Three days ago, the outcome of Tirreno - Adriatico was all but decided. Christopher Froome (Sky) would win the general classification thanks to his strong showing and stage win atop Prati di Tivo on Stage 4. Two days ago Froome's win was nearly confirmed as he avoided losing any major time on rivals on the steep kick to the finish in Chieti. But yesterday, the race was turned on its head as Vincenzo Nibali teamed up with Joaquim Rodriguez and Peter Sagan to put 50 seconds into Froome and take over the general classification lead by 34 seconds.
Thirty-four seconds seemed too much to make up in a mere 9.3km time trial, an effort just over ten minutes in duration, but yesterday's stage threw the race into an air of uncertainty. Beyond the top honors, the battle for the the final podium spot was tight with Rodriguez currently in third but with scant advantages of only 11 and 21 seconds over Alberto Contador and Michal Kwiatkowski, both of whom are far better time trial riders than the diminutive Spaniard. Would Nibali have another stellar day, or would Froome rebound and use his more powerful time trial to steal back the race lead? And with Tony Martin and Fabian Cancellara both starting, which of the multiple time world champions in the discipline would prevail over the other?
Cancellara was the first of the specialists and general classification riders to start and set a then fastest time of 10:37. However, he was soon to be usurped from the hot seat by Adriano Malori, the budding time trial specialist and former Italian national champion. Before too long, another surprise came in the form of Andrey Amador, the young Costa Rican rider on Movistar who has little to show in the time trial records department, who slotted between Malori's and Cancellara's times. This was all in vain once the defending world champion hit the start ramp. After posting a slower time at the intermediate time check, Martin continued to up his tempo to win the stage over Malori by 6 seconds.
After fighting for the stage honors was mostly concluded - for only Froome, and perhaps the Contador who used to win time trials, could hope to podium on the pancake flat course - the general classification battle heated up. Froome put in the performance expected of him, finishing 6th on the stage, but the course played into Nibali's relative time trial strengths in moderate distances and the Astana rider finished only 11 seconds in arrears of Froome, more than enough to take the win and defend his 2012 title. Behind the two, Rodriguez floundered as was expected, but a surprise came in the form of Alberto Contador whose 15th place finish was uncharacteristically poor and almost cost him a spot on the podium. Thanks to a stellar time trial, Kwiatkowski moved into fourth, a mere second behind Contador.
After a week of thrilling racing, many of the racers in Italy for Tirreno - Adriatico will stay put, taking the chance to recover a little before the first monument of the season, Milan - San Remo, which is held next Sunday.
- Tony Martin, Omega Pharma - Quickstep 10'25"
- Adriano Malori, Lampre - Merida, at 6"
- Andrey Amador Bakkazakova, Movistar, at 10"
- Fabian Cancellara, RadioShack - Leopard, at 12"
- Jonathan Castroviejo Nicolas, Movistar, at 14"
- Vincenzo Nibali, Astana Pro Team
- Christopher Froome, Sky Procycling, at 23"
- Alberto Contador Velasco, Team Saxo - Tinkoff, at 52"
- Michal Kwiatkowski, Omega Pharma - Quickstep, at 53"
- Joaquim Rodriguez, Katusha, at 54"


UI CETL - Lightboard
|Sponsors||University of Idaho CETL|
|Team Name||Buzz Lightboard|
|Duration||Summer Fall 2018|
The goal of the project is to design and create an easy to use and cost effective lightboard for CETL at the University of Idaho.
A lightboard is an apparatus that is used in many universities today. It is primarily used in online and flip classes where the main form of information obtention is done by watching videos or lectures online. The lightboard is a preferred method of teaching by some professors because it provides a more personal experience than either a normal whiteboard or a document camera. The lightboard will especially shine in the University of Idaho's Engineering Outreach program and other classes like it because of the professor's ability to answer real time questions about topics while still looking into the camera and being able to write. It will also allow professors to prerecord lectures that they want to do and edit them into such a way that there is more information and less filler time.
How it Works
The lightboard will function using a principle called frustrated total internal reflection. This principle states that light within a medium will internally reflect because of the differences in two indices of refraction. However, when you put a marker on the glass, it will disrupt the angle at which the light will reflect, frustrating it. The frustrated light will then both reflect internally and emit light out of the glass, giving the marker the illuminated look that the lightboard is known for.
The Lightboard must act as a see-through, portable whiteboard that can be used in tandem with a filming system so that instructors may teach online and filmed classes while looking directly at the camera. The Lightboard must be produced for a fraction the price of a complete one that can be purchased online. The design must also be able to easily be transported around campus for wide use.
- Writing on the board must be bright and easily visible as a result of “frustrated total internal reflection”
- Writing on the lightboard should be comfortable for a wide range of users
- An easily accessible area for notes, books, resources, and marker storage will be integrated into the design of the lightboard
- LED lights must be dimmable and easily adjusted by the user without leaving the viewing area.
- Thin sheets of frosted plastic can be attached to the viewer side of the glass in multiple locations for projections to be utilized
- The lightboard can be moved around on flat ground by a single user safely
- Components of the board must be capable of fitting through a standard door (6’8” x 2’6”) without substantial disassembly or time investment
- The Enclosure shall fit within the following:
- Length < 8 ft
- Width < 5 ft
- Height < 7 ft
- The frame design shall be sturdy enough to support the glass pane with a generous factor of safety
- The Lightboard should resist tipping when a reasonable force is applied to the upper regions of the board
- All electrical safety regulations will be met.
- Cost to build a Lightboard prototype shall not exceed $2000
|Front View||Side View|
The prototype is a double light board on a smaller scale. It is made from 8020 t-slot extruded aluminum and fastened together with laser cut pieces of wood and screws. There are two different panes of glass inserted into it: Starphire Glass and Window Glass. The LEDs were strung around all four sides of each pane of glass and connected to a dimmer so that the amount of light present in the glass can be controlled. The prototype was made to be easily taken apart so that the LEDs can be rearranged. This prototype directly compares the two pieces of glass under the same conditions, something that is not able to be found anywhere on the internet.
We tested and are testing our prototype in many different ways. The planned tests included choosing which glass to use for our final design, how different the intensity of the markers show up when the lighting arrangements are done, and lastly the effectiveness of projecting an image onto the lightboard. Our goal was to measure each test in three different ways: how it looks in person, how it looks on camera, and how it looks on a video.
This test was conducted fairly easily because all we needed to do was turn on the lights and write on the board. The difference between the Starphire glass and window glass was evident right away. Starphire glass produced a clearer and more vibrant color than the window glass did. The Starphire glass' ability to let light penetrate it created a more consistent color across the entire board and did not let the markers fade further away from the source of the light. In a photograph, it is also easily discernible which pane is the Starphire and which is just the window glass.
Our prototype has LEDs wrapped around all four sides of the glass panes, and this allows for the most amount of light to penetrate into the pane. However, we are curious about how the writing would show up if the glass were to be lit up by only one or two sides. Our plan for this test is to run LEDs through the glass in different arrangements to see how the marker vibrancy changes.
- One side
- We know that with one side illuminated there will be a noticeable difference and the lightboard will not be very effective. However, our plan for that arrangement is to measure the difference in vibrancy of the colors as it travels away from the light source. Our hopes with this test is that we will be able to see how far the light travels through each pane of glass and whether or not there is a "dead zone" where the light doesn't touch in the pane that will make the marker look worse than it would with all four sides illuminated. If there is an obvious "dead zone" then we should be able to measure it and have a reasonable expectation for the final 4'x6' sheet of glass.
- Two sides
- Illuminating edges, which will most likely be the top and bottom, is a way for us to test how important the illumination of the sides are. If the sides prove to be detrimental to the overall quality of the lightboard then we will plan on incorporating all four sides of the pane. At this time, however, this is simply a test to see what we can learn about each type of glass. Our hopes with this test is that the light coming from both sides act as additives to each other and will illuminate arguably the most important part of the board: the middle.
For this test, we plan on putting a piece of frosted plastic, or something similar, on the lightboard and projecting an image onto it. This proves to be useful because it would allow the user to keep something permanent and neat that they can continuously reference on the lightboard while teaching. We are not sure how well the projected image will show up, or whether the user would be able to mark up the image. Our test will be comprised of the actual projection and its clarity as well as the ability to write on or around the projected image. The difficulty will come into place when it comes time to record though. We are not sure that if the focus on the whiteboard to allow the writing to be clear would mess up the projection filming; however, this is not part of the scope of our project, and we will probably have to outsource it to someone more experienced in the filming department.
As of right now, the projection aspect of the project has been temporarily stopped in order to focus on finishing the remainder of the project.
There are three main points to this design: the frame, the shelf, and the glass.
Our initial thought for the frame was to be made of either extruded aluminum or wood. The frame is an essential part of the design because it will have to be able to support a large sheet of glass, the aforementioned shelf, and the force of a human being writing on the glass. Right now, our plan is to design the frame out of aluminum because we believe that it will be the easiest to work with as well as strong enough to withstand all acting forces from the lightboard.
Our initial design has triangles at the base to withstand the weight of everything. We chose this because we believe that the triangle will be able to distribute the weight better, allowing us to make a sturdy lightboard.
The shelf is a part of the design that our group came up with because of our client's initial request. Initially, Brian had requested a detachable sheet of glass so that he could put it on his desk and use it there. This had us thinking about the possibilities include a usable "desk" with the stand up lightboard. Right now, our shelf is planned to be attached using brackets that can extend into a 90° angle so the operator can decide whether or not they would like to use the shelf. It will be made out of wood and need to withstand the weight of multiple books or a laptop. A feature that we would like to add to the shelf is a marker holder. This would allow the user to have an easy spot to keep their markers and are able to easily change colors if needed.
The glass is the most integral part of the entire design. Clarity, price, and toughness are all considerations when comparing different types of glass. Our choices for glass are plexiglass, window glass, and Starphire glass.
Final Design Mockup
|Front View||Side View|
- All dimensions shown are in inches.
After our second design review, the decision made by our group, Brian, and Doctor Swenson was to move forward with the 8020 extruded aluminum, but instead of the common silver, we opted for black anodized. Our reasoning for choosing this for our frame was because of the usefulness in assembly of the overall product as well as giving it a more "finished" look.
The shelf was created as a use for operators to hold different resources while they are teaching. The shelf was created out of a sheet of aluminum from UI Facilities and is fastened to supports that have the ability to angle at 90°, 45°, and straight down for storage and transport.
As demonstrated above, the starphire glass was the obvious option for the lightboard. The sheet of glass' size and the ability of light to penetrate through starphire glass makes sure that the lightboard is functioning to the best of its ability by providing the most vibrant colors.
Looking at a force that is placed at the top of the board, it was calculated that the board can survive a force of 34.14 lb of force, however the board will roll before it ever gets close to tipping over.
Both plots depict the deflection of the bottom support leg. The blue line represents the deflection if the beam were to be a 1"x 1", and the red line is if it were 2" x 2". If there was a 215 lb force applied directly to the center of that beam, then there would be 0.1292" of deflection.
This plot represents the wind speed that the board can handle before it tips over. Using the dimensions of the board and the drag equations, it was calculated that the board would be able to withstand an 18.7 mph gust of wind before it tips over. But like the tipping force, it is suspected that the board would roll before tipping.
This plot shows how much our shelf will deflect if a 100 lb force was placed directly in the center. The calculations show that the shelf would deflect by 1.03 in, but in any real world application, no force will be a point load, but a distributed load that is not completely focused at the most vulnerable part of the design, and 100 lb is a gross overestimation of what was believed to be used on the shelf.
Both the Tipping Force and Wind Speed plots have an independent variable of width (in.). This was because the width of the support beam became a variable that was needed to work around and it was more likely to see what forces the lightboard could withstand instead of building the board to specifications that were desired.
|Front View||Top View|
|Isometric View||Back View|
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THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said it has lined up two friendly matches to prepare the Super Falcons for London 2012 Olympics final qualification game with the Camerounian female national team.
The Super Falcons, which decamped soon after its return from the just concluded FIFA women World Cup in Germany, where it was eliminated at the group stage, is expected to resume training in Abuja on August 1 for the final qualifier for the London 2012 Olympics.
NFF Deputy General Secretary, (Technical), Emmanuel Ikpeme, who confirmed this yesterday in Abuja, noted that the request for the friendly matches was part of the federation’s efforts to give the team adequate preparations to ensure that it qualifies for the London Games. Ikpeme said that Ghana and South Africa were chosen because of their antecedent in female football on the continent. “We have opened up discussions with the two countries for a possible friendly match to put the girls in top shape for the final London 2012 Olympics qualifying game against Cameroun,” he said.
“The team is also expected to resume training on August 1 in Abuja after break from the World Cup in Germany and we hope that the friendly matches will put the players in a proper shape to face Cameroun, as we hope to secure one of the African slots for the Olympic Games.”
Meanwhile, the NFF was yet to state the fate of the team’s German technical adviser, Thomas Obliers, whose six months contract with the Super Falcons expired at the end of the World Cup in Germany.
NFF Technical Committee Chairman, Chris Green, disclosed that the committee would take an appraisal of Oblier’s performance in the team at the World Cup before deciding whether his contract would be renewed or not.

