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Rosa Brooks, writing in the Los Angeles Times, has a clever but sobering column entitled "Hey, U.S., Welcome to the Third World!":
It's not every day that a superpower makes a bid to transform itself into a Third World nation, and we here at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund want to be among the first to welcome you to the community of states in desperate need of international economic assistance.She also points out the many aspects of domestic decline in the U.S.:
Now you are facing the consequences. Income inequality has increased, as the rich have gotten windfalls while the middle class has seen incomes stagnate. Fewer and fewer of your citizens have access to affordable housing, healthcare or security in retirement. Even life expectancy has dropped.Partly tongue-in-cheek, she offers World Bank and IMF assistance to help bail out the U.S. economy.
But this is not so far-fetched after all. In fact, in 2004, the International Monetary Fund issued a report (see p. 17 of my book) raising concern, even then, about the consequences of the U.S. debt for the stability of the world economy. It fretted about the potential insolvency of the U.S., warning that "large U.S. fiscal deficits posed a significant risk for the rest of the world." The IMF economists calculated that closing the deficit gap in the U.S. would require a permanent 60 percent hike in taxes, or a 50 percent cut in Social Security and Medicare benefits.
So while the U.S. is far from Third World status, it's fiscal and economic problems pose serious problems for the whole world.
(Thanks to my Butler colleague Vivian Deno for calling my attention to the column by Rosa Brooks).

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Small interventions, big results. Tiny architecture does not mean tiny effort. On the contrary, it often hides heart‑breaking stories, years of relentless activity by local initiatives, or incremental catharses. A bus stop shelter can be a window to a village’s soul, a footbridge can improve access to a water fountain on a spa’s walking trail. A tiny belfry can protect a whole mountain range from destruction by coal mining. A lookout can be just six meters tall. A family shrine can pay homage to a builder’s grandfather and also offer a tranquil resting place for cyclists and walkers coming from afar.» entire article
Since around 2009, when the joint efforts of mayor Věslav Michalik and municipal architect Anna Šlapetová started to bear fruit, Dolní Břežany has been considered a trendsetter in commissioning contemporary architecture. In 2020, the list of remarkable local projects expanded once again with the completion of the town’s new preschool. On its own, the need for having two preschool buildings of three classrooms each to satisfy the demand of the younger-than-average population, speaks volumes. The new building allowed the current tenants of the school, in their less than suitable temporary facility, to relocate after 11 years. The main corridor and all the service and storage rooms face the access road, while the three classroom sections jut out southeast, into the garden, with rising roofs and a glass wall with a covered deck at the end. A yellow, orange, and red color scheme, used both on the outside and on the inside, sets the three sections apart.» entire article
After two serious topics we have decided to give you some lighter reading for the summer, presenting small structures of different types and places. The issue can serve as a vacation travel-guide, if and when we start travelling again, instead of vacationing each weekend at our cabins.» entire article
One of the most tragic things that can happen to a parent is losing their beloved child. It’s never easy to talk about the death of a child. Help and support for families where the children suffer a serious illness is insufficient in Czechia. The proposed children’s hospice House for Julie in Brno is hoping to change that. We spoke with the hospice director Radka Vernerová and the project architects studio Čtyřstěn.» entire article
Professing its affinity with city block urbanism, the student housing project in Prague Holešovice closely follows the building line while adding generous new public ground-floor spaces facing the tree-lined sidewalk. This was how a typical sort of development in Old Holešovice once looked. But it’s barely noticeable now, with only a few scattered buildings from the turn of the 20th century left. Grandiose socialist transport infrastructure projects severely damaged the urban character. The ambition behind the new student housing was to revive the long lost atmosphere, strengthen the street network, and thus make one of the first steps towards a vibrant future city neighborhood.» entire article
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Open carry murder defendant going to California
A prominent gun rights advocate awaiting trial on a murder charge will get to visit California for the holidays, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Jesus C. Gonzalez, 23, has been free on $100,000 cash bail since shortly after he was charged in May. In August, he was allowed to travel to California for a wedding, over prosecutors' objections.
On Tuesday, Circuit Judge Kevin Martens, who approved the August trip, also granted Gonzalez permission to visit his family for the Christmas holidays. As with his August trip, he must submit a detailed itinerary and phone numbers where he can be contacted, and must turn in his passport.
According to court records, prosecutors again objected to the bail modifcation.
Gonzalez, had his gun the morning of May 9 when, he told police, two men assaulted him when he went outside his south side home to move his car, according to court records.
According to a criminal complaint, he shot and killed Danny John, 29, and wounded John's nephew, Jered Corn, 21, who had just left Mamie's tavern a couple of doors away from Gonzalez's home on S. Shea Ave.
Gonzalez called 911 and surrendered to police at his home, and was charged four days later with first-degree intentional homicide and attempted first-degree intentional homicide. Trial is scheduled for February 28.
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Master of Science (MS)
Quaternary and Climate Studies
Daniel F. Belknap
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Brian S. Robinson
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A pronounced gap in the record of prehistoric coastal adaptation on the Maine coast before 5000 14C y.B.P. is the direct result of submergence of archaeological sites by rising Holocene sea-levels. I have conducted research focused on the search for the submerged sites of this time period in Damariscotta River, Maine, USA. Relict oyster reefs in Damariscotta River provided the opportunity to refine the search for submerged prehistory by investigating the submerged archaeological site potential of these easily located and spatially and temporally restricted prehistoric biological resources. I utilized shallow marine geophysics, including seismic reflection profiling and side-scan sonar, coupled with marine vibracores, in this endeavor. Through near-complete seismic reflection profile coverage it was possible to reconstruct the paleogeography of Dodge Basin, and to understand the effects of marine processes on the Holocene evolution of the basin. Vibracores containing organic samples for radiocarbon dating aided paleogeographic reconstruction efforts, and ground-truthed significant seismic strata. Submerged oyster middens were not found preserved in association with the Dodge Basin oyster beds. Tidal current scour and channel aggradation and migration have removed and reworked sediments between the oyster beds and the current shoreline. However, the basin has not been completely scoured and reworked, as the presence of a 6200 14C y.B.P. submerged and buried paleosol attests. This paleosol was preserved during a 'preservation window' in the Maine Relative Sea-Level Curve between 7000 and 5500 14C y.B.P.. Natural oyster beds and cultural oyster middens have numerous similarities and differences that were investigated in this study. I separated the signatures into three stages or scales of inquiry: macroscopic, mesoscopic, and microscopic. The macroscopic scale encompasses the initial survey for submerged middens and/or paleosols through shallow marine geophysics, with close attention paid to the location, internal stratigraphy, and basal stratum of marine shell deposits. The mesoscopic scale comprises investigation of vibracore or grab-sample features with the unaided eye, including preservation state of oyster shells, consideration of the articulation or disarticulated nature of oyster shells in natural and cultural shell deposits, and general vibracore stratigraphy. The microscopic scale involves those signatures that cannot be readily identified by the unaided eye. The most important of these signatures are miniscule terrestrial gastropods and mycorrhizal fungi, both of which strongly argue for terrestrial origins of submerged contexts.
Leach, Peter A., "Marine Geoarchaeological Investigation of Damariscotta River, Maine, USA" (2007). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1167.
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Since it’s launch, Ahoy Comics, has become one of the industry’s most innovative publishers with such high concept titles as Second Coming, The Wrong Earth and Billionaire Island. The latest title headed to bookstores is the first volume of Ash & Thorn, a buddy comedy between geriatric trainer Lady Peruvia Ashlington-Voss and her latest “chosen one” to save the Earth from the apocalypse and the heir to a sacred mystical lineage, the also elderly Lottie Thorn, reluctant savior of the world.
With the imminent release of the trade paperback, writer Maria McCourt took some time to chat with Forces of Geek about her career, the book, her influences and more.
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FOG!: For those unfamiliar with Ash & Thorn, how would you describe it?
Mariah McCourt: The main ingredients are an apocalypse, an unusual Chosen One, badass older women, and the power of creativity and baking. The result is a funky, nuanced, weird but thoughtful piece about aging, heroism, and who we value and why.
Although you’re professionally better known as a writer and editor, you studied Illustration at the School of Visual Arts. Were your initial plans to be a comic artist?
Actually, I always hoped to be a comics editor. But I did train in illustration, though for things like cover art, not comics storytelling. I rarely draw my own short comics, it’s a very particular skill set and most of the time my artwork is better suited to single pieces than longer narrative pieces.
You then became an editor at Vertigo and IDW. While at IDW you started writing some Whedon-verse titles and True Blood. Prior to actually doing it, was it ever your intention to work in that aspect of the industry?
It wasn’t! When I started in comics licensed work from things like TV shows was pretty new, though there were movie adaptations. It wasn’t something I had thought much about until after I moved on from Vertigo and worked at Virgin Comics (as in the brand Virgin). They worked with a lot of film creators and that’s where it started. With IDW I got into the licensed comics area and went from there. I actually worked on the collected editions first, and then ended up editing and writing for various titles.
How did you get involved with Ahoy? Did you pitch multiple projects, or was Ash & Thorn something that you had already developed and brought to them?
Stuart Moore approached me about pitching to them after reading some work of mine. I’ve known Stuart a long time now, though Peter Gross (Lucifer). I’d been working on the initial concept for Ash & Thorn on my own but I wasn’t sure which/if publishers would be a fit for it since it’s kind of an odd concept. So I pitched it to Ahoy! because the tone of “funny Vertigo” felt right for it and they were immediately into it.
How did artist Soo Lee come on board and what does she bring to the project?
She brings the look, feel, and world to creepy life! Not to mention balances the horror and humor. Soo came in via our editor, Sarah Litt. It was obvious her work would be fantastic for the story and she got the characters immediately. Soo the sweetest person and a great collaborator. It’s not everyone who can draw little old ladies battling demons AND baking pie in an equally visually compelling way!
The first trade collection is coming out with accolades by three of the most iconic women in the history of the industry; Louise Simonson, Trina Robbins and Colleen Doran and the series featured covers by the inimitable Jill Thompson. What is it like to receive so much support from these icons?
Extremely intimidating and humbling. I’ve known all three for awhile now and I was nervous to ask them if they’d like to read the book and comment on it. They’re, as you say, iconic. So I’m extremely grateful, and relieved!, that they liked it so much. Jill is, obviously, one of the most incredible artists the industry has ever had. Getting her for covers was a dream come true for me, cliche as that sounds.
Who or what are your biggest influences?
Probably too many to list but the big ones for Ash & Thorn are the obvious Golden Girls and Buffy, but lots of Terry Pratchett and Agatha Christie though the latter might not be that obvious. There’s a lot of cosmic horror in this series too, though more the genre than any particular creator in it. My grandmothers, my childhood art teacher Myril Adler, and just the overall mixed genre of horror/humor. Which is a personal favorite.
Are there plans for a “Season 2”?
Hopefully! I hate to be coy but these are the times we live in. I can say; I am personally not done with these characters.
How did you spend your quarantine? What have you binged?
MM: Thankfully we were never quarantined but we have been self-isolating/social distancing this whole time. And still are since our area still has a fair amount of cases and some things only recently opened up and I’m frankly worried about new spikes. Lore Olympus has been a lifesaver. I’ve also managed to read about 89 books during all this, somehow. They’re all over the map in terms of genre. Historical research on botanical artists. A sci-fi romance series by Ruby Dixon. Victorian slang. And a lot of comfort viewing like Community and Lucifer.

