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Growing food and gardening may just save your sanity during lockdown
Growing food and gardening may just save your sanity during the coronavirus lockdown: Psychiatrist Sue Stuart-Smith reveals how tending to plants can give us all some hope
During the Second World War, the British people were advised to Dig for Victory
Psychiatrist Sue Stuart-Smith advocates gardening for mental health issues
She said gardening activities can provide people with a sense of resilience
She claims tending to plants fulfils a vital human need to nurture things
Dig For Victory – so ran the famous wartime slogan, part of a campaign launched by the Government in 1941.
'Your Garden Counts More Than Ever!'
In a time of strict rationing at the height of the Second World War, with food imports disrupted by German U-boats, gardening – arguably Britain's favourite pastime – became a method of survival.
Gardens and parks were transformed into allotments. Even the Royal Family joined the effort, turning rose beds into onion patches. As vital as the campaign was in helping to feed the nation, the benefits weren't simply practical: the initiative was a morale-booster during a time of huge uncertainty. Everyone could do their bit.
Psychiatrist Sue Stuart-Smith believes that gardening and growing our own food can help our mental health during this time of lockdown
Today, almost eight decades on, we face a very different kind of crisis. Though panic buying and the seemingly impossible task of securing an online delivery slot suggest otherwise, food is not scarce. But our green spaces are once again important – as a way of supporting our psychological health.
Tellingly, on the eve of the lockdown, garden centres reported a sales boom before they were forced to close. However, last week one West Country garden centre, Plants Galore, defied council warnings and continued to serve customers, saying that, like DIY stores, they should be seen as essential.
Boss Tony Joyner defended his decision, saying gardening could do 'immeasurable good to the mental health of the nation right now'.
Respected psychiatrist Dr Sue Stuart-Smith agrees wholeheartedly. A keen gardener, she has written a timely new book, The Well-Gardened Mind, which explores the many ways in which gardening has, throughout history, been used as medical therapy.
There is striking scientific evidence on the mental health benefits of horticulture. And Dr Stuart-Smith – who is married to renowned landscape gardener Tom Stuart-Smith – says our urge to grow things is never more apparent than in times of turmoil.
An extreme example can be seen in the stories of soldiers creating gardens in the trenches during the First World War. They grew vegetables to eat, and flowers, too.
Sue says: 'Soldiers on both sides wrote home asking for seeds; morning glories, nasturtiums and marigolds. Seeing familiar things grow, in the face of such fear and disruption, would have been hugely reassuring.'
After natural disasters, too, people turn to planting. Psychologists have studied how, in the wake of hurricanes in the US and Haiti, community gardening projects were established, helping restore normality and 'a sense of resilience'.
During the Second World War British people were urged to use their land to grow food
Sue adds: 'My son, who is an architect, visited Fukushima, in Japan, in the aftermath of the tsunami which struck in 2011. He saw people in makeshift housing growing plants in tin cans, or any container they could get their hands on.'
Our connection to horticulture predates even agriculture, she says. Hunter-gatherer tribes, thousands of years ago, foraged and killed wild animals for food – but grew plants on their settlements.
'There is evidence they cultivated gourds and figs,' Sue says. 'These plants would seed themselves and grow, in dung heaps for instance. People would see them and then propagate them. It's known that, at this time, wild animals gravitated to humans who would feed them, and so became domesticated.
'A similar thing happened with many wild plants.'
Early man, some scientists say, laid flowers on graves.
'Plants may have had practical uses, for medicine for instance, but gardens may also have been seen as sacred,' says Sue. 'The planting of seeds could have been ritualistic: a flower came from the earth, and its seeds would be given back to the earth, as thanks to gods.
'Today, gardening also gives a sense of the cycle of life, to children, who can learn that things live then die. And for older adults, it gives a sense there is something that will survive "after I'm gone." '
Alongside combing scientific literature, Sue travelled the world collecting stories of people struggling with stress, depression and trauma, from asylum seekers to convicts and war veterans. She has spoken to inner-city youth groups and retirement communities – and all have found huge relief, support and hope from gardening.
One key reason is that tending to plants fulfils a need in humans to nurture, she says. 'Agriculture can be very functional. But with gardening, we think of plants on an individual level. It might sound sentimental, but we do form a bond with them, and care for them.'
According to Sue, gardening was a key activity for patients in Victorian asylums and can be used as therapy for soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder
Gardening was a key activity for patients in Victorian asylums, to give them a 'wholesome occupation', according to historical texts. And today, says Sue, gardening is 'prescribed' as therapy for former soldiers suffering post-traumatic stress disorder and for children with autism.
She adds: 'Plants don't care who we are or what we have done. Women prisoners in New York working on a greenhouse project told me, "We tell the plants our secrets." People often describe a sense of calmness and acceptance in nature. For those women, the garden was a place where they could open up and care for something, which they wouldn't have otherwise felt permitted to do.
'I heard similar stories from professional women in Sweden who had suffered severe burnout and breakdowns – and were prescribed gardening as therapy. "Plants don't judge us," they said.'
This rewarding relationship perhaps explains why gardening is associated with increased levels of feel-good chemicals in the brain.
Levels of the stress hormone cortisol are also lowered, according to numerous studies.
Sue says: 'Taking in natural beauty is a trigger of endorphins – chemicals in the brain that lead to a mild sense of intoxication.
'And of course, tending to plants is a mindful, meditative act. We focus on something outside of our worries, if only for a few moments. This can help manage stress and anxiety.'
As someone lucky enough to have, in the past year, moved to a house with a small garden of my own, this all rings true. It's a place to unravel and unwind, and I never tire of the smell of damp earth.
Sue tells me this is geosmin, a compound produced by bacteria in soil that gives off an earthy perfume. Ingesting tiny amounts of other soil bacteria may be the reason studies show gardeners have a wider range of 'friendly microbes' in their digestive tracts – part of a healthy immune system.
I'm growing tomatoes, potatoes and courgettes, and when I see a shoot emerge, I feel triumphant. Sue agrees, saying: 'It's something so simple, but it can give us hope.'
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A plant that is said to have evolved about 30 million years ago deserves our respect, wouldn't you say? So though you may deem dandelions as an unwelcome sight in your garden, don't be too quick to diss this ill reputed plant. These days, in some circles, dandelion leaf is known as a true superfood, able to sweep clean a plethora of minor ailments in a single bound. Interesting fun fact: we call this everyday flower dandelion only because the French first termed it dent-de-lion, which translates to "lion's tooth," and was so named due to the appearance of its leaves that resemble lions' teeth.
