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A note on the issue: The mindful way to health
The pandemic has forced a change in fitness trends but how many of these will survive the return to normalcy?
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During the pandemic, working out became a way to ensure health, immunity and well-being. (Istockphoto)
By Shalini Umachandran
Whether we are bodies with minds or minds with bodies is a question philosophers have debated for millennia, but it's only in the past decade that scientific and medical circles have begun to accept the idea that emotions affect health and vice-versa. And over the past 20 months, this mind-body connection became clearer than ever as the unique circumstances of the covid-19 pandemic prompted people to find ways to stay sane while staying home.
Many discovered the benefits of regular exercise to feel as well as look good. It wasn't just about the aesthetics of trying to fit into a pair of beloved trousers. Apart from having a bit more time to spend on a walk or a Pilates session, working out was also about ensuring health, immunity and well-being. And as gyms shut down, classes moved online and the home fitness market grew by leaps and bounds, with people investing in equipment, weights and mats.
Also read: The changing face of fitness
But behavioural changes can be short-lived—and now that routines are slowly returning to normal, are we likely to give up the lifestyle changes we have made? That's what Lounge set out to understand in this week's cover story, which examines the future of the fitness industry in India and explores which lockdown trends are likely to survive. Our vote is for the online class—no worry about keeping up with the willow on the next yoga mat who seems to bend and twist effortlessly with the wind; if you miss the 6am class, you can always make the 6.30 one without fuss; and when the going gets too tough, you can plead a bad internet connection and drop out.
Quite a few stories in this issue look at life after the pandemic—one of our columnists tackles re-entry anxiety, or the awkwardness and fear of meeting people again. Another writer wonders whether and when the experiences of the past months will transform into the Great Pandemic Novel.
Write to the Lounge editor shalini.umachandran@htlive.com
@shalinimb
Also read: As the social calendar fills up, are we suffering from re-entry anxiety?


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Drive-By Truckers - "Filthy and Fried"
Photo by Danny Clinch
Next week marks the release of the new Drive-By Truckers' album, American Band. The band has released the lyric video for a third song on the album, "Filthy and Fried." Far less political than the previous two songs we've heard from the album ("Surrender Under Protest" and "What It Means"), "Filthy and Fried" and a Mike Cooley sung song more along the lines of your traditional Drive-By Truckers song. What's most interesting about the song is that it sonically follows a verse-chorus-verse format, but lyrically it just goes in it's own direction with only the final line repeated. The only politics it touches on is the right of a woman to go out looking for a sexual conquest the way men always have been able to (which is for some reason a political issue in this country). Maybe it's the organ, but the "chorus" almost has a gospel feel to it. It also includes what is quite possibly one of my favorite Cooley penned line: "Everyone claims that the times are a changing as theirs pass them by."
American Band, the Drive-By Truckers' latest album, will be out September 30 on ATO Records. You can listen to "Filthy and Fried" below. For more information, check out the band's website, and you can pre-order the album on iTunes.
Posted by Ken at 8:30 AM
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As I have written about previously the house that we live in had something going on unknown to us. For years and years tree roots were growing under the ground, growing ever closer to the outgoing sewer pipe of our house. No one living in this house over the years knew what was taking place, it was all incognito. But then that fateful Saturday came when the water would not go down and the sewer started to come back. With some investigation it became clear that roots had grown into the pipes and the pipe had to be replaced to restore service. Last time I pointed out that this biblically illustrates the eventual result of not resisting temptation.
This time, however, I would like to use this experience as a very positive illustration of biblical truth that this whole experience has revealed. A few weeks ago I (and three of my children) started working on planting new grass where the pipe had been replaced. First we filled some dirt in where there had been settlement. Second, we leveled out the dirt and picked out the many rocks on the surface. Seed was then planted, fertilizer was applied, and straw was spread over the newly planted seed. When we completed all that work there was no grass-not even one fresh blade. For the next two weeks I daily watered the area or it rained. For two weeks it looked like nothing was going on. But then I heard the good news, my wife told me that she had leaned down closely to the ground and saw tiny shoots coming up. We were elated, but for the last few days before the first blades were spotted I have to honestly say I was starting to wonder if there would be any grass.
I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth. So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth. (1 Corinthians 3:6-7).
Paul was dealing with a church that had become focused on who it was that was ministering rather than on the fact that it is God that brings about spiritual fruit. But in so doing He reminds us that we plant and water but God causes the growth.
If you are a child of God through faith in Jesus Christ then you have been called to spread the message of Jesus Christ to all those around you. One of the main reasons that born again Christians can become discouraged in this privilege of spreading the seed of the gospel is the lack of response. I want to encourage you though with this principle of planting, watering and growth. You may be faithfully planting the seed of the gospel in the lives of your children, your spouse, extended family, friends, co-workers etc. and the results may look just as our yard did after 10 days. In fact, not only did our yard look barren and dirty, it actually looked worse than it did right after we planted the seed because some of the straw had blown away. And yet, under the surface the soon growth was on its way. Things were happening below the surface that could not be seen by the naked eye.
We often concern ourselves with whether or not "the grass is going to grow" rather than being focused on doing what God has called us to do. We need to think through some implications of this truth.
1. We are not responsible to cause spiritual growth in the lives of those we minister the Word of God to. If we think we are we will go about spiritual ministry in an unspiritual way trying to force something that only God can do.
2. We do not see all that God is doing below the surface of someone's life as we minster God's truth to them. If we assume that we see all that is going on we will get discouraged and become hopeless in spiritual ministry. But if we recognize that God is the one that brings growth and He is at work even below the surface we can keep watering that seed in faith.
3. We must not doubt the potency of the Word that we scatter in spiritual ministry. If we are shaken in our estimation of the seed of God's word we will turn to other means to try to bring about spiritual growth rather than the regular watering means that God has given (E.g. the Word, Prayer).
4. We must not define success in spiritual ministry as spiritual growth but faithfulness in our responsibilities. If we are called to plant and water and only God can give the growth then we must focus on the planting and watering and believe that in God's good time the seed of the gospel will bear fruit.
5. We must never presume upon God's sovereign grace in spiritual ministry through neglecting His means of planting and watering. Yes God sovereignly causes spiritual growth, but He sovereignly does so through the means of the gospel spread, the Word communicated and the petitioning for spiritual growth.
6. We must patiently plant and water knowing that all growth takes time and God is sovereign over the timetable of spiritual growth as we plant and water the truth.
We can be sure of this. If we are faithful at planting and watering God's Word in God's time and in God's way it will bear fruit. Do not assume you know all that is taking place under the surface. It might just be that you are two days away from seeing some blades of grass, two weeks away from having to mow grass, and months away from having a yard full of think grass. Spiritually, if you do have a yard full of grass in the future, it will not be because you planted and watered (though you must do that!), it will be because God in His grace caused growth through your planting and watering. Be encouraged, plant and water believing in the God who causes growth, even if you cannot see that growth as quickly as you might desire.


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Scranton (Pennsylvania) : Health Conditions and Public Awareness Report
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According to year 2015 data published by CDC, out of 76089 adults living in Scranton around 24120 adults are suffering from High Cholesterol. We have gathered information from government databases about health of adult population of Scranton and tried to bring it here to make you aware of that. Awareness at the right time can save you from future health conditions.
City : Scranton
State : Pennsylvania
Location : (41.4043729362, -75.6649126898)
Adult Population : 76089
Major Health Conditions among people of Scranton (Pennsylvania)
Around 24120 adults in Scranton are suffering from High Cholesterol. It makes around 31.7% of adult population of this city.
Around 23968 adults in Scranton are suffering from High Blood Pressure. It makes around 31.5% of adult population of this city.
Around 21229 adults in Scranton are suffering from Arthritis. It makes around 27.9% of adult population of this city.
Around 14381 adults in Scranton are suffering from Teeth Loss. It makes around 18.9% of adult population of this city.
Mental Health of around 11566 adults in Scranton was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 15.2% of adult population of this city.
Physical Health of around 10729 adults in Scranton was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 14.1% of adult population of this city.
Around 8142 adults in Scranton were suffering from Asthma during year 2016. It makes around 10.7% of adult population of this city.
Around 7989 adults in Scranton are suffering from Diabetes. It makes around 10.5% of adult population of this city.
Around 6011 adults in Scranton were suffering from COPD(Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) during year 2016. It makes around 7.9% of adult population of this city.
Around 5250 adults in Scranton are suffering from Coronary Heart Disease. It makes around 6.9% of adult population of this city.
Till year 2016 around 4794 adults in Scranton were suffering from Cancer(except skin cancer). It makes around 6.3% of adult population of this city.
Around 2663 adults in Scranton have suffered from Stroke at some point in their adult life. It makes around 3.5% of adult population of this city.
Kidneys of 2283 adults in Scranton were not functioning properly due to Chronic Kidney Disease till year 2016. It makes around 3% of adult population of this city.
