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Veröffentlicht am 22.02.2022 von Eric Kortemeier
Dieses Paper wurde auf Englisch verfasst, der Reichweite halber wird aus auch hier im deutschsprachigen Teil veröffentlicht.
During development of the powertrain, engineers face the challenge of designing an electronic control module (ECM) for reliable data processing, so that pilots can monitor and control the drivetrain. In electric aircraft, data to monitor the powertrain must be displayed in the cockpit and pilot control commands have to be processed into motor commands to control the engine. The aircraft battery is supervised by a battery management system (BMS), which collects the battery data and controls the powerlines. This article focuses on BMS integration into the ECM of the FVA 30 hybrid electric motor glider using a Speedgoat real-time target machine.
The aircraft features two electric motors at the tail (Fig. 1). A high voltage lithium-ion battery pack directly behind the canopy provides enough energy for short flights powered exclusively by the battery. The fuselage contains two inverters to supply the engines with AC voltage. As a hybrid electric aircraft, an additional generator and inverter connected to a propulsion engine charges the battery during the flight. This combination of a highly efficient electric powertrain with fuel as an energy source enables long flights with a range of up to 650km. (Fig. 2) [4]
Figure 1: FVA 30 design
Electronic Control Module
In the trial phase, the ECM consists of a Speedgoat Baseline real-time target machine and is programmed with Simulink. This enables rapid testing opportunities through a user-friendly interface. The ECM manages the data acquisition, signal generation and engine control. With 4 CAN Ports the Speedgoat IO614 module ensures robust serial communication managed by the ECM. An additional Speedgoat IO397 module for analog and digital signals offers further possibilities to communicate with sensors and actuators, such as cooling pumps. An important part of the ECM is the communication with the BMS. Safety critical data must be evaluated and the ECM must check the system state of the BMS. In order to monitor the connection, the ECM sends periodic commands via a CAN bus. While the battery contactors are closed, high voltages are applied to the drivetrain of the aircraft to achieve the necessary power requirements. In case of deviations from the recommended values, the ECM should immediately open the battery contactor to maintain safe flight conditions. On the other hand, loss of power during operation endangers the flight conditions. Therefore, oversensitive safety conditions should be avoided. As a solution, an operation management system for the electric powertrain was developed.
Figure 2: FVA 30 factsheet
Figure 3: Battery submodule in front of the Speedgoat Baseline real-time target machine
Figure 4: Simulink model of the ECM
Display Unit
The pilot must supervise all relevant data of the drivetrain. For this purpose, the FVA 30-Team is developing a display unit, which will be supplied with information directly from the Speedgoat ECM via CAN communication. The inverter provides data about the rotational speed, the system status and the status of the engine. Data about the actual power, battery voltage and the state of charge (SOC) will be sent by the battery management system. [1]
Figure 5: Statemachine for operation managemant of the BMS
Battery Management System
The FVA 30 uses a modular open source BMS development platform called foxBMS developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology (IISB). The foxBMS builds a state-of-the-art control unit for a lithium-ion battery. The LTC6813-1 multi-cell battery stack monitor measures 12 voltages and 8 temperatures via a negative temperature coefficient thermistor (EPCOS B57861S). A current sensor, a DC fuse and an insulation device, which measures the resistance between the HV-system and the aircraft ground completes the BMS. The current flow out of the high voltage battery is switched on and off by electronic contactors in both plus and minus power lines. Additionally, a pre-charge resistor is connected by a third contactor to restrict inrush currents. Different system states consider the status of the contactors and define the boundaries for temperature, voltage and current. After the software is reset, the BMS starts in the 'uninitialized' state and switches to the 'idle' state. When a request is received for the 'standby' state, the BMS checks all the subsystems and updates its state to 'standby'. A subsequent request for the 'normal' state will cause the BMS to switch to the 'precharge' state and the minus and precharge contactor to close. After the precharge process the load voltage equals the battery voltage and the plus contactor is closed. The precharge power line is opened again and the BMS state machine changes to the 'normal' state. If any cyclic checks of the monitored parameters fail, the BMS assumes the 'error' state and immediately opens all the contactors. The foxBMS platform includes three safety steps listed below in ascending order of importance.
- MOL - Maximum Operating Limit
- RSL - Recommended Safety Limit
- MSL - Maximum Safety Limit
While MOL and RSL violations represent warnings to inform the pilot, a MSL failure will habe an impact on the BMS state machine. For communication with the BMS, a CAN interface is implemented in the foxBMS platform, which offers two functions: request the BMS states, and read the BMS measurement and status information. Fixed CAN identifiers for transmitted and received messages enables a robust serial communication between the BMS and ECM. [2]
Operation management
The operation management of the FVA 30 ECM is structured with a Simulink Stateflow state machine. The functional purpose is to calculate the system state to control the state of the BMS, inverter and motor, based on the data received. The implementation presented in this whitepaper refers only to the BMS and therefore to the switching states of the contactors. Figure 4 shows the Stateflow block on the left and the communication subsystem for the Speedgoat IO614 module on the right. The 'bms state request' output signal of the ECM state machine is connected to the communication subsystems and sent to the BMS via the CAN bus. The information received from the bus is packed into the 'bms_status' output signal from the communication subsystem. This is split into four signals for the contactor states and the 'general_error' signal containing BMS error occurrences. Before the error signal is fed back to the statemachine, an additional signal is added by an OR-operator to simulate errors. Also the contactor status signals are captured by an ORoperator and transmitted to the 'hv system' input of the statemachine. Figure 5 shows the states and transitions of the ECM. In 'Standby' state the high voltage part of the powertrain is separated. When normal mode is enabled, the ECM assumes the 'Precharge' state and sends a request to the BMS to close the precharge and minus contactor. If the precharge process is completed the BMS closes the main contactors and sets the system state to 'Flight'. Each system state sets the 'bms state request' variable to the corresponding request number for the foxBMS displayed in Table 1.
Table 1: Connection between BMS state and request value (Source: Fraunhofer IISB, [3])
|Requested BMS state
|No request
In case of errors, the system state assumes the 'cont closed' substate of the 'Error' state and requests the BMS to open the contactors. If all the contactors are open, the sub state switches and terminates further requests for the BMS state. Fixing and acknowledging the fault sets the state back to 'Standby'. To meet the challenges stated above, an additional safety state is implemented if the 'Flight' state switches to the 'Error' state (see Fig. 5). This prevents powerloss during critical moments of the flight and can be separately enabled or disabled using the input 'safety override'. [4]
Figure 6: Simulink real-time explorer instrument panel
Validation with Simulink RealTime Explorer
Realistic conditions must be achieved to test and validate the functionality of the BMS. While conventional software projects can be tested in a simulation environment on the development PC, for the ECM, fast processing of the data and the interaction of individual communication modules are of prime importance. The validation must therefore be done in real-time directly on the target hardware. The Speedgoat target machine supports fast building and uploads of Simulink models, which enables cyclic checks of individual work steps. This facilitates the software development and prevents bugs. A Simulink Real-Time Explorer Instrument Panel was built (represented in Figure 6) to generate different scenarios for the FVA 30 ECM. Separate user interfaces for the pilot and the developer show the cockpit parameters displayed. With access to internal signals while the model is running on the Speedgoat target machine, the ECM states can all be verified to validate expected system behavior. Fault reactions are also tested by introducing simulated errors into the system.
