I had to make a flower arrangement for my fall table so I thought I'd video tape for you all to see. It's fun and easy to put together a floral centerpiece. For this one I used marroon mums and alstroemeria, mauve stock, green hydrangea and white hypericum berry.


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Q: Is the mapping $f:\mathbb{R^2} \rightarrow \mathbb{R} := \min(x_1,x_2)$ convex? Is the mapping $f:\mathbb{R^2} \rightarrow \mathbb{R} := \min(x_1,x_2)$ convex ?
Definition:
A function is said to be convex if it satisfy
$f(\lambda x +(1-\lambda)y) \leq\ \lambda f(x) +(1-\lambda)f(y)\ \ \ \ \ \forall\ x,y\in\mathbb{R}^n, \lambda \in [0,1]$
My answer is no with the following counter-example.
$v = (10,1),\ \ \ u=(-10,1),\ \ \ \ \lambda = 0.5$
$f(0.5(10,1) + 0.5(-10,1)) = 0 > -4.5 = 0.5f(10,1) + 0.5f(-10,1)$
Is my reasoning and counter example correct ?
Please point out any mistake I made.

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ARIANESPACE AND AVIO/ELV MEET VEGA CLIENTS AND PARTNERS TO BUILD FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE
Arianespace and AVIO/ELV are organizing the second VEGA Users' Day on July 7 and 8, 2016 in Rome. Stéphane Israël, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Arianespace, Giulio Ranzo, CEO of AVIO, and Pierluigi Pirrelli, CEO of ELV, will be hosting a meeting with all customers and partners on Europe's light launch vehicle to review its operations and performance in the commercial and government markets. The other aim of this meeting is to lay solid foundations for the future, with the advent of the upgraded VEGA-C launcher. Arianespace will start marketing VEGA-C missions starting at the end of 2016, with a first launch slated for 2019.
VEGA USERS' DAY
Organized by Arianespace and AVIO/ELV, VEGA Users' Day brings together partners in Europe's light launcher program (mainly manufacturers and space agencies, including ESA, ASI and CNES), as well as customers and prospects. The event, taking place in Rome on July 7-8, will feature both plenary sessions and workshops, culminating in a visit to the launcher production facilities in Colleferro.
SUCCESS BUILT ON A FRUITFUL PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ESA, ELV/AVIO AND ARIANESPACE
VEGA is a European Space Agency (ESA) program funded by Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Sweden. The launcher design authority and prime contractor is ELV, an Italian joint venture between AVIO (70%) and the Italian space agency ASI (30%). Arianespace markets and operates this light launcher, alongside the Ariane 5 heavy launcher and the Soyuz medium launcher.
Since its first launch from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana in 2012, VEGA has chalked up a total of six missions, all successful. This impressive track record has not only shown the launcher's operational potential, but also its versatility over a wide range of missions: into Sun-synchronous low Earth orbit (Sentinel-2A), ballistic reentry (IXV), transfer orbit to the L1 Lagrange point (LISA Pathfinder). The success of the LISA Pathfinder mission on behalf of ESA in November 2015 marked the end of the formal VEGA development phase (designated VERTA: Vega Research and Technology Accompaniment) and kicked off its commercial operation.
The VEGA launch manifest now includes ten missions, with a focus on Earth observation satellites. One-third of these missions are for European institutions, and two-thirds for export customers. Two missions are planned this year:
– PeruSAT-1 and SKySat for Peru and the startup Terra Bella
– Göktürk for Turkey.
VEGA-C, A STEP INTO THE FUTURE
Scheduled to start launches in 2019, VEGA-C offers a significant performance improvement over the current model, in terms of payload weight and volume. That means even broader mission capability, which in turns improves the competitiveness of this launch system.
Arianespace will start marketing VEGA-C launches as soon as the end of 2016.
During this meeting, Arianespace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stéphane Israël said: "With six successful launches under its belt and ten more in the order book, VEGA has proven its operational performance and commercial attractiveness. VEGA Users' Day, bringing together customers, prospects and partners, is a key to the development of the upgraded VEGA-C planned as soon as 2019, which will be even more competitive and more completely address market requirements."
Giulio Ranzo, CEO of AVIO, added: "VEGA has confirmed its capability as a very competitive and flexible launcher. This meeting is an excellent opportunity to meet potential customers from all over the world and share with them the latest successes of our launcher, thus paving the way for future missions."

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Learn how you can make your own mosaic bird baths, tabletops, gazing balls, flowerpots, stepping stones, and more. Find out what materials are needed, what methods are best for completing each mosaic project and how to find inspirational designs that fit into your lifestyle.
The most popular technique is referred to as the "direct method" which works well for crafting outdoor mosaic art be it a stepping stone or a table top. I will demonstrate the ease of this method so as to give you a good background on how easy mosaics are to make for yourself, to sell, or give as gifts.
...the surface on which the mosaic pieces are adhered.
...the decorative items used to create the mosaic design.
...a thin mortar pressed into the spaces between tesserae to consolidate the mosaic objects into a solid mass.
...adhering each piece of tessera directly to the substrate.
...adhering the laid out mosaic design to a back mounted mesh or surface mounted adhesive paper or film first before being adhered to the substrate.
If you have never made a mosaic, a stained glass stepping stone makes a great introductory project. Not only are they simple to craft you will end up with a beautiful decorative walking stone for your garden to enjoy for years to come. I have written three tutorials using three methods for making mosaic stepping stones that I would like to share with you. All three tutorials have complete directions with lots of photos and videos.
The first lesson makes an inexpensive simple stepping stone using stained glass cobbles and your hand-print to craft a personalized stone using the direct mosaic method. For the project you will need a precast cement stepping stone to which you apply your tesserae and impression. Very basic with a but of messy fun.
The second tutorial teaches the indirect method of laying out your mosaic design on clear adhesive contact paper then pouring a concrete mixture over it inside a prepared mold. Also very simple with the advantage of being able to have a more detailed mosaic as well as a smoother level finished surface.
The third tutorial is a complete lesson in the direct method, from making your own cast stepping stone to decorating it with your tesserae.
Stained glass gazing balls are not only beautiful in a garden they are mesmerizing. As the sun travels throughout the day and the moon at night the reflections off the glass sprinkle a bit of magic in the air. Romantic, spiritual, whimsical are just a few of the words commonly used to describe the dazzling presence of a gazing ball.
