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Temperatures are heating up, and summer is here. From the farm to the table, there’s no better way to celebrate the summer than with fresh seasonal favorites made in Maryland. Whether you grab a cool scoop of ice cream, crisp fruit or refreshing brew, there is no shortage of mouth-watering cuisine to indulge in during the upcoming months.
“From produce at farmers’ markets to breweries and wineries to fresh caught seafood, Maryland provides a bounty of seasonal favorites for visitors and locals to enjoy,” said Liz Fitzsimmons, managing director, Maryland Office of Tourism.
As summer heats up, cool down with ice cream flavors you can only find in Maryland. Satisfy your salty and sweet tooth with the Old Bay™ Caramel Ice Cream at the Charmery in Hampden. Enjoy the locally loved Maryland Berger cookie in cold form at Scoop Ahh Dee Doo in Historic Ellicott City and Uncle Wiggly’s near Towson. Feeling daring? Try the Sweet Corn flavor or the Lyon Distilling Vanilla Rum at Justine’s Ice Cream Parlour in St. Michaels.
If you want to savor every flavor before you name a favorite, travel along the Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail until you’ve made the ultimate choice. The trail is made up of nine dairies that make their ice cream and sell it at their farm. With locations from Ocean City to Washington County, you can track your progress around the state with the Ice Cream Trail Passport.
Fresh local produce also brings sweetness to the table. Stroll around one of the many farmers’ markets located throughout Maryland and get your basket of succulent fruits and vegetables. Blueberries, cherries, peaches and melons are in season, as well as carrots, corn, summer squash and tomatoes. Commit to the state’s annual Buy Local Challenge, July 23-31, with a pledge to eat at least one thing from a local farm during the week.
Can’t stand the heat? Get out of the kitchen and support area farmers at one of many farm-to-table restaurants throughout Maryland. The Bagby Restaurant Group sources much of its produce, eggs, pork, and lamb from its own Cunningham Farms in Cockeysville. Founding Farmers in Montgomery County is a Certified Green Restaurant™ and has the stamp of approval from the Food Network. Head to Herb & Soul for a rich taste of authentic soul food prepared with fresh local proteins and vegetables.
Nothing says summer like a delicious steamed blue crab, Maryland’s delectable state crustacean. Order up a bushel with a take-out option from Weste Point Crab House or Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant. Or avoid the mess with a savory crab cake from Koco’s Pub or Costas Inn, endorsed by Kathie Lee and Hoda from the Today Show. It’s a seafood lover’s haven at Hemingway’s Restaurant, where the chef supports Maryland Watermen by using only domestic crabmeat, Maryland Rockfish, wild-caught Atlantic and Gulf shrimp, and local produce. Look for the Maryland True Blue logo signifying restaurants using local crabmeat.
From market to pitcher, Dragonfly Farms Vineyard and Winery combines fruit juice and wine in its Love Happiness Sangria. See how Maryland wine goes from grape to bottle as you explore vineyards along the self-guided Maryland Wine Trails. Feed your appetite for history along the Antietam Highlands Wine Trail or dive into local seafood between stops on the Chesapeake Wine Trail. Crack open a seasonal brew or two with Flying Dog’s Old Bay Summer Ale or DuClaw Brewing Company’s Blueberry Citrus Wheat Ale. Head to North Beach on July 23 for DrinkMaryland, a first of its kind local craft beverage event with an open air farmers’ market feel celebrating all things made in Maryland.
In Maryland, summer really does offer something for every taste. For more information on local culinary delights, visit www.visitmaryland.org or call 1-800-719-5900.
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Federal government: no formal formation talks in the offing
Former Flemish PM Geert Bourgeois (Flemish nationalist) and former Walloon PM Rudy Demotte (Francophone socialist) have reported to Filip, King of Belgians, on their efforts to kick-start formal formation talks for a new federal government. King Filip is now considering his next move.
It is understood that Mr Bourgeois and Mr Demotte have failed to make sufficient progress for the next step of the formation process to start and for formateurs to be appointed. King Filip will now consult political leaders on what should happen next. The head of state is meeting with the Flemish nationalist and Francophone socialist leaders, Bart De Wever and Paul Magnette, in the course of the evening.
There have been contacts between Belgium’s two largest parties, the Flemish nationalists of N-VA and the Francophone socialists of PS, but insufficient common ground has been detected to launch formal formation talks. In many ways the two parties defend opposite positions. The Flemish nationalists favour turning Belgium into a confederation, which the PS rejects. It is understood that the N-VA would like to see efforts to form an anti-N-VA coalition fail first, because it believes only then will the PS be more amenable in talks with the N-VA.
Belgians last went to the polls on 26 May 2019 and since then a minority caretaker administration has governed the country.


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What would happen to the boiling point if the atmospheric pressure would begin to rise?
The boiling point would rise.
A liquid boils when the average kinetic energy ( as measured by temperature) exceeds the kinetic energy of the environment above the liquid ( As measured by pressure)
If the pressure increases the temperature of the boiling point increases. This is why food cooks faster in a pressure cooker. The increased pressure increases the temperature speeding the cooking process.
Conversely cooking food at high altitude takes longer. This is because at high altitude the pressure is less. The less pressure the lower the temperature of the boiling point. The lower the average temperature the less kinetic energy available to cook the food.
By definition, the boiling point WOULD INCREASE...........
By definition, the boiling point is the temperature at which the vapour pressure of a liquid is EQUAL to the ambient pressure, and bubbles of vapour form directly in the liquid.
And should we increase the pressure, we have to consequently INCREASE the temperature of the liquid so that its vapour pressure becomes equal to the increased ambient pressure.

