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MINGORA, Pakistan — Fourteen-year-old Malala Yousufzai was admired across a battle-scarred region of Pakistan for exposing the Taliban's atrocities and advocating for girls' education in the face of religious extremists. On Tuesday, the Taliban nearly killed her to quiet her message.
A gunman walked up to a bus taking children home from school in the volatile northern Swat Valley and shot Malala in the head and neck. Another girl on the bus was also wounded.
The young activist was airlifted by helicopter to a military hospital in the frontier city of Peshawar. A doctor in the city of Mingora, Tariq Mohammad, said her wounds weren't life-threatening, but a provincial information minister said after a medical board examined the girl that the next few days would be crucial.
Malala began writing a blog when she was just 11 under the pseudonym Gul Makai for the BBC about life under the Taliban, and began speaking out publicly in 2009 about the need for girls' education — which the Taliban strongly opposes. The extremist movement was quick to claim responsibility for shooting her.
"This was a new chapter of obscenity, and we have to finish this chapter," Taliban spokesman Ahsanullah Ahsan by telephone.
The shooting provoked outrage across the country, angering Pakistanis who have seen a succession of stories about violence against women by the Taliban.
"This attack cannot scare us nor the courageous Malala. This cowardly act cannot deter Malala to give up her efforts," said Azizul Hasan, one of the girl's cousins.
Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf condemned the attack and called her a daughter of Pakistan. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland called the shooting "barbaric" and "cowardly."
The attack displayed the viciousness of Islamic militants in the Swat Valley, where the military conducted a major operation in 2009 to clear out insurgents, and a reminder of the challenges the government faces in keeping the area free of militant influence.
In her BBC blog, Malala wrote about not wearing her uniform to school after officials warned it might attract the Taliban's attention, and how many other students moved out of the valley after the Taliban issued an edict banning girls from school. She wrote about the Taliban movement had kept her family from going out after sunset.
While chairing a children's assembly supported by UNICEF in the valley last year, the then-13-year-old championed a greater role for young people.
"Girl members play an active role," she said, according to an article on the U.N. organization's website. "We have highlighted important issues concerning children, especially promoting girls' education in Swat."
She was nominated last year for the International Children's Peace Prize, which is organized by the Dutch organization KidsRights to highlight the work of children around the world.
Malala was shot on her way home from a school run by her father, Ziauddin, who is also known in the valley for promoting education of girls.
The bus was about to leave the school grounds in Mingora, the largest city in Swat Valley, when a bearded man approached it and asked which one of the girls was Malala, said Rasool Shah, Mingora's police chief. Another girl pointed to Malala, but the activist denied it was her and the gunmen then shot both of the girls, the police chief said.
The Swat Valley — nicknamed the Switzerland of Pakistan — was once a popular tourist destination for Pakistanis. Honeymooners used to vacation in the numerous hotels dotted along the river of the same name running through it. But the Taliban's near-total takeover of the valley just 175 miles (280 kilometers) from the capital in 2008 shocked many Pakistanis, who considered militancy to be a far-away problem in Afghanistan or Pakistan's rugged tribal regions.
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Bible Verses About Counseling
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Proverbs 13:10 - Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom.
John 16:13 - Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
Proverbs 20:5 - Counsel in the heart of man [is like] deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 12:18 - There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
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A container for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
First of all, we should mention that OpenMW is not an actual game. It is only a container for the original The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, enabling Linux users to play it, natively, on their open source operating systems.
Popularly known only as Morrowind, the game is the third installment in The Elder Scrolls series, released in 2002 for Microsoft's Windows operating systems and Xbox gaming consoles. If you really want to play Morrowind on Linux, you have two choices: install it via Wine, or use OpenMW.
Getting started with OpenMW
In order to play Morrowind on your Linux distribution, you must own the original game. After installing OpenMW, either by using the binary files provided on the dedicated download section above or via the default software channels of your Linux operating system, you need to run the "omwlauncher" executable.
An "Error detecting Morrowind installation" dialog will popup, allowing users to add the Morrowind.esm file. This can be obtained either from an existing installation of Morrowind, by pressing the "Browse to Install..." button and navigating to the folder containing the file, or from the original CD.
In addition, you will need to import a Morrowind.ini settings file (this is a required step as the game will not start). Therefore, you should press the "Import" button when asked if you want to import settings from Morrowind.ini.
Once you do the above steps, the OpenMW launcher window will open, allowing you to play the Morrowind game. But, before you do that, first you need to go to the "Data Files" tab and make sure that the box to the left of the "Morrowind.esm" entry is checked.
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A literary detective story ingeniously told in ten cases. John Dorn is a classic gumshoe. His woman has left him, he lives in his office, and he drinks too much. His one friend, a lawyer named Demetri, hands Dorn an infinite supply of hopeless cases and lost causes, to which Dorn, ever the champion of the underdog and the oppressed, is drawn to "as a sledgehammer is to a kneecap." A superlative work of hardboiled literary detective fiction, The Midnight Promise wonderfully… (più)
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A short walk through downtown Ilheus
It's an inviting idea to take a stroll through these little busy streets, many of them only for pedestrians..... No stress, very little traffic....
Next to Restaurante Vesúvio and across from Casa de Cultura is Cine Teatro Ilheus, the municipal theater which later also became a cinema.... I'm still dizzy reading about its history, started off with a deal between an entrepreneur and the city mayor, the former asking for the donation of a lot in the city center in return for building a theater and running if for 30 years with tax incentives after which the theater would be returned to the city. The mayor accepted the deal and everything was neatly put into written contracts. Whereupon the following mayor, without checking anything ( incredible as it may sound ) ordered to incinerate ( !!! ) all documents older than 5 years.... What follows is acquisition by brothers in the film business, passing of one of the owners, seven heirs discussing, family reunions about what should be done. lots of bickering and more "bla bla", until the theater was finally donated back to the city, long time before the 30 years had run out..... The mayor at the time accepted the donation and a commemorative plaque was attached next to the entrance. And under the next mayor, the one who is now not aware of the dismal condition of the park benches across the city hall ( SEE BELOW ) , that commemorative plaque was removed from one day to the other without explanation...... go figure Brazilian politics from federal to municipal....
