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Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center
Middletown, MD 21769
Phone: (301) 600-2050
About Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center
Opened in 2011, Catoctin Creek Park is located between the Towns of Middletown and Burkittsville, with the park entrance just off of Sumantown Road. Catoctin Creek Park provides environmental education facilities that appeal to a broad range of park users in Frederick County. The park includes a 6,100 square foot nature center with a playground, picnic pavilion, and a handicapped-accessible loop trail.
Catoctin Creek Park provides Frederick County with park facilities in harmony with the site and community. The park was designed with a focus on environmental education utilizing the existing natural heritage found at this site. The nature center is host to a variety of nature displays and exhibits.
For current class schedules and registration click here.
- Youth Programming
- Elementary and Preschool Programs
- Classes
- Summer Camps
- Canoe Trips
- Evening Educational programs
Future phases of Catoctin Creek Park will include a pedestrian creek crossing, primitive camping locations, a maintenance facility, wildflower and native grass meadows, and additional trails.
The park will capitalize on the natural beauty of the site while providing varied recreational opportunities, as well as the amenities needed to make visits enjoyable.
Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center
2929 Sumantown Road
Middletown, MD 21769


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It's super easy. Let coffee grounds brew in a cold-water-filled mason jar for around 12-24 hours. When you're ready to drink some BRUW, twist the filter onto that jar with the straw side down. Then twist the second mason jar on top of the filter. Flip it, and watch your cold brew filter through.
If you're not used to cold brew, it's smoother, less acidic, and it's easier on your stomach than coffee brewed with hot water. Less acidity also means you can better taste all the subtle flavors—like traces of chocolate, fruit, and nut found in different beans.
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I am lucky enough to become a father. I am living with a wonderful woman who keeps reminding me she is not my wife….yet. And she has a bump on her belly that is a tribute to what our love.
I know that pregnancy is a binary condition: you either have it or you don't. But every day she looks more pregnant that she did the day before. She just looks MORE pregnant. I don't know how she does it, but more pregnant every day.
Though I am in a place that most men find daunting and I am no less daunted by the whole thing. Most of the time, I am really looking forward to it, but every now and again I totally freak out – not that she has ever seen it! And when I freak out, I reach out to one of my male friends. I reach out and ask them how they deal with it. What do I do? How did you handle it? What do I need to know? What do I need to prepare for?
I am stunningly disappointed by what I am being told. The collective wisdom of men on becoming a father is woefully inadequate.
This is the 3 step plan:
- Do nothing
- Panic
- Get on with it
Seriously? That is the entire plan for bringing a dependent into your life? This is how we prepare to mold and shape our progeny? This is what we do? FFS that is pathetic. Truly S**tful.
What is going on guys? Where is men's solidarity? Where is our collective wisdom?
And if it is not in child rearing (thats a bit important right?), where is it? If we aren't coming together on this, then where is this solidarity?
So I have been following this 3 step plan. My not-wife is fairly happy about it. Strangely enough!
She has been reading about clucky men. Men who are super involved and really want to be involved in every single step and are excited about every aspect. They make good carers through the early years, but very average fathers as the children get older.
The super-involved man is acting from his feminine side, so the literature goes. The Father is acting like a Mother. So when the time comes for him demonstrate and model manhood, he is found wanting…
So I have to compliment the 3 step plan. It seems the intuitive wisdom involved in benign non-participation in the pregnancy is exactly the right thing for a man to do.
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Chile is a country under constant threat from natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides, which is why team Casa FENIX came up with a post-catastrophe home for this year's Solar Decathlon. The solar-powered modular shelter is not only suitable for the different latitudes and climates of the country, but it can eventually be upgraded into a fully-functional permanent home over time. Most importantly, the home is affordable and can be acquired through a variety of governmental programs that offer subsidies for those affected by natural disasters.
This particular project is based on the idea of evolution, which is why it starts out as a simple "survival module" in order to provide shelter and safety for people displaced by a natural disaster. After that, residents can add a module that includes a bathroom and kitchen, followed by other "living modules" that turn the structure into a fully-functional home. The final module is the "Sun Space," which implements a passive solar design to regulate the indoor climate. What starts out as basic shelter with 150 sq ft of space can eventually transform into a permanent home with nearly 690 sq ft.
Related: Flexible CASA Housing Solution Fills Up Wasted Space in Mexico City
Team Casa FENIX is a bi-national team composed of students and faculty members from the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM), Valparaíso, Chile and from the Instituts Universitaire de Technologie (IUT), Université de La Rochelle, France. The Chilean team are in charge of all the conceptual work such as architecture and urban design, while the French team handle the practical applications such as construction and technology application. While this approach increases the complexity, it also reduces the amount of carbon emissions that would be created shipping the design back and forth between the two countries.
+ Inhabitat Solar Decathlon Coverage
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Video Review
Racquet Specs
The first thing you notice when you pick up this racquet is that it's light…very light. This racquet weighs in at nearly 2 ounces lighter than its big brother, the Youtek IG Speed. As I prepared to test this racquet, I was wondering if it's too light.
The overall lightness takes a bit of getting used to, especially if you're used to a heavy racquet like I am. My current racquet weighs in at over 12 ounces, so there was an adjustment period. However, the adjustment was fairly quick and I found that I was able to generate deep shots with nice spin. This has a firm feel with the stiffness rating in the middle to stiff range (66). I did find that I needed to back off of my current fast swinging style as balls were hitting the back fence for a while. There isn't much "plough through" like you get with a heavier racquet but if your strokes are short, there's plenty of power to get the ball where you want it to go. I did find that I could direct the ball very well with a good amount of spin. The sweetspot is small compared to the headsize and shots hit outside that spot creates some stability issues, due mostly to the lack of overall weight.
Just like groundstrokes, there is an adjustment to this fast-moving racquet during serving. Even with the low weight, I found that I could get lots of power. Spin was good but not outstanding as my kick serves were average. The 102 sq in head gave me lots of confidence that I would find a large sweetspot but it wasn't huge and I contribute it to the lack of weight in the frame. I did have a little problem getting the ball in the court on first serves. If I backed off the swing speed some, I could consistently get the ball in on first and second serves. Return power was there and a short backswing is your friend for control.
As you can imagine, this racquet was excellent around the net. It felt like a feather in my hand and quick reaction shots were a joy. For a minute, I thought I had the hands of McEnroe since my reaction time was so good! I came back to reality as soon as I realized that it's the racquet, not my quickness. Darn! When struck in the middle of the racquet, volleys were solid and deep but since it's pretty stiff and powerful, you need to keep it short and sweet. Overheads were solid and as long as I hit the middle of the racquet face there were no problems. However, outside the sweetspot and the stability went down substantially.
This is a very light-weight racquet that provides an adequate overall blend of spin, power and control. Beginners through intermediates players will appreciate the strong points of the racquet – maneuverability, power, a firm feel and the 102 sq in size. My question at the beginning of this review about it being too light will depend on the type of player you are and what you're looking for. If you're a player that takes short, precise strokes, this could be a good version for you. Players looking for a light racquet with plenty of power and who can find the sweetspot pretty well will also enjoy this stick.


