So excited and honoured to be a part of a beautiful article about Canadian designers. Gorgeous photo shoot and lots of beautiful jewelry.
It all starts with a to-scale sketch, depicting size, width and karat, type/colour of metal. Second image shows my melting tools, crucible, ingot mold-oxygen/propane torch not visible but very important! Third image is the 18kt yellow gold ingots, one for the centre wire detail and the wider one for the inner sleeve. That tiny "Nibs" looking piece of white metal is platinum. This will be used for the outer rails which will be hammered. Rolling out the metal with my trusty rolling mill, which has one side for plate and the other for square wire. The rollers adjust up or down to control thickness/gauge. I then measure the length of material I will need for a size 10 ring and proceed to cut with a saw frame. I then stamp the karat of metal along with my hallmark stamp, in this case, 18kt and platinum with my HB logo. Bending the ring and soldering, then hammering it round and to the correct size. I proceed to do the same with the outer elements, two platinum, hammered rails with a centre piece of 18kt yellow. The ring is actually comprised of four separate pieces which I assemble and then solder. Finally, the finished ring. I will take a proper picture with my digital camera and macro lens. All the pictures here were taken with my iphone and one-handed as I tried to capture the process of making a typical wedding band. Hope you enjoyed!
Here are some photos of the ring taken with my digital camera and macro lens. I think it is a very elegant wedding band.
I was going through my photos and came across my graduation project pieces from way back in 1992. Time does certainly fly. The criteria was that we were supposed to use as many of the techniques we had learned and apply them in a creative and aesthetic way to jewelry and/or objects.
Chrysocolla ring made while I was in school taking the Jewelry Art and Design program at VCC back in 1992...can you believe this was over 20 years ago???
Sterling silver with 18kt yellow gold detail. I never took a picture of this ring until last Friday...pardon the imperfections, I was just starting my jewellery training. I kept it and wear it a lot.
The stone was cut by myself as part of the lapidary section of the course. (I enjoyed cutting the stone but the process is too messy to do it on a professional basis.) I love love this material...Chrysocolla, a multi-crystalline agate, with malachite creates a planet Earth kind of vibe. I love the glow.
The criss-cross detail is different and unique, and surprisingly comfortable. The stone actually was glued in on either side (gasp!) not ideal but I was experimenting.
Today's post is of the process of making a ring, with a slight restriction- I had to use a ring that had belonged to a client's mother. I really enjoy being a part of something special and meaningful and this is a great example of what I offer as a custom goldsmith. This client wanted to remember her mom by refurbishing this ring she had worn for years.
Sometimes it's not the intrinsic value that means the most, as this ring had been lovingly worn, most likely 24/7, to the point that the sapphire was damaged and I had to have it re-polished. The diamonds were not the best quality either, but I still thought they deserved to be included as they were part of the original ring. I took these very modest stones and created a beautiful leaf ring- all while keeping the spirit of the original wearer.
A pair of 14kt yellow gold earrings with a replica of an ancient Roman coin cast in sterling silver and oxidized for dramatic effect. I wanted to keep the cost down for my client so made a simple pair of shepherd hooks and hung the coins from these, giving them nice movement yet still secure in that they close. The second shot shows the back of the earrings and the back of the coin- the image seems to be a chariot and horse type of thing. Beautiful, elegant and timeless. I have used this coin for cufflinks and made one heads and the other tails, I kind of like that asymmetry but my client preferred a matched pair. I never get tired of this image, very versatile.
This is a beautiful yellow sapphire set in 18kt yellow and white gold accented by pavé-set diamonds. It started off as a left over piece from a necklace I made a couple of years ago. The "doughnut" of diamonds didn't work and was in my safe, begging for somewhere to put it. My client's husband decided that his lovely wife deserved a beautiful new ring for her birthday. The stone is very bright and lively.
Good morning! Today I thought I would take a stroll down memory lane and post some pictures of my Divine Divas, from my Circle Craft show in 2003. My inspiration was based on the fact that I had quite a few large gemstones that were in my collection for a long time (years), begging to be set into wonderful, over the top cocktail rings. I made nine individual rings, with the defining element being that the stone had to be BIG.


Being an agriculture country with eighty percent of population living by agriculture, Viet Nam is known as a country that has the highest agriculture products for exporting. This is the consequence of strong investment for agriculture in Viet Nam. Especially from 1986, Viet Nam Government has had many prior policies and supports for agriculture. Besides, the dynamic management of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and other authorities has also made a lot of changes for agriculture and for rural areas.
Nowadays, the farmers have considerable investments in cultivation. They know how to apply modern sciences and technologies in productions; chose the good seeds, use the suitable fertilizers; and especially protect their crops by using pesticides. Therefore, their products increase year by year.
In order to help the farmers in protecting their crops, there are a lot of pesticide suppliers in Viet Nam market. One of the most prestige suppliers is Hai Agrochem Joint Stock Company (HAI jsc.). HAI jsc. has been a pesticide supplier since 1986. By supplying high quality pesticide products, HAI jsc. always meets the farmer's requirements, acquires their goodwill and has its business reputation in Viet Nam agriculture market.
From the time of establishment, HAI jsc was changed the name and the jurisdiction many times. These changes have made HAI jsc strengthen its organization and its business more and more.
October,1986 was officially established with the name Pesticide Supply Company South (PSC South) under the jurisdiction of Plant Protection Department in accordance with the Decision No. 94 NN-TCCB/QD, dated March 3rd, 1986 of Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development today).
March, 1988 was changed into Pesticide Supply Company II (PSC II) under jurisdiction Pesticide Supply Company Ha Noi in accordance with the Decision No. 487/NN-TCCB/QD dated March 12th, 1988 of Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.
March, 1989 was transferred to the jurisdiction of Plant Protection Department in accordance with the Decision No. 65/NN-TCCB/QD dated March 3rd, 1989 of Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.
March, 1993 became a State-owned business company which belonged to Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry according to the Decision No.100/NN-TCCB/QD dated February 24th, 1992 of Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.
February, 2005 was officially changed to HAI AGROCHEM JOINT STOCK COMPANY (HAI jsc.) according to the Decree No.64/2002/ND-CP dated June 19th, 2002 of Viet Nam Government in equitizing the state-owned companies and the Decision 2616/QD-BNN dated August 30th, 2004 of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in equitizing the PSC II to a joint stock company.
On December 27th, 2007, Stocks of HAI Joint Stock Company were officially listed on Hanoi Securities Trading Center.
SOME INFORMATION ABOUT HAI jsc.
– HAI jsc. has its owned seal, properties and accounts in domestic and foreign banks as stipulated in Laws of Viet Nam.
– HAI jsc. has it owned organization and business regulations.
– HAI jsc. has the right to form funds as stipulated in Business Law of Viet Nam and as the determination of shareholders.
To increase the sales quantities, HAI jsc. has the marketing and collaborator system stretching from North to Middle and South of Viet Nam. Every province, our Company has one to three marketing staffs and one collaborator who works for Provincial Plant Protection Department. These staffs are actually the bridge between the Company and Customers. They help Customers reach new pesticide products and give them the suitable instructions in usage. They also contact with the customers to know exactly their needs and requirements so that the Company may have suitable and timely policies and solutions. Besides, they usually support the farmers in order to have the most effective method in their cultivation.
With the aim that always listening to the expression of the Customers and having timely solutions for solving their needs and their difficulties, the marketing staffs of HAI jsc. are always the intimate and trustful friends of the Farmers.


