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19世紀末至20世紀初澳門特殊行業分佈之初探
余國 & Cheng, H-H., 2009 十月, 於 : 澳門研究54. p. 117-130
921集集地震建築物災損空間特性解析
Chang, H-S., 陳姿伶 & 王鈺淋, 2017, 於 : 建築學報 = Journal of Architecture (TSSCI). 101, p. 59-75
Accuracy test and method choice for map digitization
Lin, F. T., 1999 一月 1, 於 : Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Transactions of the Chinese Institute of Engineers,Series A/Chung-kuo Kung Ch'eng Hsuch K'an. 22, 1, p. 79-86 8 p.
Analog to digital conversion
A Comparative Analysis of the Characteristics of High-Speed Railway Network in China's Metropolitan Areas
Su, Q. M. & Chang, H-S., 2017, 於 : World Journal of Social Science Research. 4, p. 318-332
A GIS-based Decision Support System for Typhoon Emergency Response in Taiwan
Hsu, M. H., Chen, A. S., Chen, L. C., Lee, C. S., Lin, F. T. & Huang, C. J., 2011 一月 1, 於 : Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. 29, 1, p. 7-12 6 p.
A historical study on the development of RC building construction adapting to the climate in Taiwan
Cheng, H-H. & Matsumura, S., 2005 十二月 9, 於 : International Journal for Housing Science and Its Applications. 29, 4, p. 279-290 12 p.
A Housing Location Choice Model Combined with a Fuzzy Linguistic Scal
Chen, Y-J., 連經宇 & 連經宇, 2002 三月, 於 : International Journal of Fuzzy Systems. p. 648-654
A military-related townscape: The case of Zuoying, Taiwan
Chen, C-H., 2018 一月 1, 於 : Urban Morphology. 22, 1, p. 53-68 16 p.
functional change
64 引文 (Scopus)
A model of 'creative experience' in creative tourism
Tan, S. K., Kung, S-F. & Luh, D. B., 2013 四月 1, 於 : Annals of Tourism Research. 41, p. 153-174 22 p.
A Multi-Objective Spatial Optimization Method for Land Use Allocation in High Flood Risk Areas
Tsou, K-W., Huang, T. W. & Kuo, H. F., 2013 六月, 於 : International Journal of Bioscience, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics. p. 201- 205.
An abductive propositional logic for design reasoning
Lin, FT. & Wang, HH., 2001 七月, 於 : Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Transactions of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Series A/Chung-kuo Kung Ch'eng Hsuch K'an. 24, 5, p. 569-579 11 p.
An accessibility-based integrated measure of relative spatial equity in urban public facilities
Tsou, K-W., Hung, Y. T. & Chang, Y. L., 2005 一月 1, 於 : Cities. 22, 6, p. 424-435 12 p.
public facility
model analysis
An agent-based model for queue formation of powered two-wheelers in heterogeneous traffic
Lee, T-C. & Wong, K. I., 2016 十一月 1, 於 : Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications. 461, p. 199-216 18 p.
Agent-based Model
Analysis of Farming Environmental Efficiency Using A DEA Model with Undesirable Outputs
Tsou, K-W., 2014 十二月, 於 : APCBEE Procedia.
An assessment of parking fare rate deregulation in taipei
Shyr, O. & Wu, K. C., 2011 八月 1, 於 : Urban Studies. 48, 10, p. 2069-2083 15 p.
An Empirical Case Study on Housing Value and Rent
Chen, Y-J., 1997 十二月, 於 : Journal of Planning. p. 43-58
An Empirical Study of Case-based Urban Planning Support System
Tsou, K. W. & Chang, H-S., 2004, 於 : Journal of Taiwan Geographical Information. 1, p. 1-17
A new approach of urban regeneration- Tainan Confucius Temple Area
Chao, T-Y., 2010 四月, 於 : Asian Pacific Planning Review.
A new urban regeneration approach: Tainan Confucius Temple Area
Cheng, H-H. & Chao, T-Y., 2010 八月, 於 : Asian Pacific Planning Review. 6, 1, p. 135-138
An Exploratory Study on Land use Planning of Disaster Prevention: A Case Study of Kaohsiung New Town
Chang, H-S. & Hsieh, H. Y., 2013, 於 : Procedia Environmental Sciences. 17, p. 382-391
An institutional perspective of "Glocalization" in two Asian tigers: The "Structure−Agent−Strategy" of building an age-friendly city
Sun, Y., Chao, T. Y., Woo, J. & Au, D. W. H., 2017 一月 1, 於 : Habitat International. 59, p. 101-109 9 p.
political activity
A policy network analysis for the formation of innovation platform in Southern Taiwan Science Parks
Chen, P. L., Yen, Y. C. & Kung, S. F., 2016 一月 1, 於 : Journal of Architecture and Planning. 17, 1, p. 25-52 28 p.
Electric network analysis
Application of environmental change efficiency to the sustainability of urban development at the neighborhood level
Kuo, H. F. & Tsou, K. W., 2015 一月 1, 於 : Sustainability (Switzerland). 7, 8, p. 10479-10498 20 p.
Applying spatial hedonic price model to explore the effects of taiwan high speed railway on land price
Tsou Prof., K. W., Cheng, H. T., Kuo, H. F. & Yang, T. M., 2013 十二月 19, 於 : Journal of Architecture and Planning. 14, 1, p. 47-66 20 p.
German Federal Railways
Applying TOPSIS and cooperative game theory in airline merging and coalition decisions
Shyr, O. F-Y. & Kuo, Y. P., 2008 三月, 於 : Journal of Marine Science and Technology. 16, 1, p. 8-18 11 p.
A preliminary study of emergence and development from the regional innovation systems to intelligent city-region
Hsieh, H. N., Hu, T. S., Chia, P. C., Hou, C. Y. & Lo, H. M., 2012 十二月 1, 於 : Journal of Architecture and Planning. 13, 2-3, p. 165-188 24 p.
A Review of Development Experience in Hsinchu Technopolis
Hu, T-S. & Lin, C-Y., 2013, 於 : World Technopolis Review. 2, p. 50-63
A spatial DEA-based framework for analyzing the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction policy implementation: A case study of earthquake-oriented urban renewal policy in Yongkang, Taiwan
Cheng, H. T. & Chang, H. S., 2018 五月 27, 於 : Sustainability (Switzerland). 10, 6, 1751.
data envelopment analysis
policy implementation
Assessing response behaviour of debris-flows affected communities in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Luo, Y., Shaw, R., Lin, H-L. & Joerin, J., 2014 十一月 1, 於 : Natural Hazards. 74, 3, p. 1429-1448 20 p.
debris flow
Assessing the Spatial Efficiency of Urban Development within the DPSIP Model
Tsou, K-W. & Kuo, H. F., 2012 五月, 於 : International Proceedings of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering.
Association of environmental features and the risk of alzheimer's dementia in older adults: A nationwide longitudinal case-control study
Liu, C. C., Li, C-Y., Kung, S-F., Kuo, H. W., Huang, N. C., Sun, Y. & Hu, S. C., 2019 八月 2, 於 : International journal of environmental research and public health. 16, 16, 2828.
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Social Environment
Association of the built environments and health-related quality of life in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study
Huang, N. C., Chu, C., Kung, S. F. & Hu, S. C., 2019 一月 1, 於 : Quality of Life Research.
Associations between physical facilities and organizational participation and levels of physical activity of adults in Tainan, Taiwan
Hu, S. C., Huang, N. C., Lin, Y. T., Kung, S. F. & Lin, L. L., 2013 十一月, 於 : Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 10, 8, p. 1109-1118 10 p.
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A strategic analysis of urban renewal in Taipei City using game theory
Lin, Y. C. & Lin, F. T., 2014, 於 : Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design. 41, 3, p. 472-492 21 p.
landowner
A Study of Bidders' Decision Behavior in Court Auctioned Buildings Market
Tsou, K-W. & Hung, Y. T., 2004 十二月, 於 : Journal of Planning. p. 27-41
A study of immunity-based urban system: A morphological approach
Chen, C-H. & Hsu, L-F., 2015, 於 : Procedia Computer Science. 60, p. 652–661
A study on innovation and production network in traditional industries area - A case of Changhua County
Hu, T-S., Yu, S. P., Chou, H. M., Chia, P. C. & Lo, H. M., 2015 一月 1, 於 : Journal of Architecture and Planning. 16, 2-3, p. 111-134 24 p.
A Study on the Evaluation of the Multipurpose Greenways System in an Urban Area
Chang, H-S., Huang, S-W. & Liu, Y-Y., 2010, 於 : Journal of Planning. 36, p. 59-76
A System Dynamics Approach to Evaluate the Impact of Taoyuan Aerotropolis Project on Employment, Population Growth, Housing Demand, and Transport
Shyr, O. F-Y., C.H. Tu & C.Y. Huang, 2017, 於 : The Journal of American Business Review. 5, 2
A taxonomy of creative tourists in creative tourism
Tan, S. K., Luh, D. B. & Kung, S-F., 2014 六月 1, 於 : Tourism Management. 42, p. 248-259 12 p.
Taxonomies
Balanced Scorecard as an Evaluation Tool for Product Service System Strategy Development
Kung, S-F., Luh, D. B. & Jiang, T-J., 2010, 於 : The Global Studies Journal. 3, p. 7-26
Brand Image Communication through Multicultural
Blair, T. C., Wu, J. Y., Chiou, S. C., Kung, S-F. & Shieh, M-D., 2012 一月 1, 於 : International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management. 11, 3, p. 85-98 14 p.
Brand image
Cross-culture
CarePlus- An Intensive Care Unit Family Service System
Luh, D. B., Kung, S-F., Wu, M. H. & Wang, K. Y., 2009, 於 : Journal of Nursing Research.
Car ownership motivations among undergraduate students in China, Indonesia, Japan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Taiwan, and USA
Belgiawan, P. F., Schmöcker, J. D., Abou-Zeid, M., Walker, J., Lee, T-C., Ettema, D. F. & Fujii, S., 2014 十月 29, 於 : Transportation. 41, 6, p. 1227-1244 18 p.
Changing Economic Driving Force of Cities Competitiveness: The Developing Capacity of Secondary Cities in Taiwan
Kung, S-F., Chang, T. Y. & Luh, D. B., 2011, 於 : International Journal of Economics and Management Sciences. 1, 5, p. 1-9
Commodification of Development Rights and What It Does to the Urban Housing Market in Taiwan
Shih, M., Chiang, Y., Chang, H. B. & Chang, C., 2017 十月 23, 於 : Journal of Planning Education and Research.
Shih, M., Chiang, Y. H., Chang, H-T. & Chang, C. O., 2019 六月 1, 於 : Journal of Planning Education and Research. 39, 2, p. 194-205 12 p.
spillover effect
Comparing the spatial patterns of earthquake disaster probability and individual risk perception: a case study of Yongkang Township in Tainan, Taiwan
Chang, H-S., Chen, T. L. & Cheng, H-T., 2018 九月, (Accepted/In press) 於 : Natural Hazards. 93, 3, p. 1589–1610
earthquake damage
Consideration of Proximity in Selection of Residential Location by Science and Technology Workers: Case Study of Hsinchu, Taiwan
Chang, S. L., Lee, Y. H., Lin, C. Y. & Hu, T. S., 2010 八月 1, 於 : European Planning Studies. 18, 8, p. 1317-1342 26 p.
Couchsurfing: Performing the travel style through hospitality exchange
Chen, D. J., 2018 三月 1, 於 : Tourist Studies. 18, 1, p. 105-122 18 p.


