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Of the 45 states that adopted the Common Core reading, math and writing standards, nine are having second thoughts.
Some states are seeking to slow implementation, while others are trying to repeal the standards altogether. Legislation pending in some states would prevent adoption of standards in other subjects, such as social studies or science.
The only states not to adopt the standards are Alaska, Nebraska, Texas and Virginia. Minnesota adopted the reading but not the math standards.
What's happening in the states:
- In Kansas, the idea of putting the brakes on Common Core failed earlier in the session in the House Education Committee. However, grassroots pressure has been put on the state board and legislators to stop implementation over concerns that it will weaken Kansas education and that the standards equate to additional federal intrusion into what opponents say is a local issue of setting curriculum.
- In Missouri, a bill that would have required the state education department to estimate the cost of implementing the standards and to hold statewide hearings about them failed. The legislative session has wrapped up.
- In Michigan, Gov. Rick Snyder said in May that he supports the state's participation in the standards. But the state's House and Senate have approved budgets prohibiting spending on the standards.
- In Georgia, Gov. Nathan Deal signed an executive order in May putting in place restrictions on the standards. Under the order, the state will be prohibited from collecting certain information on students and their families, including religious and political affiliation and voting history. Deal, a Republican, acknowledged in his remarks that the personal information is not currently being collected, but said his order was designed to ensure no one's rights are violated.
- In Indiana, lawmakers put the brakes on the new standards in April, voting to delay their full rollout to allow time to study the potential costs of implementing or abandoning them and hold public meetings.
- In Pennsylvania, controversy has surrounded an effort to create a set of standards that melds parts of the state's 14-year-old standards with the Common Core standards. Gov. Tom Corbett asked state education officials in May to clarify that those combined standards are not uniform national standards. However, Corbett's request apparently would not alter the substance of the proposed standards, or the part of the proposal that ties them to tests that students must pass in order to graduate.
- In Alabama, some Republicans tried without success to repeal the standards The standards have been opposed by the governor and supported by state Superintendent of Education Tommy Bice and a statewide business organization.
- In South Carolina, an effort by some Republicans to block implementation died in the Senate last year. Republicans in the House took a different tack this year aimed at future Common Core standards, sponsoring a bill requiring that any new standards also be approved by the Legislature. It's up for debate on the House floor.
- In Utah, some in the state are resisting the Common Core, including the state's Republican Party, which approved a resolution in May opposing the standards.
Associated Press writers Heather Hollingsworth in Kansas City, Mo., Chris Blank in Jefferson City, Mo., John Milburn in Topeka, Kan., Alanna Durkin in Lansing, Mich., Christina A. Cassidy in Atlanta, Tom LoBianco in Indianapolis, Phillip Rawls in Montgomery, Ala., Seanna Adcox in Columbia, S.C., Michelle Price in Salt Lake City, Marc Levy in Harrisburg, Pa., and Karen Matthews in New York contributed to this report.
Some states push back on common core standards
Of the 45 states that adopted the Common Core reading, math and writing standards, nine are having second thoughts.


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God dang that is one big baby.Kevin
Looks like the first official pic of the baby Luke... but it still is unpainted and the version of Obi Wan is that of the pilot.
Lil' Lukey looks like an eggroll from my local chinese takeout place. I might pick up Bail and Lil' Leia since I just found Pilot Obi and don't have a Bail yet.
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What is The Daniel Plan?
The Daniel Plan is a groundbreaking healthy lifestyle program founded on biblical principles and focused on The Essentials: Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus and Friends. The program offers a comprehensive approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle where we get better together by restoring our health in each of these life areas. The best part is that each essential supports and influences the others, offering a practical step-by-step approach that anyone to follow.
The essentials of Faith and Friends are what we call the "secret sauce" that makes The Daniel Plan so effective. The program benefits are accelerated when done in a supportive community of friends because God designed us to thrive in relationships. With the support of God and your group, you have far more than willpower helping you to make positive changes so you can be consistent and sustain your new healthy lifestyle.
Here's the overarching message of The Daniel Plan: it's about abundance, not deprivation. That's why the program is both transformational and sustainable. It's not an interim diet; it's a practical lifestyle program that encourages you to take a step at a time in the right direction. You simply incorporate healthy choices into your lifestyle. As you start to feel better physically, you become motivated to make changes in other areas of your life.
Where did the idea for The Daniel Plan come from?
This goes back to an afternoon when Pastor Rick was baptizing over 800 people over a four hour period. As he lifted each person in and out of the water, he realized that so many people are overweight, himself included! If he wasn't prioritizing his health, how could he ask his congregation to do it? In that moment, he decided to do something about it. He stood in front of his congregation the next Sunday and confessed he had been a poor steward of his health and asked for forgiveness. Although he only gained 2-3 pounds a year, he had been their pastor for 30 years! Pastor Rick invited everyone to join him and get healthy. Over 12,000 people signed up on that very day!
Pastor Rick knew he needed to develop a practical, scalable plan that people could easily follow. He recruited three internationally known doctors – Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Mehmet Oz – to coach him in getting healthy and help design The Daniel Plan program for the church to follow. All three doctors generously offered their time and expertise, since they are all passionate about transforming health in America and around the world.
What type of success did Saddleback Church members see when the plan was implemented in 2011?
The initial results were amazing - over the first year of The Daniel Plan, over 15,000 people collectively lost over 250,000 pounds. Beyond the church congregation, people from over 190 countries participated online. The response was so large because The Daniel Plan provides you with all you need to become healthier in body, mind, and spirit. Beyond food and fitness, you are offered a gracious approach to make long term change, along with practical resources to get well spiritually, in your relationships, and in your mind – both mentally and emotionally.
What makes "The Daniel Plan" different than other diet and exercise books?
What really makes it different than other program is that we look at more than just food and fitness. We integrate three additional components; the component of faith, which is the foundation; the component of friends, which is the context; and the component of focus, which is the direction and purpose. The Daniel Plan involves your mind, your spirit, your soul and your body – getting all these elements working together provides a way to make the long lasting changes we all desire.
The motivation of our program is unique as well. Many diets and fitness plans use guilt as a motivation, but that never works in the long run. You can guilt yourself into doing anything short-term, but the change will last only as long as the guilt (or fear) does. In contrast, The Daniel Plan is built with love as the motivation: Experiencing God's unconditional love for you, learning to love him back, learning to love whom God made you to be, and learning to give and receive love from others in a small group setting.
What are The Daniel Plan Essentials?
God is the power and energy behind all transformational change and that includes making the lifestyle choices necessary for you to become healthy. As you follow The Daniel Plan, you will discover that you have a part to play in getting healthier, but God will energize your efforts and give you his strength to do it (Philippians 4:13).
The Daniel Plan is about abundance, not deprivation. You will be invited to eat delicious whole foods that bring vitality and energy to your body and mind It's all about learning that even your food choices can honor God and his purposes for your life (1 Corinthians 10:31).
We believe the most effective form of exercise you can do to achieve lifelong health is the one that you will actually do. We encourage you to discover movement that you will enjoy and treat your body as a gift from God (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20).
In a world where so many distractions compete for your attention, it is more important than ever to renew your mind with truth (Romans 12:2) and break negative thought patterns. Focus your thoughts on God's plan and priorities for your life. Express your gratitude to God and make the choice to dwell in God's goodness.
When it comes to getting healthy, two are always better than one (Ecclesiastes 4:9). The Bible says God created the universe in such a way that we need each other. One of our key beliefs in The Daniel Plan is that "every 'body' needs a buddy" and that we are truly better together.
Making changes is never easy. So where do I start?
Making big and lasting changes in our lives is never easy—whether it's changes in the way we relate to others, the way we manage our time, the way we use our money, the way we do our work, or the way we treat our bodies. Whenever we want to improve or change something, we usually start out with great enthusiasm and hopeful expectations, but over time, those feelings fade, and so does our resolve. That is why the key to long-lasting success is to develop new, positive habits that replace our self-defeating behaviors. The Bible speaks of "putting off our old self and putting on a new self," which includes our habits (Ephesians 4:22).
