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Massive misunderstanding or classic ‘bait and switch’
By Joe Nathan on March 9, 2016 at 5:27 pm
“bait and switch.”
 public schools to reduce achievement gaps turned out to be a request to pay a group called Equal Opportunity Schools almost $500,000 for its consultants. That’s a pretty dramatic difference.
On Feb. 25convened about 50 people from about 25 school districts to talk with representatives of EOS. Educators drove from as far away as Bemidji and Rochester, as well as the metro area, to attend the meeting in Roseville.
The commissioner and many of the district leaders thought they were there in part to learn about a grant opportunity and try to convince EOS to give Minnesota a grant of up to $100 million.

Just a week before, Cassellius told me that Minnesota was one of a few “finalists to receive up to $100 million from EOS.”
As Osseo Public Schools Superintendent Kate Maguire told me via email, “We did have the impression going into the meeting that there might be a grant opportunity.”
However, about 90 minutes into the meeting, which I attended, it became clear that EOS was not giving out money – it was, in fact, asking for it. To work with a state, EOS wanted at least 20 schools to give it $24,400 each, a total of at least $488,0000.
Josh Collins, MDE communications director, told me, “We have a grant writer who has been in this business for 12 years, and she had never seen anything like this situation before.”
What had happened? Clearly, major misunderstanding and perhaps partly a bait and switch.
In 2015, EOS announced a Lead Higher Initiative that “commits more than $100 million” EOS said it would be “leading the largest effort ever to fully reflect America’s diversity at the highest academic levels.” EOS began working with the College Board, which sells AP tests, and International Baccalaureate, which markets a curriculum and tests.
I reviewed 14 pages of materials that EOS sent to Minnesota. Throughout the 14 pages, states are urged to apply to be part of this $100 million initiative. Nowhere in these pages does EOS state that it is asking at least 20 schools in a state to give it $24,400 per school as a consulting fee. At one point, the EOS application state officials were asked to complete mentions “subgrants to schools.” I hope EOS funders will review how this organization presents itself.
Shortly after the meeting, Cassellius wrote to Reid Saaris, EOS’s founder and executive director: “As you may have recognized from our discussion, the actual grant opportunity is very different than what I had anticipated. Specifically, I did not expect that districts would be expected to provide funding for this initiative. This is not the right opportunity for the state at this time, and so I respectfully withdraw our interest.”
Fortunately there is substantial interest in Minnesota for increasing the number of students – – in dual-credit courses. Although EOS focuses on AP and IB, Minnesota offers a wide array of dual-credit options. Minnesota’s experience and national research show that there are many benefits to dual-credit courses:; saving lcollege costs; and increasing the number of young people who not only enter postsecondary education but graduate with a certificate or degree.
Here’s how several districts that were represented at the meeting responded afterward.
Jeff McGonigal, Anoka-Hennepin School District’s associate superintendent of high schools, told me: “EOS going back eight years. … We need help at both the state and federal levels making teacher credentialing more reasonable and valuable. We also need help being able to retain teachers who agree to special certifications or training.”
Les Fujitake, Bloomington Public School District superintendent, told me: “Our district will not be applying to work with EOS because it is not the right opportunity for our district at this time. But we strongly support and have worked hard to help more students earn college credits, whether it’s in the building or via collaborations with, for example, Hennepin Tech and Normandale. These partnerships help build students’ confidence in college education.”
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District Superintendent Joe Gothard wrote: “It was disappointing to learn the details about this partnership opportunity. … We will continue to offer AP, CIS (College in the Schools), concurrent enrollment and increase career pathways that when possible.”
Zena Stenvik, interim director of tea wrote: “We were hoping for access to additional funding that would support postsecondary success for our students. … We could not afford to commit that large a dollar figure to this opportunity at this time. … We support the conclusion the commissioner came to after attending the meeting and hearing the details of the proposal.”
Steve Massey, Forest Lake Area High School principal, wrote: “Following the session, we were not convinced that the EOS would add value to our equity work in helping underrepresented student groups gain better access to and success in AP and CIS (College in the Schools) courses. … Given that we would have to pay to be a part of the EOS program, we do not believe that this is the right fit for (Forest Lake Area Schools) at this time.”
Rtold me: “Our district feels that taking an expansive approach to dual-credit, not solely limited to AP and IB, enhances a student’s opportunity for learning. This will allow a broader group of students, who have various goals, to encounter more enriching educational experiences and more rigorous curriculum. … After leaving the meeting, our team was contemplating approaching this work without the assistance of EOS, and the commissioner’s announcement seems to be in line with our thoughts.”
I hope Commissioner Cassellius will convene district and charter educators later this year to build on the enthusiasm at the meeting with EOS and elsewhere for expanding dual-credit  other students. A meeting also could clarify ways to make it easier for school districts to offer these courses and retain teachers who have been trained to offer them.
First, educators should learn from each other about what’s working to expand dual- credit enrollment.
Hopkins Public Schools and Higher Ground Academy in St. Paul offer two of many great Minnesota dual-credit models.
As Hopkins Superintendent John Schultz explained to me, one of their high school graduation requirements is that all students must take a class on financial literacy, offered. So every Hopkins grad earns some college credit – and in an area that is excellent preparation for life after high school.
Higher Ground Academy, a charter, strongly encourages virtually all of its 11th- and 12th-graders to take at least one dual-credit course, whether in the school or on a college campus, via Postsecondary Enrollment Options, or PSEO. More than 80 percent of HGA juniors and seniors do so.
EOS did not respond to email or phone call requests regarding the commissioner’s decision to withdraw from the initiative. I talked with more than a third of the districts represented and all agreed with Cassellius’ decision. I hope EOS funders will examine how this organization is presenting itself and spending dollars it has received. It appears the organization spends a substantial amount on staff. Its website, http://eoschools.org, shows 28 staff members.
The most important thing for Minnesota students and families is that the state learn from, build on and expand great models that have been created. There’s plenty of expertise in the state to do that. We don’t need EOS to expand opportunities for students.
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One Response to Joe Nathan column: We live in an era where far too many educational consultants would be better termed “insultants” to our intelliegence.
Joe Nathan’s report provides solid evidence of that. As further proof, recall the Pacific Group (consultants) hired by ISD 625 St. Paul for hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide answers to reducing suspensions in their schools. Their senseless solution: You can reduce suspensions by stopping suspensions, a recommendation in fact adopted by ISD 625. It soon led, unsurprisingly, to more assaults, chaos, disruptions, and lawsuits.
Kudos to Commissioner Casselius for recognizing a sham when she saw it. Shame on Superintendent Silva for a total lack of common-sense.
Beware seers from east or west who make empty promises and insult our intelligence.
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Now faith is confidence in what we HOPE fIt took me a while to understand that concept. How can I have faith into something that I can’t see or hear? It is like grabbing something in the wind. I have heard that concept “make a leap of faith” but it didn’t make sense to me. How can I step forward when I don’t know where I am going? There must be something more than that, I was sure of it.
The more I learned about Jesus and the more I read His stories I began to see what God has been doing from generation to generation. I discovered that faith is not just being blind and that it is not just hoping with crossed fingers that I will make it through the day. I saw how faith is real and there is something that I can believe. I began to gain confidence in the Hope I have in Jesus. I began to have assurance in the life God has given me to live and to enjoy. Sure, there are bumps and obstacles along the way. That’s what make hiking in the woods interesting.
When I was in college, I got involved with the CRU. Hebrews 11:1 & 6 became real to me as I saw what life brought my way. I saw God’s hand in this and that. To have faith, I must know and believe that God exists through His Son Jesus. If I don’t see that God exists, then I don’t have faith. I realize that God brought faith to every person on earth, and it is up to them to accept that or not. How can I deny something that does exist?  Life is the existence of GodJesus represents God the Father and He brought God’s love into our lives. Then He went to the cross and died for our sins so that we may live.
If you read on furthermore into Hebrews 11, you will see one story after another of all of those people living by faith. That encouraged me even more on why I do belieSince I believe, I have been justified in the presence of God. I can now live in peace because of that hope He has given me. Now back to being in the dark of night, I no longer am afraid because I know He is watching over me every step of the way.
May you be blessed because of your faith in Jesus today!
Thanks, Pastor Bob - Hope is an interesting word because, in our human minds, we sometimes hope for something that may or may not happen. Hope in God is confidence and assurance that He is real and He keeps His promises.


