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It has been estimated that about 70 per cent of the financial value associated with building green is derived from the productivity and health benefits.
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World Green Building Week brings together people in 98 countries, and more than 25,000 organisations, to showcase how we are working together to create a world of greener, better, healthier buildings. The World Green Building Council's Business Case for Green Building report, released in March 2013, found that incorporating green building features – such as fresh air, natural light, views of the outdoors and materials low in toxins –creates healthier and more productive places for office workers. A productivity increase of up to 23 per cent, for instance, can be achieved simply through good lighting. In school environments, green building design has been found to enhance student performance, decrease student and teacher sick days, and reduce teacher turnover. One study of green schools in the United States found students progressed 26 per cent faster in reading and 20 per cent faster in maths when compared with their counterparts in non-green schools.
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round the world, green buildings are improving the productivity of office workers and delivering healthier workplaces for nurses and teachers. They are accelerating patient recovery rates in hospitals and boosting student test scores in schools. And they are helping homeowners to save money on energy bills while also improving their health.
And in healthcare settings, sunlight and views of nature can reduce average length of stay by up to 41 per cent, and lessen the need for pain medication by 22 per cent. The story is similar in our homes. A range of studies have underscored the connection with homes and health. Asthma sufferers have reported enjoying 63 per cent more symptomfree days after green retrofits improved the indoor environment quality of their homes. In developing nations, low-cost green retrofits have reduced the frequency of respiratory illnesses
by 76 per cent. When we consider 235 million people around the world currently suffer from asthma, green buildings have the potential to improve the health and well-being of millions of people. For more than a decade, we've been showing the world how green buildings can reduce energy costs, cut greenhouse gas emissions and deliver better quality assets on conventional budgets. Motivations to build green are shifting from being simply the right thing to do to being about the operational cost savings that green buildings deliver. This means that, on the balance sheet, assets must have a positive relationship with the income statement through rent, occupancy and productivity. Although surveys show that owners have high expectations of how these assets are going to deliver better performance, 37 per cent don't track any metrics, and only 26 per cent review performance on an ongoing basis. When data is tracked, it is mostly energy data, but this is only estimated to be about 10 per cent of the possible financial benefit of being in a green building. But without good quality data, what is an investor to do? Focus on what they can measure, monitor, quantify and monetise. And that's why a focus on energy performance makes sense to investors. However, it has been estimated that about 70 per cent of the financial value associated with building green is derived from the productivity and health benefits. If this figure is so high, then why are we not monetising this to make the case for green building a simple no-brainer? Whether they are skyscrapers or schools, homes or hospitals, green buildings are making people's lives better. That's our message during our fourth annual World Green Building Week – and we look forward to working with the green building movement in the UK to accelerate this shift to greener, better, healthier buildings. Visit the WorldGBC website. World Green Building Week 2013 | 3
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The theme of this year's World Green Building week is 'Greener Buildings, Better Places, Healthier People' and on the 18 September, UK-GBC is holding its event on the subject at the Wellcome Trust. Here, the event sponsors Aggregate Industries, Morgan Sindall and Skanska, talk about what green building means to their organisations.
Dr. Shamir Ghumra Head of Sustainability, Aggregate Industries
s the Green Building Councils from around the world come together to mark World Green Building Week, it presents an opportunity to pause and perhaps refocus on the broader aspects of the campaign for a more sustainable built environment. The days when the occasional project or building was singled out as being 'green' seem somewhat in the past with the majority of new buildings having some sort of 'greeness' associated to them, whether this is through a particular client need or innovation in the supply chain. As a sector we are becoming more accepting of the "fifty shades of green", something that friends at Skanska have long advocated through their own 'Journey to deep green'. european hq © lend lease, Will pryce
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would draw attention to the benefits of thermal mass, which can have long term benefits for buildings and the ongoing energy demand. This is however not a parochial piece presenting one particular solution against another. Indeed, quite often we are seeing hybrid solutions, bringing the benefits of a number of different techniques together. It is this cross product and supply chain collaboration that focuses on the construction asset that is helping to support the drive for greener buildings. The 'greener' buildings that I have visited in the past few years do genuinely seem like nicer places to work - no let me correct myself - they seem like nicer places to be. The Lend Lease office at Triton Square near Euston in London is one such location; there are lots of plants, lots of open spaces for people to meet, relax, think and work, and the welfare facilities are pretty top notch too.
There are many projects I have been made aware of through the Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction that are truly quite sobering. For some projects there was no building in the first place. To design, build and occupy a new school, or to provide security for children to learn and grow is something that we often take for granted. The power of the built environment to shape the future of society is incredible. co-operative headquarters © Co-operative
by projects recently completed by the divisions in our group (which include Construction and Infrastructure, Fit Out, Affordable Housing, Urban Regeneration, Investments and Professional Services). The link between green buildings and occupant health and happiness is already recognised in the criteria of the most widely used environmental assessment tools including BREEAM, LEED, CEEQUAL and Ska. Delivering projects to these standards is now common practice for the Morgan Sindall Group and moving beyond this, our Group divisions are increasingly focusing on post-occupancy studies as well as Passive House principles to ensure customers get the most sustainable outcomes. Where we learn
We remain committed to the campaign for a sustainable built environment and would like to thank all those involved with World Green Building Week for giving us an opportunity to pause.