A nice little park in front of city hall, alas some of the benches are without seats, empty holes..... Helloooooo, mayor !!!! Do you ever look out of your window or walk just across the street ?? Bad impression, I must say....
Cityhall is a nice looking pinkish white colored neoclassic architectural lovable monstrosity (IMHO).... Built lavishly as the Palácio Paranaguá in 1907 during the cocoa boom it was named after the governor of Bahia during imperial times, the Marquis João Lustosa da Cunha Paranaguá who elevated Ilheus' status from just plain village, Vila de São Jorge dos Ilheus, ( vila = village ) to city in 1881....
There are many shops in the busy pedestrian streets, typical commercial for Brazilian inner cities....
Nice little city, even though not that small really, 220.000 inhabitants....- Photography
- Architecture
A visit to São Sebastião Catedral
The higly visible from everywhere land mark of Ilheus is this practically "brandnew" cathedral. Construction started in 1931 after demolishing the ( very ) old chapel that stood in its place (baffling disrespect for a historic building ) and stalled right away... There were misunderstandings and bickerings re the architect blueprint and other issues...
Then, in 1967, the cathedral was inaugurated, 36 years after initiating construction.
I still wonder why a place, founded in 1534 does not have one buiding ( I'm guessing, didn't see any ) older than, say, 150 years..... Why wouldn't anybody try to conserve historically interesting structures ? Why, in fact, is it generally so paramount for the persons in charge in Brazil to tear down what is old ( old meaning beginning of the 20th century ) and replace it with what is new and supposedly modern and progressive ?
There's one gigantic pro point to this Cathedral though, a real relief.... I'll explain at the end....
In historical Salvador there are like at least 7 or 8 or more churches, a few from the 17th century, others from the 18th century with exquisite tiles from Portugal and lavishly gold covered carvings, impressing the poor church attendants, showing them the might and splendor of the church.... while outside in the streets around the church shabby dressed , small young black kids hustle and beg for a few coins, kids whose forefathers were forced into labor building these churches without reward... And I didn't have the impression that there was any help and compassion for these kids coming out anywhere from these selfrighteous and vain golden palaces..
These reflections were among my thoughts when I looked at Sao Sebastião Cathedral..... built by regular construction workers during regular working hours for a regular salary.... No whips "necessary" ..... Good so....!- Photography
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A supplement to the Casa de Cultura tip
There's a real curiosity in Casa de Cultura Jorge Amado... I have to admit that I haven't read any of his books but it is probable that he mentioned in his work Bahia's "secret" pagan religion, Candomblé, wild, old, blackest African rituals, obviously brought with the slaves as of the 16th century.
Loud drum beatings, black women in simple wide white dresses stumping in a circle, chanting monotonely, arms moving in the air, then eventually shrieking at the top of their lungs, head up to the top, eyes rolling, pupils disappearing and.... entering into trance and then falling to the floor, ecstatically shaking and fainting.....
I witnessed a secret Candomblé session back in 2002 in Salvador.... What I didn't forget is a tall figure all covered from head to toe in straw, even the face, the Candomblé god Omolu portrayed by a heavy and very sweaty guy who, I can just take a wild guess , embraced my two Austrian friends and me to show us a hefty and warm welcome....
Now there was a whole array of mini statuettes of Candomblé deities in the Casa de Cultura Jorge Amado. Interesting and nice to look at.....
I asked the cute looking, very young, blond ( female ) museum guide who obviously knew every detail about Jorge Amado's life about the deity statuettes and their significance..... and that's where she stumbled..... She just didn't know how to put this in words, to far out and weird for a nice Brazilian catholic girl.... she mumbled a bit and finally, embarassedly came up with the "explanation" comparing the deities to the 12 apostles, then she pointed to one of the figures and said: "This is Jesus !" I was in awe, dumbfounded. This is Jesus ?? Well, I went easy on her as she was really trying to be helpful.... I asked her though what had made her believe that an authentic, black African ritualistic religion from centuries ago would make comparisons and allegories to christian beliefs.... She shrugged the shoulders and said: "People understand it better this way....", Ahh !! That really explains it perfectly..... :-)- Budget Travel
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Casa de Cultura Jorge Amado
This quaint little "museum" is rather an hommage to the omnipresent Jorge Amado, the greatest son of Ilheus.... Built 1926 during Ilheus' cocoa boom, it is rather modest with its steep narrow staircases and small rooms.... but neatly refurbished and well worth a visit.... again, even though there's honestly not much to see... bleached covers of Amado's books with russian and other foreign titles, an array of sculptures of Candomblé deities ( will show in the next tip ), Amado's original writing machine, 50' style, some beautiful small english wall tiles, a yellow painted corridor, floor to top interesting old style windows, that's about it....
Nonetheless, this little place is the right spot to "feel" the essence of Ilheus' near past, especially Jorge Amado's.... ( 10.08.1912 - 06.08.2001 )
Entrance ( Jan 2014 ) was 4 R$ = about U$ 1.62.- Museum Visits
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A day at one of Bahia's beautiful beaches
OF COURSE, when you're at this sunbaked coast. you must spend a whole day at the beach.....Do NOT forget your sunblock !! In Ilheus I only got to know "Millionaire's Beach" ( Praia Dos Milhonários ) and I highly recommend it.
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Casa de Cultura Jorge Amado
Jorge Amado was born on a cocoa plantation outside Ilheus, but spent much of his early childhood in the City of Ilheus.
