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Centers of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease Reissue for New York City, Hudson Valley and Northeastern Regions of NYS)
Request for Applications #1510130358
Grants Gateway ID: DOH01-CEADRE-2016
Issued by New York State Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care, Alzheimer's Disease Program
Schedule of Events
Letter of Interest/Intent Due | December 30, 2015 |
Questions Due | January 8, 2016 |
Questions, Answers and Updates Posted (on or about) | January 15, 2016 |
Applications Due | February 9, 2016 by 6:00PM |
Contact Information
Elizabeth Berberian
New York State Department of Health
Alzheimer's Disease Program
One Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210
Phone: (518) 486-6562
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Subject line: CEAD Reissued RFA
To learn more about this opportunity, please go to the NYS Grants Gateway at the following web address:
To apply, log into the Grants Gateway and click on the View Opportunities button under View Available Opportunities. To get started, in the Search Criteria, enter the Grant Opportunity name listed above and select the Department of Health as the Funding Agency and hit the Search button. Click on the name of the Grant Opportunity from the search results grid and then click on the APPLY FOR GRANT OPPORTUNITY button located bottom left of the Main page of the Grant Opportunity.
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One industry that abundantly reaps the fruits of AI innovation is without doubt manufacturing. AI has proven to be a real game-changer for the heavy asset and manufacturing industry.
Industrial AI is a manifestation of the digitalisation that is transforming manufacturing. Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) or smart manufacturing are the main drivers of this digitalisation and all refer to applying information and communication technology to every step in the manufacturing supply chain.
"Manufacturing is the sector that generates far more data than any other sector," stated Diego Galar, Professor of Condition Monitoring at Lulea University of Technology and Head of Maintenance & Reliability at Tecnalia at his presentation on industrial AI at Data Innovation Summit 2019.
Intelligent manufacturing and AI
Digitalisation has evolved the manufacturing in such a way that we have moved from smart manufacturing where sensors were deployed to automate and optimise factory processes to digital factories which allow monitoring digital assets, i.e. products before they are even manufactured. The impact of the evolution is such that it can transform traditional manufacturing to digital manufacturing in the course of 2-3 years, points out Diego.
What's even more prominent is that digital transformation has affected the most conservative sectors like metallurgy and mining. But where do we see AI's role in this evolution? Diego states that the concept of AI isn't new, but as it has adapted to the industry, it provides a specific context and potential for AI to grow even faster and augment our lives. He points to maintenance, operations and production as the biggest beneficiaries of industrial AI.
AI and engineers are at a position to co-create a solution. Diego argues that artificial intelligence can't replace the traditional engineers, but their joint efforts can produce a solution that will improve industrial assets and decrease the shutdowns of the machines. Because at the end of the day that what Industry 4.0 is all about – increasing performance and decreasing the number of failures, states Diego.
Enemies to industrial AI
Artificial intelligence in the industry isn't free from challenges. It has to cope with different anomalies, Diego warns, such as point anomalies, contextual anomalies and collective anomalies.
The enemies for artificial intelligence are false positives and false negatives. They are detrimental for the process operations because they point to actions that are not required. A still more dangerous consequence is that the performance of AI and the confidence in the system are ruined.
At the end of the day, Industry 4.0 is all about increasing performance and decreasing the number of failures.
Being the main protagonist in the midst of a revolution is a hard job and attracts many nemeses. The biggest ones for AI in the industry are the black swans and the swan song.
Black swans are outliers that are not found in our data, but when they appear they cause extreme catastrophic consequences. They characterise with retrospective predictability, meaning humans can find explanations for it only after it happens.
The swan song works the other way around. It refers to the signals emitted by a machine indicating that it's going to die. They can be detected with AI so the shutdown is planned in advance to avoid catastrophic consequences.
With all these enemies lurking about, working in manufacturing entails risk perspective. We have to be aware that we have the probability-based and historical data and the knowledge derived from it on the one side, but we also have the surprise on the other side. And it's AI's part to fill that gap between our knowledge and the surprises.
In order to do that, we need to have a tool in place that brings all the company data in one place and enable running AI systems. This tool, or tools, is the digital twins.
Digital twins
Digital twins enable technology to run AI systems, maintains Diego. They represent data repositories, models or virtualisation of the assets in order to perform the two main goals of digitalisation: increasing performance and decreasing failures, but they also provide business KPIs of the assets.
These digital twins have been evolving extremely rapidly, Diego highlights. The first generation is digital twins 1.0, which is basic machine learning where the OT data of the asset is fed into the anomaly detection model.
The need to integrate the IT systems into the digital twins led to the second generation of digital twins. Bringing the taxonomies and ontologies of all assets together in the digital twins, and converging OT and IT technology create the digital twins 2.0. This second generation of digital twins is combining data in real-time from the asset and data from the IT systems in order to produce metadata to be exploited.
However, digital twins 2.0 still have certain limitations in that they're not employing all the available data in the organisation. There is so much more data that the organisation collects that is not related to the asset but is still crucial to be considered. When the contextual data is brought to the asset, we create context awareness, which refers to all the circumstances related to the asset described by the dataset – giving rise to the digital twins 2.1. or digital twins 2.X, as Diego describes. Even with context awareness, the digital twins 2.X have limitations in regards to certain failures and performance that are not in the dataset and can't be predicted (black swan loses).
To fill this gap, we have to merge the datasets and the physics of the failure – or create hybrid models as Diego calls them. This convergence of the data and physic is called digital twins 3.0. The digital twins 3.0 or hybrid models bring together data from the field, the physics from the failure and the context awareness in order to deliver context-driven services. The digital twins 3.0 are the most sophisticated generation, but that doesn't render the previous versions 1.0 and 2.0 as useless, points out Diego. Digital twins 1.0 are useful for operational level warnings and early detection, while 2.0 are applied for edge computing and tactical level operation maintenance. And 3.0 is applied to a higher level of strategic management.
How digital twins help manufacturing
As Diego stressed earlier in his presentation, the expectations of digital twins are to render virtual commissioning of our assets as digital assets that will serve not only as data repositories to dump all the data in them but they present compound of all databases and the physics of the failure in order to deliver services.
The evolution of the digital twins deliver the different types of analytics applied in the industry:
- Diagnostics/Descriptive analytics – applied to have insight into the failures (what happened, why they happened)
- Predictive analytics – used to predict when the next failure/anomaly is going to happen.
- Prescriptive analytics – applied to show different implications of decisions models.
AI in the industry is striving to achieve cognitive analytics, analytics that embodies all previous, AI that autonomously learns from past actions, finds correlations, learns from outcomes and gives prescriptions.


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By Cary Loren
Photography was a special interest for Bahnmiller, who first picked up a camera during her student days at the University of Michigan. She used black-and-white film for photography projects between 1975 and 1978. The negatives were neatly kept in dated order inside a glassine negative index file. About 800 black-and-white negatives exist. The photographs may have been made for a beginning photography class at the university.
To document Detroit, Bahnmiller mainly used slide film, which was held in binders connected to her urban projects. From slides she would print color Xeroxes. Handmade prints of the photographs don't show up in her estate or archive, suggesting prints were never made. Photography subjects included outings at Cedar Lake and Silver Lake, Pickney and Milan, Michigan, camping in Saginaw, her family home, and a vacation in Florida. A few images contain artistic photography from a series of rotting squash, self-portraits, and nudes taken in a meadow.
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Newsroom | US Fertility celebrates the Portland Thorns' championship victory as the team's Official Fertility Partner
US Fertility celebrates the Portland Thorns' championship victory as the team's Official Fertility Partner
US Fertility, the Official Fertility Partner of the Portland Thorns FC, applauds the team's post-season victory and reflects on their groundbreaking partnership with the organization.
WASHINGTON, D.C. [October 29, 2022] – Portland Thorns FC clinched the 2022 NWSL Championship on Oct. 29 at Audi Field with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current. Sophia Smith scored the game-winning goal and was named NWSL Championship game MVP as the team won their third National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Championship since joining the league and beginning play in the 2013 season. Their victory follows an impressive season that saw the Thorns become the first team to win three league titles (2013, 2017, 2022).
As the club's Official Fertility Partner, US Fertility, the nation's largest physician-led integrated network of top-tier fertility practices, supports Thorns players with fertility preservation options and educational resources, so they do not have to choose between their careers and their plans for building a family.
