Even before the recent steep rise in input costs, there has been a growing interest in soil health on farms. Improving soils to support yields and reduce environmental impacts is vital in tackling the challenges presented by climate change and changing government support.
Each farm and field is different, however, and there is no single approach for ensuring healthy soils. Soils have a range of inherent properties, and the key factors are texture – that is the relative proportions of sand, silt and clay – depth, and stoniness. These properties are part of the assessment of land-use capability traditionally described using the grading system of the Agricultural Land Classification.
Texture plays a large part in determining the how easy the soil is to work during cultivation (workability) and to drive over (trafficability). Soil texture classes are therefore often used to indicate how resilient the soil is to structural damage.
Soil texture is also an important determinant of soils buffer capacity. Soils with a low buffering capacity are more likely to acidify quickly and to develop deficiencies in potassium (K+), magnesium (Mg2+) and other cations. The buffer capacity of soils tends to increase as the clay percentage increases and also depends on the type of clay, soil pH and also the amount of organic matter.
The chemical fingerprint of the soil is largely determined by the underlying parent material. These inherent characteristics of the soil determine both the yield potential and many of the environmental risks for any site.
Scientists describe and classify soil using a description of the number and character of the layers, in a profile from the surface down to this underlying material.The National Soil Map shows almost 300 groups of the most frequently co-occurring soil series. But while this map gives excellent background information, the data needs careful validation at field scale, where several distinct soils often occur.
Yield mapping over several seasons, together with satellite imagery and soil scanning, can help identify and map variation within fields. Identifying distinct soil management zones in these ways can enable farmers to target management measures and increase precision.
Measures such as application of fertiliser or manure, drainage, crop species or mixture choice and grazing management in each location interact with the soil character and determine its health. In the long term, healthy soil can maintain crop and livestock productivity and enhance environmental benefits.
Although farmers and their advisers have been assessing nutrient supply and soil compaction for years, with a range of indicators more recently developed to analyse soil biology, the necessary guidance and tools have not been provided to allow their routine use on farms.
The Soil Biology and Soil Health Partnership (SBSH) between the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) has developed cutting-edge research alongside evaluation for indicators of soil health in research trials and on farms. The Partnership worked closely with farmers, growers and advisers to develop a soil health scorecard to enable them to better understand and improve their soil.
The process builds on the fundamental understanding of the physical, chemical and biological interactions governing soil health, as shown in Figure 1, and the practical constraints of measurement on farm.
More than 70 farmers volunteered to be part of the research in eight groups around the UK, covering a range of farming systems, climates and soil types. They tested and developed the scorecard approach between autumn 2018 and autumn 2021.
Experts worked together to reduce a list of 45 potential indicators to the following eight for ease of evaluation on farm:
physical: visual evaluation of soil structure (VESS)
chemical: pH and routine nutrients: available phosphorus (P) potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg)
biological: organic matter, earthworms, microbial activity.
Figure 1: Physical, chemical and biological interactions governing soil health. © Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
To collect soil health scorecard data, observations of soil structure – VESS – and earthworm numbers are made at geo-referenced sites. Soil samples are collected for analysis at the same time. To benchmark the data between groups, the data must be collected in the same way and under similar soil temperature and moisture conditions. In the Partnership the data for soil health scorecards were collected:
after the topsoil has wetted up in the autumn
at least one month after any cultivations or moderate soil disturbance.
The scorecard includes a traffic light system, providing a visual overview of the status of each indicator. The physical and biological assessments in the field are then linked with the results from a soil sample sent for laboratory analysis.
The final soil health scorecard gives the equivalent of a GP health check for soils giving a general overview of the health status of the soil and also identifying areas where improvement can be made through management, or where more detailed assessments or more regular monitoring is needed to deal with any problems.
Elizabeth Stockdale in the field. © Dr Amanda Bennett
Table 1: Sample scorecard
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Soil health monitoring from both existing trials and also on-farm was used in parallel to validate and optimise the scorecard and to evaluate the overall approach. These evaluations showed that all the indicators selected as part of the scorecard are important to provide the baseline for soil health assessment at a specific site.
Farmers in the test groups valued the data in the scorecard format, which prompted discussions about different management systems and their impact on soil health, as well as wider production and environmental outcomes. Farmers found it useful to revisit the basics of pH, drainage and organic matter addition, alongside discussions about the latest monitoring or application technologies.
In long-term experiments where soil-improving measures such as manure additions were being compared, the scorecard could distinguish the impacts of slurry – a good source of nutrients with a small benefit for soil organic matter – from those of farmyard manure – a good source of nutrients that also provides a small liming effect, and an increase in organic matter and microbial activity – and the soil conditioning benefits of green compost.
As part of the SBSH Partnership's work, a field that has been converted to no-till as part of a strategy to improve soil health at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust in Loddington, Leicestershire, was cultivated by ploughing, and the impacts were compared with plots remaining untilled. Although the plough did reduce earthworm numbers, it wasn't devastating and the impact on soil organic matter after one year was negligible.
This indicates that occasional strategic tillage, for instance, as part of an integrated pest management approach to deal with weeds, could form part of regenerative farming systems. It also suggests that farmers growing root crops or other field vegetables can improve soil health by changing the rotation between crops such as potatoes and sugar beet. Improved soil health in root crop rotations will increase soil resilience and remove the need for one or more tillage passes, reducing the depth or speed of operations.
What data is needed to support better management for the farm? It doesn't need to be collected from every management zone in every field. On most farms, it is possible to identify 10–15 places that might provide the information needed.
A robust plan will then evaluate soil health at those geo-referenced monitoring sites once every three to five years at the same point in the rotation. The scorecard has been developed so farmers can use it to monitor the impacts of management and identify targeted interventions to maintain soil health themselves.
Working together across the agricultural sector, the UK Soil Health Initiative and Championing the Farmed Environment have also developed sector guides to help farmers understand their soils and plan improvements.
Collecting data about soil, and even having an integrated assessment of physical, chemical and biological properties compared to relevant benchmarks, won't by itself improve soil health. The best soil husbandry uses site-specific understanding to select the most suitable combinations of management and then deploy them in a timely way.
The best soil husbandry is always site- and season-specific: there is no simple recipe of inputs, and each action needs to be informed by observation.


