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Strong single UV 365 light that comes with batteries. This is new and improved. Since this one is so strong this will replace the B9LED-365 as the best Special Pocket Sized UV Light.These hand compact black lights are perfect for the person on the go. I keep one in my travel bag for hotel room inspections to verify they are clean. This is a durable water resistant light that can take abuse and keep ticking. The torch comes with a lanyard for easy handling. Takes one double AA battery and you are ready to go. Bulbs/mode: UV bulb, Material: aluminum alloy, Size(mm): 95(L)X20(D), Weight(g): 41/50, Battery: 1XAA 1x 10440 3.6V (BATTERIES INCLUDED!), Switch: Tail cap Clickie On/Off, Color: Black, Use with our UVGLASS1 special UV glasses to enhance viewing.

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Meat Specialties in Caldonazzo

We have provided a menu with different specialties for all tastes, but with a single thread: to create genuine dishes with quality raw materials!

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Universal Pictures has announced the premiere of its upcoming film, Mortal Engines. The premiere will take place at Regency Village Theatre, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

Mortal Engines cast members Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Lang, Jihae, Ronan Raftery, and Leila George will attend the event.

Among other participants will be director Christian Rivers; writer-producers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh and writer-executive producer Philippa Boyens, producers Zane Weiner, Amanda Walker, Deborah Forte; executive producer Ken Kamins; and book author Philip Reeve.

Mortal Engines opens in theaters December 14, 2018.

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Creating a beautiful backyard can be exciting and fun, especially when you enjoy letting your creative side go. You’re able to experiment with all new colors, ideas, and can get lost in all of the details of decor and aesthetic. However, finding the best quality of material can be a little difficult. Not everything on the internet is always trustworthy, so that’s when things can get a little difficult on this roller coaster of an experience.

That’s why we’ve researched the difference between concrete flooring versus hardwood flooring for your outdoor decking and patio needs. There are tons of reasons to pick one over the other, but if your main concerns are lifetime expectancy, customization, and price, then keep reading to find out why concrete is the best option for your outdoor patio and decking needs.

1. Durability

Wood decking and wood patios have been a fan-favorite for years due to their low installation costs and beautiful initial looks. But whoever said looks never last was probably referring specifically to wood decking.

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On average, wood patios and decks need to be cleaned and resealed frequently, about every 1 to 2 years. The elements take a major toll on this type of material, making it very easy for it to rot, take water damage, and lose coloring and its original spark. With consistent and diligent care, your deck can last around 15 years. This simply just adds to the headache of your everyday life, creating another chore on your long list and could result in discolored and rotting deck that can no longer host your summer parties.

However, this issue is bypassed when choosing material that can withstand the wear and tear of the elements coupled with low-maintenance needs. Taking care of your concrete patio will seem like a breeze in comparison to the frequent catering you’d have to do for a wood patio. When it comes to a concrete patio, you’ll only have to worry about rinsing dirt and debris off of it every so often and resealing it every 4 years. And, typically, you only have to reseal it if it’s starting to look a little chalky– but if you want to know more about when to seal and how to seal, check out this blog post.

In the long run, concrete patios will long outlive their hardwood competition. Maintenance and their life expectancy are big issues, especially with a living space that is, usually, used for hosting parties and intimate gatherings.

Looking To Install Concrete On Your Own? Check-Out These Do’s and Don’t’s First!

2. Creativity

“This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” – Henry David Thoreau

Creating the outdoor living space of your dreams is hard work, and we realize that! Trust us. But that doesn’t mean that you have to settle for less. Half of the fun of creating a new backyard patio is letting your imagination run wild! During this creative stage, you’re able to spend lots of time dreaming big, looking at tons of pictures, and imagining all the different routes you could take when creating your new favorite lounge area. However, some people will limit themselves to how much they can do when they settle with wood as their patio flooring.

Unfortunately, there aren’t many options when it comes to wood flooring. The overall look is generally the same, no matter the type of wood.

Yes, you’re able to get different colors, but creativity doesn’t stop at just what shade of brown you’re looking for! You can imagine bigger than that, and you deserve a material that’s able to keep up with your wildest dreams!

With concrete, you’re able to create almost any look that you can dream up. It opens up your backyard to a world of different options with little to no limit, so if you’re someone that’s in search of a material that can fit your biggest ideas, look no further.

Want To Get An Estimate On Your Dream Backyard Patio? Contact Us Now at 77-237-9101 or Fill Out Our Form Here!

3. Cost Effective

Spend a little now to save a lot later.

Choosing concrete over wood flooring already helps you save money because, on average, basic concrete is about $2-$6 per sqft. So, not only are the upfront costs a lot more manageable, but the fact that concrete is more durable and has low maintenance needs makes it an even better investment.

Choosing concrete flooring will save money in the long run– it’s the same concept as buying the nicest X-product now so that you don’t have to re-buy it in 5 years. When installing concrete as your patio flooring, you’re able trust that it will last you a lifetime compared to hard wood.

When it comes to your patio, consider if the durability, flexibility, and money matter to you. And if so, then I think you’ve found your answer on which material is the best fit for your backyard patio needs!

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#VA020 Vintage 1950's Black Plastic Purse

Adorable 50's plastic suitcase-shaped handbag with gold metal hardware. The bright orange inside lining says "Lewis, Made In Italy". The zipper compartment works and the metal hardware features decorative studs and little buckles. The purse measures 3" deep, 10" wide, and 4" tall not counting the handle, and 6" tall with the handle. It opens by pressing the two top buttons towards each other. There is some minor wear to the gold metal hardware plating, nothing very visible, and a slight scratch near a bottom corner on the plastic. But otherwise the purse is in great condition, as seen in the photos.

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Product Review: Element Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga DVD

Element: Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga
At my last appointment, my OB told me I was gaining a bit too much weight (35 lbs in 7 mo!), so I decided to try my hand at prenatal yoga. I really never liked yoga--I was really into Pilates before getting pregnant--but with the intense, lying-flat-on-yourback ab exercises of Pilates a no-no these days, I thought I'd give it another shot.

I picked up Element's Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga DVD for $9.99 at Best Buy and its actually not that bad at all. The prenatal program is challenging and a tad long if, like me, you haven't worked out for awhile, but I just paused the DVD when I felt winded and still got a good workout. And while the voice over seemed a bit silly to me sometimes ("breathe in and send your love and hopes to your baby"), the breathing exercises that precede and follow the workout are super relaxing. Who doesn't need to relax these days?

There are, however, a few exercises that I skipped being further along in my pregnancy and not having done any ab-strengthening exercises over the last few months. While doing Pilates, the on-hands-and-toes plank position was a favorite of mine, but at 7 months pregnant, I felt like the pressure of the baby was going to tear my stomach muscles. Likewise for the reverse plank except that the pressure of the baby was put on my back and vena cava.

Bottom line: While not perfect, this is a pretty good prenatal DVD for the price. And, it has the added benefit of including a postnatal routine too--although I will probably go back to my beloved Pilates! In any case, my next OB appointment is next week so only time will tell if yoga is helping me curb the weight gain. I'll keep you posted!

*P.S. I am not a doctor and cannot recommend this DVD medically. Also, no one should attempt a new exercise program without contacting her/his doctor first. Don't hurt yourself!

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Aveeno Baby Lotion Recall

aveeno baby lotionAveeno has just voluntarily recalled their Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort lotion due to high levels of bacteria in the product (yuck!) The products were sold in AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, LA, MS, TN, and TX and the bacteria found is considered to not be hazardous to baby's health.

Read more here.

While not so hazardous, its still frustrating that these baby product contamination recalls seem to crop up so often. But I'm glad they do catch them and nip them in the bud--I'm not quite prepared to start making my own baby soaps and lotions!

