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At the risk of sounding trite, I would say that we are at an important juncture as a nation. Thanks to so many technological advances—additive manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, smart products, and so forth—there are steadily expanding opportunities to create products, services, and processes that will be enormously valuable and accessible for serving people and society everywhere.
Capabilities, consumer markets, and opportunities are all fueling their self-expansion. It is a feedback system that is growing rapidly. But there are deep concerns that these innovations will not create the number and quality of jobs needed for the American workforce, at least not jobs associated with, or in, manufacturing.
Two hundred years ago, 1811 to 1813, the Luddites revolted against textile looms in England because of the loss of jobs created by technological advancement. The British Parliament actually made "machine breaking" a capital crime—a discouragement for some no doubt, at least those that were caught, but more British soldiers were fighting Luddites than the French in the Iberian Peninsula.
Today, however, it is vital for everyone to understand the global realities of the 21st century, what I call the context of our time, and the need to chart a path forward to prosper in it rather than fight against it. It is so much easier to swim downstream than upstream. You can only swim upstream for a while before, eventually, it sweeps you away, dead or alive.
The context of our time calls for accelerating innovation and creating products and services of value to people. By doing so, our economy will grow and create high-quality, high-paying jobs across the workforce, though not necessarily in the manufacturing of old. After all, we are not trying to recreate the past. Are we? Has that ever worked? Try to think of some examples.
In 1950, 42 percent of US employment was in services and 29 percent was in manufacturing. In 2011, 69 percent of US employment was in services and 9 percent in manufacturing. Moreover, the percentage of employment in both of these sectors changed in a monotonically linear manner for 60 years, leading to an increase of 27 percent in services and a decrease of 20 percent in manufacturing. They both changed linearly—straight as an arrow—for 60 years.
This 60-year linear transition frames the context of our time. No changes in their second derivatives are yet apparent. These transitions are not caused by politics or climate change or immigration policy or the Internet or recessions. There is no simple or single trigger that anyone can pull to change this reality. Think of all the disruptive changes that have occurred since 1950. None has caused a blip in these linear transitions. I expect you agree that there is a message in these data.
If we look at agriculture, we see much the same thing until agricultural employment hit an asymptote of about 2–3 percent of the workforce where it is flopping around for the moment. That asymptote has not yet appeared on either of these other transitions. Basically, seven of ten US jobs are in services, and just one in ten is in manufacturing.
The path forward now is to innovate and produce services and products that have high value to people at home and abroad. Building enterprises to innovate and produce and deliver these products and services will create jobs, industries, economic activity, and opportunities for Americans. It is the only way forward.
In August of 2013 the Academy formed a committee to examine the condition of the innovation-design-manufacturing-services value chain in the United States and identify best practices for value creation for people and society. The fundamental goal of engineering is creating solutions serving the welfare of people and needs of society.
The committee has held meetings and examined business case studies across diverse industries and economics research on workforce trends and business practices of the United States and other countries. This conference, today, is truly critical. It will inform the committee's recommendations to be published later this year. Our hope is that the committee's counsel will inspire, guide, and enable more people and companies in the United States to think broadly about making value through successfully creating and delivering products and services in a supply chain that is an economically viable attractor of people at home and abroad. I hope that this will also help us move away from the long-dead past of manufacturing that is not coming back.
The focus of making value is a holistic view of the true worth obtained by creating solutions, which is what engineering does. Making value requires thinking beyond the things that most of us speak about when we say what engineers do. Making value is at the core of the value proposition for engineering—creating solutions, serving the welfare of humanity and the needs of society.
Think of it this way. Let's say that a making things solution is to grow trees. If your making value proposition is to grow trees, then your making things solution has succeeded, QED. However, if your making value proposition includes other valued outcomes—like, for instance, creating jobs for foresters, suppliers, sales, construction, and so forth—then the solution may require more than growing trees, such as ensuring an integrated forest products enterprise. No enterprise, no value solution. Making value often requires an engineering system solution, not an engineering device solution.
This NAE study on making value is the only National Academies study that I can recall that aligns the value proposition of engineering with the study. National Academies' studies normally address an aspect of the value proposition, like growing trees, where the greater economic viability may actually be the core interest. I am hoping that this study uses this opportunity to highlight creating solutions for humanity and society that are of high value to them – the value proposition of engineering.
The public needs to see that the nexus between engineering and serving people and society is what engineering is all about. There is a tendency to think that engineers do engineering and scientists do science, but that is far from correct. The subjects are sharply defined, but the people are self-identified. For instance, members are elected to the NAE for what they have done, not for what they call themselves. At least 25 percent of NAE members have no degrees in engineering. Some of them have no degrees at all. Many do not describe themselves as engineers either. The NAE is an academy of engineering, not an academy of engineers.
We need to ensure that more people in the United States want to, and are able to, make value and appreciate it. We need visionaries to create new processes for novel products. Engineering is close to art, as a matter of fact. Both are creative enterprises. Both create solutions for people and society. Engineering has more tools to work with—analytical, technological, scientific, informational, and so forth—but great engineers and great artists are both extraordinary creators and visionaries, and both use their tools with great skill.
Where the essence of engineering is in creation and solutions, the essence of science is in discovery and understanding. These essences are not similar. Their intersection is actually a null set. As a thought to ponder, 200 years ago Jacob Bigelow pointed out that engineering is closer to art as a creative enterprise than it is to science in his (the first) course on technology, taught at Harvard. His words about knowledge being science and arts are very close to those of President Lincoln when he founded the National Academy of Sciences. It is not a new idea.
