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The Centre is named after Professor Josef Dadok, a pioneer of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in Czechoslovakia and an important figure in the NMR instrumentation and methodology worldwide.
In the 1950s, Josef Dadok and his team at the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences developed instruments for high resolution NMR spectroscopy. Based on his design, Tesla Brno Company started industrial production of NMR spectrometers in 1965, making Czechoslovakia only the third country in the world (after the U.S. and Japan) to master the production of this sophisticated instrumentation.
Since late 1960s, Josef Dadok worked and lived in the USA where he became professor of chemical instrumentation at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Among his accomplishments there is a development of the first 600 MHz (14.1 T) magnet suitable for high resolution NMR spectroscopy in 1970s.
For his achievements, Professor Josef Dadok was awarded doctor honoris causa degree by Masaryk University in 2013.
Core Facility of High Field NMR Spectroscopy provides access to NMR spectrometers in the range of proton frequencies from 500 MHz to 950 MHz. The equipment is suited mainly to the studies of structure, dynamics and interactions of biomolecules, i.e. proteins, nucleic acids and carbohydrates. However, the instrumentation is flexible enough to cover also various research needs in material science, organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, biology and biophysics.
NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) spectroscopy is a key technology for research in modern life sciences allowing detailed investigation of biomolecular structure and dynamics at the atomic level, both in solutions and in solid state. The successful application of NMR in biology requires multidisciplinary approach combining knowledge in biochemistry, molecular biology, quantum physics, electronics, data analysis, and computational chemistry. The high-end instrumentation and the team of experienced researchers will ensure expert services, user training, and the cost-effective use of resources both for internal and external users. Benefits include access to state-of-the-art high-field NMR instrumentation and support in processing, analysis and interpretation of the experimental data. External user projects will be selected by peer review on the basis of scientific merit, technical suitability and feasibility. The centre will also offer training enabling non-specialists to develop the necessary skills.
Services and Methodologies Provided
- Measurement of NMR spectra at magnetic fields ranging from 11.75 T to 22.35 T (corresponding to 1H frequencies 500 MHz to 950 MHz)
- Consultation of choice and setup of multidimensional experiments, data processing, and evaluation strategies
- Measurement and processing of multidimensional spectra (with up to five dimensions) of proteins using non-uniform sampling methods
- Measurements of complete sets of very small residual dipolar couplings (RDCs) and evaluation of their accurate values supported by in-house software
- Cross-validation of RDCs in nucleic acid bases, peptide planes, and protein secondary structure elements
- 3D structure calculations, validation of structure/restraints
- Measurement, evaluation, and interpretation of relaxation data describing intramolecular motions
- Ab-initio calculation of NMR parameters, molecular dynamics simulations
- 950 MHz NMR spectrometer Bruker Avance III HD for high resolution spectroscopy in liquids, 4 RF channels, 5 mm triple-resonance (1H-13C-15N) inverse cryoprobe with cooled 1H and 13C preamplifiers, sample temperature range −40ºC to 80ºC
- 850 MHz NMR spectrometer Bruker Avance III HD for high resolution spectroscopy in liquids, 4 RF channels, 5 mm triple-resonance (1H/19F-13C-15N) inverse cryoprobe with cooled 1H and 13C preamplifiers, sample temperature range 0ºC to 135ºC.
- 700 MHz NMR spectrometer Bruker Avance III HD for biomolecular applications, 4 RF channels, 5 mm triple-resonance (1H-13C-15N) cryoprobe optimized for 13C detection with cooled 1H, 13C and 15N preamplifiers, sample temperature range −40ºC to 80ºC
- 700 MHz NMR spectrometer Bruker Avance III HD for multinuclear applications in liquids and solids, 4 RF channels, equipped with a 5 mm dual broad-band probe, 5 mm dual inverse broad-band probe, 1.7 mm triple resonance (1H-13C-15N) probe, 3.2 mm solid-state triple-resonance (1H-13C-15N) MAS probe, and a 4.0 mm solid-state dual CP/MAS probe
- 600 MHz NMR spectrometer Bruker Avance III HD for high resolution spectroscopy in liquids, 5 RF channels, quadruple-resonance (1H-31P-13C-15N) inverse cryoprobe with cooled 1H and 13C preamplifiers, sample temperature range −40ºC to 80ºC
- 500 MHz NMR spectrometer Bruker Avance for multinuclear applications in liquids and solids, 3 RF channels, equipped with a 5 mm nitrogen-cooled dual (BB-1H) cryoprobe (Prodigy), 5 mm room temperature triple-resonance (1H-13C-15N) probe, 10 mm dual (13C, 1H) probe, and a 4 mm solid-state dual (BB-1H) CP/MAS probe
The Core Facility is part of Czech national centre of European Research Infrastructure Consortium INSTRUCT ERIC under the Czech Infrastructure for Integrative Structural Biology (CIISB) funded by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic. Foreign users can also benefit from access through project iNEXT.


One of the most exciting new live bands (whom one of us simply can’t get enough of) have a new tune out. So here we are showing it off to you – above – exclusively.
Drag yourselves to one of the bands forthcoming shows – more dates to be announced soon.
- 8th May 2015 Wide Eyes Club, The Victoria, Dalston.
- 15th May 2015 Great Escape Festival, Brighton (main support for Turbowolf)
- 16th May 2015 Great Escape Festival, Brighton (Republic Of Music stage)
- 26th May 2015 X-Posure Live (supporting The Bots)
- 30th May 2015 Camden Rocks Festival (The Enterprise)
- 11th July 2015 Village Green Festival, Essex


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PCPC targeted eight of the 12 UV filters proposed to be Category III by the FDA: avobenzone, oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, ensulizole and meradimate
. In June, the Public Access to SunScreen (PASS) Coalition submitted a petition to FDA entitled "Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use." (6) PASS supports the use of sunscreens as a key part of a comprehensive sun protection plan and advocates that Americans have access to safe and effective sunscreens.
* UVA absorbers: avobenzone, ecamsule (Mexoryl SX), meradimate
But for 12 other active ingredients (cinoxate, dioxybenzone, ensulizole, homosalate, meradimate
, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, padimate O, sulisobenzone, oxybenzone, and avobenzone), there are insufficient data to make a "generally recognized as safe and effective" determination; thus, more data have been requested from the manufacturers.
I presume the remaining items, namely cinoxate, dioxybenzone, sulisobenzone, padimate O, meradimate
, ensulizole, homosalate, octisalate, octinoxate and octocrylene would be rendered useless or unapproved if no company in our industry has the will, the courage, the time and the money to go through with the proposed extensive testing for approval as GRASE UV filters.
The ingredients requiring additional investigation are avobenzone, cinoxate, dioxybenzone, ensulizole, homosalate, meradimate
, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, oxybenzone padimate O, and sulisobenzone.
Table II: More Recently Approved Ultraviolet Filters (The Final Rule 2011) UV Absorbers/Reflectors % Aminobenzoic acid (X) Avobenzone (A) Cinoxate (X) Dioxybenzone (X) Homosalate (B) Meradimate
(A)(X) Mexoryl SX (*) (A)(WS) Octocrylene (B) Octinoxate (H) Octisalate (B) Oxybenzone (A)(H) Padimate O (X) Phyenylbenzimidazole (WS)(X) sulfonic acid Sulisobenzone (X) Titanium dioxide (A) Trolamine salicylate (X) Zinc oxide (A) Note: UVA Filter (A), UVB Filter (B), Water Soluble (WS), Hawaii Ban (H), Rarely used (X) Approved in specific L'Oreal formulations only.
For years, industry experts have bemoaned the fact that while the US Food and Drug Administration has approved 17 category I ingredients, one is exclusive to L'Oreal (ecamsule) and six (PABA, padimate-O, cinoxate, meradimate
, sulisobenzone and trolamine salicylate) are rarely used in formulas for a variety of reasons.
The following six ingredients (PABA, padimate-O, cinoxate, meradimate
, sulisobenzone and trolamine salicylate) are rarely used in today's formulations for reasons discussed earlier.
* The following combinations with avobenzone are still not allowed: ZnO, TiO2, ensulizole, meradimate
, PABA and padimate-O.
and ensulizole (restrictions when used with avobenzone);
No decision was made on the combination of avobenzone with zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, ensulizole, meradimate
, PABA and padimate O.
It also features UVA/UVB protection with octinoxate, meradimate
, octisalate, oxybenzone and avobenzone.

