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Jacob Riis
He imigrated from Denmark at age 21, in 1870. By 1877, he was a police reporter for the New York Tribune that reported hidden places (ex. tenements). Eventually, he learned how to use a camera and photographed dingy rooms and hallways.
How the Other Half Lives
Jacob Riis' article debued in 1889 and became a best-selling book that he used for fame in order to improve living conditions for the poor and to build parks and schools. this book stunned Americans with photos of the urban poverty. His article started out in Scribner's Magazine.
A reform movement arose in the late 1800s that addressed social problems that industrialization caused. The Progressives wanted to improve the urban poor's living conditions, questioned the power and practice of big businesses, and called the government to be more honest and responsibe to peoples' needs.
Muckrakers
Journalists that raked up the filth of society. These writers were the first to expose many social ills that Progressives taargeted. Their accounts of injustices and horrors were published in popular magazines. (Named by Theodore Roosevelt)
Ida Tarbell
A leading muckraker and magazine editor, she exposed the corruption of the oil industry with her 1904 work A History of Standard Oil. She wrote how John D. Rockefeller crushed competition in order to gain control. Her reads appealed to the frightened middle class.
McClure's Magazine
Muckrakers produced a series of startling exposes; was the leading journal for Muckraking articles including Ida Tarbell's article on Standard Oil
Lincoln Steffens
United States journalist who exposes in 1906 started an era of muckraking journalism (1866-1936), Writing for McClure's Magazine, he criticized the trend of urbanization with a series of articles under the title Shame of the Cities.
Tenement Act of 1901
This act required that all tenement landlords provided lighting in public hallways and to provide one toilet for every two families. Outhouses were eventually banned from NYC slums
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP); Founded by W.E.B Du Bois in 1910 in order to help create more social and economic opportunities for blacks. In 1913, it protested the introduction of segregation into the federal government, in 1915, protested the Birth of a Nation for its hostile stereotyping of African Americans.
Birth of a Nation
Controversial but highly influential and innovative silent film directed by D.W. Griffith. It demonstrated the power of film propaganda and revived the KKK.
Florence Kelley
reformer who worked to prohibit child labor and to improve conditions for female workers in Illinois. In 1904, helped found the National Child Labor Committee. Led a successful effort in Oregon that limited laundry workdays
Lochner v. New York
Supreme Court sided with the business owners in 1905. They refused to uphold a law that limited a baker's work day to 10 hours because it denied workers their right to make contracts with thier employers
Muller v. Oregon
Supreme Court sided with the workers. The court upheld a state law establishing a 10 hour day for women in laundries or factories. Louis D. Brandeis, Orgeon state attorny/future Supreme Court Justice, aruged that evidence showed that working long hours impacted the health of women
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
a fire in New York's Triangle Shirtwaist Company in 1911 killed 146 people, mostly women. They died because the doors were locked and the windows were too high for them to get to the ground. Dramatized the poor working conditions and let to federal regulations to protect workers.
International Ladies' Garment Workers Union
Founded in 1900, the ILGWU was a group of unskilled workers as members. In 1909, garment workers called a strike known as the Uprising of the 20,000.
American Federation of Labor
The first federation of labor unions in the United States. Founded by Samuel Gompers in 1886. United together only skilled workers
Industrial Workers of the World
Founded in 1905 and opposed capitalism altogether. It organized the unskilled workers the AFL ignored under the leadership of William Big Bill Haywood. Used radical tactics such as industrial sabotage.
Big Bill Haywood
United States labor leader and militant socialist who was one of the founders of the Industrial Workers of the World (1869-1928)
Robert M. La Follette
progressive wisconsin govenor whose adgenda of reforms was known as the wisconsin idea. Elected in 1900.
Passed in 1913, this amendment to the Constitution calls for the direct election of senators by the voters instead of their election by state legislatures, Direct election of senators
Direct Primary
a primary where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office
allows voters to put a prosposed law on the ballor for public approval. Allows citizens to propose new laws
The practice of letting voters accept or reject measures proposed by the legislature, recently passed law on the ballot
the act of removing an official by a special election
This 1906 work by Upton Sinclair pointed out the abuses of the meat packing industry. The book led to the passage of the 1906 Meat Inspection Act.
Otelia Cromwell
Had a long and distinguished career as an educator. Transferred from Howard University to Smith College in Northampton, MA. Taught public school in DC.
Called for a band on the making, selling, and distributing of alcoholic beverages. Reformers thought alcohol was sometimes responsible for crime, poverty, and violence against women or children
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
an organization that blamed alcohol for crime, poverty, and violence against women and children, and fought against it. Anti Saloon League.
Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages. Repealed in 1933
National Association of Colored Women
organization formed to fight against discrimination and for women's rights. Included some of the most prominent women such as Harriet Tubman and Ida B. Wells-Barnett
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US constitution
social reformer who campaigned for womens rights, the temperance, and was an abolitionist, helped form the National Woman Suffrage Assosiation
26th president, known for: conservationism, trust-busting, Hepburn Act, safe food regulations, "Square Deal," Panama Canal, Great White Fleet, Nobel Peace Prize for negotiation of peace in Russo-Japanese War
Leon Czolgosz
killed president McKinley in 1901. He was an anarchist, one who believes in the absence of government.
Bully Pulpit
a powerful platform to publicize important issues and seek support for his policies
Square Deal
Economic policy by Roosevelt that favored fair relationships between companies and workers and consumers.
Hepburn Act
This 1906 law used the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate the maximum charge that railroads to place on shipping goods.Power to regulate other companies
Elkins Act
Prohibited railroads from accepting rebates. Ensured that all customers paid the same rates for shipping their products
Newlands Reclamation Act
1902 act authorizing federal funds from public land sales to pay for irrigation and land development projects, mainly in the dry Western states
Gifford Pinchot
shared Roosevelt's views. Came up with the word conservation to show the need to protect the country's natural environment. He believed scientific management of natural resources was crucial in order to sustain the nation's needs
Amendment to the United States Constitution (1913) gave Congress the power to tax income.
New Nationalism
a set of laws to protect workers, ensure public health, and regulate businesses
Progressive (Bull Moose) Party
When Taft was nominated as Republican Party candidate, the more Progressive Republicans broke away to form the new Progressive Bull Moose Party, TR being the leader.
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1920) extended the right to vote to women in federal or state elections.
Brownsville Incident
the accusation of 12 members of the black 25th infantry of a shooting spree in Brownsville, TX that killed 1 man & wounded a cop; no one member took responsibility for the shooting; all were dishonorably discharged; years later, it was determined that they had been falsely accused
At the same time in the 1920's that immigration was being reduced radically, most members of this marginalized group finally received the right to vote in the United States.
Why were their so many religious, reform, and utopian movements in the antebellum United States
Briefly explain one cause of the often stalemated and ineffective government on a national level during the period from 1877 to 1900
What distinguished the Haitian slave revolt of 1790s C.E. from Spartacus's revolt of 73-71 B.C.E.?
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Why do you think Roman leaders so opposed the rise of a new religion among their subjects?
The British Parliament passed what social and economic reforms in the 1800s and early 1900s?
Which military campaign did the victory at Guadalcanal initiate?
What were Europeans trying to achieve in North America in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries? Who were some of the explorers, and where did they travel?


