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SBC: SPECTRAL LABS INCORPORATED Topic: HSB0161011
In this SBIR topic, DNDO has identified the necessity for an optimized PRND UI which can run on a smartphone/device and can either communicate with actual detector hardware or receive simulated input from a software component based on the user's position relative to virtual source(s). This Spectral Labs Incorporated (SLI) proposal, 'RAD/NUC Smart-device User Interface & Training Environment' (RN-S ...SBIR Phase I 2016 Department of Homeland Security
SBC: ADELPHI TECHNOLOGY INC Topic: HSB0161012
We propose to develop the cost effective plastic-crystal composite scintillator that can enable multi-mode detection of gamma rays, fast neutrons, and thermal neutrons. To enable innovation beyond the current state-of-the-art, the proposed easy-to-fabricate-and-integrate composite scintillator will utilize the miniature crystals of CLYC elpasolite embedded into a plastic scintillator framework. Di ...SBIR Phase I 2016 Department of Homeland Security
SBC: INFERLINK CORP Topic: HSB0161007
In this project, we propose to develop software that employs open source information to assess a community's resilience and preparedness. The goal is challenging because current technology does not scale well due to the heterogeneity of the problem. Specifically, the heterogeneity of the data, as well as the heterogeneity of the assessment process makes it time-consuming to develop extractors ...SBIR Phase I 2016 Department of Homeland Security
SBC: MNW Tech Inc. Topic: HSB0151007
The purpose of this project is to develop the CanineTRAKR system - a low-profile, ruggedized canine mounted audio, video, and location tracking system. The data collected is date, time, and location stamped and stored locally as well as transmitted real-time to the canine handler and the command center coordination, location marking, and remote canine control. The CanineTRAKR system will be design ...SBIR Phase I 2015 Department of Homeland Security
SBC: Mod9 Technologies Topic: HSB0151004
This proposal explores feature representations for automatic speech processing algorithms with a focus on preserving the clients' privacy. We address two different use cases of privacy: a system that transcribes speech, but is unable to infer the identity of speakers, such as an anonymous tip hotline; and a system that identifies speakers, but is unable to recognize the communicated messages, us ...SBIR Phase I 2015 Department of Homeland Security
SBC: RAM LABORATORIES Topic: HSB0151004
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking for solutions that not only provide enhanced security and safety by leveraging sensors found on the Internet of Things (IoT) but also suppress data that facilitates the accumulation, processing, and characterization of information that make it attributable to individuals. To address these needs, RAM Laboratories proposes to develop Emergency ...SBIR Phase I 2015 Department of Homeland Security
SBC: EVIGIA SYSTEMS LLC Topic: HSB0151002
The proposed SBIR Phase I effort initiates the development of a low-cost tamper-proof electronic bolt seal that is easy to install, and provides electronic recording and reporting without increasing the inspection time at the customs and security checkpoints. The proposed e-seal addresses the present gap in seal protecting ALL the air and maritime containers and conveyances to extend protection b ...SBIR Phase I 2015 Department of Homeland Security
SBC: AOSENSE, INC. Topic: HSB0151008
We propose to develop a cold-atom gravity gradiometer for nonintrusive, passive detection of shielded special nuclear material (SNM) inside a human occupied vehicle. Both SNM and SNM shielding consist of high-Z materials that are substantially denser than background. Previous theoretical studies have demonstrated the efficacy of gravity tomography for identification of shielded SNM. The propose ...SBIR Phase I 2015 Department of Homeland Security
SBC: Mod9 Technologies Topic: HSB0151004
This award is for participation in the I-CORPS Program through DHS SBIR CRPP funds. Basic requirements include: Attend the initial seminar at the prescribed location (three to four days) Attend the closing lessons learned seminar seven weeks later at the identical location as the opening seminar Carry out one hundred face to face interviews with potential customers.SBIR Phase I 2015 Department of Homeland Security
SBC: GLINT PHOTONICS, INC. Topic: DEFOA0001256
Concentrator PV systems using highly efficient multijunction photovoltaic cells hold out the promise of very low-cost solar electricity generation, but their adoption has been hamstrung by the requirement for bulky mechanical trackers that add cost, diminish land use, increase maintenance, and exclude roof-top installations. The Stationary Wide-Angle Concentrator (SWAC) PV system will provides the ...SBIR Phase I 2015 Department of EnergyARPA-E


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“A beach is not only a sweep of sand, but shells of sea creatures, the sea glass, the seaweed, the incongruous objects washed up by the ocean.” ~ Henry Grunwald
Island living doesn’t necessarily mean that a whole island is swimmable. In fact I technically live on an island, yet it feels more like a concrete jungle (because it is) then a beachy oasis. Steep cliffs, rough terrain, and erosions typically make up much of island living. Never mess with the angry mistress that is the sea!
Nantucket was very different. Most of the island is surrounded by sandy shores making it perfect to go for a cool down dip in the sea. Depending on what side you are on, the waves, terrain and water temperature will vary greatly, making you go from feeling like you are in Acadia, to sunning yourself on Coronado.
After having run to Surfside Beach that first morning in Nantucket, we decided to go back there for some quality beach time in the afternoon. Located on the South Shore, it had a large parking lot for cars and bikes as well as a food shack and bathrooms.
There is a pathway, which is surrounded by coniferous trees, not only giving you those New England feels, but also the impression of taking a step back to a more primitive period. Despite the almost secluded like feel, it is one of Nantucket’s most popular beaches, and has life guards on duty.
While it had been desolate and foggy, when I had run there that morning, it was bustling with beach goers that afternoon. The waves were still quite angry and while swimming, and even jumping them, would have been difficult, it definitely lived up to its namesake, and was perfect conditions for surfing.
One of my favorite beaches I have been to (ever!) is Steps Beach which is located about four miles from town, and about ten minutes by bike from where we were staying.
Nestled amongst million dollar homes, the path leading down to the water was like a beach version of the secret garden. Walking through high shrubs that gave way to beachwood fencing, and steep, but picturesque steps (thus the name) that led down to the small but quiet beach, it felt we like we had stumbled upon the holy grail of beaches.
The downside to this Steps is there are no bathrooms, food stands, or showers here, but it actually made it nicer and because of the more natural environment, it was not as crowded as Surfside. We brought food, chairs, and libations with us and camped put there all week, biking to and fro the house.
The surf was calm. The water was shockingly warm for not only being on the Northside of the island, but also for New England water which typically trends towards the cooler side.
I am such a baby when it comes to the cold, and even I went in the water every day. There is a sandbar that you could swim out to, and hang out on, especially at low tide. My cousin had brought tubes and we relaxed on them in the water, letting the gentle tides pull us in a lulling calm.
Brant Point Light
On my last day in Nantucket, instead of running to Surfside, I ran to Brant Point, which is located at the edge of the village. The station was originally built in 1746, and has the distinction of being the tenth light and seventh tower at that point, due to fires, and shoddy workmanship of the previous nine.
In fact the fourth “lighthouse” was a lantern held up between two spars. The light was so dim, that ship’s captains mistook it for a lightening bug, and nicknamed it bug light.
After years of shoddy building, in 1856 a true lighthouse tower was erected finally giving mariners the help they needed to navigate Nantucket’s channels. That structure, though out of commission, is still standing today and is located on the Coast Guard base in Nantucket.
Due to shifting currents, in 1901 the structure we see today was built at the very end of Brant Point to offer safer guidance to sailors. It is a smaller structure then its predecessor, but much more picturesque with a wooden catwalk covering the sand.
It was a foggy morning hiding the sunrise, but it had its own charm as I ran along the quiet streets reaching the lighthouse. As I stopped to catch my breath and listen to the waves, every so often I caught the sun trying to burn through the fog, and the silhouettes of ships bobbing just off shore. It was the perfect place to photograph, as well as pay adieu to a Nantucket summer.
What is your favorite beach?