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  1. It's indeed sad to think that lotions like this contain bacteria. It may not be hazardous, but the fact that it contains germs is horrifying. We love our babies. We don't want germs because they may give illnesses and diseases. I'm glad Aveeno was able to recall all their baby lotion products for the safety of all the babies.


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Sunrise Condo #1805, Panama City Beach, FL

This is one of 3 units at Sunrise that will be sold at auction. At least 1 of the 3 units will be sold Absolute!

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Property Location: The Palms Conference Center, 9201 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, this beautiful resort highlights an elevated Gulf-front deck with two tropical pools (one heated), relaxing spas, children’s water play area, Gulf-front exercise room, meeting room and convenient covered parking under the building.

Sunrise Beach Resort is one of the newest family friendly gulf front resort condominiums in Panama City Beach. This deluxe 23-story gulf front property features a variety of amenities to provide the perfect family beach vacation. Each unit features stylish décor, a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, walk-in closets, washer/dryer, private balcony with spectacular views and so much more.

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Some artists are doing amazing drawings about Aylan Kurdi and posting it on Instagram, here are the best two. RIP little angel.

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“I lost a very little brother like him long ago, but he didn’t go this way. It was so hurtful having to lose him. And now when I see this little, I couldn’t describe how much pain I have to deal with again. May you rest in peace little Aylan Kurdi and other Syrians who drowned”

“May he rest in peace with his family. Rest in Peace Aylan Kurdi and Galip. They are in a safe place now”.

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  • Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan by population, and most populous municipality of Japan. It is the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshu. It is a major commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area. It’s also known for Sankei-en Garden, a botanical park containing preserved Japanese residences from different eras, and the seaside Minato Mirai district, site of the 296m Landmark Tower.

    Yokohama's population of 3.7 million makes it Japan's largest city after the Special Wards of Tokyo. Yokohama developed rapidly as Japan's prominent port city following the end of Japan's relative isolation in the mid-19th century, and is today one of its major ports along with Kobe, Osaka, Nagoya, Hakata, Tokyo, and Chiba.

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Discover Model Trains and Stuff as a Lifelong Whole Family Friendly Hobby

Since the late 19th century, manufacturers of model railway trains have done a great job of recreating models trains of their life size counterparts. And with the appearance of electric model trains this has opened the opportunity for every family to own their very own model train sets. Take a moment here to discover the magic of model trains.

Germany is where it all began when Marklin introduced their full line of model trains back in 1891. Their first trains were based on earlier toy models and were available in three model train scales.

They were made from tin and were very crude, but they were a great success.

Then, in 1901, Joshua Cowen entered the market with Lionel model trains. Lionel would soon come to dominate the model train market especially in America.

Of course there were other companies that came on board with their own lines of model trains. Ives, American Flyer, and Marx all introduced their own model train sets.

Because model trains are so interactive they are a great choice for children and adults. Even the youngest children can enjoy them. Its not uncommon for adults to recall recieving their first model train sets for kids when talking about their fondest childhood memories. The hours they spent building the hornby track and understanding how they controlled the locomotives or steam engines. In these early days possibly began the glimmer of the attraction; building the model train accessories and then watching facinated; as the train circled the christmas tree; or entered and exited from a homemade train tunnel.

Lionel was quick to recognize the importance of starting train collectors at a young age and thats why the’yve got wooden train sets and wooden toy trains for ages 4 to 6. By the age of 8, kids are ready to be introduced to S scale electric, G scale model trains, and the ever popular HO scale model trains. And the hobby continues for very many into adult life.

Of course expanding on your Hornby track plans for your best model train set is just a matter of time, money, creativity, and space.

Model Train Scales Compared

There are several different scales of model trains to choose from to fit your space, budget, and personal preferences. For example, if you are limited by space you can choose one of the smaller scales. Here are some of the most popular scale choices you have.

1. Z Scale is a 1:220 ratio. It is tiny and highly detailed, and is an excellent choice if you have limited space to build and show the z scale model trains.

2. N Scale is a 1:160 ratio. It is the second smallest scale available and its a great choice for the hobbyist that want to be able to incorporate more scenery and n scale model trains which possess longer trains, perhaps to represent more actual life model representations.

3. HO Scale is a 1:87 ratio. It is probably the most popular scale of model train. There is an endless supply of HO model train set trains, cars, tracks, buildings, and scenery. The detail on HO is good and a fabulous setup can be put together in a reasonable amount of space.

4. S Scale is a 1:64 ratio.

It is larger than the HO and is popular among those with plenty of room. It is the scale of American Flyer products.

5. O Scale is a 1:48 ratio. It is a popular choice for young children because they are able to easily handle them. Lionel carries a full line of O scale for the young ones.

6. G Scale is a 1:22.5 ratio. It is the perfect choice for the garden set up. Bachmann, L.G.B, and Aristo-Craft all make G scale trains.

Building Your First Electric Model Train Set

To put together your model train you will need at least one engine along with some train cars. You can decide whether you want passenger cars or freight cars. And of course you will need train track. The type of track and how much track youll need is a personal choice.

Youll also need a transformer to provide the electricity to your hornby model train sets. Then all thats left is the scenery you want. Choose trees, tunnels, people, signals, or a host of other items.

If you are looking for a fun and rewarding hobby to share with friends or family; or even to spend some quality alone time contemplatimg the details, planning and building a new layout or just marveling as the train enters and leaves the train tunnels; why not discover the magic of model trains?

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The Whiskey Barrel Planter

This weekend I was definitely craving a little project. We plan to completely refinish our outdoor bar and BBQ unit that Kyler’s Grandma gave to us and Kyler drove all the way from Arizona to California in a Uhaul to pick up (stay tuned!). However, this weekend we weren’t that ambitious. Instead, I settled for creating a couple planters from Kyler’s garage sale steal that we used at our wedding and are now giving new life to.

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The barrels have just been sitting in our backyard collecting dust…and small varmints…seriously.

If you can get your hands on authentic whiskey/wine barrels, they are an amazing find! (We know ours are whiskey because they still smell of a lovely vanilla infused bourbon, at least that’s what I tell myself the stench is…) Anyway, they are great because they will last in the weather, such as our harsh snowy winters and ABNORMAL 95 degree summer heat we are currently experiencing. Plus, the barrel wood gives you a way more authentic and rustic feel, for right around the same price, if not less expensive, than anything you can find at hardware stores. Trust me, I looked.

Rust and Ruffles-Flowers

I selected a few perennials with the hopes I can keep them alive and they will come back year after year.

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Then I found myself a brave soul, aka my husband, to cut the precarious barrels in half, then I gave them a little rinse.

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Then I did a little planting…So simple, and it made a huge impact on how our backyard looks. Happy Summer!

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Hello everyone! We here at the Syne Post wish you all had a wonderful Halloween with all of your tricking and treating. I also would like to apologize for us not having an issue for all the special things that happened around campus, but I do hope you all don't mind.

However, I do hope you don't mind this month's birthday announcements! I would also like to take the time to once more say happy birthday to Kazou Encree, Eminence Haze, Lloyd Vanheim, Crimson Hale, and Charlotte Monochrome. I hope you all took the time to look back on your life and think well on how far you've gone.

Now, without further ado, here come this November's collection of birthdays!

November 11th:
Marcus Friedrich Goldstein

November 14th:
Gawain Egret

November 22nd:
Cynthia Bray

Kei Heiwajima

Well, these are our four birthdays for this month of November. Mr. Goldstein will be turning 19 upon the 11th, Mr. Egret will be turning 20 by the 14th, and our birthday duo will be turning 18 and 23 respectively! I wish them all the best of luck.

Furthermore, I'd also like to note that Gawain Egret will be leaving Syne Academy very soon. He is currently in his second year here at Syne and a notable academic student. He also participated in the Amity Tournament but unfortunately lost in his first match due to judge decision.