"US Fertility congratulates the Thorns on a spectacular season, post-season, and championship victory," shares Jean Dzierzak, Senior Vice President of Marketing at US Fertility. "We recognize the sacrifices many female athletes must make with regard to building their families and feel empowered as an organization to step in and help. Given the options we have available, players shouldn't have to choose between family and career. They deserve our support now more than ever. It's the right thing to do. In welcoming the Thorns to the US Fertility family, we're in a position to help players and fans discover their own family-building options. It is an incredible honor, and we thank the Thorns organization for helping us pioneer this important partnership."
Since the beginning of 2022, in addition to the Thorns, US Fertility's founding partner practice, Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI) has become the Official Fertility Partner of the Chicago Red Stars, and founding partner practice Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) has become the Official Fertility Partner of the North Carolina Courage and Houston Dash, with additional team partnerships in the works.
The Thorns' championship victory comes on the heels of US Fertility's prominent presence at the annual American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scientific Congress and Expo, which was held in Anaheim California from October 23 – 26, 2022. Seven researchers from across the US Fertility network won eight prizes at the event, considered the largest, most prestigious event in the field of reproductive medicine. Members from the US Fertility team presented 31 abstracts at the event to their colleagues from across the world. Their research includes new data providing hope to those with cancer who are considering fertility preservation treatment, as well as new insights that provide an optimal age for egg donors and those pursuing elective egg freezing.
"US Fertility physicians and researchers are champions in their own right, conducting award-winning research and providing award-winning care," shares Portland Thorns FC general manager Karina LeBlanc. "This has been a momentous week for both organizations, and we are incredibly proud of the work our teams have done both on the pitch and in the lab. We look forward to continuing to support our players with the best family-building options available and cheering on our US Fertility family's commitment to continuously improving treatment outcomes and increasing nationwide access to affordable care."
About US Fertility
US Fertility is the largest, physician-led, integrated network of top-tier fertility practices in the United States, offering comprehensive fertility-market-focused non-clinical, administrative, and technical platforms that help domestic and international practices improve patient outcomes and increase patient access. To learn more about partnership- or affiliate-status benefits, call 301-545-1308 or visit www.USFertility.com.
About Portland Thorns FC
Portland Thorns FC is an American professional women's soccer team based in Portland, Oregon that plays their home matches at the iconic Providence Park. Established in 2012, the team began play in 2013 as one of the founding teams of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) – the top-ranked professional women's soccer league in the United States. Thorns FC won the inaugural NWSL Championship in 2013 and added a second league title in 2017 along with securing the 2016 and 2021 NWSL Shield as regular-season champions.


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80's Pop Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This Eurythmics
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Do you have different line-up options?
We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get on the night. We do have pre-audititioned 'dep' musicians available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. As a professional band our reputation means everything so you can be confident that all of our players are most experienced and of a very high level."
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We are totally flexible with timings to suit your special requirements. If any of your timings change please let us know and we're happy to help.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Absolutely.We can provide this service for free during any breaks. If you'd like a DJ service via our dedicated PA after the final set until the event closes,we provide this for an additional £100.
How much time do you need to set up?
Usually set up and sound check are 45-60 minutes before the performance time. If required we can supply a free playlist service via iPad to help set the atmosphere.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and studying feedback from guests to ensure everyone has a wonderful time. Of course if you have a favourite artist or song we can do our best to learn this prior to the event if sufficient notice is given.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
Absolutely our professional PA, lighting, Batman,Hulk and Superman superhero figures and/or our unique 'star themed' back drop are all included
Can you learn song requests before the event?
If you have any special song requests there may be a chance the band already know it. For requests you'd like us to learn there is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account musical arrangements and rehearsal times etc.
What do your clients love most about your performances?
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The World's Trendiest Breakfast Sandwich Is Nothing Complicated
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The first time I saw an EGGDROP sandwich, I was perusing a Vietnamese food blogger's website, looking for recipes. One image showed a small, right-side-up wrapper was a sandwich bursting with cuteness and, presumably, flavor. Perfectly scrambled eggs were nestled between two slices of brioche, my favorite kind of bread. Slices of ham and American cheese hugged the eggs, a squirt of sauce strategically layered on top. It's the kind of sandwich that looks and feels posh—food that I'd want to tell my friends about.
That's exactly what Goldenhind, the franchise-based company that created EGGDROP, wants you to do. To the young and mobile-friendly crowd of South Korea, EGGDROP's trajectory as an elite brand (it bills itself as "Korea's first premium gourmet egg sandwich") can be attributed to how many people share what they eat online. Turns out, an egg sandwich "inspired by the American diner" was exactly what people needed.
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EGGDROP sandwiches are for the customer who wants the best of everything: American diner fare filled with eggs, ham, bacon, cheese, and avocado but also a quick, convenient, and high-quality protein option. Goldenhind understands this desire and caters to it; the small, kiosk-style restaurants usually have long lines and run like a tight ship, with strict quality control similar to American restaurants.
Inside are stainless steel countertops and appliances with very few chairs, making it the kind of grab-and-go place that many busy young professionals prefer (or at least patronize). Then there's the signature black-and-white grid pattern of the sandwich wrappers, which EGGDROP calls the "city grid" pattern, representing the fact that many locations are situated in populous areas.
To eat an EGGDROP sandwich is to be part of a lifestyle brand, the growing health-conscious and socially minded young professionals who also (secretly) desire an American diner experience. For customers, it's the taste, convenience, and visual appeal that brings them in, but for Lee Mikuyng, who co-owns an EGGDROP location with her mother, the experience of owning a restaurant allows them to form a bond stronger than ever before. She attributes the trendiness factor to the way the sandwiches are made.
"We put in the bread vertically, unlike most sandwiches." she says, and this makes the sandwich a great choice for those hungry for a quick bite on the go. That kind of attention to detail matters, even if the visual elements don't affect the flavor of the final product.
In the past few years, the popularity of this sandwich has gone beyond the streets and Instagram. On TikTok, for example, creators post reviews of the sandwich, or attempt to make their own version, or simply introduce people to similar versions. Many of these videos have garnered thousands of views, thereby elevating brand awareness even more.
The numbers do not lie. As of April 2022, there are 275 EGGDROP locations around South Korea. Sales for the first half of 2021, as the company boasted on its website, were 38.5 billion South Korean won—that's almost $30 million USD in just five years. And speaking of USD, more locations slated for opening this year, in both Thailand and the United States.
Word has spread overseas, and companies like Flippoly and Egg Tuck in the United States are already emulating this sandwich, touting their own version of the aesthetically pleasing, Instagram-friendly fare. With these other spots capitalizing on the same appeal of EGGDROP, will the original from Korea, which took its cues from American diner fare to begin with, stoke the most excitement and generate the longest lines once it lands in the States? Ultimately, the diners will decide. But one thing seems undeniable: Eating an egg sandwich is one of the best ways to fill up a hungry stomach and boost your happiness. Just don't forget to share it on TikTok.
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Sudan denies UN report it supplied Libya's Haftar with paramilitaries
Sudan denies UN report it supplied Libya's Haftar with paramilitaries
Sudan has been accused of sending at least 1,000 paramilitary troops to Libya in service of rogue warlord Khalifa Haftar.
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Sudan has denied a United Nations report alleging it sent paramilitaries to fight for Khalifa Haftar in Libya.
The confidential report, revealed by AFP earlier this week, appeared to confirm earlier reports by The New Arab's Arabic service accusing Sudanese General Mohammad Hamdan Dagalo of supplying the Libyan warlord with militiamen.
Dagalo, better known by his nickname Himedti, is the commander of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and a member of the country's transitional sovereign council.
The confidential UN report, compiled by a panel of experts over a year, found that Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey had regularly violated a UN arms embargo imposed on Libya in 2011.
While Ankara did so by allegedly supplying military equipment ranging from armoured vehicles to drones to the UN-recognised government of Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, Abu Dhabi and Amman are accused of violating the embargo in support of Haftar, a warlord regularly accused of rights violations who launched an offensive in April in a bid to seize Tripoli.
Delivered to the UN Security Council in late October, the report also alleged the presence of Chadian and Sudanese foreign fighters in the country.
According to the report, a thousand RSF troops were sent to the eastern city of Benghazi in July in order to protect oil infrastructure there while the main bulk of Haftar's forces continued their assault on Tripoli in the country's west.
Sudanese Armed Forces spokesman Brigadier General Aamer Mohamed al-Hasan rejected the claims on Saturday.
Speaking to Tiba TV, he called the claims "false rumours" and stated that the RSF works according to international and UN conventions.
"The Sudanese army is not a security company that can be rented out as claimed in this report," Hasan said.
"These claims are part of a systematic maliciousness aimed against the Sudanese national institutions."
Himedti's RSF paramilitaries are also present in Yemen, where they fight against the Houthi rebels as part of the Saudi-led coalition.