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Not long ago we heard that for the first time in years Social Security beneficiaries won't be receiving their annual cost of living adjustment. This means those who draw a monthly Social Security check won't see an increase in 2010. A lot of people are understandably upset about this. While the cost of living adjustment is based on inflation, we have a situation right now where there is no inflation. So, in theory it makes sense to eliminate the increase since the actual cost of living should be staying the same or going down.
The problem is that inflation is measured on very broad terms. While a gallon of milk or a pair of jeans might not be going up in price, many item that seniors do spend their money on are still increasing–namely health care. So, the government says that there's no inflation to base the cost of living adjustment to, therefore there is just no adjustment. While it's a big story, as members of Generation X we aren't too concerned. That doesn't mean we're out of the woods.
There has been some discussion about the 401(k) contribution limit in 2010. As you probably know, right now the annual limit is $16,500 a year, or $22,000 if you're over 50 years old. In the past this limit has slowly increased over time to keep up with inflation. But guess what? We have the same problem as with Social Security. The government reports that there is no inflation or possibly even deflation, so they are considering actually reducing the 401(k) contribution limit. Right now it is proposed to drop it by $500 and make the 2010 limit an even $16,000.
Is This Good or Bad?
Personally, I think it sends the wrong message to savers. Without pensions and dwindling Social Security the message has always been that we need to save as much as we can on our own so that we can have enough money in retirement. Now the government wants to say that we should save less just because we've had a year where inflation wasn't that bad. The government is stingy enough and has very few incentives to get people to save, so cutting the contribution limit won't help that. Instead, they should be finding more ways to encourage people to save even more.
Although, the main argument is that very few people actually max out their 401(k)s as it is so very few people would even be affected. That's true, but I have to argue that this same argument also backs up the idea of leaving the limit the same or actually increasing it. If the government doesn't want to lose additional tax revenue by people saving a little more and think they can curb that by decreasing the limit, I'd argue that since very few people do reach the max anyway they would see very few changes to tax revenue loss while still promoting the message of saving.
What Do You Think?
I'm curious to see what others think about this idea. I know a lot of people might not personally be affected since they might not be maxing out anyway, but it will be interesting to see where people stand on this. I'm not even allowed to max out my 401(k) because my employer has a limit set at 25% of my pay, which also stinks. I should be entitled to whatever the IRS allows, but that is another discussion for a different day. So for now, what do you think about the proposed 401(k) contribution drop?
Author: Jeremy Vohwinkle
My name is Jeremy Vohwinkle, and I've spent a number of years working in the finance industry providing financial advice to regular investors and those participating in employer-sponsored retirement plans.
I agree that reducing the max is a bad idea. no one want to send the message that we should stop saving…Anyway, I like the idea of encouraging more investment in Roth accounts....many thanks
The days of the welfare state are numbered, and the government officials responsible for managing things for the people are more interested in benefitting and enriching themselves than actually making sure the public gets sorted out.
I don't think anyone under 40 should count on Social Security when they retire (it may be there, but it might not), so I'm all for increasing the 401k limits each year, regardless of the rate of inflation. America benefits most when Americans do the responsible thing and save for their future. We don't need any more disincentives to save.
I agree that reducing the max is a bad idea. We don't want to send the message that we should stop saving...Anyway, I like the idea of encouraging more investment in Roth accounts. This way, the government still gets its tax revenue (at least for now, in the short term), we are still encouraged to save.
Or maybe encourage savings and personal responsibility and remove the silly caps and allow people to invest whatever they can afford into their Roth or 401k.
It is disappointing that Social Security beneficiaries will not get a cost of living increase. Just because gas hasn't gone up does not mean that people are not spending more money on other items, like as you say Healthcare. One reason Healthcare is getting so expensive too is because doctors are prescribing expensive treatments to ensure they don't get sued. We need to get our Healthcare act together.
An other option is to eliminate the 401k and expand Roth and/or traditional IRAs with larger maximums. This takes employeers out of the loop and encourages more savings and more choice by individuals (easier to move investments, not limited to employeer's plan). In general we will be better off as citizens, employees and employers when benefits (retirement and health insurance) are de-coupled from employment. These benefits have become entitlements that employeers are all but required to provide. Encourage employeers focus on their business and not on providing additional benefits to their workforce.


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Two men gaoled for attempted breaking and entering
Hertfordshire Mercury, 12th October 1951
The efficient working of the railway and County Police was commended by the chairman , Sir Granville Ram , at Hertfordshire Quarter Sessions at St Albans on Friday , when two men pleaded guilty to attempting to break and enter a warehouse at Bishop's Stortford on July 24 .
Before the court were Charles Henry Kirk, a 29-year-old fruiterer , of 337 Old Kent Road, London , and John Leslie Copley (24) , a greengrocer's assistant , of 290 Old Kent Road , London . They were both sentenced to 18 months imprisonment .
Mr H Cassel , prosecuting , said the offence occurred at 2.55 a.m. in the station yard at Bishop's Stortford .
" A railway police officer , who saw a large car turn down Anchor Street and stop , immediately communicated with the County Constabulary , " Mr Cassel continued .
" Three men climbed from the car and made towards a warehouse and then the railway officer heard certain noises . On the arrival of a police car the three men walked away . "
" The driver of the car has not been seen since , but the other two men who had managed to get a lift towards London , were stopped by alert police at Potters Bar."
Detective A. J. Haynes said there were ten previous convictions against Kirk and seven against Copley .
Passing sentence , the Chairman said , " You have both pleaded guilty to a serious offence . Had it not been for the efficient working of the two police forces concerned you would have broken into the premises ."
For Kirk , Mr A. R. Beldam said that he was presently serving a 15 months' sentence of imprisonment .
" He had at one time built up a small business but unfortunately he was involved in a motor cycle accident which necessitated his staying in hospital for two months. On leaving hospital he found his business was gone . " he added .
On behalf of Copley , Mr F. Milton said that his father had died during the war when he (Copley) was a young boy and was left during that difficult time without parental guidance .
At the time of the offence, Copley was employed by a greengrocer who was negotiating for the lease of a shop . The greengrocer was going to set Copley up in business .
" Even in this hour , as he stands in the dock for the eighth time , this young man can still say there are people standing by him ; his wife will , and so will his employer . " he said .