Value creation goals have implications for education. STEM education is an important ingredient. A lifelong education plan adapts continuously to the changing technological landscape. We need to inspire, and impart innovative skills and then celebrate the creations delivered by the workforce—from production workers, technicians, designers, managers, and others. Everyone should be welcomed into the tent – on the team. Ensuring this outcome is talked about often but remains largely unaddressed and, in my view, is a serious national problem. How can we continuously reeducate people for the current circumstance?
Value creation goals have, of course, very important implications for business as well. What practices are manufacturers and other businesses using to adapt to the accelerating changes in technologies, partnerships, and the nature of work in their industries globally? What employer practices could better enable, even facilitate, value creation in their workforces? What are the win-win opportunities for businesses and employers to encourage more entrepreneurship in their workforce and their units?
Value creation goals have implications for the infrastructure enablers of a more effective environment for value creation, which has been long supported by government. As the United States was transitioning from an agricultural economy to an industrialized economy, many states instituted mandatory high school education, which was a novel and elite idea at the time. Congress invested in land-grant colleges with the Morrill Act in 1862. Both were created to support economic development of the states as their primary goal. Education was a pathway to the solution of economic development. The Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 allowed universities, small businesses, and nonprofits to pursue ownership of their inventions created under federal grants. It was intended to be an infrastructure enabler following the economic malaise of the 1970s. I don't know if it is more of an enabler now than a hindrance, by the way. That is also a question for consideration.
What might be the infrastructure, education, and business practice enablers at this time that would promote value creation in today's context? That could be an important topic for this committee to consider.
I thank you all for your efforts. I look forward to your advice and counsel for the nation. As I said, this is a critical and most timely matter for our country to consider. Thank you very much in advance for your work.


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5 Famous Cat Movie Reviews!
Being a cat parent, it is your duty to watch all the cat movie that comes! Have you done your duty? If not, don't worry! We have made your task a bit easier. Here's a list of the top 5 cat movie that caught people's attention over time. We tried to include the best ones, but obviously, you might have a different choice.
Don't forget to share your list with us if you want! Let's start.
Garfield (2004)
If you are a 90s child, you had to see this name coming. Garfield is an iconic cat cartoon who is portrayed as this lazy, fat and the cynical orange cat that loves coffee and hates Mondays, much like humans today. He speaks his mind and loves to sleep and lounge around all day. What made Garfield: the movie so special is that he related to the most personal aspects of us humans in the most sarcastic way: sloth, hunger, and anger. Here a little about this movie:
- Garfield: The movie was premiered in 2004.
- It has a runtime of 80 minutes.
- It is a comedy genre movie.
The plot in the movies could not be any more feline. It shows how Garfield, who was not very fond of his owner Jon's other pet Odie, was planning on ways to get rid of him. Now Odie was, however, very fond of Garfield. He would follow him everywhere, try to lick and snuggle with him all day. Odie was always looking for ways to love Garfield and win his heart. Garfield, being the smart kitty that he is, managed to get the annoying Odie out of his and Jon's lives. But soon his guilt kicked in. He began missing Odie to the point where he turned around and decided to get his buddy Odie back home at any cost, and hence the adventure begins!
Puss in Boots (2011)
You may have seen this cat in the Shrek movies. This cat became so popular among people with his big eyes, sword fighter get-up and sassy attitude, that directors came up with a movie just on him: Puss in boots. Here are some scoops:
- Puss the boots was premiered in 2011.
- It is an animated comedy movie
- It has a runtime of 90 minutes.
Puss in boots was hailed hero for saving a woman from a charging bull in his town. He soon became an attraction to the town's people. But his glory ran short: he was falsely accused of a bank robbery and banished from his town, when it was actually his friend who committed the crime. They become arch enemies, but soon become partners in crime to address a new adventure of stealing a gold egg-laying goose, while being joined in by another burglar into their team. This movie is both fun and funny! It is bound to have you giggling with their corny dialogues and insane acts.
Duma (2005)
Duma is one of world's most applauded cat (or a big cat) movies of all time. I cannot begin to tell you how strong and emotional the direction of the movie is. It revolves around the relationship of a human and a wild cheetah which has had to meet its most depressing, but natural fate. Here are some things to know:
- Duma premiered in 2005
- It is a tragic/ informative movie.
- It has a runtime of 100 minutes.
Duma, was taken in and raised by a little boy named Xan after the orphaned cheetah stumbled upon him on day. This was the beginning of a powerful friendship between Duma and Xan which portrays the intense bond of man and wild. But regardless of all, nature must always have it way. They soon realized that they have their own lives, their own homes, and being together is not an option. This movie captures the essence of love between 2 very unlike species. There are some very emotion and harsh life lessons that is going to have you crying and sniffing throughout the entire movie.
Doraemon (2013)
Doraemon is a worldwide phenomenon. His iconic blue face and gadgets have have become a global sensation. Doraemon holds a very dear place in my heart. It has been around my whole childhood and is still one of my favourite shows in the whole wide world. It is about a robot cat from the future who has comse to the 21st century to help humans as a part of his assignment. He stumbles upon a naïve, dumb boy Nobita who clearly needed his help to survive, and thus, takes him under his wing. He has some amazing gadgets that help Nobita in his daily ordeals. Doraemon: Nobita's secret gadget museum is a Japanese animated movie that had fans swooning!
- It was premiered in 2013.
- It is a thriller/comedy movie
- Its runtime is 104 minutes.
This movie is about the adventure of how Nobita solved the mystery of a much sought after topic with the help of Doraemon and his friends. It has a story to tell in its clever plot, and is entertaining for both kids and adults alike.