The first BREEAM Outstanding School in the UK, built by Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure and supported by the Group's professional services arm, was designed to provide an optimal learning environment for children. Supporting the 'Curriculum for Excellence' scheme, Carnegie Primary School in Fife was designed so that the building and landscape form part of the learning environment. Carnegie primary school © morgan sindall group, sandy young
The recently opened new Co-operative headquarters in Manchester has again adopted a number of different approaches to ensure that it is a great place to be. There are a number of studies to support the theory that productivity improves in such utopian places of work. It then also follows that people will enjoy coming to work because of their surroundings (of course, not the only reason to enjoy work). Humans tend to enjoy social interaction, as has been demonstrated by the growth in social media, so buildings that offer such flexibility can contribute to a better, happier and healthier working environment. While much of what I have said is very UK centric, World Green Building Week gives us a window into buildings from all over the world. www.ukgbc.org
Graham Edgell Director of Sustainability and Procurement, Morgan Sindall
s one of the UK's largest construction and infrastructure businesses, Morgan Sindall Group is committed to embedding sustainability into its operations. This benefits society and the environment, as well as making good economic commercial sense. Because of this, we are pleased to actively support World Green Building Week 2013. The theme of the week, 'Greener Buildings, Better Places, Healthier People', is exemplified www.ukgbc.org
On completion, the project was chosen as an ideal venue to host the 'Making Space for Children' launch event in 2011. This rewards buildings and spaces which support the findings of physiologist Edward Edgerton, who found that new school buildings can reduce negative behaviour, increase pupil self-esteem and World Green Building Week 2013 | 5
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industry perspective encourage pupils to engage more with learning. This year, a post-occupancy evaluation is being carried out on the project and includes the testing and re-commissioning of specific mechanical and electrical areas to ensure the project is performing as expected. Where we work Aside from improving occupant learning, research also suggests that the buildings in which we work can also influence productivity, a concept that Morgan Lovell (part of the Group's Fit Out division) have been exploring through its 'Green Office' series of podcasts. The recent refurbishment of RWE npower's offices achieved the highest Ska rating in the UK and focused on not only providing an optimal working environment for employees but also influencing their 'green behaviours'. Where we live In addition to standard environmental assessment tools, Passive House presents a new approach to low carbon building with a focus on the occupant. The Fulmodeston project in Norwich, completed by the Group's Affordable Housing division Lovell in July 2013, has fully adopted these principles to become one of the UK's first affordable passive housing developments. Already fully occupied, the four homes are compliant with Passive House standards and offer new solutions in affordable housing due to low tenant bills and maintenance costs. Lovell intends to use the project as a reference point for all future home developments, taking the most effective principles forward to ensure future projects offer increased quality and tenant satisfaction. The company is also working in close collaboration with Bradford Housing to monitor two of the plots as part of future research to establish a Passive House standard in the UK. These are just a few examples of the ways in which Morgan Sindall Group is delivering on its Total Commitment to sustainability.
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Jennifer Clark Director of Environment, Skanska
kanska believes that the benefits of green buildings go far beyond just financial savings. There is also a positive impact on the people who occupy them. The Business Case for Green Building report by the World Green Building Council shows that reduced energy and water bills make green buildings desirable to owners and tenants. The study also shows that these buildings can command higher rents and sale prices. But it's not only commercial benefits and reduced environmental impact that make greener buildings an attractive proposition.
Trust reported sleeping better, with a third less incidences of sleep disruption, and one in three patients experienced better privacy.
between the classroom and nature, and the building's exposed structure maintains the temperature inside to help pupils concentrate.
This suggests that green features can enhance healthcare facilities and patient experience.
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Additionally, Barts Health NHS Trust is saving £100,000 a year on its energy bill through the trial. Everyone from nurses and consultants to support staff are learning to be more energy efficient. They are taking simple steps to reduce excessive heat and noise, cut light pollution and regulate room temperatures. Environmental education
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Skanska's green projects highlight how better indoor environments contribute to healthier, more productive people. Bringing the outdoors indoors, with clean fresh air ventilation and natural lighting, is beneficial to the health and wellbeing of those who use the building. Healthy hospitals A pilot scheme on green behavioural change at a London hospital showed improvements in patient experience. By turning off equipment when not in use, switching off lights and closing doors, patients in wards at the Barts Health NHS www.ukgbc.org
Since moving into new school buildings, built by Skanska, exam results have improved at four secondary schools in Bristol. With naturally ventilated teaching spaces, the buildings can function for 75 per cent of the year without mechanical intervention. This suggests that better environments at Bristol Brunel Academy, Bristol Metropolitan Academy, Brislington Enterprise College and Bridge Learning Campus have helped contribute to improved productivity and performance. Green schools, with computer systems that provide up-to-the-minute information about their energy and water usage, are now being used to teach pupils about protecting the environment. The new school at Isaac Newton Academy in Redbridge, was designed as an inspirational learning space with a host of green features. Courtyards and roof decks provide a connection www.ukgbc.org
With the world's resources under threat, it is important that our existing buildings perform well too. Some 80 per cent of the world's buildings will still be standing in 2050. Retrofitting older buildings with the latest green technology combined with careful use by the building's occupants can improve their performance. Skanska's green retrofit of its offices in the Empire State Building is reducing its electricity bill by 57 per cent over 15 years, but it has also led to 15-18 per cent reduction in absenteeism since 2009. A healthy working environment is vital in protecting a company's most valuable asset – its employees. The future Skanska believes that construction with almost no impact on the environment is realistic. Evidence of the value of green buildings is growing, supporting the business case. We think selfsufficient buildings that generate their own power, built and maintained with no net impact on the environment, are the future.
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greener buildings, better places, healthier people The benefits that green buildings provide for the people who use them are multiple. Whether it's improved productivity in offices, faster recovery rates in hospitals or better exam results in schools, there is a growing body of research from around the world which supports the link between greener buildings, better places and healthier people. Our Resource Library highlights some of the global studies into the attributes of green buildings and how these have impacted on the people who occupy them.
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Productivity Research suggests there is a link between green building features and increased workplace productivity. •
Office plants can assist in boosting staff productivity by 38 per cent, increase well-being by 47 per cent and increase creativity by 45 per cent, according to research carried out by the University of Exeter and Indoor Garden Design in 2013. A seminal 2003 study by Carnegie Mellon University in the US found that workplace productivity increases by up to 23 per cent with the use of better lighting, 11 per cent from improved ventilation and 3 per cent from individual temperature control. Organisations that underwent green retrofits reported a greater ability to attract talent, improved employee retention and an increase in workforce productivity, according to a 2008 Deloitte survey.
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Students in schools with green features have been shown to have improved learning outcomes. Studies suggest that green building features aid patient recovery in hospitals and have other health benefits on occupants. •
A 2012 study in the international journal Building and Environment found that a relationship appears to exist between indoor daylight conditions and the average length of stay in hospitals – with the average length of stay in rooms orientated to the South East shorter than rooms orientated to the North West by 16 to 41 per cent in certain wards. A 2011 study into an administrative office building at the University of Oregon found that 10 per cent of employee absences could be attributed to architecture with no connection to nature. Office workers recovered better from stress when they were exposed to a window view of nature as opposed to the same view on a plasma screen or in a windowless room, according to a 2008 study in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. A seminal study by Ulrich (1984) showed hospital stays reduced by 8.5 per cent when patients were in rooms with windows views of nature.
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A 2012 pilot study by the University of Salford and architects Nightingale Associates found that the classroom environment can affect a child's academic progress over a year by as much as 25 per cent. According to a 2013 report by McGraw Hill Construction, 91 per cent of primary and secondary schools and 87 per cent of higher education institutions in the USA state that green schools increase health and well-being amongst students. The report also found that 74 per cent of American primary and secondary schools and 63 per cent of higher education institutions report improved student productivity through green features. One study, by Heschong Mahone Group in 1999, suggests that in schools with optimal daylight, attendance increased by three days a year, test scores improved by 5 to 14 per cent, and learning rates could be boosted by between 20 and 26 per cent. Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories have found that aspects of student performance increase by 5 to 10 per cent through doubling the ventilation rate (when rates are at or below minimum ventilation standards.)