Unhealthy Behaviors found in people of Scranton (Pennsylvania)
Following unhealthy behaviors were reported among the adult population of Scranton
28533 adults, i.e. 37.5% of adult population of this city, are suffering from lack of sleep, which means they are sleeping for less than 7 hours per day.
24957 adults, i.e. 32.8% of adult population of this city, can be categorized as obese. However we have categorized it into unhealthy behaviors, but now obesity is a disease, so these people fall into diseased category in modern terminology. Know your obesity level using our BMI Calculator
21305 adults, i.e. 28% of adult population of this city, are physically inactive. Physical Inactivity as a behavioral trait can be an invitation to various diseases.
17272 adults, i.e. 22.7% of adult population of this city, are currently smoking. If you want to know how much damage smoking has done to you, then you may use our Smoking Damage Calculator.
15142 adults, i.e. 19.9% of adult population of this city, are indulged in binge drinking, which means they are drinking more than 4 or 5 drinks in a single session.
Preventive Measures taken by people of Scranton (Pennsylvania)
Following preventive measures were reported by the adult population of Scranton to keep them on safer side. It is something good which should be further improved.
74.7% of women in age group of 21-65 have gone through Pap Smear Test during year 2016.
54708 adults, i.e. 71.9% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Cholesterol Screening.
54556 adults, i.e. 71.7% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Annual Checkup.
71.5% of women in age group 50-74 have gone through Mammography during year 2016.
45882 adults, i.e. 60.3% of adult population of this city, are taking Blood Pressure Medication to keep their BP in check. Read New High Blood Pressure Guidelines by American Heart Association
45121 adults, i.e. 59.3% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Colorectal Cancer Screening.
44436 adults, i.e. 58.4% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Dental Visit.
37.5% of adult men above the age of 65 are up to date on a core set of clinical preventive services: Flu shot past Year, PPV shot ever, Colorectal cancer screening.
30.9% of adult women above the age of 65 are up to date on a core set of clinical preventive services: Flu shot past Year, PPV shot ever, Colorectal cancer screening, and Mammogram past 2 Years.
11.8% of adult population in the age group of 18 to 64 have not taken health insurance. In other words 88.2% adults in 18-64 age group have taken health insurance, which is a good thing.
Reference : https://chronicdata.cdc.gov/
Disclaimer : The data used in this page is extracted from the public database provided by CDC on their website. The number of adults shown in the above data are approximate figures. If you find some stats inaccurate then you may verify them from https://chronicdata.cdc.gov/ .


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If there is a lock on the entire UFC 175 fight card a lot of pundits might point at Ronda Rousey in the co-main event given the fact that she's a -1500 favorite in her bout against Alexis Davis, not to mention that she's undefeated and basically a wrecking machine since coming to the UFC. That said, statistically the fighter with the best chance at coming out on top this weekend is former WEC champion Urijah Faber, who takes on Alex Caceres in the featured bout of the prelims.
Why is Faber so much of a lock to win?
Well, first and foremost, in his 37 career fights, Faber has never, ever lost in a non-title fight. Considering the level of talent the California native has been facing ever since he entered the sport, that's no small feat. While he's had a rough going in title fights over the last few years, Faber has mauled virtually every other fighter he's taken on and Caceres might just be the next victim on his hit list. Faber's striking has continued to get better under former coach Duane "Bang" Ludwig, and now he's got former welterweight contender Martin Kampmann in his corner, which is just another element to add to his already dangerous chemistry.
Faber's boxing sets up his submission game, which is relentless and unbelievably effective. He's finished three of his last four wins by submission, and Caceres might just be next.
Caceres is a long, rangy fighter for the bantamweight division and he'll have about a four-inch reach advantage in this bout. He lands four strikes per minute with 53.38 percent accuracy and he's very active on the ground, working his submission game as well.
Unfortunately, this is a huge step up in competition for Caceres and Faber isn't planning on giving up his top spot in the division to him. Look for Faber to put pressure on Caceres early and once he smells blood, this one could be over in a hurry. Faber finishing by submission in round one would probably be a safe bet as the former champion gets back on track after a rough loss in his last fight to former bantamweight champ Renan Barao.
CHRIS CAMOZZI VS. BRUNO SANTOS
Chris Camozzi will look to turn around a recent two-fight losing streak when he takes on Bruno Santos, who experienced the first defeat of his career in his Octagon debut.
Camozzi will come into this fight with a few advantages that should play to his favor to help him get the win. Right out of the gate, Camozzi will hold a whopping six-inch height and reach advantage over Santos, which, given his long striking style with jabs and kicks, plays right into his favor. Camozzi lands nearly four strikes per minute and he mixes things up well with boxing and kickboxing to hurt his opponents.
The other factor that bodes well for Camozzi is Santos' lack of finishing power either on the ground or on the feet. In his 13 career wins, Santos has only put away two opponents and both of those came in his first three pro fights. Since that time, Santos has found a lot of success, but every win has come by decision, and as he faces a tough, durable striker like Camozzi, it could amount to a lot of punches taken over three rounds until the judges render a decision.
So as long as Camozzi can keep Santos on the end of his punches and kicks, he should cruise to a three-round decision victory.
GEORGE ROOP VS. ROB FONT
UFC and Ultimate Fighter veteran George Roop will welcome Octagon rookie Rob Font to the cage this weekend in an interesting matchup in the bantamweight division.
Font may be a novice when it comes to UFC experience, but he's a veteran of the regional fight scene and trains out of Team Sityodtong in Boston under head trainer Mark Dellagrote. Font is an aggressive kickboxer with solid, fundamental striking on the feet. Font also possesses good defensive wrestling, but everything he does is to set up his striking attacks, so if he gets stuck on the ground in a bad spot, he's a bit untested in that area.
On the other side of the Octagon, Roop is a real veteran of this division with a nasty array of strikes and submissions. At 6'1" while fighting at bantamweight, Roop already carries an advantage into almost every fight he has in the Octagon, and he's a fighter who knows how to use the reach he possesses to his advantage. Roop's striking isn't off the charts statistically, where he lands 3.44 significant blows per minute with only 33.69 percent accuracy, but when he connects he makes it count. Roop has finished off opponents like Chan Sung Jung and Brian Bowles with his strikes and Font has to be careful or he could be the latest knockout on his record.
Experience is also a key in this one because Roop has been there, done that when it comes to the Octagon, and Font will be dealing with the infamous first-time UFC jitters so many fighters struggle to overcome. Roop only seems to lose to the absolute best fighters in the division, whether he's competing at featherweight or bantamweight, so chances are once he warms up, he's going to lay Font out before the final horn sounds. This fight shouldn't see the judges' scorecards if Roop can amp up the pressure and then turn the lights out on Font.
LUKE ZACHRICH VS. GUILHERME "BOMBA" VASCONCELOS
Former Ultimate Fighter Brazil fighter and Team Sonnen member Guilherme Vasconcelos will more than likely be called "Bomba" throughout his UFC career so get used to it now as he makes his debut against Ohio native Luke Zachrich, who will be making his second appearance inside the Octagon.
Bomba is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with a developing striking game as well. While his record is only 3-1 thus far in his young career, Bomba has faced some fierce competition for a newcomer, and his experience on The Ultimate Fighter only helped in his evolution for a future in the Octagon. Bomba lost by decision in his quarterfinal round matchup against Ricardo Abreu, but he was battling for every position and gave the early favorite in the competition everything he could handle.
Zachrich is a more well-rounded fighter than Bomba, especially if he can slow down the pace of this fight and work into his boxing rhythm. While Zachrich is no slouch on the ground, he has to know Bomba wants this one on the mat, so stuffing takedowns and playing a smart defensive wrestling game is a much better strategy for this fight. Zachrich needs to show patience and wear Bomba down round after round if he wants to walk out a winner.
That said, Bomba is a real prodigy and he's had the last few months to polish his craft as he approaches his UFC debut. If nerves don't get the best of him, this young Brazilian product has the kickboxing game to give Zachrich headaches from the outside, which could, in turn, force him to look for the takedown, which is exactly what Bomba wants. On the ground, Bomba won't have an easy time getting a submission on Zachrich, but an aggressive attack from the top should secure him the win and a solid introduction to the UFC's middleweight division.


Tecno Boom J8 Price In Nigeria. This Article Contains Detailed Information Of The Specs , Price , User Reviews , Photos , and Where To Buy.
Where To Buy Tecno Boom J8 In Nigeria?
The Boom J8 is currently not available in the market. However , our insider source revealed to us that the device will be available on the first week of April at a price range of #41,000 – #46,000. We will keep you updated as soon as it available in the market.
UPDATE : Tecno Boom J8 was officially launched Today , 31st March 2016 and the price has been CONFIRMED to be within the range of #41,000 – #46,000 , Depending on your location in the country and where you're buying from.
Tecno J8 is already available on Konga and Jumia.
Product History : In March 2016 , TECNO Mobile unveiled Boom J8 smartphone , their first smartphone in 2016. Tecno Boom J8 is the successor to last year's Boom J7 , and it comes with major improvement in the design and overall user experience.