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Many former Pakistani cricketers and Pakistani cricket fans are not able to cope up with the defeat of their team against Zimbabwe in the Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. The team and the skipper Babar Azam got slammed heavily for their disappointing performance as they were not able to achieve the target of just 131 runs against the Zimbabwean bowlers. Babar Azam was criticized by not just fans but former Pakistani cricketers as well and now two famous former Pak cricketers have openly come out against Babar and have questioned his leadership skills.
We are talking about Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis who have played a lot of cricket together and have given many winning performances seem to be very upset with Babar Azam. While speaking on a sports TV show, Wasim Akram says that opening is the easiest slot for batting in T20Is, while many experiments have been done in batting, bowling and in the middle-order yet Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have not allowed any experiment in the opening slot. He further says that this is the reason as to why Pakistan doesn’t have any successor in opening reserves despite the fact that both the openers are struggling big time.
Wasim Akram further states that sometimes a skipper has to leave his spot and give another player a chance who is facing difficulty in the middle order as this is what a leader does. He goes on to say that the skipper should give that player a chance because opening is an easier slot but that is not happening in the Pakistani team and this is why it is going through this.
Wasim Akram also holds Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan’s style of scoring runs responsible for Pakistan losing matches; he further said that it is easy to secure number 1 or 2 rankings in the ICC rankings by scoring runs but it is also important to win matches after scoring runs. Wasim Akram adds that all such things start from the top of the team and as the captain is at the top, he should be ready to sacrifice if it helps the squad achieve success. Akram goes on to say that Babar should learn all these things.
Another former Pakistani cricketer Waqar Younis who was also on the show supported the views of Wasim Akram and also talked about his past experiences with Babar when he was associated with PSL team Karachi Kings. After Wasim Akram talks about need of the captain being ready to sacrifice, Waqar Younis says that this is what the difference is between a captain and a leader but Babar Azam won’t do that.
Waqar Younis states that he has faced such scenario with Babar during his stint with Karachi Kings. As per him, when the team was facing difficult times, he once or twice requested Babar Azam to come at number 3 and let Martin Guptill open the innings but Babar Azam refused straight away. Waqar stated that Babar refused and asked him to send Sharjeel at number 3 who is a natural opener; these are little things that a skipper does for the team and it is noticed by each and every member of the squad.
Pakistan has played two matches till now and has lost both of them, first was against India and second was against Zimbabwe. The Pak squad will play its next match against Netherlands tomorrow at Optus Stadium, Perth, and though the chances of Pakistan entering the semi-finals are bleak, still the team is not completely out of the tournament.