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cafod head office Building: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) head office Location: London Size: 3,000 sq m Architects: Black Architecture Rating: BREEAM Excellent Completed: 2010 CAFOD, an international aid charity which runs projects in 40 countries around the world, wanted to relocate from various office locations in London to a central headquarters that would become the heart of the organisation. Black Architecture produced a brief that examined technical elements as well as the emotional, psychological and behavioural changes that CAFOD wanted the building to deliver. Features: • The building is arranged in two components to encourage interaction between colleagues. A triangular, open plan office and a smaller section - containing support spaces such as
meeting rooms, toilets and breakout areas are connected by an atrium. Mezzanine social areas between each office floor encourage spontaneous interactions and promote a vibrant sense of community. • Natural and mechanical cooling and heating are used to maximise the comfort of the indoor environment. Occupants are able to increase ventilation rates by opening windows but these will be automatically closed by the building's energy management system (BMS) if external temperatures are too high or low. Air is drawn passively through the building via the atrium and controllable roof vents. There is also ground source cooling and heating. • An equal ratio of windows and solid walls ensure that light penetrates deep within the building and staff have unobstructed views outside, but avoids unwanted solar thermal gains. • The roof has been utilised for a cafe pavilion for informal, social gatherings, and a green roof assists with water storm management and provides a habitat for insects and birds.
elizabeth ii court Building: Elizabeth II Court, Hampshire County Council Location: Winchester Size: 12,600 sq m Architects: Bennetts Associates Rating: BREEAM Excellent Completed: 2009 The transformation of Hampshire County Council's 1960s office block into a modern, efficient and sustainable building was completed in 2009. The refurbishment was designed to make the building as sustainable as possible and enable the council to introduce new flexible working methods and make more efficient use of its assets. As a result, the Council was able to accommodate 500 more staff, reducing its wider office portfolio and redirecting funds into frontline services. Features: • The previous working environment of corridors and cellular rooms was replaced with a flexible open plan office space. Outside, car parking
was replaced with a welcoming new entrance and the exterior appearance was transformed into a modern building using local materials in harmony with Winchester's historic context. • The building features an innovative natural ventilation system. As opening windows on the street facing elevations was not feasible due to traffic noise, a system which draws air from the inner courtyards and expels it through ducts or chimneys on the street facades was created. The ducts use renewable wind energy to create the suction force that drives the system. • Solar shading, intelligent lighting systems and a new energy efficient building envelope have all helped to ensure Elizabeth II Court uses 70 per cent less energy compared to the old building. Occupant surveys revealed the building's users were more satisfied with criteria such as temperature, air and comfort following refurbishment, with an increase in perceived productivity. The building achieved above the UK benchmark mean for design, needs and image.
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World Green Building Week (16 - 20 September) is celebrated through a programme of events hosted by UK-GBC and our members, highlighting this year's theme: 'Greener Buildings, Better Places, Healthier People'. We will be joining 98 GBCs, representing more than 25,000 organisations globally, to celebrate green building through a series of events around the world. Details of our member events and how you can get involved can be found here, or more information can be found on our website. The Photon Project Organisers: Cantifix Date: 14 - 22 September Location: Building Centre, Store Street Experience 'life under glass' from sunrise to sunset. Visit the website for more information Green Tours and Interactive Bee Talks Date: 16 - 22 September Time: Tours daily at 3pm Location: Museum of London See what's making the museum environmentally friendly and take a sneak peak at the museum beehive. For more info, contact Elizabeth Pilliere Sustainable Buildings 2020 - Capturing the Global Perspective Date: 17 September Time: 8am - 10am From 16 offices in 10 countries, Cundall is bringing you one event for WGBW. For more info, contact Audrey Martin TCPA Study tour to the Netherlands Organisers: Town and Country Planning Association Date: 17 - 19 September Location: Across the Netherlands Visit the website for more information Visit 12 | the website
Keeping the Lights On: Energy and Commercial Property Organisers: GVA Date: 17 September Time: 8am - 9.45am Location: Library Events Room, 6 -9 Carlton Terrace Venue, SW1Y 5AG Examines the issue of energy security in the UK and the implications for the commercial property sector. For more info, contact Kelly Bradshaw Soft Landings - Who should pay? Organisers: Nicholas Hare Architects Date: 17 September Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Location: 3 Barnsbury Square, N1 1JL What does it cost, what is it worth, who benefits the most and who should pay? For more info, email events at NHA Sustainability in Leasing, Fit-Out and Occupation: Manchester Case Study Organisers: GVA Date: 18 September Time: 8.30am - 10am Location: Norfolk House, M2 1DW Find out how GVA has worked to ensure that their office move will lead to improved environmental performance. For more info, email firstname.lastname@example.com
wgbw cALENDAR Performance-Based Design: ONLI the Key to Sustainability NE EVEN Organisers: Sefaira T Date: 18 September Click here to register Explore how architects can integrate analysis into the design workflow, and how to use performance analysis to drive design decisions. How long should a green building last? Organisers: David Morley Architects Date: 18 September Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Location: 18 Hatton Place, EC1N 8RU An invigorating debate with some eminent protagonists to explore the future of temporary structures. Contact by email for more information Organic Wine Tasting Organisers: Tishman Speyer Date: 19 September Location: London
Green to Gold - Changing Times for Property Investment Organisers: GVA Date: 19 September Location: 10 Stratton Street, London, W1J 8JR This presentation will outline the key changes to sustainability legislation and how these changes may affect your investment decisions. For more information email Emily Collins 40 Percent Symposium Organisers: 40 Percent Symposium Date: 19 September Time: 8.30am - 6pm Location: Haberdashers Hall, EC1A 9HQ Understand the implications of sustainability as it affects the value of commercial property. Visit the website for more information
Nearer to Zero Organisers: Zero Carbon Hub Date: 19 September Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Location: Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle, NE1 4EP Conference bringing together partners in the house building industry in response to zero carbon new homes from 2016. Click here to register online Waitrose Way Awards and Reception Organisers: Waitrose INVIT Date: 19 September E ONLY Location: Hampshire To learn more visit the website Design for a Changing Climate Organisers: Bennetts Associates Date: 20 September Time: 9am - 10.30am Location: 1 Rawstorne Place, EC1V 7NL Sustainable architecture, and how architects can deal with the impacts of climate change. Email Ben Hopkins for more information Green Supermarket Tour Organisers: Sainsbury's Date: 20 September Time: 9.30am - 12pm Location: Sainsbury's store, Kings Lynn Tour of the supermarket and an update on the technologies currently being installed as standard specification. Email David Merefield for more info Nationwide Factory Tours Organisers: UK Timber Frame Association Date: Throughout October Time: 9.30am - 1pm Location: Across the UK Learn why precision-engineered timber frame is at the heart of the Fabric First ethos. Email Richard Riley to book your place | 13
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Greener buildings, better places, healthier people Wednesday 18 September 6 - 8.30pm at the Wellcome Trust, 215 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE As part of World Green Building Week, UK-GBC will be bringing together a top line up of speakers to discuss the idea that greener buildings can lead to increased productivity and happier, healthier occupants. The event will be followed by an informal drinks reception, where you will have the opportunity to network with other UK-GBC and World GBC members.