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It’s not where you’d you expect it to be though.
Here former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner can be seen enjoying the London sunshine in a very bold way.
The Denmark international was released by the Gunners this summer, but is clearly not letting that get him down as he takes all his clothes off for this picture.
As mentioned Bendtner is wearing a bra, but in a slightly more intimate area than usual.
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Nerines, commonly known as Cape flowers, are a genus of bulb plants that belong to the Amaryllidaceae family, native to South Africa and now widely grown and hybridised worldwide.
It is an adaptable plant, blooming from mid to late summer to early winter, when most other bulbs are dormant. They are a useful cut flower, remaining fresh for a long time. In colder climates, they must be grown under glass but should do well in the southern and sheltered parts of the UK. The plant produces a few narrow leaves in late winter and spring which die down, the bulb remaining dormant until autumn, when it sends up a single stem about 30 cm high bearing a cluster of pink, funnel-shaped flowers about 4cm in diameter.
Care of Nerines
Nerines can be grown in containers or any free-draining soil, in sun or light shade. Water when growth takes place, only a little is required through the dormant period. Nerine bowdenii is the hardiest species, tolerating heavy frosts. Other species are rather frost tender and summer dormant. Plant the bulbs in autumn to early winter, 6cm deep and 7-10cm apart and cover with a mulch as frost protection. Do not disturb them, allow them to grow in a mass.
Divide the bulbs every four or five years, when they become overcrowded, replant in containers or open ground. They can also be propagated by scaling. Nerines produce fleshy seeds which are ready to germinate immediately and should be pushed into a well drained mix and watered from the bottom by capillary action.
Pests and diseases
Nerines are susceptible to mealy bugs and bulb flies. Treat with a systemic insecticide.
NERINES AT A GLANCE
Mealy bug and bulb flies.
Grow in free draining soil, sunny or partial shade.
By seed or scaling.

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No. 36: With You, For You Love.
Marriage favorites and a 12 Year Anniversary love letter. Sort of.
I’ve written thirty-six newsletters here on Substack. Thirty-six, not including the podcast episodes. (Thirty six not including 100+ before the Substack switch.) This weekly writing deadline has shaped me into even more of a noticer than I have ever been and that, friends, is saying a whole lot. A paid newsletter has forced me to keep my eyes and heart open to listen, reflect and remember more than I used to. I can’t risk forgetting the song lyric that sparks a memory or ignore a phrase I straight up cannot get out of my head. Typically, this means its time to start writing. Scrap paper, the notes app, Zeameh’s paper towel from lunch, I don’t discriminate.
I still only have one designated work day a week (I love you, Wednesday) so these scribbles and scrabbles will have to do until finally, it’s time to piece it all together. I’ll revisit it on Thursday, schedule it for Friday morning and start all over again on Friday afternoon. It’s a system a life coach would gasp at and one that would be stamped “unsustainable” or “inefficient” by experts, but it’s all I’ve got. And truly, it works for me.
That is, until this week.
This week, the only thing that has sat next to the blinking cursor for days was “With you, For you.” Day after day, I tried to think of something impactful and inspiring. Maybe heartwarming. Maybe vulnerable with a mini mic-drop. Surely there was a story to share or a pivotal moment to dissect. But it never came.
See, this weekend, O and I will celebrate 12 years of marriage. That’s the sort of thing that calls for a beautiful essay. The sort of thing that should just flow right out of me in the shape humor and light. And the truth is, all the things that could be said are true. May to May was a particularly beautiful twelve months in our marriage despite being one of the hardest twelve month strings of our lives. Counseling was as life changing as everyone promised it would be and the tools we’ve learned there proved to be worth their weight in gold.
I learned the art of invitation vs. accusation this year. We walked with each other through unimaginable loss. We suffered alongside one another and stood firm as the other floundered at times, switching places when necessary. We waited month after month for healing and we were blessed with the baby still growing inside me. We stayed up late learning and listening and we tried (sometimes failing) to be servant-hearted over selfish. We messed up. We made up. We laughed so, so much. We cried too. And I can truly say that I love, desire and delight in the man I call husband more today than I ever have. That is a kindness of the Lord and something I didn’t know I’d be able to say at points between last May and now.
Surely there’s a story there.
Surely there’s an essay. Something beautiful. Something that sticks to the bones.
But it didn’t come.
Still, all I can think of is “With you. For you.” And I guess it’s only fitting.