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Many people wonder whether they can freeze cooked pasta casserole. In this post, I will share what I know about freezing pasta casserole.
So, can you freeze cooked pasta casserole?
Yes, you can freeze cooked pasta casserole. Freezing cooked pasta casserole is a great way to have a quick and easy meal when you don’t have time to cook.
When freezing cooked pasta casserole, it’s important to make sure that the dish is completely cooled before freezing.
Freezing cooked pasta casserole while it’s still hot can cause the dish to become soggy when it’s thawed.
How do you freeze cooked pasta casserole?
Freezing cooked pasta casserole is a great idea if you are cooking for one.
Freezing it into several portions allows you to have multiple servings without having to cook each time.
Also, freezing cooked pasta casserole is also a good idea if you are cooking for more than one person, and you want to make food only every other week.
It is safe and healthy as long as you follow some basic rules.
To freeze cooked pasta casserole, simply allow the meal to cool down.
Once it is at room temperature, you can place all of the individual portions into freezer bags or plastic containers.
However, I do not recommend freezing cooked pasta casserole if it has heavy cream sauce because it alters the taste of the dish.
The heavy cream shortens the shelf life of the cooked pasta casserole. Cooked pasta casserole without sauce can be stored in the freezer for up to one year.
When you are ready to eat the frozen casserole, remove it from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
How long do you freeze cooked casserole?
Depending on the ingredients and recipe, casseroles can be frozen for two to three months.
Freezing casseroles for this length of time is safe, but there are a few things to keep in mind.
Consuming cooked pasta casseroles past this time frame can cause the dish to be dry and lose flavor.
If you are not sure what you are doing, be sure to consult your recipe before freezing.
Can you freeze cooked pasta mixed with sauce?
Yes, you can freeze cooked pasta mixed with sauce.
Freezing cooked pasta mixed with sauce is a great way to save time, money, and food!
It also allows you to avoid cooking an extra meal when you are in a rush.
Freezing cooked pasta mixed with sauce is a great way to have a quick meal on hand.
How do you freeze cooked pasta with sauce?
There are a few different ways to freeze cooked pasta with sauce.
One way is to freeze it in a casserole dish.
Another way is to freeze it in small batches, without the sauce.
Freezing cooked pasta with sauce can be a little tricky because of the addition of water once they are being cooked.
The freezing process allows that water to expand, often resulting in a casserole dish cracking or the pasta becoming mushy when you thaw it.
If you want to freeze cooked pasta with sauce in a casserole dish, wait until the dish is completely cooled before transferring it to the freezer.
Make sure the casserole dish is covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil before placing it in the freezer.
You can also freeze it in a Ziploc bag or airtight container. The pasta will keep for up to two months.
How long can you freeze cooked pasta with sauce?
Cooked pasta with sauce can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
Be sure to store it in an airtight container or freezer bag, leaving some space for it to expand.
Freezing pasta is a good idea when you do not have time to make something else with the leftovers.
Freezing cooked pasta casserole is an easy way of saving it for later.
Can you freeze pasta bake with cheese?
Yes, you can freeze pasta bake with cheese. However, there are a few things to keep in mind.
First, make sure the pasta bake is fully cooked before you freeze it. You can use an oven or a microwave to cook it.
Second, don’t add too much cheese to the pasta bake before you freeze it. The cheese will become tough and chewy when it’s frozen.
Third, wait until the pasta bake has cooled completely before you freeze it. If you freeze it while it’s still warm, the pasta will become mushy.
Fourth, freeze the pasta bake in an airtight container. This will help keep it fresh and prevent it from becoming freezer burnt.
Finally, thaw the pasta bake in the fridge before you eat it. This will help ensure that the cheese doesn’t get too tough and chewy.
In summary, yes, you can freeze cooked pasta casserole.
When you do it right, your cooked pasta casserole will last longer than not freezing it.
If you are not sure what to do, just follow the tips and recommendations mentioned in this post and you will be okay.
Thank you for stopping by.
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In a new campaign with retailer Zalando, the Swedish pop star beckons us to set new standards and challenge the status quo
Today, Zalando launches a female-driven and metamorphosis-focused campaign with longtime collaborator and Swedish pop star, Miriam Bryant.
Titled 'Let’s Not Go Back to Normal' the campaign focuses on the pandemic’s impact on our culture, specifically the arts. Bryant and Zalando urge us to use this life-altering experience to make real change in our society so we can become a more unified, inclusive community. According to the press release, the collaboration, “highlights the joy and optimism of the future, excitement for what is possible again, yet also stresses the importance of setting new standards when we have the chance to do things differently in ‘the new normal’.”
The glossy, neon-lit campaign follows Bryant at a tea party with her friends and then backstage before her first big show since the drop of the restrictions. A series of looks from Nordic designers, such as a sea-foam green and lilac patterned Hosbjerg matching look, sets the tone for the hopeful, stylish and climate-conscious launch.
Bryant’s stylist, Swedish-born Charlie Malmsten collaborated on the campaign. “He’s so wonderful and so talented,” Bryant told Vogue Scandinavia. “He styled the whole thing, the whole campaign, and he just knows me really well. He knows exactly what I like. He just gets me. He challenges me to move outside of my comfort zone too.” The designs featured in the shoot and in the video campaign are all from local, Nordic designers that “go beyond a single season,” according to Natalie Wills, global director of marketing at Zalando,
The sustainability focus and outlook is one of the stars of Zalando’s launch, as it’s also one of Bryant's passion projects. “We sat down in the beginning of this campaign and just kind of drew out the basic morals that we wanted this campaign to touch. I think that's an important aspect to have in every single conversation,” she says.
One of the other values that Bryant mentioned was the drive to be inclusive both on screen as well as behind the scenes. The all-female creative team consists of director Matilde Sköld, director of photography Josefin Owe, as well as stills photographer Hedvig Jenning.
Although this was Bryant’s focus and goal, she also recognised that it was a difficult feat, due to the normalcy of having a predominantly male crew in creative fields. “It’s hard to find an all-female crew because not only is it hard because there literally aren't as many female creatives in those positions as male, but also psychologically,” she says. “You kind of instinctively choose to work with men. Even I feel like, sometimes, that’s just what my mind is used to in a weird, horrible, patriarchal way. It's almost as if I'm kind of designed to trust a man, because like, I’m designed to not trust myself as well — completely wrongfully so,” she says. Bryant also wanted the campaign to be representative on all levels, highlighting the work of queer and black creatives for this striking collaboration with Zalando.
The campaign coincides with Bryant’s upcoming album, P.S. Jag hatar dig (P.S. I hate you), which she describes as an open letter to her ex-boyfriend. Written over the span of three years, the songs stem from the period of time in her relationship where Bryant still romanticised their love, and the transition into their eventual breakup.
Bryant says that, “I’m very happy that I have the creative urge to write about it, at least because that's what has kind of survived those periods, and those relationships,” she says. However, she says that this past year has made her reflect on her decision to write songs about boys and relationships. “The only thing that survives are the songs or the albums or whatever it is that I choose to do in that period of time, which is this very difficult particular work. And I can look back and see, like some of the music that didn't come out. Some of the music that I didn't write that live as a reminder to myself that you're not going to wake up next to your career and have them say that it doesn't love you anymore, kind of thing,” she says. “I mean, with love for the man it's like, sometimes, I feel like I need to focus more on the music.” The album is out November 19, 2021.
In the meantime, we will surely see the effects of Bryant’s and Zalando’s campaign, as their hopes of, “advocating for personal style, optimism, and change” comes at exactly the right time. Moving into winter and soon the New Year, we should all make our own effort to champion change — in style, of course.


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Shifting inmates to cost Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Jail to lose fees from Dutchess
Updated 7:43 am, Thursday, September 19, 2013
Rensselaer County Jail will take a revenue hit after Dutchess County officials decided this week to house their inmate overflow in Albany County.
Officials at the newly expanded and remodeled Main Street facility in a report late last month said they expect to make nearly $6 million in revenue this year from boarding inmates from other counties. But the change could put a dent in those projections. For the month of July alone, Dutchess County paid $216,000 to house a daily average of 82 inmates in Rensselaer County, officials there said.
Colleen Pillus, spokeswoman for Dutchess County, said the county is moving its overflow population to Albany for logistical and financial reasons. "I've been told it was more of a logistical decision because we can now use one van to transport to the Ulster County and Albany County facilities," Pillus said. "We are certainly also in the midst of financial woes here and have to watch spending."
Rensselaer charges $85 a day to house inmates from outside the county. The annual loss in revenue to the county could not be accurately estimated as outsourced inmate numbers can vary widely from month to month.
Albany County charges $80 a day. Rates for federal inmates at both facilities are higher.
"I don't know if there was an official switch or anything, but I can tell you we have seen a drastic increase in inmates from Dutchess County in the past week," Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said. "While this is good for our county revenues, I don't know what it means for Rensselaer County."
The office of Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino referred calls on the matter to the jail.
In the past Dutchess County, which is looking to build a larger jail, has regularly split its prison overflow among the Albany, Rensselaer and Ulster county facilities. The Dutchess facility in Poughkeepsie houses only 292 inmates, but during 2012 averaged 450 inmates each day, officials there said.
Rensselaer County Jail opened at its South Troy location in December 1992. Expansions that were completed in November increased capacity to 473 prisoners.
The 250,000-square-foot facility has 12 housing units. The self-contained pods house 40 to 60 inmates each.
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The end of the Viet Nam War brought an increased demand for new housing. The change to structure in reasonable housing was much less related to fashion than to the way it melded with, and was impacted by, the encompassing setting. In public buildings and non-public housing of the affluent, architecture of the 60s was transferring away from long held rules. Because the 60s developments for particular person expression and informality surfaced in structure, a breach between accepted standards and artistic design grew. Use of space age know-how, real and envisioned, coupled with the new ideas of advanced architecture, led the way in which towards environmentally and ecologically focused design. Although the structure of new properties of the 70s modified little externally, stdibs internal design mirrored the latest technology. Globally, the model of major structure tasks within the 70s was experimental and unconventional. The 70s were eventful, typically chaotic, years. A new technology of architects emerged, forming a communication network that promoted and expanded the trade of concepts outside academia. This new breed of architects proposed that structure was more than the creation of isolated constructions but that it required social and environmental considerations as properly.
Nothing says heat and welcome more than a scented candle. Change things up a bit. Try something new. Angle that sofa as an alternative of leaving it flush against the wall. Try utilizing unusual bowls or containers as a vase. The impact within the US on house architecture was less extreme however no much less dynamic. Architecture of the 1960s is commonly referred to as the Post Modern period. Delight your loved ones by exchanging furniture items from one room to a different. Exchange pieces of furnishings from one room to another - The association in your living room is nailed to the floor only in your mind. New textures and colours will liven up a room. Adding a chenille throw or colorful textured pillows will enhance any furnishings piece. If it never moves it will cease being noticed. Architecture, like nearly every little thing in the 60s, was a distinction between established norms versus individualism and self expression.
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The pairing of buzzy, cosmopolitan London and the rolling meadows of the Cotswolds presents an irresistible summer retreat. And this coming June, interior designer, world traveler and bon vivant Serena Crawford invites you to sample this season’s aesthetic and cultural delights, through one-of-a-kind visits that will take you into private homes and gardens of prominent designers, artists and insiders. You will also be joined by award-winning local guide Felicity Wentzel, who holds a Blue Badge (the UK’s highest professional guiding accreditation), for historical and architectural insights—and you’ll stay at two of our favorite luxury hotels in England: the Brown’s Hotel, A Rocco Forte Hotel, and Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons.
What to Expect
For this special journey, we are thrilled to partner with Serena Crawford to bring you unmatched access to private experiences in London and the Cotswolds. Highlights of this itinerary include the opportunity to:
- With your host Serena Crawford, enjoy special invitations to visit private members clubs in London, as well as the beautiful Cotswolds countryside homes and gardens of prominent designers and creatives. Connect with the owners of stately homes and the people who grew up in them, as well as your hosts and fellow travelers who share your interests and passions, over festive group meals.
- Experience Kensington Palace, where you will see the Princess of Wales’ sunken garden and visit the exhibition “The Red Carpet Comes to Kensington Palace.”
- Explore the picturesque university town of Oxford, home to scholars, artists and scientists for centuries, with visits to its historic buildings and afternoon tea with one of the university’s insiders, who will also be your guide.
- Take a one-of-a-kind shopping tour in London focused on the history and style of British heritage brands—including some of the oldest stores in the United Kingdom and the eminent holders of Royal Warrants—with such highlights as a private tea tasting at Fortnum & Mason. You will also have a private tour at Selfridges with a specialist guide and in-house brand manager, who will share the history and heritage of the renowned department store, before time to shop.
- Meet Andrew Prince, the chief jeweler for Downton Abbey, who will show you the real Downton jewels and talk to you about the importance of jewelry and its symbolic uses in the Royal Family.
- Enjoy private history-, culture- and architecture-focused touring with award-winning Blue Badge tourist guide for London Felicity Wentzel. The Blue Badge is the UK’s highest professional accreditation for guiding.
- Worry less, experience more: Indagare’s expert Insider Journeys team will help you navigate a safe and rewarding travel experience, and you’ll have complimentary 24/7 access to the emergency services of Global Rescue, on the ground. Plus: Indagare can arrange tailor-made trip extensions paired to this itinerary, including further exploration in England and beyond, if you are an Indagare member (at additional cost).
Please note that elements of the itinerary may change.
The health and safety of our travelers is our No. 1 priority. We are committed to upholding the highest safety standards, while providing world-class hospitality and a seamless travel experience. For any questions, please reach out to our team at email@example.com.
WhenJune 11 - 17, 2023
Length7 days / 6 nights
Type of TravelerStyle Mavens , Intellectuals , Ultimate Indulgers

