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The Jalopnik Guide To Burning Supercars
Immolated supercars have become a pretty frequent sight here on Jalopnik and in other news outlets. Once, these mighty machines dropped jaws and panties with their stunning looks and obscenely powerful engines.
Then a fire happens, and they're reduced to something that looks like an over-toasted marshmallow at a Boy Scout jamboree campfire. A marshmallow that was built in Italy, cost six figures and used to do 0-to-60 in under four seconds.
The thing is, supercars never seem to simply "catch fire" - they always burn hard and fast until they're just completely obliterated. Just last week, Jalopnik reported on a Ferrari 458 Italia that burned up on a Swiss highway. Luckily, no one was injured, which is miraculous considering what could have happened.
Another Ferrari 458 Italia Burns To The Ground On A Swiss Highway
Looks like another Ferrari 458 Italia has met a fiery end, this time on the Swiss A5 motorway.
We all like to have a good laugh whenever we see these fires. Maybe it's because the owners tend to be a bit relaxed about the whole thing; maybe it's a bit of schadenfreude and envy on our part when we see some millionaire's toy get lit up.
How To Pose With Your Melted $376,000 Lamborghini Aventador
The alleged owner of the Lamborghini Aventador that caught on fire earlier today posted this pic of
But there's no getting around the fact that this is a serious and persistent safety problem. None of us would find it funny if a Honda Accord — or some other common car we trusted our families' lives to every day - did the exact same thing.
At the same time, most stories about supercar fires don't really go into why they happened. Typically, it takes time for fire investigators to determine the exact cause of a blaze. But for this article, I did some digging to find the exact cause behind some recent exotic car fires.
Although the 458 is a relatively newer supercar, it has already established itself as the reigning champion of exotic car fires. Back in 2010, just a year after the car was introduced, Ferrari issued a recall — as we first reported — that cost more than $330 million and affected some 1,200 Italias. By then, four or five cars had burned, including one in the U.S. The cars were replaced at no charge, the New York Times reported.
Ferrari 458 Italia Recalled Over Fire Risk (Unconfirmed)
Ferrari's finally decided to issue a recall on the Ferrari 458 Italia after at least four fires in…
Photo credit Autogespot
Cause of fires:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association's recall on the 458 blames the fires on a special adhesive glue on the wheel arch that was prone to melting. The rear wheel arch heat shields could come too close to the exhaust, which causes the adhesive to ignite and melt the car's aluminum body.
Ferrari's fancy new AWD shooting brake hasn't had quite as many devastating fires as its little sister the Italia, but a few have been documented. As of May, three have been reported in China, Germany and Poland. We reported that the latter one burned hot enough to melt the car's reinforced steel A-pillars. Sheesh.
Ferrari FF Catches Fire On Polish Freeway
Ferrari has produced fiery sports cars throughout its long history, but the flames have been more…
Photo credit: Kontakt24
Unlike the Italia, I could find no official recalls in either the U.S. or Great Britain for the FF. But Autoguide reported that the cause may have been defective heat shields near the exhaust — not unlike the Italia.
The Aventador is one of the best performing and best looking supercars ever made. Unfortunately, one high-profile fire this spring made headlines here and elsewhere. Jason Schultz, a potential buyer, was test-driving the $374,000 beast in Southern California this April when it caught fire during the drive. The Aventador melted into a steaming pile of metal, and Schultz's posing for the camera after the fire catapulted him into meme-status. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
How A Lamborghini Fire Fueled An Internet Meme
This weekend's Lamborghini Aventador fire wasn't just remarkable for being the first for the…
I could find no recalls for the Lamborghini Aventador on the NHTSA website. At the time of Schultz's drive, Lamborghini said they were working to determine the cause of the fire. I found no other examples of Aventador fires in my research, so maybe it won't become a persistent problem.
Until the Ferrari 458 Italia came around, the Lamborghini Gallardo was the undisputed king of supercar fires. Search Google or Jalopnik and you'll be truly shocked at the number of Gallardo conflagrations that have occurred over the years. I'm fairly sure they're actually made of gasoline-soaked wood, not metal.
Oddly enough, I found no fire-related NHTSA recalls of the Gallardo since its production run began in 2003. (Yeah, the Gallardo is almost 10 years old.) I've never driven one of these -– is there a self-destruct switch?
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The V12 Murcielago isn't quite as prolific as its little brother the Gallardo when it comes to fires, but there have been a few noteworthy ones over its lifespan. Aside from the normal fire risk that comes with owning an Italian exotic, it may be best to avoid aftermarket DVD players. Side note: You own a Lamborghini. Why the hell would you want to watch DVDs in a car like that? Just go drive it. That has to be way more entertaining than any movie.
$350K Brooklyn Lamborghini Fire Caused By DVD Player
It appears none of the speculation over the cause of last week's Brooklyn Lamborghini fire was…
The NHTSA website lists a recall for the 2007 and 2008 Murcielago and Murcielago Roadster. It says the welds holding the fuel pump support inside the fuel tank could detach, possibly leaking fuel that subsequently causes a fire.
I don't really consider the Karma to be a supercar, but it is exclusive, expensive and full of enough new technology that it could be thought of as an exotic. But while it may not be as fast as a Ferrari, it's just as good at burning up. The government-financed Karma has been beset by numerous technical problems including several fires.
The NHTSA lists two recalls on 2012 Karmas. They say that certain hose clamps within the high-voltage battery may have been positioned incorrectly during the car's assembly. If this is the case, coolant could leak from the hoses into the battery compartment, possibly igniting a fire. The recall began in January of this year, and Fisker was supposed to notify their customers. Another recall was issued in May for the same reasons.
Fisker announced last week that another recall was on the way after a recent fire was linked to a faulty cooling fan.
Fisker Recalls All Karma Hybrid EVs Over Fire Risk
Fisker is again recalling the Fisker Karma hyrbid-electric luxury vehicle after the most recent…
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Sadly, this happened to a Ford GT last year in Dallas, Texas. http://jalopnik.com/5803584/twin+turbo-ford-gt-burns-to-an-ironic-crisp


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I knew you all would want to know about the follow-up on this local story that has gained national press attention. The question always was, harmless prank or big jerks?
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Neighbors from the home town. I like my town. These do not present its best face. So, they're not listed publicly. You can watch them, though.
Must-see Tee Vee link below. Sorry CDR M, I didn't get this passed to the Cobs - y'all ask for suggestions, but I never remember to do so. You should pick up stuff from the comments!
Yes, 30 years, thanks for the correction. We've been back here for 20.
This town has for 20 years had an annual Mozart festival. "Overrated tinkling?" You're telling me!