What is illicit advertising?
Illicit advertising is sometimes referred to as a sneak advertisement. Illicit advertising is widely used on television, in a series or film is then used a product of a particular brand. Often the brand name will be shown in an extra long way. Another name is also called product placement or brand placement. More and more television programs often have a small text at the beginning, where the program has product placement. One of the first recognizable forms of illicit advertising is from IKEA who delivered the bank of the series say ' ns AAA '. The same bank was on the front page of the catalogue. The illegal advertising is in principle banned in the Netherlands, but it is often difficult to judge whether it is advertising. If someone is in a movie or TV series at the breakfast table, then it has products on the table. It's easy to see that as a straightforward advertisement, but that doesn't always have to be the case.
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Dec 08, 2019 01:02 AM EST By Staff Reporter
Since its birth about a decade ago, Netflix has been seen by countless millions around the world as a modern technological treasure. As Netflix has increased its streaming selection and the number of countries it operates in, more and more people have been able to cut the cord.
Indeed, it is becoming a trendy thing in some upper-middle class circles to brag about how they do not watch cable television anymore because they only have online streaming services. This has been a massive slap in the face of cable networks which have been scrambling to retain their shrinking viewership by attempting to make their services more attractive or finding ways to sabotage their new online competitors.
This has been a massive boon for content consumers everywhere because they now have a service that they can access outside their living room. Having said that, one lingering challenge to would-be streamers worldwide is the fact that so muchis phenomenon has become so pervasive that content viewers have tried to figure out how to watch American Netflix on their devices instead of their default local version. Afterall, when comparing the library content of the rest of the world to that of the United States, the library of most other countries is miniscule in comparison.
The Menace of Geo-blocking
Most frequenters of Netflix and other streaming services will definitely have come across the concept of geo-blocking. This is where certain content is restricted to certain markets. The reasons for this are surely multifaceted and complex, but the bottom line for someone sitting on their couch looking for a good movie to watch is that they cannot watch what they want.
This becomes an even more of a frustration considering the massive lineups announced by Netflix and other streaming services to usher in the next decade. And you can be sure that this slew of new content is not going to be fully democratized across the globe.
Gamers have faced similar problems for years where they would encounter different prices for the same game depending on what market their IP address put them in. They even face situations where certain games would simply not be sold in their market.
What a Good VPN Can Do
A good VPN can help a long way in assisting streamers in peripheral markets that far too often go underserved. A good VPN will have two main features to compete against others and many other side features to differentiate themselves.
A good VPN service will cover any and all exchanges coming in and out of your devices with a layer of encryption. The encryption program will systematically scramble the information and unscramble it as it enters the intended destination. This way, when nosy third parties intercept these exchanges, all they will have is useless scrambling that can do them nothing.
This is especially important with those who have very sensitive personal information saved on their devices such as their bank account and routing number or even trade secrets from the company they work forese people would get into a lot of trouble.
Alternate IP Addresses
A good VPN service will have a varied selection of alternate IP addresses to choose from. After you activate the VPN service on your device, you will be able to choose from their list of alternate IP addresses. Once you have settled on a selection, the VPN will then reroute your exchanges through a server in that location.
What this will do is give the impression that the alternate IP address is indeed your actual address and you will be treated as such. For example, if you select an IP address in a different country, you might receive ads that are specific to that country in that country's local language.
How Does This Help Me Watch American Netflix?
The two main features mentioned above work together to reinforce each other when you are trying to access the American Netflix selection. It would first start with the alternate IP address. If you are a Netflix streamer outside the United States and wish to access America-specific content, all you would need to do is to select an alternate IP address that is in the United States.
This will then enable you to use Netflix disguised as an American user. It is important that the VPN service you have is able to bypass the infamous Netflix firewall. This is where the encryption also comes into play. Because Netflix realizes its customers will try to do such things, it has an impressive defense system that serves to catch people in the act.
Unfortunately, there are penalties for those who get caught. But with a good VPN service, the encryption protection provided will enable users to stay continuously hidden from scrutiny. With the layer of encryption, no one will realize exactly what you are doing and as such will not be able to accuse you of any wrongdoing.
The Best the Internet Has to Offer
The wonders of the internet are too numerous to list down. What modern technology has given is truly remarkable once you sit down to contemplate it all. When it comes to entertainment, the online world has truly blessed us with mountains of content that we can access at anytime and anywhere we so wish. And with the rise of impeccable VPN services, the bounty of what the internet has to offer will be open to everyone in its entirety.


Once you’ve set up your bow and you’re comfortable shooting it, you need to ensure the bow is shooting arrows efficiently and reliably. The bow must be “forgiving,” which means moderate mistakes when executing a shot don’t cause huge problems at the target.
Two types of tuning help achieve great groups on the target: micro tuning and bare-shaft tuning. Before using either tuning method you must ensure your bow’s center-shot is properly set. To test it, you should visit a long-distance archery range and do a “walk-back test,” which means shooting and then moving back. This test ensures your arrows fly straight between the shooting line and your longest distance, typically 60 or 70 meters.
To conduct this test, you must first find an accurate 30-meter mark on your sight, and then set up an aiming spot (a dot or target) at the top of the bale where you won’t miss high. Next, shoot one arrow at the spot from 30 meters, and then move back three steps and shoot another arrow while aiming at the spot. Repeat this three-step, one-shot process until you run out of room at the bottom of the target. In other words, stop shooting before you miss the bale low.
Your arrows will form a vertical pattern on the target, preferably a straight line down the middle of the bale. If the pattern looks like a forward or backward “C,” you must adjust your bow’s center-shot left or right. If your arrow pattern starts and finishes near the bale’s center, but the middle section bulges to the left, you must adjust your plunger to the right. To be clear, you adjust the entire plunger’s depth, not the spring tension. If the pattern’s middle section bulges to the right, you must move your plunger to the left. These instructions are the same for left- and right-handed archers.
If a diagonal line is formed where the arrows start in the middle at the top and drift off to one side near the bottom, two things could be happening: you are not holding your bow perfectly vertical, or your spring tension is too stiff or weak. For a right handed archer, a pattern that goes to the left means that your plunger tension is too high, and a pattern to the right indicates a very weak tension. The opposite applies for left-handed archers.
Bare-shaft tuning is all about the arrow flying from the bow as straight as possible so it loses no energy from fletching trying to correct poor flight. This tasks requires shooting fletched shafts and bare shafts, and then comparing the results to determine the arrow’s natural flight path. You’ll shoot at 18 meters (20 yards) or 30 meters (about 33 yards). You might also try shooting 70 meters, but shooting bare shafts that far can be frustrating, especially if you’re new to tuning.
The position of your bare shafts in relation to your fletched shafts indicates what you’ll do next. If the bare shafts hit above the fletched shafts, your nocking point is low and you must move it up. The adjustment will vary by distance, so experiment by moving the nock in small increments. Likewise, if your bare shafts hit below the fletched shafts, you must move your nocking point down.
If your center-shot is set correctly, you can now assess your arrow’s stiffness. Watch this video by Scott Einsmann from Archery 360 for an in-depth look at bare-shaft tuning and fixing arrow stiffness.
The other method, micro tuning, can be done once your bare shafts hit within your fletched shafts. Micro tuning requires lots of recording and documentation to get the best results. This step requires shooting your competition distance (most likely 70 meters), and varying your plunger’s spring tension until your group shrinks as much as possible.
Start by reading your plunger’s instruction manual, if one is provided, and set your plunger’s spring tension anywhere on the manufacturer’s recommended range of settings. Next, shoot three to five groups at this setting. An easy way to measure your group is to take your bow stringer, or any long string, and wrap it around the group to measure the length around your arrows.
Document that length for each plunger tension setting and for each group you shoot. After you finish one setting, increase or decrease the plunger’s spring tension by a half-turn and repeat the process. Cover as much of the spring’s tension range as possible. If you first increase the spring’s tension, make sure you look to see what happens if you also decreased the spring tension.
After reviewing your data, choose the setting that produced the tightest group. From there, test the spring tensions around that setting, varying the tension by smaller increments (1/4 turn, 1/8 turn, etc).
Make sure you’re comfortable with your equipment and shot execution when tuning your bow. Tuning cannot solve form issues. Also, never let someone else tune your recurve for you.  Tuning takes lots of.


