New York City Detective John McClane becomes the only hope for a small group of hostages, one of whom is his estranged wife, trapped in a Los Angeles high-rise office building when it is seized by terrorists on Christmas Eve.
Facing Christmas 3,000 miles from his estranged wife and two children, New York policeman John McClane flies to Los Angeles bearing presents and hoping to patch up his marriage. Stylish and cool Hans Gruber is in Los Angeles as well for the holiday season, but he's not there to give out presents. He's there to take: more than $600 million in negotiable bearer bonds from the multinational Nakatomi Corporation, where McClane's wife Holly is an executive. McClane arrives at his wife's office building and relaxes while she and her fellow employees are having a Christmas party celebrating the most successful year in the history of the company. Meanwhile, Gruber and a dozen fellow terrorists are meticulously sealing off the building. Since it's Christmas Eve, the building is virtually empty, so Gruber easily seizes control and takes the Nakatomi employees hostage. Then as the intruders start dissecting the elaborate safe holding the more than $600 million in bonds, McClane, unseen and unknown to the terrorists, starts disrupting their finely laid plans. The terrorists still have the upper hand, with an arsenal of weapons. McClane has only his service automatic, but he also has as a 34-story building in which to use his courage, cunning and endurance in a deadly cat-and-mouse game. And as the dozen terrorists are going to find out, John McClane is not about to go down without a fight. Bruce Willis stars as no-nonsense cop John McClane, who takes on the 12 terrorists with grit and determination, but not without a sense of humor. Also starring are Alan Rickman as terrorist leader Hans Gruber; Bonnie Bedelia as Holly McClane, and Alexander Godunov as Karl, the terrorist with a personal grudge against John McClane. The Gordon Co./Silver Pictures Production is directed by John McTiernan and produced by Lawrence Gordon and Joel Silver. The script is by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza, based on the novel Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorpe. Charles Gordon serves as executive producer.


Rob visits his doctor to get a quit smoking plan that's best for him.
I've been to see my doctor to get extra support to quit smoking.
We had an honest conversation. I told my doctor where I was at after my slip-up and we discussed a quit plan that will work best for me.
I guess, in some ways I was nervous.
Part of me was worried about coping an earful or getting told off for being a smoker. But it was more than that, as well. If I'm completely honest, I was also nervous about making a full commitment to quitting.
I kept wondering who I'll be without smokes. Smoking has always been a comfort for me. It's weird to think about my life without it.
How will I handle my morning coffee without a smoke?
Will I be able to catch up with my smoking mates and resist the urge to join them?
I don't think I've played a round of golf or gone fishing without a smoke in 30 years! Will I still enjoy those things?
I know I've made the right decision to visit the doctor who has helped me understand that smokes are an addiction – and just like any other medical condition, it's ok to get that extra support to help kick this habit.
I feel like I am on the right track now.
I'm excited to really give this a good shot. And I'm looking forward to feeling the benefits of a smoke-free life again. After my last quit attempt, I started coughing less and tasting food better in just 3 weeks.1 Imagine how good I'll feel in 3 months, 6 months or even 12 months from now!
It's those positive thoughts, the health benefits of quitting smoking and the support of Bronti and my family that will keep me going.
My end-goal of a smoke-free life is firmly in my sights. And now I have the plan to get me there.
Nicotine addiction is a medical condition.2 Talk to your doctor to get the support you need to help you quit smoking.
Nicotine addiction is a medical condition.2 You're up to 4x more likely to succeed in quitting with the help of a healthcare professional compared to quitting unaided.4 You and your doctor can develop a quit plan that best suits your needs.
1 Quit. How to reverse the health effects of smoking. Available at https://www.quit.org.au/articles/how-reverse-health-effects-smoking. Accessed 24 August 2018.
2 Zwar NA, Mendelson CP, Richmond RL. Tobacco smoking: options for helping smokers to quit. AFP 2014; 43(6):348–54.
3 Cancer Institute NSW 'iCanQuit' initiative. Understanding Smoking Dependence. Available at: https://www.icanquit.com.au/getting-started/know-what-to-expect/understanding-smoking-dependence [Accessed August 2018].
4 West R. (2012). Stop smoking services: increased chances of quitting. NCSCT Briefing #8. London; National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training.


