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Britian does things a little different from the US, here are only 12 things that we do better!
1. Letting retail employees sit down at the till
When I first went to a British grocery store – the thing that shocked me the most wasn't the variety of different foods – it was the fact that the people who work the check-out lanes get to sit down.
I have never seen this in a grocery store in the USA.
It just makes sense – why do they have to stand? It's a job that could be perfectly well done sitting down, with the occasional standing up to scan an item that won't fit on the conveyor belt. It just seems more humane than having someone stand on their feet for their whole shift. This would be especially nice for older employees and pregnant women who are forced to work.
2. Trains
Dear Britain: Your trains are awesome.
While the Brits might disagree with this statement, I'm writing from a land with few trains at all. We have a national train network, but it's slow, expensive and not a very good way to get around the country. It can take up to a WEEK to get from one end of the country to the other by train.
That's why we love to fly.
In Britain you can get to every corner of Britain by train. Not only that – the trains are FAST compared to their US counterparts (I'm not talking about High Speed Bullet Trains here).
While Britain's rail network does have its problems (and we've experienced them) the mere fact they exist should be enough to be grateful.
3. Government
One thing I admire most about Britain is its form of government. In America, we have three branches of government that divide power. In theory this is a great way to keep the government in check. In practice it's simply become a recipe for permanent political deadlock.
In Britain, there is ONE branch of government. Parliament. All power, laws, legal force come from Parliament. It is Britain's legislature, judiciary and executive branch all in one.
When a government wins an election (whatever party) it is guaranteed the ability to actually exert power and get things done. In America, when a President wins an election, he can do nothing without a cooperative congress and judiciary branch (which almost never happens anymore).
My favorite aspect of British government is Prime Minister's Question Time. Every week, the head of government, the Prime Minister has to stand in front of Parliament and answer every question that is thrown at him (often in a hostile environment). Can you imagine how different our political system would be if our President had to do the same?
4. Public Television
We love the BBC. We love their shows, their stars and their way of doing things.
Most of all, we love what the BBC stands for – it's a public service broadcaster.
While we have PBS here in the USA – PBS is a weak organization dependent on the largesse of donors wishing it to continue. In Britain, if you own a TV, every year you have to pay a tax that funds the BBC in its entirety. The perk of this is a public broadcaster that is unbiased in its news coverage and doesn't air commercials.
Even PBS airs commercials these days.
The BBC model is definitely something to be admired.
5. Spelling
Adding the extra U to a lot of words just adds an extra bit of flourish to spellings and seems all the more refined.
6. The House of Lords
While most consider the House of Lords to be an anachronism with no place in modern Britain, I would argue that it's an institution that protects British democracy despite the fact it's most certainly not a democratic institution.
I won't get into the merits of a body with hereditary members, I would like to say that there's something to be said about having an upper house that has members appointed for life so that they can be above day-to-day politics and focus on the bigger picture.
We thought we got it right with the US Senate (they have 6 year terms) but the realities of running elections mean that Senators only care about re-election, not serving their constituents.
I really like the idea of an impartial upper house that is a check on the power of the lower house (which should always have more power and the ability to overrule the upper house).
7. Budget Day
Budget Day is a yearly event that we marvel at. Every March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announces his budget plans for the next year. He makes a big speech to Parliament and Brits like to take stock of how their taxes will change for the next year.
What's amazing about this rather boring sounding event is that Parliament passes the budget the very same day.
Coming from a country where the government hasn't had a functioning yearly budget in almost three years, this is astounding.
8. Holiday Time
Like the rest of Europe, Britain gets a lot of time off. Here in America, we usually get 2 weeks paid vacation and that's if we get any time off at all (that's 10 paid days, plus the weekends). Most people don't even take that as they're afraid of leaving their jobs for any amount of time.
By law, UK workers get 28 days of paid vacation time. BY LAW. There is no law in the USA mandating vacation.
This does not include the 9 Bank Holidays where most workers get the time off as well (though employers can count their in your 28 days, most don't).
On top of that, it's common practice for most businesses to shut down for the two weeks between Christmas and New Year's (and not have it taken out of those days). Don't even get me started on sick days or maternity leave (not part of the 28 days either).
British people work just as hard as Americans do, they just get more time to enjoy themselves or take care of themselves if they get sick.
9. Limited Sunday Retail Hours
On Sunday, retail stores are limited to being open only 6 hours. Though this might change soon, it's a great way to encourage people to relax a little more on Sunday. There are places in the US which don't allow business on Sundays but it's very rare nowadays.
10. Currency
Britain has successfully gotten rid of the £1 paper note and replaced it with a £1 coin. This just makes complete sense especially in this day in age where the dollar isn't worth as much as it's used to.
They also have a £2 coin which is even better.
Not to mention the fact they put Charles Darwin on their money – can you imagine that happening in the USA?
11. Plugs have switches
It's a minor thing – but it rather makes sense, all plugs in the wall have a switch. When you're not using it, you turn it off. Such a simple way to save energy. It's also much safer than having open live plugs everywhere.
Also, many hotels nowadays make you insert your key into a special switch when you're in the room and when you leave, it shuts off the lights in the room. Another great way to save energy.
12. The Washer and Dryer is One Machine
I always wondered by a washer and dryer had to be separate machines and now I realize the reason: corporate America simply wants us to buy two machines instead of one so they can make more money.
Most households in Europe have one washer and dryer combo unit – they're compact and are often located in the kitchen (this also makes more sense). It works for an entire continent!
Much less work when doing the wash!


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Ash class has 2 teachers. Mrs Crowther will be in class on Mondays, Tuesdays and alternate Wednesday mornings. Mrs McQuillan will be in class on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Mrs Garrigan is in class to support some sessions.
If you need to contact us you can speak to us in the morning as we collect the children, after school as we bring out the class, send in a letter or phone the office. We are happy to arrange a meeting or chat on the phone if you have any concerns.
Behaviour, Rewards and Sanctions
As you are aware we now have a behaviour system in school where the children collect 'dojos'. These are just like value cards but they are collected on a computer system which is more visual for the children; each child can see how many dojos they have earned. Together with the school council, we decided that we are going to award certificates for achieving a certain number of Dojos per academic year. If a child receives 100 Dojos they will receive a bronze certificate; if they receive 200 they will receive a silver certificate and finally, if they receive 300 Dojos they will receive a gold certificate. The children requested that these certificates were to be sent home in their book bags as a surprise for you as parents.In addition to this, the teacher will on occasions send home a positive postcard. The positive postcard can be received for following any of our school values consistently or for any exceptional pieces of work that your child may have completed. These postcards will be sent via your child.The sanction aspect of our behaviour system has not changed. If children have a dojo deducted their name is moved from gold to purple, if they have 2 dojos removed their names are moved to blue and they are sent to work alone in the classroom. If a child loses 5 dojos a yellow card will be issued. A child receiving a yellow card will go to work in another class for the remainder of the session and parents will be contacted by the teacher or a member of staff as soon as this is possible but within 48 hours. Yellow card incidents are recorded on our school computer system. Children who receive yellow cards miss out on a part of the end of term reward. Senior Leaders will directly contact parents regarding the behaviour of children that become a concern.We expect the children to behave positively and remain on task. We regularly reward good behaviour with verbal praise and feedback as well as Star of the Week. Stars of the Week are now mentioned on the weekly school newsletter and are presented with their certificate in our Achievement assembly the following Wednesday. You are most welcome to attend these assemblies. Could we politely request that you check your email for the whole school newsletter on a weekly basis. Alternatively, the newsletter can be found on our website.
