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Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Canada / L'Association Canadienne de Vol Libre, hang glide, hang glider, hang gliding, paraglide, paraglider, paragliding, aviate, aviation, fly, flying, flight
Jasper, Alberta May 4 - May 5, 2017
This document also available as a PDFs file.
The agenda was approved and new Board member Nicole McLearn from BC was introduced.
The summary was approved by the Board.
Bruce Busby, HPAC President, chaired the meeting, except for some agenda items which were chaired by other Board members as indicated below. His Presidents report focused on the new insurance policy that HPAC had been able to acquire, one that now made it possible for minors to be students, tandem students and full-fledged members of HPAC. This new policy had been well received by members. However, coverage for the US was lost.
Nick Jones reported that HPACs new Official Facebook page already had 270+ members. He also asked Directors to increase communications from various regions for placement in Newsletters and on Facebook. He also recommended that HPAC Newsletters come out quarterly. He also encouraged Board members to send out periodic HPAC news to their region.
Alberta: Bruce Busby reported on Kevin Thompsons towing-based school outside of Red Deer and the continuing growth of Claudio Motas school in Drayton Valley; the Edmonton club is very active, with lots of towing activity.
Atlantic Canada: Maxine Westhead reported 18 current members in the region and suggested a broadly based call across Canada for an instructor to locate in Atlantic Canada or to offer visiting instruction a couple of times per season to get more students signed off there, who are stuck at a P1.
Québec: Eric Olivier reported that the insurance to cover minors was a big issue in Quebec. He also reported on the upcoming Accuracy World Cup, the first time that the competition was held in Canada (at Mont-St-Pierre). Apparently the provincial Association, AQVL, was struggling with trying to find volunteers to run it (but ultimately it did confirm a full roster of volunteers).
Ontario: Nick Jones reported that Ontario currently had 93 members. A series of seminars would take place throughout the season in order for pilots to work toward higher ratings. He also referred to several HAGAR study sessions that had taken place. A new paragliding school will be starting up in Ontario, initially under the guidance of Eric Brent.
Manitoba: Gilles Normandeau reported that the flying community in Manitoba continues to raise funds through bingo games. He also said that finding new members for the sport in Manitoba continues to be a challenge. He also reported that the province's single instructor had just recertified.
Saskatchewan: Tom Sliepen reported 11 current members in Saskatchewan. There is a new winch in Saskatoon, which members are still in the process of learning how to use. Due to lack of significant infrastructure and no instructors, people are migrating to other sports. HPAC was asked to hold on to provincial funds collected for now, pending any renewal of the currently non-operational provincial association.
British Columbia: Nicole McLearn reported numerous very active sites in the province, and that the West Coast Soaring Club had been freed from its annual LZ fees to the landowner. She also reported a brand-new site at Mount St. Benedict in the Fraser Valley, which has a new school attached to it, focused primarily on P3 and P4 XC instruction. She cited the growing maturity of sites in the province and additional new sites in Fernie and Hill 60 on Vancouver Island (in development). Grouse Mountain in Vancouver is for sale but it is hoped that paragliding will continue to be a feature of the mountain after new ownership. She previewed the PG Nationals at Pemberton (modeled after the Rat Race in Oregon) and the 2017 Willi in Golden. She also noted the increase in speed flying in BC.
Yukon: Steve Kurth made reference to some political unrest as part of the ongoing growing pains of the flying community in the Yukon. He also reported on recent improvements to the site in Dawson and also at Haeckel Hill.
Margit Nance gave a status report on the HPAC Organizational Renewal, the last piece of which is the completion of the website. She also presented a couple of screenshots of the preliminary wordpress site homepage, at an early stage. Margit has written/edited all new content for the website, with major contributions from Board members, Committee Chairs and others. Given his expertise in the technical aspects of the development, Nick
Jones had volunteered to work with Margit on the completion of the website, in particular on the technical back-end Rails application which is now in progress.
Communications to the Membership coming out of the Office was also discussed. The HPAC Newsletters will continue, with greater frequency on a quarterly basis. Also, the HPAC Safety Advisories will be formalized from the Safety Committee. All formal HPAC Communications is to come out of the HPAC Office to observe consistency of message and style. Board members and Committee Chairs are encouraged to send messages they wish communicated to the membership at large to the Office.
A card is in development regarding what HPAC is and what it does for distribution to all instructors for their new students. The content of this will also be included in an upcoming Newsletter to the members.
The two-year trial period of flying in Jasper was reviewed by Jasper Park, which is in the process of writing a formal review. Amber Stewart presented a PowerPoint overview of the two-year trial.
Some questions were posed by Jasper regarding the low number of flights and clarification on protocols for landing close to a highway, with potential distraction for motorists. Jasper Park would like to have a map available online showing the limits of Jasper Town Site.
Jasper Park confirmed that flying would continue according to the protocols in place while the review is being produced.
There was also discussion on potential approaches to Banff National Park and other mountain parks, but it is not likely they would consider opening up their parks to flight, until such time as the trial-period review for Jasper has been completed by Park officials. This is expected later in 2017, due to the volume of work experienced by Parks related to Canada's 150th birthday.
This agenda item was chaired by Eric Olivier.
There was discussion as to whether use of the P1/P2 Training Logbook was compulsory. It was determined that it is a guide to help instructors cover everything that is required for P1 and P2, but use of the book itself is not compulsory. Eric Olivier recommended the addition of FFL (France) graphics in the next printing (which will require translation).
Re Instructor Recertification of Tandem Pilots: Bruce Busby recommended there be a recreational tandem class, commercial tandem class, and a commercial train-the- trainer class. Eric requested that CSI be mandated to develop a tandem curriculum.
MOTION: To establish a 2017 Tandem Task Force with members Claudio Mota, Scott Watwood, Herminio Cordido, Max Fanderl which would report to the Board of Directors through the Board Liaison Eric Olivier by end of year 2017, for subsequent information to CSI and implementation in 2018 season. Passed unanimously.
Re Instructor Certification and Recertification: Max Fanderl's proposal for a new Instructor Certification Program was discussed, featuring a one-time 7-day course presented by HPAC, and involving two Senior Instructors from different schools. The new system would run concurrently with the existing system for a period of three years, so no one is penalized for being part of the current (old) system. There would be new instructor titles developed and a curriculum for the instructor course would be developed.
MOTION: To establish a 2017 Instructor Certification Task Force with members Claudio Mota, Eric Olivier, Max Fanderl, Jacques Blanchet which would report to the Board of Directors through the Board Liaison Eric Olivier by end of year 2017, for subsequent information to CSI and implementation in 2018 season. Passed unanimously.
Re Speed Flying Proposal from Tyler Gillies: Tyler Gillies presented his proposal by speaker phone to incorporate a curriculum for teaching speed flying as one of the courses available through HPAC and also his proposal for getting some initial instructors qualified to teach the course. A detailed curriculum had been provided, as a sample of what it might contain.
Bruce Busby expressed the Board's concern over the additional risk this pilot pool could pose for HPAC's insurance, given the accident rate for this kind of wing. Tyler spoke for the need and desirability to have good education available for speed fliers to increase their safety. Concern was expressed by the Board as to whether it had enough information and expertise about that sport to be able to make decisions as to how it might impact our sport.
MOTION: To send a letter from the Board offering HPAC's assistance to the speed flying community to set up their own Association and standards, and then to approach HPAC again in future after they are more established as a sport. One Board member was tasked with drafting the letter. Passed unanimously.
Re Updating Website with latest version of all SOP's. Executive Director committed to carrying this out.
Re Request by Max Westhead to set aside funds for bringing instruction to Atlantic Canada during the 2017 season. Discussion centered around whether an instructor should attend a couple of times and that a P2 course should be offered, so that a greater community of fully trained pilots could be in place. While HPAC can subsidize the instructor somewhat, students should also be asked to share in the cost of bringing the instructor. The request by Atlantic Canada was for $3,000 in the 2017-2018 budget.
MOTION: To allocate $3,000 in the 2017-2018 budget for assistance to Atlantic Canada to bring in instructional resources in the 2017 season, with Max Westhead as Agent for the Board on this allocation. Passed unanimously.
This agenda item was chaired by Tom Sliepen.
Suzanne Francoeur presented the report for the Safety Committee by speaker phone. She also presented the Guide de Bonne Pratiques, currently available only in French, as something that should be translated into English and made available on the new website. She also recommended it be printed for distribution to all new students, as a companion piece for the P1/P2 logbook. A limited number would be printed but it would be available online on both sites.
MOTION: To allocate $2,000 for the translation/production/distribution of the Guide de Bonne Pratiques. Passed unanimously.
Safety Advisories to go out to all members will come out 2 or three times a year, with one of those potentially used to report on the year's safety record at the end of the season.
MOTION: To allocate $1500 for the production of HPAC Safety Advisories in 2017-2018 and going forward in subsequent years. Passed unanimously.
Special Safety Clinics: Tom Sliepen proposed that periodic safety clinics could be held throughout the country and that interest in such events could easily be gaged by asking members. This could be part of one of the HPAC Safety Advisories.
This agenda item was chaired by Steve Kurth.
The records and practices of four instructors were discussed as a result of complaints received by HPAC.
Included in the concerns, different for each instructor, were a range of issues, such as: arbitrary activities at, and alteration of, flying sites, without prior consultation with the flying community, thereby placing the site at risk; loaning tandem wings to persons not certified to fly them, endangering their safety and that of the site; inadequate instruction and shortcuts toward the Novice rating and subsequent concern by other pilots and instructors about the newly signed-off pilot's skill level and safety; backdating rating forms; signing up pilots for higher-level courses where the skill and rating level is not adequate for the course; trading on HPAC certification that is used to train a person in
PG/HG, but then offering training in powered flight, for which they are not certified under Transport Canada.
MOTION: To request a letter from each of the instructors giving them 30 days within which to state how they will change their practices to be in full compliance with HPAC's Standard Operating Procedures and the Instructor Code of Conduct. Failure to respond can result in removal of instructor certifications by the Board of Directors. Passed unanimously.
One other pilot had been doing tandems without being certified, resulting in a very serious accident to the pilot and also his tandem passenger.
MOTION: To request a letter of voluntary compliance from the pilot in which he would have to confirm that he will not do tandems while uncertified. Future uncertified tandem flying could result in expulsion from the Association. Passed unanimously.
There was a review of the past disciplinary action (expulsion) related to four pilots: One of them would be readmitted upon application; the other three, who at the date of the ADM had not reapplied, would have to considered by the Board when they reapplied.
This agenda item was chaired by Nicole McLearn.
A request was received by a Senior Instructor that all HPAC-sanctioned competitions should require a minimum P3 or H3 in order to enter a sanctioned competition requiring XC tasks. This rule would be in line with other countries who require a minimum skill level The Board discussed the issues around this with a comp such as the Willi, with Bruce Busby giving an overview of the history of the event as a do your best kind of event.
It was suggested that since registration for 2017 events was well under way, that the new rule would apply in 2018. However, the Willi could simply add a P2/H2-friendly task so that pilots with that rating could still attend and enter the Willi, which has become a venerable institution in Canada. But P2's would not be scored for XC, for example.
MOTION: To notify meet organizers of the new rules starting in January 1, 2018. Passed unanimously.
It was proposed that World Team Pilots should get an apparel allowance for attending international meets representing Canada.
MOTION: To allocate $250 to each World Team Pilot for apparel showing their representation of Canada. Passed unanimously.
This agenda item was chaired by Tim Parker.
Treasurer Tim Parker presented the Financial Statements for 2016-2017 and proposed they go again to HPAC's auditors Jorgensen/Bickerton for review. Tom Sliepen requested that all reference to the Saskatchewan Association in the budget be placed on hold until the status of that organization could be reviewed.
MOTION: To accept the Financial Statement for 2016-2017 and select Jorgensen/Bickerton auditors to do the review. Passed unanimously.
Tim Parker presented the Budget for 2017-2018 and recommended that the Calendar publication be discontinued.
MOTION: To approve the budget for 2017-2018 and to discontinue publication of the calendar. Passed unanimously.
Tim Parker suggested that the 2017 online AGM take place right after Labour Day.
This agenda item was chaired by Max Westhead. HG Master: André Nadeau
PG Master: Will Gadd
Kliff Kakish Award: Suzanne Francoeur, George Martin
Jamie Christensen Award: David FitzPatrick, Andrew Berkley, Peter Spear
Solid Ground Award: Al Thielmann, Rob Samplonius, Bert Duncan (with different wording on the award as he is a previous winner of the award)
Instructor of the Year: Jacques Blanchet
MOTION: To accept all nominations. Passed unanimously.
For President: Bruce Busby For Vice-President: Nick Jones
For reappointment as Treasurer (Director-at-Large): Tim Parker
MOTION: to accept the nominations. Motion passed unanimously.
New Membership Region: The Board reviewed the recent and current member demographics across Canada. It was determined to establish a new Prairie Region, comprising Manitoba and Saskatchewan members under one Director starting January 1, 2018.
When the current Manitoba Director's term is completed on December 31, 2017, the Saskatchewan Director will assume responsibility for both Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Prior to when the current Saskatchewan Director's term is completed on December 31, 2018, the combined Saskatchewan and Manitoba pilot membership will vote for the new Prairie Region Director. That Director's term will begin January 1, 2019.
MOTION: To combine Saskatchewan and Manitoba memberships into a new Prairie Region. Passed unanimously.
NEXT MEETING: To take place in Atlantic Canada.