Our habits control our lives. We shape our habits; then our habits shape us. Too often, popular diet fads offer fast formulas, easy pills, and secret cures that supposedly will melt the fat away. By contrast, The Daniel Plan helps you to face the truth about yourself and your relationship to God, to food, to your purpose in life, and to other people. This program gets you started on the right pathway, on a journey that will cultivate new habits that will last a lifetime.
Why does "The Daniel Plan" begin with faith?
The Daniel Plan starts with faith, because spiritual health gives you a foundation for building habits and perspectives for health in any area. Faith is part of the secret of The Daniel Plan. Most people have tried a dozen diets and exercise programs. But health is about more than a program.
Health comes from recognizing and using God's power in your life and treating your body and mind with the care that he intended.
"God can make changes in your life that you have never dared to even dream of. He specializes in miracle makeovers. Think about this: what positive changes in your life could happen if you relied on God's unlimited power instead of your limited will power."
If you don't trust God to help you get healthy, all you are left with is willpower—and you know from experience that willpower doesn't usually last very long. You get tired of doing what's right, and you give up. Many self-help books tell you how to change; the Daniel Plan gives you the power to change – God's power.
Why did Saddleback Church and The Daniel Plan choose to use these Doctors, some who have other spiritual beliefs?
Saddleback Church selected some of the top experts in the country to help the congregation, community, and other people around the world to lead a healthy lifestyle for many years to come. With the help of Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Mehmet Oz, The Daniel Plan will reach a wider audience with a message of hope. For a more in-depth response, click here.
We realize some may have concerns about our association with doctors who may not share our own strong theological convictions about the nature of salvation and about the truthfulness of Scripture. Let us reassure you of some very important details.
Our primary objective as a church has always been and always will be to share the truth of the gospel with people who do not yet have a relationship with Christ. Rather than seeing this as a compromise of the gospel, we hope you'll come to see it as an enormous opportunity to enlarge the influence of the gospel within our community and our nation.
We have already seen literally thousands of people on our campus as a result of involving these physicians who would never have otherwise visited. It thrills us to know that they will have an opportunity to hear the good news about Jesus, and this is our highest goal. We knew ahead of time that some leaders would criticize us for associating with Doctors who may or may not be believers, but we chose, to suffer that criticism for the greater cause of enlarging the audience of people who will hear the truth of Scripture about Jesus Christ.
Does The Daniel Plan offer a cookbook?
Yes! You can order it here.
I have read The Daniel Plan book. Do I have to do the 10-Day Detox?
It's your choice. It is a great way for many people to get a "jump start" on a new way of eating, and many people find it very helpful and continue a little longer.
Otherwise, just begin to follow The Daniel Plan way of eating without the detox - that is lots of fresh whole foods, lots of non-starchy vegetables, low sugar fruit, lean protein (animal or plant-based), healthy oils and fats, no soda, junk food, processed food, fast food. You will find lots of resources in the food section of our website. Be sure to review The Daniel Plan Plate and print out the good foods list.
Do you have a printable detox menu?
We do not have a printable detox menu at this time.
Why doesn't The Daniel Plan Cookbook have any nutritional information listed with each recipe?
We have learned that a calorie is not a calorie. It's about the quality of the calorie that counts! We encourage you to read what Dr. Hyman writes about it on page 83 of The Daniel Plan book.
When you follow The Daniel Plan way of eating, you do not need to count calories or know percentages of fat. Just use The Daniel Plan Plate as your guide - 50% low starch (low glycemic) veggies, 25% lean protein, and 25% starchy veggies or whole grains. The Daniel Plan eating lifestyle is very freeing, not to mention time saving and easy to follow.
We focus on eliminating soda, sugary drinks, junk food, processed food, fast food from your diet and focus on enjoying real, whole fresh food, lean proteins, lot of fresh vegetables and healthy fats. We do offer guidance on portions, so you don't need to count calories.
It is important, however, to learn to read labels and make smart choices. For example, watching for sugar grams and avoiding unhealthy ingredients such as High Fructose Corn Syrup, MSG, and trans fats. To your health and happy cooking!
I need some help with the basics and understanding the major food groups. Can you help?
Yes! We have an article on danielplan.com that explains it all. Click here to read it.
I have a nut allergy, are there alternatives to almond milk for smoothies?
I am having a hard time eliminating caffeine. What can I do?
If you want to try removing caffeine, start reducing it slowly each day until you are free of it. Drink 8 glasses a day of filtered pure water. Try warm water with lemon juice in the morning. If you are a coffee drinker, try using a half-caffeine blend instead of full caffeine, if possible.
Here are more suggestions from Dr. Hyman:
Is there a plant based version of the Daniel plan?
The Daniel Plan supports and respects your lifestyle as a vegetarian or vegan. Although we do not offer a total plant-based version of The Daniel Plan, we do encourage you to eat an abundance of fresh vegetables, low glycemic fruit, whole grains, and healthy fats .
If you are following a purely plant based diet, be sure to include healthy fats. Fat is not the enemy. Like Dr. Amen teaches, our brains are mostly fat, so we need good healthy fat! Fat also helps us to feel full and satisfied. To include more healthy fat in your diet, choose healthy oils, nuts, seeds, avocado, etc.
There are many ways to get enough protein when you are a vegetarian including eggs, beans, tofu and tempeh.
It's more expensive to eat fresh whole foods and I'm on a tight budget. What can I do?
You aren't alone! Many of us are shopping for healthy food on a budget. We have a whole list of tips you can read here.
I am a ministry leader and want to start The Daniel Plan in my church. How do I get started?
We have a portfolio of free marketing resources and a leaders guide. Click here to get started.
Can I register my small group and/or church online?
We are thrilled that thousands of people have formed small groups all over the nation and the world! People are meeting in homes and churches and other community centers. At this time we do not have a centralized small group registry, but it is definitely on our wish list. We do offer online small groups you can explore here.
Do you have a small group curriculum?
Yes we have a foundational 6-week study. You can order the DVD/Guide bundle and individual study guides.
What can our small group do when we complete the 6-week study?
The 6-week study is designed to set the foundation for your long-term Daniel Plan lifestyle. After completing this foundational study, we encourage you and your group to stick together and continue living The Daniel Plan lifestyle. You can meet and utilize any of the resources on our website to facilitate your discussion.
For example, your group may want to learn more about sleep, and tips to get consistent restful sleep. In that case you can use Dr. Hyman's articl that outlines 19 powerful tips to help you restore a healthy sleep pattern. Or maybe your group wants to spend more time in the kitchen and you can watch some of our food demos and cook together.
The bottom line is, talk it over, get creative, and most of all have fun. We have learned that many groups develop a "support" style meeting where they check in with each other, review new information, and reserve time to talk and share.
Join our Facebook Community where we share inspirational messages and practical information every day, and be sure to sign up for your Free Health Profile and receive our weekly email newsletter.
In 2015, we will release additional study guides and we will keep you posted on our website.
Why do I get an error message when I try to input my numbers into my health profile?
The Health Profile form is designed to accept whole numbers only. You will get an error message if you attempt to enter a decimal.
How can I edit/update my profile and measurements?
To verify/edit your Health Profile baseline measurements and to track your daily progress, click here.
Can I have more than one profile using the same PC?
Yes. Simply "sign-out" of your first profile and then create a new or "Sign-in" with a second, third, etc.
What should I do if I have having issues with my online health profile?
I am sorry that you are having technical and/or login issues with your online health profile. For technical assistance, please call 949-609-8000 and ask for extension X4443 and someone on our team will be able to assist you.


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KYIV, Ukraine - Globe Spots, National Geographic, Trip Advisor and The Lonely Planet ratings have named Ukraine among Top 10 destinations for 2013. The country's touristic prospects changed from being an outsider to a "must-see" destination after hosting Europe's major sporting event - EURO 2012 football championship.