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10 Laser Engraved Christmas Ornaments Ideas
Christmas is the perfect time of year to share special moments and what better way to do this than by exchanging gifts that have been made with love & care. Whether you are a hobbyist or small business owner, the LaserPecker range of products are perfect for creating a wide variety of Christmas products to sell or share with friends and family.
With LaserPecker 2 and LaserPecker 3, you can create a versatile range of products on almost all materials. From wood, slate & stone, glass, plastics and metals, LaserPecker allows you to unleash your creativity.
In this Christmas article, we’ll show you some creative ideas that utilise LaserPecker 2 and LaserPecker 3 to create new ideas that can increase your Christmas sales and bring joy over the festive season.
In This Article
1. 10 Laser Engraved Christmas Ornaments Ideas For Your Inspriration.
2. Start Your Christmas Decoration With LaserPecker 2 And LaserPecker 3
10 Laser Engraved Christmas Ornaments Ideas For Your Inspriration
1) Personalised Christmas Tree Decorations
Christmas decorations are the perfect item for any shop or as a special gift to give.
Using LaserPecker 2, you can turn a normal wood slice into a Christmas masterpiece.
Wood slices are readily available from online retailers such as amazon. With a low cost to purchase, you can create a product you can transform and sell.
These wood slices are usually available to purchase in two options - normal untreated and pretreated with hole already drilled and thread included.
Using these wood slices, you can create perfect Christmas tree decorations using a wide range of designs. For LaserPecker 2, we recommend using the settings of 1k resolution, 100 power, 10-15 depth and 1 pass.
2) Christmas Coasters
Christmas is a time to celebrate and whether that is with a mulled wine or cup of hot tea, coasters are a perfect gift that is functional and versatile with a wide range of designs to choose from.
Making unique designs can often be time consuming and can require using design applications. A great way to expand your design library is by using pre-made designs which can be purchased from sites such as Etsy. These offer a fast way to expand your product range and save time.
Coasters can be made from a wide range of materials such as cork, wood, stone or slate. For cork we recommend using low settings of 1k, 100, 3, 1. For wood we recommend increasing the depth. Use 1k, 100, 10, 1 on darker wood and 1k, 100, 15, 1 on lighter woods. For slate, the ideal settings can vary depending on the effect you want but 1k, 100, 15, 1 will give a clean engrave similar to our photo. For a whiter effect, reduce the depth to 10.
3) Christmas Serving Plates
Serving plates are perfect when all the family come around for Christmas. Whether they are used for sweets or for desserts, these slate plates are the perfect gift to add some Christmas cheer to you or a loved one’s Christmas table.
In our example, we have used a larger slate square but slate is available in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The benefit of slate is that it is a cost effective option and quick to engrave, meaning you can produce more using less of your time.
Ideal settings for slate are 1k, 100 power, 10-15 depth and 1 pass.
4) Christmas Gift Baskets
Gift baskets are the perfect gift to sell or give at Christmas.
Using products that are readily available in most supermarkets or online retailers, you can create baskets that are special with personalised items.
Using the third axis add-on, you can use the rolling option to engrave beautiful items such as rolling pins. On normal mode, you can use the LaserPecker 2 to create beautiful items such as coasters, spoons etc. Adding some homemade jams, sweets or other treats can bring your gift basket to life.
5) Engraved Santa Board
One of the most magical moments of Christmas for any child is getting prepared on Christmas Eve for Santa’s arrival.
What better way of keeping a beautiful tradition going than having a Christmas board for Santa’s arrival with some milk, cookies and even a carrot for his reindeer.
For this design - we have used Canva to create these graphics and utilised the portability of LaserPecker 2 to engrave the design elements in different segments.
Use the default wood setting for this design. For deeper engraving, we recommend doing a second pass but it’s very simple to evaluate this after your first engraving.
6) Stainless Steel Engraved Christmas Decorations
LaserPecker 3 is perfect for creating beautiful high end metal Christmas decorations that make great personalised gift ideas.
These mirror-finished stainless steel pendants can be easily sourced from retailers such as amazon but LasperPecker 3 will also work with other metals.
For this design, we have used the 4K resolution setting. Other settings can be used to give a lighter or white effect on stainless steel but using 4K resolution will leave a black engraving. Optimal settings for stainless steel are 4K, 100, 18, 1 on BIN mode. This setting will also work with pencil and g-code. For grey dithering you will need to increase the depth setting to a minimum of 60.
7) Laser Cut Christmas Gift Tags
Make special gift tags for your Christmas presents using LaserPecker 2 to laser cut.
We have used the outline shape of a Christmas bauble and used the cutting plate with LaserPecker 2 to laser cut this design from 2mm plywood. For cutting you will need to use higher depth settings and multiple passes. You can go this Facebook post to get the detailed tutorials.
For this design we used 1k, 100, 24, 4 passes on g-code mode to cut out the outline but we recommend doing a test on the material you want to cut to determine the optimal setting. Once the outline has been finished we then engraved the design using BIN mode. This Christmas graphic was engraved using 1k, 100, 10, 1.
8) Christmas Engraved Jewellery With Coordinates
Using the LaserPecker 3, you can engrave the tiniest details in full 4K resolution to create a personalised piece of jewellery that will make the perfect Christmas present.
Using google maps, you can determine the co-ordinates for a special location and engrave them onto jewellery using the text option in the LaserPecker app. Simply measure the length and heigh of the object and set this in the app to ensure the engraving will fit. Use the preview mode to line up your design and press start! Within seconds you’ll have a personalised piece of jewellery.
For this option we recommend using 4K,100, 18, 1 on the standard mode.
9) Engraved Glass Frame Christmas Gift
Make a special glass frame using the LaserPecker 2 to engrave.
For this mode we need to create a dark surface on the glass. Use black spray paint to coat the glass and leave to dry.
When dried, we can then start to engrave on the glass mode. We recommend 1.3k, 100, 50, 1.
Remember to engrave on the side that has been painted. The design must first be converted to a mirror image so that when in the frame it will display correctly. You can use your phones photo editing software to change the image to a mirror image.
10) Photo Engraved Christmas Gift
The capabilities of LaserPecker 3 are endless! Create an amazing high definition Christmas pendant or keychain using your favourite family photo.
How to prepare your image.
Convert to black and white
- Increase the sharpness of the image.
- Increase the light levels. We want the image to not be too dark for engraving.
- Connect the LP 3 in the app. Import the image to the LP app and choose greyscale mode - dithering.
- Set 4K,100, 60, 1 as your settings.
- Start your engraving!
This will make the perfect Christmas present for friends and family. Engrave family photos, special moments or even your favourite pets!
Start Your Christmas Decoration With LaserPecker 2 And LaserPecker 3
If you plan to prepare for the coming Christmas, it's the right time to start your creation. We will provide a detailed guide to the machines, the engraving tutorials, the engraving file, and the concrete settings.
You can choose the LaserPecker 2 as your best decoration helper, the world's fastest blue laser engraver and cutter (600mm/s), if you want to engrave on wood, paper, leather, acrylic, anodized/painted aluminum, stainless steel, etc.
It's a beginner-friendly machine, which is easy to set up, allowing you to get started faster. You can also program everything wirelessly from an APP on your phone to realize your creation anytime, anywhere.
With the versatile electric roller, LaserPecker 2 laser engraver can do 360° rotary engraving on cylindrical, engraved surfaces such as tumbler/glass.
Why hesitation? Pick up the LaserPecker 2, and start your Christmas decoration right now.
Considering you need the engraving files, we will provide you below website to get your inspiration!
LaserPecker 2 and LaserPecker 3 are the perfect pair to guarantee the most creative Christmas products and gifts.
With LaserPecker 2 offering high speed engraving and LaserPecker 3 capable of metal and plastic engraving with 4K resolution; their portable form factor is the ideal solution for small business owners and hobbyists who want to create high quality professional products.
We’re sure these Christmas gift ideas will help you to on your own journey to create your own range of festive products just in time for the big day!
Make sure to share all your creations with us on instagram by tagging @laserpecker and join our other LP2 & LP3 users on our facebook LaserPecker user groups where you can find lot’s of fun and creative ideas with recommended settings.
Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and wonderful New Year from all the team at LaserPecker! 🎅🎅