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Whitmer pushes immunizations as inoculation rates fall
Mitchell Boatman @SentinelMitch
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation Monday to declare August 2019 as Immunization Awareness Month, coinciding with the back-to-school season for many school districts, including most in the Holland area.
"As governor, keeping Michiganders healthy and safe is my No. 1 priority," Whitmer said in a press release. "Michigan is 29th in the nation for vaccine coverage, and I know we can do better. I encourage every Michigander to take this time to educate themselves on the importance of immunizations to protect our overall public health and keep our families safe."
State laws require a set of minimum immunizations, or vaccines, for students to be able to attend school. There are requirements for students entering kindergarten, seventh grade and those transferring to a new district. Families must show either a record of the vaccinations or have a waiver allowing the student to attend without the required immunizations.
To be awarded a waiver, families must meet one of two conditions. The first is the child has a medical condition that would make immunization a risk to their health. Second, a parent can apply for a waiver for their child on the grounds of religious or philosophical beliefs. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, a parent or guardian requesting a non-medical waiver "will need to receive education regarding the benefits of vaccination and the risks of disease" from their county health department.
According to MDHHS data, 3.8 percent of Michigan students used a waiver in 2018, the highest percentage since 4.8 percent in 2014. The department provides statistics for percentages of students using waivers at each benchmark — kindergarten, seventh grade and new entrants — for each county in the state.
Ottawa County has an overall waiver usage of 3.6 to 4 percent. Kindergarten students have waivers between 3.4 and 4.3 percent of the time, seventh-graders have them between 2.5 and 3.1 percent and new entrants to districts came in between 3.7 and 5 percent.
In Allegan County, less than 3.5 percent of students used waivers. Between 3.4 and 4.3 percent of kindergarteners, less than 2.4 percent of seventh-graders and less than 3.5 percent of new entrants used waivers in Allegan County.
MDHHS put together a list of vaccination rates by school building for kindergarteners, seventh-graders and new entrants using self-reported data from districts as well. Buildings with more than 95 percent of their students meeting requirements were listed as greater than 95 percent, but those with 95 percent or lower had a more exact number.
More than a dozen area school buildings have an immunization rate at or below 95 percent. Saugatuck High School, Holland Christian Middle School and Zeeland East High School are all listed at exactly 95 percent.
Hamilton Elementary School, Holland Christian High School and Holland West Elementary School each have a 94 percent immunization rate.
Coming in at 93 percent were ICademy, Holland Christian's South Side Elementary, Saugatuck Middle School and Zeeland West High School. Hamilton's Blue Star Elementary was at 92 percent, while Innocademy was at 91 percent.
Calvary Schools of Holland reported 82 percent of students meeting immunization requirements. Holland Christian's Pine Ridge Elementary had the lowest percentage of area school buildings with 79 percent.
The goal of Immunization Awareness Month, according to a release from the governor's office, is to "educate the public on the safety of vaccines" and make sure people are "up to date" on vaccines.
For more information on immunizations, visit the Ottawa County Department of Public Health, Allegan County Health Department or Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
— Contact reporter Mitchell Boatman at mboatman@hollandsentinel.com. Follow him on Twitter @SentinelMitch.

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Organic semiconductors have been used as active layer in devices such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photovoltaic cells, field-effect transistors, and lasers. Recently there has been a growing interest in spin and magnetic field effects in these materials. This include optically detected magnetic resonance where long spin coherence time was demonstrated; OLEDs where substantive magneto-electroluminescence and magneto-conductance were obtained; and organic spin valves (OSV) where spin injection from ferromagnetic (FM) electrodes was obtained. The interest in organic semiconductors has been motivated by the weak spin-orbit interaction that is caused by the light building block elements such as carbon and hydrogen, and the small hyperfine interaction with the nuclei. In this talk the status of the young field of "Organic Spintronics" will be reviewed. The necessary ingredients needed for the success of Organic Spintronics will be summarized, and evaluated by recent experiments. In particular the role of the HFI in magneto-transport will be elucidated via the isotope effect. Three applications of Organic Spintronics will be discussed: organic diodes with two FM electrodes for use as spin-valves; with one FM electrode for magnetic detectors; and organic diodes with no FM electrodes as magnetic sensors.


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Q: peewee db.close() not working as expected I tried implementing a simple model using peewee. Since I wanted to reuse functions that do queries often inside different contexts, I wanted to ensure that the connection to my db is opened and closed only 1 time for any call using a stack like this:
connected = 0

def connect():
    global connected
    if connected == 0:
        db.connect()
    connected +=1

def disconnect():
    global connected
    if connected == 0:
        raise ... # should not happen
    if connected == 1:
        db.close()
    connected -= 1

My functions then look like this:
def get_something():
    try:
        connect()
        # execute query
    finally:
        disconnect()

However, the second time the function is called, peewee complains that the connection is already open. I'm completely sure that db.close() is correctly called. The fun thing is, if I manually add
connected += 1
disconnect()

between the two calls, it works fine.
In my opinion, this should make absolutely no difference. Already checked if it's a timing issue by adding sleep to the finally's disconnect(); same behavior. Does anybody have an idea if this is indeed a peewee issue or there is something wrong with my code?

A: If you implicitly execute a query before the connect() step, then peewee will have already opened a connection.
I'd check to see where you might be executing a query outside the scope of the connect/close wrappers.

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Obituary for Bonnie Glynn
Bonnie Glynn, 86 of Earlham, Iowa formerly of Moorland, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Jefferson Place in Pella, Iowa from a broken heart. Bonnie and her husband, Gene, were married over 64 years when Gene passed away.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Friday, November 2, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee. Interment will be at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bonnie Glynn Memorial Fund and sent in care of Johnson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 119, Earlham, Iowa 50072. On line condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Bonnie was born on August 13, 1932 to Peter and Beata (Barney) Conley in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up in Valentine and Omaha, Nebraska, where she attended and graduated from St. Mary's High School. On August 1, 1953, she was united in marriage to Eugene Glynn at St. Peter's Cathedral in Omaha. To this union they were blessed with six children. Their first home was in rural Cass County on Gene's family farm. They raised their children in Moorland, then relocated to Wisconsin and West Virginia, before settling in Earlham.
Bonnie was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Moorland and St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee. She had a servant's heart and spent many hours volunteering at the hospital and for other organizations. She provided foster care, while raising her own children. Her ultimate gift was being there for her husband and children and attending the many school activities her children and grandchildren were involved in. Her interests included reading, crocheting, making blankets, bowling and golfing. After moving to Earlham, she worked at Apple Tree Day Care, where she loved to snuggle and care for the little babies. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and friends. Bonnie loved to get her family together and always offered a drink and candy to anyone who visited.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Beata, husband, Gene, brother, Barney, and daughter-in-law, Teresa.
Bonnie leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children: Patrick Glynn of Chandler, AZ, Ronald (Claudine) Glynn of Boone, IA, Becky (Steve) Osborn of Arvada, CO, Terry (Sally) Glynn of Gold Canyon, AZ, Nancy (Eric) Moorman of Pella, IA, and Diane (Jason) McGriff of Tiffin, IA; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one on the way; sister-in-law, Elaine Conley of Omaha; Rosalie Halligan of O'Fallon MO, the longtime sister she never had, and a host of extended family and friends that will miss her dearly.
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A disease is rare if it affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. But when all rare diseases are combined, they really aren't that rare at all. In fact, the National Institutes of Health estimates that there are as many as 7,000 rare diseases affecting 30 million Americans.
Although the road to getting a rare disease diagnosis can be a difficult one, Nationwide Children's Hospital is leveraging new technologies to turn research into life-saving treatments for rare diseases.
In the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) production facility at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's, specialized technicians are making materials for first-in-human clinical trials for rare diseases that have no other treatments.
The facility space is controlled tightly to reduce contamination and to meet the specific requirements set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for anything that is going to be employed for human use.
Technicians in the GMP facility go through rigorous training, from how to gown and how to move through the hallways, to how to go through the production process and move within the clean room.
The central hallway is pressurized at a higher rate than everything else around it. This means it essentially pushes into every room – that way, technicians can keep what is happening in the processing rooms isolated from one another, to allow processing of multiple products at the same time.
The facility has a section dedicated to cell-based therapy, a growing area of research that involves altering a patient's own cells or cells from a donor and infusing them into the patient to combat disease. There is also a section dedicated to viral vector manufacturing, a process that produces to clinical-grade vectors that are administered to patients during trials.
And because of the way the GMP facility is designed, technicians can pass samples directly out of the GMP laboratory spaces into the quality control lab. This means there isn't added travel time or delays, and samples can be turned around immediately.
When it comes to rare diseases, finding treatments – and finding them quickly – is even more important. And researchers and technicians at the GMP facility and Nationwide Children's are focused on the handful of children each year that are diagnosed with a particular rare disease, or the dozens of children across the world that have that rare disease.
There's no pharmaceutical priority for the facility. Its main mission is to supply high-quality, clinical-grade products that can be tested as investigative new drugs in patients with incurable genetic diseases.
The facility also fulfills requests from external clients or outside groups who are looking for partners to help get their products into phase 1 clinical trials.
For more information on the GMP facility, visit www.NationwideChildrens.org/GMP-Facility.
Jaysson Eicholtz, Director of GMP Operations, has been with Nationwide Children's Hospital since 2015. He has 18 years of experience in the FDA regulated industry in operations management roles working with vaccines, cell based therapy, OTC drugs and controlled substance manufacturing.