Crafting a gazing ball using the direct method makes it easy for even first timers. Adhering small pieces of glass, pottery, seashells, mirror, charms, or whatever else you might want to use will take a bit of time (like working a jigsaw puzzle) but well worth the effort. Before you start your mosaic make sure you have all of your tesserae close at hand plus have a design in mind. The ball is your canvas the tesserae your paint.
Below is a video showing how to mosaic a bowling ball as a substrate for making a gazing ball. Bowling balls make a wonderful base, but make sure that you first "rough up" the balls smooth surface using sandpaper to give the best adhesion for your tesserae. Fill the holes with silicon caulk and let dry before starting to mosaic. Other substrates you can use are Styrofoam balls, plain glass gazing balls, or extra large acrylic ornaments.
These two gals are definitely having fun making this gazing ball using a yard sale bowling ball they found. Old used bowling balls can also be purchased from bowling alleys. Make sure to scuff up the smooth surface before adhering your tesserae!
A beautiful addition to your patio or as a gift, mosaic garden pots are another great way to show off your mosaic skills. Be it a simple patchwork design or a more intricate pattern.
Below is a short tutorial on how to use the direct mosaic method on a flower pot. What is not mentioned and should be remembered is that terracotta pots are considered to be "absorbent substrates" and need to be sealed with either a tile sealer or a mixture of 1 part white glue to 2 parts of water before your tesserae are applied. Do not use a waterproofing sealer because it may not bond with your adhesive. Sealing the pot prevents the adhesive and grout from drying too fast which could cause cracks in your grout later on.
This adorable and simple bird bath is made using a 12" terracotta saucer that is set on top of two large flower pots that form the base.
Birds and Bloom Magazine has a wonderful tutorial for making this simple but beautiful bird bath. To make the base a bit more "artsy" how about a band of tiles added to each of the pots bases forming a "belt" around the middle.
You can also use the direct mosaic method on precast cement bird baths.
If there is one really awe inspiring piece to make for your garden patio here it is! Start small with a side table to practice your newly found skills then go for the gold. Below check out the pictures of a table top during its steps to final creation.
Table top substrates that work well with mosaics are glass, concrete, waterproof or water resistant materials such as backer board or concrete board. Avoid using materials that bend or warp such as particleboard, thin flexible metals, and some plastics, these can over time can cause the grout to crack and the tesserae to come loose. Additionally wood substrates are better for interior projects.
Template design of the tabletop mosaic, a full size drawing. The artist used the original plate glass tabletop as her mosaic substrate. It was placed on top of her template to give her a pattern for her glass on glass mosaic.
The border was laid first to insure a perfect fit.
Laying out the glass pieces (tesserae).
The glass outlines are first to be glued to the glass substrate.
Along with glass tiles and cut glass, the artist used abalone shells, jewels, broken pottery and stones in her mosaic.
Close up detail of her work.
Laying out the stones for final placement before adhering.
Notice that the artist used a decorated stone for added interest.
Detail photo as the piece is being worked on. Once all of the pieces are adhered the finishing grout work will be applied.
The finished table top...beautiful isn't it?
Glass for mosaics comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and thickness. It is important that you consider your finished piece before purchasing any of your tesserae. If you are crafting a table top on which glasses and dishes will be placed you will want a smooth, even no spill surface.
You will need to choose tesserae with all the same thickness. Stained glass is generally 1/8th" thick, however some of the heavier textures such as ripple can be significantly thicker, as can glass globs, molded glass shapes and jewels.
Glass tiles are available in 3/4" and 3/8" squares. To break or cut them to size you will need a mosaic glass cutter.
For your stained glass pieces you can purchase sheets of glass and cut or break your own pieces or purchase pre-broken glass (my preference) such as Stained Glass Cobbles. It is available in three size choices from very small MiniCobblets (sand to pebble sized), medium sized Cobbles (1/4" to 1" pieces, and large Cobbs (1 1/4" to 3"). The greatest benefit to buying Cobbles is that you purchase only that size that you need for your project. When breaking your own glass you end up with a lot of little sharp shards and pieces that are either too small or too big.
What do you use to seal terrecotta before mosaicing an outdoor bird bath? Then what type of adhesive for the tiles? Thank you.
I love your projects - - I have done several of them in the past, but have not found them impervious to weather. I have tried several different glues, but still they fall apart after a season or two of rain. Any ideas?
I am now inspired to make a mosaic bird bath. Thank you.
I am in the process of making a mosaic gazing ball, I have poured a sphere out of concrete and have all of the glass cut, Just have to put it all together.
I just got a concrete ball mold, I am going to pour it so I can make it into a mosaic gazing ball. The ideas you have are perfect for the look I am going for in my garden and yard. Thanks for sharing all of this great information.
Stopping by to say wonderful once again!
Terrific tips a d pointers. I do all sorts of art and craft medium and mosaic is something I have yet to venture into. This page here that you shared helps me envision doing mosaic myself. Thank you thank you!
Fabulous Lens - you've inspired me to make stepping stone or two for our garden when summer eventually makes her long awaited visit to England!
This would be a nice garden. Nice lens.
I found this lens through your other lens about bottles. I repurpose furniture and have wanted to learn mosaic for my table tops! Definitely an inspiration, and lots of good info. Thank you for a gorgeous lens!
These things are so absolutely beautiful! Mesmerizing!
So beautiful...love it so much, especially the garden pot.
The mosaic bird bath would fit perfectly under the tulip tree in our yard!
Thank you so much for sharing! Love the gazing ball!
Absolutely lovely! This is a beautiful basic explanation for someone like me who's never done mosaic before.
Beautiful lens. We have a tabletop that was hand mosaic tiled by a relative, lots of work involved, but it looks fantastic.
I've just started mosaicing and this is such a great resource. Thanks so much, so many ideas I can't wait to get started.
This is something I want to try. Thanks for sharing.
These mosaic ideas are just great.
oh this was awesome! I am wanting to do a lot of these projects!
I love your lens - this is what I call Eye Candy!
Wonderful, wonderful.....and did I mention....wonderful! You have me wishing for a garden!