Reading In School
Children do guided reading every week in school. The whole class read the text together and answer comprehension questions based on what they have read. Some children may read in a smaller group, on a text at their level.Children bring home a reading book – please write how your child has read in the reading record book. Some children will progress onto library books where they can borrow books from our school/class library. We are happy for these children to read books from home. It is most beneficial to discuss the texts read to develop your child's understanding of the text and to clarify the meanings of any new vocabulary. If your child can't answer your questions help them by re-reading the relevant section of text to find the answer. Children will usually change reading books on Tuesday or Thursday. Please send your child's reading book and record book into school every day.
Groupings in Class
Children no longer sit in ability groups for all lessons. We are continually assessing children and groupings change regularly.
We follow the whole school marking policy and mark work in pink and green. We 'tickle pink' things we are pleased with and 'green for growth' what your child needs to try to improve or work towards next time. Children are encouraged to assess their own learning. Editing is now a crucial part of our writing and children are shown how to edit their own work. We use a complex code but one the children learn to use competently. It has been seen as excellent practice by moderators in the authority in the past. We also operate peer marking and self-marking systems within lessons.
This will be a variety of maths, English or science in addition to project homework for a topic. It will be sent home on Friday and I would like it returned by Tuesday please.Reading and discussing a chosen reading book is also an important part of homework. We ask children to read aloud at home at least once a week so that they focus on their expression and you also get the opportunity to listen to them read. Please record any reading in the reading record. Your child needs to keep reading books in their school bag so they are in school every day.Spelling journals will be sent home on a Friday and are to be in school every day. The children will usually be tested on Thursdays.Times tables are extremely important (children are expected to know all tables by the end of Y4) and weekly practise in this area will be beneficial. Children can access Rockstars at home. A speed test, out of order at home will help their learning. Using Rockstars at school, children have 3 minutes to complete a sheet of tables (multiplication or division). Mental maths is on-going and good to fit into any spare minutes you may have. Practise number bonds, addition and subtractions (for any number up to 100), doubles and halves of numbers. Word problems are always tricky so turning a sum into a word problem is another great way of supporting your child's learning at home.
Water Bottles
Please provide your child with a small, named water bottle to keep in the classroom. These must have 'sports caps' to reduce spillages. These can be purchased at only 70p at the school office. We encourage children to take water bottles home regularly for a thorough wash.
Please put your child's name in every piece of uniform, shoes, coats, bags and p.e, kits. Children need a waterproof coat with a hood.
Healthy Snacks
As part of our healthy school programme we would like to encourage the children to being only healthy snacks to school, e.g fruit, vegetables, breadsticks or toast.

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Before You Begin:The root utility we'll be utilizing today works by unlocking your device's bootloader. Which means that if your bootloader is not already unlocked, you will eventually lose all the data on your device and your warranty get to be void.
If your device is the one which can currently be rooted, and you're okay with the downsides or rooting, then the time has come to start. You'll need Windows (Laptop or computer) and reliable USB data cable connection to utilize this method.
Step 1: Enable 'OEM Unlocking'You'll need to enable the "Developer options" menu. Once you've done that, head to your phone's main Settings menu and open the Developer options submenu that you just enabled. From here, enable the "OEM unlock" option before proceeding.
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Step 2: Boot into Download Mode & Connect to Your PC:Then, power your phone completely off. From here, press and hold the power, home, and volume down buttons simultaneously. This will take you to Samsung's "Download mode" menu where you'll need to press the volume up button to verify your choice. Once you've done that, connect your phone to your PC with a USB data cable.
Step 3: Download the Samsung USB Drivers:On your Windows PC now, head to the following link to grab a copy of the Samsung USB drivers. This is an EXE file, so just launch it, then take after the prompts to get the drivers installed on your system.
Step 4: Download & Extract CF Auto Root & Odin:Next, you'll need to grab a copy of CF Auto Root, which is the tool you'll be using to actually root your device. So from your Windows PC, head to one of the links below to grab a copy of the utility for your particular model.
Download CF Auto Root for the Galaxy S7 edge >>
Once you've taken care of that, extract the contents of the ZIP into a folder you can access easily, and leave this folder open.
Step 5: Run Odin as an Administrator:right-click the "Odin3-v3.10.6.exe" file that was extracted from the CF Auto Root ZIP, then choose "Run as administrator" This is an important step, because the root utility won't be able to run properly without administrator privileges.
Step 6: Root Your Phone:At this point, it's time to get down to business. From Odin's main menu, click the "AP" button in the middle of the screen, then use the following menu to select the CF Auto Root tar.md5 file from the ZIP you extracted earlier.
From here, wait a few seconds until the Log tab shows a message that says "Leave CS," then click the "Start" button to root your device. The entire root process will happen automatically, and when it's finished, your phone will reboot back into Android.
Step 7: Verify Root:When you get back up, your device should be fully rooted. To verify this, download an app called Root Checker from developer joeykrim.
Once you've installed the app, simply open it up and tap "Verify Root" From here, tap "Grant" when prompted to give the app Superuser access, and if everything went off without a hitch, you'll see a message saying "Congratulations! Root access is properly installed on this device!"


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He loved being at the airshow.
Thomas, wish dad
Four-year-old Thomas, battling leukemia and chronic lung disease, lives in a remote Alaska village. He loves airplanes and trucks, and he especially loves giving hugs.
Despite his medical challenges, Thomas has a lot of energy, and nothing makes him more excited than watching airplanes take off and land.
In his short life, Thomas has needed many plane and medevac flights from his remote village to the hospital in Anchorage. All the while, his love for airplanes has remained strong. During hospital stays, he enjoys watching airplanes out the window.
When presented with a wish, Thomas decided he wanted to watch some of the most exciting airplanes of all in the Arctic Thunder air show. He couldn't wait to witness the Blue Angels.
"When Thomas saw the Blue Angels, his eyes lit up. It was the perfect wish for him," said his wish-granting volunteer, Mary.