The battery management system features multiple safety functions and is therefore an important part of the electrical powertrain. Given the stringent demands of the aviation sector, flawless functionality is an absolute must. Consequently, reliable communication between the ECM and the BMS is of the utmost priority. The real-time tests of the control unit for the battery management system showed good interaction of both components and suggest that the ECM presented is reliable for aeronautics applications. Using a Speedgoat real-time target machine an individual module of the aircraft drivetrain was developed and validated. The test bench built can be quickly adapted for upcoming changes and will subsequently be extended to include the FVA 30 inverter and motor.
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- Fraunhofer IISB: The foxBMS Documentation. https://iisb-foxbms.iisb.fraunhofer.de/foxbms/gen1/docs/html/latest/ . Version: 31.01.2022
- Fraunhofer IISB: The foxBMS Documentation, 7. Communicating with foxBMS. https://iisb-foxbms.iisb.fraunhofer.de/foxbms/gen1/docs/html/latest/getting_started/communicating/communicating.html . Version: 31.01.2022
- Moxter, T. ; Enders, W. ; Kelm, B. ; Scholjegerdes, M. ; Koch, C. ; Garbade, M. ; Dahmann, P.:Investigation of Alternative Propulsion Concepts for Small Aircraft with the Hybrid Electric Motor Glider FVA 30

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Ohio's Animal Disease Surveillance and Response
The Division of Animal Health is charged with protecting and promoting the health of Ohio's livestock and poultry industries. Responsibilities include livestock and poultry testing and inspection, licensing, controlling animal diseases in Ohio, and providing veterinary diagnostic laboratory services. The division cooperates with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate drug residue violation cases, which further protects consumers. The ODA Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) is accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). The laboratory provides credible results, which assist veterinarians and producers in herd health management and enhance the global marketability of Ohio's livestock.
List of Ohio's Animal Reportable Diseases
Burcellosis (abortus, canis, melitensis, suis)
Contagious equine metritis
Eastern equine encephalomyelitis
Equine herpes virus 1 (clinical or exposed neurological disease)
Equine infectious anemia
Equine piroplasmosis (babesia caballi, theileria equi)
Foot and mouth disease
Fowl typhoid
Highly pathogenic avian influenza
Hog cholera
Infectious encephalomyelitis (poultry)
Infectious hematopoietic necrosis
Infectious laryngotracheitis
Infectious pancreatic necrosis
Infectious salmon anemia
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus
Mycoplasma gallisepticum (turkeys)
Newcastle disease
Poultry chlamydiosis-ornithosis
Poultry paramyxovirus (other than Newcastle)
Proliferative kidney disease
Psoroptic cattle scabies
Psoroptic sheep scabies
Salmonella pullorum
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies
Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis
Vesicular exanthema
Viral hemorrhagic septicemia
Whirling disease (myxobolus cerebralis)
*as found in OAC 901:1-21-02 Dangerously Contagious or Infectious and Reportable Diseases
African Swine Fever
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a devastating, highly contagious and deadly disease that would have a significant impact on U.S. livestock producers, their communities, and the economy if it is found here. There is no treatment or vaccine currently available for this disease; the only way to stop it is through depopulation of affected or exposed swine herds.
ODA works closely with other federal and state agencies, the swine industry and producers to take the necessary actions to protect our nation's pigs and keep this disease at bay. Together, we are actively preparing to respond should ASF be detected on U.S. soil.
ASF does not infect people but can affect both farm-raised and feral (wild) pigs. It is readily passed from one pig to another by direct contact with bodily fluids from an infected pig. The practice of feeding uncooked food waste (that has not been appropriately heat-treated) to pigs can also result in transmission of the virus if the food waste contains contaminated pork products.
ASF does NOT affect public health or food safety - meat is safe for people to eat.
The signs of ASF in swine include high fever, decreased appetite, weakness, red, blotchy skin or skin lesions, diarrhea, vomiting, coughing and difficulty breathing. Other signs may include piling, tiredness, and going off feed. Sudden deaths or abortions may be the first sign of infection in a herd. Animals may be infected 3-21 days before showing signs.
ASF is shed in saliva, breath, milk, semen, urine, and manure. It can be spread directly between animals OR spread indirectly on clothing, footwear, vehicles, equipment, and wildlife. It has also been known to be spread by ticks, mosquitoes, and biting flies.
Pigs infected with ASF may look similar to other diseases including: classical swine fever (hog cholera), acute porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome (PDNS), erysipelas, salmonellosis, actinobacillosis, Haemophilus parasuis infection (Glasser's disease) and pseudorabies. When observing animals showing the clinical signs above, suspect ASF.
Producers or veterinarians should immediately report animals with any of these signs to state or federal animal health officials for appropriate testing and investigation. Timeliness is essential in preventing the spread of ASF.
ASF is considered a Foreign Animal Disease found in countries around the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. More recently, it has spread through China, Mongolia, and Vietnam, as well as within parts of the European Union. It has never been found in the United States.
Since 2018, there have been numerous outbreaks of ASF across Eastern Europe and China. Throughout 2019, China experienced a rapid national outbreak that continued into multiple other countries in southeast Asia. The outbreaks in southeast Asia have continued to spread to date.
On July 28, 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic confirmed the presence of ASF. Through an existing cooperative surveillance program, the USDA - Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (Plum Island) discovered the virus in samples from farm and backyard swine. The arrival of ASF in the Dominican Republic means the disease has entered the Americas for the first time in 40 years. At that time, the Dominican Republic dealt with the disease from 1978 to 1980, with 374 outbreaks reported in that period, representing an impact of 192,473 culled pigs. With this report, ASF is now found on five continents.
ASF Response
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has assembled an ASF Response Team, comprised of veterinarians and experts from our Division of Animal Health. They are currently working collaboratively with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Ohio Pork Council, Ohio State University, Ohio Emergency Management Agency and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to create a comprehensive, statewide response plan. The plan will outline a step-by-step process to be implemented should ASF be detected and will address six areas: policy, biosecurity, depopulation, surveillance, and permitting.
The team is also trained and prepared to respond to an ASF outbreak. Each member has a specialized focus in crisis response and specific duties in the case of ASF detection.
Meet the Response Team
Dr. Dennis Summers serves as Chief of the Division of Animal Health, which is charged with protecting and promoting the health of Ohio's livestock and poultry industries. In that capacity, he serves as Ohio's State Veterinarian and oversees all operations for the division.
Dr. Summers first joined ODA in 2014 as a field veterinarian for the Division of Meat Inspection, then was transferred to ODA's Division of Animal Health in the same capacity in 2015. He was appointed to the position of Assistant State Veterinarian in 2018 and then Interim State Veterinarian in 2021.
Prior to his service at ODA, Dr. Summers was a private practitioner in Vermont, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. His areas of practice focused on large animal medicine and surgery, mainly dairy, equine, and beef, but also some small ruminants and exotics.
Dr. Summers was born and raised in Muskingum County. He attended The Ohio State University for his undergraduate studies, majoring in Animal Sciences, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture in 2001. He completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine studies at OSU, earning his DVM degree in 2006.
In 2019, Dr. Summers successfully passed the board-certification examinations from the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM). This earned him the status of Diplomate from the ACVPM. ACVPM is a specialty discipline in veterinary preventive medicine.
He also serves as a captain in the United States Army Reserve as an army medical officer. Dr. Summers and his wife, Angela, have three children.
Dr. Kristy Shaw is Assistant State Veterinarian within the Division of Animal Health. In this capacity, Dr. Shaw supports Ohio's State Veterinarian and serve as the primary emergency preparedness and disease programs coordinator to ensure the health and safety of Ohio's livestock interests.
