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As we ascended from sea to summit on the Chilkoot Trail my thoughts wandered back to the footsteps that came before us, back to the Klondike gold seekers of the 1890’s, and even further back, to the original bushwhackers who created and controlled the trail centuries ago. The indigenous Tlingit’s (pronounced klinkit), tall and rugged warriors of the north, were known for their wilderness skills and aggressive nature. Their footsteps pounded the arduous “Grease Trail” up and over the Chilkoot Pass to carry their oolichan (an oily smelt) harvest up the trail to trade with the interior Athabaskans in exchange for furs, tanned hides and copper. The path they carved out of the thick forest and solid granite supported our footfalls in a passage back in time.
My husband, Steve, and I became fascinated with this historic trail, known as the Klondike Gold Rush International Historical Park, on a visit to Skagway, Alaska many years ago. While riding the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad we spotted some backpackers and the seed was planted. We plotted, planned, organized and finally stalled, mostly because I had no backpacking experience whatsoever. We began hiking more, then strapped on backpacks for weekend trips, finally building up enough stamina to face the rigors of a five day wilderness trip. Plans were laid, books were read, internet searches completed. Tickets to Juneau and Skagway were purchased and we were committed. Friends, Jim and Julie, had also become fascinated with the history of the area, and accompanied us.
I now have countless backpacking trips under my belt, many in very beautiful places. Most have been in wilderness areas on less popular trails than the Chilkoot Trail; all were easier to get to. But the Chilkoot Trail is special, and while the natural beauty is stunning in its own right and the history fascinating, it contains other unique features. Half is on the American side of the border, while the other half is on the Canadian side. The two halves are not only divided by an international border at the 3500 foot apex, but by differing topography. The American side receives all the drippy, misty, drizzly, wet weather the Northwest can throw at it; consequently is green and lush, populated by hundreds of multi-hued mushrooms nestled beneath the towering cedars, leafy cottonwoods and sturdy Sitka spruce. Drier and colder, the Canadian side, initially above the tree line, is full of great slabs of granite, gurgling streams and wide open meadows, punctuated by a growing chain of crystalline, azure lakes that form the headwaters of the mighty Yukon River.
Getting a late start on the first day we hiked the scant to Finnegan’s Point Camp on a gentle incline, traversing though boggy sections on narrow boardwalks. Directly across the Taiya River we could see the hanging Irene glacier forming a foaming waterfall. As we sat on the side of the river with binoculars in hand, we gazed at the snow and water sculpture high in the heavens and discussed bears. Julie, a professional firefighter and experienced outdoorswoman, has an irrational fear of bears, causing most conversations to veer toward some analysis of current bear dangers, sprinkled with regret over not acquiring bear repellent (pepper spray) in Skagway. While my head was filled with the ghosts of past footsteps, Julie’s thoughts were squarely focused on the bruins we shared the trail with in the present. We examined every steaming pile of berry-filled bear scat, investigated every twig snap, compared and contrasted features of black and the more aggressive brown (grizzly) bears, and recounted every bear story we could think of. Although we told her we had never actually seen a bear on any of our many trips to the North, three guys from Anchorage rolled into camp excitedly telling us of a bear sighting a few minutes prior, destroying our credibility. That was it—Julie was convinced her life would end right here on the Chilkoot Trail, and she made her peace with it. The guys spent the entire evening regaling her with stories of recent bear maulings around Anchorage, providing ready material to populate her misgivings.
The next two days we toiled up the trail, crossing wobbly suspension bridges and relentlessly gaining elevation. We cursed our packs and regretted any small luxury that added unnecessary weight. The forest was thick with green layers of foliage. Brilliant green soft mosses, light feathery ferns, and masses of broad leafed berry bushes provided the understory beneath stately cedars piercing themists, seeking shards of sunlight. I discovered that Tony, one of the Anchorage guys, was a fount of knowledge about berries, easily distinguishing between edible, desirable, tasteless and dangerous. I collected samples along the way and peppered him with questions every evening as he patiently identified highbush and lowbush cranberries, crowberries, red and black currants, watermelon berries and salmonberries. Julie’s fear was at a steady state as signs of bears were scarce, but the evening bear stories continued, the Anchorage guys now fueled by an avid audience.
Laboring up endless steps chiseled out of granite we had countless opportunities to observe the many artifacts from the gold rush along the trail, providing props to populate our imagination as we considered the obstacles the prospective miners had to overcome. Remnants of lonely cabins, a leather boot here, a pile of tin cans there, stoves used to chase away to penetrating chill of the Northwest, were all visible along the trail. A faded wooden headstone reminded us of the hardships that caused many to perish along the trail.
As we neared the summit that separates the US from Canada, rivulets of water cascaded down gigantic, smooth walls of exposed granite that poured with the water of a thousand shimmering waterfalls cascading from the heavens. We were out of the temperate rain forest, ready to cross into another, high alpine, land.
At Sheep’s Camp, the last camp before the summit, small clumps of people listened intently as the ranger delivered the nightly address on conditions and safety. Everyone knew that the morrow would require a great deal of effort, starting with a 5 a.m. rise. Everyone was subdued, each thinking about what they had read or heard about the next day’s journey. There was very little story telling and everyone turned in early. Anyone who didn’t make it to the base of the Scales by noon would be turned back due to avalanche danger and the decreasing likelihood that they would make it to a safe camping place by nightfall.
We rose in the dark and our group being fit, made good time to the base of the Scales where the prospectors used to have their goods weighed before entering Canada. We stowed our walking sticks and clambered up the steeply angled boulder field known as the Golden Stairs, made slippery by the dripping mists. Using handholds on the boulders we pulled ourselves up to the false summit, and then tiptoed across dangerous snow bridges to the true summit. A howling wind and precipitation provided a typical Canadian greeting. We peered through the vapor, surprised to find a huge snowfield stretching before us, despite the calendar showing that it was mid-August. After a short rest in the warming hut steaming with the effort of much exertion, we struck out, wishing for ropes and crampons, and perhaps an ice axe. A nasty traverse of footprints had thawed and refrozen providing rounded icy hillocks that prevented good purchase. As the wind caught my pack I spun around on the sastrugi more than once, using my walking stick to maintain balance, conscious of the boulders lining the shore of the iceberg-filled Crater Lake below. A fall here would be dangerous indeed, and I breathed a sign of relief when we exited the snowfield. Many more snowfields followed, but none as dodgy. The constant danger of avalanches kept us moving, while the sun tantalized us with the promise of blue skies enticed us down the trail. Gradually, the weather improved and glittering blue, crystal clear lakes beckoned, forming the headwaters of the Yukon River. Improbably beginning these from the sea, the Yukon River is forced into a tortuous course that takes it 2,000 miles north and then west to the Bering Sea.
We made good time, passing Happy Camp where most hikers stop, instead opting to continue another mile to the less populated camp at Deep Lake. We arrived nine hours after starting and then listened to the recounting of the summit tales as people followed, some taking significantly more than 12 hours. The tension released, everyone was in a celebratory, chatty mood. Small bottles of libations appeared and stories once again flowed. A ranger appeared from the Canadian side, clutching bear spray in one hand, her radio in the other. Looking a bit shaken, she had just seen two large bears, one black and one brown, stoking Julie’s fears once again. Luckily fatigue overcame us and we retreated into our tents early.
Jim and Julie had to hustle to catch the train the next day, while we were planning to make our way down in a more leisurely fashion, so when we arose they had already departed. We took our time breaking camp and set off, munching on fresh blueberries from the bushes along the trail. Early in the afternoon we rounded a corner to see a brown snout poking inquisitively from the bushes. As much as we had been surrounded by bear talk the entire trip we were shocked to actually see the little guy. He looked like a juvenile, and he was definitely more afraid of us than we were him, wheeling around and crashing through the brush as he beat a path away from us. We were a bit chastened though, wondering if more of the bruins were around. I wanted to hurry down the trail, but Steve was having some technical difficulty with his pack and wanted to stop and make some adjustments. While I stood nervously scanning the brush, the guys from Anchorage rounded the corner, to my great relief. I knew Brian was carrying bear spray so I helped Steve quickly stow his gear while we filled them in, and then shadowed them on the trail.
A few miles down the road we had mostly forgotten the bear encounter when we came upon the guys from Anchorage peering through their binoculars at a larger black bear off in the distance. We were nearing Lindeman Camp, where we had been warned of recent bear activity and it was living up to the reports. Another couple joined our growing group and we moved together down the trail toward camp. We heard twigs snapping on the hill above us and found ourselves looking directly at a large bear headed directly toward us. Several of us moved quickly forward, while other held back, with the trajectory of the bear now splitting our group in half. We waited awhile and were grateful to see our friends rejoin us, exulting over their close up photos of the bear. While I thought their behavior a little crazy, I appreciated Greg’s close-up bear photos later. The trail curved back around the hill in a lazy switchback, so we found ourselves again approaching the path the bear was taking down the hill. We stopped to watch him roll some stones around, unearthing something delectable. We debated our next course of action and decided to keep moving down the trail. When we made the final switchback around the hill we joined the bear one more time at the sign announcing that we had made Lindeman Camp, but we didn’t feel very welcome at this end of the large camp. The bear showed no signs of fear toward our group, and also no signs of wanting to move on. So we did a little dance, keeping the large sign between our group and the bear, adjusting our position as he adjusted his. This went on for some time until he ambled off toward the outhouse, leaving us a window of opportunity to dash to the other end of the camp. After the ranger said the bear had swiped an unoccupied tent the day before, ripping into the nylon we debated about staying there the night, but ultimately decided to risk it because we wanted to visit the small tent museum chronicling the Klondike gold rush, and the interior Athabaskan and coastal Tlingit tribes. We were more than careful about packing any and all food into the bear-proof lockers provided. Once we settled down we enjoyed the beautiful views of Lake Lindeman, took a brisk swim in the warmer (but still chilly) waters and enjoyed a sunny afternoon relaxing and perusing the museum. Jim and Julie missed the excitement of the bear sightings, but have plenty of second-hand bear stories to tell, courtesy of our camp mates. We slept soundly that night, peacefully co-existing with the bruins and anticipating the end of this portion of the trip.
The next day we hiked the easy, mostly level path to enormous Bennett Lake where we would catch the White Pass and Yukon Route train to Whitehorse, seeing ample evidence of bears as large footprints appeared in the soft mud. We tapped our walking sticks endlessly to announce our progress, tap, tap, tapping our way down the trail. We stopped for lunch at serene and beautiful Bare Loon Lake, listening to the plaintive call of the loons reverberating across the lake. Reaching Bennett Lake in the afternoon we pitched our tent along the shore and examined the many artifacts from the thousands of gold rush seekers who gathered on the shore to build their small rafts and set off on the watery highway down the Yukon River to Dawson City. They were all hoping to find riches, but most found only the adventure of a lifetime as they learned the secrets to survival in a harsh northern land from those who had existed there for centuries. We felt privileged to walk in their footsteps, conscious of their dreams echoing in the forest, with a heightened appreciation of the ancient ways of the Tlingit people.
U.S. National Parks Service: Chilkoot Trail
Parks Canada, Chilkoot Trail: Permits and reservation information
Explore North: Detailed trail description (1998)
See my story, “Bear Encounters on the Chilkoot Trail”, in Travel Stories from Around the Globe, available in the Kindle store:

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Police Daily Blotter April 16, 2014
This report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in Fairfax County in the stated time frame. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence.
If you need to report an emergency, call 9-1-1 (voice and TTY; no
texting). For non-emergencies call 703-691-2131, TTY 711.
There will be a child safety seat check at the West Springfield Police District Station on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 5 to 9 p.m. By appointment only! To schedule an appointment, please call 703-644-7377, TTY 711 and press 0 at the recording.
4900 block of Stonecroft Boulevard, medication from residence
ROBBERY, 2800 block of Camellia Drive, 4/12/14, 11:30 p.m. Two men were walking when five to six suspects approached them. Several suspects displayed handguns and assaulted the victims. The suspects took cash and property from the victims and fled on foot. The victims received non-life threatening injuries. The suspects were described as black males.
ROBBERY, Sacramento Drive/Village Green Court, 4/13/14, 2:20 a.m. Two men were walking when three suspects approached them. The suspects assaulted and took cash from the victims. The victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The suspects were described as black males.
7900 block of Audubon Avenue, items from residence
7700 block of Richmond Highway, wallet from business
BURGLARY, 2400 block of Hurst Street, 4/15/14. A resident reported someone entered the residence and took property.
2900 block of Stuart Drive, electronic device from residence
4200 block of Markham Street, cell phone from business
Americana Drive/Schuyler Drive, 2009 Kawasaki ZX6R motorcycle
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6000 block of Burdon Court, 2008 Suzuki Colt
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8400 block of Leesburg Pike, items from construction site,
6000 block of Liberty Bell Court, scooter from residence
10000 block of Park Woods Lane, money from vehicle
11200 block of James Swart Circle, liquor from business
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Brain health is an ever growing concern as people age. Alzheimer’s is the second most feared illness in America. What if we could help ward off the effects of this and other brain diseases? What if we could not only battle disease, but could also help increase everyone’s ability – young and old, to learn, reason, and remember things? Well guess what, we can. The science behind brain fitness provides exciting insights into how to maximize our brain health.
Here are the five pillars of brain fitness:
Pillar 1: Nutritional Guidelines
Proper nutritional habits are associated with better brain health (ratings like Guiding Stars can help you make better food choices)
- Decrease saturated fat (fats solid at room temperature) and sugar in your diet
- Increasing intake of antioxidants (found in beans, berries, apples, nuts, etc) & omega 3 fatty acids (including fatty fish, flaxseed, walnuts. sprouts, kale, etc)
Pillar 2: Stress Management
- Reduce cortisol, increase rest/recovery. Cortisol increases with stress. Elevated levels of cortisol interfere with the brain’s energy supply, the function of neurotransmitters, and helps increase free-radicals that damage brain cells. Reducing stress (through exercise, meditation, etc.) can help keep cortisol in check.
Pillar 3: Physical Exercise
- As little as 3 hours/week of cardiovascular can stimulate increases in Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF), described as “Miracle Grow” for the brain
Pillar 4: Mental Stimulation
- Variety, challenge, novelty are essential to brain function. Just like our bodies responding to physical exercise, our brains respond to the challenge of mental exercise. What kinds of new, different things can you try?
Pillar 5: Social Interaction
- Create more opportunities to interact, build friendships. The more friends and daily interactions you have, the better it is for your brain function.
There you have it. The things we can take control of to enhance our brain health and function. Of course, as a Personal Trainer, I like to point out that pillars 2-5 can be found in a fun, friendly health club. So get to it. As the saying goes, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”
Mark Nutting, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT-AR*D, National Strength and Conditioning Association’s 2009 Personal Trainer of the Year, holds 12 certifications in the field and has 30 years experience in personal training. A national presenter and an educator of Personal Trainers, Mark’s areas of expertise include weight loss, post-rehab conditioning, and brain fitness.