A search of the Gulf of Aden by a United States Navy maritime patrol aircraft and ships and helicopters of the EU NAVFOR located a suspicious skiff on 10 September. Helicopters from the FS SURCOUF and SPS GALICIA were tasked to intercept the skiff and noted suspicious activity onboard. Using warning shots, SPS GALICIA's helicopter attempted to stop the skiff, which was closing the Somali Coast, but this initially was not heeded. Subsequent gunfire forced the skiff to stop. An armed boarding team from the SPS GALICIA approached the skiff and the suspected criminals opened fire on them. Following an exchange of fire the skiff capsized.
Mrs Colombo was immediately recovered uninjured. The seven suspected criminals were also recovered from the sea by the boarding team and transferred to the SPS GALICIA. It has subsequently been confirmed that the other crew member of the SY TRIBAL KAT, Mr. Colombo, was killed on 8 September when the SY TRIBAL KAT was attacked by suspected pirates. Mrs. Colombo has been transferred to FS SURCOUF by helicopter for onward repatriation to France. The seven suspected criminals, three of whom sustained minor wounds during the hostage rescue operation were treated onboard the SPS GALICIA and have now been transferred to the FS SURCOUF. Investigations continue to determine the details of the incident so that criminal prosecutions can be pursued. The yacht TRIBAL KAT is being sailed to a safe port by a crew from the FS SURCOUF.


As 2017 wound down, a federal judge ruled the timing wasn't right for the American Hospital Association's lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The district judge ruled CMS may move forward with $1.6 billion in planned cuts to the 340B federal drug discount program and that the American Hospital Association and other plaintiffs must wait until those cuts have actually gone into effect to launch a legal challenge.
Citing the lawsuit filed on Nov. 13 as premature, U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras said the court concluded the suit lacks subject matter jurisdiction because "Plaintiffs have failed to present any claim to the Secretary for final decision as required by 42 U.S.C. § 405(g)."
"For the foregoing reasons, Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 17) is GRANTED; Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 2) is DENIED AS MOOT; and the Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae (ECF No. 19) is DENIED," the written decision concluded. The written 16-page decision is available here.
WASHINGTON, DC (December 29, 2017) - Today, the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and America's Essential Hospitals said they will continue to pursue the lawsuit following a district court decision granting the government's motion to dismiss it. The lawsuit sought to prevent Medicare payment cuts starting next month for many hospitals in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The court's ruling was that the lawsuit was premature, but did not rule on the merits of the claim.
Last month, the three hospital groups sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to prevent these cuts from starting on January 1, 2018. The three hospital associations were joined in the suit by hospital plaintiffs: Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems, in Brewer, Maine; Henry Ford Health System, in Detroit; and Park Ridge Health, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, part of Adventist Health System.
The lawsuit argues that the 340B provisions of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) final rule violate the law and, therefore, should be set aside under the Administrative Procedure Act as unlawful and in excess of the HHS Secretary's statutory authority. The court's decision gives the groups an opportunity to refile the lawsuit once the cuts go into effect. CMS in the final rule reduces by nearly 30 percent, or $1.6 billion, Medicare payments to certain hospitals for outpatient drugs purchased under the 340B program.
For 25 years, the 340B program has enabled hospitals and other organizations that care for communities with low-income and uninsured patients to purchase certain outpatient drugs from pharmaceutical manufacturers at discounted prices. The program allows participating hospitals to use the savings to provide an expanded range of comprehensive health services to their local communities, such as increased access to care, clinical pharmacy services, community outreach programs, free vaccines and transportation to follow-up appointments. The 340B program constitutes less than 2.8 percent of the $457 billion in annual U.S. drug purchases.
"For 25 years, the 340B Drug Savings Program has played a vital role in helping hospitals stretch scarce federal resources to expand and enhance patient services and access to care without any cost to the government," said Rick Pollack, AHA's president and CEO. "Making cuts to the program, like those CMS has put forward, will dramatically threaten access to health care for many communities with vulnerable patients. We are disappointed in this decision from the court and will continue our efforts in the Courts and the Congress to reverse these significant cuts to the 340B program."
"The court's decision, while not ruling on the merits, still permits CMS to make drastic cuts to safety net hospitals that participate in the 340B program, which allows teaching hospitals to strengthen care for low-income, rural, and other underserved patients. As a result, institutions will have greater difficulty maintaining critical services that vulnerable patients often cannot access elsewhere," said Darrell G. Kirch, MD, president and CEO of the AAMC. "The fact remains that the CMS rule is bad policy. We are committed to reversing this flawed policy to ensure patients continue to receive the vital services supported through the 340B program."
"We're disappointed by the court's decision, but undeterred in our efforts to protect low-income patients and their essential hospitals," said Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH, president and CEO of America's Essential Hospitals. "This terrible policy threatens access to care in our most underserved communities and undermines hospitals on which millions of Americans depend. It must not move forward."
For additional information, a copy of the complaint and decision can be found by visiting http://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/legal/litigation.shtml.


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To say the forthcoming 10/11 Premiership season for Liverpool FC will be an interesting one would be an understatement. The mammoth Merseyside club have had a successful last few years, making the Champions League Final twice, and dramatically winning one of them. But a record breaking league title has long eluded them.
Last season was poor by these standards, and so their manager Rafa Benitez was shown the door with a bumper pay-cheque in tow. Manager of last season Roy Hodgson has taking over the hot seat and it looks like that won't be the only major change at Anfield this year, if reports are true.
The buy - if it goes through - will see QSL Sport Ltd (they also have investments in America's Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team and the New York Yankeed) take onboard the current £237m debt.


The Auto Care Association hosted a webinar on Aug. 8, 2018 on the latest developments regarding the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China. Please email Angela Chiang for a recording of the webinar.
On March 22, 2018, President Trump signed a memorandum announcing that the United States would take multiple steps to protect American technology and intellectual property from certain discriminatory and burdensome trade practices by China.
These actions were announced following a Section 301 report by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding China's acts, policies and practices with respect to technology transfer, intellectual property and innovation.
Tariffs – USTR will publish a proposed list of products identified to be benefiting from Chinese industrial policies (e.g., Made in China 2025) imported from China that would be subject to an additional tariff. See additional information regarding products subject to the tariffs below.
WTO Dispute – USTR has filed a request for consultations with China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to address China's discriminatory technology licensing practices.
Investment Restrictions – The Treasury Department has been directed to propose restrictions on investment by China in sensitive U.S. technology.