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- Shoojit Sircar would like to elope with Meryl Streep
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who is busy promoting his forthcoming production venture 'Running Shaadi' -- which is about the protagonists helping people run away and get married -- says given a chance, he would like to elope with legendary Hollywood actress Meryl Streep.
- Donald Trump signals tougher US policy towards China
WASHINGTON: Whether by accident or design, President-elect Donald Trump is signaling a tougher American policy towards China, sparking warnings from both the outgoing Obama administration and Beijing. On Monday, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said progress with the Chinese could be "undermined" by a flare-up over the sovereignty of Taiwan, the self-governing island the US broke diplomatic ties with in 1979. That split was part of an agreement with China, which claims the island as its own territory, although the US continues to sell Taiwan billions in military equipment and has other economic ties. Trump broke protocol last week by speaking with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen+ , and then took to Twitter to challenge China's trade and military policies. "It's unclear exactly what the strategic effort is," Earnest said. "I'll leave that to them to explain." So far, Trump's advisers have struggled to explain his action, sending mixed messages about whether the conversation with Taiwan's leader was a step towards a new policy or simply a congratulatory call+ . Incoming White House chief of staff Reince Priebus said Trump "knew exactly what was happening" when he spoke with Tsai, but Vice President-elect Mike Pence described the interaction as "nothing more than taking a courtesy call of congratulations+ ." Trump has pledged to be more "unpredictable" on the world stage, billing the approach as a much-needed change from President Barack Obama's deliberative style and public forecasting about US policy. But Trump's unpredictability is likely to unnerve both allies and adversaries, leaving glaring questions about whether the foreign policy novice is carrying out planned strategies or acting on impulse. China's authoritarian government likes predictability in its dealings with other nations, particularly the United States. The US and China are the world's two largest economies with bilateral trade in goods and services reaching nearly $660 billion last year. While there have been sharp differences between Beijing and Washington on China's island building in the South China Sea and over alleged Chinese cybertheft of US commercial secrets, the two powers have cooperated effectively on climate change and the Iran nuclear deal. Taiwan split from the Chinese mainland in 1949. American policy acknowledges the Chinese view that it has sovereignty over Taiwan, yet the US considers Taiwan's status as unsettled. The US is Taiwan's main source of weapons, with $14 billion in approved arms sales since 2009. US diplomats were shocked by Trump's telephone call with the Taiwanese leader. Several officials privately expressed deep unease that Trump's team did not inform the administration in advance or give it a chance to provide input. Max Baucus, the US ambassador to China, spoke about the matter Saturday with China's vice foreign minister to reiterate America's one-China policy on behalf of the current administration. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Monday that China would have "no comment on what motivated the Trump team" to make the tweets, and he said he believed both sides would continue to support a "sound and a stable bilateral relationship." But a commentary on the state-run Xinhua news agency issued a veiled warning. "Succeeding a mostly upward US-China relationship, Trump also needs to resist the light-headed calls for provocative and damaging moves on China by some hawkish political elites," said the commentary by Luo Jun. "The outdated zero-sum mindset is poisonous for Washington's foreign relations. It would be a mistake to think that Washington could gain from undercutting Beijing's core interests." Stephen Yates, a former national security aide to Vice President Dick Cheney who has been in touch with Trump advisers, said the call with Tsai was arranged by the transition team and showed the president-elect wants to rebalance the US relationship with China. Press Release by FedEx via Brandwire.in
- Iranian Oscar nominee Asghar Farhadi gets free London premiere as knock back to US travel ban
Art is mightier than sword, when it comes to protest against some socio-political issue. It will once again be proved when, hours before the Oscar night, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi's Oscar nominated film 'The Salesman' will have a free premiere screening at Trafalgar Square, London.
- Action 'should be based on facts, not fear', Angelina Jolie slams Trump's Muslim Ban
Angelina Jolie, like numerous other Hollywood celebs, has spoken out against President Donald Trump's controversial executive order that suspended the entry of all refugees to the United States for 120 days and barred Syrian refugees indefinitely.

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This guest post is brought to you by travel blogger Stacey Ebert of The Gift of Travel.
South Africa’s Kruger national Park and Tanzania’s Serengeti jumped off the pages of all our books while we were ‘travel’ dreaming of Africa. I had already dreamt of ‘moving it’ with Madagascar’s lemurs and dipping my toes in the Indian Ocean off of Zanzibar’s beaches, but what we found surprised the both of us.
As part of an around the world honeymoon, my husband and I spent five weeks in Africa (and have since returned to visit Kenya & Tanzania). We journeyed to Egypt, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, & Zimbabwe. Each having a culture and beauty all its own, the most astounding and memorable was Namibia. Filled with some of the kindest people, beautiful landscapes, endless sand and incredible wildlife, it didn’t take us long to fall in love with this country.
We could return countless times to Namibia and continue to be amazed. Spending time in the presence of the red-painted Himba tribe, the indigenous San people and the locals who treasure their serenity and lifestyle-we were moved by each story. Genuine spirits, kind hearts and tradition are coupled with ever changing wildlife, national parks, and a colorful landscape of endless sand, sea and surf.
Today, when others ask where we’d most likely return to in Africa, we choose Namibia. The scenery is constantly changing with each kilometer more engaging than the next. Time stands still and spirits soar while each experience is memorable. If you get the chance to visit Namibia, take it. Your journey will be filled and your heart warmed.
Here are just a few of our most unforgettable memories that we share when asked, “What should I do when I visit Namibia?”
Fish River Canyon: Venture into the Vista
The second largest canyon in the world (1st being Arizona’s Grand Canyon and 3rd South Africa’s Blyde River Canyon) is a sight to behold. Colors of tans, beiges and yellows fill the contoured edges with darker ones below. Lean at your own risk as there are no railings around the entire rim of the canyon. Pepper trees, which look like pointed cacti, are found near the edge amidst loose rocks and endless pebbles. There are three rivers that run inside the canyon and the picturesque landscape is incredible. Since tours into the canyon take approximately five days, our voyage took us on a hike around part of the rim. Each step led to a new vista, different perspectives and yielded beautiful photos.
If road tripping: (**Road Tripping Tip: Always be sure to carry extra water, flash lights (torches), snacks and clothing-depending on season; you never know when you’ll have car trouble and how long it will take someone to get to you**)
A quick stop at Café Van Der Lee in Solitaire will find Moose McGregor. Long before the famed mention in Ewan McGregor’s Long Way Down, Scotsman, Moose McGregor has been a fixture to locals and travelers around the world. Known for the best apple strudel around, Moose himself chats, poses for photographs and assures you that no one does strudel like he does.
Swakopmund: Providing Perspective at all Points
If you’re looking for a seaside resort town in Namibia, this is where you’ll find it. With the large scale flamingo population lounging in Walvis Bay, Swakopmund has sandy beaches, restaurants that overlook the sea and heaps of extreme activities often visited by Angelina Jolie and her brood. By all means, come for some excitement and a dip in the sea if you want to relax. However, there’s a completely contradictory side to Swakopmund available to those who seek it. A Township Tour will take you through sights that are the antithesis of wealth, freedom and ease. A township (an area set up for the Namibian black population during South African Apartheid rule) still exists today. ‘Houses’ made out of container siding, cardboard and leaves line the streets adjacent to others that have roofs, walls and indoor heating and plumbing.
Although thankfully, legalized apartheid is long gone, the evidence remains ever present. A journey through this township introduces travelers to local tribal elders who share their story in the click language through a translator. There’s a visit to a medicine woman’s home with specific explanations of herbal medicines still in use today. This trip provides time to try your hand at a new language, traditional foods in an original setting and a chance to interact with children and adults in a school, community and local village. Both the town and the tour provide perspective changing attitudes and life-lessons far beyond that of a traditional classroom.
Etosha National Park: Chalets, Campsites & Creatures
You could hear a pin drop when we drove through the gates and saw our first elephant. Our speechless party drove to our campsite passing the three pools, snack bar, restaurant and bar before arriving at our spot. Just paces away from our tent, is in my opinion, by far, one of the best features of the entire park- a watering hole. It’s a floodlit water hole that is continuously active. Here you can sit and watch the animals in their natural habitat. They have patterns and times that they visit with the rhino arriving at 9pm each night. Sit and gaze. Zebra, elephants, oryx, springbok and giraffe all come to play and drink.
After watching in awe for a while, everyone sits in silence. Clicks of the cameras are all you hear. It’s hard to imagine this is real and right in front of you until you hear the animals call to each other or feel the droplets of water as the elephants splash. Be sure not to leave your shoes outside your tent, or your friendly black-backed jackal might just run off with a new play toy throughout the night. (**Friendly suggestion: Bug spray, bug spray, bug spray**)
Soussevlei: Dynamic Desert Dunes
Massive, vibrant, desert and hot are just some of the adjectives that describe Soussevlei. With every inch the sun rises, the temperature increases exponentially. By 9:00am of our morning climb it was close to 40C in the bright desert sun. Dune 45 is the only sand dune open to climbers. Light color & weight clothing, bug spray, sunscreen, hats and shoes are recommended to trudge the delicate red sand to the top. Upon arrival at the pinnacle you look out on an endless sea of sand peaks that could be lightly burnt meringues atop the largest pie ever eaten. Elongated shadows angle down the sides of the dune as you make your way up and down. Look closely and you’ll see tiny sand critters joining in on your journey leaving infinitesimal footprints in their wake.
Most hikers took the same path up & down, but we chose to venture down the side of the monstrous dune. Scalding hot sand hit every crevasse and as it crept higher and higher up my legs I plopped in the sand holding my bare feet up (looking like a flipped tortoise) just to cool my burning tootsies. With the help of my inhaler, I made it to the top and with well earned callouses on my feet, I made it down. These are the dunes have seen thousands of travelers’ feet and a photo session with Angelina Jolie. Breathtaking doesn’t do them justice. The red sand stuck in your pockets and toes is without question, worth it.
For us, each visit to Africa has been incredible. To those who ask about our travels we typically respond, “Africa gets in your soul, and stays there”. Namibian people, landscapes, wildlife and culture have left a huge impression. We learned more about this land in a few short days than any textbook could teach in a lifetime. We can’t wait to return to Namibia, and hope you too get the chance to experience her beauty first-hand.
Have you been to Namibia? Would you like to go? Tell us about it in the comments below.