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Hi everyone! So in order to ring in the new year we are bringing you our top 10 posts of 2011! What, you may ask, does that mean? It means, dear readers, that Robyn is picking 5 of her favorite posts that I (Whitney) wrote and I am picking 5 of my favorite posts that she (Robyn) wrote.
Whoop- de- doo you may be saying, what's in it for me? Well (and I really hope you aren't saying that) you are going to get a chance to revisit some posts that you may not have even been around for-- the best of the best and why we love them!
Here goes in random order...
Here Whitney features one of my family's favorite books ever... and then does an activity my kids have been begging to do for over a year. In fact I read this post to my boys and they got REALLY excited. I loved how I could tell how much fun her kiddos were having just though this little blog glimpse. (confession: we still haven't done it yet, but I have a feeling it's going to happen sometime soon... the upcoming months are just going to be begging for something fun to lighten up the dreariness of winter)
So, one of the greatest things about the blog for Robyn and I is that we are often recommending books that the other person hasn't read. That's really fun, like when Robyn suggested this little gem and then we checked it out at the library ourselves and had a wonderful time reading it-- a lot of wonderful times reading it actually. My daughter was worried that we needed to tell the librarian about the bite out of the back cover when we returned it though.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate and enjoy Whitney's posts which include simple project tips... like in her (fairly recent) Mouse Paint post. She gives some awesome painting with preschooler advice that made me think "why have I not been doing that with my kids when painting?" Whit often includes great tips throughout her posts and I love it!
Just like Whitney mentioned, I too get super excited when she posts about books we've yet to read. In this post she featured two books, and both were new to us (we borrowed them and they were great! Baby especially loved the red balloon that floats around throughout the Amos book). And, I can tell you right now - my kids and I always have a better library experience when we go in with a list of a few recommended books rather than just pulling whatever off the shelves.
We're often including posts with preschool activity ideas but in this post (by Whitney) instead of an activity to go with the book she includes some great advice. So many books (like the two found in this post) are the perfect launch pad for talking to our kids about really important character building stuff, information that's just as important (if not more important) as teaching them 123's and ABC's. A couple of great books with a really great message.
This one is so cool! In case you can't tell from that photo, she hatched a butterfly right in her house! No send away kit, just some milk weed and a chrysalis! Amazing! Seriously, a-mazing! Robyn does a fantastic job of taking a book and creating an experience for the kids! Also, I wasn't trying to mock the send away butterfly kits at all-- after reading this and seeing we have no milkweed around I may be taking that route myself, but this post is the real deal!
If ever you're reading a post (on this blog) and you can 'hear' the voice of the featured book in the writing- you know Whitney's typing. She has a real gift for mimicking an authors writing style and voice... honestly I'm jealous of her ability. This post had me laughing and smiling ear to ear. Pure fun- I loved it! (btw this book is an all time favorite at my house)
This is a fairly recent post, so most of you have probably seen it. But, when I saw these ornaments I was singing their praises all over cyberspace and the real world! They are adorable! Add their cuteness to three great snowman books, all available cheaply from your book order and I'd say we have a winner! Seriously though, the ornaments, have you seen anything cuter? Ever?
And that makes ten! Fun stuff right? You know what? We'd love to hear about your favorite post(s) too, so leave us a comment and share. Also, we have a lot of exciting stuff happening at PP&PB in the new year, so stop by again soon!
Happy Reading and Happy New Year!
Robyn &Whitney

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Work related stress and backache initially brought Judy to Yoga. Yoga so successfully enhanced her quality of life that it led to teacher training with The British Wheel of Yoga. As a Minded Institute supervisor she keeps up to date with latest research and concepts in the yoga world. Everyone can gain from a programme of Yoga and Mindfulness tailored to suit their particular needs, whether physical or mental.
Judy teaches in small group settings and one to one. She has been a yoga supervisor since 2015. She also teaches The Yoga for Mental Health 8 Week Course and is currently working in the Hampshire / Sussex area with people facing a variety of challenging circumstances, for example prisoners, school students and adults.