Not sure if or how you are impacted by the Section 301 tariffs? Every product subject to a Section 301 tariff action is identifiable by an 8-digit HTS code. This search engine developed by USTR allows you to enter your HTS code, confirm that the product is included in the Section 301 tariff action and identify the corresponding tariff list.
On April 3, 2018, USTR released a proposed list of products imported from China that would be subject to an additional duty of 25 percent.
The proposed list contains approximately 1,300 products at the 8-digit HTS tariff level valued at approximately $50 billion worth of Chinese imports.
USTR released the final first tariff list (Annex A & B) on June 15. The list includes 818 products valued at $34 billion. Duties are effective July 6, 2018.
On July 11, 2018, USTR released a notice detailing the procedure for parties to submit exclusion requests.
USTR must receive requests to exclude a particular product by October 9, 2018.
Responses to a request for exclusion of a particular product are due 14 days after the request is posted in docket number USTR–2018–0025 on www.regulations.gov.
Any replies to responses to an exclusion request are due 7 days after the close of the 14 day response period.
Exclusions will be made on a product basis and will apply to all imports of the product, regardless of whether the importer filed a request. However, different products under the same HTS heading may not all be covered under the one exclusion.
The Auto Care Association has partnered with the law firm of Dentons US LLP to assist members with the creation and submission of exclusion requests for products affected by the Section 301 tariffs. Click here for more information.
On June 15, 2018, USTR released a second ( Annex C) proposed list of products imported from China that would be subject to an additional duty of 25 percent.
The proposed list contains 284 products at the 8-digit HTS tariff level valued at $16 billion worth of Chinese imports.
USTR released the final second tariff list on August 7. The list includes 279 products valued at $16 billion. Duties are effective August 23.
On September 18, 2018, USTR released a notice detailing the procedure for parties to submit exclusion requests.
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Responses to a request for exclusion of a particular product are due 14 days after the request is posted in docket number USTR–2018–0032 on www.regulations.gov.
On July 10, USTR released a proposed third list of products imported from China that would be subject to an additional duty of 10 percent. In a subsequent Federal Register notice, USTR stated that it was considering raising the tariff to 25 percent and extended the deadline for submitting public comments.
The proposed list contains thousands of products at the 8-digit HTS tariff level valued at $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
USTR released the final third tariff list on September 17. The list includes 5,745 products valued at approximately $200 billion.
An additional duty of 10% is effective September 24, 2018. Duties will increase to 25% on January 1, 2019.


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Being able to get up and down more often is a vital skill to develop, especially if you're a relative newcomer to the game. That's why in this episode of our Game.Improved series, TeeTimeTips founder Nick Dougherty (opens in new tab) was keen to help out one of our readers who wants to take the next step.
All too often, beginner golfers are lured by hitting the driver and they neglect the 'scoring clubs'. It's easy to see why this is the case, especially when you look at the new TaylorMade Kalea Premier women's driver. Gone is the stereotypical and outdated aesthetic regularly seen in women's clubs, and in is a stylish colour scheme that matches the performance in other areas. It's a club that's hard to put down.
However, when it comes to practising, there should always be a balance, as this game has a funny way of testing your weaknesses at the worst moment. For Amanda, that means committing more time to learning how to escape from a bad lie. Luckily, Nick was on hand to assist.
Hit down and accelerate
When it comes to the short game, Amanda was keen for some advice out the rough in particular. It's a part of the game many people struggle with and Nick identified some common faults in Amanda's technique. Fortunately, she is still quite new to golf, so it shouldn't take as long to ingrain better habits.
"It was more about making peace with, especially for female golfers and juniors, although Amanda is strong, when we get in the rough the instinct is to try and lift it out," Nick said. "It's the same for everybody really because the lie is gnarly and it's a worry about getting it out.
Swing down to lift the ball up
"Ironically, the lifting move throws the sternum back, and if nothing else, it shallows out the angle of attack and means you have to come through more grass. This makes it harder to escape.
"So, we need to make peace with going down into the ground and it's the club, not me, that gets the ball out of the grass. The loft lifts it out. 'I'm going in here and that's going to get it out'."
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Another key component of success when trying to engineer a shot out the rough is acceleration. It's all well and good hitting down on the ball, but if you don't combine it with the necessary speed, the club isn't going to cut through the grass.
Nick added: "Going in there you have to make peace with hitting it harder. It's like being in a bunker. You need to trust the fact you need to go in with more speed to get the club through the grass to lift the ball out. Not enough speed will create way more problems. She demonstrated her prowess with this shot straight away."
Length of swing
As part of anyone's step-by-step guide to pitching, distance control should be among the top priorities. It's something Amanda also finds difficult but, leaning on one of his popular TeeTimeTips, Nick was able to help.
"Getting a feeling for the pace, we talked about controlling distance as something Amanda struggles with. So we tried to match the swing on both sides because that becomes easy, whether it's quarter-quarter or half-half, and having a rhythm that stays the same.
"Having the mirror image on both sides with a flow that's a little like a pendulum of a clock, it's really easy to judge distance. Whereas if I'm always going to be different - sometimes short and quick, sometimes longer and slower - how do you know?
"If you've got the same feeling every time you can start to build confidence. That's why you see the guys on tour next to the ball trying to feel the shot using the pace in their swing they've practised over and over. They know the pace so it's easy to recreate. It's almost like you've had a practice go.
"All you've got to do is recreate it and that takes the pressure off. Again, not an overly difficult thing to apply but she did it so well. I think she made some really big strides."
Andrew Wright
A lifelong golf fan, Andy graduated in 2019 with a degree in Sports Journalism and got his first role in the industry as the Instruction Editor for National Club Golfer. From there, he went on to enjoy a spell freelancing for Stats Perform producing football reports, and then for RacingNews365 covering Formula 1. However, he couldn't turn down the opportunity to get back into the sport he grew up watching and playing and now covers a mixture of equipment, instruction and news for Golf Monthly's website and print title.
Andy took up the game at the age of seven and even harboured ambitions of a career in the professional ranks for a spell. That didn't pan out, but he still enjoys his weekend golf at Royal Troon and holds a scratch handicap. As a side note, he's made five holes-in-one and could quite possibly be Retief Goosen's biggest fan.
