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Malaria Fighter: Dr. Lazarus Samdi

“The PMI AIRS Project has generated national data on the current insecticide resistance status across Nigeria. This is guiding Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Program in the fight against malaria.”

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Dr. Lazarus Samdi

Dr. Lazarus Samdi has spent the past 14 years studying mosquitoes and a lifetime fighting malaria, personally and professionally. As a child growing up in the State of Borno in Nigeria, Dr. Samdi battled repeated bouts of malaria.

“I still recall vividly my childhood experiences of shivering and having body aches and pains and particularly having to receive the usual painful chloroquine injections, which I always reacted to by scratching my body all over due to the itching that it caused. I grew up terrified of mosquitoes and malaria. In a way, my curiosity to know more about mosquitoes encouraged my sojourn into the field of entomology.”

And sojourn he did. With a PhD in Applied Entomology from the Department of Zoology, University of Jos, Nigeria, Dr. Samdi has studied all over the world. He received his certification as a Mosquito Identification Specialist at the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, University of Florida and studied Mosquito Insectary Design /Management and basic morphological identification of anopheline mosquitoes at the Vector Control Reference Unit of the National Institute of Communicable Diseases in South Africa.

In 2012, Dr. Samdi joined The President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Africa Indoor Residual Spraying (AIRS) Project as the Entomology Coordinator in Nigeria. Dr. Samdi supervises operations of the project’s insectary, conducts basic morphological and taxonomic identification of all mosquito samples from the six project sentinel sites in Nigeria and supervises routine field entomology surveillance at the different sentinel sites.

Morphological identification of anopheline mosquitoes in the field helps to determine which mosquitoes transmit malaria.

Clearly, this man knows his mosquitoes. Dr. Samdi shared a few of his insights about his work, the project and Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP).

The PMI AIRS Project: How have you seen the field of malaria and entomology change since you started working in it?

Dr. Samdi: Over the years, there has been an increase in funding for malaria research and control. Technological advances have also enabled the use of remote sensing (GIS) for mapping of malaria vectors. Furthermore, a multi-disciplinary approach has been adopted for malaria control. In Nigeria, the private sector is gradually taking active interest in malaria control thereby laying the foundation for a robust Public Private partnership in the nearest future.

What impact have you seen from the project?

Dr. Samdi: The PMI AIRS Project has generated national data on the current insecticide resistance status across Nigeria, making data available to the NMEP for evidence-based malaria programming in the country. This is guiding the NMEP in the fight against malaria. Also, the project partnered with the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, to establish an insectary within the institution. The insectary serves to train medical entomologists among others. Based on its success, the university is currently considering establishing a department of Medical Entomology to further support entomological research and ultimately contribute to combating malaria in the country.

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Dr. Samdi feeds anopheline mosquito larvae in the insectary. Insectaries are important to ensure a supply of mosquitoes for entomological monitoring.

What is your hope for Nigeria’s NMEP?

Dr. Samdi: My hope is that the Nigerian Government will increasingly support the NMEP with more resources to ultimately become more self-reliant. I also hope the NMEP will have a major paradigm shift in its malaria vector control strategy by taking Nigeria’s geographical differences into consideration and therefore stratifying its intervention strategies based on local vector ecology. There is the need for the Government of Nigeria and funding agencies to further invest in establishing more malaria vector sentinel sites across the country. I hope to see more interagency collaborations involving the NMEP which will create a synergy of different professions to aid malaria control, for instance, partnering with the Nigerian Centre for Remote Sensing to map out vector breeding places across different ecological zones for in-depth study. I also hope to see the increasing involvement of the private sector in supporting NMEP activities.

Do you think Nigeria will ever be malaria-free?

Dr. Samdi: I hesitate to say Nigeria will be malaria-free very soon. Rather, I am inclined to say that Nigeria can reasonably control malaria through vector control if some foundation guidelines specific to Nigeria are followed. However, I am cautiously optimistic about only my own part of Nigeria, the semi-arid northeastern Nigeria where malaria vector breeding sites are discrete. In this area there is a predominance of approximately 98 percent of one type of vector, which can be targeted with indoor residual spraying and nets. These semi-arid parts of the country can possibly be malaria-free soon if more resources are made available. For the entire country, it may take quite some time to see the dream of being malaria-free come to actualization. However, it is quite possible the country could be malaria-free if Nigeria’s media, which is one of the strongest and possibly the richest in Africa, can face malaria the same way it faced Ebola, highlighting the risk factors involved in malaria and its attendant impact on mortality, morbidity, and Nigeria’s economy.

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Necotrans wins joint contract for Cameroon port

Cameroon Port Arekipa Productions NecotransNecotrans wants to increase the pace of handling and the storage zones at the Kribi port. (Image source: Arekipa Productions/Necotrans)French logistics group Necotrans, along with the Kribi Port Multi Operators consortium (KPMO), has won a contract for the multipurpose terminal at the Kribi port

Necotrans and KPMO, which is made up of nine local operators involved in forwarding, maintenance and maritime agencies, will jointly operate and maintain the terminal at the deep-water port.

“We are particularly proud to have joined our colleagues from Cameroon in a win-win partnership, and to have gained the trust of the authorities in the country. Kribi is the only deep-water port in Central Africa, and as such is destined to become the economic driving force of Cameroon and the sub-region, especially Chad and Central Africa,” explained Grégory Quérel, chairman of Necotrans.

Kribi is 150 km south of the Douala port and has a draught of 17 metres. The multipurpose terminal will initially have a quay measuring 265 metres with 2 berths and will be equipped with two cranes on rails and six truck-mounted cranes. The precise terms of the contract have not yet been decided by the authorities in Cameroon, but estimates suggest a concession of 20 years, an investment of about US$29.5m and licence fees to be paid to Cameroon by Necotrans/KPMO.

After a first phase of five years with an activity estimated at 1.4 million tonnes of freight per year from the second year, the second phase of 15 years foresees the provision of an adjacent quay measuring 350 metres and complementary facilities and equipment for an activity that will surpass three million tonnes per year.

“Our investment will enable us to increase the pace of handling and the storage zones so that Kribi can be as competitive as possible, complementing the port of Douala”, added Quérel.

The multipurpose terminal at Kribi will provide work for over 250 people. The main goods handled will be vehicles, wood, cotton, mineral ore and oil and gas equipment, together with the materials used for the construction of the industrial zone and the future power plant that will be adjacent to the port.

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Georgia Department of Agriculture

Consumer Qs September 2016

Question: Whatever happened to Bermuda onions?
Answer: Before it was known for its sandy beaches and distinctive pants, Bermuda was famous for its sweet onions. Seeds of the onions grown on the island were eventually brought to the United States where farmers in Florida, Texas and California began to grow them.
    The 1920 spring catalog of the H. G. Hastings Company in Atlanta stated that the firm had introduced the onion as a commercial crop to Florida “some 29 years ago” and that the company’s Bermuda onions were the “earliest, mildest flavored” and “most attractive onions in the world.” The catalog also stated, “They are so mild in flavor that many people eat them raw like an apple.”
For many years, varieties with Bermuda in their name or collectively known as Bermuda onions were popular with consumers and farmers as well as home gardeners. In the produce market of today, however, Bermuda onions have been replaced for the most part by various sweet onions from Texas, Washington, Peru and, of course, the world-famous Vidalia® onions grown only here in Georgia.
    The name still survives in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s standards for grades of “Bermuda-Granex-Grano Type Onions.” It may be hard, if not impossible, to find Bermuda onions in restaurants and supermarkets today, but gardeners can find seeds for Crystal Wax Bermuda and possibly other Bermuda varieties from a few seed companies.

Q: A large and ferocious-looking spider has taken up residence outside my garage. I was told it was a golden silk orbweaver and that it is harmless, but it still scares me, and I don’t want it where it is. Any advice?
Answer: The golden silk orbweaver and other similar spiders can be a little intimidating due to their large size. They are not just harmless; they are also considered beneficial. Since they eat mosquitoes and wasps, it may be good to have one under the eaves of your house or porch or near a window even if the spider does look like it escaped from a Tarzan movie or a remake of “The Incredible Shrinking Man.”
    As a general rule, spiders will move to another place when you destroy their web with a broom or stick. That is the best thing to do if the web is in a pathway or in some other place you do not want it. Do not use any kind of pesticide or bug killer due to the expense and also because the spider is harmless and beneficial. It will die with the approach of cold weather and freezing temperatures.