Laura Bergus Responds to Friends of Historic Preservation Questionnaire
Friends of Historic Preservation asked questions of city council candidates. Here are my provided answers.
What is your favorite historic building in Iowa City and why?
The Englert. In 1995, in high school, Nick Bergus and I went on our first date there. We sat through three hours of Braveheart, in the front row of the half-a-theater movie theater. Years later, I heard about the Save the Englert campaign and was grateful the space would be something other than another bar. I have seen my favorite bands at the Englert since it reopened. When my daughter was young, she enjoyed puppets and dancers on stage. She and I have both had the privilege of performing there, too. I have spent late nights of Mission Creek and Witching Hour in the fog-filled theater, and envisioned the future of other non-profits during fundraising events there.
Through the Strengthen Grow Evolve campaign, I have learned a lot about what is required to maintain this 107-year-old structure, including the challenges of old brick and plaster and aging plumbing and HVAC systems. This building, which has been a catalyst for meaningful moments and memories in my own life, has also helped me understand the value of keeping spaces that bear the historic weight of community stories. To experience the Englert is to feel the importance of Iowa City’s cultural legacy.
Are you familiar with Iowa City's Historic Preservation Plan? Which goals within the plan is the City meeting? Where is the City failing?
I believe Iowa City has done well in identifying historically significant resources. For instance, we completed an update to the historic survey of downtown in 2018 and the architectural survey of the Sabin School and Southside Iowa City Neighborhood in 2015. Also, the creation of the Self-Supporting Municipal Improvement District for downtown and the north side since the adoption of the Historic Preservation Plan has also generated new funds for preservation and restoration in those areas.
Two related, but unmet goals are: heightening public awareness of historic preservation in the community and enhancing heritage tourism. The Historic Preservation Commission and Friends of Historic Preservation do a lot of work that remains unsung in the community. Iowa City residents and visitors alike will benefit from knowing more about the benefits of historic preservation and the stories of our town’s past. The current Historic Preservation Plan is about 12 years old. An update to the Historic Preservation Plan is due, and would be an excellent opportunity to raise awareness, gather public feedback, and focus on sites that could host tangible educational opportunities.
Many historic properties aren’t currently protected and could be demolished if the owner wishes. What is your approach to making sure buildings important to our community heritage are protected?
I agree with surveying, evaluating, and — where established criteria are met — designating buildings for local landmarking and neighborhoods for historic or conservation districts, providing parameters for preservation that may limit or prevent demolition. However, establishment of these protections is not enough. Effective preservation requires strategic communication between property owners, neighborhoods, and the city to ensure all parties know their rights and responsibilities. The city must also provide structured support for preservation efforts, including active public outreach and education, staff with historic preservation expertise, referrals for local vendors who understand local requirements, and help seeking financial support. The city must also consistently enforce regulations so all parties know what to expect from the process.
Iowa City has also has had some success with non-governmental groups organizing to save significant landmarks, most notably Old Brick and the Englert. Such campaigns may be a last resort if other preservation efforts are ineffective, but also can galvanize local philanthropy and create permanent homes for new (or renewed!) public uses, for lasting public benefit.
The State of Iowa and the federal government have multiple programs that provide financial assistance to rehabilitate and maintain historic buildings. Despite Iowa City's large stock of historic buildings, we underperform compared to peer cities. If elected to city council, what will you do make sure Iowa City performs better?
First we should determine why we underperform. We should seek to learn from cities that are more successful at using these programs. My hope would be that improved public education and strategic communication would result more Iowa City properties benefiting from these programs. The city should promote these opportunities regularly to property owners. The city should encourage awareness among contractors and vendors for promoting these programs. Continued collaboration and strong partnerships between the city government and groups like Friends of Historic Preservation will also help ensure these opportunities are shared where they can find the best use. Iowa City can also let our partners, like the Iowa City Area Development Group, who help attract professional talent to our community, know that there is a chance to grow the industry of historic preservation program planning and facilitation. The city’s efforts to educate on these topics should emphasize the many benefits of preservation, not just the direct financial benefit of these programs. For instance, the city should include articulation of environmental and cultural benefits of historic preservation when promoting these programs.
Originally posted by the Friends of Historic Preservation.


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Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp remains optimistic that his struggling side could pick up a surprise result against Premier League leaders Manchester United this weekend.
QPR face United at Loftus Road on Saturday with the club bottom of the table and seven points adrift of safety following their 4-1 loss against Swansea City.
Redknapp, though, is hopeful of securing a positive result, with the Englishman highlighting January's unlikely win at Chelsea and also the draws achieved versus Tottenham and Manchester City.
"You can't predict results," Redknapp told the Fulham Chronicle. "We're playing Chelsea away on the back of being smashed to pieces by Liverpool. What's the score going to be you might ask? 3-0, and 4-0 to them? I was surprised as you were.
"We then play Tottenham at home who've beaten everybody away and have scored in all away games - and they don't score against us.
"Against Man City who are champions, we get another great point and then another at West Ham, which is a hard place to go.
"So we're just as capable of getting something against Man U as anyone else."

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I found this great artcile about the relationship between window and air conditioning that I wanted to share. Here is an excerpt:
Windows Pave Way For HVAC Innovation
High-performance glazings plus radiant heating and cooling can be a cost-effective combination
By Geoff McDonell
A high-performance glass unit offers superior thermal resistance (R or U value) and infinite variations in low-e coatings, tints and ultraviolet light control, along with solar energy control. High-performance glazing can reduce energy use, benefit lighting design and improve comfort. What's more, high-performance glazing can help reduce the size of the HVAC system.
So why aren't high-performance glazings more widely used? The main barrier is the long payback for the premium cost of the glazing. And that issue arises because virtually all HVAC systems in North America are conventional all-air heating and cooling systems, which must do two things: control space temperatures and ventilate space.
With an all-air system, high-performance glazing often shows a long payback period. The reason is that, no matter how well the glass performs, there is an infrastructure cost for all-air systems; they require a certain amount of equipment, building volume and servicing, no matter how efficient they are. Likewise, costs for energy use, maintenance and operations level out at a nearly base-cost level. After all, even on the most efficient all-air systems, filters need to be changed, fans and bearings need to be maintained, and controls on each terminal device need to be maintained.
For the last 20 years, European HVAC engineers and building designers have been using building mass with radiant cooling and heating and a high-performance building envelope to produce superior indoor comfort with very low energy use and minimal operating costs. The key is to decouple the cooling and heating functions from the ventilation function by using a hydronic-based radiant cooling and heating system.
The advantage of that approach is that, for heating and cooling, it takes a lot less energy, space and equipment to transport water around the building than it does air. What's more, with radiant heating and cooling, the air handling system simply has to provide 100 percent outdoor air for ventilation at a rate of 20 to 50 cfm/person or so at a relatively constant temperature to ensure good indoor air quality. Indoor pollutants are 100-percent exhausted using a general exhaust system serving point-source exhaust terminals at washrooms, photocopiers, and similar areas. An air-to-air heat exchanger may provide virtually energy-neutral ventilation in many climate zones.
The use of the high-performance glass allows enough daylight in to help reduce lighting loads and to eliminate the common interior and exterior thermal zones. And perimeter areas will not experience the transient heating and cooling loads associated with conventional glass units.
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You think it’s funny when you ask me my favorite color and I give you three options because I can never choose, because it varies on the day, or because my mood dictates what I find pretty that day.
The question drips from your lips like honey and I can’t quite find the words to describe my real favorite color.
It’s a humble color, not forceful or piercing as a crisp light blue can tend to come across as. It’s a strong color, but gentle like the breath of the wind that kisses the back of my neck and send shivers down my spine. It’s not a rich color like smooth, chocolate brown, but it’s a satisfying color.
Most of all it’s warm. Welcoming. Like your hugs, but you would laugh if I told you that.
Have you ever seen a ruby and admired the flames that seem to smolder just below the surface? Or have you ever held an emerald and wondered at the smooth coolness that beckons from behind the hexagonal screen? The warmth of the moon pooling in your iris while the October breeze ruffles under your jacket – that’s how my favorite color makes me feel.
How could ever choose between the two?

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We found 4 providers named 'Charles Gatt' nationally.
Dr. Charles Gatt specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Gatt average 5.0 stars out of 5. Areas of expertise for Dr. Gatt include knee problems, hip arthroscopy, and rotator cuff surgery. He is affiliated with Princeton HealthCare System. Dr. Gatt takes Aetna, QualCare, and Medicare, as well as other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. His medical residency was performed at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Clinical interests: Sports Health, Hip Arthroscopy, Fractures, Total Knee Replacement, Knee Problems, Arthroscopic ... (Read more)
Dr. Charles Gatto specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He has a 3.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Areas of expertise for Dr. Gatto include minimally invasive surgery, neck pain, and spinal cancer. Dr. Gatto honors several insurance carriers, including MultiPlan, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Cigna. After attending Albany Medical College for medical school, he completed his residency training at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Gatto is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center.
Clinical interests: Neck Pain, Herniated Disc, Fractures, Back Problems, Spinal Cancer, Musculoskeletal Problems, Neck ... (Read more)

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The home affairs minister continues to fight against a possible no-confidence motion. All the day’s events, live
Everyone is still waiting to learn whether or not Lucy Gichuhi will follow through on ‘naming names’ of those involved with the “bullying” of MPs during the Liberal leadership spill.
If it happens today (and we have no word either way on whether it is even happening at all) the adjournment debate in the Senate tonight would be the easiest way to do it.
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Shayne Neumann was asked what Labor believes Scott Morrison should do, in the light of the Peter Dutton allegations as he rocked up to work this morning – he had this to say:
Well he should ask Peter Dutton to explain himself. Peter Dutton seems to have misled Parliament. This is a sackable and serious offence under our system of Government and parliamentary democracy. It’s clear he had a relationship in relation to the serving police officer and these revelations today raise even more concerns about Peter Dutton’s conduct.”


