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Location: San Antonio, Texas
Responsible to complete selection orders by selecting products from the warehouse racks and to assemble, palletize and/or shrink wrap products/pallets for customer orders; accountable for meeting productivity, accuracy and safety work standards. May be required to use a variety of powered industrial equipment and may be required to work in dry or cooled product areas including refrigerated and freezer compartments.
High School Graduate (Preferred)
Prior experience preferred. Prior warehouse, distribution or retail experience preferred. Prior experience operating power industrial equipment, such as an electric pallet jack and high-extender high lift preferred.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation in the conditions specified for 8 - 10 hour shifts. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, day and evening hours, and overtime as assigned.
Ability to follow basic verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively to conduct the job requirements. Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills are required.
Complete selection orders; select products from the warehouse racks/pick slots, assemble, palletize and/or shrink wrap products/pallets for customer orders, and label cases/pallets with order labels in a timely, accurate and efficient manner per Company standards. Select or otherwise handle cases, boxes, bags, and/or pallets of dry groceries, frozen foods, dairy products, produce, poultry, fish, beef, pork and/or tobacco products and related products as identified on order forms, in the quantities specified, for delivery to customers.
Lift products weighing between 30-60 lbs. frequently and products weighing up to 75 lbs. occasionally, while ensuring and maintaining a safe work environment.
Operate power industrial equipment such as a double pallet jack, high-extender high-lift and other moving equipment (i.e., walkers).
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by properly disposing of pallet boards, wood chips, and other trash, etc. and ensuring any spills are cleaned up quickly and according to safety guidelines.
Conduct inspections of powered industrial equipment as required, using a safety checklist, to ensure such equipment is in good working order.
Report damage products and quality issues and notify supervisor of out-of-stock or low volume product(s).
Participate in rotation of products, move products to dock areas and perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work being performed as assigned for this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements; additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Must be able to follow verbal (oral) and written instructions. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse operation. Able to safely operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and other material handling/industrial equipment. Must follow safe working practices in accordance with Company safety policies and practices. Ability to work in multi-temperature areas as assigned (e.g. freezer, coolers, dry conditions). Must report for work regularly and on time, as scheduled. Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s) and works well with others. Must work well under pressure, and is able to organize and prioritize work assignments, and meet established deadlines. Must perform assigned tasks accurately and completely. Must be flexible and able to handle changes in work requirements productively.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must frequently sit, walk and stand; use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls; and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls. Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to step up and down on power equipment and climb a ladder repetitively. Must be able to hear and see within normal range with or without corrective devices. Must lift products weighing between 30-60 lbs. frequently; ability to lift products weighing up to 75 lbs. occasionally with assistance as needed; product weight varies by assignment, distribution center products, etc.
While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and frequently exposed to changes in temperature and humidity (-20 to 105 ). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, day and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the conditions specified for 8 - 10 hour shifts.
Order selection computer system(s) and Power industrial equipment.
NOTE: This position is only located at the San Antonio Distribution Warehouse.
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The Toronto Marlies are on a roll on the road and they'll have to continue their success if they hope to advance to the Calder Cup finals.
The Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate begins the Western Conference championship series Thursday night in Oklahoma City where they've never won in the two seasons the Barons have been in the league.
That's a problem because the Edmonton Oilers' farm team, the west's top team in the regular season (45-22-9), gets the extra home game in the best-of-seven series.
But a win Thursday or Friday in Oklahoma would put Toronto in a good position coming home, with Games 3, 4 and 5 at Ricoh Monday, Wednesday and Friday, if necessary. Monday's game on Victoria Day starts at 3 p.m. while the other home games are at 7 p.m.
In any event, this should be Toronto's biggest challenge so far on their road to a Calder Cup appearance.
The teams split their two games during the regular season. The Barons beat the Marlies 3-1 in November in Oklahoma City but Toronto won 2-0 at home in January. Last season, each team also took their home games.
Toronto, the West's No. 2 team during the regular season (44-24-8), enters Thursday's game having won four consecutive road games, sweeping the first round 3-0 with a victory in Rochester. They took all three games in Abbotsford to capture the Conference semifinal 4-1 after losing the first game at home.
The Barons advanced to the Conference finals after beating the Houston Aeros 3-1 in Round 1. They beat the San Antonio Rampage 4-1 in their semifinal, including three consecutive overtime triumphs. Barons centre Chris VandeVelde joined an elite group of AHL players, scoring back-to-back overtime winners. Like Toronto did in Abbotsford, Oklahoma won all three games in San Antonio to advance.
Both teams also enter the Conference finals riding hot goalies. Toronto's Ben Scrivens (7-1) has been terrific. He enters this series leading playoff goalies with a .944 save percentage and a 1.77 G.A.A
Yann Danis has also provided top-flight goaltending for the Barons. He's 7-2 with a 2.02 G.A.A.
Forward Jerry D'Amigo has been one of the big stories of playoffs for the Marlies, leading the team with six goals (tied for the league lead with two others) and nine points, and has a playoff-leading plus-10 while savvy veteran Mike Zigomanis has supplied three timely power play goals.
Leaf rookie defenceman Jake Gardiner (1-4-5) has quarterbacked Toronto's power play, which has yet to produce consistent results. They rank 12th of 16 teams in the post-season, hitting on just eight of 36 chances.
Players like Matt Frattin (5-2-7), Nazem Kadri (3-5-8) and Philippe Dupuis (2-4-6), all of whom spent time with the big club this past season, have been dangerous contributors to the Toronto attack.
The Barons have been getting balanced scoring with four players with four goals, including top scorers Mark Arcobello, a 23-year-old former Yale University centre, and former Saskatchewan Blades junior star Ryan Keller, 28, who captained last season's Calder Cup winning Binghamton Senators.
Arcobello leads with four goals and seven assists while Keller four goals and five assists. Centre Josh Green, who has played more than 300 NHL games with eight teams, also has four goals as does Hunter Tremblay, who played last season for the Canadian national champion University of New Brunswick.
Oklahoma enters the series with the seventh-best power play, scoring on nine of their 37 chances but Toronto has been lights out when it comes to killing off penalties. The AHL's best penalty killing team in the regular season has remained No. 1 in the playoffs.
Under coach Dallas Eakins' aggressive tactics, Toronto has killed 33 consecutive penalties, nearly 440 minutes of hockey without allowing a power play goal, including a perfect 24 for 24 against the Heat. Overall, they've surrendered only one goal in 36 short-handed situations (97.2 per cent). That one marker came against the Rochester Americans in their first round sweep.
The winner of this series will meet the winner of the Eastern Conference finals between the St. John's Ice Caps and the Norfolk Admirals for the Calder Cup title.


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Tim Sherer has been in the financial services industry since 1970, providing the finest service and advice to his clients. He received his bachelor's degree in business from Ohio University, graduating with Honors (Cum Laude), and his MBA from Santa Clara University. Continuing his career-related education, he has earned the professional designations of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). Tim is CEO of The Sherer Group, LLC in San Jose, California. Tim was also founder and CEO of an internet start-up, Extracents, Inc.
Demonstrating a seasoned understanding in meeting the needs of high net-worth individuals, successful professionals, retirees and business owners of both private firms and public corporations, Tim's focus is on retirement, estate planning, executive benefits and charitable planning.
In the past Tim was President of the Silicon Valley Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He has also achieved membership status in the Honor Roll of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), an international consortium of the top 5% of the world's insurance producers and financial planners. Only 5% attain Honor Roll ranking. He is a member of the American College's Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) associations. Tim has been a featured speaker at the MDRT's annual international meeting, a keynote speaker at various other forums, penned numerous financial articles and acted as moderator of business courses for the Life Underwriters Training Council and the National Association of Financial Services Professionals. You may view Tim's Company website at: http://www.thesherergroup.com.
