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Texas A&M University
Bachelor in Urban and Regional Planning
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Zach Clark has been employed at MHS since March of 2020 and is responsible for creating site plans for residential and commercial development and assists with master plan and grant writing. He has 3 years of Planning and GIS experience from the public sector. Zach is an avid traveler and enjoys spending his time outdoors in nature hiking, swimming, and tending to his plants.
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text: Pam Wedgewood#s hugely successful Up-Grade! series allows Piano students of all ages to bridge the gap between grades while playing a varied collection of pieces that will allow them to gradually build on their skills. This volume contains 15 pieces in total, including Pam#s own take on popular hits such as Robbie Williams# Angels, Queen#s Another One Bites The Dust and James Blunt#s You#re Beautiful alongside her own specially composed pieces. Guaranteed to breathe new life into your Piano playing, this exciting collection is designed to ease students gently on to the next grade. There are several other spin-offs in the Up-Grade! series for Piano, including jazz and Christmas.

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Shift: 2nd shift (10:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
Weekends: Yes – Every Other
Holidays: Yes – Every Other
We currently have an opportunity for an energetic culinary specialist in our Nutrition Services department. This position would be performing a variety of different cook positions in the kitchen. While being responsible for food safety and accurate recipe development, this role also requires strong customer service skills and will be accountable for meeting the high expectations that our patients, visitors, and community desire. This position reports to the Director of Nutrition Services.
• 1-2 years in quantity food production preferred, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• Prepares food items for cafeteria, patients and catering functions for all 3 meal times.
• Helps with set up and serving of employees and visitors in the cafeteria during assigned times.
• Preps for the next days’ meals.
• Helps plate up patient meals and deliver to patients, as needed.
• Checks the temperature of foods being served to assure correct temperatures.
• Cleans ovens and assists with cleaning in other areas.
• Prepares and sets up tray line and transports carts to nursing units.
• Helps in cleaning of dishes, pots and pans.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Must be detail oriented and be able to follow recipes accurately.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Individual is self-motivated with strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and functions as a team player.
• Must demonstrate ability to work both independently and as a team player, to exercise good judgment, and to successfully manage a variety/multi tasks.
• Must have positive service oriented interpersonal skills and work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

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Looking to handle a bevy of change — three administrators on leave and most students still learning remotely in the midst of a pandemic that’s sees cases rise steadily outside Clallam County — Sequim school leaders welcomed acting superintendent Jane Pryne to the district Monday night.
Pryne was sworn in at the district’s Nov. 2 meeting and signed to a contract that will pay the former Port Angeles schools superintendent $711 per day plus mileage through Dec. 31, 2020.
Sequim School Board directors unanimously approved the contract.
“I’m thankful she was able to jump on board so quickly and able to serve the students and staff at such a crucial time,” Sequim School Board vice president Eric Pickens said.
Two Sequim school district administrators — superintendent Dr. Rob Clark and Sequim High principal Shawn Langston — were placed on leave in October pending the outcome of separate complaints; no details about either complaint have been released.
Sequim school representatives announced Clark was on paid leave Thursday afternoon, Oct. 22; Langston was placed on leave the following day.
Shelley Jefferson, Helen Haller Elementary assistant principal, was placed on leave this summer.
Board members did not address the administration changes directly Monday.
“Obvious(ly) we can’t comment on personal matters; (we) need the fact finding to take place,” board director Brian Kuh said.
Pryne was one of two candidates for the Sequim School District’s superintendent position in 2019. She became the Port Angeles district superintendent in 2009 after serving seven years as superintendent of a district in the Tucson, Ariz., area and a year as interim superintendent in another Tucson-area district. She retired from the Port Angeles School District at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 school year.
“She stepped right in and been doing some great work right away,” Sequim School Board president Brandino Gibson said Monday.
”It’s like I’ve always been here; everywhere I’ve gone I’ve gotten a very warm welcome,” Pryne said.
Clallam County Superior Court judge Simon Barnhart administered the oath of office.
Sequim school leaders remain steadfast in looking at two ballots issues for February 2021.
On Monday night, Pryne gave an overview of Sequim’s Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy that expires in 2021, along with a proposed capital projects levy, both of which school district leaders look to put before voters early next year.
Sequim School District’s taxpayer-approved EP&O levy runs out in 2021, and the district is looking for voters to continue local support in a special election on Feb. 9.
Initial numbers proposed by Clark earlier this year would keep the local levy rate at between $1.23 and a little less than $1.26 per $1,000 of assessed value — in all, between $7.15 million and $7.7 million for a four-year (2022-2025) levy.
EP&O levies pay for a multitude of district-wide services and staffing, from food service and transporation to special education, technology, classroom support and more.
“It is a replacement levy; it is not a new levy. It’s the day to day operations of the district,” Pryne said. “You get federal and state monies, but it’s never enough to cover some of the costs.”
Clark and Pryne both said the district hasn’t promoted the levy prior to the fall as the district didn’t want voters to be confused that it may be on 2020 general election ballots.
District officials in recent weeks promoted a plan to run a capital projects levy side-by-side with the EP&O proposal, an approximate $14 million plan to be paid for by local taxpayers over three years, at a cost of $0.75 per $1,000 of assessed value.
The capital projects levy would cover cost of a multitude of issues at the five school building campuses and district office, including roof replacements, upgrades to the district’s phone system, technology services and overall security, modernization of science labs at Sequim High School, Greywolf Elementary School’s hook-up to the Carlsborg sewer system, and more.
“(These needs) were identified in previous years,” director Jim Stoffer said Monday. “We need to focus on those critical repairs.”
Clark said in a previous interview, “Every campus is going to be touched. Ultimately, when it passes, we will take care of every small project (the district has).”
Both levy proposals would be on the Feb. 9 ballot and need 50 percent plus one vote to pass.
Pryne said the board could approve the ballot measures at a scheduled special meeting on Nov. 30 and send to Clallam County officials prior to the county auditor’s Dec. 11 deadline for the Feb. 9 ballot.
Sequim’s previous capital projects levy — one that deconstructed the former Sequim Community School and built the new central kitchen on West Fir Street, among other projects — will be paid off in December 2020.
Board directors plan to get more information from representatives of DA Davidson, a Port Angeles-based investment firm, at their Nov. 16 meeting.
The board Monday evening also considered a new approach to salary increases for its administrators, though the motion to approve the increases was tabled until the Nov. 16 regular board meeting.
A salary scale proposed Monday night by human resources director Victoria Balint and reportedly approved by Sequim administrators would pay about $128,000 in base salary for elementary school principals, about $131,000 for the lead middle school administrator and $138,000 for high school principal and learning support services executive director positions. Base salaries would increase by 1 percent every five years, up to a maximum of 6 percent for 30 years experience.
The proposal also sets similar base salaries and increased for assistant principals at each building.
The administrator contracts include 12 holiday days, 25 vacation days, five personal days and 218 work days (2 of which may be worked remotely or on days not typically considered work days) out of a 260-day calendar.
That’s a rise from 207 work days, Balint said.
The structured salary scale, district officials said Monday, eliminates the need for yearly salary negotiations and is more reflective of the days administrators actually work.
District officials note Sequim administrators did not receive a salary increase in two of the past four years. This new approach, Balint said, puts Sequim in position to be competitive for top administrator staffers but doesn’t over-extend the district’s resources.
Kuh said the district saw a rise in teacher salaries from state funding via the Washington Supreme Court’s McCleary decision, but it didn’t see a parallel rise in administrator salaries.
“We recognized even then … this doesn’t match up,” he said Monday.
Pickens said he wanted further clarification about the proposed salary changes and board members deferred a decision until their next meeting.
Sequim schools superintendents through the years (since 1912)
Jess Mantle 1912-1919
Paul Davis 1919-1924
N.C. Abbot 1924
Anna E. Sweet 1925-1930
Kirby Smith 1930-1934
Harry Edwards 1934-1946
Tom Marsden 1947-1953
Wallace Blore 1953-1960
Matt Strauss 1960-1965
Everett Lindaas 1965-1974
Jack McKay 1974-1977
Robert (Bob) Schmitt 1977-1984
Ken Anderson 1984-1993
Lew Moormann 1993-1999
Mike Joyner 1999-2003
Garn Christensen 2003-2007
Bill Bentley 2007-2012
Kelly Shea 2012-2015
Gary Neal 2015-2019
**Rob Clark 2019-2020
*Jane Pryne 2020-present
* — acting superintendent
** — on leave as of Nov. 3


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Brazil has been recognized for its residential architecture. Part of this success is due to the strength of Brazilian interiors, as many designers in the country have an intelligent understanding and appreciation of materials. Many models sensibly combine rough and raw elements with luxurious detailing, an approach that can be intelligently adjusted to fit a wide variety of customers and budgets
The main idea was to use the space more efficiently in this small 60 square meter apartment. The idea was to bring all spaces together, including the kitchen, living room, and even the guest bedroom, with the inclusion of a sliding door that can close the space for more privacy. The owner of this intriguing home has been a single, practicing attorney for 30 years. The client wanted his home to be designed with a masculine tone and enough circulation space to entertain his friends with the comfort of a large bathroom and a spacious closet. To delimit between the kitchen and the living room, the kitchen ceiling was painted black and the living room received a fresh coat of white paint. In the kitchen, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances characterize the owner, while a yellow dining table in the center of the space breathes life and contrast. In the living room, the TV wall is covered in bricks that extend through the hallway / closet to the bathroom, helping to tie the spaces together. The carefully selected furniture is in harmony with the project, creating a comfortable environment.
A white door leads to the guest room, and a closet runs down the hall, which communicates with the main room. The bathroom also has a touch of brick warmth, which contrasts nicely with the white cabinets and walls. The end result is a masculine atmosphere that flows everywhere without being over the top, creating the perfect environment for just one person. We love the combination of black and white contrasts in this cool studio apartment and what the design looks like in such a small space.