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Coffee and Health Benefits
Few would know, that the morning cup of coffee does not only boost your spirit, but is also really beneficial for your health in the long run. Let's find out about the health benefits which go along with coffee consumption.
Coffee Benefits Your Heart
While we all drink that precious beverage, we rarely think of its benefits for our health. As recent researches indicate, coffee is really rich in antioxidants, which could explain why it is beneficial for reducing risks of diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, cirrhosis of the liver and even Alzheimer's!
The University of Minnesota, has conducted an ongoing study, where they found out that women who drink one to three cups of coffee a day reduce their risk of heart disease by 24 percent compared with those who don't drink coffee. Similar finds were presented by the University of Madrid, which also made a longitude study on coffee consumption. Their results varied in numbers, because they stated that 34 % of women are less likely to die of heart disease.
Researchers are still trying to find out why exactly coffee is so beneficial for the heart, however they are prone to think that it is the antioxidant properties of coffee. The antioxidants found in coffee are known as polyphenols and they are also found in fruits, vegetables, red wine and chocolate. However the recent study shows that Americans receive major part of antioxidants through daily coffee consumption. These antioxidants may help to block inflammation and limit cell damage, which are widely associated with cardiovascular diseases.
There is no perfect amount of caffeine which would be beneficial, however too much caffeine is also risky. As you know, caffeine is not beneficial for sleep, as it blocks the release of adenosine, a chemical believed to induce sleepiness. So as you see, coffee has beneficial sides, as well as drawbacks, and only you can choose how much coffee is really good for your health. The moderate consumption of coffee is the key to harmony.
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Good Dental Hygiene for a Lifetime of Smiles!
FAQs for a lifetime of knowledge!
How can I prevent tooth decay from nursing or using a bottle?
Starting at birth, clean your child's gums with a soft infant toothbrush or a cloth and water. As soon as the teeth begin to appear, start brushing twice daily using fluoride toothpaste and an age-appropriate toothbrush with only a pea size of toothpaste until they reach 2 years of age. At-will breastfeeding should be avoided after the first primary (baby) teeth begin to erupt and other sources of nutrition have been introduced. If feeding "between meals," remember to clean your child's gums and teeth after each feeding. Children should not fall asleep with a bottle containing anything other than water. Drinking juice from a bottle should be avoided. Fruit juice should only be offered in a cup with meals or at snack time.
When should bottle-feeding be stopped?
Children should be weaned from the bottle at twelve to fourteen months of age.
Should I worry about thumb or finger sucking?
Thumb sucking is perfectly normal for infants; many stop by age two. Prolonged thumb sucking can create crooked teeth or bite problems. If the habit continues beyond age three, a professional evaluation is recommended. Your pediatric dentist will be glad to suggest alternatives to address a prolonged thumb-sucking habit.
Why do children suck on fingers, pacifiers or other objects?
This type of sucking is completely normal for babies and young children. It provides security. For young babies, it is a way to make contact with and learn about the world. In fact, babies begin to suck on their fingers and thumbs even before they are born.
Why so early? What dental problems could a baby have?
The most important reason is to begin a thorough prevention program. Dental problems can begin early. A big concern is early childhood caries (also known as baby bottle tooth decay or nursing caries). Once a child's diet includes anything besides breast milk, erupted teeth are at risk for decay. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chance of preventing dental problems. Children with healthy teeth chew food easily and smile with confidence.
When should I worry about a sucking habit?
Your pediatric dentist will carefully watch the way your child's teeth erupt and jaws develop, keeping the sucking habit in mind at all times. Persistent habits may cause long term problems. Intervention may be recommended for children beyond three years of age.
How often should a child have a dental x-ray?
Every child is unique, the need for digital dental x-rays varies from child to child. X-rays are taken only after reviewing your child's medical and dental history and performing a clinical examination, and only when they are likely to yield information that a visual examination cannot. In general, children need digital x-rays more often than adults. Their mouths grow and change rapidly. They are more susceptible than adults to tooth decay. For children with a high risk of tooth decay, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends x-rays examinations every six months to detect cavities between the teeth.
Why should digital x-rays be taken if my child has never had a cavity?
Digital x-rays detect much more than cavities. For example, x-rays may be needed to survey erupting teeth, diagnose bone diseases, evaluate the results of an injury or plan orthodontic treatment. X-rays allow dentists to diagnose and treat conditions that can't be detected during a clinical examination.
What is nitrous oxide/oxygen?
Nitrous oxide/oxygen (N2O-O) is a blend of two gases – oxygen and nitrous oxide. A fitted mask is placed over the nose and as the patient breathes normally, uptake occurs through the lungs. At the end of the treatment, it is eliminated after a short period of breathing oxygen and has no lingering effects.
How will my child feel when breathing nitrous oxide/oxygen?
Your child will smell a faint sweet aroma and experience a sense of well-being and relaxation. Since it may produce a feeling of giddiness or euphoria, it is often called "laughing gas." Children sometimes report dreaming and a tingly feeling in their arms and legs. It raises the pain threshold and may even make the time appear to pass quickly.
How safe is nitrous oxide/oxygen?
Nitrous oxide/oxygen is perhaps the safest sedative in dentistry. It works well with children. It has a rapid onset, is reversible, can be adjusted in various concentrations and is non-allergenic. Your child remains fully conscious and retains all-natural reflexes when breathing nitrous oxide/oxygen. He or she will be capable of responding to a question or request. Nitrous oxide/oxygen may also be used in combination with other sedative agents if needed.
What are sealants?
Sealants protect the grooved and pitted surfaces of the teeth, especially the chewing surfaces of back teeth where most cavities in children are found. Made of clear or shaded plastic, sealants are applied to the teeth to help keep them cavity-free.
How do sealants work?
Even if your child brushes and flosses carefully, it is difficult sometimes impossible to clean the tiny grooves and pits on certain teeth. Food and bacteria build up in these crevices, placing your child in danger of tooth decay. Sealants "seal out" food and plaque, thus reducing the risk of decay.
How long do sealants last?
Research shows that sealants last for many years if properly cared for. Therefore, your child will be protected throughout the most cavity-prone years. If your child has good oral hygiene and avoids biting hard objects sealants will last longer. Your pediatric dentist will check the sealants during routine dental visits and recommend re-applications or repair when necessary.
What is the treatment of sealants like?
The application of a sealant is quick and comfortable. It only takes one visit. The tooth is first cleaned, then conditioned and dried. The sealant is then flowed into the grooves of the tooth and allowed to harden or hardened with a special light. Your child will be able to eat right after the appointment.
Which teeth should be sealed?
The natural flow of saliva usually keeps the smooth surfaces of the teeth clean but does not wash out the grooves and tooth fissures. So the teeth most at risk of decay and therefore most in need of sealants are the six-year and twelve-year molars. Many times the permanent premolars and primary molars will also benefit from sealants. However, any tooth with grooves or pits may benefit from sealants. Talk to your pediatric dentist as each child's situation is unique.
How much does it cost?
The treatment is very affordable, especially considering the value that decay protections offer your child. Most dental insurance companies cover the cost of sealants. However, some companies have age and tooth restrictions. Check with your benefits provider about your child's coverage and talk to your pediatric dentist about the exact cost of sealants for your child.