Hello everyone and welcome to Week One of the DLP 2016 unPlanner!
Week One of every month is the most intense week of every month. We'll be creating our monthly dividers, Monthly View Page, Weekly View Page(s), and of course a PAC (pocket art card).
I created my divider out of an 8 1/2" by 11" piece of Kraft Cardstock. I cut it down, created a pocket, and used a hole punch to create the little scallops on the tab.
I sprayed Pomegranite Seed & Tangerine Dream Dylusions Ink Spray on both the front and back of my divider and let dry for a day. Once dry, I used Purple Pizazz and Peacock Teal Americana Acrylics, my Gelli Plate, and two hot glue stencils to print the front of my dividers. I then ghost printed the back side. I used a couple of Dylusions stencils, a black Stabilo, Stamps from Unity Stamp Co., and my white Uni-ball Signo pen to finish. I also added some of my gelli printed circle reinforcers.
I cut strips of gelli prints to use as borders and doodled with a wide variety of pens. The back of the page I used for the monthly theme challge: Going out on a limb, trying new things. I used Faber-Castell Gelatos for the background and collaged book paper, a tag, and a gelli printed bird. The word I want to focus on this year is "Believe" so you will find that word throughout my work this year.
My intention is to have some sort of art on the back of all of my pages.
The very beginning of the year! Again, I'm using gelli printed strips on the sides of each of my pages. Doodles with colored pencils, and my white Uni-Ball pen! Love love love how vibrant it is on Kraft paper!
The back of this page is a To Do List and a Want/Wish List along with collaged bits from my Die Cuts stash, Dylusions Stamps, and Washi Tape. I have a massive stash of scraps and die cuts that I want to use this year.
Here is the full week of Week One. I'm using Prismacolor Colored pencils to do a lot of my coloring in. I have a small set of 12 and a set of 24 Prismacolor Scholar colored pencils. I'm not much of a colored pencil user but I thought I'd give it a try. They do show up very well on kraft paper and I am trying to use things I normally don't! Trying something new is the theme this month after all!!
This is my PAC for the week. A PAC is a Pocket Art Card. In other words.. it's an ATC. Instead of creating large art journal spreads this year, we're making PACs. Little bits of art to stick in our unPlanners. I like the concept! I attached my PAC this week to a tag so I could punch holes in it and add it to my binder.
That's the end of Week One! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I have. I'm really trying to figure out this whole planning thing and how to make it work for me. Getting into the swing of things is really the most difficult part.
I'll see y'all back next Friday for Week Two!


We have compiled a list of the most common questions asked to give interested parties a better idea of how Hill Country Wind Power works with landowners to develop wind farm projects. Should you not find your questions or answers on this page please reach out to us so that we can assist you in making your decision to become involved in wind farm development as a landowner.
What Kind of Tax Revenues Can Wind Farms Provide My Community?
Do Wind Turbines Produce Much Noise?
Do Wind Turbines Affect Wildlife?
The landowner forms a partnership with Hill Country Wind Power. We work with our landowners every step of the way from development to operations.
Hill Country Wind Power may obtain funds to and complete a comprehensive assessment on the subject property lasting 12 - 18 months.
Power purchase agreements may be put into place with available electricity purchasers in your area, financing for turbines may be acquired, and engineering and site study work may be completed.
Once all preliminary work is completed, construction may begin.
Hill Country Wind Power operates and manages the day to day operations of each wind farm.
Active, producing wind farms are typically multi-million dollar projects that provide tax revenues for rural communities.
According to the American Wind Energy Association, manufacturers of large, modern wind turbines expend considerable effort to ensure their machines are as quiet as possible. With years of experience installing machines in areas of high population concentration, especially in Europe, turbine manufacturers and engineers have developed quieter machine technologies.
One source of noise from a turbine is aerodynamic noise—i.e., the "swish" sound that the rotor blades make as they pass the tower of a wind turbine. Aerodynamic noise primarily occurs at the tip and the back edge of the rotor blade. The higher the rotational speed, the more one can notice the sound. Aerodynamic noise has been cut dramatically over the years due to better rotor blade design, particularly in the blade tips and back edges, and lower RPM machines. Rotor blade manufacturers take extreme care to ensure a smooth surface, which is important to reduce noise.
It is important that developers perform careful turbine sitting, which in turn regulates the amount of noise produced. There are many techniques used to develop low-impact turbine locations: developers place turbines at a sufficient distance from homes, factor in the prevailing wind direction and the attenuation characteristics of the surrounding terrain, and understand the effects of other noise contributors such as yard noise and traffic sounds. As an effect of this turbine sitting, an average residence in a well-designed project area should have turbines that produce sound levels similar to that of a kitchen refrigerator. You are more likely to hear the wind over the sound made by the turbine.
Local wildlife studies are conducted prior to constructing a wind farm to ensure the project is developed in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Most wildlife is not negatively impacted by wind farms. Birds and bats occasionally collide with wind turbines, as they do with other tall structures. Except for a few areas of the country (the Altamont Pass in California), these impacts are generally considered to be low and are not a major concern. Wind's overall impact on birds is lower than other sources of avian mortality such as vehicles, buildings and house cats.
This is a simple answer. Wind is air in motion. It is the result of the impact of the sun on the surface of the earth. As the day progresses, the land absorbs the sun's rays, which heats it up and causes the air over the land to become lighter and rise. As the warmed air rises, it is replaced by cooler air from nearby areas. This cooler air moves in very quickly and as a result, we feel this in the form of wind. At night this pattern is reversed as the air over land cools more quickly than that over water. The larger, global wind patterns, like the prevailing trade winds, are created by the differences in air temperature between tropical and polar regions.
Wind energy is actually solar energy?
Yes. Remember, the sun's warming of the earth is essential to the creation of wind. Our atmosphere is made up of air, which is composed of different kinds of gases. The sun shines on our atmosphere all of the time, but it heats the surface of the Earth unevenly, so in some places it is warm while in other places it is cold. As the air gets warmer, its particles spread out. This makes the air light, or less dense, so it rises. As air cools, it becomes heavier, or dense, and it sinks. As warm air rises, air from cooler areas rushes in to take the place of the heated air, creating wind. This process, called convection, causes the air to move. Wind varies by season and wind is affected by land topography as well.
How does wind generate energy?
Wind is kinetic energy or energy that is produced by the speed of its movement. Anything that moves has kinetic energy. For example, a rushing river may be used to power a hydroelectric dam since the energy can be harnessed and redistributed. In this case, a typical example would be flying a kite since the kite's movement is enabled by the kinetic energy supplied by the wind.
In terms of generating power, wind energy works by delivering kinetic energy to massive wind turbines. The turbines are essentially gigantic windmills that gather the wind and redistribute it. These turbines can sometimes have blades measuring over 100 feet in length and are located on wind farms where a constant breeze and oftentimes strong winds blow as a result of the land's topography.


Ok! We have had time to reflect and take in the beauty of yesterday. To put it simply, the new princess is perfection. Meghan Markle is classic and timeless. We are looking forward to all the future 'WOW' fashion moments that are sure to come from here. But like all good weddings, let's do our favorite thing…judging the guests.
Mr. Amal Clooney (the lawyer's husband) looked dapper in his grey morning suit.
Sir Elton Johns glasses need a moment.
Again I got ditched for Posh spice. No matter what he says ladies… they will never leave their wives.
Although her outfit popped with the red shoes.
None too pleased with what Oprah is wearing.
I believe Megan's dress is one that will be referred to as equally as the gown Princess Grace of Monaco… it will forever be duplicated and never seem out of style. It was appropriate and respectful for this setting and occasion. Not everything needs to be over the top, and there is subtlety and beauty in the small details. Well played and well edited!
And by far one of our favorite shots from the day- Harry and Meghan Markle getting into this vintage Jaguar E Type Convertible. It looks like a scene out of a Bond Movie!