Let's visit Java, the wonderful island that has a variety of destinations you can visit. With more than 100 cities and regions, is natural for Java island to holds a variety of interesting city to explore. Some of them areBandung, Yogyakarta, and Malang.
Starting from the Long Water Tourism that has been around for a long time, the caves that play an important role in Indonesia's independence, until the Cliffs and Forests are suitable for use "cool", everything is here.
Look closely at the crater and the mountain, which according to legend is the manifestation of Sangkuriang's boat.
An ancient rock group that is suitable for releasing fatigue while satisfying the desire to have selfie.
One of the tourist attractions that the millennials are fond of offers extraordinary natural beauty.
Volcanic craters with white soil due to sulfur content on the soil and brightly colored water and sometimes color change are unique to the crater itself.
Lembang's Floating Market is a must for you to visit if you are on vacation in Bandung. Being in the Lembang area, the atmosphere is really cool.
In the Floating market you can find a variety of rides, culinary and beautiful photos. This place is already popular before the bamboo hamlet or floating market operates.
One of the family attractions in Lembang, De Ranch offers a concept that is different from the others. Here we are treated to a cool cowboy siasana western. You can ride horses with trained instructors, and also enjoy various rides here.
Ranca Upas, complete Kampung Cai Ranca Upas, is a campground place in the famous Ciwidey. Here there is a camping ground area, deer breeding, as well as hot springs and water park. Everything is framed with a mountain atmosphere and fresh air typical of South Bandung.
Orchid Forrest Cikole is a tourist spot while orchid cultivation is really cool. Here there are epic photos, and of course they will hit if uploaded to social media. In addition, there are various beautiful orchid collections. The orchid collection owned by Orchid Forrest Cikole is among the largest in Indonesia.
Do not rush to heart attack if suddenly accompanied by a group of lion players while hanging out in China Town. Especially on Sunday night. This place, which is designed to look like a Chinatown, has many Instagenic spots to take pictures. Those who want photos from the Meteor Garden serial player, just come to Jalan Kelenteng Number 41, Bandung.
Re-examine the kingdom that is still remaining today in Indonesia. The Ngayogyakarta Palace seems to be an icon of fortune for the remaining kingdoms in Indonesia.
There are 3 temples in this area, starting from Borrobudur Temple, Ratu Boko Temple, to the magnificent Prambanan Temple which is the setting for the spectacular show, Sendra Ramayana Dance.
As the name implies, in the Tebing Breksi area we can enjoy the beauty of a very photogenic carved cliff. The reliefs that decorate the cliff are indeed just made. But the breccia rock cliff itself was formed millions of years ago.
One of the most appropriate sites to enjoy architectural art is of course Taman Sari. The baths of the palace princesses are exotic. The condition of the building is also still awake.
This place really feels like Jogja. By tracing along the crowded Malioboro road we can find various types of souvenirs, works of local artists, and delicious snacks.
To the south of Beringharjo Market, there is a former prison fortress for homeland fighters which is now converted into a museum.
This natural pool with clear blue water in Klaten offers underwater contemporary tours. Complete with various properties for cool photos on the bottom. Travelers who cannot swim can still take photos here.
One way can enjoy the beauty of 3 beaches at once. A cheap holiday sensation that you might only feel in Kemadang Village, Tanjungsari District.
This Kalibiru has a view that is as beautiful as the Tebing Keraton. Uniquely, the surrounding community is committed to preserving it, so Kalibiru can become number 1 ecotourism area in Yogyakarta.
In addition to Kalibiru, the Mangunan pine forest is also a mandatory Jogja tourist attraction for nature lovers. Here a lot of photogenic spots can be explored.
Located in Pondok Blimbing Indah Araya Malang, this bridge has special characteristics because of its vintage design and shape making it an attractive spot for selfies.
Not far away to Thailand, in Tambakrejo Village, Malang also has a beautiful beach that has a cluster of rocks similar to those in the White Elephant Country.
This spring pool located in Putukrejo Village can be used as an amazing underwater selfie tour because of the clarity of the water.
Who would have thought that Malang has a beach that is no less beautiful than the beaches in Bali such as Seling Ombo Beach. Not only has white sand, the feel and atmosphere on the beach is also very supportive to relax and stay away from the hustle of the city.
If other museums offer historical objects rich in antiquity, ancient eating utensils, or perhaps weapons of war, this museum collects really authentic old cars. Not only old cars from various continents such as Europe, America, or Asia alone in this museum even collect old-age vehicles such as trains drawn by horses and cows.
It seems that Batu Malang City is very serious about fixing its tourism potential. The proof is that they are the only city in Indonesia that has a feris wheel in the square.
Batu Night Spectacular (BNS) is one of the most famous recreational parks in Batu City, Malang. The reason is especially if it's not because of the coolness of this recreational park especially if you end it at night. Various rides dance like flying bikes (from here you can enjoy the city light of Malang City), handsome romantic lanterns, trampolines, and much more.
The image of a zoo that seems neglected in Indonesia will disappear if you have been to Secret Zoo. In this zoo you can see various collections of animals that are directly imported from various continents such as America and Africa. An organized concept allows visitors to easily see all the animal collections as a whole.
This recreation area is a favorite for children and families. There are exciting rides and animal museums.
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For their second Christmas recording, the Isthmus Brass offers a diverse program of traditional carols, more contemporary holiday favorites, and works that are in the spirit and festive nature of the season. The arrangements, almost all of which have been created especially for the group by members of the Isthmus Brass, are designed to feature the ensemble and soloists in a rich variety of classical, popular and jazz styles. Experience the merriment, warmth, joy and peace of this time of year with the glorious sounds of music for brass. When you "need a little Christmas" this collection of favorites, as well as music that may be new to you, answers the call.


the wonderful songs and dance… I could continue.
The point I do make though is … it is not the true story of PT Barnum and if anything it only has a 'ribbon of truth' through it. I wonder how many take the film as accurate and 'real' because it is based on a real life (albeit arger than life) figure.
I hear criticism of Barnum based on what this film shows and cringe – you see I have a little more information. I have researched and read on… including his biography.
PT Barnum was a Teetotal and campaigned for prohibition of drink, due to the affect it has on people's characters and the harm caused to family by alcoholism.
PT Barnum was a full-on Christian and often gave sermons.
In the background of the film are some clues to the 'real' Barnum such as some lottery signs – he did run lotteries as business ventures, the references to unicorns and mermaids, he did exhibit a mermaid which he knew was made up and he had a great sense of humour. You see PT Barnum was a massive practical joker (some jokes he pulled I couldn't see the funny side but heyho – he was a man of his time). It is for this reason I believe that if he saw this latest film – the Greatest Showman – I'm convinced he too would love it.
So there is a ribbon of truth running through the fiction of this film and I wondered if this is the same with faith.
Do we take snatches of the truth and weave a story or religion around it, which as far as God is concerned only contains a ribbon of truth?
Now, that is a disconcerting thought.
The evidence implies that this may well be the case, it would explain why there are so many Christian fractions and individual takes on who God, Holy Spirit and Jesus are.
What is being taken at face value? Do you take your Preacher's words and accepted it as 'Gospel!' Sorry, I couldn't resist that pun. The full truth is contained in two places, the Bible and the relationship with Holy Spirit in you.
It is great to be entertained, enticed and engaged with the initial stories (even when they are apocryphal) as long as it doesn't stay there – but further research is made to uncover the truth.
Why does God want this or allow this? Why doesn't he just lay it all out clearly and obviously? Perhaps, He wants us to go further, discover more about Him to enter into a real relationship with Him.
Afterall, when you meet people for the first time it does take a while to decide if you like, or trust them. There has to be a shared experience and bonding before falling a little in love with them towards friendship, companionship and community.
How deeply are you considering the Bible stories and messages?
Can you see your Father's love for you in all this?
Keep believing – look out for the Ribbons of Truth in what you are told, then delve a little further yourself for the God's truth in it. What is real and what is not? The Holy Spirit will show you, help you discern and know what God is really wanting you to know – especially about Him, His character and His interest in you.
Through it all, I'm sure, like Barnum would be, God is amused by all the stories and that's ok as long as it doesn't just stay at that point and you are stirred to know more. Can you know the Truth, look further and true happiness, contentment and peace will follow.
Share with me your ribbons of truths and what has became the full truth once you investigated a little further.
This is what the LORD says: "Don't let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. Let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD.


Natural-gas futures pared some of its earlier losses on Thursday after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that supplies of the commodity declined by 211 billion cubic feet for the week ended Jan. 22. That was more than the decline of between 204 billion cubic feet and 208 billion cubic feet expected by analysts polled by Platts. Total stocks now stand at 3.086 trillion cubic feet, up 530 billion cubic feet from a year ago and 432 billion cubic feet above the five-year average, the government said. March natural gas was at $2.134 per million British thermal units, down 2.3 cents, or 1.1%. Prices traded $2.113 before the supply data.