Scientifically classified in the taraxacum genus, dandelions are a member of the Asteraceae family, and native to Eurasia and North America. Every part of the dandelion is edible, and quite nutritious to boot! As incredible as this may sound, some botanists have divided dandelions as a species into as many as 2000 microspecies, with about 235 having been recorded in Great Britain and Ireland. So, with dandelions being so prevalent the world over, it's a good thing they're so good for you! Let's dig in a bit deeper now on that front now.
Leaves, stems, flowers and roots are all edible, and all boast nutritional value. From a sautéed side dish, to an ingredient in salads, to wine, a caffeine-free coffee, and even part of a traditional British soft drink, dandelion obviously has not been overlooked throughout the history of civilization. As a medicinal plant, dandelion has been used for thousands of years, and history reports its use in treating a variety of mild to severe conditions.
This tea brews into a gorgeous yellow ochre, and offers a neutral scent. The pleasure of Buddha Teas Dandelion Leaf Tea begins with the eyes. If you've got a clear cup or pot in which to brew your tea, do it, because visually speaking, our Dandelion Leaf Tea is stunning. You'll be glad to know that unlike some super beneficial teas that may be somewhat off-putting taste-wise, this one isn't. Smooth, subtle, with just a hint of the bitter to let you know it's working, adding a touch of honey may be a welcome addition for those who go for the sweet.

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Mystery Behind 'Alien' Metal Monolith Found in Utah Desert Solved, Thanks to the Internet
Reddit users zeroed in on the location of the monolith using flight tracking data and Google Earth
Updated November 28, 2020 20:54 +08
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A few days ago, social media was abuzz with photos and video footage of a mysterious metallic monolith that was found by officials in the middle of the Utah desert. The monolith was spotted by officials from the Utah Department of Public Safety's Aero Bureau during a routine wildlife assistance helicopter flight on Nov. 18.
The discovery quickly led to speculation among the online community with some claiming the monolith was extra-terrestrial in nature while others believed it was an art installation, as previously reported.
The metal monolith found by wildlife officials in Utah on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Twitter
However, thanks to some particularly devoted Reddit users, we now know that the chances of it being an alien lifeform are slim (though if an alien invasion were to happen, it would have been the year 2020).
Geolocation Using Flight Data, Satellite Imagery
Authorities did not reveal the location of the the monolith as they were worried that curious visitors might get stranded in the desert and need to be rescued.
However, a group of Redditors tracked the flight paths ofUtah Public Safety's two helicopters in Moab, registered as N352HP and N325SL, based on information obtained from FlightAware and zeroed in on the location of the monolith, placing it somewhere near Canyonlands National Park near the Colorado River.
Historical data of the satellite imagery reveals the monolith first appeared between August 2015 and October 2016. Google Earth
Once the approximate location was narrowed down, internet sleuths took to Google Earth to pinpoint the exact location of the shiny obelisk. Meanwhile, others used the satellite imagery program's historical imaging data to figure out that the monolith has been there at least for four years, first appearing sometime between August 2015 and October 2016.
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As it turns out, the nearby Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands have served as the location for scenes in numerous films and TV shows, including 'Thelma & Louise' (1991), 'Con Air' (1997), 'Mission: Impossible 2' (2000), 'John Carter' (2012), 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' (1989), and '127 Hours' (2010), which revolves around a hiker who gets his arm trapped under a boulder and has to cut it off to survive.
However, the timeline of the monolith's appearance aligns with the time the epic sci-fi HBO drama 'Westworld' was filming in the area, so the best bet at the moment is that someone on the crew either did not pack up properly or used the metal object to play a long-term Kubrick-inspired prank on the world.
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La Folie Lounge can be whatever you want it to be
Soleil Ho Feb. 28, 2019 Updated: Feb. 28, 2019 6:09 p.m.
1of7Lead bartender Ivana Tan makes a Cupid's arrow at La Folie Lounge on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in San Francisco, Calif.Photo: Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle 2019
2of7Jamie and Roland Passot pose in front of La Folie's lounge on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in San Francisco, Calif.Photo: Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle 2019
3of7Mac and cheese made at La Folie Lounge on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in San Francisco, Calif.Photo: Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle
4of7Lobster sandwich made at La Folie Lounge on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in San Francisco, Calif.Photo: Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle
5of7Jamie and Roland Passot pose at La Folie's lounge on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in San Francisco, Calif.Photo: Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle 2019
6of7Menu seen at La Folie Lounge on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in San Francisco, Calif.Photo: Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle
7of7Truffle popcorn made at La Folie Lounge on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in San Francisco, Calif.Photo: Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle
I didn't expect to eat one of the best salads of my life while sitting at the bar in the La Folie Lounge — and knowing full well that it was $35. But there I was, in shock at the strangeness of that moment. In the background, Kool & the Gang chanted "This is your night tonight, everything's gonna be alright" over handclaps while I chewed pickled wild mushrooms and squeaky leek greens to the insistent beat, concentrating on the individual textures of each mushroom — shimejis, maitakes, chanterelles and criminis. On the plush white sofa behind me, a couple was practically sitting on top of each other and feeling each other the way I was feeling that salad.
Of course, it's possible to eat at the lounge and keep it simple. As the lo-fi offshoot of the 30-year-old French fine dining stalwart La Folie, the 10-year-old lounge has its own menu and personality, consisting of chef-owner Roland Passot's upscale take on bar food — truffle mac and cheese ($12), Wagyu sliders ($18) and a selection of cheeses ($7 for one) among them. The lounge is a great bargain and, in my opinion, way more fun than the restaurant that inspired it.
It wouldn't be out-of-bounds to assume that the lounge would be servant to its established sibling next door, much like Thomas Keller's Salon at Per Se in New York City, which opened the same year as La Folie Lounge and offers a recession-friendly $225 five-course tasting menu that mimics the one in the main restaurant. Locally, the bar at the hard-to-reserve Gary Danko in Fisherman's Wharf is open to walk-ins and grants you access to the tasting menu on an a la carte basis. At those places, the main restaurant exercises the gravitational pull of a black hole.
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Instead of making you feel like you're sitting in the bleachers, the La Folie Lounge is its own beast — you could easily hang out there multiple times and never engage with the restaurant. It's that aspect of the lounge that works well with folks who might want a taste of fine French dining without having to commit to the hefty bill that usually comes after.
The menu and approach are completely different from what's on offer next door (though you can also get the full restaurant menu a la carte or as a prix fixe). The restaurant, which opened in 1988, gives you the option to do a full chef's tasting menu ($175/head) or that prix fixe ($150/head). The folks who dine there are mainly couples, and on the night I went they were of a broad distribution of ages, young nouveaux riches and gray-haired regulars alike. Servers in button-down shirts and vests speak to you cordially, telling you that you've made "an excellent choice, madam," while gentle French pop music, mainly featuring wispy-voiced female singers, lulls your mind into delicate repose.
