironmental Engineering, pp. 59-65. Springer, Singapore, 2019.
- Chakraborty, Sayantan, Tejo V. Bheemasetti, Anand J. Puppala, and Louie Verreault. “Use of constant energy source in SASW test and its influence on seismic response analysis.” Geotechnical Testing Journal 41, no. 6 (2018): 1102-1116.
- Chakraborty, Sayantan, Aritra Banerjee, Jasaswee T. Das, Leila Mosadegh, and Anand J. Puppala. “Impact of variation of small strain shear modulus on seismic slope stability analysis of a levee: A sensitivity analysis.” In IFCEE 2018, pp. 302-313. 2018.
- Chakraborty, Sayantan, Jasaswee T. Das, Aritra Banerjee, and Anand J. Puppala. “Effect of erroneous estimation of small strain shear moduli on seismic response of an earth dam.” In Indian geotechnical conference, Guwahati, India, pp. 1-5. 2017.
- Heisey, J. S., Stokoe, K. H., Hudson, W. R., and Meyer, A. H., 1982, Determination of In situ Shear Wave Velocities from Spectral Analysis of Surface Waves, Report No. FHWA/TX- 82/34+256-2, Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, Austin, TX, 293p.
- Nazarian, S. and Stokoe, K. H., II, 1983, Evaluation of Moduli and Thicknesses of Pavement Systems by Spectral-Analysis-of-Surface-Waves Method, Report No. FHWA/TX-83/26+256-4,Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, Austin, TX, 138p.
- Nazarian, S. and Stokoe, K. H., II, 1985, In situ Determination of Elastic Moduli of Pavement Systems by Spectral-Analysis-of -Surface-Waves Method: Practical Aspects, Report No. FHWA/TX-86/l3+368-lF 2, Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, Austin, TX, 188p.
- Sheu, J.-C., Stokoe, K. H., II, Roesset, J. M., and Hudson, W. R.,1986, Applications and Limitations of the Spectral-Analysis-of-Surface-Waves Method, FHWA/TX-87/70+437-3F, Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, Austin,TX, 305p.

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Persons above the age of 65 account for almost three-fourths of all deaths. Cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease are among the chronic conditions that cause the vast majority of fatalities worldwide.
Ischemic heart disease, pneumonia, and influenza were the most prevalent ″other″ underlying causes of mortality among those aged 75 and over (these causes account for approximately one-third of all other deaths). Among older age groups, deaths from ‘other’ causes have increased.
According to new data released Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, heart disease was the leading cause of death for Americans aged 85 and older in 2018. Heart disease was followed by cancer (11.7 percent) and Alzheimer’s disease (9.1 percent).
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the main causes of mortality among persons aged 65 and over in the United States in 2019 were heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disorders, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease.
By 2030, cancer may surpass heart disease as the leading cause of mortality, with 640,000 people dying each year from the disease. The number of people who die as a result of hepatitis C might increase by as much as threefold. Alzheimer’s disease may overtake heart disease as the fourth biggest cause of mortality, claiming the lives of more than 150,000 individuals each year.
Accidents are the leading cause of mortality among teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19. (unintentional injuries) Homicide. Suicide.
In the United States, the death rate was greatest among those aged 85 and older in 2019, with around 14,230 men and 12,666 women dying for every 100,000 people in the population. Males died at a rate of 911.7 per 100,000 of the population at all ages, while females died at a rate of 829 per 100,000 of the population at all ages.
A total of 91,757 potentially preventable deaths were estimated for the five leading causes of death in people under the age of 80 in 2010. These included diseases of the heart, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, cerebrovascular diseases (stroke), and unintentional injuries (as a percentage of the total number of potentially preventable deaths).
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has remained the leading cause of mortality on a worldwide scale for the past two decades. However, it is currently responsible for the deaths of more individuals than ever before. Since 2000, the number of fatalities due to cardiovascular disease has climbed by more than 2 million, reaching approximately 9 million in 2019.
Other factors that contribute to the death of persons in their elderly age include: Experiencing natural death as a result of an illness or disease related with age. The biological process of the body’s natural decomposition as it ages is called senescence. The decrease in the capacity of cells to regenerate as a result of aging.
The Difficulties of Falling Approximately one-fourth of Americans over the age of 65 suffers a fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Accidental death and nonfatal trauma-related hospitalizations are the most prevalent causes of death and nonfatal trauma-related hospitalizations among older individuals.
Tobacco use and hazardous alcohol use all contribute to the development of chronic illnesses, as can poor diet and physical inactivity. Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory illnesses, and mental disorders are the five most common diseases in the United States, accounting for an estimated 77 percent of the disease burden and 86 percent of the fatalities.
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Heart disease and cancer have occupied the first and second places on the list of major causes of death in the United States for more than a decade. In the United States, these two causes are together responsible for 46 percent of all fatalities in the country.

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Just a stone’s throw away from the heart of the Capital, this trendy, sought after borough has an extraordinary array of things to offer. With world-class theatres, restaurants, bars and retail opportunities. Islington caters to all, day and night, there is always something to do no matter who you are and what you enjoy.
Stretching from the Haringey boundary to the edges of the city Farringdon, this diverse borough is one of the most dynamic and vibrant in London. The housing market booms here in Islington, with its close proximity to commuting links and diverse entertainment options, it’s no wonder so many people are drawn to this Northern borough.
Here are our recommendations for some of the important bits and highlights of Islington, so that you can make your time here count.
1. Screen on the Green
Having opened in 1913, the Screen on the Green in Islington is one of the country’s oldest cinemas. With its iconic neon sign and vibrant bar, this cinema has become a popular spot for visitors from all over to snap a couple pictures and enjoy one of the many films shown. Since the change of ownership in 2008, a more luxurious aesthetic has been adopted, with sofas for seating and waiters serving pizzas and snacks straight to your seats.
2. Barrio Angel
This Essex road bar has become an urban art and music hotspot, focusing on the ‘street culture’ of London. The food has an international inspiration, showcasing flavors from across the globe. Famous for its cocktails and generous happy hour, the Barrio Angel is always vibrant and busy.
3. Candid Arts Cafe
The Candid Arts Cafe forms part of the charity gallery, Candid Arts Centre, which focuses on helping young, newly graduated artists make their work known to the world. While enjoying the art, you can order a light meal, sip on coffee, or enjoy one of their famous cakes. If you enjoy the bohemian style of informal dining and appreciation for arts, this is a must see.
4. Visit the Union Chapel
Built in 1877, this gothic masterpiece is still in use today as a church as well as a host for unbelievable musical performances. Bands and performers from all over are drawn to playing at the Union chapel due to its acoustics and captivating surroundings. The Union Chapel has become the epicenter for creative bands and their fans.
5. The Sampler
If you are a wine lover and connoisseur, The sampler is a must see. A wine merchant with a difference, The Sampler offers a selection of over 1,500 wines. Here you can do a tasting of up to 80 wines on a rotating roster, and see which of the wide range of wines you like best before making your purchase. The Sampler is a popular spot for friends to gather, taste amazing wines and hang out.

