Ellis Hollow Road work scrutinized
DRYDEN – Phase two of Ellis Hollow Road reconstruction is moving ahead, but some residents said they’re worried that new designs will encourage speeders.
About two dozen people attended a Wednesday public meeting on the upcoming construction.
The roadway will be widened, repaved and getting improved drainage, according to Tompkins highway officials. The 10-foot lanes and 5-foot shoulders would allow more space for pedestrian and bike traffic, highway officials said.
Construction is scheduled to run from spring 2015 to the fall, and it’s estimated to cost $1.7 million.
The construction won’t include the green-tinted shoulders that were part of phase one, according to project manager Emily Smith. The first reconstruction phase was in 2011.
The county spent about $35,500 painting the shoulders studying traffic speeds. The theory was that painted shoulders would make the road appear narrower, leading drivers to slow down.
About 2,000 feet of roadway was cut from the phase two construction project after Cornell University pulled $600,000 that it had pledged for the roadwork, according to Tompkins County Highway Director Jeff Smith.
Cornell representatives are hopeful that the university will contribute money during Ellis Hollow’s phase three, Smith said. Phase three would take place in 2017, and it would repave the roadway from Game Farm Road to Pine Tree Road.
“If (Cornell) were to come up with ($600,000) then that would close the gap that we’re not completing in phase two — being the piece from Dodge Road to Game Farm Road,” Jeff Smith said.
People at Wednesday’s public meeting said they were worried that the wider road would encourage speeders. Attendees suggested traffic-calming measures such as removing passing lanes, and adding stop signs, traffic signals or radar speed limit signs.
The highway department’s consultant engineers are looking into all the public suggestions made at the meeting, Jeff Smith said.
“Clearly, there’s a concern out there. We heard a lot of concern from a lot of individuals so we’re definitely going to take a hard look at that,” he said.
Follow Andrew Casler on Twitter @AndrewCasler


text:
John Lewis has announced more job losses as the country prepares to enter a second coronavirus lockdown.
The retail giant confirmed a further 1,500 people would be made redundant on Wednesday - with all workers set to leave the company by April.
Bosses at the 156-year-old department store announced the move as part of a five-year bid to return to 'sustainable profits' by the year 2025.
They said the decision will save the retailer £50million, alongside another £3million saving project which will see eight stores permanently closed.
The job cuts will affect head office roles, a spokesman said, with workers set to be cut or redeployed throughout the company by April 2021.
"Wherever possible, we will seek to find new roles in the Partnership for Partners whose roles become redundant," a statement said.
Sharon White, chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, said: "Our Partnership Plan sets a course to create a thriving and sustainable business for the future. To achieve this we must be agile and able to adapt quickly to the changing needs of our customers.
"Losing Partners is incredibly hard as an employee-owned business. Wherever possible, we will seek to find new roles in the Partnership and we'll provide the best support and retraining opportunities for Partners who leave us."
The latest cuts add to the 1,424 redundancies confirmed earlier this year after the business announced plans to close eight John Lewis stores and four Waitrose outlets.
It entered consultation with staff in July as it revealed branches in Croydon, Swindon, Tamworth, Newbury, Heathrow Terminal two, London St Pancras station, Birmingham Bullring and Watford would permanently close.
A spokesman said the decision was made to "secure the business's long-term future and respond to customers' shopping needs".
Prior to the pandemic, the eight branches were already classed as "financially challenged", with 40% of the entire chain's sales now driven online
The company said it had launched a Retraining Fund, which will pay up to £3,000 towards a recognised qualification or course for up to two years for any employee with two years' service or more.
Meanwhile, remaining workers will not get a bonus next year after the business announced a £635million loss this year.
The chain said the prized incentive - which is paid to 80,000 employees - will be scrapped in 2021.
The decision marks the first time in a century that workers at the employee-owned business will not receive a pay-out.
In a letter to 80,000 employees, chief executive Sharon White said: "I said to Partners in April that I could not see the circumstances in which we would be able to pay a bonus next March.
"The Partnership Board has now confirmed that there will not be a bonus next year given our profit outlook.
"I know this will come as a blow to Partners who have worked so hard this year. The decision in no way detracts from the commitment and dedication that you have shown."
The business is also preparing to axe its 95-year-old 'Never Unknowingly Undersold' promise in the New Year.

domain: economics


Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z welcomed twins Rumi and Sir Carter into the world one month ago, and the proud mom revealed her newborns to the world for the first time Thursday night via a stunning Instagram photo that instantly had fans freaking out.
The diva shared a snap of herself holding her twins, with the singer standing in a flower-bedecked space while wearing a flowing robe and veil, very similar to the photo she used to announce her pregnancy earlier this year.
"Sir Carter and Rumi 1 month today," Beyoncé captioned the snap, confirming her twins' names and adding series of emojis depicting the Carter family. The twins join 5-year-old big sister Blue Ivy.
The photo has since amassed over five million likes, and Twitter instantly went into meltdown over the gorgeous snap.
Beyoncé waits till the whole world is asleep before she drops anything and I'm tired of it. I haven't had a healthy snooze in 15 years— Danny (@localblackicon) July 14, 2017
beyoncé actually invented motherhood tbh. pic.twitter.com/BghJelCf6w— king crissle (@crissles) July 14, 2017
Still, one question remains.
Beyoncé wrote "Sir Carter and Rumi" not "Sir and Rumi Carter" so is Rumi not a Carter or is Sir Carter Sir Carter Carter? pic.twitter.com/UTOvLLupP4— Kingsley (@kingsleyyy) July 14, 2017


‘Scoop’ news agency has identified another possible filming location. They say that some filming may take place west of Masterton. This would put it in an area of bush and hills overlooking the Wairarapa plains. Though Masterton is conveniently close to Wellington, Scoop believes that Peter Jackson may be living in a house in the area during filming.
Meanwhile, word from some South Island contacts gives the 5th of November as the start date for filming around Queenstown. Get your binoculars out, my hiking friends….


text:
If I need to use a donor, how do I find one that will be a good match for me?
If donor eggs are what you are looking for, RSC has its own donor list and team to help match you with the perfect donor. There are also outside agencies that solely specialize in donor recruiting, and the chosen donor could then be screened at RSC and undergo treatment with us.
Usually, you and your partner (if applicable) should think of the genetic qualities that are most important to pass on to the next generation. This may include a healthy family line (free of medical diseases) and also may include ethnicity, eye and hair color, and physical size. You may care about academic achievement or musical/artistic abilities. Once you have generated this list, then searching the web site will help you decide which donor is best for you. A physician can help guide you if the donor has done a prior cycle and you wish to understand whether the response was appropriate.
What’s the difference between an IVF cycle and a frozen embryo transfer?
When you do an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle, the eggs are fertilized in a laboratory and the resulting embryos are grown in culture. After three to five days of culturing, an embryo transfer is performed to release the embryo(s) into the uterus for implantation to occur. Your doctor will recommend transferring the fewest number of embryos that still gives you a good chance of pregnancy. For example, in women under 35 years old, it is most commonly recommended to transfer one to two embryos.
Many couples will have more embryos available than they have transferred. Embryos that are high enough quality to potentially result in a pregnancy will be recommended for freezing. If pregnancy does not result from the fresh embryo transfer or if a second pregnancy is desired a few years after the first, the frozen embryos can be thawed for another embryo transfer. A frozen embryo transfer is much less expensive than an IVF cycle because only the uterine lining has to be prepared to receive the embryos.
If I use a donor egg how long will it take for me to start my IVF cycle?
There are certain situations where a woman needs to select a younger egg donor to help her achieve a pregnancy. This happens when the quantity and quality of eggs decreases to a level that can no longer result in a healthy pregnancy. While this can be a difficult decision to make, pregnancy rates are very high using donor eggs because the quality of eggs that can be retrieved is so high. The first step in coordinating an IVF cycle using donor eggs is selecting a donor from a bank or agency. Talk with your doctor about your options for finding a donor. Once a donor is selected, the necessary testing is performed on both parties prior to initiating the cycle.
Usually all of the necessary testing can be performed over the course of one menstrual cycle. After the testing is completed, your cycle and the donor’s cycle are synchronized so that your uterus will be ready for the embryos once the eggs are retrieved from the donor. The donor’s eggs are fertilized with your partner’s sperm and the embryo(s) are transferred into your uterus. You will work very closely with the donor team throughout the cycle to make sure that all of the coordinating goes smoothly.