Our Member of Raid, D. Rafael Garrido, sends us a chronicle of the first Raid Equestrian, according to FEI rules, held in the distant lands of Turkmenistan, lands where they begin to accept the FEI rules and serves to expand the hobby to the world of Equestrian resistance to rules which ensure the health of the horse.
In late April, a small delegation of members of the Spanish Association of Akhal-Teke horse we go to the horse's Day celebrations in Turkmenistan at the invitation of the ministry's horse country. We accompanied the national team raid Ignasi Casas and Alberto Cotelo equine dentist, as lecturers. There were delegations from the various national associations of Asia, Europe and America. We had almost daily program for a week, including the first raid under FEI rules to be made in Turkmenistan. We all know that equine resistance paths are part of the history of Turkmenistan. To start in the FEI rules of the sport, the organizers had asked the participating national associations that provide their specialists.
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The day of the raid we were gracious, with a layer of clouds that accompanied us most of the day. There was a marvelous display of Akhal-Teke horses. The association brought the rider Uruguayan raid Olascoaga Pio, who was assigned one of the horses belonging to a private breeder.
The race consisted of two phases of 30 km each. Turkmen riders made their first raid with international standards and not all were clear about the method. The breeders did not agree with these rules once they started to remove some horses. The judges did have clear rules and so wanted them to be accepted. Our president of the association, Blanca de Toledo, was translated and anyone wishing to kill the messenger. There were two horses in the country's president in the raid, removed one, all logic dictated that he must win the other.
Pio asked by several guests told us that some horses, not all, were well trained, some have taken a great result with an experienced rider and was very happy with the horse he had ridden. Olascoaga Pio and his family are dedicated to breeding and training horses and endurance raid in Uruguay (there are two different categories), with customers in the UAE. They recently introduced its first Ajal-Teke in competition, a 11 year old horse is competing in 120 km.
I do not want to pretend that everything was like silk, but the first international raid Turkmenistan took place April 25, 2012 and 24 horses and riders and breeders of these horses and the Turkmen Atlary made it possible and laid the foundations of this sport in their country.


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Q: JSON & Discord's WebHook Me and a friend are playing around with JSON, neither of us have touched it before so we're learning as we go along, but we've managed to make a bot type text into chat, with the help of IFTTT and Amazon's Echo Dot.
However, Discord allows users to use a text-to-speech feature with the command /tts.
{
    "content": "Hello World!"
}

We've done something on the lines of this to start off, which works as expected, but now we have to use a boolean to determine whether or not we want this to be read out via tts.
{
    "content": [{
        "type": "text",
        "text": "Hello World!",
        "tts": "true"
    }]
}

This throws up no errors, but the text isn't returned in the chat, nor is it spoken out loud at all. From here you'll find the resource page for the webhook, and near the bottom of the page, you'll find a table containing the tts function.
If anyone has any idea on how to get this working it would be a real help since we don't know much JSON to start with anyone. Thanks for the help.

A: It seems like a discord staff member already answered your questions
You don't need an array for the content block,
{
    "content": "Hello World",
    "tts": true
}

would be fine

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OL Jeff Quinn // Notre Dame Offensive Line Coach
HOMETOWN: Woodridge, Illinois
YEARS AT NOTRE DAME: 2015-present
ALMA MATER: Elmhurst College (1984)
Jeff Quinn joined the Notre Dame coaching staff as an offensive analyst in 2015, but has a coaching resume that dates back more than three decades. Born on September 26, 1962, he graduated from Elmhurst College in 1984. During his time at the school, he competed in both football and wrestling, with his exploits later earning him a spot in the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.
The Brian Kelly Connection
While Brian Kelly hired him in 2015 as an offensive analyst, the connection between the two dates back almost to the start of Quinn's entry into the coaching ranks. The two first came together in 1989, when both served as assistants at Grand Valley State. Kelly was elevated to head coach, with the two enjoying plenty of success over the next 13 seasons.
After Grand Valley won their second consecutive Division II national title, Kelly was named head coach at Central Michigan, bringing Quinn along. In their third year, Central Michigan won the MAC and won the Motor City Bowl. Quinn led the Chippewas to that victory since Kelly left to take the head coaching position at the University of Cincinnati.
Jeff Quinn soon followed Kelly to the Queen City, where the duo helped lead the Bearcats to 33 wins over the next three seasons. During the latter two campaigns, Cincinnati competed in both the Orange and Sugar Bowls. In the case of that Sugar Bowl clash against defending national champion Florida, Quinn once again took the helm after Kelly accepted the Notre Dame job.
Taking the Reins at Buffalo
Instead of coming to the Golden Dome to join Kelly in 2010, Quinn accepted the head coaching job at the University of Buffalo. Three painful years of rebuilding resulted in a 2013 season in which the Bulls competed in a bowl game, with future NFL linebacker Khalil Mack the key member of that squad. However, Quinn was dismissed after just seven games the following year.
A Reunion with Brian Kelly
In March 2015, Quinn was hired by Kelly and served in an off-the-field capacity during that first season as an offensive analyst. He then became Notre Dame's assistant strength and conditioning coach, staying in that role for both 2016 and 2017.
On January 23, 2018, Quinn was named the Irish offensive line coach, replacing Harry Heistand. In his first season, he had the difficult task of replacing a pair of first-round NFL draft picks, then had that problem magnified during the year when Alex Bars was lost for the season. Yet despite those handicaps and putting the ball up 67 times more than the year before, Notre Dame allowed three fewer sacks.
Photo: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire
Jeff Quinn News Archive
Notre Dame Coaching Changes	December 31, 2019 // 3 weeks ago
If Notre Dame is truly conducting a search for an offensive coordinator and hasn't already settled on Tommy Rees as the successor to Chip Long, the Bears' decision to part ways with offensive line coach Harry Hiestand should impact their search. ...
Notre Dame Football Recruiting	December 19, 2018 // 1 year ago
Quinn Delivers Massive Offensive Line Haul in First Try
For years under Harry Hiestand it became common place for Notre Dame land elite offensive line prospect after elite offensive line prospect. Over his last couple of recruiting hauls as Notre Dame's offensive line coach though, the long time line ...
Notre Dame Coaching Changes	December 30, 2016 // 3 years ago
Pressure is On Brian Kelly to Find Offensive Coordinator
With Thursday's news that Mike Denbrock is leaving Notre Dame to become the offensive coordinator for Cincinnati, the pressure just dialed up on Brian Kelly. Notre Dame's embattled head coach has three vacancies on his offensive staff and Denbrock's departure ...
2015 Notre Dame Football Season	March 19, 2015 // 5 years ago
Jeff Quinn Joins Notre Dame Coaching Staff
Before the dust settled on what turned out to be the biggest shakeup of the Notre Dame coaching staff under Brian Kelly, rumors swirled that former University of Buffalo head coach and one time Brian Kelly disciple Jeff Quinn could ...
Notre Dame Coaching Changes	February 12, 2015 // 5 years ago
Mike Sanford to Notre Dame? Coaching Rumors Still Flying
On Sunday we posted the a recap of the latest Notre Dame assistant coaching rumors which linked Jeff Quinn, Autry Denson, and Todd Lyght all to Notre Dame. On Wednesday, the rumor mill was on fire with news that up ...
Notre Dame Assistant Coaching Rumors Continue to Fly
While we know that Notre Dame will reportedly be replacing three coaches this off-season in Kerry Cooks, Matt Lafluer, and Tony Alford; we still have no official word on any of their replacements. That hasn't, however, stopped the rumors from ...