BRUNSWICK — In a decision that will likely disappoint some neighbors of a planned mixed-use development along Old Portland Road, the Town Council on Monday voted 8-1 to authorize a grant application that could upgrade power capacity to the site.
The $50,000 Community Development Block Grant was pursued by Maine Tool & Machine, currently located on Industry Road. The owner, Cliff Wilson, has since expressed interest in moving to a lot near the so-called Brunswick Commerce Center, the development by Bill Moore that is currently under Planning Board review.
Last year Moore attempted to sell the property to the town to build a controversial business park. The proposal was largely unpopular with neighbors along Durham Road, who claimed the development would contribute to sprawl and ruin the area's rural character. The council walked away from the deal after deeming it too expensive.
The recent CDBG application brought out similar concerns from neighbors. Several sent letters to town councilors urging caution, and on Monday some neighbors again voiced their concerns. But ultimately the majority of councilors said denying the application would go against the council's goal of supporting existing businesses.
At-large Councilor Debbie Atwood agreed. Atwood had initially raised questions about the proposal, worrying that the development could lead to sprawl along Old Portland Road. But on Monday, Atwood wasn't convinced her concerns justified a vote against the proposal.
"I simply can't be a big enough hypocrite to vote against this," said Atwood, adding that she was one of the authors of council's goals for 2009.
Councilor Karen Klatt was the lone dissenting vote. Klatt, who lives adjacent to the development and was a persistent opponent to the business park, argued that there are plenty of infill sites to meet Maine Tool & Machine's power needs, including Industry Road, which already has the three-phase power the company is seeking.
Councilor Gerald Favreau issued a curt response.
Wilson, the company owner, later explained that he'd been searching for a new lot for nearly two years and that the Moore property best fits his budget for expansion. He added that the town's Public Works Department consumed most of the available amperage on Industry Road.
Acting Town Manager Gary Brown added that the town wouldn't be financing the power upgrade, only facilitating the grant. Wilson, Brown said, would be providing the grant match – about $500,000.
Klatt's questions did little to persuade the rest of the council.
Chairwoman Hallie Daughtry, a longtime business park skeptic, argued that because the development meets existing zoning it is technically an infill lot.
"This isn't about extending the growth zone," Daughtry said.
The issue could surface again. The council must vote again to approve the CDBG grant if the application is successful.


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It's two o'clock on a hot summer afternoon. Suddenly the house is dark. We go outside to see what is happening and a few drops begin to fall. Here is what the sky looked like. We are in severe drought conditions in northern Indiana; this may bring a little rain, but I'm sure it is just a passing thunderstorm that won't help very much.


As part of its "Teotihuacan: City of Water, City of Fire" exhibit, the de Young created an interactive Minecraft map of the ancient Mexican city.
The Minecraft recreation is part of the de Young's "Teotihuacan: City of Water, City of Fire" exhibition, featuring artifacts from the Mesoamerican metropolis located 25 miles northeast of Mexico City. The wildly popular video game enables museum visitors to virtually walk the streets of the now crumbled city, before time wore its pyramids and pathways down to ruins.
Fox got a hand from someone with more experience in the museum design space – his father, Andrew, the de Young's senior web and interactive developer.
The father-son duo spent more than a year building the over one-square-mile virtual city, referencing data from archaeological maps, aerial and satellite photographs and Google Street View to craft an interactive, first-person experience of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
"It's actually uncanny how accurate we were able to get with most of the buildings and monuments we depicted," Andrew Fox said.
All of Minecraft's environments are created with uniform square blocks, he explained, which suited Teotihuacan's angular structures.
Minecraft users can download the map for free here. "Teotihuacan: City of Water, City of Fire" runs at the de Young through Feb. 11, 2018.


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There are many factors that need to consider when you pick a proper vape battery for your mod. Choosing the best vape battery is a matter of weighing up the pros and cons and deciding what you value most.
An e-cigarette or vaping device is usually powered by a rechargeable pen vape battery. There are a variety of battery brands suitable for vaping, such as, Ampking, Samsung 30Q, LG HE2, and Sony VTC5.
The battery capacity varies greatly from one brand to another, such as, the capacity of Samsung 30Q is 3000mAh, SONY VTC5 2600mAh and LG HE2 3500mAh.
The Samsung 30Q, Sony VTC5, and LG H2 all have a voltage of 20A. These vape batteries are designed to hold a variety of capacities to maintain different vaping devices for prolonged use before they need to be recharged.
The best vape battery can maintain temperatures normal. This makes sure the battery does not overheat or get damaged easily. When you use your vape, a good battery makes all the difference.
Having been vaping for many years, I compile this best vape battery list according to my personal experience. Hope this list can be helpful while you're picking the batteries that fits your vaping style.
Samsung 30Q 3000 mAh battery is an amazing cell with extremely low internal resistance but a slightly higher capacity of 3000 mAh. This well-made and reliable battery can last a long time. Featuring lightweight and high energy density, Samsung 30Q is a great choice for those who are using vape mods.
LG is a trust-worthy brand. With the LG HG2 18650, LG has succeeded in maximizing both amperage and capacity. With a capacity of 3000mAh, the LG HG2 enjoys an excellent battery life.
Besides its impressive battery life, the battery has an amperage output of 20A. LG HG2 also won't get too hot, so users can expect an operating temperature of 0 ~ 50ºC for charge and 20 ~ 75ºC for discharge.
The nominal voltage of LG HG2 is 3.6v and the full charging voltage is 4.2V.
VTC4 is also a 18650 battery released by a trust-worthy brand Sony. The battery has an operating voltage of 3.7V so it is perfect for mechanical mods with different capacities. With a high capacity of 2100mAh, VTC4 enables vapers to vape at 2100mA for an hour, or 1050A for two hours, or 4200mA for half an hour.
LG HB6 has a max continuous discharge of 30A and a capacity of 1500 mAh. Its nominal voltage is 3.6V and full charge voltage is 4.2V.
The LG HB6 has a cool operating temperature, which is a result of increased efficiency so in other words they battery enjoys a long life. Because of its high current rating, this LG HB6 is perfect for competition builds. Featuring a very low internal resistance, this battery is also ideal for unregulated low ohm builds.
EFEST GREEN is one of the latest batteries on the vaping market. The powerful 4200mAh battery makes it possible to vape throughout the day.
Currently, there aren't too many mods compatible with these batteries but for 26650 mech mods, they are perfect.
MNKE IMR 26650 is a very good high drain battery which is ideal for sub-ohm vaping.
With a capacity of 3500mAh, it won't last as long as the EFEST Green 26650 4200mAh. However, its life cycle is longer, with a cycle life of 500+.
The maximum load is 20A. There are many fake MNKE IMR 26650 batteries on the market, so we suggest buying them from reputable stores.
The Ampking AK4030 21700 battery is a high performance high-drain li-ion battery.
Adopting new technology, it enjoys a typical capacity of 3000mAh. Its new rapid charging mode can charge with 4A, which almost shortens 50% of the charging time.
This 21700 battery is widely used for powering vaping mods and other vape devices.
The best vape battery list above is just my personal opinion. You may have your own favorite ones. If you do not agree with me or have better batteries to recommend, please leave a comment below and I will update my list soon. Thank you for reading!


Ordinarily The Flash is known for his Scarlet Stylings, but here at Retro Styler we like to bring you something different. In fact this is so different that it's not Flash at all (tricked ya!), it's Zoom! If you fancy running a mile in the villains shoes for a change then grab yourself one of these Zoom design Snapback Caps.