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I think the only way that you will get the specfic part for your engine is from the dealer. I did a search on Advanced Auto for head gaskets for my 77 corvette 350. I then did a search for the 97 350 vortec head gasket. Take a guess it came back with the same felpro part number. The thing about it is the 77 came with a steel shim gasket the replacement felpro is a thick composite gasket.


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A niche no longer reserved just for adrenaline junkies, adventure travel is attracting families
Brian Smith stared wide-eyed as his 11-year-old son Jonah took a running Tarzan-style leap from the zipline platform with arms outstretched, zoomed through the dense Costa Rican jungle and faded into the distance.
Earlier that day, Smith had also been harnessed to a zipline through that same forest. Although, he admits, his approach was much different than that of his seemingly fearless son.
Pushing to the front of the 30-person tour group, Smith had asked his guide if he could be the first one to go. Otherwise, Smith — who has a fear of heights — knew there was a strong possibility he would change his mind and then watch his family fly by without him.
Smith’s wife, Leora Fromm, and their daughter Kahlo also took a turn at the zipline that day. They were following a guided itinerary booked through G Adventures, a tour operator that specializes in adventure tours and expeditions for groups and families.
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Robot Is a Machine
A robot is a machine —especially one programmable by a computer— capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically.
Robots can be guided by an external control device or the control may be embedded within.
Robots may be constructed to take on human form but most robots are machines designed to perform a task with no regard to how they look.
Robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and range from humanoids such as Honda’s Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility and TOSY’s TOSY Ping Pong Playing Robot (TOPIO) to industrial robots, medical operating robots, patient assist robots, dog therapy robots, collectively programmed swarm robots, UAV drones such as General Atomics MQ-1 Predator, and even microscopic nano robots.
By mimicking a lifelike appearance or automating movements, a robot may convey a sense of intelligence or thought of its own.
Autonomous Things are expected to proliferate in the coming decade, with home robotics and the autonomous car as some of the main drivers.-www.Justplay18.com
From the time of ancient civilization there have been many accounts of user-configurable automated devices and even automata resembling animals and humans, designed primarily as entertainment.
As mechanical techniques developed through the Industrial age, there appeared more practical applications such as automated machines, remote-control and wireless remote-control.
The word robot can refer to both physical robots and virtual software agents, but the latter are usually referred to as bots.
There is no consensus on which machines qualify as robots but there is general agreement among experts, and the public,
that robots tend to possess some or all of the following abilities and functions: accept electronic programming, process data or physical perceptions electronically, operate autonomously to some degree, move around, operate physical parts of itself or physical processes, sense and manipulate their environment, and exhibit intelligent behavior
— especially behavior which mimics humans or other animals.
Closely related to the concept of a robot is the field of Synthetic Biology, which studies entities whose nature is more comparable to beings than to machines.
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Head of Product and Vice President of Stadia John Justice has now parted ways with the game streaming platform and Google entirely.
Ubisoft has filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google over a game called Area F2, which they claim is little more than a carbon copy of Rainbow Six Siege.
Google may well have effectively launched Stadia Base, but now it seems like they’re moving away from this ‘free’ version of the service.
Earlier this month, Google announced that they would be making their game streaming platform, Stadia, free for two months.
For the first time since the service launched, Google is offering Stadia Pro for free for the next two months.
Daniel Alegre, former President of Global Retail and Shopping for Google, has been named as the new COO and President of Activision Blizzard. Alegre’s career at Google has lasted for more than 16 years. He began as Vice President, and was charged with opening Google Latin America. This was achieved in 2004, and since then […]
Stadia has announced another first-party studio that will help bolster the number of games on offer through Google’s new streaming service.
Google has shed some light on what the plans are for the future of its recently launched game streaming platform, Stadia.
Typhoon Studios, the developers behind Journey to the Savage Planet based in Montreal, has been acquired by Google.
Google has confirmed that they will refund Stadia Pro subscribers who previously purchased the games that are now offered free for the service.

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* Re your editorial, "Rabin's Razor-Thin Edge" (Oct. 9), which comments on the bare 61-59 Knesset vote of approval for Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's Palestinian policy, you failed to mention one extremely important fact about this vote. This two-vote "majority" included the votes of eight Arabs who do not support the Zionist concept of a Jewish state in Israel.
Rabin is giving Jewish land to an Arab enemy against the wishes of a majority of the Jews living in Israel. The Zionist state of Israel very generously permits Arabs who are openly anti-Zionist to vote in support of their anti-Zionist agenda, including such issues as the security and safety of Israel and its residents.
* "Israeli Party Looks to Election to Kill Peace Pact" (Oct. 5) illustrates one of the most politically false and morally offensive features of Rabin's so-called peace process. A substantial number of Israelis see the peace process as a disaster process. The false and offensive claim by the Rabin government is that the Likud opposition is opposed to peace.

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“Misbah Out” became one of the top tends on social media following Pakistan’s super over defeat in the third and final ODI against Zimbabwe. Also main stream media has reported that Babar Azam is now certain to take over Test captaincy from Azhar Ali. Hence, is a look at both stories in detail.
Read: Pakistan Name Abdullah Shafique & Zafar Gohar For The Third ODI Against Zimbabwe
Fans Want “Misbah Out”
“Misbah Out” trended on social media after Pakistan’s defeat in the super over during the third and final ODI against a lowly rated Zimbabwean side. Showing their dismay at the choice of batsmen (Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah and Fakhar Zaman) fans in Pakistan questioned the Head Coach’s tactics at a crucial point in the game.
It is worth mentioning here that as per media reports Misbah is already out of favor in PCB following his meeting (that was also attended by Azhar Ali and Mohd. Hafeez) with the Prime Minister, Imran Khan during which he had requested the premier to restore the previous domestic structure. The defeat then makes it obvious that he now has little or no public support as well owing to which a bad tour to New Zealand is likely to result in his dismissal.
Read: England’s Tour To Pakistan: ECB Likely To Send A “B” Team
Babar Azam All Set To Replace Azhar Ali
Media reports also suggest Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now decided to punish Azhar Ali for being part of the aforesaid meeting and that Babar Azam will replace him as Pakistan’s Test captain for the tour.
Mohd. Rizwan was also one of the top contenders for the post as well. However, his poor form with the bat during the ongoing series against Zimbabwe it seems, has cost him an opportunity for now. Nevertheless, a good New Zealand tour for Rizwan as a wicket-keeper batsman and a bad tour for Babar Azam as team’s skipper might as well change things around dramatically.
New Zealand tour then is significant as both Misbah and Babar might lose their prestigious positions in case of poor results during the trip.


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[RS Gallery] • James Victore is an artist and designer living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. His work is known for its shocking and raw visual aesthetic, and strongly advocates artistic integrity and individuality. He's worked with clients like Esquire and TIME magazine, has an Emmy for television animation, and has had his art has exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art. He also teaches at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, as well as around the globe. See his work at his website, http://www.jamesvictore.com/.
Interview between Michael Robinson, Evolver's Art Director, and the artist:
1. What's your personal mantra?
JV: I have many mantras that I live by and use to remind myself daily. Some of the more frequently used are: "Help me, help me, help me." I am not afraid to ask for help or admit that I know nothing. I also "Ask for more" as much as possible. A good one to remember everyday is that "Complaining is not conversation."
2. What does the role of Artist/Designer mean to you?
JV: This means that we, as artists and creators, have a vision, and we ply it onto different surfaces, be it ink on paper or dinnerware or the shape of a new shoe or auto.
3. What is the driving force behind your creativity?
JV: I have no clue where this drive comes from. I know that if I were not a designer I would still create. Possibly I would make furniture; I like working with my hands. That's it - I would make wobbly chairs and slanty tables!
4. What transformative experiences have influenced your life and how has that manifested in your work?
JV: Reflecting back, I think my role as a father (for 14 years) and teacher (for a lot more years) has taken me through many crossroads and has also given me the opportunity to revisit my ideas, my path and my expectations. I feel that the work and the studio is under constant flux and change, trying to become what it was meant to be - my job is to listen and let it change. This requires me to be open to transformation - even though I may dread it ("Change is good," is another good mantra.")
5. How long does it take you on average to complete a piece of work, and do you ever do several pieces simultaneously?
JV: The deadline is rarely ordained by me. And even if you give me three months, I work rather quickly. We generally are working on two or three assignments at once. Added to the fact that I teach, am dad and husband, write books, create personal projects, write a newsletter... geesh - I'm kinda busy.
6. Why should people check out your work?
JV: Because we have done meaningful work and some funny shit. I have a book out now titled, "Victore or, Who Died and Made You Boss?" from Abrams. It is a monograph of 20-something years of work. It's a good read and has a "best of" collection of work. If you want really funny stuff, I have another book coming out, also from Abrams, that I did with my pal Ross MacDonald titled, "In and Out With Dick and Jane." This is a hilarious (albeit sometimes raunchy) take on popular culture and society via the guise of a children's book.
7. How does your work affect Consciousness, and what are your views on the evolution of consciousness?
JV: I guess this question is the endnote to the previous question. I think people rise to my work because I have something to say. My goal is to make work that is pregnant with humour, sex appeal, poetry and philosophy - all the fun stuff that gets your heart beating. I am very conscious of not adding more distraction to the already buzzing and jigging of modern life. It is my hope that real human beings are attracted to my work, but I am not in control of that. All I can do is give my best effort on a daily basis and trust that that will be good enough.