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Digital tool kit enhances real-time decision-making to improve drilling efficiency and performance
We are deep in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0), and with this comes opportunities for us to make step changes in the way we operate in our daily and work lives. We have all seen huge improvements in technology use, whether it be digital solutions that help us work from anywhere in the world or artificial intelligence (AI) tools that help us write essays and check software code.
In the ever-evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, the integration of AI has emerged as a transformative force, particularly in the realm of drilling operations. AI technologies are changing the way drilling processes are executed, optimizing efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing safety.
Data is key to all digital solutions. The sheer volume of data generated during drilling operations can overwhelm human operators. AI excels in processing and analyzing these data, providing actionable insights to support decision-making. From drilling performance metrics to environmental factors, AI systems integrate diverse data sets to offer a comprehensive view of drilling operations. This data-driven approach enables personnel to make informed decisions, optimize processes, and respond quickly to changing conditions. The solution described in this article has been designed to address today’s challenges in a way that is easily understandable, using readily available data sources to provide immediate benefits.
AI-driven drilling tool kit. NOV, working with its partner Intellicess, has developed Drilling Beliefs and Analytics (DBA), an AI-driven driller’s tool kit that functions at the rig and is available via existing electronic drilling recorder (EDR) screens and human-machine interfaces (HMIs). DBA takes an edge-first approach that ensures insights are available instantly to drillers and rig personnel, constantly processing, and available even if rig communications drop.
All the outputs from DBA are also synchronized in real time, back to the cloud or on-premises site, using optimized data transmit protocol to reduce the availability of data from seconds to milliseconds. The solution has been designed to detect drilling and tripping dysfunctions and automate the modeling of torque and drag and swab and surge, removing the leg work for customers.
This holistic tool is designed to immediately alert users of potential incidents, allowing them to act before an event. DBA has been used globally to detect and mitigate issues, saving operators millions of dollars by avoiding non-productive time. To ensure the quality of the data used, DBA has been designed to use only surface and existing contextual data to enrich the accuracy of the system’s outputs.
DBA consists of:
- DBA beliefs—a probability index that an event is imminent.
- Automated torque/drag and swab/surge models—no need to manually create/update.
- Real-time drilling advisory.
- Real-time engineering calculations.
- The visualization of all data via RigSense 4.0 and WellData 4.0.
- Access to these data is generated through the Max system and its application programming interface (API).
All features are integrated with the latest Max technology—RigSense and WellData 4.0—providing a single view of all data. The solution brings personnel in the office and at the remote site together, using unified data and visualization solutions, Fig. 1. Using the company’s trusted and proven data methodologies ensures that all data are available in the quickest possible manner with limited latency.
Importance of digital solutions. Digital solutions have become critically important in today’s world, due to their transformative impact on various aspects of our lives and industries. This is true in the energy industry, where there is a constant push to reduce the cost of producing a unit of energy safely and efficiently. Digital solutions enable us to not only improve things but also ensure that we maintain efficiency gains over many years of operation. The oil and gas industry is facing what is called the big crew change; in essence, folks with years and years of experience are retiring or leaving the industry. So, how do we overcome this and ensure we do not lose this experience?
One option is, of course, training the next generation of engineers and helping them lead us forward. However, there are often still gaps in experience, so how do we limit those gaps and help our engineers succeed? DBA provides the ability to capture and codify this experience into a digital tool kit. This digital tool kit has been designed to support field and town personnel and allows them to act earlier, with confidence.
The solution is not there to replace engineers but to be there as an automated tool that can make the right people aware of when things are trending in a direction that could lead to a potentially negative event at the rig. By arming our personnel with DBA, we can ensure that the tool is doing the heavy lifting and that engineers are paying attention to what is important, removing analysis paralysis and keeping things as simple as possible.
How it works. DBA is an AI-driven solution that uses Bayesian models and decision trees to utilize all the available data to create a probability of an event, Fig. 2. These AI-driven methods are complex, but the outputs are simple and easy to understand. The use of the minimum readily available data set ensures that we can always gain the required data and create accurate outputs.
DBA requires the following data:
- Surface instrumentation real-time data
- Bottomhole assembly/bit
- Survey stations
- Mud properties
- Mud pumps/block weight.
DBA will not only use the core data but also process data rapidly and use the calculated outputs as factors in its outputs, providing many inputs that increase the accuracy of the DBA outputs.
DBA beliefs. As explained above, a DBA Belief is a probability index that can be used to show trends, based on factors determined during computation. Each belief has an easy-to-understand data scale of 0-1:
0 = This is not happening.
1 = This is happening.
The outputs of the beliefs will change and trend, allowing users to set limits and alerts when data increases or decreases over a threshold, Fig. 3. In short, this means that instead of looking at many data points and variables, DBA system users can look at a single channel that considers all the data, allowing them to act earlier with confidence.
Using all available data. Engineers often find themselves spending a significant amount of time on data management. This can often delay data inputs and load up personnel with data input tasks. DBA removes the manual workload by pulling data automatically from operational reporting systems. This means that whenever the data are updated, the DBA outputs automatically adjust, based on the changes. This applies to beliefs, models and other engineering calculations.
For solutions such as torque/drag and swab/surge, this is vital for multiple reasons:
- It can take time for engineers to update the models.
- Changes in the inputs can quickly invalidate the outputs.
- Model data can be used to help detect multiple operational dysfunctions, so these must be valid.
The DBA workflow ensures that the models are always up to date with the latest parameters automatically, meaning that analysis of these data is easier for engineers and that other uses of this data benefit from accurate outputs. DBA has removed a data problem that has existed for years; we use all the available data.
Edge computation. NOV operates what we call the “Edge-First Approach.” In short, we calculate and provide solutions at the remote site first and then transmit the outputs of the computation back to the office/town for personnel not on-site. This is done using Max Edge technology, which is a powerful, tailor-made energy data processing unit.
The benefits of this approach are:
- We can offer the solutions directly to the rig personnel, such as drillers, company men, tool pushers, etc., and provide access via existing HMI, eliminating the need for additional screens.
- If communications on-site go down for any reason, the rig personnel still have all the DBA solution outputs available.
- We can offer the rig full product capabilities, including the beliefs, models, engineering outputs and complete visualization.
- Folks on-site and back in town see the same screens and outputs in real time.