domain: medical


text:
Ju Hwan Cho, and Joong-Soo HanMol. Cells 2017; 40(11): 805-813 https://doi.org/10.14348/molcells.2017.0241
Abstract : The role of phospholipase D (PLD) in cancer development and management has been a major area of interest for researchers. The purpose of this mini-review is to explore PLD and its distinct role during chemotherapy including anti-apoptotic function. PLD is an enzyme that belongs to the phospholipase super family and is found in a broad range of organisms such as viruses, yeast, bacteria, animals, and plants. The function and activity of PLD are widely dependent on and regulated by neurotransmitters, hormones, small monomeric GTPases, and lipids. A growing body of research has shown that PLD activity is significantly increased in cancer tissues and cells, indicating that it plays a critical role in signal transduction, cell proliferation, and anti-apoptotic processes. In addition, recent studies show that PLD is a downstream transcriptional target of proteins that contribute to inflammation and carcinogenesis such as Sp1, NFκB, TCF4, ATF-2, NFATc2, and EWS-Fli. Thus, compounds that inhibit expression or activity of PLD in cells can be potentially useful in reducing inflammation and sensitizing resistant cancers during chemotherapy.
Kyuha Choi*Mol. Cells 2017; 40(11): 814-822 https://doi.org/10.14348/molcells.2017.0171
Abstract : Meiotic homologous recombination generates new combinations of preexisting genetic variation and is a crucial process in plant breeding. Within the last decade, our understanding of plant meiotic recombination and genome diversity has advanced considerably. Innovation in DNA sequencing technology has led to the exploration of high-resolution genetic and epigenetic information in plant genomes, which has helped to accelerate plant breeding practices via high-throughput genotyping, and linkage and association mapping. In addition, great advances toward understanding the genetic and epigenetic control mechanisms of meiotic recombination have enabled the expansion of breeding programs and the unlocking of genetic diversity that can be used for crop improvement. This review highlights the recent literature on plant meiotic recombination and discusses the translation of this knowledge to the manipulation of meiotic recombination frequency and location with regards to crop plant breeding.
Dong-Seok Park, Mijung Yoon, Jiyeon Kweon, An-Hee Jang, Yongsub Kim, and Sun-Cheol ChoiMol. Cells 2017; 40(11): 823-827 https://doi.org/10.14348/molcells.2017.0262
Abstract : Genome editing using programmable nucleases such as CRISPR/Cas9 or Cpf1 has emerged as powerful tools for gene knock-out or knock-in in various organisms. While most genetic diseases are caused by point mutations, these genome-editing approaches are inefficient in inducing single-nucleotide substitutions. Recently, Cas9-linked cytidine deaminases, named base editors (BEs), have been shown to convert cytidine to uridine efficiently, leading to targeted single-base pair substitutions in human cells and organisms. Here, we first report on the generation of
Sarmina Dangol, Raksha Singh, Yafei Chen, and Nam-Soo JwaMol. Cells 2017; 40(11): 828-836 https://doi.org/10.14348/molcells.2017.0045
Abstract : Eukaryotic cells consist of a complex network of thousands of proteins present in different organelles where organelle-specific cellular processes occur. Identification of the subcellular localization of a protein is important for understanding its potential biochemical functions. In the post-genomic era, localization of unknown proteins is achieved using multiple tools including a fluorescent-tagged protein approach. Several fluorescent-tagged protein organelle markers have been introduced into dicot plants, but its use is still limited in monocot plants. Here, we generated a set of multicolored organelle markers (fluorescent-tagged proteins) based on well-established targeting sequences. We used a series of pGWBs binary vectors to ameliorate localization and co-localization experiments using monocot plants. We constructed different fluorescent-tagged markers to visualize rice cell organelles, i.e., nucleus, plastids, mitochondria, peroxisomes, golgi body, endoplasmic reticulum, plasma membrane, and tonoplast, with four different fluorescent proteins (FPs) (G3GFP, mRFP, YFP, and CFP). Visualization of FP-tagged markers in their respective compartments has been reported for dicot and monocot plants. The comparative localization of the nucleus marker with a nucleus localizing sequence, and the similar, characteristic morphology of mCherry-tagged
Youyang Qu, Yu Liu, Yanmei Zhu, Li Chen, Wei Sun, and Yulan ZhuMol. Cells 2017; 40(11): 837-846 https://doi.org/10.14348/molcells.2017.0084
Abstract : As a component of the neurovascular unit, cerebral smooth muscle cells (CSMCs) are an important mediator in the development of cerebral vascular diseases such as stroke. Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) are the products of arachidonic acid catalyzed by cytochrome P450 epoxygenase. EETs are shown to exert neuroprotective effects. In this article, the role of EET in the growth and apoptosis of CSMCs and the underlying mechanisms under oxygen glucose deprivation (OGD) conditions were addressed. The viability of CMSCs was decreased significantly in the OGD group, while different subtypes of EETs, especially 14,15-EET, could increase the viability of CSMCs under OGD conditions. RAPA (serine/threonine kinase Mammalian Target of Rapamycin), a specific mTOR inhibitor, could elevate the level of oxygen free radicals in CSMCs as well as the anti-apoptotic effects of 14,15-EET under OGD conditions. However, SP600125, a specific JNK (c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase) pathway inhibitor, could attenuate oxygen free radicals levels in CSMCs as well as the anti-apoptotic effects of 14,15-EET under OGD conditions. These results strongly suggest that EETs exert protective functions during the growth and apoptosis of CSMCs, via the JNK/c-Jun and mTOR signaling pathways in vitro. We are the first to disclose the beneficial roles and underlying mechanism of 14,15-EET in CSMC under OGD conditions.
Song Zou, Chen Wang, Jiansheng Liu, Qun Wang, Dongdong Zhang, Shengnan Zhu, Shengyuan Xu, Mafei Kang, and Shaozhong HeMol. Cells 2017; 40(11): 847-854 https://doi.org/10.14348/molcells.2017.0129
Abstract : Recent studies on molecular carcinogenesis suggest that the chemo-resistance of some cancers is largely due to presence of cancer stem cells (CSCs), which affect the chemotherapy outcome for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, currently no consensus on a CSC phenotype in HCC has been obtained. Here, we examined Sox12 as a novel CSC marker in HCC. Sox12+ versus Sox12? cells were purified from HCC cell lines. The Sox12+ cells were compared with Sox12? HCC cells for tumor sphere formation, chemo-resistance, tumor formation after serial adoptive transplantations in nude mice, and the frequency of developing distal metastasis. We found that compared to Sox12? HCC cells, Sox12+ HCC cells generated significantly more tumor spheres in culture, were more chemo-resistant to cisplatin, were detected in circulation more frequently, and formed distal tumor more frequently. Moreover, Sox12 appeared to functionally contribute to the stemness of HCC cells. Thus, we conclude that Sox12 may be a novel marker for enriching CSCs in HCC.
Assim A. Alfadda, Reem M. Sallam, Rukhsana Gul, Injae Hwang, and Sojeong KaMol. Cells 2017; 40(11): 855-863 https://doi.org/10.14348/molcells.2017.0137
Abstract : Adipose tissue plays a central role in regulating dynamic crosstalk between tissues and organs. A detailed description of molecules that are differentially expressed upon changes in adipose tissue mass is expected to increase our understanding of the molecular mechanisms that underlie obesity and related metabolic co-morbidities. Our previous studies suggest a possible link between endophilins (SH3Grb2 proteins) and changes in body weight. To explore this further, we sought to assess the distribution of endophilin A2 (EA2) in human adipose tissue and experimental animals. Human paired adipose tissue samples (subcutaneous and visceral) were collected from subjects undergoing elective abdominal surgery and abdominal liposuction. We observed elevated EA2 gene expression in the subcutaneous compared to that in the visceral human adipose tissue. EA2 gene expression negatively correlated with adiponectin and chemerin in visceral adipose tissue, and positively correlated with TNF-α in subcutaneous adipose tissue. EA2 gene expression was significantly downregulated during differentiation of preadipocytes
Injeong Cho, Hyun-Ok Song, and Jeong Hoon ChoMol. Cells 2017; 40(11): 864-870 https://doi.org/10.14348/molcells.2017.0172
Abstract : The uncoupling protein 4 (
Ji I Baek, Dong-Won Seol, Ah-Reum Lee, Woo Sik Lee, Sook-Young Yoon, and Dong Ryul LeeMol. Cells 2017; 40(11): 871-879 https://doi.org/10.14348/molcells.2017.0184
Abstract : Levels of maturation-promoting factor (MPF) in oocytes decline after vitrification, and this decline has been suggested as one of the main causes of low developmental competence resulting from cryoinjury. Here, we evaluated MPF activity in vitrified mouse eggs following treatment with caffeine, a known stimulator of MPF activity, and/or the proteasome inhibitor MG132. Collected MII oocytes were vitrified and divided into four groups: untreated, 10 mM caffeine (CA), 10 μM MG132 (MG), and 10 mM caffeine +10 μM MG132 (CA+MG). After warming, the MPF activity of oocytes and their blastocyst formation and implantation rates in the CA, MG, and CA+MG groups were much higher than those in the untreated group. However, the cell numbers in blastocysts did not differ among groups. Analysis of the effectiveness of caffeine and MG132 for improving somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) technology using cryopreserved eggs showed that supplementation did not improve the blastocyst formation rate of cloned mouse eggs. These results suggest that maintaining MPF activity after cryopreservation may have a positive effect on further embryonic development, but is unable to fully overcome cryoinjury. Thus, intrinsic factors governing the developmental potential that diminish during oocyte cryopreservation should be explored.
Ok-Joo Sul, Hyun-Jung Park, Ho-Jung Son, and Hye-Seon ChoiMol. Cells 2017; 40(11): 880-887 https://doi.org/10.14348/molcells.2017.0230
Abstract : We hypothesized that inflammation affects number and activity of osteoclasts (OCs) via enhancing autophagy. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced autophagy, osteoclastogenesis, and cytoplasmic reactive oxygen species (ROS) in bone marrow-derived macrophages that were pre-stimulated with receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand. An autophagy inhibitor, 3-methyladenine (3-MA) decreased LPS-induced OC formation and bone resorption, indicating that autophagy is responsible for increasing number and activity of OCs upon LPS stimulus. Knockdown of autophagy-related protein 7 attenuated the effect of LPS on OC-specific genes, supporting a role of LPS as an autophagy inducer in OC. Removal of ROS decreased LPS-induced OC formation as well as autophagy. However, 3-MA did not affect LPS-induced ROS levels, suggesting that ROS act upstream of phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase in LPS-induced autophagy. Our results suggest the possible use of autophagy inhibitors targeting OCs to reduce inflammatory bone loss.