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Whisk together the dry ingredients, then whisk in 3/4 cup hot water. Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
Coat a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the batter to the skillet 1/4 cup at a time to form patties. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until they're golden on that side, then flip and cook until they're golden on the other side. You should have enough batter for 8 patties.
Mix the topping ingredients together and serve atop the croquettes. I usually make my topping mixture ahead and chill it because I like the contrast of the chilled topping and the warm croquettes.

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Investigating polymers through a variety of fundamental scientific problems with real-world impact—from designing and creating new advanced materials to improving industrial processes to creating sustainable soft materials for an increasingly circular economy
UT researchers are developing new methods to aid recycling of waste plastics, improve the properties of new products and materials made from mixed plastic waste streams, and enhance the circular plastics economy. Polymer electrolytes are studied and applied for use in new generations of solid-state batteries and other energy storage technologies.
Researchers are also studying and developing new synthetic materials to create advanced gas separation membranes that will enable energy efficient and cost-effective separation of greenhouse gasses and reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions.
Partnering with scientists from the College of Veterinary Medicine and the UT Medical Center, novel polymeric materials to revolutionize regenerative therapies in animals and humans are being developed, integrating materials science, biomedical research and practical medicine.
Eastman Center Opens
At the Eastman Innovation Center on the UT campus, faculty and students are collaborating on projects with far-reaching economic and environmental impact, including the development of next-generation structural and functional materials that are sustainable for use in a variety of applications including automotive manufacturing.
New Process Could Strengthen 3D-Printed Materials
Scientists at UT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new technique using UV irradiation that could strengthen bonds of 3D-printed materials to withstand 200 percent more transverse stress.
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Advanced & Nanostructured Materials
Polymers, nanoscience, macromolecule science and engineering, organic materials, hybrid materials, ultrathin films
Associate Dean for Research, Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine
Biochemistry and cell biology, animal production, veterinary sciences, biomedical engineering, biomaterials, chemical engineering, food sciences, materials engineering, regenerative medicine, clinical sciences, pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
Addressing chemical problems at the interface of materials science and synthetic methodology
Associate Professor, Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering
Developing new high-performance materials for additive manufacturing technologies, printable fiber-reinforced polymer and ceramic matrix composites, multi-material hybrid structures
Organic photovoltaics and conjugated polymers, nanocomposites and block copolymers, lignin and renewable polymers
Research Professor, Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Advancing regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, cell-based therapies for treatment of disease
Associate Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Polymer melts, blends and nanocomposites, association of biomolecules in membrane environments, reaction-diffusion phenomena in patterning applications, development of novel algorithms for multiscale modeling, computational characterization of materials coupled to scattering experiments
Professor, Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering
Additive manufacturing of polymer and composite structures, new material development, melt flow characterization, optimizing process-structure-property relationships, tooling applications for large-scale additive manufacturing
Professor, School of Natural Resources
Carbon materials, natural fiber composites, composite processing, biopolymers, adhesion, rheology, thermal analysis, kinetic modeling, mechanics
Professor, Materials Science & Engineering
Magnetic studies of exciton-exciton and exciton-charge interactions in organic light-emitting and photovoltaic devices, magnetic control of constructive and non-constructive excited state and charge transport processes in organic semiconducting materials, singlet and triplet photovoltaic channels in organic solar cells
Granger & Beaman Distinguished University Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Structure, dynamics and rheology of complex fluids and soft matte biohybrid energy harvesting materials; biohybrid materials for next generation quantum simulation and computing; single macromolecular dynamics and biophysics; multiscale modeling and simulation of complex systems; processing science of micro- and nano-structured material; renewable energy and additive manufacturing
Associate Head & Professor, Chemistry
Assembly-structure-property relationships of polymer brushes made by self-assembly and by surface-initiated polymerizations, swelling behavior of stimuli-responsive polymer layers and dynamics of preferential adsorption of amphiphilic block copolymers, surface behavior and characterization of conducting polymer thin films
Professor & Assistant Director, Center for Renewable Carbon
Novel approaches to deconstruct lignocellulosic biomass and fabricate bio-based products, high throughput techniques coupled with multivariate statistical analyses for monitoring biomass quality and performance at various scales
Associate Professor, Chemistry
Organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, organometallic design, polymer science and engineering, design and synthesis of functional polymeric materials, development and utilization of next-generation polymerization catalysts
Peebles Professor, IAMM Chair of Excellence, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Carbon fiber reinforced polymeric composites and sandwich structures, environmental degradation, and multi-scale mechanics, multi-axial stress-strain-time behavior of multi-phase and granular materials, non-invasive characterization and residual stress using neutron and x-ray tomography and diffraction, direct numerical simulations and porous media
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Biorefining
Chemical engineering, forestry sciences, environmental science and management, materials engineering, analytical chemistry, macromolecular and materials chemistry, organic chemistry, industrial biotechnology, food sciences
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Polymer Science
Soft matter, glass transition and polymer dynamics, polymers with dynamic bonds as new recyclable materials, materials for clean energy technologies, membranes for fuel cells and flow batteries, membranes for gas separation, co2 capture and water desalination, dynamics and macroscopic properties of multicomponent polymeric materials, dynamics and functions of proteins and other biological macromolecules.
Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Self-assembly in polymeric systems, physics of confined polymers, thermodynamics of polymer blends, architectural design of polymers, lithographic materials, coatings, thin film membranes, x-ray scattering methods
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Advanced Composites Manufacturing
Composites manufacturing, design and product development, concept to part, recycling and sustainable technologies, , hybrids, engineered plastics and high performance materials
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Electrical Energy Conversion & Storage
Electrolytes and composite electrodes for fuel cells, fundamentals of energy storage materials and systems, water management in fuel cells, application of NMR to chemical engineering problems
Responsive, functional organic, and organic-inorganic hybrid materials