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USA Anarchy History – check out this piece by Fiona Fick!
This illustration depicts four of the seven Chicago anarchists convicted for the May 4, 1886 Haymarket riot, in which a strike for the eight-hour work day was disrupted when a dynamite bomb was thrown at police officers trying to break up the public forum. The blast (and resulting police gunfire) caused the death of four civilians and seven police officers and wounded others. Although there was no evidence that the seven anarchists convicted had thrown the bomb, the city of Chicago charged them with conspiracy in an effort to further demonize the labor, anarchist, and immigrant communities. Of the seven anarchists convicted, Samuel Fielden and Michael Schwab’s sentences were reduced to life in prison, and Louis Lingg smuggled a blasting cap into prison and blew his jaw off rather than being executed by the state. The folks pictured here – Albert Parsons, George Engel, Adolph Fischer, and August Spies – are those that were hung on November 11, 1887.
We’ve screen-printed this onto a limited batch of prints, patches and stickers available here: http://silversprocket.gostorego.com/fionafick.html

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Lake Shore Electric provides Cummins Power Generation distributors and gen-set packagers with a viable source for 3000 amps and 3200 amps circuit breaker cabinets. These cabinets are manufactured in Bedford, OH, and are designed specifically for 1750kw (DQKAA), 2000kw (DQKAB) and 2250kw (DQKH) Cummins generator models*.
Offering a simple and efficient installation, these circuit breaker assemblies include:
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For pricing and sample drawings, please contact our office, or learn more about Lake Shore Electric here.
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What's the difference between JIS 15crmo and scm415?
Equivalent Grades: GB 15CrMo, JIS SCM415, DIN 15CrMo5. SCM415 whose surface are processed through carburizing hardening treatment are used for the parts which need high toughness or wear resistance, such as cylinder piston, crankshaft, gears, pin, shafts and so on. SCM415 is widely used in general structural steel. 1.See all results for this questionWhat can steel grade 34crmo4 be used for?Steel grade 34CrMo4 is used for the manufacture of pinion gears for large locomotives, booster drives, high pressure vessels, and pinions exposed to load and spring force. It can also be used for joining the drilling pipes of 2,000 m deep and fishing gear, as well as for bending dies. Not used for welded structures.See all results for this questionWhat can scm415 alloy steel be used for?SCM415 whose surface are processed through carburizing hardening treatment are used for the parts which need high toughness or wear resistance, such as cylinder piston, crankshaft, gears, pin, shafts and so on. SCM415 is widely used in general structural steel. 1. High strength in room temperature and elevated temperature. 2. High notch tolerance.See all results for this question
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Along with steel bars, steel plates and steel tubes supply, steel cutting, drilling, machining and heat treatment services are also provided. JFS Steel has been offering customers special steel materials such as JIS-SCM435 Nickel Chromium Molybdenum Steels for Machine Structural use and precision steel machining services since 2006.Images of 35CrMo Scm435 Plate Milling See allSee all imagesHow to temper 34crmo4 steel to max 250 HB?The 34CrMo4 alloy steel will get MAX 250 HB First quenching heated slowly to 880°C, Then after adequate soaking at this temperature quench in oil or water. Temper as soon as tools reach room temperature.See all results for this question
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Pop Gun Rerun is one of the most sought-after 80s Theme Bands in the country. With a SUPER high-energy show that is engaging and interactive, PGR perform in front of over 70,000 guests per year and have shared the stage with the likes of The Go Go's, KC & The Sunshine Band, Foreigner, Oingo Boingo, Vince Neil (Motley Crue), Dramarama, English Beat, Missing Persons, Berlin, Skid Row, Billy Idol, and a host of others. Even the venerable Richard Blade (world-famous KROQ and SiriusXM DJ) has called PGR, "One of the most entertaining groups I have ever seen." If you want music for your wedding that isn't BORING and the same-old-thing...then you want PGR. But be forewarned....stage diving brides and grooms have been seen at PGR weddings!


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So, I finally got around to listening to Riddy Arman’s self-titled album from 2021 the other day.
It had been on my list for a while because I heard her song “Too Late to Write a Lovesong” and fell in love with her twangy voice and honest lyrics.
Of course, as I was listening, I was attempting make connections between the songs and lyrics because I have a problem, and I can’t help myself.
But I was able to find an interesting contradiction that I felt we can all relate to.
Many of her songs speak to the need for human connection and the desire for isolation, which seem paradoxical, but I actually relate to the feelings she invokes quite a bit.
I am absolutely an introvert, and I used to joke that I hated to be around people because I don’t like them.
It took me a long time and a few good friends to realize that while I still needed space and the sanctity of isolation, I don’t hate people.
I just needed a way to cope with being lonely.
What I find so beautiful about Riddy Arman’s songs is that she also seems to be dealing with these complicated feelings.
In the song “Help Me Through the Night,” a Kris Kristofferson cover, Arman sings about needing somebody just for the night because the time between days can be so long when you’re alone:
“‘Cause tonight I need a friend Yesterday is dead and gone And tomorrow’s out of sight It’s so sad to be alone…”
“Barbed Wire” seems to relish in the isolation of being a cowboy, going so far as to claim that isolation and nature may be why someone would want to become a cowboy:
“Maybe one becomes a cowboy for the open sky It never asks for nothing more than he’s able to provide…”
Now, “Both of My Hands” shows the progression between these two songs.
It shows the singer being alone in a house with only herself to pass a bottle between and that isolation is starting to make her feel like drowning.
The whole album is filled with contradictions about the beauty of isolation and nature (i.e., “Old Maid’s Draw”) and the necessity of said isolation from a toxic environment (i.e., “Problems of My Own”), implying that isolation isn’t always a choice.
Even the breakup songs on the album show how freeing isolation can be even when you still want to be with the other person (i.e., “Too Late to Write a Love Song”)
“Moved away from our old home It felt to wrong with you gone Miss the sunrise in the windows…”
I think everyone should listen to this album because it attempts to unpack the very human feelings of wanting to feel a connection and be in love with also wanting to be independent and be only with ourselves.
Riddy Arman is a beautiful album and has a very classic country sound that is perfect to sit on the back porch and absorb on a beautiful day.