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Ask anyone who does any minimal amount of exercise what they do, and chances are, they run. Running is the most popular exercise, second only to walking. It is the staple in health and fitness.
Running is a must do in virtually any sport. These include boxing, basketball, football, soccer, and tennis, to name but a few. In most countries including the USA, one must past a running test to join the military. This is because running is considered the king of cardiovascular exercises.
As a competitive sport running is extremely popular. It is also considered “the most democratic” sport in that it is arguably the cheapest sport. And you almost always can tell the winner without the need for a panel of judges, unlike other sports such as boxing.
Running vs. Jogging
Sometimes people say they run while what they do is jog (rarely vice versa). What’s the difference?
Well, the difference is just the pace. Jogging is a more leisurely pace of running. That is, jogging is slower. Not sure how they came up with figures, but they say that “running” at a pace less than 6 miles per hour is jogging, while anything faster is running.
So, Is Running the Best Exercise to Get Fit?
That it is virtually synonymous with fitness makes running the exercise of choice for most people. And it has its benefits for health and fitness. It is especially good for your cardiovascular health, your immune system, and may help you live a longer healthier life.
However, for building strength or burning fat, the running pales when compared to some other forms of exercise. Doing these other exercises can help you lose fat faster and keep it off.
Moreover, the other exercise not only help you burn fat faster, but may improve cardiovascular health and strength as well. I’d rather get both worlds, if you ask me. Plus, you can complete them in a fraction of the time it takes to do those long runs outside or on a treadmill.
One of those more effective exercises involves running, but you change the technique. So, if you’re fun of running or relish the “runner’s high” you’re don’t need to feel like you’re losing out. What is it?
It’s called sprinting. And, no, has nothing to do with what made Usain Bolt a legend. Plus, you don’t need to compete with anyone outside of yourself.
Sprinting has consistently been shown to be more effective than continuous long-distance running for losing weight, especially belly fat. Doing high intensity interval training (HIIT), where you alternate sprints with low-speed runs or walking, may help you lose fat, especially around your midsection.
Weight training too has also been shown to be more effective in burning off excessive fat compared to running. The advantage of weight training is that it improves resting metabolism, so you’re burning fat even when not actually exercising.
All the same, if you love running, or it is the only exercise you can do for any reason, by all means continue to do it. It is still a great way to keep healthy and fit. Plus, it has been shown that running as little as 5 minutes a day could significantly lower your risk of dying prematurely (see: New York Times).

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Keeping Fine Art Fine - How to Properly Store Paintings
While there may be some disagreement as to what is considered fine art, the need to keep it in good shape while in storage is widely known. Don’t just carelessly handle it and prop it against the wall in a corner. Many factors can cause degradation of that precious painting passed down through the generations of your family, but the main cause – YOU. Yes, you. So, follow these steps to help keep that painting a good as new.
- Minimize contact. Remember, your skin holds oils and dirt, so always try to avoid touching the canvas whenever possible. Keep food and beverages away from the painting at all times.
- Protect it. While storing, use plastic wrap to protect the finish and keep it clean.
- Pack it with care. Using a custom-sized Styrofoam box can ensure the painting stays secure and snug in the box. Fill any empty space in the box with bubble wrap.
- Store vertically. This will avoid something being stacked on top of the painting and possibly warping or crushing it. Don’t store it directly on the ground or propped against a wall.
- Choose a climate-controlled unit. Do not store the painting in a traditional storage unit. Climate control offers both temperature and moisture stability. This will help prevent mold and deformation. When not in a storage unit, don’t store it in a basement or attic.
- Avoid direct sunlight. Prior to, during, and after storing, your painting should be placed where direct sunlight cannot touch it. Sunlight will bleach out colors. If it is unavoidable, use a special UV protection glass in your frame to keep the colors fresh and bold.
Now that you know how to properly store your painting, Jack Rabbit Storage can help by providing climate-controlled units that are clean and secure. Stop by your local Jack Rabbit today!

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The Political Economy of Working Hours in Industrial NationsEdited by Karl Hinrichs, William Roche, and Carmen Sirianni
The organization of working time in advanced industrial nations is currently in the midst of a profound shift away from standard hours and toward greater flexibility and diversity of schedules. This shift has major implications for industrial relations systems, the relative power of employers and unions, and the politics of labor markets and gender equity.
This volume explores the broad significance of these developments cross-nationally in Europe, the United States, and Japan. The essays examine technological, and market changes that place a premium on greater flexibility, the successes and limits of trade union campaigns for shorter standard hours as a response to employment crises in the 1970s and 1980s, the impact of reducing standard work hours upon leisure time, the increasing diversity of employee preferences, and the decline in the male norm’s influence on working time and working life. Developments in part-time and temporary work, as well as more innovative policies in parental leave, job sharing, and flexible retirement, are analyzed. Placing these developments in broad historical and theoretical perspective, the authors reveal the centrality of time as a contested terrain of workplace and gender politics.
Working Time in Transition elucidates the underlying structural and political conflicts that lead to changes in working time regimes in Western nations and Japan. It will be of interest to employers, union leader, state and federal policy makers, economists, and corporation and union researchers.