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Atlanta companies that want to hire foreign professionals should be aware that it may soon become far more difficult to bring such workers into the U.S.
“Get your H-1B visas now,” immigration attorney Robert Banta of Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy law firm told GlobalFax in an interview last week.
Banta and other lawyers from this national law firm will take part in a Business Immigration Law Conference, Wednesday, Nov. 17. Also taking part in the conference will be representatives from Coca-Cola Co., iXL Inc., and Fujitsu Network Communications. Panelists will discuss alternatives for employment related immigration.
The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has an excess of 10,000 to 20,000 of H-1B visas, temporary work visas granted for people in “specialty occupations” including information technology workers, higher education professionals and foreign students, according to Mr. Banta.
This year’s cap of 115,000 was reached about five months before the fiscal year ended on Sept. 30, and the spillover of visas has caused Congress to take retroactive measures.
While the cap for 2000 remains at 115,000, the cap for 2001 will be lowered to 107,000 and in 2002 only 65,000 H-1B visas will be issued. More requirements and an $500 filing fee for visa applications will accompany the cap decrease.
Alternative visas may be available, Mr. Banta said, for employees and employers who are nationals of treaty countries. The E-1 Treaty Trader visa and E-2 Treaty Investor visa are accessible to nationals of most industrialized countries, but must meet other strict criteria as well.
An added benefit to using the E-1 treaty visas is that they are available in third countries and they do not have to be applied for in the U.S. or in the employee’s country. Many applicants go to Mexican border towns, said Mr. Banta, to get the visas.
The conference on Nov. 17 will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Colony Square Hotel. To register for the conference contact Janet Jones by telephone at (404) 249-1211, by fax at (404) 249-9291, or by E-mail at firstname.lastname@example.org
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In Kiev Light Rail can ride with «MasterCard»
Travel speed tram in Kyiv already possible to pay with a bank card «MasterCard». For this purpose, six stations BORSCHAGOVSKY right bank route light rail line installed special contactless terminals. This station "Polytechnic", "Family Sosninykh" "Gnat Yura", "Victory Square", "Ivan Lepse" and "Heroes of Sevastopol".
Pay the way is quite simple: you only need to present the card to the terminal. The fare (three hryvnia) is automatically withdrawn from the account, and the turnstile will appear on the opportunity pass.
Thus innovation allows passengers to save time, do not stand in line at the cash register, it is convenient for tourists from different countries, making transportation more comfortable. Also take turnstiles to pay social cards and contactless travel. In addition, the station "Victory Square" set makers that produces disposable tickets. Simultaneously the six stations was free Wi-Fi.
Bank cards payment technology developed at JSC "Bankomsvyaz" and the consortium "Astek" terminals used French production.
Earlier this summer, contactless payment system was in Kiev on 17 underground stations and a funicular. Statistics show that residents and visitors will actively use «MasterCard». Bank cards to pay for subway turnstiles are used only in a few cities in the world - Chicago, London, Bucharest and St. Petersburg. The plans of the Kiev authorities - electronic fare throughout the public transport.
The first high-speed tram line in Kiev, launched in 1978, and this was the first time in the USSR. Cars were Czechoslovak production. Today in Kyiv there are two light rail lines, from the right bank and left bank three routes with two routes.

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Your head aches
all the time and you are so empty inside because you are half the girl you used to be.
It gives maximum relief to the worst cases of sinus pressure, congestion and head aches
, while also soothing and moisturizing.
And that our nation of Islam should follow the instructions of the Prophet when he said "The believers are like one person; if his head aches
, the whole body aches with fever and sleeplessness".
He had a long recovery period marked by bad head aches
and difficulty with every day tasks.
A bad day for me is probably when I'm being sick, or when my head aches
and my legs are all tingly and I can't sleep.
When your joints hurt or your head aches
, you may not hesitate to reach for acetaminophen or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NS/UT)).
If we've got everyone fit and available he'd have a few selection head aches
I suffered similar symptoms to a heroin addict going cold turkey- bloating, sickness and diarrhoea, sweating and severe head aches
, caused by sugar withdrawals.
The Filipina said she can feel tired very quickly and her head aches
There can be some side-effects of low calorie diets including dizziness, constipation, head aches
, diarrhoea and dehydration.
I have found references from Gerard's Herbal and Culpeper's Complete Herbal as well as modern reference books to cures for hiccoughs, impotence, vomiting, ear ache, head aches
, kidney stones, bad breath, snake bites, leprosy, household smells, diarrhoea, colds, sore throat, dandruff, skin irritations and measles.