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This post URGENT: Claim Your Share of this $940 Billion in Cash appeared first on Daily Reckoning.
I've got an urgent announcement for you today.
One that will help you claim your fair share of a $940 billion pile of cash scheduled to be paid to Americans.
No, this has nothing to do with Trump's State of the Union Address last night.
In fact, this cash isn't tied to Washington at all! (Except for the fact that much of this cash was freed up because of legislation passed in late 2017).
This cash is real U.S. currency, being transferred to real citizens like you and me. In fact, you can tap into these cash payments even if you're not a U.S. citizen and even if you're not living in the states!
The only issue is that you have to act quickly before this cash is doled out to someone else.
So I'm hoping that today, you'll pay close attention to this alert and make sure you position yourself to claim your portion of this monumental amount of cash being distributed this year.
There are an estimated 328,164,639 people living in America as I write to you.1 By the time you read this alert, the number will certainly be higher.
I pulled up the U.S. population because I wanted to see how far the $940 billion in cash would go.
It turns out, if everyone shared the cash equally, the total amount paid to each person would be $2,864.42. So almost $3k to every man, woman and child in the country.
So where is this cash coming from?
It's currently sitting squarely in the bank accounts of corporations across America.
But it's not going to stay there. Because shareholders are increasingly demanding that companies return this cash to its rightful owners. The investors in each individual company.
But if you want to be one of the millions of investors who participate in this cash give-back program, you have to know where to be invested.
This year, companies in the S&P 500 are expected to spend a record $3 trillion in cash.
The cash is currently being held on company balance sheets due in a large part to a lower tax rate for corporations, and a special incentive for companies with international operations to bring cash back to the United States.
The majority of this cash is being spent on business initiatives. Things like new facilities, hiring more workers, and paying larger wages. These payments certainly help our economy and have been a big contributor to the healthy job market.
But much of this cash is being paid back to investors through share buyback programs. And this year, companies will spend a record $940 billion on these programs.
So how does a share buyback program put cash in your wallet?
When a company uses its cash to buy back shares, the number of outstanding shares held by other investors decreases. The shares being bought by the company are retired and they basically no longer exist.
Moving forward, when the company earns a profit from its normal business, the profit can now be split between fewer shares. So each share will now receive a larger portion of the profits.
This makes each share more valuable, because each share represents a bigger piece of the company (and a bigger piece of the total profits).
Plus, when a company is buying back its shares, the buying pressure naturally pushes the stock price higher.
So short-term traders benefit when companies buy back shares simply because the stock trades higher.
And long-term investors benefit because they own a larger piece of the company, and thus a larger portion of the company's profits.
Don't forget that when a company buys back shares, dividends are still paid to investors. Only now, there are fewer shares over which a company must divide its cash set aside for dividends. So in this environment, dividends naturally increase, giving you even more income!
I'm excited about the $940 billion in buybacks and the hundreds of billions to be spent on dividends as well!
The key to collecting your share of this cash being spent is to invest in the companies with the biggest cash balances who have announced large share buyback programs and dividend hikes.
One of my favorite stocks in this category is Apple Inc. (AAPL).
The company generates more than $23 billion in cash each year, and currently holds more than $230 billion. Apple is actively buying back shares of stock, and spent $62.9 billion on shares in the second half of last year.
With shares trending lower in the fourth quarter, we've got an excellent opportunity to buy the stock at a discount. Meanwhile, the company's own buyback program will be more effective as Apple can now retire more shares for every billion dollars in cash spent.
Apple, and plenty of other cash-rich corporations are giving you an excellent opportunity to collect from the $940 billion in buybacks this year. But don't wait until this cash is spent before you tap into this opportunity!
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package com.example.threats_and_preventions;

import android.os.Bundle;
import android.app.Activity;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.view.Menu;
import android.view.View;
import android.view.Window;
import android.view.View.OnClickListener;
import android.widget.Button;

public class ThreatsMenu extends Activity implements OnClickListener {

	@Override
	protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
		super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        this.requestWindowFeature(Window.FEATURE_NO_TITLE);
		setContentView(R.layout.activity_threats_menu);

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		btnDOS.setOnClickListener(this);
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		btnVirus.setOnClickListener(this);
		View btnSniffer = (Button) findViewById(R.id.sniffer_button);
		btnSniffer.setOnClickListener(this);
		View btnSpoof = (Button) findViewById(R.id.spoof_button);
		btnSpoof.setOnClickListener(this);
		View btnPhishing = (Button) findViewById(R.id.phishing_button);
		btnPhishing.setOnClickListener(this);
		View btnPharming = (Button) findViewById(R.id.pharming_button);
		btnPharming.setOnClickListener(this);
		View btnMiddleman = (Button) findViewById(R.id.middleman_button);
		btnMiddleman.setOnClickListener(this);
		View btnSpam = (Button) findViewById(R.id.spam_button);
		btnSpam.setOnClickListener(this);
		View btnPasswordcrack = (Button) findViewById(R.id.passwordcrack_button);
		btnPasswordcrack.setOnClickListener(this);
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		btnTrojan.setOnClickListener(this);
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		return true;
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			startActivity(new Intent(this, DosInfo.class));
			break;
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			startActivity(new Intent(this, VirusInfo.class));
			break;
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			startActivity(new Intent(this, SnifferInfo.class));
			break;
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			startActivity(new Intent(this, Spoofing_info.class));
			break;
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from pyvisdk.base.managed_object_types import ManagedObjectTypes

from pyvisdk.mo.folder import Folder

import logging

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# Automatically generated, do not edit.
########################################

log = logging.getLogger(__name__)

class StoragePod(Folder):
    '''The StoragePod data object aggregates the storage resources of associated
    Datastore objects into a single storage resource for use by virtual machines.
    The storage services such as Storage DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduling),
    enhance the utility of the storage pod.Use the Folder.CreateStoragePod method
    to create an instance of this object.NOTE: This managed object type and all of
    its methods are experimental and subject to change in future releases.'''

    def __init__(self, core, name=None, ref=None, type=ManagedObjectTypes.StoragePod):
        super(StoragePod, self).__init__(core, name=name, ref=ref, type=type)