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Posted byregina June 12, 2016 Posted inAltitude, Endurance Fueling, Fueling and HydrationTags:altitude, EAR, elevation, Endurance Fueilng, exercise associated hyponatremia, fluid loss, hdyration, hew-butler, hyponatremia, pikes peak ascent, sodium, sweat loss, sweat rate
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Recently while running up Pikes Peak, I came upon a fellow with good intentions explaining hydration to a woman who was new to mountain running. He said: "You don't need to carry water with you during the race, they have plenty of aid stations. Besides, most people over-hydrate anyway." In this particular instance, this man was referring to drinking too much water as being overhydrated, but using the phrase "overhydrate" without explanation of or differentiation between water and electrolytes can give two very different implications.
The problem with telling an athlete unfamiliar with the semantics of hydration is that the person receiving this message, might interpret that to mean they should not drink a lot during the race. However, telling them to drink an electrolyte and carbohydrate drink when they are thirsty is a completely different message. This question of semantics might not make a difference to an experienced athlete who uses the term hydration interchangeably with drinking electrolytes, but for someone new to running at altitude, it should be clarified. Dr. Tim Noakes, one of the initial authors involved in creating protocols for hydration recommendations in endurance sports, has now done an about face in his latest book "Waterlogged" published in 2012. This article does not delve into the controversial debate surrounding the book, but instead focuses on differences in terminology related to hydration status.
Semantics are important when it comes to hydration to distinguish between two common terms associated with sweating: dehydration and hyponatremia. Differentiating terminology related to over and under consuming fluids and the concern for each is important. Consuming an insufficient amount of water that results in total body water weight loss is a condition called dehydration. Drinking too much water during exercise can cause water intoxification, (exercise associated hyponatremia (EAH)), a condition defined by dangerously low serum sodium levels. The media has used the terms dehydration and exercise associated hyponatremia (EAH) to mean the same and in doing so it has falsely led readers to assume that the symptoms for the two different conditions are the same. Due to specific events like the Boston Marathon which gained a lot of hype and press in 2002 when athletes over consumed water and/or total fluid including carbohydrate beverages, guidelines have been created and recommendations on fluid intake have been updated.
Dehydration, or insufficient water status in the body, is important because water makes up 45% – 75% of our body weight (60% average) and is tightly regulated to within 0.2 – 0.5% of our daily body mass. A reference range is used because each person's water mass percentage will vary depending on fluid consumption and body composition. The more lean mass and glycogen stores a person has, the higher the percentage of water in body composition. The main symptom of mild dehydration is thirst, but as the percentage of water loss increases, perceived exertion, core temperature, and heart rate may increase.
The goal of hydration plans is not to prevent weight loss but to reduce the amount of it. There has been debate whether or not dehydration affects performance, and each person's tolerance to it will vary. It is recommended that athletes minimize weight loss to 2 – 3% of body weight in exercise lasting longer than 90 minutes. Many professional marathon runners accumulate much higher percentages of body weight loss than the recommendation without perceived decrement to their performance. However, the physiological adaptations that take place as a result of their training in combination with the elevated threshold for discomfort elite athletes exhibit; make them the minority, not the norm.
Determining accurate water loss using sweat rates is difficult since there are several sources of error, including respiratory loss of water and water as a byproduct of the breakdown of glycogen, fat, and protein. In addition, sweat rates focus on the loss of body weight which can be altered without a change in body water status. However, sweat rates are the least burdensome for athletes to use to measure body water status and can provide approximations for a variety of environments and intensities of training.
Exercise associated hyponatremia (EAH) can occur when a person is in a state of water balance or water deficit (dehydration), but it is usually associated with excessive water intake. In general, if a person consumes an electrolyte beverage when they are thirsty, EAH can be avoided. However, if a person drinks electrolyte containing beverages excessively (as if trying to prevent sweat loss), they can experience EAH. Exercise associated hyponatremia is usually asymptomatic and even though we usually associate excessive intake of water with weight gain, many times there is no change in body weight. The only way to diagnose EAH is to have your blood drawn for evaluation of sodium levels. Exercise associated hyponatremia is diagnosed when serum sodium levels fall below 135 mmol/L. Symptoms of EAH include feeling bloated, a 'puffy' appearance, nausea, and vomiting. These are all symptoms that can be experienced from simply participating in an endurance event. EAH is not a condition one would experience after a normal training day, so just because you feel bloated, you most likely are not experiencing EAH. Studies have found that even a moderate intake of sodium as part of a carbohydrate electrolyte drink prevented dramatic changes in serum sodium levels, and sodium intake while exercising in the heat is necessary in preventing EAH due to sodium loss that occurs when an athlete tries to match fluid intake with sweat loss.
The balance of water inside and outside of cells in relation to the concentration of sodium and chloride determines sodium balance. Hew-Butler et al. found that athletes who lost up to 3.8% of their body weight after Ironman South Africa (2006) still maintained serum sodium and plasma volume, showing us that our bodies work to maintain the balance of water, sodium and chloride inside and outside of cells. Weight loss >4% may result in a disturbance to sodium balance however, this depends on sex, amount and type of fluid ingested during event, and sweat rate. Pahnke et al. found that men had a higher overall sweat rate than women during the 2003 Hawaii IronmanⓇ Triathlon World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and women on average drank more of a sodium containing beverage than the men, which attenuated their decline in sodium levels. Out of the men and women who completed this race, those that lost >4% body weight did not show a significant change in their serum sodium concentrations. The average concentration of sodium per pound of sweat is 400 – 500 mg, but it can range as high as 1100 mg. This large degree of variability is why it is difficult to make definitive recommendations about the use of salt tablets.
Some research has shown sodium supplementation does not affect sodium loss or performance during a 12.5 hour Ironman competition but it did minimize total weight loss in subjects who consumed 700 mg/hr salt compared to those that did not during Ironman South Africa. In addition, in the same race, none of the athletes that finished the race had EAH defined as < 135 mmol/L sodium regardless if they consumed a salt tablet or not. Most athletes did not fully replace or match fluid intake with loss. This is important because if they did try to match loss through intake, serum sodium levels most likely would have decreased. However, by not matching sweat loss with fluid intake, their kidneys preserved sodium concentration levels while total body mass (mostly water) decreased. Many professional Ironman athletes positively attribute their success in Kona, HI to salt supplementation during the race. The training and acclimatization that a professional athlete does in preparation for Kona cannot be compared to an age group triathlete with less fitness, experience, and who trains in a different environment.
Monitoring your sweat rate is a great way to follow trends in your rate of water loss from different types and duration of workouts and also comparing the same workout in two different environments; however, it is very easy to become caught up in the numbers and almost obsessed with fluid in and fluid out. Don't try to make this equation equal to zero.
Instead of fighting your sweat rate, accept it and learn to become comfortable with it. Yes, we want to drink as much fluid and electrolytes as is comfortable within reason, but the other half of this is that you also have to train. You have to train enough that your body acclimates to the environment (e.g., hot and humid) and you mentally learn to manage the discomfort of sweating.
Hydrating in advance of training and rehydrating 24 – 48 hours in advance and after workouts in which you lose > 2% body weight is important. You can work with a sports nutritionist or dietitian to determine how much and what types of fluid to use, but in general, you should replace 24 oz (750 ml) per pound of weight lost. Drink these fluids throughout the day and not in one sitting. During this time, urine color is not necessarily an accurate indicator of hydration status.
To enhance hydration status the week preceding a half or full Ironman distance race in a hot and humid environment, consume electrolytes (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and chloride) in addition to water. These will enhance total body water status.
Replenishing glycogen stores will also enhance hydration status since up to three grams of water is drawn into cells and stored in muscle bound to a gram of glycogen. Carbohydrate loading may not be necessary to accomplish this. It depends what kind of nutrition plan you are currently following (e.g., low carbohydrate or paleolithic) and the training you completed the week before your event.
There are different opinions on using thirst as a reminder to drink. Consuming a carbohydrate beverage that contains sodium has shown to increase palatability and stimulate thirst (McKinley). From our experience we have noticed that thirst works for lower intensity workouts completed in moderate environments for shorter durations. When it comes to a half or full ironman distance triathlon, fatigue and fitness of the athlete can affect their ability to recognize when they are thirsty. Sometimes their mental status is skewed due to fatigue or low energy intake and they don't recognize thirst.
The efficiency at which you sweat increases with fitness, so you may notice that as soon as you step outside on a hot and humid day, you begin to sweat buckets. This is good – your natural AC is turning on!
Regina Hammond has a Master's Degree in Sports Nutrition and works for Trismarter Triathlon Coaching and Nutrition (http://www.trismarter.com). Staying abreast of the latest research she believes in an individualized approach to nutrition. With a background in competitive swimming, biking and running, she understands what it takes to be a competitive triathlete and works with clients on performance fueling plans, periodized nutrition plans, weight loss, and behavior change.
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The following story originally appeared in EXTRA News, a bi-lingual community newspaper in Chicago, IL, on Aug 6, 2015.
Protesters argue in front of Ald. Moreno's office.
Dozens of protesters clashed in Logan Square this week while calling for 1st Ward Ald. Joe Moreno to pursue more aggressive affordable housing options in the neighborhood.Moreno has supported big development projects like the "Twin Towers," a multi-building apartment complex across the from the California Blue Line station, which some residents say will lead to mass displacement of longtime residents. Because of this, organizers from Somos/We Are Logan Square, a community group of residents concerned about the increase of large-scale development in Logan Square, organized a rally against Ald. Moreno on Tuesday evening in front of the alderman's neighborhood office.
However that group was soon joined by Moreno supporters, though smaller in number, who marched ahead of Somos/We Are Logan Square shouting slogans like, "Moreno amigo, el pueblo esta contigo," ("Moreno, my friend, this town is with you"), while holding signs up in support of transit oriented development projects, or T.O.D.'s, like the "Twin Towers" project.
While both Moreno's supporters and the Somos/We Are Logan group had the same message of increasing the supply of affordable housing, their differences collided in front of the alderman's office where heated shouts and shoving drew the attention of onlookers and police.
Kyle Smith was on the street watching the two groups march in front of the alderman's office on Tuesday. He's with the Center for Neighborhood Technology, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization that studies urban economies and environments, and said one thing he's seen across the city, including in neighborhoods like Logan Square, is the loss of housing units.
Meanwhile Noah Muskowitz, an organizer with Somos/We Are Logan Square, reminisced about the daughter of a tenant he recently worked with in an attempt to avoid their eviction.
Muskowitz added that he thought it's incredibly disingenuous for Moreno to act like he's fighting for neighborhood residents facing displacement when he's part of the problem.


