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Washington, D.C. — The Maine Delegation will be hosting an upcoming Military Academy Seminar in cooperation with the Maine Maritime Academy in Bangor on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 250 Haskell Road, from 6 – 8 p.m. Doors open and registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Students, parents and guidance counselors who are interested in the application process for the United States Military, Naval, Air Force, Merchant Marine and Coast Guard Academies, state maritime academies, as well as private military colleges, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), and National Guard Scholar programs are encouraged to attend.
There will be a short presentation by representatives from the various organizations, followed by an opportunity to collect applications/brochures and speak with the individual representatives. Also, congressional aides from the offices of Senators Collins, King, and Representatives Pingree and Poliquin will be available to answer questions regarding the congressional nomination process.
It would be helpful to pre-register with the Maine Maritime Academy by phone: (207) 326-2207 or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Preregistration is not required however, and walk-ins are welcome.


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Teen raising the bar
SUNSHINE Coast weightlifting coach Barry Harden says a strong work ethic has teenager Jacob Daniels steeled for the big stage.
The 17-year-old from Kiamba has been touted as a future star of the sport in Australia after claiming top spot at the Oceania Youth Championships in Samoa, where he also snared second place in the Commonwealth Youth Championships.
And it's the youngster's willingness to push himself which has coach Harden singing his praises.
"Yes, he does have talent but he's also a very hard worker and he's very dedicated," he said.
"One of the things I find with kids these days is that they come into the gyms and you have to do a lot more work with them compared to 15-10 years ago, when more lifters came from farming backgrounds.
"But Jake, he had a good work ethic to start with, helping his dad (at an earthmoving business)."
Harden has seen a host of hot prospects come through the junior ranks but fail to make it at a senior level.
But he believes Daniels has the mindset to make his mark in the sport.
"What probably makes him a bit different to other kids is that I doubt life pressures will distract him," he said.
"It happens to a lot of others. They get girlfriends or life just gets in their way. But I don't think that will happen with Jake because he's very focused on this and he's probably more inclined to get a working class or physical job than to go to university.
"His transition from school, which is where we lose a lot of them, will probably be a little smoother for him because I think he's committed to the sport."
And Daniels, who impressed in Samoa with an effort of 201kg (90kg snatch and 111kg clean and jerk), is keen to go all the way after becoming attached to the unique discipline.
"I had a mate in grade nine who was just mucking around at the club and he asked if I wanted to come down, so I said why not. Barry has since trained me for two-and-a-half years now and I want to get to the Olympics ... anybody would," he said.
While Eastern European nations traditionally dominate the sport on the world scene, Harden believes the Nambour Christian College student could make an impact at the Commonwealth Games.
"I was only just discussing this a couple of days ago with other coaches and that was one of the things that did come up," he said.
"The Commonwealth Games is probably something that is a realistic goal for Jacob," Harden added.
Daniels will attempt to qualify for the World Youth Championships in Slovakia in September, when it's hoped he could capture a top 10- result.

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1. Where did Flowing Dragon Swords come from?
Flowing Dragon Swords comes from the fortunate mixture of training and life experience which Richard Squeri has been blessed by. Richard's professional vision braids three strands of that blessing together:
- Teachings by Far Eastern and Indigenous mentors;
- Counseling of hundreds of youth at-risk in Los Angeles & New Haven, CT;
- Training in various martial arts, stage-combat and stunt work, as well as the teachings, writings and wisdom of Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, Morihei Ueshiba, Nietzsche, Rumi and many others.
2. How long have you been teaching this to groups?
Since about 1991-and before that mostly one on one. Though this Game was known as "Tai Chi Sticking Swords, Dragon Slayer Style" in those Days, and only has been known as: "Flowing Dragon Swords"since 2004.
3. How fast should the Game be played?
Because of the unique nature of Flowing Dragon Swords, it is played at as many speeds as there are players who play it. There is no "correct" speed except that when starting to learn, it is best to go very slowly. Never, would you go faster than the speed at which they are "meeting you", (as you are always "Listening" to your O/T's sword). It is always a co-creation of movement or stillness, slow or moderate, beginner, novice or advanced.
Note: There is also what's known as "Stilling Play" *(see glossary), which is little or NO movement at all after the O/Ts have engage swords and eyes.
4. How do I start without tapping or double bumping the swords together?
The idea is to contact the O/T's sword at a single still point, so placing your second hand on the back of the blade while steadying the first contact is sometimes helpful or as some people prefer, the other hand can be placed on the lower part of the long handle, then using a slow drawing movement, like gently placing the bow on violin strings, you can join with your O/T and start or continue your Game. In all Instances though it is good to take a "Good deep Breath"; this could be all you need to ground yourself.