Tim is an active member of The Los Gatos Morning Rotary Club Board of Directors, Chairman of the Rotary Foundation Annual Giving and Advisory Council Member of Rotary Rotacare San Jose Free Health Clinic, as well as a past member of the Business Alliance Team of the Saratoga Education Foundation and a Charter Club President of the San Jose Active 20-30 International Service Club, and a prior Board member of Saratoga Little League. He has coached baseball and basketball for many years. In his leisure, Tim is an avid fly fisherman and skier and enjoys motorcycle and dirt-bike riding. He and his wife Theresa have one son, Ryan. They currently reside in Los Gatos, California. Tim holds FINRA Series 1, 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses.


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Artist Karen Ingham's latest project is guaranteed to make a buzz. The British insect-lover has produced a series of dresses designed to aid shrinking populations of bees and other pollinators, a growing environmental crisis that threatens our global food system. Featuring electron-microscopy images of pollen, Ingham's "Pollinator Frocks" are treated with a nectar-like sugar solution that attracts and nourishes bees and their brethren. She even created outfits for separate occasions: day-wear to draw bees and butterflies and evening-wear for nocturnal critters such as moths.
"Populations of insect pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and moths, and the plants on which they depend, are declining at alarming rates due to deleterious human activity," says Ingham, who collaborated with entomologists, botanists, microscopists, and engineers to develop her prototypes. "These symbiotic relationships must be protected."
Treated with a nectar-like sugar solution, the dresses mimic the way insects relate to flowers.
Treated with a nectar-like sugar solution, the dresses mimic the way insects relate to flowers.
Working with technologists at the Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating, Ingham examined aromas and materials that mimic the way insects relate to flowers before settling on her arresting printed fabrics, which she dubs "wearable gardens." Ingham sees her dresses having the most impact in urban spaces, where gardens are limited in number, nectar-rich plants are rare, and public engagement is most needed. "The clothing can be hung out as clothes are hung on a washing line, to act as an attractant to pollinators," she says.


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August 14, 2015
3 years, 9 months and 8 days
our Reunion.
Our incredibly beautiful Sequoia High
55th Reunion
was the weekend of
August 14-15, 2015
– the same weekend that the Sequoia Alumni Association held its annual picnic on campus for graduates from all years. So we had a full weekend.
The turnout was not as great as for the 50th, of course - but everyone talked and laughed and visited and danced and smiled and smiled.
If you couldn't come, please know that we did miss you. And if you're in the area next year, we'll save room for you at the Class of 1960 table at the
Sequoia Alumni Association annual picnic on the Sequoia campus
August 20, 2016.
And we'll see you for sure at the 60th Reunion in 2020!
For more information on the 55th Reunion, click on the next page (called Super 55th Reunion) using the link on the left.
If you were ever a part of the Sequoia Class of 1960, you are invited to our next Reunion - and you can attend the Sequoia High School Alumni Association reunion which is held EVERY YEAR in August, on the Sequoia campus.
If you were a part of our class and haven't been contacted yet, please contact us by sending an email to
or go to the "Contact Us" page at the left.
This website allows you to post messages to your classmates and get reconnected with the other members of our great Class of 1960!
Return to this website often, as it will be updated.
Use the links at the left side of the page to navigate this site. To view the pictures, go to the Photo Albums page and, for the best viewing, click on "view page layout." There are 76 pages of pictures in the Yearbook Photos album alone!
And in the memorabilia album you will see some great stuff donated by our classmates.
To learn the latest news and changes to the web site, go to the "Latest Updates" page. And please DO post a message for your classmates and come back often!
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Faith Notes
■ The Singles' Ministry at First Baptist Church Bracktown, 3016 Bracktown Rd. in Lexington, will hold its second annual Singles' Conference from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration and a continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m., with the program starting at 9 a.m. The keynote speaker is the Rev. LaRoy Brooks of First Gethsemane Baptist Church in Louisville. Registration is $10. Call (859) 231-7042 or contact Kae Cooper at (859) 492-3904 or email@example.com.
■ The Kentucky United Methodist Children's Home, 2050 Lexington Rd., Versailles, will hold its Annual Day Celebration, auction and barbecue luncheon at 10:30 a.m.. Visit www.kyumh.org. Call (859) 873-4481.
■ Southland Christian Church, 5001 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, will begin a message series called "One Month to Live" this weekend. Service times are 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6:08 p.m. Sundays.
■ Arlington Christian Church, 1206 N. Limestone, Lexington, will hold a fall festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The event will feature food, crafts and free car inspections. Call (859) 252-4393.
■ Trinity Hill United Methodist Church, 3600 Tates Creek Rd., will offer a Chicken and Fixin's Dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Dinner includes grilled chicken, slaw, baked beans, and roll for $6 a meal, or three meals for $15. Meals are available to go or served in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds support missions activities. Call (859) 229-0750.
■ Greater Saint James CME Church, 410 W. Washington St., Winchester, will hold a fish fry at noon. Call (859) 744-7533.
■ Victory Apostolic Church, 1474 Anniston Dr., No. 6B, Lexington, will begin celebrating the second annual pastoral and church anniversary at 5:30 p.m. Elder James McDonald of Emmanuel Apostolic Church will be the guest preacher at 5:30 p.m. The next services will be: 6 p.m. on Sept. 21 with Elder Lonnie Hardin Sr. of new Life Community Church; 6 p.m. Sept. 28 with Elder Sanford Pinkston Sr. of Grace Apostolic Church.
■ Broadway Christian Church will host Marshall Leggett, a minister at the church from 1966 to 1981, at 10:30 a.m. Leggett was president of Milligan College until his retirement in 1998 and now resides in Aledo, Texas. A congregation photo will be taken after the service.
■ Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 533 E. Main St., Lexington, will switch to its fall schedule, with Holy Communion at 7:45 a.m.; family worship and Holy Communion at 9 a.m. and worship and Holy Communion at 11:15 a.m. Christian Formation for all ages will be at 10:15 a.m.
■ Park United Methodist Church, 645 E. High St., Lexington, will hold church at Woodland Park at 11 a.m. A cookout will follow the service. In case of rain, the event will be held at the church.
■ Temple Adath Israel, 124 N. Ashland Ave., will hold an open house at 10 a.m. to introduce a new program, "Parenting a Jewish Child." Call (859) 269-2979.
■ Liberty Worship Center, 975 Haggard Ct., Lexington, will hold revival services at 7 p.m. Call (859) 293-5500.
■ Great Crossing Missionary Baptist Church, 135 Lloyd Rd., Georgetown, will celebrate its 121st anniversary and homecoming. At 3 p.m. The guest preacher will be the Rev. James W. Custard of First Baptist Church-Nepton in Maysville.
■ The Women's Guild of Christ the King will present "Thoughts on My History and Your Future" by the Rev. Larry Hehman at 7 p.m. in the Parish Life Center. Hehman will share his views on the future of women in the Catholic Church. Child care is available with three-day advance notice. Call (859) 338-1065.
■ Temple of Prayer Church, 549 Parkside Dr., Lexington, will hold the third annual Women's Summit 2008, "The Power of Prayer," through Sept. 20. The keynote speaker at 7:30 p.m. will be Pastor C. Charles Johnson Jr. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, the speaker will be evangelist Rometha Stallworth. On Sept. 20, registration ($35.00) will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by breakfast, workshops, a "Taste of Italy" for lunch and a speech by evangelist Evelyn A. Johnson at 1 p.m. Visit www.topscogic.org.
■ Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, 540 W. Maxwell St., Lexington, will kick off its Young Adult Inspirational Services at 7:30 p.m. with the Midwest Regional Young Adults meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 and Sept. 23. Call (859) 254-7387.