CMT.com talked to GARTH BROOKS before his Notre Dame concert last Saturday. They asked how he's feeling after 33 years as an entertainer. He said, quote, "I think George Strait said it best in 'Troubadour': 'I still feel 25.' I do. I still always feel like the guy just starting out. We're still just boys from Oklahoma and Kansas playing music." He added, quote, "Time changes, but you don't. Nobody really changes. When you see someone who has changed since becoming an artist, they might just be revealing who they really are. Because nobody changes." I love that. According to Garth . . . who's one of the biggest stars in the world . . . if a celebrity turns into a jerk after they become famous, it's because they were a jerk before they were famous. They just faked it on the way up. One more thing. As you may know, the concert was filmed for a TV special. It's called "Garth: Live at Notre Dame!" and it airs December 2nd on CBS.
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A Few Political Thoughts, or how I learned to stop worrying and love Iowa's outsized influence on American politics.
Posted on February 1, 2016 by hbreck
Listening to NPR on my drive to work this morning, there was substantial discussion of today's Iowa presidential caucuses. Short interviews were given to a few candidates, and I had a few thoughts and observations to make:
* I like Martin O'Malley. In almost any other election year, he'd be a serious contender. On paper, he's an ideal Democratic candidate. He's relatively young, but not too young. He's generally liberal, a bit moreso than Hillary Clinton, but less than Bernie Sanders. He definitely has pragmatic inclinations. He has a long resume, and a proven track record of successfully implementing liberal reforms during eight years as the mayor of Baltimore, and eight more as governor of Maryland.
However, he's dry, and not terribly charismatic. He's got a good command of policy, but tends to expound at length – which is not great for attracting voters, sadly. And his record in Baltimore is a bit shaky. This was brought to light in a big way with the unrest after the Freddie Gray murder last year. Like a lot of Democrats in the 90's, O'Malley embraced the "git tuff" criminal justice policies pushed hard by Republicans in the 70's and 80's, as it was an electoral winner, and a way to prevent the "soft on crime" attacks that tanked Michael Dukakis. Of course, the consequences of these policies is now becoming apparent (and in many communities, has been apparent for decades). And O'Malley has rightfully taken some criticism for this. But, from a political standpoint, if Freddie Gray hadn't been murdered by police last year, the upheaval in Baltimore would have been delayed, and O'Malley would likely be doing a bit better.
Not much better, though. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders seem to be completely dominating all media attention for the Democratic primary. To be fair, some of this is also due to the glut of Republican candidates, many of whom have outsized personalities and speak in simpler and often more apocalyptic langauge. They tend to be better media hogs than a relatively subdued policy wonk who's in last place in his own race.
Martin O'Malley is a great example of a victim of bad timing.
* Rand Paul was interviewed during my commute. In his brief talk, he demonstrated again how frustrating he can be. He was asked about his similarities to Bernie Sanders. He responded thoughfully, with nuanced comments about their mutual interest in reducing corporate influence on American politics, a "more measured" foreign policy, and the increasing power of the surveillance state. Then he went on a rant about Bernie Sanders supporting a command economy, and he drew parallels to human-rights abuses in the former Soviet Union.
Really, Rand? Have you listened to a single minute of a single speech by Sanders?
Part of the current GOP strategy is to paint any and all center-left reform suggestions, such as slightly higher taxes on the top marginal rates, increased environmental, consumer protection, and banking oversight – as not just a slippery slope, but literally the exact same thing as Josef Stalin. This kind of misinformation is simply an attempt to scare voters already susceptible to the type of simplistic mud-flinging championed by Fox News. And it works! Reading blogs and social media comments, I can see countless voters who listen to Bernie Sanders specifically discussing the importance of markets and private enterprise, and protecting small businesses from being overrun by the manipulations of large corporations – and the first thought is "communism!"
It's tough to reason with that kind of belief.
* Ben Carson was also interviewed. He contrasted himself with the other candidates as being calmer and more thoughtful. He decried the crass bombast that permeates the electoral process. And then, on a foreign policy question, he outlined his proposal for implementing continuous war games in states neighboring Russia, sales of arms to Ukraine, and a military build up in Eastern Europe.
Ben is definitely calm and thoughtful. He wants to thoughtfully restart the Cold War.
* Ted Cruz.
Really, that's all I can write without feeling slightly ill, but he does have a shot at winning Iowa, so I suppose I should mention him without my usual "punchable face" commentary.
Ted Cruz found some controversy (shocker!) in the last week for mailers sent out that essentially attempt to defraud voters. The official-looking letters inform the reader that they are guilty of a "voting violation" for failing to caucus in past elections. Tactics like this aren't particularly uncommon, but he's the first big name this election to get attention for it. Telling voters they're in some sort of trouble is an old tactic, and rarely is treated as the crime it is.
Ted Cruz has been guilty of a litany of lies, errors, misstatements, mean-spirited remarks, stupidity, dubious policy proposals, dangerous policy proposals, and declarations that he wants to commit war crimes. So why not throw in a little voter fraud?
Oh yeah, and he really needs to stop doing impressions. Neither the Simpsons nor the Princess Bride work for him to quote, anyway. Perhaps something by Michael Bay, or the Left Behind movie would be more up Ted's alley.
* Bernie v. Hillary
This is shaping up to be a very close contest. Bernie is still significantly behind Hillary nationally, despite recurring surges, and a loss in Iowa will not help his chances. Winning the first two states (he will most likely take New Hampshire) aren't a guarantee for his eventual victory, but it will make his path to the nomination much more likely than before. Perceived momentum is everything in presidential primaries, especially in the first half dozen or so states. That's why surprise second and third place finishes sometimes leads to big gains in the polls. "Senator so-and-so was expected to finish 7th, but came in third! They beat expectations!" In this case, Sanders can only really gain momentum by winning, especially in a three person race.
* Everyone else
Marco Rubio, Chris Christie, Jeb Bush, and John Kasich are all jockeying to be perceived as the GOP's best "mainstream" candidate. All that really means is that they have held elected office, and sometimes they indicate a willingness to compromise – although that is pretty uncommon for even mainstream Republicans.
Kasich is probably the least corrupt, and definitely the most reasonable of the four, so naturally he's polling significantly behind them.
Carly Fiorina had a nice little surge a couple months ago, highlighted by debate performances in which she sounded competent – although highly dishonest. Since then, her numbers have tanked, which might be a sign of oversaturation. Even with this year's anti-establishment theme, there seems to be room for only so many "outsiders."
Huckabee and Santorum are campaigning on nostalgia. They each won the Iowa caucus in 2008 and 2012 respectively, and both are likely hoping they can recapture at least a little of the magic that gave them their early surges way back then.
They can't. Sorry, gentlemen. Looks like the theocracy candidate will have to be Cruz.
* Miscellany
This election has been interesting so far. In the first six or so months from when most campaigns really got going (and sometimes crashed and burned) to this first chance for actual voting, there has been drama, humor, and pathos.
But mostly just humor.
In a Monty Python, "Upper Class Twit of the Year" sense.
Upwards of 17 Republicans and 5 (kinda 6) Democrats have told the nation that they want to be President. With a few exceptions, what we've seen has been 22 wealthy (by most American's standards) people arguing with as little depth as possible. The soundbite era of politics is actually pretty old. Candidates have sounded ill-informed and childish since the beginning of this country. But the advent of television, and now the internet, has made it easier to get information, but harder to get it from the candidates themselves.
Every Republican gets a few minutes to tell America why Barack Obama has been the lovechild of Inspector Clouseau and Pol Pot – alternatively a bumbling idiot, or a scheming tyrant – or both!
Most Democrats have been a little more willing to get into details regarding issues – but are still running uneasily in the shadow of the president – who remains highly polarizing, though reasonably popular. The official outsider candidate for the Democrats – Bernie Sanders – has energized crowds, garnered huge support online (especially among voters under 30), and has surprised many with solid debate performances and a reasonably competitive campaign. He also has been the least forthcoming with policy specifics, though generally more than those on the GOP side.
I'm terrible with predictions. I can easily see several different scenarios occurring here – and I'm pretty sure that any guess will be a wrong one.
So here are my predictions anyway!
Donald Trump narrowly edges Ted Cruz, maybe by just a single percentage point, though Marco Rubio finishes a surprisingly close third, allowing him to declare a kind of victory. Carson, Paul, and Bush all finish somewhere in the 4-5 percent range, and each claim "momentum."
Meanwhile, in Democratic land, Hillary Clinton edges Bernie Sanders by a margin similar to Trump's (predicted) triumph over Cruz. And O'Malley shocks the world by getting 5 or 6 percent of the vote, instead of only 3 or 4. Such a comeback!
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So, what does Hillary barely squeaking a win past Bernie mean for us? I'm feeling optimistic!