5. What if our swords come apart a lot?
It is said in Flowing Dragon Sword Practice that, "A Game with a thousand Deaths in it, is preferable to a Game without Integrity." First, try slowing down. Disconnection in our Game, is part of our Game, and though not purposely sought, it is a vital piece, which identifies for us areas of our play which we can bring our attention to( starting always with the self). Then Reaching for the other, with our "Heart-Mind"/ or "Soul" and Opening our own heart/ or "soul" at the same time.
5a) How can we do this?
We don't worry about it — we simply reach for it each time we play.
6. What if I think my partner is not doing it right?
It is said that when a student would bring someone else's faults to the attention of Professor Cheng Man Chi-ng the Great Tai Chi Master of the Yang short form, that he would have the answer for the troubled student by saying, "Start with yourself". If we are graced to have a partner, an O/T of any ability, who does us the profound honor of helping us to look at ourselves in this deep way, then: "It is always up to us to meet them where they are…"
7. Is eye contact really that important?
"The Eyes are the Windows of the Soul." Though uncomfortable for some at first, it is a vital physical and psychological principle to reach for in our practice. It is, in final the analysis, what makes FDS the extraordinary possibility for change of our own deeply held "High and Low Dragons." These Dragons are like the Masks and Armor which we fit, create and forge to protect us, hide our guilt, faults and hubris. This leads us and pushes away from one another, only to find more reason to fear each other in this self fulfilling world of separation.
We ask this of each other, Not because it is an easy thing, butbecause it can be a difficult thing. Only by participating in the mutual gift of Risk, do we have the opportunity to grow.
8. Why can't I play this with my friends and family at home?
Part of the answer may be helped by this analogy: Though not readily apparent, this is a very "Different Language" than most of us use to communicate with each other. Further, you probably already have your very own language with this other, which did not happen overnight; and like this complex other language, there are even more easily MIS-understood subtleties, until you become use to speaking this new language more fluently. This can usually happen in 4 to 5 lessons. However, before that, you might be using a very harmful form of the "Verb" without realizing it, while simply wanting to say something very different.
There are deep and vital emotions, feelings and messages which you would like to communicate to the ones you love the most, have the most history with, and want most to be understood by. You have had the common lovely and positive experience with a Flowing Dragon Sword Instructor, now you want (understandably) to share that experience with the ones closest to you.
It is also said in FDS, "That the Swords are not the Dangerous part of our practice; it is without doubt the 'Dragons' we all carry, which can do the most harm."
9. Is this a Martial Art or do you need Martial Arts experience to play?
Yes and no. In its advanced stages of play, it has many martial applications. However, it is not what is normally thought of (in general terms) in and of itself as a martial art. Anyone who can "Hold a Sword" can practice FDS; I have played with people in wheelchairs and Hospice beds and had some of the most profound games of my experience.
However, if it is combined with other martial understandings then it is one of the finest and strongest augmentations to Martial Practice available.
In its practice we are reaching for the premier ideal of the
"High Martial Arts", namely … "to Protect your attacker ";
to be so connected to your fellow human's energy, so completely present, that new understandings are brought to the moment, physically, psychologically and spiritually.
10. Could I learn how to teach this? Do you use people of different ages, sizes, physical states to teach?
The age of Teachers (FDS Instructors) trained in the past and presently in training, range from their late twenties to 82 years young, with a low and/ or moderate to extraordinary athletic ability. They come in all sizes from stocky and/or petite to tall and/or large of stature.
None of these things has a great bearing on whether someone will make a good "FDS Instructor"; It tends to be much more about what is on the inside and where that inside is on its path. Presently it is by Invitation only and at this time, there are no plans to change that policy.
11. How do I find out about who teaches FDS, where & when Classes are, and can I get private lessons?
Please start by using this site:
- To find out who Teaches see the Contact page
- Where and When Classes are. Please email us.
- To find out about Private Lessons Please email us
To Contact us for this or any other additional Information Please email us.


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6-month Internship | From January to June 2021 | Paris area | Master 1 or 2 | Between 1250€ - 1550€ monthly based on study level | More than 15 opportunities
First things first:
- Where will you work? Paris Area (Levallois-Perret)
- When will you start? In January 2021
- How long will it last? 6 months
- How much will you earn? Between 1250 - 1550€/month
L'Oréal, yes but do you really know us?
Yes, we know that you think you know L'Oréal - you might even think of red lipstick and high-heels. Well, for those of you who did, let us tell you one thing: that's not who we are and that's not what we are looking for. Truth be told more than 40% of our French work force is masculin (and most of us are wearing sneakers by the way)!
