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- Over 3,100 vertical feet
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- Top elevation: 11,053 feet
- Base elevation: 7,953 feet
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Mammoth Mountain Ski and Snowboard School
Mammoth offers private and group lessons for children and adults. Children’s day care is also available.
Mammoth Mountain Specialty Programs
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Other Winter Fun at Mammoth
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By Stuart Layt
LNP candidate Garth Hamilton on Saturday won the federal seat of Groom in a byelection despite a slight swing towards Labor.
The win for the conservative party in the seat is not a surprise, given Hamilton went into the byelection with a margin of 20.5 per cent, however Labor ran a campaign of “turn Groom marginal” to attract more federal attention for local projects.
The seat was previously held by John McVeigh, who resigned from Parliament suddenly in September, citing the need to concentrate on caring for his wife, who has a chronic illness.
Mr McVeigh had increased his margin in Groom at the 2019 federal election compared to his margin in 2016, which was 15.3 per cent.
That trend was broken on Saturday, with Mr Hamilton holding off his Labor challenger Chris Meibusch, but seeing a swing of a little over 2.5 per cent away from the LNP.
The result could be chalked up to the Greens deciding not to run a candidate, with their votes expected to have gone mostly to Labor.
Labor directed a lot of resources into the campaign in the expectation that shaving a significant portion of the LNP’s margin would show voters sending a message to the federal Coalition.
On polling day on Saturday there were multiple Queensland-based Labor figures present, including Labor’s environment spokesperson Terri Butler and Oxley MP Milton Dick.
The LNP did not take the contest for granted, with Senator Amanda Stoker, state president Cynthia Hardy, Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli and his deputy David Janetzki all handing out how-to-vote cards.
There was no indication at the recent state election that voters were going to abandon the LNP in large numbers. The state electorates in the area covered by Groom all saw the LNP comfortably re-elected despite an overall swing to Labor.
The people of Groom could be have been forgiven for having election fatigue, having gone through elections in all three branches of government this year.
There were a similar number of postal and pre-poll votes as the rates experienced at the state election in October. More than 20 per cent of voters requested postal ballots; just over 25,000 others voted early.

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Dr. Jno. S. Apperson Passes Away
One of Marion’s Most Prominent Citizens Dies Suddenly
A sketch by Pastor Sutherland
Dr. John S. Apperson was born in Orange County, Virginia, August 1837, and had he lived till the 21st day of the present month would have been 74 years old.
He came to this county in 1859, being at that time in his 22nd year. There was in his father’s home a large family of children, so he came here with the purpose of making his own way in the world. How well he succeeded there are many who can testify.
He studied for the medical profession under Dr. Faris, of near Chilhowie, and to give an insight into the character of the man I am told he cut cord wood to pay his board.
When the war came on, in ’61 he was among the first to volunteer and went out with the “Smyth County Blues,” the first company organized in the county, and under the command of Major Pendleton. He was soon made hospital steward under Drs. Black and McGuire, and afterwards was made hospital steward in Jackson’s corps, and in this position, because of his willingness and energy, he did an immense amount of work, following Stonewall Jackson throughout the Valley of Virginia. After the close of the war, he practiced medicine for a time in Grayson County, and then went to the University of Virginia to better prepare himself for his chosen profession.
Returning from the University he entered more fully upon the career of one of the most popular and successful physicians of the county.
On the 29th of February, 1868, he was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Victoria Hull. To them were born seven children; all of whom are living except one, Miss Mary.
The daughters are Miss Nellie Apperson; Mrs. Carleton Gibbons, of Baltimore; Mrs. Ralph Dickenson, of Spokane, Washington; Mrs. Lacy Tynes, of Tazewell, Virginia. The sons are John Apperson, of New York, and Hull Apperson, of Richmond, Virginia.
In the month of November, 1887, Mrs. Ellen Victoria Apperson was called from his side to the Christian’s reward.
In February, 1889, he was happily married to Miss Lizzie Black, of Blacksburg, Va., who with four children today mourn the loss of a devoted husband and kind father.
The children are Harvey, Kent, Alex and Mary.
Dr. Apperson’s ability was well known to the people generally and hence he was called to a number of places of trust and honor.
He was selected as a member of the building committee of the Southwest Hospital and later on was elected as assistant physician of that institution, which place he filled acceptable well for a number of years.
He was chosen as Commissioner to the World’s Fair at Chicago, and had charge of the Virginia exhibit. His physicians told me the morning of his death that the hard work he did there together with that done while Superintendent of the Rye Valley Railroad had told materially against his health.
He was one of the promoters of the Bank of Marion, and has been during its entire history, one of its chief directors.
He was the general manager of the Marion Foundry, which he had reorganized and enlarged. He was also treasurer of the company.
It is useless for me to say that Dr. Apperson was a man of renowned energy, strong convictions and with a mind of extraordinary alertness.
In his speech in the quick motion of his body, you could read the character of the man. With all he was kind, hopeful, uncomplaining, and a man who made friends; and nowhere were they any closer than among the ministers of Christ.
Any community will feel keenly the loss of a man who makes upon it the impress that Dr. Apperson had upon this one. Hence, when one Sunday morning it was announced from home that he, during the hours of the night had passed away, many a heart felt the sting that comes with the loss of a long time and trusted friend. The funeral service was conducted from the Methodist Church Tuesday morning by the pastor Rev. R. K. Sutherland, assisted by Revs. Maiden, Long and Eskridge. The last named minister spoke in fitting words of the life and character of Dr. Apperson. The esteem in which he was held was attested by the very large and sympathetic audience present.The floral decorations were lavish and beautiful. One of the touching scenes of the occasion was the escort of eight of his old comrades in the war. They were W. P. Francis, Claiborn Oakes, Bedford Overbey, A. J. Harris, Jno. N. Hull, Alex. Campbell, G. H Fudge, and Judge Jno. A. Buchanan.

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The heart throb of Bollywood, Ranbir Kapoor entertained the audience with films like 'Rockstar', 'Barfi', 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', 'Tamasha', 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', 'Sanju', and many more. The actor was once considered the next Shah Rukh Khan of Bollywood but his personal life shattered all the expectations on him!
Apart from films, Ranbir Kapoor is very famous for his love life. This time the actor made news with his careless attitude. He went to a private stadium and played football in Mumbai. This has irked all the Munbaikers who daunted the actor for his careless attitude and slammed being a celebrity doesn't mean you have to show your attitude like this in crisis.
Wonder how Ranbir reacts to the banter on social media! On the film front Ranbir awaits the shoot and release of Brahmastra produced by Karan Johar.