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Time's Up: Sexual Harassment in Pharmacy Practice - Pharmacists with experience in the field explain what sexual harassment is, provide personal accounts and examples of sexual harassment in pharmacy practice, and describe strategies that can be used to create a safer working environment.
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Gov. Ned Lamont abruptly woke Sleeping Giant and its loyal hikers from a year-long nap when he announced today that the park will reopen Friday, June 14, at 8 a.m. "I am pleased that this restoration work...
Helping Hamden
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Hamden Public Schools employee resigns following racist rant at ShopRite
A Hamden Public School system Central Office clerk has resigned from her job following the viral video in which she is seen shouting racial slurs and spitting on a man in the East Haven ShopRite, according to...
Clubhouse Cafe cancels liquor permit
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) received an immediate cancelation of the liquor permit for the Clubhouse Cafe on Tuesday, March 19, according to a Connecticut DCP press release. As a result of the cancellation, the Clubhouse...
A closer look at microplastics
On-campus and within the surrounding community people are taking a closer look at microplastics. In Hamden, one bill, co-sponsored by Reps. David Michel, D-Stamford, and Josh Elliott, D-Hamden would ban goods containing microplastics. This ban would include...
A blueprint for the future
Quinnipiac's future is now in our hands–in the form of the first draft of President Judy Olian's strategic plan, which is now public and ready to be critiqued by the Quinnipiac community. Groups around the university...
Sleeping Giant State Park set to reopen in spring
Almost a year after a tornado struck a staple of both the Hamden and Quinnipiac community, Sleeping Giant State Park is expected to wake from its slumber. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced...
Quinnipiac radio station AM-1220 WQUN to be shut down in June
Quinnipiac's community radio station, AM-1220 WQUN, will be ceasing operations to better match the ever-changing needs and interests of the student body, according to a memo released on the official MyQ website by Vice President of Public...
Former Quinnipiac President John Lahey awarded for service to Ireland
Reporting by Christina Popik and Amanda Perelli The President of Ireland honored Quinnipiac President Emeritus John Lahey with the annual Presidential Distinguished Service Award, according to a Quinnipiac press release. The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins,...
Attempted burglary at university-owned house
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Uber driver arrested after allegedly following student to her residence hall
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Lahey makes Hamden his permanent home
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Lahey chooses Hamden as final resting place
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House Bill 1319 would add gender identity to the state's existing anti-discrimination laws.
The bill's prime sponsor, Democratic state Rep. Edward Butler, said it was past time for New Hampshire to join other states in adding these protections.
Supporters of the proposal held a rally outside before the hearing.
But there were plenty in the hall who argued against the measure, including Rep. Al Baldasaro, a Republican from Londonderry.
Concerns about bathrooms and locker rooms are a familiar line of argument in this debate.
But it's a fear that Anthony Colarusso says is unfounded. He is Dover chief of police and a member of the New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association, which supports the bill.
Other supporters include the New Hampshire Business and Industry Association, and several faith leaders.
Just a few days ago, Governor Chris Sununu signaled he was receptive to the measure as well.
The bill is currently before the House Judiciary Committee, which will make its recommendation on the bill by March.
Tony Strat stands in the grass outside his screen-printing studio in the Upper Valley, washing the ink off of used screens with a hose. Even though he's scrubbed the screens down, shadows of designs he's printed are still visible. "Gender is a social construct," one of them reads.
Strat, 26, is an artist, entrepreneur and athlete. He's worked in finance and started his own skateboarding company. He's also transgender. He started his transition process last year.
A student claims the private, Christian school he's attended since kindergarten has told him he's no longer welcome because of his gender identity.
Seacoast Media Group reports that Stiles Zuschlag transferred to a Maine public high school for his senior year after he was told he was no longer welcome at New Hampshire's Tri-City Christian Academy. Zuschlag, a transgender teen, said he was told he should consider homeschooling or counseling.
Tri-City Christian Academy administrator Paul Edgar declined to speak about Zuschlag's case citing privacy issues.