WSOP Million Dollar Tournament Series Kicks Off to Celebrate Shared Liquidity Official Launch
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To celebrate this momentous occasion in the US online poker world, WSOP.com has kicked off the Million-Dollar Coast-to-Coast Classic Tournament Series to whet players’ appetites before the World Series of Poker tournament officially gets underway on May 29th in Vegas.
Shared Liquidity Software
By combining players from New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware, customers in all three states get the chance to play against each other for the very first time, allowing for better game selection, larger prize pools, wider time zone coverage, and expanded tournament offerings.
WSOP.com uses GeoComply and their dynamic geolocation technology for compliance across the tri-state pool. This will ensure that all play remains limited to those inside the states of Delaware, Nevada and New Jersey only.
About the WSOP Coast-to-Coast Classic
t-to-Coast Classic events, will receive a freeroll ticket into a 20-seat gt, in the 2018 WSOP summer schedule.
Players of WSOP.com will have plenty to get excited about this summer with the various tournaments and guarantees that will be offered, including:
$100,000 Sunday Tournaments – With a $320 buy-in, this will be the largest weekly online poker tournament guarantee in the US, giving players a weekly go-to event to participate in.
$250,000 Sunday Guarantees – Sunday features a wide variety of tournaments that combine to guarantee $250,000.
Daily Freerolls into the $100,000 Weekly – Daily freerolls to win a seat in the weekly Sunday $100,000 guarantee.
24/7 WSOP Satellites – From now to July 13th, players can win their way to the live WSOP in Las Vegas by participating in the various satellite offerings.
Blast Poker for All – Nevada and Delaware players get the ultimate Sit & Go experience, with the opportunity to play for a prize pool of up to 10,000 times their original buy-in. Details here.
Big News for New Jersey Players
For the first time ever, poker players from the state of New Jersey will be able to enter the official online WSOP gold bracelet events! Previously, these events were only available to those coming from Nevada, so this is really exciting news for all players! Below is the official online WSOP gold bracelet event schedule:
Sunday, June 3rd – $365 No-Limit Hold’em (Event #10)
Friday, June 22nd – $565 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha (Event #47)
Friday, June 29th – $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em (Event #61)
Saturday, June 30th – $3,200 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em (Event #63)
All events take place at 3:30pm PDT and allow for unlimited re-entries, giving players an excellent opportunity to win big!
New and Improved WSOP Loyalty Program
To complement all of the positive changes they have in store, WSOP.com has improved its loyalty program to provide players from Nevada and New Jersey with the opportunity to be part of the same club. Their new and improved loyalty club will be dubbed “Poker Rewards” and will allow players to achieve up to 32% rakeback based on their game play. An overview of the new “Poker Rewards” is as follows, and is based on monthly Action Player Points (APP):
Player – 0 to 199 APP’s ($0 to $99 in rake) = 0% rakeback
Bronze – 200 to 749 APP’s ($100 to $324 in rake) = 8% rakeback
Silver – 750 to 1,499 APP’s ($325 to $749 in rake) = 20% rakeback
Elite – 1,500 to 19,999 APP’s ($750 to $9,999 in rake) = 25% rakeback
Champion’s Club (Annual) – 20,000+ APP’s ($10,000+ in rake) = 32% rakeback
Join the WSOP Affiliate Program
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Why does this matter to me, I’m not a programmer?’’t that generous are they, they’ll just keep the changes for themselves?
What happens if Google really goes evil on us??
Well, I’ve rambled on in a manner that was rather less convincing that I intended. Clearly I’m not quite in the rhetorical mood I need to be!
Why Firebat?I Be
I still haven’t explained Firebat, though, have I?Civilisation?Quake?Diablo 2?Hardwar?Evil Genius?Black and White?Tomb Raider?!How about Warcraft 2 or 3?Nah, I wanted something more Sci-Fi. StarCraft!Of course!Kerrigan?Protoss?NoWith all these deadly serious things I do in my life all I end up talking about in this blog are childish things like games consoles, MMOs, TV and, yes, the Second Edition of the Doctor Who Sticker Album!I must be doing something right!
I must say I had great fun with the first of these sticker albums last year, it took me right back to 1981 (not via a coma, I must add) and what was probably the last sticker album I had – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Of course the album itself is long since gone, trapped in carbonite somewhere, I expect. I do seem to remember the finished album being somewhat thicker than the last Doctor Who one. Probably just my childish imagination!It was certainly very shabby by the end, though – it hardly left my school satchel for many months!
Clearly last years album did well enough to make a second worthwhile for Merlin. I had no idea sticker albums still existed!I’d like to think that these Doctor Who albums have helped create a resurgence in the products but I see they also do the likes of WWF wrestling (or whatever they call it this week), Barbie, Pokémon and the big one, no doubt, Premier League Football. I suspect there aren’t many grown ups buying many of those, though. Yes, I know, there are probably only a few of the saddest old fans buying the Doctor Who ones, too. So, who else is going to join me for swapsies this time then?


We took our boys to see When the Game Stands Tall two weeks ago. As a sports movie, it turns the formula upside down because the focus is on losing. Losing?But aren’t sports all about winning?


In the result of the voting Bashkir sportsman Ainur Shaibakov became the most charming draughts player. The winner will get Audience Award during the closing ceremony of the Championship which will be held on the 19th of June at 17.00 p.m.