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The image is of human footprints in the sand with a gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex footprint following the human prints.
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3 Country Songs Featured on New Video Game ‘Madden 17′
Growing up in a house with 3 brothers, football, video games, and arguing where three things that were always taking place. One thing my brothers and I could all agree on was that when the new Madden game was released each year it was like a holiday! Sometimes even waiting up until midnight to visit the game store and buy it immediately.
The new 'Madden 17' is set to be released later this month, on August 23rd. But some details about the game have already been released like what to expect on the video game soundtrack.
This year there will be three country artists featured on the game and they each have one song.
-Brantley Gilbert, 'It's About to Get Dirty'
-Blake Shelton, 'Straight Outta Moonlight'
-Jason Aldean, 'Lights Come On'
I can't wait for the new game to come out, except I can't play online anymore. The kids that now play online are so good, I would break a controller if I even tried to play against them.

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Ford says the take rate for its performance-enhancing all-wheel-drive system is on the rise, even in regions where the technology traditionally has not been popular, and continued growth is expected.
Sales have increased 72% since 2009, outpacing the industry growth rate of 53%, the auto maker says. In 2012, nearly 37% of Ford vehicles offered with AWD were delivered with the technology.
The performance-enhancing capability is a key selling point, Mike Murphy, global C-car marketing manager, tells WardsAuto, made possible through in-house development of the auto maker’s patented system.
Ford’s advanced system features software that preemptively reassesses road conditions 20 times faster than the blink of an eye, readjusting the power split between the wheels for an ideal blend of handling and traction, he says.
The AWD system, which ranges from $1,750 to $2,000, depending on the vehicle, is gaining popularity in hot-weather cities such as Miami and Atlanta, where take rates have surged nearly 70% from 2009 to 2012, he says. In Denver and Phoenix, demand has grown more than 50%, and in Dallas it has doubled.
“As AWD becomes more acceptable and we hold the price and deliver the technology without sacrificing fuel economy, the take rate will grow,” Murphy says.
Ford first offered fulltime AWD on the ’95 Explorer SUV, but the on-demand system using a transfer-case coupling was primitive compared with today’s technology. For example, if the front of the vehicle is on ice and the rear on pavement, the new system can send 100% torque to the rear of the vehicle.
Using a combination of software and sensors, the new system gathers data from 25 external signals, including wheel speed, accelerator pedal position and steering-wheel angle.
“We’re using AWD for more than just traction, we’re using it to improve handling for a competitive advantage over those who aren’t using AWD that way,” says Joe Torres, senior AWD engineer.
The new system is the result of the One Ford strategy focused on leveraging the auto maker’s global resources, he says, which was implemented by CEO Alan Mulally shortly after his arrival in 2006.
Early Ford AWD systems were sourced from Swedish-based supplier Haldex, which at the time also supplied systems to Volvo, owned by Ford until 2010.
“We had different AWD systems for specific markets,” Torres says. “Now we have one-size-fits-all common hardware on small and large vehicles, and we’re getting economies of scale and synergies from a resource perspective.”
The main components of the new AWD system, developed in conjunction with supplier partner JTEKT, are located in the rear axle that is produced at Ford’s Sterling Axle Plant in Sterling Heights, MI.
Making axles in-house is more cost-efficient than outsourcing and allowed Ford engineers around the globe to collaborate on the AWD system’s development, he says.
“And instead of relying on suppliers for software tuning and calibration, we moved all of that in-house, as well,” Torres says. “We’re not relying on suppliers anymore.”
The new AWD system was developed for multiple vehicle segments. Originally offered on the Escape and Flex cross/utility vehicles, the Taurus fullsize sedan and some Lincoln vehicles, it not is available on the Explorer and Expedition SUVs, F-150 pickup and Edge CUV.
“The new axle design is so far-reaching, we don’t have variations in rear-axle parts anymore,” Torres says. “It can support multiple mounting schemes under any car.”


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Wednesday has been ruling the internet ever since it aired on Netflix. Jenna Ortega’s amazing performance simply captured everyone, and it’s still a hit even now. But if you’re into comedy-horror, which we’re sure you are since you’ve been Wednesday, then we’ve got the perfect list for you.
We’ve compiled a list of the best comedy horror movies and shows that you can binge-watch too alongside Wednesday. You’re sure to get enjoy these picks as they’ll fill your appetite with the right amount of comedy and some horrific and gory scenes.
So, sit back and relax on your comfy bed, grab some snacks, and make sure you’re streaming these in the best quality since what’s the point? That is why choose a provider that offers optimal speed tiers and unlimited data.
You even check for Xfinity availability in your area if you’re into fiber optics and want unlimited data for streaming content in 4K. Whichever your pick, ensure that your internet remains steady during your streaming marathon. On that note, let’s begin the list:
1. We Have a Ghost
2023’s latest, We Have a Ghost is one of the best comedy horrors picks to begin with. The story revolves around the Kevin Family finding a ghost haunting their place and then befriending him. Ernest the ghost becomes an unusual companion of the family.
However, as the uncanny friendship increases, the family decides to uncover the mystery of Ernest’s death. But, they soon discover it’s more than just a mystery! The movie itself is amazing with Anthony Mackie, David Harbour, and some amazing stars gracing this comedy-horror, and will surely get you started on laughter.
2. Day Shift
If we’re talking about the cast, then Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco, and Snoop Dogg are more than enough to compel you to watch Day Shift. On that note, nothing can beat the horror you get from the idea of ‘Vampires. Their gory behavior just makes them the perfect horror villain.
Well, some aren’t afraid of vampires and that’s what Day Shift is about. Working as a random pool cleaner, Bud Jablonski (Foxx) is hunting vampires and earning good money. However, as the money gets tight on him, Bud must redeem himself in front of the union by, well, killing vampires of course. It’s a great choice with numerous hilarious jokes, puns and so much more, making it a must-watch.
3. The Menu
If you’re interested in comedy horror served with thrill, then let The Menu serve you in the best way. We have the amazing Anya Taylor Joy starring in this uncanny journey to a remote island for food.
However, the chef thinks otherwise and serves more than just food to his esteemed guests. The movie itself is superb and packs the entertainment punch you’re looking for the weekend.
How can we forget Zombieland when we’re talking about comedy horrors? Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Bill Murray (that cinema scene was hilarious btw!), and so many amazing stars just bring their best.
Surviving a zombie apocalypse, a gang of survivors must surpass various obstacles, including betrayal, preposterous decisions, rage to kill, fears, and of course, not getting eaten by zombies. A gem from the old books, it surely is one of the finest that you can watch for great laughter and scares.
5. Santa Clarita Diet
Well, you know when they say that love is blind? Well, it truly is! Santa Clarita Diet is all about loving your wife that has turned into some kind of zombie. However, as Sheila (Drew Barrymore) turns to this new life of the undead, she becomes happier, confident, and people loving, well, people eating actually.
The perfect comedy horror show has 3 seasons you can watch in one go if you can’t wait to see what happens in the next episode. Obviously, you’ll get to know what a family is all about when they all work to protect their loved Sheila from her killer urges.
6. Love, Death & Robots
Love, Death & Robots is one of the amazing picks for this genre. Actually, for almost every genre as it features several short animation stories that are quite captivating. If you haven’t watched it yet, then do give it a try as it has 3 seasons and is available on Netflix.
Moreover, you’ll surely find the stories quite amazing, the animation unique, and the plot for every story to be intuitive enough for you to remain engaged.
7. The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
Another gem from the past, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy packs the perfect combination of horror comedy you want. With several seasons, it packs some of the iconic comedy scenes, not to mention some great horror picks and references that just keep getting better.
It’s one of the best shows from our childhood and if you’re in for a laughter-filled horror show, then this is the perfect pick for it!
Deadstream is all about horror with a side of goofy comedy throughout the movie. When a disgraced internet personality Shawn Ruddy tries to redeem himself, he takes an absurd route to spend a night at a haunted house.
Well, what can be expected from a haunted house? With the gory presence of evil entities and Shawn’s stupidity in terms of survival, you’ll get jumped at by numerous scenes, and will surely be entertained throughout this movie.
Although the list can go on, but for now, we’ll be calling it a night! With these amazing picks, you should be content with the right amount of comedy and horror packed in for an entertainment-filled night. If you have more titles for this tier, do let us know in the comments.