He gave hugs, high fives, and he even got to pose with the pilots on his dream day.
Thomas' wish gave him the chance to be a kid again, not just a hospital patient.
"He loved being at the airshow." said Thomas' dad, Allen.
Because of supporters like you, Thomas experienced his heartfelt wish. Thank you for giving him the chance to watch his favorite airplanes and take a break from his medical challenges.
Special Thanks: Ravn Air, JBER Special Needs Day Association, Alaska Air Show Association, Kenai Fjords Tours, Crowne Plaza Midtown, Aurora Charters, Wish-granting volunteers Mary Christopherson and Misty Villastrigo
When Thomas saw the Blue Angels, his eyes lit up. It was the perfect wish for him.
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Vandy's Dixie Rose
Vandy's Dixie Rose - Dixie went to her family in Alabama. Isn't that name fitting???? I love it. Having been born in AL....I got a little invested in Dixie. She has an amazing nose and is so very smart. Her family has spent a lot of time with her and it is paying off. She is one lucky Bourbonnais to have gotten such a great family!
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"Project Astoria" - Build great Windows apps with your Android™ code
Dear Developers,
Last 2 weeks have been really busy for us in the development community as we wrapped up the most successful Build conference ever! A big thanks to all of you who joined us in person and virtually.
While there were many fantastic announcement ... There is one particular announcement which excites me the most and that is "Project Astoria"
What's "Project Astoria"?
"Project Astoria" (also referred to as "Project A"), is a Universal Windows Platform Bridge toolkit that enables you to build Windows apps for phones by reusing your Android code. With "Project Astoria" you'll be able to:
- Build Windows apps for phones with few code changes
- Use a Microsoft interoperability library to integrate Microsoft services into your app with very little effort
- Test and debug your app from your preferred IDE
- Publish your app and get paid through the Windows Store
Get Involved
"Project Astoria" is still a work in progress, but we want to get it into your talented hands as fast as we possibly can. If you're interested in helping to shape this effort and trying out this new technology early, register for our preview program at: https://dev.windows.com/en-US/uwp-bridges/project-astoria


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ST. D'VENCE Tea Tree Oil Body Wash is a proportionate blend of 100% pure and organic Australian Tea Tree Oil with Peppermint Oil, Eucalyptus Oil and active minerals to help fight fungal infections and body odour while leaving the skin refreshed and hydrated.
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- It awakens and uplifts your sense with the authentic blend of aroma delighting you instantly
- Formulated with Natural Antiseptics and Antimicrobial Oils, it treats skin condition


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Erich's Plea – The Witchcraft Wars – Tracey Alley, Author
Erich's Plea: Book One of the Witchcraft Wars – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
'Two months ago he had arrived at Ostland's Zeaburg prison complex and been taken to this subterranean dungeon with its smooth stone walls, mazes of corridors, little or no lighting and the constant smell of death, blood, waste and decay in his nostrils. He had been alternately beaten and tortured for hours on a daily basis. His own screams blending with the cries, screams and moans of the other, unseen, sufferers in Zeaburg's nightmarish torture chambers. The horrors here were so great that even the rats eschewed Zeaburg, although the fleas showed no similar scruples and were an additional constant torment. His body was covered head to toe with tiny bites from the multitudes of the awful creatures. Slade would not have believed it was possible for a place like Zeaburg prison to exist if he had not seen it with his own eyes. It well deserved its evil reputation. Zeaburg also had a reputation for being inescapable; no one, in all its long history had ever escaped from its confines, except in death. Slade had never believed half the rumors that had surrounded Zeaburg before, now he saw clearly they were all true and worse. He also knew why so many of those imprisoned here died and, it was said, were glad to, death being preferable to daily life in Zeaburg.'
Einreich Gudmundson is the second son of the High King Erich. Much to the disappointment of his father, he has renounced his life as the Crown Prince of Vestland and now calls himself Slade. He will now be a member of the druids of the Sacred Grove, dedicating his life to serve Freyita. That was all before he was captured and taken to Ostland's Zeaburg Prison. His committed crimes are still a mystery to Slade but the punishment is completely real. Only when he sleeps is he able to find peace from the pain of the beatings he has endured in his two months of imprisonment but even sleep becomes disturbed by the dreams of his father begging for his help.
How can Slade possibly help his father the king while stuck in this hole of hell? He can only try to keep his mind as clear as possible and practice the training taught to him by the warrior-monks of the Black Lotus and pray for some form of help along the way. And help does come in the form of a being that calls himself 'Trunk.' In his dreams his father told him to follow the trunk and Slade is sure this is who he was referring to. So with the help of this larger than life 'trunk' as well as help from a few other unlikely allies, Slade finds himself attempting the impossible…an escape from the inescapable prison of Zeaburg.
This book is full of mystery, suspense, witchcraft, magic, dishonesty, espionage…I could go on and on. The characters are colorful not only in appearance but also in character. Author Tracey Alley has written a very enjoyable book and I really hope that Erich's Plea: Book Two is just around the corner for me to read. I've gotten into the story and characters and can't wait to see what will happen to them next.
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Single-Ply systems are designed for waterproofing, replacing, or repairing commercial flat roofs. These systems are prefabricated membrane roofing and offer heat welded seams. The roofing system must be installed by an American WeatherStar Approved Contractor/ Contractor. For a free evaluation and proposal for a roofing project or repair click on the tab above to request more information. We will have an Approved Contractor contract you to set up a time to survey the roof.
Our single-ply roofing systems continue to promote our philosophy that reflective white roofing is far superior to traditional black or asphalt roofing. Our single-ply roofing systems are affordable and durable alternatives when a fluid-applied system is not an option.
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This 33,000 square foot Built Up Roof on a shopping center in Montgomery, Alabama had definitely served its purpose and was ready for resurfacing. According to the developer, several of the stores had evident leaks. The American WeatherStar approved Contractor offered an initial survey and analysis which determined that our 60 mil TPO membrane was best suited for this type of roof.
The Contractor first installed the Nova Rollout, which is a 5/8″ thick inorganic rock mat underlayment. This allows for the TPO membrane to be successfully installed without any concerns of the original roof surface harming the TPO membrane. It also allows for roof and equipment maintenance after the single-ply system is installed.
After installation of the Nova Rollout, the approved Contractor fastened the TPO membrane around the perimeter of the building, then throughout the field of the roof. The seams of the membrane are heat welded to completely waterproof the system. There are no tapes or glues used to seal this system.
This particular building had a 10′ parapet wall around the front of the building, so the Contractor also fastened the TPO up the parapet wall and under the existing metal coping to encapsulate the entire roof and walls with a heat welded, durable white membrane.
This building now has a bright white roof top helping each tenant with their energy bills and a water-tight roof that will last for over ten years.