Q. What is teff? I saw a bag of it next to the oatmeal in the grocery store.
A. Teff (Eragrostis tef) is sometimes called the world’s smallest grain and is originally from Ethiopia. The small seeds are boiled and eaten like oatmeal or porridge. It has a rich, nutty flavor and is sometimes eaten with butter, honey and raisins. The small seeds are also ground into flour. Packages of teff and teff flour usually have basic preparation instructions and often have other recipes such as pancakes, muffins, cookies and even teff hushpuppies.

Q: How cold hardy are brugmansias (angel’s trumpets)? Can I leave mine outside in the winter or do I need to dig it up.

A: There is not a definitive answer as to the cold hardiness of brugmansias. We do not know of any authoritative research done on the subject. Some references list them as root hardy (will get killed back to the roots and sprout again in the spring) to USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. That zone has a usual winter extreme temperature of 0 to 5 degrees F. There are exceptions. Some varieties are more cold hardy than others, and if properly sited (a protected and well-drained spot) and heavily mulched, they may be hardy farther north.
     To improve the chances for your brugmansia to withstand the winter outdoors, mulch it heavily prior to frost. Some gardeners recommend leaving the stalks and not cutting them back until spring. You may also have better luck getting your brugmansias to overwinter outdoors if you plant then in late spring or early summer so that they have a well-established root system before cold weather arrives.
     Those that survive the winter and come back from the roots may be slow to get started when warm weather arrives. For this reason, some gardeners prefer to start each spring with new plants they have purchased or with ones that they carried over indoors. However, even if they have a slow start, brugmansias bloom for a long period into the fall, so be patient; you’ll get plenty of blooms.
     One problem with overwintering brugmansias as houseplants is that they are prone to pests such as spider mites and aphids. Some people overcome this by letting them go dormant in a cool, unheated location such as a garage.
Some gardeners take cuttings in the fall, root them and pot them in the winter, and then plant them outdoors in the spring after danger of frost is past. The cuttings root easily in water or in moist sand.
     Cold hardiness is a tricky subject. Each winter is different, and different factors can come into play. If you have brugmansias and live in an area where their hardiness is in question, try several methods to protect them to find out what works best for you and the varieties you have.

Q: I bought a tropical passionflower vine on sale at a local nursery. An orange and silver butterfly keeps landing on it. (It was even landing on it at the nursery.) I thought it might be a monarch butterfly, but I looked up the monarch, and it is different. Any ideas as to what it could be?
A: It sounds like a Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae). It is a rich, rusty orange on the upper side of the wings. The undersides of the wings are distinguished by panes of iridescent silver. Its front wings are somewhat elongated, giving it a narrower appearance than most of our common butterflies.
Gulf fritillaries lay their eggs exclusively on passionflowers including Georgia’s two native species of passionflowers: mollypop/maypop (Passiflora incarnata) and the green passionflower (Passiflora lutea) as well as the many tropical species of passionflowers. Many people grow passionflowers for the sole reason of attracting these butterflies.
     If you don’t want Gulf fritillary caterpillars eating your passionflower vine, they can be picked off by hand. (They’re brownish orange with black spines – a little scary looking, but harmless to you.) Using an insecticide containing Bacillus thuringiensis is another option. However, as stated earlier, many people plant passionflowers in order to attract these butterflies to their garden and ignore the caterpillars. In fact, you may want to go back to the nursery and buy another passionflower – one for you and one for the butterflies. (Hopefully, they will still be on sale!)

Q: What do you do with the Striped Toga variety of eggplant? Is it even edible?
A: This curious and attractive little eggplant may be grilled on skewers, sautéed or fried. Because of its colorful, small fruits, it may be grown strictly as an ornamental or novelty in a flower garden. Its clusters of orange and green-striped fruits may even be used in flower arrangements.
    Georgia farmers grow numerous varieties of eggplant including green, orange, purple, slender, fat and white ones. If you only know the giant, dark purple ones you see at the supermarket, give another variety a try.

Q: When do I sow California poppies?
A: September, October and November are good times in Georgia to sow California poppies. That is also the time to sow other hardy annuals such as corn poppy and other true poppies, cornflower and larkspur. These seeds can be found at garden centers and nurseries, which are where you will also find plants of other hardy annuals such as snapdragons, pansies and violas that can be planted in the fall.

Q: Does red okra stay red when cooked?
A: Red okra will turn dark green when cooked.

Q: Can I eat peas and beans that have dried on the vine?
A: Yes. When you shell them, check them for any insects or mold and make sure they are thoroughly dry before you store them in an airtight container for use this fall or winter. Usually, moisture and high humidity keep peas and beans from drying on the vine, so use the heat and dry weather to your advantage; harvest and enjoy.

Q: How long is Georgia’s apple season?
A: The bulk of Georgia’s apple harvest is in the late summer and fall (August–December), but a few varieties ripen in early summer. This long harvest season is due to our state’s geography (north-south orientation and changes in elevation) and due to the fact that we grow almost four dozen varieties commercially and all do not ripen at the same time.
    If you are familiar with only one or two apple varieties, make this the year to try something different like an Arkansas Black, Detroit Red, Stayman Winesap, Limbertwig, Ozark Gold, Lady, Cameo, Ginger Gold, Goldrush, Horse, Rome Beauty, Pritchett Golden, Braeburn, Criterion, Splendor, Swiss Gourmet, Yates, Empire, Albemarle Pippin, McIntosh, Mutsu, Gala, Pristine or Honeycrisp.
     Buy Georgia Grown apples in grocery stores, at farmers markets or at the orchard. A day trip to a Georgia apple orchard can be a fun and educational adventure for the whole family. If you want more festivity, the 45th Georgia Apple Festival will be held in Ellijay on the weekends of October 8-9 and October 15-16.

Q: What is the best way to preserve pecans that I am not going to eat right away?
A: Freezing is one of the best ways to store pecans. Shell the pecans and put them in an airtight freezer bag or other airtight container. Shelled pecans will take up less space and will be ready to use when you take them out of the freezer. They will keep for up to two years in the freezer.

Q: Do yellow jacket/wasp catchers work? They look like a glass bottle with a cork in the top hole and an opening on the bottom with a reservoir that holds sugar water, apple juice or some sweet liquid lure to attract the insects. They fly in for the sweet concoction but can’t find their way out and drown in the liquid. There are yellow jackets flying on my porch and I don’t want to spray insecticide there.

A: We do not know of any scientific studies testing the effectiveness of these traps or studies about what lure is best to use in them. There are numerous traps on the market, some of which make attractive ornaments for hanging on the porch whether they catch any insects or not. There are also manufactured plastic traps that are widely available, and there are numerous videos and instructions available on the internet for constructing your own from plastic soft drink bottles.
        Those who want to share their experiences with or tips for using wasp catchers are encouraged to write Arty Schronce, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Room 128, 19 Martin Luther King Drive, Atlanta, GA 30334 or via email at

Q: Can I sow zinnia seeds in the fall? My neighbor’s zinnias re-seed themselves every year from seeds they drop in the fall.
A: Numerous annuals will “self-sow” when they are allowed to set seed and the garden soil and conditions are adequate for the seeds to sprout and grow. These are sometimes referred to as “re-seeding annuals.” Petunia, cosmos, marigold, hibiscus manihot (Abelmoschus manihot), torenia, impatiens, sunflower, salvia, zinnia and other annuals may re-seed themselves. Gardeners may lend a helping hand by breaking apart the old flower heads and scattering the seeds around in the fall. The success of this depends on whether or not the seeds get eaten by mice, birds or other animals and that they are not washed away by winter rains. Also, if you sow zinnia seeds in the fall while the weather is warm, they could go ahead and sprout and the seedlings will be killed by frost. If you have leftover or extra zinnia seeds, you can sow them in the fall, but be aware you may need to sow again in the spring.