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Empowering people to improve their green spaces, enhance their environment, and boost wellbeing.
Community-minded coach trips out of London with a strong community focus for those residing, working and visiting in the local community. Discounted travel with local pickup points to places of interest at some of the UK's blue flag beaches. Special adapted transport will be sourced and requests will be accommodated for those with disabilities, especially the elderly, those with autism and others with impaired mobility.
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The local community is the country’s sixth most densely populated area. But there is access to public bus transport where coaches can park. Local residents would benefit from an accessible coach pick-up location at an affordable/discounted cost to transport them to places of interest out of London (particularly the elderly, those isolated and those without cars). The company will enhance the opportunities for the UK tourism industry, minimilise isolation and to enhance the lives of everyone living in the local community. The activities will encourage everyone from a range of diverse faiths, ethnicities, ages and backgrounds to socialise and develop new relationships; to help minimise isolation and help to strengthen community spirit.
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Bonds Wall Street Said Don’t Buy in ’12 Reaped 15%: Muni CreditMichelle Kaske
Debt of a Florida hospital rated three steps above junk bucked looming Medicare cuts to earn 15 percent tax-free in 2012, about seven times the gain on Treasuries and double the broader municipal market.
Twelve months ago, this was the type of security that investors such as Pacific Investment Management Co., which runs the world’s largest bond fund, and UBS AG said to avoid in favor of higher-rated health-care credits. Hospital bonds ranked BBB, the second-lowest investment grade, are coming off their best annual performance in three years, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch data.
Obligations of BBB health-care providers wound up earning 13.9 percent in 2012, after the U.S. Supreme Court in June upheld President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul. The law mandates that Americans obtain health insurance and also includes cuts to Medicare reimbursements.
“A lot of people just saw headline risk and moved away,” Daniel Solender, who helps manage $17 billion of munis at Lord Abbett & Co. in Jersey City, New Jersey, said about hospital bonds. “A lot of hospitals are well positioned and well managed and they’re there for the long term.”
Martin Memorial Medical Center serves the Port St. Lucie area on Florida’s east coast, about 112 miles (180 kilometers) north of Miami. It’s rated Baa1 by Moody’s Investors Service, three levels above speculative grade.
The hospital’s bonds benefitted last year from investors taking more risk in return for higher yields as municipal interest rates sank, said Solender, who holds Martin Memorial debt. Yields on 20-year general obligations set a 47-year low of 3.27 percent Dec. 6, according to a Bond Buyer index.
Martin Memorial bonds issued in January 2012 and due in November 2042 earned 15 percent last year, based on BVAL prices and assuming no reinvestment yield. The obligations were among BBB credits highlighted for their 2012 gains in a November report by JPMorgan Securities LLC.
Treasuries gained 2.2 percent last year and the $3.7 trillion muni market earned 7.3 percent, Bank of America data show.
The extra yield investors demand to hold BBB munis compared with top-rated securities shrank to as little as 1.66 percentage points last year, the least since 2008, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
“The high-yield muni market is so thin,” said Phil Condon, who helps oversee about $26 billion, including Martin Memorial bonds, as head of munis for Boston-based DWS Investments. “When demand picks up, investors start looking around and there’s not much to choose from, so they tend to bid up the price of these deals.”
Yet not all investors participated in buying lower-rated health-care debt because the segment faces potential federal reimbursement changes. Moody’s Investors Service has had a negative outlook on health-care since November 2008, according to Lisa Goldstein, an analyst at the company.
“Reimbursement will remain under pressure from all sources, and revenue growth will remain low by historical standards,” Moody’s analysts wrote in an August report.
Before the start of 2012, Pimco upgraded its hospital-bond holdings by buying debt rated at least A1, which is fifth-highest, and selling lower-rated credits, Joe Deane, head of munis for the asset manager in New York, said in February. The company manages $66 billion of munis. He didn’t immediately respond to a call and e-mail yesterday.
UBS Global Asset Management Inc. by February had limited holdings of hospital bonds to 4 percent, Ebby Gerry, the company’s head of munis in New York, said at the time.
Gerry said yesterday that UBS Global still holds about the same amount, and prefers health-care debt graded A and AA. He oversees $15 billion of munis. Hospital debt rated AA earned 9.8 percent last year, also beating the broader market, Bank of America data show.
U.S. analysts at UBS AG, the biggest Swiss bank, also opted for fiscally stronger and larger health-care systems in research a year ago.
“We advise extra caution when making direct investments in hospital bonds, favoring highly rated issuers and large multistate systems over single-site facilities,” UBS analysts led by Thomas McLoughlin said in a January 2012 report.
The bank repeated the view in October research, and in a November report said it was “cautious on the outlook for smaller single-site hospitals.”
Martin Memorial has a combined 344 beds at two hospitals and is building another 90-bed facility, according to its website. It has a 73 percent share of its primary service area, according to a Moody’s report.
Yet Medicare accounted for 60 percent of gross patient revenue in 2012, one of the highest among credits Moody’s rates.
“This is one that is on the low end of the investment-grade sector, so there’s a lot of uncertainty, but they have a strong market share,” Solender said.
In trading yesterday, benchmark 10-year munis yielded 1.81 percent, the lowest since Dec. 31, Bloomberg Valuation data show.

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“I’m sorry. If you’re Chinese, you have no rights!”
In yet another case of activist suppression, Chinese authorities have framed charges against Zhu Chengzhi, a human rights activist, for investigating the in-police-custody death of labour activist, Li Wangyang. The police have charged Zhu with inciting the subversion of state power, a very serious charge which could lead up to 10 years of imprisonment.
Zhu exposed the ‘staged-suicide’ of Li Wangyang on Twitter following which he was detained by Hunan police for 10 days. According to members of Zhu’s family, he was charged with inciting subversion of state power after he did not sign a document promising not to pursue further investigations into the death of Li Wangyang.
There is widespread outrage over his arrest. An online campaign, ‘Free Chengzhi’ has been launched to protest against his arrest and charges. People who knew him closely call him a calm and very wise man.
Zhu Chengzhi’s arrest is outrageous and it is high time these incidents should stop. Right from the Tiananmen Square massacre to the killing of Li Wangyang to the arrest of Zhu Chengzhi, China’s attitude towards human rights has been criticised world over. Obsessed with becoming a global superpower, China has, over the years, grown afraid of the possibility of a revolution. As a result, the human rights situation is pathetic where the people having almost no right to speech.
Amnesty International interestingly notes that China has the highest number of journalist and bloggers in jail, or as the Chinese authorities would put it, ‘cyber-dissidents’. Four of the world’s most popular websites, Facebook, Google, Youtube and Wikipedia are blocked in China, an indication of China’s policy towards ‘open platforms’. The media is independent only on paper and they have to follow guidelines issued by the government and not cover any controversial issues.
In 2007, a French economic observation website was banned in China for publishing an article on the risks of trading with China. Most foreign films that contain the remotest of references to China are usually banned or censored to extreme levels. When activist Liu XiaoboÂ won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 for his peaceful campaign for human rights, the government prohibited the media from mentioning it. Basically, what the Chinese are trying to say is, “If you have a problem with us, I’m sorry, you can’t express it.”
Be it film, music, literature, media, television or the internet, everything is censored and ultimately, what you see, read or hear is what the government wants you to.
This article would be immediately banned in China if published and if I were Chinese, I would have probably even been arrested. Thankfully, I’m Indian and can criticise the government, its policies and its members to my heart’s content without any fear.