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Speakers include: Jane Henley, CEO, World Green Building Council Rab Bennetts OBE, Director, Bennetts Associates Nigel Bunclark, Director, Workplace Management, Network Rail Dr Fiona Adshead, Senior Sustainability and Health Advisor, PwC and former Director of Chronic Disease and Health Promotion, World Health Organisation Mark Russolo, Director of Public Affairs, UL Environment
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There is nothing unusual in Superstar Mahesh Babu, who enjoys a huge following of nearly 2 million fans on Twitter, going into hibernation during his busy shooting schedules. However, the actor has been away from the micro blogging world since February 1 as he has been shooting nonstop for his upcoming bilingual, Brahmotsavam.
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Nearly everyone knows a person whose life was ruined following college due to major student loan debt. Sadly, too many young people rushed headlong into borrowing for school without first examining the options and the implications of their actions. This article will help you think everything through soundly before you proceed with a loan.
Stay in communication with all lenders. Anytime there are changes to your personal information such as where you live, phone number, or email, it is important they are updated right away. Read all letters which you are sent and emails, too. You need to act immediately if a payment is needed or other information is required. If you miss something, it could cost you more.
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Private financing is one choice for paying for school. Public loans are great, but you might need more. Private loans have a lot of advantages that public loans do not. Explore the options in your community.
Don't be driven to fear when you get caught in a snag in your loan repayments. Job losses and health emergencies are part of life. Luckily, you may have options such as forbearance and deferral that will help you out. Keep in mind that interest often continues accruing, so do your best to at least make interest payments to keep from having a larger balance.
Pay off all your student loans using two steps. First, be sure to pay the monthly amount due on each loan you have taken out. Then, those with the greatest interest should have any excess funds funneled towards them. This will make it to where you spend less money over a period of time.
The best way to pay down your student loan debt early is to focus on the loans that come with a higher interest rate. If your payment is based on what loans are the highest or lowest, there's a chance you'll be owing more at the end.
Grace Period
Your loans are not due to be paid back until your schooling is complete. Make sure that you find out the repayment grace period you are offered from the lender. Stafford loans offer six months of grace period. Perkins loans offer a nine month grace period. There are other loans with different periods. Make sure that you are positive about when you will need to start paying and be on time.
Pick the payment option that works best for you. You will most likely be given 10 years to pay back a student loan. There are often other choices as well. Understand if you choose a longer repayment period you will end up having to pay more in interest. After you begin to make money, you might be able to use a certain percentage of that income to help pay down the student loan. A lot of student loans will be forgiven after you've let twenty five years go by.
Making monthly payments is often difficult for those whose budget is tight. Loan rewards programs can help a little with this, however. Look at the SmarterBucks and LoanLink programs that can help you. How much you spend determines how much extra will go towards your loan.
To get the most out of your student loan dollars, take as many credit hours as possible. Though full-time student status requires 9-12 hours only, if you are able to take 15 or more, you will be able to finish your program faster. This helps to lower your loan amounts.
Make sure to understand everything about student loans before signing anything. Make certain that you understand all of the facts before signing the dotted line. This is a simple way for the lender to receive a bit more money than they are entitled to.
If you get a student loan that's privately funded and you don't have good credit, you have to get a co-signer most of the time. Make sure that your payments are up to date. If you're not able to, then the co-signer is going to be responsible for the debt you have.
Take extra care with private loans. It can be difficult to figure out what the terms are exactly. You may not realize what you are signing your name to until it is too late. After that happens, it might prove quite difficult to free yourself from it. Fully understand the terms before signing on the dotted line. Compare an offer with those given by other lenders to find out who offers the best rates.
Many graduates find themselves hobbled with student loan debt upon graduating from college or university. Therefore, you should have a good idea of what you are doing. This article has given you a thorough education on loans, so make use of your knowledge.


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Weekly Insights: Are You Ready for the Attendee of the Future?
Let's face it – these days, attendees want to be in control of their own experience. They thrive on the four C's, which according to the Event Manager Blog are: Connection, Communication, Curation and Community. (Click here to read the entire article on the Event Manager Blog site.)
They're no longer content to simply show up at the event and hope to meet people of interest. They're connecting and sharing content, photos, and of course opinions on everything – before, during and after the event.
So what can you do to adapt to and encourage this behavior? Here are three ideas where you can start:
- Give them a reason to spread the word in advance by posting sharable content. Most attendees already have a network of influence, so let them broadcast to an audience you might not otherwise reach. But mere press releases and fluff-promos won't be shared. It has to be buzz-worthy content that strikes a nerve, creates a sense of "wow," or makes them feel like an insider.
- Offer access to everything in a digital format that's available 24/7. Apps are a great way to do that. Attendees can create their own schedule, access exhibitor and session details, and connect with other attendees using the device that's already in their pockets.
- Provide photo-worthy opportunities onsite. Appeal to the Snapchatters, Instagrammers, and FacebookLivers by creating areas of visual interest on the show floor and elsewhere. And of course, this also requires the WiFi bandwidth to handle all those connections.
Be sure to check out the Event Manager Blog for more ideas.
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With experiences as both an exhibitor and a show organizer, Marlys Arnold has a unique perspective on trade show exhibiting. As an exhibit marketing strategist, she travels the country consulting and training on how to create experiential exhibits that produce significantly higher numbers of qualified leads. She's led workshops for events ranging from local consumer expos to some of the largest trade shows in the U.S. She hosts the Trade Show Insights blog/podcast, and is the author of Build a Better Trade Show Image, the Exhibitor Education Manifesto, and the ExhibitorEd Success System. She's also the founder of the Exhibit Marketers Café, an online education community. To request an "Extra Shot of Exhibit Success" go to www.ExhibitMarketersCafe.com.
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Today more couples are looking for a way to bind and weave their love in a deeper commitment to each other. Many have been married before and want their new soulmate to feel the great love that the two shall share. They both might have children from another marriage and want to help bring them together and make them feel apart of the ceremony, apart of the new family that's forming from this new union. And some have been soulmates, partners, wife and husband, wife and wife or husband and husband, for many years and want to declare their love or even renew their commitment to each other. All perfectly illustrated by adding the symbolic Tying the Knot (Handfasting) ritual.