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Added to museum: 12/7/07
Will Neely is seen with several of the models he has built over the years. The #10 car was his second model and the #4 his third. They were built from plans in a magazine on how to build a real midget racer from old Ford parts. Several of Mr. Neely's models are currently available for sale. See note at bottom of page for details. (Click on photo for larger image.)
Will Neely’s love for hot cars and boats plus his skill in working with his hands can be traced back to his childhood watching his father. He remembers working on a lathe for his dad at age 9 helping him rebuild truck engines as he made his living as a mechanic. He always had access to a shop filled with welding torches and machine tools, so building things soon became second nature to him. His dad was also into hot boats, and a Neely-designed hull called “Cumon Baby” powered by a flathead Ford engine took home many honors. A later version called “Cumon Baby II” set several speed records, and Will has honored this boat with a beautiful model that shows its unusual hull design.
At age 12, Will’s dad came home one time to find he had removed the engine from the family lawn mower and was nailing it to a plywood board to make a go-kart. Before he could legally drive, he already knew how to weld and machine parts. When a little older he transformed an old Volkswagen into a dune buggy. When he graduated from high school in 1962 it was before the era of factory built muscle cars, so if you wanted to go fast you built your own hotrod. Before leaving for college, he hopped up his own 1954 Studebaker and built a stripped down “T-Bucket” roadster from an old 1931 Ford. His building skills also were put to use building Rose Parade floats from the chassis up, although the final decoration was done by others. His interest was more in the mechanical parts.
Will's mom and dad stand in front of the original "Cumon Baby" in 1952. Will's restored model of the boat his dad originally built as a study of hull shape when designing the boat honors his dad's work on the later version, "Cumon Baby II." (Click on either photo to view larger image.)
This 1/4 scale model of a Ford 60 Flathead engine converted for marine use was made by Will Neely and represents the engine that was in his father's boat "Cumon Baby II." The engine, along with the model of the boat itself now reside in the collection of Randy Wold, who owns the original vintage hydroplane itself. To see more about the boat visit his page at http://www.vintagehydroplanes.com/cumonbaby.html. (Click on any photo to view a larger image.)
In college Will studied engineering and then served a tour in the Army. He then worked a few odd jobs, including some time with IBM before finding a productive 14-year career in design with furniture manufacturer Knoll. He loved the beautiful design of their products. His passion for the design process led to a high level position as a product manager at Knoll. Among his projects were award-winning designs for student desk modules at Texas A&M University. He calls himself "more of a modeler than a designer." He worked with many talented designers but considers himself more of a hot-rodder or master craftsman—the kind of person who can translate ideas into reality. While working at Knoll, he happened on a book by 2005 Craftsman of the Year Gerald Wingrove called The Complete Car Modeler and his interest in cars and models was rekindled. The need for patience, an ability to solve problems and a knowledge of tools made the hobby a perfect fit for Will.
Will is seen "a few years ago" and more recently when he first started as a modeler at work in his current shop. (Click on either photo to view a larger image.)
He eventually left Knoll to pursue his interests in architectural design which led to a period of buying and renovating homes. He also overlapped into such industries as cosmetics, building models of distinctive containers and products for companies like Clairol, Elizabeth Arden, Steuben Glass, Steelcase, RubberMade, IBM and BMW.
Throughout all these varied career twists and turns, his love for cars and models stayed with him. He notes that he likes the older cars “before wings and cages” where the driver and mechanical components of the car were more predominant. “The early sprints and midgets are like one of my old cars—take this Model A frame, chop it down, narrow it, put a body on it—that’s the way I made my hot rod at 17, so that design made sense.”
Will and his work were featured on the cover of the Micro-Mark tool catalog. (Click on photo for larger image.)
Among other places, Will's work has been featured on the cover of the Early Fall, 2007 Micro-Mark tool catalog. The prestigious Automobile Quarterly also published an article on Will and his work in Volume 42, #4 (4th quarter, 2002). (CLICK HERE to view PDF version of article.)
Will still takes on model work, but only for a few select customers—mainly industrial designers. He continues to build his model cars with an interest that keeps the passion of his youth alive.
(Click photos for larger images.)
|Plans for cars like this Bantam Midget tether car inspired much of Will Neely's work. He loves the look, proportions and styling incorporated in the early short-track racers that was carried over into the tether cars of the 30's and 40's.|
|Will modeled this flathead Ford engine in 1/4 scale from his father's racing boat. (It is a visual representation, not a running engine.) The real boat still runs 60 years after it set several speed records and won seven national championships. It is now owned by Randy Wold and can be seen HERE.|
The #5 car is the first model racer Will completed. It is a Bantam Midget in 1/8 scale. The plans came from the Tether Car Association (see first photo) and were scaled down to fit some tires he already had on hand. The engine was built from plans in Mark Dee's book on Harry Miller.
|Based on another Miller design, the #4 is a front drive car that Will found in a book called The Miller Dynasty. It was made for his friend the late Jake LaMotta (not to be confused with the famous boxer of the same name) who had made some of the original mite size tether cars. Jake had wanted a long, narrow, sleek design, which this car certainly captures.|
|The big #3 car is built in 1/4 scale. The plans were from Ray Kuhn's reprints and are of a full size dirt car that would today be called a Sprint Car. It uses Model "T" and Model "A" parts with the front and real axel and frame coming from a Model "T" and then modified.|
|This dirt car sports classic flames.|
The #11 car is based on plans for a 1950's Kurtis Midget. This is about 1/6 scale with a 13" wheelbase as would be used for a tether car. He has also made a larger 1/4 scale version that had a Ford 60 engine.
|This is a model that is similar to a full-size hotrod Will built at age 19. He was making a T-bucket roadster on a Model "A" frame with an old 1950 Olds 305 cubic inch engine. He had purchased the whole car for $50. The back half of this model body is a "T-bucket" and the front half is fabricated to smooth out the "T" into a '32 Ford style grill. The model was a prototype for a hotrod he wanted to build full size.|
|A"T" roadster with oversize rear tires that feature a hand cut "dirt track" tread pattern.|
|The handsome "Barile Special, #10.|
|This more streamlined looking racer is a cross between a Kurtis nose and grill and an old Auto Union where the frame is covered with the bodywork. I has wire wheels is still a 13 Bantam with smoother lines.|
|This 1/8 scale Bonneville "Lakester" type land speed record car incorporates an outrageously large 1/6 scale commercial model drag engine for a fun combination.|
|Another Bonneville type speed car with very smooth lines and thin wheels and tires.|
|This Miller front drive car is similar to the purple #2 car made from plans in the book The Miller Dynasty.|
|This model was inspired by seeing his dad's friend's old boat on the Internet. His name was Joe Guess and his hydroplanes were always beautiful. One was called "Zzzip" and the other was named "Guess Who." Joe's engine was built by Clay Smith, so both get credits on the model car.|
Repair and cleaning
#3 vintage midget race car
This is one of the larger cars Will built and features an exposed Offenhauser 4-cylinder engine, working steering and a hand brake lever on the driver's left side that actually actuates the rear brakes. The wire wheels are all hand laced. The car features detail that cannot even be seen once the body panels are on, such as the complete wiring to the back of the instrument panel (3rd photo). This car was featured on the cover of a 2007 Micro-Mark tool catalog along with a photo of Will.
The car was shipped to the Craftsmanship Museum for display, but damage in shipping caused the cast front axel to be broken in a couple of places. the car is seen disassembled as Tom Boyer repaired the front axel and also cleaned up the wheels and all the parts. Years of uncovered display had left it pretty dirty, but the chrome and paint cleaned up beautifully.
After repair and cleaning an oak and melamine display base was made for the car and Paul Healy built a custom acrylic cover to keep dust and fingerprints off the car. It is now on display.
#32 Miller type vintage sprint car
This car is quite large--about 37" long--and features working steering. It has solid wheels, leather seat, engine turned aluminum dashboard and leather hood straps on the side of the hood. The hood does not actually open, so the engine is not fully detailed like the car above. A tiny "moto-meter" temperature guage is fitted in place of the radiator cap that features Will's "WN" initials in the sight glass.
This car is on loan to the foundation's Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum in Carlsbad, CA and can be seen in person M-Sat, 9-5.
|A couple of details from the big 1/4 scale cars. The first is from the #3 car above and the second from the #32 car shown in the first photo at the beginning of this page|
|This front-engine altered dragster incorporates a model airplane engine for power.|
|Another dream hotrod Will prototyped in a model, this one is a cross between a track T racer and a dragster. Like the Lakester above it pays homage to Ed "Big Daddy" Roth who was known for cartoonishly large engines stuffed into stylish hotrods. This roadster includes a huge 1/6 scale supercharged Ford 427 V8 with "zoomie" headers. (The engine is a stock item incorporated into Will's hand-made car.)|
|One of the most dramatic speed record cars ever built, Will's version of the Stutz Blackhawk is modeled here. It can also be seen in the first photo of Will and the group of models at the beginning of this page.|
|Will poses with his latest project, completed in early 2008. It is a car like they built in the early days of hot rodding, when machines were simply stripped down to make them as light as possible and fitted with hopped up engines. Then they took them to the nearest dry lake to see how fast they could go.|
|The wooden frame is from an old tether car book, stretched to accommodate this engine and components. The powerplant is modeled after an old Offenhauser Midget engine.|
|Details show the wood steering wheel and small glass windshield--from back when they really did look like just a "shield." The plans from Mark Dee's book on Miller provided the details for the engine.|
|Some of Will's professional work should also be included
here. In addition to the cars he makes for fun, he has had a long and
distinguished career as a professional model maker for industry. This
particular model was an interesting one done for Steuben Glass from a Paul Haigh
design. This mold made by Will was based on the shape of the inside of the
Pantheon dome and was to be used to form the inside of an glass art
The second image is a model of a clock also designed by Paul Haigh.
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Sunday, July 21, 2013
Italian Potato Pasta Salad
I saw this recipe at Epicurious for Minestrone Salad and knew that I wanted to play with this. I made a number of twists in the recipe and loved the way that it came out. The pesto sauce probably adds a good deal of calories, but this is not really all that bad for you since it needs to cover a whole lot of salad. What it will be amazing for are pot-luck dinners or luncheons. We absolutely loved this and I think it will be something that we make over and over again. It definitely keeps well. So by all accounts, this is a great potato and pasta salad.
Ingredients (Serves 8):
2 Chicken breast, skinless, cut in two think halves
3/4 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Basil (dried)
1 tsp Oregano (dried)
Olive oil spray
24 oz Fingerling (or baby red) potatoes
1 lbs Green beans, cut in half
13.25 to 1 pound Pasta (penne or rotini or gemelli)
1 cup Pesto (prepared)
1 15 1/2 oz. Cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
Two large Roasted red peppers (around 4-6 oz), sliced into strips
2 tbsp Capers, drained
12-15 Kalamata olives, cut in half
Additional kosher salt and pepper to taste
1. Mix kosher salt, black pepper, dried basil and dried oregano in a small bowl. Lightly spray the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle the spice mix on top of the chicken. Cook on Grill or grill pan over medium heat for 6 minutes each side until done. Remove from heat and cover with foil.
2. Place fingerling potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Let the potatoes cool and then cut into quarters.
3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add green beans (they should be cut to the same size as the pasta that you are using). Cook the beans for around 2 minutes (until they are bright green). Scoop the vegetables out of the hot water with a strainer and rinse them with cold water. Then set aside.
4. Add pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and put it in a large mixing bowl.
5. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
6. Into the large mixing bowl, toss in the cooked potatoes, green beans, pesto sauce, Chicken, Cannellini beans, roasted red peppers, capers, kalamata olives. Stir until the pesto sauce is spread over the full salad.
You can serve it cold or at room temperature.