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MORGANTOWN — As its bid to get approval for funding of a new baseball stadium moved into the bottom of the ninth inning, West Virginia University went to its bullpen for its closer on Tuesday, bringing in the head of minor league baseball and the president of the New York-Penn League to deliver a familiar message — if you build it, we will come.
In the movie “Field of Dreams” the correct quote was “If you build it, he will come,” the “he” being “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, but the message here in Morgantown remains the same as it was in that Iowa cornfield.
In this case, Pat O’Conner, president of minor league baseball, and Ben Hayes, president of the New York-Penn League, a short-season minor league, were saying if the university can push through the construction of a baseball field alongside Walmart at the University Town Centre location, that league will relocate the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Jamestown franchise here.
The cost of the stadium was estimated at between $16 million and $18 million by WVU associate athletic director Mike Parsons, although there are no plans yet drawn up or contractor hired. While it has been repeated over and over since this project was first proposed that it would be built with tax increment funding (TIF) it came out during a Tuesday morning press conference at the Jerry West Lounge that it could cost a couple of million or more dollars than that.
It has not yet been worked out whether the university, the minor league or the taxpayers would wind up fielding such an overrun.
“Generally speaking there are things everyone needs to bring to the table,” Hayes, a former pitcher and now an attorney, said. “I don’t believe TIF will build that stadium completely. There will be some expectation the minor league club participate and West Virginia participate. But those details, we need more information on the design, how big it’s going to be and that kind of thing.”
The financing plan recently passed the West Virginia Senate unanimously but has yet to pass the House. It is reasonable to assume O’Conner did not leave the warmth of St. Petersburg, Fla., to do this campaigning for the issue of moving a team here were it not a sure thing once it passes all the legislative and internal hurdles such the governor’s approval and the board of governors.
As things stand now, plans are to complete construction and have this field of Oliver Luck’s dreams operational in the spring of 2015.
That means WVU would play one more season of vagabond baseball after this season.
The message that O’Conner and Hayes carried was that they are ready to relocate the Jamestown franchise in a new stadium in Morgantown and that it would enhance the economy and the quality of life in the area, as well as being a large asset to the university itself.
“In short, we’re just thrilled about the potential opportunity to relocate here,” Hayes said, noting that they have teams working with other universities and says because there is little overlap, it works extremely well.
The point that was being driven home over and over throughout the discussion was that this stadium offers tremendous opportunities beyond just WVU baseball.
“It provides more than just an opportunity for West Virginia University to play baseball,” Parsons said. “It’s more for the community. It helps us socially, it helps us recreationally, it helps us economically.”
Parsons noted that there have already been discussions with Fairmont State University about using the facility, along with American Legion play in Morgantown and possibly the WVSSAC for tournament play.
“There are opportunities for other events there as well,” Hayes pointed out. “You can utilize the facility throughout the whole year, whether it be concerts, corporate outings or those types of things. There’s always a desire to use the facility to its fullest.
“You will see a tremendous spillover into the academic side,” O’Conner added. “You are creating a laboratory for students to learn game operations, business, marketing. We do that well across the board in minor league baseball with internships and programs that allow students to learn the game hands on in a working environment.”
The New York-Penn League has been in operation since 1939 and has featured a number of future Hall of Fame players such as left-handed pitcher Warren Spahn, second baseman Nellie Fox and third baseman Wade Boggs, along with other stars such as Don Mattingly.
The league normally is the starting place for players out of the June draft, last year having seven of its 14 franchises place their No. 1 draft picks on New York-Penn League rosters.
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A cat on your lap, or one sprawled across the drawing board, or tiptoeing across the palette with a shake of the paw, these are the daily pleasures.
Head bumps, soft purrs, nuzzles, kneads...
The Musings and Melancholies of an Artist and her cat herd.
If a dog jumps into your lap it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing it is because your lap is warmer. - A. N. Whitehead

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I didn't know if I was going to be able to do it but thanks to a nice nap time I got this last challenge page done. Our family loves to play badminton, so summer is often badminton season. We leave the net up a lot and you never know who you are going to find out there playing. These are pictures from different times last summer.
The challenge was to use the Bella patterned paper as an embellishment so I cut some fun flowers on my Cameo out of several different papers.


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United States of America
duty of water
Collection Title: the 'half light' series 1991
Title Notes: 000-030
Mount Kisco, Westchester county, New York state, United States of America
Materials & Technique:
prints, intaglio etching, aquatint, mezzotint, drypoint Support: white, wove, machine mould made, Rives BFK paper
Manufacturer's Mark: no manufacturer's mark
Impression: trial proof I
Edition: edition of 18 plus 6AP, 5TP, RTP, PPI, PPII, A
Publisher: Tyler Graphics Ltd, Mount Kisco, New York
Place Published: New York
Date Published: 1991
Edition Notes: Plate preparation and processing by Anthony Kirk. Proofing by Kirk, Kathy Cho and Paul Stillpass. Edition printing by Susan Hover.
Etching, aquatint, mezzotint, drypoint printed from one copper plate in black.
Primary Insc: signed and dated lower right corner, pencil "Steven Sorman 1991"
Secondary Insc: inscribed lower left corner, pencil "TP I"
Tertiary Insc: embossed lower right corner, TGL chop [hexagon]
verso: titled lower centre, pencil "duty of water"
verso: inscribed lower left corner, pencil "SS90-1013"
verso: inscribed lower left corner, pencil "State I" (upside down)
comp 100.1 h x 80.8 w cm sheet 101.7 h x 82.2 w cm
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: Gift of Kenneth Tyler, 2002 Accession No
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The power of relentless : 7 secrets to achieving mega-success, financial freedom, and the life of your dreams
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The Fujikura Ventus TR Red shaft has a smoother, more active feel than the other Ventus TR shafts, but it still has plenty of strength. Killer looks. Likely to be a surprise favorite for many players.
The Fujikura Ventus TR Blue [review HERE] was an immediate success because it gave a little extra strength to the original Ventus Blue. Fujikura is using a similar formula with the new Ventus TR Red. This will be perfect for the player that likes Ventus Red but needs something a little more stout.
People may argue about which Ventus shaft performs the best. No one will argue that the Ventus TR Red isn’t the best looking. The fade from black to dark cherry to cinnamon red is stunning. It’s made even more eye-popping by the subtle sparkle underneath.
In terms of the branding and graphics, the TR Red falls in line with the other Ventus shafts. There are silver graphics below the grip followed by the futuristic Ventus branding. The VeloCore marking near the tip lets you know you’ve got the “real deal.”
Having only passing experience with the original Ventus Red, I wasn’t sure what to expect from Ventus TR Red. I found the very best combination I could hope for: a smooth, active feel that can stand up to a hard swing.
I felt the kick from the Ventus TR Red from the mid section down to the tip. This meshes with Fujikura’s description of the TR Red as being “Ultra Stiff” in the handle and “Stiff” in the mid and tip. Though the tip is softer than the other Ventus TR shafts, it doesn’t feel weak or twisty. I also enjoyed that the TR Red didn’t require a big effort to activate – it loaded and kicked on every swing.
Even though the Fujikura Ventus TR Red is not a fit for me on paper, the feel made me want to give it a real chance. I’m glad I did. The results that I saw were better – and much different – than I expected.
Fujikura bills the Ventus TR Red as “mid-high launch,” and it definitely has that kind of feel. However, for me, it launches and spins a bit lower than the Ventus TR Black [review HERE]. The reason is easy to see on the range: the TR Red produces a consistent draw, the TR Black a straight ball or small push. It’s another example of why fitting on paper doesn’t work and how you need to try things for yourself.
I found my best results with the Ventus TR Red when I let the shaft do the majority of the work. When I got the “hit” out of my swing – somewhere around an 80% feel – I saw a slightly higher launch, a straighter flight, and the sensation of easy distance. You can swing the TR Red hard – the tip is not weak – it’s just not the best use of this shaft, in my opinion.
Fujikura offers the Ventus TR Red in four weight classes – 50, 60, 70, and 80 grams. The lightest TR Red is available in R2, Regular, and Stiff flexes. At 60 grams, you can get regular, stiff, and X-flex. The 70 gram model is available in stiff and X, with the 80 gram version coming on X only.
I’m going to close with a not-so-bold prediction. Fujikura Ventus TR Red is going to win a lot of fittings in the next couple years. Ego-driven golfers will overlook the “softest” profile in the Ventus TR family, but smart players are going to listen to their fitter, give it a try, and find fantastic results.
For more on the Fujikura Ventus TR shafts, check out Club Champion’s video breakdown HERE.
Visit Fujikura HERE
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Howe much is it
The Fujikura website, linked above, has it listed at $350 MSRP.
I have a Ventus Red with VeloCore, the original shaft. It developed a stress crack about an inch above the VeloCore marking The crack was not caused by misuse. I have contacted the company three times and received no response. Their customer service lack of response will keep me away from any future products.
Always enjoy these reviews! Just have to avoid running out and buying the latest shaft you write about!
Which weight and stiffness did you demo?
The 6-X shown in the pictures.
Guess I didn’t look closely enough. Thanks, Matt.
Matt – did you test 6x? At what length?
I have lost some speed after a long layoff and put away my OG 2014 661x. Tried a red 5s and it was turning over way too far. Just got a TR red 6s (and a 7s for my fw) and they are literally drying right now. I’m back up to 103-105 and have a hard release (and general violent swing …lol) – hopefully it’s the right stick. Thanks.
Which has a stiffer tip, this or the AD-IZ?
It’s been five years since I reviewed the AD-IZ
so I couldn’t say definitively.
I had a Ventus Red s-6 done, gamer is a KBS TD Cat 2 love it for my 95mph swing, but I was disappointed in the Red but gonna hit it more but the RED TR in R-6 may just be a better option but I can’t find swing speed charts for these shafts so I can pick the correct one, not all shafts follow the speed limit… where are the swing speed charts…
Obviously the answer is get fit, but what are your thoughts on this as a potential fairway shaft
I think it’s a great option. The extra kick is what a lot of people need to get the ball airborne.
The new 2023 Ventus Red TR doesn’t show velocity on the shaft. TM said it is velocity just no graphic. Is this true?
If Fujikura removed “VeloCore” from the shaft graphics, that’s new to me. It was certainly there when they launched this shaft.
I ordered and received the Red TR from Taylormadeon my stealth 2 plus custom. Do you think TM n had Fuji ours remove the graphic? Fuji web site says velocore technology on all TR shafts.
Trying to determine if my red TR has velocore, but no graphic.
I would be very surprised if Fujikura removed the VeloCore graphic from aftermarket shafts, but I can’t say for certain that that isn’t the case.