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Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party, buoyed by its success in Benaulim zilla parishad polls, is repeating its strategy of fielding fresh faces in the coming bye-elections for the Navelim zilla panchayat. After a complete washout in its debut election of 2017, the party is now hoping to replace Congress as a main opposition party in Goa in 2022. With just seven months to go for the elections, the zilla panchayat polls will be the acid test.
This time, AAP’s candidate is Matilda D ‘Silva — a first- timer in politics, much like Hanzel Fernandez, who won in Benaulim.
Hanzel Fernandez was a carpenter’s son who came up on top on the promise of door-to-door delivery of services. Now Matilda D’Silva is going door to door, asking for votes.
“There are many reasons I am going to win,” Ms D’Silva told NDTV.
“Anganwadis here are in bad shape. The garbage collection is a mess. Water bodies are polluted. Even the streetlights don’t work…all of this is a big scam. People here want someone who can take care of all this. The parties currently in the political space can’t do it,” she added.
Challenging Ms D’Silva is a well-known Congress face — Pratima Coutinho, who says she made the “sacrifice of coming from an MP ticket to a Zilla Parishad ticket” in the interest of the party.
“I don’t consider myself a politician. What is important for me is serving people at the grassroots,” she told NDTV.
“People in Navelim are saying Matilda is not a winning candidate because she has no experience in grassroots work. She has never been a panchayat member or a sarpanch. She is not even a social worker. It is not just about the party, but also about the person contesting,” she added. The Goans, she said, want to see the background of the person and what capacity he or she has.
AAP though, considers the freshness the strength of their candidate, convinced that the people of Goa are looking for new faces in politics. The battle, they say, will be between someone fresh with a promise to deliver and a candidate from a party that hasn’t managed to keep its flock together.
AAP is banking on the Congress’ troubles to put up a strong fight against the BJP. What is also likely to be a challenge for Pratima Coutinho is her perceived lack of camaraderie with Navelim MLA Luizinho Faleiro, a former Chief Minister.
The other candidates in fray are the incumbent Cipru (Edwin) Cardozo, an Independent, and the BJP’s Satyavijay Nagesh Naik.
AAP is confident that its candidate will be able to defeat these experienced faces.


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Background and Importance The rate of new HIV diagnoses due to vertical transmission (VT) in Spain is very low and the new cases are related to failures in the implementation of prevention measures.
Aim and Objectives The aims of study are to identify and quantify risk factors (RF) for VT in the prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods and to evaluate the adequacy of antiretroviral (ART) prophylaxis, the appearance of adverse events and follow-up during the first year of life.
Material and Methods A descriptive, retrospective and observational study was designed which included all the children who were followed up in the hospital during the 2010-2020 period. The main RFs that could contribute to VT were defined in the three periods and demographic and clinical variables of mothers and children were collected. The follow-up was recorded during the first year.
Results A total of 30 children, of 22 HIV + mothers, were included. They were young women, mostly from immigrant communities and without toxic habits. 17% of the pregnant women were diagnosed during the pregnancy controls and of the remaining, 20% did not take ART treatment at the beginning of pregnancy. At the time of birth, 34.5% had detectable viral loads (CV). Regarding children, 57% were born by cesarean section and 13% were premature. The RF detected correspond mainly to the prenatal period (62.5%), followed by the intrapartum (26.8%) and the postnatal period. The most frequent RFs were detectable CVs followed by premature rupture of membranes. All the children received prophylaxis that was well tolerated, observing discrepancies regarding the regimen received. All children could be analytically confirmed the absence of VT, in some cases after 18 months.
Conclusion and Relevance None of the newborns became infected with HIV. Although the majority of mothers carried out controls during pregnancy, the absence of ART before/during pregnancy stands out, together with detectable CVs as the main RF detected. Information campaigns are necessary for the prevention of VT viewing during pregnancy, as well as, training for professionals and constant updating of protocols to guarantee the correct management of children exposed to HIV.
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Rifle Falls To No. 2 Kentucky Team Posts 4621 Score
Oct. 20, 2013
LEXINGTON, Ky. - The No. 14 ranked Ole Miss rifle team went up against their second top five opponent in a week, facing No. 2 Kentucky on the road this weekend. The Rebels shot a season best 4621, but it was not enough, as the Wildcats posted a score of 4688.
The two teams began the match with smallbore. The Wildcats jumped out to an early lead after kneeling and never looked back, besting Ole Miss in prone 790-784 and in standing 761-742 to hold a 2322-2285 advantage heading into air rifle.
Wildcat senior Emily Holsopple led the way in smallbore for Kentucky, delivering a 587 to open the day.
The Rebels shot a season best 2336 in air rifle to Kentucky's 2366. The Wildcats were paced by three counters over 590. Senior Melissa Quartarone delivered a 586 to lead Ole Miss in air, and Alivia Yeager, who hails from Louisville, Ky., posted a season best 584.
The Rebels are off this coming weekend before heading to Morgantown, W.V. Nov. 2 and 3 for matches against fifth-ranked West Virginia and 17th-ranked Akron.
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To begin this week, we are ending 1995 for moment No. 24. This moment is another first for the Ole Miss tennis program and is the product of a true collective effort by Coach Chadwick and the Rebels.By now, you... read more


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Ever since the remote gaming service OnLive was announced, the industry has been abuzz about the potential applications of server-based gaming and how the concept could become the future of gaming. Despite the extensive media exposure for OnLive, gaming mainliners Microsoft and Sony have commented little on the subject of server-based gaming, however, according to a new patent filing, Sony may be the first to strike back with a remote gaming service of their own.
Sony Entertainment Japan recently registered a trademark for PS Cloud, a product or service expected to be Sony's venture into cloud-based gaming. As you would imagine, Sony has not formally recognized the filing nor commented on its intended applications, however, speculation has already begun, most of which centers around the most seemingly viable application -- a system that allows gamers to play and save games to a user account from any PlayStation 3.
This may just be a precautionary move on Sony's part to combat competitors like OnLive, so we're taking the patent filing with a grain of salt.
Nevertheless, the prospect seems promising. Would you be interested in a PlayStation-branded remote server system? What type of features would you want it to offer? Share your comments below.


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Narrator: This is Science Today. Organic agriculture is the fastest growing segment of farming today and in the United States consumer spending on organic produce is on the rise as the organic industry branches out to more conventional channels. Julie Guthman, a professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, says another major trend is the growth of the ‘super natural' supermarkets, like Whole Foods.
Guthman: If you're in the business of having a major, square footage natural foods store, you have to have product in the market all the time. So that drives the need for processors to make those salsas and those cereals and those crackers and those tortilla chips, that are really the mainstay in those sorts of stores.
Narrator: Guthman led the first comprehensive study of organic farming in California.
Guthman: There was several studies on the science of organics, but no real social science studies on this and certainly none in California, which is arguably the center of organic production and consumption, at least in the United States.
Narrator: For Science Today, I'm Larissa Branin.

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HELP DOCTORS CHALLENGE QUEENSLAND’S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES
A group of medical and allied health practitioners have become the first health professionals in Queensland to launch a legal challenge to the Queensland Health employment directive.
At this event hear 2 of our esteemed Doctors speak about this challenge against the COVID-19 Vaccine Health Employment Directive and answer all your questions. RSVP here.
The National Law and Therapeutic Goods Act have precipitated disastrous and preventable outcomes for patient safety and public health during the recent time of Covid.
Recent COVID-19 infection rates show that the vaccines do not prevent COVID-19 transmission or infection. The vaccine mandates are discriminatory, unnecessary and have caused significant societal harm and need to be ended.