Prior to her appointment, she served as the Emergency Preparedness and Disease Programs Coordinator for the Division of Animal Health. Dr. Shaw oversaw Ohio's African Swine Fever (ASF) response plan along with education, outreach, and training for local producers, in addition to coordinating all animal disease programs for the agency.
She has experience as a private practice veterinarian and a was field veterinarian with ODA's Division of Meat Inspection. Dr. Shaw has completed FEMA Incident Command Systems Trainings and has been active with the African Swine Fever depopulation committee.
Dr. Shaw has lifelong experience in the animal industry. She was raised on her family's beef cattle farm in Hocking County, then went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University.
Dr. Leeza Bercaw recently joined ODA and is a field veterinarian in Southwest Ohio. Prior to joining ODA, she was a veterinarian in private practice and with USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Dr. Bercaw has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She was raised on a farm in Clark County. Dr. Bercaw and her husband have one daughter.
Dr. Angela Rospert is an ODA Field Veterinarian covering Northwest Ohio. She has been with ODA since 2019 and is part of the African Swine Fever disposal subcommittee. Angela completed her undergrad degree in Animal Sciences and her Veterinary Degree at The Ohio State University. Prior to working at ODA, she was in private practice for six years. Angela enjoys working as a field veterinarian for the wide variety of job duties it offers and the opportunity to share her appreciation for agriculture.
Zach Sims has served as an Animal Health Inspector with ODA since 2017. He covers the Southwest part of the state, which spans 10 counties. Zach is part of surveillance for ODA's African Swine Fever plan. Prior to his work at ODA, he worked for 25 years in a large animal vet practice. Zach and his father have had a stocker backgrounding business (beef cattle) for almost 30 years. He has raised livestock his entire life. Sims was raised on a farm in Highland County and he currently lives just a half mile away on his own farm with his wife and three daughters.
Arlis Young is an ODA Animal Health Inspector covering 15 counties in Southeast Ohio. He has been with the Division of Animal Health for six years. Prior to that, he worked in ODA's Dangerous Wild Animal program for four years. Aside from working in the livestock markets ensuring regulation compliance, Arlis is also NIMS ICS trained and is currently on the Ohio African Swine Fever response planning depopulation subcommittee. He attended The Ohio State University, where he graduated in 2012 with an Animal Science major and Agribusiness minor.
Kalin Turner has been an Animal Health Inspector at ODA since 2006 where he covers Northwest Ohio. He serves on the ODA African Swine Fever surveillance committee.
Dr. T. David Frew has been an ODA Livestock Veterinarian since 1998, where he covers Eastern Ohio and provides animal disease response expertise to ODA's African Swine Fever permitting committee. Prior to his work at ODA, he practiced as a private practitioner, predominantly with large animals in East Central Ohio. He graduated from the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 1977.
Heidi Johnson has been an Animal Health Inspector with ODA since 2019, working for three years prior in ODA's Division of Meat Inspection. Heidi covers Northeast Ohio, including Lake, Ashtabula, Geauga, Portage, Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Carroll counties and serves on the biosecurity subcommittee for ODA's African Swine Fever planning. With an education in veterinary technology and environmental sciences and a former 17-year career in law enforcement, she felt ODA was an excellent opportunity to utilize her combined experience. Heidi enjoys working with livestock, educating those involved with livestock, and assisting with disease intervention and control. Heidi received her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences from Oregon State University and also has an Associate of Science Degree in Veterinary Technology. She lives on a farm in Mechanicstown in Carroll County.
Danny Sweitzer has been an Animal Health Inspector for ODA for nearly 25 years, and covers North Central Ohio, including Stark, Summit, Wayne, Ashland, Lorain, Cuyahoga, and Medina counties. He is on the African Swine Fever depopulation committee and is certified by FDA for Ohio egg audits. Danny and his wife have three children and own a small farm with horses, cattle, sheep, and dogs.
Dr. Ellen Yoakam joined ODA Animal Health as a Field Veterinarian in 2019 after 10 years as a mixed animal veterinarian in private practice. She has a bachelor's degree from Otterbein College and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. Dr. Yoakam serves on the African Swine Fever disposal committee and covers a territory in North Central Ohio where she lives with her husband and three children.
Molly Roberts has been an ODA Animal Health Inspector since 2016. During her tenure, she has helped complete the ODA's biosecurity portion of the African Swine Fever plan. She has a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University in Animal Science. Prior to her role at ODA, she worked in the agricultural industry in production and nutrition work. Molly grew up in Morrow County and currently lives on the family farm with her husband and four children. They raise crops, hay, Boer goats and feed cattle.
Nick Wells has been with the Ohio Department of Agriculture since 2016 as an Animal Health Inspector for Eastern Ohio, covering Belmont, Guernsey, Tuscarawas, Coshocton, Holmes, Jefferson and Harrison counties. Nick is also a member of the African Swine Fever biosecurity planning subcommittee. Prior to his work at ODA, he worked for four years at the Columbus Zoo. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science, with a focus in Animal Industry. He grew up on a farm in Southeast Ohio where his family raised cattle, horses, and swine.
- USDA APHIS | African Swine Fever (ASF)
- USDA APHIS African Swine Fever Action Week (September 13-17, 2021) - access all recorded webinars
- Secure Pork Supply Plan
- Disease Information - CFSPH (iastate.edu)
- African Swine Fever Poster
- African Swine Fever FAQs
- African Swine Fever - Biosecurity Fact Sheet
- African Swine Fever - A Producer's Guide to the Federal Emergency Response
- African Swine Fever - Secure Pork Supply Fact Sheet
- Foot and Mouth Disease - Secure Pork Supply Fact Sheet
- Foreign Animal Disease Response Timeline
Equine Infectious Anemia
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is blood-borne infectious viral disease that produces a persistent infection and may potentially be fatal. The frequency of EIA cases in the U.S. is low.
Horses 12 months of age and older are required to be tested for EIA in some cases, such as change of ownership or interstate movement. For more information on rules and requirements for testing horses, please visit Chapter 901:1-19 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws and Rule 901:1-17-07 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws.
EIA is a lifelong infection with no approved treatments. There is no vaccine approved for use in the U.S.
EIA can be transmitted by biting flies and blood transmission through needles. Reducing exposure to biting flies through management practices may reduce the spread of infection. To prevent iatrogenic spread, never reuse needles, syringes or IV sets. Use only new, clean needles with injectable medicines and only licensed and approved blood products. Blood transfusions should be performed by licensed veterinarians using donor horses which have tested negative for EIA and other blood-borne infections like equine piroplasmosis.
Since EIA control efforts began over 40 years ago, the reactor rate fell from 4% to .004% among tested animals. USDA recommends testing every equid annually.
For more information, please visit the USDA APHIS EIA webpage.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a contagious, infectious disease of all avian (bird, poultry) species. It can be transmitted from wild birds to domestic birds like chickens and turkeys and amongst commercial/backyard birds. It can also be transmitted via human fomites (inanimate objects) like boots, clothing, tires, and vehicles.
The USDA has created an HPAI webpage that breaks down which states are affected by HPAI, locations of detections, in what type of flock and the number of birds affected.
Clinical Signs of HPAI:
• Lethargy
• Decreased appetite
• Decreased water consumption
• Respiratory signs including nasal discharge
• Purple discoloration of wattles and combs
• Swelling of head and eyelids
• Drop in egg production
• Sudden death
What You Can Do:
• Prevent Contact with wild birds and waterfowl.