Ukraine as a whole as well as its capital Kyiv, Crimean Peninsula, Lviv, Chornobyl site and even Salt Tunnels of Solotvyno appeared in prestigious international travel ratings.
Thus, Southern Ukrainian Crimea opens the 2013 list of the 20 Must-See Places, picked by the National Geographic Traveler editors. "The Crimean Peninsula, with its voluptuously curved Black Sea coast of sparkling cliffs, is paradise - with Riviera-grade vistas but without Riviera prices," describes the popular tourist magazine the Ukrainian gem.
Moreover, known travel website TripAdvisor announced its Travelers' Choice 2012, naming Ukrainian Kyiv the top destination on the rise among the cities of The Old World. Ukrainian capital placed third in the world's top ten rating. "Having survived the Mongol Empire, WWII, Chornobyl, and Soviet rule, Kyiv is the proud capital of the Ukraine," describes the city TripAdvisor.
The Globe Spots featured Ukraine in their Top Countries to Visit in 2013 list. Ukraine took the eighth spot in the Top Ten. "Ukraine provides a surreal combination of rock-till-you-drop coastal party towns to Crimean holiday resorts to cosmopolitan capitals to villages you'd swear you were still in the USSR," reads globespots.com.
World's most successful travel publisher The Lonely Planet mentioned Ukraine on three occasions. Firstly, Lviv, home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, became number two entry in the 6 Weekend Breaks in Europe list. Chornobyl Reactor #4 - the site of the world's biggest nuclear disaster in 1986 - was named eighth among the Spookiest Buildings Around the World while Salt Tunnels of Solotvyno became tenth World's Saltiest Sights.
Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of UNWTO, stated that Ukraine had to promote its tourist potential, letting the world discover "your mystery - the great city of Kyiv, a wonderful country". Ukraine's growing popularity is also due to the advancement of tourists' urge for independent traveling and, hence, authentic and unique experience, added Rifai.


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2013 AAPM Annual Meeting - Session: The Impact of Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy on Proton Therapy?
Impact of IMPT in Lung Cancer
Joe Y Chang, MD Anderson, TX, UNITED STATES
All videos in this session:
|Efficacy of Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Clinical and Policy Considerations - Ronald Chen, UNC Health Care, NC, 27514 UNITED STATES
|IMPT for lung cancer: Physics Consideration - Xiaodong Zhang, PhD, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, TX, 77030 UNITED STATES
|Building (and Operating) a Scanning-Only Proton Facility - Jon Kruse, PhD, Mayo Clinic, MN, 55905 UNITED STATES
|IMPT - as important for proton therapy as IMRT for x-rays? - Thomas Bortfeld, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital, MA, 2114 UNITED STATES


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CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Lee Stempniak scored a power-play goal and added two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to their first win of the season, 4-3 over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
Jay Bouwmeester, Mikael Backlund and Curtis Glencross also scored for Calgary. New Czech acquisitions Jiri Hudler and Roman Cervenka both played well in their debut on a line centered by Matt Stajan with Hudler picking up an assist.
The Flames got off to a bad start to the season with back-to-back home losses last weekend before picking up a point in a shootout loss in Vancouver on Wednesday.
Sam Gagner, Justin Schultz and Jordan Eberle scored for Edmonton, which was outshot 35-20.
Stempniak's power-play goal at 14:57 of the second period, restoring a two-goal cushion for the Flames at 4-2, was set up on a beautiful effort by Bouwmeester. The Flames defenseman pinched in from the blue-line, made a slick move to fool Ladislav Smid, then zipped a hard pass across the top of the crease that was neatly deflected in by Stempniak.
That goal would turn out to be the winning goal as the Oilers, with goaltender Devan Dubnyk pulled for an extra skater, got a goal from Gagner with 2 seconds left.
Despite having won two of its first three games, the Oilers entered the night not having led yet in a game and that trend continued as goals by Backlund and Bouwmeester gave Calgary a 2-0 first-period lead.
Backlund's goal at 5:16 came when he banged a loose puck under Dubnyk from the top of the crease after Mike Cammalleri got it there by neatly weaving his way through the slot.
Bouwmeester made it 2-0 at 14:25, ripping a wrist shot past Dubnyk from the blue line with Jarome Iginla providing a screen.
The Oilers cut the gap to one after taking just 5 seconds to convert a power play in the final minute of the first period.
With Glencross off for goaltender interference, Edmonton won the faceoff back to the blue line where Eberle slid the puck across to Schultz and the impressive Oilers rookie wristed a shot past Miikka Kiprusoff at 19:19.
Calgary restored its two-goal lead four minutes into the second period when Iginla's centering pass was tapped in by Glencross who was wide open on the far side of the net.
Eberle got the Oilers back to within one again with Edmonton's second power-play goal of the night. Breaking off the sideboards, Eberle looked off Bouwmeester, then neatly dodged the stick check of Stajan before wiring a shot into the top corner.
NOTES: Calgary has won 10 of the last 12 games between the two teams. ... Since Taylor Hall was born 21 years ago, Calgary and Edmonton have made the playoffs in the same season only once - in 2005-06. ... With the debut of Hudler and Cervenka, the Flames had two Czechs in their lineup for the first time since Jan. 29, 2003, when they had Petr Buzek and Roman Turek. ... The teams don't meet again until April 1. They'll meet three times in the season's final month. ... After this four-day layoff, Calgary's has no more than two days off between games the rest of the season.


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It was as a Maple Leaf that Lorne would enjoy his greatest professional hockey successes. In his first season in Toronto, 1941-42, the team won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Detroit Red Wings in the final after being down three games to none. Carr contributed both Leaf goals in Game Three, a 5-2 Toronto loss, but the line of Carr, Sweeney Schriner and Billy Taylor was on fire in that final, collecting 21 points in the seven games. In the Stanley Cup championship contest, Lorne Carr and Billy Taylor assisted on both goals by Sweeney Schriner in Toronto's 3-1 win that gave the franchise their miraculous Stanley Cup victory.
But 1944-45 was also a highlight season for Lorne and the Leafs. For the third straight season, Carr scored 20 or more goals, but more importantly, the Toronto Maple Leafs reached the Stanley Cup final once again, and again, faced the Detroit Red Wings for the Stanley Cup.
Whereas 1941-42 saw Toronto make a remarkable recovery to wrestle Lord Stanley's Cup away from Detroit, 1945 was almost exactly the reverse. Toronto went up three games to none with 1-0, 2-0 and 1-0 wins. Lorne was playing rightwing on a line with Gus Bodnar at centre and Sweeney Schriner on the left flank, while nervous rookie Frank McCool shut out Detroit in the Leafs' net.
The Cup was carried into the atrium of the retirement home and placed gingerly by the fountain in the centre of the room. Although frail and seated in a wheelchair, Lorne is very alert and was most pleased to have the Stanley Cup brought to his home. He wanted everyone to know how much he had enjoyed playing in Toronto, and that the people in that city had treated him so well. Daughter Judy let the room filled with neighbours and friends know how much her Dad had been looking forward to the day.
Family friend Bill Hay, himself a Stanley Cup winner with the 1961 Chicago Blackhawks, dropped by the residence to visit his pal, and Hay was encouraged to make a short speech. "Look at that Lornie Carr, sitting there with a flower in his lapel," Bill started. "Doesn't he look great? Doesn't he look proud? Hell, he should be it's hard enough to win one Stanley Cup but Lornie won two!"
The residents of the Beverly Centre were all lined up, and CFCN-TV was there to shoot the wonderful story of Lorne's day with the Cup. Bill Hay made everyone in the room laugh when he said, "Hey Lornie, remember Sweeney (Schriner)? You boys were teammates both with the New York Americans and the Toronto Maple Leafs and when you were on the road, the two of you would go out for a sandwich. Folks, Lornie always ended up paying. That Sweeney was awfully slow to reach for his wallet!"