His family's townhouse -- one of the more modest of the cocoa baron 'mansions' -- has been nicely restored. Made a museum in 1997, it houses a collection of photographs, books, local artefacts, and personal items of the writer. There's also a restaurant -- a snack bar, really -- in the Casa.- Museum Visits
- Historical Travel
Port of Ilhéus
The Port of Ilhéus is the second biggest one in open sea, and serves mainly to trade agricultural products like cocoa.
It also has a passenger's terminal, and some cruise lines regularly go there during summer time.- Historical Travel
- Beaches
Visit to N. S. Piedade Church and Convent
In the top of a hill, with the most astonishing view from most of the city.
It was built in the 1910's, and since then is has a nunnery and one of the best schools of the city.
The church with its towers are very representative of the new-gothic style.- Historical Travel
- Beaches
''Cabana Itacarezinho''
While most tourists are going to 'Itacare' for it beautiful beaches on the way I discored a private beach called: 'Itacarezinho' (little Itacare). Great place to eat, relax and be in touch with nature as NOT many tourists have yet discoverd. The blue clear waters of Itacarezinho is so warm that you almost feel like you are in a spa. Great place and worth visiting.
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Article: Exergy efficiency optimization of a thermoacoustic engine with a complex heat transfer exponent
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ABSTRACT: On the basis of exergetic analysis, the performance analysis and optimization of a generalized irreversible thermoacoustic engine with heat resistance, heat leakage, thermal relaxation and internal dissipation, in which heat transfer between the working fluid and heat reservoirs obeys a complex generalized heat transfer law , where n is a complex, is investigated by taking exergetic efficiency as the optimization objective using finite-time thermodynamics. Both the real part and the imaginary part of the complex heat transfer exponent change the optimal exergy efficiency versus power output relationship. Analytical formulas for the exergy efficiency, power output and thermal efficiency of the thermoacoustic engine are derived. Furthermore, comparative analyses of the influences of various factors on optimal performance of the generalized irreversible thermoacoustic engine are carried out with detailed numerical examples. The optimal zone on the performance of the thermoacoustic engine is obtained by numerical analysis. The results obtained herein can provide some theoretical guidelines for the design of a real thermoacoustic engine.International Journal of Sustainable Energy 12/2010; 29(4):220-232. - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This article has been retracted. Please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy). Reason: The Editors would like to confirm the retraction of this paper at the request of the Authors. This article was a duplication of a paper that had already appeared in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 221, 1339-1343 (2007) doi: 10.1243/09544062JMES739. The authors would like to apologize for this administrative error on their part.Applied Energy 07/2008; 85(7):634-640. · 5.26 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A heat transfer model with a complex exponent between a thermoacoustic cooler and its surrounding heat reservoirs is established in the current paper. Both the real part and the imaginary part of the heat transfer exponent strongly affect the optimal performance of the cooler. The exergetic efficiency and the cooling load decrease with an increase in the imaginary part of the complex exponent when the real part is fixed. The optimal performance zone of the thermoacoustic cooler is obtained by numerical analysis. The results obtained herein may be useful for the selection of operation parameters for a real thermoacoustic cooler.ARCHIVE Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science 1989-1996 (vols 203-210) 11/2007; 221(11):1339-1343. · 0.59 Impact Factor - Energy Conversion and Management 03/2007; 48(3):1042-1042. · 3.59 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: An Otto cycle working with an ideal Bose gas is called a Bose Otto cycle. The internal irreversibility of the cycle is included in the factors of internal irreversibility degree. The quantum degeneracy effect on the performance of the cycle is investigated based on quantum statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Variations of the maximum work output ratio RW and the efficiency ratio y with temperature ratio τ are examined, which reveal the influence of the quantum degeneracy of the working substance on the performance of a Bose Otto cycle. It is shown that the results obtained herein are valid under both classical and quantum ideal gas conditions.Energy Conversion and Management 11/2006; · 3.59 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A new method is given for directly measuring the effective resistance and distinguishing the characteristic frequency in the regenerator of a micro-miniature thermoacoustic-Stirling refrigerator. Measured results were compared with the flux gain factor and transmission loss of a real system. The agreement between the range of the characteristic frequency and frequency of the system is good. Thus the method may be used to predict the characteristic frequency of the regenerator in production.International Journal of Ambient Energy 07/2006; 27(3):137-140. - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this paper is to study the optimal performance for an irreversible quantum Brayton engine consisting of two constant-frequency branches connected by two irreversible adiabatic branches. The solution of the generalized quantum master equation of a thermal system is obtained in the Heisenberg picture. The optimization region (or criteria) for an irreversible quantum Brayton engine is obtained. The relationship between the dimensionless power output P<sup>*</sup> versus efficiency η for the irreversible quantum Brayton engine with heat leakage and other irreversible losses are derived.Journal of Applied Physics 04/2006; · 2.19 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This paper presents a model of an irreversible quantum Brayton refrigerator (IQBR) using ideal Bose gases as working fluid. The optimal relationship between the dimensionless cooling rate and the coefficient of performance, and the optimization region (or criteria) for an IQBR is obtained. The effects of heat leakage, irreversibility in two adiabatic processes and the quantum characteristic of the working fluid are discussed.Physica Scripta 03/2006; 73(5):452. · 1.03 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The model of an irreversible Otto cycle using an ideal Fermi gas as the working fluid, which is called as the irreversible Fermi Otto cycle, is established in this paper. Based on the equation of state of an ideal Fermi gas, the ecological optimization performance of an irreversible Fermi Otto cycle is examined by taking an ecological optimization criterion as the objective, which consists of maximizing a function representing the best compromise between the exergy output and exergy loss (entropy production) of the cycle. The relationship between the ecological function E and the efficiency η is studied. Three special cases are discussed in detail. The results obtained herein may reveal the general performance characteristics of the irreversible Fermi Otto cycle.Open Systems & Information Dynamics 02/2006; 13(1):55-66. · 0.81 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: As a novel refrigerator, piezoelectricity-driven miniature thermoacoustic refrigerator can be miniaturized and used in miniature electric components. Design