Q: Are muscadines grapes?
A: Yes, muscadines are a species of grape. However, they are so different in appearance and taste from the more familiar bunch grapes that many people don’t refer to them as grapes.
     Muscadines do not grow in large bunches but in small clusters. The individual grapes are usually larger than those of bunch grapes and the skin is thicker. Their flavor is often described as richer, muskier and more complex than that of bunch grapes. They are good for fresh eating and prized for making flavorful jellies. They are also used to make juice and wine.
     Most muscadines are purple (sometimes called black) or bronze or gold (sometimes called white). A few are classified as red. The light-colored muscadines are sometimes called “scuppernongs” after the original white variety which was named Scuppernong.
     Muscadines ripen in the late summer and early fall. If you have never tried them, visit a pick-your-own operation or a farmers market to buy some direct from the source.

Q: A nursery catalog described some muscadine varieties as female and some as self-fertile. What does this mean?
A: Muscadine flowers can be male, female or self-fertile. Self-fertile flowers are sometimes referred to as “perfect” flowers because they contain both male parts (stamens) and female parts (pistils). Generally, in nature, muscadine vines are either female or male and only the female vines set fruit. The male vines provide the pollen that allows fertilization to take place and fruit to be produced. Before self-fertile varieties were widely available, vineyards were planted with female varieties with male plants interspersed to pollinize them. The male vines served the purpose of drones in a honeybee hive.
    Self-fertile vines discovered in the wild have been used to breed more varieties that can produce their own pollen to fertilize their own flowers and those of other vines. This has allowed vineyards to be more productive. Vineyards today often consist of a mix of female and self-fertile vines. New muscadine varieties are being bred and selected all the time, so who knows what traits (such as productivity, disease resistance, color and flavor) future varieties may possess.

Q: I heard that placing houseplants in cachepots is not good for them. Is this true?
A: Cachepots, the ornamental pots that are used to hold or conceal a less attractive container in which plants are growing, can cause problems and even lead to the death of your plants if not properly used.
     The cachepot usually has no hole at the bottom to allow water to drain away. This can help protect floors and furniture surfaces but can lead to rotting roots because the plant is left sitting in water for extended periods. To avoid this it is best to remove your plant before watering and allow the water to drain completely out of the pot before placing it back into the cachepot.

If you have questions about services or products regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, write Arty Schronce ( or visit the department’s website at

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Overview of Diagnostic Tests for Nervous System Disorders in Children

What are some diagnostic tests for nervous system disorders?

Evaluating and diagnosing nervous system problems can be complex. Many of the same symptoms occur in different ways among the different disorders.  And, many disorders don't have clear causes, markers, or tests.

Illustration of CT scan of child

Neurological tests to evaluate children may include:

  • CT scan (also called a CAT scan). This imaging test uses X-rays and computer technology to make horizontal, or axial, images (often called slices) of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the brain, bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general X-rays. This test can be done quickly and most children can undergo a CT scan without sedation.

  • Electroencephalogram (EEG). This test records the brain's continuous, electrical activity through electrodes attached to the scalp.

  • MRI. This test uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed images of organs and structures within the body. This study can't be done if your child has any metal in their body. This includes braces, or certain dental appliances. Sometimes it is necessary to remove braces or dental devices in preparation for an MRI. Talk to your child's healthcare provider to determine if this is necessary. MRI studies take longer than CT, and the machine makes a lot of noise. Young children may require sedation to remain still throughout the MRI exam.

  • Electrodiagnostic tests. These include electromyography and nerve conduction velocity. These studies evaluate and diagnose disorders of the nerves, muscles and motor neurons. Electrodes are inserted into the muscle, or placed on the skin overlying a nerve, muscle, or muscle group, and electrical activity and muscle response are recorded.

  • Positron emission tomography (PET) scan. This computer-based imaging test provides a picture of the brain's activity rather than its structure by measuring levels of an injected substance with a tracer molecule, most often glucose.

  • Arteriogram (also called angiogram). This test provides an image of arteries and veins going to and through the brain. CT angiography, a newer and less invasive technique, is sometimes used.

  • Cerebral spinal fluid analysis (also called spinal tap or lumbar puncture). This test takes a sample of cerebrospinal fluid from the spinal cord for examination.

  • Evoked potentials. This test records the brain's electrical response to visual, auditory, and sensory stimuli.

  • Myelogram. A test that uses dye injected into the spinal canal to make the structure clearly visible on X-rays. Though once common, this is rarely used.

  • Ultrasound (also called sonography). This test uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues, and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels. Ultrasound of the brain can only be done in the first few months of life while the infant's fontanels, or soft spots, are open.

  • Neurosonography. This test uses ultra high-frequency sound waves to evaluate structures of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and other structures.

How should I prepare my child for neurological testing?

You can't explain the test to an infant, but you can help your baby feel more secure during the test by bringing a special blanket, toy, or pacifier. For many of the studies, sedation or anesthesia is used, which requires the child to fast before the procedure. You may breastfeed your baby or give him or her a bottle of juice or formula once the technician tells you your baby can eat.

Toddlers and preschool-aged children

Young children remember things for only a short time, so the best time to talk about the test is right before you are ready to come to the hospital. Explain to your child that you are going to the hospital to have some pictures taken that the doctor needs to help him or her get better. Try to use simple words. For tests that require the child to be still, such as a CT, MRI, or lumbar puncture, sedation or anesthesia may be used to ensure a good quality image and prevent pain.
It is important to be honest with your child. If the test will be uncomfortable, be sure to talk about and tell him or her it is OK to cry. Because children at this age are afraid of being separated from their parent, let him or her know that mom or dad will stay with him or her as much as possible. When you come to the hospital, bring a favorite book, toy, or blanket.

School-aged children

School-aged children have good imaginations. If you do not tell them the truth, they may imagine something much worse than the actual test. The day of the test, tell your child that he or she will be going to the hospital to have some pictures taken. Tell him or her that the pictures will help the doctor decide how to make him or her better. Use simple words. Be honest. Try to tell your child exactly what will happen. If your child's test is going to be uncomfortable, be sure to tell him or her it is OK to cry. When you come to the hospital, bring along a favorite book, toy, or game. Depending on the age and emotional maturity of the child, sedation, or anesthesia may be used.

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#FFFHEX contemporary art gallery is pleased present Dead Man’s Curve, a solo exhibition of new work by acclaimed Texas-based artist Joe Allen. When shopping for art supplies, Allen has been known to frequent the back alleys of lumber yards and auto parts stores, selecting mixed-media materials ranging from battery cables to corrugated steel in order to create his 3-d objects.

One of Allen’s prints “Twilight Time” adopts the title of a fifties doo-wop song by the Platters. Pokemon computer game characters, in concert with the Ghost of John Lennon, bring a mysterious warning to earth. In other work, Jim Morrison and other since-passed-on personalities also appear as “rock and roll clairvoyants coming to warn us” of possible impending doom.

Joe Allen (born 1949, Texas) has exhibited widely at venues including the Sharjah International Biennial, Studio DTFU in Dallas, the Santa Barbara Contemporary, and the San Antonio Museum of Art. He was awarded a NEA-Mid-America Arts Alliance grant in 1994 which he used to purchase video editing equipment, creating his first body of multi-media work. Allen’s art is included in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, McNeese State University, and private collections in the United States and abroad.

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Joe Allen, In the Still of the Night, Inkjet print, Sheetrock, and Wood, 14.4x17.5x2.5, 2014

Joe Allen, Christine, Inkjet print, Wood, and Battery cables, 23x20x5, 2017

Joe Allen, Electric Bob, Inkjet print, 35x44, 2015

Joe Allen, (Is Anybody Going To) San Antone, Inkjet print, Framed, 17.5x21, 2014


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      The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 - "The Landlord of a property must keep the Electrical Installation in repair and proper working order"

      All of our installation work is fully Tested & Inspected to the latest BS7671 regulations, moreover, we are an NICEIC Certificated Electrical Contractor.

      Commercial electrical installations should be periodically tested as a legal requirement, making sure they are maintained to a high standard and safe to use for all of our team members.  AJ Electrical advise all clients that a well organised maintenance programme is adhered to in order to prevent the unwanted development of any faults.

      A full scheduled programme of periodic and systematic testing should be implemented on a regular basis to safeguard the continued operation of equipment and systems within it.

      Commercial insurers reinforce to all electrical companies the importance of safety in the workplace regarding routine testing and inspections.