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One of the most common tools used in the construction industry is the nail gun. These powerful handheld tools increase productivity and can drive nails through wood and metal in a fraction of a second. There are several different types of nail guns, including pneumatic, electric, gas and hybrid power as well as nail guns for specific projects. Many professional contractors or carpenters use the pneumatic variety but injuries can happen regardless of the type of gun due to both design defects and negligent operation of this common construction tool.
Nail Gun Injuries
According to the Center for Disease Control, nail guns are responsible for 37,000 visits to the emergency room every year for injures requiring medical attention. With the power to shoot a nail through wood or even steel, these tools have no difficulty driving a nail through human flesh and bone. Nail guns are common in construction projects and two-thirds of all nail gun injuries come from framing or sheathing work regularly performed by carpenters and roofers. The types of injuries can vary from minor punctures to severe, even fatal, injuries.
- Over 50% of nail gun injuries are to the hands or fingers. Over 25% of these cause structural damage to the tendons, joints, nerves or bones.
- The second highest area of nail injuries is in the lower extremities of the body including the thigh, knee or foot.
- Serious nail gun injuries have resulted in paralysis, bone fractures, brain damage and even death.
- In a study of carpenter apprentices, 2 out of 5 had at least one nail gun injury in their first four years of training.
Causes Of Nail Gun Accidents
There are several reasons that nail gun accidents occur, many of them preventable. There are specific safety standards that should be adhered to by employers that are set by OSHA and proper training on the use of nail guns is recommended. Some of the most common causes of nail gun accidents are:
- Double fire. Contact nail triggers are prone to double firing, especially with employees new to handling these types of nail guns. The second nail that is accidentally released can cause injury.
- Hitting the safety contact. In both contact and single action triggers, if the user holds down the trigger and the safety contact is bumped, the gun can fire one or several nails. This is extremely dangerous, as the nail gun may not be pointed at a surface when it happens.
- Blowout. A nail "blow-out" happens when the nail hits a knot in the wood and flies off in another direction, often airborne.
- Misses. Sometimes the nail can miss the work piece all together and become airborne, landing in the next convenient object.
There are many issues that need to be considered in a nail gun injury when deciding liability. If you have been injured on the job by a nail gun, you need an attorney that understands the construction industry and all the laws pertaining to work injuries and defective products. Our team of experienced construction injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC can advise you on your best route to receiving the most compensation for your injuries. We would be happy to meet with you for a free consultation to discuss your legal options under workers compensation, negligence law or product liability.
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(being a short instructive fable on the perils of outsourcing)
There was an army who had to march to a battle far away. It was a very important battle and there was a very long way to go. And knowing that they would have to march so far, The General of the army went to a Shoemaker to get good boots.
"I need 1000 pairs of boots." said The General.
"Certainly." said The Shoemaker. "What kind of boots?"
"Don't know." said The General. "But they must be very good boots…we have a long way to go."
"Oookay." said The Shoemaker, because The Customer is always right.
"What sizes of boots?"
"Don't know." said The General.
"Okay." said The Shoemaker, a little confused. "How much do you want to spend on the boots?"
"I can't tell you that." said The General. "Just tell me roughly what you think would be best. After all, you know more about shoes than I do. I'll be back tomorrow."
And The General left, leaving The Shoemaker shaking his head.
The next day, The General returned to The Shoemaker's shop.
"How much will the boots cost?" he asked.
"Well." said the Shoemaker. "The boots you would need for such a long march will cost one sovereign each pair."
"One sovereign!" cried The General. "I have a thousand men to buy boots for! The King has given me five hundred sovereigns for boots. What can you give me for that?"
The Shoemaker thought and then said,
"I can give you one thousand pairs of cheaper boots, but these may not last the march."
"No good." said The General.
"Okay." said The Shoemaker, "I can give you five hundred pairs of the good boots, but then only five hundred men will be able to march."
"No good." said The General. And he scowled and thought for a moment. And then he smiled.
"Give me the five hundred pairs and I shall give each of the men one boot for the march."
"But," said The Shoemaker "they will not be able to march properly."
"Five hundred pairs immediately!" commanded The General.
The Shoemaker sighed, because The customer is always right, and he gave The General the boots.
The poor army limped towards battle and to no ones surprise but The General's, they lost.
The very next day The Shoemaker was executed for selling The General bad boots.
The Customer, is not always right…
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Social Security Reform: Best Thing for Seniors
When the next Congress arrives in Washington, Members will need to get to work to reduce runaway government spending. One area that has been identified as a good place to start—especially as the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform prepares to give its recommendations on deficit reduction next month—is Social Security.
Today's Social Security will begin to run cash-flow deficits starting in 2015. Once they start, those deficits will never end. There is a trust fund that allows Social Security to receive general revenue money, but it will run out in 2037.
What happens then? A 22 percent benefit cut for all beneficiaries of the program, regardless of age or financial need. That includes lower income retirees who depend solely on Social Security to afford food and a roof over their heads. A 22 percent benefit cut will make their lives much harder.
Nevertheless, some Members of Congress continue to fight any effort to protect the benefits of lower income retirees. Peter Orszag, former director of the Office of Management and Budget, writes that "Social Security does face a long-term deficit, and a variety of reasonable reform plans … have been proposed to address that deficit. The left, though, seems adamantly opposed to restoring actuarial balance to Social Security now. I have trouble understanding this reluctance for several reasons."
In a letter by Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), a majority of the Democratic caucus claimed that "if any of the commission's recommendations cut or diminish Social Security in any way, we will stand firmly against them."
The Social Security Administration scored the effects of raising the eligibility age, slowing the rate of growth in benefits, and means-testing benefits so that low-income workers would receive more and those with less need would receive less.
The Washington Post's Lori Montgomery reports, "A Republican plan to rein in the rising cost of Social Security would dramatically reduce retirement benefits for middle- and upper-income Americans, especially those now younger than 25, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the program's chief actuary."
This is misleading, as are the findings of the report itself. First, it does not take into account the looming 22 percent benefit cut if no action is taken.
Moreover, Charles Blahous, a recently confirmed trustee for Social Security and Medicare, writes in response to Mongomery's claims:
There is no specific "GOP plan." … There is a plan put forward individually by Congressman Paul Ryan [R–WI]. The provisions analyzed in the study do not correspond to that plan. The study, for example, analyzes a provision to change the calculation of the annual Social Security [cost-of-living adjustment] by using a chain-weighted Consumer Price Index. That provision, however, is not in the Ryan plan. The Ryan plan also contains a provision increasing minimum benefit payments for low-income seniors. … The study wholly ignores this provision.
Again, as Heritage Social Security expert David John stresses:
Taking Social Security off the table—which is another way of saying doing nothing—would ensure that all Social Security recipients would face the real financial pain of sudden and irregular benefit cuts. … Instead of shrinking a previously $1,000 monthly check to $780, the agency would pay full benefits on months when it has received enough payroll taxes to do so and issue no checks at all in months when it lacks enough money to pay full benefits.