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With more and more people turning to the Internet to read their news, many newspapers are struggling to find new and creative ways to retain subscribers and readers. Here at BestBingoPromo.com, we’ve discovered that adding a little friendly competition with the chance to win a handsome prize can boost subscription numbers, increase and single-copy sales, and also bring a community together while they play a friendly game of Bingo.Are you interested in running a Bingo promotion in your newspaper? Make sure to check out our eight tips for running a successful Bingo promotion below:
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A sponsor will usually cover most, if not all, of the costs of the Bingo game. You also get the added bonus of ad revenue along with the boost in newspaper sales the promotion will be providing. When you get a local company to sponsor your bingo Bingo promotion, you both win! Package the deal to include pre-promotional publicity, advertising on the Bingo cards, plus the posting of the call numbers.
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This should be a no-brainer, but here it is anyway: publicize the Bingo promotion before the start date. Give your readers something to look forward to! If the community is unaware that a Bingo game is about to begin, or if they don’t know that Bingo cards will appear in a certain paper, they may not learn about it until it’s too late.
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The rules of the Bingo promotion should be posted somewhere people can find easily. The rules need to explain exactly how the game will run and which prizes the players have the chance to win. The rules can be printed directly on the cards, somewhere easily accessible online or in the newspaper (ideally, the rules would be available in multiple places). The guidelines need to be clear and concise, especially when explaining when the Bingo cards will be available, how to play, and especially how to win!
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Provide Bingo players with the option to fill out forms and mail them into your newspaper’s headquarters. The forms could request any information you choose, like suggestions for improving future Bingo promotions or a simple Q&A. Forms are a great idea because they provide the newspaper with so many options. You can offer free subscriptions (which will grow your marketing database), give out consolation prizes, or even offer an extra Bingo card in exchange for mailing in a completed form.
Who doesn’t like free things? Running a Bingo promotion with BestBingoPromo.com is fun and easy. Bingo games can help expand your readership, increase your single-copy sales and bring the community together as friends, family members and neighbors partake in an entertaining game of Bingo together. But in order to get the most bang for your buck, make sure to follow the eight tips listed above!
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Christmas is a really important holiday and Annie loves to celebrate it with her family and friends. This year, the cute girl plans to surprise them by decorating the tree! Still, she can't do it on her own. Can you help Annie in this cute holiday game? First, she needs to dress in a festive outfit. Try your holiday fashion ideas with Annie and make sure she looks wonderful! After that, you can pick the decorations for the Christmas tree! You have lots of globes, candy canes, angels and tiny Santa figurines! Use them to create a magical Christmas tree!
How to play Annie Christmas Carol

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Vanessa Castillo began her higher education journey nearly 27 years ago and this month, she will receive her Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management with a concentration in Public Administration from Polk State College.
What has kept her motivated along the way? The example set by her late mother. She was a straight-A student who put her children before the pursuit of her own higher education, and she instilled the value of education in Castillo.
“While I wanted to attend college, I honestly didn’t feel like I had a choice,” Castillo said. “My mom was tough on me when it came to schoolwork and grades. She had been a straight-A student up until her first semester of college, which was also the last time she attended school. She had moved to the U.S. in the early 1970s, got married, and had me, so her dream of becoming an accountant sadly never materialized.”
“Although she is no longer with us, she has always been my inspiration and I became determined to make her proud,” she added.
Castillo has made her family and her community proud, as she has remained dedicated to her education also as a result of her commitment to public service.
She has served as City Clerk for the City of Winter Haven since 2014 and holds 23 years of experience in municipal government. She enrolled at Polk State in 2015 to build upon her knowledge and skills.
Castillo’s journey has extended over different states and career paths, beginning at Harold Washington College in her hometown of Chicago before transitioning to Concordia University to study early childhood education.
In 1998, Castillo was presented with the opportunity to move to Florida, where she dreamed of living as a child who visited Walt Disney World. She started working in different positions with Orange County Government through a temporary staffing agency.
She aspired to become a teacher, having worked with children in Chicago, and achieved her Associate in Arts degree in 2001 from what was then Valencia Community College before enrolling at the University of Central Florida.
However, she found a new calling through her work with Orange County Government.
“My schooling came to a screeching halt when I suddenly came to the realization that I wanted a career path away from teaching,” Castillo said. “I became fascinated with the inner workings of government and how its foundation is so deeply rooted in doing public good. It was a 180-degree change that made me start over again, but I was determined.”
She served Orange County for nine years before stints in Haines City and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. While in South Florida, she missed Polk County and jumped at the opportunity to apply for the city clerk position in Winter Haven. She was hired from more than 100 applicants.
As an employee of Winter Haven, “it was a feeling of pride to attend a school in a city that has been so good to me,” she added of her decision to enroll in Polk State’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program.
“From the moment I arrived at Polk State, I have never felt like ‘just a number,’” Castillo said. “Faculty and staff have always been reachable and attentive and have consistently demonstrated their care for student success.”
Even with more than two decades of experience in government, Castillo has been able to expand her knowledge and deepen her understanding of its different sectors through the program’s public administration track.
In addition to studying at Polk State, Castillo has achieved a Master Municipal Clerk designation, is a graduate of Leadership Winter Haven and Leadership Polk, and serves as a member of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, Florida Association of City Clerks, Florida Records Management Association, and Polk County City Clerks Association.
“The concepts I have learned through my coursework at Polk State have given me a more profound view of government,” she said. “I am especially appreciative of the communication and critical-thinking skills I have been able to sharpen, and the opportunity to delve into various roles less familiar to me such as public safety, finance, and human resources.”
“It’s a cool feeling to know that the skills and knowledge I have obtained help me in my day-to-day role,” she added. “I can’t help but smile when I am at work and come across a word, concept, or task and think ‘Hey, I know how to do that!’ or ‘I know what that means!’”
Best of all, Castillo said, is being able to apply what she has learned at Polk State to make a positive difference in the lives of the constituents she serves.
“Being a public servant is something I enjoy but also respect for everything it stands for: serving the public with fairness, equality, transparency, honesty, and integrity,” she said. “I am truly committed to working in the public sector and am hopeful to continue doing so for many years to come.”
She extended sincerest thanks to her employer, including City Manager Mike Herr and the City Commission, for ensuring that the Education Assistance Program to help fund employees’ education remains an opportunity for city workers.
She also provided words of motivation for her peers.
“There is so much to be said about the cliché phrase ‘better late than never,’” said Castillo who, like 74 percent of Polk State students, worked on her degree part-time while balancing a full-time career with her studies. “Your education is something that may take a while to obtain, and you may struggle along the way, but nobody can take it away from you no matter what.”
Castillo dedicates her Polk State degree to her parents.
“They were always my biggest cheerleaders and believed I would reach my goal someday,” she said. “What I wouldn’t do to see my mom’s face if she saw my straight-A’s that I worked so tirelessly to get while at Polk State, just like her. She would be beaming.”


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The major European indices are closing sharply lower with the France’s CAC the biggest decliner at -2.4%. A look at the provisional closes shows
German DAX, -1.3%. The low was at -2.16%
France’s CAC, -2.43%. The low was at -3.09%
UK’s FTSE 100 -1.5%. The low was at -2.48%
Spain’s Ibex, -0.8%. The low was at -1.81%
Italy’s FTSE MIB, -1.6%. The low was at -2.44%
In other markets as London/European traders look to exit:
Spot gold is down $4.40 or -0.25% at $1783.
Spot silver is down $0.23 or -1% at $23.26.
WTI crude oil futures are down $1.25 or -1.93% at $63.34
The price of bitcoin is trading up $1000 at $45,803
In the US debt market, yields are ticking back to the downside:
In the European debt market, the benchmark 10 year yields rose marginally:
Looking at the forex market, the USD remains the strongest, while the CAD remains the weakest. The CAD has weakened today on the back of the fall in crude oil. most of the US gains are in the AUD, NZD and CAD. It is also higher vs the GBP today.