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Illegal acquisition of land by local Chinese government entities has caused thousands of residents incredible grief and even death recently, plus social instability, say the designers of the Structure of Human Rights in Beijing. Though private property doesn’t really exist in China (and buying a property only ensures its use for 70 years), the designers of this structure feel that land use needs to be reexamined in China, as a private home is a basic human right. Their proposal to bring every person a place to live takes into account the country’s exploding population and need for dense development, and thus is oriented vertically.
Inspired by the Chinese character 田 the traditional siheyuan residence and ancient Chinese urban planning, these designers have dreamed up a giant reinforced concrete structure that serves more as infrastructure than a building. It is “land” for housing, instead of the housing itself – a 3-D checkerboard that houses units within each cell. The structure is the same length as the Forbidden City, and is located directly to the east of it. (“Ironically,” the designers say, “it confronts the Forbidden City, the symbol of the superpower of despotism, emphasizing the priority of human rights in a dramatic and symbolic way.”) Living spaces within the structure measure 25 by 30 by 25 meters. This proposal was not made by politicians, they stress, or economists. “We are people. We just want a house, and land.”


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James Petras and the dying Cult of the Three Saints
James Petras has an article in which he tries to describe what he calls the rise of the non-leftist Left, The Rise of the Non Leftist Left
The Radical Reconfiguration of Southern European Politics.
By the non-leftist Left, Petras means the new players in Europeans politics, like SYRIZA and Podemos, who defy “traditional” Left politics. According to Petras, these new elements, “no longer are based on class conscious workers nor are they embedded in the class struggle. With the decline of unions in the advanced countries, he argues we are witnessing the emergence of a “middle class radicalism”. This middle class radicalism is accompanied on the Right, by escalating state repression instead of state economic intervention. The repressive intervention of the state aims to completely dismantle the social welfare programs that emerged immediately after World War II. The non-leftist Left that has emerged to resist this sort of state intervention advocates a horizontal-style but practices top down politics aimed at securing state power. On the Right, the fascists no longer pursue national autarky, but willingly strip their countries of national sovereignty.
I think Petras missed the opportunity to coin a useful term here. In place of “non-leftist Left”, I would have called it the neoliberal Left. Same letters could be used “NLL”, but “neoliberal Left” like its predecessor “social-fascism” more accurately describes what is taking place. The term, social-fascist, was self-explanatory: fascist economic policies advocated by the socialist parties of the Second International. In the same way, “neoliberal Left” describes the neoliberal policies of a rump collection of Third International political formations.
Neoliberalism as an exogenous event
Capital does not simply transform the old state handed to it from previous epochs, it shapes the opposition to that state as well. All of our social-fascist parties have become neoliberal parties and the Left opposition have morphed into SYRIZA and Podemos. There are, of course, parties that resist this trend like KKE and SWP, but they have degenerated into cults — namely, the Cult of the 3 Saints, (or four, five or six, depending on which variant of Third International cultism you prefer.)
Like the collapse of the Soviet Union in the East, the collapse of the fascist state in the West remains a mystery for Petras. Although claiming to be a Marxist and, therefore, a historical materialist, Petras does not seek the explanation for this latter collapse in the political-economy of the fascist state itself, but as an external imposition on the state:
“[The] imposition of severe cuts in wages, pensions and other social welfare programs by rightwing and social democratic governments”.
Austerity is not the state of society, it is not fascism, but a policy imposed on the democratic state by “rightwing and social democratic governments”. Yet, surprisingly, “traditional workplace based leftist parties have been unable to address and mobilize the people” to replace austerity with another policy.
And why is this?
“Union representation has declined precipitously, further weakening the presence of traditional leftist parties in factories.”
To be perfectly honest, Petras is arguing the working class itself has abandoned its own organizations and now supports neoliberalism. Of course he can’t admit this even to himself, but no one forced the working class into unions and created the parties these unions supported. The unions and the parties of the Second and Third Internationals were authentic creations of the working class. Now this same working class that once filled Europe with nightmares has abandoned its own weapons for the euro. As the European proletariat once rallied behind the banner of the three saints, it now rallies behind the currency of Merkel and Draghi.
Workers of the world get paid in euros
But here is the thing: The banner of the three saints always carried the words, “Worker of the world unite!”; and nowhere are workers more united in actuality than in the eurozone, where they all compete against each other in a single market in labor power. What this working class could never do on its own under the banner of the three saints, capital did under the currency of Merkel and Draghi. If the union of the working class, with its preoccupation on state power, could never get beyond the borders of the nation state, capital, in the words of James Petras, emptied this nation state of any meaning.
The proletariat was unable to raise itself to position of the ruling class in its own nation, so capital solved this problem by eviscerating the nation state. In any case, the existing state had to go — if not at the hands of the proletariat, then by the blind forces of capital’s own development. And how could the collapse of the existing state and the rise of the euro not lead to a “radical reconfiguration” of our very notion of Left?
Just as some Marxists of the 1930s sought to place blame for the rise of fascism not on capital itself, but on the middle class, so Petras and his ilk seek to place blame for the rise of the neo-liberal Left on the middle class, rather than capital. The neo-liberal Left, we are told, is composed of:
“The radicalized middle class [including] public employees, professionals and self-employed private contractors who aspire to, and until recently, experienced upward mobility but have now found their path blocked by the austerity programs imposed by rightwing , as well as, social democratic parties.”
Isn’t it cute how vanguardists explain away reality? If you imagine yourself as the only authentic representative of the proletariat, you must, of course, blame the proletariat’s own turn from you, their natural vanguard, as the product of the influence of an alien class consciousness. The proletariat’s own material fragmentation must be re-framed as the disorientation and fragmentation of the ‘middle class’. As always, this ‘middle class’ is dangerous and politically unstable, forcing society to once again make the perennial a choice between Socialism or Barbarism.
Barbarism comes home to roost
That choice thus never really vanishes — society never really chooses one or the other, but dithers over its option, like a consumer at WalMart trying to decide between 60 inch plasma televisions. As in the 1930s, when the crisis dissolved peasant labor and rendered their economic position obsolete, the middle class’s “deep-seated hostility to the authorities is rooted in the loss of their previous status as a result of the crisis.” It is motivated by nostalgia for the past, and a desire to restore the social welfare state.
If this is not the most bizarre case of psychological projection masquerading as historical materialist analysis, the term has no meaning. The characteristics Petras ascribes to the ‘middle class’ are nothing more than the characteristics of the proletariat itself. For the proletariat, the so-called Golden Age of the social welfare state has turned into the unending nightmare of Thatcherite austerity. In the new parties of the neo-liberal Left, the proletariat believes it has at last found the form to restore the golden age of fascism. This party, like the proletariat itself, doesn’t engage in class struggle nor does it even accept that classes exist or play a role in history.
But what is the golden age of fascism except the false narrative that the ‘national interest’ embraced all citizens regardless of class? Hence, for Lapavitsas, the small capitalist is as much a “progressive force” to be supported by state policy as the worker he exploits. The whole nation is a ‘debt colony’ forced under the domination of an ‘imperialist’ EU. Borrowing a page from Nazi propaganda of the 1930s, the radical Left even goes on and on about how Greece has been ‘humiliated’ by the European Union.
What sort of disgusting nonsense is this? It is a sign that barbarism has come home to roost, of course, and brought its narrative with it. In a page taken from post-war Africa, the neo-liberal Left, we are told, once in power, bowed to the dictates of their imperialist masters:
“Once in power the Syriza leaders never mobilized a single mass protest and never even threatened a general strike in the face of EU colonial dictates.”
State power? What state power?
Is this not a Left looking for a new voice and failing, because of its nostalgia for fascism, channeling the ghosts of past neocolonial struggles of the Third World? Greece is cast in the role of the ex-colony, who, having gained its formal independence from Europe, finds this formality to be empty of substance; a national flag, a parliament, a central bank, but all still under the control of the imperialists of the mother country, Germany.
“In the end, Syriza surrendered to the dictates of higher powers of the Troika [and] their Eurozone acolytes, but not until it had emptied the Greek Treasury. The leaders have combined the worst of all worlds: a bankrupt national economy, a ‘protesting’ but fundamentally colonial regime and a disenchanted electorate.”
Petras conflates cause and effect here: SYRIZA bends over to its overseas overlords not because it has sold out the national interests of Greece, but because the state, the ideal representative of the national interest, remains in name only. So it is with Podemos and Five-Star, who, Petras warns, “are ready to follow Syriza’s path of colonial subservience.” What is true for Greece, that its sovereignty is a mere formality, is just as true for Spain and Italy.
The collapse of the sovereignty of the existing state is not a defect or an accident. Engels had already predicted in 1880 the rise of the state and that this state, having assumed the role of national capitalist, would “topple over”. The problem is not that the long sought for state power of the democratic republic is now a mere formality, but that fucking Marxists can’t read.
I mean — really — Engels almost wrote his argument out in crayon so you dumb-ass Marxists could read it. How could you miss it? How is it possible to miss his prediction that the state would become the national capitalst and then it would topple over? All I can say is that I thank god the working class was never stupid enough to entrust you morons with managing society.
You have to have respect for the instincts of a class that recognizes its “vanguard” is too stupid to get a concept explained in a basic Marxist primer.