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Valerie Girdlestone
Client Services Manager
Valerie joined IPS in 2004 and uses her over 20 years of experience in financial services and asset management to lead the IPS administration team. She devised, and is now responsible for, the implementation of all back and middle office processes at IPS.
Prior to IPS she was a Divisional Director at Robert Fleming, with responsibility as Head of Operations.


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"Berlin-Hamlet" by Szilárd Borbély [Why This Book Should Win]
Between the announcement of the Best Translated Book Award longlists and the unveiling of the finalists, we will be covering all thirty-five titles in the Why This Book Should Win series. Enjoy learning about all the various titles selected by the fourteen fiction and poetry judges, and I hope you find a few to purchase and read!
The entry below is by Jarrod Annis of Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY.
Berlin-Hamlet by Szilárd Borbély, translated from the Hungarian by Ottilie Mulzet (Hungary, New York Review Books)
Chad's Uneducated and Unscientific Percentage Chance of Making the Shortlist: 54%
Chad's Uneducated and Unscientific Percentage Chance of Winning the BTBA: 14%
This was the last collection of poetry completed by Hungarian poet Szilárd Borbély before his untimely death in 2014. Part confession, part correspondence, part phantasmagorical travelogue through scenes of collective cultural trauma, Borbély's poetry is haunting, melancholic, and tender. These poems reach outward, involving the reader both directly and indirectly in an interior journey that jostles between memory, reflection, correspondence and time.
A sense of ending recurs throughout Berlin – Hamlet—the arrival at an end of all things, the inevitability which pervades Borbély's poems and lives with the reader long after the book has been closed. It is a space created within the reader that Borbély refers to:
Yes, I could express it simply by saying
that our conversation left in me
a vacant space. Since then, every
day contains this space.
Borbély draws readers through his poems in an unwavering trajectory, yet when we reach the other side, we realize that it was merely a phantom hand guiding us, and we miss it.


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It turns out Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner and frontwoman Karen O have flown to Australia of late to promote respective solo projects — Zinner with his symphonic debut, "41 Strings," and O with her first psycho-opera, Stop the Virgens. The latter is of particular interest around here, as it stems from a shelved 2005 solo album from O left gathering dust while YYYs followed their debut with two more excellent LPs and the personal favorite Is Is EP. Last fall we heard "Duet" premiered live on WNYC, and now we have a video take on the somber cut with Jason Grisell returning on harmony vocals/guitar. Zinner and O originally conceived their band as an acoustic duo back in 2000, so I like to imagine this material as a kind of alternate reality to the heavier direction they ended up pursuing for a decade. Check it out above. Meanwhile, explore Stop the Virgens further with a behind-the-scenes featurette after the jump.
O and Zinner's solo work continues to impress, but fear not, YYYs fans, they've been "writing and jamming" and "working on some more Yeah Yeah Yeahs stuff," as well.


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Our super easy Monday tangle named Oddbalz comes to us from Australian and newly-minted CZT Franciose (Frannie) Lip and it's her first on the site.
Australia now has 37 Certified Zentangle Teachers of the exactly 3,000 CZTs in 40 countries. (For the complete list by Country, visit ZENTANGLES > TEACHING ZENTANGLE > LIST OF CZTS BY COUNTRY on the top menu bar).
Frannie introduces herself,
I live in Brisbane, Australia, and grew up in a little Queensland country town called Wondai … yes, I am a country girl at heart! For as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in creating art, and over the years have experimented with different artistic mediums and art forms.
I was introduced to the Zentangle® drawing method in late 2015 when I was dealing with some difficult life lessons. For me, right from the beginning, the simple beauty and process of the Zentangle Method was key. I spent days and weeks alone with my journal and pens … working things through in my head, whilst tangling in my journal. From there, my love for Zentangle just grew and grew, and before I knew it, this amazing global community had opened itself up and welcomed me in … the possibilities were endless. I don't know where I would be now, had I not discovered Zentangle when I did.
Almost two years later, I am a passionate Zentangle artist; and, having been fortunate enough to make the unforgettable 'Zentangle pilgrimage' to Providence, RI, earlier this year, I am also one of Australia's newest CZTs.
Working in corporate finance during the day, my regular nightly Zentangle practice is my sanctuary and 'happy place'. I am so profoundly grateful to Rick and Maria for giving us the 'colour' of Zentangle, and sincerely thankful for everything it has brought into my life. As Co-founding Partner of 'AusTangle – Tangle Retreats and Seminars in Australia', I hope to be able to 'give back' by increasing awareness, within the wider Australian community, about the potential health and therapeutic benefits that can be achieved with regular, daily Zentangle practice.
Frannie's Oddbalz is formed on a "channel grid", where you first create columns or channels to develop the tangle. These make a nice easy change of pace for completing a section of your Zentangle® tile.
Frannie illustrates the step-by-step instructions for drawing Oddbalz below where she also includes two variations out of many possible. Frannie features Oddbalz in a striking and exuberant variation including the Zentangle-originals Knightsbridge and Mooka.
As you enjoy any of the tangles on the site, please do leave a comment of thanks and encouragement to show the artists you appreciate them for sharing their creativity to inspire yours.
Worth Repeating: I want to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who leaves comments on the site.
Though I don't often reply unless there's a question to be answered, I am always thankful to each and every one who contributes.
When you see your comment appear, be assured I'm sending you warm hugs of gratitude through the ether! 🙂
A special word of thanks to everyone who has taken time to contribute their thoughts on yesterday's question: Zentangle Community: When you haven't been tangling for a while, how do you get started again? Lots of great suggestions there. If you haven't shared yours yet, please keep them coming!
Check out the tag franniel for more of Frannie's tangles on TanglePatterns.com.
Related Links
- Linda's List of Zentangle-Original Patterns — here is the complete list of original tangles (aka "official tangles") created and introduced by founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, including those not published online. If you are new to the Zentangle Method I highly recommend learning a few of the published Zentangle classics first.
- A pattern is not always a tangle — here's what makes a tangle.
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- How to submit your pattern deconstruction to TanglePatterns
- Zentangle terminology — a glossary of terms used in this art form
- For lots of great FREE tutorials on TanglePatterns, click on the TUTORIALS link in the pink alphabetic menu bar below the tangle images at the top of any page
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College/University/Organization Name: SKP Engineering College
Organizing Department: Information Technology
Event Date: 04/02/2016 -- 04/02/2016 (MM/DD/YYYY)
Last Date: 03/30/2016 (MM/DD/YYYY)
Address: City, Tamilnadu, India
Registration Fee:
The registration fee Rs 500/-(for Two author), Additional author should pay extra Rs 200/-
College/University/Organization Website: www.skpec.in
Event Website / Brochure link: www.isparkz.in
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About Event:
1.Paper Presentation
Who Can Participate?
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EMERGING TRENDS IN INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY-2016-SKP Engineering College-City-Tamilnadu-India
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In this category you will find a list of all makes who make scalemodels related to Francis Lombardi aeroplanes or cars.
ABC Brianza is one of the leading firms in scalemodeling, started by top modeller Carlo Brianza.
CarWeb43 are two friends, Johnny and Christian, who are collectors of Fiat, Lancia and Martini modelcars. Together they make a few new models of specials, such as the Fiat 2300 Longue and Fiat 600 Cabriolet.
If you think these guys are interesting, please have a look at their website, www.carweb43.ch
ProgrettoK is a modelfactory based in Italy, who makes most of the time models of Italian cars.