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Finding your niche. Define your niche. Know your niche.
Niche is hands down the official buzzword of the blogosphere. What's it mean? Essentially, the number one piece of blogging advice given at conferences, classes, and all over Pinterest boils down to this: find a specifically defined and branded area of the internet where you can establish yourself as an expert, and then stay in your lane. If you blog about recipes? Don't post about home decor. If you're a graphic designer? Don't talk about your parenting. Pick an area of expertise, and then streamline your posts to stay within your sphere so that you have a clearly defined audience and an established brand.
So what's my niche here at The Joy Parade?
I don't have one.
When I started this blog, I hired an amazing designer who specialized in branding. I created a Pinterest board while working with her to brainstorm what I wanted my branding to communicate. Sure, some of that work is about color palettes and graphics and such, but much of it is defining how you want to make people feel. It's imagining what your readers will experience when they go to your website, scroll through your Instagram, or otherwise engage with your brand online.
If you've ever clicked on the Meet Stephanie page, you may have seen this verse: "So being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us." The verse serves as a manifesto of sorts for my purpose behind the Joy Parade. It's a place where I get to share myself with my readers in an authentic way, letting each and every one of you into my story to see what God is teaching me and how He's showing Himself to our little family. It's an extension of who I am – spilled out to take form in these words and images, and sent lovingly outward to travel the web and onto the screens of whoever God would have them for.


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Parks and Rec: "The Heart and Soul of this City"
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By Briana Kelley | [email protected]
South Valley - Pickleball, Recycle Day, cemeteries, Town Days--these are a few of the many activities and responsibilities that Riverton City's Park and Recreation Department covers throughout the year. The department oversees all functions and responsibilities of parks development and maintenance, recreation activities, community events and city facilities management with only fourteen employees. Riverton City officials' goal is to maintain a sense of community and, according to some, the parks and recreation department is the heart and soul of this endeavor.
"This department operates as the heart and soul of this City. Directed by Sheril Garn, Riverton City Parks & Recreation functions with the highest level of efficiency and success. The experience, dedication to quality programs and cooperation among this team sets a standard that is hard to achieve in any organization," Lance Blackwood, City Manager, said.
The Riverton Recreation Department facilitates all city recreation activities and programs, which include annual events such as the Riverton City Half Marathon, Daddy/Daughter and Mother/Son date-night events and Town Days events. Staff also heads healthy community activities and youth and adult sports leagues such as soccer, lacrosse, softball, baseball, football, volleyball and tennis.
Last year, the department ran many of the 200 events during Riverton's 2015 sesquicentennial celebration, considered to be an important milestone in the city's history. The City Park, which was renovated and opened during the celebrations, was recognized with several awards, including the Citation Design Award, Best Landscape/Urban Development Project and Most Outstanding Landscape Public Space Outstanding Award.
Garn, the director of the department, was also recently awarded the "My Boss is a Patriot" award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), the lead Defence Department office promoting cooperation and understanding between civilian employers and their National Guard and Reserve employees. She was nominated by an employee currently serving abroad in the National Guard at the April 5 council meeting.
"This is a small group of people who do big things for this City and all of its residents. When it comes to programs and facilities that bring people together and support families with long-standing traditions that can be counted on to create treasured memories year-after-year, no City does it better than Riverton Parks & Recreation!" Angela Trammell, Riverton City's Public Information Officer, said.
As for upcoming activities, the city has a substantial lineup this summer for low- and no-cost fun. This includes Riverton City Concerts in the Park, the Home, Hand, Harvest Markets, summer movies in the park and food truck frenzy events. Information about these and other events is available online at www.rivertoncity.
An annual calendar is also available to pick up throughout the year at City Hall when residents visit the Parks & Recreation desk. Residents can also keep up with city announcements and activities on Facebook or Twitter.
The parks side of the department has five employees and is responsible for the city's 29 parks plus open space, city-owned retention and detention ponds. This totals over 170 acres. They oversee mowing, irrigating, tree maintenance and upkeep. The department also maintains Riverton City Cemetery.
"Decisions and plans within the Parks & Recreation Department can directly affect the vitality and sense of community residents experience while living in Riverton. Clean, well-maintained parks and open spaces, along with quality programs and activities, inspire pride and unite citizens who are invested in a safe and high quality-of-life for themselves and their families," Trammell said.
The department also works with the facilities crew to upkeep the quality and cleanliness of city facilities used on a daily basis and those reserved by individuals and groups throughout the year. These include the Sandra N. Lloyd Community Center, CR Hamilton Sports Complex, and an array of park facilities. The Old Dome Meeting Hall and outdoor pavilions at the Riverton City Park are the newest facilities available for reservation by the public.
"The Riverton City Parks, Facility, and Recreation crews are second to none. They are a group of dedicated, hard working, happy individuals that take pride in their work and they are a joy to work with," Garn said.


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In this talk a robust clustering algorithm for stationary time series is presented. The algorithm is based on the use of estimated spectral densities, which are considered as functional data, as the basic characteristic of stationary time series for clustering purposes. A robust algorithm for functional data is then applied to the set of spectral densities. Trimming techniques and restrictions on the scatter within groups reduce the effect of noise in the data and help to prevent the identification of spurious clusters. The procedure is tested in a simulation study, and is also applied to a real data set


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An endodontic procedure, better known as root canal therapy, is a specialized filling in your root. When the pulp tissue of the tooth is damaged or dead, it is cleaned out thoroughly. The area which the nerve once occupied is cleansed and shaped before a special filling is placed to seal it off. In most situations, an endodontically treated tooth must be restored with a post, core, and crown to remain strong.
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures, and it is a treatment that can save your natural teeth, preventing you from having to get dental implants or bridges.
A root canal is needed when the pulp (a collection of blood cells in the center of your tooth) becomes infected due to trauma, deep decay, cracks and chips or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of this kind of infection can include visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature, or pain in the tooth and gums.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you will likely be recommended to receive a non-surgical root canal treatment to rid of the deceased or damaged pulp. The pulp will be removed and the root canal system is cleaned and sealed as to prevent any further complications or infections. This kind of treatment can usually be treated in one or two treatments, depending on the severity of the damage.