The paramilitary group has been accused by rights groups of taking large sums from Saudi Arabia to recruit poor young men - and even children - from Sudan's deprived Darfur region and neighbouring country Chad to serve in Yemen.
The RSF is an officialised offshoot of the Janjaweed militias, infamous for their role in the devastating Darfur conflict.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has accused the regime of former President Omar al-Bashir, ousted earlier this year after months of popular protests, of recruiting, funding and organising the Janjaweed, which are widely accused of carrying out genocide, mass rape and other war crimes.
Under Himedti, the RSF has served as a border force designed to stop African migrants crossing the desert into Libya and Egypt and a counter-insurgency force battling with rebels in the country's South Kordofan and Blue Nile conflict zones.
There the paramilitary force has been accused of human rights violations against civilians.
Himedti and his RSF came to wider international prominence after the general emerged as a leading figure in the military that replaced Bashir.
The paramilitary group is accused of primary responsibility in the brutal June 3 massacre of more than 100 protesters at a Khartoum sit-in.
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Glenn to play Acoustic Festival – early bird tickets available now!
Mike Peters!
Ian McNabb!
The Animals!
Joan Armatrading!
John Cooper Clarke!
All on the same weekend, at early bird prices for another month only!
Dates for the 2012 Acoustic Festival of Britain will be May 25 – 26 – 27 when we will be back at Uttoxeter Racecourse in Staffordshire.
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Some excess Christmas calories were burned off in some style during the Gloucester 10 Mile Road Race on Sunday.
Runners took to the streets after setting off from Quadrant Way at the Waterwells Business Park, Quedgeley, at around 10.10am, shortly after the wheelchair race began at 10am.
The first lap was 4.7 miles and the second lap was 5.3 miles – so runners would have been right in thinking the second lap seemed longer.
You can see some of the competitors in the picture gallery above and a video is at the top of this article, showing runners in good spirits as they pounded the streets.
A number of road closures were put in place for the race from around 9am, including Haresfield Lane, Pool Farm Lane, Brookthorpe Lane and Naas Lane.
It was the ideal time for a good run, coming after the Christmas excess and before the New Year's Eve excess.
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Real scenes examples
Another typology of videos with great success are those showing real situations, but not common or easily accessible: flying a plane, diving with sharks, are some examples that can easily be found. Normally, this scenes just offer one single static camera. Below you can find some of the most interesting examples one can find in the Internet.


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18th April 2018
We are delighted to support Processions 2018.
PROCESSIONS is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in a mass participation artwork to celebrate one hundred years of votes for women.
In 1918, the Representation of the People Act in the UK gave the first women the right to vote and stand for public office. One hundred years on, we are inviting women* and girls across the UK to come and mark this historic moment as part of a living portrait of women in the 21st century. *those who identify as women or non-binary
On Sunday 10 of June, women and girls in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London will walk together as part of this celebratory mass participation artwork. Wearing either green, white or violet, the colours of the suffrage movement, the PROCESSIONS will appear as a flowing river of colour through the city streets.
We are offering meeting/workshop space for any individual or any groups (artists/makers/community/womens groups) from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area wishing to make banners or just get together to meet and discuss the project or plan attendance on the day for PROCESSIONS 2018 - Northern Ireland
So if you are a female from the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area, please register at www.processions.co.uk, download your banner-making toolkit and get your female friends together at Flowerfield Arts Centre or The Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre to make beautiful banners.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email the Processions NI co-ordinator email@example.com and she will book our spaces for you.


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Susan Silvestri |
First Vice President |
Rita Topalian |
Second Vice President |
Lynn Martin |
Third Vice President |
Becky Lagenwalter |
Recording Secretary |
Patty Anis |
Treasurer |
Chelsea Ham |
Ways & Means |
Becky Lagenwalter |
Membership Chair |
Lynn Martin |
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Susan Silvestri |
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Susan Silvestri |
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Martha House |
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Lynne Ebenkamp |
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Patty Anis |
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Glenda Armand |
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We are a group of local women who meet monthly to promote Republican and Conservative values. Men, significant others, friends, and neighbors are welcome to attend our meetings.
As Republican women, we are often called the "worker bees of the GOP." We educate our members on the political process and current issues, assist the GOP in electing qualified Republicans to office, and promote Republican initiatives.
Our grassroots organization has been working hard for Republicans in the Puente Hills area since 1969. We unite women from all walks of life to empower each other to positively impact the direction of our nation.
Our objectives are:
- To promote a wider knowledge of the principles and policies of the Republican Party thru educational programs.To
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- To work with the Republican State Party and County Central Committee for election of Republican candidates to public office.
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text: Henry had worked internationally for most of his adult life, he met as well as married his wifey Annah while stationed overseas… They lived a good life as well as brought up 3 youngsters! All of them were doing great. Henry as well as Annah constantly believed they'd return to the US as well as settle 1 morning, But before doing so, they wanted to explore the whole country as well as choose a locale to build or buy their retirement home. Their first pick of a state was California. After flying back, they found a temporary locale to stay as well as began their up-to-date chapter. Annah wanted to explore Santa Barbara, which was where her Grandmother was born. The neighborhood set at the coast was moderate as well as attractive for most of the year. This was a large selling point for a couple used to sunny locales across the world. Another pro was weed dispensaries where they'd buy lots of things love edibles, CBD oils, as well as balms since weed is legal in the state. Annah wanted to begin their tour of Santa Barbara by going to wine country. They had been to some superb wine-growing areas in France as well as knew California was also an excellent section to explore. Annah had plans to get a few bottles which she would add to her wine collection. The dream beach cabin they had in mind had to have a wine cellar to cabin their superb collection from all over the world. The afternoons spent in the wine country were particular as they even got to learn how to make wine. The Santa Ynez valley had a wine tour for all people, as well as along the way, they made some superb up-to-date friends.


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Mr. Forrest is the Assistant Commander for Asset Management at the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command. In his current position, he is the principal advisor to the Commander, NAVFAC and key Department of the Navy and Department of Defense officials for real property asset management, ensuring the optimal provision of real property assets that are integral to mission. He is the DoN's senior technical, execution and management authority for all matters relating to the acquisition, management and disposal of real property interests, to include Special Ventures Acquisition programs such as Family and Unaccompanied Housing Public-Private Ventures, Enhanced Use Leasing and other third party financed, innovative and transformational initiatives. He is responsible for DoN-wide real estate policy and oversight of real estate acquisitions, leasing, out-leasing and disposals; Base Development Management, including global regional and installation, land, facilities and infrastructure planning, real property inventory management, real property Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness, geospatial information, and planning policy and criteria; Base Realignment and Closure, to include caretaker, environmental remediation, and disposals; and resources across the entire Asset Management Business Line. He has oversight and community management responsibilities for the AMBL across NAVFAC, which includes over 1,000 planners, engineers and realty specialists at 3 subordinate commands, 9 Facility Engineering Commands, and 66 Public Works Departments worldwide.
Mr. Forrest was selected for appointment to the Senior Executive Service in February 2002. During his initial SES position as SVA Director, he was responsible for the development, acquisition, execution, oversight, monitoring and management of SVA and PPV programs, portfolios and projects supporting the Navy and Marine Corps. Mr. Forrest also served as the first Energy Office Director at NAVFAC, enabling increased energy security, energy efficiency, use of energy from renewable/alternative sources and a reduction of greenhouse gases across the DoN shore establishment. He continues to lead the way for the DoN on Housing investment portfolios that currently includes $10 billion in assets.
Mr. Forrest has been involved with the Military Housing Privatization Initiative authorities and PPV programs and projects since May 1996. In November 1997 he accepted the position of Project Manager of Privatization at NAVFAC in Alexandria, VA. He served as Senior Project Manager for Pacific Fleet and Marine Corps Housing Privatization from August 1999 to January 2001, and as Senior Program Manager with SVA at NAVFAC in Washington, DC from January 2001 to February 2002.
Mr. Forrest's experience with Navy and Marine Corps Housing and Military Construction began in November 1990 when he served in various MILCON program management positions at NAVFAC, culminating in a position as Program Manager for the DoN's Family Housing, New and Replacement Construction program from August 1992 through May 1996. With an annual budget of approximately $200M, he was responsible for managing all new and replacement family housing construction for the Navy and Marine Corps around the world. With the introduction of the Neighborhoods of Excellence program in 1993, he saw an opportunity to improve and modernize housing construction standards for the Navy and spearheaded the implementation of quality of life enhancements across the program he managed.