domain: literature


text:
Margot Robbie shares some steamy PDA with husband Tom Ackerly as the two enjoy a beach day in Puerto Vallarta, 06/12/2021.
The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star slipped into a cute bikini with a high waist floral print bottom and matching rust colored bandeau top as she playfully straddled her husband of four years while going for a dip in the sea.
The two got a bit frisky briefly on a beach lounger and enjoyed some PDA before Margot slipped into linen pants and a woven hat while continuing to enjoy her afternoon on the beach. Margot seems to be really soaking up the time with Tom as the busy actress is set to work on a long list of projects.
The Aussie actress recently completed filming for The Suicide Squad along with roles in an upcoming David O. Russell project and Babylon. According to IMDB, she is set to get to work on the live-action Barbie film, Gotham City Sirens in which she will continue as her Suicide Squad character.

domain: celebrity


text:
Using taupes and neutral colors, Clayton Santiago can bring to life a landscape full of imagery on a wooden plank.
Steve Penley, one of America's most celebrated artists emerging from the South, will be the featured guest at the 2015 Quinlan Visual Arts Center Fine Art Auction Gala.
Choirs from across Northeast Georgia will combine their voices for a heavenly festival Feb. 22.
Ben Franklin once said, "Guests, like fish, begin to smell after 3 days."
Cool cabaret songs will punctuate the air as the Voices of North Georgia presents its midwinter gala.
Chefs with a taste for meat, beans and spices can fire up their grills for a Chili Cook-off and Cake Auction in Gainesville.
Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary and musical theater will move into the spotlight for the Heather Wayne Dance Company Concert.
A Pulitzer Prize-winning play covering the 25-year relationship between a wealthy white Jewish widow and her African-American driver will take to the stage in Clarkesville for two weekends.
Daddies and daughters have a different bond than fathers and sons. And the men of Hall County have the opportunity to show their daughters how special they are at the 15th annual Daddy Daughter dance.
Though it has been nearly 45 years since Jimi Hendrix's death, the Jimi Hendrix experience lives on with the help of one area band.
Gainesville native Nate Currin loves living and working in California. However, whenever he's away, he tends to miss the small town that helped shape his music and personality. Currin has visited home a few times in the past four years, but he hasn't brought any music to the people of Gainesville in a while.
Sounds from stringed instruments will fill the air as the Georgia Pick & Bow Traditional Music School kicks off its 2015 fundraiser in Dahlonega.
The band Windmill will blow back into town for a concert and contra dance this weekend.
Bird watchers of all ages will join forces to count the feathered friends all across North America for four days.
The Sautee Nacoochee Center is seeking to indulge the senses of taste, sight and sound with its Art Things and Love dinner and dessert show on Valentine's Day.
As the temperatures begin to rise and flowers begin to bloom, the Hall County Master Gardeners are putting the final touches on its upcoming annual Spring Garden Expo.
For the second year in a row, downtown Gainesville will be crammed with people and their four-legged friends for the Mutts on Main event.
Anglers of all ages will vie to be the best fisherman in the 26th annual Helen Trout Tournament this weekend.
While many pieces of art can fill a gallery, it is a rare to see one piece take over one room. But the University of North Georgia has such a piece of art.
The classic tale of a toymaker and his wooden puppet which comes to life will appear on stage in Dahlonega this weekend.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the annual Dahlonega Trail Fest is the event to attend in Northeast Georgia.
Book lovers may rejoice. The annual Literary Festival returns to Dahlonega once more with more than 20 authors schedule to attend this year.
As the Bowen Center for the Arts aims to entertain members and visitors from all across the region, it tries to teach area residents how to create their own arts, too.
Aiming to supply deceased veterans the honor they deserve and ease families' burden of transportation, Donald Ware began a company to provide these services with In Their Honor Transports.
"There's a bright golden haze on the meadow" and "the corn is as high as an elephant's eye" in "Oklahoma!"
Riverside Military Academy cadets will morph into the quirky and memorable characters of one of William Shakespeare's most well-known comedies this week.
Music lovers with an affinity for Johann Sebastian Bach and his other classical friends will be delighted with the upcoming concert from the Lanier Chamber Singers.
Walkers and runners of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels can trek across Riverside Military Academy as part of the annual Chamber Chase next week.
Pet owners seeking an affordable way to care for their four-legged friends will have their chance this weekend.
While the Easter fun comes a little early this year, the Hall County Parks and Leisure Department is having its festivities later in the day to accommodate its new event.
Page 1 of 1

domain: entertainment


text:
Different. Original. Well-made.
Our contemporary furniture and lighting, designed and manufactured entirely in-house, comes in four themes: Mixology, Intense, Accent and Trendy.
Available now for worldwide wholesale order.
Strengthen your range
Amplify your difference and emphasise your approach
Add more value to your proposal in your network
Trust our expertise
Grow with our creative offer and industrial production know-how
Enjoy full support
Easy order, quality control, packaging and container shipment expertise
Wholesalers & retailers,
bring Elek to your range.
Traditional weaving, with a twist
Vietnam’s natural resources and weaving skills mixed with contemporary furniture, offering cane weaving, rattan spirals, tempered glass, hand-painted metal, bamboo and linen.
Material simplicity and rawness
Captivating perforations turn bold shapes into sculptural interior elements.
Metalwork and hand-finishing
All frames and table tops are carefully hand-painted by our craftspeople.
Minimal and versatile play
Adorn any space with playful pairings of frames, plates and finishes.

domain: design


text:
Michigan and the Central Galilee share an unbreakable bond.
Since 1994, the Jewish Agency’s Partnership2Gether (P2G) program has united Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor with the Central Galilee region of Israel, made up of three municipalities: Migdal HaEmek, Nazareth Illit and the Jezreel Valley. The region is home to Orthodox Jews, Russian-speaking immigrants, Arab villages and, of course, many other Israeli families and individuals.
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit was matched initially in 1994 with this region as part of a broader Israel-diaspora initiative called Partnership 2000. Under the leadership of then-Federation Executive Vice President Bob Aronson, this partnership has grown from one originally designed to address needs in Israel to an unbreakable bond that mutually benefits both communities.
The past several years have also seen the creation of a new hiking/biking path covering the entire region. People from local schools, Arab villages and all three municipalities have come together to clear the path, dispose of litter and otherwise develop the project. A large event on May 11 brought together individuals from across the Central Galilee to celebrate the bike path’s creation as the project nears completion.
The work done on the path has created new relationships and a renewed spirit of cooperation, both within the Central Galilee and with Michiganders, making it a testament to the hard work of community members and the Michigan Partnership 2Gether program.
English Language Instruction
Perhaps the most vital and important outcome of P2G has been the partnership’s support of English language instruction. In the Central Galilee, it is often difficult to get qualified English teachers, making the instruction provided by the partnership invaluable. Since 2006, students in the Central Galilee receive extra hours of English instruction thanks to a program in conjunction with P2G and the Jerusalem Post’s “Lite Talk” service.
“We are very proud of our English language programs,” says Jennifer Levine, Michigan Federation’s Israel and Overseas Department Director.
Many of the region’s students have passed their English oral matriculation with the highest scores possible, citing the program as the reason. This advanced English language knowledge gives them an advantage in their future educational and professional endeavors. The program has since expanded to include students from Grade 4 onwards, with 4,000 students participating last year.
[similar id=44215 type=all]
In the past year, Detroit delegations have made 37 visits to the region, representing more than 750 people. These visits include Federation missions, congregation trips, school trips and professional visits.
A People to People (P2P) program within the partnership has twinned Hillel Day School with the region’s Western Valley School, and more schools in the Detroit area will continue to partner with schools in the region in the future.
Other P2P programs bring young adults back and forth between both regions, and a pilot program will soon be launched for young families.
The Israeli Camper program began in 2002, when 325 Israeli kids were sent to Camp Tamarack as a respite from the Second Intifada. Each year since, nearly 100 Israelis come to camp each summer, allowing the partnership to strengthen a sense of Jewish community both here and in Israel.
[similar id=44234 type=all]
In addition to the camp program, P2G also engages young adults by partnering with Teen Mission and Taglit Birthright trips. Each year, the Detroit Community Birthright trip sends more than 80 local young adults to Israel. Detroit’s Birthright trip is unique for the emphasis it places on its partnership region; an entire day is spent touring the region and with various programs, and Detroiters are joined by Israeli young adults from the partnership region itself. Each trip also includes a dinner with an Israeli family. Later in the year, the Mifgash experience brings these Israeli participants to Detroit where they are hosted by their American friends.
Teen Mission is an educational experience allowing Jewish teens the opportunity to experience Israel and create friendships with each other. This year, Teen Mission will send about 100 Americans to Israel, and 18 young Israelis will participate as well. Detroiters and Israelis alike attend the first three weeks of the trip in Israel while spending the latter three weeks in the Detroit area attending Camp Tamarack.
The Central Galilee-Michigan partnership, currently led by Partnership 2Gether Program Chair Richard Broder, is one of reciprocal and mutual success.
“The partnership programs are both critical and effective,” Broder said. “Of parallel importance are the people-to-people relationships built up over time through those programs that continue to strengthen.”
[similar id=45408 type=all]
With new program advancements on the horizon and interest in participation steadily rising among individuals in both countries, the future for the Central Galilee-Michigan partnership is brighter than ever.

domain: geography


text:
A beautiful set of 18 hand painted watercolour encouragement cards with words to inspire and empower you. Take them with you to bring light to those challenging moments or hang them on your wall, reminding you day by day.
Get a pack. Give a pack. These make a wonderful gift as a set or carry an extra set around ready to give cards out to those who need a little encouragement. You never know the impact you can have with a kind word or gesture.
Encouragement Card Set comes in a gorgeous little packet. 100% Australian made.