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Over the years of the existence of the university and the law faculty, there has continued to be partnerships arrangements being made within and outside the university.
Informal working relations have existed between faculties, and associations within the university.
Some of the partnerships are informal because most heads of faculties find it easier to work like that since it makes their work easy. The faculty also has external arrangements with different organs. Majority of these partnerships have engage our law students in field work through:-
- Clinical Legal Education (CLE) projects
- International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
- Uganda Christian Lawyers Fraternity (UCLF)
- Land and Equity Movement Uganda (LEMU)
- Foundation for Human Rights Uganda (FHRI)
- International Justice Mission (IJM)
- Tiny Hands, a partner, that focuses on fighting Human Trafficking.
The faculty of law has a working relation with the school of law from the University of Dar es Salaam, in Tanzania. These partnerships are built for student exposure where our students are given practical experience while the students offer help in terms of labour to these organizations.
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In about half an hour, I'm leaving for a big annual event that I planned for my (non-profit) job. We'll have 250 attendees and 50-60 volunteers present. Santa will be there for free photos (which one set of volunteers will take, and then will put in frames they create with the kids). Each of the 150 children present will get a toy as a gift. There will also be a toywalk (a cakewalk with toys–and Christmas ornaments for adults–instead of cakes). There will be a light meal. There will be a table for kids to create Christmas crafts with some volunteers. There will be a singer performing Christmas carols. There will be donated door prizes for adults–from the small ($25 gift card to Target) to the very large (castle-like backyard playgrounds from Home Depot). I could go on, but you get the idea. It's been a big deal to plan, and it's been an even bigger deal because I (with some help, certainly) have been planning it on top of having a normal full-time-plus workload already. This is the final *big event* in a very stressful, busy year for me at work. Tomorrow night, while I'll still be tired from this event, I'll have the holiday dinner celebration with my two volunteer committees that I'm in charge of. We didn't have to do a holiday party, but I've spent part of my energy this year doubling the active membership in each committee, and I want to encourage the people to feel joined with the committee. Thirty people are attending, which really pleases me.
Tuesday, I get to slow down some, take some deep breaths. Wednesday, I'm leaving work early for an hour-long massage. Friday, I'm off. So my meals in the next few weeks get to reflect–at least a bit–that my priorities get to turn inward to my home a little. They will reflect me–knowing myself–being aware that at first, I will still be tired and worn out , needing to make easy meals or have my husband make food; then, they will reflect the love I have for expressing myself in the kitchen. Actually, assuming I have the energy after my event, tonight's meal will be a burst of celebration of me starting a period of greater free time. I'm going to attempt to make a Thai lasagna that I've been thinking about creating for a while now.
I was going to include my weekly meal plan in this post, but I don't have time now. I'll add it when I get home tonight. In the meantime, if you read this between now and 4 p.m., keep me and my event in your thoughts and prayers!
Edit: The event went remarkably well, though it wore me out entirely. (I could go back to bed, and it's 1:30 p.m. the next day. Luckily, I have Sally-friendly hot chocolate sitting beside me in the coffee shop, where I'm taking my lunch break.) I've rarely had so many people asking me questions or needing my guidance simultaneously as much as I did at this event. Next year, we'll have a to-do list for volunteers at the event posted somewhere so that people can check it to see what remains to be done! Overall, I'm thrilled it went well.
I knew I'd be tired, but I didn't think about how exhausted my legs would be. When the event was over, my husband (who is usually frugal enough that he does not want to eat out) suggested we just hit a restaurant on the way home, so that's what we did.
Here's my meal plan for this week:
dinner: make roasted winter squash for work party
I put this one together this morning: 2 acorn squash and 4 very small butternut squash, peeled and diced, tossed with ~2 T brown sugar, ~1 tsp. chili powder (1/2 tsp. cayenne also works), 1 T ghee (oil would work), ~1 tsp. cinnamon, ~1/2 tsp. ginger, and ~1/2 tsp. salt. I also added some lemon juice out of fear my vegetables would discolor before I baked them this afternoon. I put the vegetables and seasonings–minus ghee–in a gallon bag and shook them together. I sealed the bag, tossed it in the pan I'll roast the squash in, and took it to work. (I'll add the ghee, toss again, roast the veggies in our work kitchen oven tonight for 45-60 minutes at 375 or 400. I use a taste test to ensure they're done before I pull them out.)
dinner: vegetable stirfry–soy-free–with almonds and rice (I'll stirfry in sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and green onions, and then add OJ mixed with cornstarch as a sauce.)
Dessert: vegan almond thumbprint cookies (the first baking in my Sally-friendly baking month, this month's new activity I'm undertaking)–I'll post the recipe if they come out well.
dinner: the vegetable plate I didn't make this past week
dinner: gf sausage links with horseradish apple sauce (I'm getting fresh horseradish in my CSA order), herbed, roasted red potatoes, and steamed chard with lemon and garlic
Friday–HAVE THE DAY OFF
dinner: Curry Simple Thai lasagna with rice lasagna noodles (more details if it works out!)
lunch: Go out to eat
dinner: Vegetables stuffed with lamb and rice (using pastured, organic lamb from my CSA)
lunch: Salad with beets, goat cheese, toasted pecans, balsamic dressing
dinner: Drive to my mother's house to stay overnight before my appt. to start food allergy treatments!
I'll be submitting this week's menu plan to Carrie at Ginger Lemon Girl, who is hosting this week's gluten-free menu swap.


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Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) can cure genetic blood disorders through the replacement of defective blood cells by healthy cells. However, life-threatening complications limit the use of HCT therapy in the clinic. Complications in the recipient result from toxic conditioning and from graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a condition where the donor T-cells attack the recipient (host) tissues. Complete, prolonged depletion of both donor and host T cells permits stable engraftment of donor cells using reduced-intensity conditioning in rodents, without GVHD. However, complete T cell depletion is difficult to achieve in humans and infections, hematopoietic failure, and GVHD remain major complications of clinical HCT. Similar to outcomes in humans, miniature swine develop severe GVHD, infectious complications, or hematopioetic failure following standard clinical myeloablative conditioning and HCT. The investigators recently developed a novel, mild, preclinical protocol for HCT which permits donor cells to engraft without GVHD. Indeed, the treatment of miniature swine with a low-dose of total body irradiation, partial T-cell depletion, and a short course of cyclosporine A has reliably established donor HC engraftment without GVHD despite infusion of a very high dose of T-cell replete haploidentical (e.g., parent-into-child) HCT. Surprisingly, additional treatment with donor leukocyte infusion (DLI), a procedure known to ensure full replacement of HC in engrafted rodents, did not result in full (donor) hematopoietic replacement. The investigators surmise that the persistence of donor and recipient T cells in treated pigs promotes HC engraftment, inhibits GVHD, but also hinders the DLI conversion effect. Indeed, preliminary data suggest that regulatory cells persist in treated animals and inhibit both GVHD and DLI alloreactivity. Thus, the goal of this project is to elucidate the immunological mechanisms responsible for facilitating engraftment without GVHD, and to test new strategies to restore the DLI conversion effect in swine. The investigators hypothesize that immune modulation with regulatory cell involvement promotes engraftment and inhibits GVHD and DLI effects by inactivating donor, recipient, and DLI alloreactive T-cells. This hypothesis will be tested by the following specific aims, to: 1) elucidate the immunological mechanisms controlling GVH and HVG alloreactive T cells in vivo following HCT;and 2) restore the ability of DLI to enhance donor engraftment levels without GVHD through specific immune modulation. This project is innovative in that it investigates approaches for HCT that harness the immunomodulatory capacities of the immune system, rather than immune ablation, to promote better engraftment with fewer complications. The long-term goal of these studies is to translate promising protocols for parent-into-child HCT and DLI to the clinic. Successful translation would provide a cure for many screenable genetic disorders including hemoglobinopathies, lysosomal storage diseases, inherited aplastic anemias, and primary immunodeficiency diseases. If the aims of this application are achieved, these results could have a major impact on clinical HCT approaches.
Toxicities and complications associated with hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) currently limit this curative therapy for genetic blood disorders in the clinic. The goal of this application is to understand the immunological mechanisms responsible for facilitating high-level haploidentical (e.g., parent into child) donor hematopoietic cell engraftment without complications. The long-term goal of these studies is to translate promising nontoxic HCT protocols using parental donors to replace diseased blood cells and cure genetic blood disorders in children.
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Welcome to the Lived Experience in the Later Middle Ages webpages! Our project is an interdisciplinary, collaborative effort between Northwestern University, the University of Southampton and the National Trust. Fieldwork took place between 2010 and 2014, and the final publication is now out.
Here, you can find links to material from the final publication, supporting material to the text, other 'grey literature' reports, and links to information from other sources.
The project is led by Matthew Johnson, Professor and Chair of Anthropology at Northwestern University and Visiting Professor at the University of Southampton. The project also involved over 80 students from Northwestern and the Universities of Southampton over the five field seasons. Sources of funding and other support included the AHRC through two collaborative doctoral awards and the Parnassus Project, the University of Southampton, the National Trust, and Northwestern University.
Between 2010 and 2014, different members of the group carried out topographical, geophysical and building survey at four different late medieval sites and landscapes in south-eastern England, all owned and managed by the National Trust: Bodiam, Scotney, Knole and Ightham. Studies were also undertaken into documentary, map and other evidence. A particularly important element of the research was to synthesize and re-present the 'grey literature' at all four sites. The final publication, and material on these webpages, presents this work and discusses its archaeological and historical importance. It places the four sites and their landscapes in their setting, as part of the wider landscape of south-east England. We discuss the importance of these places in understanding later medieval elite sites and landscapes in general, and in terms of their long-term biographies and contexts. Central to our work are the linked ideas of lived experience and political ecology in presenting a new understanding of late medieval sites and landscapes.