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■ Tibetan Buddhist Community of Lexington will start a series of teachings based on Atisha's Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 20. The series will run through the end of 2008, except for the last Saturday of each month, when visiting teacher Geshe Kalsang Samdup visits. TBCL meets at 1800 Gayle Dr. in Lexington. Chairs are available, or guests may bring a meditation cushion. No previous knowledge of Buddhism is necessary. Teachings are free. Donations to TBCL are welcome. Visit www.tbcl.org, e-mail email@example.com or call Richard Farkas at (859) 396-3505.
■ Russell Cave Baptist Church, 3179 Russell Cave Rd., will hold a fall festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20. The event will include a yard sale, bake sale and concessions. Call (859) 576-3640.
■ Beaumont Presbyterian Church, 1070 Lane Allen Rd., Lexington, will begin its 50th anniversary celebration on Sept. 21. Worship will begin at 10 a.m. at James Lane Allen Elementary School, 1901 Appomattox Rd., with recognition of all charter members. This worship service will be followed by a procession to the church, where the 11 a.m. service will include components of the first service of the proposed congregation 50 years ago. After the service, there will be a picnic potluck lunch with the main dish provided by the church. Presbyterian Grass, Beaumont's bluegrass group, will provide afternoon entertainment. Call (859) 278-5062.
■ East Second Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 146 Constitution St., Lexington, will observe the ninth anniversary of its pastor, the Rev. Donald K. Gillett II, on Sept. 21 at its 11 a.m. service. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Eugene James Jr. of the Northwestern Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Call (859) 254-0675.
■ Eastland Church of God, 2598 Liberty Rd., Lexington, will host Build Your Vision, a national conference for training church and school ministry leaders in diverse areas from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 23. Main sessions and breakout sessions will be led by national leaders Stan Toler, Pastor Terry Bates, and Daniel Cook. Registration is available www.bgwservices.com or by calling (859) 268-3350
■ Campbellsville University will host several guest speakers at the 2008 Pastors and Church Leaders Conference on Sept. 25-26. Times are 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 25 and 10 a.m. Sept. 26. Registration is available at www.campbellsville.edu, or by calling (270) 789-5520.
■ Bass singer Terry G. Hall will be in concert for the noon potluck luncheon Sept. 26 at South Elkhorn Christian Church, 4343 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington. Vist terryghallmusicministry.com or southelkhorncc.org. Call (859) 873-3420 or (859) 223-1433 for reservations. Bring a dish to share.
■ Palomar Baptist Church, 2190 Fort Harrods Dr., Lexington, will hold a revival at 6 p.m. Sept. 21 and 7 p.m. on Sept. 22 and 23.
■ Michael Bell, the first black president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, will lead "Accent on Christian Faith 2008'' activities at Berea College Sept 23-25. On Sept. 25, he will speak on "Bridges Across Cultural and Ethnic Differences" at 3 p.m. in Phelps Stokes Chapel. He also is scheduled to lead noon worship services daily in Danforth Chapel on Berea's campus. Bell is senior pastor of the Greater St. Stephen First Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Call (859) 985-3606.
■ Presbyterian Church (USA) member Jodi McGill will speak at Second Presbyterian Church, 460 E. Main St. at 10 a.m. Sept. 27. McGill will speak on her missionary involvement with health care in Malawi. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 28, she will host Moment for Mission and a forum class.
■ Woodford Community Christian Church, 320 Hope Ln., Versailles, will show "The Truth Project," a new initiative of Focus on the Family, in a live simulcast from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Tickets can be purchased at www.thetruthproject.org or at the door. Call (859) 873-0288.
■ The Greater Mountain Crusade will be held at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville on Sept. 28-30. Jerry Pipes will be the speaker, and Mickey Henderson will be the worship leader with an estimated 200-member community choir. Special music for Sept. 28 will be provided by Larnelle Harris, the newest member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Ricky Skaggs will be featured on Sept. 29. Sept. 30 will be Youth Night, which will begin with a student pizza blast at 6:15 p.m. in the Pikeville City Park and will feature former NFL players Keith Davis and Shawn Harper. Music will begin each night at 6:30 p.m. with services at 7 p.m. Visit www.mountaincrusade.org for more information.
■ First Uttingertown Baptist Church, 2911 Royster Rd., Lexington, will hold its pastoral anniversary service for the Rev. Joseph McDowell at 10:45 a.m. Sept. 28. The guest speaker will be Benjamin Stanley Baker, pastor of New Light Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit and former pastor of Main Street Baptist Church of Lexington. Call (859) 294-6757.
■ The Southland Christian Church Women's Ministry will host a two-day retreat for women of all ages Oct. 3-4 at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington. There will be two sessions: 7-10 p.m., Oct. 3 (check-in begins at 6 p.m.) and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Registration is $60 through Sept. 23. The cost includes a copy of the book Brave, refreshments Friday evening and lunch on Saturday. Register at www.Southland Christian.org,
■ Several Church of the Nazarene congregations will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the organization at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 5 at Lexington Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 1142 Caywood Dr., Lexington. Sunday School services will be at 9:30 a.m., and a fellowship meal will follow the 10:30 a.m. service. Visit http://nazarene.org for more information. Call the Rev. Matthew Cole at (859) 255-0910.
■ The Cathedral of Christ the King, 299 Colony Blvd., will host "What Is a Gospel" with author and teacher Margaret Ralph from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Meeting Room at Hehman Hall. Cost is free but pre-registration is recommended. Call (859) 278-9676. This is the first of four lectures on Christ in the Gospels to be given each Tuesday evening in October.
■ The Southland Christian Church's annual Jesus Prom — a formal event for adults with physical and/or mental disabilities — will be 6:30-10 p.m., Nov. 14. This year's theme is "Crystal Clear." Contact Kara at (859) 224-1664 or email@example.com. The church is at 5001 Harrodsburg Rd.
■ Lexington Theological Seminary, 631 S. Limestone, will hold the second session of its Fall 2008 Lay School of Theology from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 11, 18 and 25. The topic will be "Conflict and Congregations: Creative Responses." Registration deadline is Sept. 25. Cost is $40. Call (859) 280-1233 or register at www.lextheo.edu.


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South Africa faces wave of strikes
Oct. 3 - The South African mining industry has been hit by a spate of wage strikes following the Marikana massacre. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Gold workers on strike in South Africa as a spate of wildcat miners' strikes spreads to other sectors. The walk outs are now escalating the labor unrest that has become a major headache for South African President Jacob Zuma. Now mineworkers in the platinum, gold and coal sectors are demanding more money. (SOUNDBITE) (Isizulu) STRIKING MINE WORKER, SIBUSISO NTJIMA, SAYING: "All we want is money. We have been waiting for that money since 2003. We want it and there is no turning back." The spreading labor unrest has raised fears the country could see a repeat of the stand-off with police at Lonmin's platinum mine in August that led to the shooting of 34 miners. That was South Africa's bloodiest security incident since the end of apartheid in 1994. An official commission has started a probe into the killings this week. As many as 75,000 miners, or 15 percent of the South African mining sector's total workforce, are already out on strikes.


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Sunderland's season has lift-off after a record sixth derby win on the spin gave Sam Allardyce's his first victory in charge of the Black Cats.
Allardyce followed the pattern of his three predecessors to grab a derby win in his second game at the helm, as the hosts broke their duck for the campaign to move off the basement.
Sunderland were completely outplayed during the first half, but were handed a penalty on the stroke of half-time, in an incident which saw Newcastle skipper Fabricio Coloccini sent off.
Adam Johnson's converted it with ice-cool composure to net his fourth goal in six games against Newcastle.