When interviewed for a reason for his leave, he stated, “Syne is no longer the home it used to be when I first came here. Despite all the faces I met, the experience I've gained, I've grown little friends within the academy itself, and even they barely talk to me. Syne's just different now.”

At the very least, I wish Mr. Egret good luck on finding his way. Do enjoy your new life wherever you go!

Now, before I end this issue, I'd also like to explain why this is the final announcement for a while, at least from me. I'm going away for a while to pursue journalism, and Syne Academy doesn't necessary develop those skills particularly well. I'll return one day, but until then, I wish the rest of my team well, and all of Syne Academy best of luck!

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Brain supplements or smart drugs are becoming famous every day due to their supposed health effects. Apparently, these smart drugs can, indeed, make you “smarter.” Unlike other mental improvement techniques or just eating plain kinds of fruits and vegetables, smart drugs are a “smart” combination of nutrients that apparently combine to make an effect that can impress even the most intelligent people out there. However, our brain supplements really worth the attention you’re receiving? Are they really things you should use? Here’s a complete list of information to help you get started.

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Curious About Smart Drugs? Read On.

The pros and cons of brain supplements are varied, as what you need to know about them depends on the kind of purpose you want them to have for you. After all, you can use brain supplements for the sake of research, or as actual supplements. However, do be advised that it’s best to consult a health professional before taking them, especially if you have special conditions and diseases.

Brain Supplements Pros: Why People Use Them

According to Psychology Today, a lot of people use smart drugs or brain-enhancing drugs for a variety of reasons. People who rely on these drugs tend to have different reasons for using them, but the people who commonly use them also have common “objectives,” as these are the praised benefits of smart drugs.

  • Brain enhancing supplements appear to help people such as employees stay alert in order to perform high-pressure work. This helps them to stay competitive and remain quick-footed and react to various situations. As such, programmers, Wall Street bankers, and those working in Silicon Valley are prone to use drugs such as Provigil and Modafinil. Scientists have also admitted in a Nature piece that they use smart drugs outside non-medical purposes, as these help them increase concentration, memory, and focus.
  • These drugs also appear to improve not only cognition but also concentration of people even without sleep. This is evidenced in a Nature article, where it appears the United States military and other military groups around the world are in fact funding research to help military personnel stay sharper than ever, even without sleeping.
  • Demanding requirements have also made people like students rely on brain enhancers and smart drugs in order to keep up with what they need to accomplish at school. Smart drugs such as Piracetam, Adderall, Modafinil, and Ritalin appear to allow students to study and perform without having to sleep, which allows them to cram for their examinations.

Brain Supplements Cons: Not Always Smart

Unfortunately, the lack of proper research into brain supplements and its lack of exposure in the overall medical field has made a lot of its elements a bit mysterious for the common reader. This has made it hard to assess the validity of its benefits, as they have not been thoroughly tested in a wide variety of laboratory settings. Here are some cons, or some “risks,” of smart drugs you may want to consider before taking them.

Smart Drugs Cons

  • Brain enhancers may not be enhancing the brain at all, but confidence instead. Interestingly, there were studies involving people who use smart drugs that appear to not make any improvements at all, except that smart drugs make them “think” they are performing. In fact, some studies also show that some respondents reported “increased focus” regardless of taking a placebo or a drug, simply because they believe it’s a drug.
  • There are still chances that smart drugs have side effects, which means they are not advisable to be used by everyone all the time. This means it’s a good idea to consult with a doctor or a medical professional as to just what you should be aware of should you plan on taking a particular drug.
  • It’s important to get a prescription or medical advice not just so a doctor can get involved in the process of obtaining the smart drugs, but to make sure you are taking a smart drug that can be handled your system. Some of these smart drugs can’t be taken with certain food or other drugs as well, as there are drug reactions that can occur when certain mixes of chemicals happen. Adverse side effects such as insomnia and deteriorated brain function are real threats when taking smart drugs occurs without careful consideration.
  • Due to the potential of side effects, it’s not necessarily legal everywhere to buy smart drugs. Sometimes the drugs popularly pegged as smart drugs need prescriptions and official medical advice to be able to be acquired.

Smart drugs or brain supplements are becoming one of the more popular products in the market due to their supposed benefits. Although the subject of their efficiency is still up for debate due to a current lack of research from various experts, it’s undeniable that a lot of people are starting to check if brain supplements are indeed reliable sources of that mental “boost” you need. Learning about the pros and cons of brain supplements can at least give you the kind of edge you need when choosing to use these products. Remember to consult a professional before taking them, as your body may have conditions that wouldn’t allow you to use these supplements the way you hoped to use them.

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Simon ManningSimon Manning is the creator of and primary contributor to Best Nootropics Now, a website which offers a complete list of accessible and unbiased information on all things nootropics. A programmer in a former life, Simon has been researching and experimenting with brain enhancing supplements for close to a decade. His initial foray into nootropics was with the hope of finding an extra edge in a mentally demanding and competitive profession. One he experienced and understood what was possible, there was no turning back. These days, Simon spends much of his time exploring various supplements, fine-tuning nootropics stacks and sharing his findings with like-minded individuals interested in cognitive enhancement.

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Ms Mavis Crofts MBE

Governor role – Attendance link governor and member of School Strategy and Curriculum committee

About me – I have been a Community governor at the school for over 10 years. I have lived in Saltney Ferry (Mold Junction) all my life, I help run our Local Tenants and Residents Association which is now in its 33rd year and I have received an MBE from the Queen in 2015. I am a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church of Wales and Worship as an Elder at City Road Presbyterian Church Chester. I am also a governor at St. David’s High School. I am now involved with children and grandchildren from my time as a Sunday School Teacher, youth club and parent and toddler groups that I organised from TB then Presbyterian Church in Saltney Ferry, which is one of the reasons why I like being involved with schools.

Statement  – I enjoy being a community governor at Saltney Ferry Primary School, it helps me see the wider picture of education, to understand the financial constraints and also helps me to plan our Associations activities without encroaching on what is already provided by the school. I also enjoy the times I attend the school for assemblies and activities, it is an important part of my life.

Mrs Susan Pinnegar (Mrs Pinny)

Governor role – Tracking link governor, member of Premises, Health and Safety Committee

About me – I am married and have 3 grown up children and now 3 grandchildren age 7,4 and 1. I have worked as a Nursery nurse for 25 years, 13 of which have been spent at Saltney Ferry School. I recently took voluntary redundancy but still work at the school covering teachers and support staff when needed.

Statement– I really enjoy my role as a governor at Saltney Ferry. The experience gives an excellent insight into the work that goes into running a school. A governor is an exciting and rewarding role where I can use my educational experiences to continually develop the future of our school.

Cllr Jason Shallcross

Governor role -Health and safety and Wellbeing link governor, Chair of Premises, Chair of Health and safety committee

About me  - I am married with two grown up children. For the past twenty years I have worked at Airbus where I have been a manager for most of the time. I am also a Town Councillor for Saltney Stone Bridge ward where I enjoy being hands on in the community. In my spare time I enjoy gardening, DIY, going put for meals and riding my motorbike.

Statement - It is a privilege to be a governor at Saltney Ferry CP as it is a school that my two children and myself attended. It has been a joy to work as a team of governors, teachers, parents and pupils to maintain and continually improve the standards of the school. I am particularly involved with the H&S and Finance of the school with which I have been able to bring and use my career experience.


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Weekend State Swimming-Diving Championships

Santa Fe Prep girls highlight 8th grader Sophia Gossum and freshman Chelsea Griscom for theannual weekend state swimming-diving championships at Albuquerque Academy And the boys in the spotlight are Griffins’ senior Riley Kinlaw and Santa Fe High seniors Luke Shankin and Bradley Moffett, with both schools qualifying three relays

By Arnie Leshin
Arnie Leshin

Sometimes swimmers (and divers) have to wait for their senior season before qualifying for the annual state championships that run Friday and Saturday at Albuquerque Academy.