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By Mark N. Shapiro
The Dr. Watts 2011 Pocket Electrical Guide is UPDATED to reflect the 2011 National Electrical Code. The 2011 Doctor Watts is the #1 Electrical Pocket Guide for electricians and the electrical trade. Containing the latest NEC tables, formulas, illustrations and detailed examples, this an indispensable reference for anyone working with electricity. This shirt-pocket guide is loaded with essential information for everyday reference; it’s heavy laminated pages and built-in tabs make it sturdy and durable.
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Wonderama is bringing the party to VNYE, the immersive New Year’s Eve experience connecting people to the virtual world of Times Square, exclusive games, and livestreams from Times Square and around the world. Wonderama will host an 18-hour live broadcast on the VNYE app and vnye.com that includes musical performances and appearances from Tony Orlando, Bootsy Collins, Randy Edelman, Jessica Lynn, and more.
Hosted by Wonderama’s David Osmond, the broadcast will circle across the globe to provide livestreams of New Year’s Eve festivities from seven countries and culminate with the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Celebration in Times Square.
“We are so excited to be able to share this New Year’s Eve experience with the world,” said Charles Armstrong, Wonderama CEO. “We are bridging two worlds with the event: a Wonderama Live Global Broadcast and the virtual world of One Times Square. Now everyone can join the festivities from the best seat in the house, as you can place yourself virtually anywhere around Times Square.”
Wonderama’s New Year’s Eve broadcast will begin with a live feed from New Zealand at 6:00 a.m. EST on December 31, 2021. At 8:00 p.m. EST, David Osmond will join special guest hosts April Rose Gabrielli and KULICK reporting live from Times Square.
The broadcast will feature performances and special VIP guests, including Jessica Lynn, Tony Orlando, Marie Osmond, Lainie Kazan, Wynton Marsalis, Bootsy Collins, Randy Edelman, Kelvin Dukes, April Rose Gabrielli, Kulick, Diana Pombo, JAGMAC, Matteo Markus Bok, Aro Rose, Sammi Rae, Amya Roxxstar, AniMaze X, McKenzi Brooke, Reif Harrison, Ingrid Andress, Michael Ray, Last Bandelaros, Merrick Hanna, Angelica Hale, Kadie Lynn, Maddie Poppe, New Hope Club, and Sophia Angelica.
Jamestown, the owner of One Times Square, which is the site of the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Celebration, launched VNYE in 2020 as a new way to celebrate New Year’s Eve amid the pandemic and cancellation of in-person celebrations. In total, VNYE reached more than 3.7 million people worldwide in its inaugural year.
The VNYE app is available to download in app stores. For more information, visit VNYE.com and follow along at @onetimessquarenyc.
Jamestown is a global, design-focused real estate investment and management firm with a 38-year track record and mission to create places that inspire. Since its founding in 1983, Jamestown has executed transactions in excess of $35 billion. As of September 30, 2021, Jamestown has assets under management of $13.1 billion and a portfolio spanning key markets throughout the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. Jamestown employs more than 400 people worldwide with headquarters in Atlanta and Cologne, and offices in Amsterdam, Bogotá, Boston, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Milan, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Current and previous projects include One Times Square and Chelsea Market in New York, Industry City in Brooklyn, Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, the Innovation and Design Building in Boston, and Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam. For more information, visit www.jamestownlp.com.
Wonderama is a legacy media brand, with a 40+ year history in entertaining kids. Today, it has been reimagined and relaunched to critical acclaim. Designed to entertain, educate and engage kids and families across multiple platforms through original content, Wonderama blends musical performances, science experiments, cooking demos, games, and much more in every episode. This creative and interactive approach makes learning truly resonate with kids, and Wonderama is certified by Stanford University and Metropolitan College of New York as Educational and Informational Programming. Wonderama has quickly expanded its platform to help serve the virtual educational needs of elementary and middle school kids, providing content and lesson plans through “Wonderama U.” Wonderama TV is syndicated across the U.S. to over 100 markets reaching 90mm households, and is also distributed internationally.


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Unless you are literally twelve years old–so the music of today, is the music of your youth–it's very likely you are drawn to the sounds of your past.
'Music used to be so much better' is a sentiment that almost everyone can relate to. The thing is that music didn't use to be better, or worse. We like the music that we like, and navigating through an neverending catalog of music to find something we like, is just extremely time consuming and draining.
Therefore it's not enough to have streaming services simply list all available music. What is a normal person to do? Go through all music that has ever been made alphabetically? By year? As we've seen here, we like music by lots of different artists, that has come out over many different decades.
So, no. That doesn't really work.

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The third story in the Lunar Society of Cousins setting, which, we are told, Kessel hopes to see together in a book – whether as short-stories or a fix-up isn’t stated.
The setting is a matriarchal moon, in which men are reduced to little more than sex objects. My main issue with these stories is that the simple reversal of male/female roles is rather crude, and somewhat unlikely. I would prefer a more subtle exploration of how society and individuals will (and is already) diversify in the future, as opposed to a simple conceit that could be from a story from the 50s.
Unlike the other lengthier stories in this series, this is a much shorter vignette, in which a young girl at camp pulls a fast one to get out of the athletics activities. Like many little girls, her head is full of horses and dreams for the future. And that’s pretty much it, other than a brief pause to think about no matter how miserable she is, it would be much worse if she was a boy.
Robert Reed. Hexagons.
A master-class in story-telling and Alternate History. The story-telling is exquisite, and up there with the best. The protagonist is a young teenage boy, and we see a few weeks in his life as his father enters politics.
The Alternate History is subtle, but also well-handled in the way it is integrated into the story. Bits and pieces are learnt as the story progresses, and it is the fact that the story is progressing rather than the AH which carries the reader along. To summarise the AH would almost seem an injustice, but suffice to say that the setting is a Roman Empire that has lasted to the 20thC, but in a diminished form. What Reed does very, very cleverly is use a civilisation-type computer sim to show how our reality is a strange one to those in the story.
Mike Resnick. Robots Don’t Cry.
Another well-written story, and Resnick manages to cover well-trodden ground (somewhat redolent of Asimovs’ Bicentennial Man), and to avoid (just!) being too oversentimental. A robot is found who has been doing his duty to ‘little miss’ for many, many years. The robot’s humanity gives pause to thought to the erstwhile salvage merchants who have found him, the interplay between these two characters of which gives another dimension to the story.
Don D’Ammassa. Curing Agent.
A Westerner, Masterton, is in the latter stages of terminal cancer. With traditional medicine no longer offering any chance of salvation, he finds himself in Morocco, hunting for a rumoured cure. He finally bullies his way past the small, remote community which is hiding the source of the cure, to find that it is an alien cure – a crashlanded spaceship, which offers him hope. However, as with all horror stories, there is a twist in the tail, for the recuperative powers of the alien vessel are not at their peak, and the greedy Masterton has little compunction in committing murder to heal himself. But, of course, his cure is not what he had envisaged.
Lee Allard. Our Gunther Loves to Dig.
A shorter short story, very much mainstream horror, as opposed to SF. An ex-Nazi is haunted by the ghosts of the past.
Kage Baker. The Empress of Mars.
The longest story by far in the issue.
A British terraforming project on Mars is the backdrop to the story of a very resourceful woman of celtic persuasion who overcomes several obstacles in her path to rise from a humble bar owner to a much more esteemed position.
I have to admit to not getting engaged with this story at all – it came across as just a little too forced to me – lots of colourful characters, language, incidents, whimsy and so forth, but not enough at the core of the story to sustain such a length. I ALSO DON’T LIKE TO READ LOTS OF SHOUTING IN STORIES! which happened at the end, and added to the feeling of being somewhat inundated. The larger than life characters actually get in the way of an interesting piece of world-building.
Reed and Resnick the picks for me, but other than those two nothing really grabbed me.