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Pinal sheriff joins GOP lawmakers, White House meeting on border issues
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Posted Sep 6, 2018, 12:31 pm
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Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb told a Washington audience Wednesday that sheriffs see the problems that come with illegal immigration firsthand and that, as a result, they "want to be part of the solution."
Lamb was one of 50 sheriffs invited to the White House to meet with administration officials Wednesday and discuss proposals to strengthen border control.
The meeting was just one of a number of events organized in Washington by Republicans or conservative groups aiming to bring attention to border security – particularly Trump's call for a border wall. They included a two-day gathering of conservative radio talk-show hosts, conferences and a news conference outside the Capitol with GOP House members touting a range of get-tough immigration bills.
"Thank goodness for these men and women here," Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, said at the morning news conference with the sheriffs behind him. "They need support from the federal government."
Biggs was joined by four other House members who called for the administration to take more steps to reduce illegal immigration.
"Donald Trump made border enforcement, building the wall, and immigration enforcement the cornerstone of his campaign," Biggs said. "That is still the desire of my constituents – we still have to build a wall, we still have to enforce it, and we still have to apply the rules."
But critics said the events, and the get-tough talk, were little more than a Republican attempt to position themselves with their supporters in advance of this fall's elections.
"They want to frame themselves as the hardline party on immigration, both illegal immigration and in some cases, legal immigration," said Sarah Pierce, a policy analyst from the Migration Policy Institute. "And to do that, they're framing immigration as a security issue for the United States.
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"By doing that, they're painting themselves as the heroes, the ones who are going to come in and protect the United States from the dangers of illegal and maybe legal immigration," she said.
Pierce called it a mistake "to paint immigration as a security threat and an economic threat to the United States," adding that immigration as a whole is beneficial to the U.S. economy and society.
Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Tucson, called the latest calls for a border wall and greater border control just more "extremist Republican narrative" used to stir up voters.
"If Republicans were serious about doing what's best for perceived security issues at the border, they would invest more in modernizing our ports of entry instead of pontificating over a ridiculous, divisive, and expensive border wall," Grijalva said in an email.
But Lamb, a Republican, rejected the charge that the push for a wall is a partisan issue, saying something needs to be done to improve border security.
"No matter what side of the fence you're on, whether you're a Republican or Democrat or independent, we all agree that we need to have some immigration reform," Lamb said. "What we're here to say is – look, we need to change some things, and it's important to us as sheriffs, and we want to be part of the solution."
But another part of the solution touted Wednesday was the administration's proposed border wall.
It was a highlight of the day's events, which included the White House meeting with sheriffs who were invited because the share the administration's "public safety priorities, including the importance of border security and partnerships to ensure safe communities."
Lamb also attended a late August event at the White House that was organized to refute calls to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier and Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels, along with Gov. Doug Ducey, were invited by Trump to honor immigration and border officials.
Lamb said the meeting consisted of a round-table discussion with officials from ICE, Homeland Security, the Border Patrol and the Justice Department. Afterward, the sheriffs took a photo with Trump, to whom they presented a plaque from the National Sheriff's Association to thank him for his support of local law enforcement.
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At the Capitol event, Biggs touted his bill to create a separate Treasury fund to collect money to construct a wall along the Mexican border. The bill is currently being reviewed by several subcommittees, including the Committee on Homeland Security.
While Lamb agrees that a wall must be built, he said that is "just one piece of what we need."
"If you go down there and look at the terrain, it's impossible to build a wall across that whole area," he said of the border. "When we talk about a wall, that includes a lot of other pieces – sensors, cameras, it's a whole myriad of different things that come together to help protect our borders."
Several of the speakers at the news conference, including Lamb, claimed that violent crime among undocumented immigrants make a crackdown on immigration a matter of national security.
"If you are somebody that cares about humanity, this should be an important topic for you," Lamb said after the White House event. "Because what's coming across our border – it's slavery, sex trafficking, they're trafficking children, so it's an important topic to everybody."
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Flowering Tropical Dwarf Apple Bonsai Tree Banyan Style. A native to tropical America also known as Pitch Apple and is widely grown as an ornamental tree in tropical regions of the world. It is a compact evergreen tree that has attractive pink and white flowers and unique shaped fruit that is sometimes used in flower arrangements. The common name is derived from the unique leathery paddle leaves, but also known as the "Autograph Tree." In fact, you can scratch your name onto the surface of a leaf and the mark will remain for quite some time. Very easy indoor maintenance.
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This is a love letter to keeping your skin and pores *extra* clean — because glow doesn't happen overnight!
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They're available in three varieties: Wine, Lemon, and Green Tea — but we'll get into even more details later!
How so? All of these pads have *both* physical (their crisscrossed design coupled with your sweeping motions) and chemical (lactic and glycolic acids) forms of exfoliation — tl;dr you get brighter, softer skin that doesn't strip your face of moisture.
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There are three layers in each pad: a threaded layer to remove unwanted dead skin cells and debris, a cushiony middle layer that holds onto the formula, and a quilted layer for another round of cleanup.
They're so, so easy to use. You stick your fingers into the pocket, go in with the rougher, threaded side first, and gently swipe all around your (dry!) face and neck in circular motions. Then you flip it over to the softer, quilted side to further hydrate and pick up any bits left over from exfoliating. The recommended usage is twice a week, or as needed!
I usually just use circular motions for the softer side as well, but I like the demonstrator's patting technique, which I usually do with my essence.
And since these pads are 💦super soaked💦, don't forget to use the extra formula to smooth over your rough elbows, knees, back ('cause bacne is real!), etc.
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The Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Wine really does contain red wine extract, which is naturally fermented and contacts AHAs that are key for proper exfoliation. And! Red wine is also a strong antioxidant that contains resveratrol (which is found on the skin of red grapes and helps them fight off bacteria).
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In addition to lactic and glycolic acids, the Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon packs extra brightening ingredients like lemon, orange, and papaya extracts — which are rich in Vitamin C — to help fade discoloration and acne scars while unclogging pores.
Last but not least, the Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Green Tea is your go-to soother, calming inflammation and redness, as it gives your skin an all-over refresh.
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Our nursery provision provides a gentle welcome to the world of school and a smooth transition from home. At Dudley House School, we nurture a strong family ethos that runs from nursery to year 6. Although some children only join us for our outstanding nursery provision, most are so settled, that the continue their education with us until year 6. Our educational establishment is inclusive and welcomes all pupils. Our teaching and faith values the family and promotes respect for all.
Dudley House Class 1 (Nursery and Reception), is led by Mrs Amanda Beckett BEd (Hons), a qualified teacher with many years' experience, who joined our school family in 2016. Our teaching assistant, Mrs Julie Tuck, has a number of years' experience at the school and works closely with Mrs Beckett. Both ensure that our Ofsted rating of Outstanding from 2016 is maintained.
In line with the school policy, children wear a uniform. Click here for further information about our uniform.
Throughout the nursery day, children have the opportunity to learn through child and adult initiated activities. Children also have access to large outdoor facilities at the rear of the school, in addition to excellent P.E facilities and well stocked educational resources. Learning is objective led and based around a weekly theme initiated by the children and facilitated by experienced staff.
The children join Reception and Key Stage 1 for a mid-morning break, followed by a healthy snack provided by parents/carers. We find this very beneficial as children learn from older role models.
When the children are ready, they join other school members for a formal assembly. This helps with the transition to the Reception year and formal school education.
If the children stay all day, they bring a healthy lunchbox, eating alongside other members of the school in the hall and supported by Mrs Tuck.
For eligible 3 and 4 year olds, we offer government funded places for 15 hours or 30 hours a week, until the term following their fifth birthday. Additional hours are charged at a rate of £5:35 per hour. Your child is welcome to attend on a full or part time basis.
To help working parents and in line with Reception to Year 6, there is a member of staff on the school playground from 8:15 each morning. Providing children are self-sufficient, they can join other members of our school on the playground from this time.
Dudley House School provides a variety of after school care clubs until 5:00 pm and a Friday afternoon club from 12:45 – 3:30 pm. For additional information, please see our Clubs and Extra-Curriculum Club pages in the information for parents section.
Educational visits to support children's development towards Early Learning Goals are organised regularly and may incur an additional cost.
Dudley House School has weekly swimming lessons at the Meres Leisure Centre on Fridays from 11:30 – 12:00. The children travel by coach and are supported in changing. Members of staff assist the children in the water too.
These sessions cost just £6:00 per week.
Children can begin their educational journey with Dudley House School from the age of 3 and are welcome to start with us at any time and any age – providing we have availability and can meet their individual needs.
We operate an 'open door' policy during term time and invite you to visit us Dudley House School at a time convenient to us both. This will allow you to see the facilities and meet staff before making your final decision. We encourage your child to attend a 'taster' session with us. The dates of these can be flexible to meet your needs.
A 'parent talk' for those starting in September will be at 2:30 pm on Thursday 28th June 2018.


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Forty years ago today, legendary racehorse Secretariat made a mockery out of The Belmont Stakes, locking up the Triple Crown, and ensuring the colt a place in history as the greatest equine of all time.
To really get an appreciation for this horse and legendary race, take a few minutes and watch the entire contest from start to finish. What's most impressive is seeing the first half of the race where it appears Secretariat might struggle against another horse named Sham, only to break away in the most lopsided race in memory. I still get chills watching this race and listening how wonderfully it was called by the track announcer, Chic Anderson.
Close friend Paul Berkowitz once told me that he was there at Belmont Park that day. Secretariat was such a huge betting favorite, that he paid almost nothing — even on a "win" ticket. So, instead of cashing their tickets some savvy collectors decided to hang onto their prize keepsakes as souvenirs. They became a way to validate you were there that memorable day, July 9, 1973.