Not only can NOV use the above method to provide the DBA solution, but using Max Edge, we can also host solutions from our customers and third parties. In short, DBA and Max Edge digitally enable customers to be ready for future data processing and solution hosting needs.
Game-changing workflow. Traditional workflows usually see data collected at the rig and transmitted back to the cloud or data center. Once the data are available back in town, they are then analyzed, using software and solutions. This traditional workflow has many setbacks, such as:
- Delays in the data analysis, due to latency during transfer.
- If communications drop at the rig, the data processing can be further delayed.
- The focus of this workflow is on the folks in town, not on the rig.
- Depending on your data loads and system use, computing costs can increase significantly.
- Often, there is a lack of collaboration between rig and town personnel, due to differing views and data.
DBA follows NOV’s edge-first approach, which sees all data processed and analyzed at the rig and provides a workflow where, no matter where personnel are, they are using the same data in the same views at the same time. The company’s data transfer method is proven to reduce bandwidth consumption, decrease latency, and support high-speed data streams. This means that you can elevate your use of the data provided with rapid updates and computation abilities.
Unified visualization. DBA is designed, so users will no longer ask, “Why does your screen look different from mine?” Using the company’s latest systems guarantees that everyone is looking at the same data in the same way. Figure 4 shows the approach that ensures a common view of data using RigSense 4.0 at the rig and WellData 4.0 in the cloud and on-premises deployments. Not only does this common view make it easier to interpret data in a familiar interface, but it also ensures that teams at the remote site and in the office/town are all looking at the same information in the same way.
The ever-increasing number of screens on the rig can overwhelm rig personnel. With RigSense 4.0, customers can easily navigate from traditional EDR screens to EDR 4.0 screens, which will show the latest and DBA-specific interfaces in a single, integrated EDR solution. So, whether users are looking at traditional screens or wish to review channel readings for torque and drag or potential drilling dysfunctions, they can easily switch without the need for another screen.
DBA support model. To ensure the quality of data DBA consumes, the company offers a “data concierge” solution that provides around-the-clock data monitoring by the company’s global customer support centers. This ensures data quality and that someone is always on hand, should you have questions or require support. The DBA support team uses a range of automated checks and alerts to ensure that if a problem does present itself, it is quickly addressed, often before customers are aware. Training and full onboarding sessions are essential to ensure success with any new tool and for you and your teams to always get the most out of the product.
Cone Drilling. DBA brings a concept called Cone Drilling, which is an advisory system that will update in real time during rotary and slide drilling. Instantly reacting to the data in real time, Cone Drilling summarizes current rotary and sliding performance. The Cone Drilling Gauge helps improve the performance and/or efficiency of the drilling process by providing recommended drilling parameter changes. The recommendations are qualitative, not quantitative. This means that DBA will suggest increasing or decreasing parameter(s) but does not suggest by how much, allowing the drillers to adjust and set things based on thresholds and known limits.
When the gauge displays a circle in the center of the axes, this is an indication that DBA does not detect the potential for improvements by changing the parameters and suggests that the user maintain current parameters, as shown on the far left in Fig. 5. This solution reacts in real time and will consider the DBA beliefs and any active dysfunctions or opportunities to improve the drilling process. This gives folks on the rig and in town a holistic view of the drilling process and a measure to help them confirm that they are in an optimal state.
The optimal use of this concept will see a driller with this loaded on the HMI screen and monitor this in real time. The driller can then review any known limit and adjust the set points accordingly to see how the cone reacts to support the reduction of active dysfunctions and optimize rate of penetration (ROP) performance. Cone Drilling is used as an overall summary of drilling and sliding operations, giving an instant view and idea of the current state.
Optimal Drilling Index. One of the solutions generated within DBA provides specific output channels for Rotary and Slide Optimal Drilling Indexes. These channels show a simple value that allows the user to understand if there are any triggering potential dysfunction beliefs. Like a car engine warning light, data trends show users as they near that dreaded illumination. With DBA, users can see the trends drop, drill down, and take any necessary mitigation steps to prevent the matter from escalating. With the vast number of data channels and screens to pay attention to, DBA and solutions such as the Optimal Drilling Index provide an easy way to interpret the data and drill down when needed.
Max platform. The key component of DBA is Max Platform, which enables the aggregation, standardization, computation and rapid delivery of the data, along with the data store and visualization methods. Max is made up of three core components:
- Max Edge. Collect data from anywhere, support NOV or third-party solution deployment, and deliver data anywhere.
- Max Data Services. Securely store all data and easily connect to this data through the NOV systems or third-party solutions through the Max API.
- Max Portal. Access to a wide range of NOV and third-party applications through a web browser that allows users to monitor their data and systems with ease.
The Max Platform is data-agnostic, meaning that it can be applied not only to oil and gas applications, such as DBA, but also to any other application, such as renewables, mining, etc. The workflow that Max enables opens a world of opportunities for our customers and partners. The Max Partners program brings our customers’ applications and solutions together, providing data interoperability and streamlined workflows. The platform enables us to support users’ growing and changing portfolios and provide continuity, ease of use, and a platform that you can trust. DBA is part of the Max Drilling suite of offerings, which includes the latest EDR and remote drilling monitoring solutions.
Conclusion. DBA has 10 years of engineering behind it and is out in the field today on many land and offshore rigs. Supported by Max Platform, we provide a robust, secure and trusted solution. Using the DBA offering, customers have been able to:
- Detect multiple washouts and pull out before the loss of equipment in hole.
- Detect bit balling in advance, mitigate and avoid the loss of ROP and associated increased costs.
- Detect vibrations and adjust drilling parameters to optimize ROP.
- Detect bit wear and degradation in advance and adjust parameters to optimize the current drilling situation.
This holistic offering provides numerous possibilities. It helps users focus on the use of a single system that provides all the information they need to act earlier with confidence, time and time again. DBA is a step change in how data are used to support field and town personnel. The solution has been built to ensure continuous improvement, with the constant addition of new beliefs, models, and calculations, such as a full stuck pipe module in Q1 2024 and other plans in the pipeline. This digital tool kit allows field and town personnel to focus on what really matters.
With a repeatable workflow and NOV’s collaborative approach, we are excited to expand this and other digital edge compute solutions with our customers in the IR 4.0.
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- Digital transformation/Late-life optimization: Harnessing data-driven strategies for late-life optimization (March 2024)
- The reserves replacement dilemma: Can intelligent digital technologies fill the supply gap? (March 2024)
- E&P outside the U.S. maintains a disciplined pace (February 2024)
- U.S. operators reduce activity as crude prices plunge (February 2024)
- Drilling advances (January 2024)