Major Improvement : New user interface (HiOs) , New external design.
For performance , Tecno J8 uses a 64-bit Quad-core MediaTek processor , clocked at a speed of 1.3Ghz frequency. When put through a series of test , The Boom J8 performed exceedingly well. There was barely any noticeable lag , and the 2GB RAM helped a lot during multitasking (switching of apps). AnTuTu benchmark test revealed a processor score of 32143 and a RAM score of 4333.
Now lets talk about the user interface. The J8 will also be the first smartphone to use TECNO's new and improved User Interface , HiOs. The HiOS is designed with practicality firmly in mind; HiOS' icons are sleek, intuitive and instantly distinguishable. HiOS has a user-interface that has a clean look and it isn't cluttered in anyway. The lock screen has a minimalist design and the same goes for the home screen.
For those who love to customize, there are different themes to choose from and I am sure that new ones will constantly be added.
In addition to the goodies , TECNO is giving out free headsets to everyone that buys the boom j8!.
So , what do you think about this smartphone? Do you think its worth the money? Please leave your comments!.
I want to sell mine… Anyone wanna buy… Am in port Harcourt.
pls dis my boom player path uses only one, why can't the both play. and the sound of it is completely the same as my y3.
pls does the phone really get hot, how is the battery and how much is the phone j8 now.
Is the gold colour out and is it the same price with the white?
I used to have this phone on my wishlist until dollar hike placed it out of my budget. Now I have to settle for another Tecno phone. I still will miss the great features tho.
That headphone tho. lol. But it's cool and trendy. I know my friend will like this when I recommend it to her.
This Phone Boom J8 is sweet and good to go with. More grease to Techno.. I just Love it and its features..
Tecno finish work for dis phone j8, the music, video, sound production, movie quality, evey thing about the phone na Excellent. Tecno I dey hail oooooo.
the heat from this phone can cook yam. haba! why does it get sooooo hot easily? even with the pouch…… It still burns.
HOW MUCH IS THE CURRENT PRICE ?
I'm not enjoying the so-called j8 cus it gets hot easily and the battery is 0. Na wa oooooooo.
Is it dat some of this product will be very gud while some will be very bad. It is peacing me off. Once it start hanging before u know what is happening it will off it self. This is nonsense, very annoying.
more than lovely love it so much,,goin to get one as soon as possible,,, but hope it does not get hot!!!
i love, i love, i love, i love , i love,everthing about this phone ,since wen my bro checked it that same march 2016.the price ,the features it just cool. hope it stays like that.
i love,i love,i love,i love, everything about the phone. the price,the features it just cool.
pls I want tecno customer care to read this ..Am not one of does customers that come around to write shits about product ..As at last week wed I ordered a tecno boom j8 product from slot @ medical road Ikeja and I tried accessing the headset which was given it wasn't working wif d phone but other phones when uses .I went back to complain 2 days after i got d phone I was told that dere was nothing dey could do since it was a free accessory I left reli depressed cos d major obj of getting d fone was for d love of music,3 days after d fone dropped slightly and now d volume button is stucked ..I know it is a physical damage on my side which is outside warranty ..pls I want u to do sth about d product it is selling fast and bringing lots of problem not 2 me but oder users which I also heard ..thanks….
Was there any guarantee when you bought the phone.
Every phone comes with warranty.
Asin en d fone go well..
Bt e de quik de hot..y,?
de phone is gud but why it doesn't have the physcal touch botton?
I just like the valuable info you supply for your articles. I'll bookmark your blog and take a look at once more here frequently. I am slightly sure I'll learn lots of new stuff right here! Good luck for the next!
This is phone is very cool. The battery is very okay. The musical output and lovely camera is outstanding.
Tecno capturing everyone with their latest phones… Nice one from them. Keep it up.
Everything about the phone is perfect,the features, price and its slim look.gonna get it for my babe!
can you help to get new one?.
i like the fact that it is 2GB RAM. I was looking for a tecno with this feature and finally I've got it.
Wat of d front camera is it as good as that of ptm z mini?
This j 8,does it have video call that works?
does the j 8 have video camera in addition?
Is dis phone 4g LTE Device?
Proud owner here. Haven't had any major issue so far.
@Fitseman, someone who did a unbiased Antutu benchmark test got 32000.
Bonjour Monsieur. Je suis Ali. J'ai acheté le tecno boom j8 à Douala au Cameroun. Mais il n'y avait pas de casque écouteurs. Comment expliquez vous cela ?
its a cool phone thouqh but d price should still go down to 30sumtin pliz admin!
I buy Techno Boom J8 at Spar V.I. here in Lagos but no free headset the in-charge says no stock.I wonder because they still have stock for phone only.
Did you request for it?
It would have been better if you bought the device from any of the online stores. They deliver both the phone & headset.
I've been Looking for an Affordable & good 2G Ram phone with Great Specs, Think I've finally found it.
I have Read a Lot about this Phone, Particularly the HIOS and Hi Manager for better user experience. It's a Must Use for all phone Lovers.
For those saying the Phone should be cheaper obviously don't know what they're saying. The Phone with this many features for 41k is already cheap enough.
The phone is okay to use. But, the price should be at least from the range of 30k. Thankz.
How can I get teckno boom j8 in sierraleone and what is the cost?
This is a beautiful phone with great specs but I think it's too pricey. Should have been in the range of 30k.
I like the fact it's having a Ram of 2GB. Its operation will be smooth.
This is definitely going to sell so much! Tecno paid attention to details when making this.
Larry they are begging you? Really?
I fell in love with this device, forgetting the fact that I'm not really a tecno fan, they are begining to bribe me to like them.
But is the phone not a bit expensive?
The TECNO J8 phone is really sleek and simple. As a music lover I fell in love with the Boom Maxx. Would definitely get one.


Rovio Announces "Angry Birds 2"
Since releasing its mobile game Angry Birds in 2009, the simple game has become one the largest mobile apps ever, racking up more than 3 billion downloads.
Today, Rovio is set to follow up with what they are calling "the mother of all sequels" … Angry Birds 2.
Details are still to follow, but will likely see the pig-shooting game evolve, from what made the original a hit.
Angry Birds 2 is slated to hit app stores worldwide July 30.


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The 10 Longest Rivers of Vermont
The 655 km long Connecticut River is the longest river flowing through Vermont.
The Connecticut River in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Vermont is a US state located in the northeastern region of the United States. It is a relatively small state in terms of population and area. Despite its small size, however, Vermont is endowed with a large number of rivers that play a crucial role in New England, providing irrigation sources, transportation routes for the logging industry, and great recreation facilities including swimming holes.
1. Connecticut River (655 km)
The Connecticut River is the longest river in the New England region and among the nation's 14 American Heritage Rivers. It rises at the Quebec, Canada border and flows through five states before discharging into the Long Island Sound. The Connecticut River valleys are home to the most fertile lands in the northern regions of the US.
2. Otter Creek (180 km)
The Otter Creek River is the second largest river flowing in the state of Vermont. The river rises in the Great Mountains and flows through Rutland County and Addison County before emptying into Lake Champlain at Ferrisburgh. For centuries, the river has been used as a major transportation route through parts of western Vermont.
3. Winooski River (140 km)
Winooski River, originally known as the Onion River, is located in northern Vermont. The river rises in the town Cabot, Washington County, and flows through the Green Mountains before emptying into Lake Champlain. The Winooski is the most important river in Vermont as it forms the major valley way between Lake Champlain and the Connecticut River valley. The river is one of the state's antecedents rivers that predates the rise of the ancient Green Mountain range and provides a natural habitat and fishing ground for the native brook and brown trout.
4. Lamoille River (137 km)
The Lamoille River flows through Lamoille County, Vermont. The river rises in the water divide of the Green Mountains and flows southwards, then northwards, ultimately draining into Lake Champlain. The Lamoille River is a beautiful calm river that provides ample ground for kayaking, tubing, and swimming.
5. Missisquoi River (130 km)
The Missisquoi River rises from the northern parts of Vermont and is a major tributary of Lake Champlain. Historically, the river was used by native Abenaki and European settlers as a passageway through Quebec and New England. Today, the banks of the Missisquoi River provide ample land for dairy farming and a waterway for logging in Vermont.
6. Deerfield River (122 km)
The Deerfield River is the second longest tributary of the Connecticut River, and flows through parts of southern Vermont and northern Massachusetts. The river played a crucial role in the settlement of the town of Deerfield and parts of Franklin County, Massachusetts.
7. Hoosic River (122 km)
The Hoosic River is a major tributary of the Hudson River in the northeastern United States. The river is named after its rocky bottom that is exposed throughout most of the year, except spring when the water levels rise. The Hoosic River acts as the northwestern border of Pittstown, before terminating its confluence at the Hudson River.