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6 eggs
1 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup self-raising flour
1/2 cup cornflour
1/4 cup instant coffee powder
1 1/2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup Marsala
1/4 cup coffee flavoured liqueur
300ml thickened cream
1/2 cup icing sugar
750gm Mascarpone cheese
500gm Vienna almonds, chopped coarsely
- Preheat oven to 180 degree Celsius
- Grease 2 22cm round cake pans and line bases with baking paper
- Beat eggs in medium bowl with electric mixer about 10 minutes or until thick and creamy. Add caster sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until the sugar is dissolved between the additions. Gently fold the triple-sifted flours into the egg mixture. Divide cake mixture evenly between prepared pans; bake in moderate oven about 25 minutes. Turn cakes, top side up onto wire racks to cool
- Meanwhile, dissolve coffee powder in the water in a a small heat-proof bowl. Stir in Marsala and liqueur; cool
- Beat cream and icing sugar in a small bowl with electric beaters until soft peaks form; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in mascarpone and 1/2 cup of the coffee mixture.
- Split the cooled cakes in half. Centre half of one of the cakes on a serving plate; brush with a quarter of the remaining coffee mixture then spread with about 1 cup of the mascarpone cream. Repeat layering until last half cake is covered with mascarpone cream. Spread remaining mascarpone cream around the side of the cake; press almonds into side and top of cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
I do find that there is too much coffee mixture so be careful otherwise it tends to make everything too soggy and it can collapse!! Not what you want!


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GAA director general Paraic Duffy says that no further big games will held in Newbridge until referees' safety can be guaranteed.
Former All-Ireland final referee Joe McQuillan was jostled by Kildare supporters despite a close garda presence as he left the pitch at St Conleth's Park on Saturday night following the Lilywhites' loss to Tyrone in a round three qualifier.
The referees' room is located under the main terraced area in the ground and McQuillan had to pass through a common area before reaching the tunnel, an arrangement which Duffy says is unacceptable.
He said: "What happened to us on Saturday underlined that there is an issue in Newbridge and that will have to be addressed before there is a game there again.
"It doesn't mean it can't be used, but that issue with referee safety, wasn't acceptable.
"It shouldn't have happened, and that's something that we have to take responsibility for. It's our responsibility to steward the fixtures, and what happened on Saturday night was absolutely unacceptable and it's up to us to make sure it doesn't happen again.
"It was a Central Council fixture, therefore the responsibility rests with us. We have to look at what happened in Newbridge and we've got to accept responsibility for it.
"You can say it was a Kildare venue, but essentially it's a Central Council fixture so the onus is on us to see what happened and make sure it doesn't happen again. I'm not going to blame anybody else."


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As the weather warms up, tights and boots start to go away, and skirts and dresses come out of the closet more. When is a dress too short for work? Does a slightly longer hem length feel more "modern" to you? What shoes do you wear with different dresses and skirts? And, if you're tall or short, how do the rules change?
(Pictured at top: short / longer / longest)
Dress Lengths: When Is Your Dress Too Short for Work? What Skirt Length Feels Modern Now?
First, for dress lengths — our last poll on this still feels pretty appropriate to me, with most people agreeing that "just above the knee" is the right length for most skirts for work ("C" in the image at right). Still, the more recent midi-trend is so strong that even some of the age-old best-selling sheath dresses (like the middle option, at top) all look a bit short, while longer styles (like the third option at top) look a bit more modern.
Which Shoes to Wear With Different Dresses and Skirts
Which shoes to wear with dresses is an entirely separate subject. Which shoes do you like to wear best with different lengths of skirts? See the chart below. To my eye:
- with shorter shift dresses (like Option 1, below): The shorter the skirt, the lower and/or thicker the heel — a slightly pointy-toed ballet flat, a wedge, a newer block heel, or an architectural heel all work with shorter skirt lengths. Even a low sandal/bootie hybrid or a lace-up flat would work well (but know your office!).
- with classic sheath dresses (like Option 2, below ): The most classic look is a skinny heel, even if it's a kitten heel — but anything too high (4″ or over) may look weird given current trends. If you're going to go with a flat here it should be sleek — a slightly pointed toe, or for some reason I like the idea of a smoking slipper/loafer/mule (with a fairly "delicate" tongue, like this loafer).
- with trendier midi dresses (like Option 3, below): A higher heel always works best here, whether it's a block heel or a classic stiletto. If you've really got a casual day ahead, a bootie or a sandal/bootie/lace-up hybrid might work with a midi skirt, but it's hard to make it anything but a trendy look
- with fit and flare dresses (like Option 4, below): I think this is one of the most versatile styles for dresses. If we need to play favorites, a sleek wedge or flat might work best, but really almost any style of shoe will work here.
Pictured above: shift dress (1) / sheath dress (2) / midi dress (3) / fit & flare (4)
(updated because it was confusing having two charts with letters!)
Special Considerations: Dress Lengths for Tall Women and Short Women
For taller women, we've rounded up workwear for tall women and suits in tall sizes in the past — but readers who are taller, let's hear your thoughts: Do any special rules apply to tall women and skirts? Any favorite spots to get skirts and dresses that "get you" as a tall lady?
From a short person's perspective: Perhaps because I'm short (5'4″), I've always assumed if a dress or skirt is shown on the model as being a hand above the knee, it will be A-OK for me at work because it'll just be an inch or so above my knee. (Obviously, trying things on may change that perception! But I tend to regularly order regular length dresses and skirts, even if I tend to prefer short/petite pants.)
Readers, over to you: When is a dress too short for work? What do you think the perfect length is for a dress for work these days? Which shoes do you like to wear with different dresses? If you're taller, what do you think the rules are for tall women wearing dresses — and where are your favorite places to stock up on the best tall women's dresses for work?


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Good Afternoon!
Only a few short weeks left! However, we are not done yet! We still have to finish our math units and finish some more science. Please check the subjects below for what to expect these last few weeks.
Spring Family Fun Night! - Spring Family Fun Night is this Friday. It is going to a very fun time and I hope everyone can make it!
Relay for Life- Relay for life is this upcoming Saturday from 4-11PM at Webb Bridge Middle School. I will be there walking/running in support of the program and I hope to see you all there! Thank you so much for all of your help raising money throughout the year! The support means a lot.
5th grade pool party: Please note that a new permission form came home today for the pool party. The date was wrong on the first one. The 5th grade field trip will be Wednesday, May 24th.
Yellow Math- We have been working with Unit 4 which involves solving algebraic equations and inequalities. They have also learned how to graph inequalities and write inequalities using real world scenarios. Our test over this unit will be on Thursday, May 18th.
Blue Math- We have been reviewing some important concepts that we learned in 5th grade. These skills just happen to be in 6th grade unit 1 :). Students will be assessed over this review on Thursday, May 18th. The review includes, decimal operations, and fraction operations. We will also learn and preview some new 6th grade skills such as GCF, LCM, and the distributive property.
Science- We have been learning about heredity in science. Students are learning about important vocabulary such has dominant and recessive traits, learned behaviors vs. instincts, etc. Students will be tested over this unit this Thursday, May 11th.
Weekly Blast
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A self-described technophile, Red Cross photographer Victor Lacken has, for years, been advocating on behalf of those most vulnerable through the lens of his camera. When the Ebola outbreak struck West Africa in 2014, Victor was deployed to capture the devastating impact of this unknown enemy, and profile the work of the Red Cross in response.
Victor was recently recognized for his work in the Ebola response, awarded the AidEx Photojournalism Award for the four months he spent with the Red Cross in Liberia.
"This photo is about anticipation. I cased the building. I knew where they were going to come out. What I didn't know was that a curious neighbour would be watching from above. Her presence really adds to the environment." Victor Lacken
"I try to capture human interest. I try to be as invisible as possible so as to not insert myself into the photo. I captured this photo of two burial team members as they walked to pray for someone who had died during the Ebola outbreak. At a time when people were not allowed to touch, this was the safest way to do so." Victor Lacken
"It can take a lot of patience to get the perfect photo. I don't want to look like a tourist. I don't like to stage photos. And when people start reacting to the camera, it's time to put it away." Victor Lacken
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"When dealing with difficult subject matter, such as burials, I go into autopilot. I take the shot and deal with it later." Victor Lacken
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The GPL 10000 (formerly the Sentry Equipment and Zeck Systems Z10000) is the ideal odorant injection system for high-volume and high-pressure applications. The unit provides accurate odorization for gas with flow rates from 10,000K to 10,000,000 SCFH with excellent full-range accuracy (0.2%) for pipelines with pressure up to 1480 PSI.
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OK – I have cetainly seen my fair share of strange events in my search practice. No doubt. Just when I think I've seen it all a new phenomenon occurs right in front of me to bring me back to the realities of this business. I only wish I could make this stuff up!
Here's the scoop. A senior level candidate accepted an offer from a client of mine for a VP slot. Big money, big responsibility – big job! The stars were lined up. She was taking a week or so off between assignments to help her daughter move into her apartment nearby. I, too, have helped my kids move on more than one occasion and know too well what it takes to move from point A to point B. Sometimes it takes a couple of days to get the job done, but a week? Her new boss (my client) called her and asked her to meet him for lunch before her start date to go over a few things, talk about her new team and set the stage for her big start date.
Seems fair – right? WRONG!
She blew up. I mean blew up! She was not interested in meeting him for lunch. NOPE. She stated she was moving her daughter for the next week (WHAAAA?) and would not be available to meet until her start date (in a couple of weeks). Couple of weeks? WHAT?
She went on to say "If you are asking me to meet with you before my start date you may not be the right company for me." OMG! I could see the whole deal going up in flames – fast. My client thought about her comments for what seemed like 2-3 seconds and replied, "You are correct – this is not the right company for you." He withdrew the offer immediately. He asked me to re-start the search while my (former) candidate continued helping her daughter with her big marathon move. OH NOOOOOO! I crawled under my desk and laid in the fetal position for what seemed like hours trying to make sense of what had just happened.
Just when you think you have figured it out? This business will humble you every single time. Go figure.
I need to get back to work. Sorry. 🙁