Congress has the means and ability to pass legislation that will ease retirement for generations to come. In the next Congress, the prospects for Social Security reform will be even brighter. But "doing nothing" will hurt the most.


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Situated in Camden Town, WMC – The Camden College is at the heart of one of the most culturally exciting, diverse and dynamic London boroughs. Just a few steps away from Mornington Crescent tube, close to St Pancras International, Kings Cross and Euston stations, the Crowndale Road centre benefits from a fantastic location and is surrounded by some of London's most attractive mini villages and is an area that houses the highest concentration of media professionals in London (higher than Hackney and Shoreditch) to become London's new hub for creativity. We also have a lovely Victorian red brick site in Kentish Town.
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Asian elephants have passed a test of cooperation with flying colors, one that cognitive psychologists say demonstrates an ape-level awareness and sense of teamwork. Their collaboration isn't just the product of rote learning, but the result of careful thought.
In the wild, of course, elephants routinely work together. But that doesn't pass laboratory muster, said University of Cambridge psychologist Joshua Plotkin.
"It's anecdotal evidence. These animals are empathetic, they're cooperative," he said. "But how empathetic? How cooperative? The best we can do is institute controls, do experiments like this, and figure out how what they do is unique from learning."
Plotnik's experiment, published March 8 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was conducted when he was a student of famed Emory University ethologist Frans de Waal. In 2006, they showed that elephants could recognize themselves in a mirror, a benchmark feat believed to indicate an especially sophisticated level of self-awareness, on par with that of young humans.
Though important, mirror self-recognition is just one test, and doesn't address the sort of cooperative behavior for which elephants are famed in the wild. They're known to help individuals in distress, cooperate in rearing children and may even mourn their dead. From a behavioral perspective, they clearly demonstrate empathy.
But behavioral records from the wild are not the currency of cognitive psychology. After all, bees display incredible coordination, but few people would compare an individual bee's consciousness to that of a person. According to Plotnik, one could argue that elephants and other cooperative animals are acting reflexively rather than thoughtfully. So he and de Waal turned to a test originally developed to measure cooperation in chimpanzees.
In the original test, two chimps pulled on ropes attached to an otherwise inaccessible, food-containing box too heavy for one alone to move. In the version updated for elephantine strength — a too-heavy box would have been "as big as a 747," said Plotnik — the rope was arranged so that if one elephant pulled alone, its partner couldn't reach the rope. To get a banana treat, both had to pull simultaneously.
Plotniks' elephants pick the trick up quickly. Then, in the study's key step, they demonstrated patience. If only one elephant was present, it would wait for a partner to arrive. Until then, it wouldn't try to pull the rope, and often wouldn't pick it up.
If the elephants pulled automatically, it would be evidence of reflexive behavior, said Plotnik. Waiting indicated something more. They understood that their own effort wasn't enough. They understood their partner's role. (One elephant, seen in the video below, even figured out how to cheat. By standing on her end of the rope rather than pulling, her partner had to do all the work — not very nice, perhaps, but smart.)
Plotnik's now working on other, more sophisticated tests of elephant cooperation. He hopes to measure how they see other species, process information in the wild, find food and water, and care for one another. But he acknowledges that Asian elephants are unique among social, cooperative animals in their amenability to study. Other animals — say, lions — may be just as smart, but not so easy to test.
"Just because something hasn't been tested doesn't mean you reject it as not being possible," he said.
Video: 1) Two Asian elephants help each other pull a table bearing banana treats closer./Joshua Plotnik, University of Cambridge. 2) An especially clever Asian elephant named Neua Un figures out how to make her partner do all the work./Joshua Plotnik, University of Cambridge.
See Also:
- Counting Elephants by Voice
- Brainy Crows Finally Stumped by Intelligence Test
- Hidden Messages Found in Bird Nest Decorations
- Whales Might Be as Much Like People as Apes Are
- To Talk With Aliens, Learn to Speak With Dolphins
- Clever Crows Use Tools in New Way
Citation: "Elephants know when they need a helping trunk in a cooperative task." By Joshua M. Plotnik, Richard Lair, Wirot Suphachoksahakun, and Frans B. M. de Waal. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Vol. 108 No. 10, March 8, 2011.Go Back to Top. Skip To: Start of Article.


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In 2015, MHLW promulgated new regulations known as "SAKIGAKE" (or the "Forerunner Initiative") that allows for dramatically accelerated regulatory pathways for drugs designated as breakthrough therapies addressing high, unmet medical needs with the additional condition that companies initiate early development and seek initial product approval in Japan.
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While all the talk is of a strong pound, that's only true in comparison with the euro where it is trading at four-year highs. British holidaymakers about to pack their bags for a summer break in Europe are celebrating, but for expats round the world the picture is far more mixed.
In fact, as Moneycorp's David Kerns points out: "Sterling is looking decidedly average against several other leading currencies."
Despite the huge upheavals worldwide, sterling has stayed within a fairly narrow range against the US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand dollars as well as the South African rand for the past two years.
Charles Purdy of Smart Currency Exchange says: "What we are now seeing is probably the new norm for sterling against a number of other currencies."
So what are the prospects of these currencies and the pound?
Australia and New Zealand
Both are boosted by high interest rates and strong commodity prices. Australia's economy grew faster than any other developed country in the early part of this year. And even Germany has given it a vote of confidence.
"Its recent rise has been helped by the Bundesbank announcing that it is going to buy Australian dollars to improve its currency diversification," says Chris Towner of HiFX.
With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeping the rate at 3.5 pc, Josh Ferry Woodard of TorFX believes sterling "could slide towards February's all time low of 1.45".
But it's not all positive. Stephen Hughes of Currencies.co.uk says: "The majority of analysts are expecting a rate cut at the RBA's meeting in August and we feel this will curb any strong gains from the Aussie."
CaxtonFX's Richard Driver also considers "the Aussie is pretty overextended and due a pullback".
Currency brokers are unanimously positive about the prospects for Canada's currency on the back of its sound economy.
Driver says: "We consider the loonie to be one of the stand-out commodity currencies with the most potential to strengthen over the pound. The Bank of Canada is bucking the trend by posturing for an interest rate hike."
Ferry Woodard adds: "The Canadian dollar has everything on its side: a stable domestic economy; a competitive interest rate yield; a hawkish Central Bank outlook; and close ties with the world's largest economy. As soon as risk sentiment picks up we could see the Loonie appreciated considerably against the pound."
South Africa
The country has been hurt by slowing global growth and the fall in gold prices. Alistair Cotton of Currencies Direct describes the rand as "a currency basket case".