8. White River (97 km)
The White River begins at Skylight Pond, south of Bread Loaf Mountain, near the Green Mountain range. The river is a tributary of the Connecticut River, and serves as a major recreation facility in Vermont. In particular, the Royalton Bridge is considered an excellent spot for kayaking.
9. Batten Kill (95 km)
The Batten Kill River rises in Vermont and flows to New York City as a tributary of the Hudson River. It is a prominent fishing and breeding ground for trout. The Batten Kill River is home to the Tour of the Battenkill, which is the North America's largest road cycling race.
10. West River (87 km)
The West River is a major tributary of the Connecticut River. Historically, the river has been referred to as the "Waters of the Lonely Way." Its watershed is used a breeding ground for Atlantic salmon and brook trout, agriculture, and forest cover.
What Is The Longest River In Vermont?
The 655 km long Connecticut River is the longest river flowing through Vermont. It rises at the Canadian border and flows through five states before discharging into the Long Island Sound.
1 Connecticut River 655 km
2 Otter Creek 180 km
3 Winooski River 140 km
4 Lamoille River 137 km
5 Missisquoi River 130 km
6 Deerfield River 122 km
7 Hoosic River 122 km
8 White River 97 km
9 Batten Kill 95 km
10 West River 87 km
This page was last updated on January 15, 2018.
By Kaityn Stimage
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Showcasing Women in STEM
On Saturday, January 20th, 2018, women and their allies gathered to march for gender equity, the MeToo movement, the importance of voting (including the "Power to the Polls" initiative), and global awareness of the disparities that exist within the gender spectrum. The Women's March took place around the world, with approximately 673 events recorded. The Los Angeles event drew a crowd of an estimated 500,000 people, making it the largest in the US.
CURes would like to take this moment to reflect on some of the amazing female scientists who have made ecology and urban resilience what it is today. Though this is just a sample, it is important to highlight women throughout history who have made significant contributions to ecological work and research as the struggle for equity continues. The CURes team is committed to intersectional diversity efforts across our research, outreach, educational programs, and initiatives, and we look forward to how these conversations will continue to develop.
Ynes Mexia (1870 – 1938)
Ynes began her career as a botanist and plant collector at the age of 55.
Over the course of the next 12 years, she would travel to Argentina, Chile, Mount McKinley, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, the Straits of Magellan, and southwestern Mexico, discovering a new genus (Mexianthus) and many new species across her 150,000 samples.
Ynes believed that her life purpose was achieved by finding new plant species and contributing to the botany field.
Edith Clements (1874 – 1971)
First woman to receive a Ph.D. by the University of Nebraska.
Pioneer of botanical ecology and was particularly interested in understanding the ecology of vegetation in differing areas.
Edith, along with her husband, also assembled approximately 530 species of the Colorado mountains and 615 species of cryptogams that were used by scientific institutions and botanical gardens.
During the Dust Bowl, Edith also encouraged conservation measures to counter destructive farm and range land processes.
Margaret Nice (1883 – 1974)
Received an M.A. in biology from Clark University in 1915. During this time, produced first comprehensive study on the diet of the northern bobwhite.
From 1913-1927, studied the birds of Oklahoma.
Performed long-term study on song sparrows, making her a leading ornithologist in the world for her records of their behavior.
Janaki Ammal (1887 – 1984)
First woman to get a Ph.D. in botany in the US in 1931 and is one of the few women to receive a D.Sc. from her alma mater (the University of Michigan).
Originally from India, Janaki returned home tostudy the chromosomal relationships of plant species. Her work with sugarcane and other related grasses was foundational to modern understanding of plant genetics.
Janaki was also interested in ecology and biodiversity, and explored sustainable agricultural methods in Wayanad.
She also was an environmentalist and spoke out against a hydro-powered dam across the Kunthipuzha river.
She was the only woman invited to the international conference on environmental history, "Man's Role in Changing the Face of the Earth" in 1955.
Roger Arliner Young (1889 – 1964)
Renowned scientist in biology, zoology, and marine biology.
While working to receiver her master's degree at the University of Chicago, Roger became the first African American women to publish an article inScience in 1924 titled "On the excretory apparatus in Paramecium."
First woman to receive a doctorate in zoology when she completed her Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania in 1940.
Roger's work on the effects of direct and indirect radiation on sea urchin eggs, the structures that control the salt concentration in paramecium, and the hydration and dehydration of living cells has had lasting impacts on ecological work.
Emma Lucy Braun (1889 – 1971)
Avid botanist, geologist, and biologist who was first inspired by the natural world at her childhood home in Ohio.
Earned a Ph.D. in botany from the University of Cincinnati.
Conducted extensive research on the East Coast studying vascular plant floristics and deciduous forests. Four taxa of vascular plants are named in her honor.
Emma also founded the Cincinnati Wildflower Preservation Society.
Minna Jewell (1892 – 1985)
Conducted some of the first work done on prairie streams, groundwater, and acidic aquatic systems.
Studied freshwater sponges and proposed a new classification system.
Barbara McClintock (1902 – 1992)
Studied maize cytogenetics, primarily focusing on chromosomes and how they change during reproduction. Developed the technique for visualizing maize chromosomes.
Demonstrated genetic recombination by crossing-over during meiosis, as well as the role of the telomere and centromere.
Discovered transposition and demonstrated that this can be used to turn genes on and off.
In 1983, received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine – Barbara is the only woman to have an unshared Prize in this category.
Rachel Carson (1907 – 1964)
While she began her career in aquatic biology, Carson is best known for her environmental work on the impact of pesticides and her book Silent Spring, which led to the banning of DDT and other pesticides. Her work was a catalyst for the deep ecology movement, ecofeminism, and the encouragement of feminist scientists.
The Environmental Defense Fund, formed in 1967, and the EPSA, formed in 1970, both directly responded to DDT concerns.
Carson also researched climate change, rising sea-levels, melting Arctic glaciers, collapsing bird and animal populations, and crumbling geological faults.
Ruth Patrick (1907 – 2013)
In 1937, became the curator of the Academy of Natural Science's Leidy Microscopial Collection, where she increased the institution's research in diatoms (a group of microscopic algae).
Studied how the presence of different microscopic algae species indicated the degree of pollution in streams. Conducted a biological survey in 1948 to determine how biological indicators and various species could be used to measure pollution.
Known as a pioneer in multidisciplinary research.
Elsie Quarterman (1910 – 2014)
Best known for her work on the ecology of the Tennessee cedarglades, which contain many endemic species.
Rediscovered the Tennessee coneflower and worked on its conservation, leading to its removal from the endangered species list in 2011.
Kamala Sohonie (1912 – 1998)
First Indian woman to be accepted to the Indian Institute of Science, where she received a M.Sc. in biochemistry.
Focused her studies on proteins in milk, pulses, and legumes, an important area of study for India.
First woman to get a Ph.D. in the sciences in Britain from Cambridge University, where she studied cytochrome C in the respiration of plant tissue.
She went on to work and study the role of vitamins in nutrition and how poor communities could meet their nutritional needs.
Mamie Phipps Clark (1917 – Present)
First African-American woman to obtain her doctoral degree in psychology from Columbia University.
Developed the famous doll experiments that exposed internalized racism and the negative effects of segregation for African-American children.
Along with her husband, Mamie opened the Northside Center for Child Development in 1946 to provide psychological and casework services to families in the Harlem area.
In 1962, the couple also created the Harlem Youth Opportunities Unlimited Project to provide employment and education to Harlem youth.
Rosalind Franklin (1920 – 1958)
Chemist and X-ray crystallographer who contributed to the understanding of DNA, RNA, viruses, coal, and graphite.
Rosalind's X-ray diffraction images of DNA led to the discovery of the DNA double helix by Watson, Crick, and Wilkins. She most likely would have shared the Noble Prize awarded to the team, but died before it was given in 1962.
Judith Myers (1924 – Present)
Studied plant-animal-microbe interactions, including insect pest outbreaks viral pathogens of insects, and biological controls of insects and plants.
Judith is an advocate for the advancement of women in STEM and has served on various committees within the Natural Sciences and Research Council of Canada to promote equality.
Jean Langenheim (1925 – Present)
First female faculty member at UC Santa Cruz in the natural sciences and the first woman to be promoted to full professor.
Studied the ecology of plant resins and their role in plant defense. Jean conducted her research across five continents and is known for crossing boundaries between botany, geology, and chemistry.
Jane Goodall (1934 – Present)
In 1960, with no formal scientific training, traveled to Gombe, Tanzania, to study chimpanzees under Louis Leakey.
Became the eighth person to study for a Ph.D. at Cambridge University without a B.A. degree. Completed her thesis in 1965.
In her 55-plus years studying chimpanzees, Jane challenged scientific ideas regarding the long-held belief that only humans could use tools, and that chimpanzees are vegetarian.
In 1977, founded the Jane Goodall Institute, which supports research in Gombe. Its youth program, Roots & Shoots, began in 1991.
Active advocate for sustainable farming, biodiversity conservation, and limiting animal testing.