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- We will notify members when we feel it is safe to reopen the facility.
- Recurring EFT membership payments will not be charged during this time.
- If you purchased a year membership we plan to extend your membership to reflect the total time of our closure.
We apologize for this inconvenience and hope you stay well. Stay tuned for ongoing virtual and outdoor fitness options that will be made available starting next week.
For future updates we plan to communicate via email, Facebook, and our Webpage.
If you have any questions please call 715-684-1111 or email Natasha.Ward@wwhealth.org.
Thank you for your understanding and hopefully we will see you soon!
The spacious 12,800 square foot fitness center is at ground level offering easier access, an abundance of natural light, views to the outdoors, and increased safety and security.
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Online Wellness Portal
Fitness Center members can visit the Online Wellness Portal to:
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- More to Come!
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Western Wisconsin Health offers one-on-one or group personal training services. The components of our one-on-one personal and small group trainings are muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, power, skill, and speed. No matter which personal training option you choose, be confident we will keep you motivated, accountable, safe and experiencing new challenges. Training sessions are 30- to 45-minutes in length and can be as low as $20 per session depending on the total amount of sessions purchased. A free one time consult is available to determine which training package is right for you. Please call 715-684-1642 to schedule your consult or for more information.
For more information on fitness classes, please call 715-684-1642.
The fitness center has a 1,500 square foot fitness studio that is a separate enclosed space so class participants can have the privacy they need to exercise comfortably. This includes a variety of equipment for our members to utilize including spin bikes, aerobic steps and risers, exercise balls, medicine balls, BOSU ball, yoga mats, plyometric boxes and dumbbells to add some variety to your workout!
Group Fitness Classes
Our Group Fitness Classes offer you a new and exciting way to meet your fitness goals:
- Work out longer and consistently with an instructor leading the way.
- Make fitness fun when you learn new exercises and techniques.
- Stay motivated when you work out with other people.
- Bring structure and discipline to achieving your goals with a set class schedule.
- Meet new people and make new friends.
Offered virtually in our studio space on our big screen tv. See the class schedule for offerings.
Current Class Schedule
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Cardio/Strength: This class works out all areas of the body with a variety of cardio and strength exercises.
Forever Active: This class combines cardio and strength training for those individuals seeking an active lifestyle and a little socialization.
Spin: This indoor cycling class provides training in a variety of terrains–hills, climbs, jumps, and more! With high-intensity intervals, this class will give you an amazing workout.
Tabata: This fitness class will mix your cardio and strength training for a total body workout! Tabata is a form of high-intensity physical training in which very short periods of demanding activity are alternated with shorter periods of rest.
Yoga: Yoga class will improve the foundational poses of yoga–opening, standing, shoulder and hip exercises, inversions, twists, backward and forward bends, salutations, and finishing poses.
Pilates: Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.
Body Flow: A motivating blend of yoga with Tai Chi and Pilates which improves your flexibility and increases core strength while you reduce your stress levels. You’ll focus your mind and create a lasting sense of wellbeing and calm. Classes are available as 30-, 45- or 50-minute workouts.
Body Pump: An ideal workout for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast. This full-body barbell workout will burn calories, shape and tone your entire body, increase core strength and improve bone health. Classes are available as 30-, 45- or 50-minute workouts.
CXWORX: 30-minute core training workout that delivers quick results for all fitness levels.
GRIT Cardio; GRIT Strength; or GRIT Athletic: 30-minute High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts for members looking to take their fitness to the next level. Improve cardio fitness and agility, lean muscle growth, increased calorie burn and fat loss. NOTE: We recommend that GRIT (or any other HIIT classes) be taken no more than two times per week.
RPM: 30- or 50-minute indoor cycling class set to motivating music. Burn calories, get fit and feel euphoric.
Upcoming Class Schedule
December class schedule coming soon!
Cardio and Strength
A well rounded exercise program consists of three components: flexibility, strength and endurance. The Fitness Center at Western Wisconsin Health is equipped with new cardio and strength equipment throughout the facility to provide you with numerous options to meet the goals of all three components.
Trained exercise instructors will work with you to design and monitor a program that will be enjoyable for you to perform and help you achieve your fitness goals, whether it is to be stronger, more flexible, lose weight, off season sport conditioning or run a marathon.
The benefits of strength training go beyond big muscles. Strong muscles can help you lose weight, protect your joints and back from injury, boost your self esteem and keep you heart healthy. The fitness center has 15 strength training stations and a variety of free weights to help you become and stay strong.
The Fitness Center has a variety of aerobic exercise equipment consisting of treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical walkers, nu-steps, stair steppers, rowing machines and more. This offers you a wide variety of exercise equipment to avoid boredom with any one exercise, yet help you achieve your fitness goals.
Due to COVID-19, the playroom will remain closed until further notice.
If we are unable to properly staff the playroom, parents will not be able to utilize it at that time. Every effort will be made to send an email to all parent/guardian members to let them know in advance if we are unable to staff the playroom on any given day.
Monthly rate of $10/1st child and additional $5 for each additional child after the 1st.
Ask us about our Playroom Member Volunteer program.
1 Parent/Guardian must be a fitness center member to utilize the playroom and parents/guardians may not leave the fitness center department at any time while their children are in the playroom.
Age eligibility of Children
8 weeks – 11 years old
75 minutes is the maximum amount of time a child can be in playroom per day. Children will be signed in and out when using the playroom. Parents/guardians who do not return within 75 minutes on more than 1 occasion will forfeit their ability to utilize the playroom for their children.
We do not change diapers or help children in the bathroom. We suggest that you have your children visit the restroom prior to checking into the playroom. You will be paged if your child has a dirty diaper or needs to use the restroom.
The following additional amenities are provided at no extra charge for members:
We provide lockers for all our members. Because the number of lockers are limited, they are available on a per visit basis only.
Assisted Changing Room
A private assisted changing room is available for those in need of dressing assistance with a caregiver such as those with special needs and families with young children.
Showers are provided to all members.
You don’t have to carry that wet towel around in your gym bag. Towels are available to members of the pool and fitness center.
Additional Amenities Available at Wester Wisconsin Health:
Click here to learn more about the Therapeutic Pool.
Massage Therapy & Acupuncture
Click here to learn more about Integrative Health Services.
Click here to learn more about Health Coaching.
Click here to learn more about Nutrition.
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Personal Trainer & Wellness Program Assistant
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Fitness Instructor & Health Coach
Western Wisconsin Health Fitness Center
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What People Are Saying
The staff is very helpful and will answer any questions you may have.
“I joined the Western Wisconsin Health fitness center and have been going five or six times a week. I love the exercise equipment they have – there is something for everyone. There are numerous classes that you can sign up for, plus a swimming pool. The staff is very helpful and will answer any questions you may have.”
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Gabriel Biriș Named Secretary of State for Fiscal Legislation at the Ministry of Finance
Gabriel Biriș Named Secretary of State for Fiscal Legislation at the Ministry of Finance. Biriș Goran will continue to be managed by existing co-managing partner Victor Constantinescu, who will be joined by Gelu Goran
Bucharest, 14 December 2015. Biriș Goran is delighted to announce that one of its founding partners, Gabriel Biriș, has been asked to serve as Secretary of State at the Ministry of Finance, responsible for legislative reform in the field of taxation. The Ministry of Finance, led by Minister Anca Dragu, chose Gabriel on the basis of his many years of experience on tax matters and tireless efforts in the public arena fighting for tax reform that would lead to a positive impact in the country’s development. International legal guides have ranked Gabriel and Biriș Goran’s tax practice as among the best in the country for many years running.
Gabriel has accepted the position, effective immediately, and the decision was published in the Official Gazette (ro. Monitorul Oficial). According to existing legislation in force, Gabriel was required to suspend his membership in the Bucharest Bar.
Biriș Goran will continue to be managed by existing co-managing partner Victor Constantinescu, who will be joined by Gelu Goran in the management role in Gabriel’s absence. The tax department will be run by Ruxandra Jianu, whom clients have known and enjoyed working with for many years.
Partners of Biriș Goran added:
Ruxandra Jianu: "Obviously we will miss having someone of Gabriel’s calibre. But we have the same resources and know-how to continue to serve our clients at the highest level."
Victor Constantinescu: "Gabi and I have worked together for 10 years. While we’re sorry to have him go, his appointment is a vindication of his tireless efforts at seeking tax reform, without any personal or other gain other than to see a genuine improvement in the Romanian business environment. We need more people in government like him to re-establish trust, and I speak for the entire Biris Goran team in that we hope he succeeds. And we will welcome him back when the time comes. In the meantime, it is business as usual, as we expect all of our practice areas to continue to grow. Ruxandra is a rare talent in the tax field, so she will certainly continue to service clients and grow the business."
About Biriş Goran
Biriş Goran is a Romanian law firm with 35+ attorneys founded in 2006. Biriş Goran is able to provide a full range of legal services with a particular focus on tax, real estate, corporate, antitrust/competition, litigation, financing, IP, IT & media, public procurement, energy and insolvency. Biriș Goran practice areas are routinely ranked among the best in the country by directories such as the Chambers Europe and European Legal 500.
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Mihaela Kovacs, Marketing & PR Manager | firstname.lastname@example.org | +40 74 927 5432
LET THE GAMES BEGIN! 2018 Football World Cup Join the viewing experience! Extraordinary outdoor 6×3 meters LED screen! Group packages starting from 95 RON/person* *includes also a tasty hamburger and 2 beers (400 ml) Book your seat now! >> 021 311 9000 >> 14 June – 15 July 2018 >>…Read more
Athénée Palace Hilton welcomes the appointment of Rainer Gieringer as its new general manager. Gieringer replaces Aykut Korkmaz, who leaves Romania to continue his career within Hilton Baku. Gieringer has been working in the hospitality industry and within the Hilton chain for almost 25 years. Most recently he spent five…Read more
Bucharest, February 2nd 2018 – Horia Adrian, Romanian executive with over 18 years of management experience within the LafargeHolcim Group, replaces Sofiane Benmaghnia as Country CEO of Holcim Romania starting February 1st. Sofiane Benmaghnia, who has managed the local operations over the last two years, has chosen to pursue personal…Read more
Grupul elvetian de transport si logistica Bertschi, activ cu mai multe companii pe piata locala, a infiintat o noua firma in Romania prin care vrea sa transporte produse chimice lichide venite din Emiratele Arabe Unite in portul Constanta mai departe catre vestul Europei. Compania Bertschi Tomis S.R.L., cu sediul in…Read more
Support Educlick 1/2017 and help us donate 500 computers for the education of Romania’s disadvantaged kids! Romania is the second poorest country in the EU, where high income inequality persists and the educational gap between urban and rural areas gets deeper and deeper. And, as the European…Read more
Affidea, one of the largest providers of high-performance medical imaging and cancer treatment in Europe, controlled by the Swiss billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli, has taken over the local clinics Hiperdia, reports local Ziarul Financiar. It is the third transaction in Romania in the past year and a half. The value of…Read more
InvestRomania, Romania’s foreign investment promotion agency, officially launched its website during the Government meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. “InvestRomania is the foreign investor’s problem-solving hub and the website is a tool aimed at answering the first questions regarding topics such as Romania’s macroeconomic outlook, taxes, labor force, Government support…Read more
Swiss Markus Kraus will be the new General Manager of the Radisson Blu and Park Inn hotels in Bucharest starting April 1, 2016. He will be in charge of one of Bucharest’s biggest hotel compounds, which includes almost 700 rooms and apartments, 8 bars and restaurants, and a conference center.…Read more
2016 has already started with a great 'wind of change' and we are proud that our new website is already live. But this will not be all for this year. Out intention is to improve our services and to offer all our members access to exclusive networking events and first -…Read more