As well as the above, some of Andy's work has featured on websites such as goal.com, dailyrecord.co.uk, and theopen.com.
What's in Andy's bag?
Driver: Callaway Mavrik Sub-Zero (9°)
3-wood: TaylorMade M1 (15°)
Driving iron: Titleist U500 (17°)
Irons: Callaway Apex Pro '19 (4-PW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM9 (50°, 54° and 58°)
Putter: Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport 2.5
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I was a shy virgin when I went to university. I made a good friend who happened to be a girl, and soon I wasn't a virgin any longer. And it quickly got even better.
This is the fifth and final part of my story about life at University in Cardiff in the early 1970's. At the start of my second year, I was sharing a flat with three girls. And then it started getting complicated. Very complicated, actually.
Sian had invited her twin cousins down to Cardiff for the weekend; they were both virgins, but wanted to go to University that autumn with some sexual experience, and Sian had nominated Julie and I to give it to them!
Julie and I have now finished our first year exams. Can we keep our romance alive while separated for most of the twelve-week University summer holiday? Will we get a chance to spend some time with Adrian and Sheila? Is my sister Jen going to find someone to take her virginity before she goes to Uni?


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When Vi at the Glen resident Bill Brown says he's "retired," what he means is, he works every Monday through Thursday. "He went down from seven days a week," his wife of 67 years, Norma, said with a smile, "so now he's retired."
But while Norma has embraced the benefits of full retirement, Bill still commutes 10 minutes each way four days of the week to A.L.P., the global lighting components business he and Norma officially founded just over 45 years ago. The couple's new home at Vi at The Glen has afforded them the opportunity to stay near and dear to what matters most: their family.
A FAMILY LEGACY
A.L.P. started as a true homegrown, family business, with the first company headquarters located in the couple's two-bedroom apartment in Skokie. Over the years it grew into a successful global company, one that the Browns were able to hand over to their children, the second generation.
The Browns' two sons got their start in the business early, listening in on their mom's service calls, often picking up the phone to tell her (and their customers), "Mommy, I have something to tell you." Thankfully, according to Norma, "Bill heard later from the customers that they loved it."
Today, the Browns' sons run A.L.P with their dad still doing the job he loves most. "The technology of running a business today requires an understanding of computers and electronic systems, and my sons are really great with that. I like marketing and sales, so that's what I do!" Bill explained.
And he does it very well. In 2016, Bill was awarded the Louis B. Marks Award by the Illuminating Engineering Society in recognition of his "lifetime of exceptional service." The award is the highest honor the society gives to a non-engineer, and the family was there to cheer him on.
2016 was a big year for the Browns in another way too. It was the year they decided to make the move to a Life Plan Community. Naturally, they wanted to choose a senior living community that kept them near family, and the business that keeps their family close. Norma had heard about Vi at the Glen through her daughter-in-law, whose mother was considering her own move there. "I came to visit and was looking at the activities board, which had so many activities for me and my husband, and then I considered that our office is just ten minutes away, it all made me think, 'Gee, this place makes sense,'" Norma explained.
The Browns brought their children to visit next. "Our girls live ten minutes away in different directions. The boys live in Highland Park. They're all close by," she added. After visiting, the family all agreed, "Done deal."
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The Browns selected a finished apartment at Vi at The Glen, and it came as no surprise to their family when they decided to add their own touches prior to moving in. The Browns redid all the lighting, though even after a lifetime in the business, Bill looked to an expert for help. "I didn't want to be like a lawyer who represents himself, and has a fool for a client," Bill laughed. "I hired a lighting consultant."
STAYING BUSY IN "RETIREMENT"
Today, after two years in their new home, the Browns rave about the Vi at The Glen staff, and they've found plenty of new friends and activities to keep them busy. Norma is a great fan of the community-sponsored lectures and said she looks forward every week to the "Great Decisions" discussion group that meets to consider and debate world affairs. And on the mornings he's not leaving for work, Bill is a part of a regular group that meets for breakfast.
In all, the Browns talk about living at Vi at The Glen in the same terms Bill uses to describe his passion for working at the business he and Norma created for their family. "You do what you love," Bill said, "and you love what you do."
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Church is supposed to be holy and solemn. Right? As a reflection of the kingdom of God our worship is supposed to be perfect. Isn't it? In our culture of slickness our worship gatherings are supposed to go off without a glitch. Aren't they? While I believe that should be our goal, sometimes things just don't go as planned. When that happens, how we handle the mistakes says a lot about who we are as a congregation and why we have gathered together for worship.
This past Sunday I made a doozy of a mistake. Our worship band was missing a vocalist on vacation, our acoustic guitar player who was also on a family vacation, and our electric guitar player and both drummers who were on a mission trip. That leaves me on acoustic guitar and our bass player as the only instrumentalists, and two vocalists. Knowing this was going to be the case, I picked songs I knew well and were fairly simple to play and sing. Or at least so I thought. Then we came to the final song.
I don't know if it was because I was drained from having just given the message, or it was just a poor song choice, but for some reason, at that moment, I could not play and sing the song at the same time. On a normal Sunday that wouldn't be a problem. I would just stop playing and concentrate on leading the singing, which makes sense when you have two other guitars on the platform with you. Unless you are channeling Spinal Tap though, an all bass worship band probably wouldn't work.
So I did what I have trained our worship band to do when things are not going well. I bailed. Only I didn't do it well. I abruptly ended the song after the first verse and chorus. Probably not the smoothest move, but better than painfully forcing the closing song.
I don't remember what I said other than it was something self-deprecating that made people laugh. Then I gave the benediction that reflected on the theme for the day, and sent the congregation out into the world. Our goal when preparing worship is to leave the congregation inspired. On Sunday we left them laughing instead.
Now there are several learning edges here that are not lost on me. The greatest of which is to make sure as the leader you can lead all the songs with the band you will have. I will not make that mistake again.
But I think the ability to laugh at our mistake was a great reminder of several things: that our worship is not about the band's performance; that Christians are not perfect and don't always have it all together; that the people on the platform and the people in the chairs are all in this together; and that while we take God seriously we don't take ourselves that seriously. I also hope it gave someone permission to make a mistake this week also, maybe freeing them to take a chance. Most importantly, I hope it made people feel accepted and welcomed into this imperfect place.
Mistakes happen in life and worship. How we handle them matters.