08/14/2008 - The U.S. workforce will become increasingly diverse over the next three decades, a shift that could bring changes in education, training and public policy, according to a USA Today analysis of Census data released Thursday.
Racial and ethnic minorities in the USA will become a majority in 2042, but the working-age population — those 18 to 64 — will cross that threshold three years earlier, the projections say. By 2050, minorities will make up 55% of the working-age population. The share of the population that is working-age will drop steadily, from 63% to 57% in 2050.
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Jeffrey Passel, senior demographer at the Pew Hispanic Center, whose analysis of Census data in February reached similar conclusions, says the U.S.-born children and grandchildren of immigrants will account for much of the growth in minorities, and they will be more educated than their parents.
"More and more of the Hispanic population is going to be native in the future," he says. "These are people who have grown up here, gone to American schools and grown up speaking English."
Read the full article Census Data Project More Diversity at Work on USA Today's Web site.


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Sometime in the next week or so I'll have a review of The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan posted, and hopefully I'll be picking up a copy of The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater soon! I can't wait to read both of those! Here are the book trailers for both, if you were curious:
Thanks for reading! Enjoy!

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New York -- Despite the number of available stations dwindling as the industry continues to consolidate, a panel of top broadcast executives at the NAB Show New York said there was still room for more deals.
Nexstar Media, which completed its $7.2 billion purchase of Tribune Media Group in September, making it the largest station group in the country with nearly 200 stations, sees some opportunities to add scale. Chairman and CEO Perry Sook said that M&A prospects are limited by federal ownership regulations, but he added that other station groups are expected to seek additional scale.
Sook noted that the available pool of stations is shrinking: In 2001 there were 36 companies in local TV that had a national reach of 2% or greater. Now that has dwindled to about a dozen companies.
“There are fewer companies left to buy,” Sook said. He added that “M&A is not as easy as hitting button and buying a stock. I don’t know what’s on the horizon, but I predict there will be M&A.”
Meredith Local Media Group president Patrick McCreery said that he expects that outside money, particularly from private equity groups, will continue to flow into the sector, beefing up the M&A opportunities.
“It [the broadcast business] isn’t new and it isn’t sexy,” McCreery said. “But it is profitable.”
The executives seemed to take exception with analysts that have predicted that one of the more consistent growth engines in the business -- retransmission consent revenue -- was on the decline.
At the TVB Forward conference last month Wolfe Research managing director Marci Ryvicker predicted that retrans revenue would slow to around 7% growth after 2024, flattening out in later years. Other analysts have also predicted a slowdown, especially as cable operators continue to lose video subscribers.
Sook said that he still sees double-digit percentage growth on the retrans front, with McCreery and Gray TV president and co-CEO Patrick LaPlatney in agreement.
Driving that optimism is the belief that broadcasters account for about 35% of TV viewership while capturing just 18% of the revenue. And though achieving total parity -- which Ryvicker predicted would mean a consumer’s retrans bill would rise to $28 per month -- isn’t necessarily in the cards, the panelists believe there is room to get closer.
“The numbers are rough, but we think there is some runway there,” LaPlatney said.
Sizing Up Cannabis Ad Prospects
On the advertising front, the panelists said the nascent move toward impressions-based advertising, which would make it easier for advertisers to buy a broadcaster's full audience across all platforms, would result in a 5% to 10% increase in ad revenue easily. Even before that, though, they said there is still life in traditional broadcaster ad categories.
While auto ads have declined along with car sales, execs said that other segments have picked up, including legal and professional services. McCreery said that professional services were on par with auto for the first time ever at Meredith stations in calendar Q1 and Q2. Broadcasters are expected to take a smaller bite of political ads in this cycle, though, as digital grows. Some predict broadcast’s share will drop from 66% to 57% of total political ad revenue this year. Station execs said they were taking action to try to address the decline. McCreery said at Meredith, which also has a publishing unit, direct mail ads could factor into to taking the edge off some of the political declines.
Sook said growth in TV ad revenue is usually fueled by the emergence of a new segment, something he says he hasn’t seen yet. But McCreery said there is a potential windfall in the cannabis category. “None of us want to touch it with a ten-foot pole right now because of the legislation, but that’s a pot of money I’d like to get my hands into,” McCreery said.
There are legal hurdles, though, as McCreery acknowledged. Cannabis sales outside of medical purposes are only legal in a handful of states and are illegal at the federal level. Sook said Nexstar has been approached about running ads in the past, and has declined.
“We’ve been approached, and we’ve said we’re a federally regulated entity just like the banks and until it’s deemed OK to do business with these folks, we’ve got more at risk than that,” Sook said.
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This brief focuses on helping PN's systematically identify and address barriers to improve the outcomes of black male children.The brief includes instructions for assessing needs and recommends a results-based framework to create positive impacts from cradle to career.
This plan outlines key activities for Northside Achievement Zone in Minneaposlis and its partners to collaboratively reach their Early Childhood Goals. The plan plots out the active ingredients to progress, necessary condidtions, and frequency of different early childhood interventions...
In this webinar, staff from two PNs and the Urban Institute assert that a robust case management system is essential to tracking progress and improving youth and family outcomes. The presenters share best practices for case management systems based in Results-Based Accountability framework that...
On this webinar, experts discuss national data and best practices to secure financial capacity for under-served youth. They focus on asset-building strategies to sustain youth financial capacity in PNs.
This report recommends 21 results and accompanying indicators for Promise Neighborhoods. The authors detail existing key data sources, results, and suggested indicators focused on improving health, development, and education of children.
From Cradle to Career: The Multiple Challenges Facing Immigrant Families in Langley Park Promise Neighborhood
This report provides an example of a needs assessment of a promise neighbrohood (Langley Park Promise Neighborhood). Langley Park is an immigrant neighborhood outside of Washington, DC where families are resilient but there are substantial hardships, but also opportunities for change.
This report highlights the methodology used to develop a neighborhood survey for residents of Astoria Houses to support Zone 126's (a PN) needs assessment and planning process. Zone 126 used results from the survey to inform the initiatives family and child-centered programming.
This report provides an example of a needs and segmentation analysis of a promise neighborhood. It is intended to provide an understanding of the needs of the community and to inform the continuum of strategies during PN implementation.
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This Interview with the Urban Institute's Peter Tatian, following the release of the guidance document "Measuring Performance," discusses the challenges in quantifying the impact of a long-term, multifaceted program.


Advantages and Disadvantages of Hot Rolled Seamless Steel Pipe
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Compared with cold rolling, cold rolling is lower than the recrystallization temperature of rolling, and hot rolling is carried out at higher recrystallization temperature than rolling.
Hot-rolled seamless steel pipes can damage the casting structure of ingots, refine the grain size of steel, eliminate the defects of micro-structure, densify the structure of steel and improve the mechanical properties. This improvement is reflected in the rolling direction, so that the steel no longer has a certain degree of isotropy; pouring to form bubbles, cracks and osteoporosis, can also be welded together under high temperature and pressure.
1. After hot rolling, the non-metallic inclusions (mainly sulfides and oxides, and silicates) in the steel are pressed into sheets, and the phenomenon of stratification (lamination) occurs. By means of tensile properties, the steel layers in the thickness direction are significantly deteriorated, and may occur in the shrinkage interlayer tearing of weld seam. The local strain caused by weld shrinkage is often several times that of yield point strain, and the strain is much larger than that caused by load.
2. Hot rolled steel products have poor thickness and edge width control. We are familiar with thermal expansion and shrinkage, even if the beginning of hot rolling is the standard length, thickness, or there will be some negative end after cooling, the wider the edge width of this negative difference, the more obvious the thickness increase. Therefore, there is no legal requirement to be too precise for large steel with steel edge width, thickness, length, angle and edge line.
3. Residual stress caused by uneven cooling. Residual stress is the internal self-balanced stress without external force. Hot rolled steel with various sections has residual stress. Usually, the larger the section size of steel, the larger the residual stress. Residual stress is self-balanced, but the external force of steel members may have some influence on the performance. If deformation, stability, anti-fatigue may have adverse effects.