Driver adds: "The South African economy is in poor shape as well. Sterling looks set for further gains against the rand; it is too sensitive to eurozone flare-ups not to feel the brunt."
A strong pound in relation to the euro is a double-edged sword.
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Joshua's style can be summed up in 2 words – energetic and entrepreneurial. Overflowing with enthusiasm and ideas, Josh is constantly thinking about how to incorporate more technology into the loan process, striving for a seamless experience. Josh is always thinking of how his team can better serve OneTrust Home Loans' clients, realtors and builders.
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Manik continues to adjust the guitar while Nandini goes on the ladder to collect books for herself. As soon as Manik strikes the guitar his hand hurts and Nandini comes down, instead she tumbles and falls around Manik. He pushes her hand aside and then he gets a call from Mr. Khurana and he accepts on performing for him. He then calls Dhruv and informs him about the performance and asks him to tell everyone. He leaves the room while Nandini says that why don't you understand that you can't play the guitar as your hand will get hurt again.
Later Manik is playing the guitar with his right hand and all the members of the Fab5 say that this is going to take some time. He proposes to play it with his left hand but everyone strictly refuses. Manik says that you all very well know that there is nothing that will heal faster than music. Cabir says that we all have decided while Manik says that there are some very difficult notes and you need a leading guitarist. Muktii proposes to change the song but Manik disagrees and gets angry and says that I have decided that I will perform and don't care what you thinking.
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He leaves the room while ALiya says that what is wrong with Manik as why does he snaps so quickly. Cabir says that Manik has his heart broken at first everyone gets confused but then he explains that he is talking about music which is Manik's first love. Nandini is sitting and thinking if she should go and check on him, she can't decide and so prays to the lord for help. She then says that I am acting like a fool as the answer is No. She starts to play when Manik walking by comes in, but without saying anything he leaves. Nandini hears the sound of something falling and goes to look.
She then sees some girls running and the principal comes and tells him about Mr.Khurana. Nandini asks of what he is saying to her and he tells her to grab her chance when Mr.Khurana is here to listen. Manik asks his friends of why they all are standing like models. Everyone says that they will not perform if you perform with you left hand. Manik says that he will perform with his left hand. Suddenly Mr.Khurana comes and says that I am glad to see you all trying very hard.
The principal comes and says that we had a welcome ready for you. Mr.Khurana replies saying that he only talks about music and the principal calls Nandini who comes in with flowers in her hand for Mr.Khurana. After that Mr.Khurana looks at the Fan5 and says that the principal might be hiding you faults while Manik replies saying that we are flawless. Mr.Khurana says that if you really know about music than what you posted wasn't all that good. Manik says that we got your attention and he asks them to perform in front of him.
He sits down while the principal calls Nandini who had just disconnected the wire of the left handed guitar of Manik. The principal asks Nandini to get the coffee and she does while the Fab5 starts to perform. Manik goes to get his guitar but can't find the wire. Another girl comes in singing and they continue to perform. When the performance ends Cabir asks the girl who she is. The girl is Mr.Khurna's daughter and asks him to give the Fab5 another chance. Mr.Khurana says that I gave them a chance as you said it while He leaves saying that three weeks and two songs.
Later Aliya gets a call from Harshad and thanks her for picking the call. Cabir says to Soha that you are amazing girl and the icing on the cake is that you are Khurana's daughter. Soha asks if that is a complement or a criticism while Cabir says that because of you we got another chance so it can't be a criticism. Dhruv goes to ALiya who is talking with Harshad and Harshad asks if she wants to talk to him later. Aliya says that it's Okay and Harshad asks her about Manik.
Aliya says that it's better and says that I promise I will speak to him. Harshad says that there is no need for that as I deserve to be punished. Aliya says that it's Okay while Harshad acts as if the phone is being snatched away from him. He cancels the call and thanks the policeman. Aliya cries while Dhruv comes and she hugs him and says that it breaks my heart to see him in jail. Dhruv says to her that to forgive harshad is not that easy and Aliya says that I know I am asking for the impossible.
Nandini comes in the performance room and says that the principal forgot his phone. Manik says to Soha that you are damn good and thanks her for saving them. Soha says that you don't need to thank me as I have learned harmonics by watching your videos. She says that you are a brilliant player and says that I hope I didn't insult you by playing like you. Manik says that it's Okay and she hugs him saying that you are blushing. Nandini surprised and also jealous by the looks on her face.
She asks them if they have a class tomorrow and leaves soon with Cabir. Manik is also leaving when Nandini stops and wants to say something. Manik pushes her aside and she holds his arm and says that why are you acting so rude. Manik brushes her hand aside and says that is it done, Nandini asks if everything between them has to extreme. Manik walks up to her until she is beside the wall and mocks what she just said. He says that if you wanted us to be normal than you would have stole that guitar chord from me. He takes her purse and throws everything out, he then holds her arm and says that you and I can never be one.
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Mermaid Sarah is on a mission. As the Utah Little Mermaid, she hopes to teach the basic values of interdependence by focusing on the laws of nature, and its supporting values. She is a results-focused and quality-driven professional, with eight years of experience in teaching and two years in character work. Sarah Lotus has been a seasoned dancer for 15 years. Her style integrates dance, fire, acrobatics, aerials, aquatics, and multiple hula hoops into her dynamic performances.
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5 Questions That Will Help You Get Rid Of Clutter
Right now I'm hooked on the Marie Kondo television series on Netflex – "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo."
The series is based on the organization methods detailed in Marie's bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. If you have a chance to watch even just one episode, I promise that it will motivate you to declutter and part with all of the excess stuff that weighs us down and wastes our time (Yes my friends, having to constantly reorganize and resort our stuff is a HUGE time buster).
The premise of Marie's decluttering technique is to ask yourself if an item in your home – be it clothing, toys, furniture, cooking utensils or what have you — sparks "joy" in your life. In other words, does the item still resonate with you in such a way that it makes you happy or connects with you on a positive level? Is the item still useful or has it served its purpose in your life and can now bring "joy" to someone else? In short, is the item a keeper or something you should part with?
If you haven't read Marie's book or watched her series, the thought of asking yourself if an item "sparks joy" may seem a bit odd but I think it really speaks to the psychological connection (good or bad) that most of us have with our stuff and why it's often difficult to part with things we don't really need.
Which brings me to share an experience in my life that has really come to define my relationship with "stuff."
About 16 years ago when my son was just a few months old, my mother made the decision to relocate to s
The realization that my mom had inadvertently thrown away $10,000 to store things that she really didn't need or want
From that moment on I began to change the way I looked at stuff. First of all, I promised myself that I would never accumulate so many things that I would ever need to rent a storage unit. Second, I began to understand that like all aspects of life, our belongings have a "season" when they are useful, pertinent and bring us "joy." A favorite book from our teenage years may not hold the same sentiment for us when we're 30 and it may be time to let go (and to move on to Kindle). Or a favorite dress that no longer fits can now bring pleasure to someone else. I began to realize that we often hold on to things because they are markers of times in our lives that we hesitate to let go. But in the end the markers are just "things" and the real value was in having lived the memory in the first place.