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Before my Irish adventure started I had a few little sneaky purchases in duty free. There were a few things I needed to replace and then others that accidentally (maybe on purpose) slipped into my basket.
The first thing I needed to update was a new make up remover. I had been given a sample of the Clarins Water Instant Eye Make-Up Remover and had been loving it. It doesn't feel greasy and even gets rid of the toughest waterproof mascara. The small size I purchased came in a set with the Clarins Cleansing Milk and also the Clarins Toning Lotion. The sizes of these three products are perfect when traveling and I leave them in my travel bag for these occasions.
Another skincare item I picked up was the travel-sized edition of the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, this beauty feels amazing on my face. It's so nourishing and leaves my skin feeling extremely hydrated.
The final two things I purchased are make up items, I just cannot seem to help myself when I walk through discounted make up – it's like it just draws me in! I was in desperate need of a new concealer/highlighter, as the ones I had been tying just were not cutting it. Therefore, I thought it best to test the Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat in the colour 2. I was sceptical, as I did not think the product would be light enough for my skin tone, but it is perfect! Light enough not to crease under my eyes but also perfect for highlighting the places needed.
The final item is from Benefit and it is the They're Real Push Up Eyeliner. I had another little tester of this product and could not for the life of my figure out how to work it! It came in one of my Birchboxes and has been sitting in my drawer for a while. After some careful studying (not) I managed to get it to work and loved it. Therefore, I had to pick up the big size. I can apply the perfect winged eyeliner with this product, something I had never been able to do before. Praise the Push Up Eyeliner!
Have you had a cheeky little purchase recently? If so what was it?


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Senators Collins, Casey Lead Hearing to Examine New Report on Barriers Women Face to Retirement Security
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Senate Aging Committee Members Led by Collins, Casey Call on HHS to Protect Older Adults from Coronavirus
Following the confirmation of community transmission of the coronavirus-known as COVID-19-in the United States, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Aging Committee, led a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take action to protect seniors from the virus.
Collins, Casey Unveil New Report on Barriers Women Face to Retirement Security
There is an estimated $7.1 trillion gap between what Americans are projected to have saved for retirement and what they will actually need. On average, women face a larger retirement savings gap than men and experience higher poverty rates at older ages.
Senators Collins, Casey Lead Hearing on COVID-19's Disparate Health Impacts on Seniors from Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities
Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Bob Casey, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Aging Committee, held a hearing to examine ways to address COVID-19's disparate health impacts on older adults in racial and ethnic minority communities.
Senators Collins, Casey Lead Hearing on Senior Isolation and Loneliness Exacerbated by COVID-19
Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Aging Committee, held a hearing to examine the growing isolation and loneliness seniors across the country are experiencing due to COVID-19 and explore what can be done to better assist this vulnerable population.
Senators Collins, Casey Lead Congress' First Hearing on COVID-19's Devastating Impact on Seniors
Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Bob Casey, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Aging Committee, convened Congress' first hearing on the devastating, disproportionate toll the coronavirus pandemic is having on seniors, particularly those that reside in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes.
Bill to Protect Seniors with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias from Elder Abuse Introduced by Collins, Menendez, and Grassley
Approximately one in 10 seniors aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse . For people with Alzheimer's and related dementias, the prevalence is much higher, with some estimates putting it at just over 50 percent.
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Flawless balance sheet and overvalued.
OncoSec Medical Incorporated, a biotechnology company, focuses on the development of cytokine-based intratumoral immunotherapies to stimulate the body's immune system to target and attack cancer. The last earnings update was 46 days ago. More info.
OncoSec Medical has significant price volatility in the past 3 months.
ONM1 underperformed the Biotechs industry which returned -10.6% over the past year.
ONM1 underperformed the Market in Germany which returned -6.2% over the past year.
Is OncoSec Medical undervalued based on future cash flows and its price relative to the stock market?
It is not possible to calculate the future cash flow value for OncoSec Medical. This is due to cash flow or dividend data being unavailable. The share price is €0.5296.
The amount the stock market is willing to pay for OncoSec Medical's earnings, growth and assets is considered below, and whether this is a fair price.
Are OncoSec Medical's earnings available for a low price, and how does this compare to other companies in the same industry?
** Primary Listing of OncoSec Medical.
OncoSec Medical is loss making, we can't compare its value to the Europe Biotechs industry average.
OncoSec Medical is loss making, we can't compare the value of its earnings to the Germany market.
Does OncoSec Medical's expected growth come at a high price?
Unable to calculate PEG ratio for OncoSec Medical, we can't assess if its growth is good value.
What value do investors place on OncoSec Medical's assets?
* Primary Listing of OncoSec Medical.
OncoSec Medical is good value based on assets compared to the DE Biotechs industry average.
OncoSec Medical has a total score of 1/6, see the detailed checks below.
How is OncoSec Medical expected to perform in the next 1 to 3 years based on estimates from 2 analysts?
Is OncoSec Medical expected to grow at an attractive rate?
Unable to compare OncoSec Medical's earnings growth to the low risk savings rate as it is expected to be loss making during the next 1-3 years.
Unable to compare OncoSec Medical's earnings growth to the Germany market average as it is expected to be loss making during the next 1-3 years.
Unable to compare OncoSec Medical's revenue growth to the Germany market average as no estimate data is available.
All numbers in USD Millions and using Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual period rather than quarterly.
OncoSec Medical is not considered high growth as it is expected to be loss making for the next 1-3 years.
Unable to determine if OncoSec Medical is high growth as no revenue estimate data is available.
All data from OncoSec Medical Company Filings, last reported 2 months ago, and in Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual period rather than quarterly.
Unable to establish if OncoSec Medical will efficiently use shareholders' funds in the future without estimates of Return on Equity.
OncoSec Medical has a total score of 0/6, see the detailed checks below.
How has OncoSec Medical performed over the past 5 years?
Below we compare OncoSec Medical's growth in the last year to its industry (Biotechs).
OncoSec Medical does not make a profit and their year on year earnings growth rate was negative over the past 5 years.
Unable to compare OncoSec Medical's 1-year earnings growth to the 5-year average as it is not currently profitable.
Unable to compare OncoSec Medical's 1-year growth to the Europe Biotechs industry average as it is not currently profitable.
OncoSec Medical's revenue and profit over the past 5 years is shown below, any years where they have experienced a loss will show up in red.
It is difficult to establish if OncoSec Medical has efficiently used shareholders' funds last year (Return on Equity greater than 20%) as it is loss-making.
It is difficult to establish if OncoSec Medical has efficiently used its assets last year compared to the Europe Biotechs industry average (Return on Assets) as it is loss-making.
It is difficult to establish if OncoSec Medical improved its use of capital last year versus 3 years ago (Return on Capital Employed) as it is currently loss-making.
How is OncoSec Medical's financial health and their level of debt?
The boxes below represent the relative size of what makes up OncoSec Medical's finances.
OncoSec Medical is able to meet its short term (1 year) commitments with its holdings of cash and other short term assets.
OncoSec Medical's cash and other short term assets cover its long term commitments.
This treemap shows a more detailed breakdown of OncoSec Medical's finances. If any of them are yellow this indicates they may be out of proportion and red means they relate to one of the checks below.
Low level of unsold assets.
OncoSec Medical has no debt, it does not need to be covered by short term assets.
All data from OncoSec Medical Company Filings, last reported 2 months ago.
OncoSec Medical has no debt.
OncoSec Medical has not taken on any debt in the past 5 years.
OncoSec Medical has sufficient cash runway for 1.1 years based on current free cash flow.
OncoSec Medical has sufficient cash runway for 1.1 years if free cash flow continues to grow at historical rates of 8.2% each year.
OncoSec Medical has a total score of 6/6, see the detailed checks below.
What is OncoSec Medical's current dividend yield, its reliability and sustainability?
Current annual income from OncoSec Medical dividends.
If you bought €2,000 of OncoSec Medical shares you are expected to receive €0 in your first year as a dividend.
Unable to evaluate OncoSec Medical's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers as the company has not reported any payouts.
Unable to evaluate OncoSec Medical's dividend against the top 25% market benchmark as the company has not reported any payouts.
Unable to perform a dividend volatility check as OncoSec Medical has not reported any payouts.
Unable to verify if OncoSec Medical's dividend has been increasing as the company has not reported any payouts.
What portion of OncoSec Medical's earnings are paid to the shareholders as a dividend.
Unable to calculate sustainability of dividends as OncoSec Medical has not reported any payouts.
What is the CEO of OncoSec Medical's salary, the management and board of directors tenure and is there insider trading?
Mr. Daniel J. O'Connor, also known as Dan, J.D. has been the Chief Executive Officer of OncoSec Medical Incorporated since November 7, 2017 and President since May 02, 2018. Mr. O'Connor serves as Director of Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Advaxis Immunotherapies. Mr. O'Connor has more than 20 years of successful financing and licensing experience. Mr. O'Connor was also instrumental in establishing major partnerships with companies that include Amgen Inc., Merck & Co. and Bristol Myers Squibb. Previously, Mr. O'Connor was Senior Vice President for ImClone Systems where he supported the clinical development, launch and commercialization of ERBITUX®, and the sale of it to Eli Lilly in 2008. Mr. O'Connor served as General Counsel at PharmaNet (inventive Health) and was part of the senior leadership team that grew it from a start-up contract research organization into a leader in clinical research. He has been a Director of OncoSec Medical Incorporated since September 7, 2017. He was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Marines, attaining the rank of Captain while serving in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. Mr. O'Connor serves as Vice Chairman of BioNJ and was a former New Jersey criminal prosecutor. Mr. O'Connor is a 1995 graduate of the Penn State University's Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and serves as an Entrepreneur Trusted Advisor to its Dean. He graduated from the United States Marines Corps Officer Candidate School in 1988.
Insufficient data for Dan to compare compensation growth.
Dan's remuneration is higher than average for companies of similar size in Germany.
The average tenure for the OncoSec Medical management team is less than 2 years, this suggests a new team.
The tenure for the OncoSec Medical board of directors is about average.
OncoSec Medical has a total score of 0/6, this is not included on the snowflake, see the detailed checks below.
OncoSec Medical Incorporated, a biotechnology company, focuses on the development of cytokine-based intratumoral immunotherapies to stimulate the body's immune system to target and attack cancer. Its lead product candidate is ImmunoPulse IL-12 that uses electroporation device to deliver a DNA-encoded interleukin-12 for reversing the immunosuppressive microenvironment in the treated tumor. The company is also developing ImmunoPulse IL-12 with KEYTRUDA in patients with advanced melanoma that is in the Phase IIb clinical trials (PISCES/KEYNOTE-695) and advanced or metastatic triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), which is in the Phase II clinical trials (OMS-141/KEYNOTE-890); ImmunoPulse IL-12 and KEYTRUDA in patients with advanced or metastatic melanoma that has completed Phase II clinical trials; and ImmunoPulse IL-12 monotherapy in patients with metastatic melanoma, which has completed the Phase II clinical trials. In addition, it undertakes the phase II monotherapy biomarker study in patients with advanced or metastatic TNBC. Further, the company has completed Phase I neoadjuvant clinical trial of ImmunoPulse IL-12 in combination with an anti-PD-1 in surgically resectable melanoma. Additionally, it is developing new DNA-encoded therapeutic candidates and tumor indications. OncoSec Medical Incorporated has clinical trial collaborations with Merck & Co., Inc. and its subsidiary in connection with the PISCES/KEYNOTE-695 and OMS-141/KEYNOTE-890 studies; a collaboration with the GOG Foundation, Inc. to conduct a registration-enabled study of tavokinogene telseplasmid in women with recurrent/persistent cervical cancer; and a collaborative research agreement with Duke University School of Medicine in HER2+ breast cancer. The company was formerly known as NetVentory Solutions Inc. and changed its name to OncoSec Medical Incorporated in March 2011. OncoSec Medical Incorporated was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Pennington, New Jersey.