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Space is big and dark, and since there is no air, no one can hear you scream as you float away forever and ever and ever. But those are only the human-sized terrors that space has to offer our nightmares. Because, as you will see, if you step back a few thousand light years from your simple humanoid perspective, you will discover that the universe contains some much stranger, much larger, and much more terrifying mysteries than you ever thought to be afraid of.
'WOW' Signal
In 1977, the Big Ear radio telescope at Ohio State University was busy listening. Big Ear was built in 1963 for the purpose of listening to wide-band radio emissions from the stars, but in 1973 it was converted for the use of SETI (the Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence), and began searching the skies for more specific narrow-band signals that might indicate intelligent life. Being the 1970's, however, the analysis of the incoming radio signals wasn't particularly complex—mostly recording frequency, signal strength, and bandwidth—but in 1977 it was good enough for the operators to know it had picked up something interesting.
In August 1977, astronomer Jerry Ehman was looking at computer printouts of the signals received by Big Ear over the previous few days, when he came across a sequence of numbers and letters that have since become famous. 6EQUJ5 might seem innocuous, but along with other data, it represents a continuous narrow band signal of around 1420 megahertz, from a fixed point in space in the constellation Sagittarius, that gradually grows in strength and then fades as the radio telescope orientation passes across its source (an explanation of the sequence can be found here, provided by Mr. Ehman himself). When Ehman saw this sequence on the paper, he was so surprised he circled it and immediately wrote "Wow!" in the margin, hence the name.
Over the years, Ehman and others have repeatedly searched for the signal again, and tried to come up with more mundane explanations for its existence. But after ruling out aircraft, asteroids, reflected terrestrial signals, space farts, and the Bat Phone as alternate sources, the only explanation they haven't been able to rule out is … extraterrestrial intelligence.
In 1991, American astronomer James Scotti spotted something strange in the sky. From his first observations, he made predictions about where the object would show up again, but when he pointed his telescope in that direction, he failed to spot the object. Because it was so weird, the standard assumptions he had made about its likely speed and direction were wrong, and it was only by accident that he caught another glimpse of it in a later observation.
When he put two and two together, he realized that this strange object was circling the Sun in a very similar orbit to the Earth. This is quite rare for a natural object, because the proximity of Earth and its gravitational field will usually disrupt its orbit, sending it off on a new path. The only realistic explanation was that the object was some remnant of the various big-budget Cold War space launches, like a Saturn 5 second stage, or some Russian hardware. But when the course of the object was plotted backwards to its last close Earth approach around 1973, it failed to match up with any of the known launches of that era, leaving the whole thing a mystery … or a possible alien space probe.
The Travelling Black Hole
Black holes are bad news, but here's one way to make them worse: send them flying across space. That's apparently what happened to one particularly large black hole, and scientists can't quite figure out why.
In 2012, NASA discovered what, in all likelihood, was a humongous black hole being kicked out of its galaxy. It was observed hurtling away at speeds of "several million miles per hour." That a black hole got chucked like an unruly bar patron is bizarre enough, but consider just how massive a black hole is. As astronomer Francesca Civano — who led the study that discovered the black hole — explained, this black hole is millions of times more massive than the Sun, and this galaxy just sent it packing like nothing. That's like lifting an elephant with your pinkie and flinging it into the next state.
There are a few theories about how this happened, though none are proven. Civano and her team theorize that two galaxies (and the black holes in each) merged; the resulting gravitational waves gave the now-single hole a humongous kick-start, causing it to escape. Meanwhile, another theory involves three supermassive black holes clashing, with the lightest one getting kicked out of the party. Yet another theory says there are two supermassive holes, but the one that looks like it's leaving is actually arriving, attracted by the second hole. Current data supports the gravitational wave theory, but nothing's proven, aside from how a massive, invisible matter-sucker speeding through space is the stuff of nightmares.
In 1998, the Hubble telescope discovered that the universe was expanding much faster than it was before. Since then, NASA and friends have been trying to figure out why, and they still don't really know. They've got theories, like what NASA dubbed "some strange kind of energy-fluid that filled space." While such "energy-fluid" hasn't been proven or disproven, they've still dubbed whatever it is "dark energy," like a couple naming their kid years before making one.
So what is "dark energy"? We don't really know. Really, all we know for sure is that there's a lot more of it than light energy. NASA estimates the universe is about 68 percent dark energy, or roughly the amount Darth Vader had when he started questioning his loyalty to the Emperor. Dark energy's cousin, the almost-as-mysterious "dark matter," makes up an additional 27 percent of the universe. The remaining 5 percent is "light" energy, or stuff we can actually see. Yes: 95 percent of the universe is invisible. Sleep tight!
Part of Einstein's theory of gravity concerns a "cosmological constant," the idea that seemingly empty space is filled with its own energy. This energy would be produced by space, so as the universe expands and creates more space, that extra energy would make the universe move even faster. But since we have no clue how space could make its own energy (interstellar photosynthesis?) this is just one unproven theory among many more.
Eridanus Supervoid
Space is pretty big, and although there are lots of stars and galaxies and such flying about, there's also a lot of, well, space—that's why it's called that. And while astronomers are used to talking about large gaps between objects, one has been found that leaves even space experts speechless.
The first hint of the Eridanus Supervoid's existence turned up during a survey of the Cosmic Microwave Background, which is the electromagnetic remnants of the earliest moments of the Universe still whizzing about in space. When the clever people were looking at their results, they noticed a "cold spot" in the direction of the Eridanus constellation. Subsequent observations identified the Eridanus Supervoid as an unexpectedly large — and very empty — bit of space, around one billion light years in diameter. Even by astronomical standards, that's a pretty large piece of real estate … or real vacuum, if you prefer. Other voids have been found before, though this supervoid is so large that it can't be explained by current theories of the universe, which is pretty worrying.
Nevertheless, scientists love the opportunity to propose a new theory, and some of them are quite creative. The most straightforward idea proposes the existence of a super, super, super-massive black hole with the mass of thousands of galaxies. This would have the power to suck in all stars, planets, dust, light, dark matter, and cosmic microwave background radiation for huge distances, growing ever stronger with each meal. Black holes are always exciting, and incredibly massive ones even more so, but science has an even more terrifying theory cooked up too.
See, instead of a black hole, some researchers have proposed that the void is actually evidence of a parallel universe, no doubt with hordes of technologically advanced and ruthless aliens just waiting for a chance to evict us. More work is required to give greater credence to this theory (the parallel universe, not the aliens), but let's hope it's not true. One universe is quite enough to feel insignificant in — we don't need a few thousand more around the edges to devalue our life goals even further.
Zombie Stars
Does anything sound more metal than "zombie stars"? Amazingly, they're real. Maybe. Few examples, even hypothetical ones, of zombie stars exist, but enough are out there to make you wonder if they're real. Space is pretty weird, remember.
In August 2014, NASA announced it had discovered a star system that had fallen victim to a weak supernova explosion, one dubbed SN 2012Z because scientists are not typically novelists. Usually, when stars supernova, it's game over, but in this case, scientists discovered that a part of the system's dwarf star may have survived as a sort of zombie star. If true, this would likely be because the supernova was a weak one, appropriately enough called a Type Lax supernova. The explosion would damage a star beyond repair but not outright destroy it, leaving behind a "zombie star." No such zombie has officially been confirmed yet, but it's currently the best explanation for how some stars can get blown to bits but still hang on.
Here's another reason they're called "zombie stars": they apparently scream as they eat other stars. As NASA explained, several seemingly dead stars are emitting high energy X-rays that could well be their "howls" or screams. If that's not freaky enough, they "scream" while siphoning energy off other nearby stars, essentially feasting on them. But NASA doesn't yet know how they emit these X-rays, considering they're supposedly dead. Perhaps they don't want to know, because an undead star basically eating the brains of a living one isn't a reality many of us are strong enough to face.
Dark Flow
The observable universe is about 90 billion light years across, but experts feel the entire cosmos is at least 250 times larger. And apparently, something there is influencing the galaxies we can see, making some disappear like cosmic dust in the wind.
In 2008, a NASA team discovered weird, unexpected movements in far-off galaxy clusters. These movements seemed to be sending these galaxies in a single direction, away from anywhere we can see. The team's lead scientist, Alexander Kashlinsky, isn't sure what's causing these oddball movements, only that it doesn't seem to be anything observable. So he's theorized that forces beyond what we can see are controlling these clusters, dubbing whatever it is the "dark flow." There's no better name for an invisible force pulling entire galaxies into a mysterious void we can't even begin to see.
Amazingly, not only do we not know what the "dark flow" is, we're not even sure if it exists. As New Scientist reported, 2013 data from the Planck spacecraft seemingly disproved the flow, based on a high-res map showing no galaxy clusters flowing away from us like a single-line marching band. But even some Planck scientists insist that data was flawed, and in 2015 Kashlinsky and his team returned with a vengeance. They claimed follow-up studies proved consistent with their original findings, and the same "dark flow" dipole marker appeared in all their tests. This tells them dark flow is real, though we still don't know for certain. Hopefully it's not, because if so, our Milky Way might be next in line to join the Black Parade.
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Together with a group of heroic freelancers we set out to create a fully 3d animated 4minute video for a dome projection in a time-span of 5 weeks! Using the latest VR technology to test the animations and our own render farm created in the cloud to deliver the film on time for the event.
With fans gearing up for the world-premiere of Star-Wars: The Force Awakens in Los Angeles, Target hosted the Target & Star Wars Galactic Experience at L.A. LIVE.
In the Galaxy Show Dome after frozen on ice.
Families took a virtual adventure through space as they watched a 4 minute film show projected on the dome ceiling, featuring favorite characters' portraits rendered in stars and with X-Wings and TIE Fighters zooming in and out of light-speed. Visitors received special bracelets that lit up and interacted with the visuals and music.


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Yes, Video Can Work for the Supply Chain
Create videos that provide answers and convey your mission, and viewers will come.
I know what you're thinking: Videos are a great marketing tactic for certain niches, but not the supply chain. Who would want to watch my videos? What would I even make a video about?
Here's the thing. Video is the most popular form of content being consumed online. As such, YouTube has become the second largest search engine in the world, with more than one billion users conducting over 3 billion searches per month. And YouTube isn't just for funny cats and cover artists anymore. Businesses are using the video-sharing website and social media platform to engage customers and prospects.
Why? YouTube reaches more adults ages 18-34 in the U.S. than any cable network. Users browse the platform for entertainment purposes, but also for tips, information, and ideas. And anywhere people are seeking solutions, businesses should be providing answers.
Provide answers with video
Your first tendency when creating video content might be to promote your products. But if people wanted to watch commercials, they'd turn on the TV.
Instead, ask yourself: What are your customers' pain points? What expertise and information do you have that is valuable to them? What industry topics interest you most, or what do you like best about working in your field?
YouTube has proven that ordinary people demonstrating and discussing their interests is of great value to a wide range of people. Consider formerly starving artist Leonardo Pereznieto, for example.
After struggling to make ends meet by selling his art, Perznieto began his YouTube channel Fine Art-Tips. Initially the goal was to make his drawings and sketches accessible to a wider audience. It was pretty unsuccessful.
Then Pereznieto began uploading sketching demonstrations to his channel, describing exactly what he was doing or how to get a certain effect. Fine Art-Tips grew like wildfire. To date, he has over 780,000 subscribers and more than two million views monthly. His step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a water drop has nearly 9 million views alone.
Aside from plenty of ad revenue to cover his living expenses, Pereznieto's YouTube celebrity has advanced his reputation — and success — as an artist. His story is a testament to the power of informational video content in brand building.
Convey your mission
Video is a highly visual way to engage your audience. The combination of images, music, and narration can provoke emotion unlike any other media form. This makes it an ideal way to convey what you stand for — be it a safer workplace, higher quality components, or green living.
Chipotle's 2013 integrity campaign offers a great example. The fast food chain partnered with Moonbot Studios to produce a video, The Scarecrow, which brought consumer awareness to issues within the food industry. Now with over 17.8 million views, the video has helped demonstrate Chipotle's commitment to anti-factory farming and wholesome, sustainable food.
Videos are an excellent way to engage and enlighten customers and prospects without being overly promotional. Over one billion people are seeking answers and joining causes on YouTube — will your business create the content they're looking for?
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It's been growing unevenly. The hair on the crown is much longer than the hair at the nape of her neck. The sides are longer than the center. It's basically a big curly mop of a "mess" that I LOVE!
However, it was time. So my big-girl saddled up for her FIRST haircut on Wednesday.
NeeNee chose the pink cadillac and the adventure began.
Obviously, I was nervous... curly hair is tricky. We had invested three and a half years into these curls... we just mastered the pig-tail look... Geneva has been known to remark, "Mom, everyone loves my curls" on more than one occasion... These curls are part of her identity.
My sweet girl has the most precious curly "bob" you have ever seen!!!
Everything is "uniform" and cleaned up. Her curls are really showcased now--especially because I got suckered into the mousse ("That's a weird name Mom... like reindeer...").
Note: This has added a good 10 minutes to our morning routine (which honestly never before included a brush) with the water spray-down, mousse application, brush-through, and scrunching/finger curling... but it's worth it!
from the mother of one curly haired kid to another...a good cut makes ALL the difference!
Super cute... I'm sad to report that Audrey's ringlets have been missing for the last 6 months. Not sure what happened, maybe they'll return if we cut her hair?
I miss Kainoa's curls. His are just like hers, but he does not like his curlies... I so need a girl. She looks adorable, as usual.