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The year ahead
What are the key events that will shape physics in the coming year?
As a new year dawns, it’s time for me to predict the events over the next 12 months that will most affect the physics community. It’s a challenge I set myself each year but some predictions are, thankfully, easy because they centre on activities and efforts already in the calendar.
So I can declare with reasonable confidence that the European Space Agency will launch the BepiColombo mission to Mercury in October and that China intends to send the first ever spacecraft (Chang’e 4) to the far side of the Moon. In July NASA will send a craft – the Parker Solar Probe – closer to the Sun than any that’s gone before. And barring any disasters, two asteroid-sampling missions – Hayabusa 2 (Japan) and OSIRIS-Rex (NASA) – will reach their targets in July and August respectively.
Astronomers will make further exciting findings from the LIGO and VIRGO detectors, which last year revealed gravitational waves from colliding neutron stars and bagged the Physics World Breakthrough of the Year award (see “Multimessenger work bags award”). The detectors are now offline, but will switch back on in October after upgrades and – who knows? – may even see signals from a supernova. Meanwhile, data from the Event Horizon Telescope may yield the first direct image of a black hole.
In more mainstream physics, I see research into quantum technologies surging ahead with yet more money being channelled into quantum-computing start-ups. The debate about metallic hydrogen will rumble on. CERN will turn its Large Hadron Collider back on in May, while China will continue planning its own particle collider. And there will be a myriad of advances in the rest of physics, from atoms and optics to plasmas and biophysics.
Here at Physics World we’ll be busy too. Later this month, we’ll be relaunching our website (physicsworld.com) followed in February by our latest careers guide. We’ve got special issues lined up on plant physics, time and SI units. We’ll be boosting our industry coverage through Focus issues on the likes of computing, energy technologies and optics and photonics. And there will be two special reports on Japan and China, plus more Physics World Discovery mini-ebooks.
Sadly, I also foresee a few non-events. Donald Trump, foolishly, still won’t have appointed a presidential science adviser by year end. The Nobel Prize for Physics – yet again – won’t be given to a woman (only two female physicists have ever won the award). And physicists in the UK and EU will continue to worry about the impact of Brexit, with Britain’s role in the Horizon research programme remaining frustratingly unclear.
But I don’t want to end on a dud note so let’s look forward to the Institute of Physics, which publishes Physics World, moving this year to new – and very different – headquarters in London’s “knowledge quarter” at King’s Cross. Stay tuned for developments.


Apprentice school graduate proud of long tradition
n Open to anyone who ever participated in the apprentice program.
n Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m.
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The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Apprentice Program is celebrating decades of helping people like George Campbell make good.
to put into my library.
By Scott Stone
From his days as an apprentice at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard during World War II to his days as chief design engineer, the shipyard's highest civilian post, George Campbell of Bremerton approached his job with the commitment of a lifelong learner.
Campbell, now 73, was raised in Bremerton, one of eight children, and attended Bremerton High School. From there he entered the PSNS Apprentice School and after the war went to work in the shipyard as a pipefitter in 1946. But he wouldn't do that for long.
"As part of the apprentice program, I was assigned for a time to the design division and was given the opportunity to work with some of the engineers up there," Campbell said. "That's when I decided, boy, here's where I belong."
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text: Finished. Seven apples to fill an order going to a little Kansas School that is closing at the end of the year because of budget cuts are shining and decorated and ready to go. I think they turned out super cute and I hope they will be cherished. Just wanted to show off their bright red goodness. Now off to the next project. I'm thinking quilt something or I'm half way into painting a gourd that might get some creative collage stuff. You never know with me.