Not so with Santa Fe Prep’s 8th grader Sophia Gossum and freshman Chelsea Griscom. They are off to an early start as both qualified in two individual races as well as swimming legs on the relay teams.

Are they nervous? Who knows, only they know. But after a stellar regular season, they should be wet enough to test the waters when the championships begin Friday morning.

Gossum qualified in the 50- and 100-yard freestyles, having a best time of 24.96 in the 50 and 54.77 in the 100, where she does have the fourth-fastest qualifying time.

While Gossum is best in the freestyle, Griscom will be doing the freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly in the 100-yard individual medley. Her qualifying time was 2:22.58. Then there’s the 100 breaststroke where Griscom timed 1:11.55.

The Griffins have qualified for three of the relays, and so it will be Gossum, Criscom, sophomore Hayden Colfax and junior Arielie Nathan or senior Kate Schiliro as the foursome.

In the 200 medley relay, Prep has clocked a best of 2:02.66. In the 200 freestyle relay, the quartet turned in a time of 1:56.53. And in the 400 freestyle relay, it swam 4:04.64.

To complete the girl’s lineup is St. Michael’s senior Jacqueline Hay, the lone member from her school, and in the 100 backstroke with a qualifying time of 1:04.61. She also qualified last year.

Not only did the young Griffin girls do well in the districts championships, so did their boys.

Most of these names are familiar. Start with Santa Fe Prep senior Riley Kinlaw who has qualified for state since 8th grade. He usually qualifies for 5-6 events, but there’s a limit at state, and so he will do the 100 breaststroke where he qualified in 1:03.75, and have the company of his brother Jordan, a junior whose best time was 1:0527.

Riley is also set for the 100 butterfly along with Santa Fe High senior Luke Shankin. As did Riley, Shankin and senior teammate Bradley Moffett tuned up with impressive season. Riley’s best time in the fly 54.59, while Shankin did 54.83.

Shankin also made it to the 200 freestyle with a qualifying time of 1:50.26, and Moffett the same in the 50 freestyle where he turned in a 23:15.

No girls from the Santa Fe area qualified in the diving, but the boys had two in the Demons’ Dante Hernandez and the Griffins’ Michael Vimont.

Both Santa Fe High and Prep also qualified in relays, the Demons in the 200 medley in 1:50.55, in the 200 freestyle relay in 1:35.17, and in the 400 freestyle relay in 3:33.81.

It is in the 400 freestyle relay that Santa Fe High has a faster qualifying time than Prep, as it made state in 3:32.55. In the 200 freestyle relay, the Griffins did 1:35.17 and the Demons 1:39.06.

The expected quartets for Santa Fe High and Prep will probably be Shankin, Moffett, Angel Code and Brady Petty for the Demons and the Kinlaw brothers, Reed Kellam and Cyrpess Hayunga for the Griffins.

And once again it will be a busy two days for Riley Kinlaw, who figures his best chance to medal will be the breaststroke. Same with Shankin.

As for the girls of Prep, Gossum and Griscom are getting early experience of a state championship and whatever they do this weekend will only make them better, Gossum for four more years and Griscom for three. Schiliro is the lone senior and is happy to make it to state same as her underclassmen teammates.

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Northrop Grumman Keeps U.K. Secure...Awarded Cyber Security Contract

[SatNews] Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is among the companies that have been awarded a contract by the government of the United Kingdom to provide a range of cyber security solutions.

Outpacing the rapidly evolving cyber threat spectrum demands constant innovation. Northrop Grumman has been battling cyber threats for more than 30 years and, through aggressive technology investments in key research areas such as identity management, situational awareness, modeling and simulation, cloud security, and supply chain, has a deep understanding of the breadth and complexity of cyber. It is embedded in everything we do.

Under this competitively awarded, seven-year framework contract, Northrop Grumman will provide engineering and development services in support of data security and information assurance.

"As a long-standing partner with the U.K. government, we are proud to have been selected to support the security of their digital domain and the protection of its citizens," said Kathy Warden, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Information Systems. "With more than 30 years of cyber security expertise that has been developed and deployed around the world, we look forward to continuing our work with some of the brightest industry and academic minds to deliver world class operational performance, scaled to the mission, and to increase our U.K.-based workforce that will support cyber innovators of the future."

"We have a well-established and growing presence in the U.K. and this strategically important contract award reflects the strong customer relationships that we have established here over the years," said Andrew Tyler, chief executive for Europe, Northrop Grumman. "We are committed to strengthening this partnership and to bringing our advanced cyber technologies and deep understanding of today's global security threats to this programme."

Northrop Grumman continues to invest in U.K.-based cyber security capabilities with new facilities in England, where it has set up an Advanced Cyber Technology Centre of Excellence, a global collaboration initiative to advance high-end solutions to our customers' most challenging cyber problems.

Northrop Grumman is also investing in the development of the next generation of cyber specialists. The company entered into a partnership with Cyber Security Challenge U.K. under which it has launched the youth-based cyber defence competition CyberCenturion in the U.K. aimed at building tomorrow's cyber workforce. Northrop Grumman is also mentoring a diverse set of small and medium enterprise partners and investing in research and develop


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EUMETSAT Makes A Move That Enhances Jason Satellites' Scope

The Jason-3 satellite is the result of an international partnership between EUMETSAT, the French Space Agency (CNES), the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the European Union, which funds European contributions to Jason-3 operations as part of the European Commission's Copernicus Program.

Artistic rendition of the Jason-3 satellite, courtesy of NASA.

Within Copernicus, Jason-3 is the reference mission for cross-calibrating Sentinel-3 observations of sea surface height and the precursor to the future, cooperative, Sentinel-6/Jason-CS mission, also implemented in partnership between Europe and the United States. EUMETSAT, CNES and NOAA will process data from Jason-3, with EUMETSAT being responsible for data services to users of the EUMETSAT and EU Member States, on behalf of the EU Copernicus Program. Data access in Europe will be secured via the multi-mission infrastructure available at EUMETSAT and CNES, including EUMETSAT’s EUMETCast real-time data dissemination system, Earth Observation Portal and archives, as well as CNES’s AVISO data system.

Now, after a series of re-orbiting maneuvers for Jason-2, a dual Jason capability has been established, increasing the data flow for ocean models through enhanced spatial and temporal sampling of the ocean variables.

After the launch of Jason-3 on January 17, 2016, the two satellites flew in a tandem configuration, about 80 seconds or 500 km apart from each other. This allowed for a precise comparison and direct cross calibration between the instruments flying on both platforms. During this phase, the instruments aboard Jason-3 were fully calibrated and have demonstrated performances at least equivalent to those of Jason-2. Based on these results, the satellite was deemed ready for operational service.

In order to improve sampling and spatial coverage, Jason-2 has now been moved to its final position, on the same orbit but at 162 degrees from Jason-3, thus overflying different ocean surfaces and at a different time than Jason-3. The Jason-3 satellite will continue the long term climate data record on the ground track previously occupied by Topex/Poseidon, Jason-1 and, until recently, Jason-2.

Thanks to their precision, the Jason missions have become the reference for all satellite altimeters, including the Copernicus Sentinel-3A satellite, which was launched on February 16, 2016, and operated by EUMETSAT in cooperation with ESA. Ultimately, Jason-3 will form the backbone of a virtual constellation of ocean altimeter missions.

Josh Willis, NASA Jason-3 project scientist said, "Jason-3 is our window onto the impact of human-caused climate change across the planet.  As ocean levels rise due to global warming, the Jason-3 satellite will observe the literal reshaping of more than two-thirds of Earth's surface."