Composer Jake Heggie will be on hand for CU NOW this year, as students workshop his new opera-in-progress, "It's a Wonderful Life."
Having the opportunity to workshop a brand new piece is a thrill every year for Eklund Opera's New Opera Workshop—or CU NOW. But in the summer of 2016, that excitement will hit a fever pitch.
CU NOW's professional arm yearly presents scenes from an opera in production by top composers and librettists in the field. Last year, students workshopped "A Song for Susan Smith," written by Zach Redler and CU-Boulder alumnus Mark Campbell.
Not only that, but Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer are under commission from Houston Grand Opera to have the work ready for a fall premiere. Holman says it'll be a glimpse into the professional opera world that students rarely get.
Houston Grand Opera will also have a team on hand taking in the workshop. "That means one of the most important opera companies in the country will be here seeing how it sounds and suggesting changes," says Holman. "They'll be seeing our singers every day and our students will get a chance to learn from them, too.
Holman says Heggie's interest in CU NOW goes back nearly to its inception seven years ago.
With such a well-known ally in the small world of opera, Holman says she sees a big future for Eklund Opera and CU NOW. "The fact that Jake knew about us and has sent other professionals to us in the past—and trusted us enough to bring 'It's a Wonderful Life' here—says a whole lot.
In addition to working out the kinks in the piece, the CU NOW cast will also create an archival recording for Heggie and Scheer to present and for Houston Grand Opera to play for their donors.
Holman says this could give CU NOW a chance to be part of history.
CU NOW Professional encompasses only half of the hard work that takes place during the workshop. In addition, the Composer Fellows' Initiative focuses on scenes written by College of Music composers. Directed by Voice and Opera Chair Patrick Mason and Theatre Department Chair Bud Coleman, this year's CFI will also give students a chance to work with professionals in the opera field.
The four student-composed scenes will be presented on stage at the Music Theatre on Saturday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. CU NOW Professional's performances of scenes from "It's a Wonderful Life" are Friday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 19, at 2 p.m. in the ATLAS Black Box Theater.


The House of Representatives is one of the chambers of Congress that comprises the Legislative Branch of the United States government. The other chamber is the Senate. Having two chambers of Congress is called a "bicameral" legislature. The House of Representatives is sometimes just referred to as "the House" or the "lower" chamber of Congress.
There are currently 435 representatives in the House. In the very first Congress there were only 65 representatives. The total number grew over time as new states joined the country and the population grew. However, in 1911, the Congress decided that the House was getting too big. They passed a law limiting the total number of representatives to 435.
The number of representatives from each state is determined by the population of the state. The more people that live in the state, the more representatives that state has. Every state has at least one representative no matter how small it is.
How long can someone be a Representative?
Representatives are elected to a new term every two years. In order to remain a representative, a person must get re-elected each time. However, there are no term limits, so a person can be a representative for as long as they continue to get elected.
Who can become a Representative?
Where does the House of Representatives meet?
The House of Representatives meets in the House Chamber located in the south wing of the U.S. Capitol Building. The members sit in a number of chairs that form a semicircle. At the center of the semicircle is the rostrum where the leaders of the House sit. There is an upper level called the gallery where people can observe the House (see the picture above).
Speaker - The Speaker of the House is the leader. The Speaker is elected from the members of the majority party (today this is either the Republicans or Democrats). The Speaker sets the order of business in the House, moderates debates, and determines who sits on what committee.
Majority Leader - The Majority Leader is the head of the majority party.
Minority Leader - The Minority Leader is the head of the minority party.
Whips - Each party also elects a "whip" who works as the assistant to the party leader. The job of the whip is to rally the members of the party to vote for or against legislation.
All tax bills and spending bills must start in the House.
Only the House can impeach certain high ranking federal officials such as the President or a Supreme Court Justice.
The House decides who will be president if no one wins a majority of votes from the Electoral College.
The Speaker of the House is second in line to becoming the President of the United States after the Vice President.
The first woman member of Congress was Jeannette Rankin who was elected from Montana in 1916.
The first African-American member of Congress was Joseph H. Rainey who was elected from South Carolina in 1870.
James K. Polk was the only Speaker of the House who later became President.
The longest serving member of the House was John Dingell from Michigan who served for 59 years.


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Patrician Academy's Pam Moody is November's Golden Apple Teacher of the Month
Butler, AL - The November Golden Apple Teacher of the Month is Pam Moody. She teaches four-year-old kindergarteners or 4 K at Patrician Academy.
"I just feel honored," said Moody. "I'm excited about it, not so sure that I'm that deserving of it, but I just love what I do. I just enjoy seeing them, especially with the four year olds, they make such great progress and it's just fun watching what they come in doing and then what they leave here doing. I just get great satisfaction from that."
Her students get excited about learning and she says that keeps her eager to get to work every day.
"That's the great thing about teaching four-year-olds. They may not know how to do it one day, and then the next day you know you've worked and worked and worked and then the light bulb goes off. They just get so excited over school they absolutely love their teachers and they get excited over learning. It drives me from day to day. To me, this is just a great place to be." Moody continued. Being valued for her hard work and dedication means a lot to Mrs. Moody.
She went on to say: "I appreciate it, it's a great feeling, and it's always great to know you're appreciated. Mr. Burnham, he's great about always letting us know how much he appreciates us and so are these parents. I have parents that are just constantly thanking me and appreciating what we do for their kids."
Patrician Academy HeadMaster, Billy Burnham, added: "She's a fantastic teacher, she's a hard worker, a great employee and she's an asset to our school, she has a lot of experience and she has done a fantastic job here."
Moody finished with: "We do a lot of singing, we do a lot of art, then we mix in a little reading and math and social studies and science along the way. We just like to have fun, I love doing this. this is, it's not a job to me, I enjoy it."
University Charter School's Carla Egbert named January's Golden Apple teacher of the month
LAUDERDALE COUNTY SCHOOLS HAVE A RECORD-BREAKING GRADUATING CLASS, AND NORTHEAST IS AT THE TOP.
MERIDIAN'S FIRST MURDER OF 2023 BRINGS THE QUESTION TO THE FOREFRONT OF WHAT'S BEING DONE.


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2 months ago we were giveaway 2 Free Daniusoft Video Converter Pro license for Windows users, I believe Apple Mac users must be interested on any Free converter giveaway.
Last night when I surf the web, I found a Free video converter for Mac users, so I decided to share it with you today. This special giveaway is organized by Digiarty Software.
"WinX HD Video Converter for Mac, as a professional Mac HD converter software, provides the perfect solution to convert Blu-ray videos and videos from HDTV and HD camcorders, like JVC, Panasonic, Sony and Cannon to other formats. This HD converter for Mac supports converting Multi-track HD video M2TS, MKV, AVCHD, HDTV BDAV and MPEG-TS video movies.
This WinX HD Video Converter for Mac is cost USD $ 39.95 (~ RM 130), but now they are giving it for Free until 8am 1st July 2010, and now you have few days to get it before you regret.
Follow this link to download your Free Copy, then apply the license code WINXMC-2010-3721-GIVEAWAY during installation.
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San Diego Native To Judge Season One Of Telemundo's MasterChef Latino
San Diego's own Claudia Sandoval, who won the 6th season of Fox's primetime cooking competition MasterChef, will participate as a judge on Telemundo's upcoming MasterChef Latino series.
Born and raised in San Diego's National City to a family hailing from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, Claudia Sandoval rose to national stardom when she beat out 21 other aspiring home cooks to become the Season 6 winner of Gordon Ramsay's MasterChef. Prior to her appearance on Fox Network's culinary competition and to winning the $250,000 grand prize, the fiery Latina was a social worker and online marketer in America's Finest City.
"I am so excited to be working with Telemundo and to be on the other side helping someone else's dream become a reality," commented MasterChef Claudia Sandoval. "Dreams do come true, and I'm an example of that! I'm also excited that we get to see the diversity of Latinos through MasterChef Latino as there are so many countries represented through the contestants. People are going to love seeing all of the culture-rich foods, desserts and surprises around every corner and every challenge and pressure test!"
Joining Chef Claudia as judges on the first season of MasterChef Latino, which has recently kicked off production in Miami, are famed Mexican Chef Benito Molina of Baja's Manzanilla and Italian-born Chef Ennio Carota, who previously was a judge in three seasons of MasterChef and MasterChef Junior in Chile. The competition will be hosted by Mexican TV star, model and singer Aracely Arámbula. Like the eight seasons of the U.S. version of the program, the competition will bring unknown cooking amateurs to compete in front of the three experienced culinary judges with weekly elimination challenges.
Get more information on Chef Claudia Sandoval by visiting her website, chefclaudiascocina.com, and cook up some of her recipe's at home with her first cookbook, Claudia's Cocina: A Taste of Mexico.
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Pietà – sentimento
 Pietà – concetto teologico
 Pietà – tema artistico
 Pietà – manga di Haruno Nanae
 Pietà – uno dei consigli locali di Malta
 Pietà – film del 2012 diretto da Kim Ki-duk
 Pietà – simbolo araldico