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Every year in February the international organic products movement gathers at BIOFACH, next time it will be from 10 to 13 February 2016.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the world leading trade fair in 2014, Organic 3.0 became the focus of attention for the first time. And it
shows: the organic sector is concerned with further developing its conceptual framework under this motto. Since then numerous Think Tanks have been working on Organic 3.0 and have been publishing their findings on how they envisage the future of the organic agriculture and food industry. At BIOFACH 2016 the organic sector is introducing the next
step: according to the description of the theme, the movement is focusing on “Action for more organic”. The international patron of BIOFACH, IFOAM, (International Federation of Organic Agriculture
(Movements) – Organics International, along with its national honorary sponsor, BÖLW (Bund Ökologische Lebensmittelwirtschaft, Association of Organic Food Producers), are offering their services as partners and pace-setters, and together with the world leading trade fair, are placing the focus on the future-orientated theme at the heart of the BIOFACH Congress. Sector targets: more organic farming and high-quality organic products worldwide.
* Congress focal point “Action for more organic!”
* Organic 3.0: Organic as the future of the agriculture and food industry
Source: Exhibition Centre Nuremberg
Prague, 3 July 2015

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Soviet truck Ural-43202 with three basic and three additional chassis adapted for the transport of oversize loads and "heavy" maps (Goba, Eastern Express, P43)
Model of the truck was not changed. Were changed only specifications.
List of changes (1.16):
1. Parameters of engine and gearbox brought to reality.
2. Added engine and gearbox which theoretically can be mounted on the Urals, including Deutz engine and Gearbox ZF Tronic.
3. Added 3 chassis for fans of the carriage of goods more than 50 tons, as well as "heavy" maps. The only difference is that the weight of the truck.
This is due to the fact that the game engine does not consider or take into account not fully seat load transmitted semitrailer. And when the mass of the semitrailer more than 50 tons, front axle lying in the air.
4. As the game transmission ratios and drive axles are registered in a single file, had to do a lot of the same transmission with different gear ratios differential gear.
This means that you can easily carry heavy cargo with a mediocre engine.
In order to avoid confusion, after the name of each transmission, I have two options - FG (first transmission gear ratio) and D (differential gear ratio).
5. Translated into Russian and English names of engines, gearbox, chassis and accessories.
6. Added this truck in company.
7. Added truck in "Info".
8. Added sound engine Deutz, who took from the Kenworth T800. Many thanks to the author.
9. Add icons engines and transmissions.
10. Disabled one cab and two chassis in view of their impracticality. If desired, include them, it does not take much.
List of changes (1.17):
1. Rebalance the chassis.
2. Increase the volume tank (if still will not be enough, you can download the add-on of 1,800 liters)
3. Remove the engine from the KamAZ.
4. Added decal Bundeswehr and the army of Ukraine.
Find truck can be in the dealer center Renault.
Tested on 1.17.1s, on TSM 6.
For questions about the errors of the model are kindly requested to write directly to the author. I just adapted the truck to the above maps.
Parameters engine, gearbox, chassis, as well as adaptation to "heavy" maps: Tornado


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I hate this, I hate this, I hate this, why am I doing this, why am I doing this, I hate myself and want to die.
Somehow or another, Sands had talked Tara into wearing one of his ridiculous disguises. She now had to speak only with her southern accent, and wear a blonde beehive wig. The Culiacan heat made the synthetic hair itch on her scalp. Sands had her by the arm, parading her down a produce ally. The whole ordeal was about to make her sick, she'd already taken everything she'd ever thought about him being "not so bad" back, and right now, she as about to take him down. His phone rang.
"Yeah Hello…OH, agent Ramirez, no longer retired, Good man welcome to the fold"
Tara keyed in to the conversation upon hearing the word agent, she would've killed for some blackmail against Sands right about now.
"…Day of the dead, that's tomorrow…" Sands had dropped his tone, to try and keep a low profile.
"Billy chambers, Yeah, you sure?"
"Well, whatever they're up to, I can guarantee you that it's going to happen tomorrow, so, my suggestion to you is… if you see an opening take it."
"Not enough get inside." Sands closed his phone, and started to drag Tara in the opposite direction.
"What the hell is going on?" She said trying to pull out of his grasp.
"I'll tell you in the car."
She yanked her arm out of his hand.
"Sands tell me now." She growled firmly.
"Get in the car…and I'll tell you" He grabbed her arm roughly, and lead her back to the ar.
"I swear to god, woman, you are the most difficult human being I know!" He yelled at her.
"Oh believe me, the feeling is mutual!" She shrieked back.
He hit her, hard across the face. The fore of it made her turn her head to face the window, and crack her neck. He heard her snap her jaw, then turn to look at him. She sneered at him, and he saw blood ooze from the inside of her mouth out through her teeth.
Then she started to giggle, and then she began to laugh.
"Ha..ha, HA! Dude, you should have seen the look on your face!"
"Oh god, I can't believe this." Sand mumbled to himself as he started the car, and shifted gears.
"You need to lighten up, get a little loose once in a while."
Sands gave her a hard glare.
She stuck her tongue out at him.
"Are you high?" He asked her in all seriousness.
She giggled a little again.
"Tara, I'm not kidding, are you high"
"I don't know."
He sighed, and began to pull out onto the street.
"So, where are we going?" She asked, trying to be as polite as possible.
"I'm taking you back to your restaurant." He told her frankly.
Tara's eyes popped.
"Well, because, you're crazy, you're bi-polar, you have no sense of timing, because if you did, you would've killed me when you had the chance- oh and you're too nosey for your own good." He smiled at her when he was done.
Tara thought about it for a second.
"Okay then." She said, sounding disappointed.
Waves of Harvey Dent-themed memories crashed around in her head.
"I don't think I like you that much either." She told him.
They drove in silence until Sands pulled up to the doors of the restaurant.
"Good-bye Tara." He told her
"Good-bye, douche bag." Tara told him, getting out of the car. She walked back into the building and was greeted by the manager, who told her she was late, and had no right to just walk out like that. She agreed with him.
She didn't even fight with him, when he gave her back dishes she'd already cleaned.
Tara was a little destroyed.
She turned on her radio near the sink, and set back to scrubbing away.
sings from somewhere you cant see
She sits in the top of the greenest tree
She sends out an aroma of undefined love
It drips on down in a mist from aboveShe's just the girl, just the girl
That u want
She's just the girl, just the girl
That u want
I am becoming increasingly disgusted with this story, I really, really want it to be over ASAP, but if you like it, and hopefully you do, please review it, even if it sucks just tell me how to make it better. I can't think like Sands, and he isn't in a lot of the movie, which is why the story is getting so spastic, but trust me things should hopefully start to get good by next chapter.
Why oh why, can me only write gore and crazy people.

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“Physical Limit” Reached
Jurgen Drew cancels performances for June
5/30/2022 9:54 PM
On his tour with Florian Silberesen, Jurgen Drew recently seemed as energetic as ever. But now the 77-year-old has announced that he will step down for the time being. He cites age and health as the reason.
Schlager great Jurgen Drew has just finished the “XXL Tour” with Florian Silberesen. Even though he seemed as energetic as ever, difficulties left their mark on him. The 77-year-old has now announced this in an extensive Instagram post and immediately bad news for her fans: “Please understand that I will not have any more live performances (where I have to be on stage) until the beginning of July. Could understand more Is.”
In other words: All planned concerts by Drew in June have been cancelled. As a reason, the musician stated that he noticed “the side effects of growing up” while touring with Silberesen. [sic] are catching on faster and faster and unfortunately the gradual process of my polyneuropathy cannot be completely stopped.” Last year, Drew made it public that she suffers from nerve disease that restricts the ability to walk .
He must process the unfamiliar situation himself before returning to the spotlight: “Even for me, these physical limitations that I had to experience are completely new and I have to learn to deal with them.” So in order to continue “to maintain his health”, he had to retreat for some time.
In early May he told “Build”: “I have it under control because I can still walk quite well. My legs still carry me. Sometimes I twirl a bit, but I have to There’s no pain.” In an earlier interview with the newspaper, he had reported a diagnosis of “peripheral polyneuropathy”. Accordingly, he was only screened for dementia. “I had a dementia test at the neurologist. I wanted to know if I was at risk for the disease because my mother had symptoms of dementia at the end of life,” Drews said candidly in the summer of 2021. Fortunately, her suspicions were not confirmed. However, the doctor then diagnosed another neurological condition in him.
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Winter's Forgotten Harvest
Deep in the midst of winter, a red squirrel ventures out into the thick, crunchy snow, when it happens across some pine cones dusted with snow. It sits on its's back legs and feasts on winter's forgotten harvest, when suddenly he hears a noise in front. Startled, he pokes his head around the pine branch to see if other squirrels have found his hidden treasures.
A number of techniques and mediums were used in the creation of this piece. The background is fabric painted, the squirrel, cones, branches, leaves and snow were achieved through quilting, embroidery and three-dimensional techniques. These techniques create the different textures from the hard shell of the pine cones dusted with crisp white snow to the long soft fur of the squirrel with its bristly tail. Unfortunately, the three-dimensional relief doesn't show particularly well in the photos, so please take a look at the depth of the piece to get an idea of the overall effect.
Piece: Outer Mount:
Height: 30cm Height: 40cm
Width: 25cm Width: 35cm
Depth: 1.5cm Depth: 3.5cm
Please note this piece is backed and mounted but is sold unframed. If you wish to buy this piece framed please contact me and I will get it framed. Framing would be an extra £40.