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Although Jodie is only eight years old, she is violent, aggressive, and has already been through numerous foster families. Her last hope is Cathy Glass. At the Social Services office, Cathy (an experienced foster carer) is pressured into taking Jodie as a new placement. Jodie’s challenging behaviour has seen off five carers in four months. Despite her reservations, Cathy decides to accept Jodie to protect her from being placed in an institution. Jodie arrives, and her first act is to soil herself, and then wipe it on her face, grinning wickedly. Jodie meets Cathy’s teenage children, and greets them with a sharp kick to the shins. That night, Cathy finds Jodie covered in blood, having cut her own wrist, and smeared the blood over her face. As Jodie begins to trust Cathy her behaviour improves. Over time, with childish honesty, she reveals details of her abuse at the hands of her parents and others. It becomes clear that Jodie’s parents were involved in a sickening paedophile ring, with neighbours and Social Services not seeing what should have been obvious signs. Unfortunately Jodie becomes increasingly withdrawn, and it’s clear she needs psychiatric therapy. Cathy urges the Social Services to provide funding, but instead they decide to take Jodie away from her, and place her in a residential unit. Although the paedophile ring is investigated and brought to justice, Jodie’s future is still up in the air. Cathy promises that she will stand by her no matter what — her love for the abandoned Jodie is unbreakable.
So what did I think of this book? This is quite a sad story, but told in a sensitive way as always because of the subject matter and Cathy’s writing style. Jodie is an eight year old and the oldest of three children, and has developmental delay and behavioural difficulties. When social services have a meeting about where she’ll go next, Cathy is thought to be the only hope to save Jodi from a residential care placement, and to give her any chance of stability as Jodi has been from one foster home to another. I was impressed with how Cathy handled Jodie’s behaviour. I listened to the Audible audiobook, and, as always, Denica Fairman’s narration bought life and continuity to the book (for those of you who don’t know or who haven’t heard the audiobook version of Cathy Glass’s books, they’re all read by Denica Fairman.)

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RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav released the list of candidates for the third phase of polls in Bihar on Monday. The state goes for six-phase polls from October 21.
Interestingly, Lalu Prasad, who is a sitting MP will be not contesting the polls. His wife and ex-Chief Minister Rabri Devi will contest from two seats, Sonepur and Raghopur.
According to sources within the RJD if Rabri Devi wins both her seats, and the RJD- LJP combine manages to win enough seats to form a government, then Lalu Yadav will contest from one of the seats that Rabri Devi will vacate.

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The 85,000 property funded by the Mayors’ affordable housing programme has been delivered at a new central London development that has been transformed from a former run down estate into 209 high quality new homes. The regeneration of the former Holland Estate site has delivered 81 new affordable homes, including 68 for rent and 13 shared ownership, with the Mayor firmly on track to deliver 100,000 low cost homes by 2016.
Originally in poor condition with flats in need of urgent repair, damp with condensation and attracting anti-social behaviour, the mass redevelopment programme led by Telford Homes and East End Homes, and part funded by the Mayor of London, has transformed the development, re-named Cityscape, into 209 mixed tenure, quality, sustainable, family sized homes. The 81 affordable include three bedroomed social rented properties for £155.00 per week.
Today the Deputy Mayor of Housing Richard Blakeway visited the development to meet new residents as he revealed new £50 million funding for two new Housing Zones in Waltham Forest and Wembley that are set to create thousands of new homes and new jobs. Separately, Haringey, Greenwich, Bexley and Brent will also benefit from new intermediate rental properties funded by loans from the Mayor’s Housing Bank.
Deputy Mayor of Housing, Land & Property, Richard Blakeway said:
“The Mayor has created thousands more affordable homes by funding excellent developments like Cityscape. These are good quality homes in the heart of the city with weekly rents as low as £139 for one beds. The Mayor’s innovative schemes like Housing Zones and the London Housing Bank are turbo charging the building of new homes and neighbourhoods. The Mayor is also firmly on target to deliver 100,000 affordable new homes to buy or rent, helping hundreds of thousands of Londoners.”
Jon Di-Stefano, Chief Executive of Telford Homes commented:
“It was fantastic to have the opportunity to show Richard Blakeway around our Cityscape development. Richard was very impressed with what the partnership between Telford Homes, Eastend Homes and the GLA has achieved in delivering 209 new homes alongside investing millions of pounds in the improvement of existing homes on the wider estate. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Richard and the GLA in the future.”
The Waltham Forest Housing Zone will enable the housing led regeneration of the Blackhorse Lane and Northern Olympic areas, creating two new villages connected by the Lea Valley regional Park. The Zone will receive £41,985,000 towards 2,477 new homes, with 596 affordable properties.
Councillor Khevyn Limbajee, Waltham Forest Cabinet Member for Housing, said:
“This is great news for Waltham Forest residents looking to continue to live in the borough. It will allow us to accelerate the delivery of up to 2,500 new homes and create 1,000 new jobs. With over £200million of investment secured from developers we now have the opportunity to enhance the diverse character of this unique location.”
In Wembley there will be five phases of development along the east of Wembley High Road and towards the Stadium. The Zone will receive £8,000,000 and create at least 2,380 homes, 894 affordable properties.
The two new Zones take the total number of current Zones in the capital to eleven, with the Mayor announcing the first nine last month. The Zones are part of the Mayor’s commitment to double house building as London’s population continues to boom. The current Zones will collectively create 32,810 homes, thousands of construction jobs, major station upgrades; new schools; new bridges, and over 38,000 homes, (more than a third will be affordable) and 66,000 construction jobs.
The first allocations of millions of funding from the Mayor’s London Housing Bank will help deliver intermediate rental homes that include Peabody Homes in Thamesmead; Isis as part of the wider Hale Wharf regeneration site; and Quintain as part of the continued regeneration of Wembley Park. The Bank offers tailored financial support to speed up the construction of homes including building later parts of large, multi-phased housing schemes earlier than scheduled.