Lorne smiled through Bill Hay's speech, then had his picture taken hugging the Stanley Cup. A family shot was taken with Lorne, his daughter Judy, his granddaughter Stephanie Swan (who is expecting a baby any day) as well as his great granddaughter Claire Carpenter. Staff and residents of the Beverly Centre all congratulated Lorne on his big day, then got their photos taken with the beautiful trophy too. After ninety minutes, Lorne started to get tired and it was time to conclude the day. But before the trophy was tucked away, a can of ginger ale was cracked open and poured into the bowl of Lord Stanley's Cup. The big trophy was tipped and Lorne Carr, the oldest Stanley Cup champion, took a sip of the bubbly liquid. A champion. A true star.
Born in the shadow of the Humboldt Water Tower in Saskatchewan, not too far east of Saskatoon, Glenn Hall left his hometown in 1949 to play junior with the Windsor Spitfires, the Ontario affiliate of the cross-border Detroit Red Wings. In 1952-53, Glenn subbed for Terry Sawchuk in six games, winning four and tying one and earning his first of 84 NHL shutouts. He played two more games with the Wings in 1954-55, winning both, but didn't become a full-time Red Wing until 1955-56. That season, he played all 70 games, and led the NHL with 12 shutouts. He won the Calder Trophy as the rookie of the year and was rewarded with selection to the Second All-Star Team. The next year, Glenn led all goalkeepers in wins with 38.
Glenn was traded to Chicago that summer. On July 23, 1957, Detroit sent Hall and Ted Lindsay, both First Team All-Stars that season, to the Blackhawks, receiving in return a package of goalie Hank Bassen and forwards Forbes Kennedy, Bill Preston and Johnny Wilson. The trade shocked the hockey world, and all indications were that it was Wings' GM Jack Adams punishing Hall and Lindsay for their sympathies to an early attempt at a players' association.
Chicago finished third during the regular season. No one held out much hope for the Hawks in the playoffs. After all, they were facing the red hot Montreal Canadiens, who had won the Stanley Cup in each of the previous five seasons! But Chicago disposed of the reigning champions in six games and earned a spot in the Stanley Cup final.
Game 5, played in Chicago, saw Hall and the Blackhawks pounce on Detroit, winning 6-3. Murray Balfour scored twice, both assisted by Bill Hay, before he broke his arm after being shoved into the goalpost by Detroit's Howie Young. Chicago roared back in Game 6, spanking the Red Wings 5-1 in Detroit to capture the Stanley Cup. The Blackhawks had done it! They had beaten the curse. They had won the Stanley Cup!
Glenn Hall lifted the Stanley Cup out of its case. "Do you know that I've never had the opportunity to hold this," he remarked. His son Pat couldn't believe that his Dad had never hoisted the Cup. The trophy was put in front of the fireplace in the living room. Memorabilia of a brilliant career is everywhere — photos, sticks, books. "I like to read the old books," Glenn said, and proudly showed off a copy of a book individually signed by each player depicted — "See? Here's Wayne Gretzky and Mike Modano. Here's Bobby Hull�" Glenn was delighted to receive a framed copy of the Chicago Blackhawks' 1961 roster as engraved on the Stanley Cup, and immediately hung the plaque on his wall.
"Yes, I was goalie coach for the Flames when they won in 1989, so I've got my name on the Cup twice," replied Hall.
"No, but I mean as a player," continued Neubrand. "You're on the Cup twice as a player. Your name is engraved on the Cup with Detroit in 1952 as well."
"Well how about that! I didn't know that until this second," Glenn said, studying the engraving. Sure enough, there it was. Almost. Glenn started to chuckle. "Look at that — they spelled my name wrong. 'Glin Hall.' Gee Ell Aye Enn." What seems most odd is that Glenn didn't play his first game with the Red Wings until the next season, although he did play for their AHL affiliate in Indianapolis that season.
Among those drinking out of the Cup was Grant Stevenson, Glenn's grandson, who played with the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League in 2004-05 and finished the season fourth on the team in scoring.
"I would love to have brought the Cup to Humboldt," said Hall, "But I'm very happy to have it here with us today." Glenn looked out at his property and smiled with pride. He is as proud of his beautiful home, situated at the end of a long, winding driveway, as he is of his sensational career. The front yard is large enough to include two golf holes and the rural home also features a refreshing pond. The entire family moved into the backyard for photographs of a day they will never forget.
Glenn Hall played 502 consecutive games in the NHL until a back injury forced him to curtail the streak. During his 16 NHL seasons, Glenn was an All-Star 11 times. He won the Vezina three times. In 1968, despite playing for the losing side, Glenn Hall won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable playoff performer.
Great family, great house and extraordinary memories. Glenn Hall has great reason to smile.
Friday, the Stanley Cup Journal takes you to Ottawa to visit the Smith family (father Des won the Cup with Boston in 1941 and sons Brian and Gary both played in the NHL), then off to celebrate with two Montreal Canadiens' champions -- Kenny Mosdell and Bob Fillion.
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Sullivan: State regulation works, so do independent agents
MASHANTUCKET, CONN.-Connecticut Insurance Department Commissioner Thomas Sullivan delivered the keynote address at PIACTs Annual Convention yesterday, March 2, 2010, at the MGM Grand, Foxwoods, in Mashantucket, Conn.
Sullivan spoke about four main areas of concern to both professional independent agents and the state of Connecticut, before a crowd of 150 during the Awards Luncheon.
The commissioner first addressed regulatory reform efforts, noting that he testified before Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and the House Financial Services Committee. Sullivan said Frank was gracious and acknowledging of the success that the current system of state oversight has achieved. Sullivan thought it was unlikely that Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Mass., included the insurance industry in his own regulatory reform plan, but he had no way to be certain. Sullivan opposed dual regulation, and said that the existing state oversight handles the industry effectively. "If Ive seen anything in the last three years, Ive seen great acknowledgement that we, on the state level, have done a good job."
On the topic of health care, Sullivan expressed concern that reforms, both in Hartford and in Washington D.C., would strip the CID of its authority to approve or deny premium rate increases. "This is an example of working on the symptom, rather than the disease None of the policies [currently under consideration] address a root cause: the incredible cost escalation of delivery of care." he said.
The commissioner also shared the states financial woes with the audience. He explained that according to the Governors report, Connecticut is facing a long-term debt obligation of $62 billion, up 7 percent from 2009. He also said that the states 2009 budget of $19 billion was balanced with $5 billion in one-time, non-recurring funds. Sullivan cautioned those in attendance, saying that small businesses need to be aware of the states financial standing, and that the fiscal crisis impacts everyone.
Lastly, Sullivan touched on current bills related to the insurance industry, and his departments legislative agenda for the year. He expressed a desire to increase CID authority over pricing standards for bail bondsmen. He also hopes to increase oversight of third-party administrators, subjecting out-of-state firms to CID regulation. Sullivan highlighted the fact that 40 states adopted the NAIC model on third-party administrators, and said he hopes Connecticut will adopt it as well.
Sullivan also referenced the NAIC medical malpractice model that stipulates underwriters and practitioners must report claims to the insurance department. Additionally, Sullivan reported that a current bill, introduced by Rep. Steve Fontana (D-North Haven), who spoke earlier during the PIACT convention, would ban the use of credit scores in underwriting. Sullivan said he opposes the bill. He also is opposed to the state underwriting natural catastrophe insurance risk, and workers compensation insurance risk.
Sullivan closed by thanking those in attendance. "I appreciate what you folks do, bringing real, valuable advice." Sullivan stressed his gratitude to the crowd and underlined the importance of the service and guidance independent insurance agents provide to their customers, "sometimes people dont want to talk to a lizard on a 1-800 number," he said.