Think hundreds of thousands of pounds of mobile armor is impossible to drift? Think again.
We all know that tanks are great for blowing things up/crushing things, but did you know that they were also good for drifting? This little-known tank fact had been a well-guarded secret until the invention of the Internet. Now there are tons of videos of tanks drifting floating around online. Some are good, and some aren't. These clips represent the cream of the tank drifting crop. Those who want to see which military has the best tank drifters need to check all of these videos out. The answer is guaranteed to surprise you.
China's army may be steadily growing in both manpower and weapons, but can its soldiers slide tanks like American soldiers? The answer to that question, unless you're a commie (kidding), is no.
The majority of this clip is spent showing off Japan's Type 10 MBT-X Prototype (TK-X) tank, but there is a blink and you might miss it segment reserved for drifting. Tokyo drifting has officially been taken to the next level.
Sweden may not have the world's strongest military, but they do have the world's best tank drifters. It takes a special amount of skill to gracefully drift over 100,000 pounds of armor.
You've got to wonder if Erwin Rommel ever taught his tankers to drift like this. Talk about an evasive maneuver. Fun fact: the tank used in this video is the same model as the tank in the previous video.
If this is the best display of tank drifting that China can come up with, then America has nothing to fear come WWIII. All fear mongering aside, this video is a pretty awesome display of skill on par with the skills of America's drift tankers. Give peace a chance!


SolAero Technologies delivers solar wing for Bye Aerospace UAV
US-based SolAero Technologies has delivered the first solar wing for installation on Bye Aerospace's StratoAirNet solar-electric unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
SolAero is also incorporating its solar cell technologies on the graphite composite of the StratoAirNet wing.
Proprietary methods of SolAero will be used to maintain the critical laminar flow surface on the wing.
The wing-solar cell configuration will initially be able to deliver 2,000W of power under typical daylight conditions at altitude, enabling StratoAirNet to perform sustained flight.
The wing was manufactured as part of the engineering, development and production collaboration announced in January between Bye Aerospace and SolAero.
SolAero Technologies CEO Brad Clevenger said: “The combination of our advanced high-efficiency solar-cell technologies and integration expertise with the wide range of capabilities of the StratoAirNet UAV family will help usher in a new era of middle and high-altitude commercial and defence atmospheric satellite applications.”
Part of Bye Aerospace’s StratoAirNet family of atmospheric satellites, the StratoAirNet UAV will be able to support a variety of commercial and government security missions.
Bye Aerospace is currently developing an initial medium-altitude StratoAirNet 15 proof-of-concept prototype of the UAV.
Final assembly and integration of the wings and power systems of the prototype are set to begin in November.
With a 15m wingspan, the solar-powered vehicle is expected to undergo ground and flight tests at Bye Aerospace’s new facility at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport near Loveland and Ft Collins, Colorado, US.
When completed, the StratoAirNet atmospheric satellite can be used in various commercial applications such as communications relay, internet service, mapping, search-and-rescue among others.


Quarter 4 2019 Message from the CDC Director: Ending the HIV Epidemic — Community by Community
Message from the CDC Director: Ending the HIV Epidemic — Community by Community
In commemoration of World AIDS Day 2019, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield called on the global public health community to recommit to eliminate HIV in America and around the world. “Ending the HIV epidemic is not aspirational; it is doable,” said Dr. Redfield in a Dear Colleague Letter to key U.S. and global health stakeholders. “Science has provided us with the tools. Together, we can complete this mission.”
Read the full letter here >>
The Government of Rwanda, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, CDC and ICAP at Columbia University released new data from the Rwanda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment that demonstrate Rwanda’s remarkable progress toward epidemic control — particularly in achieving high levels of linkage to treatment and viral load suppression among people living with HIV. The assessment is part of a global effort to measure the reach and impact of national HIV efforts using household-based surveys.
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While preventable and curable, TB remains the leading cause of death worldwide from an infectious disease. Last year, global leaders unanimously signed the Political Declaration on the Fight Against Tuberculosis, reaffirming their commitment to the ambitious END TB targets. One year later, CDC’s Center for Global Health Director Dr. Rebecca Martin describes in an Op-Ed in The Hill how CDC is responding to the global call for accountability and action to address these targets and end the TB epidemic.
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On October 10, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Deputy General Manager Greg Richardson, CDC’s Division of Global HIV & TB Director Dr. Hank Tomlinson, and Atlanta’s Chief Health Officer Dr. Angelica Geter Fugerson hosted a press conference and tour to unveil Faces from the Frontlines — a photo and narrative exhibit on global HIV and TB efforts by CDC and photographer Thom Pierce — in the International Terminal of the world’s busiest airport.
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CDC offers a range of compelling, downloadable resources you can use on your own platforms to highlight the urgency and impact of fighting HIV and TB around the world. This quarter, we are excited to share with you CDC’s fact sheetspdf icon and infographicspdf icon highlighting the latest data on the burden of TB worldwide and the impact of global efforts to fight this disease. Share broadly with your networks!


NEW YORK -- The first impression was of an android warrior from a science- fiction movie, all armor and pads and 6 1/2 feet of sinew on top of a pair of jackboots with wheels. The February wind whipped through the doorway in which Michael Scott Gregory stood, silhouetted.
The stage door of the Gershwin Theatre has been a mystical portal in recent months, behind which one of the more unusual Broadway musicals -- and at $8 million certainly one of the more expensive -- in history has been taking shape. Gregory's intimidating frame, towering above the crew milling in the corridor behind him, gave only a small hint as to why.
The show is Starlight Express, which composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has described -- with an astounding sense of understatement -- as "only rock 'n' roll." Actually, it's a theatrical combination of the children's tales The Little Train That Could and Cinderella that first appeared in a "cheap" London version for only $3 million.
Starlight is the second of a one-two punch this week that is hoped to bring some much-needed excitement back to Broadway. For last Thursday's mammoth, $5 million Les Miserables and Starlight Express, the critics are merely incidental. The musicals have sold more than $13 million in advance tickets -- for performances into 1988.
Starlight opens tonight with Gregory, the pride of Fort Lauderdale's original performing arts magnet school program, second-billed behind Andrea McArdle, who was Broadway's original Annie. They are two among 27 in the cast, unheralded at the moment because all the attention for Starlight Express has been focused on its physical enormity.
In order to tell a story about trains, with people dressed in armor plate for roles from locomotive to caboose, director Trevor Nunn had the idea of putting actors on roller skates for the London production. That required building a roller rink. At the Gershwin, that required ripping out the first 10 rows of seats as well as its giant stage. Set designer John Napier chopped out another 20 feet of the theater's walls on either side of the proscenium for McArdle, Gregory and the other performers to swoop down on the audience at speeds of greater than 30 mph.
"Andrea got a concussion the other day," Gregory says nonchalantly, as he skates down a corridor below stage level toward his dressing room. McArdle had missed a turn and gone tumbling during rehearsals, he says.
The cast receives $15 per week extra salary, officially called hazardous-duty pay by the Actor's Equity union. There have been frequent meetings during the rehearsal schedule to assess its demands on performers, since there is no classification for this kind of work in any acting manual. Some of the performers are professional ice skaters, recruited because ice shows involve singing and dancing on skates.
The skaters, Gregory says, think Starlight Express is much tougher. But no one is complaining. For Gregory, in particular, there is a certain sense of familiarity about the physical strain.
His first Broadway show, soon after arriving in New York, was the musical Sophisticated Ladies, for which he was lead dancer while the star was recovering from injuries. Gregory then spent two years in Cats, working his way up from a minor role to Mistoffele, the lead male role. And he had a part in the film version of A Chorus Line.
"My mother is worried about these types of physical shows, but I'm young and healthy. I might as well do it now. I'm having fun and I'm (building up my) body," Gregory says.
That explains the padding. But knowing all this does not prepare one for the spectacle extending more than three stories above this hallway. Rounding a corner, Gregory points to a thicket of steel beams, wiring and hydraulics that is the theater's trap level. This is the foundation of Napier's $2.5 million set, which includes 50 miles of cable, 22 miles of fiber optics, 120,000 pounds of steel framing, 7,000 sheets of plywood and 1,000 feet of fluorescent tubing.
On top of all that is poured fiberglass, into which lights and fiber optics are embedded. The result is a surrealistic depiction of America from New York's skyscrapers to Midwestern stockyards to the Rocky Mountains.
Not mentioned in the statistics -- because it will be gone by tonight's opening -- are the hundreds of cubic feet of foam rubber used to protect the performers as they careen around corners, up ramps and out into the audience. But on this night, the padding is everywhere. It's taped around poles to cushion the blow when actors stray outside of their lanes; it's piled high in the hollows beneath the end of the stage, where the skaters plunge after a missed turn, but where patrons will be sitting.
While Gregory changes out of his protective Roller Derby padding into street clothes, workmen dust the set with giant mops. Director Nunn confers with his assistants and composer Webber bangs out a tune on an electric keyboard stretched across a row of seats.
For Webber, this all began as an innocent fantasy to satisfy his children and, in turn, appeal to kids everywhere. Away from the rehearsal grind, he has expressed amusement at how the project has grown. But here in the Gershwin Theatre, he has rewritten and added to the show to meet its growth. Although $5 million in advance tickets have been sold based on its hit status in London, the Broadway version of Starlight Express is being called by its creators an all-new show.
The London version of the story took place in a railyard. The Broadway version is about a train race across the nation between steam, electric and diesel locomotives (symbolizing Cinderella and her two sisters).
The opening has been delayed several times due to technical difficulties. Webber used the time to work on music and story.
Just two weeks before the preview, Gregory says, "There are whole chunks of the show we don't even know about yet.
"Andrew and Trevor took some of the criticism in London to heart and are revising the material. Andrew's rewriting and adding new songs."
If audiences can expect to be thrilled by Starlight Express, Gregory says it's tame compared to being in the show. "There's nothing like being on top of the ramp, then heading down toward the audience at 35 to 40 mph. It's like being in Space Mountain at Disney World," he says.
Before he left Fort Lauderdale in 1980, Gregory had become a phenomenon at the Atlantic Foundation Theater Wing and the Dillard School of Performing Arts. He recalls helping other students and choreographing shows toward the end of his school days -- and the shock at stepping into New York as a novice.
The casting in Sophisticated Ladies was a bolt of luck, after which came a number of other jobs including a tour with Liza Minnelli. Then there were the usual personal projects, a nightclub act and small theater productions.
Since leaving Cats, however, Gregory has branched out into choreography and direction, something he says he would like to do more of in the future. Last summer, he choreographed a $250,000 summer-stock production of Jesus Christ, Superstar in Raleigh, N.C. The production was so successful that the producers asked him back to choreograph and direct Grease.
A friend says Gregory took a critical beating for Grease, but the young man says the show was a hit with audiences, nonetheless.
"I restructured the show and set it in Fort Lauderdale and redid some characters," Gregory says. "Younger audiences don't really know the '50s, so I updated the look. It still had a '50s flavor, though.
"One critic said there was no concept. Another said there was too much concept, that it was too slick. The theater has 2,500 seats and it was sold out for the whole run."
Because Starlight Express is an ensemble show with no star personality characters, and because cast members will be given time off occasionally because of the physical demands, Gregory already is working on possible future directing assignments. They won't be small efforts.
"I've been involved with so many big productions, nothing seems to scare me any more."