According to Laury Miller, NOAA Jason Program Scientist, Jason-3 will carry the sea level rise monitoring task that is the hallmark of the Jason missions forward, but the continued operation of Jason-2, in combination with Jason-3, adds another critical dimension. Doubling the number of altimeter sea level observations improves the ability to forecast over a range of scales, from the movement of local oil spills to massive El Niño events.

Adding his thoughts, Philippe Escudier, the Oceanography Program Manager of CNES, indicated thatJason-3 will provide essential operational measurements, benefiting from a long series of research and development efforts which allow to reach the necessary measurement accuracy and to optimize the hardware design to make it sustainable in a long term series. In the near term, a new generation of satellite altimetry providing high resolution monitoring will be demonstrated. SWOT, wide swath altimetry mission, which is under development (NASA & CNES), will directly inherit from Jason heritage and will benefit from the absolute accuracy of Jason for the calibration of its measurements.


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Studies on “Life-Energy”
Leading to a Proposal for the Enhancement of Global Meditations
Roger Taylor

Wilhelm Reich identified a beneficial form of subtle energy associated with life: “Orgone”. There are many ways to generate such energy: e.g. Pyramids, Orgonite (metal particles set in resin), non-Hertzian elds, and Ormus — the “White Gold” of David Hudson. I have developed a reliable quantitative dowsing method, based on measuring the radius of the innermost dowsable ring from the source. In this way I have compared the intensity of a variety of such sources under various conditions. Some important findings have received objective back-up from both UV spectroscopy of charged water and statistically controlled seedling growth experiments.

Principal findings include:
— Macroscopic quantum entanglement between identical images on paper,
allowed a dowsable influence to be received from even across the Atlantic. — Information (in the form of a number of frequencies) was also sent
non-locally in this way.
— Where orgone, or life-energy, is a “syntropic” influence, promoting increased
order, I have identified an “entropic” influence, which both discharges charged
water, and inhibits seeding growth.
— Studies with ormus have revealed it can be made to quantum tunnel through glass.

It is proposed that this “life-energy” is an influence conducive to coherence in the zero-point energy, and thus to syntropic processes in the local material environment. Living organisms and water are particularly susceptible to such an influence. The ability of such a eld to carry information suggests that it may be critical for the effectiveness of radionics.

It is concluded that methods for producing syntropic fields could play a critical part in healing our world, not only (1) By local syntropic effects — e.g. the Russian pyramids, and the effects of Ormus on health of humans, animals and plants, but (2) With the use of entanglement via images, to enhance remote human intention — for example by further empowering the effects of group meditations for peace.

Roger Taylor has done research in fundamental immunology at NIMR, London. Director of MRC’s Immunobiology Group at Bristol University. Current interests include quantum biology, subtle fields, computerised bioelectrography, ormus. Work on life energy presented at a number of scientific meetings. Four articles published in Syntropy journal (www.lifeenergyscience.it).


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Jayne Baldwin

I have lived in Galloway, South West Scotland for more than 20 years, though I was born in Yorkshire. I trained and worked as a journalist before detouring into yoga teaching for a while. I returned to writing with my first non-fiction book and have since gone into a multi-portfolio working life combining writing, editing, publishing, bookselling and yoga – there's flexibility for you! I am the co director of a children's publishing company and on a day to day basis run a children's bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland's National Booktown. I am also the Literary Advocate for the Wigtown Festival Company and in this role facilitate the Open Book Writers group.

About writer's work

I am the author of several books including historical non fiction and children's. I have also had short stories and poetry published digitally and in traditional publications. I have edited three collections of short stories. I continue to do PR work on a freelance basis but also have the year round commission for the Wigtown Festival Company. I also work as the Literary Advocate for Wigtownshire for this organisation.

Websites featuring the author

Curly Tale Books | Jayne's facebook page | Booktown Writers | Curly Tale Books on Facebook

Current events and projects

I regularly give talks and readings both on my non fiction work and with my children's books. I have mentored a number of writers helping them with writing projects and advising on publishing options. I have also done adjudication for writing competitions. I regularly work with pre-school and primary age groups as well as adult organisations including history societies, Rural's U3A, writers' groups. My non fiction covers topics including aviation, women's history, capital punishment. I have given workshops/talks/readings for Dumfries and Galloway Library Service, The Wickerman Festival, Wigtown Book Festival, Kirkcudbright Literary Society, Stewartry and Wigtownshire U3A, Dunoon Book Festival, Ilkley Literature Festival.

Local authority where they are based

Dumfries and Galloway

Local authorities where they can work

Argyll and Bute, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Dundee, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Lothian, East Renfrewshire, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Fife, Glasgow, Inverclyde, Midlothian, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Perth and Kinross, Renfrewshire, Scottish Borders, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Stirling, West Dunbartonshire, West Lothian

Age groups

0-4, 5-8, Adults

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Maxwell's Mega Mission

Author(s): Jayne Baldwin
Illustrated by Shalla Gray. Maxwell the woodmouse is bored but when his Dad takes him on a mission for mum he thinks things will change.
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Big Bill's Beltie Bairns

Author(s): Jayne Baldwin
Illustrated by Shalla Gray. Spring has arrived at Benyellary Farm and the twin Belted Galloways go out to the fields for the first time meeting new friends and understanding difference.

Mary Timney, The Road to the Gallows

Author(s): Jayne Baldwin
Mary Timney was the last woman to be publicly executed in Scotland. This book examines the case behind the headlines and asks if she was judged unfairly, even by the criteria of the Victorian period.
Front cover of Belties.

The Belties of Curleywee Farm

Author(s): Jayne Baldwin
Belted Galloway calf, Finlay, searches in the dark for his lost twin sister encountering the sights and sounds of the farmyard for the first time. Illustrated by Shalla Gray.

West Over the Waves: The Final Flight of Elsie Mackay

Author(s): Jayne Baldwin
Elsie Mackay was the glamorous heiress daughter of Lord Inchcape of Glenapp.


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Politics: One Laptop per Child

As I said previously I'm quite interested in the $100 .00 laptop idea from Nicolas microphones.
I think one reason I think it might be a success is that books cost money, probably pretty close to $100.00 per child per year or two. If this could be replaced with a laptop and the books downloaded for free (probably written by government sponsored authors) it could pay for itself in a year or two. And if authors knew that their "book" material was going in a certain form factor within a few years I would expect the course material to be:
  • searchable,
  • linkable - to more and deeper content - possibly on the web,
  • dynamic - it updates itself with the most recent information,
  • multimedia - sound, movies,
  • updateble - like wikipedia,
  • feedback - you can test your knowledge of the material - right now,
  • interactive - show a physics experiment that you setup, for example.
So, if you think of the $100 laptop only as a replacement for books it's already looking pretty good. But as you know, computers can do a lot more as well. Writing, drawing, communicating and playing games. In fact, I've listen to an education researcher who argued that games are a good model for the future of teaching. If you look at modern games they totally engross the player, they'll play for hours on end, the game tailors itself to each player's ability, and so on. Of course you could same the same thing for books in the form of novels, but once you put them in a textbook - boring!
I do have some reservations with what I've seen regarding the implementation of the $100.00 laptop.
  • They may be overly concerned with low power requirements. They looked at some villages in Africa say, and there's no electricity. Because of this, the laptop has a hand crank for power. This also means,
    • There's no hard drive, also for cost, durability and power reasons.
    • They will probably have to skimp on the screen until digital paper is available more cheaply. I'd be dissapointed if the screen was less than, say, 1024x768.
A computer for everyone has been a dream for a while and there has been several flops (Simputer or Computador Popular). This one may have a greater chance since there are some big names and big brains behind it.

