Here's the premise: Filmmakers accompany a blind blues musician to the small country of Tuva, just north of Mongolia, to participate in the 1995 throat-singing symposium in Kyzyl. My roommate passionately rhapsodized over it for days, yet nothing about this premise connected with me. "Lemme tell you something, pal -- I'd rather watch mute nuns performing The Sound of Music than watch these guys do their... their... their crazy throat-singing ritual!"
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In salmon populations males that are large at maturity have better success defending their territory and as a result mate with more females than medium sized males. Small males are often able to ‘sneak’ past the big males and as a result mate with more females than medium sized fish. What type of selection (be specific) is this and why?
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The road to Milford Sound is one of the prettiest that I’ve seen in all my travels through New Zealand and I’ve been through quite a few. Even though I was on a tour bus, there was never a quiet moment literally as everyone kept taking photos as the bus meandered its way through the scenic mountain pass.
I took a bus from Queenstown as I was daunted by the thought of a long drive through the mountains by myself. It didn’t seem like a good idea to drive myself since Milford Sounds is located in a remote area on the southwest coast of the South Island. From Queenstown, it was a 2 hour drive to Te Anau and another 2 – 3 hours on the road to Milford Sound. That was just one way there. So I decided to go with a tour experience instead and kept my expectations low to avoid disappointment.
As the bus raced down Milford Road to make it for the 11.15am ferry, a picturesque view started to emerge on both sides of the road. There were lush greenery all around and yet the glimpses of snowy mountain peaks in the far distance perked everyone up with the promise of more to come. The bus made one stop at Eglinton Valley for photos but those mountain peaks beckoned so off we went. We were on a tight schedule, remember? No time to be wasted.
And then as the roads started to wind up, the scenery slowly transformed into rocky, majestic cliffs which towered over the bus as it went along. The beauty of the mountains all around was just breathtaking. Snow was still evident at the tops of the mountains even though it was spring. It was also the point where we crossed the divide of the Southern Alps between the west coast and east coast.
My highlight of the drive on Milford Road though was the mountain tunnel. Homer Tunnel was named after the person who started the idea of a mountain road through the Southern Alps. At an altitude of 945m, it was the highest point of Milford Road and also the second longest road tunnel in New Zealand. All thanks to one person who had the greatest dream of all. I was totally blown away.
Going through the tunnel and emerging to the other side felt like entering a magical land where you just have no words to capture the essence of these big, huge, slabs of rock that surrounded you everywhere. In the simplest words, these mountains rocked! I wished I had some time to spend in that spot just to absorb the spectacular views all around me. You had to be there to feel the presence of the mountains yourself, photos don’t do it justice. I would totally go back and drive there just to see this again.
Well, ehem, tour bus, remember? Time waits for no bus or in this case, the ferry waits for no bus so it was an onward journey descending down the winding roads towards Milford Sound once we got through the tunnel. I can’t lie though. Passing through Milford Sound, I couldn’t help but feel a little bit anti-climatic.
Sure, sailing down the fjord with the ferry was undeniably scenic. We were presented with views of the waterfalls descending down the cliff surfaces into the water. Those brave enough to stay on the open decks were also treated with a waterfall splash. Nothing beats seeing the snowy peaks peeping through the mountain mists as the ferry moved towards the opening leading into the Tasman Sea. We didn’t see any dolphins but we did see seals sunning themselves on the rocks as we went along.
Like I said, the ferry ride was still quite enjoyable despite the tourists at every corner but all in all, it felt too similar to other ferry rides that I had taken in New Zealand. Do remember that I had been travelling for a few months so that wasn’t my first ferry ride in the South Island.
Would it have been a different experience in different weather? Perhaps. Could the views be even more spectacular during winter with more snow on the mountains? I guess. My opinion on it could also differ from those who are visiting New Zealand for the first time. I was still satisfied that I got to see the wonders of Milford Sound but for me, my highlight and personal favourite was still back at the mountain road.
Once we have disembarked from the ferry, it was time to get back on the road. Since the main event was over, the driver was a little bit more relaxed with our schedule and made brief stops at the Mirror Lake and The Chasm. I had a short walk around the area of the Chasm to see the waterfalls and the water-sculpted rock formations. And since time is a precious commodity on a tour, we were soon on our way back for the long drive to Queenstown via Te Anau.
As if he heard my thoughts, the driver gave us a special present as we drove through the winding mountain road up to the tunnel again. This tunnel was one-way only and it so happened that the bus had to wait at a red light while waiting for traffic from the other side of the tunnel to clear. As the timer on the red light counted down, he allowed us all freedom to get out and take photos of the mountain pass.
So like a zombie apocalypse, we all escaped into the wild as fast as we could to take as many photos as we could in that 2 minutes of stop that we had. Other drivers joined us in our frenzy the moment they caught on to our idea. A mad rush of photographers united in taking photos in the shortest time possible. And before you know it, the crowd of photographers escaped back into their cars as the lights turned green on our side. It was the last I got to see of these beautiful, wonderful, majestic, wild land.
They told me that Milford Sound was a must see for visitors to New Zealand. Well, I do agree but I would also recommend a self-drive there if possible rather than a guided tour. I had nothing against the tour that I had taken, I was well-taken care of during my time with them. I just wished I had more time to linger when I wanted to sometimes. If I had to visit again, I would probably stay a night or two at Te Anau so that I can take my time to explore the area near Milford Sound without having to rush back to return to Queenstown. To me, the beauty of the Milford Sound didn’t just lie in the ferry trip down the fjord but the road taken to reach it deserved to be appreciated just as much.
- I took a one-day Sunriser tour from Jucy for NZ$105. I was picked up at Queenstown around 5.30am and was back in Queenstown before 7pm. Lunch was not provided but the option to purchase one on the ferry was available. The entire ferry ride took about an hour and a half.
- If driving there, make sure to have a full tank before leaving Te Anau for the trip back as my bus driver told us there was no shops along the way there. Similarly, stock up on any snacks at Te Anau if you wish to have anything for the journey.
- Bring cash as there are no ATMs at Milford Sounds (as told by my bus driver)
- Bring a waterproof/ windproof jacket if you want to be close to the waterfall. The ferry usually goes very very close to one so be prepared to get wet if you remain on deck. It can also be quite windy if you choose to stay out on the deck the whole journey on the ferry.
- Take a picture of your tour bus number so that you get on the correct bus after the ferry returned as there will be a lot of other buses from the same company parked there.
What do you think? Would you have preferred a tour or self-drive through these roads? Please do share! 🙂

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Want to spice up your average tin foil dinner with an exotic baja twist? Instead of sausage and potatoes, think chorizo, shrimp, corn and zucchini with a roasted tomato sauce. We took a little inspiration from the combination of fresh ingredients in this recipe to put together this scrumptious quick and easy tin foil dinner.
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PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 to 15 minutes
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1 cup sliced zucchini
24 uncooked shrimp, peeled (with tail shells left on), deveined
1 cup fresh corn kernels
4 oz bulk Mexican chorizo sausage
1/2 cup roasted tomato Mexican cooking sauce
Start your Traeger on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Preheat the Traeger to High with lid closed for 10 to 15 minutes.
Tear off 4 pieces of 12-inch lengths of heavy-duty foil to make 4 packets. Lightly spray one side of each piece of foil (side that will be inside of packet) with canola oil cooking spray. In center of each piece of foil, layer 1/4 cup zucchini, 6 shrimp and 1/4 cup corn; crumble 1 oz. chorizo sausage into small pieces over top.
Spoon 2 tablespoons of cooking sauce over top.
Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space on sides for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal. Seal all four packets.
Place foil packet on Traeger. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until the shrimp is rosy and pink.