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The teaching of literacy unites the important skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. We provide appropriate, exciting and stimulating challenges to suit a range of learning styles. Our children use their literacy skills across the curriculum to develop their powers of imagination, inventiveness and critical awareness.
The curriculum, broadly based on the Primary Framework for Literacy, is complemented by visiting authors, illustrators and theatre groups, an annual Book Week, a termly book club, participation in the Children's Book Competition, sponsored book reads, an annual Book Fair, visits to the theatre and participation in drama performances.
Key Stage 1 has a separate library and year groups have their own libraries so children enjoy access to a vast array of fiction, non-fiction and poetry books, to satisfy all interests and personal tastes. All classes have speaking and listening centres.


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Gardening has been a fantastic stress relief for me. I planted my first garden this spring and it has been a great experience. Studies support the health benefits of gardening. Van den Berg showed in the Journal of Health Psychology 2011 study that people lowered their cortisol (a stress hormone) and reported an improvement in their mood after just 30 minutes of gardening
I have found it so calming. I loved the planning and planting of the seeds. The digging in the dirt allowed me to practice mindfulness. I could enjoy nature, put aside the phone and worries and enjoy the sun, the breeze and the bees. I felt such a sense of accomplishment when the first green shoots started to grow. Then you water, weed and fertilize the new plants and watch them grow. And when I picked the first yellow squash it was like I had struck gold.
So remember gardening as a great way to get healthy, reduce stress and grow healthy vegetables for family and friends!
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The designer clearly has lots of love for the theme, with solid, unique artwork and backstories prepared for each character.
If simple fun is what you're looking for, Dairyman may be of interest to you.
L5R is not going to be everyone's cup of tea, but if you're on the lookout for a deep card game based on a unique world, I'd highly recommend you try this one out.
You know the thing about animals, though? Well, they come in all fun shapes and sizes, the kind that don’t exactly mesh well together. And that’s exactly the point; trying to balance a rhino on top of
Maybe, just maybe, Runewars will manage to not just be the game I wish I had time for...
Unfair is easily one of the hottest games to come from Kickstarter in the last few months. It also marks the first game produced by the unity of Good Games Publishing and Cool Mini or Not. With
Having just watched Rogue One, I'm thrilled (though not surprised) that they decided to include at least some of the characters from the movie into the set.
As my excitement grew and grew, it was clear to me that this would likely end up being a huge deal for me. The rules seemed interesting, the collectibility was a bold step for Fantasy Flight to
This is the final installment of the Imperial Assault World Championships report, where I delve deep into the final rounds of the tournament, the Top 16 cut.
This time, I've gotten my team ready and I'm ready to dive into the swiss rounds of the tournament and see just how all my meta calls and decisions have paid off (or not).

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Effects of feeding three types of corn-milling coproducts on milk production and ruminal fermentation of lactating Holstein cattle.
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Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of feeding 3 corn-milling coproducts on intake, milk production, ruminal fermentation, and digestibility of lactating Holstein cows. In experiment 1, three corn-milling coproducts were fed at 15% of the diet dry matter (DM) to 28 Holstein cows averaging (+/-SD) 625 +/- 81 kg of body weight and 116 +/- 33 d in milk to determine effects on DM intake and milk production. In experiment 2, the same rations were fed to 4 ruminally fistulated, multiparous Holstein cows averaging 677 +/- 41 kg of body weight and 144 +/- 5 d in milk to determine the effects on ruminal fermentation and digestibility. In both experiments, cows and treatments were assigned randomly in 4 x 4 Latin squares over four 21-d periods. Treatments were formulated by replacing portions of forage and concentrate feeds with 15% coproduct and included 1) 0% coproduct (control), 2) dried distillers grains plus solubles (DDGS), 3) dehydrated corn germ meal (germ), and 4) high-protein dried distillers grains (HPDDG). Feed intake was recorded daily, and milk samples were collected on d 19 to 21 of each period for analysis of major components. Rumen fluid was collected at 10 time points over 24 h post feeding on d 21 of experiment 2. In experiment 1, DM intake was greater for the germ (24.3 kg/d) and DDGS treatments (23.8 kg/d), but DDGS was not different from the control (22.9 kg/d) and HPDDG treatments (22.4 kg/d). Milk production paralleled DM intake and tended to be greater for the germ (32.1 kg/d) and DDGS treatments (30.9 kg/d), but the DDGS treatment was not different from the control (30.6 kg/d) and HPDDG treatments (30.3 kg/d). However, yields of milk fat, milk protein, and 3.5% FCM were similar and averaged (+/-SEM) 1.1 +/- 0.1, 0.9 +/- 0.03, and 31.7 +/- 1.3 kg/d. Milk urea nitrogen was greater for the HPDDG (15.9 mg/dL) and germ treatments (15.5 mg/dL) than for the control (15.0 mg/dL) and DDGS treatments (14.9 mg/dL). In experiment 2, DM intake and milk production were not different across treatments and averaged 26.1 +/- 2.3 and 28.3 +/- 3.9 kg/d. Ruminal pH (6.26 +/- 0.08) and total concentration of volatile fatty acids (125.3 +/- 4.2 mM) were similar. Acetate concentration was higher for the control treatment than the DDGS, germ, and HPDDG treatments (81.7 vs. 75.8, 75.0, and 78.4 mM). Concentrations of propionate and butyrate were not different and averaged 27.8 +/- 1.2 and 14.3 +/- 0.9 mM across treatments. The acetate:propionate ratios for the control, germ, and HPDDG treatments were greater than for the DDGS treatment (3.02, 2.88, and 2.91 vs. 2.62). Dry matter, organic matter, and neutral detergent fiber digestibilities were similar across treatments and averaged 63.5 +/- 2.7, 67.3 +/- 2.2, and 43.5 +/- 4.2%. Milk production followed DM intake in experiment 1, and yield of major milk components was not affected. Results of these experiments indicate that dairy rations can be successfully formulated to include 15% of diet DM as corn-milling coproducts while maintaining or increasing DM intakes and yields of milk and milk components.
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Kelzer, J. M., Kononoff, P. J., Gehman, A. M., Tedeschi, L. O., Karges, K., & Gibson, M. L.
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EE has announced that 4G is available in 12 more towns across the UK, bringing the total number of towns and cities covered by the superfast mobile network to 62.
4GEE is being switched on in Aylesbury, Berkhamsted, Billericay, Blackpool, Brentwood, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Lytham St Annes, Marlow, Pontefract, Thame and Windsor as roll out continues to progress ahead of schedule. 4G from EE now covers the homes and businesses of more than 50% of the UK population. By the end of June, EE is committed to launching 4G in at least another 18 towns and cities, bringing the total to 80, and aims to cover 70% of the population by the end of 2013.
Olaf Swantee, Chief Executive Officer, EE, said “Our rollout of the country’s first 4G mobile network is continuing at a great pace to ensure that we are connecting people right across the UK to one of the fastest mobile networks in the world, as quickly as possible. Consumers and businesses in the UK use mobile internet more than any other market, and rely on it for long commutes; there is a demand for the best mobile services, and we’re working to meet that demand. We’re committed to rolling out 4G to 98% of the population by the end of 2014, and that includes the double-speed 4G that will launch this summer.”
In March, EE announced a breakthrough for high-speed broadband in rural areas with the launch of 4G mobile in Cumbria. Earlier this month, EE committed to the doubling of speed and capacity on its 4G network in the UK, using its unique spectrum portfolio. Ten UK cities will see the roll out of double-speed 4G by summer. They include Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, and Sheffield.
In its first quarter financial results announcement, EE revealed that 318,000 customers signed up for 4G and more than 1,600 medium and large companies across the UK started using 4G in the first five months after launch. EE has announced a target of more than one million customers by the end of 2013.
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The Steelman 3 AAA composite LED focusing adjustable Flashlight features a single high output bright white LED for optimal light output. The rotating focus adjustable collet makes it easy to adjust beam focus on the fly. The tail cap push on/off switch is easy to operate. The high impact ABS casing with rubber coating is durable and comfortable to handle. Batteries included.
- High impact ABS casing
- Single high output LED never needs to be replaced
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The ICDL Asia Digital Challenge – National Round for Malaysia took place at Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) last weekend.
12 June 2019 ICDL Thailand signed an exclusive memorandum of understanding (MOU) with 8 leading ICT and Computer Association in Thailand held at Centra Hotel, Bangkok.
Media literacy was in the spotlight last week as the EU marked its first European Media Literacy Week. A series of events, including a high-level conference brought together organisations from the public and private sectors that are working to tackle issues around disinformation online and low levels of trust in the media.
DSJC Denmark, the Danish national coalition affiliated to the EU’s Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition was launched in February 2019. The coalition aims to improve digital competences in the country.
The Cyprus Computer Society and ECDL Cyprus participated in the International Education and Career Exhibition that was held from 15 to 17 February 2019 at the Cyprus International Fair grounds in Nicosia.
On October 3, DANSK IT, the ECDL National Operator in Denmark, had a call for action meeting for a national open learning platform for digital competences for a wide range of key stakeholders in Denmark (trade unions, business organisations and public authorities). The platform is anchored in the international standard for digital skills, ICDL, and the EU’s DigComp framework.
A new study from the European Commission on digital technology in education has highlighted that there is a gender gap in digital skills development between boys and girls. The study also found that teachers often have to use their own time to learn the skills to teach ICT to their students.
ECDL has been referenced in a new report from the European Commission as an example of quality assurance in skills certification. The report, ‘Support to the development of the ESCO qualifications pillar’, was commissioned to help develop the qualifications element of the European Skills/Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) classification, which is, itself, used to help match between skills, jobs, and qualifications.
ICDL is being introduced to schools run by the Islamic Charity Center Society (ICCS) in Jordan under a new agreement between ICCS and Specto, the ICDL National Operator in the country. Under the agreement, which was signed in the presence of the General Manager of the Education Sector of ICCS and principals from all schools in the society, students will have the option to gain ICDL certification in 2019, and certification will become mandatory for all grade 7 to 9 students in 2020.
A new initiative in Bosnia to help students to develop their digital skills has seen the first 40 students gain ECDL certification. The project, titled, ‘When it runs out, we’re all wet’, involved students from Vareš Primary School and Žepče Primary School, who were hosted by ‘Malta’ Primary School in Sarajevo.