Patient care requires a strong amount of compassion. Do you consider yourself a compassionate person?
To succeed in the healthcare services industry, you should have a solid level of compassion for your patients or customers. Talk to the interviewer about the compassionate qualities that you possess. How would you rate your level of compassion for others?
"I understand that compassion is one of the top qualities that I need to bring to the workplace, being in the healthcare services profession. I consider myself a very compassionate individual. I am warm hearted, responsive to my patients' needs, and always empathetic."
At Accredo Care Network we seek to hire individuals who display a keen interest in the healthcare arena. Would you consider yourself dedicated to a career in healthcare services?
Assure the interviewer that you are dedicated to a lucrative career in the healthcare services industry. The hiring manager would like to know that this position fits into your long-term plan and that, if hired, you would stay with Accredo Care Network, Inc. as long as possible.
"My entire career has been dedicated to the healthcare services field. I find it incredibly rewarding and interesting because I get to help others and every day brings new challenges! One of the reasons I applied for this role with Accredo Care Network, Inc. is because I can see a long-term fit here. I plan to work in the healthcare segment for my entire career."
"I know this career can take a toll on personal life, and I understand that while it can be more-or-less sustainable, it's more than just a job for me. So far, I have dedicated my entire adult life to this career. I have shadowed numerous professionals and have worked multiple clinics. I know this is the right career for me."
"This career is not just something I want to do 8-5 to get by; it's something I want to BE. I want to be someone who dedicates themselves to a craft. I chose healthcare because the learning opportunities are endless. It's constantly evolving. I find the human body is fascinating, and I think that society is only healthy when it cares for its wounded."
In the healthcare services industry there are many emotions in a day. Have your emotions ever been in the way of your productivity?
The interviewer wants to know if you consider yourself to be an emotionally driven person. Talk to the interviewer about your emotions and if they have ever affected your productivity at work.
"Everyone is emotional to a certain degree, and I would consider myself kind-hearted and open. A career in healthcare can be emotional at times; however, I choose to focus on the positives. For instance - if we are close to losing a patient, I will focus on the positive memories rather than the illness. This mindset has consistently allowed me to continue with a productive shift no matter the emotions that come my way. "
"This is a great question. I think the right answer is, 'of course, but not for long'! We've all had those tough cases. A child dies, a patient yells at you, or you have to give someone a cancer diagnosis. Its professional to take a few minutes after an encounter like that and let those emotions come and go. I cope with these emotions by telling myself that it's not my story, its the patient's story. I think it's okay to be moved by someone else's experience, but I don't need to make it mine."
Tell me about your healthcare related education and training.
Take a few minutes to walk the interviewer through your formal post-secondary education as well as any on the job training. Talk about your most positive take-away's from your post-secondary experience and be sure to tie in how that experience will help you succeed in this position.
"I have a nursing degree as well as additional on the job training within clinical research. I feel that my nursing education opened up many potential industry-related avenues for me. I graduated top of my class and completed a valuable internship with 'XYZ Health Services'. All of these experiences have helped prepare me for success in this role with Accredo Care Network, Inc.."
"I did my undergraduate in chemistry and medical school at St. George's University. I loved surgery, so my electives were in general surgery, trauma epidemiology, and orthopedics. I'm happy to be moving on to more responsibility as a resident. I have had some amazing mentors, and I found that I could perform with some different teaching styles."
At Accredo Care Network we take pride in our great relationships with clients, vendors, coworkers, and patients. Do you consider yourself to be a strong relationship builder?
Assure the interviewer that you would treat everyone at Accredo Care Network, Inc. with great respect and a positive attitude. Discuss the ways that you would build strong and healthy relationships if hired.
"I have often been complimented on my relationship building skills. I like to get to know people and ask them questions about themselves. Most people love to talk about themselves, and I find it's a great and simple way to start building rapport with others. I consider myself to be a strong relationship builder and take pride in my 'people skills'. Rest assured, I would be a great ambassador of positive relationships for Accredo Care Network, Inc.."
- Be a strong listener"
"I am happy to hear that Accredo Care Network, Inc. values long-term relationships. This fact is a bonus for me, and it's one of the reasons I chose to work in the medical field. I like working in an industry where genuine care is valued. Healthcare is not a place for gimmicks because health is precious and irreplaceable. In the past, I've had a lot of success by focusing on building a reputation for consistency and followup. What you describe is a good fit for me, these skills are valued by reputable vendors, and I'd like to represent a company that wants to create long-term sustainable partnerships."


We had a pretty nice weekend. I'm writing this after the fact and it's a little late, so I'm going to try to keep it brief.
2:40-ish Z paci for P, who was crying and had "lost" his luther.
What does that mean? It means I put Phoenix's pacifier back in his mouth because he "lost" his luther.
Oh, you mean what does "'lost' his luther" mean? I don't have a damn clue. I do remember typing it and autocorrect doing something to the word that somehow became luther, then going back and thinking I'd fixed it again. Pretty sure I was being clever (because I am clever in my log entries sometimes), but while I feel the truth about the passage is on the tip of my brain, I can't reach it and I probably never will.
When Tristen read it she decided to name his paci Luther. It's actually a WubbaNub, which both of the boys sleep with. It's a paci attached to a stuffed animal, which helps them stay better. We actually tuck them down the boys' sleep suits or pajamas so they don't lose them.
Anyway, the giraffe one is names Luther now, and the elephant is named Rupert (because it needed a name and Tristen randomly came up with that and I approved).
Tristen had said something a couple times about wanting pizza, and since we wanted to do more than just sit at a restaurant we chose to go downtown instead of to Elizabeth's. And since Tristen wanted to get a salad with her pizza, we went to Slice of Life instead of I Love NY, which is the best pizza in town to me, but it's cool.
On the way to Slice we stopped by Hot Pink Cake Stand because they were celebrating Harry Potter's birthday until the actual day of the fictional character's birth, which will be Tuesday. As we walked in I told the lady behind the counter that we stopped by because of that. She asked Tristen if she wanted to play a game and Tristen said "Yes" without a moment's hesitation.
The game was that she had to spin a spinner and eat the listed jellybean, but it would be a good one or a nasty one (both appearing the same). She spun coconut/sour milk and ended up with, of course, a sour milk. She was allowed to spit it out, but she got a free mini cupcake for her effort.
We stayed and chatted with the lady for a bit and each got a cupcake for later. We got special ones that were themed on the houses at Hogwarts. Tristen got a Slytherin, which was the mini she had and very delicious, and I got a Ravenclaw, which had blueberry frosting on a blueberry cupcake.
We got to Slice and weren't sure where to sit at first because we had the stroller and didn't want to use a high table, but none of the regular-height tables were available, save one with eight or so chairs around it. Not wanting to use that up, we ended up just sitting at the bar and parking the stroller next to it. Fawkes and Phoenix got lots of smiles, especially when we were served bottle of Blue Moon and Phoenix started reaching for the bottle. We used teamwork to pour the beer into glasses and fed the boys before feeding ourselves and got kudos for our efforts from some of the patrons.
After we ate we walked along the Cape Fear River back to the car and came on home to enjoy just a bit of our cupcakes. We saved the rest for the next day.
I got an email Sunday morning about the treadmill. I had posted it for sale on Craigslist and Facebook a week ago. I didn't really want to get rid of it because I used it quite a lot for a while and would like to get back to it, but I haven't used it in probably close to a year and, with the attention demanded by the boys, probably wouldn't again for a while. It also takes up a lot of space, which we have less of since I had to move my office out of what's now the boys' room.
I'm pretty certain there was more, but that's a good bit of TV watching and exercise right there. I'd get about a 5K per episode.
Anyway, the couple who came to pick it up were super nice. They had a one-year-old and a three-year-old. We had to take the treadmill apart more than we expected to get it out the door, so it's nice that they were nice, because if they were in a hurry they would not have liked us.
We went to pick Milly up from her friend Haley's house at 4:30 then stopped by Target because I needed deodorant and ended up spending $91. That's Target for ya.
In baby news, I think Fawkes's and Phoenix's hair is starting to thicken back up. They had a glorious dark head of hair when they were born, but it's definitely thinned out, especially in the spots where they lay down. I'm pretty sure it's coming back now though, which is cool. Between me and Tristen, they ought to have some thick, dark, at least somewhat-curly hair.