Opere d'arte
Pietà – dipinto del Beato Angelico, Monaco di Baviera, Alte Pinakothek
Pietà – dipinto di Lorenzo d'Alessandro, Firenze, Uffizi
Pietà – opera di Bouguereau, collezione privata
Pietà – dipinto di Giovanni Bellini, Bergamo, Accademia Carrara
Pietà – dipinto di Giovanni Bellini, Milano, Pinacoteca di Brera
Pietà – dipinto di Giovanni Bellini, Milano, Museo Poldi Pezzoli
Pietà – dipinto di Giovanni Bellini, Rimini, Museo della città di Rimini
Pieta Martinengo o Donà dalle Rose – dipinto di Giovanni Bellini. Venezia, Gallerie dell'Accademia
Pietà Bandini – scultura di Michelangelo Buonarroti, Firenze, Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Pietà vaticana – scultura di Michelangelo Buonarroti, Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano
 Pietà Rondanini – scultura di Michelangelo Buonarroti, Milano, Castello Sforzesco
Pietà – dipinto di Annibale Carracci, Napoli, Museo nazionale di Capodimonte
Pietà – dipinto di Gian Paolo Cavagna, Bergamo, chiesa di San Bernardino
Pietà – dipinto di Correggio, Correggio, Museo civico
Pietà – scultura di Antonello Gagini, Soverato, Chiesa di Maria Santissima Addolorata
 Pietà – dipinto di El Greco, Philadelphia Museum of Art
Pietà – dipinto di Filippo Lippi, Milano, Museo Poldi Pezzoli
 Pietà – dipinto di Lorenzo Lotto, Milano, Pinacoteca di Brera
 Pietà – scultura di Stefano Murialdo, Savona, Oratorio di Nostra Signora di Castello
Pietà – dipinto del Pietro Perugino, Firenze, Uffizi
Pietà – dipinto di Simone Peterzano, Milano, chiesa di San Fedele
Pietà – dipinto di Jusepe de Ribera, Napoli, Certosa di San Martino
Pietà – dipinto di Jusepe de Ribera, Madrid, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Pietà – opera di Rosso Fiorentino, Parigi, Louvre
Pietà – dipinto di Enea Salmeggia, Desenzano al Serio, santuario della Madonna della Gamba
Pietà – opera di Sebastiano del Piombo, Viterbo, Museo civico
Pietà – opera di Sebastiano del Piombo, Madrid, Museo del Prado
Pietà – dipinto di Cosmè Tura, Venezia, Museo Correr
Pietà – opera di Tiziano Vecellio, Venezia, Gallerie dell'Accademia
Pietà – dipinto di Andrea Vaccaro, Napoli, Quadreria del Pio Monte della Misericordia
Pietà – dipinto di Rogier van der Weyden, Bruxelles, Museo reale delle belle arti del Belgio
Pietà – dipinto di Massimo Stanzione, Napoli, Certosa di San Martino

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Informed consent is one of those phrases that is becoming a signature phrase in birth circles. You might have read in a blog or on a Facebook post something like, "We support informed consent," or "Every woman has the right to informed consent." But what does that really mean and why is it important to pregnant an birthing women? Informed consent is the concept that a patient has the right to be fully informed of the benefits and risks of any medical procedure or intervention, as well as the alternatives to the procedure prior to agreeing to undergo the procedure.The doctor in charge of the patient's care would take the time to explain these things to the patient prior to obtaining her consent. It also means that, if consent is later withdrawn to an agreed upon procedure, the medical staff will cease treatment. Informed consent is the right of every patient being treated medically, including prenatal care and labor and delivery.
That sounds so logical, doesn't it? You might even be thinking, "Of course, that's what doctors and nurses do all the time." Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Often, what happens is a professional comes into an exam room or the delivery room and says something like, "We're going to schedule your Group B Strep test for your next visit," or "We're going to do a vaginal exam now to see how far you've dilated," or "We're going to get your IV started, okay?" Consent is assumed in all the cases, even the last one. There really isn't an opening left for questions or alternatives. Have you heard this sort of language during your pregnancy or your birth experiences? I know I did, and I just kind of assumed I had no choices or that there were no other options. I certainly didn't think to myself, "I can refuse this if I want to." In fact, it wasn't until I was pregnant with my third child and was seeing a midwife that I realized I had a choice in a lot of routine medical procedures because we were discussing a routine procedure I was not really sure about and she said, "You know you don't have to do that, right?" and then proceeded to discuss the risks/benefits and the alternate options I had with me. What an eye-opener! I had assumed that all these routines and procedures were just a given during pregnancy and birth. It was very empowering to realize that I did have options, and beyond that, to feel like a full participant in my medical care. The idea of informed consent is not about denying all interventions all the time, but rather having access to all the information and making an informed choice either way, using that information to make the right choice for you in your specific situation. It's about being empowered in your care, an active decision maker, rather than a passive participant. So many women who report dissatisfaction with their birthing experiences list feeling like their autonomy was not respected as one of the main causes. The goal of this article is to help empower women and reduce this occurrence.
Disclaimer 1: I am not at all talking about emergency situations here. I am talking about the right to decline routine procedures such as a cervical check if you wanted to, or to request a hep-lock instead of being tied to an IV pole in the case of a normally progressing labor, for example, or the right to ask questions and know your options in the face of interventions that you may be facing in a non-emergent situation. In a medical emergency where all the minutes and even seconds count, I absolutely advocate relying on the advice and expertise of the doctors and nurses in charge of your care; they want a healthy outcome for you and baby and are using all their expertise and best judgement to achieve that.
Disclaimer 2: The vast majority of doctors and nurses truly want the best care and outcome for their patients. In cases where informed consent is not pursued, I truly believe that it is not usually because the medical staff is trying to bully or control the mother or is pursuing their own convenience. These things have become routine and fairly expected, so I think it is often assumed the mother is in full consent or that if she is not, she would speak up when consent is assumed. I realize there are cases when medical professionals were in fact not really pursuing the best care for their patients, but those are for the most part the exception rather than the rule.
So now that we've looked at informed consent and why it's important, how do we make sure that's what is happening in our own medical care and births? First, take a good childbirth education class and/or do your own research and what procedures are routine with your doctor and your place of birth and what common interventions are. Find out the evidence for these procedures and interventions (Evidence Based Birth is a great place to start). Talk to your doctor or midwife about all of these things. Find out what options and alternatives you may have. Talk to your partner as well. It is so much easier to think clearly and make important decisions prenatally, before the intensity of birth hits. Second, consider hiring a doula to support you. She is there to help you find the information and research you need prenatally and to help you create a birth plan or list of what you do and do not want during your birth. She is also there to help you advocate for yourself during labor. Remember, a doula does not make decisions for you or speak to the medical staff on your behalf; rather, she facilitates communication between you and your birth team and can help you ask questions and get the answers you need. And she's there to support you if birth leads to necessary interventions that you did not want so that even in that case you feel empowered in making the right choices for your situation. Third, ask for a little time. If you need a minute to consider your options or to discuss a procedure with your partner, it is absolutely okay to ask for a few minutes alone to do so. Unless it is a truly emergent situation, do not feel pressured to make a snap decision on the spot.
And, finally, ask questions of the medical staff. Good, clear communication between everyone on the birth team is key. Do not assume that because you wrote something in your birth plan, everyone is automatically going to know what you do and do not want in each situation. Again, your doula can help you open this conversation, often by asking you questions such as, "Are you comfortable with this procedure? Did you have any questions about that before it's done?" I love using the BRAIN acronym because it is short and memorable and helps you make sure you are asking all the right questions to get the information you need.
What are the benefits of this procedure or intervention? What is the desired goal to be accomplished by pursing it?
What are the risks associated with this procedure or intervention? What possible side effects are there for the mother and the baby? What limitations might it impose on mom such as needing to remain in bed, not being able walk, etc.?
What other options for treatment are there? Different medicines, non medical options you could try, etc. such as positioning to help get labor going again rather than immediately starting Pitocin.
What does your gut feeling say about this procedure? Mothers are gifted with strong instincts, especially when it comes to their bodies and their babies. Consider your intuition. Also consider your wishes for your birth. How does this align with those?
What would happen if you simply did nothing in this instance? What is the evidence for doing and not doing something in this case?
Want a free PDF printable of the BRAIN acronym? Click Here!
I believe in you and your ability to birth your baby. I believe in your ability to make solid, informed choices for you and your baby. Remember: It is your body and your birth. It is your right to be fully informed about the benefits and risks of every procedure and to make the choices best for your situation and to be fully supported in doing so.