    The Marty said…
    It's a cool idea. I wish I would have had a laptop, or even a computer, when I was a kid. My only concern is with respect to theft, loss and damage. I haven't read any of the articles but the kid has to be fairly old to carry a portable around.
    Scott Kirkwood said…
    It's a good point and Negroponte talks talks about

    One issue the lab is particularly sensitive to is the gray market for computers, Negroponte said. "It's a big deal for us whether laptops vanish in customs or are stolen," he said. "We want to have a machine that's so distinctive it'd be like stealing a post office truck." The lab is even thinking of having each child's name engraved on each laptop as an additional theft deterrent, he said.

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    UPDATE June 16, 2015: Thank you to everyone who attended and generously gave of their time, talents and dollars to make this an incredibly successful event.  Your support, love, and well-wishes are deeply appreciated.

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    Chris Santopadre is a loving father to his son Luke, fought in Iraq and Afghanistan with the US Army, and is a dear friend to many. He, unfortunately, found out in March 2015 that he has the most aggressive form of brain cancer, Glioblastoma. He has since undergone surgery to remove a large brain tumor and is currently undergoing chemo and radiation therapy.

    Chris' joy and giving-heart have remained strong during these last few months. Please join with us in encouraging and supporting Chris as courageously fights this battle.

    When: Saturday, May 23rd  from 10 AM until 4 PM
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    Ready to dive the wrecks of the Gulf? Join us  May 16 - 17, 2015 for a fun & exciting weekend of diving!

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    Truk (Chuuk) Lagoon is rated one of the Top 5 Destinations in the World for Wreck Diving by PADI, and it's easy to see why.  The Truk/Chuuk Lagoon was home to a Japanese naval anchorage and airbase during WWII, and when the U.S. attacked in 1944, the destruction was profound - 12 warships and 32 merchant ships were sunk, along with 249 aircraft. More than 20 wrecks have been found in the intervening years.

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  • Falling in Love with Recreational Rebreather Diving

    To be quite honest, I had never really understood the whole "rebreather thing." It just seemed like a real pain without that much gain, but to be frank, I am in no way a "tec" diver.  I like warm water, minimal gear, shallower dives with plenty of light and color, and nice reefs and fish.

    So, when the opportunity came along to try the Hollis Explorer recreational rebreather I thought, "Why not? I'll give it a try."  It seemed like a good concept, a purely recreational rebreather that is quick and easy to handle.

    After getting off to a bit of a rocky start I am finally able to say: this machine rocks! For what it’s designed for, it is wonderful!   If you want to go deep and stay long, this is not the machine for you. But, if you want to dive comfortably on a tropical reef or wreck that is shallower than 130 feet with the sweet spot being 50-70 feet, then the Explorer is what you want.

    Recreational Rebreather DivingThe basic difference between regular scuba, also known as open circuit, and a rebreather, or closed circuit, is that your breath is reused, so to speak, with the carbon dioxide removed and the oxygen used by the diver being replaced by your supply gas.  In the case of the Explorer, this gas is enriched air or nitrox. Here is the big difference, the diver is not “blowing bubbles:” this is what makes a rebreather  so very quiet!  Believe it or not this technology is not new.  The silence allows a diver to blend in with marine life.

    I have been a diver for 36 years, and a PADI instructor for 30 of those years, but I have NEVER been able to interact with marine life and see the things I have seen while diving with the Explorer.  Imagine diving a reef and the only limiting factor being you.  After most of my dives on the Explorer, I am back on the boat after a 60-90 minute dive with the machine telling me I could have stayed longer.  Even though I may have had enough the Hollis Explorer is still raring to go.

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    I've found that traveling with the rebreather unit depends on how you are getting to your destination. If by vehicle then just put it in the back seat or bed of the truck and take off.  Air travel is a bit of a pain. I wish I could say otherwise, but it is.  However, I recently traveled from Mandeville, Louisiana to Turks and Caicos to spend a week on a liveaboard. After all the plane rides, and then a dinghy ride to the boat, and reassembly of the unit on deck, I can honestly say that it was worth all of the effort, and I would do it again. It basically boils down to having to check one more piece of luggage.  I hate to pay the extra fee and deal with extra bags, so that could be just a personal issue.

    The bottom line is that I was  pleasantly surprised by the Hollis Explorer.  I am glad that I made the investment, not only in the machine itself but also in the proper training to enjoy it to it’s fullest. So, if you get a chance definitely give one a try. It doesn't require anything other than basic diver training for a quick trial in the pool in order to experience this awesome dive technology.

    Hollis Rebreather in Turks and Caicos Tom Burns "Selfie with a Whale" in Turks and Caicos

    Thomas Burns has been a dive instructor for over 30 years.  He recently became trained on a Hollis Explorer Recreational Rebreather through Seal Sports of Louisiana.  To sign up for an Explore Rebreather Diving opportunity or to learn more about Recreational Rebreather Diving, contact Seal Sports at: (985) 674-3088.  View our course and travel calendar.

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    Do you live to dive and love sharing the experience with others? Find that your time spent underwater, exploring the oceans and waterways, are the moments when you feel most at home and connected?  Scuba diving for some is a life changing experience; one that varies with each dive, day, and location.

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    Are you looking to do something extraordinary with your life?  Join us at Seal Sports on February 24th at 7 PM to learn more about developing a plan to advance  your scuba diving experiences, training and skills.

    Seal Sports:  985-674-3088.  Next Instructor Development Course begins April 17, 2015

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    If you ever get the itch to go play in the water but can't rope anyone in, there's probably someone poking around Seal Sports who would love to join you.  We all work very hard to develop and hone our diving and paddling skills - so that we can play even harder!

    kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing bogue falaya, covington, louisianaLast weekend was a blast.  Several of us paddled down the Bogue Falaya on Saturday - just minutes away from Seal Sports and public launch spots!  We even found a rope swing.  Eventually we kayaked, paddle boarded, and canoed on down to the Chimes, revamped with some good food, and then paddled right back to the launch.  A simple and pleasant Saturday afternoon, getting to know one another and enjoying some good weather on the river.

    "Many of us started these adventures as strangers, but by the end we all belonged to the Seal Sports family… We had many laughs and memories made together this weekend and I'll remember them forever." - Bethany O'Malley

    Properly exhausted but not yet satiated, a small group of us managed to get on the road Sunday morning and head to Navarre Beach in Florida.  Three hours and a few cups of coffee later, and we were putting on our scuba gear!  The shallow beach dive was easy but very captivating.  We saw plenty of sea life, including a couple of octopuses.  Plenty of bottom time and the water was go pro, scuba diving with seal sportsperfect.  An entertaining drive home and a good night's sleep set up the week ahead the right way!

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    On June 18, 2014 Rob graduated from the PADI Course Director Training Course in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

    Thirty years of diving. For Rob Kohl, the path to PADI’s highest and most respected professional rating in recreational scuba diving has been a life-long journey.

    Padi Course Director TrainingRob grew up diving with his father, Richard Kohl, who owned and operated Kohl's Dive Shop, a successful dive center located in Helena, Montana. At age 19 Rob became a Commercial Diver, a career that he pursued for 10 years. In 2000, Rob turned his focus toward the recreational scuba diving industry and attended a PADI Instructor Development Course, earning his PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.

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There is a permanent ArtScanner screen at The Interact Gallery

ArtScanner was first exhibited in The Depot, Leicester and Phoenix Arts, Leicester in 2008. Other exhibitions have followed, but this is its first permanent installation. The system allows you to upload your own images via the ArtScanner website in exchange for QR barcodes. You can then place the barcodes next to the ArtScanner screen. When your barcodes are scanned then your image will appear. If you don't have access to the internet in order to upload your work then talk to the staff at Fabrika about using their computer to add your images to ArtScanner.