    @property
    def podStorageDrsEntry(self):
        '''Storage DRS related attributes of the Storage Pod.'''
        return self.update('podStorageDrsEntry')
    @property
    def summary(self):
        '''Storage pod summary.'''
        return self.update('summary')


Graco Baby Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat Infant Child Safety Binx. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children ride rear-facing until at least 2 years of age. Extend2Fit features a 4-position extension panel that provides 5 of extra legroom allowing your child to safely ride rear-facing longer. The seat can be used rear-facing from 4-50 lb and forward-facing from 22-65 lb.
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Fostering creativity through computer science
"I went into this program thinking that I was going to be way behind the curve."
Larry Correll, a longtime teacher at Glasgow High School in Kentucky, had years of experience teaching challenging courses like Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry and AP Physics. He had even once considered majoring in computer science. But, when he walked into Code.org's workshop last summer, he was nervous. Instead, he was shocked to find a room full of teachers just like himself, many with no experience in computer science at all.
"I thought it'd be a conference with thousands of programmers who had decided to become teachers. But when I got there, I realized that it was people all over the country that were just like me."
Larry guides two students at Glasgow High School
Like most educators, Larry had presumed that teaching computer science required extensive experience. It was only after he was approached by his principal about Code.org's professional learning program, that Larry was encouraged to give teaching computer science a shot.
Like Larry, David Vance at Glasgow Middle School was also encouraged by his principal to apply for Code.org's Professional Learning Program and start Glasgow Middle School's first computer science course. As a librarian and Spanish teacher, David had no computer science background, but his principal noticed David's love for tinkering and puzzles, and saw how his combined creativity and problem solving could find a great match in computer science. "He could just tell that this program was the right fit for me and I think he had the right idea."
And already, David is blown away by his students' reaction to learning computer science. "I've never seen as many students spending time outside of school on their projects without it being a requirement in my entire career."
"In my Spanish class, I've had students who didn't finish a project have to go home and work over the weekend. That was to meet a deadline which is so different from what I see now. Now I'm seeing people who are going home because they're actually excited about it. They come in the next day ready to show off what they have."
At Glasgow High School, students are similarly loving their new computer science course. There, computer science is offered as an elective, and students are frequently pulled from their electives if they're struggling elsewhere. "I do have students who are doing better in their other classes because they're taking computer science," says Larry. "A couple of students weren't holding up their end in their math class, and their teachers said 'well you know if you don't get caught up we're ready to pull you out of computer science until you do.' And they straightened up pretty quick because they didn't want to miss anything."
Computer science is a powerful medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun, and the two teachers believe that CS is the key to keeping students engaged throughout their school career. "When students aren't interested in their courses and what they're learning, they turn off. I wouldn't mind just teaching computer science because it's so rewarding; I mean these students get to see how these computers are being used in every field out there." Larry says.
David helps a student at Glasgow Middle School. Photo By Will Perkins / Glasgow Daily Times
David agrees. "This is so different from any of the other classes that I teach. I think students can be much more creative and feel a lot more freedom creating something on their own even though they're following the curriculum."
And what would Larry and David tell teachers who are hesitant about attending the workshop and bringing computer science to their school?
"You didn't have to be an experienced programmer in the business world to hop in and do a good job. The curriculum is set out to level the playing field for kids who don't have experience with programming; I felt like the Professional Learning was set up the same way for teachers."
"It's just a no-brainer to me. Our students need these skills."
This is part of our ongoing "Profiles in CS" series, where we sit down and chat with people making a difference in their communities through computer science.
Find out how you can give your students the opportunity to continue to learn computer science and awaken their creativity.
Maggie Osorio, Code.org
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Jean Germain (11 September 1947 – 7 April 2015) was a French socialist politician.

Biography

Germain was the president of University of Tours from 1988 to 1993.
In 1995 he was elected mayor of Tours and president of the agglomeration community of Tours, Tour(s) Plus.

In September 2011 Germain was elected as a Senator from the department of Indre-et-Loire.

Germain was a member of the French Socialist Party.

On 7 April 2015 he was found dead in his garage near his home in Tours, on the day that he was due to go on trial, accused of having illegally profited from Chinese bridal tours between 2007 and 2011. He left two suicide notes, protesting his innocence.

Footnotes

1947 births
2015 suicides
Mayors of places in Centre-Val de Loire
Presidents of the Regional Council of Centre-Val de Loire
Members of the Regional Council of Centre-Val de Loire
Socialist Party (France) politicians
Academic staff of the University of Tours
University of Tours alumni
Politicians from Tours, France
Suicides by firearm in France
French politicians who committed suicide
French Senators of the Fifth Republic
Senators of Indre-et-Loire

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Seamus McNally
Seamus McNally has directed numerous narrative short films including: To Paint the Portrait of a Bird (Best Short Film – NY/Avignon Film Festival, Woodstock FF, Mill Valley FF, Premiered at Cannes FF) – Written by Jacques Prevert, English translation by Lawrence Ferlinghetti; The Hypnotist (Montreal WFF); Sketches of Honey (five short films on 16mm and 8mm, which were part of a multimedia presentation performed at The Culture Project – NYC); Exchange Place (with Mad Men's Michael Gladis); and an excerpt from Mike Leigh's Ecstasy to name a few. Throughout the last several years he has been developing a diverse portfolio of long form material for film and television. He recently optioned Stephen King's short story The Reach, and co-wrote the feature length adaptation for the screen with his frequent collaborator, veteran screenwriter Julie Talen. The project is in development and he is attached as director. This past year he also created a television series about a hypnotherapist called Pendulum. He wrote and directed two fully executed pitch episodes starring Ato Essandoh (Copper, Django Unchained) and Nick Sandow (Orange is the New Black, Boardwalk Empire). The show is currently being shopped to studios and networks. McNally has five other features in varying stages of development: Rains Retreat, Wind Merchants, Rite of Spring, Lowland, and Duck Season