Nail heads visible in hardwood flooring -- sometimes referred to as "shiners" -- can impact the uniform, attractive appearance of a floor. Where nail heads actually emerge above the floor surface, they can cause painful scratches or cuts and create a tripping hazard. Fortunately, covering nail heads in a hardwood floor is a fairly simple and quick project, depending upon the size of the floor and the number of nail heads that need covering.
Hold the tapered tip of a nail set that matches the size of the nail head against the nail head. Gently tap the other end of the nail set with a hammer, sometimes several times, until the nail head is about 1/8 inch below the surface of the flooring.
Clean the nail hole you are filling and a small area of floor around it if it is full of dust or other debris, using a slightly damp cloth. Let the area dry completely.
Squeeze or putty a small amount of wood filler into the nail hole. Use a wood filler that matches the surrounding hardwood floor color or a plain filler that you will color later. Use a putty knife to force the wood filler into the hole. Gently scrape off any excess wood filler so it is nearly or completely flush with the surrounding floor.
Wipe away any excess or dripped wood filler from around the nail hole before it dries, using a damp, clean cloth. It is OK if the filler rises slightly above the surrounding floor surface as you will sand it later. Allow the wood filler to harden completely.
Sand the wood filler gently, using a piece of fine-grit sandpaper. Run the sandpaper over the wooden floor in the direction of the woodgrain. Focus your efforts on the filler covering the nail head to avoid scraping the surrounding hardwood excessively, harming its finish.
Apply wood restorer to a clean, soft cloth. Rub the cloth over the dry, sanded filler until it matches the surrounding floor, if you did not use a filler that was colored to match the wood floor.
Pounding the nail head in too far can cause splitting in the boards.
Keep wood filler and wood restorer securely capped and out of the reach of small children and pets. Also, keep children and pets away from the hardwood floor area when you are filling the holes, coloring filler or waiting for any parts of the floor or material to dry.
Ensure to choose a wood filler -- sometimes also called "wood putty" or "wood compound" -- that will harden and is able to be sanded.


407 Tattoo is Paul's latest project – the culmination of a career dream and goal achieved when the time was just right.
To say that the last few months have been crazy would be an understatement, but we are so grateful for all of the positive support and love that everyone has shown us. Thank you for believing in us, for supporting us, and for coming by and lending a hand, giving us feedback, and bringing us delicious treats!


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we're taking our little choonchillo (our cat Spooky) to the vet today. it'll be her third and last time we think. the last time we were there they told us her kidneys were RIGHT on the edge of failing.. and everything else seemed alright. a while ago she had been starting to noticeably lose some weight which prompted us taking her in the first place-- but we fixed that problem by giving her a vitamin liquid and an another type of medicine that helps with her breathing problems / arthritis in her hips.
so basically this time back is to see if she's keeping the weight (which shes definitely gained back at least 1or2 pounds) and if everything else in her system is still the same. the last time we were there, the vet basically told us "look, your lovely cat is 16 years old, she's pretty elderly and not the best candidate for surgery but from here out, if things don't start looking well/stabilizing- you should start thinking about what plans you want to take.." which scared me. but i've noticed when faced with traumatizing situations, I have a unique way of zoning out and not fully registering the emotion/tucking it away. so needless to say, I wasn't very talkative to my fiance the way home.
even tho this cat hasn't been in my life her whole time, she's been there the WHOLE time I've been with Jordan. from our first dates, our first sleep-overs, our first move in together, our first house.. and even the fire/losing all of our stuff. she lost all her comfort too. but yet, here she is. seemingly as resilient as ever- granted older and a bit slower- but such a wonderfully sweet and loving chit-cho.
this last weekend, we were out for brunch in Chico and we started on the subject of getting a new kitten- and while this idea sounded wonderful and I think the presence of another cat would be beneficial for exposing Spooky to a new situation (I think new environments/situations help stimulate animals to live longer/cope) and also us for when she passes.. and while I was all for the idea, I immediately got extremely angry at them for wanting to do it THAT DAY. like, yes- let's get a kitten but at least let me talk to Spookers first!
anyway. I love that cat. and I feel like she definitely could make it another couple of years- hell, maybe even make it for when we rebuild our new home.
but I also know she could pass potentially very soon.