      For the majority of policies, in the rare event of a fire, they require evidence of the certified integrity and safety of that electrical installation.

      From small domestic testing and reports, through to larger commercial installations, AJ Electrical provides packages to include the full scope of testing services; which could be seen as one of the reasons we are the first choice of a large variety of clients and customers.

      We pride ourselves on having a dedicated electrical testing team who take pride in the work and are managed by a 2391 C&G qualified testing engineer.

      This enables all statutory and regulatory requirements to be met and, furthermore, means that our client will be provided with a comprehensive certification pack.

      We can also offer routine testing and inspections on the following:

      Emergency lighting testing to BS5266

      Fire alarm testing to BS5839

      Testing of fixed electrical equipment (PAT Testing)

      For all commercial sites, testing and maintenance is mandatory. It is important to consider the following:

      It is the legal duty of owners or the responsible person to ensure that installations, plant and equipment are safe for use.

      It is, in the majority of instances, a requirement of insurance policies that British Standards for Emergency Lighting and Fire Alarms are complied with.

      A planned maintenance schedule ensures standards are met and assists in cost planning.

      Taking remedial action rather than preventative is not cost effective and as up to 25% of fires are caused by faulty electrical equipment or installations we therefore advise routine testing is implemented.

      In the event of fire, the HSE, insurance company and fire brigade may well ask questions regarding the condition of electrical systems.

      Where electrical safety is concerned, the defendant is "guilty until proven innocent". The defendant must prove that they have taken all reasonable steps to comply with the regulations.

      Domestic properties should also be tested with a current inspection report every 10 years, and your insurance may be invalid without this; as it is necessary to protect yourself and others to keep as many people safe as possible.

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From Silver to Pigment

Path Through Oak Woodland

According to a study conducted at San Jose State University, the release of heavy metals into the environment by retail photo processing labs declined by 73% between 1996 and 2006. This is an obvious result of the decline of film and the ascension of digital photography.

Over the past 4.5 years, my process has been digital up to the final step where I would outsource to a hybrid digital/silver pro lab. The prints were beautiful, but I've often wondered about the environmental impact of continuing to use a silver-based printing process. Though it's impossible to get precise information from the labs regarding their disposal procedures, it's clear that those toxins eventually end up somewhere in the environment, most likely in our rivers.

With that weighing on my mind over the years, I've finally decided to go to an in-house pigment-based printing workflow; in other words, I recently purchased a professional inkjet printer. My process is now 100% digital from start to finish, giving me full control over the waste products (at least until they go to the recycler).

So how do the new prints look? Amazing! Inkjet printing has fully matured over the past few years to a point where image quality and archival longevity surpass even the best darkroom prints. These new prints are a definite step up from my old silver prints. They show finer details, deeper blacks, and beautiful tonal transitions. The biggest advantage though, is in the wide selection of papers that are now available for archival pigment printing. Many of the manufacturers of the best fine art papers for watercolor painting and printmaking are now offering similar papers optimized for inkjet printers. Most notable is Canson, the venerable paper maker established in France in the 16th century. I'm particularly fond of their Baryta Photographique, a gorgeous paper that is reminiscent of the best fiber-based baryta darkroom papers. Prints on this paper are deep, rich, and highly detailed.

I'm still in the transition phase, but I'll eventually go through and re-print many of my favorite images using the new printer. It's hard to resist the temptation of seeing how the old images will look in this new medium.


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Our Suppliers

Driven by a determination to ensure consistently high product quality, ATP has established solid relationships with several highly respected manufacturers in Canada and the US. We are a major distributor for EVRAZ Inc., NA Canada West and EVRAZ Camrose Works (a division of EVRAZ NA) and are the sole Canadian distributor for Paragon Industries, Inc. We are also a distributor for TMK Ipsco, Welded Tube of Canada, Lakeside Steel Corporation, KWH Pipe (Canada) Ltd., Polytubes Inc, WL Plastics Ltd., and Flint Global Poly.

ATP line pipe is coated and stored at ShawCor and Bayou Perma-Pipe Canada Ltd. Specialized coatings are done at Magnum Energy Services, ShawCor CSI Services and Tuboscope Canada. EnerClear Services and ShawCor CSI Services supply in situ cleaning and coating application.

As an independent, privately owned distributor, we are not restricted to a single mill and are able to purchase products on the open market – a great benefit to our clients. Our solid relationships with our suppliers also give ATP the advantage of proprietary scheduling.

Steel Pipe Suppliers

EVRAZ North America » A major supplier of OCTG and line pipe to the western Canadian and US oil and gas industry. EVRAZ supplies tubular products for down-hole applications as well as gathering, transmission and distribution lines. They also supply premium connections. Their products are manufactured to CSA, API and ASTM standards in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 and API Q1. EVRAZ has tubular operations in Camrose, Red Deer and Calgary AB; Regina, SK; Pueblo, CO; and Portland, OR. http://www.evrazna.com

Paragon Industries, Inc. » Paragon Industries is one of only twelve industries of its kind in the US manufacturing not only steel pipe for drilling and pipeline applications but also structural piling for the building industry. Their manufacturing plant is located in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. They began producing OCTG in 1981 and added the manufacture of line pipe in 2006. Their products are manufactured to API & CSA specifications. Paragon serves the oil industry in the US, Canada and South America. http://www.paragonindinc.com

TMK IPSCO » is one of the largest North American producers of welded and seamless pipe and premium connections dedicated to serving the oil and gas industry and many industrial markets. Our legacy of quality, industry-renowned customer service and focus on innovative products and services allow us to drive unparalleled value for our customers. TMK IPSCO operates 11 downstream pipe, processing and premium connection facilities complete with accessories https://www.tmk-group.com

U. S. Steel Tubular Products » a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation, is the largest fully integrated tubular products manufacturer in North America, with total annual production capability of 2.8 million net tons. Energy industry customers utilize U. S. Steel Tubular Products’ casing, tubing, line pipe, connections and couplings to help them locate, retrieve, transport and refine the oil and natural gas products that fuel the world. www.usstubular.com

Welded Tube of Canada » A multi-faceted, cold-formed carbon and HSLA steel tubular producer. Welded Tube has four production facilities. Their Concord facility just north of Toronto houses their head office, Mechanical Tube Division and Large Mill Division, which manufactures casing, tubing and line pipe for the energy markets. Welded Tube is a privately owned company founded in 1970. In 1981, they began producing OCTG to proprietary specifications and in 2005 were licensed to produce casing, tubing and line pipe to API specifications. They are also registered to ISO 9001-2000 meeting CSA Z245.01 specifications. http://www.weldedtube.com

Corrosion Info

Corrosionpedia.com » Is the most interesting content website in the corrosion industry. With the largest corrosion related dictionary, the best third-party articles and the most comprehensive, web-centric company directory on the internet, corrosionpedia belongs on the favorites bar of every corrosion professional. Growing to nearly 85,000 unique monthly visitors since its launch in early 2014, corrosionpedia is quickly becoming the most popular corrosion website on the internet. Visit the site to learn or share your insights or experience. www.corrosionpedia.com

Coating Suppliers

Perma-Pipe Canada Ltd. » (PPC) primarily services the Canadian and US oil and gas industry with high quality, cost-effective HDPE, FBE and Insulated pipeline coating solutions for multiple buried and aboveground applications, while also providing coating solutions to municipal and other industrial segments. PPC applies all coatings in one centrally located facility in Camrose AB, well situated in the heart of the Alberta oil and gas market, and prides itself on the value statement of “WSS – We Sell Service”. PPC is a division of Perma-Pipe Inc., the leading manufacturer for pre-insulated piping systems in North America, applying pre-insulated products to pipe for subsea oil and gas gathering, LNG terminals and long distance petroleum pipeline transportation.  http://www.permapipe.com/marketsegments/coating-solutions