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Ryan, 21, passed away on January 13, 2017, as the result of a traffic accident. Ryan was born in July 1995. After his birth, while driving home from the hospital, Ryan’s older brother and older sister made Dad pull over multiple times so they could each take a turn sitting next to Ryan. This exemplifies the love he gave and received throughout his life.
Even as a child, he was competitive, smart, and enthusiastic about life. He loved construction equipment as a boy, and he and his dad spent time parked on the side of the road watching construction projects in progress. He graduated high school and was a four-year college student at the time of his death.
Ryan discovered a love of acting and singing while in junior high. His success was so great that he was asked to be a part of the high school play two years in a row when he was only 12 years old. The second year he had a starring role, and he was so very proud! As a young man, he would effortlessly succeed at everything he attempted. He picked up all manner of sports just to prove that he could. His favorite sports were Rugby and football, and Ryan was hand-selected for the Wisconsin State Select Rugby Team multiple times.
In college, Ryan was extremely proud to have competed in the national Rugby playoffs two years in a row. He played hard and was so competitive. When Ryan tore his ACL, which took him out of play for a season, he dedicated himself to physical therapy and came back to play rugby again. Sadly, he tore his ACL once again. When he was no longer able to play Rugby, Ryan applied his boundless energy to new interests with the same enthusiasm. He pursued cartography, guitar, photography, and art. He developed a passion for the outdoors and hiked peaks and trails in Oregon, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Montana – often at 3 a.m. so he could see the sunrise.
Everyone who knew Ryan speaks of his ability to make a friend wherever he went. His excitement captivated all those who he interacted with, and this is shown by the outpouring of support we have received. Ryan dreamed of traveling to Patagonia and Australia to explore his interests in conservation sciences. Ryan excelled in photography and left his family a gift of over 500 beautiful scenery photographs from his summer internship in Oregon.
Ryan makes his family so proud by sharing his energy with those who have received his organs. Along with these recipients, Ryan inspires all those who love him to wake up every morning and pursue their dreams without fear of failure.
We are proud of our son for choosing to be an organ donor and are comforted that he lives on in so many people. We very much would love to meet the recipients who share a part of our beautiful, adventurous son.


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I grew up in a small town on the Mississippi River (which means I have impeccable manners) but have lived in California for the last 15 years. I'm a writer, English professor, and mother of two boys who I love to take on spontaneous adventures.

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Casimir Bohn. "Map of the City of Washington in the District of Columbia U. States of America." From Bohn's Hand-Book of Washington.
Washington, 1861. Lithograph. 11 x 15 7/8. With folds as originally issued. Partial narrow margin at left where map was attached to handbook. Minor stain left hand side in river. Else, very good condition.
A fine lithographed, folding map of the City of Washington and Georgetown by E. Sachse & Company of Baltimore. Besides intricate detail of both cities and much information in two reference keys, there is a lovely illustration of the Capitol with The Thomas U. Walter dome, four years prior to completion.

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Being a self-published author is a great profession, but success is by no means easy to reach. You can spread the work about your book locally through book signings and speaking engagements, but you can also market and promote your book worldwide through social media on the internet.
AuthorHouse presents you with 3 tips for authors on how to become bloggers–to talk about not only your book, but yourself as well. First, in order to have a place to write, you’ll need to set up a free or paid profile account. Try to use a domain name that identifies your site with your subject (not always easy, since most of the more obvious domain names are already taken.) Check out hosting sites like WordPress or Blogger; they have templates that make set-up easy for first-time users, and can be customized for more advanced bloggers. Your blog should be well-maintained, with content updates daily (or at least a few times every week.) Your content should be informative, interesting, and a good “conversation starter” for other bloggers with similar interests. Remember, how well you interact with others is almost important as your book.
Marketing isn’t easy, but if you apply some basic strategies for promoting yourself and your book, you’ll have a distinct advantage over other authors. If you want to know more about how to become a self-published author, please don’t hesitate to contact us to find out how to published and promote your book through AuthorHouse.

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text: Adapted from High Rise, novel published by J.G. Ballard in the mid-’70s. The story recounts the arrival of Dr. Robert Laing to the Elysium Tower, a huge skyscraper within which develops a whole world apart, in which the ideal society seems to exist. But secretly, the newcomer will be disturbed by the possibility that this utopian order is not such. Suspicions that will quickly be corroborated in the most sinister way.


NTSB Issues Substance Dependence Recommendation for Pilots
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has investigated a number of aircraft accidents in which the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had information to indicate, and was or should have been aware, that the pilot had a history of substance dependence, and in which the pilot’s substance dependence was relevant to the cause of the accident. As a result of such investigations, the Safety Board is recommending several changes in policy regarding the evaluation of airmen with a known or suspected history of substance dependence.
The NTSB recommends that the FAA require that all airmen clinically diagnosed with substance dependence (including dependence on alcohol), as defined in 14 Code of Federal Regulations 67.107(a)(4)(ii), 67.207(a)(4)(ii), and 67.307(a)(4)(ii), who are medically certified by the FAA subsequent to such diagnosis, are followed under guidelines for special issuance of medical certificates for the period that they hold such certificates. The NTSB has been advocating for this change since 2007.
For more information, visit: https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/safety-recs/recletters/A07_41_43.pdf


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Caddo Lake was the site of the world’s first off-shore drilling for oil.
5 miles: Caddo Lake State Park and Wildlife Management Area. Nature trails and exhibits of the history of Caddo Lake and the Caddo Indians and indigenous plants and animals.
5 miles: Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
A 7,500 acre refuge created to manage, conserve and protect the
migratory birds and other fish and wildlife that depend on it.
16 miles: Jefferson, Texas. Once the second largest port in Texas and the destination of steamboats traveling from the Red River, through the sloughs of Caddo Lake. Now Jefferson entertains visitors with sights of historic architecture, eateries, museums and antique shopping.
20 miles: Marshall, Texas. Home of the well-know Marshall potteries and museums.
30 miles: Shreveport, LA. Gambling boats on the Red River, Shopping, and urban ambiance.


A 2011 Greenville graduate will spend 30 hours dancing in an effort to raise awareness for pediatric rehabilitation.
Blame it on the president, fears of a coming zombie apocalypse or a public easily influenced by Facebook rumors; for one reason or another, ammunition is getting hard to find, both locally and across the nation.
Funeral notices for Saturday, March 30, 2013
A longtime Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce employee has been fired after it was discovered funds of $10,000 or more were missing. According to Candy Kerschen and Gae Wolfe, both of whom work as co-executive directors, an irregularity was discovered in the Chamber books during a financial review Thursday.
Montcalm County employee has pleaded guilty as charged after an altercation with another employee at the county Christmas party last year.
After a business owner was turned down due to ordinance regulations when he requested to display his products in front of his building, the Greenville Planning Commission is discussing ways to work with business owners on outdoor displays. Last fall, the Planning Commission was asked by Barn Cats owner Randy Mouw to display his products in front of his building while displaying vehicles and trailers on occasion at 1100 N. Irving St. in Greenville.
Opening a new business is seldom easy in tough economic times, but a recently opened auction house in Orleans Township is aiming to make a profit while also doing what it can to give back to local schools. The owners of A-squared Theatre and Auction Hall, an indoor heated auction and special events venue at 7500 N. State Road (M-66) just 1.5 miles north of M-44, have set a goal to give 3 percent of total purchases made at their auctions to any local school at the buyers’ request.
A Friday morning blaze was the fifth house fire for the DeGram family and is now under investigation by the state fire marshal. The Sheridan Community Fire Department was dispatched at 8:47 a.m. to 1680 W. Boyer Road in Fenwick. The house was a total loss.
Gerald Marsh, 17, of Belding, has been charged with unlawfully driving away and fleeing and eluding police following a high-speed chase that took place at about 10:10 p.m. Saturday.
Read The Daily News Funeral Notices for Friday, March 29, 2013


Super Mario Odyssey first anniversary artwork, plus a little dance video
The official Twitter account is ringing in the first anniversary of Super Mario Odyssey in a couple of ways. Since it’s October 27 in Japan, that means the game came out one year ago today.
The first part of the celebration is some new special artwork, attached above. We also have a brief dance video of sorts below with the instrumental version of Jump Up, Super Star.
引き続き、マリオとキャッピーの世界を巡る旅『スーパーマリオ オデッセイ』をよろしくお願いします！ pic.twitter.com/yfYUkatCYB
— スーパーマリオ オデッセイ (@mario_odysseyJP) October 26, 2018


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except: enter a decade of economic difficulties.
except:opposition to prohibition
except: Catholic missionaries
except: government stimulation of the economy
except: the increased dependence of women on men
except: establishing the idea of the talented tenth to lead African Americans.
A. Ernest Hemingway
B. F. Scott Fitzgerald
C. Sinclair Lewis
D. William Faulkner
1. The Sun Also Rises
2. Main Street
3. The Sound and the Fury
4. The Great Gatsby
except: Ralph Ellison.
except: lack of political experience
A. Charles Evans Hughes
B. Andrew Mellon
C. Herbert Hoover
D. Harry Daugherty
E. Albert Fall
1. taxes and tariffs
2. naval oil reserves
3. naval arms limitation
4. foreign trade and trade associations
5. justice and law enforcement
except: northern liberals vs. southern conservatives
except: opposition to antilabor injunctions
should write off the debt.
by providing a solution to the tangle of war-debt and war-reparations payments (Dawes a rich American
businessman and his friends would loan Germany 200 million dollars to pay war reparations to Great
Britain and France so they meaning GB and France could pay the US their war debts – smooth well sort of at least until the stock market crash).
except: failure to win the support of American labor
except: providing direct aid to the people.
acquisition achieved by force of arms.