domain: artistic


text:
Orange Bucket Sunday = huge success! Thanks to the members of North Central Baptist Church, over 1430 pounds of food were collected to feed hungry kids @ Hidden Oak!!
The local award is the latest phase of Fill the Plate, Morgan Stanley’s long standing partnership with Feeding America, the nation’s leading hunger-relief charity. This grant will specifically launch Food4Kids at new schools and help reach more children in need of food over the weekends. Local Morgan Stanley employees brought out their family to help sort food and pack summer boxes for our children. They have continued to stay involved with Food4Kids and volunteers regularly to make a difference in our community and impact childhood hunger.
Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida is proud to give the University of Florida College of Medicine – Department of Pathology the award for 2014 Hunger Destroyer. The Department of Pathology brought in 280lbs of food to clinch the win! **QUADRUPLING** their 2013 win! Food4Kids would also like to thank everyone who helped contribute this year to the over 1 ton of food (2,273 pounds) collected at the event this year.
For the second year in a row, North Central Baptist Church hosted an “Orange Bucket” Food Drive with amazing results and participation from their members. This year 1,591 pounds of food was collected in almost 100 buckets of food!
Haile Jewelry and Loans’ 2nd Annual “Fill the Hummer” Food Drive generated 597 pounds of food, 3 backpacks, & 8 large tubs for our food storage needs. Enough food to feed ~85 children over a weekend! Thank you to Sheena & Clint Asbell and all the generous donors who participated!
Food4Kids honored with “The Most Collaborative Community Agency” award”! UF Center for Leadership and Service honored F4K with this recognition at their Impact Awards this year. We couldn’t do it without everyone’s efforts…our partners, donors, and volunteers!! Thank you CLS for your support!
Food4Kids received a prestigious award presented by Alachua County Public Schools, The Commissioner’s Business Recognition Award for 2013! We want to thank Alachua County Public Schools for this honor and partnership. This award is dedicated to all our volunteers, donors, and supporters…because of you, these students are being helped!
Congratulations to the University of Florida College of Medicine – Department of Pathology brought in nearly 70lbs for food to clinch the win for the exhibitors’ food drive competition at Sweet Dreams’ Touch-a-Truck 2013. Pictured here receiving the trophy is Dr. Bruce Goldberg, Cathy Weldon and Vickie Malomey. Food4Kids would like to thank everyone who helped contribute over 1 ton of food (2195 pounds) at the Sweet Dreams’ Touch-a-Truck event this year. We are honored to be part of such an awesome annual event for the 3rd year in a row! The food collected will help keep our pantries stocked and backpacks filled!
Big Thanks to Goddess Company for their commitment to impact childhood hunger! Goddess Company is donating a pound of food to the hungry children in the community for every pair of earrings that they sell. We are blessed and appreciative of their generosity and partnership to make a difference.

domain: news


text:
The first trailer for the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series is finally here.
Set to premiere May 25th it is set in between the events of the prequel trilogy and the original Star Wars trilogy, Obi-Wan Kenobi stars Ewan McGregor as the famed Jedi master and Anakin’s former mentor before his young padawan turned into Darth Vader. Ten years after the massacre of Order 66, Kenobi is living on Tatooine and watching over soon-to-be hero Luke Skywalker, when a new adventure reunites him with Anakin (Hayden Christensen).
As seen in the trailer above, it begins with Obi-Wan laying low in the sandy dunes of Tatooine while keeping watch over a young Luke, who lives with his Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru. “Stay hidden,” he says, as the iconic “Duel of the Fates” theme from Phantom Menace begins.
The series will bring previously animated Star Wars characters to live action — this time with the Grand Inquisitor, the main antagonist in Star Wars Rebels. Rupert Friend will play the villain, hunting down the surviving Jedi by Emperor Palpatine. As seen in the trailer, The Queen’s Gambit actor Moses Ingram plays an Inquisitor named Reva, who hunts down Obi-Wan and wields a red lightsaber. While we don’t actually see Darth Vader, we can hear the familiar sound of his breathing at the end of the trailer.
This will be the first time McGregor and Christensen have reprised their Star Wars roles since Revenge of the Sith in 2005. Christensen will also be seen in appear in the Disney+ Ahsoka series in 2023.
The cast includes Joel Edgerton and Bonnie Piesse as Owen and Beru Lars, the uncle and aunt of Luke Skywalker, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, Benny Safdie and Maya Erskine.
The series is written by Joby Harold and directed by Deborah Chow, both of whom also serve as executive producers. Chow previously directed two episodes in the first season of The Mandalorian. McGregor executive produces along with Kathleen Kennedy and Michelle Rejwan.
For a closer look at the series, check out the newly release screenshots in the gallery below.


Today (25 January 2011) sees a Response column in The Guardian by Grant Shapps, Minister for Housing, in which he dismisses Patrick Butler’s prediction that ‘savage cuts will leave people sleeping rough on the streets‘.
Shapps proclaims that the Tory-led Government is protecting the homeless from council cuts.
Sure, he says, he won’t insist that councils match the Government’s resource allocation for the Supporting People housing programme, but match it they should.
‘If I thought [the new council funding settlement] would in any way increase homelessness and rough sleeping, I certainly would not support the moves we are making to ensure every taxpayer’s pound is spent more wisely‘, he says.
Presumably ensuring every taxpayer’s pound is spent more wisely is Tory-talk for Chancellor George Osborne’s slash and burn, as the Coalition works its way silently and inexorably towards de-governance.
Strict silo thinking is very evidently the Government’s preferred – no, politically essential – way of seeing the world.
Any other perceptual mode would incur the risk of joining up the dots, of acknowledging that inevitably deep and damaging cuts are underway, and that wherever or however they are applied, they are directly the result of Mr Osborne’s steely surgery.
If homeless people are protected, some other provision, perhaps early years or local parks, will have to suffer. Silos or no, something somewhere has to give when resources for services are slashed.
By steadfastly refusing to see the connectedness of public (and indeed private) services, the huge political advantage of ultimate denial of culpability is always there for Shapps, Osborne, Cameron and Clegg:
Not us folks, it’s those dodgy Councils who won’t accept proper responsibility for everything extra we’ve just landed on them. We’ve changed the rules, and that’s how it is.
OK, we also chopped the money whilst increasing the service provision load, but that’s their problem now, not ours….
So soon there will be merely a spectre where the Welfare State once proudly stood.
But it won’t be the Tories’ fault. Oh no, it’s the fault of local councils, who somehow at a stroke can’t make less money go many more ways at once.
Pretty nifty Tory positioning, or what?


LUMBERLOK TIMBER CONNECTORS
Reference Series: AB
Angle Brace may be used as either compression or tension brace. Nail holes are fully punched for ease of nailing. Fix with 75mm x 3.15mm diameter F.H. nails. When used as a diagonal wall brace, it should be secured at each end with three nails, and two nails at each stud crossing. Standard length is 3.6m, other sizes available on request (2.7m - 5.0m). Angle Brace can be used as an anti-sag mechanism for purlins or girts.
Materials: 0.85mm G250 Z275 Steel
Finish: Zinc Coated
Code Reports: View Code Report Table
- As mentioned above.
Need Help or Have a Question? Contact Customer Service


text:
Secret Killer: Senioritis
Are you a senior experiencing lack of motivation? Forgetting to wear your lanyard? Maybe you haven’t turned in a single homework assignment. There is a name for this condition and it is known as “senioritis.” Some side effects of senioritis are repeated absences, a dismissive attitude, an over-excessive wearing of sweatpants and extreme laziness. Every year, many seniors experience the terrible case of senioritis in their final year of high school due to an absence of interest in school. “I believe senioritis is taking a nap after school, and forgetting to charge your iPad,” senior Sam Hall said. To sum up the feeling of senioritis, he said, “Just done.” Senior Shana Snyder believes senioritis happens because seniors will be leaving soon. “Some effects of senioritis are lack of interest in school work, an increase of sleep, and procrastinating,” Snyder said. “On a scale of one to really awful, my senioritis is painful,” senior Andrea Hale said. “It is suddenly more difficult to get to school on time, and I find myself taking a nap every day after school.” Senior Tasia Comer feels the some way about getting to school on time. “Every morning I wake up, and I don’t want to come to school,” Comer said. “It’s not because I don’t like it here, it’s just because I don’t want to do any of my work.” Researchers have yet to find a cure for this disease so students are trying to find ways to overcome this extreme hardship. “I have yet to find a way to overcome this struggle,” Hall said. “Talking to my friends helps a little bit to get through this hard time,” Hale said. “Graduation is the only cure to senioritis,” Comer said. “I have just walked these halls too many times before. At the beginning of the year I was excited to be back in school, but at the end of first quarter, it hit me like a sack of potatoes.” Luckily some seniors choose to have an off-block which allows them to take a break for one block of the day and not have a class. “My grades have not been affected by senioritis because I am fortunate to have an off-block to work on class work,” Snyder said. “I’m not too worried about my grades being affected,” Comer said. “I’ve done this so many times before that I know how to pick my grades up to a passing grade before the end of the quarter.” Seniors, watch your back before senioritis consumes your life. You don’t want to be the next victim of this incurable disease.