Allardyce's side remained nervy in the second half, with Costel Pantilimon producing a superb save, but they grabbed an unassailable two-goal lead when unlikely hero Billy Jones netted his first in a Sunderland shirt.
And then with three minutes to go, Sunderland sealed the points after a devastating counter-attack saw Younes Kaboul pick out Steven Fletcher to volley home.
Newcastle had the first opportunity three minutes in, when Coloccini's acrobatic volley was pushed away by Costel Pantilimon from Jack Colback's inswinging free-kick.
The Magpies remained firmly on top, as they keep possession comfortably, with Pantilimon fortunate not to concede midway through the first half after Daryl Janmaat's chipped ball over the top found Jack Colback.
The ex-Sunderland midfielder scuffed a volley, which Pantilimon spilt behind, just the wrong side of the post.
Sam Allardyce was forced to make a couple of first half changes, with Ola Toivonen (groin) and John O'Shea (hamstring) both forced off through injury, with Sebastian Coates and Jermain Defoe introduced.
Pantilimon was called into action again on the stroke of half-time, when he tipped over Georgi Wijnaldum's dipping free-kick from the edge of the area.
But in first half stoppage time, the game turned on its head as, Sunderland took the lead completely against the run of play, while Newcastle were reduced to 10 men.
Defoe threaded a lovely through-ball for Fletcher to run onto, and as the Scotland international got into the area, he was nudged off the ball by Fabricio Coloccini.
Referee Robert Madley pointed to the spot, before Coloccini was shown a straight red card.
Johnson stepped up and with Sunderland's first shot on target, converted it into the bottom right-hand corner.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Newcastle should have levelled within 10 minutes of the restart when Ayoze's Perez's pass deflected off Lee Cattermole into the path of Aleksander Mitrovic.
The striker sold DeAndre Yedlin with a dummy, but then saw his shot brilliantly kept out by Pantilimon from 10 yards out.
But in the 65th minute, Sunderland doubled their lead from a corner routine.
Johnson's delivery from the left, was superbly volleyed back into the six-yard box by Yann M'Vila at the back post, and Jones helped it over the line from point-blank range.
Newcastle didn't raise the white flag though, Wijnaldum drawing another excellent save out of Pantilimon low to his right.
At the other end, the woodwork denied Johnson a second when he cut inside off the right and a left-foot shot towards the far top corner, which beat Rob Elliot, but crashed back off the bar.
But with four minutes to go, Sunderland did seal victory after a devastating counter-attack stemming from Kaboul winning a tackle midway inside his own half.
Kaboul sprinted forward and received a return pass down the left flank, from where he sent in an inch-perfect cross to the far post where Fletcher converted.
Sunderland: Pantilimon, Yedlin, O'Shea (Coates 37), Kaboul, Jones, Cattermole, M'Vila, Toivonen (Defoe 36), Johnson, Lens (Larsson 82), Fletcher. Subs not used: Mannone, van Aanholt, Gomez, Watmore.
Newcastle: Elliot, Janmaat, Coloccini, Mbemba, Dummett (Thauvin 78), Colback (Anita 49), Tiote (Lascelles 46), Sissoko, Wijnaldum, Perez, Mitrovic. Subs not used: Woodman, Cisse, De Jong, Haidara. Booked: Tiote (14), Colback (45). Sent off: Coloccini (45)
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"Let's Ditch Sunday School" is the title of a talk I've given in various places and in webinars over the last couple of years. The provocative title may garner interest, but it is not exactly how I feel about Sunday school. For some, churches "ditching" it might be exactly what is needed, but for others, re-invigorating Sunday school might involve taking the "school" out of Sunday mornings and replacing it with non-formal and informal education and faith formation practices.
A recent blog post by the Rev. David R. Henson, an episcopal priest, called for our churches to bring Sunday school back to its social justice roots. For those of you not up on your Sunday school history: Sunday school was founded in the 18th century by British newspaperman Robert Raikes as a means of teaching poor children forced to work in the factories of the Industrial Revolution to read. The book he used to teach them to read was the Bible. Henson suggests that since many school systems have been cutting arts programs, perhaps Sunday school could be the place where children both with and without the personal means to be involved in the arts privately could be exposed to music, painting, drama, and movement. And he suggests that this practice might be an act of social justice in the same vein as the work of Robert Raikes. He writes:
Many of our churches have musicians and artists in the pews, in the choir loft, and even on the fringes of participation who have the very gifts and passions that could revitalize Sunday School through justice and the arts. Though some churches have shied away from it, the church has rich history as a bastion for the arts and for beauty, understanding that existing amid beauty and art is as much a human right as education and just as important for human flourishing.
So are any churches providing the children of their surrounding community with access to the arts? I'm sure some do and I've found one in the United Church of Christ in Canton. Ohio. For six years, Trinity United Church of Christ has run an afterschool program called Kidz BEAT, where local school children are involved in choir, hand bells, culinary arts, drama, movement and other arts based learning. While they don't do this program on Sunday mornings, I'm sure that any one observing Kidz BEAT would find ways to transfer what they do to the Sunday school hour. Interested parties are invited to come and observe Kidz BEAT on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, and participate in a discussion of how such a program might work in their own ministry settings. One can find out more about this event here: http://events.uccpages.org/kidzbeat.html
So perhaps your church doesn't need to ditch Sunday school to do a better job of spiritually forming the children and families in your community. Maybe you just need to think about changing the focus.
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What are some other justice-based practices that might become a part of your church's Sunday school? How does your church celebrate the arts as a spiritual formation practice?
The Rev. Dr. Ivy Beckwith is the Faith Formation Team Leader for the United Church of Christ. Ivy and her team want to hear your stories about the transformative ideas your church has implemented in the area of faith formation. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or at 216-736-3875.
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Naa Peru Surya to have a strong Interval BangFebruary 28, 2018 05:36
Stylish Star Allu Arjun who placed himself in the big league in Tollywood is gearing up for a high voltage action entertainer which has been titled Naa Peru Surya. The film is said to have a strong social message and it marks the directorial debut of Vakkantham Vamsi to Telugu cinema. Allu Arjun plays an army officer in the film and he is romancing Anu Emmanuel in the film. The climax episodes are currently being canned and the entire shoot of Naa Peru Surya has been planned to be wrapped up by March. The last two songs will be canned in Europe during the mid of March.
The interval episodes that have been canned recently are said to be the major highlights of Naa Peru Surya. A special tunnel set has been erected in Ramanaidu studios with a massive budget and they have come out really well. The makers firmly believe that the interval episodes are said to be the major highlights. Vishal – Sekhar duo is composing the tunes and the background score. Produced by Naga Babu, Lagadapati Sridhar and Bunny Vaas, Naa Peru Surya has been slated for May 4th release all over.


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Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP is pleased to announce that John W. Woodard, Jr. has been honored with a 2017 Client Choice Award.
The Client Choice Awards recognize those partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client service they provide. The criteria for determining the awards is focused on the ability to add real value to clients' business above and beyond other players in the market. Uniquely, these awards survey senior corporate counsel only, with this year's winners chosen from a pool of more than 2,000 individual client assessments. The Client Choice Awards are made possible by International Law Office and Lexology.
John Woodard has over 25 years of litigation experience handling a wide variety of matters including construction; employment; labor; insurance; environmental; civil rights; administrative law; product liability; toxic torts; public procurement; and all types of business litigation in state and federal courts throughout Indiana and Kentucky. In addition to being a Partner in the Firm's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Service Team, Mr. Woodard has served as Counsel for the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation for over 20 years. He is licensed to practice law in Kentucky and Indiana. He earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University (Bloomington) and his law degree from Indiana University (Indianapolis). Mr. Woodard has earned the Highest Professional AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and been recognized by Woodward/White's The Best Lawyers in America® and Kentucky Super Lawyers®.