Car Accidents Caused by Bad Brakes
We don’t often think about the brakes on our vehicle until we hear that terrible high-pitched squeal, or the brake petal gets mushy. Worst case scenario, you don’t get either of those signs your brake pads are too worn, and you are unable to stop, causing an auto accident.
Approximately 22% of all auto accidents are caused by brake pad failure. Not only do a lot of us put off replacing our brake pads, but we also are in the bad habit of not even having them checked. A general rule of thumb is to have a mechanic check your brake pads. If less than 1/8 inch of lining remains, it is time to get them changed.
The next time you pull in to get your oil change, have them check your brake pads. Ask how worn they are. This will allow you to have some breathing room to financially prepare for their replacement. However, keep in mind, the cost of causing an accident will far exceed the cost of replacing your brake pads before they fail.
You will be glad for continued low insurance rates, not to mention avoiding depreciation of your vehicle due to an accident. If the accident you caused involves injury, either to yourself or another party, the financial ramifications can sky rocket. So, do yourself and your wallet a favor and check your brake pads.
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Practice management doesn’t just apply to hospitals. It also applies to psychologists running small clinics and therapy centers. Although their primary focus is to provide patient-centered services, these healthcare professionals still need to deal with other aspects like organizing medical records and finances.
Thankfully, psychologists can now rely on cloud-based tools to automate these administrative tasks. When it comes to private practice management software, psychologists have plenty of options to choose from.
Table of Contents
- What Software Do Psychologists Use?
- Benefits of Using Private Practice Management Software
- Key Factors in Choosing Practice Management Software
- Best Practice Management Software for Psychologists
- Which Psychologists’Software Should You Choose?
What Software Do Psychologists Use?
For psychologists, it is a must to use software that can help them manage all the essential aspects of their practice. From scheduling patient appointments to processing payments, the software should have robust features that allow psychologists and their staff to perform all these tasks in a streamlined manner.
Benefits of Using Private Practice Management Software
One of the primary goals of using patient management software is to provide a better patient experience. Patients are likely to return and seek recurring consultations when they have a positive overall interaction with the psychologist and the clinic staff.
Not only do patients evaluate a practitioner’s bedside manner and medical advice, but they also pay attention to administrative matters. Remember: they will notice if appointment setting, billing, and payment processing all went smoothly.
The use of software in private practice offers many benefits, including:
- Convenient options for scheduling and booking patient appointments
- Providing a systematic way of organizing patient records
- Keeping your business compliant with legal and privacy laws.
- Eliminating inefficiencies through a streamlined workflow
- Speeding up the payment process and facilitating multiple payment options
- Boosting staff productivity and saving up on operating costs
- Seamless integration with electronic health record (EHR) systems and other third-party platforms
Key Factors in Choosing Practice Management Software
For psychologists running private clinics, it is a must to get cost-effective software that’s secure, reliable, and compliant with HIPAA law.
However, getting the first software that first appears on your online search is not a good idea. First, you need to identify your business goals and client needs.
It also helps to evaluate your current workflow and tools. What aspects are working for you? What needs to be improved? What gaps will the new software address?
All this will give you a better idea of the type of software you should be getting.
Consider these factors before selecting a vendor for your clinic:
- Features and functionality
- Compliance and security
- User support
- Pricing and plans
- Customer reviews
Take note that HIPAA compliance is a dealbreaker in the healthcare industry, as protecting your patients’ privacy is of utmost importance.
Best Practice Management Software for Psychologists
Psychologists in private practice need software that’s secure and reliable. Here are our top picks:
Nookal is a feature-packed online practice management solution for healthcare professionals. It boasts of an intuitive dashboard with everything you need: appointment scheduling, clinical treatment notes, invoicing, real-time reporting, and built-in messaging.
With an affordable starting price of $55 a month, psychologists can use the software to effortlessly manage their private clinics.
Aside from the usual administrative features, Medesk allows you to track a patient’s progress using psychometric score comparisons. It also provides consultation note templates, making it easier for psychologists to work with patients seeking various mental health interventions.
Medesk offers customized plans starting at £20 per month. That’s roughly $27 in US dollars.
SimplePractice is a secure and HIPAA-compliant patient management software that allows clients to request an appointment online. It also features a mobile-friendly platform with a built-in messaging system that allows direct client communication.
Pricing for SimplePractice starts at $39 per month for its Essential Plan. The said plan is ideal for solo practice clinicians. This vendor also offers a 30-day free trial.
TheraNest is a practice management software for mental health professionals. It flaunts a user-friendly interface that allows easy scheduling and storage of unlimited files. It also boasts a simplified billing workflow that supports multiple payment options.
Pricing for TheraNest starts at $39 per month.
5. WRS Health
WRS Health is one of the top-rated cloud-based practice management solutions. It goes beyond practice management as it also offers solutions for EHR, medication management, and medical billing. The platform includes customizable notes, charting templates, and an “Electronic Fax Queue” feature that allows easy integration for paper forms and faxes.
Pricing for WRS Health starts at $274 per month for a single plan.
6. iFax for Healthcare
iFax for Healthcare is a cloud-based faxing solution designed for medical practitioners, psychologists, and other health care providers. iFax supports API integration, allowing it to function seamlessly with an existing practice management system.
iFax for Healthcare is also HIPAA-compliant and uses enterprise-grade encryption to secure all fax transmissions.
Which Psychologists’ Software Should You Choose?
The best practice management software for psychologists is one that is secure, reliable, feature-packed, and reasonably priced.
Given the options above, Medesk is a great choice for psychologists running small private clinics. Meanwhile, WRS Health is best suited for medical professionals looking for a more comprehensive solution.
Psychologists today need a modern approach to keep up with the changing times. Furthermore, the way how patients seek psychological interventions is also changing. To provide a better patient experience, psychologists need to adapt and take advantage of modern innovations.
The use of psychologists’ software for practice management is among these modern solutions. With it, psychologists can easily handle various tasks more efficiently while maintaining their highest standards for healthcare service.
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text: Glucose metabolism is dysregulated in Parkinson's disease (PD) causing a shift toward the metabolism of lipids. Carnitine palmitoyl-transferase 1A (CPT1A) regulates the key step in the metabolism of long-chain fatty acids. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of downregulating CPT1, either genetically with a Cpt1a P479L mutation or medicinally on PD using chronic rotenone mouse models using C57Bl/6J and Park2 knockout mice. We show that Cpt1a P479L mutant mice are resistant to rotenone-induced PD, and that inhibition of CPT1 is capable of restoring neurological function, normal glucose metabolism, and alleviate markers of PD in the midbrain. Furthermore, we show that downregulation of lipid metabolism via CPT1 alleviates pathological motor and non-motor behavior, oxidative stress, and disrupted glucose homeostasis in Park2 knockout mice. Finally, we confirm that rotenone induces gut dysbiosis in C57Bl/6J and, for the first time, in Park2 knockout mice. We show that this dysbiosis is alleviated by the downregulation of the lipid metabolism via CPT1.