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The smartphone industry is always buzzing with rumors and speculations, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max/Ultra is no exception. Among the most significant features reportedly coming to this next-gen device is a periscope lens, which will enable a great 5-6x optical zoom. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of this groundbreaking feature, its potential impact on photography enthusiasts, and the expectations surrounding the iPhone 15 Pro Max/Ultra.
Periscope Lens: A Game-Changer for Smartphone Photography
Including a periscope lens in the iPhone 15 Pro Max/Ultra is expected to redefine smartphone photography. Traditional lenses have limited zoom capabilities, primarily because of the compact nature of smartphones. However, a periscope lens uses a unique design—a series of mirrors and prisms—that allows for greater zoom without adding significant bulk to the device.
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Moreover, the iPhone 15 Pro Max/Ultra is rumored to boast several other advanced features. These include a more powerful processor, enhanced battery life, and a sleeker design. As a result, this upcoming flagship model is poised to set the bar even higher in the smartphone market, consolidating Apple’s position as a leader in innovation.
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Competition and Market Trends
The news of the iPhone 15 Pro Max/Ultra’s periscope lens has undoubtedly generated consumer excitement. However, it’s important to note that Apple is not the first to introduce this feature. Several Android-based smartphones already offer periscope lenses, paving the way for greater zoom capabilities in the industry.
Nonetheless, Apple’s integration of the periscope lens is expected to stand out, thanks to the company’s track record of delivering high-quality, user-friendly devices. The iPhone 15 Pro Max/Ultra will likely compete against other flagship smartphones with advanced cameras, such as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Huawei P50 Pro.


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The Jekyll Island Arts Association presents the works of Georgia artists David Millman and Karen Sammons Aug. 31 – Sept. 30 at Goodyear Cottage. An artists' reception will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 2 with refreshments served.
Millman has been described as a Renaissance man. As a sculptor, painter, portraitist, poet and blues harmonicist, the St. Simons Island resident embodies the term. After earning a bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University and a master's of fine arts degree from Pratt Institute, Millman freelanced as a photographer and illustrator, taught adult portrait sculpture classes and worked at ABC News as a graphic artist for 28 years.
He has received numerous awards, including an Emmy for his illustrations for ABC's Nightline special on the Cuban Missile Crisis and a George Foster Peabody Award for coverage of 9/11. His work has been exhibited at the Society of Illustrators, Broadcast Designers Association, St. Louis Artist's Guild and Brooklyn Museum of Art. He is represented in the permanent collections of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, Springfield Museum of Art, Paducah Artist's Guild, Sculpture House, Franklin Mint and Pratt Institute, as well as the private collections of George C. Scott, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays.
Millman believes that art is one of mankind's most important distinguishing features. "Art is the thumb for humankind. As humans, it's our thumb that often separates us from other species of animals," he said. "Art is like the thumb because it separates us from all other creatures, and we're able to use it to grasp the universe."
Georgia artist Karen Sammons captures the serenity and charm of the coastal regions of the Golden Isles in her representational oil and watercolor paintings. Peaceful marsh landscapes, the shadowed canopies of moss-draped oaks and the beautiful birds that inhabit them are featured in works that invite the viewer to enter and enjoy. Marine views with shrimp boats trolling in the early evening and Jekyll Island's historic architecture are among her favorite subjects.
Sammons has been involved in art for most of her life, but pursued painting on a more serious level only after retiring from a long career in business. "I am ever evolving, experimenting and constantly learning from all types of art, techniques and styles," says the Atlanta resident. "Nature provides an endless source of inspiration, and I am especially thankful for the quiet little gifts that come when I least expect them. Sometimes you just have to be still and look."


Huawei Ascend G7 phablet is official with 5.5″ HD touchscreen
It’s raining thunder and storm in Berlin as the whole tech world watches as these companies churn out tech products. Huawei has joined the fanfare and has introduced the latest generation Ascend G7.
The Huawei Ascend G7 rocks a 5.5″ IPS LCD screen with 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) resolution. The phone packs a 13MP rear camera and the front is adorned by a 5MP selfie unit.
Powering the smartphone is a 1.2GHz CPU and an undisclosed chipset which supports LTE and 3G as well. The rest of the engine is made up by a 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM, expandable by an addition 32 gigabytes via the phone’s microSD card slot.
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Late last year, a raging controversy over the use of the common industrial compound known as ethylene oxide was further stoked by the initial results of public health surveillance conducted around two medical device sterilization plants in Lake County.
While those findings suggested emissions from those sterilization plants have increased the cancer risk for those living near the facilities, findings from public health research in Texas have challenged that assumption.
Further, another researcher asserted even results showing elevated levels of the compound commonly known as EtO should be considered normal.
For nearly two years, concerns over emissions of a widely used industrial compound, known as ethylene oxide, have dominated discussions in several Chicago suburbs, and in Illinois’ state government.
Beginning first in suburban Willowbrook, the controversy, stoked by a group of activists and elected officials, led to the shut down and ultimate closure of the medical device sterilization facility run in that community by Sterigenics.
For the past couple of years, personal injury lawsuits from those blaming EtO emissions for cancers and other illnesses have poured into Cook County Circuit Court. Sterigenics has found itself the target of about 75 such lawsuits, and plaintiffs’ lawyers have promised more are likely on the way.
The legal actions have relied heavily on a finding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, linking EtO emissions with a heightened cancer risk.
EtO is widely used in a range of industries for a number of purposes. However, the use of the compound has come under particular assault for its use to sterilize surgical kits and other medical devices, such as pacemakers. The medical device industry has said EtO is essential to such sterilization needs, because it is the most effective and efficient means of sterilizing essential medical devices, decreasing the risk of infection or device failure as a result of damage from other means of sterilization, like heat or radiation.
The industry has publicly worried over the availability of such medical devices, should sterilization plants be forced to shut down by government officials responding to public pressure.
Nonetheless, Sterigenics also came under legal assault from the state of Illinois, first through a lawsuit filed by the Illinois Attorney General’s office, and followed several months later by an order from the Illinois EPA, under Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, who had used the emissions controversy as a campaign issue in 2018.
Sterigenics contested Pritzker’s EPA order, calling it unconstitutional and illegal, as the plant never exceeded the emission levels set by state and federal regulators. However, the company ultimately bowed to public pressure and exited the state.
In recent weeks, however, the focus has shifted north to Lake County, where activists and others have also pushed for action to be taken against medical device sterilizers Medline and Vantage Specialty Chemicals, who operate facilities in Waukegan and Gurnee, respectively.
Medline and Vantage both have been hit with similar lawsuits to those targeting Sterigenics. However, the companies to date have been allowed by the state to continue operating, and have not been targeted by official actions from Illinois’ Democrat-dominated government.
The companies have indicated they are also installing more thorough EtO emissions control systems.
However, activists and some residents of the communities near the sterilization plants have urged further state action.
That push appeared to be bolstered by statements from a researcher at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
In December, the UIC School of Public Health released initial findings from a pilot surveillance project. The project analyzed blood samples from a nonrandomized group of 93 volunteers living near the Lake County sterilization plants. According to the findings released, participants living near the plants had blood EtO levels 68% higher than those living farther than 0.5 mile away.
The survey results provided to participating residents included a letter stating: “As you know, we are exposed to many cancer causing chemicals in everyday life, such as diesel exhaust, formaldehyde and cosmic radiation. Your individual risk of developing cancer from breathing ethylene oxide from nearby facilities is small compared to your risk for all other everyday exposure to carcinogens.”
Nonetheless, the surveillance project’s lead researcher, Dr. Susan Buchanan, clinical associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at UIC’s School of Public Health, issued a statement, following release of the initial findings, saying she believed “facilities emitting dangerous chemicals like ethylene oxide should not be located near homes, schools, businesses, parks or other areas frequently used by the public.”
In a statement provided by the UIC School of Public Health, Buchanan further said: “These figures should be seen as a powerful call to action for community members and policymakers to hold companies accountable.”
However, others have questioned just how strong the linkage may be between EtO and the cancer rate.
Gail Charnley, a Washington, D.C.-based toxicologist and independent researcher studying EtO sterilization, said the EtO levels revealed in the UIC findings “are within the normal range.” In a column published by the Daily Herald, Charnley noted 20 peer-reviewed publications have pegged the normal range of blood EtO levels 126% higher than the typical EtO levels reported among those living within 0.5 mile of the Lake County sterilization plants.
“Local monitoring shows that ethylene oxide levels in the air, whether close to or distant from this facility, are within the normal range,” Charnley said in her column. “There are many sources of human exposure to ethylene oxide, including the human body itself. Human bodies evolved making ethylene oxide. At normal levels of exposure, we are safe.”
In Texas, data released by that state’s Commission on Environmental Quality also questioned the EPA’s cancer findings altogether.
At a conference in December, the TCEQ reported that in Jefferson County, a highly industrialized region along the Gulf of Mexico, east of Houston, with EtO emissions 300 times higher than most of the U.S., “the incidents of leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and breast cancer are lower in Jefferson county than in the general U.S. population.”
“In fact, breast cancer incidence is statistically significantly lower in Jefferson County compared to both Texas and the U.S., despite EtO emissions that are 60 times higher than Texas at large and 307 times higher than the U.S.,” the TCEQ said in its conference notes.
“Based on USEPA’s 2016 assessment, the exact opposite of this reality would be expected.”
TCEQ argued that the “ill-founded concerns” about the carcinogenic risk posed by EtO do not stem from its carcinogenic potency, but rather the EPA’s “scientifically flawed assessment.”
In a study published last year, "Ethylene Oxide Carcinogenic Dose-Response Assessment" the TCEQ, among other things, observed that the "statistically significant overestimation of risk...undermines accurate risk communication and can lead to unintended societal consequences."
David Yates contributed to this report.