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Mike Williams (NIWA, NZ), Matt Mazloff (Scripps, USA), Mike Meredith (BAS, UK)
Assessing the state of any component of the global climate system is highly dependent on available observations. There is a need for observations, both within the desired assessment period and over the long term to provide a basis for determining change. Recently, Meredith et al. (2015) prepared the first state of the climate assessment for the Southern Ocean. This report in the Bulletin of the American Metrological Society was limited to 1000 words in length. This limitation precluded description and discussion of several key issues in determining a Southern Ocean state of the climate. Particular issues that have been identified include:
We propose an open workshop to discuss these and similar issues, with the objective of identifying both where observations are adequate for a state of the climate assessment, where they are not, and where new or continued observational efforts could have the highest impact. �It is anticipated the outcome from this workshop will a scientific paper which will address the spatiotemporal variability of the Southern Ocean and provide a solid footing for doing future state of the environment assessments. This paper will also advise the design and planning of new observations that can contribute to SOOS.�
- Mike Williams (NIWA, NZ)
- Matthew Mazloff (Scripps, USA)
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The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women 2nd Ed by Tristan Taormino
Average customer review 4.5 out of 5 stars9 reviews
The first self-help guide to anal sex for women, this book offers comprehensive information on all aspects of anal eroticism and health for all women: heterosexual, lesbian, bisexual who want to learn how to enjoy anal sex.
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The first self-help guide to anal sex for women, this book offers comprehensive information on all aspects of anal eroticism and health for all women: heterosexual, lesbian, bisexual who want to learn how to enjoy anal sex.
This paperback anal sex guide aims to dispel myths, educate the reader and help them on the pathway to anal pleasure in 19 chapters:
- Beyond Our Bodies: Emotional and Psychological Aspects of Anal Eroticism
- Preparing the Ass for Pleasure
- Enemas
- Safer Sex
- Lubricants
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- Doing It for Yourself: Anal Masturbation
- Let Your Tongue Do the Walking: Analingus
- Anal Penetration
- Anal Pleasure for Men
- BDSM and Anal Play
- Butt Bondage: Long-Term Butt Plug Wear
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- Anal Health, Anal Ailments, and STDs
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The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women 2nd Ed by Tristan Taormino
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Brilliant myth-busting guide
Reviewed: 11 October 2014 by SR36, a Straight Single Female
First off - I'm fairly new to anal sex. That is, I tried it several times in the past with various partners, but never got further than pain and frustration, so I let it go. Recently, however, I had the good fortune to try it with someone who very much knew what he was doing, and so I found it to be a very pleasurable experience. Since then, and much to my surprise, my interest has grown dramatically and I've started to experiment with anal toys.
I decided to buy this book to further my education and to ensure that I knew what I was doing with my new purchases, and I'm so glad I did. The book is split into 19 chapters, covering subjects from anal sex myths and anal anatomy, to the use of anal sex toys, safer anal sex, anal pleasure for men and BDSM and anal play, and a whole lot more!
The writing style is friendly and easy to follow, there are plenty of diagrams to help with the author's explanations and I particularly like the "Ask the Anal Advisor" sidebars that provide examples and/or questions asked by real people.
This book is so incredibly informative and has definitely changed my opinion on a lot of aspects of anal sex. I am far more open to trying new things now, have got over my fear of the "dirtiness" (actual, not mental-because I like that!) of it, and have a much more relaxed attitude to the whole thing, which can only serve to make anal sex better for me in the future. Forgive the pun but this book, in conjunction with some beginners toys, has helped to open up a whole new area in sex, and one that I never thought interested me.
If you're new to anal and are interested in educating yourself, have a partner who wants to give it a try but is worried about certain aspects of it, or just want to understand more about the delights of anal pleasure, then this is the book for you. It's a fantastically informative read and worth every penny.
- Pros
- Everything - writing style, topics covered, diagrams, real life stories.
- Cons
- Absolutely nothing.
- Bottom line
- A brilliant and highly-recommended guide to anyone interested in anal sex.
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Perfect for the inexperienced as well as the experienced
Reviewed: 12 September 2014 by englishrose, a Bisexual Single Female
I have this as an ebook, so I can't comment on the print version in terms of the feel and weight of pages: however, that aside, the contents are the same, according to the publisher - and that's why you're really reading this review, right?
This is a brilliant book. I bought it to educate myself further, and get some new ideas, but it would also be great for someone who's just curious about anal sex. It's full of straightforward, no-nonsense advice, and there's nothing leery or cringey about the wording - and no irritating coyness either.
There's facts throughout, as well as hints and tips, and good ideas for positions, as well as trouble-shooting too. This is everything a self-help book should be - reassuring without being patronising, and suitable for every level of anal adventurer.
One of the reasons I bought it as an e-book was so that, if I wanted to, I could read it in public, and have it in my home without having to hide it behind something else on the bookshelf. However, I began reading it initially on a long plane journey: I hadn't anticipated that I would still be able to see very detailed pictures on my e-reader - and that so would the man sitting next to me!
You're probably not going to read the print version on a plane (though doing so does get you men's phone numbers...) unless you've got a huge amount of confidence, but do be aware that this is a no-holds barred guide!
This dispels a lot of the negative myths surrounding anal sex, and provides a lot of useful information without being in any way sleazy. I'd recommend this to anal virgins looking for more information, and also to anal experts, looking to shake up their practice. There really is something here for everyone.
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- No-nonsense and informative, without a hint of a cringe.
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- Nothing.
- Bottom line
- Experienced? Inexperienced? Unsure? Never mind: just buy it - you'll have no regrets!
- 15 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes
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Reviewed: 15 May 2014 by Spoonerism, a Bisexual Engaged Female
I've been with my partner for 5 years and it's only in the last month or so that we've been properly experimenting with anal play. We attempted anal sex a couple of times a few years ago with varying results and in the end decided that it was too much hassle and I found it more uncomfortable than a pleasurable. In the meantime I experimented a bit by myself and then my partner started hinting at trying again so this time round I thought I'd do my homework!
I found information on the internet (with the exception of the Lovehoney forum) not very helpful - it was all either too vague with not enough detail or explicit horror stories... really not what I was looking for! Then I stumbled across this book and decided to invest in it - it turned out to be exactly what I was looking for.
The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women by Tristan Taormino is an absolutely brilliant resource for anyone with an interest in anal play of any description. I had already read some of Taormino's other work so was familiar with her writing style which is informative and educational yet informal and even a bit sexy.
The book is divided up into 19 chapters; starting with dispelling common myths about anal sex, then covering topics such as anatomy, the emotional and psychological aspects, health and hygiene, safer sex and STDs, how to use anal sex toys safely, various sex acts from rimming and fingering to strapon sex and fisting, BDSM and even a little chapter on anal pleasure for men.
Each chapter is very thorough and detailed, featuring useful yet humorous illustrations and sections entitled "Ask the Anal Advisor" which feature some of the more unusual questions people have asked with honest and frank answers from Taormino. The book is also littered with sexy little quotes and anecdotes related to the chapter from sex industry experts and journalists such as Nina Hartley (pornographic actress, director, author and educator) and Susan Crain Bakos (author of 'The Sex Bible').
I have found this book invaluable. Before I read it I wasn't really sure what I was doing or where I was going in regards to anal sex. This book has made me a lot more confident sexually and it has answered all the questions and dispelled any worries or hang ups I had about the practice. Taormino is so positive and passionate about the subject of anal eroticism she has completely eradicated any underlying guilt I may have had about enjoying it - thank you Tristan! I found the book to be very easy reading and I finished it over two days, I enjoyed it that much.
The book particularly enforces the fact that anal play should not be painful and that the key is a lot of warming up and relaxation, something that makes perfect sense but due to previous misinformation I thought discomfort was part of the process and that you "get used to it" - NOT so!