You must get a Special Occasion Liquor License (from any BC Government Liquor Store) if you wish to serve alcohol. The License dictates quantities of alcohol that can be served. Check this link for more information: Information on Special Occasion Licenses.
Present the six digit License Number to the building manager before your event.
Renters planning to serve alcohol must purchase Event Liability Insurance including Liquor Liability Insurance in the amount of $2 million adding Heritage Hall as an Additional Insured. A copy of the renter's Insurance Certificate must be provided to the building manager before your event. SBC Insurance can provide you with this insurance or you can chose your own provider.
If you want a "real" bar, these can be rented from a Party Rental company. Heritage Hall uses tables for a bar. Tables can be set up in an "L" shape, a "U" shape or one table in front and one behind.
28 three foot by six foot rectangular tables which can either seat six people (three on each side) or eight people (one person at each end).
11 sixty inch round tables which seat eight people.
10 thirty inch round cocktail tables with two choices of table height, either 30 inches high or 42 inches high.
We do not provide linen for the tables.
150 standard banquet chairs with padded seats and backs are provided. The chairs are burgundy red in colour.
We do not provide chair covers.
The 300 square foot serving kitchen includes a double size stainless steel fridge and an additional household size fridge with a small freezer, a large double sink, and three granite counter space work areas. There are several plug-ins with separate circuits.
one microwave, one full-size electric convection oven (with five 20 inch deep by 25 inch wide racks).
one 100 cup coffee urn which does not require filters and uses coarse or percolator grind coffee, one 30 cup hot water urn.
We do NOT have a stove.
We do NOT provide dishes, cutlery, glassware or linens.
A $200 deposit is due at the time of booking. This deposit will hold your date and then becomes a damage deposit.
Your rental fee is due one month before your event. Do not deduct the $200 deposit from your rental fee. It is a damage deposit and is returned after your event minus any charges.
What should we do about the delivery and pick-up of rentals?
Heritage Hall cannot store your rentals. You are responsible for taking care of your own rentals. If possible have rentals delivered and picked up on the day of the event. Rentals are often delivered to the building lobby and picked up from the lobby. Rentals stored in the lobby are stored at your risk. Heritage Hall will not pay for lost or stolen rentals.
At the end of your event you must either remove and return the rentals or move them to the building lobby for next day pickup. Rentals must be stacked neatly against the lobby walls. Since this lobby is the office entrance, stairs, doors, or the elevator must not be blocked with rentals. Tell the rental company to pickup first thing in the morning. The building is open 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday. On weekends, Heritage Hall staff is here until 9:00 am and can let rental companies in to pick up rentals.
Please discuss your rental situation with the building manager.
What time can we get in to set up?
Your access time is restricted to the hours you have paid for. Evening rentals start at 6 pm, daytime rentals start at 9 am. If you know you need several hours in the afternoon to set up, do not rent only for the evening. It is possible to add early entry time to your evening rental at a cost of $50/hour.
If you need earlier access you must work out details ahead of time with the building manager. Heritage Hall staff need the hours before 9 am to clean up after the night before.
Decorations should be free-standing whenever possible.
We have provided a hook on each side of each pillar at about the 10 foot height. These are meant to be anchor points for your decorations or lights. Only green painter's tape or string can be used to hang things. Decorations, including tape and string, must be removed at the conclusion of your event.
Nothing is ever to be attached or touching the mural. We can lend you a rod and drapes if you wish to cover the mural.
Nothing should be pinned or taped to the window drapes.
We have a six and an eight foot aluminum ladder for your use.
If you have special decorating needs consult the building manager.
There are two problems with candles: fire and melted wax.
We allow you to use tea lights in glass containers. No tapered or pillar candles are allowed.
Only LED candles are allowed on the window sills by the drapes.
Melted wax on any surfaces will result in cleaning charges.
There is no parking lot. Parking is on the street and is mostly not restricted to residents only. There is one reserved spot behind the building suitable for caterers or anyone else who has a lot of stuff to unload. There is two hour metered parking in front of the building on Main Street.
Thank you so much for letting us use your venue for our wedding. The building is amazing and all our guests complimented us on the venue. You helped make our special day unforgettable.


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Beware! Facebook Lite Could Be Stealing Your Data And Installing Malicious Apps
The social media giant Facebook released a lite version of its mobile app in certain markets known as Facebook Lite. However, now it seems that we all must take care with Facebook Lite as it could be stealing your data and installing malicious apps without any authorization.
The social media giant Facebook has created Facebook Lite, which is simpler and can be used on less powerful smartphones. Still only available in some markets, but now it seems that Facebook Lite is being used to propagate malware and to install third-party apps without any authorization.
Yes, sounds bit creepy right, but it's true. The Facebook Lite was the largest social network of the Internet acknowledgment to constant complaints from users on resource consumption. Still only available in some markets, this is the version everyone should use to get their smartphones working properly.
But the fact that it is only available to some who has led to it being used to spread malware. Users who are keen to try out this lighter version are forced to look for the installation file, obtained on the Internet, often from the unreliable websites.
Malwarebytes Lab is now alerting to the existence of a new version of this application, which has nothing to do with the original and has malware in it, which steals information from users (smartphone ID, Android version, MAC address, Phone model, and location) and then sends them to remote servers.
In addition to this information, this malware also performs some actions without the user's knowledge. The most serious of these is the installation of various applications.
Again, the problem is not with Google and its app store, but with users who choose to install applications from sources they do not know that are not always secure.
The advice given in these cases is always the same. Choose to install applications from the Android store, and in cases where you choose to install apps outside of this store, choose sources that are trusted and that ensure applications have not changed.


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Faded Photographs on a Drawing Room Wall
Photographs evoke memories of days long past. In this case it's the Walt Disney Studios in the nineteen sixties. The sixties were a time of transition and uncertainty. And, although we didn't know it at the time, the Walt Disney Studios was moving toward the end of an era. The old guard was growing older and Walt's interest in animation seemed to be waining. Yet, life and work continued during this uneasy time. The animation staff was just a shadow of its former self and young animation hopefuls like myself eyed with apprehension, an uncertain future.
Here's a couple of black&white photographs taken during that interesting time. Perhaps these casual photos give a hint of what the studio was like during those quiet days. The gentleman in the picture below is John Ewing. John was one of the new guys like myself who dreamed of a career in animation. Although animation slots were rare, John would eventually score an animation assignment on the forthcoming production "The Jungle Book." Mentored by master animator, John Lounsbery, Mr. Ewing showed great promise and we were all delighted by his promotion to, animator. Surprisingly, John Ewing abruptly ended his career at the Walt Disney Studio and moved to New Zealand were he ran his own animation company. Years later, his son, Sam Ewing would follow in his dad's footsteps and land an animation job at Disney's Florida animation facility. I still remember John Ewing's sudden departure from the Burbank mouse house. I drew a funny goodbye card that everyone in the animation department signed. There was added icing on the cake. The card wishing John goodbye was even signed by Walt Disney himself.
There are interesting stories behind the talented young men in the above photograph as well. The guy at the top is Paul "Buzz" Fortney. Everyone has a different path to Disney's animation department, and Paul Fortney was a monorail driver before making the move from Anaheim to Burbank. Tall, with dark good looks, Paul personified the typical sixties heartthrob. Plus, having the nickname, "Buzz," guaranteed he was a pretty cool dude. The young lad at the drawing board is Marshall Horton. Marshall's dad worked in Disney's insurance department back in the sixties and young Marshall eagerly sought a job in the animation department. We welcomed Marshall into our little coffee group where some of the older guys like animator, John Kennedy would regale us with tales of early Hollywood. Being the youngest in our group, Kennedy even gave Marshall a nickname that stuck. He became known as, "The Kid." However, being the youngest didn't Bother Marshall and he always seemed eager to learn about the past. Kennedy's stories seemed to motivate him to read more history whether it was Hollywood film lore or the rise of nationalism in pre World War2 Germany. We enjoyed lunch on Wednesdays at a local Burbank Mexican restaurant and our conversations were always fun and enlightening.
Military conscription was still active in the nineteen sixties and young Marshall Horton knew he would soon be facing a draft into the military. Rather being drafted, he opted for a four year stint in the United States Air Force. Marshall felt he would have greater opportunities even though it meant a longer military obligation. We hated to see him go, but we wished him well. After a year or so had passed, we were surprised to learn that young Marshall would be returning home. It appeared his years of service had been cut short because of illness. He would be given a full honorable discharge and allowed to return to civilian life. One might consider this a blessing until we learned the illness that caused his early retirement was Leukemia. However, medical science had made some headway in fighting the decease and Marshall's health problems were being held in check. Undaunted, young Marshall decided to get on with his life and using his GI Bill, he enrolled at Art Center College of Design. Rather than return to Disney, Marshall decided on a career as an illustrator. Eager to move on, he even married a lovely young woman and made Glendale his home. All seemed to be going well until the cancer suddenly returned. While being treated at the Veteran's Hospital, all the Disney guys paid regular visits, and we often joked about the fun times we had when we were all together at the studio.
One Friday evening while cleaning out my bedroom closet, the darnedest thing happened. I distinctly heard Marshall's voice informing me he was leaving. I immediately told my wife what had just happened and decided to head for Veteran's Hospital in the West Valley. However, it was already late and my wife thought it best I wait until morning. The next morning I received a phone call from my Disney pal, Jack Foster. Before Jack could even give me the sad news, I said, "Yes, I already know."
Every now and then I think about that Friday evening many years ago when a friend said goodbye in a most unexpected way. I think about the Disney chats at coffee break in D-Wing and the Lunches at the local Mexican eatery. I think about my Disney pals, John Kennedy, Jack Foster, Marshall Horton and the many others since departed. Of course, this is simply life. Life captured in a few faded black&white photographs on my drawing room wall.
Fond memories of the Walt Disney Studios in the sixties.


Entry is $5 guided tours by prior arrangement.
Air conditioned railway carriages, toilets, education programs, wheelchair access.
Hay Internment & Prisoner of War Camps Interpretive Centre.
Over 6,000 German, Italian and Japanese civilian Internees and Prisoners of War (POW) were kept in three Prison Camps at Hay between 1940 and 1946. They were guarded by over 600 members of 16th Australian Garrison Battalion.
The 'Dunera Boys', 1,984 German Jews and other refugees from Nazi occupied Europe, were the first internees of British Government WWII policy and arrived in Hay on 7th September 1940.
The museum houses exhibits, photographs, stories and music about experiences of internees, POW's and townsfolk.
Features include: 5,000m searchlight beam for 1 hour starts 1 hour after dark , Hay Railway Station, heritage, 2 story, Italianate, floodlit till 11pm.