method of the miniature refrigerator is presented in this paper. The design calculation model is first built in order to design the refrigerator. The active network model of thermoacoustic refrigerator is given and used in design calculation. In design, the pin-array stack is chosen as the heat-pump stack. Its pin spacing is optimized in terms of maximum cool power factor and minimal dissipation power factor. The length and the position are designed by the network model on the basis of the coefficient of performance (COP). Then the heat exchangers between the two ends of the stack can be designed by the same method. The design method considers the influence of the stack and heat exchanger on the acoustic field.Acta Acustica united with Acustica 12/2005; 92(1):16-23. · 0.68 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: In this paper, the frequency characteristic of loudspeaker-driven thermoacoustic refrigerator (TAR) and the influence factors were investigated theoretically and experimentally. Experimental results under different conditions show that a narrow transmission frequency band of TAR exists to generate strong oscillation and cause significant thermoacoustic effect, and TAR achieves optimum performance at the resonance frequency. The frequency characteristic is determined by combined network elements of TAR. Then the analytical model was built to validate the experimental results. It provides a coupling method for design of loudspeaker-driven TAR system.Cryogenics 12/2005; 45(12):739–746. · 0.94 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The phase space method is used in studying a thermo-acoustic heat engine in this paper. The maximum Lyapunov exponent is used to quantify the phase space that is reconstructed from the pressure signal of the thermo-acoustic heat engine. For quantifying the system change, the maximum Lyapunov exponents of the reconstructed pressure phase space trails are calculated. The plot of the maximum Lyapunov exponents versus time is attained. Good agreement between the plot and the evolving process of the real physical phenomenum indicates that the maximum Lyapunov exponents can reflect the state changes of the thermo-acoustic heat engine.Energy Conversion and Management 08/2004; 45(13):2197-2205. · 3.59 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Thermodynamic mechanism of thermoacoustic self-excited oscillation is analyzed in this paper. The law of minimizing entropy flow is obtained basing on the fundamentals of finite-time thermodynamics. The results obtained here show that the thermoacoustic self-excited oscillation, which is a non-isentropic oscillation with power output corresponding to a limit cycle in the phase space takes place when hot temperature T h exceeds a threshold value T h *. The effect of nonlinear terms on the system will lead to the second harmonic wave.Open Systems & Information Dynamics 11/2003; 10(4):391-402. · 0.81 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The work proposes a simple and feasible calculation method––network model method to calculate temperature differences generated in thermo-driven thermoacoustic refrigerator (TAR). The theoretical calculation model is first built. The network model is given and used to make numerical calculations under different conditions including heat-pump stack positions in TAR, different oscillating pressure ratios (PR), plate spacings and different stack geometries. Theoretically calculated results show that the former two factors make significant influence on temperature differences, the influence of stack spacing on temperature difference has relation with PR, and cooling effect of pin-array stack is superior to that of parallel plate stack under other same conditions. Furthermore, theoretically calculated results and experimentally measured data are in good agreement at small acoustic pressure amplitude.Cryogenics 09/2003; · 0.94 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Acoustic characteristic parameters, i.e. propagation constants, characteristic impedance, and transmission loss are used to describe acoustic characteristics of the stack in a thermo-acoustic engine. The transfer-matrix equations of the thermo-acoustic stack and additional stacks are established. Then the expressions of their important acoustic characteristic parameters are derived. Theoretical calculation results show that the imposed temperature gradients have an influence on the acoustic characteristic parameters of the two kinds of stacks. For additional stacks, due to no longitudinal temperature gradients, thermo-acoustic source α is zero. The expressions for the propagation constant and characteristic impedance are specialized to the thermo-acoustic stack. Theoretical calculation results of the acoustic characteristic parameters of the thermo-acoustic stack are presented to verify the application of the model built in this paper.International Journal of Engineering Science 07/2003; 41(12):1337-1349. · 2.29 Impact Factor -
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ABSTRACT: The purpose of this paper is to study the optimal performance for an irreversible quantum Stirling cooler with heat leak and other irreversible losses. The relationship between the optimal cooling load and the coefficient of performance (COP) for the quantum Stirling cooler is derived. The maximum cooling load and the corresponding COP, as well as the maximum coefficient of performance and the corresponding cooling load are obtained. The experimental observation for the optimal region is provided.Journal of Thermal Science 07/2002; 11(3):193-197. · 0.35 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The network model consisting of series impedance, shunted admittance, current controllable current source and magnet controllable pressure source for two-phase oscillating flow by magnet control is established. The relationship between the output and input of the network is obtained by means of the transmission matrix of the network. The physical significance of the network parameters are revealed.Open Systems & Information Dynamics 06/2002; 9(2):167-179. · 0.81 Impact Factor -
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ABSTRACT: The temperature field of a traveling wave in a system is analyzed. The system consists of a rapidly moving small specimen tube and sub-cooled liquid nitrogen (SLN2). The temporal and spatial temperature distribution of the subsonic wave is investigated. The relationship between a dimensionless cooling rate and the thermal Mach number (M) is derived. When the quenching speed of sample tube in the sub-cooled liquid nitrogen is equal to or faster than that of the thermal wave propagated, a shock wave is expected.International Journal of Engineering Science 03/2002; 40(6-40):673-691. · 2.29 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A traveling wave thermoacoustic-driven system with a designed resonant frequency of 200 Hz has been established. Nonlinear thermoacoustic phenomena, such as the oscillation onset temperature and shifts of the resonant frequency, are presented. Experimental investigations have been conducted by changing wire-screen mesh size, working gases, and mean pressures, and the effects have been noted on temperature profiles, oscillation modes, frequency jumps, and pressure amplitudes. The analysis indicates that the relative penetration depth ratio (δv/rh) plays an important role with these nonlinear phenomena.12/2001: pages 439-446;
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SPIEGEL: According to a recent survey, nearly three-quarters of Americans believe National Security Agency (NSA) spying is infringing on their privacy rights. A proposal to restrict such programs failed only by a narrow margin in Congress. Are Americans beginning to fear a surveillance state?