I have yet to go "all the way" with my partner but I'm pretty sure that will change soon!
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- An absolutely brilliant introduction to anal eroticism.
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Stay Young Forever – Some Useful Tips
By Mark John on Aug 11, 2009 with Comments 0
Stay Young in Any Age
You can stay young in any age with the Regular exercise that tone your body reduces body fat, muscles, relieve depression, fight disease and ease stress. Exercising regularly and eating well will give you great results. Without strain to the body the blood will pump well, the heart will be stronger, the joints will be flexible and the muscles will feel much stronger.
Ways to Cut Your Calories
If you are weight conscious trimming you down is easy by following the tips, there will be a notable change to your body fast.
There are consequences with double digits. Remember wishing to be 16 when you were 9, and wishing to cruise with a sports car? Well the years ran fast before you could even snap out of the saying 'you wish'.
Shihab-Nye exudes that that life is a gift and that expectations should be high.
How to Stay Young Forever
Anyone wants to stay young in any age? Regular exercise tones your body muscles, reduces body fat, fights disease and relieves depression, tension and stress. Eat well and exercise regularly and within a few months and you will be able to see some results. Your muscles will be stronger, your joints and mobility will improve, and your heart will be stronger.
Treat Others like Good Friends
One of the seven blessings given in a wedding during the marriage canopy devotions is that the groom and the bride are supposed to be "beloved friends". If a person respects and accepts the other one's needs and feelings then that is the basis of a good friendship.
Stress can be relieved by exhaling, this contracts the abdomen and increases focus mentally, it also clears the lungs. Toning the belly is easy if one learns how to breathe appropriately.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: CUASA to announce whether Dr. Root Gorelick will sign Carleton BOG statement
(Ottawa, Ontario-December 10, 2015) On December 14, 2015, the association representing Carleton's academic staff will announce Dr. Root Gorelick's decision on whether he will sign the revised Statement of General Duties, Fiduciary Responsibilities, and Conflict of Interest that has led to the recent motion for the Canadian Association for University Teachers to begin an investigation of censure against Carleton University.
This motion was motivated by the decision of Carleton University to have the members of the Carleton University Board of Governors sign a newly revised statement which imposed unprecedented restrictions on a member's ability to speak publicly about board meetings.
In order to encourage transparency and good governance, CUASA member Dr. Root Gorelick, who is one of 2 elected faculty representatives on the Carleton University Board of Governors, has blogged regularly about open meetings of the Board since 2013. Under the revised statement, Dr. Gorelick is prohibited from continuing to blog about anything discussed by the Board of Governors. As a result, he refused to sign the revised statement, resigned the previous version that did not limit his academic freedom or rights and has been threatened since with possible removal from the Board of Governors.
Speakers include:
Pum van Veldhoven, president, Carleton University Academic Staff Association
David Robinson, Executive Director, Canadian Association of University Teachers.
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Date: December 14, 2015
Time: 10:30 a.m.
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Roland DG names Body of Work competition winner
Roland DG Australia has named the winner of its prestigious Body of Work competition, which it ran at its stand during its successful showing at the PacPrint trade show in Melbourne.
The competition for the Body Of Work Portrait of Pavarti print was one of two big prize competitions running at the Roland DG stand during PacPrint, with the company also running the tail end of its Ford XR6 competition for its PRO4 XR-640 customers.
Roland DG's panel of judges including top executives from Roland DG Japan, chose the winner on the last day of the show, with the company naming Suzi Kerr of Belladonna Digital Imaging as the winner of its Body of Work Portrait of Pavarti print – the product of an award-winning partnership between Roland DG and Body of Work, a division of corporate design and communications company, ArmstrongQ.
Roland DG says that Belladonna is a worthy winner as the company seeks to push the creative boundaries of print in its custom interior print business.
Roland DG, which celebrates its 25th anniversary during this PacPrint year, confirmed at least two big sales at the trade show, including one of its brand new superfast PRO4 XF-640 wide format printers, which went to Dean Wright from ADS Australia via dealer, AVS, and a SOLJET PRO4 XR-640 printer/cutter, which was snapped up by Vital Signs – with the buyer going into the running the to win a Ford XR6.
According to Roland DG, the new PRO4 XF-640 certainly made a splash at its PacPrint stand, drawing more interest from visitors than any other display on the stand during the show. The new printer so impressed PacPrint punters that it also claimed a Print21 PacPrint HotPick award during the show.
The Roland team is now busy sorting over 1000 square meters of print as part of a unique project that saw the company put its demonstration print from the new PRO4 XF-640 to good use. Roland says it would like to thank Sihl and Avery for supplying the media to complete this mission, including the Sihl Quadrosorb 3526 matte poster paper and Avery 4130 for banners.
Hundreds of posters, banners and other collateral was printed on the high-speed PRO4 XF-640 at 30, 63 and 102m2/hour, and will be delivered to Oxfam Australia, World Vision Australia, and SurfAid over the next few weeks for various campaigns these organisations are running, with some prints even being delivered overseas to their international offices.
For John Wall, Roland DG Australia sales director, the company's showing at PacPrint shaped up to be a huge success, with sales galore both from its own stand and its partner dealers.
"PacPrint 2013 was definitely a success for Roland DG and we believe we had a positive impact on the market with the innovative technology on display and the unique campaigns running throughout the stand," says Wall. "It is a big commitment to exhibit at a trade show like PacPrint. However, it was definitely worthwhile for Roland DG this year as we made plenty of sales through our Authorised Dealers with hundreds more leads to follow up."
Roland DG says it would like to thank the Roland users who attended the stand to share their experiences with others. "The Roland Users were well received on the stand and had many useful conversations with customers and prospects," says Wall. "We are always humbled by our users who are willing to support us in this way. I would like to thank all our users on behalf of Roland DG for your support and loyalty over the last 25 years."
Visit the Roland DG Blog to view the photo highlights and hear from Roland Users about their PacPrint experience in the feature video. See the New PRO4 series printer lineup at a Roland Authorised Dealer near you, and for more information on the hot new technology on the Roland DG stand, visit www.rolanddg.com.au.


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Materials Frontier No.179
Title:Degradation of MAPbI3 Perovskite
Speaker:Prof.Yabing Qi, Energy Materials and Surface Sciences Unit (EMSS), Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), Japan
Venue:Room 313, Materials Building A
Invitor:Dr.Xudong YANG
Prof. Yabing Qi is Unit Head of Energy Materials and Surface Sciences Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University. Prior to his current appointment, Prof. Qi was a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton University. He received his B.S., M.Phil., and Ph.D. from Nanjing University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and University of California Berkeley, respectively. His research interests include perovskite solar cells, organic electronics, surface sciences, advanced material characterization, energy materials and devices. Prof. Qi has published ~70 peer-refereed papers and is the inventor for 11 patents/patent applications. He has delivered 50+ keynote and invited research presentations
at international conferences, technical meetings and universities. As the symposium chair, Prof. Qi organized International Symposium on Organic Electronics (Okinawa, Japan; October 3-5, 2012) and International Symposium on Functional Materials (Okinawa, Japan; January 25-29, 2016). In the 2015 MRS Fall Meeting, Prof. Qi co-organized Symposium AA: Organic Semiconductors—Surface, Interface and Bulk Doping. In the 2016 MRS Fall Meeting, Prof. Qi co-organized Symposium ES3: Perovskite Solar Cell Research from Material Properties to Photovoltaic Function. In the coming 2017 MRS Spring and Fall Meetings, as the lead organizer Prof. Qi will organize symposia on Perovskite Solar Cells.