Radarscope photographs of unidentified radar indications were taken aboard a USAF B-52H flying NW of Minot AFB, North Dakota, on Oct 24 1968. The scope photos are briefly described followed by the radar equipment specifications. Some issues arising in the reconstruction of times and distances are then addressed, and finally some avenues of interpretation are explored in the light of the equipment specifications, flight data, and radar propagation issues. Explanations are attempted (see Section 6) in terms of aircraft and missiles, meteors, precipitation, moon returns, lightning (including lighting channel echoes, sferics, and ball lightning), auroral ionisation, birds, insects, satellites, RFI, internal noise, ECM spoofing, and anomalous propagation. No convincing explanation of the unidentified echoes is found.
The Air Force file contains discussion of a "pretty good" temperature inversion between 2000-5000ft and speculates that this may have been the cause of an "anomalous blip." However, since the radar refractive index (RI) is about five times more sensitive to changes in humidity than to changes in temperature, this is not very meaningful. In fact a correct N-unit profile of the refractivity gradient constructed (Section 6-11) from temperature and dewpoint data found in the Air Force file indicates no elevated RI anomalies. But the file data - lacking original date-time information and from a remote rawinsonde station - were found to be of doubtful relevance and even of doubtful provenance.
Reliable and more complete archival data were obtained from the US National Climatic Data Center for the nearest balloon releases bracketing the period of observation. These soundings indicate gradients generally quite close to the mean up to the highest readings at 500 mbar, with weak elevated subrefractive layers developing below the B-52 flight level. These features are only marginally (<5 N-units / kft) outside the nominal limits of "standard" refractivity and do not indicate any obvious cause of strong unexplained echoes on the airborne radar.
However, these are average gradients. It remains possible that undetected narrow layers of sharp RI gradient might fall between the samples, or that higher level tropopausal structures might exist off the top of the diagram. But both the echo presentation and its persistence at a constant azimuth during a significant period of straight flight seem impossible to explain as direct backscatter from even a highly efficient hypothetical layer, and the displayed range combined with strongly interlocking evidence of the B-52 altitude rules out a 1st-trip ground echo by any ray path.
A possible interpretation of a part of the photo sequence is offered in terms of 2nd-trip echoes from a terrain feature beyond the unambiguous range of the radar, combined with ghost echoes due to signals received via a dual ray path in unusual (hypothetical) atmospheric conditions. However, the one attractive candidate for such a topographical target is shown to be a minimum of about 30 degrees away from the true echo azimuth at any point on the flight track during the incident. The possibility of a large error in the recorded flight track, which would bring the position of the aircraft into coincidence with this theory, is shown to be inconsistent with radar-photographic evidence of the B-52's descent rate. Finally the official documentary and aircrew evidence in regard to the persistence of the radar contact at a constant bearing over a ground track of some 25 miles (in the order of 10 times the duration of the extant photo record) appears to be inconsistent with this hypothesis.
A very unusual type of interference from a very similar airborne pulse radar set at long range is considered theoretically possible, but the extremely strict conditions required render the theory very strained indeed. Several other theories are considered and rejected, generally on quite basic quantitative grounds, as either impossible or very unlikely.
In summary, although the available hard radar evidence cannot in itself constitute proof of the presence of one or more extraordinary airborne objects, it is concluded that explanations of the echoes so far considered are unconvincing. In general the probability of a highly unusual radar anomaly has to be estimated in the context of surrounding air/ground visual reports and other events detailed elsewhere by the principal investigators.
This study is based on digital scans of fourteen 8 x 10 photographic prints, Blue Book file information, interview transcripts, as well as technical and background data supplied by principle investigators Tom Tulien and Jim Klotz. This material is supplemented by additional technical specifications obtained by the author, independent measurements of the photos by Brad Sparks and Dr. Richard Haines, and further consultation with witnesses, investigators, and others. Appropriate rawinsonde datasets for the refractivity calculations in Section 6-11 were kindly provided by the US National Climate Data Centre, Asheville, NC. Detailed discussions with Dr. Claude Poher were helpful in improving an earlier draft of this report, leading to revision of some estimates of echo displacement in Section 5-3. The author also acknowledges the help of former B-52 radar-navigator Richard Sessler; a USAF M/Sgt and former B-52 bomb-nav radar technician who wishes not to be named but who contributed invaluable advice and documents; and Ed Doyle of Radio Research Inc., Waterbury, Connecticut.


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Phylica arborea (Island Cape Myrtle) - A shrub or small tree with attractive narrow needle-like dark green leaves that are downy silver on the underside. Greenish-white flowers form on the brach tips. This unusual plant, described as helichrysum-like or yew-like, has and incredibly disjunct distribution on several small islands in the South Atlantic and southern Indian Oceans. In the French Southern and Antarctic Territories, about midway between Australia and South Africa, this plant is found on Amsterdam Island and in the South Atlantic Ocean, about 3,000 miles away, it is found growing on the Tristan da Cunha Island group (considered the most remote archipelago) and nearby Gough Island, 250 miles to the southeast. Our plants came from cuttings from plants grown from seed that was collected by Gary James in March 2002 from the top (just below 1000 feet) on Nightingale Island, a remote small island in the Tristan da Cunha Island group. These islands have a cool temperate climate with little seasonal variation and temperatures averaging between 50 and 60 F. Harsh winds and an average of 65 inches of rain, with snow on the highest peaks also prevail. Phylica arborea, the only "tree" growing on the island, usually is found as a shrub or procumbent plant but older specimens in wind sheltered sports have been noted at 25 feet. To our knowledge this plant has not been grown in cultivation in California and we would only be guessing on how it will perform in garden conditions. Likely it will appreciate full sun and regular irrigation. An interesting account on this plant and the Tristan da Cuhuna archipelago can be found in H.N. Mosely's �Notes By A Naturalist: And Account of Observations made during the Voyage of H.M,S Challenger Round the world in the years 1872-1876� In these notes Mosely, who arrived on Tristan da Cuhuna in October 15, 1873 described the island as having "a scanty covering of green , derived mainly from grasses, sedges mosses, and ferns, with darker patches of the peculiar trees of the island (Phylica arborea) � the only tree occurring in the islands; it is a species found only in the Tristan da Cunha group, in Gough Gough island and in the far off island of Amsterdam, 3,000 miles distant � the foliage of the tree is of a dark glossy green, with the under sides of the narrow almost needle-like leaves white and downy. Hence the tree, which in habit is very like a yew, presents as a whole a mixture of glaucous grey and dark olive-green shades; it bears berries of about the size of sweet peas which are eaten by the finch which lives in the islands. .. The constant heavy gales do not permit the tree to grow erect; the trunk is usually procumbent at its origin for several feet, and then rises again often at a right angle. It is always more or less twisted or gnarled. In sheltered places, as under cliffs or the north-east side of Inaccessible Island, the tree is as high as 25 feet, but it is not nearly so high on the summit of the island, though the trunks are said there to reach a length of 30 feet of more". The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have observed it in. We also will incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that might aid others in growing Phylica arborea.


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Beijing EPA Declares "War" On Pollution
By Anthony Tao September 3, 2013 12:24 pm Comments: 3
Oh, great. Another unwinnable war.
Beijing's Environmental Protection Agency is serious about efforts to curb pollution this time, like, really serious. Cower in fear, Pollution, you will soon be driven hence. Beijing will hear the lamentation of your women.
"It's a declaration of war against PM2.5," Beijing's Environmental Protection Bureau said in a statement on its website, referring to tiny particles in the air that pose the greatest risk to human health.
That's from Shanghai Daily (via "Agencies"), which explains that the city has basically done everything it can wants to — shutting factories, building more subway lines — without seeing improvement. Huh. I wonder fucking why.
So what big weapons in this new War Against Pollution will the authorities have at their disposal?
In the newly unveiled measures, Beijing will place tougher restrictions on the number of new vehicles allowed on the roads each year, curbing annual growth to nearly zero.
The government aims to cap the number of vehicles in the city at 6 million by the end of 2017, compared with 5.35 million by the end of July, according to the Xinhua news agency.
Who am I? YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE, pollution. I… wait a minute. Isn't 6 million greater than 5.35 million?
Beijing also aims to reduce total vehicle fuel consumption by at least 5 percent from 2012, by promoting the sale of new energy and small vehicles, and encouraging people to drive less frequently.
So this war involves politely asking people to buy a type of cars no one wants, instead of Audis?
The city government will also restrict the number of vehicles allowed in specific areas during certain times of the day, starting next year, it added.
"In order to curb vehicle emissions, we have to introduce a market mechanism to reduce intensity of vehicle use," Xinhua quoted city environmental official Li Kunsheng as saying.
But at least government agencies are going to tell auto makers, in no uncertain terms — martial, you might say — to get in line with these new policies, even if that means taking a revenue hit, lest they want to pack up and GTFO.
Carmakers including Volkswagen AG, General Motors Co, Toyota Motor Corp and Ford Motor Co have all said they are shifting their attention to China's lower-tier cities, as sales growth in major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai starts to stagnate.
Oh, I see. They're just moving to the inner provinces, where pesky journalists and foreigners and influential microbloggers don't live.
But there is a second front to this war, of course: the factories. Like with a cruise missile, they're being told…
Other measures to be introduced to clean up Beijing's air include ordering 1,200 polluting companies to upgrade or close some or all their facilities in the years to 2016.
Fuck it. The terrorists have already won.
Tags: Air Quality
3 Responses to "Beijing EPA Declares "War" On Pollution"
Chinese Netizen
September 3rd, 2013 2:32pm
Why not start with a mere congestion tax like London? Too egalitarian? Probably every single car on Beijing roads would be white plated PLA/PAP plates then.
hackin' 'n wheezin'
does anyone have any idea what the contribution of burning garbage is to the pollution in beijing?
i have heard scuttlebutt that trash was a big cause that wasn't receiving the attention it deserved, but maybe those are just ghastly rumors that will end up getting someone locked up (or at least banned from weibo). i don't necessarily mean the little roadside trash pits (though those can be pretty nasty and i have seen them in the suburbs), but rather something on a larger scale.
September 9th, 2013 2:22am
Nice diagram. Can we start with banning old granddads from smoking 'double happiness' with their grandchildren? Then we can get on to more impossible goals like, 'attacking the automobile industry'.