When does a police officer have the power to arrest you? Select all that apply.
Except in an emergency when must you not use the horn on your vehicle in a 50kph zone?
When must you turn your vehicle headlights on?
What must you do if you want to turn right at traffic signals where a green light is showing?
The Give Way rules apply here - give way to drivers coming towards you.
What does 'speed limit' mean?
The speed limit is the maximum speed you should drive assuming the conditions are good. If conditions are bad, then you must slow down to a safe speed.
How many standard drinks can you have before driving if you are under 20 years old?
What is the purpose of the two-second rule?
Correct. It's only to allow you to stop safely in dry weather. If it's wet, apply the four-second rule. As regards overtaking, a vehicle should not overtake if the manoeuvre cannot be completed safely.
If you're caught driving while disqualified, can a police officer impound your car on the spot?
A police officer can impound your vehicle on the spot if you are caught driving while disqualified, with a suspended licence, or if you have an expired licence (or no licence) and have been stopped before for that offence and been forbidden to drive. You could face court-imposed penalties and your vehicle could be impounded for 28 days.
As the holder of any class of driver licence, are you required to carry your licence at all times when driving?
What colour is the line painted on a sealed road at a Give Way sign?
If you are going straight through a roundabout, don't signal as you come up to the roundabout, only signal left as you pass the exit before the one you wish to take. True or false?
You don't need to signal when approaching the roundabout, but you must signal left once you pass the exit before your one.
If anybody is hurt in a crash, the driver must tell a police officer as soon as possible but within how many hours?
You must report it to the police as soon as possible, and in any case within 24 hours.
What should you do when you come up to a one-lane bridge?
For the purpose of applying the Give Way rule, how should an entrance way into a public car park be treated?
When are you allowed to pass another vehicle to its left? Check all that apply.
What must you do when red lights are flashing at a railway level crossing?
What rule should you use to judge a safe following distance in wet or frosty conditions if driving a car?
When MUST you always dip the headlights on your vehicle? Select all that apply.
What does it mean if yellow traffic signals are flashing?
What must you do when you hear a siren or see red flashing lights from an ambulance or fire engine?
What is the speed limit from the time you pass an Accident sign until you have passed the crash site?
When driving across a railway level crossing you must check that there is space for your vehicle on the other side of the line. True or false?
If there are one or more yellow flashing lights at traffic signals, what does it mean?
How long should you signal for before passing another vehicle?
To help you from being blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, what should you do?
Which of your vehicle's lights do you have on if you are driving in fog?
When driving at night, which vehicle lights should you turn on?
Who can require you to undergo a breath screening test?
What is the legal definition of a road?
What must you do before you make a turn to the right?
What must you do when you see blue and red flashing lights behind you?
When are you allowed to pass another moving vehicle to its right?
If two vehicles are facing Give Way signs which vehicle gives way?
Who may legally require you to give a blood sample?
When coming to a pedestrian crossing with a raised traffic island in the middle, what must you do?
When coming up to a roundabout you must give way to all vehicles that will cross your path from your left. Correct or incorrect?
What is the speed limit for vehicles passing a school bus that has stopped to let children on or off?
If the red lights continue to flash at a railway level crossing after the train has passed, what should you do?
If you are turning left at an intersection, you must give way to all vehicles coming towards you that are turning right. True or false?
What must you do before you turn to the right on a straight road? Check all that apply.
When driving at night on a road with lanes, you must be able to stop in half the length of clear road you can see in front of you. True or false?
On a road with lanes, you must be able to stop in the length of clear road you can see in front of you; on a road without lanes you must be able to stop in half the distance you can see in front of you.
You are turning right at traffic signals showing a red arrow pointing to the right. What should you do?
You must turn on your vehicle's headlights from 30 minutes after sunset, until 30 minutes before sunrise, and at any other time when you can't clearly see a person or vehicle 100 metres away.
At night, when MUST you always dip the headlights on your vehicle? Select all that apply.
When can you use the horn on your vehicle? Select all that apply.
When approaching a pedestrian crossing without a raised traffic island, what must you do?
When must you not pass a vehicle on the left at an intersection (if you can do so safely)?
What is the least distance of clear road you MUST have in front of you when you have finished passing another vehicle?
When should you apply the four-second rule?


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The Akaflieg Braunschweig SB-7 Nimbus is a Standard class glider designed and built in Germany in the 1960s. It was one of a series of mixed glass fibre and wood designs from the students of Akaflieg Braunschweig.

Design and development
The Akaflieg Braunschweig or Akademische Fliegergruppe Braunschweig () is one of some fourteen German undergraduate student flying groups attached to and supported by their home Technical University.  Several have designed and built aircraft, often technically advanced and leading the development of gliders in particular.

The Nimbus was a development of the SB-6 Nixope.  The main differences are the shorter span, 15 m rather than 18 m, and the T-tail of the Standard class Nimbus. Wing construction was simplified by the introduction of a 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) long rectangular centre panel. Like its predecessor, the Nimbus was built from a mixture of wood and glass fibre. Its shoulder mounted wings are built around box spars with glass fibre flanges and covered with glass fibre laid over balsa. They have an Eppler profile, 2° of dihedral and a taper ratio of 0.49. Schempp-Hirth airbrakes are located at 75% chord.  The tail unit is constructed in the same way as the wing and all surfaces are straight tapered. The narrow chord, all-moving tailplane is mounted on top of the fin.

The fuselage of the Nimbus is a glass fibre monocoque over balsa.  It tapers gently from wing to tail; forward, the cockpit has a long, one piece canopy.  The Nimbus has a retractable monowheel undercarriage, assisted by a tailskid.

The Nimbus first flew in October 1962. It performed very well, but the Eppler wing profile made it a challenge to fly. The recognition of this problem led to the SB-8 but also to a progressive series of modifications to the SB-7.  The Eppler wing profile was replaced by one of Wortmann FX-61-163 form, the span increased to 17.0 m (55 ft 2 in), the tail and fuselage geometry revised.  It was also given a reshaped, two piece canopy, improved airbrakes and a tail parachute.

Another SB-7 was built by Paul Kummer and Oscar Weisendanger in Switzerland which had yet another new wing of span of 16.52 m (54 ft 2.5 in), an aspect ratio of 20.85 and a different Eppler profile, 417 rather than the original 306. In addition the wing mounted airbrakes were replaced with a landing parachute.  This version first flew 20 May 1967 and was followed by either one or two more aircraft more prototypes.

Operational history
Despite its newness and difficult handling, Rolf Kuntz flew the Nimbus into second place at the 1962 German National Championships, held at Freiburg im Breisgau. Because of its retractable undercarriage the 15 m span SB-7 had to compete in the Open, rather than Standard class at the 1963 World Gliding Championships, held at Junin in Argentina, flown again by Kuntz.   He finished 17th in a field of 25.