WNS is caused by a white fungus (pseudogymnoascus destructans) that grows on a bat’s nose and wings, disrupting both its hydration and its hibernation cycles and ultimately leading to its death. The disease was first detected in North America in 2007 at four sites in New York state and, less than a decade later, hasHibernating bats are most affected by WNS due to the cold and humid conditions in their hibernacula, which promote the growth of the fungus. Once present, WNS can spread rapidly among hibernating bats, which retreat together.
However, even before WNS devastated the North American bat population, the wind industry was taking proactive steps to lessen its impact on wildlife by addressing the issue of bat mortality as a result of wind plants. In 2003, the Bats and Wind Energy Cooperative was formee (FWS)goal of this consortium is twofold: to better understand the causes of bat fatalities and to find ways to minimize them.
An important milestone in the wind industry’s efforts occurred in 2012, when the FWS produced the Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines. The guidelines were created to “pes.”
The guidelines use a tiered approach, with increasing levels of data collected at each tier, to better characterize the risk to species of concern, such as bats. After each tier, the developer consults with the FWS to determine next steps. These can range from abandoning a project altogether to proceeding to the next tier without further data collection – all based on the level of risk. This iterative approach allows developers to increase investment incrementally and in proportion with the level of risk surrounding the project.
For bats, this can include acoustic studies that are used to determine bat activity on-site, as well as mist-netting studies, in which a sample of bats is captured by biologists to characterize the species composition in the area. It is important to note that alated and endangered bats. At the end of Tier 3, the developer can estimate the risks posed to endangered species, and if the risk of mortality is high, the developer must choose whether to abandon the project or to pursue a permit with the FWS.
Although there are over a dozen listed bat species in the U.S., the three species that are most likely to be impacted by wind plants are the Indiana bat (myotis sodalis), t)The map shows the range of each of the species and its concurrence with wind energy plants in the U.S.
Because wind plants do not intend to take bats, which is defined by the Endangered Species Actthere is a path to receive what is called an incidental take permit (ITP) from the FWS for threatened and endangered species. The ITP is meant for activities such as wind energy generation that are otherwise lawful buts. This permitting mechanism is not unique to wind and covers all activities that may impact listed species. To receive an ITP, an applicant must show the FWS the following:
Taking will be incidental;
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Other measures, as required by the secretary, will be met.
3. Mitigation – If unavoidable take remains after avoidance and minimization efforts have been implemented, how will the developer compensate for the loss? This is known as “compensatory mitigation” and, for bats, can include funding conservation projects such as gating, which protects important hibernacula, and purchasing conservation easements on suitable habitat.
Clearly, this entire process can be quite time- and resource-intensive. For wind developers, time is of the essence, so it is typically not feasible for the developer to wait for the issuance of the ITP to commission the wind plant. In these cases, the project is issued a Technical Assistance Letter from the FWS that allows for operation of the wind farm, under specific operational constraints, until the. The goal is to operate in such a way that no significant impacts occur to the listed species.
For wind plants, that typically means increasing the turbines’ cut-in speed (when they start generating power) from of 3.0 m/s-3.5 m/s to 6.9 m/s, which the FWS considers take avoidance. This level of curtailment typically applies during the fall migration (August to October) but, depending on the risk profile and location of turbines, can also be applied during the summer months. An increase in the turbine cut-in speed is an effective mortality minimization tool because bats are less active at higher wind speeds.
However, the power losses from curtailing at this level are significant and impact wind plant revenue during its first, critical years. Once the ITP is issued, a lower level of curtailment is typically implemented (4.5 m/s-5.5 m/s) to reduce, but not eliminate, the take of bats at the wind plant.
Through the efforts outlined previously, the wind industry has actively reduced its impact on bats. Often, this minimization comes with a relatively small price tag, as is the case withof feathering a turbine’s blades before the cut-in wind speed is reached. This drastically reduces the rotational rate of the blades before the turbine makes power and can reduce operating wind turbines’ impacts on bats by as much as 30% without significantly affecting generation. Unfortunately, the turbine curtailment required to reduce endangered species take risk does require a significant decrease in the amount of renewable energy generation.


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Book your seats now to hear from , about the Federal Government’s housing initiatives such as the bond aggregator, and Productivity Commissioner Stephen King, who is presiding over the current investigation into ways to improve the delivery of Human Services – including affordable,000 new properties needed each year: CEDA Australia needs 20,000 new affordable properties each year to house low income people, according to one recommendatiCEDA’s released its report Housing Australia, which warns that Australia’s housing affordability challenge could have long-term budget and political implications as more people retire without owning a home, or end up on the city fringe. CHIA CEO Peta Winzar was on the panel at the Melbourne launch of the report. 'I welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s budget package as an important first step in addressing the issues surrounding housing affordability, but the CEDA Report shows clearly how much work still needs to be done,’ Ms Winzar says. Ms Winzar also urged the Victorian Government to identify more government land to be developed or redeveloped for affordable housing.ys, ‘‘I,’ he says. ‘Wre long term renters will become permanent and  ‘In addition, we also need to ensure better transport and infrastructure to accommodate increased inner city density and to connect outer suburban developments to employment hubs.’ You can download a copy of the CEDA report here Join WPI's cocktail party Women’s Property Initiative is celebrating its 21st birthday with a cocktail party – and you are invited. Along with fine food, wine and music, there will be a silent auction with great prizes and you will hear from the wonderful women of WPI. All funds raised will help continue to create new beginnings for women at risk of homelessness. The party will be held on Thursday 14 September from 6.30pm - 9.30pm at Alpha60’s Chapter House, Level 2, 195 Flinders Lane Tickets are $85 each. Click here to book. 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What role for a National Housing Supply Council? Professor Hal Pawson, Associate Director at City Futures Research Centre at UNSW argues that a new National Housing Supply Council would have its work cut out for it in an article for the NSWFHA… The NHSC was set up back in 2008 by the Rudd government as part of Labor’s package to respond to the growing housing unaffordability problem with an evidence-based policy approach. In design it closely paralleled the UK Government’sNHSC’s remit was to publish annual state of supply reports to forecast and analyset demand and improve affordability over a 20 year forecast period. The reports had to incorporate an assessment of factors inhibiting sufficient housing supply output including development control issues and infrastructure provision. Its terms of reference specifically focused on supply and affordabilityNHSC was popular not just with planners, the affordable housing lobby and academics but also with the development industry, leading one former member to suggest it had become ‘a resource for industry’. That said its membership included respected housing economists such as Saul Eslake and Judy Yates, senior planning experts including Sue Holliday and Dyan Currie, as well as representatives from the house building industry e.g. Stockland’s CEO. In practice its main focus was on quantifying the relationship between overall housing supply and household growth. In its last State of Supply report (2011) it estimated that the gap between total underlying demand and supply to ‘have increased to a cumulative shortfall of 186K dwellings since 2001’. 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Plane Crazy (1928)
He's sure changed quite a bit over the years, from a wreckless plane-flying letch to a guy who got a tune by wrenching animal tails and hitting them with sticks to the wonderfully …
I also particularly like his Race Clock and ice bucket that turns into a watering can once the ice has melted!
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The National Archives have released a transcript that was to be read by the BBC every two hours in the wake of a nuclear attack in the Cold War between 1973 and 1975.


A third batch of Indians stranded in the Gulf, returned to India in an Air India Express on Sunday night. The 171 passengers from Kuwait landed at Chennai international airport.
The passengers—107 men, 60 women and four children—were tested for fever and their baggage was fumigated. They were later sent to facilities where they will be kept in quarantine for two weeks.
The stranded Indians are being brought home under the Government India’s Vande Mataram which will go on till May 19.
The first batch of stranded medical tourists and guest workers from Vellore who got stranded after coming for treatment at the Vellore Medical Christian College Hospital were sent to Ranchi in Jharkhand by three special trains from Katpadi last week.
The district administration in Thanjavur has arranged four special buses to take 111 migrant workers to their native State of Maharashtra.


Here’s a quick lunch recipe you can try.
There was still quite a portion of ground beef left…when you’re cooking for one, you don’t use a lot. And the thought of stepping out in the hazy, hot and dry weather unappealing, I decided to embark on my second beef dish. This time, taking an Asian turn. Korean, to be more precise. I was scrolling through some recipes on the web, and found it surprisingly simple so I gave it a go.
Ginger: Personally, I find that ginger is a wonderful ingredient for Asian cooking if you use it sparingly. Finely slice an insignificant amount of ginger, perhaps no longer than a 1cm in length.
Sugar: The recipe I took this from (I can’t remember where) suggests using brown sugar, but I only have white sugar. And that’s fine, also.
Soy sauce: There has been many Korean supermarkets across town, but really, you don’t really need a Korean brand one. Plus, I wouldn’t recommend buying Korean sauces such as olive oil, soy sauce or sesame oil. They’re quite bland, and therefore you’ve to use quite a lot to achieve your desired taste.
Garlic: Finely sliced
Add ginger, salt, pepper, sesame oil, soy sauce and sugar into a small bowl and mix. Give it a whiff: it gives you a rough indication as to how your sauce is going to taste/smell like.
On a pan, fry the garlic, constantly stirring it until you see the first hints of a golden brown hue. Then, place the ground beef into the pan, beating down the chunks to ensure an even cooking.
The recipe from the web also offers stir-frying an egg, which they said would complement the Korean beef well. However, I decided to do a beansprouts and tofu thing instead.
Place the beef atop homecooked Japanese rice, add some kimchi by the side, serve the beansprouts, and voila! My Korean beef bowl served with a side of stir-fry beansprouts and beancurd. To finish, you could also grab a small portion of raw (but washed) golden mushrooms.
Don’t get me wrong. This recipe was so simple that I was skeptical all the way about how “Korean” it would turn out, and surprised about how “Korean” it turned out. But I just wasn’t in that state of mind to really sit down and enjoy my lunch. I was all about keeping the preparation short, eating quickly before continuing my work on my portfolio (for my job applications as a fashion product developer, by the way).