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Summer 2020. Rediscovering holiday in our home country. Escaping the buzz of city life. To a calm place where we can stand still for a moment. Slow living. Exploring the simplicity of life outside. Youthful, open-minded and curious towards these new experiences. Creating memories, together.
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When oral therapy is not feasible, and the strength, dosage form and route of administration of the drug reasonably lend the preparation to the treatment of the condition, A-METHAPRED (methylprednisolone sodium succinate) is indicated for intravenous or intramuscular use in the following conditions:Endocrine disorders:a.
Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice, synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy, mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance).b.
Acute adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice; mineralocorticoid supplementation may be necessary, particularly when synthetic analogs are used).c.
Preoperatively and in the event of serious trauma or illness, in patients with known adrenal insufficiency or when adrenocortical reserve is doubtful.d.
Shock unresponsive to conventional therapy if adrenocortical insufficiency exists or is suspected.e.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia.f.
Hypercalcemia associated with cancer.g.Nonsuppurative thyroiditis.Rheumatic disorders— As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in:a.Post-traumatic osteoarthritis.b.Synovitis of osteoarthritis.c.Rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy).d.
Acute and subacute bursitis.e.
Acute nonspecific tenosynovitis.g.
Acute gouty arthritis.h.
Ankylosing spondylitis.Collagen diseases— During an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy in selected cases of:a.
Systemic lupus erythematosus.b.
Systemic dermatomyositis (polymyositis).c.
Acute rheumatic carditis.Dermatologic diseases:a.
Pemphigus.b.Severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).c.
Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis.e.
Severe seborrheic dermatitis.f.
Mycosis fungoides.Allergic states— Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment in:a.Bronchial asthma.b.Contact dermatitis.c.Atopic dermatitis.d.Serum sickness.e.Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis.f.
Drug hypersensitivity reactions.g.
Urticarial transfusion reactions.h.
Acute noninfectious laryngeal edema (epinephrine is the drug of first choice).Ophthalmic diseases— Severe acute and chronic allergic and inflammatory processes involving the eye, such as:a.
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus.b.
Diffuse posterior uveitis and choroiditis.e.
Anterior segment inflammation.h.
Allergic corneal marginal ulcers.j.
Keratitis.Gastrointestinal diseases— To tide the patient over a critical period of disease in:a.
Ulcerative colitis — (Systemic therapy).b.
Regional enteritis — (Systemic therapy).Respiratory diseases:a.
Fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when concurrently accompanied by appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy.d.
Loeffler’s syndrome not manageable by other means.e.
Aspiration pneumonitis.Hematologic disorders:a.
Acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia.b.
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults (IV only; IM administration is contraindicated).c.
Secondary thrombocytopenia in adults.d.
Erythroblastopenia (RBC anemia).e.
Congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia.Neoplastic diseases— For palliative management of:a.Leukemias and lymphomas in adults.b.
Acute leukemia of childhood.Edematous state— To induce diuresis or remission of proteinuria in the nephrotic syndrome, without uremia, of the idiopathic type or that due to lupus erythematosus.Nervous system:a.
Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis.Miscellaneous:a.
Tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy.b.Trichinosis with neurologic and myocardial involvement.
The use of methylprednisolone sodium succinate for injection is contraindicated in premature infants because benzyl alcohol, a preservative contained in Bacteriostatic Water for Injection used to reconstitute this product, has been reported to be associated with fatal “Gasping Syndrome” in premature infants.Methylprednisolone sodium succinate for injection is also contraindicated in systemic fungal infections and patients with known hypersensitivity to the product and its constituents.
Persons who are on drugs which suppress the immune system are more susceptible to infections than healthy individuals.
Chickenpox and measles, for example, can have a more serious or even fatal course in non-immune children or adults on corticosteroids.
In such children or adults who have not had these diseases, particular care should be taken to avoid exposure. How the dose, route and duration of corticosteroid administration affects the risk of developing a disseminated infection is not known.
The contribution of the underlying disease and/or prior corticosteroid treatment to the risk is also not known.
If exposed to chickenpox, prophylaxis with varicella zoster immune globulin (VZIG) may be indicated.
If exposed to measles, prophylaxis with pooled intramuscular immunoglobulin (IG) may be indicated.
(See the respective package inserts for complete VZIG and IG prescribing information).
If chickenpox develops, treatment with antiviral agents may be considered.In patients on corticosteroid therapy subjected to any unusual stress, increased dosage of rapidly acting corticosteroids before, during, and after the stressful situation is indicated.Corticosteroids may mask some signs of infection, and new infections may appear during their use.
There may be decreased resistance and inability to localize infection when corticosteroids are used.A study has failed to establish the efficacy of methylprednisolone sodium succinate in the treatment of sepsis syndrome and septic shock.
The study also suggests that treatment of these conditions with methylprednisolone may increase the risk of mortality in certain patients (i.e., patients with elevated serum creatinine levels or patients who develop secondary infections after methylprednisolone).Prolonged use of corticosteroids may produce posterior subcapsular cataracts, glaucoma with possible damage to the optic nerves, and may enhance the establishment of secondary ocular infections due to fungi or viruses.Usage in PregnancySince adequate human reproduction studies have not been done with corticosteroids the use of these drugs in pregnancy, nursing mothers, or women of childbearing potential requires that the possible benefits of the drug be weighed against the potential hazards to the mother and embryo or fetus.
Infants born of mothers who have received substantial doses of corticosteroids during pregnancy should be carefully observed for signs of hypoadrenalism.Average and large doses of cortisone or hydrocortisone can cause elevation of blood pressure, salt and water retention, and increased excretion of potassium. These effects are less likely to occur with the synthetic derivatives except when used in large doses.
Dietary salt restriction and potassium supplementation may be necessary.
All corticosteroids increase calcium excretion.
While on corticosteroid therapy patients should not be vaccinated against smallpox.
Other immunization procedures should not be undertaken in patients who are on corticosteroids, especially on high dose, because of possible hazards of neurological complications and a lack of antibody response.The use of A-METHAPRED (methylprednisolone sodium succinate) in active tuberculosis should be restricted to those cases of fulminating or disseminated tuberculosis in which the corticosteroid is used for the management of the disease in conjunction with appropriate antituberculous regimen.If corticosteroids are indicated in patients with latent tuberculosis or tuberculin reactivity, close observation is necessary as reactivation of the disease may occur.During prolonged corticosteroid therapy, these patients should receive chemoprophylaxis.Because rare instances of anaphylactic (e.g., bronchospasm) reactions have occurred in patients receiving parenteral corticosteroid therapy, appropriate precautionary measures should be taken prior to administration, especially when the patient has a history of allergy to any drug.There are reports of cardiac arrhythmias and/or circulatory collapse and/or cardiac arrest following the rapid administration of large IV doses of methylprednisolone sodium succinate (greater than 500 mg administered over a period of less than 10 minutes). Bradycardia has been reported during or after the administration of large doses of methylprednisolone sodium succinate and may be unrelated to the speed or duration of the infusion.


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From 1952 to 2000, Delaware picked the winner of the popular vote in every presidential election. The streak was broken in 2004, when the state voted for Democrat John Kerry over Republican George W. Bush. The state has voted Democratic in the last seven presidential elections. See 2020 primary results
CNN will broadcast a projected winner only after an extensive review of data from a number of sources.
"Flipped seat" denotes a race where the 2020 projected winner is from a different party than the previous winner or incumbent.
Both Maine and Nebraska allow electoral votes to be split. In Maine, two of four electoral votes go to the statewide winner and one electoral vote goes to the winner in each of the two congressional districts. In Nebraska, two of five electoral votes go to the winner of the statewide vote. One electoral vote goes to the winner in each of Nebraska's three congressional districts.