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Dams in the Sahel of Africa provide power and flood control, but the absence of seasonal floods is changing wetland environments and destroying the livelihoods of people who depend on them.
In the online publication, Yale Environment 360, journalist Fred Pearce writes that dams and parched wetlands are leading people to take desperate steps — leaving for Europe or joining terrorist groups like Boko Haram.
After a series of massive droughts and famine in Africa in the 1970s and 1980s, governments from Ethiopia to West Africa decided to set up irrigation projects and dam the main rivers in the region, for hydroelectricity. They wanted to make more economic use of these rivers and hoped to maintain them in dry times, Pearce says, but there have been perverse consequences of damming the rivers.
“The worst of them has been the loss of the wetlands that the rivers in full flood used to fill every year,” he says. “The water is now held back behind dams and the flooding simply doesn't happen anymore. What has been forgotten, I think, is that millions and millions of people are dependent on these wetlands. There are some 2 million people in the Inner Niger Delta. There are probably 10 million people in and around Lake Chad and along the floodplains of the rivers that used to fill Lake Chad.”
For these people, the result of these dam projects has not been increased prosperity but a loss of the basic natural resources on which they rely, Pearce explains. There are no fish in their lakes; farmers can’t depend on the old system of irrigation — which entailed planting crops in the wet soil as annual floods retreated — because now there is no wet soil in which to plant crops. And herders accustomed to bringing their cattle from across the region to the wetlands — the last green parts of the Sahel during the dry season — find that their cattle have nowhere left to go.
As a result, people who used to make a living are simply moving away. Many are heading to the capital cities of their countries to look for work. This was a common strategy in bad years, but most people used to go back and forth, Pearce says — leave in a bad drought season and then return to their fields and pastures when the rains return.
“But these days, with no water coming down, people are leaving for the cities for good and increasingly making international migrations via people-smuggling routes across the Sahara desert into Libya,” Pearce says. From there, they take “very dangerous boats to try to land in the European Union, in Italy or sometimes in Greece. People are taking desperate steps to try and find a better life.”
This has had grave consequences for both political and social stability in the region, Pearce says. Millions of people are homeless; many of them are migrating. Militant groups have taken advantage of the breakdown of the law and order and the dislocation of young people.
The breakdown is not solely due to environmental issues, Pearce says. There are many other social factors involved. “But the breakdown of the environment is undoubtedly contributing to a breakdown of the law and order and the rise of Islamic groups, and partly, as a result, movement of people out of the area. They just don't want to live there anymore,” Pearce says.
Pearce says that in every country he visited he found government officials, nongovernmental organizations and others advocating for the value of wetlands and the importance of providing water down rivers to maintain them. The problem, he says, is “these messages kind of get lost as they go up the decision chain, so that it is harder to get those ideas across to the people who run the hydroelectric dams, to the people who are the government ministers.”
International agreements talk in general terms about the sustainability of wetlands and protecting livelihoods “but when you get from those abstract words into the real nitty-gritty of what you do on a river, the message seems to get lost,” Pearce explains. “Also, urban priorities are rather different from rural priorities, and urban priorities — not just in Africa, but in most of the world — have greater force and are heard more loudly,” he adds. “The trouble is, of course, in much of West Africa or in Central Africa, most people are still in the countryside, whereas most of the decision-makers are in towns.”
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14 June 2022
Increase in grower demand for specific soil testing
INDEPENDENT provider of agronomic and environmental waste analysis for land-based industries, NRM, has invested in new laboratory equipment to help deal with the expected increase in demand for soil organic matter (SOM) analysis from farmers aiming to qualify for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).
Business Development Manager Rory Geldard said while many farmers carry out soil testing every four years, a lot of standard soil testing does not include soil organic matter analysis.
"The SFI requires SOM data as evidence of eligibility so, just because farmers have had soil testing done on their farms in the last four years, that doesn’t mean they will be qualified for the scheme," he said. "In fact, only 10% of the soil analysis we have undertaken in the past year has included SOM. We have seen an increase in these samples coming in recently as a result of the Incentive, reflecting growing interest in sustainable farming practices."
The SFI aims to help farmers in England improve food production with environmentally sustainable land management practices. There are currently two standards available with different levels and payments, and each has differing expectations. A third advanced option is expected from DEFRA in due course. To be eligible for the scheme, evidence of soil organic matter analysis within the last five years must be provided.
The company has also updated its SOM analysis report with greater results interpretation to help farmers measure their organic matter, said Rory.

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Sir David Attenborough has signed up to Instagram for the first time to help spread his environmental message.
"I am making this move... because, as we all know, the world is in trouble," he said in his first video message on the social media platform.
"Continents are on fire. Glaciers are melting. Coral reefs are dying... The list goes on and on," he continued.
Within an hour of his first post, he had more than 200,000 followers, and by 16:15 BST he had 1.2m followers.
"Saving our planet is now a communications challenge," the veteran broadcaster said.
Tennis player Sir Andy Murray and body coach Joe Wicks were among those to post welcome messages.
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David Attenborough has spent a lifetime travelling, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. He’s also witnessed the damaged caused. Saving our planet is now a communications challenge. We know what to do, we just need the will. That’s why we want to share this message on Instagram. Because there is hope and together, we can inspire change. Social media isn’t David’s usual habitat so while he’s recorded messages solely for Instagram, like the one in this post, we're helping to run this account. In case you’re wondering, ‘we’ are Jonnie and Colin and we worked with David on A Life On Our Planet. So, as well as sharing the messages he’s recorded especially for this account we’ll also post some exclusive clips and behind the scenes content. Stay tuned.
Sir David said he would use the platform to share videos explaining "what the problems are and how we can deal with them".
Concluding his message, the 94-year-old invited viewers to "join me - or as we used to say in those early days of radio, stay tuned."
Frequent collaborators Jonnie Hughes and Colin Butfield will help manage the account and its various technical aspects.
"Social media isn't David's usual habitat," they wrote in a message accompanying the naturalist's introductory video.
Sir David's Instagram debut precedes the release of latest book and Netflix documentary, both titled A Life On Our Planet.
The film sees him reflect on his career and the decline of the planet's environment and biodiversity he has observed first-hand.
It remains to be seen, though, if he will better the impressive debut Jennifer Aniston made on the platform last October.
The actress attracted almost five million followers in 12 hours after posting a selfie with her fellow Friends cast members.
Earlier this year Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was named the celebrity thought to be able to charge more than any one else for a sponsored Instagram post.


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Just before his death, the Buddha is said to have said “Be your own light”to his followers gathered for one last teaching. He spoke Truth. Wise and compassionate is the nature of the Buddha, which literally means ‘Enlightened One.’ The term has become synonymous with the once crown prince Siddhartha who renounced his family and kingdom in his quest for Truth. He attained Buddhahood at Bodhgaya, gave his first sermon in Sarnath, and taught wisdom for 45 years. He died at Kushinagar at the age of eighty, leaving a large number of dedicated followers. After his death, his disciples went to all directions and spread the teachings. Since then, Buddhism has evolved in many ways around the world, in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, China, Mongolia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan and Korea. Today, we even have American Buddhism
This historical Buddha was born in 563 BCE (before the current era) on the day of Baisakh Purnima, the full moon of May. As the Shakya queen Mayadevi of Kapilvastu kingdom was on her way from her home in Tilaurakot to her maternal home at Devadaha the capital of the Koliyas, to deliver her child, she stopped by the grove in Lumbini. There, she bathed in the Puskarni pond and gave birth to a son under a sal tree. She named him Siddhartha.
Various excavations in and around Lumbini have scientifically confirmed Lumbini as Lord Buddha’s birthplace. Discovery of an inscription on the Ashokan Pillar erected by the Maurya king Ashoka in 249 BCE states that Buddha was born there, on the site of what is now the Mayadevi Temple. In 1997, UNESCO recognized Lumbini as a World Heritage Site. The pillar and the temple have been restored following Professor Tange’s master plan for the Lumbini Development Project. One square mile each was set aside for the Sacred Garden, the Monastic Zone and the New Lumbini Village.
Situated in Rupandehi district of Nepal’s Lumbini Zone (about 300km west of capital Kathmandu and 200km south of Pokhara), Lumbini, the mecca of world’s Buddhists, is easily accessible by road or by air via Bhairahawa. It is considered the foremost among the four holiest Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The other three are Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar in north India. Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike come here from all over the world. Many go a further 28 kilometers (18 miles) west to see Tilaurakot, where Siddhartha grew up in the palace of his father, King Suddodhan. Siddhartha married a princess named Yasodhara and had a son, Rahul, before embarking on in his quest to get rid of suffering that plagues us all. He was 29 years old.
On the day of Chaitra Purnima, full moon of March-April, a huge month-long fair is celebrated by more thousands of people leading up to Baisakh Purnima, the birthday of Lord Buddha. This main festival of Buddha jayanti (birth day) and Lumbini Day is observed and celebrated for three days amidst worship of the Buddha idol. There is a procession with the idol on a chariot, and songs, dances, chants and prayers in tune of sacred and folk music are played. In view of the festival and fair, late March to May is the right period to visit, despite the hot climate. In fact, however, anytime of the year will do, except perhaps for the coldest months of December and January.
The arched threshold at the main entrance of Lumbini welcomes all with encompassing arms. A short pathway inside leads us towards a parked row of rickshaws for hire. Passing by, there is a huge tree next to the calm Puskarni pond that reflects the Mayadevi Temple. Looking up, the cloud-white stupa, a womb of the reflection, stands out beneath a clear blue sky. Inside the temple is a stone image of Mayadevi giving birth to the Buddha while holding a sal tree branch. The chambers beneath it display stones and the sculpture, which were discovered after years of excavation. The Marker Stone pinpoints the exact birth site.
Outside, devotees make obeisance to the temple and do parikrama (circumambulation). The Ashokan pillar now restored stands tall next to the temple. There is a custom of offering shaved-hair at the pillar on the occasion of upanayan, the head-shaving ceremony of a child. The pillar keeps guard over the area with the sacred garden and soothing scenery as its jurisdiction. The famed old garden of the past, which inspired and a mused many travelers, may have succumbed to the ravages of history, but a grand rejuvenated garden studded with a variety of trees and flowers and a soft carpet of grass is the subject of admiration to many a visitors. It is place of solace, thanks to the reconstruction efforts of the Lumbini Master Plan. The fragrance of the garden brings an air of freshness and, at times, a whiff of incense, all of which creates a meditative atmosphere. As the fruits of many years of meditation, it was one day under a Banyan tree that Siddhartha is believed to have seen the first rays of Realization. At that moment he crossed the ocean of suffering by ‘cessation of the self’ by ‘extinguishing the lamp of will’ to a state of Nirvana, and became The Buddha. No wonder that today many consider him to be The Father of Meditation.
The Lumbini Monastic Zone is accessible by walking, or by rickshaw. There, various Asian and European nations have made their representation by building shrines, monasteries, nunneries and gardens. The one built by Nepal is called the International Nunnery. The Monastic Zone accommodates the three main traditions of Buddhism, namely Hinayana (or Theravada), Mahayana and Vajrayana. A few of the national Buddhist shrines are still under construction. Their architecture, interiors, deities and rituals are all unique. Mornings and evenings, the visitor can hear the chanting of ‘Om mani’ and readings aloud from the scriptures by monks and nuns, along with drums and traditional musical instruments.
Since Buddha’s death, Buddhism has come a long way. It is a story of adapting to different environments in different countries and assimilating with the native traditions, all the while retaining his teachings. In one chapter of the story, you will find a nun named Charumati, the daughter of king Ashoka, coming to Kathmandu Valley, spreading Buddha’s teachings and settling near Pashupatinath, in Chabahil. There is a shrine there. In another account, a monk named Padmasambhava goes to Tibet with ‘jewels of the teachings’ and established Lamaism. Another has a Bodhidharma travelling to China and practicing Chán (Dhyana in Sanskrit) and establishing the Dharma that is later exported to Japan where it became Zen. In these ways, Buddhism evolved around the globe.
The spiritual practice of Hinayana Buddhism emphasizes vipassana or insight meditation. It specializes in using one’s breath as a tool to observe, and to be aware and mindful until we finally reach a state of equanimity of the mind, which brings ‘no will.’ Panditarama and Goenka Centers are two venues in Lumbini where we can learn and practice Vipassana. The monasteries built by Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Vietnam in the eastern section of Lumbini adhere to this practice.
The Mahayana spiritual practice requires some level of understanding of ‘Emptiness’, and before long in meditation one experiences a spontaneous state of ‘profound wisdom’ like satori in Zen. The Lumbini monasteries in the western section, built by Nepal, India, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea and Japan, teach and practice this form.
Vajrayana also practices meditation on ‘Emptiness’, but with the aid of tantra. In a tantric ritual, the practitioner worships his deity and portrays himself as the deity until finally recognizing himself as the embodiment of Emptiness. Monasteries in the western section of Lumbini that have been built or are planned by Nepal (by the Tamang and Bajracharya Newar communities) and by people of Tibetan origin in Nepal and Bhutan teach and practice it.
There are two more monasteries in the western section built by France and Germany that follow Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, respectively.
It is worth mentioning that lay householders, as well as monks and nuns, practice Buddha’s teachings. In all these practices, we need to be initiated by the respective teacher. The teacher is just a guide, however, and one has to take the tests of life himself.
To study Buddhist texts, scriptures, philosophy, literature and the rest of it, there is a library where practitioners can get help. There is also an International Research Institute for conducting further research on Lumbini and on Buddhism, and to conduct comparative religious studies. The unique Eternal Peace Flame that burns at Lumbini epitomizes the overall focus on compassion and non-violence. Lumbini today has become a symbol for world peace and harmony.
The garden is an ideal place to meditate in the morning. It is quiet and peaceful, and good vibes fill its surroundings, aid in maintaining a state of perpetual awareness, and charge the meditator with renewed energy. In fact, ‘good vibes’ are everywhere in Lumbini.
Sitting down under a tree, trying to meditate, not succeeding with our wavering mind, trying again and feeling better about it is a normal routine for the spiritual practitioner. Siddhartha may or may not have meditated here, but it makes no difference. The spirit of Siddhartha, The Buddha, lingers nonetheless. Be your own light, he said, and there is no doubt he lived it.
The author, Anil Joshi, may be contacted by email at firstname.lastname@example.org.