I'm going to have to go shopping again for these books! I don't have any of them!
Do you have AC at your new house? I don't, so I may melt before I get the chance to link up. I may have to do more shopping so I can stay cool!
What a great linky idea! Firing up the Amazon wish list and visiting some fab blogs! Thank you! :)
I need a copy of "What Are You So Grumpy About?" Way too cute!!
I like using Enemy Pie too! A great book about making friends.
Just linked up! I LOVE BOOKS and this LINKY PARTY! I'm going to have to set aside a LOT of time to go check everyone's picks out. :)
I LOVE books! Thanks for the linky.
LOVE this linky idea! But how in the world am I supposed to narrow this down to my favorites? What if I have 100 favorites?! This is torture! Torture! But oh-so fun! Perhaps this should be a monthly party so as I pull out my new thematic books each month, I can add to my favorites list. :)
I just discovered your blog and linked up, as well as, became your newest follower. I love checking out others must-have books!
Great idea for a linky party.
i found you while blog hopping.
I have absolutely loved your linky party!!! I can't tell you how many books I have found that I can't wait to make lessons for and add them to my reading page!! Stop by and check out my first linky party...EVER about first day procedures...I would love to have you join me in helping other teachers!
I am a new blogger,but loved the chance to join in on this one!! It's a first for me!
I finally had a chance to link up!! Thank you for hosting this linky party. I am obsessed with children's books :)
Thanks so much Lindsey! So glad I found this linky. I just had to join in. Sharing a good picture book with my class is my favorite classtime activity. :)
Laura @ Mrs. Castro's Class </s> ‘The Man in the Red Suit’ sells 5,000 copies in four weeks
Earlier this month, the book managed to crack the Globe and Mail’s bestsellers list, placing fourth in the Canadian non-fiction section and seventh in the hardcover non-fiction category.
“I’m humbled and astonished by the result,” said the author.
“Every book that we do, we always aim to make a national bestseller out of it,” she said.
“The reality is publishers of our size, publishers with regional titles, very seldom get to make it to that list.”
However, Francis was not shocked by the news given the book’s content, which she said had received a fabulous response before it hit store shelves on Sept. 24.
The book sold 400 copies at its launch two days later on Sept. 26, an unheard of figure, according to Francis.
However, Francis has received word that Indigo Books, which operates Chapters book stores amongst others, is set to make it available at the company’s large-format stores.
In honour of the book’s early success, Templeton intends to donate some of the proceeds to Rotary International’s polio campaign, which will help immunize 6,000 children as a result.
Templeton said the book signing events he has attended have been an amazing experience.
In one case, a woman showed him a picture of Santa holding a 542-gram baby and then introduced Templeton
“When you’re signing books, you have no idea as the author ... what stories they’re going to bring you. That for me has been a huge bonus in what’s happening.”
I am so pleased that Bruce Templeton has written this book and can't wait to get a copy! Our son was born 6 weeks premature in 1993 and spent his first Christmas at the ICU in the Janeway. It was a very hard time to say the least and we were so worried about him. We had a tree by his crib in the ICU and we were pleasantly suprised to say the least when we went to the Janeway Christmas morning and found present from Santa for him and a picture with Santa as well. We didn't think we would get his first picture with Santa! We have that picture home in his baby book and I look at it every year. Our son is now almost 19 years old, 2nd year student at Mun and is very healthy!! Thanks so much to Mr. Templeton for writing this book and bringing back these


He tells Something Else: "Let's tell you the truth – it's not a bad album. It's just the cover; the cover kind of ruins it. I think it was unfortunate to have the picture of us on the front looking like the Bee Gees."
"The record company said, 'It's about time to show your own faces on the album cover, looking happy and smiling.'"


I gave a talk at St. Malachy Catholic Church in anticipation of the Presentation of the Lord on Feb 2.
You have the option this week to either listen or read it.
When you hear “in the beginning…,” where does your imagination take you? Does it lead you to think of a fairy tale or epic story? Do you think of your own story? Do you think of God’s story? What story do you think of?
Since I’m going on a spiritual adventure reading the whole Bible in a year with Fr. Mike Schmitz, I can’t help but think of the Scriptures beautifully weaving our story into the Christian story and the Christian story into our story. I love being Catholic because we have many lights that guide us in our walk with Christ. Each and every day we are particularly blessed with Liturgy of the Hours, the Rosary, and the Mass. No matter how dark the world can seem around us, these guides help us to remember the Light of the World is in our midst.
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The Christian faith is one with a strong personal narrative. Christians are those who heard the story of Christ, believe it, and live it out in the world. Each and every Sunday, we hear a reading from the Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament, and Gospel. After Father connects that day's readings to our lives today, we stand together and proclaim the Nicene creed. This is a ritual that we need on a weekly basis so that we can remember who we are, whose we are, what we believe, and why we believe it. Jesus is real and the Scriptures tell us the story about how the light of Christ saved the world from the darkness of sin and continues to fulfill all of His promises today.
God created light, but it does not say that he created darkness. He created light to separate the day from the night. He was so gracious to give us the moon to guide our way through the dark of night. And if you’ve looked up in the sky this week, the moon has been incredibly full and bright. God’s creation is good. He created you and me in His image. He created us from love, in love, and for love. With God’s presence, even the darkest of nights is illuminated in His love. While Christ is the Sun, Mary, Our Mother, teaches us to be the moon in reflecting the light of her son amidst our dark world. Even if we don’t feel as big as the moon, our light can be as small as a candle’s flame and still make an impact.
None of us expected 2020 and the darkness that surrounded us. I can only speak about my own experience and how I was surprised to find so much light in such a time as this. May we not compare our crosses or hardships, but rather help one another carry them. Brené Brown created a short cartoon that is helpful in distinguishing between sympathy and empathy. She describes sympathy as finding another person in a dark pit and shouting words at them from the sunny surface outside Empathy on the other hand leads you to climb inside the dark pit with another to sit with them and BE the light they need most.
Throughout my life, I have always felt like an alien in this world. I always felt misunderstood, weird, and yes, even a little crazy. I was too naïve, too excited, and too overwhelmed. I often felt lonely and confused as to why I act, think, and feel the way I do. The darkness of my identity seemed to get brighter as I learned I had Asperger Syndrome in the summer of 2019. I wondered why I was gaining this insight in my 30s rather than when I was younger, but I was relieved and hopeful that I now had a name of the darkness that had pestered me throughout my life until now. At beginning of 2020, I was exhausted as I was finishing up a long residency at an agency and wondering if someone would want to marry someone like me… a single marriage counselor on the Autism Spectrum.
My weekends became calmer. My mornings became slower. I had time to write, read, and pray. I had space to grow and learn about what God was asking of me.
I found devout Catholics on social media platforms creatively bringing God’s people together through technology. This inspired me to pray boldly on my own social media pages.
As my prayer life deepened, still was in the dark concerning my professional future. I had yet to find a job and the licensing board canceling their meetings delayed my licensure months later. Though I was finding light spiritually, I needed a sense of mission and purpose. It was then that I received an email from a guy named John. I had sent my book to him months earlier since he was a Catholic psychologist in town I wanted to network with. The message said that he enjoyed my book and he had prayed that day for God to send him a Catholic marriage and family therapist to work with him at his practice.
John, like John the Baptist, is not the light but has helped to witness to the light of Christ in my personal and professional life. He has met me where I’m at and has testified that my personal story will touch many lives. He didn’t want me to hide the light of my diagnosis, but rather share my story with clients when appropriate to bring them to hope in their own. He has helped me to shine my light as a licensed marriage and family therapist while always challenging me to seek what’s true, good, and beautiful in all things. He has helped me to bear witness to the God who is working in and through me.
I found a few Johns through social media during my months in quarantine and am so grateful for the sensacross borders and continents. When I came out of quarantine, I remembered the darkness of social media. Not everyone knows the love of Christ.
As my practice began to grow in the fall, I began to connect with some beautiful ministries. I was asked to share my story on podcasts and on Catholic radio. I began to deeply recognize how social media can be both a source of light and a source of darkness. Leading up to Election Day, I received a number of messages from followers who took offense at what I was posting because it didn’t align with their expectations of what I “should” post as a Catholic. I experienced my light of authenticity dimming as I was letting others’ voices influence me more than I was letting God influence me.
Someone was always going to be offended, unhappy, or disappointed. I was spreading myself too thin and letting too many “influencers” and “followers” form me before focusing on what God wanted for me. I felt confused, misunderstood, and overwhelmed. I needed to simplify. By getting off of Facebook, I focused my ministry on Instagram. It was then that I started praying a 54-day rosary novena with others from around the world. It was a simplified mission t, pray a rosary, and exchange stories.
A little more than a month ago, we celebrated the birth of the Word-Made-Flesh. Advent is my favorite liturgical season and I had all kinds of plans of how I wanted to celebrate the days leading up to Christmas. God had other plans for me. I was exposed by my 94-year-old grandma on Thanksgiving, so I had to quarantine for 10 days. The first day I came back to work, I was exposed by my boss. Instead of all of the traditional festivities the Advent season typically brings, I was simply surrounded by the light that shone from my Christmas decorations that brought me joy and my fireplace that brought me warmth. I learned to surrender to God’s plan even when we don’t understand. Little did I know, this was grace upon grace.
Magdalene and I preparing for Christmas in quarantine.
Ok, so all of our experiences of quarantine have brought us to this day in 2021. Where is God leading us?
A Miller is a person who operates a mill, whichA “miller” grinds harvested wheat grain into flour. The ground flour is then mixed with olive oil to make bread.
Miller was my grandpa’s last name. He is to thank for bringing the Catholic faith into my family. Not only was I blessed to have him as my godfather, but I was also honored that my parents chose Miller to be my middle name.
See how our stories of the past can bring light to who we are called to be today. All along, God knew what Miller meant. Yet, today, he invites me to simply offer you what I have today… my portion of flour…. my story.
I would like to think that God provides the oil in the Temple in our sacraments:e just need to bring 1/10th of an epaph of flour. This is barely anything.
The Presentation of the Lord is also called Candlemas because in the middle of the 5th century, it became a custom to observe this festival with lighted candles. Simeon held the Infant Jesus. The feast occurs inSo it’s also known as that “halfway point” to Spring. In the 11th century, it became a tradition to bless candles in celebration.
What are the dark parts of your life that desperately need light to shine?
I’m praying for all of you today and pray that my story helps you to see the light.
Can you ask friends how you can pray for them?
What walls have you built that have not let in the light?
How is God surrounding you with his embrace? In what areas of your life do you need to be saved by His grace?
Is there someone or something you want more than Jesus? How does he want to burn through those unhealthy desires attachments?
Will you let the love of Christ enter into your heart?
Will you let Christ truly see you, even in the darkness?