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Episode 12 — The Merry Widow
Today I am watching CJ from my regular place, through the crack in the wall above the baseboard. She is working on getting Mr. Lambert ready for his viewing this evening. I nibble on a stale piece of cracker I found in the kitchen as I peer out.
CJ inspects the body on the table, toweling away any moisture on the backside. Mr. Lambert is literally stiff, like a surfboard. She reaches under his arm to pull him onto his side, and like a rod, his entire body turns as she pulls him towards her. I giggle to myself and think, that’s something only the dead can do.
Embalming fluids injected arterially flow through all the tissues, just as blood did when the person was living. The tissues become fixed, or set, firming the entire body as a result. It is amazing to watch as the process clears the ashy color and lividity away, during the injection. The body has a distinct pinkness or healthy sort of glow when it is over. Mr. Lambert’s appearance is such that you cannot even tell he had been ill with congestive heart failure. He looks as good as new now.
CJ begins to place clothing on his body, carefully and methodically straightening and adjusting trousers, shirt, and coat. She is getting ready to put on the man’s necktie when the door swings open, and Mr. B enters the room. “I’ll get this, CJ,” he says as he takes the tie from her hands. “Thanks, Mr. B.” She then works at the task of putting on the socks and tie-up shoes. They finish dressing the body and then leave briefly to fetch the casket for him. In a few moments, they return, rolling a very pricey heavy-gauge copper model into the room. My, my, I thought to myself. This guy must be very special because we don’t sell one of these babies every day! It had a shine of richness, with an interior to match. A thick, luxurious velvety velour material covered the oversized pillow and linings, which would be folded over the top and sides during the viewing. I envied the man, wishing I would get to lie upon such a comfortable pillow. I yawn, feeling drowsy; it is about that time now, my naptime.
After CJ applies light liquid tint over the face and hands, she brushes a light “natural” lip color over the lips. “Ready?” Mr. B asks. “Yes sir,” she replies. They roll the dressing table to the side of the opened casket and effortlessly lift the man from the table, stepping together with Mr. B at the head and CJ supporting the butt and legs. Gently they place the man upon the mattress within the casket. As Mr. B adjusts the level and angle of the body position, with the special cranking key inside the bottom of the bed, he tells CJ to take the next couple of hours off as he will need her to return to work the viewing this evening. “Okay, sir.” They set the lids down carefully and then roll the casketed man from the room to the lift, to take him up to the chapel.
I settle into my nest for a nice nap, with visions of soft velour in my head as I drift off to sleep.
Later, I awake to hear CJ’s steps, returning from her afternoon hiatus. I scramble out of my nest, and squeeze through the baseboard on the stair side and run up to the chapel. I hide in my place under the pedals of the organ, at the front. I am curious to see the people who will come to view Mr. Lambert. I imagine that they must be well off, considering the expense of such a fine casket.
A few minutes later, the big chapel entrance door opens, admitting a fragile-looking elderly lady with a walker, and a gentleman, maybe a son, beside her. CJ greets them and the gentleman steps back, saying he will wait in the foyer for Mrs. Lambert. Slowly, CJ walks Mrs. Lambert up the aisle until they reach the casket waiting there. The walker is left behind, and CJ supports the tiny woman’s arm as they step up to the bier. Mrs. Lambert looks like she might snap, like a twig, she is so frail looking. She dabs at her moistened cheeks with a tissue, wiping a reddened nose as she does. And ‘snap’ she did, sort of…
What happened next came quite unexpectedly. The widow pocketed her wadded tissue and began to speak as she peered into the box at her husband of fifty years.
“Thank God! Thank you Almighty God, this day has finally come!” she exclaimed jubilantly. I looked up at CJ’s startled expression; she was obviously feeling quite awkward as she stood numbly looking on.
The lady continued: “Rot, rot you bastard! For fifty long years, I waited for this day! Go to hell in style!”
She then turned her gaze to CJ, sort of half speaking to her, and to him. CJ stood expressionless as the woman went on, “Fifty years, miserable years with him…I put up with his miserly, womanizing, boozed-up behavior. I cooked, kept the house, and raised our children while he was out on the town, coming home at all hours. He talked to me as if I was a worthless dog; he argued that I spent too much of HIS money. I barely managed the bills and the grocery shopping with the pittance he grudgingly handed me. He growled when he had to buy me a decent dress every ten years or so. He was a lousy husband and a disinterested father to his children. He took fifty years of living away from me. Ahh, but you know what?” CJ mumbled that she did not. “You know WHAT? Hahaha, you miserable tightwad! You cannot take your money with you now! For once, you look handsome all dressed up in your shiny, copper box. All dressed up instead of the slob, stinking of cheap perfume, cigarettes, and whisky! Rot! Now I can finally live however many years I may have, without you. I can be happy now. I can do what I please. I can love and be loved. I am free!” With that, she screwed up her mouth and spat at his face, before turning away.
CJ turned ashy white! Oh my, this is just so…scandalous, so obscene, and surreal! No, this was almost something out of a bad movie! A very shocked CJ took the woman’s delicate forearm, helping her back down the big step, as the lady called to her companion, telling him she was ready to go home now. The younger, fifty-ish aged man happily obliged, and I saw something in his kind gaze…a look about him that spoke of love when his eyes met hers, a ‘knowing glance’ that lovers know…good heavens! This man was her beau! An almost instant transformation took place. The little lady looked younger, no longer fragile, or frail. Well, I’ll be darned, I thought. Good for her!
Slowly, he walked her out, and they left, just like that. One other caller appeared for Mr. Lambert’s viewing. A son. He had two sons and a daughter, but only one accompanied by a wife and a couple of kids came to pay their respects. I finally understood what was meant in that old saying, ‘You reap what you sow.’
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PRE-MADE TERRARIUMS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR COLLECTION FROM BRISTOL AT THIS TIME
Introducing the dome terrarium! This beautiful, large biome features a blooming growth of flora at its centre, supported by dragon stone and surrounded by vivid cushion moss. The glassware itself is handblown and made from recycled materials, while the contents are supported by a considered layering system of gravel, activated charcoal, sphagnum moss and aquarium soil - each of which have their own role in creating a self-sustaining ecosystem inside the domed environment.
The pictures given are samples, meaning the terrarium we shall create for you will be similar but not exactly like the images shown.
Some examples of the plants you might find inside one of these terrariums:
- Pilea Moon Valley
- Asplenium Antiquum
- Vrisea Fenestralis
- Base stones (for drainage)
- Activated charcoal (toxin reduction)
- Sphagnum moss (moisture retention)
- White and black sand layers (decoration and filtration)
- High quality aquarium soil (For nutrition and plant growth)
H40cm x W20cm x D19cm
* Our terrariums come with personalised care instructions, so you know exactly how to keep the ecosystem healthy.
* Although our terrariums are always put through at least a two week incubation period to ensure plants / mosses are settled and acclimatised, plants + positioning may alter slightly from photos at the time of receipt, but don't worry - we always make sure they look intricate and natural.
* If any of the plants die within 3 weeks of purchase, we will send you replacement plants in the post for free (Which may not be the exact same as the originals) providing all instructions have been followed.