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With that being said, I haven’t written anything since May 2015. I’m not sure why. I’ve composed more posts in my head than I can count. I’ve “written” about my first experience with empty nest and how scared I am about it being completely empty next year. I’ve “written” about how friendships and marriage change as your kids graduate and leave home. I’ve “written” about the changing dynamics once our parents begin to age and roles begin to reverse. I’ve “written” about my journey towards gratitude this year and how it’s changed my life. I’m not sure why I’m not putting anything down on paper anymore or why I’ve become a bit afraid of that “publish” button I used to push so freely. When I started LimitlessLessons it was just for me. A way for me to express my creative side, to record important moments for my kids to look back on when they are older, and to find support of others going through the same things I am. I guess as time went on I realized I wasn’t ready to be as vulnerable as I thought I was. I realized I had stopped writing for me and I had started writing for others…making sure I was politically correct in all my posts, worrying about stepping on toes or hurting someone’s feelings. They say as you get older you worry less about what people think, but I was finding just the opposite. I wondered what people were saying about my writing behind my back and began to feel anxious every time I published something. It wasn’t as fun anymore. It felt like work.
Obviously I needed the break and I’ve been able to re-energize and re-prioritize. I’m ready to write again. I can’t promise to publish everything I write, but I’m ready to express myself again. There is so much to talk about! I’m starting today to document my trip to Haiti. As I take some time to process and best articulate these experiences, I will be sharing some of my favorite posts from years past. I hope revisiting these will remind me why I started this in the first place. So thanks for reading if this is the kind of thing that interests you. And if it doesn’t, thanks for scrolling on through quietly and loving me anyway! Xo
P.S. After I wrote this, I went back to look at some of my old posts and realized my first published post was on this very day (February 1) in 2013. Coincidence? I think not! The universe is telling me it’s time to begin…again!


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BALTIMORE, MD -- J.J. Hardy and Chris Davis each hit two of Baltimore's six home runs, Hyun Soo Kim had a career-high four hits and the Orioles beat rookie Joe Musgrove and the skidding Houston Astros 13-5 on Thursday night.
Mark Trumbo and Manny Machado also homered to help the Orioles improve to 40-19 at home and climb into a second-place tie with Boston in the AL East. The 13 runs matched a season high, set June 1 against Boston.
Trumbo set the tone in the first inning with his major league-leading 35th home run, a three-run shot to left against Musgrove, who looked every bit like a 23-year-old rookie making his third major league start.
Musgrove (1-1) gave up eight runs and 11 hits - including three homers - over 5 1/3 innings.
Alex Bregman and A.J. Reed homered for the Astros. They have lost five straight.
Picked by Toronto in the supplemental first round of the 2011 draft, Musgrove began his big league career with a flourish - allowing only three runs in 19 1/3 innings. But this encounter with the power-laden Orioles lifted his ERA from 1.47 to 4.18.
After watching his pitching staff yield 12 runs and 17 hits over the first seven innings, Houston manager A.J. Hinch called upon infielder Tyler White to pitch the eighth. White gave up one hit: Davis' second homer of the game, the third in two nights.
Kevin Gausman (4-10) struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings for Baltimore, giving up five runs, four earned.
After Trumbo got things started for Baltimore by setting a career high in homers, the Orioles added two runs in the second inning and went up 7-2 in the fourth when Hardy homered with a man on.
Hardy chased Musgrove with another shot in the sixth, and Machado and Davis connected in succession off James Hoyt later in the inning to make it 12-3.
Astros: Luis Valbuena (right hamstring strain) made the trip to Baltimore, and Hinch said the infielder is "inching" toward a rehab assignment. ... The status of RHP Lance McCullers (sprained right elbow) remains unclear until he visits a doctor next week. "It's all guesswork at this point," Hinch said.
Orioles: RHP Chris Tillman (sore shoulder) threw off flat ground and "is ready to go" for his start Saturday against Houston, manager Buck Showalter said.
Astros: RHP Colin McHugh (7-10, 4.70 ERA) starts in the second game of the series Friday night. He's 0-4 with a 7.65 ERA in his last four starts.
Orioles: LHP Wade Miley (7-10, 5.23) makes his fourth start since being traded from Seattle. The lefty is 0-2 with a 7.04 ERA with the Orioles.


The CFMG Capital team recently ventured to a great local Brisbane charity organisation OzHarvest to getting ‘Cooking for a Cause’.
This great initiative involved the team enjoying an afternoon preparing meals for Brisbane’s homeless and marginalised population. Combined as a cooking workshop and team bonding activity, the main focus was helping to feed people in need in the local community.
OzHarvest representatives were on hand to host the team and share their story, educating CFMG Capital staff on food waste, food insecurity and the wonderful role OzHarvest plays in the community.
As Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, collecting quality excess food from commercial outlets and delivering it directly to more than 1000 charities supporting people in need across the country – OzHarvest play an incredibly important role in the community.
Founded in 2004 by Ronni Kahn, after noticing the huge volume of good food going to waste from the hospitality industry, she decided there had to be a better way. OzHarvest now operates nationally, rescuing over 100 tonnes of food each week from over 3,000 food donors including supermarkets, hotels, airports, wholesalers, farmers, corporate events, catering companies, shopping centres, delis, cafes, restaurants, film and TV shoots and boardrooms.
OzHarvest has four pillars:
Eliminating hunger and food waste through the redistribution of quality surplus food underpins everything we do. Our framework for food rescue now operates from eight cities and through regional communities across Australia, enabling OzHarvest to save millions of kilos of good food from landfill.
Education about healthy eating, nutrition, preventing food waste and sustainability is central to our purpose, along with protecting and improving the environment through our actions. Our education programs are designed to increase community connectedness, improve self-worth and confidence and deliver the important food waste and sustainability message.
Community engagement is the heartbeat of OzHarvest and continues to grow every day through our devoted team of like-minded partners and our ever growing ‘yellow army’ of volunteers. There’s no better way to experience how we nourish our country than rolling up your sleeves and getting involved.
OzHarvest is constantly looking for new ways and innovative solutions to combat food waste and hunger and use technology to mobilise everyday Australians to take meaningful action. We are proud of the unique for-impact, OzHarvest food rescue model which is being introduced to other countries across the globe.
As of the 23rd May, 2017 OzHarvest Brisbane have collected 2486 tonnes of food from donors all over Brisbane, and delivered them to over 100 charities. This equates to 7.5 million meals.
OzHarvest Queensland Manager Amy Cobb is thrilled about achieving this milestone.
“We are just so excited about reaching 7.5 million meals. Our team have been working extremely hard, especially over the last couple of weeks. We have had the CEO Cook Off, fundraising events in Cairns with 10,000 people in attendance, as well as five trucks on the road. It’s all happening right now,” she said.
The seventh millionth meal was delivered by driver Sam Wilson to A Touch of Compassion charity.
A Touch of Compassion is an organisation founded by Chris and Angela Chapman, who take the food provided by OzHarvest, and put on free community dinners every Sunday in Forest Lake.
OzHarvest relies on donations to keep their wheels moving, to support this worthy cause visit www.ozharvest.org. Every $1 donated allows OzHarvest to deliver the equivalent of two nutritious meals to people in need.