Smarter renewables open up new markets
That is, they could deliver instant fossil fuels. They could do what nature has done – all coal, oil and natural gas began with carbon dioxide absorbed by living tissue – without the time and expense of deep burial for a hundred million years or so.
In principle, they could also use their direct air capture technology to draw the greenhouse gas from the air, turn it into liquid and store it in a secure geological formation for 100,000 years.
They also calculate that the cost per ton captured will work out somewhere between $94 a ton of carbon dioxide and $232.
And from that point, the captured carbon dioxide could become a feedstock for the manufacture of liquid fuel. Scientists have argued for nearly a decade that the exhausts from power stations and combustion engines should be considered as an asset to be exploited, and researchers around the world have been racing to find ways to take surplus atmospheric carbon and turn it into something that will power a truck or tractor or get a commercial flight airborne.
They have shown in principle that atmospheric carbon dioxide can be converted to rock, potentially for burial, but although other groups have shown that long-term storage of captured carbon dioxide should be possible, there is still argument over whether such storage is either practical or economic.
“Making fuels that are easy to store and transport eases the challenge of integrating renewables into the energy system.” – Climate News Network
The difference between catastrophic devastation and manageable recovery following a disastrous event often can be traced back to decisions made


Well, according a report by Statista.com, the e-commerce sales in the U.S will reach to $560,000 million or may by higher. And, it may reach to $700,000 million by 2022. Won’t this attract more online retailers to have some more successful online businesses?


Introduction - Dr. Bruce Douglass
Mrs. Doris B. Mabrey
Mr. A. James Richly
Rev. Eric Springsted
Mr. Miles Townes
Summing Up (For the Moment) - Dr. Bruce Douglass


Altered airway and cardiac responses in mice lacking G protein-coupled receptor kinase 3.
An electrophysiological study of the forebrain projection of nucleus commissuralis: preliminary identification of presumed A2 catecholaminergic neurons.
An investigation of vago-regulatory and health-behavior accounts for increased inflammation in posttraumatic stress disorder.
Anxiety, depression, and heart rate variability.
Brain stem as a target site for the metabolic side effects of olanzapine.
Cardiac vagal control and dynamic responses to psychological stress among patients with coronary artery disease.
Diminishment of respiratory sinus arrhythmia foreshadows doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy.
Durability of antidepressant response to vagus nerve stimulation (VNS).
Effect of kava extract on vagal cardiac control in generalized anxiety disorder: preliminary findings.
Effects of Long-Term Vagus Nerve Electrical Stimulation Therapy on Acute Cerebral Infarction and Neurological Function Recovery in Post MCAO Mice.
Effects of cardiac glycosides on atrial contractile dysfunction after short-term atrial fibrillation.
Effects of vagal neuromodulation on feeding behavior.
Electrophysiological identification of nonrecurrent laryngeal nerves.
Excitation properties of the right cervical vagus nerve in adult dogs.
Exercise activates vagal induction of dopamine and attenuates systemic inflammation.
In vivo quantification of excitation and kilohertz frequency block of the rat vagus nerve.
Influence of Zaprinast on vascular tone and vasodilator responses in the cat pulmonary vascular bed.
Inhibitory regulation of rat exocrine pancreas by peptide YY and pancreatic polypeptide.
Isolated Deep Ear Canal Pain: Possible Role of Auricular Branch of Vagus Nerve-Case Illustrations with Cadaveric Correlation.
It's not the heart: autonomic nervous system predisposition to lethal ventricular arrhythmias.
Lead design and initial applications of a new lead for long-term endovascular vagal stimulation.
Making clinicians lives easier: guidance on use of the QIDS self-report in place of the MADRS.
Modulation of pancreatic exocrine and endocrine secretion.
Motor cortex excitability after vagus nerve stimulation in major depression.
Neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring of the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves.
Neuropod Cells: The Emerging Biology of Gut-Brain Sensory Transduction.
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha7 subunit is an essential regulator of inflammation.
Orthotopic liver transplantation for familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy: a pathological study.
Pharmacological stimulation of the cholinergic antiinflammatory pathway.
Pregnancy anxiety and comorbid depression and anger: effects on the fetus and neonate.
Relation of cardiovascular responses to mental stress and cardiac vagal activity in coronary artery disease.
Restraint stress stimulates colonic motility via central corticotropin-releasing factor and peripheral 5-HT3 receptors in conscious rats.
Selective control of physiological responses by temporally-patterned electrical stimulation of the canine vagus nerve.
Severe dysphagia secondary to posterior C1-C3 instrumentation in a patient with atlantoaxial traumatic injury: a case report and review of the literature.
Stimulus-specific patterns of cardiovascular reactivity in type A and B subjects: evidence for enhanced vagal reactivity in type B.
The concentration of catecholamines in the turtle heart and vagal escape.
The effects of vagus nerve stimulation on cognitive performance in patients with treatment-resistant depression.
The effects of vagus nerve stimulation on sleep EEG in depression: a preliminary report.
The vagus nerve and the nicotinic anti-inflammatory pathway.
Therapeutic potential and limitations of cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway in sepsis.
Trophic effects of androgen: development and hormonal regulation of neuron number in a sexually dimorphic vocal motor nucleus.
Vagal nerve stimulator infection: a lead-salvage protocol.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Patients Receiving Maintenance Therapy With Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Series of 10 Cases.
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for treatment-resistant depression: efficacy, side effects, and predictors of outcome.
Vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression: a randomized, controlled acute phase trial.