Ghost Cat (2003)
This movie has a beautiful story that is bound to send chills down your spine while having to laughing to the mischief of a spirit cat. It has a supernatural aspect to it, all while being very emotional. This is one of those movies that really make you wonder of the beauty of certain dark mysteries of human and non-human bonds.
- Premiered in 2003
- A thriller/comedy movie
- It has a runtime of 92 minutes.
Margaret the cat, died on the same day as her owner. Her spirit has been living in the house alone for years until a new family moved in. This movie show how the mischievous cat haunts and teases the family. This cat movie has a very eccentric plot compared to other cat movies. It has a unique story that is going to entertain you throughout!

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2015 Catering Trends for Events
Catering for events and weddings has changed significantly over the past decade. These days clients and guests are expecting caterers to provide food and beverage that is creative, clever and presented in a way that is ideal for sharing on social media. As a result event planners and caterers are constantly finding new ways to present and serve food that not only satisfies the appetite of their guests, but also their imagination!
This week we take a look at a few catering trends we expect to grace the tables and canapé trays of events in 2015 – Bon appetit!
1. Grazing Stations
Lauren Philips from Laissez-faire Catering, confirms grazing stations are going to be a hit in 2015. Essentially a smorgasbord of antipasto, breads, dips, cheese and deli meats, grazing stations are an easy way to impress a lot of people – even the vego and vegans are well catered for!
Lauren says the trick to making a grazing station look fabulous is abundance. The other tip is to include nibbles that can easily be taken by guests with one hand (the other hand is obviously for a glass of wine!).
Grazing stations are perfect for cocktail parties, networking events, pre-dinner drinks and that awkward time between wedding ceremony and wedding reception. They are also fairly budget friendly, as they can replace the need for canapés for short events (although we recommend tray-serving canapés around for longer events or large events where food needs to be circulated through a crowd).
2. Sharing menus
Sharing menus were all the rage in 2013-14 and it seems they are set to stick around for 2015 too – Yay!
Sharing menus (aka table buffet, grazing buffet or family service) are served at the dinner table and include a range of large plates of food such as roast meats, salads, vegetables (wholesome food you may see at a special family dinner), where guests can help themselves.
Simon Sandall, Group Chef at MorSul (who oversees menu development for ARIA Catering) agrees that clients are still crazy about this style of catering. Simon predicts, however that the menu will change from roasted meats to feature BBQ items, particularly seafood – "continuing to keep the menu fresh, light and really produce driven."
This style of service is popular for a number of reasons. Firstly, it creates a great atmosphere around the table as guests pass the plate and share a meal together. It is also a great way for people to indulge in a variety of tastes and flavours – a little of this and a lot of that!
HOT TIP: If you are considering a sharing menu at your event or wedding, make sure your tables are not too cluttered with glassware, flowers and other centrepieces as this will make it difficult for waiters to place the food on the tables and even harder for your guests to comfortably pass the plates around with their fellow diners.
4. Upscaled comfort food
There is nothing better than being served up a childhood favourite. However, at a corporate event, the need to be sophisticated and "grown up" is still required. Marcus Longinotti, Creative Director at Gastronomy says 2015 is "all about revitalising memorable flavours and bringing them to life with local produce and sophisticated flavours."
We like to call this upscaled comfort food! Think macaroni cheese with a hint of truffle oil, corn on the cob with parmesan and lime or deconstructed iced vovos!
3. Pairing cocktails and canapés
Pairing cocktails with canapés is all the rage in the US and we predict Australian events too will adopt this catering concept in 2015! Serve the matching food and drinks in mini size so that guests can enjoy the flavours easily together – plus they look super cute! These funky combos are a fabulous idea for product launches where you want to brand the catering with a signature style, themed events and Christmas parties.
Check out these great examples…
5. Doughnut bar
Now for something sweet. 2013 was all about cupcakes and 2014 macaroons… But in 2015 it's all about the doughnut!
Continuing the theme of nostalgia – doughnuts are a childhood favourite that everyone loves. They are substantial – great fillers for conference breaks or that lull between wedding ceremony and reception. They are easy to eat, can be displayed or packaged in creative ways, great for all ages AND they will bring a smile to any guest. Nutritious? Well, maybe not, but then again you're at an event so treat yourself!
If you have any more fantastic predictions on what will be hot in event catering in 2015 we'd love to hear from you below!


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Andrea Amalfitano has been recommended to serve as dean of Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has served as the interim dean for the college since Feb. 16.
If approved by the MSU Board of Trustees, the appointment will be effective Dec. 14.
Previously, Amalfitano was director of MSU's Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, professor of microbiology and molecular genetics and pediatrics, and held the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Endowed Professor of Pediatrics, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics.
Prior to joining MSU in 2005, he served as an associate professor at Duke University in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Pathology, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology.
"Dr. Amalfitano had the strong support of his faculty from all three campuses, students, university and faculty leadership, and statewide stakeholders as he shared his vision for the college during the interview process," said MSU Provost June Pierce Youatt. "He is eager to take on the challenges of curriculum revision, enhance student support, expand the college's research agenda, and create deeper relationships with our hospital partners."
Amalfitano earned a bachelor of science in microbiology in 1984 and a Ph.D. in microbiology in 1989, both from Michigan State University. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or D.O., medical degree in 1990 from MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine's D.O./Ph.D. dual-degree program.
His research focuses on determining the feasibility of cutting-edge therapeutics, including gene transfer, to treat both acquired and genetic diseases and then translating that knowledge into the clinical realm. His scholarly efforts in both clinical medicine and applied genetics have led to the development of innovative treatments for infants, children and adults affected by a variety of diseases, including lethal muscular dystrophies, cancer, autoimmune disorders and autism.