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Should You Develop for iOS or Android?
One or the thorniest decisions a mobile app developer has to make is whether to develop for iOS or Android. It's tough to learn how to develop natively for both platforms, and the time you have for developing for both platforms is likely limited.
Some very good advice on which route to go in the article, "Android vs iOS: Which Platform to Build Your App for First?"
First, the article says, you need to determine at which market you should aim your app. That will go a long way towards deciding which platform to write for.
The article notes that Android devices have a greater market share, but customers spend more money in Apple's App Store than in Google Play, which houses Android apps.
For a broad global market, the article says, Android is best. That's because it dominates the Asian, African and Latin America markets. Android users are also slightly more likely to work in technical jobs than those with iOS devices. And the article notes that "Slightly more men prefer Android than iOS."
iOS is better for the "affluent, young audience in western Europe, Australia, and North America," the article says. iOS users earn 40% more than Android users, it says, and are also younger. There are more women iOS users than men.
Also consider the time and cost of development.. The article claims, "It's faster, easier, and cheaper to develop for iOS — some estimates put development time at 30–40% longer for Android." That's in part because an Android app requires 40 percent more lines of code that a similar iOS app.
If you're looking to add the most features and bells and whistles, Android is the way to go, the article says. However, "Apple is generally perceived as being more secure, due to its closed nature, which is largely why iOS has a larger audience in the enterprise market." So if you're aiming at the enterprise market, iOS is a better bet.
Finally, consider how you plan to monetize your app. The article says, "Android users tend to be less willing to pay for apps than iOS users, so free apps with in-app ads are more common." So if your business model relies on in-app ads, Android is the way to go.
iOS users are more likely to be willing to pay for apps. The article points out, "The Apple App Store generates twice as much revenue as Google Play, despite having half as many downloads."
In addition, it says, "Apple users are more likely to make in-app purchases and spend more on them. Apple users are more likely to pay for apps, except in one category — utility apps. Android outperforms when it comes to utility apps."
Here's what it concludes about monetization: "The takeaway: If you want to monetize your app without ads, whether through subscriptions, freemium models, or in-app purchases, then Apple may be your best bet. The same applies to e-commerce apps. However, revenue from Android apps is growing. Though Apple is expected to remain the dominant App Store, Google Play and third-party Android stores combined are expected to overtake the App Store in terms of revenue."
A Better Way: Cross-Platform Development for Both iOS and Android
Writing native apps for both iOS and Android means you'll spend at least twice as much time as you need to, because you have to write separate apps for each platform.
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Opening Reception: June 2, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Weisel and Kelly Galleries. Organized in 1962 by the Springfield Art Museum, this national, annual juried exhibition aims to attract the best in contemporary American watermedia and strives to exhibit work by artists who are pushing the boundaries of the medium. This is the 57th exhibition of "Watercolor USA." This year's exhibition is judged by Kelly Kane, former Editor-in-Chief of "Watercolor Artist" magazine. "Watercolor USA" awards approximately $20,000 in cash prizes and possible Museum purchase awards. Additional cash awards generously provided by the Watercolor USA Honor Society.
Selected for display; "American Grafitti No. 7"
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Welsh actor/activist Michael Sheen on Mondragon
Welsh actor/activist Michael Sheen on Mondragon Welsh actor and social activist Michael Sheen has recently visited the Basque Country thanks to Agirre Lehendakaria Center. Apart from being a Hollywood star, he has become a leading figure in the fight against inequality in the UK. Sheen grew up in Port Talbot, Wales, a town that is best known as the home of Port Talbot Steelworks, one og the biggest steelworks in the world, which employs over 10% of the town's population. The factory has been under threat of closure during the last few years, with everything that it entails for the town and its citizens. The Michael Sheen Foundation aims to help his hometown, not only reinventing itself through innovation, but also creating a social and economic transformation process. This has resulted on a visit to the Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa, due to the actor's great interest in the cooperative movement of Mondragon and the spectacular transformation of Bilbao, a port and steel town just like Port Talbot. More info: http://agirrecenter.eus/en/michael-sheen/ https://agirrecenter.eus/en/videos/welsh-actor-activist-michael-sheen-on-mondragon https://agirrecenter.eus/@@site-logo/logoa.png
Welsh actor and social activist Michael Sheen has recently visited the Basque Country thanks to Agirre Lehendakaria Center. Apart from being a Hollywood star, he has become a leading figure in the fight against inequality in the UK. Sheen grew up in Port Talbot, Wales, a town that is best known as the home of Port Talbot Steelworks, one og the biggest steelworks in the world, which employs over 10% of the town's population. The factory has been under threat of closure during the last few years, with everything that it entails for the town and its citizens. The Michael Sheen Foundation aims to help his hometown, not only reinventing itself through innovation, but also creating a social and economic transformation process. This has resulted on a visit to the Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa, due to the actor's great interest in the cooperative movement of Mondragon and the spectacular transformation of Bilbao, a port and steel town just like Port Talbot. More info: http://agirrecenter.eus/en/michael-sheen/
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In November 2011, Aston Martin's Facebook page marked a milestone by reaching one million fans. To mark the occasion, the British carmaker enjoined its fans to create their dream Aston Martin, which the British carmaker recently revealed--the DB9 1M.
Through a series of polls that began shortly after the Facebook page reached its social-media milestone, Aston Martin asked its fans to specify the car it should create as a permanent tribute. The fans then went on to choose the exterior and interior options before naming the car the DB9 1M. Last April, the fans voted on the car's unique exterior finish with the 'Aero' wrap being chosen as the winning design.
What do you think of the final design? Is it really a winner or should the fans have chosen one of the three other designs (see photo below)?


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St. Paul Rodeo features activities for whole family
Carlee Wright
Statesman Journal
A tradition for 79 years, the St. Paul Rodeo features more than just horses, bulls and cow-folk. It is a family-inclusive event that supports a small community and the love of rodeo.
The five-day event begins July 1. Activities continue into the weekend with rodeo performances at 7:30 p.m. nightly, plus a matinee at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 4. The grand finale for each performance is bull riding, with the evening shows followed by fireworks.
RELATED: Lots of volunteers make St. Paul Rodeo work
This year, professional rodeo athletes will be competing for nearly $500,000 in prize money. Rodeo events include racing, roping, wrestling and riding. It draws participants and attendees from all over.
A carnival with rides opens at 11 a.m. daily. A wristband for all-day rides costs $27.
A Wild West Art Show featuring a variety of artwork inspired by the rodeo opens at 3 p.m. today, July 3, 11 a.m. Friday, July 4, and 2 p.m. Saturday, July 5. It closes at 11 p.m. nightly.
And for adults, the Tack Room Saloon opens at 5 p.m. tonight, noon Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday.
A major highlight of the event is "Family Day," which begins with a Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m. Friday down the main street of St. Paul. After the parade, there will be free wagon and pony rides inside the rodeo arena one hour before the matinee performance. The Royal Court will be signing autographs and posing for photos. Carnival ride and rodeo tickets are discounted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
"The Fourth of July is the time to celebrate rodeo and America. It's a family atmosphere and lots of fun," St. Paul Rodeo President Grant McKillip said.
McKillip has been attending the rodeo since he was a child. Both his grandfathers helped start the event in 1935.
Also on the Fourth, 11 a.m. is the Great Western BBQ Cook-Off. Fifteen contestants or teams will be submitting their St. Louis style ribs for competition. Official judging will be at 4 p.m. Sample plates of barbecue served with potato salad and a roll will be available for purchase for $10. If you don't want beef, you can try the ever-popular St. Paul Parish barbecue chicken or some of the other munchies available.
RELATED: If calf roping isn't to your liking, try the chicken
Fourth of July Rodeo
When: Today through Saturday, July 3-5, with rodeo at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks following
Where: St. Paul Rodeo Arena, 20025 Fourth St. NE, Saint Paul
Cost: $14 to $32
Information: (503) 633-2011 or stpaulrodeo.com
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Big student loans? Consider life insurance
by Blake Ellis @blakeellis3 August 5, 2014: 6:41 PM ET
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If you're co-signing big student loans for your child, you may want to buy a life insurance policy while you're at it.
While no one wants to imagine the death of their child, taking out insurance on your son or daughter -- or asking them to purchase their own plan -- will protect you from being hit with mountains of debt should tragedy strike.
And the policies are pretty cheap. A basic plan with up to $250,000 in coverage can cost as little as $15 a month for a young, healthy college student or recent graduate. That's a whole lot less than the loan payments you could be stuck with -- which average more than $200 a month.
Related: Parents hit with $200,000 student loan bill
Such a move would have been life altering to Steve and Darnelle Mason, who lost their daughter Lisa five years ago.
Trying to pay back the $100,000 in private student loans they co-signed for their daughter has been a financial nightmare.
"I absolutely wish we had [a life insurance] policy," said Steve Mason. "We would not have struggled financially for the past four years with these private student loans, and our credit would not have been ruined."
Federal student loans are forgiven by the lender when a borrower dies, but private lenders aren't required to provide any such relief.
That's one reason it's important to get as much federal aid as possible before turning to private lenders. And for parents, it means not co-signing on a loan unless you have the means to repay it.
Another reason for caution: student loans can rarely be discharged in bankruptcy.
Related: Grieving parents receive student loan relief
But for many parents, getting their child a good college education is non-negotiable -- and that's when life insurance can provide a little peace of mind, says Eleanor Blayney, a certified financial planner and consumer advocate for CFP Board.
Jennifer Boughan, 47, purchased life insurance policies for her three daughters as soon as they enrolled in college. Each policy costs around $150 per year and provides $100,000 in coverage, enough to cover each girl's $50,000 to $60,000 in private and federal student loans should something happen.
"These policies are in case -- and God forbid -- the worst that could happen, does," said Boughan. "Seems to me that is a far better expense than to have to face the devastation of what comes after the tragedy of a lost child."
Related: 3 things that drive life insurance premiums through the roof
After hearing about the financial blow some grieving families have faced, Joseph Barbano took out an insurance policy for his college-bound son.
Barbano hasn't had to take out loans yet, but he thinks he may need to down the road and wants to protect himself just in case. The 20-year term policy he took out for his son costs less than $20 per month and provides $250,000 in coverage.
Shopping for life insurance
Before purchasing a life insurance policy for your child, check with your lender. Some private lenders have recently started providing relief when a primary borrower dies -- including lending giants Sallie Mae, Wells Fargo and Discover. In these cases, insurance is generally unnecessary, says Mark Kantrowitz, senior vice president at Edvisors.
If your lender doesn't offer any protections, then compare insurance quotes online to find the best life insurance plan. Websites like InsuranceQuotes.com, which aggregates information from hundreds of top-rated insurers, can help you comparison shop.
You'll want to look for a term life insurance policy, which is a temporary policy where you can choose the length of coverage -- say 10 or 20 years.
The coverage you get should be equal to the loan balance -- $100,000 in coverage for $100,000 in loans, for example -- and the loan term should be equal to the estimated repayment term of the loan, Kantrowitz recommends.
CNNMoney (New York) First published August 5, 2014: 6:41 PM ET