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With GO Launcher HD installed, I spent quite a bit of time configuring and tweaking things to my liking to make the tablet feel like home.
ASUS includes a nice live wallpaper that changes depending on the time of day, but I’ve opted for a flat image for the time-being – at least until sports season kicks off and there are a multitude of related live wallpapers to choose from. For those wanting the same wallpaper as seen in the screencap below, it can be had here.
For apps, I’ll do a quick run-down of what I’ve been using on a regular basis. For Web browsing, I’ve gone with Chrome as it matches the desktop version I’ve come to like so much, Gmail for e-mail, Google Reader for RSS, Springpad for a robust to-do, ES File Explorer for managing files and also connecting to my desktop, Aldiko for e-book reading, QuickPic for image viewing and MX Player for videos (some prefer MoboPlayer but it’s rejected a few of my formats).
We’ll be posting a fair amount of mobile content going forward, including a look at our favorite apps (the list is much longer than this!).
So, what about the games? As you might imagine, I’ve been geeking it out a fair bit, so I’m going to briefly talk about a couple of the titles I’ve been playing – not all of which are Tegra-targeted but run smooth-as-hell thanks to the power available.
I’m a huge fan of mahjong (solitaire) and looked up and down for the best game I could find when I first got into Android. Today, it stands that Random Factor Mahjong is just that. It offers gorgeous graphics that scale perfectly to the tablet, and has a ton of variety. It offers multiple tilesets and backgrounds and varying difficulty levels in case you don’t want to dive in head-first. If you’re a fan of mahjong, do yourself a favor and pick this up.
Random Factor Mahjong
The next game might sound familiar to those who frequent our news section, as I discussed it in January. Whenever you play a game on a phone, you’re never able to guess whether it’ll scale perfectly to a larger resolution. Well, much like Random Factor Mahjong, Solitaire Deluxe looks excellent on a tablet. The game offers a bunch of modes, and while it might not be as graphically-appealing as the above game, it still remains one of the best on Android (I am considering checking out Hardwood Solitaire IV soon).
I knew that games on today’s tablets looked good, but I didn’t realize they were on par with today’s consoles – alright, I guess I did, but when you actually get your hands on one, it changes everything.
Madfinger, the company behind the amazing Tegra-targeted Shadowgun, released Dead Trigger last month. It features the same engine, similar graphics and a whole lot of zombies. If you think current tablet games are lacking in the graphics department, just look at the large version of the screenshot below. The only pity is that there aren’t a slew of developers like Madfinger pushing the envelope like this.
The game also happens to be good, but it’s even more difficult to control than Shadowgun thanks to its frantic nature. If your tablet or dock has a USB port, this game fully supports a wireless gamepad, a route I’m soon to take.
Just before I got this tablet, Rockstar released a mobile version of one of my favorite PC games ever, Max Payne, and for $3, it was a no-brainer. The graphics obviously don’t compare to Dead Trigger, but they’re still quite good and directly on par with the graphics of the PC version. This game is also very difficult to control with touch, but can again utilize a gamepad.
Max Payne Mobile
Care about pinball? If you do, you owe it to yourself to pick up Pinball Arcade. I’m not kidding. Farsight Studios takes pinball just as seriously as the developers behind today’s best pinball emulators, and acquire each and every table they digitalize to tear it down to make sure it’s as accurate in-game as it is in real-life. It’s been over 10 years since I had the chance to play the real table of Cirqus Voltaire, but thanks to Farsight, I get to relive it on the tablet (it’s also available for most other platforms, with PC being a major exception).
This game looks good, but it doesn’t feature Tegra enhancements, which is a little unfortunate. However, the gameplay more than makes up for it. Each table costs a few bucks, thanks in part to licensing – but $2 sure beats the pants off of $2,000+ for a real table, right?
One of the newer games I’ve been playing is Wind-up Knight, a seriously cute adventure that sees you running (nonstop) trying to collect as many coins and secret items as possible in each level. The game is free, but does offer some in-app purchases for those who don’t want to “grind” trying to earn them for free in the actual game. Again, not a Tegra game, but gorgeous none-the-less and well worth giving a try.
As a huge Sonic fan, I couldn’t help but give one of the latest games a go on Android. As expected, the game runs flawlessly on this tablet, and it looks great. The tablet controls take a bit of getting used to, but I find this game a lot easier to play than say, Max Payne, since we’re at least on a 2D plane. I have played this game both on the PC and tablet now, and I can honestly say that aside from the resolution, both look just about the same. And we’re talking a tablet that’s thinner than a pencil.
Sonic 4 Episode II THD
Hopefully you’ve enjoyed my thoughts on owning a tablet and hearing about my recommended apps and games – if not, I admire your determination to make it through to the end. We’ll be talking a lot more about the mobile side of things in the future, covering many different areas. Of course, if you have a suggestion of something you’d like to see, don’t hesitate to leave your thoughts in our forums or shoot us an e-mail. And likewise, if you already own a tablet and want to profess your own love for it, feel free to do that as well!
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Sand and sunshine make San Diego a year-round outdoor playground for the kids. Here are some of the best San Diego kids attractions and activities.
There are 70 miles of coastline with sandy shores and coves just waiting to be explored. Head to the beach for a day of sun in the surf. Combine the beach with other fun when you visit the Belmont Park amusement park here in Mission Bay.
Be sure to take time searching for nature's wonders in and along the water. The seals in La Jolla are unmissable, but you'll find smaller, quieter creatures in the Point Loma tide pools. The Birch Aquarium is another great place to meet fish. At Sea World San Diego, animal attractions and thrill rides mean all kinds of fun.
To find nature's wonders on land, head to the San Diego Zoo or the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Book a special experience or safari to get an insider's up-close look at the animals. Also on land, kids can ride on a carousel or miniature railroad in Balboa Park or take control behind the wheel at Legoland.
Hitting the attractions is great family fun, but you don't have to go far to find kids attractions when you stay at The Dana on Mission Bay. Just hang with the kids at our pools, stroll or bike along the waterfront, or take advantage of on-site water sports rentals to experience the thrill of a jet ski or the ease of a pedal boat. Our kid-friendly San Diego hotel makes it easy to make family vacation memories.