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Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
(Richmond)-Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax says sex assault allegations against him are a smear. Big League Politics reports that a woman contacted their editor through a private Facebook post and said Fairfax assaulted her at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. A woman approached the Washington post in 2017 about this, but The Washington Post decided not to publish it. They only said they couldn't corroborate either side of the story. Fairfax said he had consensual relations with the woman in question, but says the sex assault allegation is false and unsubstantiated.


In Supernatural's first episode of Season 8, we meet Amelia Richardson (Liane Balaban), who was Sam's love interest during the year that Dean is stuck in Purgatory. Amelia is a veterinarian that Sam meets after he hits a stray dog. However, Amelia never really learns that Sam is a hunter – something that Liane believes could be explored in a future episode.
Tell us about how you got cast as Amelia Richardson.
I was cast off a self-tape. I remember it was a last minute audition and was due on a Sunday, which is unusual. But I sent it in the nick of time. Glad I did!
What was it like your first day on set?
Doing a guest star or recurring part on an established series is always a bit like being the new kid in class. But the crew and cast were extremely welcoming. It was my first time on such a long running show, and it was nice to see how easily everyone worked together, and how much history and camaraderie clearly existed on set. It was almost like a family – most of the people there had been together for eight years at that point. There was a running joke on set – someone had thrown something toward the trash and missed – and everyone kept saying "you were better in your twenties." Meaning everyone had grown up together. Through life milestones like new relationships and marriages and becoming parents. That is rare in showbiz, to evolve as a team, where projects and relationships usually don't usually endure.
My favorite scene to film was the last one with Sam, where Amelia comes up with the pact to meet at the motel. In a way, I was also saying goodbye to the show, and the fun experience, too.
Did you ever get caught up in Jared and Jensen's antics?
Not really, sorry I wish I had more to tell on that one!
If Don (Amelia's husband) hadn't shown up, do you think Sam and Amelia would've been together for a longer amount of time?
I think there could have been a future between them. They definitely had a deep connection, based on shared past trauma. But let's face it, at some point he would have had to come clean about what he really does when he's off there in the world… And THAT would be an interesting scene.
How was filming on Supernatural different than the other TV shows you've appeared on?
Filming on Supernatural was different because it honestly seemed like the whole crew was having fun, too. Other sets I've been on have been more stressful, pressed for time, etc. This really felt like a bunch of old pals who feel lucky they get to make a hit show together every week.
How would you like Amelia to return to Supernatural, if possible?
I think it would be fun if Sam had to go to Amelia for some kind of advice (or hard-to-find animal ingredients?) for a special potion/spell. If her veterinary supplies or knowledge could somehow help them overcome a certain demon / villain. And in so doing I think Sam would have to come clean about who he really is. So not only would it be the awkwardness of him appearing out of nowhere, but also the fact that he's a hunter.
Have you been following the recent storyline? If so, what do you think?
Do you have any current projects that you can share?
I just wrote my first pilot. It's called Maggie Mckill, and is about a 60-year-old widow and former CIA 0perative who gets called back to do a mission right when she meets a really great guy.


Technology's role in live music doesn't stop at the Jumbotron and holograms on stage. The latest tech is rapidly becoming standard practice in almost every aspect of concert-going. That old-school entrance wristband is increasingly an RFID, with a chip to be read by a scanner to whip through turnstiles and pay for concessions. Security will routinely be buttressed by 360-degree security cameras, anti-drone technology, facial recognition and web/social-media "geo-walls" that monitor posts. Even the process of emptying your pockets and bags at entry is becoming obsolete with "magnetometers" that can scan whole crowds. Prepare to be "future-shocked" by this panel of experts on the future of crowd management.


Vivacious personality with traffic stopping natural curves! This is Amy! A beautiful girl with perfect natural body and personality to match. Amy oozes elegance and she will fit into any circle and will be the perfect companion for any occasion. One cannot take his eyes off her but she is not just a pretty face. This girl is sophisticated, educated, witty, adventurous and excited about life. A must if you are looking for that special companion.
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Recently, our English class has finished reading 'Lockie Leonard-Scumbuster the play' written by Garry Fry which he adapted from the story by Tim Winton in 1993. The play was really confusing and not exactly my cup of tea.
Lockie Leonard is a 13 year old boy going through puberty and discovering the ups and downs of high school, Lockie thinks his brother Phillip is awkward and a nerd while is younger sister, Blob, just eats and makes a mess of everything, his dad, Sarge, is a police officer at the local station and his mum is a stay-at-home mum who takes care of Blob. just the ordinary Aussie family indeed.
Lockie's town is under some environmental issues, the towns local Harbour is polluted with waste from the nearby factories. Lockie and his best mate, Egg have come up with an idea to save the towns Harbour. They decide to hold a protest to stop these factories waste dumped into the water, but then the mayor, Vickie's dad (a.k.a Lockie's ex) gets involved to stop this mayhem caused by Lockie. The mayor in the end owns part of the surrounding companies and of course doesn't want to close them down. In the end Lockie saves the town by blocking the pipe ways with some help from Egg's parents, so the companies can get a taste of their own medicine.
The play was rushed and confusing to read since it was read like a script, which I don't mind but it's a complicated read. Reading scripts should just be kept for drama classes. Exactly what 'fpr05' said earlier- 'Lockie Leonard-Scumbuster to me is an ordinary play. It doesn't give me the buzz that I look for when I read a book.' No 'buzz' indeed. This part of the Lockie Leonard series is very cliche where there is a problem in the town, Lockie saves the day in the end. So predictable.
as i was growing up, i watched the lockie leonard series on channel 9. this show inpertiular was more understanding in terms of language but overall i didn't like this part of the series.
November 18, 2013 in Class blog, Environment, Reviews. Tags: #LockieLeonard?
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Use a comma before 'which' in the first sentence.
The sentence in paragraph two about Lockie and his family needs to be divided into shorter sentences to be grammatically correct. Use full stops instead of commas. Also, 'just' needs a capital J.
You would say 'experiencing' some environmental issues, not 'under'.
You need some apostrophes of possession – town's local harbour – the harbour belongs to the town. Also harbour doesn't need a capital unless it's a particular harbour and you're naming it – eg Sydney Harbour.
The mayor isn't Vicki's dad. His name is Mayor Pustling. She is Vicki Streeton.
Somehow you forgot all of the capital letters in your final paragraph, and it should be 'in particular'. Next time, another quick proofread before hitting 'publish' will catch a lot of these errors. Thanks for your post!


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Q: Unable to modify a file entered as an argument JAVA I'm trying to get this to work but it doesn't and I don't get why,
It's supposed to be a script where I enter an argument file and it replaces it with the correct replaced characters in it.
It doesn't replace the file I entered as argument.
I can get it to work If I place the whole code in the main function without calling a method.
Thanks.
public class Rename
{
    public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException{
        File origine = new File(args[0]);
        renameFile(origine);
    }
    public static void renameFile(File fileOriginal) throws IOException
    {
        try
        {
            File tempFile = File.createTempFile("buffer", ".tmp");
            FileWriter fw = new FileWriter(tempFile);

            Reader fr = new FileReader(fileOriginal);
            BufferedReader br = new BufferedReader(fr);

            while (br.ready())
            {
                fw.write(br.readLine().replace("#/A#" , "Á"));
            }

            fw.close();
            br.close();
            fr.close();

            tempFile.renameTo(fileOriginal);
        } catch (IOException e) {
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
    }
}

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*renameTo() returns a value. You are ignoring it.

*You can't rename a file to the name of an existing file. You have to ensure the target name doesn't exist.

*ready() is not a test for end of stream: see the Javadoc.

*A method that modifies the content of a file should not be called renameFile().