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During the midwife period there is an increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders. Integrated approach contributes to maintaining good mental health. In this work we would describe emotional changes in women including post-born sadness “Baby blues” and post-born depression. Some of the most common symptoms are: tiredness, feeling guilty, powerlessness, irritability
The purpose is to create good relationships and communication with midwives, giving a good advice, encourage, educate about possible complications and involve other healthcare teams.
Women who participate in preventive activities are at lower risk of developing postpartum psychiatric disorder. In Zagreb, there are already educated teams that are focused to strengthen the mother-child relationship: pregnancy courses, advisory center for breastfeeding and also for the growth and development of a healthy baby.
This intervention in prepartum can help and encourage women. .
In the community care unit we often meet with women who have experience with mild forms of postpartum depression “ Baby blues”.
It is important to recognize symptoms on time so that would be no further complications.
One of the benefits of early involvement of a nursing care is to educate the pregnant woman so that she is aware of the symptoms of these disorders before the birth of child. This would improve after-birth care.
Also, it is important to include other family members to facilitate the mother's postpartum period.
Because of that, community nurses can help with their knowledge, experience and good communication how to identify possible problems and solutions.
Also, multidisciplinary support is very important; good communication between primary care doctors, gynecologists, community health nurses, psychologists and nutritionists. All of them can be a good part in reforming health care and new organizational forms, with an emphasis on more coordinated and more integrated forms of care.
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Sovulj K. INTEGRATE CARE IN WOMEN WITH POSTPARTUM PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS. International Journal of Integrated Care. 2021;21(S1):228. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.ICIC20348

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Given the taco’s ubiquity, it’s hard to pick out a favorite taco al pastor or even really be surprised by one. They’re all good. They’re all basically the same.
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Most parents I work with want to know the best way to start saving for their child’s college education. It’s just one of the first things that comes to mind as people start their families.
I’ve written before about the benefits of using a 529 plan for college savings, and if you’re sure that the money you’re saving will be used for college expenses, then that’s still the best way to go in most cases.
But if you’re not quite sure, using a Roth IRA for college savings instead of a 529 plan can give you some flexibility
But wait! Isn’t a Roth IRA a retirement account?
It is, but it has a few characteristics that also make it a reasonable place to put your college savings, especially if you want to keep the option of using the money for retirement instead of college.
There are pros and cons to using a Roth IRA for college savings, and in this post we’re going to look at the pros. You can click here to learn more about the cons.
So here are some of the reasons why you should consider using a Roth IRA for college savings.
The money is tax-deferred
You don’t get a deduction for money you contribute to a Roth IRA (like you would with a 401(k) or Traditional IRA), but the money within the account grows tax-free (click here for more on the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA).
What that means is that your money can actually grow faster than if it’s held in a regular savings account or taxable investment account, because you aren’t losing money to taxes along the way.
Keep in mind that a 529 plan works the same way, so this isn’t an advantage over a 529 plan. But it’s still a nice benefit.
You can withdraw your contributions at any time
With a Roth IRA, you’re allowed to withdraw up to the amount you have contributed at any time without penalty and without taxes. So if you’ve contributed $1,000, you can withdraw up to $1,000 without any financial consequences.
With a $5,500 annual contribution (the maximum currently allowed for an IRA), you could potentially build up $99,000 in a Roth IRA over 18 years just from contributions. If both parents are contributing, it could be $198,000. And that money would be available to spend however you pleased, which of course means it could be used for college. (This is also the reason why you could consider keeping your emergency fund in a Roth IRA.)
Note: If you roll money over from a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, you have to wait 5 years before you can withdraw your contributions without penalty.
There is no penalty on earnings if used for college
Your Roth IRA balance above and beyond the amount you have contributed is called your “earnings”. These earnings come from any investment returns you’ve earned since you opened the Roth IRA, and this money is subject to a few more restrictions.
In most cases, any withdrawal of earnings (that is, any withdrawal above the amount you have contributed) before the age of 59.5 will be subject to both taxes and a 10% penalty. This creates a pretty strong incentive to keep the money in there until you’ve reached what the government considers to be “retirement age”.
But there are some exceptions and college is one of them. If the money is used for higher education expenses for you, your spouse, your child or your grandchild, there is no 10% penalty. You still have to pay taxes on those earnings (until you reach age 59.5), but avoiding that penalty saves you a lot of money.
This isn’t quite as good as a 529 plan, where your withdrawals are 100% tax-free and penalty-free when used for college, but it levels the playing field a little bit.
Those first three points mean that you can use your Roth IRA for college without taking a huge financial hit from taxes or penalties. But even then a 529 plan still comes out ahead if you’re sure you want to use the money for college.
So why would you even consider using a Roth IRA instead? The biggest reason is flexibility.
I’ve written before about why my wife and I put college savings so far down on our list of financial priorities. Things like retirement, insurance and even travel are more important to us, for the simple reason that while there are many ways to pay for college, those other things only have one option and that’s to either spend or save the money now.
But what if you take that to heart and still want to save a little bit for college? Maybe you aren’t trying to fund the whole thing, but you would like to be putting away a small amount of money just to give your kids a little bit of a head start.
A Roth IRA can be a great way to do that for the simple reason that it gives you some flexibility. You can decide to use the money for college, or you can decide to pay for college another way and keep the money in the Roth IRA for your retirement.
A 529 plan doesn’t have as much flexibility. If the money is withdrawn for anything other than college expenses, you not only have to pay taxes on the earnings but you’re hit with a 10% penalty too. Of course, you could always use that 529 money for a different child’s college expenses, or even for yourself or a grandchild, but using it for retirement would mean taking a big financial hit.
So if you’re not fully on track with your retirement savings, but you feel guilty about not putting anything towards college, a Roth IRA can be a good way to save some money in a place where it could be used for either.
Note: Keep in mind that you can’t use the money for BOTH college AND retirement. It’s still either/or. The potential pitfall of feeling like you’re saving for two goals at once is one of the downsides we’ll talk about in next week’s post.
Help qualifying for financial aid
There’s both an upside and a downside to Roth IRAs when it comes to qualifying for financial aid. Today we’ll talk about the upside, and next we’ll get into the downside.
The upside is that any money inside of a Roth IRA isn’t counted for financial aid purposes, while 5.64% of the money within a 529 plan is counted. So all else being equal, having that money in a Roth IRA as opposed to a 529 will make it easier to qualify for financial aid.
More investment options than a 529 plan
There are some good 529 plans and some bad ones. But in all cases the investment options within a 529 plan are going to be pretty limited. That’s not a big problem when the investment options are good (like with the Utah and Nevada plans), but it’s still limiting.
A Roth IRA will open up many more investment options. Honestly, you can invest in just about anything within a Roth IRA (with a few exceptions), which means that you have more freedom to implement whatever investment plan feels right to you.
One of the biggest potential advantages here is finding lower-cost investments. Even the best 529 plans are going to be slightly more expensive than some of the choices you have within a Roth IRA, and since cost is one of the most important factors in getting better investment returns, this is something to pay attention to.
The bottom line
While a 529 plan will likely be a better option if you’re sure you want to use the money for college (especially if your state offers a tax deduction for your contributions), a Roth IRA can be a good place to save for college if you’re not sure.
The money is tax-deferred, there’s no penalty when it’s used for college expenses, and it keeps open the possibility of using the money for retirement instead.
It’s an especially good option for someone who isn’t fully on track for retirement, but still wants to put money aside for college. You can open a Roth IRA specifically for your “college savings” and leave yourself with the option to change your mind down the road.
There are some downsides to this strategy though, and you can read all about them here: The Downsides of Saving for College with a Roth IRA.
Would you ever use a Roth IRA for college savings? Why or why not?