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I have an unusual situation. We have two Cisco 2621XM's configured with DMVPN in a hub and spoke fashion. We are using DMVPN using DSL as a backup for our T-1 to the spoke site. The tunnel comes uo with no problem. From the router of the spoke I can ping anything across the tunnel on the remote network. From the switch or host connected to the switch at the spoke router I can't ping across the tunnel. A "show route" on the hub list the networks "vlans" configured on the spoke router, the spoke router ans switch is setup in a router-on-a-stick fashion.
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THE Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC) has been ‘heartened’ by the response from political parties to its demands in the lead-up to the February 7 state election, said the commission’s executive director Joe McCorley.
Queensland Catholic education authorities had put their case to the major political parties for increases in recurrent funding and additional capital monies for Catholic schools, especially new schools in growth areas.
The authorities had placed eight requests before the National, Liberal, Labor and Greens parties.
Mr McCorley said the commission was very encouraged by the Government’s responses on capital provisions, funding for the preparatory year of schooling and on ICT (information, communication and technology) provisions.
‘(We were) disappointed with the attention given to recurrent funding and air-conditioning of Catholic schools,’ Mr McCorley said.
He said the level of understanding of the Coalition parties and the Greens showed in an expression of a commitment to real partnership with Catholic education if they were elected to government.
In making its requests, QCEC indicated the State Government provided Catholic schools with 21 cents for every dollar contributed to state schools.
One of the requests was for this to be increased by 1 per cent in 2004 and increasing to 2 per cent by 2004.
In responding to the QCEC, Premier Peter Beattie said the cost of that would be about $28.8 million for all non-state schools, including about $16.59 million for Catholic schools.
He said that particular funding scheme was being reviewed over the next few months, with any new arrangements starting in 2005.
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Engraving tools with indexable carbide inserts using on tire molding
Nine9 indexable Engraving tools“Great advantages”. - such as raising the stability of cutter using lives and cutting down engraving work processes.
.....President Nakamura, who literally converted himself from a seller to a manufacturer, comments that manufacturing is “the ultimate business operation. Responsibility rests in all results and conclusions.”
Shinko Molding, which was established in 1971, makes metal parts, designs and manufactures all types of fixing tools, and processes machine parts, mainly metal moldings for tire manufacture.
“Tire molding”, the moldings for tire manufacture, includes the product lineup of passengers, container molds, 2P molds, OTR, and AG molds. Companys that purchase these products include big names such as Sumitomo Rubber, Yokohama Rubber, Toyo Rubber, and Mitsubishi (Kobe Shipyard)……
With around twenty rivals in the nation, Shinko stands proud as the top share in the independent system category. “Almost all the mass production of tires has been shifted to overseas. 80% of the manufacturer supplies come from overseas and only 20% is domestic”. So, tire manufacturers are making money, but the tire rubber industry has been decreasing in its numbers. Shinko kept its partnerships with major manufacturers and its top market share……
Nine9 of Taiwan which raised the voice of “cutting edge” and produced the “indexable engraving tools”. This “world’s first” indexable engraving tools series uses ultrafine carbide grade and the newest coating technology to realize high-efficiency and high speed processing. Not only it is a tool which shortens work cycles, but also has the great advantages of having positive rake angles to increase sharpness and having specially craved inserts on both sides to prevent burrs. It is also economic as it can be used from two corners, and it has great application, capable of engraving various fonts and types……
“Until now, engraving has been done manually. After the introduction of Nine9 indexable engraving tool into operation, scatters can be reduced and it can be estimated that the cutters can have a more stable lifetime. This advantages is huge." said by president Nakamura.
As “cutting down engraving work” is also an important factor for no-man operation of machines, the indexable engraving tools are having their presence felt on sites of Shinko Molding, and their importance is increasing day by day.
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5 Strategies for Taming the Content Beast
By: Julia Angelen Joy & Sophie Maerowitz
February 19, 2020
Whether you’re crafting social media posts, blogs or website content, it’s become nearly impossible to feed the dreaded 24/7 Content Beast. However, not every brand can be everything to everyone, so it is crucial to spend the time needed to make your written and visual efforts truly shine—even if that means producing less content to start with.
Once you begin to pivot your content strategy from quantity to quality, you can make the most of your most potent copy and visuals (you know, the content you and/or your designer stayed after-hours to get just right?) by following these steps:
Repurpose. Any content that is created must serve more than one platform or distribution channel. For example, a blog post might transform into a brief article in your email newsletter. A white paper is source material for a YouTube tutorial. Everything you publish is developed with the expectation that there will be several iterations, used to achieve varying goals.
Repeat. You must create content that is relevant and not easily seen as old, stale, or dated. This evergreen content should appear frequently in your content calendar. The topic should be broad enough to give it a long shelf life, rather than tied to a particular event or time of year.
Reuse. With that evergreen content in hand, make a plan for when you will reuse it. For example, if you write a blog post on trade show marketing, can you re-share that post (as is) before every large trade show related to your business audience? This will help ensure that you are part of that conversation as it unfolds in real time without a major rewrite. For some industries, that could mean sharing that blog post six times per year.
Re-assess. When attempting to tame the Content Beast, it’s important to check whether your quality content meets your current marketing goals. This will help you look at the right metrics and adjust your strategy accordingly. Marketing consultant Mikaela Delia looks at (meaningful) content engagement first. “Content has the sole purpose of driving engagement within your desired audience, and if it isn’t doing that, then it isn’t contributing to your bottom line,” she says. “[Measure] social media engagement, downloads, link backs…it’s a good idea to create a central data hub or use a tool that measures this.”
Right your metrics. “You can tell that your content marketing efforts are working when you see a spike not only in organic traffic but also in the number of qualified leads your company is generating,” says Mackenzie Deater, content strategist at Michigan-based marketing agency Evenbound. She advises prioritizing lead metrics: where leads are coming from, which website pages they’re spending the most time on, and what pages they interact with after your sales or marketing team has contacted them.
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Mental health issues among teens have been on the rise in recent years, and it’s a cause for concern. Young people are facing a variety of mental health challenges and it’s clear that more needs to be done to address the problem. In this article, we’ll take a look at why mental health issues among teens are increasing and what can be done to address the issue.
One of the main reasons why mental health issues among teens have been on the rise is due to the increasing pressures that they face. Teens today are under more pressure than ever to succeed academically, athletically and socially. They’re also often exposed to images and messages on social media that can leave them feeling inadequate or overwhelmed. All of these pressures can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
Another factor that has likely contributed to the increase in mental health issues among teens is the lack of access to mental health services. Mental health services are often not readily available or are not affordable for teens and their families. This can leave teens feeling isolated and alone, making it more difficult for them to cope with their mental health issues.
So, what can be done to address the issue of mental health issues among teens? First and foremost, it’s important to raise awareness about the issue and to destigmatize mental health issues. This can be done through school-based initiatives, such as mental health education programs, and by providing training to teachers and other school staff.
It’s also important to ensure that teens have access to mental health services. This can be done by introducing free or low-cost programs that make it easier for teens to access mental health services. Schools and other organizations can also partner with local mental health organizations to provide access to services.
Finally, it’s important to create safe and supportive environments for teens. This can be done by having open conversations about mental health and by providing a space for teens to talk about their mental health issues. It can also involve implementing programs that promote positive mental health, such as mindfulness, yoga, and meditation.
In conclusion, it’s clear that mental health issues among teens are on the rise and that more needs to be done to address the issue. Raising awareness, destigmatizing mental health issues, improving access to services, and creating safe and supportive environments are all crucial steps that can help to ensure that teens have the support they need to manage their mental health issues.