Mr. Forrest began his Federal career in January 1987 as an Engineering Intern in NAVFAC's Professional Development Center Program. After two years of rotational training assignments at NAVFAC's Headquarters in Alexandria, VA, Chesapeake Division in Washington, DC and Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory in Port Hueneme, CA, he accepted a project management position at a Resident Officer In Charge of Construction office in Washington, DC where he was responsible for completion of the $26 million HMX-1 Support Facility in direct support of the President of the United States.
Mr. Forrest attended the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY and graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. In addition, he has taken numerous post-graduate courses from The National Development Council, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and Kenan-Flagler Business School at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mr. Forrest is a certified Housing Development Finance Professional and Engineer-In-Training.
During his career Mr. Forrest has been recognized professionally with numerous special achievement awards, including the Presidential Meritorious Rank Award for Senior Executives. Awards Mr. Forrest has accepted on behalf of the DoN have come from leading national industry organizations and Federal agencies, and include the Multi-Housing World Planning Design Award, Smart Growth Achievement Award from the Environmental Protection Agency, Business Solutions in the Public Interest Federal Acquisition Award from Government Executive Magazine and the Council for Excellence in Government, and Deal of Year for Innovative Non-Traditional Finance from The Bond Buyer.
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The end of a stressful and eventful year is upon us and what better than a good tape to ride out the year with. Rising artist Pilot Flyin' recently delivered some insanely chill vibes with his new project titled "Pre-Boarding."Currently based in Phoenix Arizona, this is Pilot's first project and a promising start for his career in music.
7 tracks running 17 minutes of the most mellow vibes anyone mood could ask for. The tape opens up with "Red Eyes" introducing his listeners to raw lyricism, 808's and soothing sounds of planes taking off just like his music. His track "Ride with Me" gifted a catchy chorus over lax piano keys. Pilot a lot pulled in other rising artists Orama and Cam Laurent for "Counted Out," featuring 3 separate flows preaching playing your positions and getting to the money.
Pilot's release of "Pre-Boarding" is more than an impressionable introduction to what this rising artist has to offer. With 2020 being his first year in music, the artist released two singles and a wavy visual shot by Ryan O'Boyle for his track "Cloud 9." The artist clearly values quality over quantity giving his listeners just a cast of what he has to bring to the table.


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Join the NFTfi Ambassador Program
Are you an avid NFTfi user, passionate about everything NFT and crypto, and eager to get more involved? Then the NFTfi Ambassador Program is for you!
About the program
NFTfi Ambassadors are active community representatives that support the NFTfi community (and soon the NFTfi DAO) in various ways, such as through community moderation, outreach, education, and content creation. They enjoy exclusive perks such as access to community-run initiatives, an Ambassador-only Discord channel, the hottest NFTfi swag, and more. Ambassadors play a significant role in connecting NFTfi to its current and future users. NFTfi Ambassadors are in the pole position to become leading voices and contributors in our planned DAO structure.
Exclusive perks
- Regular face-time with the NFTfi leadership team
- Access to several Ambassador-only Discord channels
- Special Ambassador role and privileges on Discord
- Contribution and leadership opportunities in strategic NFTfi initiatives
- Free NFTfi swag to represent NFTfi in real life & at virtual events
- Early information about NFTfi Labs part-time and full-time job openings
- More to come…
NFTfi Ambassador Initiatives
We envision a future where NFTfi's settlement layer becomes a public good, and we see Ambassadors as the leaders of the upcoming DAO. We've launched community-run initiatives to instill a culture of collective ownership and empower community members who want to be the change right now.
Their mission is to keep our Discord community vibrant and as a place where community members feel heard and taken care of. It strives to create an atmosphere of security, mutual growth, and web3 (financial) literacy.
- You have used NFTfi as a borrower or a lender
- You are a NFTfi community member and recognized as contributing to a positive, friendly and welcoming atmosphere
- You have a deep understanding of the NFTfi user interface and protocol, and can intuit general loan term dynamics across the top assets on NFTfi
- You are organized, ready to deepen your knowledge about NFTfi continuously over time and to contribute to our public FAQ
- You have regular availability so your support can be easily and reliably coordinated with other Moderators and the NFTfi team
- Strong bonus: Previous Discord moderator experience
- Strong bonus: You are an active community member in one or more of the NFT projects whitelisted on NFTfi (e.g. BAYC)
Their mission is to help make the onboarding experience as smooth as possible for new NFTfi users, and to proactively represent the NFTfi community with external partners. They organize campaigns to spread financial literacy and conduct various other onboarding activities.
- You have used NFTfi yourself as a borrower or a lender
- You have impeccable communication skills and enjoy connecting to new people and projects to educate and excite them for NFTfi
- You have a deep understanding of the NFTfi user interface and protocol, and can intuit general loan term dynamics across the top assets on NFTfi
- You are organized, self-disciplined and are ready to iterate and share your learnings with other Ambassadors and the NFTfi team
- Strong bonus: You are an active community member in one or more of the NFT projects whitelisted on NFTfi (e.g. BAYC)
Their mission is to represent NFTfi across social media channels by creating engaging, informative, and insightful content in the form of tweets, videos, blogs, infographics, podcasts, or any other form of artistic production.
- You have a good general understanding of the NFTfi vision and protocol
- You have the ability to see the NFTfi cosmos "from the outside", and can anticipate relevant topics and questions from our users
- You can provide at least 3 previously published pieces of content as part of your application (articles, videos, graphics, etc.)
- You have impeccable professional standards in your domain (e.g. article copy is logically structured, flawless and grammatically correct)
- Strong bonus: You have used NFTfi yourself as a borrower or a lender
- Strong bonus: You can intuit general NFT lending dynamics and can create content that guides new users to determine loan terms
- Strong bonus: You are an active community member in one or more of the NFT projects whitelisted on NFTfi (e.g. BAYC)
Want to contribute differently to NFTfi?
We're just starting out, and we love thinking outside the box! We are open to NFTfi power users of all talents and ideas, willing to use them to drive NFTfi forward.
- Let us know how you want to contribute, we're all ears!
Connect with current Ambassadors
Join our Discord channel and discuss the Ambassador program with our current Ambassadors - they can be easily identified by the Ambassador badge in their Discord handle.


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Dearly missed by Melissa and Chris Speilhagen
We recently helped our girl, Bold, cross the Rainbow Bridge. She had been sick for two years with what is called a protein-losing enteropathy… her body could not absorb the nutrients from her food.
Bold, we miss you. You were always sweet and gentle, a dog of opportunity at times; sneaking out the door to give Dad a nice long run, "table-surfing" for sandwiches or whatever you could find, but I'll miss your tender hugs and leans the most. But you are free now. No more medications or doctors visits, no more leashes or fences to stand in your way.
We love you. Run Baby Girl, Run. ~ Melissa and Chris Spielhagen


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In this article, we talk about how to develop a learning management system (LMS), why such systems are important, and the cost to develop a custom LMS.
- The world needs learning management systems
- How does a learning management system work?
- How to build a custom learning management system?
- What are the best learning management systems?
- Features to include in a learning management system
- LMS monetization
- Cost to make a custom learning management platform
The world needs learning management systems more than ever
This new decade has been turbulent practically from day one. Half the world is currently quarantined, borders are shut, and we're practicing so-called social distancing, cutting our contact with others to a minimum. Obviously, this affects workplaces and schools.
Now the internet is flooded with advice about what to do when you're social distancing. It mostly includes lists of what to read or watch or play. That's all well and good, but the world needs to move on even when we're all sitting at home. We need to earn money to live, so we need to work. And our kids (and we ourselves) need to study. That's where learning management systems (LMSs) come into play.
LMS software isn't a new thing, of course. It's the digital age, and millions of people choose to study online. Some adults combine work with studying; some parents believe their children will be better off homeschooled; some people of all ages have no other choice due to health conditions. Moreover, some companies have their own learning systems for employees that allow seasoned specialists to teach new employees and upgrade their own skills.
Online training has been around for a while, but now we're all forced to use it. Meaning it's exactly the right time to build an online learning management system.
How does a learning management system work?
There are two types of learning management systems:
- Systems for full-time distance learning
- Spaces to store learning materials for teachers and students to work with between meetings
The second type of system is basically the same as the first but with slightly clipped functionality. In this article, we'll talk about systems for full-time distance learning and will describe the process of learning management system development.
In a nutshell, an LMS is a communication and collaboration platform for schools and students. Its main purpose is to allow students to access learning materials online and pass their assignments to teachers while allowing teachers to create courses, give out assignments, assess assignments, assign grades, and provide feedback to students. It sounds pretty simple, but that's the tip of the iceberg. To create an LMS platform, you need to take multiple things into account.