The lounge is a lot more engaging. Rather than having your dishes appear from behind a sumptuous orange curtain by a server, you can watch a chef cook perfect little gougeres ($8) to order and tweeze herb garnishes at his station right alongside the bartender. While watching from my spot at the end of the bar, I felt a strong sense of deja vu: I've been that chef before at a similar spot in New Orleans, building charcuterie boards and preciously spooning caviar on top of deviled eggs while making small talk with diners drinking fancy cocktails. (Incidentally, I'm delighted to see that the six-divot plate that you can only ever use for deviled eggs is still going strong.)
Deviled eggs made at La Folie Lounge on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in San Francisco, Calif.
Photo: Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle
I also got a kick out of the decor — the ornate wrought-iron fencing on the wall behind the bar and framed shot of the Eiffel Tower make the place feel like the living room of an aunt who hangs onto fond memories of her visit to Paris. A collection of plush white sofas and low, round cocktail tables can be configured to fit your happy hour group or Tinder date. I really enjoy sitting at the bar, which has uncommonly comfortable stools (with backs!) and enough space at each spot for a collection of small plates. The vibe is loose and conversational here, though the food is still taken seriously.
While dining around San Francisco, especially on my own, I've noticed that affordable gourmet snacks are rare finds. Often, starters seem to hover at the $12-$20 range — which I get, considering how expensive it can be to run a business out here. So it's a marvel that the prices on the lounge menu are this affordable, a feat perhaps enabled by the relative indulgence of the menu next door. Here, for example, an order of truffle popcorn is $7, basically the same price of movie popcorn, and they don't skimp on the truffle bit by just splashing it with synthetic truffle oil: You can watch the chef grate fresh Burgundy truffle over your order a la minute. (Does your local AMC do that? If so, email me!) A plate of seared foie gras with huckleberry sauce used to be the most expensive option by a mile at $50, though with January's return of the foie gras ban, that's a moot point now.
During the lounge's happy hours, the prices on many items are reduced — the popcorn to $5, certain glasses of French wine to $6 and more. It makes you feel like you're getting away with something here.
The dishes may come off as a little dated to some — and that worried me at first. I admit that the salmon lollipops ($9), with their herbed mascarpone swirl, gave this catering veteran the heebie-jeebies: What next, fancy deviled eggs? But taken with the smart pickle and olive assortment, with the vinegar brine slicing through the fat of the cured salmon, it ended up being a much easier-to-handle take on a lox plate. I came around to the cleverness of how the kitchen turned the nostalgic salmon swirl design into fishy, pickle-spiked candy. (Though yes, I do still have nightmares about rolling and cutting those swirls for banquets back in the '00s.)
Amuse Bouche-brokaw avocado mousse, puff grains, uni, smoked trout roe--served at La Folie on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in San Francisco, Calif.
Photo: Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle 2019
But back to that leek salad. When you sit down at the lounge, you are given the bar menu as well as La Folie's menu and told that you can order any of the dishes a la carte. That sounds great, but make sure you ask about the prices. Entrees from next door hover around $60, while appetizers like the salad are around $35. I'm sure most people would be happy to stick to the bar's offerings: Why drop $35 on a lobster risotto when you could get a wonderful mac and cheese, also with lobster, for $18 instead?
La Folie Lounge
2316 Polk St., San Francisco. 415-776-5577 or www.lafolie.com
Hours: 5-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, and until 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday.
Accessibility: Easy access to tables. No steps. Gender-neutral bathrooms.
Meal for two, sans drinks: $40-$80
Order: Tarte flambée, charred leek and mushroom salad, truffle popcorn, croque monsieur
Plant-based options: Plentiful
Drinks: Full bar
Transportation: Just off the 19-Polk and 45-Union/Stockton Muni lines.
Best practices: No reservations, although I'm sure they wouldn't mind if you called ahead for a big party. Go during happy hour if you can (5-7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday). The bar seats are better if you plan to order a lot of food since the tables don't have a ton of space.
Full disclosure: In 2014, I participated in a cooking competition and my dish was evaluated by a panel of judges, including Roland Passot. I bombed hard!
At least, that's what I thought until I took the plunge and ordered the charred leek salad with wild mushrooms from the pricier restaurant menu. In the lead-up, servers from next door brought not the salad but a couple of amuse-bouches — a Dungeness crab puff on hollandaise and a raw oyster escabeche. Eyebrows raised, I asked what the deal was. Passot's wife, Jamie Passot, was sitting a few stools down with a girlfriend and also perked up when she saw what they brought me. Did they sniff me out as a critic so quickly?
The bartender told me that he ordered it for me because he thought I'd be ordering three courses.
The server who brought the oyster told me, warmly, that it was "compliments of the chef."
The chef behind the bar told me that sometimes they give out amuse-bouches randomly, when they happen to drop reservations next door. "Just the other night, we gave out a bunch of Edam souffles!"
Hmm. OK. I didn't notice anyone else in the room getting anything, but it's very likely that none of them were ridiculous enough to order a $35 salad. Though when Roland Passot himself walked up and shook my hand, even Jamie took notice.
"Does he know you from somewhere?" she asked. I shrugged.
What I can comfortably report, with some assurance from the chef behind the bar, is that perhaps fortune may smile upon you one night as you munch on your $7 popcorn. But even if it doesn't, I think you'll be happy.
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Soleil Ho's tenure as The Chronicle's Restaurant Critic began in 2019. She was previously a freelance food and pop culture writer, a podcast maker, and restaurant chef. Her seminal work, the Racist Sandwich podcast, covered the myriad ways in which food intersects with race, class, and gender. Illustration courtesy of Wendy Xu.
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Printing block, 'Chattel House' trademark
Made by W Mosedale, Manchester, for Stavert, Zigomala & Company, Manchester, about 1903-1911
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Object number 2002.36.36
Given by Roger Cooper, 2002
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Stavert, Zigomala & Company, established in about 1837, was a Manchester-based textile merchant-converter, buying cloth straight from the loom and arranging for it to be finished before selling it. It traded mainly in South and Central America, with trading offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Havana, Cuba. The firm traded in cotton piece goods and was known as a high-quality brand. The business suffered, however, as a result of the declining Lancashire cotton industry and never recovered after the Second World War. It ceased trading in cotton in the 1960s, although the name survives as an investment holding company.