Keep birds indoors when possible. Add wildlife management practices around your farm. hpaifactsheet_wildlife-biosecurity.pdf (usda.gov)
• Keep visitors to a minimum.
Only allow those who care for your poultry to have contact with them and make sure they follow biosecurity principles.
• Wash your hands before and after contact with live poultry.
Use soap and water. If using a hand sanitizer, first remove manure, feathers, and other materials from your hands.
• Provide disposable boot covers (preferred) and/or disinfectant footbaths for anyone having contact with your flock.
If using a footbath, remove all droppings, mud or debris from boots and shoes using a long-handled brush BEFORE stepping in. Always keep it clean.
• Establish a rodent and pest control program.
Deliver, store, and maintain feed, ingredients, bedding and litter to limit exposure to and contamination from wild animals.
• Use drinking water sourced from a contained supply (well or municipal system).
Do not use surface water for drinking or cleaning.
• Clean and disinfect tools and equipment before moving them to a new poultry facility.
Trucks, tractors, tools and equipment should be cleaned and disinfected prior to exiting the property. Do not move or reuse anything that cannot be cleaned.
• Look for signs of illness.
Monitor egg production and death loss, discoloration and/or swelling of legs, wattles and combs, labored breathing, reduced feed/water consumption.
• Report sick birds:
Report unusual signs of disease or unexpected deaths to OPA (614) 882-6111 or ODA at (614) 728-6220 or afterhours at (888) 456-3405.
What should you do if you have sick birds?
• Do NOT bring sick birds to ODA's ADDL. Please call ODA first.
• Call ODA at 614-728-6220 or after hours at 888-456-3405 OR USDA at 614-856-4735
• USDA/ODA will send out a field veterinarian or inspector to your premise to ask questions about your flock and to collect samples of your birds.
HPAI Biosecurity in Backyard Flocks
HPAI Information for Non-Commercial Poultry
HPAI Restocking Your Poultry Flock
HPAI Indemnity and Compensation
Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease that affects both animals and humans. It can be spread through breathing or by contaminated water or feed.
According to the USDA, cattle usually show no clinical signs of the disease. It's usually only detected by testing or at slaughter. The likelihood of catching TB is low. It occurs about 7 times per 1 million herds a year, according to the USDA.
If you think your herd has TB, please contact your veterinarian.
For more, visit the USDA.


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|# AURA Engine
|This piece of Software is part of 'AURA - AUtomated RAdio'.
|<!-- TOC -->autoauto- [AURA Engine](#aura-engine)auto - [Features](#features)auto - [Play tracks from multiple sources](#play-tracks-from-multiple-sources)auto - [Blank Detenction / Silence Detecter](#blank-detenction--silence-detecter)auto - [Auto Pilot](#auto-pilot)auto - [Dynamically switching of source channels](#dynamically-switching-of-source-channels)auto - [Multiple Recorders](#multiple-recorders)auto - [Stream to an Icecast Server](#stream-to-an-icecast-server)auto - [Multichannel Line-out](#multichannel-line-out)auto - [Architecture](#architecture)auto - [Required Data Sources](#required-data-sources)auto - [Provided API Endpoints](#provided-api-endpoints)auto - [Installation](#installation)auto - [Hardware Requirements](#hardware-requirements)auto - [Software Requirements](#software-requirements)auto - [Getting Started](#getting-started)auto - [Install System Packages](#install-system-packages)auto - [Install Python Packages](#install-python-packages)auto - [Setup Database](#setup-database)auto - [Alternative Sound Servers](#alternative-sound-servers)auto - [Configuration](#configuration)auto - [Hardware](#hardware)auto - [Soundcard](#soundcard)auto - [Hard/Soft](#hardsoft)auto - [Line In](#line-in)auto - [Recordings](#recordings)auto - [Streams](#streams)auto - [Running the Engine](#running-the-engine)auto - [Logging](#logging)auto - [Development](#development)auto - [Components](#components)auto - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)auto - [ALSA Settings](#alsa-settings)auto - [In the Liquidsoap Logs I get 'Error when starting output output_lineout_0: Failure("Error while setting open_pcm: Device or resource busy")!'. What does it mean?](#in-the-liquidsoap-logs-i-get-error-when-starting-output-output_lineout_0-failureerror-while-setting-open_pcm-device-or-resource-busy-what-does-it-mean)auto - [How can I find the audio device IDs, required for settings in engine.ini?](#how-can-i-find-the-audio-device-ids-required-for-settings-in-engineini)auto - [Resources](#resources)autoauto<!-- /TOC -->
|# AURA Engine
|AURA Engine does:
|* request the radio-program from an external source
|* switch the soundserver at the correct time to a given source for a specific show
|* record what is broadcasted
|* stream to an icecast server
|* play to line-out
|Aura Engine is a play-out engine as part of Automated Radio (Aura) system,
|specifically build for the requirements of community radios.
|## Features
|### Fallback Handling
|### Play tracks from multiple sources
|It's possible to air playlists with music or recordings stored on the **filessystem**,
|via external **streams** or live from a **studio**.
|### Blank Detenction / Silence Detecter
|In case there is no schedule delivered by the schedule, engine provides multiple
|The engine offers a simple way to detect scenarios where no music is on air.
|It possible to configure the sensitivity of the Silence Detector and automatically
|transition play-out to a Fallback Playlist (see Auto Pilot).
|### Auto Pilot
|In case there is no schedule delivered by Steering, engine provides multiple
|fallback handling scenarios. The available fallbacks are evaluated in following order:
|1. **Timeslot Fallback**:
|2. **Show Fallback**:
|3. **Station Fallback**:
|1. **Timeslot Fallback**: //TODO explain
|2. **Show Fallback**: //TODO explain
|3. **Station Fallback**: //TODO explain
|### Dynamically switching of source channels
|TODO extend: * switch the soundserver at the correct time to a given source for a specific show
|### Multiple Recorders
|TODO extend: * record what is broadcasted
|### Stream to an Icecast Server
|TODO extend: * stream to an icecast server
|### Multichannel Line-out
|TODO extend: * play to line-out
|## Architecture
|@@ -28,8 +54,11 @@ based on a REST API. All external information is retrieved using JSON data-struc
|#### Required Data Sources
|The AURA Project "**Steering**" provides the playouter calendar or schedule,
|and details on the shows to be airred:
|The AURA Project "**Dashboard**" provides the GUI to organize shows, schedules/timelsots
|and organize uploads in form of playlists. Those playlists can be organized in timeslots
|using a fancy calendar interface.
|These data-sources need to be configurated in the "engine.ini" configuration file:
|# The URL to get the Calendar via PV/Steering
|@@ -44,7 +73,7 @@ to be played and its meta-data:
|More informations you can find here: https://gitlab.servus.at/autoradio/meta/blob/master/api-definition.md
|More information you can find here: <https://gitlab.servus.at/autoradio/meta/blob/master/api-definition.md>
|#### Provided API Endpoints
|@@ -58,8 +87,6 @@ More informations you can find here: https://gitlab.servus.at/autoradio/meta/blo
|## Installation
|### Hardware Requirements
|@@ -68,17 +95,13 @@ This depends on how many audio sources and targets you are going to use, but for
|common scenarios any current hardware should be sufficient. For the audio devices it is
|required to use an interface which has supported ALSA drivers.
|AURA Engine is tested with following audio devices
|Aura Engine is tested with following audio devices
|* ASUS Xonar DGX,
|* Roland Duo-Capture Ex
|* Onboard Soundcard (HDA Intel ALC262)
|Both work well with jack and pulseaudio. For a good experience with ALSA, you may need better hardware.
|* Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6
|### Software Requirements
|**Operating System:** Any linux system with ALSA, PulseAudio or Jack2 support should work.