text:
Organic chemistry is the study of compounds containing
carbon. All organic molecules contain carbon. Living
organisms are made up of organic molecules and use organic
molecules to function.
There are four basic groups of organic compounds in the
body: Carbohydrates, Lipids (fats), Proteins and Nucleic
Organic Substances of the Body
Glycerol and Fatty
Carbon, Hydrogen, Amino Acids
(DNA and RNA)
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nucleotides
Carbohydrates – The Monosaccharides
A carbohydrate is a compound containing the elements
carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
The basic building blocks of carbohydrate molecules are the
Monosaccharides (Simple Sugars)–Glucose, Fructose and
Carbohydrates – The Disaccharides
Two monosaccharides can form a covalent bond between them to
form a disaccharide sugar.
Sucrose is a compound containing a glucose joined to a
fructose. Sucrose is commonly called table sugar.
Maltose is a disaccharide containing two glucose molecules
held together by a covalent bond.
Lactose is a sugar found in milk formed by the combination of
glucose and galactose.
of glucose molecules linked
Plants – energy storage as starch
Animals – energy storage as glycogen
Carbohydrates – The Polysaccharides
When many monosaccharide molecules are joined together
with covalent bonds, we have a polysaccharide. Glycogen is a
polysaccharide containing many hundreds of monosaccharide
subunits. Glycogen is a food stored in the body for energy.
An important structural polysaccharide is cellulose.
Cellulose is in wood and the cell walls of plants. You know that
shirt you're wearing? If it is cotton, that's cellulose, too! Even
though cellulose is formed from sugar, we cannot digest it. Do
you know of an animal that can digest plant cellulose?
Polysaccharides are also found in the shells of such
crustaceans as crabs and lobsters as a material called chitin.
Organic Chemistry - Lipids
Lipids or fats are organic compounds containing carbon,
hydrogen and oxygen. Lipids are essential structural
components of all cells especially the cell membranes. Lipids
also represent an important energy reserve molecule. Gram
for gram, lipids provide twice as much energy as
carbohydrates. Three important lipids in the body are:
triglycerides, phospholipids and cholesterol.
lipid molecules formed
from two building
blocks, glycerol and
three fatty acids.
Triglycerides store a
great deal of energy
for the body.
When the covalent
bonds between the
atoms in a triglyceride
molecule are broken
down, energy is
released for life
The phospholipid molecule is similar to a triglyceride except that
the third fatty acid is replaced by a phosphate group.
Phosphate consists of one phosphorus and four oxygen atoms.
The phosphate end of the molecule will dissolve in water and is
said to be hydrophilic (“likes water”). The fatty acid end of the
molecule repels water and is called hydrophobic (“fears water”).
When phospholipid molecules are
mixed in water, they will form a stable
bilayer structure with the phosphate
heads facing the water and the water
“fearing” fatty acid tails facing each
other. This phospholipid bilayer
arrangement is the basic structure of
the cell membrane.
Cholesterol is an unusual type of lipid. It is made up of
four rings (1, 2, 3, 4) of carbon atoms joined together by
covalent bonds. Cholesterol is needed for the structure of
the plasma membranes of cells. It is also used to
manufacture a class of hormones called the steroids. Many
baseball and football players have been accused of using
steroids to illegally increase their strength.
Some people have a problem with too much cholesterol
in their blood. High cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood
are a major cause of heart disease
Organic Chemistry – The Proteins
Proteins are very large, complex molecules composed of the elements
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Other elements are found in proteins
in very small amounts. Protein molecules are constructed from building blocks
called amino acids. There are twenty different kinds of amino acids. As amino
acids are joined to each other with special covalent peptide bonds, the protein
molecule grows larger and its shape becomes more and more complex. An
example of a very complex protein would be hemoglobin found in the red
Typical amino acid
The Proteins - Functions
Proteins carry out a wide range of functions in the body:
1. Collagen and keratin are structural proteins. Collagen holds the
tissues together throughout the body and strengthens ligaments
2. Keratin is a protein that toughens and waterproofs the skin.
3. Many hormones that regulate body functions are proteins.
4. The proteins actin and myosin permit our muscles to contract.
5. Hemoglobin is a blood protein that transports oxygen and carbon
dioxide throughout the body.
6. Antibodies are proteins in the blood and body fluids that help to
7. Enzymes are a special class of proteins that assist other chemicals
to react with each other. These reactions are the basis of all life
Enzymes are referred to as
catalysts. A catalyst is a substance
that assists other chemical reactions
to occur without being chemically
In the example to the right,
molecule A and molecule B are joined
together to form a new substance AB.
Enzymes are needed to permit every
chemical reaction in the body to
The most important characteristic
of an enzyme molecule is its shape.
The shape of the enzyme molecule
must fit the shape of the specific
molecules the enzyme works on like a
key fits into a lock.
Basic Enzyme Reaction
A basic enzyme reaction must have the following components:
1. The substrate – the material that the enzyme will act upon.
2. The enzyme – the catalyst that allows the reaction to occur.
3. The products – the substances produced through the reaction
of the enzyme with the substrate.
An example of the action of a typical enzyme would be the
reaction produced when the enzyme catalase is exposed to
Water + Oxygen
Catalase is found in all animal tissues. This reaction is
commonly seen when peroxide is applied to an open wound.
The release of oxygen in the wound kills dangerous germs.
1. Enzymes are used to regulate the rate (speed) of chemical
2. All enzymes are proteins, but not all proteins are enzymes.
3. Each chemical reaction in an organism requires its own
4. Each chemical that is worked on by an enzyme is called a
5. Each enzyme can also be called an organic calalyst.
6. Enzymes are never changed by their reactions! They are
Basis of Enzyme Action
Each enzyme has a specific area for linking up with its own
specific substrate. This is called an active site (the place
where substrate and enzyme are attached)
THE LOCK AND KEY MODEL
1.) An enzyme and substrate that are compatible link up at the
active site. The shapes of the enzyme and substrate fit
together like a lock and key
2.) This forms the enzyme-substrate complex where the
enzyme goes to work (can put together or take apart a
3.) The enzyme and products separate: the enzyme is ready to
work on another substrate.
Examples of Enzyme Activities – Dehydration
Synthesis and Hydrolysis
Two very common chemical reactions assisted by enzymes
are dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis. When the subunits
of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins are being put together to
form larger molecules, water is removed by the action of an
enzyme. This process is called dehydration synthesis. When
large organic compounds are being broken down into their
subunits, an enzyme controlled reaction adds water between the
subunits. This is called hydrolysis.
The Nucleic Acids – DNA and RNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a very complex
double stranded molecule which stores all of the
information needed by the cell and the entire
organism to carry out life activities. DNA is found
primarily in the nucleus of the cell.
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a single stranded
molecule which is found in several locations within
the cell. RNA carries a copy of the coded
information in DNA to the place in the cell where
that information will be used to manufacture
enzymes needed to allow all of the chemical
processes of life to occur in the cell.
Deoxyribonucleic Acid - DNA
DNA is a very large molecule (macromolecule) which
stores hereditary information that controls the activities of
every cell of the body. DNA is built up from building blocks
called nucleotides. A nucleotide is made up of three kinds
of particles: a sugar molecule, a nitrogen base and a
A DNA Nucleotide
Ribonucleic Acid - RNA
RNA can be thought of as one half of a DNA molecule
which carries coded hereditary information from the
nucleus of the cell to the cytoplasm. RNA is built up from
building blocks called nucleotides. A nucleotide of RNA is
made up of three kinds of particles: a ribose sugar
molecule, a nitrogen base and a phosphate.
An RNA Nucleotide
Structure of DNA
There are four kinds of
nitrogen bases in DNA:
adenine, guanine, cytosine
and thymine. The nucleotides
containing these bases are put
together to form a structure
called a double helix. A
double helix has the shape of a
ladder that has been twisted
lengthwise so that the sides of
the ladder coil around each
other. The sides of the ladder
are formed by sugar and
phosphate groups. The rungs
of the ladder consist of nitrogen

domain: chemistry


text:
A Boulder County man was arrested after investigators say he had child pornography on his computer and also uploaded images and videos.
Aaron Karl McDannell, 47, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child with intent to distribute and two counts of sexual exploitation of a child possession of 20 or more items.
According to an arrest affidavit, a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigator found child pornography on a peer-to-peer network and tracked the IP address of the user to McDannell’s address on Old Post Circle in unincorporated Boulder County.
The case was handed over to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, and a detective reviewed the files and discovered the user had uploaded numerous files containing child pornography.
The sheriff’s office obtained a warrant for McDannell’s home. Investigators found an external hard drive that contained more child pornography, according to the affidavit.
McDannell admitted the child pornography was his, and he told investigators he had been viewing child pornography for the past 10 years, including images and videos of children younger than 10.
McDannell was released on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond, but is not allowed to have unauthorized contact with anyone younger than 18 as a condition of his bond.
He is scheduled for a formal filing of charges on Friday.
McDannell has no prior criminal history in Colorado, according to court records.

domain: law


text:
Welcome to our new web site!
To give our readers a chance to experience all that our new website has to offer, we have made all content freely avaiable, through October 1, 2018.
During this time, print and digital subscribers will not need to log in to view our stories or e-editions.
A group of local authors who write in a variety of genres will hold “Midsummer Book Dreams” book signing and sale noon-3 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor Blvd.
Four of the authors participating in the signing and sale are Dr. Elaine LeVine (“Evelyn’s Golden Leaf”), Judy Cicero (“Sour Grapes and Shadow”), Charmayne Samuelson (“What I Love! Said Rubee Dove”) and Rosemary Matos (“The Menagerie on Winter Street”).
Visitors to the show and sale will get to meet the authors and the characters they have created for “fantastical stories and coloring books,” Samuelson said.
Samuelson said she, LeVine, Cicero and Matos have written mystery novels, memoirs and historical fiction, and “each found a whimsical side to their writing paths that gives them great joy. The four of us met in the Las Cruces Writers group and eventually discovered that we each had children’s books. We gravitated toward each other and want to share our efforts with the local community.”
Samuelson will also be signing her novel “Mystery of the Lost Kingdom of Gold,” which she said includes a unique time-travel twist, as well as her self-hypnosis book, “The No. 1 Self-Help Technique In The Universe.”
LeVine will sign her coloring book, which is all about Evelyn, a young elephant, and her jungle adventures.
Matos’ book signing will include “Promises From Cuba,” which Samuelson described as “a tale of love and courage amid the difficult times of young, violent rebels.”
Cicero’s books to be signed include “Tate and the Lotus Pond,” which Samuelson called “an enchanting fairy tale.”
For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.org.