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Secret Walks of the Vatican Neighbourhood and Wine Pairing with a Sommelier
Host Alessandro
$80.50 per guest
Host Alessandro
$80.50 per guest
Immerse in the world of Rome together with other expats and travellers. We will be taking you through the ancient street of Rome with a free storytelling guided tour experience starting at 4.00PM
After that we will go to Alessandro's private apartment near the Vatican city for a 2 hour wine tasting and food pairing workshop. Be transported into a world of Roman gastronomy and hospitality, meet local Romans, expats and travelers from around the world.
What will you learn:
Learn about the history of the Vatican neighbourhood, secret corners, scandalous histories and more. Let our guide immerse you in the Roman past.
After that, learn about the origins of wine in Italy, the drinking culture of Italians, and answer some interesting questions - Such as why do italian bars always serve food, and why are Italians taught to drink from a young age.
We will start the tour by gathering at Hotel Della Concilizione. It is a beautiful hotel in the Vatican area.
Hi, I'm Alessandro (Tony for my friends!). I'm a true Roman living very near the Vatican City and
We had the most fun and culinary experience with Alessandro. He really made it into a special and homey evening and everything was taken care of to perfection. We are real foodies and this was the best dinner we had on our trip to Rome. Thank you so much Alessandro and can't wait to come back!
The dinner chef Alessandro Ricchi prepared for us was the best meal we had on our two-week vacation to Italy! Fresh, flavorful, and plentiful the experience was a memorable treat!
29th May 2017 7:06am My husband and I had a lovely dinner with Tony and Elena. They are a totally charming couple and speak excellent English. The meal and wine that Tony served was delicious from start to finish. Tony is a professional sommelier and can tell you anything you want to know about Italian wines. This is my second experience eating in a Roman home and what a wonderful, eye-opening experience it is to learn about the daily life of the people who live in the city. The very best part of traveling the world is getting to know other people and cultures in a deep and authentic way. Breaking bread and eating delicious food and wine make it even better. I could easily have stayed another couple of hours chatting. I encourage anyone keen to break away from the pack of tourists in centro and experience the real Rome to sample this truly memorable experience.
We dined with Alessandro and Elena one night on our vacation to Rome with six friends. It was an excellent meal and we enjoyed talking with Alessandro and Elena. A highly recommended experience!
What a great experience! Tony (Alessandro) and his girlfriend Elena were so welcoming and the food was amazing. Tony gave us tips about Rome and was just overall warm and pleasant. Thanks so much Tony. We had a great night and we will hopefully see you again!!
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Frank Zappa in Laurel Canyon - Baron Wolman
$ 750.00
Mini framed edition of the classic photo of Frank Zappa sitting on top of a bulldozer taken by Rolling Stone Magazine first chief photographer Baron Wolman. This small framed piece is hand signed by Baron Wolman on the mat. Very limited quantities available. Special release for the Rock Art Show.Image size 5" x 7", frame is approximately 10" x 12". Hand signed by Baron Wolman on the mat.


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The Source for all Your Party Rental Needs!
Prime Time Party Rental is Dayton and Cincinnati's largest source for all of your special event and party rental needs. We specialized in everything from tents, tables, chairs, inflatables, lighting, backdrops, dinnerware, barware, dance floors, decor, specialty linens and so much more! We provide unique rental options to fit any budget or need from simple backyard birthday parties to extravagant weddings or corporate events, galas, fundraisers, conferences, and tradeshows.
NEW for 2017...Over 40 New Inflatables! Busy Bouncing has merged with Prime Time Party Rental and we now have 40+ new inflatables and interactives. From themed bounce houses like Batman, Scooby Doo, and Disney characters, to fun interactive inflatables like water slides, speed pitch, and 70 foot long obstacles courses, we have everything you need for your company picnic, family reunion, graduation and birthday parties. Call Perry Love, our Inflatable Specialist, at 937-269-6402 for more details.
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Absolute Fitness and Martial Arts
What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?
Our MMA fighter oriented workout lets people get more gains in less time. Unlike boring routines our workouts are fun so you never get bored or plateau. The mixed martial arts theme and funtional strength equipment is unlike anything around
Exercise is challenging. How do you keep clients motivated and engaged?
The fun Mixed Martial Arts theme lets you practice skills while the High Intensity Interval Training keeps you constantly challenged. We change the workout weekly to continue to challenge you through muscle confusion and keep your mind challenged.
What was the inspiration to start or run this business?
Years of training pro and amatuer MMA fighters inspired us to develop this workout. We decided to offer this type of training to the public so they could receive the great results we achieved with our MMA athletes.
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Techna Institute
Techna Institute
Thompson R.,University of Toronto |
Thompson R.,Odette Cancer Center |
Lu Y.,University of Toronto |
Potvin M.,University of Toronto |
And 15 more authors.
Practical Radiation Oncology | Year: 2017
Purpose: Interprofessional, educational live simulations were compared with group discussion-based exercises in terms of their ability to improve radiation medicine trainees' ability to detect hazards and incidents and understand behaviors that may prevent them. Methods and materials: Trainees and recent graduates of radiation therapy, medical physics, and radiation oncology programs were recruited and randomized to either a simulation-based or group discussion-based training intervention. Participants engaged in hazard and incident detection, analysis, and a discussion of potential preventive measures and the concept of the "highly reliable team." A video examination tool modeled on actual incidents, using 5-minute videos created by faculty, students, and volunteers, was created to test hazard and incident recognition ability before and after training. Hazard and incident detection sensitivity and specificity analyses were conducted, and a survey of the participants' and facilitators' perceptions was conducted. Results: Twenty-seven participants were assigned to the simulation (n = 15) or discussion group (n = 12). Hazard and incident-detection sensitivity ranged from 0.04 to 0.56 before and 0.04 to 0.35 after training for the discussion and simulation groups, respectively. The pre- and posttraining difference in sensitivity between groups was 0.03 (P = .75) for the minimum and 0.33 (P = .034) for the maximum reaction time. Participant perceptions of the training's educational value in a variety of domains ranged from a mean score of 6.58 to 8.17 and 7 to 8.07 for the discussion and simulation groups, respectively. Differences were not statistically significant. Twenty-six of the 27 participants indicated that they would recommend this event to a colleague. Conclusions: Participants' ability to detect hazards and incidents as portrayed in 5-minute videos in this study was low both before and after training, and simulation-based training was not superior to discussion-based training. However, levels of satisfaction and perceptions of the training's educational value were high, especially with simulation-based training. © 2017.
Lin Q.,Techna Institute |
Lin Q.,University of Toronto |
Lin Q.,Huazhong University of Science and Technology |
Jin C.S.,Techna Institute |
And 7 more authors.