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Fagun Audio Vision will brighten up the festivities of Pohela Boishakh with its annual special magazine show "Panchforon."
The magazine show made in the form of a talk show will showcase two friends discussing various contemporary issues regarding the society, read a press release.
Their conversations will be interspaced with various songs, short plays, and special reports. Popular actors Mir Sabbir and Saju Khadem will play the role of the two friends in this year's "Panchforon".
The show features three main songs. One of them is performed by Baul artist Shafi Mandal who wrote and gave tune to the song while Mehedi composed the music. The music video was shot at beautiful locations near Dhaka.
Popular musician Bappa Majumder and his friends gave voice to Kabir Bakul's song. Bappa composed the tune and music of the song.
Artist Akbar Udasi also performed a song about Baishakh.
Aside from entertainment pieces, "Panchforon" will also feature some investigative reports. There is a report on Idris Ali Khan of Faridpur upazila of Pabna who is a lover of banyan trees. For the last 33 years, Idris has planted banyan trees in his village and nearby villages.
There is a report on Dasu Chandra Barman of Tikil village in Nachol upazila of Chapainawabganj Sadar. Through Alpana, Dasu has painted the walls of his house with traditional images from Bengali culture.
There is also a report on Rezaul Karim Aslam of Akua village in Sadar upazila of Mymensingh district, who collects rare indigenous musical instruments to keep the development and tradition of folk music alive.
As the show revolves around a special day, it usually includes short plays on that day's theme. This year the programme will include some comedy and parody short plays. The short plays will star actors such as Ziaul Hasan Kislu, Subhashish Bhowmik, Kazi Asad, Kamal Bayazid, Amin Azad, Shelly Ahsan, Binoy Bhadra, Swapan, Nisa, Shahed Ali, Zahid Sikder, Nazrul Islam, Sajal, Anwar Shahi, Hashim Masud, Tania, Ira and many more.
The special magazine show "Panchforon" will air on ATN Bangla on 14 April at 8:00 pm. The show is sponsored by Keya cosmetics.

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This coming week Jasmine Cain will be back in Daytona with a new album and her band of rebel rockers to headline several nights of rock n’ roll both at the Broken Spoke Saloon and close by at the Iron Horse Saloon both in Ormond Beach. But unlike the daytime intimate settings you are used to, be prepared for mind blowing, anthemic rock shows complete with big production, lighting effects and more original material from everyone’s favorite Bike Week band!
Always a great show, with talented musicians and high energy, not to mention Jasmine’s famous stage dive! Her new album “Highway Prophet” will be available for the first time to Daytona Bike Week party-goers as well as a new line of apparel so you can promote your favorite rocker chick to the masses!
Jasmine and the band are also very proud to announce the debut of their first music video off the new album “Highway Prophet”. Not only can you be the first ones to view the much anticipated cinematic creation that Jasmine has kept so secretly under wraps, but you will have the experience of viewing it on the “big screen” at many of her headlining performances. Also adding to the marketing originality, you will be able to watch and listen to the music video at the laptop stations located at Jasmine’s merchandise booth during shows!
Make sure you subscribe to the Jasmine Cain YouTube Channel, to watch the worldwide debut of the music video for “Highway Prophet”. For Information on the new album, “Highway Prophet”, please log on to Jasmine Cain. For digital downloads, go to iTunes or Rhapsody.


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A real standout from Gilberto Gil in the 80s – a live record from Tokyo, and one that's recorded with a spontaneous sound that's a nice change from some of his studio work! The group's got a nice horn section, who underscore things in a way that makes the whole thing feel a bit more soulful ... CD
A double-live album recorded on the heels of Gil's excellent Quanta studio album – done with that magically free and open sound that he hits in front of a crowd. The band on the set is pretty tight and professional, but never too slick – and Gil runs through a good mix of older and ... CD
Just voice and guitar – a wonderful way to hear the talents of Gilberto Gil, especially after an array of sometimes-muddled styles used on some of his later work! This gem from the late 90s features Gilberto in one of his most stripped-down modes ever – just singing and with his own ... CD
Gilberto Gil live at Montreux – playing in this spare, stripped-down style that's quite a change from some of his more fully produced albums of the period – a mode that's very much like some of Gilberto's best albums from the start of the 70s! There's a lot of acoustic guitar in the ... CD
Just about nothing could match the sublime quality of Jorge Ben's late 60s or early 70s – so we'll admit that we're quite biased against the work on this set, most of which is collected from the late 80s and early 90s. The roots of the music are still the same for Ben – with lots of ... CD
By the mid 70s, Elis Regina had transformed from being a simple and strong bossa singer, into one of Brazil's best-ever singers – with a complicated emotional style that ranges with some of the best work of the 20th century (and we'd include singers like Sinatra, Scott Walker, and Jacques ... CD
One of Baden Powell's grooviest albums ever – a brilliant blend of his bossa roots with the freer 70s grooves of MPS! The album follows the mode of some of his other European recordings, but is still a bit different – in that the overall sound is a bit freer than before, with tracks ... CD
A stunning step forward for the great Elis Regina – and a landmark record that would set the stage for most of her final work to come in the 70s! The album's got less of the jazz or bossa inflections of her music from the 60s – and instead moves into this richly sophisticated style ... CD
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Volusia Mall is excited to kick off the 2017 holiday season with their Santa PJ Party this Saturday, November 11th!
From 9am to 11am, Volusia Mall is welcoming Santa Claus with a celebration at the Play Area by JCPenney and Books-A-Million. Activities will include dance performances by Kinetic Expressions Dance Academy, face painting, balloon animals, a PJ fashion show for any children who wish to participate, milk and cookies, and storytime with Santa. Kids under 12 who wear their pajamas to the event will receive a FREE ornament, which they can decorate at our arts and crafts table (while supplies last).
“This party is a wonderful way to welcome Santa to the mall, and give families a fun, free experience with Santa as we go into the holidays,” said Kristina Circelli, Marketing Director for the Volusia Mall.
After the Santa PJ Party, Santa Claus will be available to hear your little ones’ wishes at his workshop at Center Court, through Christmas Eve. Visits with Santa are always free, but a variety of photo packages are available for purchase and include a free $20 Promo Card from Shutterfly.
But that’s not all! This year, every guest who purchases a photo package will receive one phone call for your child from the big guy himself! Guests who purchase a photo package using Santa’s FastPass will receive THREE phone calls from Santa.
Volusia Mall would also like to thank Paytas Homes for being our 2017 Santa sponsor. Jim Paytas, Jr. states, “We are excited to be the sponsor for this year’s Santa project and be part of the Volusia Mall holiday experience.”
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CUNA Mutual, MeridianLink Integrate Mobile Lending
CUNA Mutual Group said it has integrated its loanliner.com platform including its Smartphone Loan technology and AskAuto app, with MeridianLink’s loan origination system, LoansPQ.
The companies said the connectivity between the two systems allows credit unions to eliminate the need to re-key loan data, resulting in reduced keying errors and transfer up to 140 data fields from loanliner.com to LoansPQ.
The integration also transfers data and automatically provides a loan decision to the member in real time, according to CUNA Mutual. Members get decision responses regardless of which channel the loan originates from, the Madison, Wis.-based company said.
“Combining our loanliner.com platform with MeridianLink’s loan origination system just made sense,” said Chuck Cashman, technology leader at CUNA Mutual. “It will allow us to offer higher-quality products that seamlessly integrate and are simple to use.”
For example, when a credit union member uses CUNA Mutual’s Smartphone Loan technology or AskAuto app to complete their loan application via loanliner.com, the data is automatically and securely transferred to MeridianLink’s loan origination system, LoansPQ, according to CUNA Mutual.
The loan is then decisioned using the credit union’s own decision criteria set-up in LoansPQ. A decision is returned and displayed in loanliner.com for the member, and then the loan officer completes the loan processing in LoansPQ.
The connection between CUNA Mutual’s loanliner.com platform and MeridianLink’s LoansPQ currently provides more than 225 credit unions and 12 million members with decisioning and data transfer capabilities, the companies said.