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Aided by an improving economic environment, TRuBANK achieved unprecedented growth rates in deposit and loans, coupled with profitable operations. Its total resources grew from P32.8 million in 1991 to P755.2 million in December 31, 2009.
Much of the growth was fueled by increases in traditional deposits. To revitalize its array of products, the bank introduced improved personalized services, preferred rates on deposits, priviledged depositors club and access to the bank's business center.
In an environment characterized by increasingly thin spreads and harsh competition, the bank's loan portfolio reflected a hefty growth due to a more focused approach to the market place emphasizing on small and medium business entrepreneurs. The bank's policy allowed TRuBANK to respond rapidly to the needs of the micro-entrepreneurs.
Trubank devoted a significant amount of effort and resources to its aggressive expansion program that in 1997 and 1998, it increased its branch network from four to eight by end of 1998 and increased further to ten by the end of 2001 as a result of the merger. Another two branches in the Davao City area will increase the incentive brought about by the merger. This incentive broke the threshold of TRuBANK finally getting a branch in Davao City.


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#1. Discuss the concepts of centralized vs. decentralized purchasing authority, identify their relative advantages and disadvantages, and provide examples of when each may be appropriate.
#2. Differentiate between the principles & practices of Purchasing & Supply Management used in the Public sector (e.g. Government) and the Private Sector (e.g. manufacturing and retail). What are the salient differences and how do these differences affect the establishment or buyer-supplier relationships and the implementation of the Purchasing & Supply Management processes?
#3. Discuss the transformation of buyer-supplier relationships? What are the three levels of buyer-seller relationships and their relative differences?
#4. What is the relationship between Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Improvement (CI)? Discuss the roles of Quality Assurance and Quality Control and their relative importance in demonstrating this relationship? What is the role of quality in the development of an E-Commerce capability?
#5. Explain the role of Purchasing & Supply Management in new product development, specifications development and a standardization program. How can cross-functional teams be used to create specifications for new products and to set up effective standardization programs. Do TQM and CI apply to the development of specifications for new products and standardization programs?© BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com October 10, 2019, 3:31 am ad1c9bdddf
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#1. Discuss the concepts of centralized vs. decentralized purchasing authority, identify their relative advantages and disadvantages, and provide examples of when each may be appropriate.
Centralized organizations consolidate power through decision-making ability into a few positions with little to no input from subordinate positions. This is helpful in that it enables companies to emphasize stability, consistency, and allows the company to remain very pure to founding principles. Specifically with purchasing, centralization offers the ability to "reduce dupilication of effort," pool corporate orders to leverage volume discounts, enables very effective inventory control, and consolidate transportation costs," (Q-Finance, nd). The primary drawback to centralization is the cost in diverse ideas and effort-employee creativity and initiative is stifled through the inability to affect change, and the strengths of local managers with relational systems cannot be leveraged.
Centralized purchasing is appropriate for large organizations with little segmentation. This leverages the benefits of volume discounts and limited transportation issues without giving up much in the way of local relational benefits. A manufacturing enterprise, even with many factories, would be an ideal candidate for centralized purchasing authority for their supply. Another consideration would be a service-based organization- office supplies are highly substitutable and any access to volume discounts would be value added.
Decentralized organizations emphasize division of labor across divisions and authority levels. This is helpful in that it encourages personal initiative across the organization-coupled with effective motivational systems, decentralized authority leverages strengths from more employees. For example, a decentralized purchasing authority may have extensive knowledge of the local supply market, as well as the personal relationships to best leverage ...
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Greene County and Webster County: U.S. 60 Rogersville – Project Freeway – Springfield to Rogersville
A three-mile long section of U.S. 60 near Rogersville, east of Springfield, will be converted into a freeway between Greene County Farm Road 241 and west of Chicory Road. Some outer roads may also be built as funding allows. This will be a design-build project contracted out by Missouri Department ... Read More
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Highway 5 in the Village of Sunrise Beach will be widened for about one mile to add a 12-foot center turn lane, and will create two 12-foot driving lanes from Singing Oaks Road to Jet Ski Road. This is a cooperative effort between MoDOT and the Village of Sunrise Beach. Receive ... Read More
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"We live in a republic," I often hear, "not a democracy!"
Sometimes it seems like we live in neither.
Today is the first National Term Limits Day. Its proponents aim to style February 27th as an annual event.
It's a new thing.
But term limits themselves are not new.
For instance, 68 years ago today, the 22nd Amendment was ratified, limiting the president to two lifetime terms.
Long, long before that, ancient Athens — often called a democracy — term-limited elected offices, as was done in Rome — which was called a republic.*
The idea being that, if the people are to rule, in even a loose sense, those who hold office must not be permanently perched, able to acquire increasing amounts of power and privilege.
To accomplish this, elections serve as ways to rotate people into and out of power. Unlike in hereditary monarchy or military rule, elections of "rulers" to positions of power require the establishment of terms in office, a set period of time that limits those in power by requiring elections to renew their service for another term, or peaceably to oust them.
A term limit takes the next step, disallowing an individual from staying in office for life by limiting the number of terms legally available.
Thomas Jefferson was upset that the new Constitution, devised in convention in 1787, did not have provisions ensuring "rotation in office," via term limits. He was what was then called a "democratic republican."**
Whether you call it "democracy" or "republic," or something else, citizens being in charge of government is something we could use more of. The United States has term limits for the presidency, for 15 state legislatures, for elected officials in eight of the ten largest cities. We need them for Congress most of all.
This is Common Sense. I'm Paul Jacob.
* O'Keefe, Eric (2008), "Term Limits," in Ronald Hamowy, The Encyclopedia of Libertarianism, Thousand Oaks: SAGE; Cato Institute. pp. 504–06. "Political scientist Mark Petracca has outlined the importance of rotation in the ancient Republics of Athens, Rome, Venice, and Florence."
** Alexander Hamilton, infamously, leaned the other direction: in his first speech at that first constitutional convention he argued to elect a national king to serve for life. He was a nationalist, in those days called a "Federalist."
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The Founders looked on public office as a temporary divergence from their normal business/job undertaken as a service to the nation's citizens. At some point a transition occurred in which we have career politicians who immeasurably enrich themselves while seeing themselves as rulers rather than servants of the nation's citizens.
"elections serve as ways to rotate people into and out of power." Term limits wash out the good with the bad, transfer power to increasingly entrenched unelected bureaucracies and do NOT rotate legislators out of power. They just slip into government funded commissions or become lobbyists for the special interest groups they fed as their term expiration approached. They do not return to their metaphorical plows.