In recent years, organometal halide perovskite solar cells have been attracting enormous attention from academia as well as industry. Despite the outstanding efficiencies that perovskite solar cells have achieved, stability issues of these cells remain as a key challenge. My group at OIST has been making concerted efforts to investigate degradation mechanisms of perovskite materials and devices and to develop innovative strategies to improve their performance. In this talk, I will introduce our studies on thermal degradation [1] and I2 induced degradation [2] of MAPbI3 perovskite.
[1] E. J. Juarez-Perez, Z. Hawash, S. R. Raga, L. K. Ono, Y. B. Qi*, Energy Environ. Sci. 9, 3406 (2016).
[2] S. Wang, Y. Jiang, E. J. Juarez-Perez, L. K. Ono, Y. B. Qi*, Nature Energy 2, 16195 (2016).


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The new sewing pattern by a new designer, the Celestial dress is the most best dress I've ever made, for serious. Its got it all going on; style, comfort, practicality and a uniquely modest, (one is a Lady) contemporary, eminently versatile design. Yah, I like it.
This came into my orbit when I came across the pic below when idly scrolling around Instagram and I liked so clicked LIKE and commented "This looks like a great dress".
Whereupon the very lovely Nita, who's dress this is, replied "Thanks, would you like an advance copy of it?" to which she got a "Do I???! OMG YES!!!!" Which meant yes please, I'd love one, and voila, she sent it to me without asking for anything in return. No review, no feedback, just there you go, try it out.
The gushing superlatives I did send back upon seeing the pattern and making the dress are all my own, nothing was traded for them, it was one sewist and fashion geek to another and we just clicked.
Through a few emails back & forth I learnt that Nita and her partner Ben were about to launch their new sewing pattern website "Pattern Fantastique" with three new designs up now and more to come. Nita's background is in patternmaking for high end labels but in this new venture she releases her own vision of deceptively simple, beautifully constructed, fresh, contemporary style for some serious home sewing Fashion. Fashion, like, with a F. Like, Fantastique. Heh heh. More about Nita and her new production later, but for now, have a look at what I've had the great pleasure of playing with: the heavenly Celestial Dress. Heavenly. Celestial. Heh heh heh.
From the start, this quality of this pattern package glowed and I loved it making it from beginning to end. I went with the top length to test the fit, using a crisp fine chambray-like cotton lawn from stash which delighted me as it was ever so slightly similar to an Ellery top I've been obsessing over and because, hello, stash?
Ok so they're not exactly alike but there's a spirit of regal minimalism about them; I'm still obsessing over the entire Ellery Resort'15 collection, look at the gorgeousness here. And yay for another great Australian designer making it well and making it big.
So this was my feedback as I chatted with Nita on having sewn the top:
"- You know, the whole process was a charm; the mini pattern maps on every A4 piece is genius when sticking the whole thing together and I love that the pages are all numbered (surprising how some indie designers don't do this). Thank you also for minimising the print out, vastly preferable to trace off in my book.
- For this top, I used a cotton chambray type lightweight woven and cut a straight size 12, according to the pattern measurements; the note about the closely fitting yoke across the bust was spot on.
- The instructions are excellent! The fabric pieces matched up & went together beautifully, cunning construction! An absolute delight putting this together.
- Next time however I will be stay stitching all around the yoke & skirt top and I did machine baste the skirt to the yoke just to make sure it went where it was supposed to with no tucks or awkward lines and it was an exact fit. It was.
- I debated invisibly hand stitching the facings down but went for the topstitching in the end, am only sorry I didn't do better at it. I'm quite rubbish at neat top stitching actually. Lining the yoke would eliminate this of course but then the topstitching is better design wise with the pockets topstitched to match. But I did hand stitch the hem."
I was really really keen on making a midi & maxi version next, to see the fall of the skirt and for the pockets! Pockets! I wrote "I'm thinking large scale gingham (!) and jacquard even. I do have some desperately lovely silk chiffons but they scare me a little so I'll proceed with caution here. This dress lends itself to many, many fabric styling options; I've got handpainted large scale stripes on my mind as well a good bit of print/colour blocking to dwell on."
I also wondered if maybe the beautiful yoke/skirt curve shown on the line drawing should be higher & more curvy upwards and that there's something I could do better here, so I redrafted this seam for the dress version. And although I love the cuffed short sleeves, so clever, I was tempted to hack on a different sleeve; those gracious flutes at Ellery slay me.
Thusly I went on to play with lots of pictures and put together some ideas for fabric design I've been thinking about for a while**:
**I hasten to add, at this time I underwent some minor surgery & was convalescing. Aside for being an excellent reason to do very little actual work, it gave me some enjoyable free hours to mess around with images, one of my favourite activities, hence the compilations you see here. It was a highly enjoyable interlude, one should do this more often. But without the hurty surgery bit.
Nita says she designs for a size 10 and the yoke curve flattens with size grading up, so as I cut a straight size 12, for my midi length gingham extravaganza, I increased the upward curved the yoke/skirt seam by about 1/1.5cm & then lowered the hem at front by same, to even the pitch of the skirt. But mostly what I wanted to mess with on the Celestial was neckline & sleeves. I was thinking a cropped cap, maybe a dart/pleat involved somewhere. And I'd fallen in love with a white Monqiue Lhuillier jacquard 'sculpted top' and a deep red dress by Tome, primarily for the sleeve details:
Soooo, I went ahead and gave it a go but in true amateur style, it took me TWO bodice toiles and TWELVE sleeve variations before I worked out that really, a rectangle cut on the bias was about exactly what did the trick. Pfft, me genius. The neckline sat a bit high for my liking so this became a square with a slight upward curve to echo the yoke seamline. I'm thinking a V neck for my next dress; I'm definitely making another or several Celestials, for damn sure. Hmm, what else did I do...ah yes, I stitched cotton tape along the top of the skirt for strength where there is no other support where the sides meet and finished the insides with the self made bias tape to match the lining.
I love this gingham fabric, it's almost denim weight but soft & just heavy enough. I'd never used a check pattern fabric before and I was surprised at what a beeeetch pattern matching can be on that bodice seam. I was debating cutting the front yoke on the bias all the way through but wanted the cross cut sleeve checks to stand alone so I struggled on...numerous unpickings later and the squares still don't align perfectly, bah! Definitely edge stitch EVERY SINGLE EDGE cos those curves stretch, even though I'd interfaced them. Lining the front & back yoke, which I think the virtually sleeveless version requires, meant there are a few layers collected at seams & this was getting quite thick so next time I'll use an actual lining rather than upcycling a batik tablecloth and maybe just ribbon rather than twill tape under the arms at the side seam. But I do like the ethnic batik twist against the gingham, its not so girly as it might have been although the design in general is quite strong enough to handle even a floral Liberty. And wouldn't that be gorgeous, a Liberty Celestial! How lovely. Booyah more dresses on their way for this summer!
I really cant believe the fit in the end, thought I'd have to put some elastic for grip under the arms but it just...sits & falls gracefully, like, wow. 'Cos at one stage, it was slightly ridiculous, all the mucking around I did on the bodice section.
I wont get into how I did the sleeve here too much, Nita assures me that she has several hacks and variations to come with time, including sleeve, sleeveless and neckline alterations & proper instructions are better left in professional hands I think. In truth, I enjoyed trying to perfect the sleeve and figuring out how the cut and fabric should fall and in the end I had my PERFECT SUMMER DRESS! And I love it so much! And, I'm well versed in bias cut sleeves now, bonus niche skillz yo.
Meanwhile I'd been yapping away at Nita & sent the following chat to Pattern Fantastique HQ:
"I get what you mean about the yoke line flattening out with size grading, that tipping point between intent and result is a bugger so I've brought up the center apex of the curve by approx 1cm on this next make. Interested to see how a few alterations will turn out; I'd say you are spot on with my fitting, I think I'm a size 10 frame with some size 12 bits!