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The Clinc office in Ann Arbor Doug Coombe

Look out, Siri: This Ann Arbor startup is revolutionizing artificial intelligence

University of Michigan professors Jason Mars and Lingjia Tang wanted to improve upon artificially intelligent personal assistants like Siri and Google Now, but those programs were locked up in the massive tech companies that created them.
So Mars and Tang built their own.
Mars and Tang are cofounders of Clinc, an Ann Arbor-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Clinc is home to Lucida, the open-source AI Mars, Tang, and their team of student researchers debuted in 2015. Mars says Lucida was intended to be a sandbox in which researchers and developers could address a rather crucial problem in the AI field: the fact that today's AIs simply aren't built to handle a lot of queries.
"If everyone used Siri all day long, we couldn't even come near to supporting that kind of computational load," Mars says. "It turns out that these applications work well because people really aren't using them that much."
And people aren't using them that much because most AIs still don't work that well. At this point we've probably all had the frustrating experience of repeatedly yelling things at Siri or another AI assistant, trying to word our command in a way the AI will understand. Mars says that's because most major AI assistants are hard-coded with a fairly specific vocabulary, forcing users to adapt their speech to the AI's programming. With Lucida, Mars and his team worked in the opposite direction. They fed massive amounts of human-generated data into their AI and programmed it with models that work like the human brain, allowing Lucida to learn from user interactions over time.
Mars says the goal is to build something like Data, the uncannily lifelike android on "Star Trek."
"You want something intelligent enough that when you talk to it, you actually feel like it's intelligent," he says. "You don't want to feel bounded in the way you interact."
From Quake to Clinc
As the driving force behind Lucida and Clinc, Mars' interests in programming and artificial intelligence have essentially been one and the same since he was in high school.
"I always made the analogy that computer programs were like little life forms," he says. "You can start with basically an empty document, an empty source code file with no text, and…you can summon, essentially, a little being into existence. That was the curiosity and fascination, when I was 15 years old, that got me into programming."
Mars created his first AI around age 15 or 16, a program he called the Quake Random Map Generation Engine. The C++ program was designed to build additional levels for the classic 1996 video game "Quake," removing the limitations that the game's fixed 30 levels imposed on players. As he'd do with Lucida years later, Mars posted his code online for others to use. It drew thousands of downloads.
"I was having a blast," Mars says.
As he went on to undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh and later the University of Virginia's Ph.D. program, Mars says he was "delighted" to discover that he could "tinker" with his fascinations in the field of research.
"It was clear that the next big shift in human technology, after the Internet and after cellphones, was artificial intelligence," he says. "We knew what we wanted, we know what we want, but the open question is: how do we get there? How do we realize true artificial intelligence that you actually believe is intelligent?"
Mars met Tang while they were both completing their Ph.D.s at the University of Virginia in 2005. Although they're both young, they've already begun to attract a dedicated group of academic acolytes. Michael Laurenzano, Clinc's chief technology officer, studied under Mars and Tang while they briefly worked at the University of California, San Diego, in 2012 and 2013. But when the duo decided to take faculty jobs at U-M in 2013, Laurenzano followed them.
"I had to uproot my life, move my family, sell my house, the whole nine yards, just to study with them as a Ph.D. student," he says. "The belief I had in them, and the opportunity I sensed to work with them as a student – historically, looking back, I think that decision was one of the best decisions I've made in my life."
Scaling up
The emphatic response Lucida has drawn so far seems to further validate Laurenzano's choice. Tang says the Lucida team has received inquiries from numerous industries, ranging from law enforcement to automotive to finance, requesting an industry-specific AI assistant. Perhaps most excitingly for the Lucida team, their project also recently drew major investment. Last month Clinc announced that it had closed a $1.2 million round of seed funding and earned a $225,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
That's allowed the company to increase its staff from five to 12, scaling up an operation that was previously driven by Mars, Tang, and their team of Ph.D. student researchers.
"As a few guys sitting around the lab developing things, there's only so much we can do," Laurenzano says. "With NSF support we're able to hire additional developers and infrastructure specialists to make the software super high-quality, super easy to wield, so that others can take it and go build awesome things."
The Clinc team is also venturing into some major new non-open-source projects, utilizing the same basic principles Lucida was built on. Tang says Clinc is focusing on creating assistants that specialize in a particular domain, rather than building one end-all, be-all AI.
"If you look at Apple's Siri or Google's Google Now, I think they try to give you one assistant that can do everything," she says. "It ended up to be one assistant that can do maybe weather well and I don't even know what else, because it's so limited in all the domains it's supposed to provide."
Clinc's first such specialized AI will be what Mars describes as "a Data for your personal finance." More details on that are expected early next month. But that's not the only project in the works at Clinc right now. Tang says the team is also currently working on an assistant for Ford that would provide an intelligent dialogue with drivers about how to operate a vehicle's special features.
It's a big moment for Clinc, one that Mars doesn't hesitate to compare to the moment one of Clinc's biggest competitors in the AI space had years ago. Mars notes that when Google arrived on the scene, it was just one among a host of search engines. Today, of course, it's the only one – and with good reason.
"Because [Google's] technology kind of pushed the envelope in a big way, a small, tiny nobody of a company was able to topple everything else that existed in the market," he says. "That's why startups work. That's why being able to take really, really smart people and start from scratch gives you an opportunity to build something that's quite new."
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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Get to the Pointe...Shoes for the Ballerina on a Budget

Who doesn't love a pair of fancy shoes?  I know I do and while I adore a beautiful pair of Louboutins, I also love finding an amazing deal on unique footwear.  Last week, a friend of mine showed me an adorable pair of flats she had purchased from  Obviously, I had to browse myself and that's when I found a pair of flats that needed to be mine.  I had been lusting after the nearly $500 version of these shoes for months and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a nearly identical pair for only $60!  So what are these designer dupes you ask?  They are the Audrey Brooke version of Chloe's Ballet Flats!  Shoe perfection for the ballerina on a budget!

These are the original $485 version from Chloe.  They can be purchased here.  These are made from leather and are available in black, gray, and pink.

BUT, if you want a deal, here's the $60 Audrey Brooke version from DSW!  Like the Chloe originals, these are made from leather and have soft, suede, padded in-soles.  In addition to black, gray, and blush options, DSW also offers a silver version.

I will admit, I was nervous to see these shoes in person, but I am very pleased.  They're almost like wearing a pair of real ballet shoes, but are a step above your standard pair of flats. DSW sent me a coupon in the mail yesterday, so there's a chance I'll be adding the silver pair to my shoe collection soon!

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Guitar Masters Concert – Labor Day Weekend