How to build a custom learning management system?
Learning management systems come in many shapes and forms. Before you start building your own, you need to decide what type it will be. Here are the main options:
- An internal LMS for educating your employees on internal processes
- An internal LMS for an educational institution
- An enterprise LMS to be offered as a SaaS product
- A general-purpose SaaS LMS for educational institutions
- An LMS focused on a specific academic or industry field
Depending on what kind of LMS you want to create, the scope of features will differ, as will the business analysis process you'll need to go through.
Internal corporate LMS
Why would a company need a custom LMS for internal use when there are a plethora of such systems offered by third parties?
Well, the biggest downside of many SaaS LMS solutions is limited customization. If your company has to teach employees unique processes, it might be hard to find a third-party system that can cover these processes. Another issue is security, which is generally better when the system belongs to your company and not to a third party.
If your company doesn't have totally unique processes and your learning materials don't include any confidential information, it might be cheaper and easier to buy a license from a SaaS LMS company.
Internal school/university LMS
Schools and universities usually don't have their own internal learning management systems. Most of the time, it's not worth the investment to have something for internal use only. Educational institutions don't tend to use private information in learning materials, and customization isn't high on their priority lists.
Small or medium-sized online schools usually have little need for dedicated high-performance servers to handle thousands of students at once. And brick-and-mortar colleges use LMSs more as a supplement to traditional learning methods. For both of these types of educational institutions, the cost to build a learning management system might be too steep.
However, the times we live in have come to dictate new rules. With the global lockdown we see today, servers of SaaS learning management systems like Google Classroom and Edmodo are heavily loaded. Maybe it's time for big institutions to invest in developing Google Classroom-like apps of their own?
LMS software as a service
If you plan to offer an LMS as a service to either businesses or schools, you'll need to choose a niche. The educational industry is enormous and competition is high. Therefore, it's critical to find your unique value proposition — something that makes you stand out from the crowd. A unique value proposition is part of the Lean Canvas, a tool used by development teams to build a business model canvas.
A unique value proposition is a must in today's competitive market. Without one, you'll have nothing to attract the attention of users in the sea of options. Here are some examples of popular learning management systems for schools and their unique value propositions.
What are the best learning management systems?
Google Classroom
The biggest benefit of Google Classroom is that it's a Google product. This means seamless integration with Google services like Gmail, Drive, Docs, and YouTube. Besides, Google Classroom is free to use for individuals and for schools that use G Suite for Education.
However, it's not without its shortcomings. For example, Google Classroom doesn't offer accounts for parents to keep tabs on their kids' performance in real time. Parents only receive occasional email updates.
Also, Google Classroom doesn't integrate with Hangouts, so there's no internal communication aside from comments in Docs. For communication, users can set up groups in external messengers like Remind: School Communication, Skype, Facebook Messenger, or, well, Hangouts.
Edmodo is another LMS that's popular among schools. Like Google Classroom, it has a free option. But unlike Google Classroom, the free version has clipped functionality, as Edmodo uses a freemium model.
Edmodo is a social network-like service, which makes it easy to use for anyone familiar with Facebook. It can also integrate with G Suite for Education and Microsoft Office. More integrations are offered in a paid plan. Unlike Google Classroom, Edmodo offers parents direct access to their children's assignments and marks.
On the flip side, there are no content authoring tools in Edmodo — a feature essential for long-term remote learning.
Unlike both Edmodo and Google Classroom, Docebo is an enterprise LMS, or an e-learning tool for businesses. It stands out thanks to its AI-powered personalization and content curation as well as its multi-language localization. Another prominent feature of Docebo is its marketplace, where you can actually sell your courses for a bit of extra income.
The drawbacks of Docebo include the fact that customization might be challenging for novice users.
These are just a few examples of learning management systems to give you a picture of what they're like. You'll need to research your competition in whatever niche you decide to build an LMS for.
Features to include in a learning management system
Uniqueness is invaluable in the oversaturated market of e-learning systems, but so is quality core functionality. Even if your key feature is golden, if it's the only part of your app made with care, there's no value in it. Here's a list of features any proper LMS needs to succeed.
1. Great user experience
Studying new things can be hard as it is, and the task of an LMS is to at least not make it more difficult. Preferably, an LMS should make studying easier. Hence, you need to provide a user experience that's smooth and logical. From onboarding to course creation to handing out and passing back assignments, the simpler and shorter the processes, the more users will stay with your system. A cluttered interface is always a bad decision, but it can kill an e-learning system before it's born.
2. Mobile-friendly
If we're talking about a multi-course platform, the usual approach is to start with building a learning management website and add mobile apps later. Most people prefer studying at home with a computer, after all. However, any custom learning website must be mobile-friendly and adaptable to different screens.
3. Course creation and management
This is the core feature of any LMS. Course creation involves uploading learning materials and arranging them to make a comprehensive system. The process needs to be simple and user-friendly. For example, you can allow users to drag and drop materials into designated spaces. If you're integrating third-party authoring tools, your LMS needs to be compliant with SCORM and xAPI, the two most common standards for e-learning content.
4. Group creation
Learning management systems are built with groups in mind. Whether they're school classes or batches of new employees, groups are essential for teachers and students alike. By setting up groups, teachers can organize their course materials and distribute them to everyone. Students, in turn, can use groups to communicate among themselves, collaborate, and help each other with ease.
5. Giving out and accepting assignments
In a way, this is part of course management functionality. But we've decided to single it out to bring attention to its importance. Having a separate space for assignments means being able to easily find, customize, and send assignments in bulk. If configured correctly, this feature will also allow teachers to see which students have turned in their assignments.
6. Assessment and marking tools
Assessment tools make it possible to highlight areas where each student struggles, and marking goes hand in hand with progress tracking.
7. Teacher collaboration
Sometimes, it's useful and convenient for teachers to collaborate on creating and managing courses. Two or more specialists in the same field or in related fields can build a stronger course and manage classes more efficiently.
8. Quizzes and tests
To allow educators to assess how well students have learned the material, add functionality for tests and quizzes. In contrast to regular assignments, quizzes can be self-marking, meaning they don't require the teacher to spend time assessing them. Results will be delivered to both the teacher and student (and parent, if you enable parental access) so everyone can see where there are gaps in the student's knowledge. You can also make quizzes and tests reusable instead of making teachers add them manually each time.
9. Calendar
A calendar enables teachers to set deadlines for students. This is especially important in a virtual classroom when a group needs to move at a set schedule. However, even in individual learning, a calendar can be useful to track progress and the speed at which a user learns.
10. Notifications
Students — kids and adults alike — tend to forget about their assignments when they aren't physically going to school. (Sometimes they forget even when they do go to school.) If you're building a mobile LMS app, you need to integrate push notifications. On a website, you can implement automated emails, pop-up notifications, and notifications in profiles. Think about building a browser extension to notify users that they have an incoming assignment or a deadline approaching even when your website is closed.
11. Reports and progress tracking
Automated reports and progress tracking lessen the load on teachers, freeing their time to polish their courses and build new ones. Reports also help students and parents see progress. There are several ways to build reports: in a simple spreadsheet, in individualized emails sent to students and their parents, or as a section in the LMS profile.
12. Communication tools
Emails are unreliable when it comes to communicating between teachers and students or among students. Emails get accidentally tossed in the garbage, allocated to the spam folder, or simply ignored. For teacher–student or teacher–class communication, it's better to use instant messaging. While it's possible to use third-party tools like Hangouts or Skype, in-system chatrooms are more convenient since they allow users to find each other easily. With in-system chat, there's also no issue of people preferring different messengers.
Additionally, think about implementing video conference tools for holding lectures and webinars.
13. Library
A library is a way to organize educational content and reuse it for different courses. It's also a space to store supplemental content to help students who might struggle. An LMS library needs to support all kinds of content, from text documents and PDFs to audio and video files. You'll need to implement a filtering system so users can easily find the content they need.
14. Integrations
Integrations allow you to avoid building certain features from scratch. For example, you can add Google Docs instead of building a text editor within your system. In a business LMS, integrations can automate tasks like enrolling people in courses using HR software or syncing user data with a CRM.
15. Gamification
Adding an element of gaming can be a good idea to make learning engaging for students. There is a reason, after all, why both fitness and educational apps include competitive elements. Typical gamification elements in learning software include top 10 lists and badges. But you can also approach gamification from the UI side, making your LMS interface cute and progress animated.