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Designed for ages 2 years and up, this all-in-one set lets kids explore identifying, matching, and comparing colours and shapes, which may further promote an understanding of creating patterns and sequences. Hands-on exploration can also help encourage their sensory-motor development, including fine motor skills!
Explore patterns, sequencing, and more with the colours and shapes kit.
Together time guide features activities to help you customise playtime.
2-sided shape cutters to compare big and small shapes.
Promotes colour and shape identification, matching, and compare/contrast.
Can help encourage sensory-motor development including fine motor skills.
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- Size H21.6, W20.5, D6.8cm.
- For ages 2 years and over.
- EAN: 5010993325252.
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text: I’m working with urlmd Custom SEO, designing a new website for Pure Air, a heating/cooling company in Naples FL. I made the icons shown below for their home page. I really like them and hope Pure Air likes them too. Being an artist sometimes means making icons instead of abstracts 🙂 I do so with pleasure, knowing I’m doing my part. Thanks to urlmd for throwing me the work, I hope I impress you and your new client.

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H ‘two’ 0 hail from middle England and consists of 2 producers and 3 vocalists. ‘What’s It Gonna Be’ is finally ready to hit the overground after slowly bubbling on the streets for the last 12 months.
With bass heavy organs, a hooky as hell topline and a funky melody is it any wonder that this is getting huge support from DJ Q, Cameo, Mistajam on BBC’s 1Xtra and causing dancefloor devastion with kings of bassline Jamie Duggan and Sean Banger Scott.
Whether you call it Niche, Bassline or Speed Garage, whether you’re from the north, South or Midlands this is one tune you can’t ignore.
Remixes come in all shapes and sounds as we continue with the bassline trend with mixes from two of the scenes most in demand DJs and producers Jamie Duggan & DJ Q.
The house mixes come courtesy of Jason Herd, Thomas Gold and Vandalism. For those funky house lovers, Jason Herd’s J-Funk remix is a piano & string led stormer! If you like things a bit more twisted then the Thomas Gold and Vandalism mixes are the ones for you.
Whats It Gonna be? A Major hit release for Feb 08! Thats whats it gonna be!
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NUM 2; FAMOUS SIDHU MOOSE WALA
NUM 3; MASTANG JASSI CHHOKAR NEHA KAKKAR
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Caspase-4 may play a role in loss of proximal tubules and renal injury in nephropathic cystinosis
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Nephropathic cystinosis is characterized clinically by generalized proximal renal tubular dysfunction, renal Fanconi Syndrome and progressive renal failure. Glomerular–proximal tubule disconnection has been noted in renal biopsies from patients with nephropathic cystinosis. In vitro studies performed in cystinotic fibroblasts and renal proximal tubular cells support a role for apoptosis of the glomerulotubular junction, and we have further extended these studies to human native cystinotic kidney specimens. We performed semi-quantitative analysis of tubular density in kidney biopsies from patients with nephropathic cystinosis and demonstrated a significant reduction (p = 0.0003) in the number of proximal tubules in the kidney tissue of patients with cystinosis compared to normal kidneys and kidneys with other causes of renal injury; this reduction appears to be associated with the over-expression of caspase-4. This study provides the first quantitative evidence of a loss of proximal tubules in nephropathic cystinosis and suggests a possible role of caspase-4 in the apoptotic loss of proximal tubular cells. Further work is needed to elucidate if this injury mechanism may be causative for the progression of renal functional decline in nephropathic cystinosis.
KeywordsApoptosis Caspase-4 End stage renal disease Renal Fanconi syndrome Renal proximal tubules
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|SUBJECT:||M.S. Thesis Presentation|
|TIME:||Friday, April 16, 2021, 1:00 p.m.|
|TITLE:||Robust Global Quaternion-based Dual Loop Nonlinear Trajectory Control of Quadrotors|
|COMMITTEE:||Dr. Nader Sadgh, Chair (ME)
Dr. Aldo A. Ferri (ME)
Dr. Jonathan D. Rogers (AE/ME)
Many multirotor controllers achieve globally stable attitude control through the usage of quaternions, as it does not inherent any singularities, unlike other alternatives such as Euler angles. However, globally stable position or velocity control of quadrotors have rarely been achieved; most controllers limit their attitude within a certain range to avoid singularities that occur during position control of quadrotors. This thesis focuses on presenting a globally stable quaternion-based dual loop nonlinear control scheme. Globality of the control scheme is both achieved in 1) the sense that all errors exponentially converge to zero regardless of the initial state errors and 2) the controller can stabilize at and pass through any point of attitude during position control.


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Albion says students refusing tests won’t have to ‘sit and stare’
ALBION – School officials were thanked during Monday’s Board of Education meeting for not making students “sit and stare” if they refuse to take state exams in grades 3 through 8. Those tests start today.
Albion is allowing students who refuse the tests to remain in the classroom and read quietly at their desks. The reading material won’t be books or magazines brought in by students. It will reading material supplied by the school.
“We thank you for recently allowing our children to read silently during the test period,” said Michelle Restivo, mother of two students in the district.
Many other districts are allowing students who refuse the test to go to a separate room. Restivo said the School Administrators Association of NYS encourages students refusing the tests to not remain in the same room with their classmates who are taking the test.
“It is SAANYS position that such a procedure might be distracting to test takers and some may regard such a requirement to be uncomfortable for the students opting out,” Restivo said.
Albion school leaders have decided to keep the students in the same room.
Restivo spoke on behalf of a group of parents concerned about the state tests. Many of those parents and their children are refusing the tests.
Restivo said the district has already been notified the students won’t be taking them, and those students shouldn’t be presented testing materials. To present them testing materials, and insist they sign their test booklets after parents already stated their intention to refuse the tests, is wrong and could be considered abusive by the Dignity for All Students Act, she said.
“Students who have been protected by their parents’ right to refuse tests have done absolutely nothing wrong,” she said. “Presenting these tests to students and asking them to refuse, after you have received express wishes from parents, is harassment, intimidation, bullying and abuse as defined by DASA.”
The district received some refusal letters from parents after testing labels were printed. District Superintedent Michael Bonnewell said there are about 10 to 12 students who came after the deadline who will need to sign their names. The other students refusing the tests, who notified the district before the deadline, won’t have to sign their names on the test booklets, Bonnewell said.
He said teachers or other school personnel cannot, by state law, write on those exam booklets. The students need to do that.
“Our intent is to honor the desire to refuse the test,” he said. “Our intent isn’t to make parents’ or students’ lives difficult.”
Restivo said that standardized testing is necessary, but state’s approach disempowers parents, school administrators and districts.
“Standardized tests that are teacher created and scored would provide much more insight into our children’s progress as learners,” she said. “Assessments should guide future instruction in order to provide the best education for our children, and we have little faith that these tests do that.”
Bonnewell said he shares many of the concerns raised by Restivo, parents and staff about the testing, but the district has to follow the state education rules.
“It remains the law of the land and we have to work to change that law to make it appropriate,” he said.
Restivo said the parents aren’t asking the district to not follow education laws. By refusing the tests, Restivo said parents and their children are exercising their democratic rights to stand up for their principles, believing it will lead to a greater good.
“It is our opinion that teachers and students are not failing, like the state has led us to believe,” Restivo said. “Rather the state has failed us by over-testing our children, and misusing the results. We refuse the NYS Common Core assessments in grades 3-8. We support Albion Central School District – its administrators, teachers and students. Most importantly, we support our children and we ask that you will, too.”
One student, Freshman Class Vice President Riley Seielstad, also addressed the board and the parents in the crowd and urged students to take the tests. She worries the “opt out” movement could result in less funding for school districts, perhaps hurting music and sports programs.
State aid isn’t supposed to be affected if students refuse the tests.
Seielstad urged students to take the exams, which are 90 minutes a day over six days.
“I think 90 minutes is worth the effort for music and sports,” she said.