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Advanced Microelectronic Packaging, Emerging Interconnection Technology, and Pb-free Solder
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High Temperature Lead-free Die Attach Materials - a Review
HongWen Zhang, Ning-Cheng Lee, Jonathan Minter
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High-Pb solders have been used as die-attach materials for decades in discrete power packages. Due to the known harmful effects of Pb to human health/the environment and the demand of SiC power device serving under higher junction temperature, alternative Pb-free materials have been studied intensively. However, Pb-free alternatives are still in the infant age, and no well-recognized drop-in solution is available yet. The exemption of using high-Pb solders has been extended again to 2021, although it may be terminated anytime if a new technology/material were to be accepted industry-wide. This review is presenting the potential materials/technologies for high temperature lead-free die-attach, including solders, sintering materials, and solid-liquid interdiffusion material/technology. Although none of these materials/technologies are ideal to satisfy all the requirements of the variety of high temperature lead-free die attach applications in terms of processing/reliability/cost, each solution has the potential to satisfy a niche within this broader categorization.
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A Study of Ag Alloy Wire with Flash Au after Sulfidation Test
A Study of Microstructure, Electronic Flame-off Characteristics and Electrical Properties of Au-coated Al-Zn Wires
Advances in Copper Electroplating for IC Substrate Packaging Applications
Altering the Mechanical Properties of Pb-free Solder Alloys by Alloying with Bi and Sb
Bonding Property of Silver Sintered Joint between SiC Device and DBC Substrates for EV Power Module
Characterization of X-ray Impact on Memory Retention Time for External In-package DRAM
Copper-to-copper Direct Bonding on Highly (111) Oriented Nano-twinned Copper in N2 Ambient
Corrosion Resistance of Surface Finishes for High Reliability Devices
Cu-to-Cu Direct Bonding by <111>-oriented Nanotwinned Copper Films with Chemical-mechanical Polishing
Damage Mechanisms in TSVs and Back-end Structures due to Thermal Cycling and Electromigration
Edge Effect and Phase Formation in Cu-Sn-Ni Micro Joints during Solid-state Aging
Effect of Copper Wire Diameter on the Variation in Shear Mode and Shear Strength
Effect of Orientation on the Bondability of the Sputtered Nano-twinned Copper
Effect of Sn Grain Orientation on Thermomigration in Sn2.3Ag Microbumps
Effect of Tin Orientation on Electromigration Failure of 20-um Microbumps
Effect of Twin Grains on the Void Formation in Copper Filled through Silicon via under Thermal Process
Effective Control of the Statistical Spread in Cu TSV Extrusion by a Cap Layer
Effects of Zn Addition on Cu-Sn Microjoints for Chip-stacking Applications
Electromigration Behavior in SABI333 Solder Joints
Electromigration Behavior of Printing Ag Nanoparticles Interconnects
Electroplated (111)-oriented Au Films in Au-Au Direct Bonding
Failure and Material Analysis Challenges in 3D Microelectronic Packages
Growth of Intermetallic Compound in Co/Sn3.5Ag/Co and Co/Sn3.5Ag/Cu Structure under Thermomigration
High Temperature Lead-free Die Attach Materials - a Review
High Temperature Mechanical Properties of Zn-based High Temperature Lead-free Solders
IMCs Growth Mechanism in Tricrystal Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu Solder Joints under Current Stressing
In-situ high-voltage TEM Observations of Polymorphic Phase Transformations in Cu6Sn5 Solder Joints
In Situ Studies of Whisker Nucleation Induced by Thermal Strain
In Situ X-ray Microtomography of Thermal and Power Cycling of Silver-based Thermal Interface Materials
Insights into the Heterogeneous Nucleation of βSn in Solder Joints
Interfacial Reaction of 68In32Bi and 33In67Bi Low Melting Alloy on Cu Substrate
Investigation of Processes Leading to Whisker Growth in Tin Thin Films with Advanced Multi-physics Simulations
K-1: Flexible Electrodes Based on the Carbon/Polymer Composite for Wearable Devices
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Low-temperature and Pressureless Cu-to-Cu Bonding by Electroless Plating
Low Temperature Bonding Material with Submicron Copper Particles
Measurement of Electrical Resistance of CNTs
Micromechanical Properties of Single Crystalline (Cu,Ni)
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Microstructural Investigation on the Mechanism of Ag Thin Film Bonding
Multi Axis Loading Impact in Via-in Pad Plated Over (VIPPO) Board Design on Thermal Cycling Performance
Nanoscale Soldering of Self-assembled Multi-segment Metallic Nanowires
Nucleation, Growth, and Structure of Beta-tin in Tin-based Solders
Observations of Microstructure Evolution and Damage during Creep Testing and Thermal Loading of SAC 305 Solder Alloys
Pressureless Ag Sintering Process for IPM Modules
Properties of Joints Formed With Cu-Ni/Sn High Temperature Pb-free Composite Solder Paste
Resistance Changes of Pd-coated Cu and Ag Bonding Wires in High Temperature Storage
Role of Bi in Microstructural Evolution of Sn-Cu-Ni and Sn-Ag-Cu Solders and their Mechanical Performance
Role of Surface Layer on Whisker Mitigation in Tin Doped with Indium
Sintered Silver-Indium Bonding Materials for High Temperature Applications
Study of Mechanical Properties in Aluminum Wedge-wedge Bonding
Study of the Solid-State Diffusion of Bi in Sn – The Effects of β-Sn Grain Orientation
The Effect of Bump Metallurgy on First Level Interconnect Solder Bump Integrity
The Microstructure and Hot Rolling Deformation Mechanism of AuSn Eutectic Alloy
The Microstructure and Tensile Properties of Zn-25Sn-xCu-yTi High Temperature Pb-Free Solder Alloy
The Role of Inhomogeneous Properties on Tin Solder Electromigration Performance
The Wetting and IMC Growth Behaviors between Zn-25Sn-xCu-yTi High Temperature Pb-free Solder Alloys and Cu
Thermal Cycling Reliability of Solder and NiSn Solid-liquid Interdiffusion Joints with Thermal Coefficient Mismatch: Influence of Mechanical Properties of Joint Materials
Thermal Stable Ag-Ag Joints Bonded by Ultrasound-assisted Stress Migration Bonding
Thermosiphon Loops for Data Center Cooling – Exceeding Water Cooling Performance
Understand the Corrosion-induced Disappearance of Cu9Al4 from the Cu-Al Ball Bond Interface
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By: Patrap , 9:08 PM GMT on April 08, 2007
Hurricanes and Your Health and Safety
* The great majority of injuries during a hurricane are cuts caused by flying glass or other debris. Other injuries include puncture wounds resulting from exposed nails, metal, or glass, and bone fractures.
* State and local health departments may issue health advisories or recommendations particular to local conditions. If in doubt, contact your local or state health department.
* Make sure to include all essential medications -- both prescription and over the counter -- in your family's emergency disaster kit.
* Hurricanes, especially if accompanied by a tidal surge or flooding, can contaminate the public water supply. Drinking contaminated water may cause illness. You cannot assume that the water in the hurricane-affected area is safe to drink.
* In the area hit by a hurricane, water treatment plants may not be operating; even if they are, storm damage and flooding can contaminate water lines. Listen for public announcements about the safety of the municipal water supply.
* If your well has been flooded, it needs to be tested and disinfected after the storm passes and the floodwaters recede. Questions about testing should be directed to your local or state health department.
Water Safety
* Use bottled water that has not been exposed to flood waters if it is available.
* If you don't have bottled water, you should boil water to make it safe. Boiling water will kill most types of disease-causing organisms that may be present. If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle, and draw off the clear water for boiling. Boil the water for one minute, let it cool, and store it in clean containers with covers.
* If you can't boil water, you can disinfect it using household bleach. Bleach will kill some, but not all, types of disease-causing organisms that may be in the water. If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle, and draw off the clear water for disinfection. Add 1/8 teaspoon (or 8 drops) of regular, unscented, liquid household bleach for each gallon of water, stir it well and let it stand for 30 minutes before you use it. Store disinfected water in clean containers with covers.
* If you have a well that has been flooded, the water should be tested and disinfected after flood waters recede. If you suspect that your well may be contaminated, contact your local or state health department or agriculture extension agent for specific advice.
Food Safety
* Do not eat any food that may have come into contact with flood water.