This trademark printing block was made for the company by W Mosedale, and was used to distinguish Stavert, Zigomala's goods from those of other manufacturers. 'La Casita Criolle' is Spanish for the little Creole house. The term Creole was originally used to distinguish people born in the colonies of European descendants, from European-born immigrants, but later came to mean people of mixed race or those from various Caribbean islands. However, it is possible that the illustration is of a chattel house where enslaved workers rested after a day's labour on the plantations. The man standing outside the house is clearly an authority figure but the key to understanding this image may lie with the woman at the window.
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On a day of magnificent feats when Detroit Tiger's 24-year old pitcher Justin Verlander pitched a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Dodgers managed to top that. They exploded with three consecutive homers on three consecutive pitches against the New York Mets in the second inning.
Don't get me wrong. Verlander's no-no was absolutely amazing. In the ninth inning, he was still pitching strikes at 102 mph. And given the blustery conditions at Comerica Park, it's inexplicable he only had three balls fly out to the outfield including the last one off of the bat of JJ Hardy to right fielder Magglio Ordonez.
But what makes the Dodger's feat so amazing is the fact that it was the Dodgers who did it. Coming into the game, the Dodgers were only better than the Washington Nationals in home runs hit. One home run is understandable, but three is flat out shocking.
Also the pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo hit the third homer. Note the stylish bat flip after the ball was hit. I can't confirm this fact, but I believe the Dodgers lead the majors in home runs hit by the pitcher (see correction in comments): two. SF Trash went yard back on the Dodger's home opener on April 9 against the Rockies.
The Dodgers went on to win the game 4-1 retiring the last 10 Mets' batters. Bob's Big Boy and Game Over V.2 went through their six batters even more effortlessly than they did Monday night.
This has turned out to be a much better series for the Blue Crew than I had previously thought. I thought the Dodger's month-long sleepwalk would bleed over to this series. After a thorough ass whooping by the Mets, I thought they would finally wake up and go on a tear.
Fortunately they woke up after the horrible Blue Jay's series and have pounced on a struggling Met's team that has lost eight of their last nine.
There are still questions to be answered. What exactly is the purpose of bringing up James Loney and Matt Kemp last week? Is General Manager Ned Colletti showcasing them for a possible trade for a power bat? Does this mean a decreased role for Nomar and Useless?
For now, the Dodgers have bought some time before these questions have to be answered. Let's just hope they get answered sooner rather than later with the July 31st trading deadline looming over the horizon.
- Kuo is the first Taiwanese player in Major League history to hit a home run.
- Kuo now has two career wins in his pocket. His last win came on September 9, 2006 against the Mets.
- Kemp's homer hit the small sliver of fair territory in the third base side loge level. The last homerun hit there was by Olmedo Saenz back on July 25, 2005.
- Shawn Green, Paul Lo Duca and Jose Valentin, all former Dodgers now playing with the Mets, went a combined 0-10.
- The last Dodger to throw a no-no was Hideo Nomo against the Colorado Rockies on September 17, 1996. Prozac threw a no-no with the Boston Red Sox back on April 27, 2002 against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
- The last team to hit three home runs on three consecutive pitches was the Dodgers against the Padres on September 18, 2006. If you don't know about this game, Google it.
- Most importantly, THE DODGERS ARE NOW IN FIRST PLACE! Actually there is a three-way tie with the Dodgers, Padres and D-Backs.
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North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) (1)
(-) 2008: National Environmental Literacy Assessment (1)
2008/2009: ELG for Formal K-12 Education (1)
2007: ELG for Free-choice Learning (1)
Continuing of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Competitions
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is a nationally recognized high school academic competition that provides a forum for talented students to excel in science, mathematics and technology and introduces team members, their teacher/coaches, schools and communities to ocean sciences as an interdisciplinary field of study and a possible future career path.
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is a nationally recognized high school academic competition that provides a forum for talented students to excel in science, mathematics and technology and introduces team members, their teacher/coaches, schools and communities to ocean sciences as an interdisciplinary field of study and a possible future career path. Established by the Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education in 1998 (the Year of the Ocean), the program operates within a supportive learning community framework that involves the ocean research community in pre-college education and stimulates broad interest in and excitement about science and the oceans. The basic model for NOSB is that of a two-tiered timed competition in which pairs of four-student teams answer multiple-choice, short-answer and critical thinking questions within multiple categories related to the oceans. Each fall, over 400 participating high schools prepare their teams for 25 regional ocean sciences bowl competitions held across the United States in February and early March. Winners of these Regional Bowls advance to the national finals in late April. The current structure layers a rich array of year-round academic elements onto the basic competition framework and offers a range of program enhancements including summer internships and scholarships for NOSB alumni and opportunities for teacher professional development. Four regional bowls currently receive additional funding to expand recruitment efforts and provide mentoring and field trip experiences for students from racial, ethnic and economic groups underrepresented in the ocean sciences. CORE proposes to continue to administer and manage the National Ocean Sciences Bowl for the next five years (April 2007-March 2012). Funds are requested to add two new sites and expand the diversity initiative. To improve the credentials of the nation's teachers and informal educators, the proposal seeks funding for coach and regional coordinator professional development including a focus on the fundamental principles and concepts of ocean literacy recently developed by the ocean education community. An additional new element is a longitudinal study of educational and career paths that will assess the role that the program plays in encouraging talented students to enter the pipeline into ocean science careers and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) professions. By supporting and promoting the program's unique educational and experiential opportunities, all NOSB partners and sponsors contribute to helping our nation better prepare K-12 students in science and technology and identify and cultivate future scientists and technical experts.
Partners: Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Florida Atlantic University / Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute · George Mason University / Center for Climate Change Communication (4C) · Old Dominion University (ODU) · Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium · San Francisco State University (SFSU) / Center for Science and Mathematics Education · University of South Florida / College of Marine Science (CMS) · East Carolina University (ECU) · NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory · North Carolina State University (NCSU) · Oregon State University (OSU) / College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences · University of Alaska (UA-Fairbanks) / College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences · University of Colorado Boulder / Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) · University of Hawaii at Manoa · University of Miami / Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) · University of New England (UNE) / Center for Excellence in the Marine Sciences (CEMS) · University of New Hampshire (UNH) · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) / Institute of Marine Science · University of South Carolina (USC) / Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine & Coastal Sciences · University of Southern California (USC) / Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies · The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) / Gulf Coast Research Laboratory · University of Washington (UW) / School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) · Virginia Institute of Marine Science / Marine Advisory Services · Youngstown State University · National Sea Grant College Program / New York Sea Grant College Program · Michigan Sea Grant · Rutgers University / Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences · University of Wisconsin (UW–Milwaukee) / School of Freshwater Sciences · University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) / MarineQuest ·
Measuring the Effectiveness of North American Environmental Education Programs with Respect to the Parameters of Environmental Literacy
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) offsite link · Washington, District of Columbia
The North American Association of Environmental Education (NAAEE) will assess environmental literacy levels of middle school students and compare the results to baseline data collected nationwide in 2007. In this study the research team will solicit and select a purposeful sample of schools and other program sites that represent the following categories: (1) Networks, e.g., Lieberman schools, Earth Force/Green Schools, Blue Ribbon School, etc.; (2) Programs, e.g. WET, WILD, PLT, IEEIA, etc.); (3) environmentally focused Charter and Magnet Schools; and (4) Independent Schools.