Do you remember a mistake during worship? How was it handled? How did it make you feel?
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Who is Adam DeVine?
Adam DeVine, born as Adam Patrick DeVine, is an actor, comedian, singer, screenwriter, and producer based in America. The actor is famous for playing the role of Adam DeMamp in Comedy Central's television series Workaholics from 2011 to 2017. Besides, he has acted in various movies like Neighbors, The Intern, The Final Girls, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, and so on. Moreover, Adam has also worked as a voice actor in films like Ice Age: Collision Course, The Lego Batman Movie, etc.
Adam DeVine was born on 7th November, 1983 to Dennis and Penny DeVine. The actor completed his high school from Millard South High School in year 2002. Later, the actor enrolled at Orange Coast College, and subsequently, he moved to Los Angeles and started working as a standup comedian and actor.
In year 1995, at the age of 11, Adam had an accident where a 42 ton cement truck hit him. He was hit badly, and had an acute shock which made him to stay in coma. Adam woke up 2 weeks later, yet had all legs' bones broken and a collapsed lung. Adam went through different 26 operations for years. The actor overcame all the pains of his accident, but still has scars left in his body.
Career Debut
Adam DeVine made his television debut as Steve Wolfs / Steve Jobs in Crossbows & Mustaches in 2006. He played the role for 10 episodes, and also was the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the series. Later, Adam did his movie debut through film Mama's Boy in year 2007. In the film he portrayed the role of Alhorn. DeVine, then, appeared as Chris in Savage Steve Holland's film Ratko: The Dictator's Son in year 2009. In the same year, the actor had small roles in TV series; Better Off Ted, and Samantha Who?
Eventually in 2011, Adam DeVine appeared as Ephor 1 in film, National Lampoon's 301: The Legend of Awesomest Maximus. Besides, he had a minor role of Tobey in an episode of Traffic Light entitled "Stealth Bomber". Further, DeVine portrayed Adam DeMamp in Comedy Central's TV series Workaholics. He played the role from 2011 to 2017, and also had worked as a co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the series. He earned good sum of money through this series which raised his net worth.
Works from 2012 to Present
In the year 2012, Adam DeVine starred as Bumper Allen in film Pitch Perfect. The following year, the actor had minor roles in TV series, Community, Arrested Development, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Super Fun Night. Besides, he played the role of Andy Bailey for 21 episodes in ABC's TV sitcom Modern Family. Furthermore, he worked as voice actor and voiced Pizza Steve / Henry / and other characters in Uncle Grandpa.
Subsequently, Adam appeared in films like Pitch Perfect 2 (2015), The Intern (2016), Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016), etc. The last year, he lent his voice for Barry Allen / The Flash in The Lego Batman Movie. Recently, Adam DeVine appeared as Noah Ashby in An Sandel's film When We First Met. Further, the actor will be seen as Alexxx, and Andy in two new upcoming films Game Over, Man! and Magic Camp respectively. He too is working for his new films Isn't It Romantic. Moreover, he is playing in Adam DeVine's House Party since 2013.
Adam DeVine had a very bad life in his early days. However, the actor fought with his problems, and has established himself as one of a successful actor. He has acted in number of films, and television series which have provided him with net worth of $3.5 million U.S. dollars. He has left a lot to do, and we hope his net worth will increase in coming days.
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Knowing diatonic harmony, or major scale harmony, is paramount to being able to understand chords in a key and why all these chords are not simply "random." Songwriters might also find this lesson particularly useful in being able to pick chords from the diatonic series to compose a chord progression.
IMaj7, iimin7, iiimin7, IVMaj7, V7, vimin7, viimin7(b5).
FMaj7, Gmin7, Amin7, Bbmin7, C7, Dmin7, Emin7(b5).
Dmaj7, Emin7, F#min7, Gmaj7, A7, Bmin7, C#min7(b5).
"I Don't Play Lousy Music Any Longer".
I (Ionian) Don't (Dorian) Play (Phrygian) Lousy (Lydian) Music (Mixolydian) Any (Aeolian) Longer (Locrian).
Let's take a 2-5-1 in C Major: Dmin7 – G7 – Cmaj7.
A FAQ from beginning improvisers is "do I have to change scales for each chord?" The short answer is no – because the chords are all diatonic to C, you can use the C Major scale to improvise through all 3 chords.
But, in fact, yes – using our church modes, the applicable scales for each chord in that 2-5-1 would be D Dorian, G Mixolydian, and C Ionian. However it is important to keep in mind that this is simply a theoretical technicality – D Dorian, G Mixolydian, and C Ionian are all derivatives of the C Major Scale anyway, just starting on different notes, so whether or not to "change modes" for each chord is only a matter of nomenclature.
Understanding the 4 Chord Families, Diatonic Harmony, and the Church Modes I believe are 3 essential concepts in beginning to connect the dots and wrap your head around jazz theory. In Part 2 of this "Making Sense of Jazz Theory" series we will look at the importance of understanding Functioning Dominants and how that can lead to more advanced theoretical concepts or substitutions – such as: Altered Harmony, Tritone Substitution, Diminished as a 7b9, or Secondary Dominants.


The Loon Mountain ski team shack.
Loon Mountain in New Hampshire.
When you pull in the parking lot of Loon Mountain Resort and think, "Man, that was an easy ride," you have former New Hampshire Governor and White House Chief of Staff Sherman Adams to thank.
A former lumber company manager and avid hiker, Adams, who served under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, knew the back woods of New Hampshire like the back of his hand. So when over 100 miles of wilderness was opened up in the early 1960s, and interstate Route 93 was plotted out, Adams knew there was the making of a great ski resort in there. He asked his Dartmouth College pal and Olympic skier Sel Hannah to take a hike into those hills and see. Hannah came out convinced, pointing to the peaks that now make up Loon and declaring it was resort time.
And oh, how we do. Loon sits a quick two-hour drive from Boston proper; a straight shot up 93 and a quick turn off and you are there. And while it may draw pretty spectacular crowds on the weekend, weekday trips to Loon welcome you to open trails, friendly locals and yes, the same top-notch attention to conditions that wins it national accolades in SKI Magazine annually.
I headed up midweek recently, excited to get in some great vertical and see how things are going in Loon and its village, Lincoln.