"I can't imagine a greater honor than leading the college that gave me my start in osteopathic medicine," Amalfitano said. "This college prepares outstanding physicians, and I plan to focus on building an even better student experience, strengthening our already impressive faculty research portfolio and working with our colleagues in the university's health colleges to provide exceptional clinical care."


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Running a phone repair franchise with Experimax is a great way to enjoy more flexibility in your life. We believe that prospective franchisees who are switching from corporate life to the life of an Experimax franchisee have lots to gain in terms of personal freedom. Here are a few ways you might benefit from becoming a franchisee.
Decide When You'd Like to Work
When you become an Experimax franchisee, you'll have the freedom to make decisions such as setting your own hours. Coming from a corporate environment where punching a clock was the norm, this can mean much greater personal freedom for our franchisees. You'll be able to identify for yourself what needs to be done in your store, and you'll have the freedom to decide what can be delegated to your staff as opposed to what you'd like to handle for yourself. If you were able to set your own hours, what would you do? Come home every night by 5 p.m. for dinner? Make sure to always have weekends free for friends and relaxation? Experimax franchisees can make these decisions for themselves once their businesses are up and running.
Freedom from a Salary
One of the greatest benefits of franchising to entrepreneurs is the freedom from a set salary. Entrepreneurs such as Experimax franchisees are drawn to business ownership because they have the potential enjoy their profits for themselves, rather than working for a set salary while a CEO enjoys the majority of the profits you earn for your company. As a franchisee, you'll be able to benefit from your hard work by managing your own profits after expenses and fees.
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If you're drawn to the idea of starting your own business, you may be torn between starting a phone repair franchise with Experimax or starting a new business from scratch. When you opt to become a franchisee, you'll enjoy a host of benefits. Some of the most significant benefits you'll enjoy are our carefully-crafted training and support programmes that are designed to help you feel empowered and confident as you run your business. Independent business owners have only themselves to turn to when they need help or advice, but becoming an Experimax franchisee will make you part of a network of experts and franchisees who can help to support you.
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MANCHESTER, NH – Follow the yellow crime scene tape from the outer door just off Notre Dame Avenue, to a door that leads upstairs, and down a hallway that's been cordoned off next to a particular classroom and you'll find a swarm of sleuthing students busy collecting evidence. The question: Who had it in for Ms. Aspinwall?
Was it a student with a grudge? Or maybe a fellow teacher with less seniority looking for a parking spot upgrade?
For right now, no one knows for certain what happened to science teacher Christine Aspinwall – only that she was found "lifeless" on the classroom floor on May 3. Behind her, evidence of a meth lab, and next to her, the scattered contents of a backpack. Drops of "blood" and other evidence is still waiting to be catalogued, marked for detectives with numbered yellow crime markers.
Until the investigation is complete and an arrest is made, everyone's a suspect – perhaps even crime and justice teacher Tina Mulleavey, whose only alibi at the moment is that she is the one who came up with this hands-on exercise in crime scene investigation, which brings students from seven different disciplines together to unravel the crime.
"We have students from English, theater, art, law, crime and justice, media and science/biotech working on this, as well as community members – the state medical examiner's office, Manchester Police detectives, DEA agents and fire and rescue personnel," says Mulleavey, noting that unfortunately the state medical examiner could not make it, due to an actual dead body that turned up someplace else.
Mulleavey has been teaching crime and justice for 12 of her 24 years at West High School. She's been staging the CSI mock crime scene for about six years.
"Everything I've taught them in the course since January comes together in one culminating activity, and I get to see teaching come alive," Mulleavey says. "I absolutely love it."
For the next few weeks students who have been learning the nuances of fingerprinting, blood analysis, blood spatter, crime scene measurement, and hair and fiber analysis, will take all the evidence gathered from the mock crime scene back to the classroom for processing.
"The hair and fiber team will be looking at evidence under the microscope, the fingerprinting team will be identifying characteristics and patterns, and when we get to suspects, they'll be trying to match all that. Our detectives will be trying to put all the pieces together and as a team we're going to try and figure out what happened to Ms. Aspinwall here," says Mulleavey, gesturing toward a pool of blood on the floor – all that's left of poor Ms. Aspinwall, whose body has since been removed by "authorities."
"We don't know if it was a homicide or an overdose – we just don't know yet. That will be our job, to figure out the story," Mulleavey says. "We'll use our artists to give us some idea of what the suspect might look like, and student reporters will work on sending out a newspaper. We'll also send it out on Westview [school's video/AV club] and update the school on our progress."
An arrest will be broadcast live via Westview. A case will be prepared by students and a mock trial will follow.
"They'll have about a week to prepare the case, and hopefully we'll get a conviction," Mulleavey says.
Over the years Mulleavey has seen several students go on to study criminal justice or related majors in college and then to careers as police officers, DEA agents, or other fields – including one student who took the course five years ago and has since gotten her U.S. citizenship so she could pursue a career in law enforcement.
Jada Gilbert, a senior heading to Saint Anselm College in the fall to study politics, is working the scene as an investigator.
"Right now we're collecting hair and blood samples – we take two swabs, one for our class and one for the blood analysis team in biotech," says Gilbert. She will also serve as part of the prosecution team when the case goes to trial.
"I think it's a really interesting class, and I love the way Ms. Mulleavey teaches – I also had her for civics," says Gilbert, who has no more time for small talk, rejoins her team as they swab small puddles of "blood" and bag up the evidence.
Below: Teacher Tina Mulleavey dispatches her student investigators, via Facebook Live
Nearby there are boxes of items collected from the scene. Behind the boxes, students paired with detectives are giving witness statements. There is a chair and a coat stand with crime tape in the middle of the floor. And in the rear of the classroom, a team is discovering fingerprints on the door glass.