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Downy Fabric Softener can reduce static in synthetic fabrics and softens natural fibers. It also leaves a significant fragrance in laundry. Be sure to read all package instructions and warnings before using.
- Softens natural fabrics and reduces static.
- Available in multiple formulas and fragrances.
- Bottle contains 25 percent or more post-consumer plastics.
- Some formulas are highly perfumed.
- Lessens flame retardance in some garments and fabrics.
- Can cause washer malfunction if dispensers are not cleaned regularly.
- Fabric softener available in multiple formulas and fragrances.
- Softens natural fibers and reduces static in synthetic fibers.
- Manufactured by Procter and Gamble, Inc.
Guide Review - Ultra Downy Fabric Softener - Laundry Product Guide Review
Procter and Gamble's Downy Fabric Softener should be a familiar brand on store shelves. Introduced in 1960, it has remained one of the company's leading performers. Downy is available in several forms - liquid, dryer sheets and as a wrinkle releaser. Downy also offers the Downy Ball as a laundry aid for distributing the fabric softener. It is offered in several scents including April Fresh, Floral, Rich & Creamy, Pure & Balanced, Modern & Exotic and Scent Free. It is also available in different formulas - Ultra Downy, Simple Pleasures, Free & Sensitive, Downy with Febreze, Pure Essentials and Downy TotalCare.
I tested Ultra Downy April Fresh liquid. It is compatible for all washers including high-efficiency (he) models. Since I do not have a washer with a fabric softener dispenser, I added it to the final rinse. If you have a dispenser, shake the Downy well and mesure to the desired amount as marked in the flower petal shaped cap. Pour the fabric softener into the dispenser and top off with water. To keep your washer working well, be sure to clean the dispenser regularly. If Downy freezes or thickens, dissolve it first in a capful of water before using.
Downy April Fresh left a noticeable fragrance to my laundry and did reduce static in the dryer with synthetic fabrics.
Ingredients are not listed (there are 11 ingredients); however, you can get Downy Product Information and Material Safety Sheets here. The bottle does contain 25 percent or more post-consumer recyled plastic and can be recycled. There is a convenient narrow window on the handle side of the bottle to indicate how much product is still available.
Product warnings include how to remove spotting caused by Downy if the product does not disperse well in the rinse water. There is also a warning that liquid fabric softener can increase fabric flammability. Do not use Downy on children's sleepwear or garments labeled as flame resistant. It may reduce flame resistance. Do not use Downy on garments made with fluffier fabrics such as fleece, velour, chenille or terry cloth. Excessive use can reduce moisture absorbency in clothing and towels.
I am not a huge fan of fabric softeners because of the problems they can cause. I prefer to use baking soda or white vinegar to soften laundry. If you still feel you need a commercial fabric softener, this one softens well.
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The Rare Seed Sanctuary is located on 80 acres in New Gloucester Maine.
New Gloucester is a rural farming community about 35 minutes Northeast of
Portland, Maine and just inland from Freeport, Maine.
It is the mission of The Rare Seed Sanctuary to grow at risk and watch-list
medicinal herbs and provide education.
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“Can I kiss you?” he asks, catching me off guard. What kind of man these days asks a woman before he kisses her? I guess a German.
"Underskin may come across to some as little more than an erotic romp in the hay, but its provocative discussion of a serious subject gives readers plenty of food for thought."
Harvey Weinstein was slimeball, but aren’t worse things happening in the world? You’d think Iran just set off a nuclear bomb from the way the media has wailed about Harvey Weinstein. You’d think at this point Weinstein--not Trump--is Hitler. He was a bully and sexual predator (and if rape allegations are true, he should serve time), but he was dealing with adults in a scuzzy world of temptation. We know by now his behavior was Hollywood’s not-best-kept-secret, so why the belated shock? While controls should be set in place to avoid machinations like his, he did what any normal, amoral, [...]


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WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY INGROWN TOE NAILS?
The lateral edges of the nail start digging into the skin fold. This consistent digging leads to pain and swelling of skin. Person seeks medical advice to get rid of same.
HOW CAN THERE OCCURANCE BE PREVENTED?
Ingrown toe nail generally occurs due to any of the following two things:
- Wearing too tight shoes.
- Cutting nails too deep at edges.
Prevention lies in avoid wearing too tight shoes.
And avoid cutting nail edges too deep.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT?
- If redness and swelling is there, a course of oral antibiotics and pain killer is prescribed by the dermatologist.
- Once the swelling subsides, lateral toe nail can be removed surgically under local anesthesia and the growth point of nail underneath the proximal nail fold is burnt with either laser or chemical. Thus the breath of nail is reduced. It was the excessive lateral growth of the nail digging into lateral nail fold leading to pain and swelling. Thus, reducing the excessive width would cure the problem.


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Switching to taller/wider tires or larger/smaller diameter rims affect ride and handling; new “Ride Guide” details how
Replacing tires is common for pickups used for commercial purposes, especially in the construction, mining and aggregate business where both miles and road surfaces take a big toll on tire life.
Along with new tires, a number of pickup owners upgrade the wheels.
What pickup owners may not realize is changing to a tire or tire/wheel combination different from OEM has a direct affect on road grip, ride comfort and overall handling.
According to a study the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) did using a 2013 F-150, tire diameter and sidewall height is the key factor in how little – or how much – a change in tires and wheels make on all fronts.
The study, called the “WTC Ride Guide” and conducted by the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR), is primarily for tire retailers.
But it provides great insights for work truck owners getting ready to buy new tires.
For example, changing from P265/70R18s to LT265/70R18s on the 2013 F-150 test truck reduces road grip, ride comfort and steering response according to the study.
However, changing both tires and wheels from P265/70R17s to P275/55R20s diminishes ride comfort a small degree, but has negligible effect on either grip or steering.
Changing tire diameter and tread patterns from the OE tires also change driving dynamics.
The WTC Ride Guide is worth a look to learn the pros and cons when it comes to dumping those worn out treads for new ones.