Years later I am still mastering the art of balancing my belongings and deciding when and how to let go. Now when I try to decide if an item in my home brings me "joy," I ask myself the five following questions:
- Do I still like it?
- Do I need it?
- Is it still useful?
- Do I already have another of the same?
- Will this help someone else, especially someone who can't afford a new one?
What helps me with the last question is thinking about where I can donate the item to help specific people.
Churches, schools and shelters are just some of the places that welcome many of the items we no longer need in our lives but can help others to get through tough times. There are organizations that welcome gently used business attire and accessories for people re-entering the workforce who can't afford a new wardrobe. Groups that take wearable shoes to countries where people cannot afford to buy their own. I often donate my gently used items to a local thrift shop where all proceeds go toward scholarships for girls who can't afford to pay for college. Let your heart guide your giving! And many of these organizations will gladly send a truck to your home to pick up the items, making giving away logistically easy.
Selling particular items at a garage sale or on eBay is another way to let go of things we don't need. The money earned can go towards funding a special project, a trip, or savings for a rainy day.
Sometimes I take photos of an item before I part with it. Over the summer my 13-year-old daughter decided to redecorate her bedroom and I found myself becoming emotionally attached to her old furniture because they held such memories for me of her early years. I took pictures of everything before we sold or donated the items so I could look back at the photos should I begin to feel nostalgic about her little girl room.
Throughout the year I try to stay ahead of our stuff by keeping two boxes in our garage where I place anything I'm not keeping. I make a point of donating or selling those items at least every other month. I also think through questions 1-4 before I buy something new which often stops me from making a new purchase in the first place.
Of course there are things I own that I won't be parting with any time soon like my wedding dress, my late mother's eyeglasses (my dear mom passed away in 2011), my favorite doll from childhood, or the clothes my newborns wore home from the hospital. These items are still "in season" for me and definitely continue to bring me joy.
How do you decide if something you own brings you joy? How do you part with the "stuff" in your life? What's your method for keeping ahead of all the clutter? Let's get the conversation going! I'd love to hear from you.
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I have been trying to de-clutter my garage for years. Just today my hubby mentioned he was ready to put 5 bags of my daughter's old toys to his Mom's house for their upcoming yard sale and I stopped him. Our family members have offered on several occasions to help clean our garage and I have mostly come up with some delaying excuse and stopped them from showing up – knowing full well the garage is brimming full of stuff and paperwork and I haven't missed the contents inside. I did recently decide (and slowly am progressing) to declutter the inside of my home having watched the first 3 episodes of Tidying Up. I set up a staging area with the Pop Up Tent but the recent rain has delayed my progress. I should be more productive in the spring to continue.


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History, tourist information, and nearby accommodation
St Michael's church
The current church dates to the 12th century but may stand on the same site as a Saxon church. In the 14th century the Norman church was extended, the roof raised, and a spire rected to top the west tower. Unfortunately the foundations proved inadequate for the extra weight, and by the 16th century the walls had begun to bulge under the strain. The roof was lowered to its original Norman height, but the damage was already done; the church was in danger of complete collapse, so the new Victorian church of St Mary's was built to replace the ancient building. In the 1960s the church was reduced to the chancel, with the remainder of the Norman building standing only as roofless walls.
St Mary's church
Built in 1850 to replace the Norman church, this Victorian gem stands in a delightful location amid peaceful countryside.
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We pride ourselves in giving you the smile you've always dreamed of. If you are interested in cosmetic work, be it bonding, veneers, gingival recontouring or something else, it is always best to sit down with your DHA dentist to discuss your goals and expectations. At this appointment we can give you financial information regarding the desired treatment as well as an approximate timeline of treatment duration.
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Launching the Jamie Hanna
On August 14, 2012, more than 50 fellow lobsterman, boat workers, mechanics, family, and friends gathered to witness the launching of the 55-foot research and lobster vessel Jamie Hanna. A procession of cars made the 2 mile trip to the launching ramp at Outward Bound on Clarke Island, Maine. The lead car cleared the road to make way, as the 20 ton hydraulic trailer inched along and a crew on the pilothouse roof lifted phone lines and branches. When the boat arrived at the ramp an hour later, the tide was falling and concerns were raised about whether the boat would fit between the rocks and the floating dock. With mere inches to spare the driver expertly guided the trailer down the dock, as this was by far the largest vessel ever to be launched here. With the hull finally fully submerged and the vessel floating, the owner and captain, Josh Goodwin, could finally relax. He and his wife, Shanna, proceeded to ceremoniously christen the new million dollar boat, the Jamie Hanna, named after their daughter.
This event was over 10 years in the making.
It all began in 2000, when CR Environmental, Inc. (CR) received a Fishermen Industry Grant from NOAA to train fishermen and outfit their vessels for oceanographic survey work. A training seminar was conducted in Scituate, Mass., and members of the Hull, Mass., lobster fishing community attended. Shortly thereafter, CR began to charter Hull-based vessels for turbidity monitoring during a Boston Harbor islands cable installation, whale observations during blasting activities during the Hubline pipeline project, lobster collections for the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA), vibracore and water sampling for the Army Corps of Engineers on Boston Harbor dredging projects, and geophysical surveys for an offshore wind turbine project off Nantasket Beach, in Hull, MA. In total, 6 vessels based in Hull began making a part time income chartering their vessels for oceanographic surveys.
Many of the lobster vessels are WESMAC hulls built in Surry, Maine. The lobster boat style vessel is well suited for oceanographic operations with the large open stern and side mounted davit and pot hauler. CR routinely uses the lobster hauler for deployment of smaller geophysical sensors, sound velocity profiling, sediment grab sampling, and anchoring for vibracore operations. With the open stern, these vessels are also ideal for deploying oceanographic equipment, performing mooring operations, and equipment testing. Many of the lobstermen's gear and vessel handling skills are also easily adapted to oceanographic survey work.
Working with CR, several of these vessels were converted to part time research vessels, as the owners began installing hydraulic winches and A-frames, over-the-side transducer booms, and benches and tables for survey electronics. At several of the early Ocean Technology Expos in Woods Hole, MA, and Newport and Warwick, RI, CR chartered the Hull vessels to demonstrate navigation, geophysical, and multibeam bathymetric systems to the oceanographic community. Clients were pleased with the vessel's unexpected stability, utility, and capabilities relative to their objectives.