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Hawaii Ag Conference set for next week
Sep 22, 2022
For the first time since before the pandemic, the Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaii will host the Hawaii Agriculture Conference (AG2022) from Sept. 27 to 28 at the Hawaii Convention Center. The theme of this year’s event is “Collaborative Leaders as Ag-ents of Change.”
Plan to join agricultural leaders and stakeholders, including two of Ulupono’s very own, for networking, learning and collaboration at this exciting event. This year’s keynote speaker is Chad Buck, founder and owner of Hawaii Food Service Alliance LLC, HFA Logistics LLC, Hawai‘i Secure Foods LLC, and Niihau Ahiu Provisions LLC. Three tracks are offered to participants, with experts from various agricultural businesses and organizations across the state.
Highlights of the conference will include:
Tuesday, Sept. 27: “Strong Roots: Understanding the producer experience to map a healthy future, a panel discussion led by moderator Greg Chun of Awa Kele LLC. The panel will describe a participatory approach to understanding the complex, interconnected factors currently influencing Hawai‘i’s agricultural system, including the challenges and opportunities from the perspective of producers. Key findings will be explored as well as early insights into areas of high potential for influencing positive, holistic change. Partners from the agricultural system will share how industry representation is reflected in this work, and identify areas of application and advocacy.
- Bailey Goldman, Principal for Community Health Systems at Engaging Inquiry LLC
- Micah Munekata, Director, Government Affairs, Ulupono Initiative
- Amanda Shaw, Executive Director, Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association
- Emily Taaroa, Owner, Punachicks Farm
- Nathan Trump, General Manager, Island Harvest
Wednesday, Sept. 28: Financing Hawaii’s Food Systems, a panel moderated by Amanda Shaw of the Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association. This session will cover findings from Hawaii Investment Ready’s recent research on Financing Hawaii’s Food Systems. Discussion will focus on gaps between available financing and the needs of food system enterprises and insights gleaned from the data that may help to transform the existing funding landscape to one that is better aligned with Hawaii’s long-term goal of food security. Hear government, philanthropic and private sector’s response to the research and respective perspective.
- Jesse Cooke, Vice President, Investments and Analytics, Ulupono Initiative
- Lisa Kleissner, Co-Founder and Board Chair, Hawaii Investment Ready
- Nicole Milne, Vice President of Agriculture and Food Initiatives, The Kohala Center
- Denise Salmeron, Business Programs Director, USDA Rural Development.


How ICF Can Make Your Home Comfortable and Energy-Efficient
The biggest benefit of ICF construction over wood is the thermal mass from the concrete core.
Simply put, concrete absorbs and holds heat. This keeps the inside temperature more stable by absorbing outdoor fluctuations before they impact the interior. The solid structure also prevents heat loss through thermal bridging.
When temperature inside is more stable, heating and cooling costs go down.
A simpler term for air infiltration is “drafts”.
Everyone know that a drafty house costs more to heat and cool than a tightly built one. ICF construction has been shown in test to cut air infiltration in half over wood frame homes.
This not only translates to greater energy savings, it also means a more comfortable, draft-free home.


text: Barberry purchased the Collins & Aikman site in a joint venture with Richborough estates. Collins & Aikman took a leaseback for a 9 year term with a rolling break after the fifth year on the 8 acre site which provides approximately 140,000 sq. ft. (13,005 sq. m) of manufacturing accommodation. The short term secured income enabled the joint venture to explore the potential for a change of use and redevelopment of the site.