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Home Local Caitlin Tyson crowned Miss Cayman 2018
Caitlin Tyson crowned Miss Cayman 2018
Since she was a little girl, Caitlin Tyson has dreamed of winning Miss Cayman. The model and aspiring actress made that dream come true Saturday night in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd at the Westin resort.
Ms. Tyson, 24, receives a $70,000 scholarship from the Ministry of Tourism and the chance to represent the Cayman Islands at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.
"It hasn't sunk in yet. It has been a dream for so long and now it is my reality. It's just crazy," she said after being presented the crown by reigning queen Anika Conolly.
For the seven contestants, getting ready for Saturday's pageant involved 10 weeks of intense preparations. There were dance rehearsals, weekly sessions on public speaking with the Toastmasters club, etiquette lessons, brushing up on current affairs and runway training.
"It's been a lot of work, a lot of dedication," Ms. Tyson said.
"It has been an emotional journey with a lot of ups and downs but we have all gone through it together. There has been no rivalries; we have all helped each other through it."
She said performing in front of friends and family was the most nerve-racking aspect of the contest. Throughout the night, the lively crowd roared on their favorite contestants, waving pictures and numbers and blowing horns to show their support.
"The energy was amazing. Everyone came out to support us," said Ms. Tyson, who also had friends from New York following on a live stream.
Caitlin Tyson is crowned by former Miss Cayman Islands Anika Conolly, left, and Derri Dacres-Lee, chairperson of the Miss Cayman Islands Universe Committee.
Miss Cayman Islands Universe contestants hug and congratulate winner Caitlin Tyson.
Caitlin Tyson of Bodden Town dons the crown, alongside Josani Schneider, left, and Tiffany Conolly. - Photos: Taneos Ramsay
Josani Schneider of West Bay won Best in Gown.
Keilen Jackson of Bodden Town takes the stage.
Cailtin Tyson stands before the crowd at the Westin, as she wears the Miss Cayman Islands Universe crown for the first time. - Photo: Taneos Ramsay
"I have done some modeling and some performing in New York but being back home in front of everyone you love is a different experience."
Ms. Tyson has a degree in acting and hopes to use the scholarship to pursue a master's degree in performing arts. Ultimately, she hopes to help grow the arts scene in the Cayman Islands.
"One of the main reasons I entered is for the scholarship," she said.
"It is a beauty pageant but it is so much more than that. We are all intelligent women trying to become more skilled and to better ourselves."
The contest featured a private interview with the judges, swimsuit and ball gown contests and a final question on current affairs.
Ms. Tyson paid tribute to all the other contestants and the sponsors and said she was looking forward to representing Cayman at Miss Universe. She said she was inspired by past winners, particularly her friend Monyque Brooks.
"I have really big shoes to fill. I am humbled to be chosen to represent our beloved islands and I am so excited to have an opportunity that I have been dreaming of for so long."
Josani Schneider was the first runner-up in the pageant with Tiffany Conolly second runner-up.
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This paper proposes a metaheuristic to solve the permutation flow shop scheduling problem where several criteria are to be considered, such as: the makespan, total flowtime and total tardiness of jobs. The proposed metaheuristic is based on tabu search algorithm. The Compromise Programming model and the concept of satisfaction functions are utilized to integrate explicitly the Manager�s preferences. The proposed approach has been tested through a computational experiment. This approach can be useful for large scale scheduling problems and the Manager can consider additional scheduling criteria.
1 Allahverdi, A., �A new heuristic for m-machine flowshop scheduling problem with bicriteria of makespan and maximum tardiness�. Computers &Operations research, 31(2): 157-180, 2004.
2 Allouche, M.A., Aouni, B., Martel, J.-M., Loukil, T. and Reba�, A., �Solving Multi-criteria Schedulin flow shop Problem through Compromise Programming and satisfaction Functions. European Journal of Operational Research, 192: 460-467, 2009.
3 Aouni, B., M.A. Allouche et J.-M. Martel � Ordonnancement multicrit�re � l�aide du Compromise Programming�. In: Proceedings of The Annual Conference of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Production and Operations Management, 21(7): 1-11, 2000.
4 Armentano, V.A and J.E.C. Arroyo �An Application of a Multi-Objective Tabu Search Algorithm to a Bicriteria Flowshop Problem�. Journal of Heuristics, 10: 463-481, 2004.
5 Arroyo, J.E.C and V.A. Armentano �A partial enumeration heuristic for multi-objective flowshop scheduling problems�. The Journal of the Operational Research Society. Oxford: 55(9):1000-1007, 2004.
6 Daniels, R.I. and R.J. Chambers, �Multiobjective flowshop Scheduling�. Naval Research Logistics, 37: 981-995, 1990.
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10 Gangadhran, R. and C. Rajendran �A Simulated Annealing Heuristic for Scheduling in a Flow-Shop with Bicriteria�. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 27 (1-4): 473-476, 1994.
11 Glover, F. �Futur Paths for Integer Programming and Links to Atificial Intelligence�. Computers and Operations Research, Vol.5, 533-549, 1986.
12 Glover, F. �Tabu search � Part I�. ORSA Journal on computing, 1: pp.190-206, 1989.
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14 Glover, F., and M. Laguna. �Tabu search, in: C.R. reeves (ed.) Modern Heuristic Techniques for Combinatorial Problems�, Blackwell Scientific Publications. Oxford, pp.70-150, 1989.
15 Glover, F., Taillard, E., and de Werra, D. �A user�s guide to tab search�. Annals of Operations Research, 41: pp. 3-28. 1993.
16 Gupta, J.N.D., Neppall, V.R. and F. Werner. �Minimizing total flow time in a two-machine flow-shop problem with minimum Makespan�. International Journal Of Production Economics,69:323�338, 2001.
17 Kondakci, S.K., Azizoglu, M. and M. Ko�ksalan, �Bicriteria scheduling for minimizing flow time and maximum tardiness�. Naval Research Logistics, 43: pp. 929�936, 1996.
18 Lemesre, J., Dhaenens, C. and E.G. Talbi. �Parallel partitioning method (PPM): A new exact method to solve bi-objective problems�. Computers and Operations Research, 34: 2450�2462, 2007.
19 Loukil, T., J. Teghem and D. Tuyttens. �Solving multi-objective production scheduling using met heuristics�. European Journal of Operational Research, 161(1): 42-61, 2005.
20 MacCarthy, B.L. and J. Liu. �Addressing the gap in scheduling research: A review of optimization and Heuristic methods in production scheduling�. International Journal of Production Research, 31 (1): 59�79, 1993.
21 Martel, J.-M and B. Aouni. �Incorporating the Decision-Maker�s Preferences in the Goal-Programming Model�. Journal of Operational Research Society, 41: 1121-1132, 1990.
23 T�kindt, V. and J.-C. Billaut. �Multicriteria Scheduling Theory, Models and Algorithms�.Springer Verlag, 2002.
24 Taillard, E. �Benchmarks for Basic Scheduling Problems�. European Journal of Operational Research, 64: 278-285, 1993.
25 Ulungu, E. and J. Teghem. �The two phases method: An efficient procedure to solve bi-objective combinatorial optimization problems�. Foundations of Computing and Decision Sciences 20(2): 149�165, 1995.
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It's February, the proverbial month of love and I find it almost obligatory to share my thoughts on what I believe love is; or what love is not. The word love is defined as a strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties. This little four letter word has a wide variety of meanings and is commonly used in everyday language as a means of affection. Love I believe is a multi-faceted, ever changing, a push and pull kind of adventure that goes beyond romance. Love is in fact the root of life, the driving force behind friendships, those friendships that bring order and chaos to our lives; those friendships that along with romantic relationships define who we are, determine who we become and direct us on our life journey.
The ancient Greeks have defined love in six ways. The idea, I believe, is that love cannot be restricted or defined as one thing or another. Love is ever changing; growing as well as diminishing at times. Love is scary but wonderful. Love is work, yet easy. Love is peculiar, strange, difficult and equally familiar and settling; maybe we should pay attention to the ancient Greeks.
Eros love represents the idea of passion and desire. While being in romantic love is a wonderful element of life, I believe that the second type, Philia (or deep friendship) is just as important for a fulfilled life. Love between friends is essential. Life can't be lived alone and while sometimes we find ourselves without romantic love, it's that love of true friends that often carry us through struggles, holding our hands in times of trouble and celebrating with our hearts in times of joy. Can you count the number of Philia friends you have; those friends who love you just because they do? Do you have that select one or few who love you enough to not hold back, to tell you the truth even if it hurts a little? In a world filled with social media it seems that the higher number of friends we have on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or some other social outlet the better. However, peeling back the layers I find that there are a mere few who deserve the title "Philia" loves in my world. Being able to count on one hand the number of true love centered friend relationships in my life proves to be just enough. Philia love I believe should be guarded carefully, not shared in a "willy nilly" kind of way rather nurtured, valued and held close to your heart.
Ludus or playful love is often referred to the love between children, but can be between friends at a party or a dance. Agape love is defined as a love for everyone. Agape love is selfless, extended to everyone without condition or question. Agape love is just love. Author C.S. Lewis defined agape love and the highest form of Christian love or Christ like love. Couples in long standing relationships or marriages experience Pragma love, the longstanding love that provides stability, comfort and a sense of security. It is a familiar love, one that has stood the test of time and won.
Ironically, the sixth and final type of love is Philaurtia or love of self. While at the bottom of the list this love is essential in order to love in other ways. Loving ourselves is important. Taking care of our physical and spiritual selves is essential in that it allows us to be our best. In order to be our best for others we must first be our best for ourselves. It is impossible to fully love others until we fully love ourselves.
So what about love? Does love fill your life in various ways? No matter which type or how many types of love you have I encourage to take note of the love that you have; nurture it, appreciate it. As I write this week my heart aches a bit as life and love are experiencing growing pains. My firstborn began the process of sifting through the contents of her childhood room for things she wants to move with her into her new home; a home filled with love and promise. I realized that this love thing is changing and I also realize that it's okay. I encourage you to reflect on the love you have in your life and cherish each stage. Love is an ever changing, ever challenging element of life that is both exciting and scary. Love is life's embrace let it hold onto you tightly.
I think we all need a touch point a place we can go to be inspired. Karla is my children's teacher, a good friend, and a person with a heart of gold. I hope that her words will inspire you to do more. We are only as good as the people we surround ourselves with. It is important to listen with your heart and proceed with your eyes open. Enjoy!
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Struts around, being glossy and black.
Wanders from the nightly shore.
Hangs out in the Tower of London.
Recruits other ravens to food bonanzas.
Makes short, repeated, shrill calls.
Lucy Sweet is a straw-haired, bleary-eyed 45-year-old writer based in Glasgow, Scotland. In her spare time, she enjoys pushing other women over 40 through trap doors.