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Previous studies have shown poor outcomes in pediatric heart transplant recipients with a high PRA or a positive direct donor-recipient cross-match. This study describes outcomes in patients with a positive cross-match at a large pediatric program. Pediatric heart transplant patients at a large single center between January 1993 and July 2009 were reviewed; those with cross-match data were analyzed. Cross-match data were available in 242/262 (92.4%) patients. Indications for transplant were cardiomyopathy (58%), CHD (32%), and retransplant (7%). PRA was ≥10% in 31/213 (14.6%) patients. A retrospective cross-match was positive in 17/31 (55%) patients with PRA ≥10% and 0/182 with PRA <10%. In positive cross-match patients, rejection frequency in the first year post-transplant was higher than negative cross-match patients (1.69 vs. 0.96 episodes/pt year, p = 0.014). There was no difference in rejection frequency after the first year post-transplant (0.18 vs. 0.12 episodes/pt year, p = 0.14). Overall survival was not significantly different between the groups with a median follow-up time of 4.5 yr. Heart transplantation in patients with a positive cross-match may result in good medium-term survival but a higher frequency of early rejection. Further investigation is warranted to define which patients with a positive cross-match will do poorly.
- anti-HLA antibody
- pediatric heart transplant
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health


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The humpback whale, which is a seasonal visitor to the Kingdom of Tonga, is a variety of baleen whale, with adults ranging from twelve to sixteen metres in length and weighing in at about 36,000 kilograms. These gentle giants have a distinct physique outline, with pretty lengthy pectoral fins and an fascinating ridged head. Whale watchers in Tonga will attest to the truth that humpback whales are acrobatic swimmers, getting properly-recognized for breaching and hitting the surface of the water with their pectoral fins ad tail flukes. Those who choose to go swimming and snorkelling with humpback whales will often hear the males singing, an intricate pattern which lasts from ten to twenty minutes and is repeated often. Scientist think these haunting sounds play a function in mating rituals, though their precise goal is not yet completely understood.
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Sikkim Himalayas Trekking Sikkim covers an area of only 7096 is yet another preferred trekking location here. Apart from getting situated in the north – eastern portion of India, Sikkim is home to some of the finest mountains found in the Eastern Himalayas. A single such mountain known as Mt. Kanchenjunga stands at a lofty height of 8586 meters, is the 3rd highest peak in the world and is a dream challenge for a veteran mountaineer. Trekking in Sikkim is greatest carried out throughout spring and autumn as that is when one particular gets to see nature at its ideal. There are abundant trekking routes which are well-suited for trekkers who are beginners as effectively as for those with excellent trekking encounter.
For a hint, go for sigh seeing through the Tour of Taj Mahal.
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The humpback whales journey from Antarctica to the island of Tonga can take them on an wonderful journey of around 25,000 kilometres each and every year. These sea mammals will only feed on krill and little fish for the duration of the summer time months in icy polar waters, travelling to the tropical Tongan waters to each breed and give birth to their calves. In the course of this time they will not eat, living off their reserves of fat built up throughout summer time. Humpback whales have a wide assortment of feeding methods which consists of the bubble net catching strategy.
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An Israely Fixperts project.. took a part in industrial design course at the H.I.T academic institute.
The project brings together industrial designers students and disabled people in purpose to find a sulotions for an everyday problem they may have.
Made by - Fixperts - Ohad Arnold & Toar Avni
Big thanks to:
Project Head Master - Prof. Gad Charny
Fixpartner assistant Moderator - Tamar Ish-Cassit
Fixpartners - Revital Avni & Adi Farag


November 18, 2019
In a recent patent filing, Tesla Inc. (“Tesla”) disclosed new designs for a liquid-cooled charging connector, similar to the one used at its Supercharger stations.
On September 26, 2019, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office published Tesla’s application for a new charging connector that is claimed to be more efficient than previous models. Using a “significantly lighter, more flexible and more efficient” liquid-cooled cable than its previous air-cooled cable, Tesla’s charger may aid in developments to dissipate heat generated by the higher-power DC fast charger stations required by more technologically advanced, fast-charging vehicles.
It is unclear if this technology is currently used in Tesla’s V3 Superchargers, or if this technology will be introduced in future Tesla charging stations.
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Hundreds of pensioners have been spared from hospital stays thanks to a scheme designed to cut down on unnecessary admissions.
Over the last year, the Hospital At Home initiative has saved 308 elderly patients from having to spend time on the wards.
It has also allowed a further 168 to be discharged earlier, and receive the final part of their treatment at home.
The scheme was set up in June 2018, and its impact so far will be examined at next week’s city council risk, audit and performance committee.
It gives people hospital-level care without them having to leave their home and can cover conditions including pneumonia, sepsis, delirium and neurological disorders.
Hospital At Home patients can be given tests such as ultrasounds and urgent bloods, also without requiring admission to a ward.
The report, going before councillors next week, shows the scheme can help save the health service a large sum of money.
When considering at-home respiratory physio, the average cost per case is just over £250.
If treated as an inpatient at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary this would rise to £3,615.
And, if they were admitted to hospital, each bed day would equate to £583.
It was calculated the four patients helped in this way saved 49 bed days – worth around £28,500.
While analysing the service, health bosses also surveyed a number of past patients, including one who said: “I was amazed at the amount of help I received.
“Each person knew exactly what they were going to do and did it all so cheerfully and willingly.”
Teams were also praised for spending time with patients to make a “true assessment” and give them “as good a quality of life as possible”.
Boost for remote consultations
The report, evaluating the progress of the overall Operation Home First project, also revealed usage of the Near Me scheme has soared 40-fold over the last year.
It allows patients to attend medical appointments virtually, via video call, rather than in person.
In February 2020, before the Covid-19 pandemic swept the country, around 80 such consultations were being held each week.
One year later, this figure had rocketed to more than 3,500.
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Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
- Detailed Description of the Collection
- Names and Subjects
Mary Birch Papers, 1972-1985
- Birch, Mary b. 1941
- Mary Birch Papers
- 1972-1985 (inclusive)19721985
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 574
- This collection contains materials related to University of Montana-Missoula professor Mary Birch’s discrimination complaint filed with the Montana Human Rights Commission against the University, her colleagues' (Marlene Salway and Patricia Roesch) District Court discrimination suits, and memos and news clippings regarding gender equity at the University of Montana.
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
- Access Restrictions
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana--Missoula.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Mary Birch received a B.A. in International Relations from Stanford University in the early 1960s. She enrolled in Columbia University School of Social Work in 1963 and graduated in 1966. From there, Birch, married with one child, moved to Missoula, Montana where she was hired as the first social worker with the Missoula Head Start program. She completed a second masters degree in sociology at the University of Montana in 1968.
Birch began teaching at the University of Montana in 1968, going from part time to full time in 1970. She initiated a course in wholistic health and throughout her tenure at the university, continued to offer courses reflecting her interests in non-conventional subjects ranging from the impact of environmental degradation to a celebration of spirituality diversity.
In 1979, after a unanimous finding of discrimination by the University Discrimination Committee and the failure of the University President to implement the recommended remedies, Birch initiated a successful sex discrimination complaint against the University through the Montana Human Rights Commission. She was also very involved in the District Court discrimination suits of two colleagues, Marlene Salway and Patricia Roesch, through the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Through the 1980s, Birch became involved in AIDS programs in Missoula, Montana, attending training programs, conducting a research project, serving on AIDS prevention committees, facilitating support groups, and including content on AIDS in all her social work courses. In 1989 she was selected by the Montana Department of Health and Environment Sciences as the first recipient of the Outstanding Community Volunteer in Montana for her AIDS related work. The following year she was awarded sabbatical leave and spent a year in San Francisco, California, working in AIDS programs.
During her career at the University, Birch was instrumental in bringing about salary equity for women faculty. She retired from full-time teaching in 2000 and continued part-time on a post-retirement contract for another three years. She continues to reside in Missoula, Montana.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection includes Mary Birch’s narrative of the events and emotions surrounding her Montana Human Rights Complaint and her colleagues’ District Court discrimination suit. The collection contains correspondence and initial documentation gathered and prepared for the Discrimination Grievance Committee that preceded the Montana Human Rights Complaint, the Committee Findings, The Montana Human Rights Complaint and Findings, the District Court Case and Findings, and memos and news clippings related to gender equity at The University of Montana.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes.
[Name of document or photograph number], Mary Birch Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
The collection is divided into five series
Series I: Narrative of events, 2 folders, 1978-1982
Series II: Documents prepared for Discrimination Grievance Committee, 0.2 linear feet, 1978-1980
Series III: Montana Human Rights Commission Complaint, 2 folders, 1979-1982
Series IV: Salway & Roesch District Court Discrimination Suit, 0.2 linear feet, 1973-1985
Series V: Memos and news clippings, 3 folders, 1972-1985
The collection components were gathered and held by Mary Birch prior to being donated to the K. Ross Toole Archives.
The body of the collection was donated to the Archives by Mary Birch in 2003. An edited version of "Sex Discrimination and The University of Montana, 1978-1982" was donated in November 2004
The collection arrived with much of the material divided into categories by the donor. The categories were maintained and similar groupings were initiated for material that fell outside of the initial divisions.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Narrative of events, 1978-1982Return to Top
“Sex Discrimination and the University of Montana: A Tale of Three Faculty Women, 1978-1982,” by Mary Birch
“Sex Discrimination and the University of Montana: A Tale of Three Faculty Women, 1978-1982,” edited version by Mary Birch
Series II: Documents prepared for Discrimination Grievance Committee, 1978-1980Return to Top
Documentation regarding sex discrimination
Retaliation charges with documentation
Faculty statements and responses to Discrimination Grievance Committee,
Query from and response to Grievance Committee
Discrimination Grievance Committee findings and subsequent events,
Documentation concerning charges of retaliation by Arkawa against Cummings
Documentation on development of Wholistic Health course material
|1977-1980 and n.d.|
Miscellaneous notes regarding documentation
|1979 and n.d.|
Incidents occurring after May 30, 1979, Discrimination Grievance Committee hearing
University Discrimination Grievance Procedure
Correspondence with Richard Solberg, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Series III: Montana Human Rights Commission Complaint, 1979-1982Return to Top
Correspondence regarding complaint filed with the Montana Human Rights Commission
Correspondence and billing from attorneys
|1979, 1980, 1982|
Series IV: Salway & Roesch District Court Discrimination Suit, 1973-1985Return to Top
Initial complaint filed in District Court
|January 24, 1980|
Amended complaint filed in District Court
|July 29, 1980|
Motion for separate trials and opposition to motion
|November 25, 1980 and December 9, 1980|
Deposition of Dr. Morton Arkava
Salway and Roesch interrogatories
Plaintiff’s Proposed Findings of Fact and Post-Trial Memorandum
|March 3, 1982|
Defendant’s Proposed Findings of Fact and Post-Trial Memorandum
|March 3, 1982|
Defendant’s Rebuttal Brief
|March 30, 1982|
Correspondence with attorneys
Handwritten notes regarding case
Marlene Salway’s documentation of discrimination
Series V: Memos and news clippings, 1972-1985Return to Top
Memos regarding faculty women at the University of Montana
|1973 and n.d.|
University President Richard Bowers’ memo regarding affirmative action
|October 10, 1979|
News clippings regarding the discrimination suits and gender equity at the University of Montana
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
- Sex discrimination against women--Montana
- Sex discrimination in higher education--Montana
- Roesch, Patricia--Trials, litigation, etc
- Salway, Marlene--Trials, litigation, etc.
- University of Montana--Missoula--Trials, litigation, etc.
- Montana. Human Rights Commission (author)
- United States. District Court (Montana) (author)