It also competed in the German Nationals held at Roth in 1966, this time in the Standard class and flown by Eckhard Möllendorf.

The original Nimbus flew with the Akaflieg for 16 years.  It was taken out of service in 1977 but was restored and reflown from 1982 until badly damaged in a landing accident in 1994. It was again restored, making its first flight for over 17 years on 1 November 2011.

One Nimbus remains on the German civil aircraft register in 2010.

Specifications (original)

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Wortmann FX-61-163 airfoil
Eppler 417 airfoil

1960s German sailplanes
Akaflieg Braunschweig aircraft
Aircraft first flown in 1962


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Game Launched! Initial thoughts...
By Jarrett, November 29, 2018 in Video Games
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Anyone else playing it? I've played for a bit too long (was only supposed to be an hour - got stuck playing four hours; whoops). I played through the demo games, played against the bots a few times, constructed a deck, played one casual game (and won), and now I'm playing the play-til-you-lose Call to Arms event (so far I'm 4-0; I'd keep playing but work tomorrow).
Personally, I found the game a ton of fun, and VERY skill intensive. It reminds me of the Wizards of the Cost version of Star Wars TCG (which was a game I loved playing but never played competitively...or in a tournament).
Majin Goo 628
A Good Nature Blob of Evil
Location:Arkansas
Going to give this a try. I've been playing Age of Sigmar Champions and loving it so another digital won't kill me.
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I think the real appeal here @Jarrett is the ability to host community tournaments through the game. That's something I think is going to be great as a standard.
2 hours ago, Majin Goo said:
Yeah, I really like this idea. We could do a Top Tier Tournament Circuit for cash prizes.
Card Slinger J 196
Location:Kansas City, MO
Thought I'd share this article with you guys in relation to Valve's new digital card game 'Artifact' -
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/xwjv8w/valves-new-game-artifact-is-a-perfect-machine-for-making-money
7 hours ago, Card Slinger J said:
Good article, though I laughed a little when the author stated that the $300 dollars for the set in Artifact was comparable to getting a full set in Hearthstone or Magic.
The key issue people are having is that they continue to compare this to Hearthstone or Arena. It is only similar in that its a PC game. The entire model is designed to emulate a traditional TCG and that's where Artifact shines. It gives you that experience and makes collecting and competitive play far more accessible than it normally is in digital card games. You can literally just build the deck you want and spend only about $40 to $75 dollars. Even if someone just grinds on Hearthstone or Arena, once you consider the time it takes to get competitive for constructed you're still looking at hundreds in cost once you translate the time to money.
Now I agree with the gambling concept on loot creates and packs. I've seen people that can't resist the, "just one more pack", and it can do financial damage if an intervention doesn't happen. The key difference with a TCG model though is that your pack always had value because of the secondary market where as loot crates and gambling have a zero value option as a result.
10 hours ago, Jarrett said:
This is the very idea I had when I mentioned you. Has me a bit excited.
What If that zero value option is considered illegal? Gambling in the U.S. is defined in three parts:
If all three attributes are present in an offering then it's considered gambling.
Consideration means payment (not necessarily money).
Do you pay anything for a booster pack of Pokémon TCG cards? If so then that is consideration. Interestingly, it doesn't matter who receives the money (in most cases) or the amount of money. If you pay one penny for a booster pack of cards that is guaranteed to contain a card worth $100 then that is still consideration. Does skill or chance affect the offering? If so is it over 50% chance or 50% skill? If the offering is over 50% affected by chance then it's a game of chance. Do you receive anything of easily quantifiable value for your participation? Then that's considered a prize.
If you answered yes to the above three questions then what you're doing is considered gambling. So why hasn't the Trading Card Game / Collectible Card Game model been stopped in federal court? Well the short answer is that they aren't harmful enough. After a review of cases it appears that the most prominent lawsuits brought against trading card publishers have been dismissed. Beyond the test to determine If something is gambling or not, all U.S. courts (and most courts worldwide as this comes from common law) have requirements that must be met for a lawsuit to be filed.
Almost all courts require a plaintiff to have standing - that is essentially a good reason to be the person bringing that particular lawsuit. So far the cases regarding this subject matter have been dismissed as the courts claimed the plaintiff's failed to show that they've been harmed in some way whether it was physical or psychological. In other words, Trading Cards have a strong chance of being recognized as gambling. However courtrooms are serious places so unless someone was seriously harmed through the purchase of trading cards, it's highly unlikely to be considered by court.
The real test will come in the next 5-10 years as our generation grew up on TCG's with the next presumably on digital versions (as much as I hate to admit it). We'll soon have more data on the behaviors of adults who grew up with these "gambling simulators" and what their behavior is like as adults. Given that most mainstream TCG's (MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon) are made up of high stake gamblers from Wall Street as well as Crypto Investors, it's not looking too good for the defenders of this business practice from insider trading with prior knowledge of the release of a product before release day to preferential treatment for people who shill for these companies.
1 hour ago, Card Slinger J said:
I got a feeling that TCGs will still be around. As you stated, there needs to be a clear example of harm. While someone's "crack a pack" addiction can get a bit in the way of things, TCG's aren't as consuming on the consumer market, even on the digital front. Although if I had to cite an example of pure negligence in "over manipulating" the game of chance on packs, it would be PanZ's set 7, and the way it handled UR's, hands down. I have a feeling in all of this, hobby gaming will likely be placed in its own category, as such minor things often are, and be regulated much more lenient.
At this point, the conversation is diverging from the topic, which is the initial thoughts on the game itself, so I'll likely not be discussing the affects of gambling in general on gamers any further in this thread. Nothing against the conversation, I just think this topic should stay focused on people's thoughts and opinions on the actual game itself and how it rates in play-ability and collect-ability to other games of this nature.
Denithan 72
Location:United Kingdom
Somewhat of an ask, especially since there are a few videos here and there online regarding the game, but is there a chance that any of you have uploaded a few videos of the game?
I tend to find this time of year somewhat taxing financially, so I'm not really in a situation to spare the money. But I'd still be interested in seeing someone run through what they think are the strong-suits of the game, and in watching some high-tier play.
2 hours ago, Denithan said:
I actually was thinking of doing content for this game. I built a competitive deck last night, including what is the most expensive card so far, and spent $35 doing it. I'm confident in it and am going to start playing online tonight.
It should be noted, that if you don't like the game after the two tutorial games you can decline the starter decks and packs and ask for a refund.
I think my favorite part of the game is that it makes non interactive play impossible. You have to engage in combat which means even control decks have to interact with combat. No turtling and refusing combat in this game. So while control is powerful in this game it's a lot more engaging.
I respect that, quite a lot actually. But again, my issue is more that this time of year takes a lot out of my bank, and with how many things tend to go wrong in the few weeks leading up to Christmas, I tend to just not spend anything until we're into the new year (and I'm determined that I won't buy a game to knowingly get the refund later).
But I would sincerely be interested in any content you upload, so be sure to post links if you do go for it.
On 12/4/2018 at 5:46 PM, Denithan said:
I think I'm going to try to make something this weekend. Hopefully, after the season, you can join us. I might run though the basics of the interview and a game using the starting deck against the bots.
On 12/4/2018 at 7:54 AM, Majin Goo said:
If you play against BG Control, they came make it to where you can't do anything for the longest time, then play a card that gives them Initiative then pass. It's possible to be non-interactive, but its either you're going to win fast or lose fast.
On 12/7/2018 at 5:56 PM, Jarrett said:
Well yeah. You still have to deal with combat at least and they won't be able to stop your heroes from being put in. However, it is slightly annoying when it happens and can really muck up fast aggro for a moment.
Still playing and still think it's awesome. I didn't get a chance to make content over the weekend because of guests. I do however plan on doing a gauntlet of games over Christmas break. Hoping to get through an Expert Constructed, all on film, and an Expert Keeper Draft, all on film.
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U Of Illinois Researchers: Going Back In Time Restores Decades Of Quiet Corn Drama
Corn didn't start out as the powerhouse crop it is today. No, for most of the thousands of years it was undergoing domestication and improvement, corn grew humbly within the limits of what the environment and smallholder farmers could provide.