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Sunday, November 25, 2007
Hey gang. Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving! Behold-my second digital painting! As you may have guessed looking through my artwork, I prefer flat graphic images, but I am very influenced by my friends who are all wicked good at doing digital paintings. I wanted to try it for myself, and here's the fruits of about an hour of trial and mostly error...Arrowhead. Can't say I'm 100% into this piece, but I think it was a valiant effort. Mainly just trying out how to work digitally. It's got a lot of ease to it--no mixing paint, but it gets muddy quickly, which is hard to control. Anyway, enough yakkin. Leave some comments--let me know what you think of this.


Ottawa, ON–The federal Conservative government tabled its budget Thursday, announcing it plans to produce growth and balance the budget by 2015.
The first highlights of the budget were available through live streaming this afternoon, and contain some potential positives for the transportation sector.
While the government is focusing strongly on skills training through its Canada Job Grant, the budget also provides for infrastructure funding with a $53 billion dollar investment in roads, bridges and other community infrastructure, $47 billion of that new money coming in over 10 years, starting in 2014-2015.
The Renewed P3 Canada Fund will also offer $1.25 billion to innovations in public infrastructure, the government said.
Infrastructure spending for provincial, territorial and local infrastructure includes$14 billion for a new Building Canada Fund to support major economic projects that have a national, regional and local significance.
Specifically, the budget proposes to provide (a) up to $124.9 million to build a bridge-causeway between Nuns’ Island and the Island of Montreal; (b) $25 million over three years to advance the Windsor-Detroit crossing project; (c)$100 million for Stony Trail Ring Road in Calgary; (d) $705 million for completion of Phase II of highway 30 project in Quebec; (e) up to $365 million to support South Fraser Perimeter Road (Deltaport to TCH); (f) twinning in Banff National Park $267 million; (g) $29.9 million for Highway 8 expansion in Kitchener.
Under the Beyond the Border Action Plan, the federal government over the next five years will commit to the following measures to improve border efficiency: (1) Upgrading border infrastructure at S-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Que., Lansdowne, Ont., Emerson, Man., and North Portal, Sask., and installing border wait-time technologies at key ports of entry; (2) Implementing a single window for companies to submit electronically all the data required by government departments for arriving shipments; (3) harmonized and enhanced benefits for trusted traders (FAST); (3) Equipping new custom facilities at the port of Vancouver and pilot projects at the ports of Prince Rupert and Montreal; (4) Developing and implementing pilot projects to automate small and remote ports of entry; (5) supporting integrated cross-border law enforcement initiatives; (6) establishing and co-ordinating entry and exit information systems with the United States, including a system where the record of land entry into one country can be utilized to establish a record of exit from the other.
The government also proposes to implement other measures that facilitate the secure movement of people and goods and ensure that border processing is not a hindrance to legitimate trade and travel.
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CAMP NUECES (Nueces County). A Camp Nueces was established in 1842 in the Corpus Christi Bay area near Kenney's Fort in Nueces County, probably directly on Nueces Bay; the site is now in Corpus Christi. This camp, which was occupied in April and May 1842, may have been a secondary camp for nearby camps Everitt and Williams.
Gerald S. Pierce, Texas Under Arms: The Camps, Posts, Forts, and Military Towns of the Republic of Texas (Austin: Encino, 1969).
The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this article.Art Leatherwood, "CAMP NUECES," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qcc32), accessed November 28, 2015. Uploaded on June 12, 2010. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
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Newest downtown KC luxury apartment has attached dog park, paw spa, rooftop pool
The latest luxury apartment complex to open downtown boasts something unique: It’s home to Kansas City’s highest rooftop pool.
Located atop the 21st floor of The Grand, at 1125 Grand Blvd., the heated pool is surrounded by lounge chairs, tables, and a short row of stainless steel grills.
On the second floor, dog owners can let their pooches out onto a dog park and give their pups showers in a “paw spa.”
Other amenities include a movie theater in the former vault (the building housed Traders On Grand), a community kitchen, fitness studio and digital sports simulator room. The apartments also have smart thermostats and smart locks.
The $67 million project is a partnership between Block Real Estate Services and Sunflower Development Group.
Mark Moberly, spokesman for Sunflower, said the building is about 50% leased.
According to The Grand’s website, rents range from $1,300-$1,565 for a 1-bedroom, 1 bath to $5,800 for 2-bedroom, 2.5 bath.


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3 Crucial Lessons The 'Harry Potter' Universe Can Teach Us About U.S. Politics
There are hundreds of parallels between the Harry Potter universe and real life — from presidential candidates who are reminiscent of Dolores Umbridge to passionate fights for justice all around. J.K. Rowling's writing was intentional in this way; she wasn't just writing a children's fantasy series, but a series that would resonate with people of all ages. Of course, Rowling is British, so we definitely see some strong resemblances between the politics of the U.K. and that of the Potterverse. However, there are quite a few similarities between the American and Harry Potter political systems, too.
The Harry Potter series is profoundly influential. In many ways, it encouraged young people to be critical of people in positions of power — as well as skeptical of the media, because Rita Skeeter exemplified unethical journalism. The series also demonstrated how the personal is often political, and addressed class differences, the relationship between academic and governmental institutions, and the systemic nature of injustice. Perhaps it's a fluke to say that Harry Potter teaches readers to battle prejudice, but it's also just as likely that it's true, at least at an elementary level. At any rate, Rowling's magical universe mirrors the American political system — and exposes its problematic nature — in several important ways, from educational reform to corruption.
1. The Necessity Of Educational Reform
In the United States, our persistent emphasis on standardized tests is problematic. Arguably, we tend to fall into the trap of pushing young people to learn for the sake for exams, rather than learning for the sake of learning. What this does is assume that there is only one main way to be successful in the educational arena — being an accomplished exam-taker — rather than recognizing the different ways in which people engage with educational content.
This is exactly what Umbridge represents. She's an authoritative figure, with a great deal of influence, and she's convinced standardizing learning by only ever practicing theory and setting theoretical exams is the quickest way to eliminate any possible threats to the Ministry's power at Hogwarts. In other words, she sees individualized learning styles as a threat. Why? Because — oh, the horror! — they foster creativity, and when people are allowed to learn in individualized environments, they might learn to think critically, and possibly challenge institutional power!
2. The Importance Of Holding Politicians Accountable
For half the series, Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge comes across as a benevolent father figure. He is kind to Harry because he can afford to be, and because anything other than respect directed toward The Boy Who Lived would more than likely have landed him in many a tough spot. But then Voldemort returns, and it's a game-changer. As Dumbledore rightly pointed out, Fudge would rather make the easy choice of ignoring Voldemort's return in favor of safeguarding his own popularity than make the tough call to accept it and take the appropriate measures to fight back. And then Rufus Scrimgeour, Fudge's successor, is the opposite — he's tough, and is taking all the necessary steps to protect the Wizarding World, but he also wants Harry to be a poster child for his administration, and he makes unnecessary arrests just to make it seem like he's getting something done.
There are a number of comparisons that could be made here, but let's zone in on the War on Terror. Brown people in a post-9/11 America have to constantly live in fear of being mistaken for terrorists, because that is how we are often perceived. In the aftermath of 9/11, many hate crimes against brown people went unchecked because people wanted to place the blame on someone and accomplish something, even if it was totally irrational. Then-First Lady Laura Bush tried to justify the War on Terror by painting it as the liberation of Muslim women — she made it seem as though she and those women were on the same side — but, of course, she was just doing it for the positive press.
Now, think about the Second War for the Wizarding World in the Potterverse. We see a lot of the same patterns there: The arrest of Stan Shunpike took place to make it seem like the Ministry was doing something productive, the Muggleborn Registration Commission was an explicit form of structural oppression, and the Death Eaters' takeover of the Quidditch World Cup was an example of the seemingly random (but actually intentional) nature of hate crimes.
3. The Exposure Of Often-Hidden Social Hierarchies
For the first half of the Harry Potter series, readers were privy primarily to The Golden Trio's personal struggles, but the systemic violence that caused these struggles was always present. It would occasionally reveal itself — when Remus Lupin was outed as a werewolf and realized he could no longer keep his teaching position, for instance, or when Draco Malfoy called Hermione Granger a Mudblood.
But then Voldemort returned, and all of the oppression that had until that point been hidden in the shadows was violently thrown into the spotlight. However, it was not Voldemort's return that caused the oppression; the prejudices that were exposed had always existed, but they were made to seem more acceptable under Voldemort's supervision. The new statue at the Ministry of Magic, which showed Muggles "in their rightful place," exemplified this.
The American political sphere is overwhelmingly similar. Donald Trump might seem like a joke to a lot of people, but the fact that he's permitted to run for president — and that everything he says isn't immediately shut down as hate speech — should concern anyone who cares about justice. Marginalized people are always aware that the American political system is flawed and that this country was built on our suppression. But only when someone like Trump comes along are our voices joined by those who don't experience that pain and oppression on a daily basis.
It is hard to ignore people like Trump, just as it's hard to ignore people like Voldemort. And yet, it's easy to ignore the voices of those who have been oppressed for so long, because people in positions of power often assume that their cries for justice will simply subside.
Essentially, Voldemort's openly oppressive nature reveals in the public spotlight the social hierarchies that have always existed for those of us who aren't at the top. Similarly, the GOP has long been problematic, but it is Trump's candidacy that makes the party's institutional racism clear beyond a doubt.
One of the greatest things about rereading the Harry Potter series when you're older is that you're bound to pick up on messaging that you couldn't have possibly interpreted as a child, simply because our perspectives — and the things that matter to us — change as we age. If you're curious to see just how eerily similar the two political systems are, go ahead and pick up Order of the Phoenix, and you'll be amazed to see just how carefully Rowling crafted her fictional political sphere to line up with reality.
Images: Giphy (4), Warner Bros. Pictures