text:
If you are looking for a healthy snack for your diet, Edamame can be an excellent option. Not only does it taste delicious, but also, Edamame is packed with nutritions and very high in fiber.Read more
Nakayama Foods was established in 2014, based on our passion to deliver the highest quality food ingredients from well-known suppliers and manufacturers of the world to consumers in Vietnam. The establishment of Nakayama Foods came as a strategic cooperation between Okamura Co.,Ltd and Trung Son Corp. This cooperation gave us both the Japanese food distribution service and knowledge of the Vietnamese local market. With a history of 20+ years in processing and exporting seafood, not only do we have strong relationship with our suppliers, but also expertise in choosing the best source of ingredients for our customers.
We supply various kinds of food products, from frozen to fresh seafood, vegetables, seaweed, sauces, vinegar and beverages from Japan and all over the world.
Our product Fresh and frozen
Our seafood is imported directly from reputable suppliers from Japan and the world. We have fresh fishes from Japan and Norway, such as salmon, palegic and white fishes from Norway; tuna from Indonesia.Read more
Our product Vegetables
All of our vegetables are certified to be safe for consumption. Our main vegetables include green soybean, Edamame, from Indonesia.Read more
Our product BeveragesRead more
Our product Sauces and condiments
With our unique production line, Nakayama Foods can develop, produce and supply sauces, that are tailored to our customers' needs and are suitable to Vietnamese customers' taste.Read more
Lên đầu trang

domain: food


Im pretty new to Blender. I have a 3D model which is already in a specific pose that i want to rig for animation. Since i dont feel like manually somehow fiddling the meshes back to a T or A pose before rigging, i created the armature and bones as best as i can along the posed joints. The legs and arms are connected via keep offset to the hip/spine bones. The problem is, when i try to connect the mesh surrounding it with the armature so it responds to its movement (which it does not yet) with:
- Select mesh
- Shift select armature
- Ctrl + P
- Choose "With automatic weights"
something odd happens. The mesh just simply pops away and is somewhere rotated and at a larger size in the room far away from the armature/skeleton. I expected the automatic one not working too well out of the box, but i dont get what is happening. Am i doing this wrong?
Im using Blender 2.93, if that is relevant.


Along with a smooth stability in the air granted by its four propellers, the Syma X5C-1 Quadcopter also comes equipped with a 720p HD camera. This convenient addition makes the X5C one of the most affordable cheap drones with camera attachments. Wildly popular with beginners, and drones for kids are also a great gift for parents to give them and not break the bank at the same time.
For those looking for a basic done that has FPV camera capabilities that are still pretty decent, but at a fair price, the Hubsan H502S is definitely the way to go. There are minimal features, mostly just the GPS function, which is a nice touch that makes all the difference, and you get up to 12 minutes of flying time on a single charge. You also get Return to Home, Follow Me, one-key control, the whole set.
Lead camera analyst for the PCMag consumer electronics reviews team, Jim Fisher is a graduate of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he concentrated on documentary video production. Jim's interest in photography really took off when he borrowed his father's Hasselblad 500C and light meter in 2007. He honed his writing skills at retailer B&H... See Full Bio
You get up to 9 minutes of flight time, have a 640x480p camera, and video capabilities that lack audio as there is no microphone. You can do flips in the air at the touch of a button on the transmitter, and there is a button that lets you share a video on social media instantly. The LED lights located at the center of each propeller and the headlight are pretty useful for flying at night, too.
A. Sadly, the list of places where you can’t fly it is going to be significantly longer, but in general, try to find an open area with no people around. Avoid residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, schools, events of all kinds, people, and airports (stay five miles away from these). Again, you’ll find more detailed information on the FAA website.
The Holy Stone HS200, a cheap drone with camera is a beginner level best drone under $100. It will be easy to operate and has four levels of speed and a function of automatic takeoff and automatic landing. The most important thing is that you have a FIRST PERSON VIEW 1280 snapshot and a 720 video camera. The Holy Stone HS200 remote transmitter has features of a small LCD that can be used to adjust the transmitter’s configuration. The accelerator is used to control the flight of the drone and can also be released to allow the flight of the drone at a single point. The drone can be adjusted through 4-speed mode, beginners or experts, it does not matter, you will find the level of speed that most excites you. This drone can fly at night with the LED light that is attached for clear visibility. Its range of video transmitter is approximately 50-100 meters and, although it has a low resolution, many users have noticed that the images are of high quality. 2MP HD FPV camera, users appreciate the fact that they can use it for photography, as it offers bright and sharp photos, primarily if you use the Altitude hold functions.
Transporting a delicate drone to and from a flying site can be a daunting process. Some drones come with a basic storage case, but you might consider purchasing a sturdier packing case or customized backpack for safer portability. These special storage systems can carry additional rotor blades, batteries, chargers, binoculars, and other essentials.
And the best part? Parrot also gives you the option of piloting via smartphone or with a dedicated dual-joystick controller. The Flypad, as it’s called, is sold separately for $40 bucks, but it might be worth the extra dough if you don’t have a spare smartphone lying around and don’t feel like handing your kid your brand new iPhone every time he/she feels like flying.
If you are looking for the absolute best drone for amazing price this is the one for you. This is one of the top selling and excellent drones in the market with 5 star reviews. This drone is very affordable for only $70 dollars with a huge discount and with latest technology. This drone has Live streaming which you can stream from the Remote control using your smartphone (iOS/Android).
As it is for every gadget out there, a buyer must set realistic expectations when buying a cheap drone (or other devices). If you set expectations that are too high, chances of being disappointed ultimately are high, and this may ruin your drone flying experience. Instead of the high standards, expect far less from the device and let it surprise you instead while providing you with so much excitement in the process. You may consider buying a spare drone also.
Overall, professional drones with cameras are of high quality. These drones have some of the best cameras that money can buy onboard and ensure perfect stability for aerial photography and videography purposes through the gimbal and gyro axis. Some of these drones may even feature autopilot and GPS features that make professional drone photography better than ever.
The other primary consideration is how the photos and video are stored after you take them. Drones with WiFi capabilities will work with your mobile device, letting you see and store media real-time on your phone. For those that don’t, you’ll store the media on the drone, usually on a microSD card. If this is the case, know how much storage the drone comes with and whether (and by how much) it can be upgraded.
If there’s one thing DJI is good at, it’s stuffing a ton of features and functionality into increasingly small drones — and nothing showcases this talent more than the Spark. Despite the fact that the drone’s hull is roughly the size of a Twinkie, DJI somehow managed to cram in many of the same goodies you’d find under the hood of the Spark’s bigger, bulkier, and more expensive brothers.
This category is better for those who need drones for commercial reasons, possibly for recording clips for an advertisement or a picture for their business’ profile, for example, or for residential fliers who want the best camera drone on the market. These camera drones for sale are professional in all aspects, with both the camera and the drone being high tech in accordance with the design.
Conclusion: The list is useful for the specific budget drone buyers. The beginners can also purchase a drone under the specific budget for the best drones with camera under $100. Another thing can be told about this matter is- it is wise to buy a drone cheap as of a first drone to have and it is because when someone has performed all the necessary task by a drone they are going to be looking for the best of its types. If someone buys a drone which exceeds the budget then, two things are possibly going to happen- he is going to itch for buying much more good specification drone or he can give up as of not flying a drone of its merit. So, starting with a cheap drone is a very good formula to keep up with this modern civilization technological advancement. It is necessary to determine the purpose of the purchasing of a drone before a user is going to buy a drone. And as here in this article, we have talked about top 10 best drones with camera under $100 this is going to help the purchaser out to make a decision for buying the best drones with camera under $100 in 2019.
Most still cameras are 5 megapixels or higher. Therefore, do not be fooled by the claims of HD for a camera when the manufacturer is relying on the resolution for still photos. It is true what they are saying but not the complete story. Having HD resolution for still images does not explain the possibility of also having a lower quality for video-image capture.


In a report released this morning, UBS urged buysiders increase their overweight to mortgages from a slight overweight to a full overweight. Analysts said that they might even increase their position to a maximum overweight.
There are two major reasons for this shift, analysts said. The first is the strong employment number last Friday as well as the market backup that followed, which eased supply pressures. Analysts predict agency fixed-rate production of about $75 billion per month at these rate levels, which can be easily absorbed by the banks. At the pre-employment rate levels, the market was close to another refinancing wave. At this juncture, this is no longer a threat, UBS said. Aside from this, they expect that with the sell-off, bank purchases will increase significantly. Banks have a lot of cash that they were waiting for this backup to reinvest.


text:
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Punk Kids - Pinky Head Bead Set
I have added to my collection of punk kid beads - introducing Pinky the Punk kid head beads. This is a set of two beads that match Pinky and her dog bead set also available in my shop.
Beads are pierced vertically from top of head to bottom.
Size is approximate:
1/2" vertical (top to bottom)
3/4" horizontal (braid to braid)
1/2" horizontal (nose to back of head)
All beads are hand-sculpted from polymer clay. Pinky is made up of colors pink, orange and green.
Pinky and her Dog Bead Set


I renewed my xbox live today. But when I started Fifa 11 the Ultimate Team tab is gone.
Then I played online, everything worked perfect. But when I restarted my console I get an
error which sais something like: Online pass is not finded, then I selected Re-download
Online Pass and I get an error.
Can anyone please help?