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The dominant Kenyan mobile provider Safaricom provided a small convertible loan to FarmDrive, which helps small-scale farmers access loans.
FarmDrive analyzes income streams, expenses and crop yields and assigns farmers a credit score.
Credit enables farmers to invest in farming equipment and practices to boost productivity and income.
Safaricom’s investment came from its $1 million Spark Fund, which has made five early-stage mobile investments. SafariCom plans to launch a second fund.

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This three-panel figure is an infographic showing how carbon and oxygen isotope ratios, temperature, and carbonate sediments have changed during the Palaeocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum. The figure caption provides sources to scientific articles from which this data was derived. A graphic visualization from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shows the rapid decrease in carbon isotope ratios that is indicative of a large increase in the atmospheric greenhouse gases CO2 and CH4, which was coincident with approximately 5C of global warming.
The Climate Momentum Simulation allows users to quickly compare the resulting sea level rise, temperature change, atmospheric CO2, and global CO2 emissions from six different policy options: 1) Business As Usual, 2) March 2009 Country Proposals, 3) Flatten CO2 emissions by 2025, 4) 29% below 2009 levels by 2040, 5) 80% reduction of global fossil fuel plus a 90% reduction in land use emissions by 2050, and 6) 95 reduction of CO2 emissions by 2020). Based on the more complex C-ROADS simulator.
This short video uses animated imagery from satellite remote sensing systems to illustrate that Earth is a complex, evolving body characterized by ceaseless change. Adapted from NASA, this visualization helps explain why understanding Earth as an integrated system of components and processes is essential to science education.
This series of visualizations show the annual Arctic sea ice minimum from 1979 to 2010. The decrease in Arctic sea ice over time is shown in an animation and a graph plotted simultaneously, but can be parsed so that the change in sea ice area can be shown without the graph.
This activity uses a mix of multimedia resources and hands-on activities to support a storyline of investigation into melting sea ice. The lesson begins with a group viewing of a video designed to get students to consider both the local and global effects of climate change. The class then divides into small groups for inquiry activities on related topics followed by a presentation of the findings to the entire class. A final class discussion reveals a more complex understanding of both the local and global impacts of melting sea ice.
In this activity, students learn about the relationship between greenhouse gases and global warming through a simple teacher demo or hands-on lab activity. Everyday materials are used: beakers, baking soda, vinegar, candle, thermometers, heat source such as a goose-necked lamp, etc. Students shine a light onto three thermometers: a control, an upside down beaker w/ a thermometer and air, and a beaker in which CO2 had been poured.
In this visualization students can explore North American fossil fuel CO2 emissions at very fine space and time scales. The data is provided by the Vulcan emissions data project, a NASA/DOE funded effort under the North American Carbon Program (NACP).