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I am just doing a quick visit here to wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014.
I hope that all your dreams become true. Love, Peace and Light for all of you and your beloved ones.
See you soon!!
Be Happy :)
There is millions of words written about love and so many different ways to love and be loved. .. so I am not gonna write about love,...

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Samoa Airways has started nonstop flights between Brisbane and Apia with Boeing 737-800s, adding about 14,000 more seats a year on the route.
SITA and Qantas have commenced a trial at Brisbane Airport where passengers will be able to use their mobile phone and face to board the aircraft or use the lounge.
Virgin Australia says it has operated 195 flights out of Brisbane Airport with a blend of traditional jet fuel and aviation biofuel delivered via the airport’s regular fuel system.
Once fully operational in 2020, Brisbane Airport’s new parallel runway will effectively double its current capacity.
Brisbane Airport says taxiways linking the new runway with the domestic and international terminals and the rest of the airfield have been completed.

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With the February hiring of Eddie Lincoln as Seattle University’s new Bailey Gatzert School Success Coordinator, the SU Youth Initiative is gaining momentum.
“We’re not running, but we are walking,” Lincoln says.
President Stephen Sundborg, S.J., described Lincoln as “a natural leader who is deeply committed to empowering youth in our community” when he publicly announced the Youth Initiative on Valentine’s Day.
Success coordinator? Lincoln’s role is about improving the potential of young children. He spends four days a week at Bailey Gatzert and one at SU.
“At SU, my role involves recruitment on campus, building lasting relationships with faculty, reaching out to student groups to get more volunteer tutors. The fact that SU has service-learning projects and students who really want to make a change is amazing. When we don’t have resources, we’re finding people who do. There’s an influx of people who want to partner with SU.
“At Bailey Gatzert, Principal Greg Imel is very open and we’re building a relationship of trust. We’re starting with kindergartners and first graders.
Step one in our partnership is to put a support network and structure in place for Gatzert students. Our goal is to have our students excel academically; for their scores to rival their counterparts across the district, and once they have achieved that academic feat, our next goal will be to find ways for them to exceed that standard. One step at a time, though.”
Lincoln sees plenty of room to grow in his career as the Youth Initiative gradually expands to encompass Washington Middle School and Garfield High School.
He recently spoke to a group of Garfield students who came to SU for a history lesson in social movements for change. When a few of the Garfield 11th graders started to grouse about some of their tough teachers, he seized the moment and turned it into a rally cry for learning the most from the hardest-hitting teachers. He grabbed their attention and kept them engaged.
If Eddie Lincoln’s name is familiar, that’s because he grew up in the Rainier Valley, graduated from O’Dea High School and transferred from Eastern Washington University to Seattle University in 2002. It’s also because of his memorable basketball career. When he was at O’Dea, he was named state player of the year in 2000. He served as the SU basketball team captain from 2002 to 2004 and coached the SU team in 2005. He’s a 2005 SU alumnus whose major shifted from business and accounting to criminal justice and later to communications.
Jodi Kelly, associate dean at Matteo Ricci College and one of Lincoln’s mentors when he was an SU student, says SU has increased its wealth significantly by hiring him.
“Eddie Lincoln is exactly the person I would want as a role model for my own children and the students at Bailey Gatzert,” she says. “His long suits are loyalty, compassion, tenacity, discipline, an ability to love. Add to that an engaging personality and a smile that makes you believe in the goodness of people, and you've got Eddie Lincoln.”
A graduate of Houston’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, which routinely ranks among the nation’s top five law schools for its number of African American graduates, Lincoln says he was particularly interested in the political side of law shaped by legislation. He concedes that politics might lure him some day, yet his dedication to youth is undeniable.
“I began to realize the people who hurt most in our society are the children,” he says. “If I can reach kids K-5, then middle school and then high school, there will be hundreds of kids who can shape our laws.
“Once you educate yourself, you can talk about social change in your community. You can educate that community and it snowballs. It’s long overdue.”

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I hereby RELEASE the Lake Monroe Sailing Association, Inc. (hereafter “LMSA”) and all of its successors, assigns, affiliates, officers, directors, instructors, members, volunteers, sponsors, race organizers, race committee, protest committee and agents (hereafter “Released Parties”) from all liability of personal injury or death, loss and/or damage to personal property, financial responsibility for costs related to emergency treatment or expenses arising from participating in any and all LMSA related events or activities. I hereby agree that the safety of my boat and her crew, including the decision whether to wear life jackets, and whether or not to start or continue to participate is my responsibility and not that of LMSA or any Released Parties. I agree not to sue or bring claim against LMSA or any of the Released Parties and to waive protection afforded by any statute or law in any jurisdiction whose purpose, substance and/or effect is to provide that a general release shall not extend to claims, material or otherwise. Participation in LMSA events or activities is done under my own free will with knowledge and acceptance of risk and responsibility.
All race activities are governed by RRS Appendix K, paragraph 20 and Appendix L, instruction 29. See RRS 4, Decision to Race.
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The swelling of neutron-irradiated pure nickel in the annealed condition at ∼14 dpa is strongly dependent on irradiation temperature. However, nickel in various cold worked conditions does not exhibit this sensitivity, reaching a saturation level of swelling that is relatively independent of temperature. The tendency toward saturation is thought to be a consequence of nickel's high stacking fault energy which precludes the formation of partial dislocations with their stronger level of pinning. This leads eventually to a collapse in the dislocation population, resulting in an imbalance of sink strengths and a strong reduction in the void growth rate. © 1992.
Stubbins, J. F., & Garner, F. A. (1992). Swelling and microstructure of high purity nickel irradiated with fast neutrons in EBR-II. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 191–194(PART B), 1295–1299. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3115(92)90683-C


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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (film)
James Signorelli directed the 1988 American comedy horror film Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. Cassandra Peterson plays eccentric horror hostess Elvira, a character introduced in the television show Elvira’s Movie Macabre. The plot of Elvira’s feature film debut revolves around her inheriting a house in the heart of an overtly prudish community. Peterson, John Paragon, and Sam Egan wrote the screenplay for the film.
If you want to show off your love of movies and horror films this Halloween, this Ghoul Gang Reflect tee is ideal! This is sure to be the hit of your next scary party, thanks to its retro classic design.