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The Best Running Shoe Brands
New manufacturing techniques and evolving technologies are today two of the most important trends within the running shoe industry. These trends are playing a crucial role in increasing running shoe performance allowing athletes to do more with greater support and comfort at all levels of activity.
In the running shoe industry today, some key trends reveal that:
- Maximalism Is still thriving - The max-cushioning trend is as strong as ever and more top brands are offering thickly cushioned shoes this year. Altra Running, Hoka One One, Skechers, Adidas, Salomon, Adidas, Under Armour, Pearl Izumi, and Nike offer such models.
- Small shoe brands become more popular - There are a number of six or seven top running shoe brand names that continue to dominate the market, but a lot of smaller brands are making big advances. Among small brands that become increasingly popular are included Pearl Izumi, ON Running, Scott Sport, and Zoot Sports.
- The big brands are not going anywhere - They are here to stay. Adidas, for instance, is back in force, with its Boost midsole foam technology. ASICS, another top brand, is back with more innovative models. New Balance features light, fast, and athletic shoes that comes with modern designs.
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Among the major brands of running shoes a popular name is Nike. This American multinational corporation is specialized in the development, design, manufacturing, marketing and worldwide sales of sports footwear. The company has its headquarters in Oregon, near Beaverton, in the Portland metropolitan area. Nike is among the world's largest suppliers of running shoe.
The company was launched in the year 1964 by Phil Knight, a track athlete of University of Oregon and Bill Bowerman, his coach, under the name of Blue Ribbon Sports. In the year 1971 the company officially became Nike. By the year 1980, Nike had reached a 50 percent market share in the running shoe market in the United States. Throughout the 1980s decade, the company greatly expanded its product line in order to encompass many regions and sports throughout the world. In the year 1990, the athletic shoe manufacturing company moved its headquarters campus in the current location.
Over the course of its history, Nike has acquired a few smaller competitors in the apparel and footwear industry, including the acquisition of Converse In 2003, and Starter in 2004. Nike produces a wide range of track running shoes of very high quality, performance, and comfort. Some of their most recent additions to the athletic shoe line are the Nike SB, Nike NYX, and Nike 6.0 shoes. The company sells a wide assortment of products, including shoes for sports activities like running, football, soccer, tennis, basketball, combat sports, golf, athletics, and cross training for children, women, and men. Some of Nike's newest shoe technology makes use of advanced materials such as Lunarlite Foam and Flywire in order to reduce weight.
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Among the good running shoe brands is also included Puma. The shoe manufacturing company is a major German multinational specialized in producing sportswear, as well as casual and athletic footwear. The company has its headquarters in Germany, Bavaria region, in Herzogenaurach. Puma was founded in the year 1924 as by Rudolf and Adolf Dassler, two brothers. Their business relationship has deteriorated and they split in the year 1948, forming two separate companies, Puma and Adidas. Both are today among the best running shoe brand names on the market. Since their split, Puma and Adidas have entered in a fierce competition. Since the year 2007 the Puma company has been part of Kering, a French group, but still operates as an independent company.
Puma is also a producer of soccer shoes. The company has sponsored a number of famous soccer players, including Johan Cruyff, Pelé, Diego Maradona, Eusébio, Kenny Dalglish, Lothar Matthäus, Robert Pires, Thierry Henry, Adam Lallana, Sergio Agüero, Olivier Giroud, Marco Verratti, Marco Reus, Gianluigi Buffon, Diego Godin, and Mario Balotelli. Puma is also the official sponsor of Usain Bolt, the Jamaican track athlete. The most popular endorser for Puma in the Asian Region is Luhan, a Chinese singer and actor. In the United States, the Puma brand name has first become known for the suede basketball shoe introduced in the year 1968.
The Puma company offers lines of shoes designed by famous designers such as Amy Garbers, Lamine Kouyate, and others. The company also teamed up with the Japanese fashion guru Mihara Yasuhiro in order to create a high-end line of sneakers. Today, Puma ranks as one of the top running shoe brands, alongside with Nike and Adidas.
About Adidas
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Another best running shoe brand is Adidas, a direct competitor of Puma, with the headquarters in the same small town in Bavaria as Puma. The company split from Puma in the year 1949. By producing innovative products that incorporate the best technology, Adidas has gained the trust of world class athletes all over the world. Many gold medal winners have worn Adidas footwear. Through the years, the company kept expending to more and more sports and market shares. From the gymnast Nadia Comaneci who scored the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics, to world's best football players, like the Argentinean national team, to the mountains climber Reinhold Messner, they all have in common the Adidas shoes they worn. Even a hip hop song of a US based group is called "My Adidas", talking about the troubled neighborhoods where hard working people are enthusiastic about their sneakers.
There's Something for Everyone
Every runner is different and needs a pair of shoes that can cater to his own unique athletic performance needs. For instance, some runners perform best with a bit of extra stability and support, while others need more minimal design. The best running shoe brands realize these aspects now more than ever. As a result the running shoe manufacturers are responding by offering a wide line of sneaker options.
Today's athletic shoe brands are better fitting, lighter, and more comfortable. If we take a look on the current sneaker scene searching for the most innovative updates and releases from the top running shoe-makers we will find an assortment of shoe brands that provide models designed for every type of runner.