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That's a good question. Well, there's the post Citizens United world of mountains of corporate cash being shoveled around. There's also the fact that Albany has been thoroughly corrupt for longer than anyone alive on earth today can remember. Then there's the fact that 2015 is going to be absolutely brutal and there's fantastic sums of money on the line.
Outside giving in this year's fight for control of the State Senate is setting the stage for two major battles in the upcoming 2015 legislative session: mayoral control of the New York City school system and the rent laws, both of which are set to expire next June.
This why the NYC real estate tycoons and the hedge fund backed education "reformers" are pouring millions into the battle for the New York State Senate. The real estate people stand to make billions off killing or limiting rent control laws in NYC and the charter school charlatans are chomping at the bit at the prospect of putting an obscenely huge chunk of public education money in their pockets.
The mostly upstate and suburban Senate Republicans don't give a crap about rent control but have always done the bidding of Big NYC Real Estate and have been eager accomplices for decades. They love all those big checks from your landlord.
The charter school scam is an even easier sell to them. They like it. The Governor likes it. And they're eager to deliver for the hedge fund vultures that just might save, or even strengthen, their grip on New York's upper chamber.
But they've got a problem. They're fucking doomed and everybody knows it.
The 2016 elections will take place in a presidential year, which traditionally boosts turnout—not a benefit to Republicans in this Democrat-dominated state. And if hometown favorite Hillary Clinton is on the ballot, New York Democrats will likely show up at the polls in even higher numbers than usual.
Also problematic for the Senate G.O.P. is the fact that several of their older members are unlikely to run again, opening up still more competitive seats for which Democrats will certainly make a play.
The Senate Republicans got lucky in 2010. After controlling the Senate for decades, they rode the Tea Party wave that swept state houses all over the country and won back control after a two year interruption. 2010 was a redistricting year and the Republicans, the majority of whom ran that year after signing Ed Koch's pledge to implement real, independent redistricting, gerrymandered the shit out of New York State. And Andrew Cuomo, after saying for two years that he wouldn't sign off on gerrymandered legislative maps, signed off on them anyway.
And even then, after puling every last gerrymandering trick in the book; stacking as many people as possible in urban districts, as few as possible in upstate and suburban ones, drawing crazy shaped districts in NYC and elsewhere to get every possible edge they could and massively outraising a NY DSCC that was deeply in debt...they lost in 2012.
If it weren't for cutting a deal with some breakaway "Democrats" from the 'burbs and upstate, no one would remember who Dean Skelos even is.
And things are about to get worse. Republican control of the state Senate is an anomaly. New York State is 3/5 Democratic and growing more so every day. It's amazing that they've held on as long as they have, even if they've pulled every lever at their disposal to keep a hand on the wheel of one house of the legislature.
And when they finally lose, and they will in 2016, if not before due to retirements and/or indictments, they're never coming back. Just ask the handful of Republicans in the Assembly.
So combine the fact that two extremely important laws, laws that have billions of dollars wrapped up in them, expire next year with the fact that Republican control of the state Senate is doomed and you get the players who stand to benefit the most from this confluence of events throwing enormous piles of money at maintaining Republican control long enough to get what they want.
There's just too much damn money on the table and the clock, as they say, is ticking.
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Continuing dilemmas for higher education in 2018
The past few years has also seen the revival of interest in free tuition in several countries and of budgetary woes in many parts of the world. What are likely currents for 2018?
Nationalism and internationalisation
The current political wave is already affecting higher education internationalisation and these influences will likely intensify in 2018 and perhaps beyond. For the first time in more than two decades, the numbers of international students in the largest host country, the United States, have declined.
Of course, not all of the so far fairly modest downturn is due to ‘Trumpism’– the end of Brazil’s massive overseas scholarship programme, cutbacks in Saudi Arabia’s scholarship programme and other trends have played a role.
But a combination of restrictions on visas for some, mainly Muslim-majority countries, and a general atmosphere of unfriendliness from segments of government and society, will all place downward pressures on international student numbers coming to the United States despite the fact that American universities continue to welcome international students.
Brexit has created great uncertainty, especially among students from the European Union concerning study in the United Kingdom – and this is likely to continue to place downward pressure on EU numbers. It is less clear how nationalist trends will affect internationalism elsewhere. The threats to the Central European University in Hungary have certainly brought that country into international disrepute.
At the same time, other host countries relatively unaffected by xenophobic trends are already benefiting – Canada, most notably, is now seen as a welcoming environment with high-quality universities and has seen its numbers increase.
Revival of the free tuition debate
In the past several years, the debate concerning providing free tuition to post-secondary education has gathered energy in a number of countries. This has been a surprise to many since most economists and higher education policy analysts agree that free tuition is neither affordable in the age of massification nor is it good public policy as it provides unnecessary subsidies to those who can afford to pay.
Nonetheless, in significant part led by demands from students, free tuition is on the agenda in a small but growing number of countries.
The South African #FeesMustFall student movement was among the first to raise the demand, which led to protests and the appointment of a government inquiry commission, which recently recommended against removing fees. Defying the advice of the commission, South African President Jacob Zuma announced in December that the African National Congress-led government would introduce fully subsidised free higher education for poor undergraduate students from 2018.
Similarly, in 2016 massive student protests led the government of Michelle Bachelet in Chile to promise to eliminate tuition – financial realities prevented the government from fully implementing the promise and the likely election of a more conservative administration may raise the possibility of further unrest.
In Germany, a number of the states imposed tuition charges in recent years, but in a reversal of policy, the entire country is now tuition free.
Free tuition was also an issue in the 2016 US presidential election, with Democrat Bernie Sanders advocating it. Hillary Clinton later supported the idea, largely to secure Sanders’ supporters. The election of Donald Trump brought to an end the free tuition movement in the United States.
In the UK the issue is very much alive, with a promise to abolish tuition fees aiding the revival of the opposition Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn in the 2017 general election.
While fiscal realities in most countries will preclude the widespread implementation of free tuition, it is entirely possible the debate will continue and perhaps even gather steam in 2018.
A continuing fiscal decline
Financial troubles face higher education in much of the world, despite fairly strong economic growth worldwide. A recent report from the European University Association, for example, points out that 19 out of 34 higher education systems have seen funding declines, sometimes severe, with little sign of improvement.
Public higher education in the United States has seen budget cuts in recent years with only modest improvement despite an improving economy. Some countries are investing in their top universities – with China in the lead. But even in the Chinese case, the entire academic system remains inadequately funded.
Despite universal agreement that post-secondary education is both central to the global knowledge economy and important for the economic well-being of individuals and society, funding is generally inadequate.
In many countries, there is insufficient public funding for the top research universities that drive international competitiveness – and the rankings – and for the system as a whole. This situation has led to the increasing domination of private higher education and to growing inequality in almost all post-secondary systems. There seems to be little possibility that this situation will change much in the coming year.
To conclude, it is unlikely that 2018 will be a particularly robust year for higher education. Despite global economic growth, and a recognition of the importance of post-secondary education, the political headwinds of nationalism, fiscal constraints and other conflicts do not bode well for post-secondary education.
Philip G Altbach is research professor and founding director of the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College, USA.