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There may still be a few weeks of summer left before the first official day of fall, but most kids are saying goodbye to lazy days by the pool and getting ready to head back to school. As we prepare to settle down into the routine of a new school year, it’s a good time to talk about caring for braces during the school day, especially for kids who started treatment with Bluebird Orthodontics over the summer!
Wearing braces at school comes with its own set of ups and downs, but the good news is, it will become just another part of your child’s daily routine before you know it. In the beginning, however, your child may be a little anxious because they aren’t sure what to expect in the coming weeks and months. Not to worry! With a little patience, practice, and support from our team, your child will make the transition from summer to school like a pro. Keep reading below for our best tips on surviving the school year in braces!
Stay prepared with a braces care kit
We recommend all braces patients keep a kit with them at school, both for proper braces care and in case any minor issues pop up during the day. A small bag of basics like fluoride toothpaste, a soft-bristled toothbrush, and floss or a waterpik will help your child keep their teeth and braces clean at school. You may also consider adding helpful items like:
- Orthodontic wax or Gishy Goo, a silicone-based product that’s similar to orthodontic wax
- An over-the-counter pain reliever, for any swelling or soreness (be sure to check with Dr. Frank first, though)
- An unsharpened pencil or two – the eraser end can be used to push any protruding wires back into place
With this small kit in their backpack, purse, or locker, your child will have easy access to it anytime it’s needed.
DIY braces care
As we briefly mentioned above, it’s not unusual for minor problems to crop up with your child’s braces from time to time. Although this can be annoying, many of these issues are easy to fix with a little know-how and a few common items. Here’s how you can help your child handle DIY braces care when they’re on the go!
General mouth irritation
If your child is experiencing any non-specific irritation in their cheeks, lips, or gums, orthodontic wax is an easy way to get some relief! Have them make sure the bracket or wire is completely dry, then pinch off a small amount of wax and roll it into a ball. Flatten this ball, then place it over the source of irritation.
Wires can come loose sometimes, aggravating the inside of your child’s mouth. This can be fixed with a simple pencil by using the eraser end to nudge it back against the teeth until it flattens out. A piece of orthodontic wax can also be placed over the wire to reduce irritation and provide some extra stability.
If your child has a loose bracket, it’s important to let us know about it as soon as possible so we can help you decide what the next step needs to be. In the meantime, try sliding the bracket back along the wire to the center of the tooth. Orthodontic wax placed over the bracket can also help add stability.
Keep our contact details close by
As a braces patient, there are lots of situations your child can handle on their own. However, they may sometimes experience a problem that requires immediate attention. Make sure you have all of our contact information in your phone or written down somewhere, including phone numbers and our email address. If your child does happen to run into an unexpected orthodontic problem at school, give us a call and we’ll be happy to walk you through what you both need to do next.
Stay on track with braces-friendly lunches and snacks
Food restrictions can be a challenge for kids in braces, especially in the beginning. While this is relatively easy to manage from home, since you control the menu, it can be a bit trickier if your child normally buys lunch at school or has regular access to a vending machine.
To keep your child’s treatment plan on track, check the school’s lunch menu every week for braces-friendly options. If healthy choices are limited or you have a picky eater, packing a lunch can sometimes make life easier for both of you! Pasta and soups are good options if you have a Thermos, or cut sandwiches into smaller bites the night before to make them easier to chew. Snacks like soft cheese, yogurt, and applesauce can also be great additions to your child’s lunch bag. They’re not only gentle on braces, but will help keep kids feeling full and satisfied throughout the day.
What a child chooses to drink at school can also have an effect on their braces. Encourage your child to drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated and also wash food particles from their teeth and braces. Sticking to plain water instead of soda, fruit juices, or other sugary drinks will you reduce staining and the risk of developing cavities.
Don’t forget your regular dental hygiene routine
We know that the start of a new school year can be really hectic, but when it comes to wearing braces, maintaining good oral hygiene is important. The brackets and wires create nooks and crannies that can trap food particles and other debris, so we encourage all braces patients to brush after lunch, along with a quick floss if your child has the time. Your child should also be brushing in the morning and before bed for at least two minutes each time, flossing nightly, and using a waterpik regularly if they have one.
Head back to school with a smile from Bluebird Orthodontics
It’s completely normal for your child to feel nervous about going back to school with braces on, especially if they’ve never done so before. Even patients who have been in braces for a while might feel a little more anxious than normal as they gear up for a new school year!
Fortunately, being in braces at school doesn’t have to be a big deal. If you do run into any difficulties, or just want to talk through questions and concerns about your child’s treatment plan, Bluebird Orthodontics is here for you! Dr. Frank and the rest of our expert team are committed to giving your child the healthy smile they deserve throughout the year.

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US DOE Guidance to Schools on Ensuring Equity and Providing Behavioral Supports to Students with DisabilitiesRead More > US DOE Guidance to Schools on Ensuring Equity and Providing Behavioral Supports to Students with Disabilities
The University of Illinois at Chicago is conducting a study with people with disabilities to identify and address participation disparities among people with disabilities. See the flyer (RTF) for more information. Read More > ADA Study
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Ticket to Work: Working with a Federal Contractor
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
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If you receive Social Security disability benefits (SSI or SSDI) and want to make more money through work, Ticket to Work can provide the support that you need!
Join us on August 31, 2016, for the latest WISE webinar. We will be presenting information on Social Security programs and rules that may apply to you, including details about Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 503 is a regulation that prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating against people with disabilities and requires these employers to take action to recruit, hire, promote, and retain more people with disabilities. The presentation will include information on:
- What Section 503 changes mean for Social Security disability beneficiaries;
- Tips for self-identification during the application and hiring process; and
- Ticket to Work and work incentives.
Register online at www.choosework.net/wise or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).
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United States Department of Education's "letter to clarify and provide guidance on the Federal obligations of school districts that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) to students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Department's implementing regulations". (PDF) Read More > US DOE’s Colleague Letter Regarding ADHD
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India’s Sensex Retreats From One-Year High on Earnings Concernby and
Dr. Reddy’s slides as 1Q net slumps; Maruti declines on sales
Foreigners buy $1.2b of shares in July, surpass June’s $771m
Indian stocks dropped as concern mounted that the rally that pushed up the benchmark index to near a one-year high on Monday isn’t supported by corporate earnings.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. tumbled the most in eight months after the drugmaker’s first-quarter group net income slumped 76 percent. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. slid the most in a month after its June-quarter results showed operating margin narrowed. Motorcycle maker Hero MotoCorp Ltd. retreated the most in six weeks. State Bank of India and ICICI Bank Ltd. were among the worst performers on the S&P BSE Sensex.
The Sensex lost 0.4 percent at the close in Mumbai. The gauge’s 22 percent rebound from a low in February amid persistent inflows from overseas funds has sent its valuations to a 15-month high. That makes it prone to declines if the recovery in company earnings fails to gather steam. Six of the 10 firms in the index that have reported results so far have disappointed investors.
“The fall we saw towards the end of the day was because some of the earnings were not up to the mark," Rajesh Agarwal, the head of research at AUM Capital Market Pvt, said by phone from Kolkata. “A correction is due, but any drop would be a buying opportunity in the medium term as we’ve seen continuous buying by foreign investors. That is driving the market up.”
The Sensex is set for its fifth monthly climb, the longest run of advances since August 2014, as foreigners bought $1.2 billion of shares in July amid speculation emerging-markets will benefit from additional stimulus following Britain’s vote to exit the European Union. Global investors have been buyers of Indian shares for five months, the longest stretch since November 2014, as above-average rain improves the outlook for economic growth and food prices.
Still, high valuations are damping investor enthusiasm in the near term. For instance, the rollover rate in July futures tied to the NSE Nifty 50 Index was at 41 percent at 5.10 p.m. in Mumbai. That compares with a six-month mean of 43 percent two days before expiry, data compiled by Bloomberg show. In India, monthly derivatives contracts expire on the last Thursday of the month.
“Not many people are willing to take big bets as valuations are high,” said Kishor Ostwal, managing director at CNI Research Ltd., an equity research provider in Mumbai. “The market is poised for a correction in the next few days.”
Dr. Reddy’s tumbled the most since Nov. 26. Its first-quarter group net income slumped 76 percent to 1.54 billion rupees. Sales were 31.6 billion rupees compared with 37 billion rupees a year earlier.
Maruti Suzuki fell 1.7 percent, paring this month’s gain to 6.8 percent. Net income climbed 23 percent to 14.9 billion rupees ($221 million) in the three months ended June. Car sales rose 2.1 percent from a year earlier, but fell 3.3 percent compared with the period ended March. Exports slid to 26,103 units from 35,635 a year earlier. Ebitda margin narrowed to 15.1 percent from 15.6 percent in previous quarter, and 16.6 percent a year earlier.
“Fall in exports and concerns on local volume growth are the key factors weighing on the stock,” Md. Shaukat Ali, an analyst at Quantum Securities Ltd., said by phone. “Also, the yen appreciation is likely to hurt Ebitda margins by around 30-40 basis points in the next two quarters."
Hero MotoCorp retreated 2.1 percent, the most since June 9. State Bank of India fell 1.4 percent and ICICI Bank plunged 2.6 percent.