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So much attention is paid to the interior of our homes that it is very easy to forget the exterior. The exterior is the gateway to one's home and it gives someone visiting or passing by an ambience of their home. That is why landscaping is a sound investment if one is to realise their objective of a dream home. The outside can tell a lot about one's personality and their character. Outdoor accessories can spice up one's exterior. Amenities like an eating area, an outdoor kitchen, barbeque area and so on can give one's compound a huge facelift if they never had them.
Home Services Network addresses outdoor living space Vancouver WA needs. They have a wide client base which is ever expanding because of the number of projects they have done. It depends on the exterior work that a client wants done for them. A number of outdoor renovations can be done within one's living space. There could be installation of custom concrete, paving using a variety of materials, garage door installation, deck and other exterior staining, concrete resurfacing, hardscaping and exterior painting among other litany of services. All these services are connected to outdoor living and landscaping. All those services make one's outdoors loo attractive and when one wants to sell their property, the outdoor details might just increase the value of their property. Outdoor living spaces which are customised to a person's needs are always a joy to look at. They are alluring and complement a well-made interior. Attention has to be paid to detail when carving out an outdoor living space. It does not have to be a large compound sitting on hundreds of acres, with even a compound that seems limited proper landscaping and outdoor renovations can make the difference. It depends on the needs at that particular time and of that particular location.
Outdoor living spaces can be installed and maintained by GRO outdoor living in Vancouver WA. The outdoor facilities they install and design are artistic highlights as much as they are functional. They have a unique blend of designs for making outdoor shelters. They ensure that patios are also up to standard. For one's outdoors to remain attractive, they can be able to install bounding rocks and miniature waterfall which will add depth to one's compound and give it an edge. The outdoor fireplaces are made of colorful materials which go along well with the fire. They use stones of different colors for landscaping giving one's compound a beautiful soul. They do both residential and commercial landscaping in Vancouver, Washington. They are skilled in construction and design making the most innovative designs that one has ever seen. The positive thing is that they listen to a client's input and make it even better. Their team is composed of an experienced team of landscapers who are the hub of creativity and intellect.
There is an urgent call for one to review their outdoor spaces and consider making adjustments. One will be very surprised at just how much it will add depth to their property.


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Beep, beep, beep, beep, SLAM. Ten minutes later: beep beep beep SLAM.
Ahhhh, the Saturday snooze; it's a ritual I never tire of. Each swipe at the snooze bar is a flip of the bird at the establishment. But as nine begat nine-thirty I knew I was pushing the envelope on sleeping late, (scratch) even with the ongoing snowstorm that was raging about outside my home. At a quarter to ten, I heard Brenda making her way up the stairs, and I figured that was it, it was time to get my lazy ass up out of bed. Deep down, I hoped she'd come looking for sex.
I opened one eye, and saw Brenda sporting a wry grin.
"Good morning, what's up, hon?" (sex?)
" I think there's something stuck in the chimney."
(scratchy scratch scratch)
No sex. Crap.
Suddenly, that vague scratching sound I'd been hearing for the last three hours as I hit the snooze bar took on the distinct sound of a prehistoric beast's razor claws trying to slice through our 1970's-era chimney, on their way to to tearing my aorta out of my neck, to teach me that I belong in the city renting an apartment and not owning a home.
"So, what the fuck? (scratchity scratch scratch)", I ask. Brenda informs me that she heard a ruckus in the chimney, and immediately closed the damper, since we'd made a fire last night. Shortly after that, a cacophony of claws was heard, scrabbling up and down the chimney, as some critter tried to fight gravity in a two-story metal tube that is our chimney.
I envision a squirrel. A soot-covered squirrel—with very sharp claws and rabid teeth—is currently freaking out in our chimney, while I'm still only half-awake and barely dressed. OK, OK, we need a plan. First, coffee.
(scratchy scratchity scratch scratch scurry scurry scratchity SCRATCH SCRATCH)
Mmmm good coffee. Boy, I wish I had a flamethrower.
Brenda already has a plan. She's clutching a pillowcase; she says I should open the damper the the critter will fall into the pillowcase and we'll toss it out back. I'm thinking that even if gravity was on our side and this beast just willingly fell into the sack, that it would still manage to wriggle and squeal enough to cause me to drop the sack, allowing said soot-covered beast to run rampant all over our new furniture and rug. We were dealing with a lot of shit.
I felt that something solid, like a five gallon pail was in order. We'd block the pail up to the chimney opening, open the damper, and the critter would eventually fall in. Slide the lid over, and that's it. A plan. I was off to the basement, scrounging around for the pieces of my scheme.
A five-gallon paint bucket, lid, some Pergo floor scraps, newspapers, old magazines, and the most intimidating implements from the fireplace set were arrayed around the fireplace opening. Expecting the worst, I suggested we move the rug and furniture out of the way of the fireplace so that if the critter got loose in the house he'd inflict minimal damage on our new furnishings. We did. Brenda suggested we open the sliding glass door for the same reason, thinking maybe he'd just run on out into the back yard. So, we opened the door and even slid the screen door back about twelve inches , but after a few moments there was so much snow blowing in we decided that was a bad idea. We closed the door.
It was go time.
I opened the damper and began to shake the chimney. The critter was not at all interested in coming our way, as he scrabbled up and down our chimney for the next ten minutes. But armed with the fireplace poker on the second floor, I banged on the chimney until I heard the critter descend, followed by a gasp from Brenda. She looked at me with the same wide eyes she had when the mouse was in the house. Phase one was complete.
Scrambling down the stairs, I grabbed the lid and closed the damper. A brief rehearsal, a review of the plan. Unlike Bush, we had an exit strategy and a clear focus. We were ready. Brenda was to hold the bucket against the chimney opening, while I removed the blocks of wood and magazines that held it up there. Then, on the count of three, Brenda would lower the bucket and in one smooth move I'd slide the lid over the bucket, capturing the wretched, foul beast.
Wide-eyed, we looked at each other. One, two, three.
If lowering a five-gallon bucket while simultaneously sliding a lid over the top of it was an Olympic sport, Brenda & I would be sporting gold right about now. The thing is, the bucket really didn't seem to be any heavier.
"What the fuck, where is it, I don't think he's in there!!" "I'm disappointed!!!!" (Think Kevin Kline in "A Fish Called Wanda".) "Where the hell'd he go????""
Brenda, being way braver than I am, peeked up into the fireplace. It was then that we knew that our enemy was not a squirrel, a chipmunk, or a satanic autonomous claw. The enemy was a bird, and he was as pissed off as I was. Perched inches above the bucket & lid, he sat there with his beak half open, staring at me with a very avian/Travis Bickle "You talkin' to me?" look about him. I hoped he wasn't packing a .22 on a slide track under his wing. OK, plan B.
Brenda was now fully in charge; her plan was to cover the fireplace opening with a sheet and hope that somehow we could snare it in the sheet and bring it outside. I darted off, and grabbed a sheet from the closet. "Aw, man, a fitted sheet? you suck". Comrades insulting comrades. Folks, this is what happens in combat. This was the real deal.
Sheet applied, we began to remove the elements of our previous failed attempt at containment. Fireplace grate, magazines, Pergo flooring scraps. (scratch) (flutter flutter) ...
It was only a matter of time; tweety decided enough was enough. He flew right through our defenses, and made a friggin' beeline for that twelve inch space of open area where the screen door was open, but the sliding glass door was not any longer. Bang.
A whole new ballgame now.
Now we have a live bird flying around our house, intent on getting out. All he wants is to get the fuck out, and all we want is for him to get the fuck out too. It's a strange dichotomy.
First he flies to the next window, which of course is closed. Bang. More flapping. Brenda & I are running around, armed with sheets. The bird heads for the front door, which of course at this point is closed. Bang. Brenda opens the door. I open the sliding glass door. Now we have two exit paths, yet this bird is perched on my goddamned computer monitor. He takes off, flies across the office and perches on the handle of an antique iron that Brenda has near her sewing machine.
For a moment I stand there in awe of the bird's majesty. The next moment I want this foul winged beast the hell out of my house. And in that instant, he hops up on the handle, spreads his wings, and glides right on down the stairs and our our front door, like all of this was supposed to happen.
Home ownership; what a gas.