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Soapsmith's Notes — home made
Hair care pantry raid!
avocado bouncy hair essential oils hair care home made long hair olive oil shiny hair
While surfing the net I came across some fun home hair care recipes. With the fun of summer and heading to the beach and pool you will need to give your hair some extra love to keep it from becoming too dry and damaged. There are many items that you will find in your kitchen that can provide some great nourishment and only take a few minutes to make. I found a nice one on youtube that includes one of my favorite ingredients, avocado! I love all things avocado, I love to eat it, put the oil in my soap and...


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Imagine being the head of a busy company with over 400 employees—and losing your voice. Not just losing your voice but becoming dizzy, out of breath and feeling sore when trying to speak. That's what happened to Kevin Hancock, President of Hancock Lumber Company in Southern Maine. This happened in the economic downturn of 2007 when it was a struggle to keep any company afloat. As the company regained its footing, Kevin began to have difficulty speaking and was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia, a rare neurological voice condition for which there is no known cause or cure. This took him on a quest to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. He wrote the award winning book, "Not for Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse." He will tell us his story and what he learned on this remarkable adventure. This is going to be just too good to miss.
Kevin Hanacock's Bio
Kevin Hancock is the President of Hancock Lumber Company. Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber operates ten retail stores and three sawmills that are led by 460 employees. The company also grows trees on 12,000 acres of timberland in Southern Maine. Kevin is a graduate of Lake Region High School and Bowdoin College. He is also a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. In 2015 Kevin published a book about his experiences with the Oglala Sioux Tribe titled, "Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse." The book won the National Indie Excellence Award, first place in leadership and runner-up in the spirituality category. Kevin is an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals within a company or a community such as Pine Ridge, through listening, empowering and shared leadership.
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Spring Grove Historical Society
The Spring Grove Area Historical Preservation Society was organized in 1986 with the purpose to provide an historical legacy for this and future generations of Spring Grove Area residents. Society meetings are scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday of odd-numbered months. The official publication of the society, The Historical "RIPPLET" is issued to members six (6) times per year.
The Society has completed work on the three (3) rooms it occupies at the Spring Grove area Community Center. The rooms serve as a link to the past, displaying numerous artifacts it has collected since its creation.
To contact the Historical Society, you may use any of the following:
Telephone: 717-225-0732
E-mail: email@example.com (updated 01/10/13)
U.S. mail: Spring Grove Area Historical and Preservation Society
50 N. East Street, Suite 3
Spring Grove, PA 17362


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Frequently asked questions
How do I register for an online class?
If you are a current degree-seeking student, you can register for online courses using Self-Service Banner (formerly WebAdvisor). If you are a non-degree seeking student, complete the online registration form. NSU will register you for the course upon receiving the form, and provide an e-mail confirmation with information for accessing your course.
What is the cost for an online course?
Tuition rates and other costs are approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents and may be revised during the year when there are circumstances beyond the control of the university. After you receive your Student ID number, you'll will have access to your account balance (including financial aid amounts) through Banner Self-Service (formerly WebAdvisor).


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Congressman Mike Johnson is a husband and father, a constitutional law attorney, a college professor, and a former state legislator who has devoted his life and career to fighting for our fundamental freedoms and traditional values. For nearly 20 years, he successfully litigated high profile constitutional law cases in district and appellate courts nationwide. He is widely recognized as a leading defender of the right to life, religious liberty, free speech, the Second Amendment and free market principles. In December 2016, Johnson was elected to serve Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District by the largest margin of victory in his region in more than 50 years.
In the 116th Congress, Johnson was elected by his colleagues to serve as the chairman of the Republican Study Committee--the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress and a critical influence on America's public policy since its founding in 1973. He is also the co-chairman of the Congressional Honor and Civility Caucus, which works to foster more productive dialogue in Washington and to improve the tone of the nation's politics and public discourse. Johnson also plays key roles on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee.
As the eldest son of a Shreveport firefighter who was critically burned and disabled in the line of duty, Johnson learned early on the values of hard work, honor and sacrifice.
Johnson lives in Louisiana with his wife Kelly and their four children – Hannah, Abigail, Jack and Will. Kelly is a certified teacher, licensed pastoral counselor and North Louisiana Director of Louisiana Right to Life.


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Lessons Learned from Performing an Integration Capacity Analysis (ICA)
By C. Van Leuven, J. Marenda
In September 2017, POWER Engineers Inc. completed a hosting capacity analysis project using Eaton Corporation's commercially available Power Engineering Distribution Software (CYME) hosting capacity module, Integration Capacity Analysis (ICA), for Portland General Electric (PGE) in Portland, Oregon. The objective was to perform the analysis on one substation containing seven feeders as a pilot project to identify the capabilities and potential scalability of using CYME's ICA tool system wide. The model and analysis included both the primary and secondary networks of each feeder under minimum and peak loading conditions. CYME's ICA module utilizes both an iterative approach and heuristic calculations to calculate hosting capacity at all nodes. This is unlike CYME's EPRI DRIVE module, which applies a streamlined approach using only heuristic approximations to calculate capacity at all nodes.
The results of the study revealed, in some cases, long simulation run times and troubleshooting to verify results are realistic to be the primary challenges when using CYME's ICA module to simulate hosting capacity on large systems. Due to the computationally intensive iterative method approach, the way the feeders are modeled and the simulation parameters chosen should be thoroughly considered because of the larger impacts these items will have on the simulation time and result accuracy. If system wide analysis using ICA is to be performed, then there are several lessons learned that can help future hosting capacity studies by reducing the overall study run time and obtaining verifiable results. Presented in this paper are the findings of this hosting capacity study regarding the current capabilities and lessons learned for future system wide implementation.
This paper was presented at the 2018 CIGRE US National Committee Grid of the Future Symposium.