"Are you sure?," asks one of the students. "I'm 100 percent positive," says another, going in for a closer look with gloved hands, and determining that there are prints on both sides of the glass. "Don't touch it! Don't touch it," he says, to a fellow student investigator on the other side of the glass.
Mulleavey says the school-wide activity grew out of a street law course she used to teach.
"Every time we got to criminal law unit, the kids got so excited about it. Then 'CSI' came out on TV, and I got to thinking, what if I created a course offering a crime law unit, and we set up crime scenes? That's how it started," Mulleavey says.
"Throughout the year I've set up mini crime scenes to prepare them for this event, so they can learn about fingerprinting, or blood analysis. By the time we get to this moment, they're using the whole criminal investigation aspect, and a little forensic science," Mulleavey says. "It's a great experience for the students, and we're so grateful for the support from everyone in the community who helps make this a success."


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Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) is about to make its first ever investment into the Canadian marketplace.
The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based brand has plans for a mobile roll out of its full line of high end products across the country by mid to late April – including last week's launch of four new PXG 0311 GEN2 irons models – in and around Toronto and Vancouver before extending its reach to course locations across Canada.
PXG currently enjoys a retail-only presence north of the border through a small network of independent fitting specialists and green grass retailers including Modern Golf's two locations in Richmond, B.C., and Mississauga Ont.; Ted & Dave Custom Golf in Calgary, Alta., and high-end clubs such as Oviinbyrd in Foot's Bay, Ont., London Hunt and CC in London, Ont., and Oakdale in Toronto.
Its consumer approach is grassroots driven. PXG focuses on one-golfer-at-a-time through the custom fitting experience, a staple of the original equipment manufacturer's distribution model since it was established in 2014.
To ramp up brand awareness across Canada Bob Parsons, PXG founder and chief executive officer, has invested in two fully equipped, tour-style vans, one of which will be entrusted to former TaylorMade Canada fitting specialist, Stewart Bannatyne. The Vancouver-based operator has not been named by the company.


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This final class in our series of four Great Lakes marine weather webinars explores in depth the most common severe weather phenomenon on the Great Lakes, Thunderstorms, and goes on to discuss how to start building your own marine weather forecasts. Join meteorologist Mark Thornton on Monday, March 21 at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00 pm Central for his webinar, Thunderstorm Primer / Creating Your Own Marine Forecast. Click here for more information and to register for class.
Thunderstorms can quickly ruin an outing on the water, whether it be a short day excursion or a longer distance passage. The first half of this class will cover the types of thunderstorms and the dynamics that lead to their formation. You'll learn to use readily available Internet forecasting resources to dramatically reduce your chances of a hair-raising encounter. Thunderstorms need not be a surprise.
The second half of this class will introduce a daily forecasting routine using a variety of readily available on-line forecasting resources such that you can better assemble and understand the likely conditions you'll be encountering as you head beyond the confines of your marina.


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Getting hitched on Curacao is not only an incredible experience for you and your betrothed, but it's wonderful for your guests as well. The island is full of adventures, culture, and relaxation, offering something out of the ordinary for all interests and ages.
Curacao Weddings – What to Do Beyond the "I Do's"
For those couples who intend to be proactive about organizing group outings or making recommendations to guests, here are our top experiences around the island.
In our opinion, there's no better way to truly bask in the wonder of the Caribbean landscape, than by peeking into the life of the colorful marine life. Let your eyes widen in amazement at the diversity of fish and marine life. A snorkeling outing can easily be arranged through your resort. For the most adventurous of your guests, you can also recommend scuba diving, which is especially magnificent around the coast of Curacao. For any guests staying long enough, there are scuba certification courses as well, which can also be arranged through your resort.
Curacao Destination Weddings – A Destination to Match the Event >>
A Guided Beach-Hopping Day
Seeing as how Curacao is an island, you can imagine how many spectacular beaches there are. For all the beachcombers attending your wedding, a day spent touring the most magnificent beaches of them all will be a dream come true. We know you'll love any beach, but there are a select few that are unbelievably idyllic.
Adventure to Klein Curacao
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Compositional Two-Phase Flow in Pipelines
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- Thomas L. Gould (Intercomp Resource Development and Engineering Inc.)
- https://doi.org/10.2118/5685-PA
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- Society of Petroleum Engineers
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- Journal of Petroleum Technology
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- 31
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- 03
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- March 1979
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- 373 - 384
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- English
- 0149-2136
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- 1979. Society of Petroleum Engineers
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This paper accurately calculates the interrelated behavior of pressure, temperature, and liquid dropout for multicomponent two-phase flow. The computational method developed has been used in field-scale applications where pressure and temperature profiles were calculated for a gas-gathering system in which liquid dropout was occurring.
Engineering analysis of two-phase fluid flow in pipes has focused primarily on the problem of predicting pressure drop. Phase-behavior aspects of the problem traditionally have been simplified to obtain manageable calculation methods. During the last 10 to 15 years, it has be come possible to treat two-phase pipeline problems with empirical numerical techniques that yield reasonably accurate pressure drops. When used with high-speed computers, it seems reasonable to expect that these methods might profit from a more rigorous treatment of the hydrocarbon phase-behavior aspects of the problem.