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Trade Schools in Virginia
You can find excellent trade schools in Virginia, as well as ample outdoor activities, historical sites, a rich arts and culture scene, quality of life outside the office and low unemployment. The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists Virginia's fastest-growing occupations as follows (showing their predicted percentage increase in demand from 2008 to 2018, along with corresponding median annual wage data, in parentheses): biomedical engineers (88 percent, $74,250); home health aides (80 percent, $19,620); personal and home care aides (69 percent, $17,510); and network systems and data communications analysts (69 percent, $81,640). Virginia is home to a highly diversified economy, with manufacturing representing the lion's share of industry, while the Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Virginia and Northrup Grumman Shipbuilding are among the largest employers in the state. Studies suggest that individuals with post-secondary training and degrees are more likely to find more career opportunities and increased earning potential, as compared to their counterparts without trade school or vocational training. There's no time like now to investigate the possibilities that one of the trade schools in Virginia can offer you.
Why choose trade schools in Virginia?
Four of Virginia's cities were classified in Money Magazine's "Top 100 Best Places to Live" in 2010: Centreville, Alexandria, Chesapeake and Suffolk. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2009 figures, this state is home to just over 7.8 million people, and witnessing slow but healthy growth. Per capita income in 2009 held at $44,100, according to the BLS. Additionally, the Virginia Employment Commission's December 2010 unemployment rate was 6.4 percent, the ninth lowest in the nation. From Chesapeake Bay to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and every area in between, one of the trade schools in Virginia can help you realize your career dreams.

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The kinetics of adsorption of ammonium ions under dynamic conditions has been studied. A mathematical model of the process was built. The mass transfer coefficient was calculated depending on the intensity of the change of location. It was established that ion exchange occurs in external and internal diffusion regions. The rate constants of ion exchange for the region of external and internal diffusion were calculated.
The effect of the content of natural and anthropogenic pollutants (potentially acidic organic substances, synthetic surfactants and petroleum products in water, which is exposed to desalting) on the efficiency of КU-2-8 ion exchangers has been studied. To minimize this negative influence the reagent method was used. Different natural and modified sorbents have been investigated for additional purification of water before filtration on cation-exchange filters or periodic regeneration of ion exchangers by the studied reagents.


Polish the ends of the supply lines with sandpaper until the copper is shiny. Coat the line with flux. Polish and flux the inside of the angle stops and slip them, with their escutcheons, over the supply lines.
Light the propane torch and apply its bright blue inner flame to the stop, at the spot where the supply line ends. Hold the tip of lead-free solder against the copper tubing where it joins the stop, on the side opposite the flame.
When the solder starts to melt, turn off the torch and run the solder around the joint. After it cools slightly, wipe with a damp rag to smooth the exposed solder and remove any flux, which corrodes copper.


GAO’s reports and testimonies give Congress, federal agencies, and the public timely, fact-based, non-partisan information that can improve government operations and save taxpayers billions of dollars.
In December 2000, the Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Bechtel National, Inc. (Bechtel) a contract to design and construct the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP), one of the largest nuclear waste cleanup projects in the nation. Originally expected to cost $4.
During the late 1990s, the Department of Energy (DOE) experienced difficulties with a lack of clear management authority and responsibility that contributed to security problems at the nation's nuclear weapons laboratories and management problems with major projects.
In response to security and management weaknesses, in 1999 the Congress created the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a separately organized agency within the Department of Energy (DOE).
The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) safeguards system has been a cornerstone of U.S. efforts to prevent nuclear weapons proliferation since the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) was adopted in 1970. Safeguards allow IAEA to verify countries' compliance with the NPT.
Prior to the 1998 privatization of the U.S. Enrichment Corporation (USEC), the Department of Energy (DOE) transferred about 45,000 metric tons of natural uranium to USEC to, among other things, be enriched to fulfill USEC's nuclear fuel contracts.
GAO is releasing two reports today on U.S. efforts to combat nuclear smuggling in foreign countries and in the United States. Together with the March 2005 report on the Department of Energy's Megaports Initiative, these reports represent GAO's analysis of the U.S.


The Advantages and Disadvantages of Outsourcing in Manufacturing
In today’s globalized economy, manufacturing companies face numerous challenges, one of which is deciding whether to outsource certain aspects of their operations. Outsourcing has become an increasingly popular business strategy in recent years, offering both advantages and disadvantages to manufacturing companies. This blog post will delve into the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing in manufacturing, helping businesses make informed decisions about their manufacturing processes.
Advantages of Outsourcing in Manufacturing:
1. Cost savings: One of the primary reasons why companies choose to outsource manufacturing is the potential for cost savings. Outsourcing allows businesses to avoid the costly investments associated with building and maintaining their own manufacturing facilities. By outsourcing to countries with lower labor and operational costs, companies can significantly reduce production expenses.
2. Increased efficiency: Outsourcing manufacturing can lead to improved efficiency and productivity for businesses. Specialized outsourcing partners often possess specific expertise and advanced technology, enabling them to carry out manufacturing tasks more efficiently than in-house operations. This increased efficiency can result in faster turnaround times, improved quality, and ultimately, heightened customer satisfaction.
3. Access to expertise: Outsourcing manufacturing allows companies to access specialized knowledge and expertise that may not be present in-house. For example, if a company lacks the expertise to manufacture a specific product or lacks the resources to invest in research and development, outsourcing can provide access to industry-leading specialists who excel in those areas. This access to expertise can significantly enhance a company’s ability to bring innovative products to market.
4. Scalability and flexibility: Manufacturing demands can fluctuate due to various factors, such as seasonal changes or market trends. Outsourcing allows businesses to easily scale production up or down to meet these changing demands. Rather than investing in additional manufacturing capacity that might remain underutilized during slower periods, outsourcing offers the flexibility to adapt production volumes to market conditions, ultimately reducing costs and maximizing efficiency.
Disadvantages of Outsourcing in Manufacturing:
1. Quality control issues: While outsourcing can lead to improved efficiency and cost savings, it also introduces the potential for quality control issues. When manufacturing is outsourced to external partners, there is less direct control over the production process. This lack of control may lead to variations in product quality, which can damage a company’s reputation and erode customer trust. Establishing robust quality control measures and regularly monitoring vendor performance can help mitigate these risks.
2. Communication and cultural barriers: Outsourcing manufacturing often involves collaborating with partners located in different countries, which can introduce communication and cultural barriers. Miscommunications or misunderstandings can occur due to language differences, time zone variations, or cultural nuances. These barriers can delay production timelines, affect product consistency, and hinder effective problem-solving. Open and clear communication channels, along with cultural sensitivity, are crucial to mitigate these risks.
3. Intellectual property risks: Outsourcing manufacturing may expose a company to intellectual property risks, particularly in countries where intellectual property protection laws may be less stringent. Unauthorized use or replication of proprietary manufacturing processes, designs, or technologies can significantly impact a company’s competitive advantage. Proper due diligence, including nondisclosure agreements and robust intellectual property protection strategies, is essential for safeguarding valuable intellectual property.
4. Dependency on external partners: Outsourcing can create a level of dependency on external manufacturing partners. In some cases, companies may become overly reliant on these partners, leading to potential disruptions in the supply chain if the outsourcing partner encounters difficulties or goes out of business. Developing contingency plans, diversifying suppliers, and regularly evaluating partner performance are critical to managing this risk.
In conclusion, outsourcing manufacturing offers both advantages and disadvantages to businesses. While it can lead to cost savings, increased efficiency, access to expertise, and scalability, it also presents challenges with quality control, communication barriers, intellectual property risks, and dependency on external partners. Manufacturing companies must carefully evaluate these factors and weigh the potential benefits against the associated risks before deciding to outsource. By doing so, they can make informed decisions that optimize their manufacturing processes and contribute to their overall success in the dynamic global marketplace.