Podesta: We are in uncharted territory, facing rapid technological change that has simply swamped our existing legal regime. The media's focus in recent weeks has circled almost exclusively around Edward Snowden's attempt to earn the world record for longest airport layover. But the focus on Snowden distracts from what is most problematic about the information he provided to the media.
SPIEGEL: And that is?
Podesta: Unlike the last time we had a national conversation about the NSA and domestic surveillance during the days of "warrantless wiretapping" in 2005, a legal framework exists today to support PRISM and the other programs. Therefore, the challenge is not rooted in the NSA overstepping its legal boundaries. Instead, new products and services, increasing processing power, and the decreasing cost of storing huge amounts of data means that surveillance on an unprecedented scale is now not just technologically possible but is also financially feasible for the first time. It is past time for us to begin a new national debate about what we want our surveillance laws to permit, particularly in light of how rapidly technology and society are changing.
SPIEGEL: And you believe that this debate will also continue despite the failed legislative push in Congress?
Podesta: The American people have the right to know and understand the laws they live under. And they tend to demand answers sooner or later. Look at similar debates on targeted drone strikes: We have seen an alliance of leftists and rightists against drones out of fear they might be used for domestic purposes. Obama had to get out there with a public address on his national security policy and he managed to largely quiet these critics. In retrospect, the only question was why he waited so long to give that speech.
SPIEGEL: So you want the President Obama to give a similar speech on spying?
Podesta: He would be well-advised to engage in a public debate. But he should also establish a national commission to examine these challenges in full. Presidential commissions have a long history of thoroughly and impartially investigating many national security issues, from Pearl Harbour to 9/11. The commission should be tasked with offering recommendations for a flexible legal framework that can easily accommodate technological advances while maintaining respect for civil liberties. It could also examine private-sector activities.
SPIEGEL: What activities do you mean?
Podesta: At the same time that new technology is enabling governments to engage in surveillance that once wasn't technologically feasible, consumers are voluntarily disclosing piles of personal data to private corporations -- and these disclosures are governed by those lengthy terms-and-conditions agreements -- the ones where people click the "OK" button without giving it a second thought. Every time we post something about ourselves on Facebook, we're helping that company build a sophisticated profile of us that it uses to sell targeted ads. Meanwhile, our smartphones with built-in GPS technology track our locations and our phone companies and Internet providers collect metadata on every call we make and every person we email. In the United States, court decisions from the pre-Internet days suggest that the information we give away voluntarily to these companies can be obtained fairly easily by the government. That legal rule may have made sense in an age before Facebook and iPhones, but we need a serious examination of whether it still makes sense today.
SPIEGEL: You talk a lot about the rights of Americans. But Europeans are furious that the NSA can spy on them with barely any restrictions.
Podesta: We need better oversight of our surveillance agencies and we need increased transparency at the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Surely we can meet our national security needs without sacrificing the respect for personal privacy that has long been a hallmark of American life. The president could quiet some of the international critics if he explained better what the US is doing.
SPIEGEL: Instead you hear in Washington that Europeans are "whiners" and "hypocrites".
Podesta: Well, I agree that European anger is largely hypocritical. Most of the governments there have known for a long time what the US has been doing and they have often cooperated closely and willingly. I understand why leaders in Europe need to speak out against PRISM and other programs, but they still act like hypocrites.
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Maloney said in the Q&A video that you can never have too many defencemen. But to me, we clearly have too many (prospects anyways). Guys like Goncharov or Stone don't stand a chance of becoming NHLers with this team, despite their continued development.
This coming draft is loaded with high potential defensive prospects. Should we deal now before those draftees flood the market? Yandle's value is very high right now but it's hard to imagine a workable trade for him. Gormley will be showcased at the WJC and his value could rise.
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The WJC will be a showcase for Gormely; especially if he assumes a leadership role.
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OEL is off limits for me. I wouldn't deal him if I had a choice; even if Schenn is being dangled to be honest. I would look at Gormely or Rundblad before I even considered OEL as a bargaining chip.
Right now if I'm Maloney I'm shopping a number of our older D men before the deadline and Schlemko.
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Im just curious on opinions I can only get one ship as thats all the zen I have I am leaning towards either the Tac on Engineering Vesta . I figure Engineering would be better survivability and Tac just for the extra tac console but Im still torn. Either way im not going to use the console they have for the for the tac but I might use the engineering one....
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Secondly - ask yourself whether durability is more important to you than offensive capability, bearing in mind that the Vesta is NOT going to be capable of the DPS that an escort can produce. It sounds like you'd be better off with the Engineering focused model, since you wouldn't be using the Quantum Focused Phaser on the tac and you ARE willing to use the Engineering one. |
Also keep in mind that the Vesta with aux cannons with a tact in the driver seat has the potential to push close to escort numbers. Only 1 weapon is missing, the tactical version does sport 4 tactical console slots and higher shielding.
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I would go for the Sci one as the Oddy is better at Tac and Ops.
Console wise, the Sci's Fermion seems the most useful so far, with self heal or team heal support within 5 km, it's the one I've used the most so far out of the two defensive consoles during STFs. The deflector phaser isn't that great, IMO, with it's long fire time (I'd perfer a burst) and it's limited damage. The extra damage the fourth phaser Tac console on the Aventine (Tac Vesta) gives will draw much more aggro your way, and the ship is bit fragile beyond it's shields. If you're going heal/support I'd go with the Sci model.
Im a Tac captain and my Tac version is doing absolutely amazing even though its a science ship at heart. Its the only ship that I actually run on the equal power setting because of the aux phaser cannons where i usually run everything on all power to the weapons.
IMO, the science version has the best console (an AoE heal), so I'd go with it if you buy only one. Plus, the 5x Sci consoles will come into much higher usefulness if you have a unlocked the Fleet Embassy Science Consoles -- threat generation increase/decrease, a science buff, and interesting procs like a shield heal, hull heal, or adding plasma damage to all energy weapons.