The other trick is making a maxi no-waist dress that doesn't hang like a sack. I can think of no other maxi with as strong a design bend as this though. The Anna dress must have to be the most used maxi pattern because it fits such a diverse range of figure types, but I think that your above bust yoke does accentuate what is probably the narrowest measurement of a lot of women's figures, rather than the under bust fit of the Anna. (Umm, I've never actually made an Anna so these are wild generalisations.)
It also seems that the choice of fabric type and weight is critical; I suspect a lighter weight drapey jersey would completely change the original design intent regarding the fall of the skirt & sharp sleeves.
It's a design-y statement garment with strong simple lines & an unfussy aesthetic, beautifully yet simply constructed; special care really should be given to fabric choice."
Nita cautioned against a jersey as the horizontal seam might look messy across the body and while a heavy jersey might be interesting, she was mindful of keeping this pattern & the fabric recommendations set at 'easy' for beginners. Lightweight fabric with movement works best. But a bit of colour blocking never stopped anyone, so that's an easy variation.
I love this dress. And I'll be making others and maybe directing a few more queries to the brains at Pattern Fantastique so watch out for the next post. Its been exciting working on this; when done all in one fabric colour/print it's a great for dressy casual wear, but I'm an absolute sucker for a print/colour mash up and this dress is a perfect vehicle for that! I am very keen to develop some handpainted fabrics; at the moment I'm all bold patterns but with some the blocks of colour/pattern rendered in a watercolour-y fashion, so some solid areas are softened up a bit. Ink brushy. I'm thinking decorative/geometric, painterly/abstractive.… Early days. It's been way cool being on of the first to try this pattern, what an amazing opportunity, thank you Nita and Ben! Good work.


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Back in September or October, I did some evaluation. I weighed the most I have weighed without being pregnant, and I had no excuse. I hated it. I felt bad about how I looked, about what I was eating and about the road that I saw myself on. When I looked down the path I was on I saw a very overweight middle-aged mom. Granted middle age is a good number of years away, I'm only 33, but I tend to have a 'long-view' of things. Despite how I felt, the cycle continued. Less than ideal dinner menus and delicious brownies were regularly present in my house.
For two years, I have participated in Bible Study Fellowship –a training organization that teaches you how to study the Bible and teaches you to hear God through his inspired Word.
This year we are studying the book of Acts.
In late September, my study in Acts was focused on the role of the Holy Spirit. I will not forget the following two statements made by our teaching leader, which the Holy Spirit used in coordination with the Bible to really change me:
As we look at Acts 2:14-21, the principle was this: "the Holy Spirit convicts and enables a person to repent and trust Christ." The challenge to me was this: When you feel convicted, what do you do about it? It is not enough to acknowledge the sin [I know I should not bake and eat these brownies], but you must be contrite and be converted from the sin (converted – 'to turn away'). You have to realize that the Holy Spirit is grieved when you ignore him.
This stayed with me for weeks. Each week as I read Acts, and studied the Holy Spirit, I was challenged to think "how can I apply this to my life" the only answer was this: poor lifestyle choices – choosing to eat what I should not eat, what I know is bad for my body was purely a sin.
I had been convicted to change to 'turn away' and I was not. In terms of sin, food (for me) could have been alcohol or drugs, or rage – or any other thing. It was becoming an addiction, and I felt powerless to stop. So I looked to the Holy Spirit for guidance, HE wanted me to stop, to change, so I needed HIM to tell me how. So I began to pray: "Please show me why I cannot change, why can't I truly repent."
And he did. Slowly a realization began to emerge. The last time that I looked and felt 'good' was nearly 8 years ago. At the time, I was single; I met my husband at that time. I had lots of free time and I spent that free time at the gym 4 days per week and cycling or doing other active things on other days. I realized that I had given up, I told myself that with a husband, two toddlers, a house to manage, a business to run, friends to try to see – it was impossible to dedicate the kind of time and energy that it would take to achieve that again. So – why not bake some Ghirardelli Brownies instead?
That was it. That was the bottom line. In my mind and in my heart, I was defeated by my weight.
This had been my road to repentance in this area. The Holy Spirit had convicted me, I had submitted in my weakness, I did not know how to repent and he showed me the last thing I needed to surrender. I had to surrender my attitude of defeat. If He wanted me to change, then I was not defeated. It was time to 'turn away'.
Shortly thereafter, I was given an arsenal of tools, and the Lord opened a door for me to change.
My husband hates talking on the phone. He never calls me on the phone. Literally, the same week that I reached this point, my phone rang at 11am – prime work time for Alex. He called and said, "I met a guy who owns a gym, called CrossFit. It sounds really different from anything else I've heard of. I think you should go to the introduction meeting on Monday." Alex is part of a business networking group called BNI and the owner of my CrossFit visited one day, and one day only. He didn't join the network. But since Alex is the visitor host, he got to spend extra time talking to Vidal and learning about his business. As soon as they left the meeting, Alex called me. I truly believe that God introduced them. It was important that Alex was inspired for me to try CrossFit. It takes a lot of time and it is expensive – and now he was bought in for me.
I went to the introductory meeting and loved the approach, the philosophy, the mutual encouragement among CrossFitters. It didn't matter that when I started I was using parallettes to do pull ups – people were happy that I was working hard. And when I progressed to 2 bands and then progressed down to a single green band – people were seriously excited for me. And I was thrilled with myself.
More importantly, I found that I didn't want to quit; I didn't want to skip a workout or cheat on reps because I had greater tools at my disposal than even my (awesome) coaches. Many verses echoed through my mind and heart during workouts and meals:
· Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. (Hebrews 2:18) I said it to myself this way: "because Jesus was tempted, he is able to help me when I am being tempted... to quit, ...to walk instead of run, ...to not push as hard as I can, ...to eat a French fry…"
· Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial. (1 Corinthians 6:12). This verse was my driving force once I started CrossFit's Paleo Challenge – 10 weeks of eating lean meats/fish, veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds, cutting out sugar and processed food. I would joke to Alex that I was eating like Jesus (not a caveman, like the paleo diet says) because I would frequently eat fish and fruit for breakfast.
So I may, or may not, win the Paleo Challenge on Thursday's weigh out. But I'm 24 pounds lighter since November 17th when I joined CrossFit and 15 pounds lighter since the challenge started on January 17th. I have learned that (lo and behold) food should give you energy after you eat it and make you feel good, not sluggish and tired. I have learned that it is liberating to know that I don't need to eat whatever I might have a desire for and I'll feel better afterward for not doing so. I have learned that I have muscles in places that I didn't know I had them – and that I can actually use them! I have learned that I am strong.
The end of the Paleo challenge is four days away. I hope that I win. But I don't care if I don't. I am being transformed. It didn't start in November when I joined CrossFit. It started in September when God began to refine me. You might say that getting 'fit' and losing weight is insignificant in the spiritual sense. But it's not, because it hasn't been about fitness and losing weight – it was about submitting to Christ through the Holy Spirit. It has been about trusting God to refine me in an area that I was holding back from him. It is about realizing that what I was trying to hold onto on my own was hurting me – but that He didn't want to change me to keep me from enjoying what I like (food) – but that he wanted to show me that His power is greater than what I thought I wanted.
I'm preparing myself to live 'post paleo challenge' and this is the verse that's going to drive the days ahead.
· Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own, you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. (1 Corinthians 6:19)
· And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18)


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"I've been in the pizza business since I was your age [9] and my father wanted to open a pizza business [in Selinsgrove]." owner Joe Loduca told the Orange Street News.
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Congrats on the new business! I think this will be a great addition to the area. As a NYC native, it's always challenging find authentic NY style pizza.
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