The North American Association of Environmental Education (NAAEE) will assess environmental literacy levels of middle school students and compare the results to baseline data collected nationwide in 2007. In this study the research team will solicit and select a purposeful sample of schools and other program sites that represent the following categories: (1) Networks, e.g., Lieberman schools, Earth Force/Green Schools, Blue Ribbon School, etc.; (2) Programs, e.g. WET, WILD, PLT, IEEIA, etc.); (3) environmentally focused Charter and Magnet Schools; and (4) Independent Schools. By comparing 2008 programmatic assessments to the established 2007 base-line levels of environmental literacy (while investigating the variables that may contribute to school wide or classroom levels of literacy), the field of environmental education and NOAA may make future curricular and program decisions that are grounded in sound scientific data. The Research Team will review these results and generate a report to be submitted to NOAA and NAAEE (and other partners as needed). These results comprise a presentation at the annual NAAEE Conference and other venues. Articles will be submitted to professional newsletters and journals.
Competition: 2008: National Environmental Literacy Assessment
PI: Darlene Dorsey
Partners: Florida Institute of Technology · University of Arkansas at Fort Smith · University of Wisconsin (UW–Platteville) ·
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB), initiated in 1998, is a nationally recognized high school academic competition through which talented students excel in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields and are introduced to ocean science as an interdisciplinary field of study and a possible career path.
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB), initiated in 1998, is a nationally recognized high school academic competition through which talented students excel in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields and are introduced to ocean science as an interdisciplinary field of study and a possible career path. As the NOSB also engages high school teachers, schools, and local communities in the competition and other program elements, it results in broader awareness of the ocean sciences and environmental issues and increased attitudes toward stewardship of ocean resources within these audiences. The program operates with the involvement of the ocean science research and professional community. Support from NOAA is requested to support about 20% of NOSB national office staff time needed for total program implementation, subawards to the regional competitions, and site visits for planning the 2015 national finals.
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB), managed by The Consortium for Ocean Leadership, provides enriched science education and learning through a nationally recognized and highly acclaimed academic competition that increases high school students' knowledge of the marine sciences, including the science disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, and geology.
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB), managed by The Consortium for Ocean Leadership, provides enriched science education and learning through a nationally recognized and highly acclaimed academic competition that increases high school students' knowledge of the marine sciences, including the science disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, and geology. The NOSB addresses a national gap in environmental and Earth sciences in K-12 education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean sciences, preparing them for careers in ocean science and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Currently, there are 25 regions in the U.S. that compete in the NOSB, each with their own regional competitions. The regional competitions are coordinated by the Regional Coordinators, who are typically affiliated with a university in their region. Each year approximately 2,000 students from 300 schools across the nation compete for prizes and a trip to the national competition. The goal of this organization is to increase knowledge of the ocean among high school students and, ultimately, magnify the public understanding of ocean research. Students who participate are eligible to apply for the National Ocean Scholar Program.
Partners: Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science / Alaska SeaLife Center · Florida Atlantic University / Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute · George Mason University / Center for Climate Change Communication (4C) · Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium · San Francisco State University (SFSU) / Center for Science and Mathematics Education · University of South Florida / College of Marine Science (CMS) · NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory · Oregon State University (OSU) / College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences · University of Alaska (UA-Fairbanks) / College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences · University of Colorado Boulder / Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) · University of Miami / Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) · University of New England (UNE) / Center for Excellence in the Marine Sciences (CEMS) · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) / Institute of Marine Science · The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) / Gulf Coast Research Laboratory · University of Washington (UW) / School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) · Virginia Institute of Marine Science / Marine Advisory Services · Youngstown State University · National Sea Grant College Program / New York Sea Grant College Program · National Sea Grant College Program / Virginia Institute of Marine Science · National Sea Grant College Program / University of Connecticut · Old Dominion University (ODU) / Ocean, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences · National Sea Grant College Program / Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) · National Sea Grant College Program / Texas A&M University · Michigan Sea Grant · National Sea Grant College Program / University of Washington (UW) · Stanford University / School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences · Eastman Chemical Company · Savannah State University / Department of Marine & Environmental Sciences · Texas A&M University at Galveston · University of Michigan / School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) / CILER · The University of Texas at Austin / Marine Science Institute · National Sea Grant College Program / University of Alaska (UA-Fairbanks) / Alaska Sea Grant · National Sea Grant College Program / University of Delaware / Delaware Sea Grant · National Sea Grant College Program / University of Hawaii System / Hawaii Sea Grant · National Sea Grant College Program / University of Maine / Maine Sea Grant · National Sea Grant College Program / University of New Hampshire (UNH) / New Hampshire Sea Grant · State University of New York at Stony Brook / School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) · Rutgers University / Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences · University of San Diego / Department of Environmental & Ocean Sciences · California State University at Monterey Bay / School of Natural Sciences · University of Wisconsin (UW–Milwaukee) / School of Freshwater Sciences · University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) / MarineQuest · National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) · American Honda Foundation · University of Miami / Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science · East Carolina University (ECU) / Coastal Studies Institute ·


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Riverside Middle School news and announcements
News and annoucements from Riverside Middle School
Ice cream sundaes will be sold Friday, Jan. 4 in the school's cafeteria. The cost is $2.
Riverside students sponsor Angel Tree children
Riverside High School's Representative Committee is sponsoring 11 children from the Salvation Army's angel tree program.
Students took the wish list from 11 children and divided it among their Home Room classes.
RMS student participates in PPK competition in Charlotte
Lauren Morelli, a sixth-grade student at Riverside Middle School, recently competed in the Carolina Panthers' NFL Punt, Pass and Kick (PPK) Team Championship competition in Charlotte. She earned the honor by winning the Greenville County PPK in the 10-11 girls division and then swept through the sectionals at Pickens.
Greenville City Council presented a plaque to Morelli at a meeting to honor her accomplishments and wish her well.