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As you know Rheem has been the leader in the heat pump market from the beginning, having introduced the first units in 2009. With a dedicated HVAC division has always allowed Rheem to develop and produce in house all of the components required for its heat pump water heaters. As a result Rheem has continued through the years to improve and upgrade its line heat pump water heaters and is now offering its 4th generation units which have a 3.4 energy factor, the highest in the industry while other manufacturer's have left the market.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF
The exit of G. E. from the water heater market occurred recently due to their inability to enter the rest of the water heater market and not having enough volume in sales of heat pump units to support the price at which they were being sold.
GE's attempt to grow into a full water heater manufacturer were further thwarted by the changes with the NAECA 3 transition which mandated higher EF equipment, the ability to manufacture gas units and the loss of the Home Depot business.
PSG HAS transitioned to the NEW models of the Rheem Hot Water Heaters although some older models may currently be in stock for a short while.
HISTORY OF RHEEM HEAT PUMP HOT WATER HEATERS
The 1st generation units were followed by a 2nd generation which increased the efficiency but were too tall for many applications and if not handled correctly in shipping compressors were easily damaged. Please note that any issues with a heater needs to be done by calling tech service and getting a claim/case number
The 3rd generation units addressed the height issue and added new features that allowed for improved diagnostics. (Internet access as well as an increase in efficiency to 2.45 which exceeded the 2.05 energy factor to meet the rebate target. An 80 gallon unit was added and the shipping issues were addressed.)
The 4th generation, which is currently in production has again increased the efficiency, to 3.5 added new standard features such as ECONET / WIFI technology, a water sensor to detect leaks, new programming features and expanded the line includes a 65 gallon unit in addition to the 50 and 80 gal models. The new units come equipped with the connections that allow for ducting and can be installed in closets or other small areas. Competitors require the purchase of a separate kit and require modification of the unit. Gen 4 units are quieter with a sound level at 49 DBA compared to earlier versions at 65 DBA. An average refrigerator can average around 43 to 50 DBA. UNITS CAN BE LAID DOWN PER THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BOX ALLOWING FOR EASIER TRANSPORTATION.
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Meg Benson @ The Book Stall!
You're Being Ridiculous is super excited to be back at The Book Stall with a fun summer show for you! AND ... we're delighted to welcome Meg Benson to YBR to share a story with us ... learn a little about Meg here and get your tickets!
Meg moved to Chicago a long time ago. She and her husband, Art Simon, have three great daughters—Julia, Caroline and Gina, and a rascally terrier named Trevor. She likes to read a lot and write about her work and her family. All in all, she's really boring.
I love the light, the sun and the lake. I love art shows and sidewalk sales and reading outdoors. I love the ease of summer in Chicago—of wearing a dress and sandals—no coat or scarf or hat. And no socks. I love not having to wear socks.
Meg is sharing a story with us at The Book Stall on Saturday, July 21.


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Istanbul's Historical Attractions Walking Distance Hotel
If you are looking for a great hotel to hang your hat while staying in Istanbul, look no further. The Hotel Büyük Keban is located in the very heart of the city, on the European side of the Bosphorus, and is within walking distance of many of Istanbul's countless must-see attractions. For over forty years, we have been a quality, affordable hotel option for business and leisure travelers.
By Foot to the Best of Byzantium: Amazing Location in Central Istanbul
With our convenient-to-reach location near both metro and tram stops, it's easy to arrive at the hotel from any of Istanbul's airports, train stations and ports. Of course, once in the neighborhood, getting around could not be easier. A good pair of walking shoes is all you need here - there is so much to explore in the Old City on Istanbul's Historical Peninsula!
Just 50 meters out the door is the beautiful and world-renowned Şehzade Camii mosque, and the hotel is surrounded by a bustling textile and shopping district. Nearby you can marvel at an astonishing feat of engineering - the Yerebatan Sarnıcı Basilica Cistern - built nearly fifteen centuries ago by Emperor Justinian to meet the city's water needs, and be amazed at the byzantine maze of markets within the Great Bazaar.
The not-to-be-missed Topkapı Palace, which the Ottoman Sultans called home for nearly half a millenium, is a short jaunt away. Just another few hundred meters on south towards the water is the exquisite cerulean-tiled Sultan Ahmed Mosque, as is the Hagia Sophia, the patriarchal basilica turned Roman Catholic cathedral turned mosque turned museum, with its stunningly distinctive minarets. The iconic Hagia Sophia is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture, and its remarkable construction is said to have changed the history of architecture. For nearly 500 years, it was the principal mosque of Istanbul and served as a model for many other mosques.
Discover Istanbul's Incredible Cultural Heritage with Museums on the Historical Peninsula
Istanbul, the only city in the world that straddles two continents, exhibits a wealth of cultural treasures that no other metropolis can claim. The city has served as home to not one, not two, but four great empires - the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, and the Ottoman Empire; it was a bastion of Christianity as well as a stronghold of Islam during the last Ottoman caliphate; and it has held a uniquely significant role as a crossroads for trade, from the Silk Road to the apogee of Meditteranean-Black Sea commerce to today's economic dominance of the region and booming commerce with the European Union.
The city's wealth of museums pay tribute to its astonishingly rich cultural heritage. The Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, Calligraphy Museum, Great Palace Mosaic Museum, Hagia Sophia Museum, the Archaeological Museum, Museum of the Ancient Orient and the Rezan Has Museum are just a few of the numerous highlights on Istanbul's Historical Peninsula.
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Author Spotlight: Tim Sommer of the Baltimore Orioles
Tim Sommer beat long odds when he signed a professional baseball contract to play for the Baltimore Orioles organization. Norwalk, Ohio did not have a high school baseball team and there were few scouts covering the rural areas he played in during the summer. His 8 year career as a player and 2 years as a scout provided him with a broad overview of professional baseball.
After retiring, he kept active as a pitching instructor for local youth in Elmira, NY, and Now has gone one to be a self published author.
Beating About the Bushes: Minor League Baseball in the 60's
The '60's were the beginning and end of the age of innocence in many facets of life. Professional baseball players still played for the love of the game and not money. Today's average major league player makes more in one game than the average yearly wage in 1960. No one had an agent since there was no free agency and no bargaining power. BEATING ABOUT THE BUSHES contains amusing, informative and controversial elements providing the reader with an understanding for what every player faced. The Club was the plantation owner, you were the slave, and there was no hope for escape.
For more information or where to purchace his book; Click Here
Beating About the Bushes allows the reader to ride the emotional wave of Tim Sommer's eight year professional career starting with the realization at age 12, I was the "big fish in the small pond".
Beating About the Bushes will soon be an addition in the Baseball Hall of Fame library!


During April 2017, for every meal that LVIP Dining members and their guests eat at Chicago Joe's, three meals will be donated to Three Square to feed hungry children.
Chicago Joe's is located downtown in a charming small house built in 1933 and is celebrating over 40 years serving Las Vegas residents and visitors. Chicago Joe's is a one-of-a-kind experience whose family style recipes capture the taste and environment of true Italian home cooking.