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Its the classic case of a man we don't really know but recognise in the same time. As most of us are effected by the likes of internet memes (to some even influence their wedding with), I believe that the man that passed away earlier this week is one of the most recognised man on the internet.
[Eduard Khil aka. Trololo Man]
Dubbed in the internet at one point as the "Soviet RickRolled" meme, Eduard Khil was a man that was made famous from a video of him singing one of his song that became and instant hit simply because of his pronunciation of the song.
Unfortunately earlier this week, he passed away at the age of 77 he succumbed to his illness after having a stroke and brain damage and passed away peacefully with his family by his bedside.
As the internet world mourns the passing of this man, I believe that his legacy would always remain true to most fans around the world as a man that managed to make us laugh even through something so simple that was made viral. Be it that you are a 9GAG or a 4chan fan, I am sure that there is a place in everyone's heart and mind for the Trololo Man himself.
With that, the video that made him famous.
Rest in Peace Mr Eduard Khil. Thanks for the laughs.
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I posted this on Facebook but it bears repeating.
It's great if you can put things down and walk away,
leave them by the side of the road
and never look back.
But if you can't, if carrying that load is a part of life,
try carrying a little less at a time.
(And bend with your knees, not with your back.)
In all seriousness,
take care of yourself,
and hug the ones you love.
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NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Richard Sarles joined Paterson Mayor José "Joey" Torres today to break ground on renovations to Broadway Bus Terminal—a project that when completed next year will give customers a modern facility equipped with a canopy over the bus lanes for protection from the elements, as well as new lighting, a new public address system and bus departure information screens.
"As a long-time advocate for expanding access to public transportation for Paterson residents, I am pleased to see this investment in the City's bus terminal," said U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell. "This is a prime example of the type of projects I will continue to fight for to modernize and encourage use of New Jersey's transportation infrastructure and facilities."
"I am very pleased that NJ TRANSIT is advancing this project because it will provide Paterson residents with the modern and comfortable bus terminal they deserve," said Mayor Torres.
In July 2009, the NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors authorized a $1.4 million contract with John O'Hara Co., Inc., of East Orange, NJ, to refurbish the existing Broadway Bus Terminal building and site, including a new stucco and brick base exterior, new roof, new HVAC system, and repaving and marking of the existing bus lanes.
"This project will improve the commuting experience for the customers who use the facility each day to travel to Newark, New York and communities throughout Passaic and Bergen counties," said Transportation Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chairman Stephen Dilts. "Projects like these encourage use of NJ TRANSIT's extensive bus network."
The project also includes installation of closed-circuit cameras for enhanced security, directional signage, passenger information displays and new heating and air conditioning systems.
"Customers who rely on this facility for their day-to-day transportation will have a more pleasant commute as a result of the upgrades," said Sarles. "These types of projects underscore our commitment to maintaining safe and comfortable transit facilities for our customers."
Broadway Bus Terminal serves approximately 1,600 average weekday passenger trips on the 72, 74, 161, 171, 190, 703, 746, and 770 bus lines. Customers use the terminal for travel to and from destinations including Newark, New York, East Rutherford, Haledon, Ridgewood, Pompton Lakes, Wayne and Hackensack.
Constructed in the 1930's, Broadway Bus Terminal underwent renovations in 1940, 1962, and most recently in 1983. Today the terminal consists of a waiting room with customer restrooms and a vendor space, with a curbside bus drop-off location outside, as well as four islands with shelters serving four separate bus lanes.
A 450-square foot addition to the existing 1,120-square foot terminal building will provide storage and technology support spaces as well as new employee facilities.
Construction is expected to be completed in mid-2010. The building will remain in service to customers during construction.
NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 895,000 weekday trips on 240 bus routes, three light rail lines and 12 commuter rail lines. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 165 rail stations, 60 light rail stations and more than 18,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.


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I will attempt to address the composition in artist painting question.
That is, the arrangement of the elements, of a subject to compliment the focal points and create a harmonious, inviting place for the viewers eye to rest in. Probably not the best definition in the world, but will do for now.
To achieve all of the above, a good composition should have all or most of the following:
:Primary point of interest
:Area of mystery
:Non-geometric arrangement of elements
There is a lot of personal preference involved in all of this, but lets take a 'broad brush' look.
Foreground, Mid-ground and Background:
Yes, even still life, or 'key hole' subjects. You should be showing depth. One of the three maybe very under stated, but leave it out altogether at your own risk.Eye Path:
That is, an element of work that guides the viewer though and into the point of interest and deposit in the 'area of mystery' (see below).
The reason the work was achieved for. What you want to be dominant – this is your message. There can be no lesser points of interest but this one is painted in such a way as to hold the eye.
An area that is so understated, that is in not obvious as to what you are saying. Soft focus? Misty? Distant? Let the viewers interpret this from their own point of reference.
There should be something the viewer can latch onto to give the whole work scale. Answer the question. How big am I? Is that rock a mighty mountain, or a pebble? How big is that tree, mountain, waterfall, water expanse?
A figure or two, an animal or three, even a fence line will help. We all know how big these are compared to ourselves.
Non-geometric Arrangement of Elements:
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Happy Painting
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Barry Brook is an Australian scientist and professor at the University of Adelaide in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Brook has published three books and several hundred papers on climate change and environmental issues. He advocates for nuclear energy as a sustainable energy source, and his latest book, "Why vs. Why: Nuclear Power" argues for next-generation plants, specifically the integral fast reactor (IFR) type.
Brook says in his Brave New Climate blog, "Although many environmentalists consider nuclear power to be somehow anti-environment, it's my firm belief that nuclear energy actually offers a viable low-carbon, low-impact alternative that cannot be matched by other low-carbon solutions."