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A special mention of the interactions we’ve had and a flavor of the discussions directing our science program on the ship. Although I am keeping more or less regular working hours (07:00 to 23:00), the remainder of the science team is split into two teams, working 12-hour watches, switching at 03:00 in the morning and 15:00 in the afternoon/evening. So, between roughly noon and 18:00, the entire science brain trust is both up and engaged, and this is when we discuss the data and what our next steps should be.
We discuss published papers from this region, hash over the layers of physics working this water at this very minute, assess the fine details in the data, and negotiate what we should do next. It is science at its most fun and challenging. We are mindful of the significant logistical effort provided us to be free explorers.
When we first boarded the ship, some two weeks ago, we went out for an evening together in Nanaimo to get to know one another. Since then, the entire science team has gotten to know each other even better and together they’ve shown commitment, dedication, and hard work in executing our science plan. When we get back to Victoria, it will be hard for us to watch our team disperse to our homes, friends, and loved ones.


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is noted for its geomorphology, wildlife and scenic beauty. The Periyar Tiger Reserve attracts travellers from all over the world 360 sq. km. of the 777 sq. km. sanctuary is covered with evergreen forests. The 26 sq. km. artificial lake formed by the Idukki Dam across the Periyar River offers boating facilities.
T from the safety of a boat. Antry to the Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary: 00.60 hrs to 18.00 hrs.
PEERUMED :
Situated Situated amidst rubber, tea, coffee, and pepper plantations is this dainty little hill station of Peerumed, an ideal stopover on the way to Thekkady. Surrounded by rolling hills and valleys, Peerumed is well known for its waterfalls, open grasslands and delightful trekking trails.
This pleasant hill station was once of
SABARIMALA:
A‘Mandalakalam’“Mandalavritham”.