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Nancy Jean Shelley (1926–2010) OAM was a Quaker peace activist who represented the Australian peace movement at the United Nations in 1982. She was a prominent speaker at many Australian and international conferences in the 1980s and 1990s. Shelley received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1989 for her work. She died on 28 September 2010.

See also
 List of peace activists

References

2010 deaths
1926 births
Australian Quakers
Australian pacifists
Australian Christian pacifists
Recipients of the Medal of the Order of Australia
Australian anti–nuclear weapons activists


The second round of the Whitman Invitational at Wine Valley Golf Course on Sunday was canceled due to fog.
The meant Saturday's first round decided final standings.
Whitworth's Sam Stiles wound up medalist with a 3-under-par 69, while his team topped the leaderboard with a 291.
Walla Walla Community College's Marcus Egusquiza tied for seventh at 74, teammate Conor Lees tied for 10th at 76, and Whitman's Eric Wasserman led the hosts in a tie for 10th as well.
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This one is called Valor: Military Science Fiction. And wow is it a good one.
Even though I am not known for writing military science fiction, I may have written more military sf novels than just about anyone. Not kidding. Why is that? I am known for writing Star Trek and that is military science fiction at its finest. But often readers don't think of Star Trek as military science fiction. It is just Star Trek.
My second published novel was a Star Trek novel in the Deep Space Nine series under a pen name and written with Kristine Kathryn Rusch. I ended up writing thirty-five Star Trek novels over the next decade, sometimes under my own name, sometimes with Kris, sometimes under other pen names.
And I loved it. And I still to this day love the form of military science fiction and write numbers of books and series that are military sf. My Seeders Series for example is all military sf.
I think writing military science fiction is in my blood.
When I got the privilege of putting this bundle together, the very first book I thought of was the fantastic volume Fiction River: Valor. Editor Lee Allred may have put together one of the best collections of military science fiction I have had the privilege to read.
And, of course, the next thing I thought of was a stand-alone Diving Series book by New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch. Her Diving Series takes the idea of military science fiction and makes it real, with fantastic sf elements and military details that feel right. So I asked for Skirmishes: A Diving Universe Novel and luckily it was available.
Next I turned to bestselling writer Loren L. Coleman. Loren is known for writing some of the best books in the BattleTech Universe created by Jordon Weisman. As it so happened, Loren had rights to a BattleTech novel he had written and we are lucky to have such a fantastic example of military sf in this bundle. Thanks, Loren!
Veteran bestselling writer Keith DeCandido, also known for Star Trek, both editing and writing, plus many other military sf books, had a book available in one of his bestselling series. And Blaze Ward, one of the top up-and-coming military sf writers was just finishing a book and allowed me to include it.
Then things really fell into place as quickly I got four yes answers for four wonderful military sf books by Tami Veldura, Stefon Mears, David Bruns, and Robert Jeschonek. Great books, all of them.
It was Kris who suggested that for the last book in the bundle I balance the seriousness with my military sf book of old people in space. Actually, my novel is very serious about aging, but the military part is great fun. So I added Life of a Dream.
Nine novels and an amazing short story anthology make this a fantastic military science fiction bundle that I very proud to have put together.