Also, your suggestion sounds cool, esp. with the gimmicks you're talking about. I used to main SVs in my Engi main before I started running STFs (then I shamefully went full-escort). But I'm sooo tempted by the Engi Vesta's look! Grrr, I wish they still sold ship skins so I could pick which I wanted. Quote:
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The SACF Half Marathon is a community-wide event with hundreds of volunteers including tremendous support from Ft. Rucker, SACF advisory committee members, Presenting Sponsor-Flowers Hospital and other sponsors, Dothan Police Department, and the City of Dothan. In the past 3 years, the SACF Half Marathon has raised $68,000 for the community.
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I need some help evaluating the following limit:
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I believe that the limit does not exist but i don't know how to explain it.
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Topsquark, this is a very rare (the only, so far?) occassion when I will disagree with you .....
The limit does not exist because the left hand limit is not equal to the right hand limit:
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Matchups for Opening Round of 2014 World Cup Set
Updated: 12/09/2013 - The groupings for next year's World Cup tournament are now set.
Updated: 12/09/2013 - The groupings for next year's World Cup tournament are now set.
Updated: 12/09/2013 - Although it wasn't a major flooding event, parts of the Wiregrass saw some light rain on Saturday.
Updated: 12/09/2013 - The talent behind M and Worf and one part of The Osmonds celebrates their birthday on December 9th.
Updated: 12/09/2013 - According to a press release from the Georgia Department of Transportation, work will be taking place on railroad crossings in the Blakely area starting Monday December 9th and possibly lasting the entire week.
Updated: 12/09/2013 - The fifth named storm of the 2013 Pacific Tropical Season would not be an intensely strong hurricane, but would still bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Mexico.
Updated: 12/09/2013 - Developing in late May, Barbara would be the first hurricane to form in the 2013 Pacific Tropical Season. It would make landfall in Mexico, bringing winds and rains to the country.
Updated: 12/10/2013 - In the videos above, News 4 This Morning shares artwork from our viewers and followers! They span a wide variety of mediums, forms, and types!
Updated: 12/09/2013 - It's a unique and fairly new tradition for some families on Christmas—a prank-playing elf that is found doing something naughty and new every day leading up to the holiday: Elf on the Shelf.
Updated: 12/09/2013 - Fans of the animated series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic point to many reasons for their love of the show, one of those being the original songs created for the show. Now, young fans and Bronies alike can enjoy a soundtrack from its first two seasons.
Updated: 12/09/2013 - It was once a deadly disease known for its blisters that could often lead to scarring, but in 1979, the disease known as smallpox was officially declared to be eradicated.
Updated: 12/09/2013 - They date back to the ancient Egyptians: pastries. And, December the 9th is an unofficial holiday celebrating the popular desserts of all kinds.
Posted: 12/06/2013 - People across South Africa are commemorating Nelson Mandela with song, tears and prayers as the government prepares funeral ceremonies that will draw leaders and other dignitaries from around the globe.
Posted: 12/06/2013 - A major storm is sweeping across northwestern Europe, affecting millions of people.
Updated: 12/06/2013 - Many of our Facebook and Twitter followers shared a wide range of artistic works with us, and in the videos above, we're sharing some of those pieces with you!
Posted: 12/06/2013 - It's Followers Friday, a tradition on Twitter, now on the Morning Show! We just want to take a few moments to thank those following us on Twitter.
Posted: 12/06/2013 - As you shop this holiday season, avoid the duds and head for the high-tech gifts that are just plain cool. Here are our favorites.
Posted: 12/06/2013 - News 4 This Morning took a look back at each and every storm of the 2013 Hurricane season in the Atlantic.
Updated: 12/06/2013 - The penultimate named storm of the 2013 season would be another "fish storm," and not affect any areas of land during its development and collapse in late October.
Updated: 12/06/2013 - The final named storm of the 2013 Atlantic Tropical season was the only named storm of November in the Atlantic Ocean, and was only fully tropical for a limited amount of time.
Updated: 12/05/2013 - How do you mark the mid-point of the work week?
Updated: 12/05/2013 - Driving in snow storm, a Salt Lake City man got a shock on the interstate when he noticed the car next to him -- had no driver.
Updated: 12/05/2013 - After our story involving the latest releases from Build-a-Bear Workshop based on the animated series, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, a fan of the show in Japan showed how he has a massive collection of pony plushies!
Updated: 12/05/2013 - The age old question of who would win in a battle between a ninja and a pirate is taken to the realm of themed days. Instead of Talk Like a Pirate Day, December 5th is Ninja Day.
Updated: 12/05/2013 - Another member of DC Universe will be popping up in the next Superman-Batman movie, Wonder Woman.
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I picked this as I had cake flour and buttermilk. It looks delicious and will let you know how it turned out after the party. I did like that there was enough batter for 2- 9 in pans and it seemed to rise nicely.
For decorating I made custom wrappers and custom cupcake toppers
& a cake banner for decorating as I did not have time to get my natural food coloring. I can not use regular coloring anymore especially for kids.
Whole Foods carries the natural color but no time to get it. I like India Tree coloring. Any other suggestions, would love to hear from you.
Happy Birthday seanie! Love you!
And Happy Birthday Mom who would love that she and Sean could share a special day! Miss you!


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OSF Center for Health Fitness introduces self-defense seminar
The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Sports Medicine and Health Fitness is offering a special one-session self-defense seminar and class, to be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 15, and again from 1 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16, at the OSF Center for Health, 5510 E. State St., Rockford. The class is open to both men and women.
Self Defense includes three components. The verbal self-defense section provides education about being aware of surroundings, learning about different kinds of interviews (hot, cold and silent), maintaining a safe zone and using the non-aggressive stance defensively.