Eastside-Riverside alumni game to benefit 10-year-old
Eastside and Riverside high school alumni are playing a charity basketball game on Dec. 22 at 4 p.m. at Eastside High School to benefit Jada Atkins, who is battling cancer. Jada has been diagnosed with a Wilms (kidney) tumor.
Former NFL players Andre Goodman (Denver Broncos) and Tremayne Stephens (San Diego Chargers) have committed to play. Goodman played at Eastside and Stephens at Riverside. Steven Bright (Riverside), Vanderbilt quarterback, will also be at the game.
Foothills Philharmonic free Christmas concert is Dec. 15
The Foothills Philharmonic will perform "Christmas Celebration", a mix of holiday classics, Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Riverside High School. The concert is free.
Kory Vrieze, Artistic Director of the orchestra, will lead the free concert.


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QBS #PSSU18086
Request for Professional Services Qualifications (QBS): DIA Track and Field Replacement
Award Info Published Thursday December 6, 2018
Consultant: Shive-Hatery, Chicago, IL
Section/Division: Professional Service (Unsuccessful, Responsive Respondents: 3)
Terms: One-time transaction
Number of Unsuccessful, Responsive Respondents: 2
Successful Responsible Bidder
Shive-Hatery, Chicago, IL
Unsuccessful Responsive Bidders - 3
Civil Design, Inc., Effingham, IL
Ratio Architects, Inc., Champaign, IL
Reifsteck Reid, Champaign, IL
First published Wednesday, June 27, 2018
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Professional Service Consultant (PSC) for the design, bid/award, construction, and warranty phase services for the DIA - Track and Field Replacement located at 602 St. Mary's Rd, Champaign. The project shall provide the removal of the existing track and field, regrading, and complete replacement and reconfiguration of the track and field facilities. The improvements include reorienting the track oval so the stands are immediately adjacent to the start and finish lines. The majority of the throwing events move to the infield of the track to provide a better overall experience for the fans. The new track surface and jump event facilities will be state of the art, providing the highest levels for competition and safety and will be designed to comply with NCAA regulations. New exterior lighting, sound systems, and video replay capabilities will be included in the project to meet the Big Ten competition requirements. The existing scoreboard will be relocated on site as necessary based on the proposed new design. New storage structures will be provided on the site as necessary for the track equipment.
See attached for more information.
Qualifications and supporting materials will be accepted at the address below until 4:00 PM, Monday July 16, 2018:
Facilities and Services - UIUC
Attention: Brian Bundren, bundren@illinois.edu, 217-244-6445
State Purchasing Officer - John Knittle
Only those firms which meet the following qualifications will be considered:
There is a BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.
Selection will be consistent with the Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Qualifications Based Selection Act (30 ILCS 535/1).
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
Specification Documents
TrackFieldReplacementPSSU18086ad.pdf (7 MB)
Conflict of Interest Document
SPOCOIRRDeterminationShiveHatteryBAU18086.pdf (199 KB)


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This process is time-consuming and largely damaging to the wood grain, and in some cases damaging to the hinge. Certain hinges have a flocking material attached to the opposing surfaces that can be damaged or removed by trial fitting. Splitting of the grain can extend beyond the useable slot length thus making the anchoring point unstable.
Since the hinges connect the control surface to the aircraft, is it imperative that they are securely attached to the airframe in a manner that is not mechanically detrimental to the airplanes structure in order to produce a controlled and predictable flight.
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Pushing AI to the EDGE!
Starting in May 2021, Expert Analytics is participating in the European Horizon2020 project Distributed Artificial Intelligent Systems - DAIS.
Together with our Norwegian partners Step Solutions and Jotne EPM, Expert Analytics is developing methods for distributed artificial intelligence applied to high frequency data. This enables us to monitor the health status of industry assets without having to send large amounts of data to the cloud for analysis. This is particularly beneficiary for assets in remote locations with limited access to bandwidth, like hydropower, shipping and offshore industry.
Expert Analytics and Scientific Outreach
A new book showcasing the scientific challenges to be tackled by the European Solar Telescope (EST) has just seen the light. EST is a 4-meter aperture telescope designed to investigate the Sun with unprecedented detail. Equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, it will help scientists understand the magnetic coupling of the solar atmosphere. EST will be the largest solar telescope ever built in Europe and it's expected to see the so-called first light in 2027. EST is a pan-European project involving 18 countries and financed by EU's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.
A series of short articles on the science problems to be addressed by EST were published on social media between May 2018 and April 2020. The goal was to raise awareness of solar physics and the importance of the future EST among a general, non-specialised audience. A total of 77 articles were written by professional solar astronomers from 30 different European research centers and universities. All the articles are now collected in this book.
Expert Analytics in the Press: Article About the Sun Published in Spanish Newspaper
What will happen to the Sun when it dies?
The article entitled "What will happen to the Sun when it dies?" was published in the Spanish newspaper El Pais on October 2, 2019. El Pais is the main general newspaper in Spain. The article (in Spanish) can be found here. Ada is a data scientist at Expert Analytics with a background in academia. Her field of research is Solar Physics, and in addition to doing research she communicates science within education & outreach activities.
Interview With Simen on His PhD
Simen Tennøe recently defended his PhD thesis in computational neuroscience. In this context, the University of Oslo interviewed him along with two of his co-PhD students on the cross-disciplinary work they have performed during their PhDs.
You can read the article here (in Norwegian). For the especially interested, a longer summary of his PhD can be found here.
Interview With Jonathan
The University of Oslo recently interviewed Jonathan to learn how he applies the knowledge acquired during his studies in his current job as a senior consultant and problem solver in Expert Analytics.
Read the article here (written in Norwegian).
Johannes Talking at the Rust Meetup in Oslo
The topic of the session was "Barriers to Rust adoption in Norway". A lot of developers, it seems, are using Rust at their spare time for pet projects, but few professionally. Some barriers were identified, like the size of the community making it hard for businesses to commit to developing production software in Rust. The community agreed to take action and provide training at both beginner and intermediate level to spread the language, which we think is an excellent and active approach to overcome this issue.
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China-U.S. cooperation
Bilateral Political Relations in Retrospect
Trade & economy
Bilateral Trade, Economic Relations & Technological Cooperation
Military Exchanges Between China and the U.S.
Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Cooperation on Climate Change, Energy and the Environment
Statement of Intent on Cleaner Air and Cleaner Energy, Technology Cooperation
China-U.S. Cultural Exchanges and Cooperation
NBA in China
Education exchanges
Sino-US human rights talks on April 27, 2011
Sino-US human rights dialogue in May, 2010
China, US restart human rights dialogue in 2008
Sino-US human rights dialogue in 2002
Major diplomatic exchanges
Chinese leaders' visits to the U.S.