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What You Need To Know
Ascona is Switzerland’s lowest lying town. It is located at 196 meters above sea level on the northern shore of Lago Maggiore, also called Lake Langen. Ascona is famous for its mild climate, its Old Town and a lake promenade which is dotted with street cafés and boasts a Latin ambience.
The perfect region for your holidays between mountain and lake. Trips, congresses, families, small and big events, culture, outdoor excursions, fun and relaxation in Ascona Locarno and surroundings.
Population: 5,515 (2016)
- The Swiss franc (CHF) is the only official currency in Switzerland. The franc is the only currency accepted everywhere. The Euro is the currency in the neighboring countries Germany, France, Italy and Austria, and in many other European countries.Nevertheless, you can pay with Euros in many shops, hotels, rail stations and gas stations in Switzerland. This is convenient if you’re only in transit or only stay for one night. Many smaller shops, market stalls, kiosks, etc. only allow payment in Swiss francs. Note that the Euro is a foreign currency in Switzerland, so accepting it results in extra costs and risks for shop owners. Therefore, if you pay with Euros, change will be in Swiss francs and the exchange rate is mostly not in your favor. For longer stays, it is cheaper and more convenient to have Swiss francs at hand.
- Credit cards and debit cards are widely accepted, so there is no need to have large amounts of cash at hand. You can pay larger amounts by cards and take along some cash for smaller payments and places that do not accept cards.Swiss francs can be obtained from ATM’s. They are available in all towns, and you usually find them at the post office, rail station and shopping center. In general this is the cheapest way to obtain cash. Your bank can provide exact fees. To save time upon arrival, it can be handy to purchase some Swiss francs before you depart.Your bank may charge fees for both cash withdrawal through ATM’s and credit/debit card payments.
In Ascona, the climate is temperate, with cold (but not freezing) winters, and warm summers, in which there’s a good amount of sunshine, but also quite frequent thunderstorms.
In the cold half of the year, the wind is generally weak or non-existent, except when the favonio (or föhn) blows, the warm and dry wind that comes down from the Alps and is able to bring clear skies and very good visibility. On the other hand, during the warm semester, the wind is weak or moderate and follows the breeze regime: during the warmest hours the breeze blows from the lake towards the mountains (therefore, from the south), while after sunset and at night it blows from the mountains to the lake (therefore from the north).
From December to February, is cold enough, but it is milder than in the major cities of Switzerland, and even than in the Po Valley, because of the warming influence of the lake. Fog is less frequent as well.
There’s no shortage of rainy days, even though winter is the least rainy season. Snow generally falls at least once every year, and sometimes can be abundant, but tends to melt soon enough, because it occurs in southerly winds conditions.
From June to August, is warm, and often sunny in the morning. The temperature is generally pleasant or at least bearable, besides the lake breeze blows. Sometimes an Atlantic front, able to bring some cool and rainy days, can pass; more often, thunderstorms can break out in the afternoon or in the evening.
Most of the population (as of 2000) speaks Italian (66.0%), with German being second most common (23.9%) and Serbo-Croatian being third (2.5%). Of the Swiss national languages (as of 2000), 1,189 speak German, 112 people speak French, 3,289 people speak Italian, and 10 people speak Romansh. The remainder (384 people) speak another language.
The culture in Ascona and in its country of Switzerland is something of a hybrid of the many larger countries which surround it. In Ascona several different languages are used and can be heard at any given time including French, Italian, German and English. Spanish and Portuguese can also be heard on occasion. Most of the city’s official signs and publications are in two or more of these languages usually, but not always, including English.
Health and security
- The Swiss healthcare system is globally known as an outstanding model, with among the highest amount of healthcare expenditure in the world after the US. Swiss healthcare combines public, subsidised private and totally private healthcare systems to create an extensive network of highly qualified doctors (many of them from elsewhere in the EU) and Swiss hospitals, the best equipped medical facilities and no waiting lists – but it all comes at a price.Switzerland’s healthcare system derives a significant portion of funding from mandatory Swiss health insurance premiums (averaging around EUR 450 per month) and out-of-pocket payments, meaning there is no free healthcare in Switzerland. In line with the high cost of living in Switzerland, Swiss health insurance equals around 10 percent of the average Swiss salary.
- In 2014 the crime rate, of the over 200 crimes listed in the Swiss Criminal Code (running from murder, robbery and assault to accepting bribes and election fraud), in Ascona was 64.4 per thousand residents, slightly lower than the national average (64.6 per thousand). During the same period, the rate of drug crimes was 5.5 per thousand residents. This rate is lower than average, only 48.2% of the rate in the district, 62.5% of the rate in the canton and 55.6% of the national rate. The rate of violations of immigration, visa and work permit laws was 1.7 per thousand residents. This rate is lower than average, 47.2% of the rate in the canton and 34.7% of the rate for the entire country.
- Switzerland is not a member of the European customs union. On the one hand that gives you the opportunity to buy real tax-free goods at airports when you are travelling from and to Switzerland. On the other hand there are tight restrictions on the goods you can take free of customs duty from Switzerland to your country. For EU-countries the following customs and tax allowances apply (for other countries check with the according customs authorities):Tobacco: 200 (50 to some countries) cigarettes or 100 (20) cigarillos or 50 (10) cigars or 250 gr (50) of smoking tobacco.
Alcohol: 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol or 2 litres of spirits with less than 22% vol, 4 litres of still wine, 16 litres of beer.
Other goods: Max. value of all goods: 430 euros for air travellers and 300 euros for other travellers.Goods over these limits must be declared when entering a EU-country, additional taxes and VAT may apply.
- Switzerland is known as one of the more expensive countries to visit in Europe, and visitors are advised to choose their dinners wisely. However, responsible planning can help you avoid paying too much. While a three-course meal with wine will cost you more than 40 Swiss francs per person, you can have sandwiches that will cost you no more than eight francs. Also, remember that in Switzerland, most restaurant bills include service. Unless service is exceptional, there is no need to add any further server tip. However, visitors should be aware that the credit card bills leave open the ability to tip. If you’re not paying attention, you may end up paying far more for the meal than you realized.
- The valleys of Centovalli are more than happy to welcome you and amaze you during your time at Centovalli. Yes, there are one hundred beautiful valleys at Centovalli (Centovalli literally means Hundred Valleys). That’s why when you are in Ascona, you should pay a visit to this site. You can take the train to get to Centovalli. Along the way, you will be presented with the magnificent views of the valleys.
- The Old Town of Ascona is forever a charm. A large number of tourists have come to the Old Town of Ascona and have been enchanted by its beauty. Explore the quiet Old Town and admire the old buildings that have been restored. Absorb every beautiful thing you can absorb in the Old Town, do not miss a thing.
- Situated between Switzerland and Italy, Lake Maggiore is the largest lake in southern Switzerland and is one of the most breathtaking lakes in the whole of Europe. Take your time and enjoy the panorama of Lake Maggiore. The climate here is always mild, which makes it a perfect destination to be visited all year round. You will be able to see the Meditteranean vegetation, such as palm trees, along the shores of Lake Maggiore.
- Consisting of two amazing islands, with one island located near Lake Maggiore and another one in Brissago, the Brissago Islands house a botanical park that belongs to the Canton of Ticino. The Brissago Islands are covered with exotic subtropical vegetation, which makes an excellent place for relaxation. Take a boat ride to the Brissago Islands and enjoy the pleasant trip along the way.