Nearly all two-phase pipeline simulation currently is performed using "black-oil" simulators. A black-oil model's validity rests on the assumption that the hydrocarbon mixture is composed of only two components (denoted oil and gas), each with fixed composition. The gas is said to be dissolved in the oil, with the amount of dissolved gas decreasing with decreasing pressure. The oil component in the pipeline generally is defined as stock-tank oil. A black-oil model usually treats PVT properties (solution gas, densities, and viscosities) as properties (solution gas, densities, and viscosities) as single-value functions of pressure. More sophisticated models include the temperature effect on fluid properties as well. A linear temperature profile sometimes is considered, but laboratory data are seldom available to calibrate the thermal effects.
The multicomponent or compositional approach is designed for gas condensate and volatile oil systems that are not handled easily using the black-oil method. These fluids are represented as N-component hydrocarbon mixtures, where N might equal 9 with components methane, ethane, propane, i-C4, n-C4, i-C5, n-C5, C6, and C7 +. A single equation of state then is used to determine physical properties.
The term "compositional" is borrowed from reservoir engineering and implies that the overall or in-situ fluid composition varies point-by-point with distance. In other words, the mole fraction of each component is a function of pressure, temperature, and slip between the phases, which in turn vary with distance. The compositional problem then is distinguished from a multicomponent-type problem then is distinguished from a multicomponent-type problem that assumes uniform composition with distance. problem that assumes uniform composition with distance. When a multicomponent gas-liquid mixture flows through a pipe, the composition, pressure, temperature, and liquid holdup distributions are related. The purpose of this study is to calculate each distribution accurately, while properly accounting for the steady-state interaction between them. The proposed model computes changing compositions of liquid and gaseous phases in the pipeline in accordance with the resulting pressure and temperature profiles. These profiles are calculated using the principles of heat balance, momentum balance, and principles of heat balance, momentum balance, and phase equilibrium. phase equilibrium. Phase Behavior of Hydrocarbon Fluids Phase Behavior of Hydrocarbon Fluids Hydrocarbon fluids usually are classified as to the phase behavior exhibited by the mixture.
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Housework. I don't know how other people do it, especially people who have a lot of little kids. I divide up my housework into certain things for certain days - every day is laundry and dishes, and I sweep my kitchen floor pretty much every time Zachary eats, and the entry way every time someone enters the house...especially in mud season. Other than that, I do everything else (vacuuming, dusting, etc.) about once a week...or less... :)
Anyhow, a couple weeks ago, when I vacuumed, I happened to clean out the dust cup of my vacuum beforehand, and then I checked it out again after I was done, and was rather appalled at how much dirt I had accumulated around my house in ONE WEEK between vacuuming! (and we don't have a lot of carpet either, mostly painted wood-ish floors, but...here it is...one week's worth of dirt in my vacuum:
Here is the empty dust cup for reference: (isn't that gross???)
You may now go about your day, feeling much better about the state of your own house. :)
Saturday, March 20, 2010
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- Julie said...
Haha, the timing of this post makes me laugh. Our vaccuum is broken so I hadnt vaccummed in 2 months (the carpet is speckeled and thick so you honestly couldnt tell) enough was enough though so we borrowed my cousins vaccuum which he had just cleaned out and had a fresh bag in... The dirt, hair, etc filled half the huge bag! Yikes and embarrasing!
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CBS' mainstay 60 Minutes is headed into its 50th year of production. It only seems fitting to debut their newest contributor on the anniversary of the program. Especially when that new contributor is the iconic media mogul Oprah Winfrey.
Winfrey will make her official 60 Minutes debut on September 24 where, according to THR, she will be reporting on a story about America's political divisions. "She wants to do stories with impact," 60 Minutes executive producer Jeff Fager said in a statement. "She's driven by that and so are we. That's part of why this is such a good fit for her."
It is a major change for the program, but one that might prove to be in their favor ultimately, especially since some big names of the show's past have now gone. It is very rare that a program like 60 Minutes to be granted the gift of absorbing such a huge industry feat like Winfrey.
In addition to being a boss of a businesswoman, Winfrey has 25 years as the host of her now defunct award-winning daytime talk show Oprah. She has also the founder, chairman, and CEO of Own: Oprah Winfrey Network, which was founded in 2011 in conjunction with Discovery Communications. And that's only the beginning of Winfrey's accomplishments in her notable career.
"There is only one Oprah Winfrey," Fager said. "She has achieved excellence in everything she has touched. Her body of work is extraordinary, including thousands of interviews with people from all walks of life. She is a remarkable and talented woman with a level of integrity that sets her apart and makes her a perfect fit for 60 Minutes. I am thrilled that she will be bringing her unique and powerful voice to our broadcast."
The announcement of Winfrey joining the Sunday news magazine program first came at the top of the year.
At the time, Winfrey was quoted as saying, "I've been a big admirer of 60 Minutes since my days as a young reporter. I'm so excited and proud to join forces with this historic news program, which for me represents the bastion of journalistic storytelling. At a time when people are so divided, my intention is to bring relevant insight and perspective, to look at what separates us, and help facilitate real conversations between people from different backgrounds."
Be sure to catch Winfrey's 60 Minutes introduction on Sunday, September 24 at 7 PM.
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Rouhani says Iran needs 'no one's permission' to build missiles
Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan (1st L) briefs President Hassan Rouhani (C) on a tactical domestically-built drone, dubbed Mohajer-6, in Tehran on April 15, 2017. "Once again, I am here for Iran, for Islam, for freedom and for more stability in this country", he told reporters on Friday as he registered his candidacy.
Scorpion lands on the head of United Airlines passenger and stings him
The panel held a hearing earlier this week about the highly publicized incident in which Louisville physician David Dao was forcibly thrown off a United flight because airline employees needed seats. Dao's lawyer said he doesn't believe the incident was racially motivated and that it appears that airlines don't have standard procedures for kicking people off plane.