I chose the new RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain as my home base, and that was a brilliant move. Just 2.2 miles downhill from the resort, RiverWalk sits in the center of Lincoln, a bustling yet walkable town with plenty of great spots to eat, shop and be entertained. From one side, it looks directly onto the slopes of Loon. From the other, it offers a breathtaking view of the Presidential Mountain Range.
With heated four-season outdoor pool and hot tubs, a great fitness center, amazing Italian restaurant and even its own winery, RiverWalk is a destination in itself. I'm there alone this time, but I think of how much my friends who don't ski would love hanging there with me. With shopping and other activities footsteps away, they'd be as happy I'd be up on the hill. Now with a grandchild, and soon to be a three-generation downhill dynasty, I know my family would love the all-suite setup with full kitchens, plenty of sun-soaked space and grounds safe and easy to navigate for all. Yes, this is the perfect home base for a Loon getaway.
I arrived at the mountain early morning, surprised to find bustle. Then I realized it was bus trip day, and school had been canceled in New Hampshire. Still, the crowd was thinner than most days. I found a sunny spot in the base lodge, scarfed down perhaps the best base lodge egg sandwich I've ever had (and there have been plenty), booted up and headed out to ski.
It was cold that day, and the chill had created a fog at the base and in the valley. Riding the quad, I quickly popped out above that to a crisp, sunny day. As the fog dissipated, spectacular views were revealed. Loon is a three-peak mountain, spread over 370 skiable acres and with a 2,100 foot vertical drop. That means, on any given day, you can find a wealth of ways to carve down the mountain.
North and South Peaks — with South being the newest — offer more advanced terrain, although each peak has a mellow way down, a nice touch that ensures that almost no one misses out on seeing all of Loon. And while it has a reputation of being a forgiving mountain (not a bad cross to bear), it also has that classic New England feel I love. Cruising down Upper and Lower Rum Runner is a great example. More narrow than your average trail and lined in tall trees, it winds and rolls, offering up a few double fall lines here and there to keep you thrilled. It's a heck of a fun trail. For true thrills, Ripsaw challenges all. But I find I love every trail this day, even the mellow catwalks as they give me breathtaking looks at the mountains I love.
It's cold this day, and thankfully, Loon's Gondola offers respite every few runs. It also offers something you may not realize about Loon: friendship. Every ride I take, folks are chatty, interesting and offering tips on which trails are best. Not once was I ignored by someone wearing ear buds. And hey, chatting about ski life is a great part of skiing.
I was able to carve out tens of thousands of feet of vertical that day, thanks to good lifts and short lines (although admittedly, the gondola is mature). Never once that day did I skid on ice or even have to avoid any. Loon's amazing surface reputation is earned.
Apres, after soaking in the RiverWalk's pool, I walked up the road to Black Mountain Burger, which I'd been told was a must. Oh, yes. The vanilla stout local craft beer paired with a Brie-and-bacon burger was epic.
I also found time for RiverWalk's Seven Birches Winery. Their tasting room is cozy and fun, and I was guided through each pour and learned about their own wines. Dinner at La Vista Restaurant was great, too. You can go laid back with an incredible pizza or full-on dinner with a great variety of Italian based plates.
Heading home, I realized that I owe Sherman Adams a high five. Location is everything, and Loon has that. But they never take that for granted. Loon Mountain and the RiverWalk Resort aim to please.


Despite the Assam Rifles claims of defusing landmines along the Mizoram-Myanmar border in Lawngtlai district, Indian villagers adjacent to the international boundary are still in a state of fear and panic after three incidents of landmine blasts.
Official statement from Assam Rifles said that the area between Indo-Myanmar boundary Pillar 1 and Pillar 11 has been sanitised.
This development follows a series of accidents involving villagers stepping on stray mines, with the latest victim being Jitua Tongchongya, who was severely injured in a blast on Monday and is currently recovering at the Lawngtlai district hospital. Tongchongya stepped on a mine near Pillar 2, having his lower body blown off.
The Assam Rifles had earlier issued a warning to villagers living along the border areas not to venture into the jungle as there was high possibility of landmines being planted by Arakanese insurgents or Myanmar Army personnel.
The launching of a massive crackdown by the Myanmar Army on Arakan Army (AA) militants in the border areas within Myanmar in recent months has not only resulted in the inflow of almost 2,000 refugees from the Chin State of Myanmar, but has also brought the conflict into Indian territory.
"They came and comb the area, we do not know what they did at the boundary, the army persons said they have diffused the bombs, they went there with their machines, their machines told them where the mines were, it was safe for them, they might have diffused some bombs, but who knows how much bombs were there," said one Rubendro from Khawkawn village.
According to him, none from his village dare to venture out in the woods to work and to collect even firewood for cooking.
"The situation there needs to be published; the villagers along the international borders at their wits end now. Most of the villagers here are completely dependent on the forest resources for their daily livelihood, they are panicked stricken. More has to be done to restore normalcy in the region," said Lalngheta, a journalist from Lawngtlai who recently visited the boundary.
Majority of the people in these poverty-stricken desolate areas depended on what the forest has to offer. Now due to the fear of landmines and repeated warnings from the military and the civil administration not to venture out in the forest, their main source of sustenance is broken.
"Seasonal wild crops are harvested by these villagers for food and money, the present season is a perfect time for harvesting a local herb called Anchiri, used to make gunpowder that can be sold at Rs. 45 per kilo. Most of the villagers' annual income is dictated by the volume of Anchiri they harvested during this time of the year. At the moment none dare to venture into the forest, their fate for the dry season is sealed already," Lalngheta said.


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Carlisle City Council is committed to giving fair support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families whilst recognising and remembering the sacrifices they have made. This is set out in the Cumbrian Armed Forces Community Covenant.
The covenant means that the Council, its partners and the wider community in Cumbria will offer recognition, consideration, help and support to the Armed Forces community, addressing issues such as housing, health care, welfare employment and help in the community. Councillor Elizabeth Mallinson is our Armed Forces Champion.
Carlisle City Council has achieved the Silver award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). This award recognises our commitment and support for defence personnel.
Carlisle and Eden Forces Link
The Carlisle and Eden Forces Link is a local project, which offers support for the ex-service community throughout Carlisle and Eden districts. It aims to improve links between local and national support organisations and those members of the local ex-service community who need that help. The Project Coordinator, Richie Hinson is an Army veteran who has a good understanding of the challenges and issues that some members of the ex-service community can face.