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Featuring one of the most powerful riffs of the rock era, this hit recorded by The White Stripes in 2003 is arranged here in a hard-hitting version for younger players. No solos are required and the melody
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An advocacy organization for independent broker/dealers warned against legislation designed to limit the independent contractor status of many financial advisors after President Joe Biden pushed forward on the bill during his first State of the Union address to Congress. urged.
In a speech touching on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, inflationary pressures and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Biden briefly mentioned support for the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which advocates Says will promote safety for workers. and allow employees to union freely, should they choose.
“And let’s pass the PRO Act,” Biden said Addressing Congress on Tuesday. “When most workers want to form a union, they should not be stopped.”
The Financial Services Institution, which lobbies Congress on behalf of the broker/dealer industry, retaliates in a statement by CEO and President Dale Brown, criticizing the potential impact of the PRO Act on consultants in the IBD channel, many who operate as independent contractors. Brown said many members voluntarily moved from a staff advisory position to gain more autonomy in their business.
“The PRO Act, as it is currently written, threatens to nullify that option,” he said. “We call on lawmakers and the administration to recognize the unique nature of the independent financial services model and to preserve the independent contractor classification of consultants in the PRO Act and all other worker classification rules.”
pro act Originally passed in the US House of Representatives in early 2020, but has since stalled in the US Senate, and could be even more difficult to pass in the coming year due to midterm congressional elections this fall. To determine an employee’s independent contractor status, the PRO Act would use the “ABC” factor test employed in similar legislation in California — although that rule included a carving out for financial advisors.
According to the test, an employee was an employee unless they were “free of control and direction with the performance of the service, both under contract for the performance of the service and, in fact, that the service was “performed outside the normal course”. “of the business of the employer,” and that the worker “was engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession or occupation of the same nature as was involved in the service.”
According to David Belair, FSI’s executive vice president and general counsel, although the act hasn’t moved to the Senate, it could be combined with other bills.
“What we have always been concerned about is that some form of legislation has to be passed, and parts of the PRO Act or the PRO Act will be added to it, making it very difficult to prevent a bill from becoming a law. Will go,” he said. “That’s why we’ve been very engaged with Capitol Hill on this issue.”
It is not only legislators who are asking these questions; Last year, Labor Department with a rule Announced during the final weeks of the Trump administration that, among other effects, IBD would strengthen the independent contractor status for consultants.
The DOL argued that the rule was inconsistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act, with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh saying that employees often lose “significant pay and related protections” if an employer classifies them as independent contractors. Critics of the rule also argued that gig and contract workers would have a harder time advocating for minimum wage income and overtime protections if it were enacted, according to the Washington Post, In response, the FSI joined the plaintiffs. In a lawsuit filed in Texas federal court Claiming a return of DOL is a violation of federal law.
To be sure, the outlook for the bill remains uncertain, and passage of controversial legislation could be even further away in the course of a year, including midterm congressional elections, which are coming up this fall. But Bellaire believed there was a widespread understanding that FSI members had abandoned the employee-based model because they wanted to run their own business as they saw fit.
“There’s a lot of sweat equity in these businesses that independent financial advisors don’t want to lose,” he said. “They understand what business they do in terms of employee benefits, but they overestimate their independence.”


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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., will focus on fighting black lung and affordable health care during visits to Charlston and Bluefield in next week.
Rockefeller’s office announced this agenda on Thursday, Aug. 29.
NOTE TO WVPA NEWSPAPERS: The WVPA expects to distribute photos of the Senator’s Charleston visits through its WVPA Sharing network. Editors should watch for emails and the photos will be posted on wvpress.org
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
ROCKEFELLER TO ADDRESS FUTURE OF WEST VIRGINIA EVENT
Who/What: Rockefeller will deliver remarks to “A Bright Economic Future for the Mountain State” event. Rockefeller will discuss the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields as part of West Virginia’s economic future.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. Senator Rockefeller will speak at 12:15 p.m.
Where: Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, One Clay Square, Charleston
Thursday, September 5, 2013
ROCKEFELLER TO HOST DISCUSSION ON BLACK LUNG DISEASE
Who/What: “Rockefeller will hold a roundtable discussion on Black Lung disease, and highlight his office’s recent legislative work with affected miners and their families. Senator Rockefeller has long fought to improve conditions for those suffering from the disease – from improving claims processing for beneficiaries to strengthening the Black Lung program and lessening the legal hurdles for survivors.”
When: Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013.Roundtable begins at 1 p.m. Press availability begins at 12:45 p.m.
Where: Bluefield Area Arts Center, 500 Bland Street, Bluefield
Friday, September 6, 2013
ROCKEFELLER TO HIGHLIGHT UPCOMING REAUTHORIZATION OF CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
Who/What: “Since 1997, when Senator Rockefeller’s landmark legislation to create the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was signed into law, millions of children have been afforded access to critical health care services. With reauthorization on the horizon, Rockefeller will make a strong case for why continuation of this program is crucial. Rockefeller will be joined by representatives from the state’s medical and dental communities, and welcome families who have benefitted from CHIP.”
When: Friday, Sept. 6, 2013. Event begins at 10:30 a.m. Press availability begins at 10:15 a.m.
Where: Schoenbaum Center, 1701 5th Ave. Charleston


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Opportunity for a Creative & Content Designer, with print and digital experience to join contemporary eyewear brand!
Day-to-day work will consist of a mixture of print and digital.
- Digital requirements; email design, Web design, social media posts, and digital banners.
- Print requirements; print collateral, OOH, POS, brochures, look books, press releases, graphic panels and window displays.
This is a beautiful, stylish brand with requirements for both B2B retailers and direct B2C. They have a significant design presence, as part of the role you will ensure all design adheres to brand guidelines and develop the visual identity annually.
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Adobe Creative Suite experience is imperative.
- An ability to manage multiple projects with excellent time management
- A proactive supportive attitude
- Prior photography experience
- A strong ability with typography
- Experience with eyewear would be a bonus
If this role sounds like it's for you, then apply now!
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The casino industry is a fast-paced, thrilling and dynamic world. It is a place where dreams can be made or shattered in an instant. From the neon lights of Las Vegas to the opulent casinos of Monaco, the allure of the casino has captured the imagination of people from all walks of life.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the world of casinos, exploring the history, the games, and the allure of these fascinating establishments.
The History of Casinos
The origins of the casino can be traced back to ancient China, where gambling was a popular pastime. The first recorded casino was the Ridotto, which was established in Venice, Italy in 1638. This was followed by the first casino in the United States, which was established in New Orleans in 1822 شرط بندی آنلاین.
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, casinos continued to evolve, with the introduction of new games and the adoption of new technologies. Today, the casino industry is a global behemoth, with establishments located in countries all over the world.
At the heart of any casino are the games, and there are a wide variety of games available for players to enjoy. These include traditional table games such as blackjack, roulette, and craps, as well as modern games like video poker and slot machines.
Each game has its own unique set of rules and strategies, and players can choose to play for fun or for real money. Many casinos also offer live dealer games, where players can interact with a real dealer via a video link.
One of the most popular games in the casino is blackjack. This game involves trying to beat the dealer by getting a hand of cards that is as close to 21 as possible without going over. It requires both luck and skill, and is enjoyed by players of all levels of experience.
Another popular game is roulette. This game involves betting on where a ball will land on a spinning wheel. There are many different betting options available, and the game can be enjoyed by players of all levels of experience.
Craps is another popular game in the casino. This game involves rolling two dice and trying to predict the outcome. It is a fast-paced game that requires quick thinking and strategy.
Video poker is a modern game that has become very popular in recent years. This game involves playing poker against a computer, and players can win big payouts if they are lucky enough to get a good hand.
Finally, slot machines are a staple of any casino. These games involve spinning reels and trying to match up symbols in order to win prizes. There are many different types of slot machines available, and they can be enjoyed by players of all levels of experience.
The Allure of the Casino
The allure of the casino lies in its ability to offer players the chance to win big prizes in a fun and exciting environment. The thrill of the game, the bright lights and the sounds of the slot machines all combine to create an unforgettable experience.
For many people, a trip to the casino is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the memories of that experience will last a lifetime. Whether you win big or lose everything, the casino is a place where anything can happen, and the excitement is always high.
The Future of Casinos
As technology continues to evolve, the casino industry is also changing. The rise of online casinos has made it possible for players to enjoy their favorite games from the comfort of their own homes, and mobile casinos have made it possible for players to enjoy their favorite games on the go.
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In this lecture I discussed ways in which government and non-government agencies may apply lessons learned from sustainability thinking to public policy initiatives aimed at conserving and/or developing musical cultures and music. I examined two music cultures--the blues musical culture, and the musical culture of the Old Regular Baptists (a religious group)--in light of cultural policies and sustainability. In the blues music culture, governmental and non-governmental institutions have intervened to sustain different visions of blues music, and the result is tension over issues such as authenticity and aesthetics. In the music culture of the Old Regular Baptists, a combination of far-sighted community leaders and a small number of scholars have partnered with governmental and non-governmental institutions to institute cultural policies that seem to be working to help strengthen these musical cultures. Ironically, because this is a religious musical culture, there is less outside interest in intervention and more internal interest in preservation; the result is that with more direction from within, the musical culture has been better sustained.