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7 features of safety in maternity units
For Us frameworkBased on a multi-site ethnographic study and stakeholder consultation, the framework is evidence-based and uses plain language to describe seven features of safety in hospital-based maternity care.
- 1. Commitment to safety and improvement at all levels, with everyone involved
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1. Commitment to safety and improvement at all levels, with everyone involved
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The unit shows an authentic commitment to learning from risky situations and adverse events, and it uses this learning to drive improvements.
Staff are skilled in noticing hazards and seek to address them in real-time. When appropriate, hazards are reported so that the whole unit can learn.
Staff invest in making the unit better. They are always looking for ways to improve working processes and the care environment – often through small-scale, easily actionable ideas – and are praised for their efforts.
Individuals in management roles are visible and accessible. They listen carefully to frontline staff and families, seeking to respond promptly to concerns or suggestions reported to them.
The unit has a range of formal risk management systems, processes, and roles (including audits and/or a risk management team) that are known, trusted and used by staff in the unit.
2. Technical competence, supported by formal training and informal learning
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Individuals are expected to perform their clinical tasks to a high standard of proficiency.
The unit invests in keeping staff trained and up to date. Regular high quality training sessions are mandatory for all members of staff, and the unit management ensures that everyone has allocated time to attend.
Training is usually multidisciplinary and includes structured teaching, skill drills, and simulations.
People also learn in less formal ways, for example through mentorship, observing colleagues at work, and discussing and reflecting on clinical cases.
Senior members of staff make sure that more junior staff have opportunities to debrief and ask questions after experiencing complex clinical situations, and that they learn from theirs and others' experience.
A social space is accessible to all staff (a communal coffee room, for example) to support informal knowledge-sharing, real-time information updates, and reflection.
The many different forms of learning allow staff to demonstrate competence, confidence, and coordination in high-stress, risky situations, and help to create trust among team members.
3. Teamwork, cooperation, and positive working relationships
Descriptions and examples:
Teamwork is central to all of the activities carried out in the unit. Care, training, and research are conducted with the input of all professions and disciplines.
People in different roles respect each other and value everyone's contributions to achieving the goals of the unit and upholding its values.
Through working and training together, people are aware of each other's roles, skills, and competencies (who does what, how, why and when) and can work effectively together, thus demonstrating "collective competence".
When deciding who should perform a certain task, the team regard skills and experience as more important than seniority or professional roles: the person with the right skills for the specific task will intervene.
When disagreements happen between professions or roles (for example on treatment decisions), they are settled calmly, through open, thoughtful discussion, and through reference to shared goals. People do not resort to hierarchies, displays of power, or aggressive behaviour.
People look after each other. Relationships are good, and any disruptive or bullying behaviours are recognised and managed effectively.
Staff wellbeing and morale are recognised as important contributors to safety.
4. Constant reinforcing of safe, ethical, and respectful behaviours
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The goals and values of the unit are clear: achieving good birth outcomes and promoting the dignity and wellbeing of parents and families. There is a shared expectation that members of staff will behave consistently with these goals and values.
Expected standards of practice are reinforced through the behaviours of everyone in the unit, including all professions and individuals at all levels – from the most junior to the most senior.
Newcomers are supported to understand and adhere to the unit's high standards, but are also encouraged to make suggestions for improvement based on previous experience.
People intervene if the goals and values of the unit are not upheld. They do so mostly in informal ways (for example by using humour or having a 'private word'), but are ready to intervene more formally when needed (for example through reporting systems and escalating).
Unsafe or inappropriate behaviours are noticed and corrected in real time, so they don't become normalised.
Although the highest standards of practice are expected, it is recognised that errors will sometimes happen.
Errors are recognised both as problems and as opportunities for learning. People are encouraged to discuss them openly, and actions are taken to reduce risk of their recurrence.
5. Multiple problem-sensing systems, used as basis of action
Descriptions and examples:
The unit uses multiple methods to "sense" and anticipate problems and identify opportunities for improvement, including staff and families' voice, hard data, and clinical simulation.
These multiple forms of intelligence are also used to identify good practices and celebrate them where appropriate.
Families are encouraged to share their experience, in real time and retrospectively, through formal and informal feedback systems. This feedback is seen as key for improving care.
Members of staff feel that they can speak up for safety. They are confident that their concerns will be heard and that action will be taken as a result, whenever possible.
This sense of psychological safety cultivated on the unit makes it possible to learn from everyday events.
Clinically relevant data are collected and constantly monitored using visual methods (a clinical dashboard, for example) to identify concerning trends and guide improvement efforts.
Members of staff are reminded about the importance of looking at and interrogating data.
6. Systems and processes designed for safety, and regularly reviewed and optimised
Descriptions and examples:
Working processes and information technology are well designed, and kept functional and up to date.
The unit's equipment and the physical environment are designed consistent with human factors and ergonomics principles to be safe, appropriate, and easy to use.
People constantly review and seek to optimise working processes (eg operating theatre scheduling) and tools (eg post-partum haemorrhage kits) to meet the requirements of excellent care provision.
Simulation is used to observe how systems and processes operate in realistic conditions and to test the usability and appropriateness of equipment and other resources needed for care.
Once good practice is identified, it is standardised and spread across the unit, to avoid unwarranted variation.
7. Effective coordination and ability to mobilise quickly
Descriptions and examples:
Well-functioning systems (eg IT systems, whiteboards) are in place to capture and share up-to-date information regarding each woman.
These systems help to identify risks early and to initiate an effective response.
Structured handovers and regular safety huddles, ward rounds, and board rounds enable a shared, helicopter-level understanding of the state of the unit as a whole, in real time.
Identified individuals in the team have specific responsibility and expertise for patient flow and management between the different care settings.
Mandatory training emphasises the importance of situational awareness, which includes enabling staff to recognise the important elements of their environment that may affect patient care.
Simulation-based training and structured emergency protocols allow staff to be competent and confident in responding to crises.


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Britons have been asked to name their favourite mammal. A Royal Society of Biology (RSB) poll, launched on Sunday, will seek to pinpoint which non-domestic creature – found within our shores and coastal waters – is closest to the nation's heart. Candidates include the water vole, highland wildcat, fox, bottlenose dolphin, red squirrel and soprano pipistrelle bat.
The poll, set up as part of Biology Week, which began on Saturday, is aimed at finding out what British people value most in the environment. "People act on what they care about, so it's not just fun to explore their preferences and preconceptions, it's useful too," said Professor David Macdonald, director of Oxford University's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit. "We already know that the global favourites are big cats, and that knowledge can mobilise conservation campaigns – so let's find out which UK mammal people most want to champion."
Last year a similar competition organised by the RSB saw the buff-tailed bumblebee being named the nation's favourite insect.
Britain is home to 101 species of mammal. Some are recent arrivals, others have had their homes here since the last ice age. All are eligible for consideration in the poll. "The grey squirrel arrived about 150 years ago and the American mink appeared in the 1920s," said Macdonald. "By contrast, rabbits go back to Roman times and the fallow deer to pre-Norman times. As far as I am concerned, if it has fur and four legs and you see it in a local field, then it's a British mammal."
Most animals on the list are land animals with only a few exceptions. The tiny soprano pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) – one of 18 species of bat found in the UK – is widespread and can consume more than 3,000 insects in a night. In addition, the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is found in several different parts of the country, including the sea off Wales and Scotland. Many of Britain's mammals are now endangered as natural habitats disappear and farming intensifies. The water vole, often confused with brown rats (Ratty of The Wind in the Willows was actually a water vole), is now one of the nation's fastest disappearing mammals.