Mark Hamill: Carrie Fisher Star Wars tribute is 'therapy'
But this is just one out-of-context line in a teaser - we do see Luke giving the film's protagonist Rey some traditional Jedi training, after all. She's taking her first step to coming to terms with this thing inside her that she never knew was there and is just starting to reveal its potential.
Apple may be looking to bid on Toshiba's chip-making business
The company has reportedly put in a $27 billion bid on Toshiba's memory business, which is expected to be rejected. Apple was not immediately available for comment. This company is also one of the bidders for this chip business. The company also stated that it should be given exclusive negotiating rights, notes CNBC.
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Maisons Marques & Domaines USA, Inc. (MMD USA), a leading US wine importer and marketer of luxury brands such as Louis Roederer Cristal, along with Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. (Southern), the countrys leading wine and spirits distributor, responded today to the recent decision of the eight-person Clark County District Court jury. The jury found that two Los Angeles-based import companies had improperly imported, marketed and sold counterfeit and distressedi.e., gray-marketversions of luxury imported wine brands owned by MMD and represented by Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada (SWS-NV). The recent ruling addressed the improper actions of the two Los Angeles companies dating back to 2002and included economic-loss and punitive-damage awards to MMD and SWS-NV.
Commenting on behalf of MMD USA, Gregory Balogh, President & Chief Executive Officer, said, This is a significant victory against gray marketers who are opportunists and have little interest in preserving the image or quality of the brand. I am humbled and pleased by the courts well-thought-out decision of this decade-long journey of perseverance on behalf of the integrity of our brands marketed, sold and consumed in Nevada. Balogh continued, First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the wisdom of the eight-member jury in applying Nevada law in a thoughtful and fair manner that accounts for the impacts across Nevadas consumers, retailers and suppliers alike.
SWS-NV Senior Managing Director Larry Ruvo added, This judgment will reassure retail customers and consumers that they are serving and enjoying, respectively, legitimate branded merchandise produced and distributed for this marketplace. It will also provide MMD USAand our other imported luxury-brand suppliers such as Mot Hennessy USAwith the peace of mind that their brand quality, equity and image are being stewarded properly across Nevada. Last, and importantly, the positive impact of this judgment on the legitimate, local Nevada hospitality economywhich provides jobs for the thousands of workers who welcome and serve 40 million tourists per yearis a critical, ongoing effect of this landmark judgment.
Balogh concluded by saying, I couldnt be prouder of the dogged perseverance of our company and our distributor partners over the past decade on this case. At its most fundamental level, this effort has been about the rule of law on behalf of consumers and all members of the supply chain. It illustrates that there is a reason laws are in place to regulate the wine and spirits industryensuring that everyone can be confident about the authenticity of the merchandise they are receiving at any step along the hospitality value chain, especially at the point of consumption.
In the near future, there will be hearings to address the paymentby the two companies found to violate Nevada liquor laws in the jurys judgmentof legal fees incurred by MMD USA and Southern.
About Maisons Marques & Domaines USA, Inc.
Maisons Marques & Domaines USA Inc. was founded in 1987 as the U.S. sales and marketing arm for Champagne Louis Roederer and its California winery, Roederer Estate. The key objectives were to manage the complex U.S. distribution system to ensure quality product as well as to build each individual brands equity. Today, the company has grown into a well-respected marketer and importer of family-owned, prestigious producers. From France to Portugal, Italy to Spain, and California to South Africa; Maisons Marques & Domaines represents some of the most highly esteemed properties in the world. For more information about Maisons Marques & Domaines, see: http://mmdusa.net/[1].
About Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc.
Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. is the nations largest wine and spirits distributor and broker with operations in 35 markets. The multi-state distributor currently operates in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming. In addition, Southern operates in Minnesota through a joint venture with J.J. Taylor Distributing Company. Southern also holds operating liquor licensing and permits in Nebraska and Texas. On a national basis, Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. employs nearly 14,500 team members. Southern urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information about Southern and its responsible consumption program, see: http://www.southernwine.com[2].
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We all struggle with weight control, and it has many underlying causes, perhaps the most common cause is stress. Stress is not a friend to the waistline, whether it be mild, major, or chronic stress can set off physical and emotional changes that drive you to eat more comforting bad foods and less nutritious choices which can make weight can much easier.
"Stress drives up levels of a hormone called cortisol in the blood," says Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. "Stress might also disrupt sleep and drive people to seek out food when they wouldn't normally — such as in the middle of the night," says Dr. Stanford.
Cortisol is produced by the adrenal gland to help regulate metabolism, and it plays roles in memory and blood sugar management. When levels rise it can promote inflammation and may trigger the body to start storing fat around the midsection. This reaction may have been beneficial in earlier times to help the body store food for tough times, but today this may lead to unhealthy weight gain.
At some point or another it is common for everyone to experience some stress, but evidence suggests that women are disproportionately affected by stress. Women were found to report higher stress levels than men, and to be more likely to have increased stress levels in a study by the American Psychological Association.
Stress may be an inevitable part of life, but weight gain that may accompany it is not; by changing your response to stress and adopting strategies to help reduce and manage stress can keep you from putting on unwanted extra weight.
Exercise can help you to burn off tension, and it is important to stress management because it can help to reduce cortisol levels. But when you are stressed you will use any excuse you can find to avoid exercise, meaning it is important to pick an activity that you enjoy to help you dissolve daily stress whether it be swimming, yoga, roller skating, or racket ball.
Lack of sleep can also be a big factor as it increases the level of stress hormones in the body. Ensuring that you get enough sleep is important to keep stress in check, keep in mind that blue light from smart devices can interfere with sleep so avoid any screen time at least an hour before going off to slumberland.