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A rare white baby bull has been born at this South Yorkshire attraction
This little bull calf delighted farm owners when he was born, as they had been waiting a decade for his arrival.
The Nicholson family, who run Cannon Hall Farm in Barnsley, had been hoping one of their cows would eventually give birth to a white bull, an unusual colour for the animal.
The baby bull has been called Roger, after Farmer Roger, the dad behind the visitor attraction.
Robert Nicholson, director, said: “My grandad Charlie had a white bull called Sam - also known as Fockerby Ring Leader - and he was a prize-winner at the agricultural shows.
“He was a real beauty and we were so proud of him that we named one of our restaurants after him. It’s always been our dream to have another white bull, and we’ve been keeping everything crossed for one. We couldn’t believe it when the cow went into labour and we saw just a peek of white.”
Unfortunately, complications in the little bull’s birth meant he dislocated his wrist, and so Donaldson’s Vets has put him in a pot until it heals.
He is making a speedy recovery and is already showing early signs of being another champion. The farm hope to take him to the Great Yorkshire Show to compete there.


The magnitude of the earthquake that shook parts of Alaska last night was one of the strongest ever recorded on a seismograph.
The earthquake was rated at 8 to 8.6 on the Richter scale, which measures the severity of a quake on a seismograph.
In comparison, the quake that killed 900 persons in Skoplje, Yugoslavia, last July had a Richter magnitude of 6. The famous San Francisco earthquake of 1906, which took 452 lives, was listed on the Richter scale at 8.25.
The largest in recent years before the one in Alaska last night was the Chilean earthquake of May 22, 1960. It was 8.3 on the Richter scale.
The scale is named for its developer, Dr. Charles F. Richter, a seismologist at the California Institute of Technology at Pasadena. The smallest detectable quakes are rated under 3 and the largest at about 8.6.Continue reading the main story
Earthquakes are cansed by stresses built up within the earth. The stresses increase to the breaking point of rock, the rock fractures an,d the earth shakes from the resulting slippage and upheaval.
Exactly what causes the stresses to build up remains a mystery.
Quakes are detected by measuring their waves of motion. This can be done at distant stations—the one last night was reported at about the same time by two stations nearly 3,000 miles apart.
The first waves to arrive at the recordirig stations are the so‐called P or primary waves. The earth particles vibrate back and forth perpendicular to the wave front. Transverse waves, S or secondary waves, arrive later, and, still later, surface waves are registered.
The analysis of earthquake waves is a complex matter that has been under considerable study recently because of the possibility that quakes may hide or simulate or be confused with underground nuclear explosions.
Alaska, like Chile, San Francisco and Skoplje, lies in an earthquake area. These areas are generally associated with regions of volcanic activity.
Almost all earthquakes are followed by seismic sea waves, which are often called tidal waves.
It is believed that an earthquake near or below the ocean, such as near the coast of Alaska last night, produces an undersea Ia,ndslide or a sudden dropping or lifting of a segment of the ocean bottom. This leads to the displacement of large amounts of water.
In the case of a drop in the ocean bottom, the surface waters are sucked into the hole, the water flowing from either side and rushinb violently together. This leads to a rise in the surface waters, with waves moving out in all directions. Similarly, if the sea bottom rises, the water is lifted with it and moves outwards in devastating waves.
The term “tidal wave” is a misnomer because the waves have nothing to do with tides, though they appear much like a rapid rise in the tide.
Scientists prefer the name “tsunami,” a Japanese word meaning “large waves in the harbors.”Continue reading the main story


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MWL Organizes Community Security Conference in Amman
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Amman, Rajab 22, 1439, Apr 8, 2018, SPA -- Under the patronage of Jordan's Prime Minister Dr. Hani Al-Mulqi, the Muslim World League (MWL) has organized the Community Security Conference in Amman in cooperation with the World Moderation Forum.
In his speech during the Conference, MWL Secretary General Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa stressed that the MWL uses its scientific and intellectual capabilities to counter evil forces that try to tamper with social security and threaten human community.
The conference was attended by a number of intellectuals, researchers and officials from 35 countries.
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Some pests may not affect an entire condition, or they may not show up every year. But just like there is no minor surgery if you are the patient, there is no small pest if you are the one whose field is eaten away. If the western bean cutworm once invades your cornfield, you will never forget it.
Why? Because the pest gnaws several holes, not just one, in the ears of corn, moving through the pods. Food opens the ears to other pathogens. In the right weather conditions, it can also lead to germination and rot directly on the ear. Western bean cutworm can transform an attractive cornfield into what looks like a war zone in no time. Feeding sequelae – including disease, sprouting, and general rot – may be the best reason to mark an infested field for an early harvest.
Prevention and control
For several years, the farmers where the western bean cutworm occurs most often kept it at bay with Bt features that protect against damage from aerial feeding by insects. However, Purdue University entomologists John Obermeyer and Christian Krupke, reporting in the July 28 edition of the Purdue Pest & Crop newsletter, let’s say that not all traits are as effective against western bean cutworm as they once were.
“Control of this pest with Bt Characteristics of corn is difficult because it has developed resistance to one of the toxins found in most treated corn, Cry1F, the endotoxin for caterpillars that feed on the surface, ”they write. “This includes SmartStax varieties and Optimum AcreMax hybrids, among others. In terms of Bt hybrids, only those expressing the VIP The protein will provide control of this pest – something to keep in mind when ordering seeds for 2022. ”
If field scouting and timely insecticide applications are your only options for managing western bean cutworm, those options work well, entomologists note. However, you must research and make timely insecticide applications before the insects are in a position where they are difficult to control.
The Purdue University Corn & Soybean Field Guide suggests examining 20 plants in five areas of the field and looking for egg masses on the upper surface of the upper leaves, or larvae feeding in the whorl or on the pollen at the armpit of leaves. Eggs can be unevenly distributed across a field, so you need to check different areas, entomologists note. If 5% of the plants have an egg mass or larva in the whorl, treatment is recommended. The larva you are looking for has two distinct dark rectangles immediately behind an orange colored head. Once the larvae are inside the ears, they are protected from an insecticide.
At this point, you probably need to plan the field for an early harvest and check with your seed rep for hybrids with a GMO trait that is still effective against the pest.
You can follow more information on trapping reports and suggestions on western bean cutworm and other insects in the Purdue Pest & Crop Newsletter.


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Supercritical Continuous-Microflow Synthesis of Narrow Size Distribution Quantum Dots
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- The continuous microflow synthesis of CdSe quantum dots (QD) at high pressure both in a conventional high-boiling-point solvent, squalane, and also in liquid hexane, was demonstrated. All experiments were performed in Silicon/Pyrex microreactors that allow for easy optical access and sustain high pressures. Synthesis of CdSe QDs was carried out at 5 MPa. The residence time was tuned from 30 to 150s by varying the flow rate. Typical photoluminescence spectra as a function of residence time for CdSe QDs synthesized in liquid squalane and sc-hexane at 270°C and 5 MPa with a precursor concentration of 3.8×10-3 M, was obtained from TEM measurements. The average QD diameter was determined using the wavelength at the emission maximum. Comparison between solvents shows that at a given residence time, QDs synthesized in sc-hexane are approximately 20-30% smaller than those synthesized in liquid squalane.
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Game Informer kicks off a number of exclusives relating to yesterday's announced Batman: Arkham Knight with an interview with game director Sefton Hill. This specific interview talks about the story of the game. Be warned though there are spoilers for those who did not finish Batman: Arkham City right in the beginning of the video.
Batman: Arkham Knight releases on October 14, 2014.
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In the past two years, the at-home health and fitness world has become a huge part of our culture. Our time at home inspired many to take control of their health and focus on the ways we can boost our overall well-being. Here at janegee, we want to take the time to inspire our customers to not only take care of their fitness and the health of their bodies but also bring that mentality into taking care of their skin. It is our largest organ and for that reason, caring for it should be a top priority. You’d be shocked how the skin and your overall health can be so intertwined.
Let’s start by changing our mindset. Think of taking care of your skin in the same way you’d exercise your body. Make a commitment to yourself, set a routine, visit a skin therapist (your “trainer”), and take note of your progress along the way. Join us as we take you along Jane’s 4 skin fitness steps for achieving healthy skin.
1. Eat for your Skin
We believe the skin is a window into the health of your digestive system. If something is triggering your digestive system to be off-balance, your skin will reflect these internal problems.
Whether you are working to clear your skin, prevent wrinkles, or keep your blemish-free complexion, the very first step for every single client we have is to establish good digestive health. Eat good, nutrient-dense, clean food. Avoid excess sugar and dairy and increase fermented food.
If you are someone struggling with acne and congestion, this is something you place an even heavier focus on. Our previous blog Tips for Diagnosing & Treating My Acne is a great place to begin learning about how you can focus on clearing your acne.
One of the best things about nutrition and the interconnectedness of the body is that when we focus on using food and nutrition to support one aspect of health, we inevitably support other systems. A healthy gut can lead to increased energy, a strong immune system, better sleep, and of course, glowing skin!
2. Seek a Trainer
Just as you’d hire a personal trainer or join a gym to achieve your fitness goals, turn to the skincare experts to begin your skin fitness journey. Set up a consultation with your practitioner, understand where you are beginning on your journey, and create a skin fitness plan that you can stick to.
Regular skincare treatments are pivotal in achieving healthy skin. Here at janegee, our team focuses on fixing the underlying issues, instead of searching for quick fixes. Your skin therapist can help you understand what is causing your skin conditions and adjust your routines as need be throughout your journey.
You might find you are prescribed treatments bi-weekly or monthly at first. As your skin begins to respond to treatments it is very plausible your treatments can become less frequent or turn into express treatments.
3. Create a Consistent Routine
When leaving your consultation, you should walk away with the knowledge of what products will best suit your skin's needs. Please remember, no two skins are alike, that is why getting an expert opinion is always best.
We’re about to let you in on a big secret most skincare brands don’t want you to know… You don’t need a vanity full of products to achieve healthy skin! (gasp)
We believe less is always more. Simple and effective skincare routines might only consist of 3 products, and that’s ok. We believe that when following the 5 Tenets of Healthy Skin, you can have a clean beauty routine in 5 products or less. Let’s dive into a brief overview of each of Jane’s tenets.
- Cleanse: Set the foundation for what is to come. Balance the pH so the skin can function correctly, remove any excess dirt and debris, and promote a healthy acid mantle.
- Balance: Balance the energy in your skin. Yin and Yang oils are designed to balance circulation leaving our skin clear and even-toned.
- Mineralize: The more minerals your skin has, the better it holds hydration. For fresh and glowing skin, replenish regularly with the bounty of nature.
- Hydrate: Hydrate and moisturize your skin in a way that maintains the presence and balance of your skin’s natural defenses.
- Detox: Believe it or not, pollution particles are finer than our pores. Detoxing your skin using natural clay will draw up those pollutants, dirt, and debris to prevent premature aging.
These tenets outline our belief that when the skin is truly healthy, it does the work for you. The skin is a phenomenal organ and is inherently self-healing when given the tools to function properly.
We understand that making the switch to natural skincare can be daunting. While we always suggest booking a consultation with our skin therapist, we understand that this might now always be possible due to location, schedule, and a variety of other reasons. This is exactly why we developed our janegee Skin Quiz, to help you find customized skincare product recommendations by answering a few simple questions.
4. Measure your progress and adjust
Your skin is ever-changing, so many factors can change the appearance and health of your skin. Whether it’s lifestyle changes, food, stress levels, or pollution, understand the language of your skin. Listen to its triggers and adjust as needed.
Continue working with your skin therapist to give your skin the products and treatments it needs. Focusing on healthy eating, maintaining balance in your life, lowering your toxic load, and being aware of your mindset can set you on a path of longevity and health. Your skin, body, and confidence levels will all improve when you start practicing skin fitness!