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Plant saucers are a great way to water plants with peace of mind. They allow your plants to have proper drainage without the risk of water damage. However, many people aren’t sure how to water their plants correctly. Improper watering practices are the leading cause of houseplant death. Therefore, learn how to water your plants properly with plant saucers.
Watering Plants with Plant Saucers
Top watering your plants, or pouring water into the top of the pot, helps provide water for your plant’s roots. This also helps flush out salts that can harm your plants. To properly water your plants, pour plenty of water into the pot until water starts to seep out of the drain holes and into your plant saucers. This helps ensure that you are watering more than just the surface.
You can also practice what is called bottom watering. For this plant watering method, you place potted plants in plant saucers full of water and allow the roots to drink from the drainage holes. Which method you choose depends on the type of plant you have. However, even if you choose bottom watering, ensure you also top water from time to time to flush out salts that build up in the soil.
How Often Should I Empty Extra Water from the Saucers?
What many plant owners don’t realize is that they must remove excess water from their plant saucers for optimal houseplant health. Leaving your potted plants in standing water can deprive them of oxygen and promote root rot. Additionally, emptying saucers after top watering prevents your plants from drinking up the salts you remove during top watering. Be sure to empty your planter saucers within 30-60 minutes after watering to ensure plenty of drainage and to protect the roots from standing in excess water. If your potted plant is too heavy to lift to empty the extra water, try using a turkey baster to remove the water from the saucer. Also, don’t forget to empty drained water from your hanging basket drip pans for your hanging plants!
Another method to prevent root rot and plant suffocation is to line the bottom of your clear plant saucers with pebbles or gravel to prevent the bottom of the planter from sitting in excess water. This is great for plants that need plenty of humidity and also gives you decorative options for your saucers. With these few tips, you can ensure that your watering practices will help promote healthy houseplants.
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Today’s proposals will allow taxi licensing authorities to carry out enhanced criminal records checks on their drivers before they are issued with a licence. Current drivers will get additional checks when they renew their licence.
Under the current regime, only drivers who pick up children or vulnerable adults are automatically eligible for enhanced checks, although some firms do choose to get these extra checks for drivers as a matter of course.
Protecting the public
These proposals standardise the practice and simplify the system giving additional reassurance to women travelling alone and other vulnerable customers using taxi services.
The proposed changes are part of plans to simplify and reform the system of criminal records checks, while ensuring adequate protections are in place where they are needed most.
Licensing authorities will make the final decision on whether to grant a licence based on the information available to them. Criminal records checks play a vital role in recruitment practices, providing employers with the information they need to employ the right person for the role.
Respecting civil liberties
Criminal Information Minister Lynne Featherstone said: ‘We are determined to ensure the criminal records scheme is balanced to respect civil liberties and protect the public.
‘Taxi drivers provide a valuable service transporting children to school and lone women home after a night out so it is only right that the public should have confidence proper checks have been carried out.
‘These proposals will ensure that licensing authorities have all the information they need to make informed decisions before granting licences to drivers.’


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America's Founding Spiritual Seeker
Ralph Waldo Emerson's journey From Christianity to Transcendentalism
It may be difficult for modern readers to discern what was shocking about Emerson's appealing hymn to a sentiment of religion alive in every man and woman. But decades of theological controversy had produced raw nerve endings in New England. The Divinity School Address marked a break in the course of religious thinking in America, pointing to a universal, anti-supernatural, and largely secular religion.
Emerson portrayed Jesus as a teacher whose significance and authority arose from his grasp of transcendent moral and spiritual laws rather than from a supernatural nature. "Alone in all history he estimated the greatness of man," Emerson declared. But the attribution of miracles or other supernatural powers to Jesus falsified and obscured his real claims. "He spoke of miracles; for he felt that man's life was a miracle, and all that man doth, and he knew that this daily miracle shines as the character ascends."
Emerson avoided the controversy, believing he could best advance his views through a more complete exposition of his ideas. In 1841 he published "Essays," a collection of 12 loosely interrelated pieces that made up the heart of his new perspective on religion, ethics, and aesthetics and established him as an important literary stylist and innovator.
Emerson is perhaps most widely known for one of the essays in that volume, "Self-Reliance," an emotionally charged, aphoristically dense hymn to individualism with a defiant, almost insolent, edge. Insisting that "nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind," Emerson urges us to beware of the two chief obstacles to living a self-reliant life, conformity and consistency. We achieve fulfillment not through pleasing others or adopting their opinions or standards of behavior, Emerson maintains, but instead through recognizing and developing those things that are uniquely ours.
Resisting the pressures of others is, however, far less difficult than resisting the patterns established by our own past actions, and by the identities we have formed as a result of them. The hardest task is to "live ever in a new day," always finding the capacity for spontaneity and originality. That this spontaneity might lead others who thought they could anticipate our actions to misunderstand us should not impede us:
Is it so bad then to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates, and Jesus, and Luther, and Copernicus, and Galileo, and Newton, and every pure and wise spirit that ever took flesh. To be great is to be misunderstood.

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The clip of the "Conan" show right after they found out about the death of Robin Williams went viral. Clearly, he was shaken. 24 hours later, he honored the memory of Robin by airing this on his show. Very sweet :)
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Supernova particles from 33,000 years ago found in in Earth’s oceans
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The Earth and the solar system are regularly showered by the products of supernovae, which are the most powerful explosions in the known universe.
Now, a recent study highlights that there is tangible evidence that points towards such a phenomenon, describing rare isotopes of iron found in deep-sea sediments that are at least 33,000 years old. The researchers found clear traces of the isotope iron-60, which is formed during supernova explosions.


American Rugby News for 3 Aug 2020
Latham shares the stadium where he delighted in playing rugby and how Jason Robinson was one of his toughest tests in 2001 The post My Life in Rugby: Ex-Wallabies, Reds, and Worcester full-back Chris... Latham appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Returning wing Julian Savea is looking to press his claims for a long-term contract at the Hurricanes as he begins training with the team. The post Home comforts a major plus for determined Julian... Savea appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Sam Warburton lands inside the Top 10 of Brendan Gallagher's rankings The post Top 20 Rugby Captains countdown: Part Two appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hooker Marais is awaiting the green light to travel to Japan after signing for NTT Red Hurricanes, coached by Johan Ackermann The post Gloucester re-sign Franco Marais until the end of the season... appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
It's time for our Monday wrap of who has their name in lights and who is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons over the past week. The post Who’s hot and who’s not! appeared first on... Planet Rugby.
A player likely to be in the England U20s set-up for next year's Six Nations after starring for the U18s The post Young Guns: Leicester Tigers hooker Archie Vanes appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Gloucester have announced that South African hooker Franco Marais will return to the club on a short-term deal until the end of the season. The post Gloucester re-sign South African hooker Franco... Marais appeared first on Planet Rugby.