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By Felix Nicol
Giorgia Meloni speaking to the lower house of parliament in Rome, Italy (2022) Photo: Remo Casilli, Reuters. Source
With the recent rise of populist movements throughout Europe, talks of the dangers of far-right parties have once again become prominent. The rise of far-right parties in Italy and Sweden has made Orbán much less isolated in his far right agenda. This growth is closely tied to a shifting ideology of the Far-Right, which has distanced itself from its racist roots to focus on “right to difference” as a means to justify anti-immigrant sentiments. While this is certainly cause for concern, the actual implications of rising far-right populist movements seems largely overstated. In fact, backtracking and inconsistencies in policy as well as recent failures of populism suggest that the far-right has not quite found its footing.
Though the decision of the EU to suspend funds towards Hungary has proved insufficient, it is hard to argue that Brussel’s financial benefits are hard to resist for populists. Though Italy’s Giorgia Meloni has attempted to pin Germany as anti-European due to their stance on the energy crisis, it has become clear that the benefit of EU funding is simply too important. It incited her to backtrack on antagonism of Germany, instead asking for small policy changes to help keep the prices of energy and gas in check. Though this does not represent a complete shift away from Meloni’s good relationship with Orbán, it shows that the far-right is not as tightly-knit as might be assumed.
Clashes in the rhetoric of populist parties are not limited to the energy crisis, however. In spite of Orbán’s positive position towards Russia, as well as support of Putin from possible coalition partners, Meloni has kept a pro-Ukraine stance. Once again, this suggests that the stances of far-right populists may not necessarily align as neatly as one might assume. That is to say, despite the assumption that other far-right parties may fully turn towards Orbán for support, the position of Meloni’s Brothers of Italy in the EU has made this difficult.
Liz Truss’ hasty resignation further complicates the situation. Her ineffective tax cuts intended for economic growth, which bear a striking resemblance to Giorgia Meloni’s economic proposals, will certainly create doubts regarding populist policies. The result is almost certainly a reduced willingness of center-right parties to lean on populist rhetoric as a means of garnering support. This suggests that as was the case with Meloni, instead of a shift towards far-right populism, center-leaning parties may look elsewhere for public support.
It is also important to remember that the success of these parties does not indicate widespread support for far-right populism across Europe. Countries like Germany, who have elected “the most boring guy in the world” show us that the success of the far-right has not followed everywhere. Further, the success of populist parties may instead represent the fragmentation of the opposition. This was the case in Sweden, where left-wing Social Democrats won the popular vote, but did not form a coalition. That is to say, while there have certainly been a few far-right parties elected in the EU, it does not represent a larger cultural shift across the region. Even with the rise of populist parties, Hungary lacked sufficient support to block its loss of Cohesion Funds in the European Council. Also of note is the history of the EU, which suggests that crises have actually been beneficial in strengthening the EU.
Though far-right ideology is certainly not harmless, it remains important to stay level-headed in understanding the threat that populist support poses to Europe. While Hungary under Orbán shows no major signs of slowdown regarding the success of its populist illiberal democracy, it is important to recognize that this trend is not true for all far-right populist parties. Meloni’s Brothers of Italy actually provides a strong argument to the contrary, as we’ve seen clear examples of ideological compromise with the EU on both the energy crisis and the war in Ukraine. The further failure of the Tory party in Britain as a result of a populist shift may further halt transitions towards the far-right. These factors, along with the reality that populism has not garnered a majority of support in the EU suggests that populism will not successfully undermine the democratic values of the region, even if the EU is unable to effectively prevent it.


Television Planning & Buying in 2020
“The end of the year is almost here and 2020 media planning is going to be a competitive year, especially as it relates to tv,” says Jeff Ryznar from 898 Marketing in Canfield.
“If you want to advertise on tv and reach the large audience it offers, the first step is to determine what your budgets are, what your goals are, and who you want to target,” says 898’s media and communications manager, Kelly Fertig.
In episode 4 of Stop Talking. Start Doing, Fertig goes over some tips on television planning and buying in 2020.
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The company has proven that customized strategic marketing plans incorporating traditional, video, digital, mobile and social tactics do not have to be costly for small and medium-size businesses to be effective.
In addition to crafting custom marketing direction designed to achieve business objectives, 898 Marketing serves as a network of resources, including its in-house video production team, TV Eye Productions.
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The 17 year old Swede, who killed a 18 year old Thai August 3 in Sa Kaeo, was been released on bail Wednesday afternoon.
The juvenile Observation and Protection Centre in Sa Kaeo confirms the release of the young Swede. The court decided a bail on 30.000 bath, which indicates, that the court believe the Swede’s explanation, that the killing was done in self-defense.
Although the court has released him, he must still be in Thailand for the trial is finally settled. Usually it would take at least eight months, but the police in Sa Kaeo expect the case to be decided in maybe only three months.
Until then the Swede will have to report to the police periodically. First time August 31.