ShawCor Ltd. » ShawCor is a growth-oriented, global energy services company that operates through ten divisions which focus on technology-based products and services for the pipeline and pipe services market and the petrochemical and industrial market with manufacturing and service facilities located in over fifteen countries around the world. ShawCor is the global leader in pipe coating solutions for the oil, gas and water industries. They offer the widest range of coating solutions in the industry, including anti-corrosion protection, thermal insulation, negative buoyancy, mechanical protection, and internal flow efficiency coatings. ShawCor has established a dominant position in its markets through an unwavering focus on global growth, flawless execution, technological innovation and organizational excellence. ShawCor’s western Canadian coating facilities are located in Edmonton and Camrose, AB and Regina, SK. All Shaw facilities are ISO 9001:2008 accredited. http://www.shawpipe.ca/main/main.html

EnerClear Services Inc. » In Situ coating, In Situ cleaning, and pipeline rehabilitation services. EnerClear provides expertise with our extensive knowledge in internal corrosion and erosion control of pipelines throughout the World. They specialize in the application process of internal pipe coatings using a 2 part epoxy coating. They internally coat pipelines in place via a Progressive Pigging Multiple Pass Flood Coat System and can coat up to 20-25kms in one section. In Situ coating applications are extremely effective and can be used on all types of oil and gas lines, potable water lines, freshwater injection lines, commingled water injection lines, as well as in aviation fuel lines. http://enerclear.ca/

Magnum Energy Services. » Magnum Energy Services is a group of companies that is committed to protecting global energy infrastructure. They provide paint, plastics, rubber and metal coating solutions to protect pipelines, equipment, components, and infrastructure used by global energy companies. Magnum is a leading designer and applicator of coatings in the shop and in the field. They have NACE Certified Coating Inspectors, Project Management Specialists, Engineers and Certified Construction Safety Officers on location to handle the entire scope of work from surface preparation through final inspection and delivery. http://mesgroup.ca/

ShawCor CSI Services »With more than a quarter century in the specialty coatings application business, ShawCor CSI supplies a wide range of both plant and field applied internal and external specialty coatings and insulation for pipe, fittings, spools, bends, vessels, and tanks. They are NACE & SSPC compliant and employ approximately 18 full-time NACE-certified coating inspectors. They have approved applicator status from several manufacturers including but not limited to SPC, Denso, Highland, Tnemec, Novocoat, Devoe, International, 3M, and Canusa HBE. ShawCor CSI can also mobilize up to 15 field crews to take care of your pipe rehabilitation or facility coating requirements. http://www.shawcorcsi.com/CSI/main/home.html

Tuboscope Coating » Invented the internal tubular coating process in the 1930s and has led the industry ever since, pioneering the use of advanced plastic-coatings technology. Their Canadian coating facility is strategically located in Nisku, Alberta and is ISO 9001:2008 registered with QMI. They provide coatings to reduce wear, prevent corrosion, increase flow efficiency and control buildup of harmful scale, paraffin or asphaltene. Tuboscope is part of the National Oilwell Varco group of companies located worldwide. https://www.nov.com/Segments/Wellbore_Technologies/Tuboscope.aspx

Polyethylene Pipe Suppliers

Polytubes 2009 Inc. » For more than 50 years, Polytubes has played a major role in the manufacturing of polyethylene pipe with locations in Chilliwack BC, Edmonton AB and Peterborough ON. Polytubes manufactures for the oil and gas, mining, gas distribution and industrial markets as well as custom and specialty products. Polytubes is ISO 9001 Certified. http://www.polytubes.com/

URS Global Poly » URS manufactures a wide variety of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic pipe products ranging from conduit for fiber optics to siphon string for gas well applications. Their manufacturing facility has high efficiency extruders that provide high volume outputs and quick delivery times. URS services the oil and gas, municipal, irrigation, industrial, telecommunications, mining, and geothermal markets. http://www.urs.com/ca/services/plastic-pipe-manufacturing/

WL Plastics Corporation » WL Plastics Corporation manufactures high-performance High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe and related products for the oil, gas, mining, industrial and municipal water markets. With U.S. and Canadian locations WL Plastics is one of the largest manufacturers of polyethylene pipe in North America.

WL is committed to essential business fundamentals that enable us to serve our customers better:
– The latest, state-of-the-art manufacturing extrusion equipment
– Strict quality control standards
– Timely and concise customer communication
– On-time delivery
– Competitive prices

From gas gathering and crude transmission to salt water disposal and slurry lines, WL Plastics offers a wide selection of durable HDPE pipe to meet the need of any oil and gas application. The pipe’s flexibility and reliability make it the ideal piping solution for the energy business. The smooth inner wall of the HDPE pipe provides low resistance to fluid flows. And its exceptional slow crack growth resistance assures long-term service in demanding conditions. You can rest assured knowing that WL Plastics’ HDPE pipe is produced in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute (API) specification 15LE. In addition, WL Plastics’ manufacturing facilities are located nearby to guarantee on-time delivery to your location. http://www.wlplastics.com/

Heat Shrink Product Suppliers

Canusa-CPS » Canusa is the leading developer and manufacturer of cross-linked, heat-shrinkable products and liquid epoxy-based coatings for sealing and corrosion protection of pipeline joints and other substrates. Through extensive research and development, Canusa has introduced a wide variety of adhesives capable of withstanding a broad range of application conditions and operating temperatures. Canusa also provides on-site field application and inspection training which focuses on proper installation techniques, use of equipment and inspection measures. A ShawCor company, Canusa has been manufacturing high-performance products for more than 35 years. http://www.canusacps.com/main/home.html

Corrpro Canada, Inc. » For over 25 years, Corrpro has been a leading provider of cathodic protection systems and engineering services. As a subsidiary of Aegion Corporation, Corrpro offers corrosion solutions for pipelines, refineries, above and underground storage tanks and for every industrial market including water, wastewater, concrete, infrastructure, offshore and marine. Dedicated to ensuring preservation of energy resources, protection of the environment and the integrity of the world’s infrastructure, Corrpro is a leading provider of cathodic protection systems and engineering services, as well as a leading supplier of corrosion protection services relating to coatings, pipeline integrity and reinforced concrete structures. Corrpro supplies the entire range of Covalence heat shrink sleeves and Polyken tapes . http://www.corrpro.ca

Float Equipment Suppliers

Top-Co » is a specialized enterprise focusing its extensive resources on the design, manufacture, distribution and technical support of float equipment and centralization casing cementing equipment and accessories. Since 1963 Top-Co has been designing and manufacturing unique and differentiated casing cementing equipment and delivering real time engineered wellbore solutions and product support to this demanding and time sensitive industry sector. http://topcooilsite.com/

Weatherford Canada Partnership » An international oilfield service company specializing in equipment rental, specialized product manufacturing, and the provision of services required in the drilling, production and work-over of oil and gas wells and in the pipeline and gas transmission industry. Their well construction business spans tubular running services, a full line of cementation tools (including centralizers, flow enhancement tools, float equipment, drillable shoes and collars with float valves) and liner systems. . http://www.weatherford.com/

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Financial Aid Application Deadlines

Applications may be submitted to the Student Financial Services Office after October 1 prior to the academic year of desired enrollment. Primary consideration for assistance is given to applicants that have all the required forms on file on or before May 1. Files completed after this date will be considered based on the availability of funds.

You must complete the FAFSA by July 1 to be considered for state aid. State aid is available to qualified undergraduate students who are Iowa residents, or veterans/families of veterans.

We encourage students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at  no later than March 1 to ensure meeting the priority deadline of May 1 and the state deadline of July 1.

Students must apply every year they wish to be considered. Financial assistance is not automatically renewed.


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What is the true role of sbobet agent?

What is the true role of sbobet agent?

Well, there are many online casino and gambling sites are available and you do not have to travel to the any casino’s location to place any kind of bets. This trend has both simplified and increased the popularity of gambling. Now when we talk about the most popular online gambling source, it is worth to mention Sbobet at top of the list. You can obtain the thousands of gambling games from daftar sbobet and start enjoying them in no time.

 Before investing money online casinos, it is quite important to take the assistance of online agent.  Any person doesn’t require any formal education to be an online gambling agent. If you are hiring a professional agent, they are expected to perform some tough responsibilities. Such responsibilities include a lot of things like:

Checking the official site

After hiring a professional gambling agent you can grab a lot of benefits. It is the duty of expert to ensure that their gambling site is always working well. Such agent ensures that site can be quickly accessed by anyone. And they should also make sure that site contains a lot of vital details that can be valuable for site’s visitors. Ensure the safety of their consumer is also a responsibility.