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Who is Carmela Raber? Salary, Earnings
Carmela Raber is a well-known actress, an American reality Television star, and is capable to capture the audience by her captivating appearance, figure, and acting. She got the public attention thanks to her spouse, who is also a reality TV personality.
Carmela Raber joined the cult at the age of 12, when she was all bewildered and cannot decide what to do and was unable to make decisions. As a young child, she endured many problems and has gone through challenging times.
Carmela Raber- Birth, Parents, Siblings & Education
Carmela Raber was born on November 14, 1988, and reared in Vancouver, Washington, according to a Facebook post she made. According to the investigation, she was reared in a religious cult.
Her father was from Mexico but he was never cared about her and her mother. Raber appears to have been reared by a single mother. Carmela Mendez was her name before she married.
Net Worth of Carmela Raber? Salary, Earnings
The budding talent is well on her way to becoming a household name. She is still healing and is poised to make a name for herself in the acting world.
Her net worth and annual salary are currently unknown. However, she is attempting to boost her net worth by delivering hit after hit shots.
Facts of Carmela Raber
Carmela Raber Biography
|November 14, 1988
|Age (as of 2021)
|Vancouver, Washington, USA
|in feet inches – 5’ 3” – in Centimeters – 160 cm
|in Kilograms – 58 kg – in Pounds – 127 lbs
|Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies
|Is she Lesbian?
|Who is her Husband?
Carmela Raber- Relationship, Married Life, Boyfriend/Girlfriend
Superstar Jeremiah Raber, Carmela’s true love, tied knots with her. In April 2016, they exchanged vows in Carmela’s hometown. We don’t know how they met or when they initially started dating.
She charged and claimed that her husband used to hit and bruise her in 2017. Jeremiah was jailed and divorced for domestic violence. They got back together quickly, but in October 2017, they both became addicted to pills and alleged that Carmela stole money from him when they sold their property.
Despite all of their ups and downs, the pair is still going strong and living together. Jeremiah was previously married to Naomi Stutzman, with whom he has three children: two daughters and a son, and whom he lives with in Ohio with his mother. According to the article, Carmela and Jeremiah have never had children from their marriage.
Body Measurements- Height, Weight, Hair Colour
Carmela Raber’s height in feet inches is 5’ 3” and in Centimeters is 160 cm. Her weight in Kilograms is 58 kg and in Pounds is 127 lbs.
Carmela Raber- Professional Career
As she was reared in a religious cult, she joined the cult at the age of 12, when she was all bewildered and cannot decide what to do and was unable to make decisions. As a young child, she endured many problems and has gone through challenging times.
After being married, she and her spouse encountered marital challenges as well as financial problems. Being a cult, she has to follow specific regulations where she can’t watch TV or listen to the radio and needs to wear modest apparel.
She eventually left the cult and started stealing clothes and makeup to survive. Later the couple started to consult a counselor and today they experience significantly fewer marital troubles. She made her initial debut in the TLC reality show and now is working on her acting career.
Carmela Raber- Social Media Status
Recently, the stunning actress has been seen active on social media. On her Instagram account, @carmelaraber, she has over 5,000 followers. She uses it to share photos of herself with her friends and family.
Quick Facts of Carmela Raber
- As per the research, it is known that she was raised in a religious cult.
- As she was raised in a religious cult, she joined the cult at the age of 12, when she was all confused and cannot decide what to do and was unable to make decisions.
- They took vows in April 2016 in Carmela’s hometown.
- Jeremiah was earlier married to Naomi Stutzman and they share 3 children, 2 daughters, and a son and they live with his mother in Ohio.
- As per the report, Carmela and Jeremiah don’t have any children from their marriage life so far.

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The Official Companion Volume Two contains interviews with Joss Whedon, Tim Minear, and the cast and crew of Firefly. There are complete annotated shooting scripts for the episodes ‘Jaynestown’, ‘Out of Gas’, ‘Ariel’, ‘War Stories’ ‘Trash’, ‘The Message’, ‘Heart of Gold’ and ‘Objects in Space’, Also included is a section on the fans.

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What are the engineering and design challenges in creating successful IoT devices? These devices are usually small, resource-constrained electronics designed to sense, collect, send, and/or interpret data. Some of the devices need to be smart enough to act upon data in real time, 24/7. Specifically the guests will discuss sensors, security, and lessons from IoT deployments.


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Nov 21 - Fitch Ratings has downgraded Foncaixa Consumo 1, FTA's class A to
'Asf' from 'AA-sf' and removed it from Rating Watch Negative (RWN), as follows:
EUR 2,153m class A notes: downgraded to 'Asf' from 'AA-sf'; removed from RWN;
EUR462m class B notes: affirmed at 'BB+sf'; Outlook Stable
The downgrade of the class A notes follows Fitch's review of counterparty
remedial actions implemented following the downgrade of CaixaBank SA (CaixaBank,
'BBB'/Negative/'F2'). In particular, while CaixaBank will continue acting as
collateral servicer, paying agent, SPV account bank and hedging counterparty in
this transaction, new counterparty triggers have been defined and formalised
within the transaction documents, which are judged by Fitch to sufficiently
isolate counterparty risk commensurate with the ratings.
In particular, Fitch believes the new counterparty triggers of 'BBB'/'F2' are
sufficiently robust to support the current rating 'Asf' of Class A, although
these triggers are marginally outside the 'BBB+'/'F2' definition as per the
agency's counterparty criteria.
The transaction was closed in November 2011. There have not been any material
performance issues to date. The 90+ day delinquency ratio was a low 0.87% as of
September 2012, while cumulative net losses were 0.1%. The overall performance
has been in line with Fitch's expectations.
Fitch will continue to monitor the transaction on a timely basis. More
performance data is available at www.fitchratings.com
Additional information is available at www.fitchratings.com. The ratings above
were solicited by, or on behalf of, the issuer, and therefore, Fitch has been
compensated for the provision of the ratings.
The information used to assess the ratings was provided by GestiCaixa
Applicable criteria, 'EMEA Consumer ABS Rating Criteria', dated 12 July 2012,
'Global Structured Finance Rating Criteria', dated 6 June 2012, 'Counterparty
Criteria for Structured Finance Transactions', dated 30 May 2012, 'Counterparty
Criteria for Structured Finance Transactions: Derivative Addendum', dated 30 May
2012, 'Criteria for Interest Rate Stresses in Structured Finance Transactions',
dated 20 March 2012 are available at www.fitchratings.com.
Applicable Criteria and Related Research:
EMEA Consumer ABS Rating Criteria
Global Structured Finance Rating Criteria
Counterparty Criteria for Structured Finance Transactions
Counterparty Criteria for Structured Finance Transactions: Derivative Addendum
Criteria for Interest Rate Stresses in Structured Finance Transactions

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Is Chronic Arsenic Poisoning Associated With Protein Aggregate Pathology?
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Shallow tube-wells installed in Bangladesh in the 1970:ies and 80:ies were presumed to deliver safe drinking-water. Years later, the first cases of arsenic induced skin-lesions were identified and it was found that the drinking water was the source for the arsenic exposure. In Bangladesh alone, it is estimated that between 35-77 million people are at risk for arsenic derived health issues. Chronic arsenic poisoning results is a wide variety of pathological manifestations under the collective name arsenicosis with devastating consequences for afflicted individuals and for Bangladesh as a nation. It is established that protein misfolding is linked to a wide variety of diseases both as a cause and consequence. Misfolded proteins accumulate in many cell and organ types with apparent specificity for select proteins for certain diseases. The mechanisms involved are matters of intense research. Current research shows that self-propagation of misfolded proteins is a plausible mechanism for propagation of disease. Arsenic in various chemical forms is associated with inducing aberrant protein folding in laboratory experiments. With this indication it also follows that if arsenicosis is associated with protein aggregate pathology (e.g. amyloidosis) preventive measures mitigating the intake of arsenic may still propagate the misfolding process necessitating alternative therapies for afflicted individuals.