LMS monetization
Learning management systems are usually paid. This makes sense, since you don't want to interrupt users' studying with ads. You have two main options for monetizing your LMS:
- Paid software with a trial period
- Freemium model
A freemium model means you offer certain functionality for free and offer extra features for a price. These extra features are usually useful but not part of the core functionality. For example, video conferencing can be an extra feature, but grading assignments probably shouldn't be.
Paid LMSs are widespread, but they meet fierce competition from both freemium and free software like Google Classroom. To make paid software successful, you need to build it professionally, with high-quality functionality and a well-thought-out value proposition.
Cost to make a custom learning management platform
When you're building your LMS with the help of an outsourcing company, you'll first need to decide what platform(s) you'll be building it for — web, mobile, or both. The set of specialists you need will differ depending on the platform(s), as will the cost. If you're going for web-only development, you'll need the following team:
- 1 project manager
- 1 web designer
- 1 frontend developer
- 1 backend developer
- 1 QA specialist
Based on the set of features listed above, developing a web platform for e-learning should take about three months — more if you add features or use complex technologies like artificial intelligence. The cost will start at about $70,960 and will go up or down depending on what you want to include.
If you decide to add a mobile app for iOS and/or Android, the extra specialists you'll need will be:
- 1 UI/UX designer (one designer can do UI/UX for both iOS and Android devices)
- 1 Android developer
- 1 iOS developer
The back end, or server side, of your app will be the same for the web and mobile versions. You won't need separate QA specialists, but they will need extra time to test your software on mobile, so your LMS development cost will still increase.
If you're developing a web app and two mobile apps simultaneously, the development time won't be affected too much, though you may be able to launch a web platform before the mobile apps since it generally takes less time to both develop and test a web-based app. Expect the cost for all three apps to start at $118,200.
If you decide to skip the web version altogether, you'll still need a project manager, a backend developer, and a quality assurance specialist, but you won't need a web designer or a frontend developer.
Bottom line
The idea is going around that in five to ten years, we'll all be learning online even without a pandemic locking us in our houses. At least when it comes to higher education. Each year, the number of college students who take courses online and receive certificates remotely grows. Hence, the demand for both educational apps and learning management systems will only grow in the future. E-learning is a niche with great potential, and today is the time to start building a business in it.
If you have an idea or want to know more about how to make a website like Google Classroom, we can offer both development and consulting services. Ask us for a quote to get a rough estimate of the cost to make your LMS platform. And stay safe.


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If you've seen Solar Opposites, you're probably familiar with the hilarious variety of t-shirts sported by Terry. Some of them don't make a lot of sense, which makes them even more comical. As an alien who crash landed on Earth, it's quite possible that even he doesn't know what they mean (I mean, we all remember the dig bicks sign, right?).
If you haven't already, be sure to check out the Solar Opposites Drinking Game!
Below is a gallery of all the funny shirts worn by Terry in Solar Opposites, in both Season 1 and Season 2. If you want to get in on the action, they've all been turned into real, purchase-able shirts by some clever people.
Terry's Shirts in Solar Opposites Season 1
1. Dick Wolf T-Shirt
In the first episode, Terry can be seen wearing a "Dick Wolf" t-shirt. Dick Wolf was the executive producer of Law & Order, but we think Terry probably just liked those two words.
2. Butterbeer Inspector T-Shirt
Don't we all wish we were a butter beer inspector! Written in the classic Harry Potter font, this shirt references the popular delicious wizarding world drink. If only Korvo had the chance to try some butter beer here on Earth, he probably wouldn't be so eager to get that ship fixed.
3. It's a Trap t-Shirt
A random line from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi – "It's a trap" – but written in both numbers and letters. Not sure if Terry's ever seen Star Wars, but it's cool that he's channeling his inner Admiral Ackbar.
4. Welcome Back Otter T-Shirt
This "Welcome Back Otter" t-shirt is a fun play on the TV show "Welcome Back, Kotter," a comedy about a high school teacher working with some troubled students. And the otter even looks like him! If you're a fan of that show, or just want to wear a fun pun and match Terry, check it out here.
5. Got Dilf? T-Shirt
Well, we probably don't need to tell you what this means! If only someone had told Terry. We love this play on the "got milk?" campaign, and you can get this fun shirt here.
6. Bacon & Lettuce & Tomato T-Shirt
Ah, the man cave episode. So many great misunderstood stereotypes! This shirt is fun, but might we also suggest checking out the "dig old bicks" shirt 🙂
7. Straight Outta Anime T-Shirt
This "Straight Outta Anime" t-shirt is a play on the biographical movie "Straight Outta Compton," but perfect for any anime lovers out there.
Terry's Shirts in Solar Opposites Season 2
8. Area 69 T-Shirt
It's funny cuz they're aliens. Or wait, it might be funny for another reason. Either way, buy your own Area 69 shirt here!
9. Baby on Board T-Shirt
Baby on board – on a skateboard! This funny shirt is real and available here.
10. Mayor of Shondaland T-Shirt
Shonda Rhimes is the creator of many great TV shows, the most popular of which is probably Grey's Anatomy. Terry must be a big fan to claim to be the Mayor of Shondaland! You, too, can show off your love for Shonda with this Mayor of Shondaland t-shirt.
11. Horn If You're Honky T-Shirt
You can buy your own version this funny clever shirt here.
Solar Opposites is a hilarious show that captivated so many people, and part of the fun was the random little easter eggs thrown in by the creators. If you wan't to channel your inner Terry, or find a gift for a Solar Opposites fan, any of these shirts can be purchased from Teepublic here!
And don't forget to enjoy your next re-watch of Solar Opposites by playing this Solar Opposites drinking game!


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Although not as dangerous, in terms of lives lost.
It's a bit daft really, because I can easily go there by another route, but that's along a rather boring road and I'd much rather go the scenic way.
So I ran to Barnby past horse liveries and fields now rich with oilseed rape, through the grandiosely titled "Church of All Saints" with its fifteenth century tower, and crossed the bridge over the River Witham into Lincolnshire. The river marks the county border.
I ran along a well marked track I had previously explored in the autumn, longer term readers may remember that, but this time rather than turn around I followed it the whole way through.
This led to an adventure along wholly virgin territory for me. I was clearly running through dairy pasture country, through lush green fields with olde worlde "Keep off the Grass" signs on them. A helpful sign told me I had now reached Sutton village, and the path would lead on to a village called Fenton, both places no more than 5 miles from home but I had never suspected existed.
Fenton turned out to be a very affluent looking village, with an All Saints church of its own, spired rather than towered, and judging by the noise, an extensive dog kennel somewhere. But the path just looped back on itself, there was no route into the village so I could find the road to Claypole.
I had failed again!
This also meant I had to retrace my steps, which I am utterly loath to do, as it means that there won't be anything new to see. But as I wearily trudged back into town, the sight of a small group of swallows delighted me, they are so early this year. I even managed to get a shot of one in classic telegraph wire mode, albeit not a good one.
By the time I'd got home I'd covered a shade over 20km in about 2 hours 10. Nearly a half marathon.
I think that makes up for being too asleep for Parkrun this morning!
Morris men prepare a dance wishing success for my run |
Young dove preening in the trees near Asda |
Another airy footed flower bee on wilting library squill |
On the Barnby road, unknown fly on dandelion |
Barnby church in the far distance |
Donkey |
All Saints church, Barnby in the Willows |
Slightly pale looking speedwell? |
River Witham, home of big pike |
Castle of straw |
The map at Sutton |
Open pasture |
Fenton church |
Rather large garden pond |
Fenton sign |
Flushed a pair of mallard from the drain |
On the way home. Barnaby's Manor. |
Swallow |
Cute little pond with an island |


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Description of the Situation
This report is seeking to explore communications challenges bedeviling one of the districts of the LOCOLA Credit Union Bank. I have been appointed as the new District Manager to lead this district and made aware that these challenges have impaired the relationship and leader-follower dynamics of the previous District Manager, the head and district offices, the employees, and their supervisors. Since these issues have persisted for the previous twenty-one months, there is a clear understanding of the inherent issues in the 10-branch district. As such, this report explores each of the issues and concludes with a set of recommendations.
The communication issues inherent to the district are divided into respective leadership and communication categories. The first set relate to the supervisors. There is a significant turnover of the supervision staff and replacements are constantly inexperienced. The second set of issues relate to communication.
For instance, there is a lack of message homogeneity between personnel from the corporate office, those from the main district office, and those from the districts supervisors. Moreover, communication is ambiguous due to the lack of specific instructions. Verbal communication, where given, also conflicts with written communication. The former is also generally absent as management assumes employees have an inherent awareness to non-standard operating procedures. Lastly, due to the lack of open channels of communication between the firms management and its personnel, there is a dearth of mutual feedback due partly to language barriers.