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Somerville resident aiming to bring Ball Square businesses together
As a way to foster a more connected and happier community, Somerville resident Jeff Shwom has worked hard to give voices to Ball Square businesses through the Ball Square District Association.
Shwom is a resident of Boston Avenue, right in Somerville's Ball Square. He has lived off and on in the city since 2010.
“We see every moment of it evolving every day from right off our back porch,” said Shwom. “I just wanted to get involved so I was connected in that way and activities kind of started from there.”
Most of Ball Square businesses are located at the crossing of Boston Avenue and Broadway, between Powder House Square and north towards Tufts.
As the main organizer of the association, Shwom is responsible for creating events and activities in which businesses and residents can participate in. The association is also committed to creating more spaces for all Somerville residents, regardless of background.
“We want Ball Square and really Somerville to be a place where everyone can hang out, advocate for each other, [and] advocate for others,” said Shwom.
The association welcomes any new property owners to town with information about the group and what they do, historical preservation of the area, and coupons to local businesses.
Shwom’s group works with local organizations such as the Eco-Parents of Camberville and Somerville Bicycle Safety to provide services to the community.
“There’s lots of folks doing work and the district association is really just trying to promote all those voices in whatever causes they have,” said Shwom.
After meeting with city officials in 2018, Shwom decided to become involved in October 2019. Their first and currently the only meeting took place in February of this year.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the association hasn’t held any in-person events. However, they have created virtual activities for residents to participate in.
In the summer, Shwom helped organize a virtual walk or ride on Ball Square’s Broadway Bridge.
The association encouraged residents and visitors to take pictures of themselves crossing the bridge, and post them to social media.
Ball Square District Association’s Instagram and Facebook pages have become a source in getting the word out about local businesses around the square, as well as virtual happenings.
In addition to online events, the focus has been placed on the group’s website in order to foster interaction with the community.
“It was really created to be an easy to access central information site for the district as well as a business directory for the local businesses that we have,” said Shwom.
Around 120 residents are on the email list for the association, as well as 30 business owners on a separate chain.
A community bulletin board on the site serves as a place for local artists to interact or those wanting to provide their services are allowed to, whether they be for a fee or free.
Matt Gray, owner of Neighborhood Produce, said the association is a great resource in the neighborhood, and have been proactive on issues that have arisen since moving to the square.
“Jeff Shwom and The Ball Square Association have been great advocates for the businesses and residents of Ball Square,” said Gray. “They were very welcoming to us when we decided to open a store in Ball Square.”
Shwom acknowledged that in his opinion it’s been a pretty successful past year since getting involved with the association.
“We want people to spend time in our square, we’re doing what we can to make it more enjoyable for them to come and visit,” said Shwom.
Madison Schulman is a student at Endicott College studying journalism.


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Yamaha’s XSR Heritage Sport models take styling cues from the past, but performance is bang up to date.
Nostalgia is all the rage nowadays. Hipsters are pulled in by the lure of the past and everything old is new again. Beard trimmers, microbrewery workers and coffee roasters all know this and market accordingly. The motorcycle industry is no different.
Some brands go right for the jugular. Think of the Triumph twins styled on their 1960s counterparts, right down to fuel-injection systems designed to look like vintage Amal carburettors. Royal Enfield’s Interceptor is also visually remarkably close to the 1960s model of the same name. BSA is reborn and is offering a modern version of its classic Gold Star. These models look the part and offer an ownership experience with all the style and feelgood vibes of vintage motorcycling, but without the oil leaks and breakdowns.
Yamaha, on the other hand, plays the retro game differently. Instead of re-creating a classic model from yesteryear, the tuning fork engineers have used the modern MT twin- and triple-cylinder platforms to create the XSR range. Instead of full-blown retro, Yamaha terms these ‘neo-classic design’, focuses on performance and bundles them under its Sport Heritage umbrella.
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The latest XSRs tip the hat to previous Yamaha models, but it is just a subtle acknowledgement. The new XSR700 has a colour scheme that early-1980s boy racers will remember from the all-conquering RDLC or RZ street-bike range. Top riders back in the day knew nothing could pass a well hidden RD350LC two-stroke, a model thatrightly deserves cult status.
Meanwhile, the 2022 XSR900 references a race bike – Yamaha’s Deltabox chassisframed YZR500 GP machine from the late 1980s. Frenchman Christian Sarron competed in blue-and-yellow Gauloises colours on this model, and despite being more obscure than an RD350LC it’s as cool as cigs and coffee in a Parisian cafe.
Unlike the slightly ponderous Triumph andRoyal Enfield twins, the XSR900 is specced to really blow your hair back, with an 889cc triple-cylinder engine housed in a new Deltabox chassis running on lightweight, spinforged aluminium wheels. The new for 2022 model features the latest rider control technologies such as traction, slide, brake and lift control – all governed by a six-axis IMU offering a level of refinement that would spin the flat cap of a vintage rider.
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Coinciding with the 200 year anniversary of the founding of Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, the American Nobel Prize laureate Paul Greengard is being awarded the institute's Gold Medal for his research into neurological and mental diseases.
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By Sylvia Booth Hubbard Do you have bad breath? You sinuses could be the cause. More than 25 million Americans suffer from sinus problems, and a sudden bout of halitosis is a common symptom of a sinus infection. Sinusitis increases the amount of mucous and causes bacteria already in the mouth to thrive. According to […]
By Times Colonist (Victoria)September 1, 2007 CHICAGO — On the list of social offences, bad breath ranks right up there with flatulence and body odour. And while store shelves are well stocked with remedies ranging from chewing gum and mouthwash to breath strips and drops, researchers are just starting to understand the science of bad […]
Hold your hand over your mouth like a mask and exhale. Sniff. What do you smell? Hopefully you smell nothing much at all, except perhaps toothpaste or a reminder of lunch. Or ask someone you really trust and feel comfortable with to take a quick whiff of your breath. What do they smell? Your breath’s […]
Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy lifestyle habits. How Does What You Eat Affect Breath? Basically, all the food you eat begins to […]
Bad breath, also called halitosis, can be an embarrassing problem. It can be caused by the foods you eat, dry mouth, tobacco products, or a medical disorder. Maintaining proper oral health can help reduce or eliminate bad breath. Bad Breath Causes Bad breath (halitosis) can be caused by a variety of things including diet, medication, […]