* Discard any food that is not in a waterproof container if there is any chance that it has come into contact with flood water. Food containers that are not waterproof include those with screw-caps, snap lids, pull tops, and crimped caps. Also, discard cardboard juice/milk/baby formula boxes and home canned foods if they have come in contact with flood water, because they cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
* Inspect canned foods and discard any food in damaged cans. Can damage is shown by swelling; leakage; punctures; holes; fractures; extensive deep rusting; or crushing/denting severe enough to prevent normal stacking or opening with a manual, wheel-type can opener.
* Undamaged, commercially prepared foods in all-metal cans and retort pouches (for example, flexible, shelf-stable juice or seafood pouches) can be saved if you do the following:
o Remove the labels, if they are the removable kind, since they can harbor dirt and bacteria.
o Thoroughly wash the cans or retort pouches with soap and water, using hot water if it is available.
o Brush or wipe away any dirt or silt.
o Rinse the cans or retort pouches with water that is safe for drinking, if available, since dirt or residual soap will reduce the effectiveness of chlorine sanitation.
o Then, sanitize them by immersion in one of the two following ways:
+ place in water and allow the water to come to a boil and continue boiling for 2 minutes, or
+ place in a freshly-made solution consisting of 1 tablespoon of unscented liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of drinking water (or the cleanest, clearest water available) for 15 minutes.
* Air dry cans or retort pouches for a minimum of 1 hour before opening or storing.
* If the labels were removable, then re-label your cans or retort pouches, including the expiration date (if available), with a marker.
* Food in reconditioned cans or retort pouches should be used as soon as possible, thereafter.
* Any concentrated baby formula in reconditioned, all-metal containers must be diluted with clean, drinking water.
* Thoroughly wash metal pans, ceramic dishes, and utensils (including can openers) with soap and water, using hot water if available. Rinse, and then sanitize them by boiling in clean water or immersing them for 15 minutes in a solution of 1 tablespoon of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of drinking water (or the cleanest, clearest water available).
* Thoroughly wash countertops with soap and water, using hot water if available. Rinse, and then sanitize by applying a solution of 1 tablespoon of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of drinking water (or the cleanest, clearest water available). Allow to air dry.
Frozen and Refrigerated Foods
* If you will be without power for a long period:
o ask friends to store your frozen foods in their freezers if they have electricity;
o see if freezer space is available in a store, church, school, or commercial freezer that has electrical service; or
o use dry ice, if available. Twenty-five pounds of dry ice will keep a ten-cubic-foot freezer below freezing for 3-4 days. Use care when handling dry ice, and wear dry, heavy gloves to avoid injury.
* Your refrigerator will keep foods cool for about four hours without power if it is unopened. Add block or dry ice to your refrigerator if the electricity will be off longer than four hours.
* Thawed food can usually be eaten if it is still "refrigerator cold," or re-frozen if it still contains ice crystals.
* To be safe, remember, "When in doubt, throw it out." Discard any food that has been at room temperature for two hours or more, and any food that has an unusual odor, color, or texture.
Sanitation and Hygiene
It is critical for you to remember to practice basic hygiene during the emergency period. Always wash your hands with soap and water that has been boiled or disinfected:
* before preparing or eating
* after toilet use
* after participating in cleanup activities; and
* after handling articles contaminated with floodwater or sewage.
If there is flooding along with a hurricane, the waters may contain fecal material from overflowing sewage systems and agricultural and industrial waste. Although skin contact with floodwater does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk, there is risk of disease from eating or drinking anything contaminated with floodwater.
If you have any open cuts or sores that will be exposed to floodwater, keep them as clean as possible by washing them with soap and applying an antibiotic ointment to discourage infection. If a wound develops redness, swelling, or drainage, seek immediate medical attention.
Do not allow children to play in floodwater areas. Wash children's hands frequently (always before meals), and do not allow children to play with floodwater-contaminated toys that have not been disinfected. You can disinfect toys using a solution of one cup of bleach in five gallons of water.
Outbreaks of communicable diseases after hurricanes are unusual. However, the rates of diseases that were present before a hurricane may increase because of a lack of sanitation or overcrowding in shelters. Increases in infectious diseases that were not present before the hurricane are not a problem, so mass vaccination programs are unnecessary.
If you have wounds, you should be evaluated for a tetanus immunization, just as you would at any other time of injury. If you receive a puncture wound or a wound contaminated with feces, soil, or saliva, have a doctor or health department determine whether a tetanus booster is necessary based on individual records.
Specific recommendations for vaccinations should be made on a case-by-case basis, or as determined by local and state health departments.
Rain and flooding in a hurricane area may lead to an increase in mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are most active at sunrise and sunset. In most cases, the mosquitoes will be pests but will not carry communicable diseases. It is unlikely that diseases which were not present in the area prior to the hurricane would be of concern. Local, state, and federal public health authorities will be actively working to control the spread of any mosquito-borne diseases.
To protect yourself from mosquitoes, use screens on dwellings, and wear clothes with long sleeves and long pants. Insect repellents that contain DEET are very effective. Be sure to read all instructions before using DEET. Care must be taken when using DEET on small children. Products containing DEET are available from stores and through local and state health departments.
To control mosquito populations, drain all standing water left in open containers outside your home.
Mental Health
The days and weeks after a hurricane are going to be rough. In addition to your physical health, you need to take some time to consider your mental health as well. Remember that some sleeplessness, anxiety, anger, hyperactivity, mild depression, or lethargy are normal, and may go away with time. If you feel any of these symptoms acutely, seek counseling. Remember that children need extra care and attention before, during, and after the storm. Be sure to locate a favorite toy or game for your child before the storm arrives to help maintain his/her sense of security. Your state and local health departments will help you find the local resources, including hospitals or health care providers, that you may need.
Seeking Assistance after a Hurricane
SEEKING DISASTER ASSISTANCE: Throughout the recovery period, it is important to monitor local radio or television reports and other media sources for information about where to get emergency housing, food, first aid, clothing, and financial assistance. The following section provides general information about the kinds of assistance that may be available.
DIRECT ASSISTANCE: Direct assistance to individuals and families may come from any number of organizations, including: the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and other volunteer organizations. These organizations provide food, shelter, supplies and assist in clean-up efforts.
THE FEDERAL ROLE: In the most severe disasters, the federal government is also called in to help individuals and families with temporary housing, counseling (for post-disaster trauma), low-interest loans and grants, and other assistance. The federal government also has programs that help small businesses and farmers.
Most federal assistance becomes available when the President of the United States declares a �Major Disaster� for the affected area at the request of a state governor. FEMA will provide information through the media and community outreach about federal assistance and how to apply.
Coping after a Hurricane Everyone who sees or experiences a hurricane is affected by it in some way. It is normal to feel anxious about your own safety and that of your family and close friends. Profound sadness, grief, and anger are normal reactions to an abnormal event. Acknowledging your feelings helps you recover. Focusing on your strengths and abilities helps you heal. Accepting help from community programs and resources is healthy. Everyone has different needs and different ways of coping. It is common to want to strike back at people who have caused great pain. Children and older adults are of special concern in the aftermath of disasters. Even individuals who experience a disaster �second hand� through exposure to extensive media coverage can be affected.
Contact local faith-based organizations, voluntary agencies, or professional counselors for counseling. Additionally, FEMA and state and local governments of the affected area may provide crisis counseling assistance.
Minimize this emotional and traumatic experience by being prepared, not scared and therefore you and your family will stay in control and survive a major hurricane.
* Difficulty communicating thoughts.
* Difficulty sleeping.
* Difficulty maintaining balance in their lives.
* Low threshold of frustration.
* Increased use of drugs/alcohol.
* Limited attention span.
* Poor work performance.
* Headaches/stomach problems.
* Tunnel vision/muffled hearing.
* Colds or flu-like symptoms.
* Disorientation or confusion.
* Difficulty concentrating.
* Reluctance to leave home.
* Depression, sadness.
* Feelings of hopelessness.
* Mood-swings and easy bouts of crying.
* Overwhelming guilt and self-doubt.
* Fear of crowds, strangers, or being alone.
* Talk with someone about your feelings - anger, sorrow, and other emotions - even though it may be difficult.