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DNA-Coated Calcium PhosphateResearchers from the Universität Duisburg-Essen have created a novel bone repair paste by coating synthetic nanocrystals of calcium phosphate with DNA. The material has been shown to stimulate the formation of bone growth and new blood vessels in the lab and could potentially be used in bone implants used to treat bone defects, injuries, and osteoporosis. Professor Matthias Epple estimates that the material is several years away from commercialization.
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Tijuana archbishop urges solidarity with Central American migrants
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Archbishop Francisco Moreno BarrĂłn of Tijuana encouraged the faithful Sunday to share â€˝from our poverty" with the Central American migrants arriving in the city.
Tijuana, Mexico, (ACI Prensa) - In his Nov. 25 homily, Archbishop Moreno encouraged sharing â€˝not out of what we have left over but from our poverty. Let us continue to show that solidarity of our peoples."
Thousands of Central American migrants have reached Tijuana in their attempt to cross the border to the United States. The first migrant caravan, which left Honduras Oct. 13, numbers more than 5,600 people.
Archbishop Moreno said the large number of migrants â€˝took us by surprise" since â€˝we don't have the conditions to receive them as we have done on other occasions."
The Archbishop of Tijuana asked Mexican federal authorities to allocate resources to the area â€˝so that we can attend to this extraordinary human emergency," as well as â€˝international aid, particularly from those humanitarian agencies who always are on scene in these particularly difficult moments."
The prelate asked the United States to â€˝take the initiative to invest" in Central American countries â€˝so that in the future these disorganized human exoduses that cause so much suffering will not continue."
Meanwhile, he said, â€˝we as people of faith, only want to recognize the face of Jesus, a migrant face, and give these brothers an response of love."
â€˝We have a migrant face, we are a migrant Church, a border, a migrant Tijuana and that is why we are more sensitive to giving a hand to these brothers," he said.
This article was originally published by our sister agency, ACI Prensa. It has been translated and adapted by CNA.
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Here at The Family Handyman, we spend a lot of time painting—on the projects you see in the magazine, at job sites, in our own homes. And nobody spends more time (or money) looking for better ways to paint: Whenever we see a new painting gadget, we buy it and try it, and we’re always pestering painting pros for their recommendations. And this year we asked our Field Editors to pitch in from across North America. We added up all that effort and experience and came up with this collection of painting gear.
Everyone who tries this sturdy aluminum bench wants one. We use it as a temporary paint mixing and pouring platform, stand on it to cut in along the ceiling, and sit on it during coffee breaks. It's lightweight and folds up flat for easy storage. It's a good value, too. You can pick one up at home centers for about $45.
The editors here love Chinex bristle paintbrushes. But it’s not just us. Our set builder doesn’t use anything else. And the pros we talked with agree that paintbrushes made with Chinex bristles are nearly perfect. They work equally well for oil-base and water-base paints. But the best feature of Chinex bristles is how easy they are to clean. Many of the new formulations of water-base paint dry quickly and stick tenaciously to other types of synthetic bristles, leaving you with a tough cleanup job. Chinex bristles solve this problem. Paint rinses out easily, giving you a brush that’s “like-new” clean. Corona, Wooster and Purdy make brushes with Chinex bristles. Expect to spend $15 to $20 for a 2-1/2-in. Chinex bristle brush.
If you don’t paint every day, “cutting-in” a room can be frustrating. It’s no wonder there have been so many attempts over the years to make a tool that simplifies the task. The Accubrush edge-painting tool is one of the best we’ve tried. It makes cutting-in quick and easy. With just a little practice, you can paint perfectly straight lines along ceilings and moldings. You’ll still have to finish some areas with a brush, though, since the tool can’t paint right up to adjacent edges. Go to painthelpers.com to see a video of how it works and to purchase the tool. Prices range from $40 to $125 depending on the kit you choose.
The 3M Hand-Masker is popular with painting contractors because it provides a fast, affordable and convenient way to cover trim or walls with masking tape, paper and plastic to keep the paint off. But these masking machines aren’t just for pros. If you do a lot of painting and are looking for a quick way to protect woodwork, doors, windows and cabinets from paint spatters, check these out. The least expensive version (shown here) costs about $20. It comes with a 6-in. blade that can be extended to 12 in. These Hand-Maskers hold a roll of masking tape and a roll of paper and apply the tape to the edge of the paper as you pull it out. You use the blade to cut the paper and tape to the desired length. You can even buy a roll of super-thin plastic sheeting and use that instead of paper to cover walls or other large areas. You’ll find 3M Hand-Maskers at paint stores, home centers and on online.
We tried all kinds of paint containers and came to a unanimous conclusion: Nothing beats the Handy Paint Pail because it has a comfortable, stretchy rubber handle that makes the pail easy to hold with one hand. Better yet, a magnetic brush holder lets you suspend the brush in paint when it’s not in use so the bristles don’t dry out. And disposable liners are available so you can avoid the messy job of cleaning the paint pail once you’re done. You’ll find the Handy Paint Pail ($10) at home centers, hardware stores and paint stores.
Stripping paint is tough work no matter how you do it. But we like this tool because it eliminates nasty chemicals and dangerous dust. Old-timers may remember using torches to loosen paint for scraping. The Speedheater uses infrared heat to do the same thing, but at a lower, safer temperature. You don’t have to worry about burning down your house or breathing dangerous fumes caused by vaporized lead in the paint. It does get hot, so make sure to follow the instructions and safety precautions carefully. A Speedheater kit ($473—ouch!) that includes a case and scrapers is available online at speedheaterstore.com.
There are a lot of roller frames on the market, but we like this one the best. Like other premium roller frames, it’s sturdy, so it doesn’t bend when you apply pressure. And it has better bearing surfaces than cheap frames for easy, squeakfree rolling. But the feature that really sets this roller frame apart is the quick-release springs that hold the roller cover firmly in place while you’re rolling and yet release easily when you want to remove the roller for cleaning. You simply rap the metal frame against the edge of a bucket or laundry tub and the roller cover pops off—no more struggling to get a slippery, paint covered roller cover off the frame. Sherlock frames also have a hexagon recess and holes in the bottom of the handle to accept a matching Sherlock extension pole (see “Quick-Connect Paint Pole” below). You’ll find Sherlock frames (about $8) at home centers and paint stores.
A brush comb is an essential tool for keeping your paintbrushes in top-notch shape. This Warner version adds a few features that make it our top pick. In addition to two brush combs, it has a semicircular cutout you can use to squeegee excess paint from your roller prior to cleaning, and a nub on the end to clean paint can rims. Check your local paint stores and home centers or search online for Warner No. 279 Brush and Roller Cleaner (about $3).
The Rejuv-a-Roller is so easy to use that we don’t mind cleaning roller covers. Instead of buying cheap roller covers and throwing them away, we can buy top-quality covers and reuse them. Here’s how it works: Slip the roller cover into the tube and plug the end. Then connect the hose to a faucet and turn on the water. When the water runs clear from the bottom holes, the roller is clean. If you own a roller spinner, you can speed up drying and fluff the roller nap by giving it a quick spin. But it’s not necessary. For more product and ordering information go to timelessinnovations.com or search online for Rejuv-a-Roller (about $25).
When it’s time to paint, this is the extension pole we fight over. The quick-connect feature allows you to easily connect and disconnect the roller frame without having to screw and unscrew the pole. In addition, the pole is hexagon-shaped to prevent it from spinning, and is super easy to extend. Just push the button to release. Then pull in or push out the top section until the spring-loaded pin drops into a hole in the pole to lock it in place. The Sherlock GT Convertible shown here (the 2-ft. to 4-ft. size; about $28) includes a screw-in adapter that stores in the handle and allows you to convert any roller frame into a quick-connect version. Find Sherlock poles at paint stores, some home centers and online.
How can you go wrong spending less than a dollar for a tool that simplifies paint pouring and reduces the mess? This handy spout snaps onto the rim of a gallon or quart can and directs the paint where you want it. Plus it prevents paint from running down the side of the can and creating a mess on the floor or drop cloth. You’ll find these at home centers and paint stores, or search online for “snap on paint can spout.”
We asked our Field Editors to send in their choices for the best DIY painting gear. Their picks ranged from battery-powered sprayers to favorite putty knives. But there were a couple favorites that stood out from the crowd.
Our Field Editors don’t like cleaning up painting gear, so it’s no surprise that this brush and roller spinner is one of their choices for best painting gear. You’ll find roller spinners ($15 to $25) at any good paint store.
Our Field Editors loved this little brush from Wooster because it's so darned comfortable to hold. But they also liked being able to get into tight spots where the long handle of a conventional brush would be in the way. You'll find Wooster ShortCut brushes (about $5.50) at paint stores and home centers. Purdy's XL-Cub (about $10) is a similar small-handled brush.