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Even more interesting is the idea that CCP will be tying together the worlds of DUST 514 and EVE Online in a few different ways. Considering how diverse the gameplay styles are and how they're both supposed to take place in the same fictional universe, this brings up quite a few questions about how everything is going to work. We had a chance to shoot a few questions over too CCP CEO Hilmar Petursson via email to check in on what's going on, and got some information back about how DUST 514 will be structured, how CCP wants to charge for it, and the style of shooter gameplay you can expect.
IGN: To start, can you give us a brief overview of what DUST 514 is and how the idea for it came about?
Hilmar Petursson: In our pursuit to create something inventive, inspired and challenging that extends the EVE Online universe without making any compromises, the concept of a groundbreaking console MMO FPS was born. DUST 514 is first and foremost a first-class FPS mixed with real time strategy elements and persistent world components which are innovative in their own right. Still, the biggest innovation in DUST 514 is that the outcome of battles directly affects the resource and power controls in EVE Online. This will significantly enhance the gaming experience that our current 300,000 subscribers enjoy by adding a whole new level of gameplay elements that they can affect. This is a new concept in gaming and allows console players to take part in something meaningful and exciting without having to invest the same time that a PC-based MMO typically demands.
It's evident from the continuous success of EVE Online that gamers are very interested in the universe of EVE. There is a vast audience beyond our immediate subscriber base intrigued by the IP but who have not enjoyed the current mode of play that EVE Online offers. So, without changing the successful core experience of EVE Online, we believe that DUST 514 will appeal to gamers looking for an altogether different game experience within its vibrant, shared universe. DUST 514 is an adrenaline-packed, visceral ground combat game experience that will have a ripple effect on the entire universe of EVE gamers.
IGN: Can you go over the specifics of how DUST 514 ties into the world of EVE Online? Do players in the two games communicate with each other? If so, how frequently, to what extent, and with what aim?
Hilmar Petursson: There are three pillars of connectivity. First, the games share the same IP and time, so they are running in one single universe. Second, the players of EVE Online have the ability to contract out DUST 514 mercenary corporations to help conquer the planets of the EVE universe. Finally, EVE Online and DUST 514 players will have access to the same web-based social communication platform that we're releasing early next year.
IGN: How does the gameplay work? Is it typical first-person shooter controls? What kinds of weapons do you use and how do you go about acquiring them?
Hilmar Petursson: At its core, DUST 514 is a first person shooter with run and gun gameplay. But there is a heavy emphasis on vehicular combat that layers tactical and strategic dimensions within each battle. In addition, weapons and modules are upgradable in real time, which we believe pushes DUST 514 beyond what has been seen in the market so far.
IGN: What kinds of vehicles will be available? Can any player drive vehicles, and what kinds of customization options are available to players who want to tweak a vehicle's functionality?
Hilmar Petursson: Our aim is to launch with eight vehicle classes per race. These range from small hover bikes to heavy tanks. Each race's vehicles share a similar style and statistical differentiation with the ships of EVE Online. Any soldier can order in a vehicle for combat, provided that they've accumulated sufficient war points during the match. The commander chooses which types are available to the team in the pre-match deployment phase.
IGN: Is there a character progression system at all, like do you train skills over time similar to how it's done in EVE? If not, how does it work?
Hilmar Petursson: Like in EVE Online, there are not strict character classes so you are free to specialize your character in any way you see fit. Of course, like in EVE Online, focusing your progression has its benefits.
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About this book:
When your child is threatening a meltdown in the grocery aisle, is it really possible to keep your cool, correct the behavior, and reinforce healthy development, all at the same time? In this easy-to-read, science-based book, parents, caregivers, and big people of all kinds will discover how discipline affects children's development, why intervention should reinforce connection not separation, and why the disciplinary strategies that may have been used on us as children are not the ones that children really need.
About this author:
Dr. Vanessa Lapointe
Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is a BC-based registered psychologist and the owner and operator of the Wishing Star Development Clinic, who has been supporting families and children for 15 years. A much sought-after public speaker, Dr. Vanessa also consults with various provincial and educational organizations on best practices in child development, and presents workshops to a wide range of professionals and parents and continues to ensure that children have what they need to grow up to their fullest potential. As a mother to two growing children, Vanessa strives not only professionally, but also personally to view the world through the child's eyes. keep reading »


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After beating the streets of the old city in Istanbul, and hiking ancient trails through Cappadocia, then driving over the Taurus Mountains to Antalya, we dropped our bags in our sea front cottages in the village of Cirali and flung ourselves into the warm, salty Mediterranean. Ahhh...this is what I love most about this trip. By September the summer sun has heated the sea and the salinity keeps you afloat; I turn on my back, ears below the water so I can only hear my breath, and close my eyes--I'm back in the womb.
The first day of our forthcoming 5 night voyage along the Turquoise Coast several of us arose early to watch the sun arise out of the sea and the day started aglow in orange and red over the glistening, calm Mediterranean Sea rippling by the swimmer lazily taking a dip at dawn.
Before we board our gulet we drive up the coast to the small harbor of Kekova whereupon our bags get hustled down the dock and we are lead along the shore to meet our kayak crew. We launch our kayaks into the calm harbor to paddle for half a day and meet our gulet anchored off shore.
But first we have to paddle across a narrow channel, and just as we are about to get started I hear commotion and splashing behind me as Doug rolls his boat before he has a chance to get used to balancing his single kayak. (The rest of us were in double kayaks.) But, no harm done, the water is warm and we're just out for some fun to float over the sunken city, an ancient town partly submerged under the crystal clear water by past earthquakes.
It's the best way to see the sunken city, close to shore and at water level for a close-up view of half-submerged rock tombs, walls and rooms, and old foundations dating back 2000 years in the sea below.
Keeping it wild,
Kurt Kutay
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Crab & Lobster Pasta...thing
This is awesome sauce. And I totally forgot to snap a pic of it in all it's glory.
What I used:
A box of spiral pasta.
Ranch Powder.
Crab and Lobster meat (like the already cooked $3 kind, no fancy here)
Dill Weed.
A mixture of random spices.
I boiled the pasta, Let it cool.
I added half a cup of mayo to a cool lime green bowl. Added some garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Lawry's, Salad Supreme, and a tiny shake of Dill Weed.
I added the pasta, and a couple of shakes of the Ranch powder. I am not a huge fan, so I just put a little.
I added another half a cup of mayo, and put in a lot more of the seasoning, then added the two meats.
I didn't mean to buy Lobster, they both looked like Crab when I grabbed. Whatevs.
I just kept stirring and taste testing. I added a little more of everything, and one big shake of Dill Weed.
You just have to kind of go with what you like.
I packed it up and it's ready for lunch this week!
This is when I remembered to snap a pic;
So there you go. I don't know how it would taste heated up, I always eat it straight from the fridge at work.
Recipes from The Blog of Lisa
Here is a list of all the previous Recipe Blogs that I have posted.
Shrimp Alfredo
Frito Taco Bake
Easy Garlic Shrimp
Chicken Tortilla Wraps
Baked Sausage and Pasta
Creamy Beef and Rice
Burrito Lasagna
Divine Chicken and Potato Dish
Cheesy Cheesy Meaty Ziti
Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice
Alfredo Chicken and Broccoli
Sausage and Pasta
Frito Pie Bake
Avocado Egg Salad
Onion Dip
Ham and Cheese Dinner Rolls
Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Zucchini Chips
Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta
Crunchy Baked Pork Chops with Crunchy Onion Potatoes
Hall of Shame Cheese Balls
Zesty Lemon Shrimp
Cactus Chicken Casserole
Sour Cream Bacon Crockpot Chicken
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
I enjoy sports, binge watching TV, food, reading, and slightly bearded men.
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There are thousands of car parks available in the central city – find one using our interactive map. To access one of five multi-level parking buildings, drive in using the one-way streets and look out for the blue parking signs.
This real-time parking building information updates every minute. For more real-time information visit SmartView Christchurch
While we do our best to ensure information is correct and regularly updated, errors in the data and its completeness may occur.


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WATCH: Modern Dance Amongst the Shelves at the Free Library of Philadelphia
This new video from Vimeo user Haylee Warner depicts dance among the shelves at the City Institute branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, the smallish outpost located across the street from Rittenhouse Square. Warner explains: " I was shelving books everyday in the Dewey Decimal system and found myself pondering where humans fit in the world, where we find ourselves in life and how do we know where we belong. Every book had its place in the library down to the .7564 M34k. But how did that work with people? Through my 4 month exploration of this question I found that we belong where we put ourselves, sometimes we don't know why we are somewhere in our life, but feeled compelled to be there." Pretty heady stuff, but also soothing, like a library should be. Then again: Where were the librarians to say "shhhhh!" in all of this?
Library dance from Haylee Warner on Vimeo.


text: I just wanted to share my current farming strategy. When I do a complete run, it nets me ~1 new item on average (collection currently at 84%) and ~300-500 gp of items. Of course, most days I don't have time or interest, so I might just do an abbreviated run if at all. The map sets: A. (25 min) all level 2-6 except for Wizards Workshop (I skip some b/c I have all lvl 2, 3, and 4 items) B. (20 min) all level 9 C. (25 min) all level 12 and 15 D. (25 min) all level 17 (skip yellow dragon: 15 min) The map sets are chosen to align as closely as possible with the equipment level peaks at 6/9/12/15/18. The random distribution should fill in the intermediate levels just fine, and I can always switch to farming at a specific level once my collection approaches completion. The builds: A. tokenless firestorm - Just spam firestorm without caring. If you happen to draw no armor, or Combustible + Vulnerable, then spam firestorm from that wizard first, because he might die before you finish spamming. There are maybe 2 maps where the opponent has sufficiently high HP that you should hit it with targeted / burst attacks before burning the house down with firestorm. B. elf smash - Smash. MF + Smash. Run away if you can't smash hard enough yet. C. firestorm / runestone - This build is constrained to use only minor tokens so that it can work at level 12 without swapping. Basically just spam firestorm, and hold attackers with Winds Of War and Wall Of Fire. D. firestorm / runestone / frost - This build is identical to the previous, except to swap in a couple copies of Staff Of Winter, and upgrades to Perfect Toughness. Frost Jolt is great for holding off attackers, or holding them in place on a lava tile.