Keep checking the updates and game options

No doubt most of the gamblers bet on games. A liable online gambling expert will always ensure that their library has thousands of latest, most demanded online games. They also ensure that games can provide the official link to their website. In fact, user will not fall victim to hackers of the online games. Agent will inform you about withdrawing and depositing process of the game.

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A liable gambling expert will closely supervise every activity taking place on their website. Professional can check everything like if there are cases of cheating, theft or any distrustful activity. After visiting on the official site, agent must check the daftar sbobet. Like every other business, online gambling games have its own challenges, terms & conditions as well. Hijackers and online hackers are the main threats to online gambles. As a responsible gambling agent, you must endeavor to ensure that your site is well secured and highly sheltered.

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Penn State hires RBs coach Corley

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State coach James Franklin announced Friday the addition of David Corley to the staff as the running backs coach.

The program was allowed to add a 10th assistant coach, per new NCAA rules, and Corley fills that spot.

Corley most recently served as the wide receivers coach at Army and coached the running backs at two prior stops.

“David is a dynamic football coach who will be a great fit in our program,” Franklin said in a university statement. “I have gotten to know David over the last several years and followed his career closely. He has continuously impressed me with his drive and passion for the game and recruiting. He has an infectious personality and competitiveness that will impact our running back room. People I respect in this profession think the world of David and his family and we feel they will be a tremendous addition to our Penn State community.”

“My family and I are very excited about the opportunity to join the Penn State family! I have admired Coach Franklin’s work for a long time,” Corley said. “I’m looking forward to working with this awesome staff and these outstanding student-athletes!”

Corley helped the Black Knights to a second straight bowl win and the Commander in Chief’s Trophy in 2017. Army won back-to-back bowl games for just the second time in school history and claimed the Commander in Chief’s Trophy for the first time since 1996. The Black Knights also tied the school record with 10 wins.

Prior to his stint at Army, Corley was at the University of Connecticut for three seasons where he served in a variety of roles, including running backs coach, special teams coordinator, wide receivers coach and director of player engagement. In his final season with the Huskies, Corley guided Arkeel Newsome to more than 1,400 all-purpose yards with 715 rushing yards and five touchdowns to go along with 273 receiving yards. He also served as the offensive coordinator for the Huskies for the final month of the season.

In Corley’s season as the wide outs coach in 2015, he helped Noel Thomas see his production double from the previous season with 719 yards on 54 receptions with a trio of touchdowns. In his role as the special teams coordinator, Corley led the Huskies’ punt return defense to a top-20 national ranking. In 2014, Corley helped Newsome become the first UConn true freshman to accumulate 1,000 all-purpose yards since 2002.

Corley spent six seasons on staff at his alma mater, William & Mary, before heading the UConn. As the wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator in 2013, he guided Tre McBride to first-team All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) recognition. McBride was the first Tribe wide out in more than a decade to claim first-team honors. He served as the quarterbacks coach from 2010-12.

In his two seasons (2008-09) as the running backs coach at W&M, Corley mentored Jonathan Grimes, who broke freshman records for both rushing and all-purpose yards and eventually jumped into the program’s top-10 in career rushing and rushing touchdowns as a sophomore. He graduated as the most decorated player in CAA history with 11 all-conference honors in his career.

Corley played in the CFL for Calgary Stampeders and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He also played for the New York Dragons of the Arena Football League.

Corley was four-year starter at quarterback for William & Mary, where he broke the program’s career records for passing yards (9,805), total offense (10,948) and touchdown passes (73). He earned Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year in 1999 and was a three-time all-conference honoree (second team in 2001 and 2002; third team in 2000). In 2001, he guided the Tribe to an Atlantic 10 title and NCAA Playoff appearance as he threw for 2,808 yards and 21 touchdowns.

A native of Salisbury, North Carolina, he graduated from William & Mary with a degree in history in 2002. Corley was inducted into the William & Mary Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014.

Corley and his wife, Lindsay, have a daughter, Charlie (7), and son, Bishop (4).


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Allentown’s indicted mayor faces jury trial

Two months after persuading voters to give him a fourth term, Allentown’s indicted mayor is taking his case to a jury.

Democrat Ed Pawlowski stands trial this week on federal corruption charges, with jury selection beginning Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Prosecutors said the mayor ran a pay-to-play scheme, telling vendors he expected campaign contributions in return for city contracts.

The mayor said he’s innocent. His attorney, Jack McMahon, said prosecutors are peddling a “false narrative” about Pawlowski.

The Chicago native was Allentown’s economic development chief before taking office as mayor in January 2006. The city’s downtown has been transformed on his watch, with valuable state tax incentives producing a new hockey arena, gleaming office buildings and upscale apartments.

Two co-defendants were charged with Pawlowski. One of them, business consultant James Hickey, pleaded guilty last month.

The other defendant, lawyer Scott Allinson, is charged with bribing Pawlowski for legal work for his firm. He has pleaded not guilty and will be tried with Pawlowski.

Several other high-ranking Allentown officials were charged separately and have pleaded guilty.


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False humility better than none at all

Thanks to the reliable American Presidency Project at the University of California, Santa Barbara, which keeps careful track of such information, we know that in 2000, President Bill Clinton gave — at one hour and 28 minutes — the longest State of the Union address.

In marked contrast, to deliver his own 1986 State of the Union, President Ronald Reagan took only an estimated 31 minutes.

President Donald Trump’s 2018 address, which, according to CBS News research, drew 110 rounds of applause and more than 70 standing ovations, took just over one hour and 20 minutes, making it the second-longest in history.

The reactions to Trump’s speech were mostly predictable. Unsmiling Democrats, many of whom were captured on TV cutaway shots looking as if they were suffering from an outbreak of dyspepsia, were not impressed, while euphoric Republicans appeared to love it.

But what most post-mortems of the speech have overlooked were Trump’s own obviously positive reactions to the very speech he was delivering.

This was repeatedly evidenced by the president’s enthusiastic willingness to initiate — or to happily join in — applause for the particular point he had just so tellingly made. This, let it be noted, is a genuine presidential first; all of the previous 41 chief executives who gave a State of the Union speech apparently lacked either the self-confidence or the self-sufficiency to be able to do.

If only President Abraham Lincoln had dared, after so eloquently speaking of this “new nation conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal,” to pause, turn to those in his Gettysburg crowd and urge them to “give it up for all men being created equal!”

Isn’t it too bad that President Franklin Roosevelt, in his first inaugural address, after testifying to his “firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” somehow lacked the sense of history to insert “everybody put your hands together?”

President John F. Kennedy’s exhortation to his fellow Americans to “ask not what your country can do for you (but) what you can do for your country” would have worked so much better if a more self-assured JFK had then instructed his audience, “Let’s have a big hand for self-sacrifice.”

Following the tradition established by President Ronald Reagan in 1982 — when he saluted from the rostrum Lenny Skutnik, who had heroically plunged into the icy waters of the Potomac River to save from certain drowning a woman he did not know who had been on a plane that crashed shortly after takeoff from Washington National Airport — President Trump introduced to the nation and saluted several American heroes.

Among them were a New Mexico police officer who, with his wife, adopted the infant of a homeless heroin addict, a fire prevention officer with the U.S. Forest Service who saved

62 children and staff members from a camp in a deadly California wildfire, a Marine corporal who lost both legs and his sight from an IED in Iraq and became the first blind double amputee to re-enlist in the Marine Corps, and a Coast Guardswoman who operated a helicopter basket that lifted to safety from the floodwaters caused by Hurricane Harvey in Houston a woman who was clinging to four children at once.

Unmentioned by the White House or President Trump is that all of these very special Americans, beginning with Lenny Skutnik, were public servants who answered JFK’s challenge to do what they could for their country.

These Americans really have earned a genuine round of our applause.