Design, Development and Flight Test of the Super Loki Dart Meteorological Rocket Systems
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The Super Loki Dart Meteorological Rocket Systems have been developed to obtain high altitude temperature, density and wind measurements by means of small inexpensive rocket systems. The Super Loki Robin Dart System was designed as a replacement for the larger and more expensive Viper Robin Dart to obtain falling sphere density and wind data from an altitude of 30 km to 90 km. The Super Loki Transponder Dart was also developed in order to offer better wind and temperature data from 25 km to a higher altitude, 70 km, than the more expensive Arcas Transponder system. The Super Loki Transmitter Dart was developed as a candidate to replace the Loki Dart by also offering improved data to higher altitudes.


By Elise Viebeck - 05/10/13 05:50 PM EDT
"Everyone deserves coverage they can count on," said Margaret A. Murray, CEO of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP).
"If we were to guarantee 12 months’ enrollment to those who enroll in Medicaid and CHIP, vital health resources would be stabilized for vulnerable populations and safety-net hospitals, providers and health plans would receive relief from costly administrative burdens."
The group cited a bill from Reps. Gene GreenGene GreenIn praise of trauma care—dozens saved by heroes of Orlando’s level one trauma center Dems who sat out the sit-in offer array of reasons GOP surprises with push for smaller ObamaCare changes MORE (D-Texas) and Joe Barton (R-Texas) to provide 12-month continuous enrollment in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Friday's report was commissioned by the ACAP and authored by Leighton Ku and Erika Steinmetz of George Washington University.


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Arecanut in India - present situation and future prospects
Arecanut (Areca catechu) is an important commercial plantation crop of India. The industry forms the economic backbone of a substantial number of farm families. India ranks first both area (49%) and production (50%) in the world in arecanut growing. Commercial production is concentrated in south western and north eastern regions. The states of Karnataka, Kerala, Assam, West Bengal and Meghalaya are the major producers; however, the products from arecanut are widely available across the country. The major export destinations of arecanut value added products namely supari/scented supari and pan masala are Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE, Maldives, UK and Singapore. The Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) and State Agriculture/Horticulture Universities over the years developed a good number of arecanut cultivars and hybrids, protocol for mass multiplication by tissue culture techniques, standardized production technology for different arecanut growing states. Technologies are also available for precision farming, arecanut based multiple cropping systems, integrated plant health management and to develop several value added products. The high yielding cultivars like 'Mangala' (VTL-3), 'Sumangala' (VTL-11), 'Sreemangala' (VTL-17), 'Mohitnagar' (VTL-60), etc. and dwarf hybrids like 'Hirehalli dwarf' (HD), 'VTLAH 1', and 'VTLH 2' have replaced/replacing the traditional cultivars. Stagnating market price, increasing cost of production, uncertainty of demand, transportation problems, etc. have generated livelihood concerns for arecanut growers. This paper discussed in brief the present situation of arecanut cultivation and technologies developed in India and future thrust in order to put a renewed focus for this commercial crop.
Mitra, S.K. and Devi, H. (2018). Arecanut in India - present situation and future prospects. Acta Hortic. 1205, 789-794
production technology, cultivars, hybrids, markets, policy

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New York Jets Injuries
Anderson (undisclosed) is not practicing Thursday due to an apparent injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Compton did not participate in the first day of mandatory minicamp Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Adam Gase said Maye's (shoulder) limitations in offseason workouts are precautionary and the safety is expected to be a full participant from the outset of training camp this summer, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Austin (knee) is likely to begin the preseason on the PUP list, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.


A Novelty Moneybox
As a member of the East Anglian Traction Engine Society, I was approached to make something for an auction that was to be held at the annual EATES Dinner and Dance in October last year. Try as I might I could not think of anything I could make! However, whilst out and about at a steam-up in Lincolnshire, I had a flash of inspiration; an engine-flavoured moneybox!It was something I’d always promised to make for myself but never got around to it. Now I was finally going to make one….and then give it away….typical!
Photos were duly sourced for inspiration and Burrell 1563 “Jimbo” was selected to copy. After having a chat with a chap who produces many patterns for the engine world and beyond, I duly secured the generous donation of a small brass smokebox door ring suitable for a Burrell. The ring was about 3”/75mm diameter so this set the size of the moneybox I was to make.
A quick search soon found suitable components for this creation; a lump of thick steel tube about 4 ½” dia. , a couple of steel discs for the door and the back, a lump of tube about 2” dia. for the chimney, and various other bits and pieces. My usual method of making anything was followed, using two of the finest tools ever invented; an angle grinder and a welder! You can make anything you like with those gadgets!
I’ll admit that I wimped-out of spinning a copper chimney cap, so instead I made a version of Burrell’s cast chimney. This was achieved by forging the distinctive flare on the top and welding that to a piece of tube that I had cut a wedge out of and brought together with a hammer, thus forming the tapered chimney. All welds were ground and dressed thus making the welds invisible.
The door was pressed using a combination of a dishing tool and a vice. This achieved the subtle dish in the centre and the flat to the outside rim. A basic hinge was made using totsy bits of 6mm tube welded to the door and smokebox, with a bit of welding rod for the hinge pin. The brass door ring was attached using three tiny pieces of M4 studding and some nuts.
The thick tube for the ‘box was machined at the very front to imitate the radius of the flanged front ring and wrapper of the full-size article. The actual front ring was made using a ring of rod welded in and machined flat. The hole for the chimney to poke through was cut using a plasma cutter (Oh yes! Serious technology here!).
The dart hands (“clock” hands!) on the front were fashioned including an M6 bolt that engaged in a tapped hole in a horizontal bar welded behind the “flanged” front ring. This kept things simple!
A perch bracket was made from flat plate, and a tow bracket and pin were also made. An M8 tapped hole in the bottom allowed the whole thing to be fixed to a wooden base so that the moneybox stood on a stable foundation.
Holes were drilled and a handful of rivets were fixed in. Then the chimney was welded to the top of the ‘box and dressed-in. In total it stood about 15” high, and I felt it was a decent representation of the chosen muse.
The whole thing was primed and painted and duly taken to the Dinner Dance (a splendid event by the way!) where it enjoyed a great reception by those present. I won’t say how much money it raised; suffice to say that it was about three-times that of what I expected; tremendous!
So, if you fancy a little project for yourself or for a gift for a lucky recipient, give it a go. I still need to make one for myself……….


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