Sharing expenses (as discussed on the Cooperative page, but also giving each other several kinds of personal and political support.
A group with a longer-term commitment to each other and a wider range of interactions.
What are the Top Reasons Someone Would Want to Live in a Shared Housing Arrangement?
Many people have a hard time thinking about sharing housing. The idea of making a change in the way they live is difficult and easily rejected. When a person considers sharing housing, a whole range of objections quickly surface.
"I can't imagine living with a stranger(s)."
" I don't want to lose my privacy."
"I don't like loud music."
"I'm too set in my ways."
"No one could live with me."
If you are considering sharing housing and are hesitant, the best thing to do is to go through the Shared Housing portion of the site. Once you understand the process of finding and keeping good Home-Mates, you will see that you can manage most of the particular concerns about sharing housing that you have.
For a person who is limited in what they can do by virtue of age or infirmity, a Home-Mate can mean the difference between being able to stay at home or having to move to a facility with paid assistants. There are programs around the world that work specifically to match seniors and others with Home-Mates for reduced or even free rent in exchange for regular help around the house.
Program staff often screen candidates, makes matches and helps the Home-Mates to ensure that the match is satisfactory for both parties.
Other people turn to sharing housing when looking for help with child care. Single parents might be interested in having a live-in person who would occasionally be able to baby-sit their children. Often this individual will get reduced rent for their service and possibly a stipend.
Whatever arrangement you have, it is essential to be clear about your expectations when advertising and interviewing for potential Home-Mates.
What Does Shared Housing Mean?
Shared Housing is a negotiated agreement between adults about how they will live under the same roof.
There are as many variations as there are people, types of homes, and locations.
Home-mates can be of the same generation or of different generations.
Co-housing Communities offer great family neighborhoods owned and managed by the residents themselves-ideal places in which to raise children or grow older. In fact, elder co-housing, a new but growing trend in the co-housing movement, offers seniors an appealing alternative to retirement Communities.
In co-housing Communities people live in smaller-than-normal housing units, often in two-story townhouse-style dwellings, and share common ownership of a large "common house" with kitchen, dining room, meeting space, children's play area, laundry facilities, and other shared amenities, and in which they share optional meals several nights a week.
Urban Group Households of various kinds offer their residents lowered housing costs, shared expenses, and a lively social scene. Some urban Communities are organized as housing co-ops, including student housing co-ops, elder housing Co-Ops, and limited equity housing Co-Ops. These allow students, elders, and people with limited funds , respectively, to share ownership of their housing, share resources, make decisions cooperatively, and enjoy a closer connection to their neighbors than they would simply living in apartment buildings or condos.
Rural back-to-the-land homesteads offer their members the opportunity to grow much of their own food and practice rural self-reliance skills. Communities organized as conference and retreat centers, holistic healing centers, and sustainability education centers are often rural, food growing settlements as well, offering workshops and courses to the public.
Spiritual communities such as yoga ashrams and Buddhist meditation centers provide spiritual teaching and common spiritual practices, while spiritually eclectic Communities welcome members with a variety of different spiritual paths, and ofen offer public workshops on a wide variety of spiritual and personal growth themes. Some spiritual Communities, such as the over 100 Camphill Communities in Europe and North America, serve the needs of developmentally disabled adults or children in a Community setting.
Christian Communities offer Chrisitan fellowship and shared worship. Some are income-sharing some are not. Some Christian Communities also provide needed services to others, for example, the Catholic Worker Communities in many cities offer food and shelter for the urban homeless. By the way,most scholars of Intentional Communities include Catholic monasteries and convents, which they consider the most long-lived form of Intentional Community in the Western world.
and so on. In some income-sharing communes members work outside the Community, and pool their salaries or wages, with the same arrangement- receiving room, board, and a stipend, or the Community pays for their basic needs.
Take note: "Commune" is used in this income-sharing sense, and not as a synonym for "Intentional Community," as many journalists mistakenly do.


Is mass hysteria consuming the Western media and the American public? Still with no evidence, the Trump collusion story with Russia appears to have taken on a life of its own. Will it ever end?
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What Is This 'Flurona' People Are Talking About Now?
It's been dubbed flurona: when a person is infected with the influenza virus and the Covid-19 coronavirus, either simultaneously or back-to-back. Cases are being reported around the globe, and experts say they are likely to grow as the more contagious omicron variant becomes more prevalent. The phenomenon, however, isn't exactly new. Reports of such "co-infections" go back to early 2020.
Coronavirus + Flu = 'Flurona': Should You Be Worried About It?
Punt return TD sparks Rams in playoff-clinch win vs. Vikings
Brandon Powell returned a punt 61 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to lift Los Angeles with Matthew Stafford mired in a slump.
LA Rams snap 3-game skid, roll over Jacksonville 37-7
The Los Angeles Rams snapped their three-game losing streak with a 37-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Rams' defense struggles with injury hindering Donald
Without Donald in peak form, the NFL's top defense simply couldn't slow down the league's highest-scoring offense. The Green Bay Packers scored on their first five series and beat the Rams 32-18 in the NFC divisional playoffs. "I love Aaron Donald," Rams coach Sean McVay said. Yet this heavyweight matchup between the Packers' offense and the Rams' defense was more like a mismatch for much of the day. You have to defend every inch as far as laterally."The Rams also had some uncharacteristic mistakes on defense to help Green Bay out.
U.S. potentially facing 'perpetual infection' of Covid in spring as new variants spread, warns Dr. Scott Gottlieb
Dr. Scott Gottlieb emphasized the importance of getting as many people vaccinated as possible, and warned of a potentially dire spring and summer without protective immunity as new Covid variants appear across the globe. Researchers at Ohio State found a new Covid strain in the U.S. with mutations that scientists haven't seen before. They also revealed that they found another strain that is identical to the highly transmissible one from the United Kingdom. Longstanding Harvard University professor Dr. David Edwards echoed Gottlieb's sentiments on timing and the importance of an effective vaccine rollout. Gottlieb also serves as co-chair of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings′ and Royal Caribbean's "Healthy Sail Panel."
Jared Goff to start for Rams in Green Bay; Wolford inactive
They're in complete accord this week, however: Goff is the best choice to lead the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs. Goff will start the Rams' postseason game at Green Bay on Saturday, while John Wolford will be inactive one week after incurring a neck injury, McVay announced Thursday. After Goff had surgery on his broken right thumb Dec. 28, Wolford got the Rams' last two starts — even though Goff thought he was ready to play last week. McVay instead decided early in the week that Wolford would start, although he didn't announce his decision until shortly before kickoff. "I was extremely excited to have that chance in a big game up in Seattle," Wolford said.
McVay: Rams expect Aaron Donald to play vs Packers
(AP Photo/Scott Eklund)LOS ANGELES – All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is expected to play for the Rams on Saturday in Green Bay after injuring his ribs in Los Angeles' playoff victory at Seattle. McVay said he doesn't expect to name a starting quarterback this week for the Rams' showdown with the top-seeded Packers (12-4), preferring to wait until game day for the second straight week. Donald left the game and went to the locker room, but eventually returned to watch the Rams' win from the sideline. "We'll be smart with him throughout the week," McVay said. Rams left guard David Edwards also left with Achilles tendinitis.
GRCC students participate in study of nasal spray that could reduce spread of COVID-19
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Grand Rapids Community College students are participating in a national study aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. Participants should choose a time for the Grand Rapids study and complete consent forms. During the study, participants breathe into a tube connected to a machine that measures particles coming out of their airway. On Monday, there 55 study participants and 44 more are registered to participate before testing concludes Tuesday, Nov. 17. According to Edwards, approximately 150 people are also set to participate in the study in Cape Cod, Massachusetts next week.