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Have you experienced the benefits of meditating to heal yourself (from a sickness or malady)?
Meditation is a means of feeling better and getting in touch with your body. read more
I practice meditation every single day. I work as a massage therapist and encounter others energy on a daily basis as well. I can positively say that I have felt the healing benefits of meditation and energy work.
Before I started this way of life, I was a very stressed out, and at times sickly person. About 5 years ago I completely changed my life around and started studying and practicing an eastern philosophy of health care. Since that time I am ill less often, and when I do get Ill I recover much quicker.
Rooting out stress from your daily life can have profound effects on your overall health. And meditation is one of the most effective forms of stress management known to man ...
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As writers and poets we could vaguely say we are inspired by everything, but I'd like to hear more specific answers =]. Thoughts anyone?
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I feel very thirsty after meditation.I feel thirsty for many days even if I meditate just once.I am having a problem.For example, if I mediattpate today, I wikl feel very thirsty for 2 or 3 days.If I stop meditation I wont feel thirdt anymore.I am sure it's not a medical condition.But due to...
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What is your favorite type of meditation? What technique works best for you?
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Have you tried meditating and if so has helped you in any way?
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How to Use Meditation to Focus the Mind?How, what, when, where, and anything else you'd like to share, such as other reasons for meditation. :-)
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When you are meditating, what do you think about after you have cleared your mind?
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Nigerian transgender, Idris Okuneye otherwise known as Bobrisky, has taken to his social media page to show off the marriage proposal he received from a man.
Bobrisky slammed the man for having the guts to propose to him. Bobrisky said he doesn’t do broke guys and advised him to go to the village and pick a wife.
The instagram sensation revealed he is not ready to suffer with any man in the name of marriage, so any guy seeking his hand in marriage should be financially up-to-par.
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Join us for an up-close look at the architectural remains of some of St. Louis’ most iconic structures in a private tour of Urban Archaeology: Lost Buildings of St. Louis.
Pulitzer Curatorial Assistant, Molly Moog, will take us through this new exhibition, showcasing an array of decorative and functional objects, drawn from the nation’s largest collection of architectural artifacts housed at the National Building Arts Center (NBAC). The Art Collaborative visit to the NBAC facility, located in a former steel foundry just minutes from The Arch, was so popular that we promised to schedule a tour of this notable event at the Pulitzer. Urban Archaeology is the most extensive public presentation of NBAC’s collection to date.
The exhibition brings together salvaged architectural elements from prominent landmark institutions and ordinary neighborhood buildings built in St. Louis between 1840 and 1950. It provides a rare glimpse into the lost art and craftwork that went into time-honored building materials and techniques. More than 30 items – from a theater façade and ornamental grillwork to hand-pressed bricks, monuments, and cast-iron columns – are featured in the exhibition.
The artifacts on display represent important histories of material innovation, labor, and the everyday lives of the people who inhabit the city. The exhibition sheds light on the city’s history, revealing complicated legacies of power, wealth, and neglect that shape our experience of the built environment and daily life. By examining St. Louis’s architectural past, Urban Archeology encourages us to imagine new ways of constructing, maintaining, appreciating, and inhabiting places. The exhibit also poses important questions about historic preservation and the practice of salvage. We hope you will join us for this engaging, thought-provoking presentation.
ADMISSION: Reservation is encouraged for this free Art Collaborative event. Walk-ins are welcome, based on availability.
PARKING: Complimentary parking in the lot adjacent to the museum and metered street parking are available.
WHAT IS THE ART COLLABORATIVE? An interactive, dynamic forum aimed at bringing art to people and people to the art, facilitated by Cynthia Correll and Judith Shaw. The idea is to draw together a diverse, creative community of artists and art enthusiasts interested in sharing ideas, inspiration, resources, and information about what drives their creative passion, process, and purpose. The group meets monthly in different art venues for hands-on, immersive experiences. Our goal is to cross pollinate among innovative institutions, organizations, and neighborhoods to showcase the art landscape in our region.

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“This book is sure to be a welcome and useful addition to any home library or school, where it can educate, and tell children about a moment in history that went on to change the world.”
NO MAJOR SPOILERS
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution! is a children’s book which tells the story of transgender icons Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson. With stunning illustrations from Teshika Silver, the storybook educates young readers about the lives of two of history’s key figures, fighting for LGBTQIA+ rights; from their work feeding and housing the poor, founding STAR, their parts in the Stonewall Revolutions and of course, their campaigning for trans rights.
What’s more, alongside the story itself, the book offers more information and activities in the back of the book. The information section covers a brief biography of Marsha and Sylvia and also touches on other key figures in the Stonewall Revolution including; Stormé DeLaverie and Miss Major-Griffin. It also covers facts about what LGBTQIA+ rights were during Sylvia and Marsha’s life and how Trans people were targeted in a way that children can understand. There is also information of different gender identities including; trans women, trans men, intersex, non-binary, gender-fluid and Agender.
In the activities section of the book, there are suggestions of fun things to do such as making protest signs. Plus, there is a great list of questions which parents, caregivers and teachers can use to discuss some of the topics raised in the book and talk about the child’s own identity, empowering them to understand that they can be whatever they want to be.
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution! by Joy Michael Ellison & Teshika Silver is a brilliant children’s book for teaching the newest generation about kindness, gender identities, LGBTQIA+ rights and the power of being yourself.
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Hey guys. The script I'm looking for is one that level's up classes. Because of the way my game work's character will die quite often. Meaning you will need to recruit more people often. That would be annoying if you are on a really hard boss and a lot of you character's are only level 1. So If the Characters and the classes level up the game would no longer be impossible.
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Colorado's beleaguered wildland fire investigators may finally be getting some help.
Legislation that would provide $2.8 million for more investigators and specially trained fire investigation dogs is gradually moving through the state Senate.
Final passage is not guaranteed, but the money for the initiative is already baked into the state budget, and there has so far been general agreement among the Democratic majority that the resources are needed.
"We really do need the funding to help with investigations," said state Sen. JoAnn Ginal, D-Fort Collins, at a March 1 hearing. She said more wildfire investigations could help the state “get to the root of the problem.”
Some of the state's largest and most destructive wildfires were found to have been caused by humans, but how and by whom are often never determined in Colorado.
A 2022 Colorado Public Radio investigation that prompted the legislation found that of all the states in the West, Colorado has the worst rate of determining the ignition source of large, human-started wildfires. The state also has fewer investigators and less coordination at the state level than neighboring states.
If the bill passes a full state Senate vote and is approved by the state House and Gov. Jared Polis, it will increase the state’s wildfire investigation budget by $2.8 million annually, providing funding for seven more investigators and additional trained canines.
A similar bill failed in the 2022 legislative session.
Decades of wildfire suppression and climate change have expanded the annual wildfire season in the West, leading to more wildfires that burn more intensely. Roughly nine out of every 10 wildfires in the United States are started by humans.
State Sen. Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, chaired last year’s Wildfire Matters Review Committee and said this year’s bill is one of the committee’s top policy recommendations. “If we fund investigations, that’ll provide the data we need to kind of track these things and help shape our path moving forward,” Cutter said.
Mike Morgan, director of the state Division of Fire Prevention and Control, testified in support of the bill.
“Until you have the cause and origin, it's really hard to address the prevention side of things if you don't know exactly what's going on,” Morgan said.
Local fire chiefs are responsible for investigating the cause of all fires within their jurisdiction. Morgan said that some well-funded fire departments in the Denver metro area have the resources to successfully investigate most fires.
“However, there's about 375 fire departments across the state and probably about 325 of them don't have those resources,” Morgan said.
The state currently employs just one wildland fire investigator to fill in all those gaps in rural communities.
Only a handful of the state’s local fire departments or county sheriff’s offices employ trained wildfire investigators. Most fire departments have few resources and are staffed by volunteer firefighters, who may not have the time or training to investigate how wildfires are started.
After two and a half years, investigators have determined that humans started the two largest wildfires in the state’s history, but have yet to announce the official ignition source for the East Troublesome and Cameron Peak fires.
At the March 1 hearing, Republican senators opposed the bill on the basis of cost.
“While I don't disagree, it's probably needed, you know, that $2.8 million as a continuing apportionment, I just have problems with that,” Senator Byron Pelton, R-Sterling said. He said continuing to pass bills that require millions of dollars each year would bloat the state budget until it is no longer sustainable.
The bill will head to a full Senate vote next, then needs to pass the House before reaching the Governor’s desk.
Katie Jones, Deputy Press Secretary for Governor Polis, said the Governor “supports investments that will improve our ability to investigate and understand wildfires, which can provide important information to create more efficient mitigation strategies” and looks forward to reviewing the final version of the bill.
You want to know what is really going on these days, especially in Colorado. We can help you keep up. The Lookout is a free, daily email newsletter with news and happenings from all over Colorado. Sign up here and we will see you in the morning!