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Kiwi Conservation Volunteer & Internship Project, New Zealand
2 Weeks+ from
Learn about the native forests and endangered kiwi birds of New Zealand
Gain experience in forest and bird conservation and monitoring techniques
Work alongside a team of international volunteers
Get close to nature in an off the grid wilderness environment
"I feel so lucky to have had these close interactions with the kiwi birds"
Laura McClintock from Canada
I had an absolutely wonderful time in New Zealand! My two months spent volunteering at the Nature Sanctuary were more fulfilling than anything I could have possibly imagined. I loved the conservation work and the amount of time spent in the forest. As well, during my time volunteering, we were fortunate enough to develop a strong relationship with Trounson Kauri Park, run by the Department of Conservation. At Trounson we had the rare experience of helping the park rangers in their kiwi monitoring surveys, and monthly kiwi banding duties. I feel so lucky to have had these close interactions with the kiwi birds, as I know I would not have had these experiences if it weren't for the ongoing hard work of Octavian, and his volunteers.
The Nature Sanctuary is a very special place, that attracts like-minded people from all corners of the world. Octavian inspires volunteers through his dedication to forest conservation, and encourages volunteers to challenge themselves and share their skills and talents with the team. Volunteering at the Sanctuary was a perfect post-university trip for me, and opened my eyes to alternative ways of living, the importance of conservation, and the beauty of New Zealand.
Thanks again for all your help in making sure my trip would go smoothly. I'd definitely organize future volunteer projects through working abroad!
"The amount you learn about New Zealand's ecosystem is top notch"
Ceri Thomas from Wales
I have volunteered at many projects and managed my own but this is a project like no other. The amount you learn about New Zealand's ecosystem is top notch. The things you learn about yourself is even better. I felt really involved and valued. The community feel makes you feel welcome. The camaraderie is unbeatable. As is the setting. For proper volunteers who want to rough it and work, and see some amazing places you couldn't see any other way. Two weeks is nowhere near enough.
"I really enjoyed the work we did in the forest as you could see directly how this would benefit the native birds"
Kate Whitley, joined the project for 2 weeks
I was involved in refilling bait stations for pest control, track maintenance, along with some basic construction work (helping assemble a small shed) and work around the facilities. The programme was explained to the group beforehand. We were thoroughly briefed on safety in the forest and how to find our way around the forest (we were all issued walkie-talkies and GPS). We were provided with gloves and boots and worked together as a group (with a tail-end charlie when walking in the dense forest). The staff were knowledgeable and didn't push anyone beyond their comfort zone which I liked. They took great care to explain why we were doing the various activities and how this would benefit the forest and native animals.
Clear instructions were given as to how to get to the transit/pickup point from the airport. A staff member was waiting for us at the pickup point to take us to the nature reserve, where we were shown around and given time to settle in. The first day involved a comprehensive session on the purpose of the project, what the activities would involve and when we would have time for rest/relaxation. Hazards were identified and explained and the emergency procedures outlined. I thought the staff seemed very interested in ensuring the well-being of the group and also making sure we enjoyed the experience.
The highlights for me were the group camaraderie, especially in the evenings when we all helped to prepare meals. I really enjoyed the work we did in the forest as you could see directly how this would benefit the native birds and other creatures. I also liked the trips to the local attractions (the large Kauri tree, the night Kiwi walk and the beautiful Ka Iwi lakes).
The accommodation is simple but comfortable. The sleeping areas consist of bunks in a cabin. Everyone has fresh linen and it was warm and clean. The kitchen area could have done with a few more chairs but we indicated this to the hosts so they may have changed this. The food was good – great barbeques when the weather was good. We all helped with the food preparation which was fun and a nice way to mingle with the other volunteers. The packed lunches for the work in the forest were very good. One of the best features are the hot showers which are in a converted shipping container. It was great to have a hot shower after a days' work.
I would definitely recommend this to other volunteers. We experienced life in a remote spot without electricity (which was a nice break from technology!), and I felt that we were doing something that would really make a difference.
"I would absolutely recommend this project to other volunteers, it was a great experience"
Radu Popovici, joined the project for 1 week
While I was at the project I was involved with clearing a path in the bush and placing bait stations for possum control, as well as a bit of fencing work.
I felt the project was very well organised, we had a clear plan of what we wanted to achieve during each day of our stay. At the beginning of the week we had a very good presentation about the site, together with information about conservation programs in NZ and also safety when working in the bush.
Despite the sanctuary being in a quite remote area, I had no problems getting there, driving instructions were quite clear. Also during the time I was there we used GPS and markers while working in the bush. We were also provided walkie-talkies for everyone which made communication between smaller groups spread out in the bush very easy.
I learned a lot about native NZ bush and wildlife, I felt like my work there was important (pest control program), and there were some very special places to visit nearby (kai iwi lakes and the ancient kauri forest…awesome!!!)
There are a couple of cabins for accommodation and a big mess tent with hammocks for when you want to relax/chill out. Hot showers were also available. Food was prepared by our volunteer coordinator and it was great, there is a BBQ available (we even had fresh smoked NZ snapper one dinner!).
I would absolutely recommend this project to other volunteers, it was a great experience for me.
Amazon Medicinal Plant Research Volunteer & Internship Project, Peru
Volunteer or intern in Peru to work alongside expert biologists and local communities teaching about medicinal plants of the Amazon rainforest, conservation efforts and eco-tourism development.
Amazon Research and Conservation Volunteer & Internship Project, Peru
Volunteer or intern in Peru and have the rare opportunity to work alongside and learn from expert biologists and conservationists about the forest, tropical wildlife and conservation efforts in the deep Amazon rainforest.
Cloud Forest Conservation & Sustainability Volunteer Project, Ecuador
Duration 1-12 Weeks
Become an environmental volunteer in Ecuador to conserve a part of the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest and get involved in reforestation, organic agriculture, sustainable living and building projects.
Amazon Photography Internship Programme, Peru
Prices from £1272
Join as an intern to learn and enhance your photography skills working with a wildlife photographer, while contributing to research and conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest.
Conservation Volunteers Australia & New Zealand
Become a conservation volunteer and enjoy beautiful environments across Australia and New Zealand, whilst contributing to practical conservation projects.