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Week Three: An Appealing Cover
The cover illustration is the most important illustration in your book. Imagine a picture book wall in a store and all of the covers face out. Squint your eyes and see how your cover would look at a distance. Print out your cover and take it to a book store to see it in relation to the other covers on a picture book wall. It will depend on what books are on the wall, but it will give you an idea of how your cover will look with other books. For example, if your cover were red, it would stand out on the bookshelf below, but if there were lots of red books on this shelf—then less so. This is a home bookshelf instead of a bookstore bookshelf, but what stands out here?
The aqua background with the contrast of the polar bear book shows up better than the aqua background of the baby book on the top shelf.
The yellow with the contrast of the cow shows up.
The deep color of the night sky with an elephant sort of recedes, but in a hefty way.
Now a bit closer:
The "How to find..." with the large text becomes more clear.
The White large text of "Tress" shows up well.
Notice the penguin book is hard to read the body form of the large penguin? Even though the shape has contrast and holds weight, it doesn't register—so our eye moves on.
"Forever"'s book cover works in all three scales of viewing: from a distance, from a few feet, and in your hands. Look at the bookshelf below. Look how the eyes of the scuba diver draw in our attention!
Study these samples of interesting covers and why they work.
Design your book cover. Tell us what techniques you used to create an eye-catching cover.
1) It's nice if your title is not too long. Generally, the type should be designed so the title is clear and readable. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule: such as Chicken, Soup, Boots by Maira Kalman.
2) Will your cover stand out when seen at a distance? from a few feet? and in your hands?
3) Color, contrast, and composition can be used to make a cover engaging.
Have fun!! I'm looking forward to seeing your creations!
I hope you enjoyed this lesson.
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Everyone Has a Story.
By Mary Louise Sanchez.
Just as a lion is the product of all the zebras it has eaten, I am the product of all the books I’ve read—especially family-based stories. I’m particularly fond of the stories these two prolific children’s authors have written based on their families. Patricia Polacco writes stories of her Russian heritage and stories about her family in Michigan and California. Reading many of Tomie de Paola’s stories transports you to his life growing up in an Italian and Irish household. Even one of his dedications to Binney & Smith Inc. and Crayola crayons informs you about his life.
Subliminally, I’ve been inspired to show my DNA in my writing. I hope readers enjoy the nuggets of truth about my family which I sprinkled in The Wind Called My Name, especially since I am the product of people who I think led interesting lives.
Both sides of my family traveled the Manito Trail when they left their ancestral New Mexican homes. Our trail led to Wyoming where there were work opportunities. Here they found they were now the minority population. My mom’s story growing up in a Hispanic family in a small, southern Wyoming town during the Great Depression was the impetus for The Wind Called My Name. Some details from my dad’s family moving to Wyoming in the 1940s are integrated into the story too.
What fascinates me is how most people bring their cultures with them when they move. This was the case for most of the Hispanic families like mine in Wyoming who brought their rich New Mexican culture with them and passed it on to their children. Thus, this population grew up with a querencia or longing for New Mexico even if they weren’t born or raised there. I equate this to the people of the Jewish Diaspora who left Israel, but made sure Israel never left them or their children.
Naturally, my young protagonist Margarita Sandoval (my mom) has a strong New Mexican identity and hopes her new Wyoming friend Caroline will embrace her culture. But instead, Caroline questions it and sometimes unknowingly ridicules it, until both girls learn they can accept their differences as well as share their similarities.
I’ve jokingly said I should have included my maternal family tree in the book, and it really would be easy for my readers to construct one. More than family names, however, I hope readers take away from The Wind Called My Name that Margarita, a young Hispanic girl, has a story to tell, as do her parents, her grandparents, as do we all. In my office, I have a quote I reflect on as I write. Author Isabel Campo so eloquently says, “Our universe is made up of ‘vacant silences.’ There is room for seven billion stories, one written by each person in this tiny planet.” My question to you is, what is your story?
Mary Louise Sanchez is a retired teacher/librarian. The Wind Called My Name is based in part on her family history, particularly the life of her mother, who was born and raised in Fort Steele, Wyoming. The Wind Called My Name is her debut novel. A winner of the Tu Books New Visions Award, Mary Louise lives with her husband near Denver, Colorado.
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Recently we attended graduation at High Point University in High Point, North Carolina. It was an exciting and inspiring day for the graduates and their guests. The ceremony was at 9:00AM on a beautiful Saturday morning, so we needed to go on Friday and stay close by—I mean, who has graduation at 9:00AM? The great news was we discovered the O. Henry Hotel. We had stayed at the sister hotel, The Proximity, a few years ago because the O. Henry was booked—now I know why. The Proximity is as sleek and simple as the O. Henry is charming and elegant. The service is excellent and the O. Henry offers the best food in Greensboro at the Green Valley Grill located inside the hotel. We ate every meal there—and made a special trip back just for lunch. They even have a London Taxi to take you anywhere your heart desires.
The O. Henry is a delightful destination. I love their tagline: Locally Owned, Passionately Run with Gracious Hospitality. It’s true.
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Lemoyne has a number of healthcare facilities located in and around the town. The majority of medical professionals provide excellent care. Unfortunately, sometimes they can make mistakes. Lapses in judgment, exhaustion and even failure to obtain patient consent can lead to serious problems that can endanger a patient’s life or cause long-term consequences.
When medical malpractice occurs, the physician, nurse, pharmacist or hospital staff responsible should be held accountable. You do not want what happened to you to happen again with another patient, and you may need funds to cover any expenses related to your injury. By taking legal action following a serious medical mistake, you can recover compensation for what happened and decrease the chances it will be repeated.
A medical malpractice attorney in Lemoyne can assist you with your case. Medical malpractice law in Pennsylvania is complicated. You must prove that the mistake happened and show its consequences to collect damages. If you do not have the right guidance in your case, you may agree to a settlement worth much less than you deserve.
Was I a Victim of Medical Malpractice?
The first thing you want to ask yourself before you pursue a medical malpractice case is whether you were a victim. Some examples of medical malpractice include:
- Surgery performed on the wrong site — for example, on the left ankle instead of the right
- Misdiagnosing or failing to recognize a condition
- Medication dosage or prescription mistakes
- Pain after surgery that lasts long after it should be over
What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
When a medical professional makes an error due to negligence or carelessness, and it results in the patient getting hurt, that is medical malpractice. In order for a case to qualify as malpractice, however, the situation must meet several other requirements:
- The medical professional violated standards of care
- You were damaged in a significant way by the injury
- You already had a relationship with the medical professional
- You were directly harmed by the medical professional’s negligence
Medical malpractice happens every day, but it is not easy to prove. Only a small percentage of medical malpractice cases are successful. You need a qualified and knowledgeable attorney to guide you through this complex area of the law.
Consult With a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Lemoyne
If you believe you have been the victim of medical malpractice, you should talk to an attorney as soon as possible. A Lemoyne medical malpractice lawyer can walk you through the circumstances of your case and help determine whether you have a claim.
The team at KBG Injury Law has more than 30 years of experience helping people just like you in the Lemoyne area who have been hurt by the errors of medical professionals. We have a thorough grasp of this area of the law and use our knowledge to argue your case. We can help you recover damages and get the best outcome in your case while you focus on healing. Contact us online today to request a free consultation.