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Pen all your thoughtful messages on these notecards by kate spade new york.
- Stationery set includes 10 thick folded cards with 10 high quality, lined envelopes that are perfect for all occasions
- Blank interior allows room for any length message, which makes them ideal for thank you notes, birthdays, greetings, or congratulations
- Each card features a classic black and white striped design with a polka dot lined envelop for a fun contrast. This cute greeting card set is the perfect way to remind your special someones that they're the best!
- Cards measure 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) x 5.13 inches (13.03 cm) and come packaged in a gift box set to keep them organized
- Kind words and little acts of love call for handwritten notes on kate spade new york's pretty blank cards with envelopes. This card set works well for business stationery, greeting cards, or gift enclosures!
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Review of Horizon Zero Dawn. Discussing components of a great game with a crucial issue of replayability.
Introduction Persona 5 is a great JRPG that was released on 4/4/2017 in the United States and has sold over 1.5 million copies. The game focuses on a group of teenagers that take up the mantle of Phantom Thieves to stand up to the adults with their own sense of justice. And, one of the […]
Introduction Recently, I’ve beaten the game Nier: Automata. If you’d like to buy the game check it out here: Nier: Automata – PlayStation 4.While playing I noticed that the game applies the less is more principle to the game’s design through the mechanics and world to create a great experience. Although, the mechanics could be […]

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Lessons in Living
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Harsh headlines and phoney cronies
TONY WRIGHT is head of the Public Administration Committee that is trying to find out how the Government should communicate. Yes, I know, it sounds dull. But it wasn’t yesterday when the Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre came to visit. Mr Wright just went for him and Mr Dacre returned the favour. What followed was a masterclass in how not to communicate.
Mr Wright began by leaning forward in full glare mode. He may be a Labour MP but he looked the absolute embodiment of “Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells”. What kind of paper, he demanded, would say day after day that public life in Britain was a “cesspit”? Mr Dacre, his face arranged in careful neutrality and his voice almost inaudible, mumbled that was not


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Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per check piece of luggage. Overweight items from 51 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches will be accepted for an overweight and oversize baggage fee of $75 per item. Full details.
- 1 Does Southwest have a carry-on weight limit?
- 2 What is the weight limit for baggage?
- 3 Do you get a carry-on with Southwest?
- 4 How many carry-on bags Southwest?
- 5 How strict is Southwest about carry-on size?
- 6 What airlines allow 2 free checked bags?
- 7 What is 2pc in baggage allowance?
- 8 What is considered an oversized bag on airline?
- 9 Can you pay for extra baggage at the airport?
- 10 Can you bring food on Southwest Airlines?
- 11 Can I bring snacks on a plane?
- 12 How do you carry prescription drugs on a plane?
- 13 Is a backpack considered a carry-on?
- 14 Can you bring deodorant on a plane?
- 15 Can I bring hairspray on a plane?
Does Southwest have a carry-on weight limit?
There is not a weight limit listed on the Southwest carryon page (https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/baggage/carryon-bags-pol.html) but as noted on the page, “A friendly reminder: If your personal item does not fit under your seat, you will be asked to place it in an overhead bin.”
What is the weight limit for baggage?
Checked Luggage Most airlines will allow you to check one bag and have one carry-on bag. There is normally a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds per checked bag as well as a size restriction. The most common maximum size bag allowed is 62 linear (total) inches.
Do you get a carry-on with Southwest?
Southwest Airlines (WN) allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free. Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions: 50 linear inches (24 x 16 x 10 in) or 127 centimeters (61 x 41 x 28 cm) including handles and wheels.
How many carry-on bags Southwest?
Yes, as a Southwest passenger, you are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Per the Southwest.com FAQs, TSA regulations allow a backpack as a personal item when dimensions are 18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5 inches.
How strict is Southwest about carry-on size?
The Southwest carry-on size limit is 10 x 16 x 24 inches. This is one of the most generous carry-on size limits in the world. To compare, most other airlines in the US have a limit of 9 x 14 x 22 inches. This means Southwest gives you an extra 1-inch of depth, 2 inches of width, and 2 inches of height.
What airlines allow 2 free checked bags?
As indicated previously, the only major US airline offering 2 free checked bags is Southwest. However, the first bag checked on jetBlue is also free. (Size and weight limits apply.)
What is 2pc in baggage allowance?
If your flight ticket is marked with the code “2 PC”, you may take two pieces of baggage, each weighing a maximum of 23 kg. If your flight ticket is marked with the code “3 PC”, you may take three pieces of baggage, each weighing a maximum of 23 kg.
What is considered an oversized bag on airline?
Oversized baggage fees Any bag with a sum of length, width, and height of greater than 62 inches will generally fall into the oversized category. Oversized baggage fees are usually charged in addition to any standard, excess, or overweight fee.
Can you pay for extra baggage at the airport?
For most airlines, bags over 50 pounds (23 Kgs) are subject to additional fees which start around $50. Also, International flights typically have even higher fees and the prices above are for domestic US flights. Learn about airline carry-on baggage policies and restrictions.
Can you bring food on Southwest Airlines?
Can I bring my own food on the plane? You’re welcome to bring your own food onboard. Can I buy food on Southwest flights? We do not offer snacks for purchase during the flight, so be sure to grab something before boarding.
Can I bring snacks on a plane?
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.
How do you carry prescription drugs on a plane?
You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It’s highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.
Is a backpack considered a carry-on?
According to Delta, “If the backpack can get under the seat in front of you, then it will be considered a personal item.” Carry-on bags can be up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches, so if your backpack is bigger than that, it’s probably not going in the overhead bin, either.
Can you bring deodorant on a plane?
Stick deodorant is fine in any size. Well, almost any size… Spray, Gel, Liquid, Cream, Pastes, and Roll-On deodorants need to be in containers no larger than 3.4 ounces and placed in a clear quart-sized baggie.
Can I bring hairspray on a plane?
TSA has determined that liquids, aerosols and gels, in limited quantities, are safe to bring aboard aircraft. If you want to travel with your full-size aerosol containers of antiperspirant, hairspray, suntan lotion, shaving cream, and hair mousse, you can do so by packing them in your checked baggage.