Wangari Maathai (1940 – 2011)
First woman in East and Central Africa to earn a doctorate degree (Ph.D. from the University of Nairobi). Also, first woman in the region to become the chair of the Department of Veterinary Anatomy and the first associate professor in 1976.
In 1977, founded the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organizationfocused on planting trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. Wangari emphasized the importance of community involvement and mobilization.
In 1992, worked to create the Middle Ground Group in an effort to create a fair election during the first multi-party election in Kenya.
In 2003, Wangari was appointed the Assistant Minister in the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and founded the Mazingira Green Party of Kenya.
In 2004, became the first African American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to sustainable development, democracy, and peace. Wangari was also the first environmentalist to win the prize.
Worked to protect the Congo Basin Forest Ecosystem, limit desertification, and mitigate ecological losses.
In 2006, spearheaded the United Nations Billion Trees campaign.
One of the co-founders of the Novel Women's Initiative to strengthen women's rights around the world.
Maharani Chakravorty (1947 – 2015)
Born in Kolkata, Maharani received her B.Sc. from Presidency College, her M.Sc. from the University of Calcutta, and her Ph.D. from Bose Institute.
Completed dissertation on microbial protein synthesis and had specialized training in bacterial genetics and virology.
Organized the first laboratory course on recombinant DNA techniques in Asia and the Far East in 1981.
Her work also had profound impacts on host-virus interactions and genetic engineering.
Environmental Lecture Series – The Bay Foundation
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GB RAILFREIGHT has confirmed it has bought 10 Class 66 locos from rival operator DB Cargo.
It was back in August that the German-owned company said eight stored and two active members of its fleet were to be sold, some having serious engine defects, including cracked blocks.
The value of the deal is undisclosed, but GBRf has expansion plans, and the company was recently advertising for six drivers on a salary of more than £55,000 a year.
The locos GBRf has bought are Nos. 66008, 66016, 66046, 66058, 66081, 66132, 66141, 66184, 66238 and 66250 – the last of the class delivered to former owner EWS. No. 66141 had been stored since April 2014, but has been reinstated to traffic.
GB says it will number the locos from 66780 to 66791, and in time, all will get GB branding.
The latest purchase comes on top of three Class 47s bought from Colas Rail – see RM January, p97.


The last days of August saw Hurricane Earl come and go from Antigua. Up to 65 knots of wind was reported with close to 7 inches of rain in only a few hours. Jolly Harbour Marina reported no damage with 170 boats safely secured ashore and 40 boats tied to the docks in the marina. English and Falmouth Harbours also seem to have fared well with virtually no damage to report.
With the centre of Earl passing north of Antigua, the wind direction started in the north and moved via the west to the south. Had the centre of the storm passed to the south of the island, winds would have started in the north and shifted via the east to the south. These variations in wind direction will always apply depending on whether the centre of the storm passes to the north or to the south and it is important to know when planning where to hide.
St. John's Harbour, for example, is not the place to be in a westerly storm like Earl. When hurricane Janet hit in the 1950s, fishing boats ended up in front of the post office on Long Street. More recently, Hurricane Earl was responsible for the sinking of at least one boat in St. John's Harbour.
Starting in the north and moving clockwise around the island, here are some more hurricane holes. In North Sound, just south of the US radar dish, there is a shallow horseshoe-shaped bay that gives protection from most wind directions (170 08' 09" N; 610 46' 42" W). Tuck into the eastern corner, use good anchor gear and tie plenty of lines to the mangroves. This bay is only suitable for shallow draft boats.
Parham Harbour gives good protection from northerly, easterly and southerly winds but anchor holding is not great and in the ultimate storm this is not the place to be. However, in the southeast corner of Parham Harbour is a mangrove creek that provides superb protection for shallow draft boats (17⁰ 06' 43" N; 61⁰ 45' 38" W). The shallowest spot is at the entrance where depths may go as low as 5 feet. This is where the Parham fishing fleet will go to hide when the storm hits.
Indian Town Creek, otherwise known as Dian Bay, is located just north of Devil's Bridge (17⁰ 05' 54" N; 61⁰ 41' 09" W) and is well protected from winds from all directions. The entrance is tricky and should only be navigated in good light and before the seas get too rough. Once inside the harbour, the water depth will go down to 6 feet, but further in one can anchor in 9 to 10 feet of water with a clean sandy bottom and superb holding!
Emerald Cove in Nonsuch Bay is where all the fishing boats in this area will go to hide. Tie up to the mangroves in the bay as far east as you can get (17⁰ 05' 05" N; 61⁰ 41' 20" W). Since all storms finish by blowing from the south, only this most easterly spot will provide the protection needed.
And last but not least, Indian Creek (17⁰ 00' 12" N; 61⁰ 44' 17" W) is a superbly protected harbour and suitable for most boats. With English Harbour located just around the corner, you may have this hiding spot all to yourself.
Wherever you choose to hide from the storm, check your charts and navigation instruments carefully before proceeding to any anchorage.
Good luck and let's hope that Igor, Julia, Karl and the rest will pass us by!
Article written by Hans Lammers.


In the presence of ambient winds, almost all present vehicles experience an increase in drag which, in turn, increases energy consumption. However, it is possible to design the vehicle body to passively utilise the wind to cause a drag reduction. With such a vehicle energy used by transportation will be reduced. Several successful research vehicles have been built at the University of Saskatchewan which to some extent demonstrated the use of ambient crosswinds for drag reduction. This thesis represents a wind tunnel investigation of potentially wind assisted vehicle-like shapes, specifically low aspect ratio, truncated, vertical airfoils. Methods of Wind Mean Drag evaluation were reviewed, and a Probabilistic Wind Mean Drag Coefficient was used as a basis for model configuration comparison. An extension to this existing method was proposed which used specific vehicle speed data for Wind Mean Drag calculation. Various geometries of airfoils in ground proximity were tested for aerodynamic forces in the wind tunnel. The vehicle-like models were shown to demonstrate reduced drag at low yaw angles, even for very short, truncated configurations. Also studied was the effect of ground clearance, edge radiusing and plan view shape on the wind assistance performance of these bodies. A surface pressure distribution study of a representative airfoil model at various yaw angles showed that the favourable propulsion effect of crosswinds is dependent on attached flow over the nose and the front, leeward third of the model sides. An ultra-violet mini-tuft surface flow visualisation study indicated strong vortices produced at the top edges of the airfoil shaped model at yaw. These vortices appear to contribute to the observed negative drag by causing the flow to remain attached to the leeward side of the body at very high yaw angles of up to 50°. One of the shapes studied in the thesis research was applied to the design of a new semi-trailer transport cab. This new cab design substantially improved the typically poor yaw performance exhibited by the unmodified transport.


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Giuliani, Obama doesn't love America: White mother, grandparents cited.
Obama's father was Kenyan, and critics of the president's patriotism such as Newt Gingrich have said Obama's "anti-colonial" worldview is a "Kenyan" one.
Harold Giuliani…did time in Sing Sing for holding up a Harlem milkman and was the bat-wielding enforcer for the loan-sharking operation run out of a Brooklyn bar owned by Rudy's uncle.
Though Rudy cited Harold throughout his public life as his model (without revealing any of his history), he and five Rudy uncles found ways to avoid service in World War II. Harold, whose robbery conviction was in the name of an alias, made sure the draft board knew he was a felon. On the other hand, Obama's grandfather and uncle served. His uncle helped liberate Buchenwald, which apparently affected him so deeply he stayed in the family attic for six months when he returned home.


Elgin Bird Haven RV Park is a top pick campground with the folks from Elgin. Texas is a good spot for outdoors people. As if Elgin Bird Haven RV Park wasn't enough, you can also go playing golf, hiking, and whitewater paddling, so getting bored is not something that is likely to happen.
The wonderful pick of local attractions, and the wonderful variety of outdoors recreation will absolutely have you coming back over and over. The welcoming ambiance and the tremendous quality of everything here makes the spree here worthwhile.
Loads of folks stay here for the purpose of being in close proximity to Bastrop State Park.
on the Southern Loop Trail, and if you want to explore some exciting animals, explore Traveling Zoo & Pony Rides Too while you're here at Elgin Bird Haven RV Park.
Outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Austin-Round Rock, Texas, the metro area neareast to Elgin Bird Haven RV Park. Find info on campgrounds, marinas, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater, golf courses and more.


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Home #Hwoodtimes Preserving and Restoring Hollywood's Classic Films: An Interview with Paul Gierucki
Preserving and Restoring Hollywood's Classic Films: An Interview with Paul Gierucki
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 11/26/2019 – Motion picture film was originally made up of nitrate, a highly flammable and chemically toxic compound, causing silent films to erode over time. That is where preservationists come in – to restore and secure the films to high definition prints. A majority of films made before the 1950s are now considered lost, and film preservationists, such as Paul Gierucki, work to restore and rediscover the film history of the generations as much as they can before it is too late.