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By Stephen N. Zack
LatinaLista — With a last name like “Zack,” most people don’t realize that the president-elect of the American Bar Association (ABA) is Latino, Cuban-American to be exact. Mr. Zack will be the first president in the ABA’s 131-year history who happens to be both Latino and Jewish.
Yet, being a trailblazer is nothing new to Mr. Zack. In a career spanning 35 years, he was the first Hispanic American and youngest president of the Florida Bar and a founding member of the Cuban American Bar Association. He is a specialist in civil trial law, as well as eminent domain, corporate and international law. Among his most high-profile cases, he represented former Vice President Al Gore in the trial of Bush v. Gore in 2000.
A proponent of diversity in the legal profession, Mr. Zack believes there is a “pipeline problem” with attracting students of color to law school. He says he wants to partner with other bar associations, including the Hispanic American Bar Association, the Cuban American Bar Association and the National Bar Association to encourage more minorities to attend law school and tell high school students why they should consider law school as a career choice.
In addition to promoting law school among youth, Mr. Zack enters the ABA presidency with a focus on several other issues important to him: Hispanic legal rights, civil rights, immigration and civics education.
In the following post, Mr. Zack shares the reasons why it’s important that everyone has a firm understanding of our Constitution and why he is challenging the nation’s lawyers and judges to do their part in promoting civics education.
To me, the answer to “why civic education matters” is a deeply personal one. It’s about my life story and that of my family’s. It’s our particular story, but it’s also an experience we share with many other American immigrants.
I was born in 1947 and raised in Havana, Cuba. My mother is Cuban.
In the early 1900s my grandfather had come to Cuba from Russia, looking for a better life, searching for freedom, hoping for the right to practice his religion and beliefs without persecution. For many years, he found that. He raised a family, worked hard and prospered.
Unfortunately, there came a time when that changed for my family in Cuba.
When I was 13, we left Cuba to come to the United States. My grandfather became a refugee for the second time, once again having to flee his home in search of that better life.
At that young age, I learned a lesson I have never forgotten.
The Cuban and United States Constitutions may have been virtually identical on paper. However, without a thorough understanding and a complete commitment to the spirit those written words represented, neither that Cuban constitution, nor any other, was enough to protect its citizens and guarantee their rights and liberties. That was my family’s experience nearly a half century ago, a mere 90 miles from American soil.
It’s just as true today.
As the great American jurist Learned Hand so aptly put it, “”Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can even do much to help it.”
That’s why we, as Americans, must have a better understanding and appreciation of our Constitution. We must rededicate ourselves to learning about our constitutional system–not just the words on parchment, but the fundamental principles and values those words represent.
Principles and values such as the separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, the rule of law, and constitutional democracy–majority rule that protects minority rights.
Such a rededication requires a shared commitment to civic education. This will take a concerted effort. We must begin where the need is most urgent and the impact can be the greatest–in our nation’s schools.
Unfortunately, leading experts point to the inadequate state of civic education. In a landmark report, the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools has warned, “School-based civic education is in decline.”
Although nearly 40 state constitutions cite the civic mission of schools as the rationale for establishing their public school systems, many high schools now teach only a single semester course on American government.
Less than one-third of 12th graders were proficient or higher on the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress test on civics (known as the “nation’s report card”), able to at least demonstrate “competency over challenging subject matter.”
Fortunately, we’re not alone in the effort to promote civic learning. Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, for one, has taken on the mission to advance the cause of civic education in recent years.
She cautions, however, “I don’t know how long we can survive as a nation if we don’t teach every generation how our government is structured and works. I regard that as a very important thing for our public schools to teach. It’s critical for every generation to learn it. You don’t inherit that knowledge through the gene pool.”
Yet another distinguished American who has served on our nation’s highest court, Justice David Souter, is also dedicated to civic education. In August he spoke about this subject to members of the American Bar Association at our annual meeting in Chicago.
His blunt message, “Civic education in the United States is not good enough.” Why civic education matters? “I believe civic educational reform is, literally, essential to the continued vitality of American constitutional government as we know it.” Justice Souter’s message came with a call to action, for both the organized bar and individual lawyers.
As president-elect of the American Bar Association, I’m pledging my support, and that of our professional association’s, to answer that call to action. Moreover, I encourage all lawyers and judges to be personally and actively engaged in civic education in their communities and schools.
Indeed, to preserve our cherished constitutional values, to never take them for granted, all Americans need to support the civic mission of our schools. That’s why civic education matters.
Please join me in that enterprise.


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A four-day workshop on the topic is being organised from January 3 to 6, 2007, at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, in association with the Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, and the National Chemical Laboratory, Pune.
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Panzerfaust (literally “[anti]tank fist”) was not the first man-portable recoilless anti-tank rocket launcher weapon (the first was the M1 Bazooka fielded by the United States Army). It was not even the first such German weapon – the first was Panzerschreck (Ofenrohr) – an enlarged copy of the American bazooka.
Panzerfaust was the first disposable (and thus very cheap) such weapon (currently in use in just about every army) that could be operated by any soldier without practically no training whatsoever.
Thus transforming literally every soldier into a powerful anti-tank weapon capable of knocking out every armored vehicle (tank, assault gun, tank destroyer, etc.) fielded by the Allies.
It was actually even more efficient than either Bazooka or Panzerschreck – especially in its beyond-armor effect. Compared to the Bazooka and the Panzerschreck, it made a larger hole and produced massive spalling that killed the crew and destroyed equipment.
Hence it is no surprise that the American paratroopers of the famous 82nd division held onto captured Panzerfausts and used them during the later stages of the French campaign, even dropping with them into the Netherlands during Operation Market Garden.
They captured an ammunition dump near Nijmegen, and used them through the Ardennes Offensive toward the end of the war. The Soviets followed suit – use of captured Panzerfausts was recommended in a directive by Marshall Georgiy Zhukov.
Germany produced 6.7 million Panzerfaust units so it is no surprise that this weapon accounted for a significant portion of Allied tanks destroyed by Wehrmacht.
On the battlefield, 34% of British tanks were taken out by Panzerfaust, while in urban combat the Allies lost a whopping 70% of their tanks to this primitive but highly efficient weapon