The mental portion of self-defense includes information about setting boundaries, using the R.A.W. (Ready, Aware and Willing) technique and yelling to break for the freeze response.
In the third segment, participants will learn physical applications, including self-defense techniques for far-range, mid-range and close-range attacks, escape mechanisms and counter-attacks.
The seminar is conducted by Master Bennie Gonzalez, fifth degree Black Belt at the Excel Academy in Rockford and martial arts instructor fore more than 14 years. Master Gonzalez began martial arts training in Kung Fu at the age of 11 and free-style Tae Kwon Do two years later. His style has led him to compete in a number of championships in form and sparring, and he has placed well in national tournaments. In 2003, he was inducted into the World Wide Martial Arts Hall of Fame in the category of Instructor of the Year.
Master Gonzalez and his students continue to win state, regional and national tournaments.
The fee for the Self Defense seminar is $20, and space is limited. Reservations and payment are due by Thursday, Aug. 13.
For registration and information, call (815) 395-4561 or (815) 395-4591. The OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Web site is www.osfsaintanthony.org.
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Yeah, battery life is doing well for me. Off the charger at 6:10am this morning, and I'm still going at 1:35am (20% life left). And I did a few LONG video chats today.
Turning off LTE makes battery life live LONG time too. Back in Toronto when I was running on Rogers LTE, battery was tough to get through the day - was fine if on WiFi for a lot of it, but ate through battery quicker when getting out of the house and straight on the network (pre battery update). As said I headed back to Winnipeg, where Rogers doesn't have LTE yet, my battery life went through the roof. Better than my 9900 for sure. With this update yesterday, definitely seems even better.
Good job BB. Keep the optimizations coming!!!
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Fall Flower Show
Oct. 18 – Nov. 9, 2014
Beautiful chrysanthemums pair with whimsical garden railroad displays for this annual celebration of the harvest season.
Chrysanthemums in shades of yellow, red, purple, orange and green abound for Fall Flower Show 2014, opening on Oct. 18. Featuring gorgeous horticultural designs and whimsical model train displays all throughout the Conservatory, this annual exhibit celebrates the very best of the harvest season and its changing hues.
The signature blooms of autumn, chrysanthemums have been highlighted as part of Fall Flower Show since 1893, grown using a variety of techniques to produce an array of results (from elegant cascades to showy, single-flowered disbuds) and form blossoms of different sizes and shapes (from large "spiders" with tentacle-like florets to small button-like "pompons") — many of which are showcased just for you. Beautiful foliage and other flowers appear in each scene as tiny trains wind their way through many of the Conservatory's display rooms.
Also on Display:
Garden Railroad
Oct. 18, 2014 – March 1, 2015
The Garden Railroad display in our South Conservatory is reimagined, drawing inspiration from the California Gold Rush and the landscapes of northern California and Mt. Shasta — complete with prospectors, water features, interactive buttons for children to push, and miniature living plants, shrubs and trees, some native to the West Coast.
Discover Beekeeping
Oct. 18 – Nov. 9, 2014
A special display in our Gallery Room showcases the tools of the beekeeping trade, including equipment, bee-friendly plants, and a large, traditional bee skep handmade from Phipps-grown grasses.
FLORA: Natives on the Rooftop
Oct. 3, 2014 – Jan. 12, 2015
A collaboration between Phipps' Botanical Art and Illustration program and the Allegheny Highland Botanical Art Society, this Welcome Center Gallery exhibit features botanical illustrations of native plants that grow on the Center for Sustainable Landscapes green roof.
Eye School Talent: The Photography of Phipps' High School Interns
Oct. 10, 2014 – Jan. 30, 2015
Each summer, Phipps hosts eight high school interns who work closely with our horticulture staff while learning about vegetable gardening, cooking, photography and more. The Center for Sustainable Landscapes atrium gallery features some of the interns' favorite photos taken in and around the Conservatory.
Fall Flower Show, designed by Display Horticulturist and Plant Recorder Laura Schoch, runs through Nov. 9, 2014 and will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 10 p.m. on Fridays. Admission costs $15 for adults, $14 for seniors (age 62 +), $14 for students (with valid ID), and $11 for children (ages 2 – 18). Members and children under 2 enter for free.
Photos © Brad Fetchin
Other Featured Exhibits & Events
- Three More Nights of Winter Lights
- Jan. 30, 2015; 5 – 11 p.m.
Feb. 6 and 13, 2015; 5 – 10 p.m.
- Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show
- Jan. 17 – March 1, 2015
- Tropical Sundays
- Sundays, Feb 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015
- Biophilia: Pittsburgh
- Next Meeting Feb. 5, 2015
6 p.m., with networking and refreshments at 5:30 p.m.
- Tropical Forest Congo
- Opens Feb. 7, 2015
- Tropical Forest Congo Opening Festival
- Feb. 7, 2015
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Party in the Tropics
- Select Fridays
Next Party Feb. 13, 2015
7 – 11 p.m.
Ages 21+
- Hothouse Happy Hours
- Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015
6 – 8 p.m.
- Seed, Perennial and Seedling Swap: 2015 Garden Season Opener
- Feb. 28, 2015
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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- NYT Best-selling Author
- 4 Million Strong Blog Following
- Appeared on CNN and Fox News
Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author of four books including his most recent, Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average & Do Work that Matters.
For 15 years, he's helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, Staple, and the Dave Ramsey Team. Most recently he's spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges, companies and churches.
A media feature, Jon has been seen on CNN, Fox News, Good Day LA and several other key outlets. In addition, he's become a social media expert with a blog that has been read by 4 million people and more than 215k twitter followers.
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As an employee organization within Whirlpool Corporation, we strive to bring excellent development opportunities to our members. Jon Acuff was our most recent speaker. Jon presented a three hour workshop which included short activities, a Q&A session and book signing. This interactive session covered information from several of his books including his upcoming book Do Over. The topics he covered were just as promised and we enjoyed getting a "sneak peek" into his new book. We found all of Jon's content to be relevant and insightful, often incorporating examples and references specific to our group. Jon delivered his ideas and insights with humor, energy and clarity; we were engaged the entire time. Overall, Jon is a dynamic and engaging speaker, we highly recommend him.