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Courtney S. Diehl, DVM
Mobile equine veterinarian for Steamboat Springs and the Colorado Rockies
Comprehensive wellness, lameness, reproduction, diagnostics, and dentistry
(970) 819-8659
Dr. Diehl has been an equine veterinarian since 2000. She works with a wide variety of equine athletes, pleasure horses, mares, and foals.
Mountain Equine is a fully mobile practice serving Routt County, Colorado and surrounding areas.
Dr. Diehl is dedicated to improving vet-farrier relationships through communication, research, and volunteer work with the Rocky Mountain Farrier Association
``I want to be remembered as someone who cared tremendously...``
Watch Dr. Diehl speak to Platinum Performance about her practice for their "I Am An Equine Veterinarian" series
Dr. Diehl is an avid writer and the published author of two books:
Horse Vet, Chronicles of a Mobile Equine Veterinarian and The Stories of Eric the Fox. Dr Diehl writes a monthly column for Horse Illustrated and a bimonthly column for Young Rider, as well as updates on her personal blog.
Eric the Fox – illustrated by Natalie de Stefano
2017 CIPA EVVY Award Winner in Children's Story Books!
Horse Vet – Chronicles of a Mobile Veterinarian.
"Laugh-out-loud-funny stories that you just can't make up"
Dr. Diehl's blog is about the life as an equine veterinarian and the mother of two daughters.
Clients put a lot of trust in veterinarians...we need to not be passing on gimmicks--we need to remain based in science.``
Dr. Diehl is committed to only recommending products backed by solid research.
Platinum Performance's comprehensive omega-3 wellness formulas and trusted support products were created in veterinary practice to transform equine health at the cellular level.
By combining modern textile technology and traditional Chinese medicine, which is supported by scientific studies, Back on Track creates products that help people, horses and dogs achieve a more active and comfortable life.
Juice Plus+ provides whole food based nutrition to promote a balanced diet to ensure you get enough servings of fruits, vegetables and grains
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Comprehensive wellness, emergency, reproduction, diagnostics, and dentistry


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Meet the Team
I joined the Schneider Family Dentistry team as scheduling coordinator in 1997. I currently work as the insurance coordinator.
I reside in Burlington with my husband and three children. I enjoy walking, biking, flower gardening, trips up north, and spending time with my family and friends.
I have been a member of the Schneider Family Dentistry team since December 2006. As the office manager/team leader, my responsibilities include helping the office achieve goals throughout the year, assisting in decisions for practice improvement, and helping the practice run smoothly for our patients. I am also the financial coordinator, which includes presenting recommended treatment to our patients and assisting them with the insurance benefits they receive. I also help Dr. Schneider with his marketing and advertising for the practice including Twitter and Facebook.
I have an Associate's degree in graphic arts from Gateway Technical College and a BA Science in Strategic Management of Information Systems from Cardinal Stritch. In my free time, I like to scrapbook, spend time with family and friends, and train my two German Shepherds, Admiral and Jersey.
I joined the Schneider Family Dentistry team in February 2006 and have been dental assisting since 2003. I assist Dr. Schneider with all procedures including cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic, TMD, and dental sleep apnea. I am also cross trained to work at the front desk as well as the supply manager and responsible for communicating with our OSHA Representative. I am also known for being the "handyman" of the office.
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My hobbies include tournament bass fishing and hunting. I also enjoy long walks with my dog Ranger.
I originally joined the Schneider Family Dentistry team in 2007 as the Hygiene Coordinator. I received my Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2011 and was fortunate enough to be able to return to SFD in 2015. My passion in dentistry is being able to see the amazing transformations that patients have with their dental and overall health as well as creating beautiful healthy smiles with the most up to date technology. I have been blessed with the opportunity to provide Dental Hygiene care with the Smiles for Life Organization on 2 Dental Mission trips; one to the Dominican Republic in 2014 and another with Dr. Schneider to Guatemala in 2015. In my spare time I enjoy doing yoga and playing softball as well as spending time with my husband, Matt, our daughter, Harper and dog, Gypsy.
I graduated dental hygiene in 2011 from Waukesha Tech. With being born and raised in Burlington, I was very excited to join the Schneider Family Dentistry team in 2016 and to be back in my hometown as a hygienist. I am very passionate about dental hygiene and love meeting new people every day. I enjoy getting to know my patients and their families. I also enjoy helping people with any questions or concerns about their mouth and teaching them about oral care. I was recently married in 2015. We have three dogs and are excited to have children in the future. I love to be outdoors, to do new things and see where the road takes me.
I am originally from PA and have lived in WI since 2012 and Love it here! I recently became part of the team here at Schneider Family Dentistry. I assist Dr. Schneider with all procedures including crown & bridge, restorative, cosmetic, and new patient exams. I am learning ortho and TMD screening. I have been an assistant since I was 17 years old, but love that I am still learning new things. I enjoy building relationships with patients and helping them feel comfortable about being here. I have a daughter that lives in WV and a teenage son that lives with me here in Burlington. I enjoy getting together with friends, walking, the outdoors, taking photos outdoors, journaling, drinking coffee and socializing.


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A long-debated third grade reading bill became law when Gov. Rick Snyder signed it in October, but some provisions won't kick in quickly, including the controversial retention mandate.
When retention of third graders does become a requirement, several exemptions will allow certain below-grade level readers to avoid repeating the third grade.
Even so, given that only half of Michigan third-grade students performed at the proficient or advanced levels on last spring's M-STEP test, many worry about large numbers of children being held back from advancing to fourth grade—especially in high-poverty and urban areas where proficiency rates were lower than elsewhere.
Another worry educators have expressed—that children might be retained in third grade multiple times until they are able to pass the state test—were addressed in the law's final form. Students would not repeat third grade more than once.
After lawmakers last spring passed competing bills related to third-grade reading, a measure emerged from closed-door negotiations in conference committee in September to pass the House and Senate the next day.
One "r" word remained in the final measure that many educational experts didn't want to mix with the traditional three "R's"—retention. The new rules do require students who test a year or more behind grade level on the state's annual reading test to repeat third grade.
But there are several exemptions to the retention requirement, along with one major loophole, all explained in the accompanying table.
Another important fact to keep in mind: the 2019-20 school year will be the first year that third graders must be retained based on sub-par reading scores. The provisions of the new law that start next school year involve providing extra services to struggling kindergarteners through third graders.
Beginning next year, K-3 students must be tested three times a year, and students with reading deficiencies must be given an Individual Reading Plan (IRP). Districts with struggling readers also will be required to provide teachers with additional professional development during school time and literacy coaches who will train, model, and offer feedback on best practices in teaching reading.
Services for children also will include increased small group and one-on-one intervention time and "read at home plans" to promote parental involvement. Districts will be encouraged to provide summer reading camps using teachers rated as highly effective.
When the third grade reading bill was first introduced three years ago, it would have mandated retention of all students who did not test at third-grade proficiency level in reading with no exceptions, no remediation, and no teacher training included. Intensive lobbying by MEA and other interested groups resulted in significant improvements—although even with those improvements, MEA opposed the final bill.
MEA will continue to lobby for changes in provisions of this new law that are not compatible with best practices in teaching early elementary students. The new legislative session beginning in January will provide time to change the first implemented provisions of the law (2017-18) and there will be more than two years to modify the retention provisions before they begin.
Although MEA opposed the bill in its final form, our lobbyists will continue to work for full funding of schools and mandated programs. Early next year, training sessions will be offered to MEA members wanting a more detailed explanation of the new law's mandates.