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Public Reaction towards Australian skipper steve smith's ball tampering row has been extremely bitter. The top highlight s of the incidents are punishment to Steve smith, his public apology with tears and removed from IPL RR captaincy.
However the ball tampering is not the first time incident in the history of incident. Here is an collection of ball tampering incidents.


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Final Fantasy 7 Remake May Replicate Half Life 3's Waiting Period
By Staff Reporter | March 13, 2018
If you've been following Square Enix closely, you must have heard about the developer's idea to recreate Final Fantasy 7 with current technologies. This means that Final Fantasy 7 may get a complete graphic makeover to appeal to new generation gamers.
Tentatively-known as Final Fantasy XII Remake, news of the game's development turned viral online last year and many can't wait to play the game.
Well, this is a big problem because Final Fantasy 7's development is not going to be a swift journey. A leak has proved this point when it saw Square Enix hiring fresh blood to be part of the developing team that will handle Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
While this is good for new game developers to meet the challenges, the idea also suggests that it will be a long while before Final Fantasy 7 Remake gets released.
Nothing is official at the moment but the delayed launching for Final Fantasy 7 Remake seems inevitable. After all, Final Fantasy XV took a very long while to get released which makes it no way for Final Fantasy 7 Remake to make a quick entry into the market.
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Big Decoy Spreads Fool Front Range Lesser Canadas
By David Draper
Although most hunters here in the Nebraska Panhandle target big geese, we're starting to see more and more lesser Canadas moving into the area and, depending on the weather, staying for most of the season. Problem is, many local honker hunkers unaccustomed to dealing with such large flocks of birds are having difficulty decoying them. After hunting along Colorado's Front Range last weekend, where waterfowlers have figured out how to handle the lessers, I can share a few tips.
First off, lesser geese like large spreads--large as in number of decoys, not the overall footprint. When hunting with Avery Pro Staffer Vance Stolz, I was surprised at how many decoys he packs into such a small space. Saturday, we put out 27 dozen full-body Avery goose decoys in an area maybe 50 yards in diameter, setting the dekes as densely as we dared. As Vance's son Tyler, also on the Avery team, said to me that morning "Put them as close together as you can, then put them closer." From the air, I'm sure our spread looked like a big black spot, which is probably why we didn't have a lot of difficulty pulling in big flocks from what I would normally consider too high.
Two other techniques the Stolz team relies on are constant calling and aggressive flagging. I'm used to shy geese that need subtle coaxing and minimal flagging to be convinced into range. In Colorado, the only time the calling stopped was when Vance would tell us to take 'em. The flagging was also aggressive, and I watched flock after flock respond positively when I pounded the flag at them on the corners. In talking with Jeff Colwell of Front Range Guide Service he said he often tells clients the only time they should set down the flag is when it's time to pick up the gun.
For Saturday's hunt, Colwell hosted a women's-outreach hunt, offering free guiding service to any lady that was interested in attending. I shared the pit with four women, one of which had never hunted before. And while she ended the day without drawing a feather, she was already planning another hunt. It was great to see the enthusiasm these women, most brand-new to hunting, had for the experience. Hats off to Colwell for his generous nature.
Sunday and Monday, we had a few bigger geese mixed in with the flocks of lessers, which Stolz figured were birds new to the area. Strong winds blew from the north Saturday night and overnight temperatures Sunday and Monday fell well below freezing, so an influx of new birds from the north wouldn't have been surprising. Stolz did note there were not a lot of puddle ducks in the area, though we did see a few flocks of ducks, mostly divers, each morning, giving some hope for the opening of the second half of the season this week.
Looking at the waterfowl counts from the Missouri River in South Dakota, it looks like birds there are starting to trickle south. Where Oahe and downriver held 750,000 mallards last week, the numbers have dropped to a little more than 450,000. Canada geese numbers increased a bit from the week before, though the numbers are still down from the peak of 300,000 a few weeks back. Hopefully all those missing birds are settling in to hunters' spreads in Nebraska, Kansas and points south.
Hunter reports from those areas seem to confirm that birds are on the move after last week's freezing temperatures and blizzard conditions. Andrew Schlueter, and Avery staffer out of Norfolk, Neb., mentioned seeing new birds coming in from the north earlier last week, as did Nick Lisec near Kansas City, Kansas, and his colleague Dallas Branch in Red Rock, Oklahoma, who reported both geese and ducks showed up for the first time this season last Sunday.


I love these sweet and simple cut-out air fresheners. They're easy to make and to re-use and are a fantastic alternative to products that use synthetic fragrances (I'm looking at you toxic trees!). I've used wool felt, a fabric that naturally diffuses essential oils and can be reused indefinitely, minimizing waste. Cut felt into shapes, combine essential oils to fit your mood and hang in spaces that could use a scent uplift.
1. Draw shapes of choice onto paper and cut out.
2. Pin paper shapes onto felt and cut along edges.
3. Punch a single hole near the edge of each of your felt cutouts and thread a piece of string through it. Tie a knot to create a loop.
4. For each cut-out, drop 20-30 drops of essential oils directly onto felt.
5. Hang in spaces, reapplying essential oils once scent has faded.
Have fun with your shapes and scents!