Analysis of the Issues
Supervisor-subordinate dynamics are an important determinant of relational leadership outcomes. Indeed, leadership research has shown that development of a quality relationship between the supervisor and subordinate staff. It has an undeniable impact on job satisfaction, talent retention, cooperative communication, development of alliances, among other outcomes (Rose, Teo & Connell, 2014; Martin, Guillaume, Thomas, Lee & Epitropaki, 2016; Anseel, Beatty, Shen, Lievens & Sackett, 2015; Lee, Han, Cheong, Kim & Yun, 2017).
It bears repeating that supervisory styles have varied impacts on, firstly, followership dynamics, secondly, leader effectiveness, and lastly, ability to exert influence (Hackman & Johnson, 2013). Different models of communication hint at the different approaches to leadership. Leadership communication styles include authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire styles. The approach of authoritarian leadership is characterized by a strict definition of roles for the staff. This strategy is especially suitable in situations where the supervisor is more knowledgeable than the subordinate staff (Hackman & Johnson, 2013). While authoritarianism is typically highly productive, it disincentivizes subordinate ownership and commitment, is antagonistic, and breeds hostility from staff.
On the other hand, democratic leadership is characterized by supportive and interactional communication that encourages follower participation, involvement, and overall ownership. This approach trusts the followership to make informed decisions from an empowered standpoint and is also typically highly efficient. Laissez-faire leadership is typified as abdicative, in the sense that leaders relinquish or abdicate control and responsibility. Extensive abdication, however, is irresponsible non-leadership. Moreover, such an approach to leadership is often destructive. Laissez-faire is typical for teams with highly knowledgeable and skilled experts that are motivated by autonomous self-rule. However, unlike the other two approaches, this style is characterized by lower productivity, satisfaction, innovation, and cohesiveness (Hackman & Johnson op. cit.). Nonetheless, there are varieties of this non-leadership style where staff enjoys significant autonomy, but receives guidance from a structured bureaucracy at request. This variety is referred to as guided freedom (Pawar, 2014; Vail, 2014).
These styles can be summarized by several generalizations. Some of these are already stated. For instance, staff supervised by authoritarian leaders are more efficient. However, such teams often sacrifice individuality, cohesiveness, and ownership. Groups led by laissez-faire practitioners revolve around sustaining lower dependence and encouraging infinitely higher commitment and individuality. These benefits, however, are enjoyed at the cost of potentially lower productivity. Ultimately, the common strategy appears as a workable compromise: it intends to encourage greater team contribution when setting goals and procedures, and during problem-solving. However, it is often time-consuming and most ideal for tasks requiring extensive creative skills and prolonged commitment (Hackman & Johnson op. cit.).
Using these principles, it is possible to deconstruct the leadership issues at the LOCOLA Credit Union Banks ten-branch district. Firstly, there are no open channels of communication between the managerial team and subordinate staff. This issue shows that management does not appreciate the role that accountability has to play in involving subordinates. Consequently, it is unsurprising that staff is not involved in processes that may eventually yield higher turnover. This inadequacy is typical of a top-down authoritarian process as explained in the previous paragraphs. Also, the inherent lack of interactional, two-way communication eventually prevents staff from making empowered and informed decisions. In a heavily regulated field such as finance, this issue triggers compliance issues.
Leadership Communication Styles
As already noted, leadership styles reflect the intended goal of communication strategies. Two communication styles or attributes are distinguished, those that are task and interpersonal oriented. The first style is concerned with productivity, while the latter is concerned with the followership (i.e. the staff). Leadership research now favours the argument that leaders are not the sole transformative agents in organizations (Fairhurst & Connaughton, 2014). Hence, leadership theory, with few exceptions, has become more relational in its focus as opposed to being leader-centric. However, the term relational is typologised into several views and categories of relationships.
The traditional concern of supervisory communication and the methodologies of team leadership are reflected in the first category. This post-positivist genre explores the role of communication on job satisfaction, idea sharing, team interaction, among other factors. Ultimately, this first category approaches to research and organizational management from the viewpoint of the positional influencers and its impact on dyadic relationships (Fairhurst & Connaughton, 2014).
The second and last category emphasizes a discursive approach to leadership communication. In this genre, leadership affects and is modulated by more than just dyadic relationships and is underpinned by social constructionist theories (Fairhurst & Connaughton, 2014). It is to mean that leaders are not the only transformative agents and are themselves impacted in the process of communication. This genre is more veridical as it reflects the relational nature of present work dynamics. More important, understanding these distinctions is of crucial importance when proposing a solution to LOCOLA Credit Union Banks communication issues as already stated.
There are multiple methodologies required to operationalize research findings and leadership theories as the organization progresses. These methodologies are typologised in several seminal behavioral leadership studies. The first of these seminal methodologies was established through work conducted in the 1940s as part of the Ohio State Studies. These studies were followed up by the Michigan Leadership Studies conducted in the 1950s. Insights developed in these early years were refined through several other theories. These included McGregors Theory X & Theory Y proposed in the late 1950s, the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid formalized in 1964, and more recently, the 4D Followership Model.
These studies attempt to identify the leadership communication styles that engender high productivity while keeping the followership committed. The leadership styles proposed are categorized as either task-and interpersonal-oriented communication or both. Importantly, the studies also uncovered characteristics that make leaders effective. For instance, the Michigan State Studies delineated effective leadership practices into production-oriented, employee-oriented, and one-dimensional view (Croson, Schultz, Siemsen & Yeo, 2013). However, the latter view was short-lived. The former two persist in one form or another in management practice.
The production-oriented leadership style is concerned with the technical processes and bureaucracy needed to achieve goals. It is goal-oriented and often short-term. Importantly, it is mainly deployed under two scenarios. Firstly, when roles and responsibilities are allocated and clarified and, secondly, when monitoring business operations and KPI-oriented performance. The employee-oriented approach, as the name suggests, is concerned with the well-being and satisfaction of employees in addition to training and motivating them (Hackman & Johnson, 2013). Hence, it is relational and should support, develop, empower, and otherwise recognize subordinate staff.
Regardless, supervisors are change agents through innovative thinking, external monitoring, and envisioning change through personal initiative. It is possible, however, to deploy both task and employeeoriented approaches. In fact, this combined use is more effective in a myriad of applications. This last insight is critical in designing solutions to my district, especially because some of our staff are highly skilled and need autonomy and also because we are a financial institution and strict legal compliance is compulsory.
McGregors Theory X and Y propose two guiding principles for supervision. Theory X holds that, on average, people inherently dislike work and will avoid it whenever possible (Hackman & Johnson, 2013). Consequently, strict supervision of the task-oriented variety is required to ensure productivity. This hands-on style is usually ideal where manual labor is involved like in factory assembly lines where end-product consistency is important.
Alternatively, Theory Y is integrative and posits that work is inherent to human behavior and is welcome as it is a major source of life satisfaction and self-respect. Professional settings following Theory Y are characterized by a participative management style, where the reward is usually personal satisfaction from achieving goals, and democratic supervision. In this case, increasing responsibility is an important outlet for professional skills, talent, and creativity.
Based on the organizations degree of focus on production and the staff, Blake and Mouton proposed a leadership grid. Seven different leadership styles are distinguished and calibrated on a grid where the x-axis represents a concern for the production, and the y-axis represents a concern for the people. The seven different styles are the indifferent, accommodating, dictatorial, status-quo, sound, opportunistic, and paternalistic leadership styles.
Table 1 - Leadership styles of the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid
Style Commentary
Indifferent style
Previously: Impoverished
Characteristics: Supervisors/Managers evade and elude and have low concern for any of the two aspects i.e. production and people.
Goal: Utilised to ensure job security and protect job seniority by avoiding taking...
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What do you think of when someone says, "I'm going to Cabo?" Rowdy crowds of drinkers on spring break-packed beaches? Tired, cookie cutter resort experiences? An outdated destination losing ground to trendier sites like Tulum?
Think again.
Located at the tip of Mexico's Baja peninsula, Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo (yes, there are two "Cabos") are anything but tired. In fact, when our travel team recently visited the area, they found a vacation experience that has remained exceptional and relevant in the face of growing competition and pandemic-induced challenges.