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Law enforcers arrest 198 suspects in Karachi
KARACHI: CID police claimed to have held a target killer, while LEAs apprehended around 198 suspects during separate targeted raids and operations across the city here on Thursday.
Police team of CID investigation Civil Lines raided Ghani Chowrangi area of SITE–B, from where they arrested political worker namely Ejaz Gorchani and recovered a Kalashnikov, two hand grenades and a TT pistol from his possession.
The accused person revealed that he was involved in the killing of eight persons including SP Shah Mohammad. He also confessed that he attacked SSP Chaudhry Aslam near Punjab Chowrangi, in which ASI Arif and police constable Nadeem were killed, while PC Malik Khalid was injured.
On the other hand, police after separate raids and operations claimed to have detained at least 154 suspects involved in targeted killing, extortion and other heinous crimes. The officials also recovered 49 weapons of different calibers and 5 hand grenades from their possession.
Meanwhile, Rangers officials nabbed around 43 suspects during separate raids and across the city, and shifted them to an undisclosed location for further questioning.
The officials claimed that the accused persons were involved in target killing and extortion. Gang war criminals and political workers were also among the detainees.


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This weekend, kid-sized adventures were exactly our game. Big Sky’s Basecamp is perfect for kids to bite off Big Sky-sized adventures in bite-sized portions. My wife and I were hosting our eight-year-old niece Claire. It was her first time trying out the activities at Basecamp.
Lone Peak Expedition
We had our sights set on the Lone Peak Expedition, a guided tour to the top of Big Sky’s iconic Lone Peak. Dressed in layers and shouldering a small backpack with water, snacks and sunscreen we embarked on our adventure.
A short scenic lift ride and tour aboard the expedition vehicle brought us to the base of Lone Peak’s east face. A seemingly barren and rugged alpine landscape, we soon learned that underneath this rough exterior lies a large shifting glacier. Atop this dance of rock and ice the Lone Peak Tram was built, designed to span over 1,400 feet to the summit in just four minutes.
We watched wide-eyed as ridges and rock spires that moments ago towered above us soared past. Millennia of rock layers drifted by, and for a time only the soft rhythmic hum of the tram cable could be heard. Finally Claire broke the silence with what we were all undoubtedly thinking. “Wooowww…”
At the summit, we were greeted by a sky that truly lives up to its name. We could see three states, several mountain ranges and clear across Yellowstone National Park. On the snowfield (yes, there’s still snow at the summit in July!) we built a snowman and Claire found all the fixings she needed to bring her Frosty to life. Next we walked to the true summit and recorded our time in the register.
The Nature Zipline, the more mellow of the two zipline courses that Big Sky Resort offers, was our next stop. There was a little initial hesitation amongst the group, but by the end of the first line it was game on with trust falls, inversions and running starts. Our guides (Alyssa and Jacque) were really sweet to Claire, answering her questions and teaching her the ropes. Beaming and full of confidence by the end Claire confided in us that she was going to be a zipline guide someday.
By early afternoon, we already had memories that would last a lifetime. Content, we explored the Mountain Village, relaxed and talked about our next Big Sky adventure.
Erik Morrison is a content creator based in Big Sky and long time Big Sky Resort Athlete Ambassador.


BioWare is keeping the Cerberus Network alive with a steady stream of free goodies -- for those who purchased a new copy of Mass Effect 2, anyway.
The latest DLC is a new heavy weapon called the "Arc Projector." No clue? It shoots lightning bolts. Okay, so BioWare has a more accurate description than that:
The Arc Projector ionizes targets with a non-visible laser to ready them for a high-voltage electrical attack. As the lightning-like bolt hits its first target, a sophisticated auto-targeting system paints succeeding targets with the ionization laser, allowing the electricity to take the path of least resistance and arc between them. An entire enemy strike team can be shocked to death with a few pulls of the trigger. Careful aiming will also allow the user to arc shots to nearby explosives as well.
The charge time is a modest 2 seconds, which is a tad less than the Blackstorm's 3 seconds. Then again, the latter shoots black holes...
Anyway, the Arc Projector is currently available for download via Cerberus Network. May come in handy during your Insanity playthrough.


*Working within a multidisciplinary team, socio-economic impact assessment, stakeholder engagement and consultation
Pinewood Studios Ltd appointed us to work as part of a wider team convened to prepare the case for the expansion of Pinewood Studios. Our role involved preparing a business plan and completing an economic impact assessment of the proposed expansion project. This involved an assessment of the potential jobs that would be created, Gross Value Added (GVA) to be generated and an assessment of the impact on the UK Film Industry if the expansion did not take place. A number of growth scenarios were considered and subsequently modelled.
The work involved extensive primary research to gather views from:
We worked with a market research firm to undertake the business surveys and an employee survey of people working on the Pinewood Studios site. The findings from the business surveys and the consultations were used to verify the design of the proposed expansion plans and provide evidence to support the assumptions underpinning the economic impact work.
The objective of the work for Pinewood Studios was to provide evidence that would support the application for planning permission. The council refused planning permission in the first instance, however given the economic significance of the case and the detrimental impact this decision would have on the UK Film Industry, a public inquiry was held. We provided evidence at this Public Inquiry and in May 2014, the Secretary of State granted planning permission for the expansion of the studios to go ahead.


RETROVISION, “Get Down”
“Get Down” by French producer RetroVision has been a killer future house summer jam in the waiting since last year when the likes of Alan Walker played it at Tomorrowland. I’m pretty sure I heard it more than once when I was at events at Miami Music Week too. For it’s the instantaneous draw of the hook from The Shapeshifters’ classic “Lola’s Theme” meshed with a sample from Rob Base’s “It Takes Two” that seals the deal within the first 20 seconds of “Get Down”. The rest of the song is no less than creative and bouncy fun featuring some well-placed future bass grooves, no effort required, just do as the title says 🙂 “Get Down” is meant for big dance clubs and festivals and is a great summer companion to Madison Mars’ “Back The Funk” which I wrote about a few weeks back. Add “Get Down” to your “Party Your A** Off” playlist using the Spotify link above.


Two valuable 25 Perches (Total) land blocks for sale in Brighton Park, Ma-Eliya, Ja-Ela. The land situated in a very calm area near Ma-Eliya Church (within about 5 Km from Negombo road). Land currently has a Banana plantation and it's also suitable for residential purposes.
The land belong to a new development called "Brighton Park" done by Ceylinco Investments. These two lands also suitable for Commercial and Cultivation purposes.


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Utensil Holder – white
This wheel-thrown utensil holder is made from a speckled stoneware clay and was partially glazed in a white glaze that beautifully highlights the specks.
This is one of our larger utensil holders and it can accommodate approximately 15 to 20 utensils.
All of our pottery is food safe as well as dishwasher and microwave safe.
We currently only offer local pickup. After you make your purchase, we will contact you within 24 hours to make arrangements. If you are unable to pick up, please contact us before purchasing and we may be able to arrange shipping.
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