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As far as Street Fighter gamers get, they don’t come much bigger than Daigo Umehara. He endorses fight sticks and has his own t-shirts. And here, he’s profiled on Japanese TV.
This is a best-of collection, with Daigo footage you’ve probably seen before. There’s also a page from a Famitsu article from 1998 with a young Umehara.
In the opening section, Daigo said he used to practise every day — save for New Year’s (December 31 and January 1), because he had to presumably spend the holidays with his family. All the other days, he was practicing Street Fighter.
Pro Gamer Life [YouTube]


The pound’s post-Brexit plunge is spurring record growth in tourism and spending in the UK, by travelers keen to take advantage of favourable exchange rates. The pound’s sudden depreciation left the currency at its lowest level against the dollar in more than three decades, which means cheaper prices for visitors to the country. International tourists have spent an extra 800 million pounds in the last year, up four percent to a total of 2.5 billion pounds. The UK’s tourism authority said that Americans’ spending in 2015 surpassed 3 billion pounds for the first time, meaning the US is still Britain’s most important market. At the same time, visits by Chinese tourists boomed 46 percent while their spending increased 18 percent, putting China in the top ten of Britain’s most valuable tourism markets.
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In today’s On the News segment: Barely 48 hours after the release of new safety standards for oil trains, an oil train derailed and exploded in North Dakota and proved that the rules don’t go far enough; the Church of England has divested from coal and tar sands companies; scientists are saying that the replacement chemicals for Teflon could be just as dangerous as Teflon itself; and more.
Thom Hartmann here – on the best of the rest of … Science and Green news …
You need to know this. Last week, the oil industry criticized new safety standards released by the US Department of Transportation. Right on cue, barely 48 hours later, an oil train derailed and exploded in North Dakota, and proved that the new standards don’t go far enough. Before last week, there had already been five oil train explosions in North America this year alone, and that number is likely to increase as more and more crude oil is shipped by train. In response to the numerous disasters, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has implemented new safety rules, which have Big Oil complaining about costs and transport time. The DOT has instituted a new, lower speed limit of 50 mph on trains carrying flammable materials, and a limit of 40 mph through urban areas. In addition, all trains carrying oil must have updated braking systems, better classification of materials, and operators must abide by new protocols. While those increased standards are marginally better, the ThinkProgress Blog points out that the new rules actually rescind one important safety requirement that went in to place last year. For a short time, railroads were required to tell states when flammable shipments were coming through, but these new rules leave that burden on the states by simply providing a phone number that officials can use to find out about potentially dangerous rail cars. So, it’s understandable that environmental groups and some lawmakers are upset about these new rules. Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington State said that these new rules “let the oil trains roll.” She added, “It does nothing to address explosive volatility, very little to reduce the threat of rail car punctures, and is too slow on the removal of the most dangerous cars.” And she’s exactly right. The only safe oil trail is the one that doesn’t exist, and the only way to ensure the safety of our communities is to stop drilling for oil once and for all.
You may think that social media polarizes us when it comes to politics, but science says that is not necessarily the case. According to a new study by data scientists at Facebook, our political echo chamber is not as isolated as some may fear. Researchers analyzed the social media use of more than 10 million users for about six-months last year, and they found that our social networks do expose us to views different from our own. Scientists say that on average, about one quarter of our online friends hold different political views, and about one third of the news links in our online feed are from sites with opposing ideologies. Considering that almost 30 percent of American adults get their news from social media, it’s good to know that they’re being exposed to a range of ideas. While we may not always agree with our friends and family on the other side of the aisle, understanding where their beliefs come from makes it possible to find common ground. And that is the first step toward working together for the common good.
Universities aren’t the only ones dumping their fossil fuel investments. Last week, the Church of England announced that they have divested their financial holdings of investments in coal and tar sands companies. In his announcement about the move, Reverend Cannon Professor Richard Burridge said, “The Church has a moral responsibility to speak and act on both environmental stewardship and justice for the world’s poor who are most vulnerable to climate change.” According to The Guardian newspaper, if the Church divests the rest of their finances from fossil fuels, it would be the largest institution ever to do so. One-by-one, large institutions like churches and universities are realizing that they can’t be moral and be invested in the substances that are destroying our planet. It’s great to see that the Church of England is helping to lead the way to a cleaner, greener future.
Years ago, companies like DuPont banned the use of Teflon in their products because of health risks, but now, scientists are saying that the replacement chemicals could be just as dangerous. According to hundreds of environmental scientists and a top federal health official, a class of chemicals known as PFASs, which are used to make surfaces water-resistant, linger in our bloodstream and show cause for concern. Linda Birnbaum of the Department of Health and Human Services, said, “The question is, should these chemicals continue to be used in consumer products in the meantime, given their persistence in the environment?” And, 200 international scientists signed on to a statement calling on countries around the world to limit the use these chemicals. Of course, industry officials say that these chemicals are perfectly safe, but one has to question their motivation for defending an industry that made almost $20 billion in sales in 2013. Hopefully, regulators throughout the world will consider the science, and put the safety of people ahead of industry profits.
And finally… If you’ve ever wondered what happens when someone has an out-of-body experience, science is a lot closer to an answer. According to a new study in the journal Current Biology, our brains use so-called “GPS cells,” to determine our body’s location, and give us a feeling of “body ownership.” A neuroscientist at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden explained that body ownership “is a very basic experience that most of us take for granted in everyday life.” To test their theory, scientists used a brain scanner, some complicated camera work, and a stranger to create the illusion that the subject’s body was in a different spot in a room. They touched the stranger in the same spot as the subject, and created the feeling that their body was in another location. One of the researchers said, “It’s a very fascinating experience. It takes a couple of touches, and you suddenly feel like you’re in another part of the room.” The scientists were able to study the way that the hippocampus and so-called GPS cells reacted to the experiment, and watch the way that the brain reacted to the experience. While there is still a lot to learn about our brain functions, the science behind the out-of-body feeling is a lot closer to being understood.
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Officers responded to a residence on Juniper Drive Nov. 12 after dispatch received a call regarding a possible domestic altercation. Dispatch informed the officers that a female could be heard screaming and that she was possibly trying to leave the residence with her son. Someone could be heard yelling “don’t,” and “why did you do that to him?”
When the police arrived, an officer spoke with the female, who informed him that Ryan Christopher Curtsinger was her child’s father and she had brought their son to visit. She alleges that when she tried to leave with their son, Curtsinger become upset and refused to let them out of his home, and grabbed her around the arm and shoulder.
She also told police that Curtsinger had taken her phone and that is was somewhere in the apartment. Curtsinger’s roommate confirmed the victim’s story, stating that he witnessed Curtsinger allegedly grab her by the arms and throw her against the door.
The victim sustained a cut on her wrist but did not require medical attention. Curtsinger was arrested for fourth-degree assault.
Man charged with assaulting his mother
On Nov. 12, the Shelbyville Police Department received a call regarding a fight taking place on Haven Hill Road. On the officer’s arrival the subjects separated. Zachary Hale had allegedly hit his mother in the eye. His juvenile girlfriend had also allegedly attacked Hale’s grandmother. The officer noted that the mother had bruising on her right eye. Hale was charged with fourth-degree assault.
Alleged drunk driver loses memory of the road trip
At 3:13 a.m. on Nov. 15, an officer was dispatched to Thorntan’s following a clerk calling the police department about a man who had parked his truck sideways in a parking spot and had been inside, allegedly staring at him for 30 minutes.
The officer located the person in question, Randal J. Roberts, standing by his truck, when he arrived. Roberts, whom the officer alleges had the smell of alcohol on his breath, told the officer that he believed he was in Louisville and had been drinking beer and vodka.
Roberts also told the officer that he had no memory of arriving in Shelbyville. A preliminary breath test was administered, showing a blood alcohol of .02 BAC. EMS responded to the scene but Roberts refused to be taken the hospital. He was charged with public intoxication.
On Nov. 16, Officers received a complaint about Toc Sacba Otoniel sitting in front of a residence on Beechwood Avenue since 4 a.m. Officers drove to the address but the vehicle had already left. An officer later witnessed the vehicle turning on to Smithfield Road from Washington Street.
The officer then observed the car return to Beechwood Avenue. Otoniel was arrested for operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license.
Failure to appear
Haley Kruer was arrested on Nov. 10 on Lynn Acres Drive for missing her Feb. 18 court date.


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In a momentous step to redefine healthcare accessibility and inclusivity across the country, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the visionary ‘Ayushman Bhav’ campaign on September 13. This historic launch took place virtually, marking a significant leap towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and ensuring healthcare for all.
The inauguration was attended by Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Bharati Pravin Pawar, and SP Singh Baghel, Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare, VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, several Members of Parliament, and senior officials from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The ‘Ayushman Bhav’ campaign, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is a pioneering nationwide healthcare initiative designed to achieve complete healthcare coverage, encompassing every village and town in the country. Building on the success of the Ayushman Bharat program, this campaign signifies a transformative shift in healthcare services delivery. It operates through collaborative efforts led by Gram Panchayats in partnership with the Department of Health, various government departments, and local elected bodies in both rural and urban areas.
Speaking on the occasion, President Murmu said, “The goal of Ayushman Bhav Campaign is to make sure that no person or village is left behind”. She added that if every person and every family stays healthy, then the resolve to build a healthy India would be fulfilled.
The President was happy to note that a Multi-Ministerial approach has been adopted to achieve this goal. She stated that everyone’s cooperation would be helpful in achieving such big goals.
The campaign, which will be implemented during the ‘Seva Pakhwada’ from September 17th to October 2nd, embodies a whole-of-nation and whole-of-society approach. It unites government sectors, civil society organizations and communities under a common mission to ensure that every individual receives essential health services without any disparity or exclusion.
This synergistic approach aims to saturate coverage of health services through its three components Ayushman – Apke Dwar 3.0, Ayushman Melas at Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs) and Ayushman Sabhas in every village and panchayat:
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a virtual interaction with Health Ministers and senior officers of States and UTs today to take stock of the preparations underway for the launch of Ayushman Bhav.
Mandaviya highlighted the importance of the Ayushman Bhav initiative for all states and UTs. He stressed upon the states/UTs to organize Health Melas in the Health and Wellness Centres every year and urged every medical college to hold a Health Camp at the block level. He emphasized that this would ensure that patients getting screened at the Health Melas can access timely treatment at the Health Melas.
Underlining the complementarity of cleanliness and good health, he exhorted the states to ensure that all villages hold Swachchta Drive on 2nd Oct. He also underscored the importance of organ-donation and blood-donation which have recently been added as the sixth and seventh pillars of the Ayushman Bharat Initiative.
The Ayushman Bhav campaign is aligned with the vision of creating ‘Healthy Villages’ and ‘Healthy Gram Panchayats,’ laying the foundation for achieving Universal Health Coverage in the country. Panchayats that successfully saturate the health schemes will earn the prestigious title of ‘Ayushman Gram Panchayat’ or ‘Ayushman Urban Ward,’ symbolizing their dedication to equitable healthcare provision.
President Droupadi Murmu virtually launched the Ayushman Bhav Campaign from Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar. The President said the goal of ‘Ayushman Bhav Campaign – no person should be left behind and no village should be left behind – would make our country successful in achieving the… pic.twitter.com/2FMq1HtlU8
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