THE STANLEY STEAM ENGINE
Hooking-Up The Engine
The speed of a Stanley on the open road is controlled with the throttle lever located under the right side of the steering wheel. With the speed of the car controlled by a lever only two pedals are on the floor. The right pedal is the foot brake for slowing and stopping the car. The left pedal serves to "hook-up" the engine as well as put the engine in reverse so the car can move backwards. With a Stanley Steamer, the engine's motion is literally reversed (the crankshaft spins in the opposite direction that it does when the car is moving forward). The left pedal, when fully released, allows the engine to move the car forward as the throttle is opened to apply steam to the engine. When the left pedal is fully pressed and held to the floor, while the throttle is opened to send steam to the engine, the engine moves the car backwards. Unique to the steam engine is it's ability to run as fast in reverse as it can in the forward direction.
Early Stanley engines applied steam for nearly the full length of the stroke of the engine. It wasn't until the cars had been in production for a few years that the ability to "hook up" a Stanley engine was incorporated into the design. As the steam engine picks up speed, steam is being admitted to one side of the piston and then the other (thus the term "double-acting piston"). While steam is admitted to one side of the piston, it is exhausted to atmosphere from the opposite side of the piston. For maximum efficiency of the engine, the exhaust needs to leave the cylinder as fast as possible in order to maintain maximum pressure differential across the piston (boiler pressure on one side of the piston and atmospheric pressure on the other side of the piston).
As the early cars could not travel too fast due to the road conditions, exhausting the steam from the cylinders wasn't an issue. However as roads improved, the cars picked up speed, and soon the steam engines were becoming "exhaust constricted". By becoming exhaust constricted or exhaust limited, the differential pressure across the piston decreased (thus making the engine less efficient) due to the exhaust steam not being vented from the cylinder and engine fast enough. Thus the functionality of a "Johnson Bar" as they were called on locomotives, or more correctly an "engine hook-up" pedal was designed into the Stanley engine.
In the photograph above the foot brake is to the right and the hook-up pedal is to the left in the highlighted area. The foot pedal that originally served to only reverse the car was modified with an intermediate latching position to provide "hook-up" for the engine. Hooking-up a steam engine is also known as controlling the "cut-off" of the cylinder since "hooking up" a steam engine is effectively controlling when steam is "cut off" from entering the cylinder and pushing against the piston at boiler pressure.
When a steam engine is operating "hooked up" it means that the steam is only being admitted to the cylinder for a small amount of time (or more correctly for a short distance of the stroke). Thus with the hook-up pedal released, steam was admitted to the cylinder for most of the motion of the piston (generally steam was applied to the piston for about 80% or 4" of the piston's total travel). However, once the car reached about 15 MPH the hook-up pedal was partly depressed until it latched. In latching the hook-up pedal at an intermediate position, the Stephenson Valve Gear changed the steam admittance to the cylinder such that steam was admitted to the cylinder for approximately 20% or 1" of the piston's total travel.
In the photograph above you'll note a small button in the surface of the hook-up pedal. This button releases the pedal and engine from operating hook-up. When the engine is placed in hook-up the pedal only (the button is not pressed with the foot) is pressed down until the button pops out from the surface of the pedal. When the button pops from the surface of the pedal, the hook-up pedal is latched in position and the engine's valve gear is held in the forward hooked-up position. Running hooked up is the most efficient operation for a Stanley Steam Engine.
When the car slows to a stop, and just before it comes to a stop, the pedal and button are pressed together. This causes the hook-up latch to release and the pedal will return to the full "up" position. With the pedal fully up the engine is no longer operating hooked-up. A Stanley is always started from rest with the engine not hooked up and when the speed reaches 10 MPH or so the hook-up pedal is pressed and latched to place the engine valve gear in hook-up.
Hooking up or changing the engine's cut-off accomplished two major improvements to the engine's performance. First with less steam being admitted to the cylinder there was less to exhaust and thus the engine would no longer reach an exhaust limited stage of operation at higher speed. Secondly, by allowing the steam to expand in the cylinder (i.e. allow the pressure in the cylinder and on the piston to drop from boiler pressure to something less) used the expansive energy of the steam to propel the car as well as using the direct boiler pressure.
Some manufacturer's referred to the hook-up pedal as the "steam-saver" since engaging the steam-saver pedal effectively reduced the amount of steam admitted to the cylinder. Whether called a hook-up pedal or a steam-saver pedal, the result is the same and that is to reduce the amount of time steam is applied to the cylinder and piston thus using more of the expansive energy of the steam to propel the vehicle while also insuring at higher operating speeds the engine doesn't become exhaust constricted.
In the video, the engine is already running but it is not hooked-up. Part way through the video the hook-up pedal is pushed and latched at the intermediate position. The position of the throttle is not changed until the end of the video when it is closed. You'll see the hook-up lever shift the Stephenson Valve Linkage from the not hooked-up position (highlighted in the not hooked up position in the photo above from the video) to the hooked-up position (see photo below).
The photo above captured from the video shows the Stephenson Valve Linkage in the hooked-up position (note that the yoke is in a lower position than in the upper photograph). In the hooked-up position the steam is now admitted for 20% of the pistons' stroke in the cylinder instead of 80% of the stroke. After the engine is hooked-up you'll also note that it runs slower. This is because less steam volume is being admitted to the cylinders and thus more of the energy of the steam is being extracted to run the engine.
The 20-horsepower Stanley engine has a bore of 4" and a stroke of 5" for a cylinder volume of 62.832 cubic inches. When not hooked up steam at boiler pressure (typically between 500 and 600 PSIG) is admitted for 4" or 80% of the stroke and occupies a volume of 50.265 cubic inches. The steam expands into the remaining 1" of stroke or 32.566 cubic inches of cylinder volume when the Stephenson Link Valve Gear closes off the steam supply to the engine. This means that with a boiler pressure of 600 PSIG pushing the piston along in the cylinder for the first 4" of the stroke, the pressure against the piston will drop to 480 PSIG (assuming constant temperature after the expansion) by the time the piston has moved the full 5" of stroke.
However when the engine is hooked-up, steam is only admitted for 20% or 1" of stroke (32.566 cubic inches of volume) and it has to expand the remaining 4" of the stroke or into the remaining volume of 50.265 cubic inches. This means that with a boiler pressure of 600 PSIG pushing the piston along in the cylinder for the first 1" of the stroke, the pressure against the piston will drop to 120 PSIG (assuming constant temperature after the expansion) by the time the piston has moved the full 5" of stroke. There's a loss of 360 PSIG of force on the piston at the end of its stroke due to the engine being hooked-up.
As the wheels are off the ground and thus the engine is only having to overcome the friction of the bearings, etc., the reduction in force on the piston results in a reduction of the speed the wheel turns. Also, when the video was made the throttle only had to be "cracked open" just enough to get the engine to turn over and thus the steam supply to the engine is very minimal. In actual operation on the road the throttle allows a much higher volume of steam to flow to the engine. Had "road power" steam flow been applied to the steam engine during the making of the video the engine probably would have self-destructed do to the speeds reached and the forces being generated. Thus the operating conditions during the making of the video are somewhat different than in actual road driving. On the road the engine doesn't slow in speed as dramatically as shown in the video. Additionally, with a higher volume of steam flow to the engine while driving on the road, the cylinder exhaust pressure becomes a larger factor in what happens.
In the video the rear axle of the car is supported on a pair of jack stands so that both rear wheels are free to turn. Due to the operation of the differential the left wheel has been chocked to keep it from rotating so that only the right wheel rotates. As the video starts, steam has been applied to the engine and it is running to move the car forward. The clip is silent and does not have any audio. After a few seconds of operation the engine will be hooked-up (you'll see the valve gear changing position as shown in the photos above). Towards the end of the video the throttle will be closed and the engine will drift to a stop.
To view the video, click the START button (lower left triangle). The video will start and run to conclusion. The video lasts one minute and twenty seconds and is nearly 8 megs in size. It will take a few minutes to download.
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By Cathy Bowen and Robin Kuleck, Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK — Millions of Americans complain that they pay too much in income taxes but get a large refund annually because they overpaid their tax bill. A Web-based seminar series sponsored by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will help taxpayers understand the basics of federal and state taxing systems and legal ways to pay no more than their fair share.
“Understanding Income Taxes: What you don’t know could cost you” is a five-part program designed to help taxpayers understand basic principles relating to income taxes. The presenters — Robin Kuleck, director of Penn State Extension in Elk County and a certified financial planner, and Cathy Bowen, professor of agricultural and extension education — use their experience assisting taxpayers with filing income tax returns to explain key concepts about the taxation process using IRS forms and nontechnical language.
“While income tax filing season is coming to a close, that does not mean you should put your returns in storage and forget about taxes until the next filing season,” said Bowen. “In fact, now is an ideal time to review this year’s tax return and plan for possible ways to cut next year’s tax bill. If you wait until Dec. 31, it will be too late. Review your return and look for opportunities to make changes so you pay only your fair share next year.”
The $35 program addresses federal income tax basics using Form 1040 and Pennsylvania income taxes. Practical strategies to maximize tax benefits are a detailed component of the program that should benefit taxpayers.
Participants will complete the five sessions of the program on a self-paced basis. To register, visit the program site online


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