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Donald Seawell, who founded the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, marked his 100th birthday with a Centennial Celebration planned by Judi Wolf and attended by 85 of those closest to him. The guests included Lord and Lady Deben of London, who presented an album filled with personal greetings from such friends as the Prince of Wales and Lady Soames, daughter of Winston Churchill.
Members of the York County QRT trained in the former Giant Food Store in West Manchester Township.
Girls on the Run is a program that teaches girls empowerment and self confidence while training for a 5K run.
Candidates Linda Thompson and incumbent Rep. Scott Perry participated in a second public debate at Cross Keys Villa
Several cases of Ebola have been identified in the United States, including three in Texas.
The York County Heritage Trust is looking for businesses, organizations or individuals to adopt the murals that gra
A memorial service for the long-term York County lawmaker and head of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo C


Regular radiation, regardless of the source, be it a linear accelerator, an implanted radioactive source or one of the new computer guided robotic machines typically deliver x-rays. X-rays, when pointed at the human body, will almost immediately begin to deposit energy. As they move deeper they give up more and more of their energy hitting a peak then gradually tailing off until they exit the opposite side of the body. Radiation may damage healthy tissue throughout this long path. Protons are an entirely different form of radiation from x-rays and they have a very different effect within the human body. Protons pass through the initial layers of tissue depositing little of their energy. But, at a programmed depth protons will very quickly give up all of their energy and stop. There is no exit dose and much less normal tissue is affected. For almost any cancer in any part of the body, there will be a tissue-sparing advantage with protons compared to x-rays. Learn More
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This resource directory is provided for your in depth Bible study, research and preparation for Sunday School classes and should be considered a valuable resource for any denomination. Many people studying the weekly Christian Science Bible Lesson dig deep into the Bible texts and word study. These links are provided for this study. If you have other favorites you’d like for us to consider adding, please e-mail us with the URL and reference. Links listed here do not reflect any endorsement of the site or authoring organization nor do they indicate sites necessarily compatible with Christian Science philosophy. The user should draw his/her own conclusions to the usefulness of each specific reference. For the complete statement of Christian Science, we recommend that you read Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. NOTE: some of the items below can be found at multiple sites and we have listed them from all sources as you may like one more than another.
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- Nave’s Topical Bible [searchable] – Orville J. Nave (early 1900’s) over 20,000 topics and subtopics, 100,000 Bible references [Studylight.org] [The Unbound Bible – searchable] [HTMLBible.com] [Bible Study Tools on Crosswalk.com]
- Treasury of Scripture Knowledge – R.A. Torrey [Studylight.org] [Bible Study Tools on Crosswalk.com]
- Strong’s Conordance with Hebrew & Greek Lexicon [EliYah site]
- Torrey’s New Topical Textbook – 20,000 topics/subtopics, 30,000 Bible references [Studylight.org – searchable] [HTMLBible.com] [Bible Study Tools on Crosswalk.com]
- Bartlett’s Bible Quotations Old Testament, New Testament – [searchable] 670 quotations from the Bible, 10th ed., 1919 [Bartleby.com]

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Glenn Hoddle rates Carl Corts chances of being fit for Friday as close to evens. Cort came off the bench on Saturday against Plymouth, and scored for the reserves earlier in the week, but Hoddle still feels he has a way to go.
'Carl played for the reserves on Monday and came through alright but he's still got a bit to prove to himself and me,' said Hoddle.
'His knee needs to settle down as well. We haven't been able to train him as hard as we would have liked since Monday and we've got to be careful not to flare the knee up.'
Wolves have looked less than deadly in his absence and another 3 months without him could seriously damage their run in to the play offs. But he is aproaching full match fitness, and Hoddle will be sure to use him at the earliest possible opportunity, if not Friday night.
'Whether he starts is probably 60-40 against at the moment, but he's got half a chance.' said Hoddle.
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According to a new post from Faq-Mac.com[Translated], Intel has sent an email to members of its Intel Retail Edge program with the chance to win a new MacBook Pro. The interesting thing about the contest is that it details some specifications we have not yet seen as part of the MacBook lineup. The contest shows a Core i5 based MacBook Pro. Looking at the timeframe of when Apple updates their MacBooks, late January is very probable for a new Core i5 based lineup to be made available. The new chipsets from Intel are showing some significant gains when compared to the Core 2 Duo chips we have had for a few years.
If you are planning to buy a MacBook Pro, it may be worth your while to wait just a couple of more weeks.


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At the same time, in order to reduce the use and risk of machine installation, the H2 also integrates a particular port for the power supply of the print screen adapter board. It provides two options of 5V/12V, which can be switched directly through the jump cap, facilitating the installation and commissioning of the whole machine.
In addition to supporting Z-axis control, H2 also supports motor control of the X-axis and Y-axis, providing a complete motor control solution. Meanwhile, in order to solve the resin performance problems caused by temperature changes, H2 especially adds hardware ports for heating and temperature monitoring, so that customers can freely choose heating devices and temperature measurement objects according to their own machine conditions and resin characteristics to achieve the best temperature control solution for their products.