* Seek help from professional counselors who deal with post-disaster stress.
* Do not hold yourself responsible for the disastrous event or be frustrated because you feel you cannot help directly in the rescue work.
* Take steps to promote your own physical and emotional healing by healthy eating, rest, exercise, relaxation, and meditation.
* Maintain a normal family and daily routine, limiting demanding responsibilities on yourself and your family.
* Spend time with family and friends.
* Participate in memorials.
* Use existing support groups of family, friends, and religious institutions.
* Ensure you are ready for future events by restocking your disaster supplies kits and updating your family disaster plan.
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As I shared in my last post, I have been carefully examining the excellent work of the late Ruth Merner Connell who self-published a genealogy of Ellen's ancestral Merner family in 1976. The book has been an excellent resource helping me to add on to the Merner family information I had already discovered. As I have entered each fact into my genealogy database from the Merner genealogy book, I am careful to ensure that nothing is entered without a source citation.
In addition I have been 'auditing' the contents of the book to ensure that the facts it presents can be verified with primary source documents, something that Ruth Connell used when available but didn't always have easy access to. I am about half way through the book and have been impressed to find that about 98% of the facts it contains are accurate. Small errors occur likely due to typographical errors (the book is about 600 pages long and each paged was typed on one of those old-fashioned things called typewriters).
Among the stories that I have uncovered was that of Irene Nelda Merner, Ellen's second cousin twice removed. Irene was a great granddaughter of Ellen's 3X great grandparents Jacob Emanuel Merner (Muerner) and Susanna Schluchter.
Irene's father Ammon Merner was a hard working machinist/moulder who worked in the town of Waterloo, Waterloo County, Ontario where Irene was born in 1890. At the age of 26, in 1916, Irene married a young man from Berlin, now Kitchener, Ontario, named Weybourne Doerr. The newlyweds settled into married life in Kitchener and in July of 1917, their little family expanded when their first child, a son they named Carl Merner Doerr, was born.
The year 1918 however brought tragedy to the family as both Irene and her husband Weybourne died, within two days of each other, as a result of the 'Spanish grippe' or pandemic flu. Carl was orphaned at just fourteen months of age and would be raised by his paternal grandparents, Charles Henry Doerr and his wife Susannah Wagner.
Grandfather Charles Doerr had established and operated a small 'grocery' store and biscuit bakery in Berlin, Ontario. Charles brought his grandson Carl into the business and began teaching him the ways of business world. In 1941, when he was just 24 years of age, Carl was forced to take over the business when his beloved grandfather died.
Carl, Ellen's third cousin once removed, continued to grow the business and in 1945, he changed the family and company name to Dare. The company is now one of the largest food companies in North America, known for Melba Toast, Viva Puffs, Bear Claws, Real Fruit Gummies, Wagon Wheels (one of my favourites as a kid), and a large variety of cookies. Carl's Dare Foods company was the first to introduce the resealable tin tie bag in 1954. Not only was Carl a great entrepreneur but he also demonstrated great philanthropy through contributions to the local symphony, hospital, conservation authority and through his foundational work in establishing the University of Waterloo.
Carl Dare/Doerr was inducted into to Waterloo Region Hall of Fame in 2008.


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COLUMBUS: Ohio�s governor has signed into law a measure setting when provisional ballots are counted in the political swing state and what it takes to cast one.
Provisional ballots include those cast when voters don�t bring proper ID to the polls or cast them in the wrong precinct.
The bill signed Friday by Gov. John Kasich would put into law recent federal court action that requires provisional ballots cast in the wrong precinct but right polling location to be counted.
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The new satellite at Munich Airport, in operation since April 2016, is Germany's first midfield terminal. Burkhard Feuge, team leader at Lufthansa, which commissioned the building, speaks about high-speed luggage delivery, cathedral-style stations and storing cold during the night
Mr. Feuge, Munich Airport's Terminal 2 opened in 2003, and only seven years later the decision was taken to expand it. Isn't that a bit unusual?
Terminal 2 grew a lot faster than we expected it to. Luckily, during the T2 project we had already focused on the next expansion stage; the structural work were planned so that it could be implemented smoothly.
Can you give us an example of this structural work?
The baggage hall on the apron was built 13 years ago; now it is the ground floor of the new midfield terminal. Back then, we had already planned to build the satellite terminal on top of this existing hall. The tower stood on its own on the apron for 11 years, and today it is integrated in the building. We also built all the tunnels in advance, i.e. those for baggage handling and the tunnels for the passenger transit system.
This system takes the passengers from Terminal 2 to the satellite.
The building shells of both stations have been ready since 2003. At Terminal 2, just off the center and at an angle to the apron, there is a glass hall, a building almost like a cathedral, which is the spectacular station for the trains that take passengers to the satellite. The train covers the distance of 450 meters between the terminal and the satellite in under a minute.
How easy is it for the passengers to find their way around the building?
The satellite is open to two sides, and that means that you always know where you are. I can look out through the windows, either towards Terminal 2 or over the open grounds towards the woodland and fields. In the toilets we have used the same greenish glass walls panels as in Terminal 2, so that everyone can see at a glance, 'Ok, this is where I need to go.'
What makes a midfield terminal special?
It is purely for departures. Passengers do not check in here; instead, they come here from Terminal 2 and board here. With the new satellite, we can handle eleven million passengers more a year.
What were the key construction targets?
Safety and, most importantly, fire protection were our priorities. Equally important in today's world are environmental considerations. Compared with Terminals 1 and 2, the satellite has 40 percent less carbon emissions.
How did you achieve that?
The 4.5-meter high climate control façade with two glass walls keeps the heat away from the waiting areas. The top quality glass offers superior heat protection over a total area of 125,000 square meters, which is the equivalent of 18 football fields. We also used a new material called Phase Change Material for the jetways; during the night it stores cold and, if it gets too hot during the day, it releases this cold energy.
As well as fire protection, baggage management was another main challenge in this construction project.
We have managed to increase the capacity of the system by 40 percent and without disrupting day-to-day operations, which shows you how well executed this project was. We now have nearly 50 kilometers of conveyer belts in a highly efficient layout and with integrated x-ray controls. A super-fast computer calculates the shortest distances within the system, responds to capacity peaks and makes any necessary adjustments. Overall, this is probably one of the most efficient baggage handling systems in the world.
But surely in a project of this magnitude you must have encountered challenges somewhere along the line?
Of course. The baggage hall, which is 450 meters distance from Terminal 2, had to remain fully operational throughout. A further challenge was the fact that we were building in the middle of the security zone: for four years, at times with eight cranes, one of which was 63 meters tall, with planes landing and taking off around us. We had to build an access road for the site traffic right across the apron. The 35 passenger jetways were lowered into position with gantry cranes.
So how much of Lufthansa is there in the architecture?
For the satellite, we adopted the award-winning architecture of Terminal 2 and took it a step further: the new building has a light, open and very pleasant ambience. You can also see this in the pier areas, where we have recreation areas and children's play areas. The aim was to combine a sense of well-being with a high quality of stay and operational excellence. It is no coincidence that Munich is the only airport outside of Asia to receive a 5-star rating by Skytrax, an evaluation based on objective criteria.
The satellite cost nearly €700 million. There are probably few other building projects that have such a broad range of demands as an airport project.
You're quite right. The combination of service, safety requirements, automation and many other aspects makes these projects incredibly complex. You have to take a systematic approach and, most importantly, include the user in all considerations, in other words the airlines, the authorities and the businesses operating stores and restaurants. The project team started meeting to discuss all the needs and aspects long in advance of construction actually starting. These consultations were continued until the test operation phase, which lasted several months, had been concluded. Alongside the very detailed planning work, this highly systematic approach was one of the key factors for the project's success.
What characterizes a modern airport?
Passengers should feel comfortable and relaxed. Lightness, tranquility, a view out to the surroundings were all very important for us. We expanded the central area, integrated the apron tower in the building and encircled it with glass panels so that people can look up and see the apron traffic controllers at work.