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Iran: Near bomb-grade level uranium found in nuclear plant, says IAEA report
Abu Dhabi, UAE
According to the UN nuclear watchdog, uranium particles enriched to the level of a bomb have been found in an Iranian nuclear facility. as the US warned that Tehran’s ability to build a nuclear bomb was accelerating.
In a limited report seen by CNN, the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that uranium particles enriched to 83.7% purity – which is close to the 90% enrichment levels required to make a nuclear bomb – had been found in the Iranian Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (FFEP), an underground nuclear facility about 20 miles northeast of the city of Qom.
The report says that the IAEA took environmental samples at the Fordow plant in January, which revealed the presence of highly enriched uranium particles with a purity of 83.7%.
The IAEA subsequently informed Iran that these findings were “not consistent with the level of enrichment at the Fordow plant as stated by Iran and requested that Iran clarify the origin of these particles,” the report added.
According to the confidential IAEA report, Iran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% had also grown from 25.2 kg to 87.5 kg since the last quarterly report.
The IAEA report said talks with Iran to clarify the matter are ongoing, noting that “these events clearly indicate the IAEA’s ability to detect and to report.”
In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian did not immediately respond to a question about reports of the enrichment.
Amir-Abdollahian said IAEA Deputy Director General Massimo Aparo has visited Iran twice in recent weeks and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has been invited to visit the country.
“We have a roadmap with the IAEA. And twice Mr. [Massimo] Aparo, Mr. [Rafael] Grossi’s deputy has come to Iran in recent weeks and we have had constructive and productive negotiations. And we have also invited Mr. Grossi to visit Iran soon,” Amir-Abdollahian told CNN. “That’s why our relationship with the IAEA is on the right, natural path.”
Last year, Iran removed all IAEA equipment previously installed for surveillance and monitoring activities related to the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
The move had “adverse implications for the IAEA’s ability to provide assurance about the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program,” the IAEA report said.
A spokesman for the US State Department said on Tuesday that the IAEA report may represent a “very serious development”.
“We are in close contact with our allies and partners in Europe and the region as we await further details from the IAEA on this potentially very serious development,” the spokesperson added.
Deputy Defense Secretary for Policy Colin Kahl said on Tuesday that “Iran’s nuclear progress since” the Trump administration withdrew the US from the 2015 nuclear deal “has been remarkable,” adding that in 2018, when the US withdrew, “it would have taken Iran has about 12 months to produce one fissile, one bomb worth of fissile material.”
“Now it would take about 12 days,” he said.
More than a year of indirect negotiations between the US and Iran to try to restore the 2015 nuclear deal fell through in September 2022. Tensions between the two countries only increased after Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests at home, and as Tehran Russia equipped with drones in the war in Ukraine.
Kahl said Tuesday that the deal is “on ice.”


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Parents and Tapestry
by Natalie Williams on December 11
Natalie Williams has written a series of three articles designed to help parents of children who attend schools or settings using Tapestry as their online learning journal. Her collection of articles are designed specifically to help other parents utilise Tapestry to support learning at home, as well as to highlight – as a busy working mum – how helpful the notifications can be. Drawing on her experiences, she also shares her viewpoint that online learning journals now allow parents who work, to feel involved and part of the school learning community, despite not being able to attend every school meeting or trip.


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Nick brings more than ten years of professional experience in public accounting. He provides C-Corp, S-Corp. and partnership taxation services to businesses and organizations of all sizes including manufacturers, wineries, and a number of the large automobile dealerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. His expertise includes tax planning, research and consultation involving entity structuring and selection for businesses and high-net worth individuals. Nick also provides tax compliance services to many other privately-held companies from various industries.
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We're Shook At The Real Meaning Of This 'Love Shack' Lyric
We had no idea!
For years and years at endless nights of karaoke, we've been singing our lungs out to the B52's hit 'Love Shack', not even realising the meaning behind one of it's most well known lyrics.
If you've ever yelled out 'TIN ROOF, RUSTED' while gracing your surrounding audience with your vocals - the lyric actually means... you're pregnant.
To those in the know, this is generally what the meaning behind the lyric is.
However, in a 2018 interview with mlive.com, band member Cindy Wilson said in her eyes the lyric “was just part of a description of the vision in my head of what the love shack looked like,” adding that she’d been inspired by an old shack outside of their hometown, Georgia.
Cindy wasn’t opposed to people deciding for themselves what her lyrics meant though, saying “it’s amazing what people have come up with in the past about it. I kind of like that. Let the people participate in the meaning. I’m fine with that.”
So there you go!


Former YSU pitcher now with Angels’ Triple-A team in Salt Lake City
By Joe Scalzo
Justin Thomas has pitched in the Steel City, the Emerald City, Beantown and the Bronx.
He’s pitched in the Midwest League, the Northwest League, the California League, the Southern League, the Pacific Coast League (not to be confused with Japan’s Pacific League, where he’s also pitched), the International League, the American League and the National League.
The only thing he does better than moving pitches up and down the strike zone is moving his family up and down the United States.
“We definitely get around,” he said. “That’s for sure.”
But the former Youngstown State standout still managed to find somewhere new this spring.
After finishing last year overseas, Thomas signed with the Los Angeles Angels in the offseason and is a starting pitcher with their Triple-A team, the Salt Lake Bees, whose stadium outfield features a terrific view of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains.
“We’re in a vacation rental home right on the mountains,” he said. “We’ve never stayed by the mountains, let alone on the side of one. It’s a really cool setup and Salt Lake is a really cool city.”
The only bad part?
“It’s high elevation, which makes the ball fly,” he said. “So it’s a tough place to pitch.”
The left-handed Thomas (1-0) made his first start on Monday, giving up three runs in five innings with seven strikeouts and three walks to get the win.
It was his first game in eight days and he’s still stretching out his arm, having thrown five innings in his last two spring training appearances.
Thomas has pitched in 31 major league games with four teams — always as a reliever — but he thinks starting gives him his best chance to get called up to the bigs.
“As a starter, you can pretty much do anything, but as a bullpen guy, you can’t start,” he said. “It’s beneficial to have your arm stretched out because you can go up to the big leagues and pitch three, four, five innings.”
Thomas, 30, was a fourth-round draft pick by the Mariners in 2005 and made his major league debut with Seattle in 2008, appearing in eight games. He had a 10-game stint with the Pirates in 2010, then played a combined 11 games in 2012 with the Red Sox and Yankees.
Thomas started last season with Oakland’s Triple-A team in Sacramento, but after going 3-6 with a 4.48 ERA in 16 games, he opted out of his contract and spent the rest of the season with the Nippon-Ham Fighters of the Japanese Baseball League.
Thomas was again a free agent at the end of the season and the Angels showed the most interest. He’s hoping to get back to the major leagues at some point this season, but he and his family are enjoying Utah.
“It’s a little colder [than spring training in Arizona] but we’re getting adjusted,” said Thomas, who lives with his wife Theresa and his 21/2-year-old daughter Ella in Orrville in the offseason. “My daughter [Ella] likes to go to the games and see the mascots run around, so they’ve been having a ball.”


Diego Costa set for scan on shin injury sustained vs. Everton - Hiddink
LONDON -- Diego Costa has been sent to hospital for a scan on the shin injury that forced him off during Chelsea's 3-3 draw with Everton at Stamford Bridge, according to interim manager Guus Hiddink.
Costa limped from the field to be replaced by Loic Remy in the 80th minute after inspiring Chelsea back into the match from 2-0 down, rounding Tim Howard to tap into an empty net on 64 minutes before back-heeling into the path of Cesc Fabregas to set up a deflected equaliser two minutes later.
In Costa's absence, Everton regained the lead when Ramiro Funes Mori converted a Gerard Deulofeu cross at the start of injury time, only for John Terry to atone for an earlier own goal by back-heeling beyond Howard from an offside position in the 98th minute to earn Chelsea a point.
After the match Hiddink confirmed that Costa was in serious pain, but remained hopeful that the injury will not prove as bad as first feared.
"He is in the hospital and they will check him with a scan," Hiddink said. "We don't know the result yet but I hope it's not bad. [It was] on his shin. He was in a lot of pain."
Costa has enjoyed a revival under Hiddink, scoring five goals in his last five matches in all competitions, and any significant injury to the Spain international would be a huge setback for Chelsea, who face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium next weekend.
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Loic Remy is working his way back to full fitness following a calf problem and Radamel Falcao remains a long-term absentee with a "very serious" thigh injury.
Asked if Costa's latest injury scare could tempt Chelsea into the January transfer market, Hiddink replied: "At the moment we are doing nothing. Diego is coming out of the hospital and we go on as we are now. I always have my attitude that when something has to be done we don't go public.
"It's not wise to talk. We're not in negotiations with whoever at this moment."


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Granit Musa (pronounced [gɾaˈnit muˈsa]; born 6 March 1993), professionally known as Azet, is an Albanian rapper active in the German music industry. Musa was born in Kosovo but moved to Germany at a young age where he has been living and working ever since. Azet released his debut studio album Fast Life in 2018 peaking at number one in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He continued to achieve similar success with the subsequent collaborative album Super Plus in 2019 which additionally peaked the album charts in the German-speaking Europe.
Although his music is mostly in German and his audience mostly German speaking, Azet mentions his birthplace quiet often and adds Albanian lyrics in his songs too. Azet is also well known in Kosovo where he performed as a part of his tour.