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Contact: Meredith McGowan, Curator, heritage@lincolnlibraries.org
Information on the Heritage Room
From one shelf of published books by Nebraska authors in 1949, the Heritage Room on the third floor of the Bennett Martin Public Library has grown to a collection of over 13,000 books, as well as files, photographs, audio and video cassettes, DVDs, compact discs, original manuscripts, periodicals, art work and other memorabilia reflecting Nebraska's rich literary tradition.
The mission of the Heritage Room is to preserve and promote works by and about Nebraska Authors, past and present. The preservation, maintenance, and monitoring of the collection and services are supported by the Nebraska Literary Heritage Association.
The Nebraska Writers Guild is a dues-paying member of the NLHA.
The Heritage Room defines a Nebraska Author as a writer who
1) was born in Nebraska,
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The works in the Heritage Room do not check-out, but can be accessed on-site during the hours of operation:
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Also available in the Heritage Room is the Nebraska Author Information Link (NAIL), a computerized database with over 3400 entries of biographical and bibliographical information, and information files on over 2,000 Nebraska authors.
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Please note: Due to limited space, the final decision for inclusion in the collection will be at the discretion of the Heritage Room staff. Sometimes only representative work of a prolific writer will be considered.
Members of the NWG are asked to take the following steps to submit works for consideration:
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Send this form and the work to be considered to the current NWG Historian or the presiding NWG President, who will deliver member works to the Heritage Room in August or September of odd years (just before election of new officers).
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Dr. Davis is a cardiologist in the White Hall area. He is affiliated with Jefferson Regional Medical Center and 3 more hospitals.
Dr. Davis saw more cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients than 75% of similar doctors in the Pine Bluff area in 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated angiogram patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for angiogram in the Pine Bluff area during 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated cardioversion patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for cardioversion in the Pine Bluff area during 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated SPECT scan patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for SPECT scan in the Pine Bluff area during 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) in the Pine Bluff area during 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated echocardiogram patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for echocardiogram in the Pine Bluff area during 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated angioplasty patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for angioplasty in the Pine Bluff area during 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated vascular surgery patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for vascular surgery in the Pine Bluff area during 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated electrocardiogram (EKG) patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for electrocardiogram (EKG) in the Pine Bluff area during 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated more liver function tests (LFTs) patients than 95% of similar doctors in the Pine Bluff area for 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated more cholesterol test patients than 75% of similar doctors in the Pine Bluff area for 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated more glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) test patients than 85% of similar doctors in the Pine Bluff area for 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated more complete blood count (CBC) patients than 85% of similar doctors in the Pine Bluff area for 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis treated cardiac catheterization patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine from our database whether he was was a top doctor for cardiac catheterization in the Pine Bluff area during 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw more heart disease patients than 85% of similar doctors in the Pine Bluff area in 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw angina patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw more vascular disease patients than 75% of similar doctors in the Pine Bluff area in 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw more obesity patients than 85% of similar doctors in the Pine Bluff area in 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw more coronary artery disease (CAD) patients than 85% of similar doctors in the Pine Bluff area in 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw more peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients than 85% of similar doctors in the Pine Bluff area in 2014–2018. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw high cholesterol patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw type 2 diabetes patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw diabetes patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw pain patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw heart failure patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw congestive heart failure (CHF) patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw shortness of breath patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw fainting patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw acute renal failure patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw arteriosclerosis patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw kidney failure patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw lung condition patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw atrial fibrillation (Afib) patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw heart valve condition patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw chronic kidney disease patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw heart block patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.
Dr. Davis saw cerebrovascular disease patients in 2014–2018, but we couldn't determine whether he was a top doctor for the condition in the Pine Bluff area. Learn more.


Posted: September 12, 2014 in Who,What,Where & When...?
Phil West won the race of attrition in a Brabham BT23A Repco, many of the 2.5's sidelined by one drama or another. But it was a wonderful result all the same.
At the time Australia's 'F2' was 'ANF 1.5' and our premier class 'ANF1' was the 2.5 litre 'Tasman' category.
Many of us think of Max Stewart as an F5000 star, winning the 'Gold Star', then our most prestigious driving honour in 1971 and 1974 and the Australian Grand Prix in 1974 and 1975. But his career started in 'small-bore' single seaters, his tall, lanky frame always poking out of the cockpit of the cars he raced..
Bob Britton, built many great cars in the 60's and 70's, and named them Rennmax.
A motor-dealer living in Orange, in the Central West of NSW, not too far from Mount Panorama, Maxs' performances in this car resulted in his recruitment by former Australian Gold Star Champion/Australian Grand Prix winner/Motor-dealer and prominent team owner, Alec Mildren to join a 2 car assault on Australasias' premier class together with Kevin Bartlett in the following years.
The success of Bartlett and Stewart over that time is another story but Max was incredibly competitive in the 'Mildren Waggott', another car built by Bob Britton, this time on a jig created when repairing a Brabham BT23 destroyed by Denny Hulme during the 1967 Tasman Series. This series of cars are the BN3 Rennmax models.
Stewart races the BN2 at Calder later in 1968, still half out of the cockpit but 'full harness' fitted by this stage .


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The students at the College of West Anglia are encouraged to develop all aspects of learning.
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BJY provides model code development consulting services for building officials, building owners, design professionals and manufacturers. The BJY staff has over fifty years of experience in responding to local and state jurisdictions, building officials and others involved in code development.
Scott M. Matheson Courthouse, Salt Lake City, Utah. BJY provided Code Interpretation and Inspection Services for this $75 million state project.
BJY provides complete integrated project management, inspection, plan review, construction document control, special inspection program administration, and permit records management services for large scale commercial and industrial building projects.
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BJY's qualifications are approved by the California Energy Commission's Engineering Division ("CEC"). BJY has been so approved to provide chief building official ("CBO"), plan review, inspection, fire protection plan review and inspection, in addition to other engineering services for the many new power plants, transmission lines, substations, switchyards and high pressure gas piping systems presently under construction and to be constructed. BJY acts for and under the direction of the State of California.
Recent 2001 California projects include the ongoing 95 mW Peaker Plant in the City of Hanford, owned by GWF Power Systems of Pittsburg, California. This project also includes the linears of 3.7 miles of 16-inch high-pressure gas line and 1.7 miles of overhead transmission lines. In the City of Blythe, California, BJY is providing all inspection services for the 520 mW Blythe Energy Power Plant Project. For the City of Morro Bay, BJY has prepared ordinances for code adoption, supplied support engineering services, and assisted in the creation of a Board of Appeals for the 1200 mW Cogeneration facility owned by Duke Energy. In Kern County, BJY recently provided inspection and engineering services for 14 miles of transmission lines, the substation and switching station for the 1100 mW La Paloma Cogeneration Project.
BJY provides complete building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire code inspection services for residential, commercial and industrial building projects. BJY staff members are ICBO / ICC certified and licensed.
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BJY provides complete Building Department Administration services, including inspection, plan review, special inspection program administration, code consulting, development review, permit issuance, database management, statistical reporting, and clerical support.
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BJY provides model code consulting services for building officials, owners, design professionals and construction contractors in the areas of Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction, technical code study reports and project coordination. The BJY staff is CABO/ICC certified.
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line. Natural gas for the facility will be delivered via approximately 2.2 miles of new 12-inch pipeline that will connect to the existing Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) Line 800 transmission pipeline. The project will use two General Electric LM6000 PC Sprint combustion turbine generators (CTGs), each with a base load nominal output of 46.9 mW at annual average conditions. GWF Energy LLC will construct, own, and operate the Henrietta Power Project.
Recently, the California Energy Commission awarded to BJY the GWF /Tracy Peaker Project. GWF proposes to build and operate the project, a nominal 169 mW, simple-cycle power plant, on a nine-acre fenced site within a 40-acre parcel in an unincorporated portion of San Joaquin County. The Tracy Biomass power plant is approximately 0.6 miles to the northwest. The project consists of the power plant, an onsite 230-kilovolt (kV) switchyard, an onsite natural gas supply interconnection, an approximately five-mile 230 kV electric transmission line, an approximately 1,470-foot water supply pipeline, and improvements to an existing dirt access road approximately one mile in length. In Arizona, BJY currently supplies engineering support, building official, plan review and ICBO inspection services for the Town of Gila Bend, where we also provide full regulatory services for the 2080 mW Panda Power Project and the 750 mW Power Partners Cogeneration Plant currently under construction.
Transmission lines for the La Paloma 230-kV facility in Kern County, California. BJY performed Construction Review for the transmission lines and switchyard.
BJY's experience in providing chief building official, engineering, plan review and/or building inspection services for power projects totals 5,745 mW of generating facilities to date during 2001. These services satisfy both the owner, by fast-track, pragmatic teamwork, and the jurisdiction, by ensuring that code safety standards are correctly implemented.
BJY provides complete building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, sprinkler and fire-life safety plan review services for residential, commercial, structural, and industrial building projects. BJY staff members are ICBO /ICC certified and licensed.
Las Vegas Industrial Park Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nevada. BJY provided Plan Review and Code Consulting Services for this $2 million project.
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Chamber of Commerce Building, Las Vegas, Nevada. BJY performed Plan Review Services for this $1 million project.
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package org.apache.struts2.util.tomcat.buf;