A lot of time at an airport is usually spent waiting.
We have built five new lounges, which are arranged around the central area. The First Class Lounge has a terrace with a beer garden ambiance, including a great view of the apron. In poor weather, the area is covered with large umbrellas. The design of the food court was inspired by Munich's Viktualienmarkt food market, surrounded by lots of shops and international restaurants and cafes. We also implemented some appealing ideas for the waiting areas, including a small grandstand around the foot of the tower where passengers can look out onto the apron from varying heights; there is also a 72 square-meter LED video screen on the tower where we show attractive films showcasing a choice of destinations. Passengers stand in front of it and take photos. It really is 'Groad schee is,' as one says here in Bavaria – really beautiful.
Burkhard Feuge
Burkhard Feuge, 57, born in Braunschweig, is a business graduate and started his career at Lufthansa in 1990 as a consultant in the department for traffic management in Germany. He then became deputy station manager in Düsseldorf, and went on to spend two years as station manager in Hanover; from 1989 until 2003 he was Lufthansa's overall project manager for Terminal 2 in Munich, then spent three years as station manager in Munich, three years as managing director of DLH for Terminal 2 operating company. Since 2011, he has performed all of the above duties as Vice President Ground Operations Hub MUC, Passenger & Bag Processes Hub Airlines, Terminal 2 Company.


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After a four-year hiatus, Conor Oberst is back with his band, Bright Eyes. The group's seventh full-length album, "The People's Key," is an uncharacteristically glossy and undeniably mature studio release, with themes that range from science fiction to Rastafarianism. Reverb caught up with Oberst between legs of the current tour that will hit the Fillmore Auditorium on Sunday night.
Q: How's the tour going so far? How has the new album been received?
A: Really well. I think it's been a success so far. Playing longer shows and trying to mix up a lot of songs from the old albums, and obviously playing a lot off the new album but blending all the songs from the catalog together. We're putting on more of a stage show, I guess, light-wise and all that, than in the past. It's a full-on rock show.
The tour is supporting the new album, but you've been delving into the older songs — is there anything that you're totally sick of playing? And is there anything that you like to play that's really old?
We definitely made a concerted effort for the tour to learn as many songs as possible as far as just being able to mix it up because we knew we'd be on tour for a lot of the year. And we're still adding songs, rehearsing ones in sound checks and adding more. We know a lot more than on a typical tour, but because of the nature of the band –- because it's Mike, Nate, and I, and then the rest of the band usually changes –- we have to kind of teach whoever songs for the tour. Sometimes it's hard to get motivated to learn a lot, but not this time so…I guess my point being, as far as being sick of the songs, we don't really get sick of them because we can mix it up a little bit. We've been playing some really old ones, like this song "Falling Out of Love at This Volume." I wrote that song when I was like fifteen years old, so it's a little strange to still be playing it, but it actually stands up, you know? With the new arrangement of the band it's still fun.
"The People's Key" is one of your most glossy records to date. Do have any plans to do any more lo-fi recordings like your old stuff?
I'm not sure what I'm going to do next for a record, so it's hard to say. I will say I'm always doing home recordings, demoing songs, so that's something that's never really stopped. It just used to be that would be the actual recording. Now we usually demo the songs and figure them out and then bring them into the studio. But I really like all levels of fidelity when it comes to recording — I don't think there's a right way or wrong way, it's just what feels the best with the music you're making at that time. I could see it being fun to make a more, as you said, lo-fi record. The record we made in Mexico was kind of like that. It was sort of a makeshift studio — we recorded it all on a one-inch, 16-track, analog machine. It was a pretty old-school approach. I don't know about the four track days, I don't know if those are gone for good or not.
It could be interesting to try that again. So, with your success with Saddle Creek in Omaha, what are some of the things that you've learned? What kind of advice would you have for people trying to establish their cities as musical hotbeds?
I would say that, if you're trying to do that, then maybe you're already off on the wrong foot. It's best to make music for the sake of making music. I also think it's good to make music within a community, so if your friends are musicians or songwriters, I would say be supportive of them, and in a way try to marry your fortunes together. I think that's what we did when we were coming up. All the bands would support each other, and every time a band went on tour to another city, we would talk about where we came from and we'd pass along other records from our friends to all the people we met, so it grew very organically from that. I don't know, it's tough though — even for as good of friends as we all are still to this day, doing business with your friends and all the things that come along with even a little bit of success, it really can be a strain on friendships. I would say, be careful. [Laughs]
You just played Coachella and South by Southwest — did you have a chance to stick around at the festivals, and if so, did you see anything that you thought was interesting?
Not so much at South by Southwest, but I got to see some stuff at Coachella, I was only there the day we played. I got to see Erykah Badu, which was great — I thought she was fantastic. And I really liked One Day as a Lion, which is Zack de la Rocha's (Rage Against The Machine) other band with this really incredible drummer named Jon Theodore. He was the Mars Volta's first drummer. He's truly one of the sickest drummers I've ever seen. That was probably the best thing I saw at Coachella, but the whole day was pretty great. Also Arcade Fire; I hadn't seen their show for their new record yet. They've really come into their own as far as headlining things like that and putting on a great show that's worthy of that many people watching it — that's a hard thing to do.
After working with Jim James and M. Ward on Monsters of Folk, do you have any plans to get involved in any more collaborations?
I'm always open to it. I don't have anything that's necessarily planned at this point, but we've always talked about doing more things — Monsters, that is — together, which I would welcome, very much so. But yeah, I think it's one of those things where it's hard to plan out with a lot of people. I get the question a lot, 'If you could work with anyone, who would it be?' That's a tough thing for me. A lot of the things that you think might work don't and vice versa. I think it's more about personal connection between the people. Being a musician, you meet someone and you become friends, and so the next natural step to consummate the relationship, if you will, I think is to play music together. It always kind of happens like that, and if I'm making new friends, that's more ammunition for collaboration.
I know you've been touring with Jenny and Johnny, have you been playing with them at all?
I haven't played with them recently but they are two of my best friends. We've played music together over the years in private many times. That would be fun to do something more structured with them someday.
So at Reverb we have this segment called "Long and Winding Road" where we ask about albums that have influenced you throughout your life. So there's three parts — what was your favorite album when you were 13?
It's hard to sum it up entirely, but I would say that one of them would have to be this guy named Simon Joyner from Omaha. The record's called 'Room Temperature.' I loved that album when I was 13. He's an amazing lyricist.
What about at 21?
21…that was 2001? Let's think. I'll keep it kind of homegrown and say around that time or maybe the year before Cursive released an album called 'Domestica' which I was very into at the time.
Then what would you say is your current favorite album?
Current favorite…I really have been enjoying that Kurt Vile album, 'Smoke Ring for My Halo.' So good. That's been on pretty much constant rotation since it came out, so I'd have to say that one. I saw him play here in New York a month or so ago and it was awesome.
I know you've cited Leonard Cohen, Marc Bolan, and Elliott Smith amongst others as influences, but who would you say is your biggest non-musical influence?
Woody Allen. Totally. He's my favorite filmmaker and I think he's just one of the greatest writers, certainly alive and maybe of the last century.
If you ever decide to retire from music and you could do any other profession, what would it be?
Maybe like a zookeeper or something like that. I really like animals. It'd be fun to swim with dolphins, train a lion, stuff like that.
Last question. The rapture is Saturday (or was, when this interview took place) — Are you ready?[Laughs] It's already here, right? The 21st. I was all prepared for the 2012 one, so this one snuck up on me. I was going to go down to the Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico to wait out the 2012 Mayan calendar thing, but if it's this Saturday, I guess I'll be driving back from Delaware. I'll be on some brutal turnpike on the east coast when the clock freezes. I'm going down to play this radio thing tomorrow and coming back Saturday so I guess I'll be at a weird truck stop or something.
Bright Eyes plays the Fillmore Auditorium on Sunday, June 5. The date is rescheduled from Friday, June 3. Tickets, $44.70, are available through LiveNation.com.
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