Blog: The Taste Finale Party at Hudson Common
Many of us love to curl up on the couch with some takeout food and bottled beer when watching our favorite television programs. Hey, it’s how we wind down from a long day of work. But then again, you live in the greatest city on earth (as chosen solely by New Yorkers), so it’s important to take advantage of some of the live events Manhattan has to offer. With that in mind, the chance to get up off that sofa, surround yourself with likeminded television viewers and watch one of the most popular cooking competition shows air its finale episode at one of the city’s largest and trendiest venues is too much even for us to pass up. All that said, the LocalBozo.com crew headed to the West Side’s Hudson Common, a place that effectively fuses burger spot and beer lovers paradise, featuring a diverse selection of microbrews and classic American style cuisine for an exclusive finale showing of ABC’s hit show “The Taste.”
For more than three hours, many of the city’s most socially locked in and dolled up folks gathered in this vast ornately designed space, sipping expertly made cocktails and frothy brews, while devouring dishes curated by Executive Chef Steve Peterson, who focuses on both traditional and innovative takes on sandwiches, burgers and more. A velvet rope may have divided up the crowd for VIPs, but anyone inisde of Hudson Common on this night was equally as involved in the finale being shown.
Hudson Common’s menu visually takes up one of the entire back walls overlooking the crowd below with a selection of items labeled as either “Common” or “Uncommon,” ie the more traditional or the more experimental. The lines for these highly popular food and drinks were somewhat on the lengthy, but everyone in attendance looked happy to be there and simply put the wait aside to soak in the experience. The energy inside of the bar was lively and almost feverish for an otherwise quiet Tuesday evening, with a great deal of anticipation for the winner of “The Taste” (sorry, no spoiler here).
After the house was nicely plied with both kicked up comfort fare and craft ales, it was time to screen the season finale of the show and at 9pm on the dot, Hudson Common’s big screen lit up with the episode. Since many in the house were huge fans of the show and it’s contestants, raucous applause could be heard from the massive long black tables as the opening credits rolled. It should be no surprise to anyone that Celebrity Chef and “The Taste” star Anthony Bourdain, got a huge pop from the capacity crowd. It was like he was literally in the room. During each show segment it was business as usual at the bar and restaurant area, meaning no one was whispering. But “The Taste” is a show about visuals and seeing these hungry, fresh faced chefs doing their thing. And watching it amongst a sea of excited fans was perhaps the best way to experience the finale- couch or otherwise.
Hudson Common is a stunning place for any type of event, viewing party or just a night out after work to blow some steam off and indulge in a taste of the good life. We know that we will continue to be front and center whenever they roll out the red carpet or the big screen.
- Jay Rubin


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What a year! A quick, end of year, flick through notebooks, meeting minutes and diary entries, summarises what an extraordinary year it’s been across the foodservice market in the UK.
Another year of market growth in the out of home eating sector, with sales nudging £90 billion and forecast to continue to rise to £94 billion by 2021, even with Brexit looming (or not, as the case may, or may not, be!) But a shift in the make-up of sales with the Breakfast and Snacking sectors growing in importance, to the detriment of the traditional Lunch and Dinner sectors – further proof that we are increasingly becoming a nation of ‘grazers’ – informal, spontaneous and much less about ‘traditional’ eating times.
We ate out less each month now than 5 years ago, but spent more on each occasion IF there was added value – simple nourishment just didn’t cut it anymore.
The move to increased foodservice (and leisure space) in commercial premises continued to grow, shaping enhanced guest spend, dwell time and experience. All good so far? What could possibly go wrong?…
Well, quite a lot actually! There were CVAs galore in 2018 amongst the National branded Restaurant sector, with the likes of Handmade Burger Co., Gaucho/ CAU, Byron, Carluccio’s and Gourmet Burger Kitchen suffering as a result of over expansion, a perfect storm of increased food costs, rents, rates, transportation and minimum wage increases. Even the ‘national treasure’ of Jamie Oliver was not immune to the wave of unit closures. In their place (and in some cases their actual stores), Fast Casual continued to be the darling of the sector, with a wave of better burger/ fried chicken/ pizza/ tacos operators benefitting from a more ‘bang for your buck’ selling price, a more ‘Generation Z’ unit design and an equally important social media approach that resonated well with the millennial market. In tandem, local heroes began to claw back market share in the regions, providing the points of difference and ‘anti-brand’ identity that their communities demanded.
Which leads me neatly onto Food Halls and, oh my word, what a difference a year makes. Hot on the heels of the success of Altrincham Market, a second branch in the portfolio, Mackie Mayor, opened in Manchester. Try Markets opened at Fulham Broadway Station followed by a second, larger market in Victoria in the former Pacha nightclub. Kerb announced plans for its first indoor Food Hall in 22,000 ft² of former banana warehouse in Seven Dials. And if the year couldn’t end on more of a high note, the ‘granddaddy’ of them all – Time Out Markets, secured a 32,000 ft² site in Waterloo with an expected opening date of 2021.
Further disruption to the ‘traditional’ foodservice landscape came from the food delivery aggregators – Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat, with the former 2 players still locked in early discussions about a buyout. Deliveroo reached 17,000 UK restaurant partners and delivered an astonishing 25,000 Pizza Express pizzas each week. Not to be outdone, Just Eat recorded the busiest day in the company’s history, taking orders for 1.5 million meals in the last weekend of November. Dark kitchens continued to appear in secondary, low rent and low rate spaces, but within striking distance of their catchments. The delivery sector reached estimated sales of £8.1 billion in 2018 – a real disruptor to both the eating out market and the ‘cook at home’ market. Perhaps in recognition of this, Asda expanded its trial of a pizza delivery service in partnership with Just Eat, whilst at the other end of the scale, Sainsbury’s launched its first Food Court in its recently opened Selly Oak Shopping Park.
The Restaurant Group’s (TRG) shareholders voted in favour of moving ahead with the £357m takeover of Wagamama, giving the group an instant 133 restaurants in the UK, 5 in the US, as well as 58 franchised restaurants across Europe, the Middle East and New Zealand. A hefty price tag, but not as high as the proposed £3.9bn Costa sale to Coca-Cola which has received approval from the Chinese regulator, but still requires clearance from the European Union under the EC Merger Regulation before the transaction can complete.
In response to the growing impact of online, fashion retailers continued to develop their ‘experience’ stores, with foodservice very much an integral part of this. Next cemented partnerships with Gino d’ACampo with a new pizza restaurant, coffee shop and prosecco bar in its Manchester store, Jack Wills’ Espresso Hut opened in Soho, not far from Farm Girl above Sweaty Betty. H&M opened the first ‘It’s Pleat’ instore offer outside of Sweden with a promise of ‘healthyish food’ in the new extension of Westfield London (which by the way attracted a record 50 million visitors in 2018 – who said ‘retail is dead’)?
And last, but by no means least, a plethora of ‘competitive socialising’ experience concepts opened, ranging from miniature golf to darts, ping pong to axe throwing! These all had ‘experience’ at the heart of them, overarching the Street Food, Cocktails and DJ’s that were central to the offers.
Quite a year I think you’d agree and a sure fire sign of the times that the foodservice market never stands still. It is perhaps the most dynamic I’ve ever known it and I personally cannot wait to see what 2019 has in store.

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The “kitchen” at Occupy Miami. They cook for everyone in the camp. I found it to have a home vibe to it. Just as you would at home, everyone slowly gravitates towards the kitchen to ask whats for dinner and to steal a bit of food before dinner.
Published on December 18th, 2011


Apple TV Plus is touchdown laborious on PS5, with a free six month trial to anybody watching the Apple TV streaming service on their next-gen console.
Gamers can head to the Apple TV app on their PS5’s All Apps part, or by the search bar, and mechanically get six months free after downloading the app.
You will must make or have already got an Apple ID, and as ever we advise customers to maintain a monitor of when their trial is ending so they do not get caught by a shock cost – however for individuals who simply wish to check out the service, or sneak in some seasons of Ted Lasso (season 2 is coming on July 23) before the trial ends, it certainly is a tempting offer.
The gift is available on all PS5 consoles, both standard and Digital Edition, though the PS4 and PS4 Pro don’t benefit. We’re told that the offer can be redeemed anytime between now and July 22, 2022, and that the subscription “renews for $4.99/month after extended trial period until cancelled.”
Evaluation: Apple TV Plus will not be free for ever
This announcement comes at an opportune time: Apple has simply minimize the free subscription that was beforehand bundled in with new Apple machine purchases (iPhones, Macbooks, Apple TV 4K 2021 and the like).
PS5 homeowners are nonetheless a comparatively small consumer base in comparison with the various PS5-free properties on the market, however they do mark a subset of customers with sufficient money for a next-gen console, so it might be sensible of Apple to focus on them with this provide.
We would not be shocked to see comparable gives pop up elsewhere too. The Xbox Collection X is an unlikely place, provided that partnerships like these have a tendency to select one platform over the opposite.
Nevertheless, Apple TV Plus is coming as much as two years since its inception in 2019, and it is apparent that free trials are actually going to be tougher to return by for the common viewer. That is the check of whether or not flagship reveals like Ted Lasso can pull individuals to the service in the identical means that The Witcher or Bridgerton do for Netflix, and whether or not Apple’s huge wager on streaming will finally repay.
For PS5 homeowners, after all, signing up for the free trial is a no brainer; for anybody else, properly, it’s going to be lots cheaper to enroll in Apple TV Plus than it’s going to to purchase a PlayStation 5.


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