text:
United Nations: China has blocked India’s proposal at the United Nations to list the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Shahid Mahmood as a global terrorist.
India and the United States wanted Mahmood to be designated an international terrorist and be subjected to a global travel ban and freezing of his assets. But such a proposal requires to be agreed by all members of the 15-member UNSC body.
Mahmood is the Deputy Chief of Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation which is another front of LeT. He was listed as a terrorist by India in Oct 2020. The Falah-I-Insaniat Foundation was designated as terrorist entity by the UN in 2012.
This is the fourth time this year that China came in defence of the Pakistan-based terrorist and blocked India’s bids to blacklist them at the UN.
In August, China came in defence of Jaish-e-Mohammed deputy chief Abdul Rauf Asghar and thwarted India’s bid to list him as an UN Security Council designated terrorist.
Placing a technical hold on the proposal, China stood out against the listing of Asghar saying it required more time to study. However, all other 14 members of the United Nations Security Council agreed to impose sanctions on Asghar, the younger brother of Masood Azhar.
Asghar has been involved in the planning and execution of numerous terror attacks on India, including the hijacking of Indian Airlines aircraft IC814 (1999), the attack on the Indian Parliament (2001) and the attack on the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot (2016).
In June 2022 as well, China placed on hold a joint proposal by India and the US to list the deputy chief of LeT, Abdul Rehman Makki, in the sanctions list.
Makki has been involved in raising funds, recruiting and radicalising youths to resort to violence and planning attacks in India, including the Mumbai terror attacks of 2008.
Government sources maintain that China’s actions expose its double speak and double standards when it comes to the international community’s shared battle against terrorism.
China decision is likely to further strain ties between New Delhi and Beijing. The two countries have been in a military standoff at the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh since April 2020.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, asked about China repeatedly thwarting India’s bid to list dreaded terrorists as terrorists, said in September: “If somebody blocks listing, particularly in cases where the merits of going ahead are very apparent, I think they do so frankly at (the cost) of their own interest and reputation.”


text:
Celtic Christianity has haunted my soul since my early youth, from at least the time when at the age of eighteen I bought a Celtic cross from the gift shop of The Detroit Institute of Arts and which has hung about my neck for most of the intervening forty years. That cross was the seed. Over a decade later, my wife and I chose Claddagh rings as wedding bands—for one, because they were relatively inexpensive and we were poor, and, more importantly, because Celtic spirituality spoke to our souls in a profound way. In addition, my five eldest children all have Celtic names—Brendan, Dylan, Thomas Gwynn, Mae, and Aidan—and Brendan was baptized with water from the Chalice Well in Glastonbury.
Inspired by the lives of the Celtic saints, in my first or second year as a Waldorf teacher I wrote a play, The Journey of St. Brendan the Navigator, for my students to perform. Our school’s eurythmy teacher, Brigitta (Bridget to us Celts) helped me turn it into a kind of Miracle Play, with my class performing the parts of Brendan and his monks, another class as the whale upon whose back Brendan and his companions celebrated Easter Mass, another class as the island of birds, and so on. The teachers even participated, and my dear friend Mary Jo played the role of the wise hermit Brendan met on the Isle of the Blessed. I still recall her face and gestures as her character told Brendan and his crew the time had not yet come to settle upon those shores. I wrote the play out in long hand, and I’m not even sure if I still have a copy, alas. Nevertheless, the entire thing was one of the most beautiful moments in my thirty years of teaching. It felt as if light filled the room. No one was untouched.
Certainly, among other things, what really appealed to me then (and continues to) is the synergy between the angelic and natural orders in Celtic spirituality. The Celtic churches, so difficult to perceive clearly through the mists of history, moved in such an awareness. The legends of the Celtic saints—Patrick, Brendan, Brigid, and Columba for example—are rich with a natural world barely touched by agriculture. It is also interesting to note that Celtic monasticism with its extraordinary emphasis on asceticism and learning arose in a geographical area almost complete devoid of urban centers. It may be precisely because of this that Celtic monks participated in the wildness of Creation in a manner almost entirely unknown in other contexts. The exquisite Welsh “Litany of the Creation” (c. 7th century) voices this beautifully:
I beseech the people of heaven with bright-armed Michael; I beseech you by the triad of wind, sun, and moon.
I beseech you by water and the cruel air; I beseech you by fire, I beseech you by earth.
This sensibility inhabits so much of the liturgical, devotional, and mythic language of Celtic Christianity that it is hard to miss, as in this excerpt from one of the more powerful prayers in the Christian tradition, St. Patrick’s Breastplate, also known as The Deer’s Cry:
I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of sun,
Radiance of moon,
Splendour of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of wind,
Depth of sea,
Stability of earth,
Firmness of rock.
In Celtic spirituality, all of Creation participates in Divinity. As Christopher Bamford writes in the introduction to his outstanding collection (edited with William Parker Marsh), Celtic Christianity: Ecology and Holiness, what we find in Celtic spirituality is “a continuity in cosmic process, that extended from its inception, Creation, to its conclusion, Deification.”
When St. Patrick was asked by the Irish pagan royalty who this God he spoke of was, he had this to say:
“Our God is the God of all men, the God of heaven and earth, of sea and river, of sun and moon and stars, of the lofty mountain and the lowly valleys, the God above heaven and in heaven and under heaven; he has his dwelling round heaven and earth and sea and all that in them is. He inspires all, he quickens all, he dominates all, he sustains all. He lights the light of the sun; he furnishes the light of the light; he has made springs in the dry land and has set stars to minister to the greater lights.
The Celtic Church was its own unique individuality, not Roman and not Byzantine, and not encumbered by the bureaucratic complications of hierarchical administration and the annoyances and interferences of ecclesial busybodies. (Those interested in this topic may want to check out F. E. Warren’s The Liturgy and Ritual of the Celtic Church, first published in 1881). The Irish Church, in particular, had no martyrs to speak of and was characterized by “its pastoral way, its uncomplicated fervour, the dislike of its representatives for all manner of officialdom and organization [which] was precisely what the men of Rome so disliked.”  The Celtic ethos took seriously Christ’s admonishment to “Preach the Gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). That sounds like my kind of church.
This all sounds a lot like Sophiology, too, of course, and for good reason (and I haven’t even mentioned the important place of women in Celtic religion and culture). And Sophiology, I claim, is the default position for Judeo-Christian ways of being—ways of being long since compromised by the designs of religious politicians and ecclesial people of power to the point of almost absolute disfigurement. As Margaret Barker argues, in the context of First Temple Judaism, “Those with the ‘biblical’ way of thinking saw the creation as the work of God, and felt that people who saw it in any other way were not liberated but deprived.”  Furthermore, “the covenant of creation bound everything in one system: the material world, living beings, human society, and the invisible forces they called angels or powers.”  I was right: this is Sophiology.
This is also, I claim, the Kingdom Christ proclaimed.
Michael’s latest books are an edition of The Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz and Transfiguration: Notes toward a Radical Catholic Reimagination of Everything. He can be reached at email@example.com See also The Center for Sophiological Studies' available courses. Also check out the latest volume of Jesus the Imagination: The Garden.
1. Oliver Davies, trans. with Thomas O’Loughlin, Celtic Spirituality New York: Paulist Press, 1999), 298.
2. Christopher Bamford and William Parker Marsh, Celtic Christianity: Ecology and Holiness (Lindisfarne, 1982), 12.
3. In H. J. Massingham, The Tree of Life (London, 1943), 37-38.
4. Gerhard Herm, The Celts: The People Who Came out of the Darkness (New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1977), 268.
5. Margaret Barker, Creation: A Biblical Vision for the Environment (London: T&T Clark, 2010), 26.
6. Ibid., 111.


text:
Jovanka Beckles is now in second place, as of Saturday evening.
Buffy, who favors reforming, but not repealing the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, is not in public office so house parties are an opportunity to introduce herself to voters.
If we're going to tackle tough challenges like housing and homelessness, education and inequity, gun violence, criminal justice reform and climate change, we need Buffy Wicks.
Buffy Wicks understands rent stabilization is the only thing that stands between many families and the terrifying prospect of untenable rent hikes or even losing their homes.
With 12 people now running to replace Assemblyman Tony Thurmond, developments in the race are fast and furious.
An open seat for Assembly District 15 has already attracted five candidates. More are sure to jump into the 2018 race.

domain: sociology


All posts tagged "St James’ PS"
/ 7 years ago
A Newry and Armagh MLA is seeking an urgent meeting with the newly-appointed Education Minister Peter Weir in a bid to...
/ 8 years ago
The fight to save a rural County Armagh primary school from closure has gone to Stormont. Representatives of St James’ Primary...