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Role Of Physiotherapy In Patients With Paralysis!
Paralysis is a loss of muscle power and function of any part of the body. It is seen in the form of weakness of body parts, loss of sensation, and loss of movement of that part.
What is physiotherapy and why it is used?
What therapies are included in it?
Aerobic exercises: It encourages a rapid exchange of oxygen to muscle tissues which increases sensory and motor function.
Method of physical conditioning: It is conducted via active or passive ranges of motion which help improve the muscle strength and also help the patient to adapt or learn how to use the paralyzed limb.
Exercises: Exercises, such as hip rotation exercise and its variation, ankle rotation exercises, and toe rotation exercises are advised in lower limb paralysis.
Electric stimulation therapy: It helps restore the motor function in paralyzed patients where electrical stimulation is done via a low-frequency device.
Mobility aids: Mobility aids, such as a wheelchair, help to move from one place to another place.
Hydrotherapy pool: It helps assist patients to overcome conditions where movement is limited because of paralysis and where muscles are weakened.
Massage therapy: Massage therapy helps regain control of muscles and boost the range of motion by improving blood circulation to the affected part.
Hand muscle exercises: It includes exercise with the balls or any other toy to improve hand grip and muscle power.
Speech therapy: In patients with aphasia, speech therapy is given to improve the speech.
Parallel bars: It helps practice walking and balancing when there is impairment.
Physical training: In physical training, various exercises are taught to improve the muscle strength of the affected part.
Use of teaching transformers (wheelchairs, bed, car, or toilet): It helps improve safety and also promotes independence.
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Vincent Herring at the Philadelphia Museum Of Art
By EDWARD ZUCKER
Vincent Herring
"Vincent Herring" and "smooth jazz" are, somehow, words that do not easily roll off the tongue together. Judging from several recent appearances, saxophonist Herring, who has developed one of the most clearly defined voices on alto in mainstream jazz, is apparently switching gears from a traditional bop sound to a contemporary jazz sound.
Herring is currently touring in support of his latest release Jazz Earth Agents. The current release features Herring (saxophone), Anthony Wonsey (piano), Richie Goods (double bass & electric bass), and Jouris Dudli (drums.)
Due to unfortunate traffic problems, the band started this performance at the Philadelphia Museum of Art forty minutes late and were forced to perform a truncated first set. The set began with a mid-tempo version of "Norwegian Wood which featured a wonderful two-handed run by Wonsey. Staying in a boppish mode, the band then played "You've Changed with the high points being a "deep in the pocket" solo by Goods and a complex and powerful solo by Herring.
Smooth jazz began creeping into their second set, starting with the classic standard "Speak Low which had Goods switching to electric bass. The second song, perhaps the most interesting of this set, featured Herring playing tenor on the engaging Wonsey original "Pamela. One could easily imagine "Pamela as a beautiful traditional mainstream jazz ballad using a double bass instead of the electric.
The only tune in the second set free of the smooth jazz feel was an early Herring tune "Dawnbird, which began with a Dudli solo that would have made Blakey proud, but this was the only song on which he really kicked into high gear. Things picked up even more when the rest of the band joined in for the remainder of the song.
The set then quickly retreated to the "smooth jazz groove with an original tune by Goods entitled "At The Moment. With the exception of "Dawnbird, the second set did not swing nor did it provide any risk-taking by the band. Although the compositions were artfully arranged and some of the melodies were memorable, the groove was bland. It reminds me somewhat of the Crusaders of the 1980's. Giving credit where it is due, Herring's music is still much more interesting than the pop without vocals elevator music one usually associates with smooth jazz.
With the band's current contemporary sound, Herring may be reaching for a new audience, or is just trying something new or something outside of the box. The result was that the evening had a disjointed, almost schizophrenic feel. The dichotomy between (and even within) songs was discordant.
If this project is not just a detour but a new path for Herring, it will interesting to see how his long-time listeners react to this new sound. It will also be worth keeping an eye on Wonsey and which path his chooses to take on his own career. This young pianist recently released his own recording, The Thang, an excellent mainstream effort.
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Everyman Theatre Cork celebrates 120 years of Entertainment #Everyman120
By TheCork.ie on 24th January, 2017 Comments Off on Everyman Theatre Cork celebrates 120 years of Entertainment #Everyman120
By David O'Sullivan
david@TheCork.ie
"Following on from our record-breaking panto, we enter 2017 more optimistic than ever. Once again, The Everyman is presenting a high-quality, eclectic, programme which we think our audiences will love and which you simply won't find anywhere else. There really is something for everyone and we can't wait for the new season to get underway." Séan Kelly, Executive Director at the Everyman.
Talking at the launch of the Spring/Summer 2017 Everyman Programme, Artisitic Director Julie Kelleher said, "The building that we know and love today as the Everyman has a very special anniversary this year: it has stood on MacCurtain Street for 120 years. Today, we refer to our beautiful and storied building simply as the Everyman – its palatial qualities speaks for itself the moment you walk in to the auditorium. By way of acknowledging the rich and varied performance history of the building, we have put together a programme for the year, that like the building's previous incarnations, bring you the very best of the performing arts."
Each of the twelve months of the coming year hosts a special Everyman120 show – an event that encapsulates the best of the building's past, present, or future, as they continue our mission of maintaining tradition and breaking new ground.
The 120 shows to look out for in the coming months are Kevin Barry's first stage play Autumn Royal later this month, a stunning operatic reinvention of James Joyce's The Dead by The Performance Corporation in February, a witty re-imagining of Willy Russell's classic comedy Educating Rita from Lyric Belfast in March, a special anniversary production of Many Young Men of Twenty by John B.Keane from the Everyman Theatre Company in April, a classic opera in the shape of Handel's Radamisto brought to us by NI Opera in May, and in June, the unmissable Irish Premiere of Futureproof by remarkable Cork playwright, Lynda Radley.
Wrapped around these highlights is the usual bursting-at-the-seams programme you'd expect. As ever, with ongoing support from the Cork community, the theatre continues to present the work of Cork's leading theatre artists: Declan Hassett's new play JACK chronicles the life and times of one of Cork's finest, former Taoiseach Jack Lynch. Local heroes BrokenCrow premiere Levin & Levin, an exciting new play by Aideen Wylde and West End star Irene Warren returns to the stage in superb form, with Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tell Me On A Sunday, directed by Trevor Ryan.
Great nights out are a favourite for all, and there's no shortage in 2017 with a whopper season of comedy, music and spoken word including Des Bishop, Keith Barry, Johnny Mc Evoy, Jason Byrne, Isla Grant and Michael Harding. Returning to the stage are Faulty Towers: The Show, Foil, Arms & Hog, The Everyman Sunday Songbook, David McSavage and PJ Gallagher, first time visits from stand-up star Al Murray, The Cavern Beatles and the finest of Cork talent with comic Ross Browne, The White Horse Guitar Club and power ballad powerhouse Fist of Pure Emotion!
If it's family favourites you're looking for, this Spring sees the return of BrokenCrow's brilliant adaptation of children's classic, The Secret Garden, and Bosco is back with Hansel & Gretel. Ballet Ireland also return following the sell-out success of The Nutcracker, with their beautiful version of Giselle.
Some of the best loved writers of fiction transfer from the page to the stage in May, with adaptations of novels by Michael Morpurgo – Private Peaceful and Maeve Binchy with Minding Frankie, and a new play from Eoin Colfer. And because "dark nights" are everybody's least favourite thing, the Everyman has packed the remainder of the calendar with top notch touring shows such as Before Monsters Were Made by 15th Oak, The Game by THEATREclub, Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye by Jim Nolan and Have I No Mouth by Brokentalkers, that give a flavour of the best new writing and making for theatre that Ireland has to offer.
For more details on the Everyman Autumn/Winter 2016 programme or for details on booking visit www.everymancork.com
Everyman Theatre Cork celebrates 120 years of Entertainment #Everyman120 added by TheCork.ie on 24th January, 2017