Once found in almost every waterway in England, Wales and Scotland, Arvicola amphibius has disappeared from 90% of its former sites. The hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) has suffered from a drastic decline for the same reason: loss of habitat. The hedgehog population is estimated to number less than 1 million, down from more than 30 million in the 1950s. One third of this loss is thought to have taken place in the past 10 years.
By contrast, the highland wildcat has suffered catastrophic decline for a very different reason. Felis silvestris can breed with the domestic cat and is losing its genetic integrity as a result. Surveys suggest pure-bred wildcat numbers are now lower than 400.
"Whichever mammal you choose, it'll be bumping up against some inconvenient aspect of the 21st century and will need society's support to prosper," Macdonald said. "For a nation that widely encourages others to protect wildlife in their communities, let us practise what we preach by nurturing the wildlife in our own backyards."
Not every favourite candidate on the mammal poll list is doing badly. After the ban on otter hunting in 1978, along with a general improvement in water quality in rivers, numbers of otters (Lutra lutra) have slowly risen. The beaver (Castor fiber) has rebounded after becoming extinct, due to intense hunting, in the 16th century. Small numbers were reintroduced and the beaver is now a re-established UK resident – and a poll candidate.
Finally there is the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) which has also thrived in recent years, spreading into urban areas and settling in large numbers. The animal is considered a pest in many areas, both in the country and the city. Nevertheless it is Macdonald's personal favourite to win the favourite mammal accolade for Britain. "They are beautiful, adaptable opportunists. Yes, they can be pests, but when you see one and catch the amber sparkle of their eyes, I defy anyone to find any animal in this country that is more lovely."


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Apply basic statistical techniques and analyses to understand properties of the data and design experimental setups for testing hypotheses or collecting new data.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successfully completing the course, you will be able to:
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Joe Snyder has always created sexy underwear that helps to enhance the male physique and the Enhancement Bulge Camo Boxer is no exception. Army Camo prints have always looked sexy – I think it is the image of hot guys in Army clothes that does it for me.
This boxer is definitely not for the faint heart and it should make your partners heart race as you slowly undress to reveal a cheeky rear profile while slightly enhancing the pouch to display what is hiding behind the material. At first it feels a little too briefs, however, after a few wears they become great to wear and makes you feel sexy all day long.
Fit: The Joe Snyder Enhancement Bulge Camo Boxer is not your typical boxer – it is extremely sheer and tight showing off your best assets. The front of the garment is lower cut showing off just enough of your treasure trail to drive your partner WILD. The pouch is designed to enhance your manhood, however, I think there are better Joe Snyder that does this. I found that it does enhance your bulge, however, only slightly. I found that with the slightest movement of growth that the pouch does not hold it all in place. The rear of the garment is very high cut designed to show off the edges of your cheeks to provide just enough cheekiness for a fun night in the bedroom. They are a little too brief to be worn all day at work, they are definitely great for a novelty garment that could be used for some role playing activities after dark.
Style: The sheerness and sexiness of this garment is definitely a bonus and one aspect that actually appealed to me. The skimpiness of this garment combined with the camouflage print adds to its sex appeal. When you slowly undress your partner will be shocked yet turned on by how great you will look in them. There is not really a waistband to the boxers, which helps to create an even sexier cut to the boxers. Joe Snyder have used a great combination of shades of army green and black to create a very modern twist on the camouflage theme. The rear of the garment is high cut just cheeky enough to reveal the sides of your butt to reveal just enough for your partner to be enticed and turned on. The pouch of the boxers was a little too brief for my liking and found that as I grew the garment did not provide enough support.
Fabric: The blend of Nylon (80%) and Spandex (20%) used in these boxers provide a very comfortable fit. The material used helps in providing a tighter fit whereby showing off certain areas such as the pouch and rear. Due to the high level of Nylon used in the boxers might make these a little too hot in typical Australian summers, however, they are great for increasing the fun during role-plays and nights of passion.
Quality: Joe Snyder have always been great in designing products of high quality and this product is no exception. The machining and selection of materials is of the highest quality, which adds to the comfort level of this product. There were no discernible defects in this product and is definitely worth a purchase. If you or your partner are turned on by army themes these boxers are definite MUST to spice up the bedroom.
Where to Buy: Joe Snyder products like the Enhancement Bulge Camo Boxers can be purchased through Underwear Station. Joe Snyder have always been a little costly, however, $26 is worth it even for the fun you are going to have with these little beauties. They are also available in trunk, g-string, bikini and jockstrap styles. Be adventurous get one in each style and see which one your partner loves the most.
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Size I Wore: S (I'm a 28-30″ waist)
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Looking for the 2022 LEGO Advent Calendar? These limited edition gifts are now able to buy in store and online. See the whole 2022 lineup – including a new surprise set!
LEGO Advent Calendar 2022 ~ Now Available!
If you're looking for the new LEGO Advent Calendars for 2022, good news! They are now available on Amazon, Walmart, Target, and on the LEGO site. 🙂
These fun and popular Advent calendars always end up selling fast ~ take a peek at the new sets for 2022!
Here are the 2022 LEGO Advent Calendars that are available NOW:
LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2022
Includes three LEGO Friends characters, Santa and a reindeer, a sleigh piled with Christmas presents, plus fun Christmas activities! The 24 mini builds let kids role-play building a snowman, ice-skating and karaoke, making a toy rocket, and eating tasty holiday treats from the food stalls.
LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2022
Starting December 1st, there's a door to open each day with a surprise Harry Potter toy hidden inside. The toys include 7 minifigures – Harry Potter, Sirius Black, Moaning Myrtle, Lord Voldemort, Horace Slughorn, Nymphadora Tonks and Neville Longbottom – and iconic items from the Harry Potter movies.
LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2022
Features 8 LEGO Star Wars characters, including C-3PO and R2-D2 in holiday sweaters decorated with each other's portraits, a Gonk Droid dressed as Santa, and Darth Vader in a summer outfit from LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation on Disney+. The calendar contains 16 mini builds, such as an ARC-170 Starfighter, Bad Batch Shuttle, V-35 Landspeeder, and a moisture vaporator.
LEGO Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar 2022
This set includes 6 minifigures, including Star-Lord, Rocket, Groot and Mantis, plus mini builds and accessories that kids will recognize as inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Disney+ original TV series. There's a drone, the Guardians' spaceship, a snowman in Thanos's armor and more.
LEGO City Advent Calendar 2022
This set features five LEGO City Adventures TV series characters – minifigures include LEGO City TV characters Billy, Maddy, Mr. Produce, Tippy and Raze, plus a Santa minifigure. Also includes a fun playmat so kids can fold down the back of the calendar to set the scene for imaginative adventures in a winter wonderland.
As with any specialty product (or collectable product), these LEGO sets always sell FAST! Last year, we did spot some sales closer to Christmas, but they usually go fast.
Is the LEGO Advent Calendar different every year?
Yes! There are typically 2-4 new sets each year (It looks like the 2022 LEGO Advent calendars will be LEGO City, Friends, Harry Potter, and Star Wars. Also, 2022 is featuring a newly added Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar – which is a new addition from 2021!
Are advent calendars a countdown?
It's more of a count up towards Christmas than a countdown – you'll open one "door" each day of December starting with number one on December 1st and opening number 24 on Christmas Eve.
What date do LEGO advent calendars start?