text:
This post is sponsored byPcsing.com!
You are stationed in New York, and your spouse gets orders to Arizona. Report date? June 15th! With your three kids, two dogs, and big old van, why not turn your PCS into a PCS road trip?
Sometimes when you PCS you will get on an airplane, and land in your new location hours later. You are excited about your new duty station, but the plane trip? Not so much. If you go on a PCS road trip, the actual time it takes to get there can be just as exciting.
When planning such a trip, there are a few things you should keep in mind in order to make your trip successful.
Check the routes
You know where you are and where you need to go. Check and see which route would be best. Is there anything you really want to see? Use Roadtrippers.com to help you plan your trip. There might be a quicker way to get to your new city, but if you want to have a better trip, it might be worth taking a longer route to see landmarks and sights you never would otherwise be able to see.
Watch the weather
Think about the time of year you are leaving and plan accordingly. You don’t want to get stuck in Colorado in January. If you do have to drive during the winter months, taking the southern route might be a better idea. Still, no matter what your route is, keep an eye on the weather and add in extra days just in case.
Give yourself enough time
Your spouse has to report on a certain date, make sure you plan for that. Give yourselves a lot of extra time so you can enjoy the ride and not be rushed. Think about all you want to see on the way and plan accordingly.
Stop early for the day
If you have kids, and pets, or even if you don’t, stop in the afternoon so there is time to go swimming, let the kids play on a playground, and have dinner together. You don’t want to pull into a hotel at 9 pm at night, still needing to find some dinner for the kids.
Prep your kids
If your kids are old enough, prep them for the trip. Let them know your route and give them their own map. Let them help plan some of the stops. Bring “surprises” for them to open during the more boring parts of the drive.
Have back up plans
What will you do if you have a hotel reservation in Utah but get stuck in a massive traffic jam while still in California? Think about back up plans, and make sure you have extra money to spend in case you need to add unexpected stops or if you have a car emergency along the way.
Connect with friends
If you have friends along your route, see if you can see them. You might even be able to stay with them instead of a hotel. If nothing else, you can plan your meals so that you are able to meet up and connect, if only for a few hours over lunch.
Don’t forget the snacks
You are going to need snacks, and many of them. You could always purchase them on the way but having a snack plan is a must. This will help if you still have an hour to go before it is time to stop for dinner and someone gets hungry. You also will want to have snacks for the hotel room or even for when you get to your new area.
Plan for pets
If you are on a PCS road trip, you are going to have your pets with you. Make plans for them. Does your dog get car sickness? Does your cat suffer from anxiety in the car? Talk to your vet about what you might need and make sure that anywhere you will be staying allows pets. Some hotels and motels do not.
Pcsing across the country can be overwhelming but turning that trip into a fun road trip can be the way to go.
Have you ever gone on a PCS road trip? Where did you go?
Visit PCSing.com for your next PCS! You can find out information about your next duty station, read articles about PCSing, and more.


text:
Brighten someone's day with a thoughtful gift package. Handpicked British artisan gifts, beautifully packaged with your message handwritten. NEXT DAY UK DELIVERY AVAILABLE (order before 2pm Mon - Fri for delivery next day incl Saturday delivery)
Milk Chocolate Christmas Jumper by Choc on Choc (50g)
This adorable Milk chocolate Christmas jumper is handmade from the finest milk Belgian chocolate by Choc on Choc's artisan chocolatiers. This delicious chocolate jumper features a festive Christmas tree design.
Made in Somerset
Choc on Choc, based in Bath, pride themselves on the superb high quality of their Belgian chocolate and the way they have taken a fantastic product and hand craft it into something original. Founded by father & daughter team, Flo & Kerr, Kerr makes the chocolate moulds in ‘his shed’ while Flo runs the business, they design the chocolates together.


text:
The company, which is the largest producer of drones in the world, faces the possibility of imposing new sanctions on it after it was previously included in the US sanctions lists. war in Ukraine.
And the American chain “CNBC” affirmed in a report seen by “News Hoth” that the Chinese company “DJI”, which is on the throne of the largest producers of “Drones” in the world, was involved in the Russia-Ukraine war, and now facing the threat of sanctions after the US blacklisting
According to the report, DJI is just one of many technology companies whose products have been found in use on the battlefield in Ukraine.
It is believed that the Russian military used drones produced by this Chinese company in the war, including the drone (Mavic 3), as well as a special platform for detecting drones that allow users to locate the operator of those drones, and This platform is produced by the same Chinese company.
DJI denied the allegations, insisting that its products are designed for civilian use only and “do not meet military specifications.”
“We certainly don’t support their use in combat,” said Adam Welch, the company’s head of global policy.
DJI has suspended sales of its products to Russia and Ukraine since last April, and this suspension is still in effect.
DJI currently controls more than 70% of the global drone market
According to a specialized report, the market is expected to grow from $30.6 billion in 2022 to $55.8 billion in 2030.
Founded in 2006 in a college dorm room by Frank Wang, the Chinese company began building drone control systems, which were sold to hobbyists building their own drones.
In 2013, the company produced its first ready-to-fly drone, the Phantom 1.
DJI currently employs more than 14,000 employees, more than 25% of whom work in research and development, confirming that the company is focused on innovation.
In December 2021, the US government added the drone maker, as well as several other Chinese companies, to its economic blacklist, which prohibits US investors from buying or selling shares in the company.
The death counter has not stopped spinning in Turkey and Syria since the devastating earthquake
The Chinese spy balloon that traveled across the United States
US intelligence: Iran’s government is unstable because of the protests
Pakistan: dead and dozens wounded in a suicide bombing in a mosque


text:
Incredible Bridge Style Kitchen Faucet Trends With Black Luxury Home Design Plans Brass Chesterfield Side Spray Pictures
Incredible bridge style kitchen faucet trends with black luxury home design plans brass chesterfield side spray pictures are fantastic with stunning bridge style kitchen faucet trends and luxury home design show designs sink vintage ideas. Here are a couple motives and can nevertheless be a fantastic preference.
Gallery of Bridge Style Kitchen Faucet
6 set of bridge style kitchen faucet in this article to allow your full the work without difficulty.
Kitchen Faucet Extension
Small Kitchen Design
Kitchen Chair Pads Non
"Back to Post"
Jan 07, 2019 by Mila Emilson
#bridge style kitchen taps #best bridge style kitchen faucet #luxury home design #luxury home designs waterfront #luxury home design show vancouver


text:
'I lost an amazing friend': Not One More co-founder Vickie Glatfelter dies at 59
Vickie Glatfelter and Alyssa Rohrbaugh were often described as being two different feet walking in the same pair of shoes.
Bonded through their shared experiences as the parents of addicted children, the pair turned their pain into action — and founded the York County chapter of Not One More in 2014.
Glatfelter, who lost her son Bob in 2014 from a fentanyl overdose, died Monday after battling breast cancer for nearly two years.
"We talked every day. We texted every day. There wasn't a single day in seven years that we didn't talk," Rohrbaugh said. "We were more than co-founders, we were friends."
In 2014, Rohrbaugh was going through her own battle.
After finding out her son Tanner was using opioids, Rohrbaugh turned to the York County community for support and attended her first anti-heroin rally. She didn't approach Glatfelter, who was also at the event, until later, when the pair first exchanged messages on Facebook.
By sharing their experiences, the early foundation of Not One More in York County was formed. The nonprofit provides awareness, education and support to individuals who are affected by drug abuse and addiction.
"Everything about the organization (Glatfelter) felt was perfect to help families that were struggling," Rohrbaugh said. "So many people out there just adored her. Listening to them was the biggest thing for her and I."
June Hockenberry, a Dauphin County resident formerly from Red Lion, said she sought advice from Glatfelter on how to help her now divorced-spouse with addiction.
"She barely knew me — and she was already dealing with her own stuff — but she still wanted to talk to me," Hockenberry said. "She just did so much not just on an organization level, but individually."
Hockenberry, a recovering heroin addict herself, said she admired Glatfelter for believing in the recovery process.
"The thing about Vickie is she always saw addicts as people, not just this stereotype," Hockenberry said. "She believes that addicts are worth saving."
The York County chapter of Not One More keeps a supply of Narcan kits available for free to the public.
Narcan is a medicine that can reverse the effects of opioid overdoses, according to the Not One More York website.
Individuals can request a kit by calling 717-850-6350 or 717-424-8890. Individuals can also email firstname.lastname@example.org.
"That's what she fought for, was giving addicts a second chance," Hockenberry said. "We need more Vickies in the world."
Up until her death, Glatfelter was first and foremost focused on the community and her organization. Less than a week before her death, for example, Glatfelter was printing out thank you notes and preparing to mail cards for donors, Rohrbaugh said.
Despite her struggles, Glatfelter told Rohrbaugh she wanted to finish her task without help.
"I sat there and watched her struggle with it," Rohrbaugh said. "Up until that point, she was nonstop. She was amazing."
Glatfelter's son, Bob Glatfelter, died in 2014 at 28 of a fentanyl overdose. He was living in a recovery home at the time.
The Glatfelter family's problems began earlier but were made worse by Bob's drug addiction, Vickie Glatfelter said in 2015.
Glatfelter, a York County employee for 27 years, pleaded guilty in 2011 to the theft of more than $347,000 in public money, which she took over a period of seven years as assistant chief clerk by embezzling postage returns.
She said she used much of the money helping her son — providing him money for shelter, a car and her grandson's medical treatments.
While Rohrbaugh mourns the loss of her friend, she said she's comforted by the outpouring of support and love from people who knew Glatfelter.
"I lost an amazing friend, but I know we will go on because that's what she would want us to do," Rohrbaugh said. "But I will hurt doing it without her."
— Reach Tina Locurto at email@example.com or on Twitter at @tina_locurto.


Caution: Don’t Get Stuck In The Ditch This Winter
Make Sure to Change to Winter Tires
All-season tires work well in light-to-moderate snow conditions, but snow tires provide the best winter-weather traction, and ensure safe driving for you and your family. Skilled Swedish Motors technicians will mount and balance your new winter tires before the cold weather hits.
How do you know when to get new tires? Here’s a good rule of thumb: If the winter temperatures where you live are regularly below 45 degrees F, you should invest in new snow tires.
When it comes to buying winter tires here’s the FAQ from Swedish Motors:
Winter tires are built specifically to perform in winter conditions like low temperatures, ice, slush, sleet and snow.
Winter tires use special rubber compounds that stay pliable in the cold, giving them better grip and improved braking in severe winter weather conditions.
Winter tires should only be installed in sets of four.
Eliminate the risk of sliding off the road this winter with a new set of winter tires.
Not sure if it’s time to replace your tires? Stop in and let’s take a look. Have a question? Contact us and we’re glad to help!