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Gerry Connolly on Health Care
No denying coverage for pre-existing conditions
The next President and Congress must act boldly to control rising health care costs and provide quality, affordable care for the 47 million uninsured Americans. Connolly will work with a broad coalition to design a plan that emphasizes preventive coverage and makes it illegal for insurance companies to deny coverage for preexisting conditions. Source: 2008 House campaign website, gerryconnolly.com, "Issues" , Nov 4, 2008
Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts.
Proponent's Arguments for voting Yes:
[Sen. DeMint, R-SC]: The Democrats have Medicare on a course of bankruptcy. Republicans are trying to save Medicare & make sure there are options for seniors in the future. Medicare will not be there 5 or 10 years from now. Doctors will not see Medicare patients at the rate [Congress will] pay.
[Sen. Ayotte, R-NH]: We have 3 choices when it comes to addressing rising health care costs in Medicare. We can do nothing & watch the program go bankrupt in 2024. We can go forward with the President's proposal to ration care through an unelected board of 15 bureaucrats. Or we can show real leadership & strengthen the program to make it solvent for current beneficiaries, and allow future beneficiaries to make choices.
Opponent's Arguments for voting No:
[Sen. Conrad, D-ND]: In the House Republican budget plan, the first thing they do is cut $4 trillion in revenue over the next 10 years. For the wealthiest among us, they give them an additional $1 trillion in tax reductions. To offset these massive new tax cuts, they have decided to shred the social safety net. They have decided to shred Medicare. They have decided to shred program after program so they can give more tax cuts to those who are the wealthiest among us.
[Sen. Merkley, D-OR]: The Republicans chose to end Medicare as we know it. The Republican plan reopens the doughnut hole. That is the hole into which seniors fall when, after they have some assistance with the first drugs they need, they get no assistance until they reach a catastrophic level. It is in that hole that seniors have had their finances devastated. We fixed it. Republicans want to unfix it and throw seniors back into the abyss. Then, instead of guaranteeing Medicare coverage for a fixed set of benefits for every senior--as Medicare does now--the Republican plan gives seniors a coupon and says: Good luck. Go buy your insurance. If the insurance goes up, too bad. Reference: Ryan Budget Plan; Bill HCR34&SCR21 ; vote number 11-HV277 on Apr 15, 2011
Voted NO on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund.
Congressional Summary:Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to repeal provisions establishing and appropriating funds to the Prevention and Public Health Fund (a Fund to provide for expanded and sustained national investment in prevention and public health programs to improve health and help restrain the rate of growth in private and public sector health care costs). Rescinds any unobligated balanced appropriated to such Fund.
Proponent's Argument for voting Yes:
[Rep. Pitts, R-PA]: Section 4002 of PPACA establishes a Prevention and Public Health Fund, which my bill, H.R. 1217, would repeal. The PPACA section authorizes the appropriation of and appropriates to the fund from the Treasury the following amounts:
$500 million for FY 2010
$750 million for FY11
$1 billion for FY12
$1.25 billion for FY13
$1.5 billion for FY14
and for FY15 and every fiscal year thereafter, $2 billion.
We have created a slush fund from which the Secretary of HHS can spend without any congressional oversight or approval. I would suggest to my colleagues that, if you wanted more funding to go towards smoking cessation or to any other program, the health care law should have contained an explicit authorization. By eliminating this fund, we are not cutting any specific program. This is about reclaiming our oversight role of how Federal tax dollars should be used.
Opponent's Argument for voting No:
[Rep. Waxman, D-CA]: This bill represents the Republicans' newest line of attack to disrupt, dismantle, and to ultimately destroy the Affordable Care Act. For many years, Republicans have joined with Democrats in supporting programs to prevent disease, to promote health and, in turn, to cut health care costs. But today, the House will vote to end funding for the first and only Federal program with dedicated, ongoing resources designed to make us a healthier Nation. Reference: To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund; Bill H.1217 ; vote number 11-HV264 on Apr 13, 2011
Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug.
Congressional Summary:Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to provide for the regulation of tobacco products by the Secretary of Health and Human Services through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Defines a tobacco product as any product made or derived from tobacco that is intended for human consumption. Excludes from FDA authority the tobacco leaf and tobacco farms.
Opponent's argument to vote No:Rep. HEATH SHULER (D, NC-11): Putting a dangerous, overworked FDA in charge of tobacco is a threat to public safety. Last year, the FDA commissioner testified that he had serious concerns that this bill could undermine the public health role of the FDA. And the FDA Science Board said the FDA's inability to keep up with scientific advancements means that Americans' lives will be at risk.
Proponent's argument to vote Yes: Rep. HENRY WAXMAN (D, CA-30): The bill before us, the Waxman-Platts bill, has been carefully crafted over more than a decade, in close consultation with the public health community. It's been endorsed by over 1,000 different public health, scientific, medical, faith, and community organizations.
Sen. HARRY REID (D, NV): Yesterday, 3,500 children who had never smoked before tried their first cigarette. For some, it will also be their last cigarette but certainly not all. If you think 3,500 is a scary number, how about 3.5 million. That is a pretty scary number. That is how many American high school kids smoke--3.5 million. Nearly all of them aren't old enough to buy cigarettes. It means we have as many boys and girls smoking as are participating in athletics in high schools. We have as many as are playing football, basketball, track and field, and baseball combined. Reference: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; Bill HR1256&S982 ; vote number 2009-H187 on Apr 2, 2009
Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Congressional Summary:
Reauthorizes State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) through FY2013 at increased levels.
Gives states the option to cover targeted low-income pregnant women
Phases out coverage for nonpregnant childless adults.
Proponent's argument to vote Yes:
Rep. FRANK PALLONE (D, NJ-6): In the last Congress, we passed legislation that enjoyed bipartisan support as well as the support of the American people. Unfortunately, it did not enjoy the support of the President, who vetoed our bill twice, and went on to proclaim that uninsured children can simply go to the emergency room to have their medical needs met. As the Nation moves deeper into a recession and unemployment rates continue to rise, millions of Americans are joining the ranks of the uninsured, many of whom are children. We can't delay. We must enact this legislation now.
Opponent's argument to vote No:Rep. ROY BLUNT (R, MI-7): This bill doesn't require the States to meet any kind of threshold standard that would ensure that States were doing everything they could to find kids who needed insurance before they begin to spend money to find kids who may not have the same need. Under the bill several thousands of American families would be poor enough to qualify for SCHIP and have the government pay for their health care, but they'd be rich enough to still be required to pay the alternative minimum tax. The bill changes welfare participation laws by eliminating the 5-year waiting period for legal immigrants to lawfully reside in the country before they can participate in this program. In the final bill, we assume that 65% of the children receiving the benefit wouldn't get the benefit anymore. It seems to me this bill needs more work, would have benefited from a committee hearing. It doesn't prioritize poor kids to ensure that they get health care first. Reference: SCHIP Reauthorization Act; Bill H.R.2 ; vote number 2009-H016 on Jan 14, 2009
Require insurers to cover breast cancer treatment.
Connolly co-sponsored Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act
Congressional Summary: Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to require coverage and radiation therapy for breast cancer treatment.
Prohibits restricting benefits for any hospital length of stay to less than 48 hours in connection with a mastectomy or breast conserving surgery or 24 hours in connection with a lymph node dissection; or
Prohibits requiring that a provider obtain authorization from the plan for prescribing any such length of stay.
Congressional Findings:
According to the American Cancer Society, excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women.
An estimated 40,480 women and 450 men died from breast cancer in 2008, and an estimated 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in women, plus 1,990 cases in men.
Most breast cancer patients undergo some type of surgical treatment.
Treatment for breast cancer varies according to type of insurance coverage and State of residence.
Currently, 20 States mandate minimum inpatient coverage after a patient undergoes a mastectomy.
Breast cancer patients have reported adverse outcomes, including infection and inadequately controlled pain, resulting from premature hospital discharge following breast cancer surgery.
Source: H.R.111 11-HR111 on Jan 5, 2011
Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy.
Connolly signed Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (MARS)
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the cap on outpatient physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapy services of the type furnished by a physician or as an incident to physicians' services.
SEC. 2. OUTPATIENT THERAPY CAP REPEAL.
Section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395(l)) is amended by striking subsection (g).
[Explanatory note from Wikipedia.com "Therapy Cap"]:
In 1997 Congress established per-person Medicare spending limits, or "therapy cap" for nonhospital outpatient therapy, but responding to concerns that some people with Medicare need extensive services, it has since placed temporary moratoriums on the caps. The therapy cap is a combined $1,810 Medicare cap for physical therapy and speech language pathology, and a separate $1,810 cap for occupational therapy ($1870 for 2011). Medicare patients requiring rehabilitation from disabilities, car accidents, hip injuries, stroke, and other ailments would be limited to roughly two months worth of treatments at an outpatient therapy clinic. Any patients that exceed the cap, whether they are healed or not, would have to stop therapy, or pay for the therapy services out of their own pocket.Several medical associations have lobbied against therapy caps because the bill inadvertently restricted disabled seniors, stroke patients, and other severe cases from receiving therapy treatments. Source: HR.1546&S829 11-HR1546 on Apr 14, 2011
Sponsored merging Alzheimers diagnosis and care benefit.
Connolly co-sponsored HOPE for Alzheimer's Act
Congressional Summary:The purpose of this Act is to increase diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, leading to better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Congress makes the following findings:
As many as half of the estimated 5.2 million Americans with Alzheimer's disease have never received a diagnosis.
An early and documented diagnosis and access to care planning services leads to better outcomes for individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
Combining the existing Medicare benefits of a diagnostic evaluation and care planning into a single package of services would help ensure that individuals receive an appropriate diagnosis as well as critical information about the disease and available care options.
Proponent's argument for bill: (The Alzheimer's Association, alz.org). The "Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act" (S.709/H.R. 1507) is one of the Alzheimer's Association's top federal priorities for the 113th Congress. The HOPE for Alzheimer's Act would improve diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and increase access to information on care and support for newly diagnosed individuals and their families. It would also ensure that an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis is documented in the individual's medical record. Source: S.709/H.R. 1507 13-H1507 on Apr 11, 2013
GOP can't beat ObamaCare, so they pretend it's a "disaster".
Connolly voted NAY Full Repeal of ObamaCare
Heritage Action Summary: This vote would fully repeal ObamaCare.
Heritage Foundation recommendation to vote YES: (2/3/2015): ObamaCare creates $1.8 trillion in new health care spending and uses cuts to Medicare spending to help pay for some of it. Millions of Americans already have lost, and more likely will lose, their coverage because of ObamaCare. Many Americans have not been able to keep their doctors as insurers try to offset the added costs of ObamaCare by limiting the number of providers in their networks. In spite of the promise, the law increases the cost of health coverage.
Secretary of Labor Robert Reich recommendation to vote NO: (robertreich.org 11/22/2013): Having failed to defeat the Affordable Care Act, Republicans are now hell-bent on destroying the ObamaCare in Americans' minds, using the word "disaster" whenever mentioning the Act, and demand its repeal. Democrats [should] meet the Republican barrage with three larger truths:
The wreck of private insurance: Ours has been the only healthcare system in the world designed to avoid sick people. For-profit insurers have spent billions finding and marketing their policies to healthy people--while rejecting people with preexisting conditions, or at high risk.
We could not continue with this travesty of a healthcare system: ObamaCare is a modest solution. It still relies on private insurers--merely setting minimum standards and "exchanges" where customers can compare policies.
The moral imperative: Even a clunky compromise like the ACA between a national system of health insurance and a for-profit insurance market depends, fundamentally, on a social compact in which those who are healthier and richer are willing to help those who are sicker and poorer. Such a social compact defines a society.
Legislative outcome: Passed House 239-186-8; never came to a vote in the Senate. Source: Supreme Court case 15-H0132 argued on Feb 3, 2015
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