For its fertilizer needs, early corn made friends with nitrogen-fixing soil microbes by leaking an enticing sugary cocktail from its roots. The genetic recipe for this cocktail was handed down from parent to offspring to ensure just the right microbes came out to play.
But then the Green Revolution changed everything. Breeding tools improved dramatically, leading to faster-growing, higher-yielding hybrids than the world had ever seen. And synthetic fertilizer application became de rigueur.
That's the moment corn left its old microbe friends behind, according to new research from the University of Illinois. And it hasn't gone back.
"Increasing selection for aboveground traits, in a soil setting where we removed all reliance on microbial functions, degraded microbial sustainability traits. In other words, over the course of half a century, corn breeding altered its microbiome in unsustainable ways," says Angela Kent, professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois and co-author of a new study in the International Society of Microbial Ecology Journal.
Kent, along with co-authors Alonso Favela and Martin Bohn, found modern corn varieties recruit fewer "good" microbes – the ones that fix nitrogen in the soil and make it available for crops to take up – than earlier varieties. Instead, throughout the last several decades of crop improvement, corn has been increasingly recruiting "bad" microbes. These are the ones that help synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and other sources of nitrogen escape the soil, either as potent greenhouse gases or in water-soluble forms that eventually end up in the Gulf of Mexico and contribute to oxygen-starved "dead zones."
"When I was first analyzing our results, I got a little disheartened," says Favela, a doctoral student in the Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology at Illinois and first author on the study. "I was kind of sad we had such a huge effect on this plant and the whole ecosystem, and we had no idea we were even doing it. We disrupted the very root of the plant."
To figure out how the corn microbiome has changed, Favela recreated the history of corn breeding from 1949 to 1986 by planting a chronological sequence of 20 off-patent maize lines in a greenhouse.
"We have access to expired patent-protected lines that were created during different time periods and environmental conditions. We used that understanding to travel back in time and look at how the associated microbiome was changing chronologically," he says.
As a source of microbes, Favela inoculated the pots with soil from a local ag field that hadn't been planted with corn or soybeans for at least two years. Once the plants were 36 days old, he sequenced the microbial DNA he collected from soil adhering to the roots.
"We characterized the microbiome and microbial functional genes related to transformations that occur in the nitrogen cycle: nitrogen fixation, nitrification, and denitrification," he says. "We found more recently developed maize lines recruited fewer microbial groups capable of sustainable nitrogen provisioning and more microbes that contribute to nitrogen losses."
Kent says breeding focused on aboveground traits, especially in a soil context flooded with synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, may have tweaked the sugary cocktail roots exude to attract microbes.
"Through that time period, breeders weren't selecting for maintenance of microbial functions like nitrogen fixation and nitrogen mineralization because we had replaced all those functions with agronomic management. As we started selecting for aboveground features like yield and other traits, we were inadvertently selecting against microbial sustainability and even actively selecting for unsustainable microbiome features such as nitrification and denitrification," she says.
Now that it's clear something has changed, can breeders bring good microbes back in corn hybrids of the future?
Bohn, corn breeder and associate professor in the Department of Crop Sciences at Illinois, thinks it's very possible to "rewild" the corn microbiome. For him, the answer lies in teosinte, a wild grass most people would have to squint pretty hard at to imagine as the parent of modern corn.
Like wild things everywhere, teosinte evolved in the rich context of an entire ecosystem, forming close relationships with other organisms, including soil microbes that made soil nutrients easier for the plant to access. Bohn thinks it should be possible to find teosinte genes responsible for creating the root cocktail that attracts nitrogen-fixing microbes. Then, it's just a matter of introducing those genes into novel corn hybrids.
"I never thought we would go back to teosinte because it's so far removed from what we want in our current agricultural landscape. But it may hold the key not only for encouraging these microbial associations; it also may help corn withstand climate change and other stresses," Bohn says. "We actually need to go back to teosinte and start investigating what we left behind so we can bring back these important functions."
Bringing back the ability for corn to recruit its own nitrogen fixation system would allow producers to apply less nitrogen fertilizer, leading to less nitrogen loss from the system overall.
"Farmers don't always know how much nitrogen they will need, so, historically, they've dumped as much as possible onto the fields. If we bring these characteristics back into corn, it might be easier for them to start rethinking the way they manage nitrogen," Bohn says.
Kent adds that a little change could go a long way.
"If we could reduce nitrogen losses by even 10% across the growing region of the Midwest, that would have huge consequences for the environmental conditions in the Gulf of Mexico," she says.
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Mixture of Mentos and Coca-Cola kills child?
Claim: A mixture of Mentos and Coca-Cola killed two Brazilian children.
Last week a little boy died in Brazil after eating MENTOS and drinking COCA COLA together.
One year before the same accident happened with another boy in Brazil.
Please check the experiment that has been done by mixing Coca Cola with MENTOS……..
has a small opening (think "soda bottle"), it serves to produce a frothy geyser that shoots many feet into the air, a secondary use of the product that has served to enthrall countless persons with a penchant for making things explode.
do with the outside." The candy's shell is pocked with little nooks and crannies the beverage's carbon dioxide molecules are immediately drawn to, and the confection's relatively large surface area provides infinitely more such nooks and crannies (nucleation sites) than, say, an M&M would.
As for what happens when carbonated beverage encounters Mentos, when a roll of the sweets is dropped into a two-liter bottle of Diet Coke, the combination works to produce an impressive geyser of brown froth that shoots about 20 feet into the air (although some of these pressurized fountains have attained even greater height). Diet cola of any manufacture is regarded as the liquid of choice for creating a "Mentos eruption" or "Mentos effect" because a cola's brown color serves to make the reaction much more starkly dramatic in all its explosive glory, and diet versions of those sodas don't leave the same sticky residue that their sugared counterparts do (an aspect well worth considering when contemplating spraying a wide area that you may afterward be called upon to clean). Plus, some folks swear diet sodas make for higher geysers.
Numerous video clips of "Mentos eruptions" exist on the Internet; one needn't search all that diligently to stumble across scads of them. However, these two from EepyBird.com are especially noteworthy: Dancing Fountains and Chain Reaction.
Not all such videos found on the Web are on the up-and-up, however, including the famed "Pepsi Girl" clip, which purports to document a demise caused by the ingestion of a mixture of Mentos and Coca-Cola. Which brings us back to this article's topic, the ballyhooed death of a youngster who consumed this combination.
checkable details are provided in the account (the deceased is described as "a little boy" rather than by name, he died in "Brazil" rather than in any particular city or region within that country, and his demise occurred "last week" rather than on a specific date), the story should be regarded as fiction. No news accounts of such a death (in Brazil or elsewhere) have surfaced, and given the media's interest in "Mentos effects," such write-ups wouldn't have gasped their last on a jaded editor's desk because they weren't deemed sufficiently newsworthy to include in that day's edition of the local rag. Likewise, with regard to "One year before the same accident happened with another boy in Brazil," once again the news is silent regarding such a death.
However, the failure of this explosive combination of candy and soda to cause any fatalities should not be taken as a ringing endorsement of chasing down a handful of Mentos with as much pop as can be gulped. A harmless procedure it's clearly not — one look at online video clips of the force of "Mentos effect" eruptions shooting out of pop bottles should convince even the most adventurous not to risk any part of their digestive systems on such parlor tricks. Those who have disregarded common sense and tried such anyway report that the intensity of the reaction forces the mouth open, thereby releasing most of the gas and foam into the wild, as it were, rather than keeping them contained within the person. Do not try such experiments yourself though. Videos of those who have attempted such foolishness consistently show the subjects experiencing great physical distress in the aftermath of their ill-judged stunts.
The "child who died from combining Mentos and Coca-Cola" story is an updating of an older legend that began in 1979. That year, the grist being run through the rumor mill included the sad tale of a misadventuring tot who had gulped soda and ingested Pop Rocks, a carbonated candy known for producing a fizzling sensation in the mouth. According to legend, said child went out with a bang. Further versions of the story specified the deceased youngster was the taciturn "Mikey" of LIFE cereal commercials.
Once again there hadn't been such a child, but that did little to slow the rumor's spread. The gruesome appeal of the combusted tot story kept the legend in circulation long after it had been repeatedly debunked and dismissed.
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