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NASA's Glenn Research Center and The Water Council Partner to Help Manufacturers Solve Water Challenges
Up to four U.S. owned businesses will be selected to participate in the event that will be held in the spring of 2018.
By The Water Council	- Oct 2nd, 2017 02:59 pm
Milwaukee, WI – Oct 2, 2017 – NASA's Glenn Research Center and The Water Council are partnering to help businesses solve technical water challenges through Glenn's Regional Economic Initiative, with an event called TechConnect: Water Challenge Workshop. This is the first ever NASA TechConnect event focused specifically on water technology.
The event, which was announced today during the 2017 Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition & Conference (WEFTEC) in Chicago, is a unique opportunity for companies to receive up to 40 hours of support from NASA Glenn's world-renowned subject matter experts in solving technical challenges they are having with new or existing products or within their manufacturing operations.
"NASA Glenn Research Center is pleased to partner with The Water Council,'' said Laurie Stauber, NASA's Water Initiative Lead and manager of Glenn's Regional Economic Development team. "Our Tech Connect events with organizations in the Midwest have been successful in solving challenges proposed by small, medium and large companies who need assistance with in-house technical issues. Glenn's subject matter experts provide a unique perspective in helping with these challenges, with the goal of developing new jobs in the region. "
"We look forward to supporting the Tech Connect event and also to developing additional partnerships connecting our organization to regional companies who may be interested in NASA's water-based capabilities and technologies."
"The opportunity for water engineers to work alongside some of the world's most highly-regarded scientists is matchless, and a great recognition of how our cluster continues to move the needle forward on public-private partnerships to spur innovation and opportunities," said Dean Amhaus, president and CEO of The Water Council.
Up to four U.S. owned businesses will be selected to participate in the event that will be held in the spring of 2018. Those selected will have the opportunity to work with the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP), who will assist businesses in articulating a concise problem statement that corresponds with NASA competencies.
NASA experts will then assist the selected companies through a face-to-face, one-day consulting session on March 21, 2018 at the Ohio Aerospace Institute in Cleveland. These selected manufacturers will also have the opportunity to apply for an additional 32 hours of technical assistance.
"Accelerating technology development and adoption is core to the Manufacturing Extension Partnership and WMEP's mission. WMEP is proud to partner with The Water Council to identify technologies that will aid their member companies bringing new products to market," said Tim Wiora, CEO and executive director of WMEP.
NASA Glenn designs and develops innovative technology to advance NASA's aeronautics and space exploration missions. The center specializes in:
Aircraft Propulsion
In-Space Propulsion and Cryogenic Fluids Management
Power, Energy Storage and Conversion
Materials and Structures for Extreme Environments
Physical Sciences and Biomedical Technologies in Space
Businesses interested in applying must meet the following criteria:
Be U.S. owned with 25 or more employees.
Have an established product or service.
Have a technical challenge that once solved will generate revenue and add jobs.
Interested businesses should apply online by completing the program application at www.globalwaterport.com/techconnect. The application portal is currently open, and the deadline for entries is 11:59 p.m. CT on December 15.
All entries will be reviewed by a panel of NASA, The Water Council and WMEP senior staff and subject matter experts. Recipients will be notified in January and the TechConnect workshop will be March 21, 2018. More details will be provided to selected participants.
People: Dean Amhaus
Organizations: The Water Council
Recent Press Releases by The Water Council
In partnership with The Water Council, Neroli and Aveda Institutes announce Future Water Leaders Fund winners
Nov 5th, 2019 by The Water Council
The selected winners will be awarded funds at an upcoming Water Council Membership Meeting.
Miltrim Farms Inc. becomes first farm in North America to achieve water stewardship certification
Oct 25th, 2019 by The Water Council
Additional farms being recruited to participate in Clear Water Farms program
The Water Council now accepting applications for fifth round of Pilot Program
Sep 23rd, 2019 by The Water Council
The program connects water-related businesses with potential sites and funding to further validate and commercialize technologies.


In early 2018 Yerica Ochoa Gomez completed our Medical Assistant-Back Office program and was hired part time at Aurora Medical Center. She was a couple classes short of completing our entire Medical Assitant Cohort which consists of Back Office & Front Office. Yerica returned to school in the Fall of 2018 and has since coompleted the Medical Assistant Cohort. Immediately upon completion of the program she was promoted to a full-time position.


Android Root on your PC, then connect your phone via its USB .Root Android without connecting to computer in one click by using KingoRoot.
without connecting to computer in one click by using KingoRoot.
is rather complicated, the actual process isn't terribly difficult.


Constipation can make potty training harder and less straightforward but there are some simple solutions you can do at home.
Constipation will happen when the poo travelling through the small intestine sits inside a bit too long, causing a hard consistency which is hard to pass.
The best way to know if your child is constipated is simply by checking the consistency of their poo. If it looks and feels hard and dry, they are most likely experiencing constipation.
A common cause for constipation whilst potty training is poo withholding. When a child experiences poo anxiety, they often hold in their poo instead of going when they need to. Read more about it and the solutions here.


Marisa Favero | The Daily Wildcat Trevor Werbylo (left) and Tianlang Guan (right) at the Arizona Intercollegiate golf Tournament on Jan. 29, 2018 at Sewailo golf course.
Arizona men's golf traveled to Eugene, Ore. to compete in the Duck Invitational on Monday, March 26 and Tuesday, March 27 and ultimately ended up taking home sixth place.
The team bounced around the leaderboard throughout the three rounds of the tournament and by the end of day one, the 'Cats were just three shots away from tying first place.
Although the 'Cats were in striking distance of first place, their final round wasn't enough to get the job done.
Arizona finished the final round +11, putting them 25 over par on the tournament. This year the 'Cats have relied on their final round comebacks but that wasn't the case this time as the team posted a combined score of 295, the team's highest score out of the three rounds.
"We are disappointed with our score today, we have a good team but couldn't put it together today, "head coach Jim Anderson said to Arizona Athletics. "We didn't make birdies on the holes where players were scoring and we made a few too many bogeys on the difficult holes. I know we will learn from this week because we played a tough course with a challenging set up."
The University of Oregon tied for first place with Liberty at +13. Oregon's star golfer Norman Xiong (ranked No. 25 individually in the nation) won the tournament as an individual. Xiong posted an overall score of -11, highlighted by shooting a 64 in the final round.
Senior George Cunningham for Arizona struggled in the final round posting a score of 77, a score very uncharacteristic of the veteran senior. Despite his final round score, Cunningham managed to finish tied for 16th place in the individual leaderboard. Sophomores Brad Reeves and Briggs Duce also finished tied for 16th place. Reeves and Deuce both scored well in the final round shooting a 70 and 71 respectively.
Duce competed as an individual at the event and recorded his best finish on the season and his first NCAA top-20 finish, according to Arizona Athletics. Freshman Trevor Werbylo and sophomore David Laskin squeaked into the top-25 as well with Werbylo finishing tied for 21st and Laskin tying in 24th place. To round out the Duck Invitational for the Wildcats, junior Dylan Stein placed tied for 74th place.
The sixth place finish for Arizona puts an end to their top five finishes streak that last for four tournaments in a row. During that run the Wildcats are now ranked the No. 29 team in NCAA Division I men's golf but that ranking could change heading into their next tournament.
The Wildcats head to Santa Cruz, Calif. to compete in the Western Intercollegiate on April 6-8. The tournament will be hosted by San Jose State.


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Here is Spartacus' next tough dogtoy test! And we'll see what 'Kong Cozie' will become.
I unbox the package and take out Kong Cozie along with the other dog supplies.
As you can see, as soon as Spartacus lays his first glimpsed on the toy, he showed interest and jumped on it immediately.
Thats it! Toy didn't survive, and even though the toy is already destroyed, Spartacus is still showing interest and still wants to play with it.