Small | Year: 2014
The abilities to deliver siRNA to its intended action site and assess the delivery efficiency are challenges for current RNAi therapy, where effective siRNA delivery will join force with patient genetic profiling to achieve optimal treatment outcome. Imaging could become a critical enabler to maximize RNAi efficacy in the context of tracking siRNA delivery, rational dosimetry and treatment planning. Several imaging modalities have been used to visualize nanoparticle-based siRNA delivery but rarely did they guide treatment planning. We report a multimodal theranostic lipid-nanoparticle, HPPS(NIR)-chol-siRNA, which has a near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent core, enveloped by phospholipid monolayer, intercalated with siRNA payloads, and constrained by apoA-I mimetic peptides to give ultra-small particle size (<30 nm). Using fluorescence imaging, we demonstrated its cytosolic delivery capability for both NIR-core and dye-labeled siRNAs and its structural integrity in mice through intravenous administration, validating the usefulness of NIR-core as imaging surrogate for non-labeled therapeutic siRNAs. Next, we validated the targeting specificity of HPPS(NIR)-chol-siRNA to orthotopic tumor using sequential four-steps (in vivo, in situ, ex vivo and frozen-tissue) fluorescence imaging. The image co-registration of computed tomography and fluorescence molecular tomography enabled non-invasive assessment and treatment planning of siRNA delivery into the orthotopic tumor, achieving efficacious RNAi therapy. Image-guided treatment planning of target specific RNAi therapeutics by HPPS(NIR)-chol-siRNA. A multimodal theranostic HDL-like nanoparticle is developed for in vivo non-invasive assessment of siRNA accumulation in an orthotopic prostate tumor by tracing the NIR fluorescent surrogate using image co-registration of computed tomography and fluorescence molecular tomography, which provides a useful mean for real-time tracking siRNA delivery, rational dosimetry, and treatment planning for efficacious RNAi therapy. © 2014 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.
McIntosh C.,University of Toronto |
McIntosh C.,Techna Institute |
Purdie T.G.,University of Toronto |
Purdie T.G.,Techna Institute
IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging | Year: 2016
Radiation therapy is an integral part of cancer treatment, but to date it remains highly manual. Plans are created through optimization of dose volume objectives that specify intent to minimize, maximize, or achieve a prescribed dose level to clinical targets and organs. Optimization is NP-hard, requiring highly iterative and manual initialization procedures. We present a proof-of-concept for a method to automatically infer the radiation dose directly from the patient's treatment planning image based on a database of previous patients with corresponding clinical treatment plans. Our method uses regression forests augmented with density estimation over the most informative features to learn an automatic atlas-selection metric that is tailored to dose prediction. We validate our approach on 276 patients from 3 clinical treatment plan sites (whole breast, breast cavity, and prostate), with an overall dose prediction accuracies of 78.68%, 64.76%, 86.83% under the Gamma metric. © 2015 IEEE.
Siddique S.,Princess Margaret Cancer Center |
Siddique S.,University of Toronto |
Fiume E.,Princess Margaret Cancer Center |
Jaffray D.A.,University of Toronto |
Jaffray D.A.,Techna Institute
Medical Physics | Year: 2014
Purpose: X-ray fluoroscopy remains an important imaging modality in a number of image-guided procedures due to its real-time nature and excellent spatial detail. However, the radiation dose delivered raises concerns about its use particularly in lengthy treatment procedures (>0.5 h). The authors have previously presented an algorithm that employs feedback of geometric uncertainty to control dose while maintaining a desired targeting uncertainty during fluoroscopic tracking of fiducials. The method was tested using simulations of motion against controlled noise fields. In this paper, the authors embody the previously reported method in a physical prototype and present changes to the controller required to function in a practical setting.Methods: The metric for feedback used in this study is based on the trace of the covariance of the state of the system, tr(C). The state is defined here as the 2D location of a fiducial on a plane parallel to the detector. A relationship between this metric and the tube current is first developed empirically. This relationship is extended to create a manifold that incorporates a latent variable representing the estimated background attenuati on. The manifold is then used within the controller to dynamically adjust the tube current and maintain a specified targeting uncertainty. To evaluate the performance of the proposed method, an acrylic sphere (1.6 mm in diameter) was tracked at tube currents ranging from 0.5 to 0.9 mA (0.033 s) at a fixed energy of 80 kVp. The images were acquired on a Varian Paxscan 4030A (2048 ×1536 pixels, ∼100 cm source-to-axis distance, ∼160 cm source-to-detector distance). The sphere was tracked using a particle filter under two background conditions: (1) uniform sheets of acrylic and (2) an acrylic wedge. The measured tr(C) was used in conjunction with a learned manifold to modulate the tube current in order to maintain a specified uncertainty as the sphere traversed regions of varying thickness corresponding to the acrylic sheets in the background.Results: With feedback engaged, the tracking error was found to correlate well with the specified targeting uncertainty. Tracking of the fiducial was found to be robust to changes in the attenuation presented by the varying background conditions. For a desired uncertainty of 5.0 mm, comparison of the feedback framework with a comparable system employing fixed exposure demonstrated dose savings of 29%.Conclusions: This work presents a relation between a state descriptor, tr(C), the x-ray tube current used, and an estimate of the background attenuation. This relation is leveraged to modulate the tube current in order to maintain a desired geometric uncertainty during fluoroscopy. The authors work demonstrates the use of the method in a real x-ray fluoroscopy system with physical motion against varying backgrounds. The method offers potential savings in imaging dose to patients and staff while maintaining tracking uncertainty during fluoroscopy-guided treatment procedures. © 2014 American Association of Physicists in Medicine.
Samavati N.,University of Toronto |
Velec M.,Techna Institute |
Brock K.,University of Michigan
Physics in Medicine and Biology | Year: 2015
Deformable image registration (DIR) has been extensively studied over the past two decades due to its essential role in many image-guided interventions (IGI). IGI demands a highly accurate registration that maintains its accuracy across the entire region of interest. This work evaluates the improvement in accuracy and consistency by refining the results of Morfeus, a biomechanical model-based DIR algorithm. A hybrid DIR algorithm is proposed based on, a biomechanical model-based DIR algorithm and a refinement step based on a B-spline intensity-based algorithm. Inhale and exhale reconstructions of four-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) lung images from 31 patients were initially registered using the biomechanical DIR by modeling contact surface between the lungs and the chest cavity. The resulting deformations were then refined using the intensity-based algorithm to reduce any residual uncertainties. Important parameters in the intensity-based algorithm, including grid spacing, number of pyramids, and regularization coefficient, were optimized on 10 randomly-chosen patients (out of 31). Target registration error (TRE) was calculated by measuring the Euclidean distance of common anatomical points on both images after registration. For each patient a minimum of 30 points/lung were used. Grid spacing of 8 mm, 5 levels of grid pyramids, and regularization coefficient of 3.0 were found to provide optimal results on 10 randomly chosen patients. Overall the entire patient population (n = 31), the hybrid method resulted in mean ± SD (90th%) TRE of 1.5 ± 1.4 (2.9) mm compared to 3.1 ± 1.9 (5.6) using biomechanical DIR and 2.6 ± 2.5 (6.1) using intensity-based DIR alone. The proposed hybrid biomechanical modeling intensity based algorithm is a promising DIR technique which could be used in various IGI procedures. The current investigation shows the efficacy of this approach for the registration of 4DCT images of the lungs with average accuracy of 1.5 mm. © 2015 Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.