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Police: Package bomb targeted man in Philadelphia apartment

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A bomb stuffed inside a padded envelope exploded in a downtown apartment early Tuesday when a man opened the package, apparently thinking it contained medicine, police said. The victim was hospitalized with hand and chest injuries.
Federal agents and the city bomb squad were investigating the blast that injured a man in his 60s at about 4 a.m. The man’s name has not been released. Authorities said he had arrived home at that hour after being out of town, and was opening his mail.
Chief Inspector Joe Sullivan said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon the envelope contained some type of shrapnel and caused “substantial damage” to appliances in the kitchen. The man’s most serious injuries involved his left hand.
The package was “target specific,” Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross said. Authorities do not believe the envelope was sent in the mail, because it had an old barcode on it, he said.
Authorities have not seen the type of explosive device in Philadelphia before, Sullivan said, but they are “familiar with it in other areas of the world.”
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives special agent Sam Rabadi said the device is being analyzed an ATF laboratory.
The victim was taken to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and was in stable condition after surgery.
The man opened the package near the stove in the kitchen of the apartment he shares with a roommate, leading police to initially believe the blast may have been an accidental explosion caused by an inhaler getting too close to heat.
Investigators are running down a number of leads but have no motive yet, Rabadi said.
“We are going to look at every possible motive that comes across our radar,” he said.
Aly King and Brian Muldoon live two doors down from the townhouse where the blast happened and said they didn’t hear any explosion, but their dog woke up around 3:45 a.m.
King said she let her puppy out in the backyard and that is when she heard firefighters in the alley, shuffling garbage cans, and saw emergency vehicles filling the street. They said they had never met the victim.
“It’s kind of a peculiar time of day to open a package, at 4 a.m.,” Muldoon said.
Ten residents were evacuated from nearby apartments, but were allowed to return after the bomb squad cleared other packages.
The victim’s roommate told police that the man often receives medical inhalers in the mail. He was


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Roasted Carrots with Thyme

These rustic roasted carrots make a simple side dish.
Photos courtesy of onceuponachef.com

By Jennifer Segal
Metrocurean contributor, Once Upon a Chef

These burnished orange beauties are as delicious as they look — a world
apart from the bland cooked carrots of your childhood. They’re coated in
olive oil and scattered with aromatic fresh thyme, then roasted in a
high temperature oven until caramelized and tender-crisp — a rustic
preparation that intensifies their flavor and brings out their natural
sweetness. Try them … you'll never go back to mushy boiled carrots
again. Enjoy!

Roasted Carrots with Thyme

serves 4

2 pounds fresh carrots, peeled

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for serving

¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for serving

2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Slice carrots on the diagonal, about 1 ½” thick. Make sure all pieces are approximately the same size to ensure even cooking.

In a bowl, combine carrots, olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme and toss
well. Line carrots on a baking sheet and roast, stirring once mid-way
through, until nicely caramelized and tender, about 20-25 minutes
(cooking time will depend on thickness of carrots).

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Jennifer Segal is the founder and publisher of Once Upon a Chef,
a cooking blog featuring easy and elegant recipes. Before launching
her blog, Jennifer earned her culinary stripes working front and back
of the house at some of DC's top fine dining restaurants, including L'Auberge Chez Francois, Sam & Harry's and The Caucus Room.

She has also done private catering and restaurant public relations.
Jennifer is a graduate of the professional Culinary Arts Program at
L'Academie de Cuisine.

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Apple Pecan Crisp

By Jennifer Segal

Metrocurean contributor, onceuponachef.com

This is an old-fashioned dessert of warm baked apples bubbling away in
their own syrupy juices topped with a streusel-like mix of toasted
pecans, rolled oats, butter and brown sugar. It’s wonderful warm out of
the oven topped with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped

Be sure to start with tart, firm baking apples that will
hold their shape when cooked, otherwise you’ll end up with applesauce. I
like to use a mix of different varietals for a more nuanced flavor.

Apple Pecan Crisp
adapted from Food & Wine

1 cup pecans (about 4 ounces)

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

½ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

pinch salt

6 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch dice

½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

2 ½ pounds tart baking apples (about 5 large), peeled, quartered, cored and sliced crosswise ¼” thick

the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake
for 6 – 8 minutes, or until very lightly toasted. Let the nuts cool
completely, then coarsely chop them. Leave the oven on.

In a food
processor, pulse the flour with the brown sugar, ¼ cup of the
granulated sugar and salt until combined. Add the butter and pulse until
the mixture resembles coarse meal (see photo below). Transfer the
crumbs to a bowl and stir in the toasted pecans and oats (be sure pecans
are cool). Set aside.

Generously butter a shallow 2 quart baking
dish (I used a 12”L x 8”W x 1” deep ceramic oval). In a medium bowl,
toss the apples with the remaining 6 tablespoons granulated sugar.
Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with
topping. Bake in the middle of the oven for about 40-50 minutes, or
until the apples are tender when pierced and topping is toasted. Serve
warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.

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Sous Vide Shrimp

Shrimp is one of the most popular seafood around. Despite the size of most shrimp, these pack a lot of flavor and are usually sweet with a mild to pronounced taste. Like many other seafood, the flavor and texture of shrimp is often greatly affected by high temperatures when cooked in the traditional method. The high heat causes protein denaturation causing the protein molecules to pack together tightly, toughening up the shrimp and making it lose taste.

On the other hand, lack of proper cooking may lead to contamination. With the low temperature precision technique brought by sous vide, it becomes possible to thoroughly cook shrimp without making it tough. The shells and heads of shrimp may be taken out and the body deveined in preparation for the cooking process. Tails may be left intact depending on what the recipe calls for.

In the same way as other foods cooked sous vide style shrimp should be at room temperature. When frozen shrimps are used, these must first be properly defrosted before being used for sous vide. This will ensure that the shrimps cook evenly and will also prevent any bacterial contamination.

Typically shrimps cook quickly and do not need to be prepped as long as other foods. High quality shrimp that is very fresh can be cooked at 122°F or 50°C. It should be noted though that full pasteurization may not occur if it is not cooked long enough. Non-sushi grade shrimp is best cooked at 132°F or 55.6°C. Since shrimps may vary in size, these are cooked between 15 to 35 minutes, depending on how big or small these are.

There is a wide range of uses for shrimp that has been cooked sous vide style. Since these cook very quickly and are tasty they make a great one dish meal or entree. These can also be prepared ahead and used for cocktails and appetizers, soups or added to salads.

Sous Vide Shrimp Recipes and Articles

Sous Vide Poached Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Sous vide shrimp stir fry front I love a good shrimp stir fry, but sometimes the shrimp can get over cooked and chewy. Sous viding the shrimp ensures they are perfectly cooked without any risk of getting tough. Combining the sweet shrimp with a umami-filled stir fry rounds out the filling meal.

Sous Vide Corn and Mango Salad Recipe with Shrimp

Shrimp salad Sous vide shrimp is always plump and juicy. Combine the shrimp with a sweet, spicy, and bold salad of sweet mango and corn mingled with jalapenos for bright bursts of flavor. A party favorite recipe. It would also be great with either chicken breasts or a white fish like cod, swordfish, or grouper.

Shrimp and Chile Queso Recipe with Sodium Citrate

Shrimp and cheese queso sodium citrate This shrimp and chile queso recipe adds sodium citrate to a cheddar and Gouda cheeses to give it a modernist twist treat for any party. This dish combines sweet shrimp, rich melted cheese and spicy peppers into a a decadent sauce that can be served with tortilla chips, bread chunks or on fajitas or tacos!

Sous Vide Shrimp and Pumpkin Soup Recipe

While this recipe calls for many exotic ingredients they can be left out and the soup will still be very good. I've marked the ones that aren't critical to the soup as optional but I would try to add in as many as possible for the deepest flavor.

Sous Vide Shrimp Pomodoro Linguine Recipe

Simple and light is the key now that summer is in full swing and the gardens are putting out tons of fresh vegetables. This pomodoro sauce is a very fast sauce to make and makes great use of the fresh tomatoes from the garden. It really highlights the flavor of the tomatoes and herbs in it. Here I pair it with sous vide shrimp but it also goes great with chicken.

Sous Vide Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Sous vide shrimp cocktail square I love a good shrimp cocktail and adapting it to be a sous vide recipe makes the whole process so easy. It only takes a few minutes to put together but it results in a fantastic appetizer that you and your guests will love.

Sous Vide Shrimp Salad

Sous vide shrimp salad I love eating shrimp prepared just about any way imaginable. I love them poached and grilled and in ceviche and everything in between. When I was at the fish market they had some great looking shrimp so I decided to grab some with no plan in mind. Once I got home I checked to see what we had on hand and I came up with this sous vide recipe for shrimp salad.