Changing your outlook can also help keep stress under control as the amount of stress you feel is largely based upon your circumstances and your perception of it. People vary on their ability to handle stress based on experiences and personality, working on changing the way you think about challenges may help to reduce your stress levels.
If you know that you are about to encounter a high stress period try to set up support before hand to help you through it. This may involve having a friend to call, adjusting your schedule to make time for exercise, or making an eating plan to help you resist those unhealthy impulses.
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Executive Mansion, Washington
November 21, 1864
Dear Madam:
I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts, that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle.
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom. Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
A. Lincoln
Letter to Mrs. Lydia Bixby, collected in The Gettysburg Address and Other Writings.
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. (John 15:13.)


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Anyone who loves athletic challenges and is looking for the great adventure is going to end up ice climbing sooner or later. The fascination of climbing frozen waterfalls, gigantic icicles, and icy cliffs is enormous, putting many athletes under its spell. Those who normally climb only during the summertime have to get familiar at least once with the cooler conditions. On top of that, the regular climbing equipment which is already extensive in its own right is supplemented even further with ice climbing by an ice pick, ice screws, and crampons. The technique is also not the same and is best learned from one of the local pros. Trial lessons can also be booked. The best ice climbing locations are found in Riva di Tures-Rein in Taufers and in Lappago-Lappach.


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To younger fans of professional bass fishing, Clark Wendlandt may seem like a total newcomer to the Bassmaster Tournament Trail.
But actually, this year is a homecoming of sorts for the veteran Texas pro.
Wendlandt fished his first tournament with B.A.S.S. in 1992 on New York's St. Lawrence River. From there, he fished 86 more B.A.S.S. events, qualifying for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods four times and earning $319,700.
The reason fans haven't heard his name in B.A.S.S. circles for a while is because he left for an incredible run on the FLW Tour. But now his career has come full circle, as he joins the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series.
"I've never been one to switch rashly and make decisions that I didn't think I was gonna stay with for a long time," said Wendlandt, who has 17 career Top 10 finishes with B.A.S.S. "But the more I looked at it, the more it just seemed like this was the right thing to do."
It's easy to see why the decision to switch tours required some thought. Wendlandt's success with FLW was mind-blowing.
In 22 FLW seasons — some of which overlapped with his early B.A.S.S. career — Wendlandt qualified for the Forrest Wood Cup 19 times and won FLW Tour Angler of the Year three times. In 185 career tournaments, he notched four victories and 40 Top 10 finishes.
Like most anglers — especially those who grew up in Texas — fishing was a family affair for Wendlandt when he was a youngster.
"We went fishing during the spring and hunting during the fall," he said. "It was me and my dad and my brother, and then my mother decided that if she was going to spend time with us as a family, she was gonna have to go, too.
"So that's what we did. We spent time outdoors as a family."
Wendlandt developed an interest in tournament fishing when he spent a day on the lake with a friend who was a master at skipping docks.
"That just showed me that if you worked at it and practiced, you could get better at it," he said. "That's when I got the bug.
"I remember distinctly that day that he caught eight fish and I caught one — and I just think I got lucky on the one I caught."
From there, Wendlandt said he just couldn't get enough tournament fishing. When he wasn't on the water, he was watching The Bassmasters and listening to the booming voice of Bob Cobb.
"That's where I learned a big part of what I know about making decisions and honing your instincts," he said. "I just loved watching those shows."
As his career blossomed with FLW, Wendlandt was featured multiple times on boxes of Kellogg's cereal for his AOY titles — and those boxes can still be purchased on eBay today.
Despite all of his career earnings and the winner's trophies he has on his mantle, he says he's probably most proud of those AOY titles because they represent a season's worth of consistency.
He says he'd love to win a Bassmaster Classic and a Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. But he's not making any grand predictions. He's just looking forward to a tournament format that appeals greatly to him.
"I just really love tournament fishing," Wendlandt said. "So the thought that I can fish the way I want to fish against just 75 guys in a four-day event is really exciting to me. I love the thought of having the freedom to move around like I want to.
"FLW has more of a participation-based model, where they have 160 to 170 guys in their events, and it just makes you fish differently. It'll be nice to get out there and do what I like to do."
In today's world of tournament fishing, Wendlandt knows you have to be prepared for everything. He believes the days of focusing on one technique are over.
"You're just gonna get left behind if you do that," he said. "Everybody's good at flipping now. Everybody's good at sight fishing. I just believe that you really have to be versatile."
He says he's not scared of any technique from finesse fishing to deep cranking. But if he has his choice, there's no doubt what he'll be doing.
"Shallow power fishing is probably my favorite, whether it be a squarebill or a ChatterBait or spinnerbait or whatever," he said. "I just like fishing fast."
While Wendlandt is anything but a rookie, certain aspects of the 2019 Elite Series season will be a new experience for him.
He's never fished the St. Johns River, Winyah Bay or Cayuga Lake — and while he's fished the St. Lawrence River, he's never fished it out of Waddington, N.Y., where this year's Elite Series event will be held.
"There's some destinations that I've never fished before, and I've always liked that because I think you look at them objectively," Wendlandt said. "Like when we fish St. Johns, I'm guessing it'll be hard for Rick Clunn not to go back to where he caught a zillion pounds back in 2016. For me, I'll be starting completely fresh."
Most importantly, Wendlandt will be doing what he believes he was born to do.
"I was 26 when I started doing this," Wendlandt said. "Now I'm 52, and this is pretty much my life. I fish professional tournaments, and I'm still just as driven as I've ever been.
"Fishing has changed so much, but I still put just as much effort into it as I ever have — and I can't wait to get the season started."