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1988 – Superior Performance — Amateur
Robert Edwin Hart
Robert Edwin Hart's amateur bowling feats are exceptional. The 51-year-old Columbus bowler has rolled 16 – 300 games and the first 12 each in a different city.
His ability surfaced when he won the 1954 National Junior Singles Championship in Columbus.
Twenty years later, in the ABC Tournament in Indianapolis, Hart claimed the all-events championship 2087; the doubles title with Chuck Sunseri with a 702 and 1419; the team all-events as a member of the Goebel's team with 2087 and 9574.
The same year, Hart represented the United States in the Tournament of the Americas in Miami, FLA., and won five of the six events in addition to becoming the first American to receive the Friendship Award.
A member of the Columbus Hall of Fame and soon to be inducted in the Detroit Hall of Fame, Hall's amateur tournament performance includes victories in the Hoinke Classic, the National Industrial, the Fairborn Classic, Monroeville Classic, the Harold Bowman Singles and in 1987, the Columbus City team title.
Bob's high series of 836 and average of 227, were both in 1979. Bob currently operates pro shops in Columbus.


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Product Description
Powerful electric line trimmer ideal for small gardens.
The Bosch ART 23 Easytrim electric line trimmer comes with a 280 watt motor and a full 23cm cutting diameter making it ideal for small gardens. It is extremely lightweight at only 1.7kg and has been ergonomically designed for comfortable use.
Lightweight and comfortable to use.
The ART 23 Easytrim has been ergonomically designed for your comfort. It features two handles for comfortable use in all positions. At 1.7kg it is extremely lightweight. It is the tallest fixed-head trimmer on the market, making it easier to use and reducing back strain.
Pro tap spool
The ART 23 is fitted with a Pro Tap spool to enable efficient line feed. To lengthen the line, simply bump the spool to the ground and this will release more line.
Cable hook
The ART 23 also features an integrated cable hook for easy and tidy storage of the cable.
Power Source: Corded Electric (Mains Powered)
Cord Length: 10 m
Line release method: Bump feed
Cutting method: Single line
Ideal For: Small Gardens/Basic trimming needs
Motor Power: 280W
Cutting diameter: 23 cm
Cutting System: "Pro-Tap" spool
Cutting Line (Diameter x Length): 1.66 mm x 4 m
Rotating Cutter Head: No
Height Adjustment: No
Weight: 1.7 kg
Comes complete with: Spool and Line
Note: "Pro-tap" is a bump feed system for trimmer line: when extra line is required, the user should bump the spool on the floor which will then automatically release a small segment of new line from the spool.
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This examine will consider the the effects on cognition of piano coaching, compared with pc coaching and no coaching, in healthy older adults with little or no musical training. This is very true at present, since there are so many other options, equivalent to piano lesson software program. Between my iPad and my iPhone, I can observe up my reading and ear coaching skills anytime and anywhere! Even the inventor of the piano discovered how you can play with out the help of taking classes from a trainer. The software means that you can play and study your favourite songs, understand music idea, and watch video lessons from an awesome instructor. The motive I suggest this over ALL the opposite comparable software program, programs, and tools, is because it's the most full program and one which helps you learn the most, in my view. Just ensure to follow consistently, in any other case even the method of learning methods to play the piano won't be able that will help you achieve your goals.
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Interactive Evaluation to score you on the notes you played appropriately or incorrectly (MIDI keyboard required). Before lengthy you will be enjoying music on a Steinway Piano in a theater with hundreds of people within the crowd! Beginner piano tutorials that can assist you study piano and music fundamentals like tempo, rhythm and studying piano notes (music notation). The cause why I don't recommend it over Playground Sessions is because the software is healthier with Playground Sessions. The program is ready up in 3 different level categories, and there are different levels within these, making all the lessons relevant to anyone. That being mentioned, Piano For All remains to be recommended based on all the nice suggestions it has received.


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This is pretty cool. Here's why: 1. Using deep learning to predict the popularity of any photo before sharing on social media 2. Unlimited filters - use any photo as a filter 3. Vibe transformation - transfer colors from one photo to another 4. # recommendation (primarily for Instagram) - provides contextual recommendation to increase discoverability on Instagram
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Jeffrey Brookes III was the snobbish new neighbor who reluctantly rents a next door condo which he owns to the Ropers, at the behest of his wife Anne, on "The Ropers" TV series.
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|Snobbish realtor who is opposed to the idea of the Ropers, namely Stanley, becoming their new condo neighbors
|Anne Brookes (wife)
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|Three's Company:
"An Anniversary Surprise"
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28 episodes
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|Jeffrey Tambor
Jeffrey P. Brookes III was the snobbish new neighbor of Stanley and Helen Roper who first appears in the Three's Company episode "An Anniversary Surprise" in late Season 3. The character, along with the rest of the Brookes, eventually spun off into The Ropers series. The part of Jeffrey was played by actor Jeffrey Tambor, who also appeared in three other episodes of Three's Company during its run, in different guest roles.
About JeffreyEdit
Jeffrey, a snobbish realtor who is also the Ropers' next-door neighbor in The Ropers series, is very opposed to the Ropers, namely Stanley, which he sees as "boorish", moving into the vacant condo next to his. When Helen answers the ad which was put in by Jeffrey's long-suffering, but down-to-earth wife Anne Brookes (Patricia McCormack), who not only is much more open to the idea of the Ropers moving next door to them, but becomes fast friends with Helen, it is also revealed in the show's pilot (later syndicated as a Three's Company episode), he is not a third-generation namesake, when his wife Ann chides him for the "III" in his name when his father's name is actually Al!! He is forced grudgingly to sell them the condo after his son David innocently reveals the condo isn't sold to someone else...an obvious effort by Brookes to keep the Ropers out. Eventually, as the series moves on, Jeffrey slowly begins to warm up to the Ropers, even tolerating the boorish Stanley.