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Mickey and Minnie Go Trick or Treating

The girls were so excited to get ready for Halloween.

2:45 p.m. -- Tights and leotard on.

3:00 p.m. -- Black nose and "fancy lipgloss" applied.

3:15 p.m. -- The doorbell starts ringing and it doesn't take them long to figure out that trick-or-treating has begun.

3:30 p.m. -- The much-loved fancy shoes and dress are on and now we just have to wait for Eric to get home from work.

3:50 p.m. -- Eric is home! I put on their ears and gloves and they nearly run out the front door and down the front steps.

We started at our next door neighbor's house first. I rang the doorbell, our neighbor opened the door, both girls said, "Trick or Treat," a very polite, "Thank you" and then Michal added, "OK, let's go to the next house . . . please." Eric and I both burst out laughing! She was a definitely a girl on a mission.

Our original plan was to go to a few houses. Well, we ended up going up and down both sides of our street and to a few houses on an adjacent street. The girls were hysterical . . . and doing quite well in their high-heeled, yellow sparkly shoes too. They'd march right up to the door, ring the door bell -- if they could reach it -- collect their candy and then ask to go to the next house. In one of the pictures below Kenna is looking in the window because no one was coming to the door. At one point Kenna told us, "I want to go IN the houses and play." They were both so darn cute and funny about the whole thing.

Once we got home they sat on the front porch and passed out candy for a little while and then they came inside, sat on the floor and played "Trick or Treat" with Eric. They'd tell him to say, "Trick or Treat" and then they'd give him a piece of candy out of their pail. Thankfully, they were a lot more excited about playing "Trick or Treat" than they were about eating candy. They actually never ate a single piece. They found a candy wrapper this morning and Kenna said, "Daddy ate the candy." Umm. It was actually Mommy who ate the candy but shhh, don't tell. Daddy was wisely redistributing their candy to the big-kid trick-or-treaters who came to our door after we were home. He should have gotten rid of the Baby Ruth's first to save me from myself.

Oh, and in case you're wondering, Michal is Mickey and Kenna is Minnie even though they both are wearing Minnie Mouse outfits. Michal has insisted all along that she was going to be Mickey Mouse not Minnie Mouse. BUT, and this is a big but, her Mickey Mouse wears a dress and sparkly shoes. The girls even called each other Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse the entire time we were trick-or-treating. Too funny.

The pictures above are from Halloween 2005 (two bunnies), Halloween 2006 (ladybug and butterfly) and this year (Mickey and Minnie Mouse.) It's crazy how fast they've gone from being baby bunnies to big-girl mice. Michal is on the left in every picture. Somehow she's always on the left in posed pictures and I don't even try to put her on the left. It just happens. Oh, and don't be fooled by the buckets. Kenna has the "M" bucket and Michal has the one with the "K." They think it's funny to have the opposite one. They giggle and laugh and say, "My name is Menna and my name is Kichal."

Happy Halloween from two mice and their mommy and daddy!

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Sister Shopping

This is the first year that we've taken the girls to buy presents for each other. The girls and I talked about it for several days before we went and, at one point, when Michal and I were alone, I asked her what she wanted to get for Kenna. She answered, without a moment's hesitation, "celery." I told her I didn't think that Kenna really liked celery and that she might want to think of something else. She thought for a moment and then told me, "a snow globe." I asked Kenna the same question a little later and she answered, just as quickly as Michal had, "a snow globe."

As funny as their answers were, they didn't surprise me one bit. We've watched "The Wonder Pets Save the Reindeer" at least once per day since December 1st and the girls literally have the entire show memorized. (If you're not familiar with the Wonder Pets, it's a show about three classroom pets -- Linny the Guinea Pig, Tuck Turtle and Ming-Ming duckling -- who save baby animals after the school kids have gone home. Eric says the show reminds him of taxidermy but the girls and I love it!) In the Christmas episode the Wonder Pets each open one gift -- before saving one of Santa's reindeer from the cracking ice -- and Linny gets celery and Tuck gets, you guessed it, a snow globe.

I had originally intended to take each of the girls alone to a local toy store to shop for their sister but knowing that each wanted to buy a snow globe the plan changed. I found a music box store that sells snow globes at a mall about 30 minutes away. All four of us went to the mall and I took each of the girls in alone to look at the snow globes while Eric walked around with the other one. They looked and shook and shook and looked. Michal went first and after lots of consideration she finally said, "I want to get this one for Kenna and this one for me." After I explained we were just buying a gift for Kenna, she made her final choice and helped me pay. I then went and got Kenna and did the whole thing again. I literally laughed out loud when Kenna chose the exact same snow globe for Michal that Michal had chosen for her. Even funnier was on Christmas morning when the girls unwrapped their snow globes and the boxed ones that the clerk had given us were not the ones the girls had chosen but were still identical. And, even better, they play "Jingle Bells," their mutual favorite Christmas song.

The first three pictures are of Kenna and the last two are of Michal.

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Thommanon Temple

Thommanon (Khmer: ប្រាសាទធម្មនន្ទ) is one of a pair of Hindu temples built during the reign of Suryavarman II (from 1113–1150) at Angkor, Cambodia. This small and elegant temple is located east of the Gate of Victory of Angkor Thom and north of Chau Say Tevoda. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed by UNESCO in 1992 titled Angkor. The temple is dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.

Scholars studying the carvings of the devatas in Thommanon have concluded that Thommanon was built around the time when work on Angkor Wat was begun.[3] However, there is some disagreement as to the precise date it was built. Some believe that the distinctive carvings of females, known as devatas indicate that they were built during the reign of Jayavarman VI (1080–1113 AD), some time at the end of the 11th century. However, there is greater agreement, especially given the scholarly studies that it was built by Suryavarman II around the time of Angkor Wat and Beng Mealea from 1,113–1,150 AD.

The Vaishnavite cult was adopted in Cambodia by Jayavarman II and his son Jayavarman III. Under these two rulers, the shaivite cult was subsumed with the Vaishnavite cult in the temples such as the Thommaman, Beng, Melea, Chausey, Tevoda, Bantay Samre, and Angkor Vat.

Thommanon is located directly opposite the Chau Say Tevoda and just 500 metres east of the Victory Gate on the way to Ta Keo. In the 1960s, the temple underwent a full restoration, funded by the École française d'Extrême-Orient (EFEO). French archaeologists restored it and added concrete ceilings.

Thommanon is a single-towered temple with an east-facing central sanctuary, crowned by a prasat, or tower. Access from the east is via a gopura, followed by a mandapa, or antechamber, before arriving at the central sanctuary. The temple's carvings are very well preserved and the aged sandstone provides a distinct contrast to the surrounding jungle. The architectural style of its tower is also akin to the Angkor Wat temple and the Chau Say Tevoda in its vicinity. The temple is much better preserved than the nearby Chau Say Tevoda, which is undergoing restoration, though both temples are similar in design. The reason for better preservation of Thommanon is attributed to the fact that its super-structure does not have stone-enclosed wood beams. Thus, adoption of sandstone as the medium for carvings in this temple has made it more advanced in its architectural design vis-à-vis other temples in its vicinity, which were mostly wood-based. All doorways include carved pediments.

The compound walls around the temple have all disappeared, leaving only the entry gates on the east and the west; the central tower is all that remains of the main temple. It is inferred that both Thommanon and Chau Say Thavoda were interlinked to the central tower under one large compound with large gates. The independent building separated from the main temple was the library.

Images of Devatas, the female divine carved figurines, are seen in profusion here, as in other Khmer temples. They are the centre of attraction in Thommanon. The devatas depict flower crowns, sampots (Cambodian skirts), necklaces, armbands, belts and ankle bands. The mudras displayed are complex. The devatas grip the flower very distinctively, holding the ring and middle fingers against the thumb, while the index and small finger are extended. One Angkor researcher calls this position the "devata mudra", and notes it is also prominent at Angkor Wat. The sampots of the devatas though are divided into two distinct types of sampot, one type is the ancient pleated style, seen in the Bakheng period at Lolei and Phnom Bok (900 AD), and the other is a patterned fabric style with folds and "tail" seen at Angkor Wat.


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