- What are the top trends for 2020?
- What new technology is easy?
- What inventions will there be in 2050?
- What are the next big technologies?
- What is the latest technology in the world?
- Why is the year 2020 special?
- What is the greatest upcoming technology?
- Who has the most advanced technology?
- What inventions will change the world?
- What are the top 10 technologies?
- What is the latest technology in 2019?
- What is the newest technology in 2020?
- What technology will change the world?
- Which technology should I learn in 2020?
- What technology will change the world in 5 years?
What are the top trends for 2020?
5 Trends for 2020.
Five powerful consumer trends.
5 Trends for 2020.
Five powerful consumer trends.
In 2020, consumers move from eco-status to eco-shame.
In 2020, human brands take powerful new form.
Consumers demand relevance as a service.
What new technology is easy?
What inventions will there be in 2050?
Future Inventions That Could Exist By 2050AI enabled robots.Seamless IoT in home and business.Space tourism.Self-driving cars.New sources of energy.Drone ecosystem.Virtual Reality.Medical advancement with AI and nanobots.
What are the next big technologies?
9 Innovations That Could Become the Next “Big Thing”Artificial Intelligence (AI) … Autonomous driving. … Reusable rockets. … Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. … Rapid adaptation of renewable energy. … Large scale desalination. … Ridiculously fast internet. … Online DNA analysis.More items…
What is the latest technology in the world?
Soon, these and the other exciting technologies described below will go mainstream, changing the world in the process.Robot assistants. … Augmented and mixed reality. … Regenerative medicine. … Driverless vehicles. … Reusable rockets. … Cryptocurrency. … Quantum computing. … Artificial intelligence and automation.More items…•
Why is the year 2020 special?
Being alive in 2020 is special because that is the only year you are likely to live through wherein the first two digits will match the second two digits. The next year that follows this pattern is 2121. A person alive now would have to be at least 101 to see that year. While that is possible, it is unlikely.
What is the greatest upcoming technology?
Top 8 Technology Trends for 2020Artificial Intelligence (AI) … Machine Learning. … Robotic Process Automation or RPA. … Edge Computing. … Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. … Cybersecurity. … Blockchain. … Internet of Things (IoT)
Who has the most advanced technology?
Finland ranks first in the world, ahead of the USA, as the world’s most technologically advanced country, according to a recent report compiled by the United Nations development programme (UNDP). The report compared 72 countries and analysed them on the basis a TAI (technological achievement index).
What inventions will change the world?
19 Inventions That Will Soon Change the WorldPackaging that changes color if the product inside is expired.A water-filtering straw. … A pancake printer. … A mat with a built-in alarm clock. … A pendant that turns speech into text. … A toothbrush that cleans your teeth by itself. … “Smart” glasses. … A glass that turns water into wine. © delivery.acm.org. … More items…
What are the top 10 technologies?
Top 10 Trending TechnologiesArtificial Intelligence.Blockchain.Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality.Cognitive Cloud Computing.Angular and React.DevOps.Internet of Things (IoT)Intelligent Apps (I – Apps)More items…•
What is the latest technology in 2019?
Here are the top 10 emerging technologies in 2019, according to the report:IoT. IoT is driving business changes by providing the data needed to improve marketing, increase sales, and decrease costs, the report found. … Artificial Intelligence (AI) … 5G. … Serverless computing. … Blockchain. … Robotics. … Biometrics. … 3D printing.More items…•
What is the newest technology in 2020?
10 Breakthrough Technologies 2020Unhackable internet.Hyper-personalized medicine.Digital money.Anti-aging drugs.AI-discovered molecules.Satellite mega-constellations.Quantum supremacy.Tiny AI.More items…•
What technology will change the world?
Blockchain. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. 3D Printer.
Which technology should I learn in 2020?
Top 10 Technology Trends That You Can Learn in 2020Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML) Artificial intelligence has had a great impact among the top technological developments, and for quite a few years, too. … Internet of Things (IOT) … 5G. … Automation. … Blockchain. … Cyber Security. … Voice Technology. … Edge Computing.More items…•
What technology will change the world in 5 years?
A futurist reveals the biggest ways tech will transform our lives in the next 5 years. Over the next five years, we’re likely to see significant changes in fields such as artificial intelligence, space exploration, combinations of augmented and mixed reality, and quantum computing, says futurist James Canton.


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Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses.
But the news about Him was spreading even farther, and large crowds were gathering to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.
Yet despite Jesus’ instructions, the report of his power spread even faster, and vast crowds came to hear him preach and to be healed of their diseases.
But the man couldn't keep it to himself, and the word got out. Soon a large crowd of people had gathered to listen and be healed of their ailments.
But news of him went out all the more, in every direction, and great numbers of people came together to give hearing to his words and to be made well from their diseases.
But now more than ever the word about Jesus spread abroad; many crowds would gather to hear him and to be cured of their diseases.
However, the report went around concerning Him all the more; and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by Him of their infirmities.
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1 sn That is, in spite of Jesus’ instructions to the man to tell no one about the healing (v. 14).
2 tn The word “him” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects were frequently omitted in Greek when clear from the context.

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If the NFL and NBC can successfully stream the wildly popular, three-hour-plus Super Bowl live via Verizon's mobile network on February 5th the event could usher in a whole new level of demand for high-speed wireless bandwidth. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a step toward meeting that anticipated demand this week by approving technology to let wireless users access content via unused airwaves on the broadcast spectrum known as "white spaces." (pdf)
Tech companies such as Google and Microsoft have been saying for the past few years that white spaces will allow computers, mobile phones and other wireless devices to transfer data in gigabits per second (compared with Wi-Fi's megabit-per-second speeds). Broadcasters, however, have demanded proof that wireless devices could efficiently pinpoint and use these white spaces without disrupting broadcast signals or other devices (such as wireless microphones) licensed to use the spectrum.
The proposed solution has been a database identifying white space locations that wireless devices could automatically consult before connecting. The FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) put this plan in gear Thursday by authorizing the first such database to go live on January 26 in Wilmington, N.C. This TV bands database system, created by Spectrum Bridge, Inc., checks the geographic location of a device requesting white-space access, calculates channels available for operation by the device for its reported location, and then returns a list of those channels. Success in Wilmington will enable the spread of additional regional databases nationwide.
The broadcast spectrum's low-frequency waves have strong propagation characteristics allowing the signals to reach farther than Wi-Fi and penetrate walls and other impediments. Wireless carriers like Verizon and AT&T are in favor of white space use as a way of diverting mobile video traffic from their already overburdened cell networks.
Resistance to unlicensed white space use has come primarily from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), which contents that broadcasters have had difficulty registering their licenses with Spectrum Bridge's database. (pdf) The FCC says additional testing of the registration process will be done over the next few weeks but that the system is otherwise good to go.
Given the number of smart phones, tablets and other wireless gadgets sure to be unwrapped this holiday season it's not surprising that the FCC is anxious to see its white space project move forward.
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Alkali-Silica Reaction in Portland Cement Concrete: Testing Methods and Mitigation Alternatives
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Identifying the susceptibility of an aggregate to alkali-silica reaction (ASR) before using it in concrete is one of the most efficient practices for preventing damage and failure. Several tests have been developed for identifying aggregates subject to ASR, but each has its limitations. A three-year research study was initiated on January 1, 1998 at The University of Texas at Austin for investigating ASR in portland cement concrete. The scope of the study was essentially three fold: (1) investigate the predictive ability of ASTM C 1260 and C 1293, (2) develop more accurate and more efficient modifications of these procedures, and (3) investigate ASR mitigation alternatives. Aggregate samples from 14 sources from around the United States were acquired for the investigation. Aggregates were used in an extensive testing program during which guidelines for predicting the potential ASR of aggregates were developed and recommendations for minimizing concrete damage due to ASR were formulated. This report includes a review of the state-of-the-art of ASR, an evaluation of testing protocols and recommendations for dramatically shortening test time, test results, and mitigation options.