Stress Margin is an interesting topic because our gut reaction is “more is better.” But more isn’t better. The key is figuring out “How much and where?” this is where the attention should be paid.
Too much stress margin can end the project the same way making material too thick will turn a plane into nothing more than a crappy diner with too much security. It’s the correct margin that is needed. How do we select the correct margin?
It is a matter of identifying how much risk to the expected variability is acceptable. If there was no variability in use, environment, or manufacturing we wouldn’t need any. The first step to accomplishing this is accessing how much variability can be expected in all three of these categories. The variability will need to be compensated for by the design margin to ensure that the overlap of stress and strength is an acceptable percentage.
The overlap of these two distributions is where product failure occurs. To minimize the overlap two things can be done. The first is tighten the distributions, reduction of standard deviation, the second is move the distributions farther from each other, distance between the means.
To reduce the standard deviation from the mean improved manufacturing processes and quality control will be put in process. This ensures more of the product in the field is equivalent or better than the design (nominal) value. Ensuring the reliability program had the right hooks to support an improved manufacturing and quality inspection process is key.
This can be done by ensuring HALT testing considers the opportunities to use HASS in production. Accelerated Life Test (ALT) identifies multiple wear-out failure modes, not just the first under nominal conditions. That second or third may quickly become the primary wear-out failure mode under certain use or environment variabilities.
The second way to increase margin is to identify measure and adjust the distance between the nominal stress and design parameters. The “miss” here is usually “identify”. The risk assessment process needs to directly evaluate the areas of greatest risk to variability. There are multiple versions of this chart for a single product. The stress may be an axial load on a bearing or the thermal stress on a PCB. They all exist and there are too many to evaluate. Selecting the correct ones to measure and dial in is the key to using program resource correctly and ensuring the team doesn’t get a surprise when the highly variable world tests the product.
Margin on stress is the definition of the”robustness”. But robustness on the right parameters is what makes the difference between an over designed product and a truly robust product


Joe Gibbs Racing Fan Fest, Hauler Parade Kicks Off Action-Packed Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 Weekend
Before the action heats up on track and NASCAR’s best battle in a pivotal Playoff clash at the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400, fans at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be treated to an entertaining weekend of music, motorsports and fun in the Fan Zone. Driver appearances, fan Q&As and concerts kick off Friday, Oct. 7, with a Joe Gibbs Racing Fan Fest and NASCAR hauler parade. Following the parade, rock legend and Poison frontman Bret Michaels will bring his “Parti-Gras” to the fans with a hit-filled concert of rock, country and pop tunes to crank up the weekend fun.
“The Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 has become one of the most anticipated events of the NASCAR season,” said Greg Walter, executive vice president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “When we started planning, we realized that we just couldn’t squeeze all the fun and excitement into two days, so we’re going to kick things off a day early and Rock the ROVAL starting Friday afternoon.”
Joe Gibbs Racing Fan Fest
Joe Gibbs Racing will bring out its star-studded driver lineup to kick off the weekend on Friday, Oct. 7, with the first-ever JGR Fan Fest at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The fan-friendly event will feature driver appearances with Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr. and Christopher Bell at the Fan Stage and an autograph session with all four Cup Series drivers, plus Xfinity Series stars Ty Gibbs and Brandon Jones at the Toyota Racing display.
Fan Fest opens at 4:30 p.m. with a bevy of entertainment, including a Twinstunts motorcycle stunt show, free Ferris Wheel rides, discounted merchandise at select souvenir haulers, fun race-themed concessions, a DJ and more. The first 100 fans to pick up a wristband from the information tent at the Avenue of Flags starting at 4:00 p.m. on Oct. 7 will get access to an exclusive autograph session with all participating drivers. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver autograph session is scheduled for 5:00 p.m., followed by driver stage appearances at 6:30 p.m.
Fan Fest is free in the Charlotte Motor Speedway Fan Zone, until 7:00 p.m.
NASCAR Hauler Parade
Following the Fan Fest, Charlotte Motor Speedway will keep the party going as NASCAR’s Cup Series haulers parade into the infield – driving right through the Fan Zone – in preparation for Sunday’s Bank of America ROVAL™ 400. The high-energy parade will be emceed by Trackside Live host Jose Castillo and will feature “drive-up” songs personally selected by each hauler driver. Fans can line the parade route near the Fan Zone and grab a photo with their favorite hauler before it settles into the infield for a fun-filled weekend of white-knuckled racing.
Bret Michaels to Rock the ROVAL™
Poison frontman Bret Michaels will cap off Night 1 of the Rock the ROVAL fun, stepping out from his record-breaking Stadium Tour to bring his Parti-Gras to race fans kicking off the weekend with unrivaled fan fun. With more than 100 million records and streams sold worldwide, the son of a veteran, music icon, TV star, creative entrepreneur and lifelong philanthropist will crank up the party with hit after hit from his three decade music career during a 90-minute set. The concert is free for any fan with a race ticket for either the Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina or the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400. Single-day concert tickets will also be available for just $30.
In addition to driver, appearances and A-list music acts on the Rock the ROVAL™ stage, the 10-acre Fan Zone will provide a bevy of interactive games and displays, food trucks, partner activations and more throughout the three-day event.
The Fan Zone will be open each day to fans with a ticket to any of the weekend’s NASCAR events Oct. 8-9, including Saturday’s Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Xfinity Series race or Sunday’s pivotal Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 showdown. Adult tickets for Saturday’s Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina start at just $25. Kids 12 and under get in free with an adult. Tickets to the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 start at just $49 for adults. Kids 12 and under get in for just $10 with an adult. For tickets, visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets. Fans can also purchase a single-day Fan Zone pass to take in all the fun outside of the speedway for just $30.
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Senators representing big agricultural districts said their constituents do not like the so-called Climate Disclosure Rule being tossed around the halls of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The debate over the rule should be of high interest to CPA’s agriculture members.
“We have had previous conversations about making sure that the proposed Climate Rule does not lead to burdensome reporting requirements. To add additional workload with all these surveys you are sending farmers again and again and again is a pain in the neck. And I’m being generous when I say pain in the neck,” said Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Sept. 12 with SEC chairman Gary Gensler. [Testimony]
The SEC’s climate rule seeks to make it so companies that are disclosing their reductions in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and other environment-related issues, have exact reporting requirements. To the SEC and those who support this rule, it means an investor can decipher whether Company X’s GHG disclosure can rightfully be compared with Company Y’s. Europe is doing this. Large asset managers there are the main ones pushing for it. The same goes with the U.S., with the vast majority of the more than 12,000 responses the SEC has received on this issue in its public comment period coming from global asset managers who want a reliable way to compare companies on their GHG reporting.
The problem with the rule is something called Scope 3, which would require publicly traded companies that report their climate targets, to also note about greenhouse gas and other environmental pollutants along their supply chain. In theory, this could cause a publicly traded company to turn away from private companies in their supply chain if those companies are not helping them with their climate targets. That affects farmers and ranchers who either sell to publicly traded food processors like Tyson and Archer Daniels Midland, or whose lenders are publicly traded and also report on their climate change-related targets in their financials.
Tester said Scope 3 was a negative for agricultural producers who do business with publicly traded companies, which are the majority of a rancher and farm owners business partners.“We have discussed in this hearing before that it is not the Commission’s intent to have farmers or ranchers in Montana or any other state, or any other ag producers have to report on the goods that they sell to publicly traded companies. And I want to make sure that that still stands true. Is that right?” Tester asked Gensler.
“That does stand,” Gensler replied.
Gensler said that of the top 1,000 companies by market cap, about 80 percent of them make Climate Risk Disclosures in their financials.
“We’ve heard from many farmers and ranchers, from a lot of small and medium-sized enterprises who’ve said look, we don’t want to fill out the surveys as you said. And so I’ve asked staff to really take a close look at those comments to make sure that we’re only regulating the public companies, and not somehow indirectly regulating private companies,” Gensler said.
Farm and ranch owners have been getting questionnaires inquiring about the use of pesticides, fertilizers, power usage, and herd size for the last two years, with increased frequency.
Tester fired back and told Gensler that it was going to take more than the Chairman’s words that this will not impact agriculture. “The bleed down of regulation is something that happens all the time. And I just want to make sure that it is crystal clear that people in agriculture are not going to be faced with these surveys,” Tester said.
Gensler said he has received thousands of comments from farmers and “asked staff to come up with solutions.” He told Tester that Scope 3 was not fully thought out yet. But while he said no private entity needed to report on their emissions, he said public companies could report it themselves in an estimated guess “if they found it material.”
This is the crux of the problem, however, because if companies did find it material that their rancher client is using too much nitrogen in the soil, or a client’s harvest combines are not being battery operated when the opportunity to buy an EV harvester is available, they could turn away from providing financing, purchase less commodities, or add penalties for doing business with them in order to force changes to help the publicly traded company meet its climate targets. Nothing Gensler said in addressing this issue with farm state Senators last week put an end to that possibility. As it is, the U.S. is increasingly becoming an importer of beef and livestock as farmers leave this heavily regulated industry, likely to be made more complicated by the Climate Disclosure Rule.
“The breakneck pace at which you are pumping out regulation should not be applauded,” said Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-SC). [Opening Remarks] “The regulations the SEC has proposed under your leadership are unjustified and are sowing discord and confusion for industry and market participants alike.”
Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) noted that the U.S. was behind Europe on this issue. “The EU and the UK and the (London-based) International Sustainability Standards Board have all recently taken steps to implement robust climate disclosure standards. This will be reverberating across the globe economically,” Sen. Smith said, adding that an estimated 3,000 U.S. companies will be subject to these EU standards just for doing business in Europe. “Why do you think this is important and what level of urgency do you feel to complete this rulemaking process?” she said, seemingly in favor of the rule. The American Farm Bureau (FB) Federation is against this rule. The FB’s local Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation’s political action committee endorsed Smith for Senate in 2020.
Gensler gave no timeline on when the Climate Disclosure Rule would go into effect and if Scope 3 would be killed, or have a clause to protect farmers and ranchers from publicly traded company mandates on climate initiatives.
“I don’t want to predict on this one,” Gensler said. “It is a very heavy comment file. Really important issues have been raised around the discussion of these disclosures.”
Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) said the rule would lead to “wildly inaccurate disclosures that will be of little practical use to investors anyway.” He doubted the SEC could police it, though the private sector would do that itself. “I have serious concerns that you even have the legal authority to enact such a rule,” he said.
Daines called the Climate Disclosure Rule part of a climate change-driven policy agenda and clearly wanted no part of it.
Gensler assured him the SEC has “no climate agenda whatsoever. We’re not going to be a climate regulator, sir, but over 80 percent of the top 1,000 companies in 2021 have been making climate risk disclosures and 50 – I think 5 percent are making greenhouse gas disclosures, so the rule is just trying to build some comparability of that which is already happening.”
Private Equity Markets Courting China
Private equity and venture capital have become a topic for discussion on Capitol Hill lately. For Washington’s China policy, the notion that U.S. capital markets are funding “our greatest adversary” – as nearly everyone in Congress will attest – took an interesting twist on Sept. 12. Both houses of Congress are toying with the idea of restricting private capital from investing in China. But during last Tuesday’s Senate Banking Committee hearing, two Senators brought up Chinese government funds investing in U.S. private equity products.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said there have been a number of questions surrounding the need for greater transparency in private equity, with the size of private equity sitting at a whopping $20 trillion dollars today.
“I want to ask you about something that has not come up, which is the role of sovereign wealth funds investing in private equity here. Because the Congress has tightened the inbound investing rules, we are seeing less direct foreign investment by China companies but we are seeing a big increase of investment from China sovereign wealth funds or state backed investors,” Van Hollen told Gensler. He named China’s State Administration of Foreign Assets (aka SAFE), and the China Investment Corporation buying into U.S. private equity funds. “On one hand, private equity fund managers here argue that these (China investors) are not voting members, that this is a passive investment for them with no direct control over the decisions or operations of these funds. But on the other hand, as the size of these investments grows, a number of people have raised concerns,” he said, citing a Financial Times article dated May 30th, 2020 titled, ‘Has China become too cozy with private equity?’
Gensler had nothing really to say on that. “We as an agency are neutral about which investors from which countries the investment advisor is advising. Our jurisdiction doesn’t really go there as long as those advisors are complying with anti-money laundering laws and the like,” Gensler said.
“Are you concerned about CCP-linked companies using private equity funds to invest here?” asked Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI). “If that concerns you, what are you doing about it?”
“As a general matter, I think we all probably share the concern about bad actors in our markets, whether they be state actors or non-state actors that use our capital markets for nefarious means,” Gensler said and left it at that.