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An optically pumped XeF(C–A) laser with 0.1– pulse-repetition mode is demonstrated. The maximum output energy is up to , which corresponds to the conversion efficiency of the stored electrical energy to laser output energy of 0.25%. The laser active medium is optically excited by vacuum-ultraviolet radiation of two single-channel surface discharges initiated along opposite walls of the laser cell. The laser resonator output coupling is 10%, and the initial concentration in the active gas mixture is . The duration of the observed laser pulses is , and the spectral band is .
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Kalettes™ are an exciting new vegetable that crosses flavors from Brussels sprouts and kale. The result of this Kale-Brussels Sprout mashup is a vegetable with delicious, sweet and nutty flavor. It's easy to prepare and looks great in dishes. Brussels sprouts and kale are both part of the Brassica family whose other members include cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and turnips. This close family relationship is what allows them to be crossed.
How to Grow
Kalettes grow similarly to Brussels sprouts, but produce a tall stock loaded with leafy "flowers" that look like mini heads of kale. Plant this cool season crop in full sun. Spacing them 18 inches apart. They prefer moist, loamy soil.
Nutritional Benefits
Kalettes are a non-GMO vegetable. They were not developed through genetic modification. They were created by traditional plant breeding. Kale is full of nutrients and antioxidants. Brussels sprouts are filled with fiber, which makes Kalettes an incredibly healthy superfood.
Cooking with Kalettes
Kalettes are extremely versatile and can be prepared in many ways. They are fantastic raw as a snack or in a salad. Steaming, blanching or sauteing Kalettes whole is also a great preparation. They can also be chopped. This allows you to experience separately the kale leaves and the tasty core of the Brussels sprout. Also, try grilling whole Kalettes in a grill basket on medium heat until slightly charred. They also cook faster than Brussels sprouts because they are not quite as dense.
Get started with some of these great recipes:
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Deliciously Light Berry Pie
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I adapted this recipe from a TOH Quick Cooking magazine. It is so refreshing and delicious that noone will ever know that it is low fat! Quick dessert that can be whipped up in no time. (I included the chill time in the prep. time)
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 3⁄4 cups Cool Whip Lite, divided
- 1 (8 inch) reduced fat graham cracker crust
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup cold 2% low-fat milk
- 1 (1 ounce) package sugar-free instant white chocolate pudding mix
- 1⁄2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions See How It's Made
- Spread 1/4 cup Cool Whip onto bottom of pie crust.
- Combine berries, sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix carefully.
- Spoon 1 and 1/2 cups of the berry mixture over the Cool Whip.
- In a bowl mix the pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
- Spoon pudding over berries.
- Spread remaining Cool Whip over the berries.
- Top Cool Whip with remaining berries.
- Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until ready to serve.


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Dolce & Gabbana announces Kit Harington as the new face of its fragrance The One for Men. The actor follows in the footsteps of Matthew McConaughey. The Game of Thrones star will make his campaign debut in September 2017.
Related: Kit Harington Dons Fashions for Elle Men China Cover Story
Talking about Harington, Dolce & Gabbana designers, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana share, "Kit Harington is exactly how we see the Dolce & Gabbana man: young, naturally charming, charismatic, with a personality rich in traits."
The designers continue, "There could be no other face for The One for Men. We are happy to have him joining the Dolce & Gabbana family."


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Short Communication
Potential for passive internal dispersal: eggs of an aquatic leaf beetle survive passage through the digestive system of mallards
Version of Record online: 5 MAR 2014
DOI: 10.1111/een.12097
© 2014 The Royal Entomological Society
Ecological Entomology
Volume 39, Issue 3, pages 391–394, June 2014
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How to Cite
LAUX, J.-J. and KÖLSCH, G. (2014), Potential for passive internal dispersal: eggs of an aquatic leaf beetle survive passage through the digestive system of mallards. Ecological Entomology, 39: 391–394. doi: 10.1111/een.12097
Publication History
- Issue online: 12 MAY 2014
- Version of Record online: 5 MAR 2014
- Manuscript Accepted: 5 DEC 2013
- Manuscript Revised: 25 NOV 2013
- Manuscript Received: 5 SEP 2013
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- Estuary and Wetland Research Graduate School Hamburg (ESTRADE)
- Hamburg Science and Research Foundation
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This is the week of Thanksgiving, and I think that it is safe to say that I panic at this time of the year…for food-related reasons. I don't have any special love of Thanksgiving food…I hold no special place in my heart for the fixin's due to being a vegetarian and abstaining from the consumption of turkey, stuffing made with animal broths and I don't get all excited about pasty mashed potatoes or cranberry sauce. I usually make do with whatever is there but usually end up getting the short end of the stick. For this reason, I usually make myself (when I am at my dad's house) a vegetarian entree to enjoy on my own so I get something special to eat, as well, but it isn't related to Thanksgiving food on a normal basis.
This year, I am making vegetarian stuffed shells and I am bringing green bean casserole makings just in case the shells don't turn out. I know it isn't the healthiest but I splurge once in a while to enjoy the holiday just a little bit. It helps to have something special to look forward to because it takes the attention away from the nasty turkey everyone is chowing down and it makes the day a little special for me without me having to guess what animal product is lurking in the food. Something as innocuous as mashed potatoes might have been made with chicken broth and stuffing, sides and some salads are out due to hidden chicken broth, bacon bits, bacon grease (my dad likes to cook stuff in bacon grease for "added flavor", not to mention calories). The veggie entree is something I can enjoy and hopefully discreetly consume without people making a fuss about me not eating the right stuff.
Most holiday parties are easy for me if they are cocktail parties since I can avoid buffet tables, passed appetizers and snacky stuff lying around. Dinner parties are a little bit more anxiety-ridden for me but buffets and big fam gatherings are panicky stuff for me because I don't like to sit there and have people critique me for not eating meat or the sides of whatever (I don't mean to insult you, I just cannot eat the things made with meat products, and yes, broth counts). I get panicked and uncomfortable eating in front of people in general but always feel as though I am being judged…so I need to focus on the positives this year.
I am going to focus on the pleasure of eating simple foods, savoring each bite and thanking God that I have food on the table. I am going to enjoy being around fam and seeing people I don't often get to see. I am going to focus my attention on the joy of a holiday and all that I have to be thankful for. I will eat intuitively and listen to my body…I will eat for fun, balance, health and nutrition.
I will not agonize over food. I won't worry about people judging me by what is on my plate. I will not worry that I am eating too little or too much. I will not sit there and pick because I am scared people are staring at me while eating. I will handle comments on being a vegetarian gracefully. I will enjoy the day and stop worrying…That's the plan…depending on how the day goes and how I feel, I may or may not post on it and reflect on my choices and how they made me feel. I don't want to put pressure on myself and be worried about the food issue on a day when I should be giving thanks for the many blessings in my life.
Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful day!