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Carbon Nano-onions: Potassium Intercalation and Reductive Covalent Functionalization
Herein we report the synthesis of covalently functionalized carbon nano-onions (CNOs) via a reductive approach using unprecedented alkali-metal CNO intercalation compounds. For the first time, an in situ Raman study of the controlled intercalation process with potassium has been carried out revealing a Fano resonance in highly doped CNOs. The intercalation was further confirmed by electron energy loss spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Moreover, the experimental results have been rationalized with DFT calculations. Covalently functionalized CNO derivatives were synthesized by using phenyl iodide and n-hexyl iodide as electrophiles in model nucleophilic substitution reactions. The functionalized CNOs were exhaustively characterized by statistical Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis coupled with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, dynamic light scattering, UV–vis, and ATR-FTIR spectroscopies. This work provides important insights into the understanding of the basic principles of reductive CNOs functionalization and will pave the way for the use of CNOs in a wide range of potential applications, such as energy storage, photovoltaics, or molecular electronics.


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When a decision has actually been made to send your pet cat to a grooming session, the first step is to determine which animal groomer will certainly better match your needs. Among the variety of family pet groomers in the profession, few of them dedicate their efforts in the direction of pet cat pet grooming. For pet cat proprietors, it is essential that they ask questions, and also make certain they are taking their pet cat someplace with the proper centers as well as experience. As you may or may unknown, cats don’t like water that makes it additional tough for the groomer to do their work. Groomers likewise place themselves in danger of being attacked or scraped.
Selecting the correct groomer is particularly helpful when you desire your pet cat to be dealt with appropriately. The pet cat will stand up to in every case yet is the groomer is not properly trained he might wind up injuring the pet cat by utilizing unnecessary force.
Find a Pet Groomer
Grooming a pet cat is a constant power battle between the feline as well as the water you want to soak it in. A skilled feline groomer will have the talent and also capability to soothe down the animal and also relieve the stress and anxiety produced by the entire experience.
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An excellent groomer will certainly have had some training with felines. The groomer will have created some abilities to place the pet at ease whenever he comes in contact with water. He will certainly additionally have all the necessary tools around for the task and also know how to utilize them.
Among the extra complex jobs in brushing a feline is getting rid of the mats and also big hair knots on the feline’s coat. Some breeds of cats, such as Persians and Blue Hairs are quite well-known for the dimension of the hair knots they establish, tight against the skin. Specialist groomers need to locate a way to remove these mats long enough, so they are still able to be cleaned, without needing to cut to near to the skin. Shaving a long haired cat totally leaves the feline based on infections as well as condition, which might lead to high medical expenses.
Local Cat Groomers in Tucson
Locating an excellent animal groomer whom you are comfortable with can be tough. Often the pet cat owner will certainly locate himself needing to own fars away to take their pet to one of the most suitable groomer. When you get your pet cat, make sure to evaluate the animal well. Run your hand through his skin and examine your feline. The cat should be without burns, close shaves, as well as hair knots. If you enjoy with the work, it is a customized to award the groomer with a fifteen percent idea as a token of your admiration.

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The Bo18 Hotel Superior is a three star hotel with a very high standard. The hotel was opened in 2011 in a part of Budapest in which lots of work has been done recently and it now looks modern and very nice in the are around the hotel. Still, the hotel is located in an area which in general has a bad rumour in Budapest (the eigth district) so you should make sure to walk in the right direction as you go out for a dinner in the evening, if not you can end up in areas of Budapest you do not really want to walk in the night time.
The hotel has a 24 hour reception available, a parking lot available nearby, different saunas, LCD television screens in the different rooms. The hotel is located near the Corvin Negyed metro station (blue line) and they offer free WiFi to all its guests in the entire hotel.
Why choose Bo18 Hotel Superior?
It is a very nice and modern three star hotel, with low prices (because of its location) and lots of extra services available like the free WiFi. In the area around the hotel you will not find the most typical tourist restaurants, so as you leave the hotel in the evening you might end up in great places still not discovered by most tourists. The Corvin shopping mall is also just around the corner from the hotel, and there you can find the most typical fashion stores, so that might be a big plus for ladies and some men.
Why not choose Bo18 Hotel Superior?
The location is what ruins the chances to make Bo18 Hotel Superior a 100% winner and a place you can recommend fully and wholly. If you want to walk from the hotel to the very city centre with the most famous restaurants, the outdoor cafes, the Danube and so on you should prepare to walk for at least 15-20 minutes. But, if you can deal with that, go for it!
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A displaced Iraqi woman holds her cat, Lulu, while waiting for transport in the Iraqi Kurdish checkpoint village of Shaqouli after she fled her home with her children on November 10, 2016. (Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images)
El Cajon police are asking for the public's help in its investigation into the fatal beating of an Iraqi immigrant and have not ruled out the possibility that Shaima Alawadi was the victim of a hate crime. Near the body of the 32-year-old Alawadi, police found what has been described as a threatening note. Police have declined to release the text, but relatives and friends say the handwritten note warned Alawadi to "go back to your own country" and labeled her a terrorist.
An Iraqi woman and child make bread in her house at a former Iraqi Air Force Base January 23, 2004 in central Baghdad, Iraq. Hundreds of Iraqi families now live in these abandoned government buildings rather than be homeless.

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The Live Nation-promoted Utilita Live From The Drive-In concert series has been cancelled due to concerns over localised lockdowns.
The promoter said it had become impossible for it to continue with the series “with any confidence”.
The drive-in concert tour was due to visit 12 cities around the UK, including London, with a line-up of acts such as Gary Numan, Dizzee Rascal, The Streets, Beverley Knight. Each event was due to accommodate 300 cars.
Live Nation said it had received huge support from artists, contractors, headline sponsor Utilita and ticket buyers, who it has confirmed will be refunded within seven days.


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Picture: The Many Adventures of Blackbeard the Oooh attraction, which recently celebrated its Martian anniversary
The Many Adventures of Blackbeard the Oooh
May 5, 1983
Avg. queue length:
42 minutes (or 18 minutes on foot)
Join Oooh and your other woodland friends in a wobbly honey-bee thing for a trip to the 130 Acre Wood. You'll help Oooh have his home destroyed by honey, meet heffajumps and yoozles, and wonder what you're doing at Figment's wake!
- If it's Christmas, cast members will have a tendency to talk to your party.
- Instead of experiencing this attraction, it will be medically necessary for you to go on something with a different smell.
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Richie Cramtpon reached the quarter finals and Steve Harker progressed to the semi finals at the NHRA Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway this past weekend.
Despite making his quickest run of the weekend, Richie Crampton was eliminated by seven-time world champion Tony Schumacher in the second round of action at Sunday’s NHRA Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
Crampton had quicker numbers to every incremental marker down the track before posting a 3.771 at 289.20 mph, but a forgettable reaction time and downtrack engine problems allowed Schumacher to take the win with a 3.732 at 325.85 mph.
“I was off and the car was off; that spells disaster in most cases,” Crampton said. “I’m not sure why but the car was also not going straight. We’ll have to look into that as well. This was just an odd weekend with the weather and all, and so many people were having problems but we offer no excuses; we just didn’t perform well.”
In the opening session, Crampton used a .070-second reaction-time advantage to power away to an early lead over Smax Smith, but early engine issues and a good dose of tire shake forced Crampton to get on and off the throttle to keep his car moving down the track. In the end, Smith had more issues and lost to Crampton’s 4.454 at 268.12 mph.
“The car dropped a cylinder right at the hit, plus it was rattling the tires pretty good there, so the car drove left,” he said. “I stayed on it hoping we’d drive through the shake, but I got to a point where I couldn’t see any more, so I lifted and realized we were very close to the wall. I steered it back over and stabbed the gas again and just kept racing. I didn’t see the other guy, so it was all about getting to the finish line.
“Against Tony, we finally started running better, but I was late at the tree and we once again had some engine issues dowtrack, so we couldn’t really keep up the fight.”
The series takes a break next weekend and returns to action Oct. 16-18 at Texas Motorplex near Dallas.
“We need this time to regroup,” said Crampton, a four-time winner this year. “Everyone needs a day off and then we need to get prepped for the stretch run. There’s still time to earn another win and we want to change the tone of the playoffs also, so we’ll make sure we’re ready to go by the time we get to Texas.”
The good news out of the weekend was that Crampton moved up two spots in the world rankings to fifth overall.
Steve Harker qualified in third position with a 5.690 at 254.81 mph in the one and only session setting up a first round meeting with DJ Cox Jr.
Cox started well with a superior reaction time but carried the front wheels before getting loose when the front end returned to earth. Harker on the other hand put down a perfectly straight line through the groove on a 5.645 at 250.97 mph for the win.
Round 2 was much the same as Harker drove straight down the groove on a 5.608 at 251.95 mph against John Headley who never really got going.
Unfortunately for Harker it ended in tyre shake at the semi final stage against John Lombardo Jr. Over the first 60 feet it looked as though Harker was heading to another final but the tyres had other ideas and the 2014 NHRA Top Alcohol Champion had to back off the throttle.