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- Is Stage 3 cancer curable?
- What is the hardest cancer to treat?
- Which cancer is most painful?
- Is Stage 4 always terminal?
- Which cancer is easy cure?
- Can you feel cancer spreading?
- Is immunotherapy a last resort?
- Which cancer is known as the silent killer?
- Is any Stage 4 cancer curable?
- What stage of cancer is incurable?
- What is the life expectancy of Stage 3 cancer?
- Is Stage 3 cancer dangerous?
- Is Stage 2 cancer serious?
- Can incurable cancer go into remission?
- What are the worst cancers?
- How long can chemo prolong life?
- Which cancer is not curable?
- How long can you live with Stage 3 cancer?
- What are the signs of a cancer patient dying?
- What is the fastest killing cancer?
- Why does chemo stop working?
Is Stage 3 cancer curable?
Stage 3 cancers require expert care and likely a lot of it.
Though some stage 3 cancers can be cured, called cancer remission, they are more likely to recur after going away..
What is the hardest cancer to treat?
Because pancreatic cancer progresses rapidly, and no method of early detection has been discovered, it is one of the most dangerous types of cancer. The one-year survival rate is 25 percent, and the five-year survival rate sits at only 6 percent.
Which cancer is most painful?
Primary tumors in the following locations are associated with a relatively high prevalence of pain:Head and neck (67 to 91 percent)Prostate (56 to 94 percent)Uterus (30 to 90 percent)The genitourinary system (58 to 90 percent)Breast (40 to 89 percent)Pancreas (72 to 85 percent)Esophagus (56 to 94 percent)
Is Stage 4 always terminal?
Stage 4 cancer cells have metastasized, spreading to distant areas in the body. Stage 4 is the final mesothelioma stage and considered terminal.
Which cancer is easy cure?
Breast cancer caught early is easier to treat and cure than after it starts to spread. Some types of the disease are also more treatable than others. For example, a breast tumor that is “estrogen receptor positive” will benefit from drugs that lower estrogen levels.
Can you feel cancer spreading?
You may not experience noticeable symptoms of cancer cells spreading to your lymph nodes, so a diagnosis from your doctor is important. They can determine if the cancer is isolated to one region or has metastasized further.
Is immunotherapy a last resort?
Immunotherapy is still proving itself. It’s often used as a last resort, once other therapies have reached the end of their effectiveness. PICI is pushing the boundaries of science ever forward to transform the course of cancer treatment.
Which cancer is known as the silent killer?
Pancreatic Cancer: The Silent Killer.
Is any Stage 4 cancer curable?
In quite a few cancers, stage 4 means the cancer has spread (metastasised) to another part of the body to form secondary cancers (metastases). As a general rule cancers that have spread are difficult to treat and are unlikely to be cured in the long term, although treatment can help to shrink or control them.
What stage of cancer is incurable?
A stage 4 cancer diagnosis usually means that the cancer is incurable. In most cases, treatment aims to prolong survival and improve quality of life.
What is the life expectancy of Stage 3 cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society data derived from a database of people diagnosed with lung cancer between 1999 and 2010, the five-year survival rate for stage 3A NSCLC is about 36 percent. For stage 3B cancers the survival rate is about 26 percent. For stage 3C cancers the survival rate is about 1 percent.
Is Stage 3 cancer dangerous?
Stage III cancer is a serious disease that requires expert care. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), we use a variety of sophisticated tests and procedures to confirm the stage of your disease and develop a comprehensive treatment plan designed just for you.
Is Stage 2 cancer serious?
Stage II cancer refers to larger tumors or cancers that have grown more deeply into nearby tissue. In this stage, the cancer may have spread to the lymph nodes, but not to other parts of the body. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), our cancer experts recognize that stage II cancer is a complex disease.
Can incurable cancer go into remission?
Most chronic cancers cannot be cured, but some can be controlled for months or even years. In fact, there’s always a chance that cancer will go into remission. There are different kinds of remission.
What are the worst cancers?
Top 5 Deadliest CancersProstate Cancer.Pancreatic Cancer.Breast Cancer.Colorectal Cancer.Lung Cancer.Mar 2, 2015
How long can chemo prolong life?
First-line chemotherapy for patients with non–small cell lung cancer improves survival by 2 to 3 months, relieves symptoms, and improves quality of life compared with best supportive care.
Which cancer is not curable?
Leukemia: 108,740 lives There are many types of leukemia, but all affect the blood-forming tissues of the body, such as the bone marrow and the lymphatic system, and result in an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells, according to the NCI.
How long can you live with Stage 3 cancer?
According to the National Cancer Institute in the United States, the survival rate for women with stage 3 breast cancer over a 5-year period is approximately 72 percent. This means that 72 out of 100 women are expected to be alive 5 years after their diagnosis.
What are the signs of a cancer patient dying?
Signs of approaching deathWorsening weakness and exhaustion.A need to sleep much of the time, often spending most of the day in bed or resting.Weight loss and muscle thinning or loss.Minimal or no appetite and difficulty eating or swallowing fluids.Decreased ability to talk and concentrate.More items…
What is the fastest killing cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is hard to diagnose early and so – when it is diagnosed – there needs to be a sense of urgency in treating people with the disease, as it is the quickest killing cancer.
Why does chemo stop working?
There are several possible reasons for chemotherapy resistance: Some of the cells that are not killed by the chemotherapy mutate (change) and become resistant to the drug. Once they multiply, there may be more resistant cells than cells that are sensitive to the chemotherapy.

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Parkinson’s disease is a kind of neurodegenerative disease whose symptoms and difficulties increase with time. These difficulties frequently accelerate as the disease progresses- which is why it is categorized under progressive diseases. So, naturally, the people who care for people who are affected by this disease should focus on adaptation.
These adaptations include their home environment and basic day-to-day routines. And as often seniors are prone to Parkinson’s disease, quality of life will worsen for the patients as the disease progresses its stages. It is important for their plan of care to be in sync with this progression. The key here is to anticipate and accommodate the changes that will occur in order to keep up the quality of life for the patient and their independence. Home care assistance can help with this problem.
There are several symptoms that can be an indication for Parkinson’s disease. Continuous body shivering is the most common in the elderly who have this disease. Imbalance, struggling with movement and stiffness are among many of the main indicators. Frozen facial expressions are a common phenenomem as well with muffled speech. The most interesting thing is that neither a blood test nor any X-ray can diagnose this condition. However, the very beginning of the symptoms can be very mild and often get unnoticed in the early stages.
Even if diagnosed early, symptoms do not need any medication but rather, thorough quality care. These physical changes can affect the day-to-day routines of your seniors to the point where they face difficulties getting dressed or even walk properly. At that time your loved ones may need special professional care, an area where home care assistance can be helpful.
Home Safety Considerations for Parkinson’s Disease
As mobility is the area affected the most, assuring safety for the patient is paramount. Accessibility in the home for the patient is a top priority as well. As seniors with PD often use support for their mobility like canes or walker, a wide clear pathway in the rooms in the house is important. The following home elements can cause difficulty for a senior inside the home with limited mobility to get around their home safely.
- Floor coverings
- Naked wire lightings
- Home decor or showpieces
- Clumsy furniture arrangements
- Uneven flooring
- Narrow bathroom entrance
Conclusion: Helping a Senior Deal With Parkinson’s Disease
For a senior, your loved ones, the symptoms of the disease can impact their physical, mental and social abilities. But home care assistance can make it way easier to minimize the effects of the condition. By having proper knowledge about PD and planning accordingly, caregivers may be able to better anticipate the changing needs and resolve them properly before they can negatively impact your loved ones. It can also enable you to ensure your loved one’s independence and preserve their physical functionality- which will allow them to be in their own home for a longer period of time and lead them to a better quality of life.
If you are interested in learning more about home care assistance, give us a call today!
If you or an aging loved-one is considering home care assistance in Webb City, MO please contact the caring staff at Adelmo Family Care today at (417) 206-4576.


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CIMC Tri Axle Drop Side Trailer for Sale | Cargo Semi Trailer - The main beam of drop side trailer is made of Q345 high-strength steel, which has more loading capacity. The service life will be more than 10 years.
Cargo semi trailer reinforces the main beam. As for the tri axle dropside trailer for sale gooseneck parts of the main beam, the middle plate and the bottom plate have been reinforced by a double plate, which makes the main have small deformation even if loading heavy things.
CIMC Tri Axle Drop Side Trailer for Sale | Cargo Semi Trailer - The drop side trailer use 160 mm thick steel to produce the side beam. The platform of drop side trailer, whose thickness is 3 mm. Tri axle dropside trailer for sale can also add 12 units of container locks on it.
Cargo semi trailer for sale also adopt heavy duty mechanical suspension to produce the trailer. The thickness of the suspension is 8 mm and the diameter of the kingpin is 70 mm.
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Lottery plans new electronic game
The Colorado Lottery will be offering a second computerized game, similar to Lotto, beginning in mid-September.
The Keno game, which will be added to the Lotto network, will require players to match 10 of 20 winning numbers to win the $50,000 first-place prize. Keno will cost $1 to play all 10 picks.
The 20 winning Keno numbers will be drawn at random from 60 numbered balls in the same machine used for the Lotto game.
Lottery Director Candice Bluechel said that Keno players can only win $50,000 compared to the multi-million dollar jackpots that are won by Lotto players.
Mrs. Bluechel said Keno was created to pay winnings that "fall somewhere in between" the multi-million Lotto jackpots and the smaller $5,000 and $10,000 scratch game payoffs.
People can play Keno at the same stores where they currently play Lotto, Mrs. Bluechel said, adding that Keno will also have Quick Pick tickets, if players don't want to choose their own numbers.
In addition to the grand prize, Keno players can also win $1,000 for matching nine numbers, $100 for matching eight numbers and $10 for matching seven numbers. Those players who don't match any numbers will get a free Keno ticket for a future drawing.
The Keno drawings will be held every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and the results will be aired on KOAA-TV, Channels 5 and 30.
The Lotto drawings still will be held every Wednesday and Saturday, meaning that Sunday will be the only day the lottery doesn't have a drawing.
Mrs. Bluechel estimates that the lottery will earn an additional $14 million per year from the Keno game. Last year, it earned $118 million from the Lotto game. Proceeds from the games are used for parks and recreation in Colorado and other state projects.

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The image below shows x-rays streaming off the Sun as seen by NASAs NuSTAR telescope array system. Se http://phys.org/print346063299.html …
scientists are trying to understand a new kind of explosion seen on the Sun, described as nano flares – much less energetic than ordinary flares. The Sun can go fro days, weeks, even months without producing an ordinary solar flare. Nano flares are crackling all the time – almost non-stop. It is hoped that nano flares will eventually explain why the Sun's corona is so hot. It is described as one the most vexing problems in astrophysics.
Nano flares are active throughout the solar cycles – which explains why the Sun stays so hot even during periods of low activity (with few sun spots).
Meanwhile, Canadian and Japanese astronomers are working together on x-ray observations, the ASTRO-H. The telescope is designed to explore x-rays and other features of the universe in great detail – homing in on black holes. Go to http://phys.org/print346075385.html … scientists from the University of Waterloo in Ottawa are involved.

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Burning - Outdoor Residential
Outdoor burning is burning of household yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings. It is also burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation. Ecology regulates all types of outdoor burning except forest burning, which is regulated by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
Is outdoor burning legal in Washington?
Outdoor burning is banned in urban growth areas. If you live outside an urban growth area, it is legal to burn natural vegetation, but consider alternatives to burning. Find out what you can do instead of burning.
Garbage burning and burn barrels are illegal everywhere in Washington, and have been for many years.
Things you should know before you do any outdoor burning
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