Most 24-day Advent calendars start on December 1st, and go through December 24th. (Though the actual start of the advent season varies by year – for example, it started on November 29 in 2021).
Do you start with day 1 or 24?
You'll start with number 1 and work your way up through 24.
What is in each LEGO Advent Calendar?
Each set comes with 24 surprises, one behind each "door".
If your kids are LEGO fans, don't miss this cute DIY Lego Tray Table idea. Great for building outside of their rooms!
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'Harvey' starts Centenary Stage season
We live in such a crazy world that the sanest person alive may be a guy who talks to a six-foot-tall rabbit that only he can see.
That point was made by playwright Mary Chase in her 1944 comedy "Harvey." Seventy years later, her message still rings true, according to Carl Wallnau and Steven L. Barron.
Wallnau and Barron are the director and star, respectively, of the production of "Harvey" that opens at Centenary Stage Co. on Friday, Oct. 3.
Barron plays Elwood P. Dowd, the genial fellow at the center of the play. Dowd goes out of his way to befriend people – even total strangers – but his best friend remains Harvey, the otherwise-invisible human-sized rabbit.
"There's a universality about this story," Barron says. "We still have lovable eccentrics today."
"Harvey" centers on efforts by Elwood's straight-laced sister, Veta (played by Colleen Smith Wallnau), to have him "cured" of his hallucinations. But the question eventually arises over whether he needs to be cured of anything.
"In some ways, Elwood is the most normal person in the play," Barron says. He points out that Elwood is willing to sacrifice almost everything, even Harvey, to make his sister happy, because of the importance he places on family.
"I think the play speaks to a yearning that people have," Wallnau says. "From childhood on, we have imaginary friends. I think everyone, secretly, would like to have a Harvey in his life."
Wallnau says that "Harvey" is a play he has long wanted to direct. He notes that it won the Pulitzer Prize in 1944 and remains a staple of community and professional theaters. "There's nothing dated about it," he says. "It's as relevant today."
The story of how "Harvey" came to be written is telling, Wallnau says. "This was the height of World War II. Mary Chase had a neighbor who had lost a son in the war, and she wanted to write something to make her neighbor smile."
That sense of optimism and cheerfulness pervades the show. "One of the things that is striking is how likable Elwood is, and how freely he opens himself to other people," Barron says. "He can never have enough new friends."
Dowd is often associated with James Stewart, who played the part on stage and in film and TV adaptations. But Stewart did not create the part; Frank Fay was the first Dowd, and Stewart appeared in the show later in the original run.
"When you reach a certain age, and you're tall and a little funny-looking, it seems like a part you should play," Barron jokes.
Both Barron and Wallnau are adamant on one point: Elwood is not a souse. Some productions play up the character's drinking, even to the point of implying that Harvey is an alcohol-fueled hallucination.
"Elwood does like to have a drink," Wallnau says. "He talks about sitting in a bar with Harvey. But it's more implicit. He's a pleasant drinker."
If anything, the explanation for Harvey borders on the supernatural. Throughout the play, Elwood calls him a "pooka," a variation on a character from Irish mythology.
To pull off the supernatural angle, Wallnau turned to his Emmy-winning set designer, Bob Phillips, to give the play a realistic look.
Barron hopes that audiences will embrace "Harvey" as a breather from the challenges of everyday life. "Audiences will feel better about themselves," he says. "That's important. This is a beautifully written, entertaining play."
WHAT: Mary Chase's Pulitzer-winning comedy from 1944 centers on Elwood P. Dowd, a good-natured soul whose best friend is an imaginary (or is it?) six-foot-plus-tall rabbit named Harvey. The question arises: Who is crazier, Elwood or the people who want to "cure" him?
WHEN: October 3 through 19
2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3 (preview)
8 p.m., Fridays, Oct. 10 and 17
8 p.m., Saturdays, Oct. 4, 11, and 18
2 p.m., Sundays, Oct. 5, 12, and 19
2 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 8 and 15
7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 9 and 16 ("Family Night")
WHERE: David and Carol Lackland Center, Centenary College, 715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown.
TICKETS: $25 to $27.50, with discounts for students, seniors, and groups. "Two-for-one" tickets on Thursday evenings.
INFORMATION: 908-979-0900 or www.centenarystageco.org.


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Sound the alarms because Warpaint is ending its six-year hiatus with a new album. And the very first taste of Radiate Like This comes in the form of "Champion," a driving slow-burner charged with the Los Angeles band's love of enchanting rock rhythms. Amidst a flurry of sonorous drums and the quartet's shared, haunting vocalizations the new song is a vigorous reminder of exactly what makes Warpaint's soundscapes so alluring.
Out of a few patters "Champion" crescendos into something ecstatically puissant. "I'm a million years old, I'm a champion now," the words echo through the song as an emphatic reminder of the dynamism we all hold within us. But the song also tempers that "Champion" ethos with an understanding that it's just as much about uplifting others as it is ourselves. The song also comes with a visualizer that superbly captures the song's anthemic revival in a recorded sunrise over ocean waters.
"Being a champion to oneself and for others," Warpaint said of the meaning behind the song. "We are all in this together, life is too short not to strive for excellence in all that we do."
And that's something the band themselves have seen through, especially in the years since the release of their last album Heads Up. Emily Kokal (guitar, vocals), Jenny Lee Lindberg (bass, vocals), Stella Mozgawa (drums, vocals) and Theresa Wayman (guitar, vocals) have all at one point or another found themselves being pulled in various directions. Living life, solo endeavors, cross country moves, and a myriad of other responsibilities eventually led the members of Warpaint to ask themselves whether they should coalesce once more on an album.
But just when they'd started to find their way back to making music together the pandemic hit — leaving them to record separated, in makeshift home studios, sending music back and forth over the last two years. The result is their seventh album Radiate Like This and if "Champion" is anything to go by, it's going to be another stellar album by the band.
Warpaint's new album Radiate Like This is out May 6, pre-order it here. Visit their website, Twitter, and Instagram to stay updated on new releases and tour announcements.


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Maripierre D'Amour (Igloofest)
Upon my annual return to Montreal's Igloofest, I look forward to meeting their team members to learn more about the work and production behind such a large event. This time around I was able to speak with Branding & Communications Director Maripierre D'Amour, who handles this role for both Igloofest and Piknic Electronik.
How long have you been with the festivals and how did you get there?
■ Eight years. I have two Bachelor's degrees: one in history and one in PR/Communications. I started working in the cinema industry for about 12 years. I knew these guys from coming to Igloofest and Piknic, and they were looking for someone.
Are those things everyone here goes to?
■ Piknic and Igloofest are definitely landmarks in the city and the country. Piknic is every Sunday all summer; if you come to town and ask what to do, people will say Piknic. Igloofest more drives people to the city, so it's a different approach. I knew about these festivals and I attended them and these guys knew me and came to me saying were looking for a Director of Communications because the business was growing and getting bigger. I decided to move from cinema to music, which was an easy move. It's a great company and I love the people I work with. It's very humane and family driven, and we really care abut what we do and who we do it for and the city we do it in, so I think it makes for these magical things you come back to every year.
You're in this position for both festivals.
■ Yes, we're year-round. Those are our two biggest events, and we do other things as well.
Do you hav a team? How is it structured?