PRETTY LITTLE LIARS - "In The Eye Abides The Heart" - A PLL is blackmailed by A.D. into helping her nemesis, on "In the Eye Abides the HeartY 23 (8:00 - 9:02 p.m. EDT). (Freeform/Eric McCandless)TROIAN BELLISARIO, IAN HARDINGPhoto: Freeform/Eric McCandless
When we last left Rosewood, Aria was contemplating joining the "A"-team, Alison learned the truth about her pregnancy, and Mona was still nowhere in sight. Luckily, episode 7x15 packed a pretty huge punch – one that was definitely worth waiting for.
At the start of the episode, we see Emily and Alison discussing the baby. Emily suggests that they get a blood test to find out if A.D. is telling the truth – and if Archer could be the father. Ali agrees, although she is insistent that A.D.'s message from the previous episode is indeed true.
Meanwhile, Aria is hiding behind a dumpster (not a joke) when she gets an incoming FaceTime call from a blocked number. When she answers, we see...Aria on the other end of the line. (?) Well, it's not exactly Aria; it's as though someone did a face-swap with Aria, resulting in a grainy image of her features. It's clearly A.D. messing with her, explaining: "You'll do as you're told. Don't forget about Ezra; he's a document away from going to prison." Wait, what does that even mean?! Why would Ezra go to jail?
The next day, the Liars are gathered at the Brew discussing Pastor Ted's mysterious photo of Charlotte and Lucas. Together, they wonder if Lucas and Charlotte are still friends, and if they'They decide that the only way to get answers is to search Lucas's loft, but Aria points out that the entire building could be bugged, considering his affinity for high-tech gadgets. After the girls finish their coffees and get ready to leave, Aria sneaks a glance at her phone to notice that she has a missed FaceTime call from a blocked number. I have a feeling A.D. doesn't like being sent to voicemail.
Later, Spencer is visiting Marcokes...and to casually make small talk about Archer Dunhill's severed finger. Totally normal relationship conversations, right? Marco reveals that he spoke with a nurse at Welby and he learned that Mary and Archer had an argument right before he went missing. He seems to think that Mary might have something to do with Archer's murder, but TBH, he also seems a little suspicious of Spencer as well. That can't be good.
Across town at Ezra's apartment, he tells Aria that Nicole's dad wants him to come back to New York for a few days. Is it just me, or is Ezra quickly becoming the worst fiancé of all time? Aria doesn't even really have a chance to dispute this because her phone starts buzzing as Ezra leaves – naturally, it's another FaceTime request from A.D. disguised as Aria.
A.D.: Rule number one: never send me to voicemail.
A.D. goes on to interrogate Aria about her conversation with the Liars earlier that morning, and to our surprise, she actually reveals everything, including that they learned the identity of Charlotte's father. Whoa, Aria, WYD?!
Over at Rosewood High, Emily is finishing up a chat with Paige when her phone rings: it's Ali, who has just received the test results. The blood test confirms that Emily's eggs are indeed inside her, and they also learn that Archer is not the father. As Ali puts it, that leaves "billions of other possibilities." Sigh.
Spencer returns home later that day and immediately realizes that someone has been in her house. Sure enough, the front door to the barn is ajar and a bottle is poised in front of it – with a note sticking out at the top. She unravels it quickly, realizing that the message is from Mary: "Need to talk." Spencer writes a response and sticks the paper back inside the bottle. IDK, maybe they could just like...text each other? This seems very complicated.
Meanwhile, Emily and Hanna are beginning their search through Lucas's apartment. Hanna is quick to defend Lucas; after all, he's been her friend for the majority of the series. But while rummaging through a box of comic books, the two Liars come across something strange: a manila envelope tucked all the way in the back. Hanna reaches inside and pulls out another comic titled Arcturus. But it's not the title that catches their eye; it's the signatures at the bottom, which reveal that it was created by Lucas...and Charlotte.
The storyline seems to be about a troubled boy who bers; together, they seek revenge on people who have hurt him. The Liars in the comic that resemble the switches in the Dollhouse. (Of course, it's entirely possible that Charlotte had a hand in creating those drawings, as we already know that she was the mastermind behind the Dollhouse.) Nevertheless, it's enough for the Liars to wonder if Lucas could be A.D.
Almost immediately after their revelation, Aria is seen on her phone, telling A.D. all about the comic over FaceTime. Man, Lucy Hale wasn't kidding when she said that we'd meet Dark Aria this season. A.D. tells Aria that she's a good spy, and then adds: "Let's see what kind of thief you are."
Later, Emily is visiting Spencer at the barn where they talk about Ali's pregnancy. Emily says she doesn't think it's her place to tell Ali what to do; after all, it is Ali's body, and she's the one who would have to physically carry and give birth to this child. But it definitely seems like Emily is conflicted, especially when she brings up the letter that Mary Drake wrote to Spencer. "All that pain and regret," Emily remembers. "I don't ever want to have to write a letter like that."
She makes up her mind rather quickly, because in the next scene, we see Emily tell Ali that she thinks she should have the baby. Ali agrees to think about it, although she seems pained at the thought of having a baby that was somehow controlled by A.D. (And, for the record, this is why this plotline will always be super messed up.)
Back at the loft, Hamysterious comic, only to realize that it's missing. Ugh, of course it is, because Aria took it. Hanna immediately calls Spencer to inform her, but Spencer dismisses her quickly in favor of opening up the latest note from Mary Drake, which contains a single gold key.
Sure enough, Aria is . Her mission? Put the book in locker #214. But just as she starts to walk away, Aria appears to have a change of heart. She immediately doubles back to the locker...only the comic is gone when she returns. In its place is a black hoodie hanging from the hook. Was this like an initiation? Is she officially on the "A"-team with a uniform now?!
Meanwhile, Hanna is grabbing coffee at the Brew when Mona (!!) marches up to her, holding an iPad. (Thank goodness Mona is back.) She tells Hanna that Lucas posted a real estate listing for the space that was going to be used for Hanna's fashion business, insinuating that Lucas was stabbing both of them in the back. Hanna doesn't even seem fazed by this; instead, she tells Mona that she has to show her something.
Hanna brings Mona to see the board game in hopes that she might be able to help hack it better than Caleb could. Mona, of course, is fascinated by the structure, musing out loud: "I wish I could have built something like this." Naturally, she starts taking pictures of the board, admiring the craftsmanship and "brilliance." Typical Mona!
While all that is going on, Paige and Emily are having a heart-to-heart at the Radley. Emily has told her the truth about Ali's pregnancy, and adds that she wants Ali to have the baby. Paige is surprisingly calm and understanding, which is kind of a shocker, given how much she's hated Ali in the past. Nevertheless, Paige insists that she should leave Rosewood, that it would be for the best.
Emily: We could try to make this work? You, me, and Ali?
Paige: You serious? Everyone would be miserable.
The two of them share an emotional goodbye kiss, and then Paige walks out of the Radley, and presumably out of Emily's life. As much as Paige has been a frustrating character, this is definitely a sad moment, and it's always hard to see Emily in pain.
When Aria gets home after doing A.D.'s bidding, she finds Ezra packed and ready to visit Nicole's family. According to him, Nicole's parents want him to talk to her new doctor. Finally, Aria is not having it. Maybe it's her newfound "evil" side, but she unleashes on Ezra in a way we haven't seen yet, and TBH I am proud of her for it.
Aria: Do you honestly believe that her parents can't handle this? What will happen after we're married?
Good for you, Aria. I mean, sure, it must be totally mind-blowing to have your ex-girlfriend basically come back from the dead, but at some point, you have to make a decision, Ezra. This weird martyrdom isn't helping anyone. Unfortunately, he still takes off for the airport. C'mon Ezra. This is what a relationship danger zone looks like.
Aria isn't the only one doing some side-sleuthing this evening; we then see Spencer unlocking a door at the Lost Woods Resort. It's clear that no one has been there in a while, as there'se...and in walks Marco. He followed her, realizing that she was planning on meeting Mary at the motel. And then things get serious. Marco shares that every theory he has about Archer Dunhill's death somehow links back to Spencer, Alison, and their friends. And if that's not enough, Marco then drops this bombshell:
Spencer realizes it the moment we do; she had accidentally used Archer's credit card to pay for the drinks that she and Marco shared that night. And to make things even worse, he tells hero "inspect the signature." This is next-level trouble. How are you going to talk your way out of this one, Spence?
It's late at night now, and Ali is sleeping at her house. All of a sudden, her eyes pop open and she sees Paige standing above her. Um, that's creepy. But it turns out that Paige just wants to say goodbye to her, and tell her that she's leaving Rosewood...and also find out if Ali is truly in love with Emily.
Meanwhile, Mona is still busy inspecting the game board. She finally reveals to Hanna that the game isn't electrical; it's mechanical, which throws a wrench in the Liars' current theory that Lucas is the mastermind of the game. But despite being extremely intrigued by the craftsmanship, Mona seems afraid to help Hanna any further.
Mona: Playing with a person's life like this, it's an addiction. I know more about this than I've ever wanted to.
Hanna: Well, think about how you'll feel when you beat it.
It seems as though that convinces her, and we're pretty grateful about that. The Liars definitely need Mona's help on this one.
Outside of town, Ezra is at the airport, waiting for his flight. Out of the corner of his eye, he spots someone familiar: it's Spencer, sitting at a table with...Wren?!
Spencer immediately gets up and walks over to Ezra. She quickly introduces the two men and then pulls Ezra off to the side. "I haven't seen Wren since before Charlotte was killed," she explains, telling him that Wren helped Charlotte get in and out of Radley. Spencer then asks Ezra to "keep this between them," explaining that she doesn't want Marco to know that Wren is in town.
OK, hold up, hold up, hold up. Number one: Wasn't Spencer just getting interrogated by Marco at the Lost Woods? Number two: Is it just me, or is Spencer is acting really shady in this scene? Number three: Did we just come FACE TO FACE with Spencer's twin? Ohmygosh. Going on record right now: #Twincer is real.
The final moments of the episode contain a few huge notes: Ali tells Emily that she's decided to keep the baby. Ezra comes home early without getting on his flight (smart move). And Spencer gets one more note from Mary: "You brought the police. I understand. Goodbye."
And as for A.D.? Oh, you know, just busy making another face-swap message for Aria, one that includes a whole lot of cackling and a reminder that her file is still in their hands. Gulp.
Can A.D. try sending FaceTime messages with, like, the Snapchat puppy filter next time? It'd be a lot less creepy.
What's the deal with Lucas's comic? And how close was he really to Charlotte?
What in the world is in Aria's file???
But for real, how many times have we thought we were seeing Spencer when it wasn't really Spencer?! My brain hurts just thinking about it.
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Dutch Runner Who Fell During Her Race Went On To Win Gold. She's Aiming For 2 More | WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Dutch Runner Who Fell During Her Race Went On To Win Gold. She's Aiming For 2 More
Published August 2, 2021 at 12:56 PM EDT
Sifan Hassan of Team Netherlands celebrates as she walks the track with her country's flag after winning the gold medal in the Women's 5000 meter final on day ten of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
It's undeniable: Sifan Hassan is killing it.
Hassan, a long-distance runner representing the Netherlands at this year's Olympic Games, was powering through the last lap of the women's 1,500-meter heat on Monday when a nightmare situation came true: a runner ahead of her tripped, prompting a domino effect. Hassan tried and failed to jump over a fallen runner and then fell down herself. She was undeterred; she got back up and, now suddenly in last place, went on to pass 11 runners to finish first.
"I can't believe it," she said after her win, according to Reuters. "I used all my energy this morning and I was kind of tired. I couldn't believe what happened. It was terrible when I tripped."
"I felt terrible afterwards and I never thought I am going to be [an] Olympic champion," she continued.
It was an astonishing comeback, but it later became clear that Hassan, a world champion, was just getting started. She went on to win gold in the women's 5,000-meter race that same day, becoming the first Dutch woman to medal in a long-distance race.
She has come close once before. During the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships, Hassan won gold in both the 1,500-meter and the 10,000-meter races.
Hassan says it's all about following her heart
One down, two to go. Hassan will next compete in the 1,500-meter semifinals on Wednesday.


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Soloisyum, are you at least self-consistent enough to be just as outraged by any claims that men were ever inferior to women in any regard (e.g. the "girls are still better at reading" part of the sub-headline)?Or is your terror of the facts that contradict your worldview also coupled with one-sided bigotry?As you could be the exception to the rule about the good reading skills of women, let me explain the sub-headline to you. It states that girls score less than boys on mathematics tests, but that the gap is decreasing. Nothing more.Now whether this quantifiable measure is a result of genetic inferiority, differentiated cognitive development rates, patriarchal oppression, or something else the sub-headline does not say (that is what the article is there for). However, all it takes is a base knowledge of biology and a little bit of simple reasoning to quickly understand that "'becoming'...Becoming?...BECOMING?" actually argues AGAINST any inherent differences - "becoming" implies change, while "inherent" the contrary.There, that's my knight-in-shining-armour-saves-damsel-in-distress deed for the day done!
If this is true then why are there so few women in the field of engineering and science?
Is it about societies where women are equal or about the makeup of women itself?
Girls are 'becoming' as good as boys etc?Becoming?BECOMING?
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The Heatherwood Retirement Community Garden Club took home a Blue Ribbon for their garden porches. They were my favorite group of gardens in the show. See below.
The brilliant folks at Proven Winners have done it again. With the help of Dr. Tom Ranneythey have developed the first pink annabelle hydrangea, and her name is Invincibelle Spirit. She short by comparison to her white annabelle cousins, but her small stature prevents her from flopping after a heavy rain. Her charms keep getting better. She's hardy from Zones 3 to 9 with bright pink flowers blooming on new wood from summer to frost. And, unlike other colored hydrangeas, she won't fade. There's no need to adjust your soil's pH. She is the perfect addition to your garden.
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