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Columbian Home Products 0709-2 Graniteware 33 Quart Canner With Lid, Black
- Graniteware has a porcelain enamel surface over a steel core body.
- The steel core is an excellent heat conductor and gives an even heat distribution for faster cooking times.
- The glass like enamel surface does not interact with foods and cleans up easily with warm soapy water.
- Includes wire rack with handles
- Great way to do cold water or hot water baths for your fruit and vegetable canning
- Canning rack makes loading and unloading jars a breeze
- Black Granite
- 33 quart
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- Q: I have bought a couple of these water bath canners now. After a period of about a year, the porcelain/enamel coating starts to break down and no longer be glossy... almost like it has a film on it. When I rub it with my hand inside- my hand turns black- almost like the coating is rubbing off. I absolutely do not have hard water. I have tried everything to keep the enamel nice, washing it after use immediately- using low heat, using vinegar (the first time I had the pot- to see if it was a hard water issue, but alas the water was tested and it is not). I just don't know what to do, I want my canner to last years, decades, but that doesn't seem to be the case. The first one I had broke down so badly that the coating was actually flaking off and I would find traces of black in the jars, not very appetizing. Suggestions? I bought your brand at Fleet Farm.
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UNITY Center collecting toys, Christmas concert planned
The UNITY Center in West Linn is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys, art supplies, board games, stuffed animals and gift cards for children ages infant to 18 for its annual 25 Cent Toys for Boys and Girls event.
Donations can be dropped off at the center, 20255 Willamette Drive, Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Financial donations can also be made via the centers website, worldhealing.org, and center volunteers will do the shopping for you.
On the afternoon of Dec. 14, parents from selected families will be invited to pick out stocking stuffers, three toys, a book, a craft/art supply or a game for each of their children for a quarter each.
The center is working with the Bolton Head Start program and four primary schools in the area and hopes to serve more than 50 families. School counselors make recommendations about families who may need help.
On Dec. 7, the UNITY Center will host a Christmas concert feature Portland soul and blues artist, LaRhonda Steele and many others.
Tickets can be purchased for $20 in advance through worldhealing.org or at Brown Paper Tickets.
Craft fair will benefit savanna
Peruse 35 artists tables for unique holiday gifts during the 5th Annual Holiday Craft Fair to benefit the White Oak Savanna. The craft fair will be held noon-8 p.m. Nov. 21 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 22 at West Linn Lutheran Church, 20390 Willamette Drive. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit West Linns White Oak Savanna Park.
Time to dust off your ugly sweater
Its time to rummage through your closet for your ugliest holiday sweater in anticipation for West Linns 6th Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Dash on Dec. 6. Four-legged friends and babies in strollers are welcome at this family friendly 5k walk/run and 1-mile dash/stroll event. Portions of this years proceeds will go to the West Linn Food Pantry and to the West Linn Adult Community Center. Racers are encouraged to bring pantry donations to the race for collection. Fees for the 9 a.m. 5k start at $25 per adult, $15 per child or $65 for a family pass for up to two adults and two children. Fees for the shorter 1-mile dash, beginning at 9:30 a.m., will be $10 per adult, $7 per child or $27 for a family pass for up to two adults and two children. Races will start and finish at the Willamette Falls Fire Station on Willamette Falls Drive in West Linn. Early packet pick up and late registration will be available 6-8 p.m. Friday at the annual West Linn Holiday Tree Lighting at West Linn City Hall. For questions about the event, please contact Event Director Kristi DeGroat at 503-887-1259, email your questions to firstname.lastname@example.com or visit eventurousevents.com.
Childrens Center showcase, fundraiser on tap
An artist showcase and fundraiser for the Childrens Center brings together a variety of local businesses and artists to support an Oregon City medical assessment center for suspected abused or neglected children.
Local businesses are stepping up to participate from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Dragonfly Gifts in West Linn is hosting a childrens book author reading/signing. Another childrens book author will be selling her book and doing crafts with children at the fundraising site, West Linns Central Village Marketplaces Suite 106, where an anonymous donor is matching $40,000 for Childrens Center if the financial goal is reached by Dec. 31.
Childrens Center Executive Director Barbara Peschiera wrote in her appeal to the community, Yes, we have a $40,000 challenge before us, but our bigger challenge is to inspire people to join us in the mission of helping families who have suffered child abuse. The financial challenge is tangible we can track it with a thermometer celebrating every dollar raised. But the real challenge of involving the community in our mission is harder to measure.
As a Childrens Center volunteer and former business owner of Ego at Central Village Marketplace, Pam Pesetti reached out to the landlord, Gramor Development, to donate the space, and then to local artists to show their goods and give back a percentage of their profits. Each artist is donating at least 20 percent of their profits, and some are donating 50 percent to 100 percent.
I believe it sets a great example of both large and small gestures for a common good, Pesetti said. During December, when it is easy to get caught up in the stresses surrounding the season, this is an opportunity to display giving in our community.
For event questions, call Pesetti at 503-880-4866.
Nominate resident for Robert Moore Award
The Robert Moore Award was created by the West Linn City Council in 2013 to recognize individuals who contribute to the quality of life in the community without reward or recognition.
Named after the founder of West Linn, Robert Moore, the award commemorates Moores selfless decision to name the town he founded after his friend and mentor, Dr. Lewis Linn.
If you know someone who spends his or her free time volunteering, taking time to help their neighbors, trying to make a difference in the lives of those around them, or sharing acts of kindness with others, submit his or her name for nomination.
Nominations for the 2014 awards are due Friday. The city is accepting nominations online at westlinnoregon.gov/citycouncil/robert-moore-award-nomination-form. Call 503-657-0331 for more info.
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