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A retractable shoe storage area in this closet keeps shoes organized and easily visible for the homeowner.
"It's common for clients to struggle with keeping the momentum going," said interior designer Caitlin Murray.
We've asked Murray, founder of the Los Angeles-based Black Lacquer Design, and two other experts – Delaware-based home designer and builder Marnie Oursler, and Elena Eskandari, an interior design specialist with Case Design/Remodeling in the Washington, D.C., area – for advice on planning and living with efficient and attractive closet space.
The same closet design doesn't work for everyone, so analyze the types of items you need to store. If you'll be hanging a lot of clothes, are they long or short? You may want two levels of hanging space positioned one above the other to maximize storage, said Oursler. Have a lot of shoes? Consider a row of built-in shoe cubbies along the floor.
While organizing, pare down: Even a well-planned closet may not stay organized if it's very full. What do you really like and really wear? If you haven't worn something in a while, Eskandari said, chances are you don't need to keep it.
"I think the success of any (closet) organization is how you divide stuff and compartmentalize it," Eskandari said.
She suggests separate spaces for everything, with more shelves fairly close together rather than a few spaced far apart. "How many sweaters can you fold without them falling over?" she asked. She's also a fan of shelf dividers to keep one type of clothing or pantry item from another.
"If we can put that storage in the closet," she said, the bedroom will feel larger and more peaceful, and may even have space for a sitting area.
As you plan these areas, focus on what you use most. "Store the items you reach for most often in the places where you have the easiest access, so you're not constantly pushing everything around to find one thing," said Murray.
If you'd rather your kids hang things up, hooks are more likely to get used than hangers. "Don't overcomplicate things for kids or teenagers," said Eskandari.
Aim for several different light sources, she said, rather than one overhead light. And cheer up the space with bold paint colors and wall coverings.


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Home/Tech/Video games shown to improve children's cognitive and memory skills in new US study
Video games shown to improve children's cognitive and memory skills in new US study
Parents often worry about the harmful effects of video games on their children, from mental health and social problems to missing out on exercise.
But a large new US study published in JAMA Network Open on Monday indicates that there may also be cognitive benefits associated with the popular pastime.
Lead author Bader Chaarani, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Vermont, told AFP he was naturally drawn to the topic as a keen gamer with expertise in neuroimaging. .
Previous research has focused on adverse effects, linking gaming with depression and increased aggression.
However, these studies were limited by the relatively small number of participants, especially those involving brain imaging, Charaani said.
For the new study, Chaarani and colleagues analyzed data from the large and ongoing Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, funded by the National Institutes of Health.
They looked at survey responses, cognitive test results and brain imaging from about 2,000 nine- and ten-year-olds, divided into two groups: those who never played the game and those who played the game since three or more hours per day.
This threshold was chosen because it exceeds the American Academy of Pediatrics' device time guideline of one or two hours of video games for older children.
Shock and memory
Each group was evaluated in two tasks.
The first involved seeing arrows pointing left or right, with the children being asked to click left or right as quickly as they could.
They were also asked not to press anything if they saw a "stop" signal, to measure how well they could control their impulses.
In the second task, they were shown people's faces, and then asked if a subsequent picture shown later matched, in a test of their working memory.
After using statistical methods to control for variables that could bias the results, such as parental income, IQ scores, and mental health symptoms, the team found that those who Video players performed better on both tasks consistently.
As they performed the tasks, the children's brains were scanned using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Video players' brains showed more activity in regions associated with attention and memory.
The authors conclude in their paper: "The results raise the intriguing possibility that playing video games can provide a cognitive training experience with measurable neurocognitive effects ".
It's currently unknown whether better cognitive performance drives more gaming or is a result of it, Chaarani said.
The team hopes to get clearer answers as the study continues, and they revisit similar children at an older age.
This will also help rule out other potential factors at play such as the child's home environment, exercise, and sleep quality.
Future studies could also benefit from knowing what kind of games kids are playing – although by age 10 kids tend to prefer action games like Fortnite or Assassin's Creed.
"Of course, too much screen time is bad for mental health and overall physical performance," says Chaarani.
But he said the results show that video games can make a better use of screen time than watching videos on YouTube, which has no discernible cognitive effect.
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THIS STORY WAS UPDATED ON NOV. 9 TO REFLECT THAT THE TRIP TO ST. JOHN WILL NOT INCLUDE RELIEF EFFORTS. THE TEAM WORKED TO COORDINATE SUCH EFFORTS, BUT PLANS CHANGED DUE TO SCHEDULING COMPLICATIONS.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A University at Buffalo geologist will journey to the Caribbean island of St. John this month to study the impact of hurricanes Irma and Maria on coral reefs in the region.
With his collaborator, Peter Edmunds, PhD, from California State University, Northridge, Lasker has been researching reefs off St. John's southern coast for several years. The team has been documenting which coral species live there today, and examining photographs dating back to 1987 to determine how the composition of reefs has changed.
Coral reefs act as habitats for fish and other wildlife, providing food for communities worldwide and generating tourism dollars for seaside economies. Investigating how traumatic events like hurricanes affect these important resources is particularly vital in a time of global climate change, Lasker says.
Lasker's trip to St. John, which is part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is funded by a $126,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, which is also paying for his time aboard the F.G. Walton Smith.
His team will include Angela Martinez Quintana, a UB PhD student in Lasker's lab; Jacqueline Krawiecki, a recent UB master's graduate from the lab; and Douglas Penninger from the Georgia Aquarium.
The hurricane caused severe damage to the Virgin Islands Environmental Resource Station — Lasker's usual home base on St. John — so the team will be based aboard the F.G. Walton Smith and take smaller boats out to dive sites along St. John's southern coast.
Lasker is unsure what they will find, but in general, he compares the effect of storms on coral reefs to the effect of wildfires on forests.
But scientists still have a lot of questions about how coral reefs bounce back.
For example, few researchers have looked in detail at the plight of soft corals — Lasker's area of expertise. There are some clues that these species may fare better than their stony counterparts after a disaster, but more research needs to be done to understand how storms, warming waters and ocean acidification can alter the composition of reefs, and whether these changes are permanent or short-lived, Lasker says.