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Harold Levi writes:
The article on the Stonewall Jackson medal contains a number of errors. In the process of my research I copied all four of the original September, October, November and December 1894 advertisements from original Confederate Veteran magazines. The copies were made at Elm Springs, Columbia, Tennessee, the World Headquarters for the Sons of Confederate Veterans, of which I am a member. I have attached the November 1894 advertisement.
The article mentions that the medals were found when a building was being razed. However, many of the medals show fire damage. It seems to be unknown if the building was razed because of a fire or the building was razed with fire.
This episode illustrates what we modern-day Confederates do. We try to make sure the story is accurate even if it makes the Confederates look bad. Northerners often complain that we Southerners keep fighting the War. All we want is that the story be told accurately - - as is possible.
Harold attached a copy of an October 1987 TAMS article about the medal written by Robert D. Marcus. Peter Bertram has also researched this medal and supplied a copy of one of the 1894 advertisements, which appears below.
Peter Bertram writes:
The article reprinted in the last E-Sylum unfortunately perpetuates several popular misconceptions concerning the Stonewall Jackson medal. For example:
- "A privately commissioned medal ......." : Funds for the medal were raised in Richmond by public subscription in late 1863, invested in cotton and sent to Europe.
- ......"heroic bust of Jackson "......: The likeness of Jackson was terrible - it looked more like Lincoln (Jackson's widow called it “miserable”) and selling them was a tough go because of it.
- ...."is a Latin inscription meaning "Claimed by God". : "Deo Vindice" has traditionally been interpreted as "God Our Vindicator" and close similar sentiments.
- "Lamar commissioned Armand Caque to design and have the Stonewall medal struck". See above - plus, as a staunch Confederate, Lamar would never have accepted the errors in the battle listings on the reverse, such as referring to the Battle of First Manassas as BULL RUN or to Sharpsburg as ANTIETAM. - and some five or six other errors.
- "Before seeing the medal, of which perhaps 500 were struck, Charles Lamar was killed in action…… ". Horse feathers! The first time Lamar was even aware of the medals was when he saw them at an exhibition in Paris in 1863. As to his death, he was killed April 16, 1865 near Columbus, Georgia while serving as Aide-de-Camp to General Howell Cobb.
- Not mentioned is that there were two shipments of the medals. One ended up in Richmond just before the city fell and are quite possibly the medals that showed up in the early post-war numismatic trade. The other, larger, shipment was the one that ended up in Savannah.
Peter included a copy of the write up of this medal as it will appear in his in-progress book on Confederate medals. Thanks! It's too lengthy to republish here, but I will show this ad for the medals Peter found in the September 1894 issue of Confederate Veteran Magazine.
We'll eagerly await further information on the progress of Peter's book.
It's great to have researchers doing the legwork to flesh out the stories and correct earlier misinformation.
To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
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Pouring Money Into Change Programs
Financial institutions are upping their investments in change programs, and experts say credit unions that ignore this trend could be left in the competitive dust.
According to a recent study from professional services company Accenture, more than half of financial institutions (53%) expect to invest more in change programs over the next 12 months. The big priorities: Efficiency and cost control, customer service, compliance and technology.
So-called change leaders — financial institutions that especially embrace change and get good at it — are at a particular advantage, according to the data.
“The most important finding is that there is a small group of banks that are more committed than their peers to change, are better at it, and are achieving significantly better change outcomes and commercial performance,” Accenture reported.
“Like in a long-distance cycle race, as the race speeds up the disruption initiated by these front-runners will eventually cause the chasing peloton to break up. Those not able to adapt and keep pace will slip off the back and out of contention,” the report stated.
Financial institutions that become change leaders are often significantly more successful than their peers when it comes to achieving desired results from their change programs, according to the survey, which included 787 senior financial services executives from large banking groups, insurers and wealth and asset managers.
“Thirty-three percent of leaders achieved 76% to 100% of benefits and the remainder achieved 51% to 75%. This compares to 14% and 35%, respectively, of their peers, 41% of whom said they had achieved 50% or less of the targeted benefits,” it said.
The Changing World of Change Programs
Mark Woollen, who is the founder and director of management consulting for Hayden Technology in Charlotte, N.C., said change programs are really an evolution of enterprise programs and project management office functions that large organizations have used in varying degrees for years.
“I believe that the emphasis has been expedited recently due to fintech evolution and capital investments in fintech creating numerous disruptions and challenges for financial institutions. Not to mention the rapid evolution of technology, digital services and individuals’ general acceptance and comfort with alternative financial solutions, and continuous regulatory changes,” he noted.
Financial institutions are also expediting their ROI expectations for their change programs, according to Accenture's survey.
“One of the most striking findings regarding banks’ change investments is the demand for more rapid payback: 79% of respondents said their shareholders expect change programs to deliver the targeted benefits within 18 months or less. Clearly, the days of elongated multi-year programs with back-loaded benefits are long gone, a fact which change leaders appreciate more than other players,” it said.
Many change programs revolve around shifting to digital methods of cost reduction, regulatory management, and customer- and growth-focused strategies.
“The upshot of all this is that most banks are exploring – or shifting toward – new business and operating models that are more fragmented and have more of the features of an ecosystem than the traditional vertically integrated bank that seeks to capture the full value chain and be all things to all customers,” it said.
Change programs can be expensive and time-consuming, especially when technology is involved, but credit unions don't get a pass just because they may be smaller, said Jay Fitzhugh, an executive consultant and partner at financial institution consulting firm CMPG. In fact, they may have one up on banks — especially big public banks.
“Some of the credit unions have the advantage because they may not need to look at such a near-term payback period with members and board members if, in fact, it's an investment that improves the experience for their members,” he said. “It's not what you invest, it's that you invest intelligently. And that's the hard part.”
That members-versus-investors difference is a big reason credit unions should be wary of blindly making exact copies of bank change programs, according to Dennis Dollar, who is a credit union industry consultant in Birmingham, Ala.
“The uniqueness of the not-for-profit credit union structure, plus the required regulatory standardization of credit union bylaws that somewhat mandate organizational and governance structure consistency, makes many of the ‘change programs’ being modeled in the for-profit world less of a fit for credit unions,” he said.
“No doubt that credit unions still benefit from greater efficiencies, more accountability and a willingness to revisit their internal and external delivery model from both a management and board perspective,” he added. “But the goal at credit unions, being member-owned institutions, is more toward how any organizational change impacts the quality of what is provided to the member-owner.”
Having a well-defined change strategy and a leadership team committed to change are common characteristics of financial institutions that are regarded as change leaders, Accenture said.
Change leaders are more likely to identify a “challenger” bank — 67% of them do this versus 43% of their peers, according to the study. Almost all (92%) of change leaders have been especially successful in spreading their digital capabilities throughout the organization, compared to just 54% of their peers.
One obstacle many credit unions face is that member expectations are fueling cost pressures and regulatory pressures to add new service-delivery mechanisms, but old, analog mechanisms still need to stay up and running, Fitzhugh noted. Still, financial institutions that are change leaders aren't experimental, “digital on the side” types — they’re “digital at the core,” according to Accenture.
Change leaders are also more likely to foster cultures that embrace change. Accenture found that 84% of change leaders’ employees were optimistic or engaged and motivated about change versus 62% for their peers.
“These banks handle more change and achieve better results – 75% of change leaders say their organization thrives on fast-paced change (vs. 48% for peers),” the survey said.
Almost all change leaders in the survey had a dedicated change function and were developing professional change capabilities and disciplines. The vast majority (86%) also had a wide range of “professional change skills and capabilities,” compared to 60% of their peers. Most (81%) had consistent change-management methods and tools; just 61% of their peers said the same. Strong governance and transparency existed among 83% of change leaders versus 62% of their peers.
Ultimately, who or what financial institutions are changing may be less relevant than whether they’re doing it at all.
“There are some banks that are now accelerating away from the pack. Their ability to manage change effectively is a key differentiator, allowing them to put space between themselves and their rivals,” the Accenture survey said.