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The UAE has awarded the construction contract to have its first nuclear power plant operational by 2017, and three more online by 2020. And they aren't pebble bed reactors.
The first non-military nuclear reactor will start construction in 2012, after the United Arab emirates announced the award of a $20 billion contract to the Korea Electric Power Corporation and its partners on the weekend.
That contract covers everything up to startup for each of the 1,400 megawatt reactors, but a contract to run them once completed is still outstanding.
There aren’t any surprises in the technology or providers selected – the UAE was hardly going to take chances on new and unproven technologies such as SA’s homegrown white elephant, the pebble bed modular reactor. The likes of Hyundai will handle the heavy engineering side, while Westinghouse will make the nuclear components.
There is a 24 hour "LeMons" race where drivers must compete in cars that cost $500 or less.


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Solar energy is experiencing meteoric growth, notably in developing economies in hotter, sunnier parts of the world. The African Solar Industry Association (“AFCIA”), for example, has identified more than 7,600 solar projects in various stages of development, with more than a thousand currently operational. But the rapid adoption of solar power to meet electricity demands is also giving rise to significant challenges when it comes to waste…
In the latest Opportunité Africa podcast, Co-Founder of EnerScale and Connect Africa member, Saki Kobayashi, discusses the potential of EnerScale, a data-driven B2B platform that seeks to solve the impending crisis of solar panel waste.
‘The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) projects that global solar photovoltaic (PV) waste will reach 78 million tonnes by 2050,’ Kobayashi says. ‘To avoid an environmental catastrophe and also to contribute to the green job market, it’s imperative that we establish a circular economy that promotes proper maintenance of panels, plus repair, reuse and recycling.’
‘With EnerScale, which is currently under R&D, solar operators can plan for end-of-life management of their panels and check whether there’s demand for when they get decommissioned. At the same time, solar reuse companies and recyclers can use the platform to discover panels that will soon be available and use our data-analysis tool to perform a pre-inspection. We’ll also be offering APIs and white-label solutions to companies and local governments that are keen to create their own circular economy platform.’
Kobayashi sees huge potential in Africa’s burgeoning solar energy market: ‘It’s an opportunity to integrate circular practices from the outset – by (1) establishing waste regulations, (2) robust markets for used panels and (3) recycling technology for used panels. EnerScale is actively seeking partnerships on the continent, with solar operators, owners, reuse companies, recyclers and local governments. By collaborating with stakeholders, we hope our platform can foster a global circular economy, minimising waste and maximizing the environmental and economic potential of solar energy.’

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