Between updated and luxurious resort experiences, countless options for excursions, and a renewed culinary scene, this favorite destination continues to surprise and delight travelers. Ready for a "Los Cabos" getaway? Here's what your next trip to Cabo could look like:
5-Star Luxury, from Start to Finish
Convenient Transportation
The first attractive feature of a Mexican getaway if just how many direct flights tend to exist between the top destinations and a range of American cities. Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is no different. Travelers will find comfortable options on multiple direct flights per day between SJD and New York, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Dallas.
If you prefer private jet transportation, the team at Lugos Travel can help you arrange a flight with the company of your choice. Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo are 23 and 8 miles from the airport, respectively. We will also arrange a private car to meet you upon arrival and get you quickly and safely to your destination.
Upscale Resorts
Once you're there, you'll find a spate of high-end resorts that have opened their doors within the last 3-5 years. The destruction wrought by Hurricane Odile in 2014 spurred growth – and luxury travelers should take note.
For example, check out Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property. This private enclave on the San José del Cabo coastline is as far from the beach-drinking hordes as you can imagine. Guests stay in beachfront rooms or villas, all of which open to the surrounding natural environment and ocean vistas. It's pure tranquility.
The Four Seasons Resort at Costa Palmas – located inside a 1,000 acre private community on the Sea of Cortés – is another upscale option offering unparalleled privacy and comfort. Beachfront villas come with private pools and kitchens. An on-site marina, golf course, and spa offer activities to match any interest.
Jam-Packed with Excursions and Adventure…
You'll have no problem filling your schedule in Los Cabos – adventure and sporting excursions are plentiful here. Options include:
Deep Sea Fishing
Book a private sport charter and head out for some of the world's best giant blue marlin and swordfish fishing. Excursions can last a few hours, or book a full day with meals on board and an exclusive sunset experience.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
North of Los Cabos is the city of La Paz, whose nearby island, Isla del espiritu santo, is a protected site with excellent snorkel and diving conditions. This unique marine environment is also home to whale sharks, whose vegetarian diet make them ideal swimming companions.
Desert Dune Buggy Adventure
Back on land, the Baja terrain lends itself to exploration by dune buggy. Off-road along the coast for incredible views and an adrenaline-filled experience.
Other excursion options include whale watching, hiking, and sailing.
…Or a Calm Respite
But, if you prefer to keep things low-key while on vacation, Cabo can make that happen, too. Options include:
Rejuvenating Spa Treatments
Upscale resorts in Cabo usually come with upscale spa experiences. Check out Spa Alkemia at Zadún, for example, for treatments with local ingredients in natural settings.
Boutique Shopping
Take a day trip up to Todos Santos for a quaint beach town experience, including local artisan and luxury goods shopping.
Sunset Yachting
Grab a bottle of Champagne and sit the seas in a private yacht for an unforgettable sunset.
Of course, a day at the beach or pool with a good book and cocktail in hand is also a fine way to spend a Cabo getaway, and any of the top resorts will have top locations for waterside relaxation.
Filled with Culinary and Artistic Experiences
Local food and art abound in Cabo. High-end options for all tastes are available, including:
Flora Farms
Just north of San José del Cabo sits this organic working farm where you can explore what's growing in the fields, enjoy sunset yoga or a painting class, and dine at their local-as-they-come restaurant.
Cocina de Autor
The Cocina de Autor experience is the brain child of two Michelin-starred Dutch chef Sidney Schutte. Located in the Grand Velas resort, Cocina's inventive cuisine includes vegan options and a signature cocktail list.
Art Walk
During the high season (November to June), spend your Thursday night strolling the art district of San José del Cabo. Dozens of galleries open their doors and offer special events such as artist meet-and-greets and wine tastings.
Mezcal Tastings
Imbibe in the local mezcal specialties during one of the many tastings available (including this one at the Montage resort), or by arranging a private tasting at your residence.
Cabo is Calling
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le bruit et l'odeur
today i've been to the Grand Prix of Americas in Miami with Alex and his Dad. we watched the CART series race. it was really cool. i've never been to a car race before (expect the local 'course de cote'). the roaring of the engines was just fantastic =)… what sucks though in the CART series is that there are too many pace car interventions. there were a couple of harmless crashes =)
i'll put the few pics online as soon as i'm back in suisse, coz i can't figure out how to connect my camera (sony dsc-s70) to this computer (iBook, mac os 10.1.x, iPhoto2) >:-/


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Volunteers' Week takes place from 1 - 7 June 2021. At Hampshire Cultural Trust, we have an extraordinary team of volunteers, who give their time, energy and passion to make an invaluable contribution to communities across the county. We're marking this year's Volunteers' Week with a series of articles that give just a very small glimpse into the incredible work of our volunteers. Here, our Curatorial Liaison Manager, Ross Turle, looks at the work carried out by volunteer Stephen Miles in the identification and cataloguing of solitary bees.
There are around 270 species of bees in the UK, the most well-known probably being honey bees and bumblebees, but others include mason bees, mining bees and solitary bees. The Natural Science collection held by Hampshire Cultural Trust has a comprehensive collection of native insects, including over 3700 bees. All those bees have had to be organised, labelled, catalogued and, in some cases, identified. In the case of our solitary bees, a great deal of that work was painstakingly done by our volunteer Stephen Miles, with the aid of the Handbook of The Bees of The British Isles.
Solitary bees do not produce honey and as the name suggests, they do not live in hive colonies but nest in the ground or old beetle holes. When the bees first came to us, they were in their original boxes as provided by individual collectors. Many of the bees were unidentified or, in the case of the older collections, they were arranged as what is known as 'standing over the name', which means that a block of specimens of the same type are displayed together with the name of the bee's below.
The first thing to do was to identify the specimens that needed identifying and re-order those bees that had become mixed up. Whilst doing this, 'determination labels' were added, these provide details of the species, and 'joining labels', which record the 'where, when, how and who' and also give the museum's catalogue number. You might think that once a species or sub-species is identified that is that - but no! Continuing research into species leads to the revision and sub-division of species and their attributes. This often leads to name changes and very occasionally the discovery of a new species.
Whilst doing this, the specimens often had to be cleaned as well, as some were covered with dust, Anthrenus (carpet beetle) droppings or mould. Ensuring that specimens are clean and free of parasites is very important if you do not want them to deteriorate or be eaten! Part of the care of the natural science collections involves the routine freezing of specimens to ensure that any uninvited live specimens that feast on the items are eliminated.
The specimens were then laid out in the correct order in our conservation grade cabinet drawers. Because in most bees the males need to be identified by different means to the females, the genders are usually separated. The final stage of the cataloguing process is to add the specimen to our museums database. This will ensure that we know exactly where every specimen is.
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How do you keep integrity in the NBA?
National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver has expressed concern that some of the league's franchise's owners or management might purposely lose games to get a chance at the first pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. One of the solutions Silver admitted is thoroughly unworkable. The NBA would drop its worst two or three win-loss record franchises and replace those franchises with teams from the league's minor league system. It is unworkable because there are few G League markets that work for the league's business model. The New York teams have G League affiliates in the New York City suburbs but the Westchester Knicks play at a small arena in White Plains that did once host some Knicks games in the early 1960s. The Brooklyn Nets' affiliate plays at the Nassau Coliseum which once housed the New York Nets but that building is way past its glory days and is not suitable for an NBA franchise. The same holds true in Los Angeles, Toronto, Washington and other NBA markets. But the G League is for the most part in small markets and serves a purpose. It develops some players who eventually make it onto NBA rosters.
"It would so disrupt our business model," Silver acknowledged. "And even if you took two teams up from the G League, they wouldn't be equipped to compete in the NBA." The NBA does have a G League franchise in the Las Vegas market, an area that Silver knows well because the NBA has a summer league in town and Las Vegas is where LeBron James wants to set up shop with an expansion franchise. Silver said for now, the draft lottery and draft will stay. Silver admitted relegation would mean the worst-performing teams are incentivized to compete. But Silver then said relegation would be "destabilizing" to the business.
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From: Maria Bykhovskaia (mb.ucdelcaribe_at_gmail.com)
Date: Wed Aug 20 2014 - 17:40:30 CDT
for some reason I cannot wrap the molecule over the entire trajectory,
since the command
pbc wrap -all
produces this error:
-error Suspicious pbc side length (a=0.000000 b=0.000000 c). Have you
forgotten to set the pbc parameters?
domain error: argument not in valid range
At the same time the command "pbc wrap" works (but wraps one frame)
Will appreciate any insights.
-- Maria Bykhovskaia Professor and Chair, Neuroscience Department Director, Specialized Neuroscience Research Program Universidad Central del Caribe Bayamon, Puerto Rico http://maria.ucdelcaribe.org http://neuro.ucdelcaribe.org http://SNRP.uccaribe.net
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