U.S. leaders' visits to China
Chinese leadership
Hu Jintao
Wu Bangguo
Wen Jiabao
Jia Qinglin
Li Changchun
Li Keqiang
He Guoqiang
Zhou Yongkang
U.S. leadership
Historic moments
Mao Zedong
Major documents
China-U.S. joint statement in 2011
China-U.S. joint statement
China-US Joint Statement
China-US Joint Statement ( 29 October, 1997)
China-U.S. August 17 Communique in 1982
Joint Communique of the People's Republic of China and the United States of America(17 August, 1982)
Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations in 1979
Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the People's Republic of China and the United States of America (1 January, 1979)
Shanghai Communique in 1972
Joint Communique of the People's Republic of China and the United States of America (28 Feb, 1972)
China.org.cn special reports
Finance and Taxation
Population and Ethnic Groups
Political System and State Structure
Transport, Posts and Telecommunications
The 2009 National Sample Survey on Population Change adopted a stratified multi-stage systematic PPS cluster sampling scheme, taking the whole nation as the population and each province, autonomous region or municipality as sub-populations. A total of 1.16 million people were selected from 11,748 survey districts in 5872 neighborhoods in 3,460 townships (towns and street committees) in 1,882 counties (cities and districts) of the 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. The size of the sample was thus 0.873 per thousand of the national population. The weighted estimation procedure suggested that the birth rate was 12.13 per thousand, the death rate was 7.08 per thousand and the natural growth rate was 5.05 per thousand for China in 2009. Based on these rates, it was further estimated that China had a total population of 1,334.74 million at the end of 2009, with 16.15 million births, 9.43 million deaths and a net increase of 6.72 million people during the year.
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Happy Birthday to ME!! Well… almost. My birthday isn't until Thursday but a few companies have been helping to plan my birthday feasts for the last two weeks.
For the last 2 years, I've done "Birthday Freebie" posts and every year, I find more stores/companies that give away items to their customers or e-mail registrants on their birthday. Instead of doing a long, drawn out list, I've compiled the regulars with a few newbies and what they're offering up for WONDERFUL LIBRAS birthday-havers everywhere.
My baby cousin "Little" Jr.
My older cousin "Big" Jr.
and a bunch more whose names escapy me now.
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The school was among the first few CBSE schools of Dehradun to provide smart class facilities. Teaching and learning have acquired a new dimension with the installation of the Smartclass DTS for all subjects from classes Nursery to 12. Young minds are abuzz with curiosity. Teachers are empowered to teach better and students actually look forward to their classes. Teachers can now explain concepts with the help of graphics, animation and videos.
The Science Stream exists at the Senior Secondary level and hence the school has Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology Labs fully equipped as per CBSE norms.
of reading and development of student's independent learning skills. It is also to ensure that all the students, teachers and staff are effectively using ideas and information.
It is our firm belief that leadership qualities are forged in young minds on the games field. Hence great emphasis is laid on physical fitness. Facilities exist for football, basketball, handball, volleyball, cricket, badminton, athletics, yoga and martial arts. The School has a talented team of PTI's to train the young sportsmen. Every student is expected to take part in sports. We also encourage students to participate in CBSE cluster and zonal level games and sports.
The school has a state of the art computer laboratory. Students are given a free access to the use of computers from class 1 onwards. Internet facilities are also accessible to residential students to prepare their assignment.


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Set over one summer, the film follows precocious six-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World..
The Florida Project is a 2017 American slice-of-life drama film directed by Sean Baker and written by Baker and Chris Bergoch. The plot follows a six-year-old girl living with her delinquent single mother in a motel in Kissimmee, Florida, as they try to stay out of trouble and make ends meet, so they may keep ahead of impending homelessness. The misery and squalor of their life in Kissimmee is contrasted with nearby Walt Disney World, which can be seen at a distance in one shot.
The Florida Project premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, and was theatrically released in the United States on October 6, 2017, by A24. The film was praised for Baker's directing and the performances, particularly Prince and Dafoe. It was chosen by both the National Board of Review and American Film Institute as one of the top 10 films of the year. Dafoe earned Best Supporting Actor nominations at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and BAFTA Awards. Prince won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer.
'The Florida Project absolutely sings as a visual achievement, and not only as that.' Daily Telegraph (UK)
'The Florida Project is one of the best films about childhood made anywhere in recent years.' Independent (UK)
AFI Awards, USA 2018 Winner AFI Award - Movie of the Year
Alliance of Women Film Journalists 2018 Winner EDA Award for Best Supporting Actor - Willem Dafoe and Winner of the EDA Female Focus Award - Best Breakthrough Performance
Austin Film Critics Association 2018 Winner of the AFCA Award for Best Supporting Actor
Bodil Awards 2019 Winner of the Bodil for Best American Film
CinEuphoria Awards 2019 Winner CinEuphoria for Top Ten of the Year - International Competition
Detroit Film Critics Society Awards 2017 Winner of the DFCS Award for Best Film, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor
New York Film Critics, Online 2017 Winner of the NYFCO Award for Best Film
San Francisco Film Critics Circle 2017 Winner of the SFFCC Award for Best Picture


B&P Water Technologies srl appointed Exgo Industrial as its exclusive agent for the Spanish market. A direct contact with Spanish customers will open new opportunities to expand the activities of B&P Water Technologies with Spanish general contractors in the field of desalination and chemical dosing systems.
One of Biscuit Packaging Manufacturer used Labthink WVTR test equipment to inspect and improve their product packaging.
The more demanding and varied the application and environment, the more robust and versatile a drive system needs to be. That is why the hydraulic direct drive is gaining in the harsh environments and operating situations associated with shredding.
In Montebello Vicentino to see first-hand the bucket crusher MB-L160, purchased by one of the leading Italian rental groups.
"Smart packaging" was the main topic for the two journalists from Korea who visited Optima Consumer on April 26, 2016.
One goal united more than 200 participants at the 6th Pharma Forum in Schwaebisch Hall: the best possible patient safety and health.
Intertek, the worldwide leader in providing services such as testing, inspecting and certifying products, has published a new and perspective shifting whitepaper; "Use of Smartphones, PDA's & Tablet Computers in Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas".
Solutions, innovations, versatility and environmental respect.
The Siemens booth in hall 11 at SPS IPC Drives is a big one, and often crowded with visitors.
Synchronous Buck PWM Controller simplifies power supply design.
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Have you ever dreamed of stepping into one of your favorite movies? Those dreams can become reality when you visit the Walt Disney World Resort, where Disney classics come to life.