■ I do. I'm the Director of Branding & Communications. I have a marketing director above me and we work together for everything data-driven, like ticketing. I handle the whole side of image, branding, PR, website, socials. I have someone who has been working with me for eight years who is responsible for communications. I have someone who handles all the social media, a graphic designer of course, an outside PR team, and somebody who does the online advertising. We have a really nice open office here in Montreal, and we all work really hard. When you work for events, it's something you have to love to do that much and you pour your heart into it. I don't have to be here every night, but I can't not be here.
What's the hardest part about what you do?
■ We do something that makes us unique which is we build communities around our events. People are really attached to the event — we do ads of course because that's how we reach our market — but we have organic content because people are very attached to the brand so its very important to keep the brand at a really high level in variety and keep communicating and interacting and creating content that's not necessarily oriented to sell tickets, but oriented to show what's amazing about what we do. It's just balancing it out because we need to sell tickets, but you also want to have a brand that's recognized.
What's your favorite part of Igloofest?
■ I love how we create a huge playground. I like to say channel your inner child, dress properly, embrace your nordicity, and come out and play. I'm a summer baby; I love summer but Igloofest is such a crazy idea. I like to tell people we take this 10,000 square foot space in Old Port of the city in the middle of winter and we put out this crazy party. That is just so exotic. I love the concept of it all, and walking around and looking at what we built and how we integrate everything from sponsorships. A sponsor can't just come in here and start handing out flyers and doing something boring. It needs to be interesting, it needs to be a game, and I think we do that well. It's hard to make people think outside the box and do something other than what they'd do elsewhere. My favorite part is when the headliner starts and the crowd goes crazy and seeing this is what we do and who we do it for. Watching the aftermovie — with artist interviews — makes me very proud to be behind it all.
I know what you mean, I never even came specifically for a headliner until last year. The first five years I just came because of the experience.
■ This is also an interesting sign of what's happening. Before people would come for the experience because that's what we do. But as time went on and as we grew bigger and the electronic music scene changed, it became more artist-driven so it's become a mix of both. Some people come just for the headliners and artists and some just come for a crazy winter party outside. There are more and more who want to come for the DJs they know, so we need to find that balance.
Last year you had a daytime party. Is that happening again?
■ Yes, that's our family day to open it up to younger kids because we're 18+ at night. It's not the whole site and was weird for us to do at first because the site doesn't give the same impression in the daytime, but it turned out to work. People are happy, a lot of the people who are downtown come through, we build clientele, and we have more people come and know about it.
Anything else notable about this year?
■ We've always had a lot of women working, but this year the crew building the site is mostly female. All the heads are women… the VP, the Executive Producer, the site manager. It's nice to see that change.
Who is your favorite artist on this winter's program?
■ I was looking forward to The Blaze last night, and Kaytranada, a local who just put out a great album and I'm happy to have him this year.
For someone who wants to work up tp a position like yours for a festival, what's your best advice?
■ Go to festivals and meet people. You have to start an internship working in festivals and events. Start from the bottom. You either have it or you don't, as it's a lot of hours and time but it's very rewarding once you put it together.


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Skincare is one of the most common forms of self-care, and keeping your skin hydrated is the first step of many for which you should use the best serums or best moisturizers. It makes you look fresh and up to date without putting in much effort. Even though it's a familiar ritual that you witness all beauty divas following and recommending religiously, people are still doing it wrong. Applying the wrong skin product and moisturizer to your face does more harm than good. Our planet is going through an environmental crisis, and we survive dry summers and even drier winters. It is very important to keep your skin moisturized to avoid serious damage. In order to do this, it is necessary to utilize products that are intended to hydrate the skin's outer layer, lock in moisture, and guard against environmental influences. We have compiled a list of the Best Moisturizer For Your Skin
How to Choose the Best Moisturizer for Your Skin Type?
There is nothing as black and white when it comes to skin types; it's all grey. There are various skin kinds, and not all of them are the same. People with oily skin have different skin care requirements than dry-skinned people. The needs of those with acne-prone skin differ from those of us with normal to oily skin. There is nothing like a one-size-fits-all remedy when it comes to skincare products. Nevertheless, because such a wide variety of moisturizers are available in the market, it can be challenging to determine which one to use or how to apply it correctly. Continue reading for expert advice on getting radiant, smooth skin.
Everyone should take skin hydration seriously and do it on daily basis. To choose what's best for your skin, you must know your skin type. We've compiled the most common skin types and best moisturizers for them so you can make better decisions and breathe life back into your skin.
For dry skin
Dry skin needs extra care compared to other skin types as it tends to feel like sandpaper. It is flaky, itchy, and rough. Your skin needs help retaining moisture and hydration. As your skin loses oil and water, your body needs external aid to compensate. You'll need a moisturizer to make your skin and life smooth. It has been established that the use of moisturizers can alleviate dryness by increasing the amount of water present in the skin's stratum corneum, which is the skin's outermost layer. Any light consistency, water-based moisturizer won't cut it. You must look for an oil-based moisturizer to help you incorporate the oil into your skin. One of the most recommended moisturizers for dry skin is Cetaphil. If you have severe dryness, the only thing that can penetrate through skin layers and fully nourish the skin is Glycerin. The petroleum-based moisturizers are prescribed to treat dry and flaky skin. You can go for the Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Care Cream. The best part is that it comes with a dispenser pump which is very convenient for getting the product out.
For oily skin
There is a myth regarding oily skin that it does not need any additional moisturizer. Well, let us bust it for you; clinical evidence proves oily skin needs as much moisturizer application as any other skin type. A natural oil known as sebum lubricates the skin and helps keep it moisturized. Excess sebum, on the other hand, isn't desirable. You should be looking for oil-free products because excessive sebum causes breakouts and oily skin. Therefore, seek elements like hyaluronic acid, which is highly moisturizing without being oily or clogging pores. It would be best if you went for a lightweight moisturizer like Proactiv Green Tea & Hylauronic Acid Moisturizer. It will help hydrate dry skin without clogging pores with a blend of mineral and botanical extracts, including the strong antioxidant green tea.
For combination skin
It is impossible to tell where your skin is covered in oil and where it is dry like Sahara Dessert. But don't worry, we can still color between the lines and come up with the best product for your skin! Using an exfoliant and a toner will be your new best friend. Let's get into the details of what you exactly need to treat your combination skin. It's hard to find a good moisturizer even when your skin isn't a blend of different types, but it's even harder when your skin combination. You need a formula that is hydrating but not greasy, and it must be light but still soothing something that will balance and clear your skin, and make it glow from inside. You can go for one of these two recommended moisturizers i.e Bioderma and Cera Ve daily moisturizer cream. Both will do wonders for your skin.
There are a few things not to overdo if you have naturally dry skin. Such as excessive bathing, frequent cleansing, and skipping daily water intake.
- Choose a product that is formulated specifically for your skin type, or consult a dermatologist to get the most individualized advice on how to care for your skin.
- Even though there is little risk of experiencing any adverse effects from using moisturizers, there is still a possibility that your skin will get uncomfortable or irritated.
- Patch testing should be performed on every new product to prevent this from happening. Consult a dermatologist if you observe any sort of response on your skin.
When to Apply Moisturizer?
After washing your face, moisturize your skin with a moisturizer to keep it from drying out. There is no exact time set in stone to apply a moisturizer; you can do it whenever you feel your skin needs moisture to soften up. There are a few times when moisturizer application is encouraged.
Overnight use of moisturizers is also recommended. Sleeping well and using a high-quality night cream or lotion will help your skin maintain moisture and reduce dryness. You can go for the Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Max Moisturizer. They work best when applied to slightly damp skin since they help to keep moisture in the air. Revive your skin, feel luxurious with our recommended products, and say goodbye to dull and chapped skin.