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by Susan Mumma

Guitar Masters
Acoustic Alaska Guitar Camp  Master’s After Camp Concert in Seldovia, Alaska
The Seldovia Arts Council is happy to announce the eighth annual Acoustic Alaska Guitar Master’s Concert in Seldovia, Alaska . The Acoustic Alaska Guitar Camp is a music camp held in Wasilla, Alaska  each summer. .Instructors of world renown have been teaching at the camp and have then  been traveling to Seldovia to give  an after the camp concert for us  via the invitation first in 2007 by local Susan Mumma who went to the camp and then  excitedly recommended Seldovia as a dynamite place to  hold a concert, fish, relax and enjoy beautiful scenery.  After the first year they have returned as  a greatly anticipated event  invited  by the Seldovia Arts Council.
The concert will be held at the Susan B. English School Commons on August 30th,  at  7 PM.  Tickets may be purchased at the door.   Adults $15   Students $8.00
This year, the instructors coming to Seldovia include:
Betty  Soo, who returns to us with her witty songs and beautiful voicing. Dan Navarro, celebrated songwriter and musician  and music activist. Mega Mandolin artist, Sharon Gilchrist and the awesome finger-style guitarist Mary Flower.
Betty Soo returns to teach and inspire. Her beautiful voice and poignant songwriting, sometimes comically points out some of the difficult truths of  life. She is from Austen, Texas.
Her accolades include:  Kerrville New Folk Winner, Mountain Stage New Song Competition Winner, Big Top Chautauqua Songwriter of the Year,
Wildflower! Festival Songwriting Competition Winner, Sisters Folk Festival / Dave Carter Memorial Songwriting Competition Winner.
Betty Soo has been a featured performer: at  SXSW ,Kerrville Folk  Festival, Vancouver Island Music Fest, Calgary Folk, Festival, APAP, Tin Pan South Sisters Folk Festival, Wilderness Songs (NL)Texas on Tour BBC2 with Bob Harris (UK),CBC Radio (Canada),  Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Folk, Alliance  International, FAR-West Folk Alliance, Southwest Regional Folk Alliance, Northeast Regional Folk Alliance, Ontario Council of Folk  Festivals Alberta Showcase.
Dan Navarro  started his career as a songwriter, often with Eric Lowen, for artists as diverse as Pat Benatar (the Grammy-nominated “We Belong”), The Bangles, Jackson Browne, Keb’ Mo’, Dave Edmunds, The Temptations, Dionne Warwick, Dutch superstar Marco Borsato,  The Triplets,  Austin outlaw legend Rusty Weir and many more…
In the 1990s, he recorded and toured with Lowen in the acclaimed acoustic duo Lowen & Navarro until Eric’s retirement in 2009. Dan has since transitioned into a growing solo career, increasingly in demand on the national concert circuit…
Dan has moonlighted as a singer and voice actor for 25 years, in major motion pictures, television series, commercials and records, including the October 2014 release of The Book Of Life, plus the smash hit The Lorax, Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return,  Rock of Ages, Happy Feet (1 & 2), Rio (Oscar-nominated “Real In Rio”), Ice Age (2 & 3), and a dozen more; TV series Turbo Fast, Prison Break, Family Guy and American Dad; recordings with Neil Young, Andrea Bocelli, Luis Miguel, Jose Feliciano, Susanna Hoffs and Jon Anderson of Yes; and commercials for Subaru, Shakey’s Pizza, McDonald’s, Toyota, Coca-Cola, Honda, El Pollo Loco, Nationwide and hundreds of others…
He has contributed countless hours in Washington on issues of intellectual property, copyright and performer’s rights, including testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Copyright Royalty Board on behalf of the Nashville Songwriters Assn Int’l, AFTRA, NARAS, BMI , Sound Exchange and the music FIRST Coalition…
Sharon Gilchrist has long made her home in the American acoustic music scene. Whether you have seen her playing mandolin, thumpin’ the upright bass, singing a traditional ballad or performing one of her original pieces, you’ve heard an artist steeped in traditional Appalachian music delivering these sounds with a distinct spacious, graceful and fiery nuance. Sharon has performed with  Darol Anger, Peter Rowan and Tony Rice Quartet, Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands, Uncle Earl, Ger Mandolin Orchestra directed by Mike Marshall, Scott Law, Kathy Kallick Band, Bill Evans, and Donald Rubinstein. She is currently based in the East Bay  of northern California.
In addition to performing, Sharon is a respected mandolin teacher. She is available for private mandolin instruction in Oakland, California and is also available to teach mandolin lessons on-line via Skype. She served as mandolin instructor at the Santa Fe University of Art & Design from 2004 – 2012 and has also taught at numerous music camps throughout the States. As for her own education, Sharon earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mandolin Performance from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mary Flower is an award-winning American musician and music educator [2][3] on the independent Yellow Dog Records label. A blues and ragtime fingerstyle guitarist and vocalist, she combines intricate syncopated Piedmont style fingerpicking with lap-slide guitar.[4]
In 2000 and 2003, Flower placed in the top three at the National Finger Style Guitar Championship, the only female to do this twice for guitar.[5]
She’s performed with Jorma Kaukonen, guitarist/songwriter Pat Donohue, Hot Rize founder Tim O’Brien, singer Mollie O’Brien, guitarist/songwriter Geoff Muldaur, and the Campbell Brothers.[6] As a songwriter, arranger and educator she has several musical and instructional releases to her credit.[7][8] She is currently based in Portland, Oregon, United States.
Some the text for this article is taken from each artist’s website.   You can read more about them and the camp at:,
This event is brought to us by the Seldovia Arts Council with the help  grants from the Alaska  State Council on the Arts

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April 10, 2014

SERMO Reaches 260,000 Physicians

Thousands of Doctors Unite to Improve Diagnoses, Treatments and Patient Outcomes

New York, NY — WorldOne, the global leader in healthcare data collection, insights and intelligence, announced today that SERMO, the leading online medical community, has grown to over 260,000 US physicians—a 30 percent increase over the 200,000 members reported in October 2013. Through iConsult, SERMO’s clinical crowdsourcing application, members are collaborating to improve diagnoses, treatments and patient outcomes around the world.

To date, physicians have posted tens of thousands of cases on SERMO, and the time to resolution has dropped dramatically since last November when iConsult received its last major update. Product enhancements – including web authorship, an improved UI and design, and “expert targeting” – have bolstered the value to physicians, leading to both membership growth and greater responsiveness from existing members.

“By focusing on value at the point of care and assembling the largest supportive community of medical experts, SERMO is drawing interest from physicians across a variety of clinical settings,” said Peter Kirk, CEO of WorldOne. “The success of SERMO demonstrates how a ‘community with a purpose’ can transcend borders and transform the medical world at the point of care.”

iConsult allows physicians to collaborate in real-time, crowdsource expertise and bring the collective knowledge of the SERMO community to some of the toughest patient cases. Although many successes go unreported, over 50% of iConsult cases posted are reported as “Solved on SERMO,” and over the past several months, the average solve time has declined from more than 100 hours to under 20 hours.

“There’s a reason SERMO is experiencing another period of hyper growth coupled with all-time high engagement levels,” said Jon Michaeli, SVP of global community at WorldOne. “We’ve become the hub for scientific discussion, clinical collaboration, healthcare thought leadership, and learning throughout the medical world. We see again and again how SERMO helps physicians in critical moments and delivers resources that save lives. That’s what makes SERMO different from any other healthcare social network or community.”

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Why February is the Loneliest Month

On Monday I took the longer way home, bypassing the street that leads to my door and looping one block over. I traipsed heavy-footed in my industrial boots across snow that had been packed down to thick patches of ice. Salty cars soldiered bleary-eyed to work and the occasional semi-truck heaved its way north. At twenty minutes to eight, I told myself no one cared that I was basically still in my PJs, with yesterday’s stubborn eyeliner still smudged around my eyes and settling into the lines I’d  rather ignore. I took a swig of my morning cup of denial and swallowed it down. I’m basically invisible right now.

Crouching down to sidewalk level, I tried to find something beautiful between the brittle skeletons of last year’s glory and the snow, snow, snow.

I did my best to strong-arm February into a more manageable, classic kind of lovely, but everything seemed a bit grubby and sad. It was years ago that I learned to truly see my world through the lens of a camera. The revelation left me wondering how I’d managed to live more than than thirty years with 20/20 vision, yet half-blind.

I might see more clearly now, but when both the life and the landscape look empty I tend to feel stuck. I walked the rest of the way home with my phone zipped inside my pocket. There’s no story here. My optimistic edges receded back to a dusky blue. Click here to continue reading.

  1. Sometimes I'm almost afraid to read your posts, because you see into my head and heart. I've been so down, and, while I can point to a number of factors, it is more than the sum of them. Cultivating a thankful spirit has helped, February being my birthday month helped (for one day), and the prospect of seeing some beloveds this weekend has stirred my dead heart. But when I heard birds singing this morning (after a tornado destroyed people and property two hours from us yesterday), I was miffed. Thank you for giving words to my thoughts and inviting me to live the straggling remaining days of February.

    1. Thanks for being "in this" with me. Hope it's sunny wherever you are today.
      (Oh, and "miffed" is such a great word!) :)

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