Paul Gierucki
"I have loved classic film as far back as I can remember! According to my parents, when I was just two or three, the only thing that I would watch on TV were old cartoons and comedies — Laurel & Hardy, Our Gang (airing as The Little Rascals), The Three Stooges, Popeye, and Bugs Bunny cartoons. Five decades later, that preference for comedy never went away." It should be no surprise that Gierucki works in the field of motion picture restoration, preservation, and research, all topics he has been fond of since his early youth.
He helmed his own preservation and restoration company, Laughsmith Entertainment, Inc. from 1992-2010 and currently runs CineMuseum LLC, with partners Brittany Valente and Lisa Tatge, a specialty company in motion picture production, restoration, and preservation. The company enjoys a long-term collaboration with Turner Classic Movies (TCM) on their classic film restorations. The joy, for him, is in sharing rare and long unavailable films with new audiences.
"I think that we first made contact with Charlie Tabesh, the Senior VP of Programming and Production at TCM, back in 2004 when we were working on The Forgotten Films of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle Collection for DVD. He licensed the bulk of those films and arranged for the very first airing of an Arbuckle feature film on national television – Leap Year (1921), which was broadcast on April 4, 2005. We have continued to collaborate over the years on projects like the Mack Sennett 100th Anniversary Festival that broadcast 87 films, with 76 restoration premieres, airing every Thursday night in primetime throughout the month of September in 2012. And ten years after Leap Year first aired, we again collaborated to premiere our restorations of the long-unavailable Arbuckle feature films The Round Up (1920) and The Life of The Party (1920). TCM is a marvelous organization and always a great production partner. There is no greater broadcast home for classic movies."
To this date, Paul Gierucki has restored over 300 silent and sound comedies and has collaborated on numerous documentaries and about 50 Hollywood related books and magazines. As a contributor on numerous projects, he is also working on a book on Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, one of his favorite classic actors.
"Arbuckle was a dynamic and extraordinarily talented individual. He worked in nearly every form of entertainment, from stage to screen, and could do it all; write, produce, direct, act, sing, dance, juggle, stunt work, emcee, he recruited new talent, mentored other performers, and so much more. His good nature and kind spirit carried him through the very worst of times until he was able to resume his rightful place on the screen, ten long years later, as one of the all-time great comedians. His story is not just one of tragedy but also one of great triumph, loss, perseverance, and redemption. He was a true Hollywood pioneer. In May of 1998, I acquired Roscoe Arbuckle's personal scrapbook and started writing the definitive biography – 21 years ago – and it will finally see release next year. It was an extraordinarily complicated project, the research compiled exclusively from primary sources, but I think that the end result will be worth the time and effort."
Gierucki made headlines for finding a lost film under the production company of Keystone Studios, known for their Keystone Cops shorts. The rare find is entitled A Thief Catcher, which was released in 1914 and retitled His Regular Job. He had been shopping at an antique show in Taylor, Michigan at the time, not finding anything worthwhile. On his way out of the venue, an old steamer truck caught his eye. He walked over to the truck and flipped open the top of it to find a stack of 16mm films. Spooling through everything in the stack, he picked out some titles along with a one-reel Keystone short. After paying for the sorted stack of films, he put them on a holding shelf for cleaning and repair. Months after the incident, Gierucki finally screened the print, turning out to be the reissue of the Keystone film starring film actors Ford Sterling, and to his eyes, Charlie Chaplin.
"It was exciting enough to find a lost Sterling comedy, but imagine my surprise when a very young Charles Chaplin strolls out dressed as a Keystone Cop! I could not believe what I was seeing and quickly sent some snapshots along to associates for additional confirmation. All agreed it was him, and the rest is history! Shock and disbelief – in equal amounts. Everyone dreams about finding lost films. It is an exciting proposition, but also a truly humbling experience which comes with a tremendous amount of responsibility. It is critical to make sure that rare and otherwise lost films get into proper hands for long term preservation. In this instance, my goal was to have the film duplicated, scanned, digitally restored, and then share it with the rest of the world. We were able to do all of that (it was released to home video as part of The Mack Sennett Collection Volume One from CineMuseum LLC), and it has again been seen by millions all around the world."
Films, such as the rare silent gem he found, deserve the most attention when it comes to restoration processes. Though the process seems easy, preservationists know the job comes with a long process, that is worth it for all the time put into it in the end.
"Every case is different but, generally speaking, we decide which title we would like to restore, do a great deal of research about the production, and then track down and secure the best surviving original materials and any known variations. We examine the physical elements (execute cleaning and physical repairs where necessary) in preparation for 4 or 5K high definition digital transfer," he explains. "Once we have converted the film to the digital realm via our in-house telecine, we begin the digital restoration process. This includes things like replacing missing footage, recreating original logos, titles, dialogue cards, and end slates. We digitally repair splices, jump cuts, tears, jitter, frame burns, weaving, framing issues, and all manner of defects. From there we do an automatic dust and scratch removal, some additional hand cleaning, then we clean and sweeten the audio, or in the case of silent films we perform speed correction (with a proprietary process), and commission a new score which is married to the picture. The film is reviewed several times to check for any additional touch-ups or errors, and then a new master file is created. Once the film is fully restored, we can then send a copy of the digital file to a photochemical lab for conversion back to motion picture film! A new negative is struck and then positive prints for projection and donation to an archive for long term preservation."
People wanting to join the field of preservation must note that their health is always at risk when doing such actions as tampering with every length of nitrated film stock. Though the nitrate is old, the compound is still highly flammable based on previous fires at Fox Studios' vault in 1937, and the fire that burned three acres of the backlot at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2008. Though both fires are more than 70 years apart from each other, this shows that a fire can start at any minute, from the chemicals in the classic films, albums, etc.
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"All film is handled with great care, but particular attention is paid to nitrate or films exhibiting Vinegar Syndrome. Gloves, masks, and proper temperature storage areas are a must. Unfortunately, I have been hospitalized on several occasions in the past for breathing issues related to prolonged exposure to the various cleaning chemicals, acetic gas, dirt, dust, and mold, which are associated with the search for and restoration of vintage film. (Please note that I am much more careful now than I may have been during my somewhat more reckless youth). I know individuals who have received severe skin burns after working extensively with decomposing nitrate. Every great passion comes with a price."
For the past two decades, film preservation programs have been offered through graduate degrees at many universities across the United States. As a start for students wanting to learn more about the process, "I would suggest reading books like Nitrate Won't Wait by Anthony Slide, Keepers of the Frame by Penelope Houston, The Film Preservation Guide (2004), as well as all of Kevin Brownlow's books and documentaries. Learn from the very best."
Lost films have been the hardest challenge for film historians, preservationists, and restoration teams to locate and repair, for decades. While there is hope out there for them to reappear above the surface, no one knows what they are going to find out there, hence Gierucki's discovery of the Keystone Chaplin short.
"As a comedy maven first and foremost," said Gierucki, "I would most like to see the lost Arbuckle and Keaton short A Country Hero, Laurel & Hardy's Hats Off (which is the progenitor to their Academy Award-winning three-reeler The Music Box), the long lost Marx brothers silent effort, Humor Risk, Jail Birds Of Paradise (a two-reeler with appearances by Moe and Curly Howard), Harry Langdon's last silent feature Heart Trouble, and The Rogue Song (a two-strip Technicolor feature with Laurel & Hardy). I certainly do wish that more films could have been saved from decomposition. So many intriguing films are considered lost, but I hold out hope as new discoveries are still turning up all over the world."
Though most films are lost, our generations are able to enjoy the classics that have survived through those decades before becoming fully destroyed. Much of the greatest films are viewed today as a source of study; the more we watch a film, the more we notice the beautifully lit screens and notice things we soon value as important such as the quality of the film, the dimensions of character throughout the film, and the lighting and color of the film all thanks to the preservationists and restoration crews of our past and present times.
According to him, "These are films that I can watch over and over again — not because they are of great historical importance, but simply because they are wonderful. In no particular order: The General, Rio Bravo, A Night at the Opera, The Maltese Falcon, Sons of the Desert, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Sunshine Boys, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Godfather (trilogy), The Wizard of Oz, 12 Angry Men, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly."
Film preservationists, historians, restoration teams, researchers, such as Gierucki, continue to protect the nature of films to further preserve and teach the history to audiences on why their jobs are important in the industry. When asked how he would like classic films to be remembered, he said, "Archaeologists are currently digging up small bits of pottery and other remnants from ancient societies in order to gain a deeper insight into the lives and cultures of our ancestors. Since 1895, every single aspect of our lives has been captured by motion picture cameras – that is nearly 125 years of our entire existence being recorded in a moving, almost living, visual medium! I believe that it is incumbent upon our society to locate, preserve, restore, and exhibit as many classic films as we are able to find before they are lost forever. Classic film is much more than a form of entertainment. It is our history, our heritage, our legacy – a gift for future generations who will also almost certainly want to know who we were."
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Steve McQuillan to join Medtronic's AF Solutions as Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs
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Life Science Partner recruits former Lead Director of Clinical Affairs at Boston Scientific Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.
Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of clinical affairs executive Steve McQuillan to Medtronic's Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management Division (CRDM), the largest and oldest business unit of the global $13.5 billion medical device company. With the recent acquisitions of Ablation Frontiers and CryoCath Technologies, the newly formed CRDM Business Unit, AF Solutions, brings breakthrough therapeutic choices and tools to physicians and their patients with atrial fibrillation.
In his most recent role at Boston Scientific Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Division, McQuillan was responsible for developing and implementing the CRM and Electrophysiology clinical strategy for all US-based clinical trials. He had a steady and successful rise through his tenure at the Guidant CRM organization prior joining Boston Scientific. In his new role, McQuillan will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and overall management of the regulatory and clinical activities for the new atrial fibrillation division.
"McQuillan is a passionate, highly motivated executive with wide-ranging clinical and regulatory experience in the CRM space" noted Tom Callaway, MD, founder and president of Life Science Partner. "Along with his strong relationships with Electrophysiology thought-leaders worldwide, he will bring strong clinical development leadership and quality execution to Medtronic's CRDM Division."
McQuillan received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biometry and Statistics from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
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When photographing wildlife one will encounter action and interaction between the animals and the photographer. Capturing this behaviour at the right time in the right place is another story and takes a lot of patience.
You need two things to get good action photos: some basic action-shooting skills, and some knowledge of the activity you're photographing. The skills include panning, peak action, follow-focusing, prefocusing and developing a sense of timing. The knowledge helps you anticipate those perfect peak moments that make for great action wildlife photography. It does take some practice to perfect the techniques so practice action photography as often as you can.
Timing is a key element in great wildlife action photography. If you shoot at the right moment (actually, just a beat before, to give the camera time to react), you'll get a better shot than if you miss the moment. The secrets to good timing are knowledge of the subject you're photographing, practice, and good luck. If you know about your subjects behaviour and their environment, you'll find that luck will come your way a lot more frequently. You'll see those key moments developing, and be ready to capture them when they occur.
Study the animals you want to photograph. Look at photos in wildlife magazines, and watch live footage of the animal in question on the internet. Think about the pictures you like, and why you like them. Then go out and practice shooting those types of photos. Of course, you'll come up with other neat photo ideas as you shoot, but this will give you a good starting point. And keep in mind, wildlife aren't the only source of action photos. Sports photographers are good sources, and photojournalists must be ready to capture fast-breaking moments, too.
A large part of successful photography is being in the right place at the right time. At times this is a matter of luck. But often you can tilt the odds considerably in your favor, especially with wildlife subjects you have studied at forehand.
The first step in getting a great action photo is finding a good place for your camera. Where you put your camera is where you put the viewer of your photos, and if you bring the viewer into the action, your photos will be more successful. A good camera position is one that gives you a clear view of the action, keeps you out of harm's way, provides a pleasant backdrop for the photos, and works with the lighting at the scene.
Before you start taking images, walk around the location and look for suitable shooting locations, taking into consideration access to subjects, the background, the lighting and your personal safety. In some habitats, you can get right up front, while at others you can't. Either way, find a site with as clear a view as possible of the subject(s). Rule No. 1 about point of view is: Don't get in the way, where you might interfere with the action, or get hurt. A little common sense helps here.
If you are interested in learning more about action photography then join me on a 1:1 workshop in the field on a subject of your preference to improve your action photography skills.


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These 3 Tech Stocks Are Absurdly Overvalued Right Now
The market is already pricing these cloud cybersecurity companies for impressive growth over the long term.
Herve Blandin
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Oct 7, 2020 at 12:30PM
Equipped with its 15-year experience as a former IT engineer, Herve covers the tech sector. When he's not busy writing about cybersecurity, cloud computing, and other fascinating technologies, he enjoys running and traveling.
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As the world is digitizing and hackers don't rest, cybersecurity is poised to thrive. Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA), CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD), and Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) have been taking advantage of that trend by developing innovative cloud-based solutions that secure computing environments. But investors should remain cautious as the market is already pricing those high-growth tech stocks for outstanding performance over the long term.
Okta: Identity specialist
Okta provides cloud-based identity capabilities. Its workforce-identity product allows employees to log into thousands of applications by using only one Okta account instead of one account per application. And the company's customer identity solution manages the access of its customers' customers.
Okta has been expanding its platform with application authentication and identity-security solutions that detect the misuse of accounts in real time. Management estimated the company's total addressable market is at $55 billion.
With strong execution, Okta grew its number of customers by 28% year over year to 8,950 during the last quarter. And with existing customers spending 21% more than the prior-year period, the company grew its revenue by 43% to $200 million.
However, Okta spent a significant amount of its revenue on sales and marketing and research and development expenses to fuel its growth, which resulted in a loss of $60 million during the last quarter, compared to $43 million one year ago.
As the stock is trading at a lofty price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 38, the market seems to assume strong growth will continue over the long term, while profitability improves.
Yet with scale, Okta's revenue growth will be decelerating. Management forecast revenue growth to decrease to 37% for the full fiscal year, ending on Jan. 31. And it anticipates revenue to grow annually in the range of 30% to 35% during the next four years.
Thus, the company must deliver flawless execution over the long term to justify its lofty valuation. And even if it does, the stock price upside potential seems limited.
CrowdStrike: Endpoint protection
CrowdStrike has been generating even stronger revenue growth than Okta over the last several quarters, but that growth is decelerating, too. The company developed an innovative and easy-to-use solution that consists of installing a small piece of software to protect end-user devices (computers, laptops, and more). That lightweight software leverages the company's cloud-based central intelligence to identify threats.
During the last quarter, revenue jumped 84% to $199 million, boosted by shelter-in-place orders. With scale, management expects full-year revenue growth to decelerate to 69%, based on the midpoint of the revenue guidance range of $809.1 million to $826.7 million. That forecast remains solid.
This year, CrowdStrike kept expanding its cybersecurity platform with cloud application-protection solutions. But many cybersecurity players are also addressing this new opportunity. For instance, tech-giant Cisco Systems is aiming to acquire Portshift to secure cloud-native applications.
In addition, CrowdStrike partnered with Okta and two other cybersecurity specialists to provide integrated security solutions for remote workers. And last week, it acquired an identity-protection specialist, which means CrowdStrike will be competing with some of Okta's identity advanced security capabilities, too.
Given CrowdStrike's strong performance, the company deserves a high valuation. But with a market cap at 45 times sales, the market is ignoring revenue-growth deceleration, increased risks in addressing new markets, and intensifying competition.
Zscaler: Securing remote access
Zscaler also benefited from stay-at-home orders over the last several months. Indeed, the company provides solutions for workers to securely access the internet and enterprise private applications from anywhere.
During the last quarter, revenue grew 46% to $126 million. However, that growth should wane, as management expects full-year revenue to land in the range of $580 million to $590 million, which corresponds to year-over-year growth of 34% to 37%.
The company is also expanding its portfolio to fuel its growth, but that involves more competition. For instance, it developed cloud application security capabilities, which means it will be competing against CrowdStrike and Cisco in that market.
In addition, extra competitors have shown interest in addressing Zscaler's attractive markets. As an illustration, the legacy cybersecurity vendor Check Point Software will acquire Odo Security to secure remote access to enterprises' applications.
Besides, Zscaler's path to profitability seems uncertain. During the last quarter, losses increased to $49.5 million, compared to $5.3 million one year ago, as the company ramped up its sales force. Sales and marketing spending represented 71% of revenue, up from 57% in the prior-year quarter.
However, with a price-to-sales ratio of 43, the company is priced for phenomenal long-term performance. In the context of intensifying competition, that valuation seems ambitious.
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The Partners went to war with Utah locals when rumblings about a potential new national monument in southeastern Utah, the Bears Ears, began in 2015. The Partners launched messaging campaigns–largely through their tax-payer funded website–to oppose all efforts to restore balance to local economies and protect what remained of traditional ways of life. The threat of economic harm to communities near the proposed Bears Ears National Monument spurred Utah's localist movement. Then, Obama's audacious Bears Ears National Monument declaration–made while on vacation in Hawaii just weeks before he left office–drove the majority of Utahns–local communities in southern Utah in particular–to lobby the the incoming Trump Administration for relief through either the downsizing or elimination of the massive monuments.


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Taliban accounts remain on Twitter
Laura Enrione | TheBL 08/18/21, 05:12
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Twitter, which fosters anti-glorification of violence and threats policies, has not suspended Taliban-affiliated accounts and does not intend to do so.
According to Newsweek, a Twitter spokesperson said the company was committed to staying watchful in following its regulations, which include those prohibiting the promotion of violent content. But he had not addressed if Taliban accounts would be barred in the future.
"We will continue to proactively enforce our rules and review content that may violate Twitter Rules, specifically policies against glorification of violence, platform manipulation and spam," said a Twitter spokesperson.