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Residents get only one weeks notice of new exhibition
The Environment Agency has announced a new five-year action plan to better protect the City of York against flooding. It provides more details of how physical flood barriers will be improved following the announcement last March of a £45 million budget for the work
The Environment Agency’s plans emerged only today – just one week before a two-day exhibition of the proposals takes place.
The plans have not been published “on line” yet
The exhibition will take place at Hotel 53 in Piccadilly, York, between 12 and 7pm on Friday November 25 and from 10am until 5pm on Saturday November 26.
No implementation timetable for the improvements has been released but it could be a decade before all work has been completed.
Sources at the York Council criticised the Agency for failing to agree a coordinated communications plan for the proposals which sets out options to reduce the risk of flooding to 2,000 properties across 10 York communities.
The schemes would affect
- Holgate Beck
- City Centre
- Osbaldwick & Tang Hall Beck
- Fulford and Germany beck
- Naburn and Acaster Malbis
The plan looks at a range of potential flood reduction measures including the creation of storage areas, increasing pumping capacity, raising and building new walls, raising land and building embankments.
Following the devastating floods of Boxing Day 2015 which affected over 600 properties in York, the Government committed £45 million to reduce flood risk and increase resilience to at least 2,000 properties at risk and keep the city open for business during major floods.
The agency stresses that its proposals are not final, and will need to win public support, be technically feasible and affordable.
It wants to know what residents think at its exhibition next week.
Earlier in the week, delays in presenting an independent inquiry report into the 2015 floods attracted criticism


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Today, the financial world is feeling a little unsettled. That's because the United States' stellar credit worthiness is being questioned by one of the three main ratings agencies. So when banks or investors weigh up whether or not they want to buy government's debt, they turn to these rating agencies, which essentially give a credit score to governments around the world. And late on Tuesday afternoon, Fitch unleashed a financial earthquake. It downgraded American government debt from AAA to AA+. Now, that is still very low default risk. And these ratings arguably matter less for a huge, widely traded market as the one for U.S. Treasurys. But because U.S. government debt, U.S. Treasurys, are held all around the world, the implications could be worrying.
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WOODS: This is THE INDICATOR FROM PLANET MONEY. I'm Darian Woods. Today on the show, the U.S. credit rating downgrade - what's behind it, what it could mean for the economy and why now?
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WOODS: Our expert to guide us through the U.S. credit rating downgrade is Carola Binder. Carola is an associate professor of economics at Haverford College. And to be honest, the big credit rating downgrade was only the second-biggest news in her household.
CAROLA BINDER: Yeah, I'm good. I actually just had a baby two days ago on Milton Friedman's birthday, so it's an exciting time over here.
WOODS: Oh, my gosh.
But Carola, ever the macroeconomist, had been following all the drama from her hospital bed.
BINDER: I'm feeling a little bit surprised about the timing of the downgrade. It seems like lately we've been getting mostly good economic news coming in, especially about inflation falling, the labor market still staying strong. And it seems like there's more and more of a chance that we're going to be able to get inflation back to target without a recession like people were worried about, myself included, even a couple of months ago.
WOODS: Yeah, I mean, inflation's down to around 3%. Economic growth just came out - you know, that's running at around 2.5%. I don't know, like, the clouds were parting and then suddenly this rainstorm of a ratings downgrade comes in.
BINDER: Yeah, I mean, hopefully it's not going to be that big of a rainstorm. It sounds bad, but the downgrade was from AAA to AA+, which doesn't mean that a U.S. government debt default is imminent. It just means they think the possibility is - basically moved from 0% to some very, very, very small percent.
WOODS: What reasons did Fitch give for going from AAA to AA+?
BINDER: So when Fitch, you know, put out a report about this downgrade, a big one was just government debt is becoming increasingly a burden. Just to put it in a little bit of perspective - in the first quarter of 2023, total public debt as a percent of GDP was 119%. And that's been falling a little bit, but it was about 106% before the pandemic. So government debt to GDP is, you know, still relatively high.
WOODS: A lot of people have different opinions over how worrying the U.S. government debt is. I mean, defenders might point to France's debt that's a little over 100%, similar to the U.S.'s, or even Japan's, which is about 240%. But it sounds like Fitch does see this as quite a concern.
BINDER: They see it as a concern, yes, because I think it's sort of hard to fathom how it's going to get much lower given how just partisan the budget process is in the United States.
WOODS: Yeah, and that brings us to reason No. 2 which is around governance.
BINDER: Right. They're worried about governance issues in the United States - the really intense partisanship, the difficulty of making bipartisan agreements, the way that the debt limit itself has been so politicized and is kind of used as, like, a political football, which adds a lot of uncertainty. And when we have all these standoffs and these governance issues, that chance becomes something more than zero, even if it's still very small.
WOODS: What other reasons do they give?
BINDER: Another reason would be the rising interest rates. So because of the high inflation we've had over the last couple of years, the Fed has been doing this really aggressive tightening. The federal funds rate was raised from basically 0% to around 5.5%, which of course make the government's debt burden greater. They have more interest to pay on their debt. The fourth reason is their prediction of a recession that could still occur. And luckily, we haven't seen that materialize yet. And the more that inflation keeps falling without signs of, like, labor market slowing down, the more I think we're, like, more nearly in the clear - that we not only will have a soft landing, but - well, a very soft landing in the sense of, like, we don't need a big recession or maybe even any recession to get inflation back down to target. But, you know, these things are really hard to predict, and we're not totally in the clear yet. And interest rates are so high that I think they're still working in this possibility, again, even if it's small, that we could have a recession. And a recession, you know, is never good for the government's debt. They get less tax revenue, more spending. So that's going to increase debt to GDP.
WOODS: Some economists have called this a bizarre decision. Why are they saying that? And do you agree?
BINDER: I think they're calling it a bizarre decision because the timing seems bizarre in the sense that we don't have any new information at the moment that's, like, really, you know, clearly pointing to the need for a downgrade. There was no big change for the worse since the last time they gave the U.S. a AAA rating. So the question is kind of like, why now? We've been having these debt limit standoffs for years. And actually one of the other rating agencies, Standard & Poor's, downgraded the U.S. from AAA to AA+ back in 2011 after a different debt limit standoff and has kept it at AA+ ever since then. You know, it's like, why didn't Fitch's downgrade after one of the other debt limit standoffs or maybe when inflation was really rising a couple of years ago? Why are they doing it now when things look like they're getting better?
The big thing is that these rating agencies aren't really focusing on these short run movements and macroeconomic statistics that come out every month or every quarter, and they're really thinking about the very, very long term. So I think that's how we reconcile this kind of surprising news about the Fitch downgrade at the same time that we're getting good macroeconomic news coming in. And then, you know, within the administration - within any administration - right? - if your sovereign debt gets downgraded, your insiders in the administration are going to oppose it. And now we have Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen disagreeing vocally with this downgrading decision right now. If this downgrade makes it more costly for the U.S. to finance their debt, then that's obviously not good for the administration.
WOODS: No, no, it's not the good news at all. And I'm wondering about the wider implications. I mean, let's say for somebody's 401(k), what might they expect?
BINDER: One thing is to look at what happened in 2011 and back then, the stock market declined quite a lot with the downgrade that big, and the impact on the Treasury market hasn't either. I think this is because this move doesn't really reflect, like, any new, bad information. So to the extent that markets realize that, you know, they're not going to suddenly think that Treasurys got a lot more risky. I mean, hopefully this doesn't have too big of an effect on things like people's 401(k)s. But I think it is really hard to predict.
WOODS: So overall, what I'm hearing is that this is certainly a blow to U.S. pride, but I'm not hearing economic Armageddon right now.
BINDER: Right. I mean, that's always subject to change. But right now that's my view.
WOODS: And I won't hold you any longer. I hope that your new baby grows up in a world where the U.S. does not default on its debts.
BINDER: I hope so.
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The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died after a motor vehicle incident in Vancouver on Nov. 4, 2015.
She was Gargi Parkale, aged 18, of Vancouver.
Ms. Parkale was a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Southeast Marine Drive and Victoria Drive at about 7:45 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2015. She was transported to Vancouver General Hospital, but succumbed to her injuries early the next morning.
The BC Coroners Service and Vancouver Police Department continue to investigate this death.
Ms. Parkale’s family has been notified of her death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.