/**
 * This class implements some basic ASCII character handling functions.
 *
 * @author dac@eng.sun.com
 * @author James Todd [gonzo@eng.sun.com]
 */
public final class Ascii {
    /*
     * Character translation tables.
     */

    private static final byte[] toUpper = new byte[256];
    private static final byte[] toLower = new byte[256];

    /*
     * Character type tables.
     */

    private static final boolean[] isAlpha = new boolean[256];
    private static final boolean[] isUpper = new boolean[256];
    private static final boolean[] isLower = new boolean[256];
    private static final boolean[] isWhite = new boolean[256];
    private static final boolean[] isDigit = new boolean[256];

    private static final long OVERFLOW_LIMIT = Long.MAX_VALUE / 10;

    /*
     * Initialize character translation and type tables.
     */
    static {
        for (int i = 0; i < 256; i++) {
            toUpper[i] = (byte)i;
            toLower[i] = (byte)i;
        }

        for (int lc = 'a'; lc <= 'z'; lc++) {
            int uc = lc + 'A' - 'a';

            toUpper[lc] = (byte)uc;
            toLower[uc] = (byte)lc;
            isAlpha[lc] = true;
            isAlpha[uc] = true;
            isLower[lc] = true;
            isUpper[uc] = true;
        }

        isWhite[ ' '] = true;
        isWhite['\t'] = true;
        isWhite['\r'] = true;
        isWhite['\n'] = true;
        isWhite['\f'] = true;
        isWhite['\b'] = true;

        for (int d = '0'; d <= '9'; d++) {
            isDigit[d] = true;
        }
    }

    /**
     * Returns the upper case equivalent of the specified ASCII character.
     * @deprecated Unused. Will be removed in Tomcat 8.0.x onwards.
     */
    @Deprecated
    public static int toUpper(int c) {
        return toUpper[c & 0xff] & 0xff;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the lower case equivalent of the specified ASCII character.
     */

    public static int toLower(int c) {
        return toLower[c & 0xff] & 0xff;
    }

    /**
     * Returns true if the specified ASCII character is upper or lower case.
     * @deprecated Unused. Will be removed in Tomcat 8.0.x onwards.
     */
    @Deprecated
    public static boolean isAlpha(int c) {
        return isAlpha[c & 0xff];
    }

    /**
     * Returns true if the specified ASCII character is upper case.
     * @deprecated Unused. Will be removed in Tomcat 8.0.x onwards.
     */
    @Deprecated
    public static boolean isUpper(int c) {
        return isUpper[c & 0xff];
    }

    /**
     * Returns true if the specified ASCII character is lower case.
     * @deprecated Unused. Will be removed in Tomcat 8.0.x onwards.
     */
    @Deprecated
    public static boolean isLower(int c) {
        return isLower[c & 0xff];
    }

    /**
     * Returns true if the specified ASCII character is white space.
     * @deprecated Unused. Will be removed in Tomcat 8.0.x onwards.
     */
    @Deprecated
    public static boolean isWhite(int c) {
        return isWhite[c & 0xff];
    }

    /**
     * Returns true if the specified ASCII character is a digit.
     */

    public static boolean isDigit(int c) {
        return isDigit[c & 0xff];
    }

    /**
     * Parses an unsigned integer from the specified subarray of bytes.
     * @param b the bytes to parse
     * @param off the start offset of the bytes
     * @param len the length of the bytes
     * @exception NumberFormatException if the integer format was invalid
     * @deprecated Unused. Will be removed in Tomcat 8.0.x onwards.
     */
    @Deprecated
    public static int parseInt(byte[] b, int off, int len)
            throws NumberFormatException
    {
        int c;

        if (b == null || len <= 0 || !isDigit(c = b[off++])) {
            throw new NumberFormatException();
        }

        int n = c - '0';

        while (--len > 0) {
            if (!isDigit(c = b[off++])) {
                throw new NumberFormatException();
            }
            n = n * 10 + c - '0';
        }

        return n;
    }

    /**
     * @deprecated Unused. Will be removed in Tomcat 8.0.x onwards.
     */
    @Deprecated
    public static int parseInt(char[] b, int off, int len)
            throws NumberFormatException
    {
        int c;

        if (b == null || len <= 0 || !isDigit(c = b[off++])) {
            throw new NumberFormatException();
        }

        int n = c - '0';

        while (--len > 0) {
            if (!isDigit(c = b[off++])) {
                throw new NumberFormatException();
            }
            n = n * 10 + c - '0';
        }

        return n;
    }

    /**
     * Parses an unsigned long from the specified subarray of bytes.
     * @param b the bytes to parse
     * @param off the start offset of the bytes
     * @param len the length of the bytes
     * @exception NumberFormatException if the long format was invalid
     */
    public static long parseLong(byte[] b, int off, int len)
            throws NumberFormatException
    {
        int c;

        if (b == null || len <= 0 || !isDigit(c = b[off++])) {
            throw new NumberFormatException();
        }

        long n = c - '0';
        while (--len > 0) {
            if (isDigit(c = b[off++]) &&
                    (n < OVERFLOW_LIMIT || (n == OVERFLOW_LIMIT && (c - '0') < 8))) {
                n = n * 10 + c - '0';
            } else {
                throw new NumberFormatException();
            }
        }

        return n;
    }

    /**
     * @deprecated Unused. Will be removed in Tomcat 8.0.x onwards.
     */
    @Deprecated
    public static long parseLong(char[] b, int off, int len)
            throws NumberFormatException
    {
        int c;

        if (b == null || len <= 0 || !isDigit(c = b[off++])) {
            throw new NumberFormatException();
        }

        long n = c - '0';
        long m;

        while (--len > 0) {
            if (!isDigit(c = b[off++])) {
                throw new NumberFormatException();
            }
            m = n * 10 + c - '0';

            if (m < n) {
                // Overflow
                throw new NumberFormatException();
            } else {
                n = m;
            }
        }

        return n;
    }

}

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Home Tech Tekedia Predicts That Windows Mobile Will Disrupt The Market WIth Office 365
Tekedia Predicts That Windows Mobile Will Disrupt The Market WIth Office 365
June 28, 2011 | by	Tekedia Editors | 3
With the launch of Office 365 planned, Tekedia thinks that Microsoft Windows Mobile will play a major role in the tablet warfare.
Microsoft is set to place one of its biggest bets yet on cloud computing with the launch of Office 365, an online version of its most widely used business software.
The software company's belated push online with one of its core businesses comes more than four years after Google came up with its own service, but has still left it in a strong position to dominate the market for online applications used by white-collar workers, according to analysts.
Tekedia has noted that if Microsoft moves Office to the cloud, it can be a game changer in the industry. Now, they have done it, you will see how platform will become a huge cost issue and not just a matter of convenience. The next move from Microsoft will be to use Office365 to sell their tablets. CIOs will go for Microsoft tabs because staff can access Office at lower rates. Soon, consumers will follow as more works move to the cloud, PC going, and yes, Office 363 will be there.
Watch out, in coming months, all users of Windows Mobile tablets will get Offoce365 free or highly discounted. That is the most important strategy for Microsoft to get into this game. We think it makes sense to use Office to try. The business is so far ahead of them than nothing else has a chance. We think Microsoft has a plan.
We estimate that Microsoft has a chance of doubling its market share in the tablet OS market. They will eat into Blackberry which continues to bleed and Apple iOS. Android from Google will remain safe because of its open source model.
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