This could mean the Taliban accounts can just continue using as long as they do not explicitly post terrorist-related content.
Two days after the Taliban took over Kabul and slowly established its reign in Afghanistan, social media giants have different ways of dealing with the insurgent group's usage of their services.
The U.S. has not officially recognized the Taliban as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. However, the outlet noted that the group was added to a list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists and Specially Designated Nationals maintained by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Pro-Taliban accounts could either recruit new members from all over the world or spread false information about the unfolding civil war, The Wrap alleged.
Facebook and Youtube recognized the Taliban as a terrorist group to be blocked from their platforms since it was clearly "sanctioned as a terrorist organization under US law."
TikTok had also vowed not to lift its ban on the Taliban.
But on Twitter, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has a 347,000-follower account that is active but unverified.
Mediaite revealed there had been clear proof of at least a person seeking to join the Taliban via interaction with Mujahid's Twitter account. This perhaps has slipped from Twitter's category of concerning content.
i want to join Taliban. Pls help me…
— Yaqub Hossain (@yaqub53) July 14, 2021
"In my review of these accounts, I did not find a single fact check on any of their tweets, nor any warnings for false or misleading content," said Representative Doug Lamborn in a letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Newsweek reported. "It is impossible to see how the accounts of Zabihullah Mujahid and Yousef Ahmandi do not violate your policies."
Lamborn also noted the Taliban accounts on Twitter were clearly spreading false information on its "peaceful" intention in taking over Afghanistan, contradicting the reality that the militant group is using violence against civilians, according to media reports.
A Twitter spokesperson had said Afghans might seek help by using social media sites and promised that it would "remain vigilant" in enforcing its policies.
"The situation in Afghanistan is rapidly evolving," Twitter spokesperson said. "We're also witnessing people in the country using Twitter to seek help and assistance. Twitter's top priority is keeping people safe, and we remain vigilant.
Many critics had quickly pointed to a double standard considering the former U.S. President Donald Trump remained blocked on Twitter.
Newsweek pointed to CNN correspondent Donie O'Sullivan who said that while Trump is banned, and the Taliban is not, "some huge gaps in the company's policy," have been exposed.
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Greg Hartle Teaches Us How to Succeed Starting From Scratch – Episode 11
June 24, 2013 By Berni
What would you do if you had to start over? From scratch. You have no access to your current resources. You have no home. No car. All you have is ten dollars and a laptop. How would you begin rebuilding your life?
Sounds crazy scary, doesn't it? To most sane people, this would be your worst nightmare. In today's episode, Greg Hartle joins Phil and me to talk about how this has been his journey since January 5th, 2011, when he left on an epic quest to discover what it takes to succeed starting from scratch.
Greg is one the smartest people I've ever had the privilege of meeting in person, but what is even more humbling to me is learning from him through his actions. I carry a Greg Hartle mantra with me every single day of my life, which has made me a better person. In our chat with Greg, we talk a lot about making contributions and leaving an impact in the world. This is an episode you don't want to miss.
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Greg started his first business as the age of 22.
Greg has been nomading for over 763 days, reached 32 states, and helped 502 entrepreneurs.
Greg has escalaphobia, a fear of going up escalators.
Greg is an introvert and having conversations with strangers scares the crap out of him.
Greg started a new business called Academy On the Go, the busy person's solution to continual improvement.
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I'm really afraid of reaching the end of my life and looking back and saying 'boy, I didn't make a strong enough contribution.' I'm very good at accomplishing things and achieving things but they have a beginning and an end. A contribution keeps going. I get so nervous and so scared that maybe I'm not going to make the contribution I think I'm capable of making. That's what fuels me every day. I wake up thinking how can I put my fingerprints on the blue print of tomorrow. Before I got my kidney transplant, I was told by my doctors I had 3 months to live. I know very well the thing that scares me most. I was 25 and doing a death tour. The best way for me to make a contribution is being an entrepreneur.
Shut Up Tips:
When you first start out as an entrepreneur, it's all about digging deep. – Greg
You are not defined by your circumstances. Your personal resourcefulness will always be greater than the resources you have access to. – Greg
I know you can go no further than that which you are attached to; whatever it is you're attached to or what you hold on to, that's as far as yo'll go. – Greg
Constraints make you creative. – Greg (via Berni of Srini's quote on BlogcastFM)
Necessity breeds innovation. – Greg
When we get lulled into living a comfortable life, we lose that sense of personal creativity, enthusiasm and passion, and it becomes difficult to express it. In my business, we play games where we create some constraints. – Greg
Some people need a security blanket. Some need to protect other responsibilities. Some people can jump off the cliff and build the wings on the way down. You have to know yourself first. There isn't a right answer there. – Greg
If you're someone who continually makes an excuse or waits for the next thing–when you play that game–you find yourself in a nice comfort zone that you never get out of. That's when you have to start creating constraints for yourself. – Greg
We shouldn't be mimicking and saying so can I. We should be asking 'what trait do they embody that I want to embody?' Not necessarily actions I want to mimic. – Greg
As an entrepreneur or in creative work, you cannot play the game of odds. – Greg
When I first had my kidney transplant I was told I would take 53 pills a day for the rest of my life. Today I take zero every day right now because I don't accept those as the rules. – Greg
You don't have to choose from the options you have available on the table. You can create your own options. – AJ Leon (via Greg)
We get a lot of sunshine blowers and naysayers and we need a combination of people that give us a balanced perspective; to look at the other sides of the elephant we cant see right now. – Phil
If you try to play this game on an island, you're not going to succeed. If you think you have your little baby–your idea–and you're almost afraid to show people because you're afraid they're going to tell you the truth that maybe its an ugly baby. You need the flip side too; you need good people to be honest with you. – Greg
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Greg's goal with Ten Dollars and a Laptop is to get to all 50 states by the end of 2013. He wanted to help 500 entrepreneurs and to-date has crushed that goal. While Greg is still nomading the country, he wants to help more entrepreneurs. If you're interested in working with him, email Greg here.
Find Greg:
GregHartle.com – all about Greg (what he's up to and where to reach him)
TenLap.com – on a journey to explore all 50 United States starting from scratch.
Academy On the Go – co-founder of a life-skills academy for modern living.
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Filming & Outside Space
A diverse range of settings can be found on site, providing a choice of unique and atmospheric locations.
The vast site spans 220 acres and a number of leading films and major television series have been shot there since the park was founded in 2012.
Discovery Park has been chosen by Paramount Pictures, BBC Worldwide, Sky Atlantic, Channel 4 as well as independent film producers.
What's been filmed at Discovery Park?
BBC Worldwide chose Discovery Park as a location for James May's Cars of the People, a BBC Two series first aired in August 2014 where the former Top Gear presenter explores how the car became an everyday part of people's lives.
Discovery Park welcomed The Tunnel's production team, Kudos Film and TV, who based themselves on site for the duration of their 2012 shoot and again in 2014 for the shoot of their second series.
In 2012, World War Z's production team used the offices and laboratories of Discovery Park to shoot scenes where Brad Pitt's character in the sci-fi film attempts to find a cure.
The crew of Derren Brown's Fear and Faith for Channel 4 used Discovery Park as the headquarters of a fake pharmaceutical company.


Tuesday will be a historical moment in our quest to secure our ancestral lands. Beginning at 2 p.m., the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources will hold a hearing on the Mashpee Reservation Reaffirmation Act.
As you know, this legislation filed by Congressman Keating, calls on Congress to secure our land and put an end to the litigation that now jeopardizes our sovereign reservation status.
Tuesday July 24th, I will testify before this congressional committee to lay out the case for why this legislation must be passed as soon as possible.
So far, we have garnered bi-partisan support from 18 co-sponsors, including six key Republicans. We have the support of dozens of tribal nations across Indian Country.
We have momentum. But we need more than momentum. We need movement as our deep-pocketed enemies are out to defeat this bill.
Please tune in to watch the testimony (see link below).
I want to thank all of the Tribal members who have expressed interest in attending the hearing. While the session is open to the public, seating is limited. Of course, if any Tribal citizen is able to attend on their own accord, please do so. Even if you cannot attend, I urge you to watch the hearing to get an understanding of where we are.
Without the help of our Congressional delegation, who put this bill together, the bipartisan group of co-sponsors who pushed the legislation along, our legal and legislative team, this hearing would not have been scheduled.
Such bipartisanship and community support, which we received at powwow from dozens of non-Tribal allies who signed our petition in support of this bill, is proof of the urgency of the moment -- that we secure our rightful place in history and that our land remains in trust.
Please note the link provided below that will direct you to the House Committee on Natural Resources website. You will find HR5244 listed. You will also note the "Watch Live" tab on the page.
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Benrilo Kikon is a PhD scholar at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. His research interest lies in Translation Studies and how translation theories can better inform Septuagint studies. He is also serves as a programmes manager at the Samvada Centre for Research Resources. The Samvada Centre provides research training to Christian leaders and seminary faculty who are interested in pursuing higher education in world-class institutes.