In 2005 and 2006, CR enlisted Josh Goodwin and his 42-foot WESMAC in several long term offshore monitoring programs including monitoring at several dredged material disposal sites managed by the Army Corps of Engineers DAMOS program, and pre-construction and post-construction monitoring at the Neptune gas pipeline in Massachusetts Bay. In 2008 and 2009, we performed geophysical and underwater video surveys at sand borrow sites off Nantucket Island, vibracore sampling at a potential gas pipeline terminal in Fall River, MA, and conducted geophysical and multibeam bathymetric surveys at a current turbine site in Eastport, Maine. Additionally, CR Environmental and Goodwin Marine had regular charter work with Bluefin Robotics testing their AUVs.
Following these charters with CR, Josh Goodwin took this part-time research vessel work to another level. He became proficient at running survey lines, station keeping and equipment deployment operations, developing an excellent reputation as a research vessel captain. In additional to his exceptional boat handling skills, he is capable of making quick repairs or modifications to keep an operation going. Oceanographic survey work quickly became Josh's primary mission. The only time Josh went lobstering was to catch lunch for the scientific crew. CR's grilling of lobsters on the back deck for clients became a routine occurrence.
Although Josh continued to make improvements to his 42-foot WESMAC, including installing a removable custom laboratory van, modification of the existing A-frame, and a repower with a more economical and reliable engine in 2010, he and CR saw the need for a larger more capable platform. We believed the practical stability limits had been reached with the 42-foot boats for offshore hydrographic and geophysical survey tasks, and a larger vessel was needed to maximize data quality in adverse sea conditions. CR's work typically ranges from Sandy Hook, New Jersey to Eastport, Maine, where dangerous transiting and working conditions for smaller boats occurs late in the season. For data quality, safety and client comfort, in September 2010, Josh ordered a 55-foot WESMAC hull and by December the hull was transported to Clark Island Boat Works in St. George, Maine for the engine installation and finish work.
WESMACs built in Surry, Maine are the "Cadillacs" of lobster boat hulls, known for high performance while keeping the traditional down east Maine lobster boat lines. Combining a hard chine, V-bottom, and full keel affords them excellent sea keeping ability, great maneuverability, and good speed. The WESMACs from Hull were all finished at Clark Island Boat Works owned by fellow Hull native Dan MacCaffray and his son Andrew. With Dan in his 60's and still an avid Grateful Dead fan, these boats continue to bear the instantly recognizable Grateful Dead logo. Their boats are (to quote their motto) "Built to Last". Construction of this 55-foot WESMAC was a major undertaking. The hull had to be trailered 80 miles from Surry to St. George, Maine, and the boat shop at Clark Island was lengthened to accommodate the hull.
In this economy, it was challenging to finance the construction, but Josh, the proverbial entrepreneur, managed to find a way. In addition to the research charters and lobster fishing, he derived funding from his fleet of snow plows, sanders, waste management and boom truck services, vessel storage services, and the sale of two boats. One was the Justin Daniel (named after his son). After the BP oil spill, Josh transported this 56-foot landing craft, to the Gulf of Mexico where along with CR's former captain, Steve Harris, it assisted in the cleanup efforts. After a lucrative six-month charter, the Justin Daniel was sold in Mississippi.
During the two year construction period, CR had multiple oceanographic charters scheduled. Fellow Hull lobstermen, Chad Mahoney, stepped up and provided his 42-foot WESMAC for this interim period. Josh and Chad quickly outfitted the vessel with A-frame, winch, and lab space, and in the fall of 2010 she began her first charter on a sediment monitoring cruise at the HARS offshore dredged material remediation site off the New York/New Jersey coast.
Over the next several months, when Josh wasn't captaining the First Light, he was living in Maine at Clark Island Boat Works supervising and planning the layout and the construction of the Jamie Hanna. CR employees traveled to Maine to advise Josh on setting up the boat for scientific studies including layout of the cabin, design of the transducer boom, overseeing the survey for multibeam operations, and electronics installation.
The Jamie Hanna is 55 feet in length, with 18 feet of beam, and a draft of 7 feet. The vessel is powered by a 1000 HP Caterpillar C18-ACERT engine, and has a top speed of 21 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots. It has a hydraulic bow thruster and a Northern Lights 12kW generator.
Unlike the 42-foot WESMAC vessels CR had previously chartered, the Jamie Hanna does not have the typical split-pilothouse lobster boat design. Instead this vessel has a large full-width pilothouse with the lobster station, davit, block, and pot hauler aft of the pilothouse on the starboard side. The pilothouse has a large semi-enclosed helm area, with an array of electronics, including a Furuno NavNet 3D suite consisting of a black box, radar, echo sounder, and multiple flatscreen monitors; an AIS, multiple VHF/loud hailers, and Sirius Satellite/Weather Radio.
To assist with navigation, is a PC plotter with NOAA charts and HYPACK survey software. Behind the helm on the starboard side, is a 4-person dinette, and on the port side a science station with a large 10-foot built-in bench with rack storage. Down below, there are 4 berths with DC power and LED lights, a galley with full sized stove, refrigerator, and microwave, and a full head with heated shower.
On deck, the Jamie Hanna has (2) 5000-lb capacity Pullmaster winches and can accommodate (2) oceanographic winches. The vessel has a rugged over-the-side transducer boom with fairing, a 5000-lb capacity 15-foot hydraulic A-frame, and nearly 500 square feet of open deck space. The hydraulic controls are located inside the pilothouse, rather than on deck. The Jamie Hanna underwent a pre-launch topographic survey per NOAA/NOS specifications to aid in the proper installation and calibration of multibeam systems and ancillary sensors. The transducer boom has a universal coupling with adaptors for RESON and Teledyne Odom multibeam systems to support CR's survey contracts.
A busy fall schedule is planned for the Jamie Hanna with demonstrations of Odom's new MB-1 multibeam system in Boston Harbor, a series of offshore RESON multibeam bathymetric and Sediment Profile Imaging camera surveys with Germano and Associates for the Army Corps of Engineers' Disposal Area Monitoring System (DAMOS) at sites in Massachusetts and Maine, and an essential fish habitat survey using side scan sonar, underwater video, and benthic sampling along a submarine cable route in northern Maine for the U.S. Navy. CR and our clients are looking forward to the expanded capabilities of the 55-foot Jamie Hanna. This larger vessel will provide better sea keeping abilities for offshore work, and the improved accommodations will allow for 24 hour operations and longer duration projects.
On that launching day in August, more than twenty of Josh's friends and family took the half hour shakedown cruise from the Outward Bound dock to Thomaston, Maine. The vessel surpassed 21 knots and still allowed for quiet conversations in the spacious pilothouse. We quickly realized that this boat was well worth the wait.
(As published in the October 2012 edition of Marine Technology Reporter - www.marinetechnologynews.com)