You can swim in the Big Blue Ocean pool and hear Nemo and friends talking underwater or enjoy a nighttime movie under the stars in the Pridelands with Simba nearby. In Radiator Springs, kids of all ages can experience life-sized cars of Lightning McQueen, Mater and more. You can even go for a swim at the Cozy Cone motel pool.
With 2,000 family suites, each sleeping up to six, and an additional 864 standard rooms located in The Little Mermaid area, the resort provides families with magical, fun experiences. Be sure to join in for the nightly dance party in the lobby every evening; it's fun for the whole family and a great way to end a busy day at the parks.
The memorable experiences continue at each of the theme parks, too. At Epcot's 'Soarin,' you'll take flight to experience the sights, sounds and even smells of California. As you soar over the orange groves, you'll discover scents of citrus and as you reach the Redwood trees, you'll be surrounded by these magnificent trees.
In Epcot's Future World, you can create a virtual car and see how it performs at the Test Track against others. You'll reach top speeds, test the brakes and even match your vehicle against the most extreme weather conditions.
Kids can defeat the enemies at the Jedi Training Academy at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It's a must-see event for Star Wars fans ages four to 12, but get there early -- spots for this interactive experience fill up quickly every morning.
Visitors to Hollywood Studios also can watch potential Star Wars Padawans in action with shows throughout the day. Afterward, climb aboard Star Tours-The Adventure Continues ride for the ultimate experience. For a great souvenir, stop by Tatooine Traders and make your own light saber.
For those who love the stage, the American Idol Experience could lead the way to stardom. Choose your song wisely and perform in front of a live audience and you could be on your way to Hollywood.
At Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, you'll explore the world from a bug's point of view at the It's Tough to be a Bug show. Home to more than 1,700 animals across 250 species, don't miss exploring the African savanna aboard the Kilimanjaro Safaris, where you'll see lions, giraffes and elephants grazing the lands, providing phenomenal photo opportunities. For the ultimate experience, sign up for the Wild Africa Trek – a VIP, privately-led tour of the safari with an up-close look at the wildlife in the park.
At Magic Kingdom Park, step inside the fantasy tale of 'Beauty & the Beast' at the 'Be Our Guest' restaurant. The iconic ballroom is beautiful and the attention to detail is phenomenal. With quick-service dining available during the day, the restaurant is a sit-down service meal at night. Guests have the opportunity to dine in The West Wing, the Rose Gallery and the ballroom. 'Be Our Guest' is also unique in that at dinnertime, guests may order wine and beer with their meal – a first inside the Magic Kingdom Park.
When you're done with your meal, stop by the Enchanted Tales with Belle experience where children can help retell the classic love story of 'Beauty and the Beast' and even meet Belle.
For pirate fans, don't miss The Pirates League. Transform into a scallywag with a pirate beard, sword and temporary tattoos. Be sure to take the personalized pirate oath to receive your official pirate name. For the princess in your family, visit the Bippity Boppity Boutique in Cinderella's Castle for a royal makeover complete with makeup, nail polish, a new hairdo and a tiara and princess dress.
The stories and experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort help families create fantastic family vacation memories. It doesn't get much better than watching your child's eyes light up when they see – and interact with – their favorite characters come to life.


In 1958, Lloyd Lindquist and Warren McNely formed a small general contracting business in Oakland, CA. The two embarked on a successful venture concentrating mostly in structural concrete projects. The business expanded to other types of new construction through the 1960's and 70's, but concrete construction was still mostly the focus. Although most work was in the Bay Area, their concrete expertise took them to other western states including Hawaii and as far as American Samoa. In the 1970's, the business added focus on major remodels and rehabilitations. From old canneries and factories to abandoned downtown department stores, major structural upgrades and conversions to light industrial, office space and retail became a larger part of the company's portfolio. Warren McNely became sole owner in the mid 1980's when his partner retired. The company continued to complete conversions and remodels, structural upgrades and new buildings. In 1994, Claire McNely Koenig and Dan McNely took the reins and the second generation of family ownership began. Claire and Dan continued with that same portfolio, but also began to work into the church and private school markets. After 18 successful years partnering with Claire McNely Koenig, Dan McNely took sole ownership in 2012.
McNely Construction is still that same company that Dan McNely grew up in. Our portfolio remains mostly the same: new construction with wood, steel, concrete or block elements, seismic and structural upgrades, churches and private schools, freezer buildings, light industrial facilities, office space and interior tenant improvements. We are not just brokers, we are builders! We do self-perform concrete and carpentry, not only on our projects, but at times acting as a sub to other GC's that act mostly as brokers.
The construction industry has seen significant change in application, new methods and materials, as well as technological advances, but our core values remain unchanged. We value relationships and the "do what you say you're going to do" attitude. Whether awarded a project through competitive bid or negotiation, we want to team with the owner and design group to create projects on time, on budget and with excellent quality.


NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is now letting its users post videos that are up to 140 seconds long, an increase from its previous 30-second limit.
The move is part of the social media company's efforts to attract a broader set of users, some of whom feel confined by its limits on the length of tweets — as well as videos. It's also likely to help users make money from such videos.
The San Francisco company also launched an app called Twitter Engage for those it calls "influential creators." It's designed to help them interact with fans.
Twitter Inc. currently has about 310 million monthly active users, small potatoes compared with Facebook's 1.65 billion. The professional online network LinkedIn has 433 million members, but many of these users do not log in every month.


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Vegard Gjermundshaug (10 de enero de 1992) es un deportista noruego que compite en biatlón. Ganó una medalla de bronce en el Campeonato Europeo de Biatlón de 2015, en la prueba por relevos.

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I can not dismiss the subject of Indian affairs without again recommending to your consideration the expediency of more adequate provision for giving energy to the laws throughout our interior frontier and for restraining the commission of outrages upon the Indians, without which all pacific plans must prove nugatory. To enagle, by competent rewards, the employment of qualified and trusty persons to reside among them as agents would also contribute to the preservation of peace and good neighborhood. If in addition to these expedients an eligible plan could be devised for promoting civilization among the friendly tribes and for carrying on trade with them upon a scale equal to their wants and under regulations calculated to protect them from imposition and extortion, its influence in cementing their interest with ours could not but be considerable.
It is proper likewise to inform you that since my last communication on the subject, and in further execution of the acts severally making provision for the public debt and for the reduction thereof, three new loans have been effected, each for 3,000,000 florins - one at Antwerp, at the annual interest of 4.5%, with an allowance of 4% in lieu of all charges, in th eother two at Amsterdam, at the annual interest of 4%, with an allowance of 5.5% in one case and of 5% in the other in lieu of all charges. The rates of these loans and the circumstances under which they have been made are confirmations of the high state of our credit abroad.