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One of every five beauty purchases online is made via the Amazon marketplace, according to a new report.
International sales could generate up to $5 million annually, COO says.
Market America Inc. is about to embark on a global mission. The plan is to expand its Shop.com e-commerce sales beyond a handful of nations it serves now with the launch in March of Global.Shop.com, says Marc Ashley, chief operating officer. In development for about six months, the international site will sell Market America-branded health and nutrition products to global consumers. Ashley estimates the new site could generate between $2 million and $5 million in annual revenue.
The international site complements Shop.com, a comparison shopping engine that Market America purchased in 2010. Since then, Market America has made Shop.com its only e-commerce site, Ashley says.
The global site is needed because international demand is growing, he says. “The concept here was we were leaving money on the table because we were not serving customers outside of the countries we have offices in,” Ashley says. Currently, Market America has locations in the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Market America is No. 70 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide.
The international site will make it easier for consumers in China, Japan, Germany and many other countries to buy Market America products without Market America opening a sales office in each, the company says.
Market America’s only international warehouse, which opened in March in the United Kingdom, will fulfill orders from European consumers, while the company’s North Carolina warehouse will fill orders from other nations, Ashley says. Market America will use United Parcel Service Inc. for European orders and Bongo International for other regions outside of the United States. UPS is No. 1 among shipping carriers in the Leading Vendors to the Top 1000 E-Retailers guide. Bongo enables international consumers to enter a U.S. address when placing orders with U.S.-based e-retailers. Bongo then ships the items to the consumer in her home country.
Global.Shop.com will offer free shipping for orders of more than 30 pounds ($47) to the U.K. and $50 or more to other nations. Prices will be displayed in pounds for U.K. consumers and U.S. dollars elsewhere.
Ashley says the site will be available in English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, with much of the translation provided by Market America staff with some assistance from MotionPoint Corp., a translation services company.
Work on the international site is under way in parallel with an ongoing redesign of Shop.com, Ashley says. Later this month a new site search system debuts that does not require refreshes to view more results. Instead, the consumer scrolls down to load more search results, he says. In the second quarter he expects to roll out a new footer and header design followed by new store pages for Shop.com merchants in its marketplace, product detail pages and a new home page design by the third quarter.
A mobile commerce site also is in development, Ashley says. Currently, Shop.com offers apps for Android and iOS devices, but not a commerce site optimized for viewing on mobile phones.


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2 edition of United States Coast Guard, 1790-1915 found in the catalog.
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Ontology Alignment in the Cloud
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Buchtitel: Proceedings of the Fifth International Workshop on Ontology Matching (OM2010), Shanghai, China
The problem of ontology alignment is prominent for applications that operate on integrated semantic data. With ontologies becoming numerous and increasingly large in size, scalability is an important issue for alignment tools. This work introduces a novel approach for computing ontology alignments using cloud infrastructures. An alignment algorithm based on particle swarm optimisation is deployed on a cloud infrastructure, taking advantage of its ability to harness parallel computation resources. The deployment is done with a focus on parallel efficiency, taking into account both communication latency and computational inhomogeneity among parallel execution units. Complementing previous experiments showing the effectiveness of the alignment algorithm, this paper contributes an experiment executed “in the cloud”, which demonstrates the scalability of the approach by aligning two large ontologies from the biomedical domain.


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Wesley Family Services hosted a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate its new facility in the city of Washington. The organization provides a diverse range of quality healthcare and therapeutic support services to more than 30,000 individuals throughout Western Pennsylvania annually.
Elected officials like Washington County Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan and Harlan Shober, State Senator Camera Bartolotta, Congressman Tim Murphy, as well as Janice Taper, Administrator of Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services took part in the ceremony and toured the new facility.
Wesley received funding from the Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Department to assist with the new facility and its efforts to enhance Outpatient Mental Health Services for individuals with Concurrent Mental Health Diagnoses and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
As a result of increased demand from the local community for therapeutic support services, Wesley moved its existing facility to a larger space within the city of Washington to provide expanded autism, behavioral health and substance abuse services. This move cannot come at a better time for Washington County families who are looking to find local resources and therapeutic support services.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 1 out of every 5 Americans will struggle with some type of mental illness during the course of their life. Additionally, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 out of every 68 children is diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, and from 2000 to 2015, the number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. has quadrupled, with opioids like heroin and fentanyl accounting for the majority of those deaths. And, in Washington County, the numbers keep rising. In 2016 there were 109 drug overdose deaths, compared to 73 in 2015 and 36 in 2014.
“This new facility represents our organization’s long-term commitment to the families and residents of Washington County,” said Doug Muetzel, CEO of Wesley Family Services. “Regardless of whether a family is navigating the unique challenges of an autism, behavioral health, or substance abuse diagnosis, our therapists will be there every step of the way along their journey. We know that there are many families who are struggling right now and need help.”
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Earlier this week a furore broke out on social media with regards to in-store banners and online advertising for Truworths’ Mother’s Day campaign.
The campaign that features two very young-looking, very slim models in lingerie, bemused and angered consumers. Many were outraged that the campaign used sexualised images of young women to promote Mother’s Day.
Truworths responded by saying that they had received some comments on social media regarding the Mother’s Day visuals and being a leading fashion retailer in South Africa, Truworths aims to put forward a fashionable and aspirational campaign for all events. In this case, the model, (actually she is in her mid-twenties) was selected for her glamorous appearance – rather than as a representation of all customers who are mothers.
South Africa and the world responded with a resounding no… people are tired of badly represented campaigns and images that don’t portray the majority of society.
Luckily an international campaign spearheaded by Ashley Graham kicked off around the same time. A campaign to empower every single women, no matter what their body type.
“It’s the summer of #MySwimBody!” This is what models like Ashley Graham, Philomena Kwao, and even Olympic hammer thrower Amanda Bingson are posting on social media together with swimsuit photos of them and inviting other women to join in.
#MySwimBody is not the first female empowerment campaign for swimsuitsforall. The brand’s internationally recognized #SwimSexy campaign was featured in February’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, marking the first time both curvy models and an older model were featured in the issue and sparking a global conversation about body positivity. This (American) summer, swimsuitsforall is taking it a step further with #MySwimBody by calling on women around the world to show off their swim bodies regardless of age or size.
“I love bikini season, and I hope the #MySwimBody movement helps every woman feel confident and sexy this summer. I’ll be sharing selfies of my swim body all season long and hope that women across the country feel inspired to do the same,” says Ashley Graham. “Beauty is beyond size, and we are calling on women everywhere to embrace their curves, especially at the beach or by the pool.”
“This is the summer of #MySwimBody, when we are encouraging all women to let go of their inhibitions and lose the cover up at the beach,” says Moshe Laniado, CEO and President of swimsuitsforall. “swimsuitsforall celebrates all different body types and we’re so proud to once again be leading a movement that inspires women everywhere to feel confident and comfortable in a swimsuit this summer.”
Its the twenty-first century, the world is changing, at a rapid rate and marketing a brand correctly has never been more important, especially with armchair warriors locked and loaded on social media platforms. Marketers need to watch trends, study the globe and realise that body positive campaigns are so much more important to consumers… the twenty-something, looks good in lingerie, aspirational campaigns are so last year.


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Sam Bergman over at the Minnesota Orchestra has a great post about the apparent double standard between opera companies and symphony orchestras. In brief: orchestras are constantly being berated for having structural deficits and are forced to produce more and more for-profit-like business models, while opera companies lose tremendous amounts of money on high-tech experiments and new opera commissions that run once and are never seen or heard again.
But from a fiscal perspective, it’s been written that the Met is actually losing untold millions on these simulcasts, and doesn’t really have a plan for making them financially sustainable in the future. Now, imagine that this were a symphony orchestra doing this – beaming their concerts all over creation and charging $25 a head for people packed into a theater in Las Vegas or Paris to watch us play. Then imagine that the New York Times found out that said orchestra was going to run a multi-million dollar deficit this season because of the cost of production. Can you imagine what the reaction would be?
I can. The orchestra would be roundly blasted by everyone from critics to consultants to its own board members for behaving as if money grows on trees, the simulcasts would most certainly be canceled immediately, a feeble plea for funding to save them would go out to the usual corporations and foundations, and in all likelihood, would fall on deaf ears because there’s a massive recession going on, donchaknow. And I can’t really say that this wouldn’t be a defensible reaction from all involved.
But because we’re talking about the opera world, none of this seems to happen. Opera (at least grand opera presented by large companies) seems to get a near-total pass from the folks who are constantly harping on orchestras for being clueless, elitist organizations who pay their musicians and conductors too much and can’t seem to make a budget sheet balance. Maybe it’s that our vision of opera is so bound up with images of opulence and wretched excess that it somehow seems okay for opera companies to shoot for the stars even when it’s dangerous from a bottom-line perspective.