What you do need is a passion for people, pace and a visionary mindset on how to disrupt the #future!
Now, let's talk numbers :
- Our position: No. 1 - L'Oréal is the the leader worldwide in the cosmetics industry
- Our turnover: 26,9 Billion Euros of consolidated turnover
- Our reach: we are present in 150 countries
- Our strength: 86,000 passionate employees and 36 international brands
- Our commitment: Global environment leader with triple A score in climate change, water security and forests (given by the CDP)
You thought that it is not possible to be an entrepreneur in a big group? Well, let us prove you otherwise!
Dive into the life of one division!
As a pure player, L'Oréal intends to offer the right product to the right consumer, through different paths. Whether you like to buy your beauty products in supermarkets, pharmacies, hairdressers, perfumeries or even online, L'Oréal will have a various range of products to propose to you. During your internship, you will have the chance to discover the secrets of a division and the reasons for its success:
- Consumer Product Division: embrace the universe of a fast-paced environment which accounts for 50% of L'Oréal turnover and have an impact on the products you will see on the shelves of your next-door supermarket
- Luxury division: high-quality formulas, breath-taking experiences, premium and personalized products are the key for the timeless success of our 22 international luxury brands
- Active cosmetics division: health is the future of beauty. Turning science into beauty is the mantra of our 6 Active Cosmetics brands, and this has been made possible thanks to our powerful innovation & the passion of our professional experts such as dermatologists, pharmacists and medical advisers.
- Professional Products Division: the historical division of L'Oréal is now all about transformation, disruptive trends and colorful creativity. Our brands from Professional Products Division live through the expertise of our hair dressers & beauty specialists, distributing our 10 diverse brands through beauty and hair salons
Key Account Manager at L'Oréal, what does it mean?
You will be at the heart of the negociation with our clients, embracing the challenging stakes of your division's business, and working with a team entitled to negociate and deploy the brands' commercial strategies.
You will help in the preparation of the negociations and client meetings, participate in the analysis and recommendations on the product mix & promotion strategies and the merchandising. You will become the best ally to our sales force, helping them to deploy the different strategies agreed in the head quarter.
Thank to your strong analytical and negociation skills, you will participate in the never-ending challenge of an increasing turnover.
You are…
- A Master student (Cesure or Fin d'études) - No marge of negotiation on this one! Able to provide an internship agreement of 6 months issued by your school - no negotiation either!
- Creative Entrepreneur: courageous and adventurous. Every single day, you spot opportunities to shake things up and change the world for the better. There's no blueprint for the future. You'll have to design it yourself!
- People oriented. You're not afraid of new ways of doing things or of other people's (sometimes crazy) ideas. Here, we cherish and celebrate diversity so you'll feel right at home whoever you are.
- Respectful. Whether you're talking to our CEO (this can happen! ) or a salon owner round the block, you treat everyone the same.
- Willingness to own the strategic level direction whilst maintaining a passion for grass-roots
- Critical thinking with strong decision-making abilities
- Confidence in a fast-paced and ever-changing dynamic environment
- Strong capability with quantitative and qualitative measures
You are Inspired? Great, here are now the next steps...
- You will talk to MYA, our trusted chatbot to make sure you fulfill the necessary elements
- You will answer 3 competency-based questions with Seedlink, our artificial intelligence tool, enabling us to see your cultural fit with L'Oréal (candidats having answered Seedlink are prioritized).
- Exploratory HR Interview (Individual or Collective). Whether it is an Assessment Centre or an individual interview, it is always an exploratory discussion. The recruiter will guide you into a broad conversation to get to know you better and to spot the métier, division, brand and mission in which you will be able to better express your potential.
- Operational interview with your potential future manager(s) to convince them that you are the best fit! It is also a great occasion to ask questions on what your tasks will be exactly, the team spirit and what how this internship will develop your competencies.
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DIY Project in 2020: Scrap Wood Part I – Napkin Rings
I've been slowly moving into my new studio over the past couple weeks. Piles of stuff are, I'm sad to say, everywhere. It's been an enjoying the chaos, however, because the sight of certain materials thrown together on the floor has inspired a few recent projects. Such is the case with today's two DIY projects, which use this lovely old fence wood and a couple random materials I had lying around. First, I decided cut a few irregular pieces out of the wood. When I laid them on the table, they resembled little glaciers popping out of the sea. I decided to turn them into abstract napkin rings, with rough gold edges and a glacial blue pop of color in the center.
You can make these out of any kind of wood, with any color combination, or just leave them raw. I made mine a bit exaggerated in size, but you can use a thinner piece of wood for a more standard napkin ring size. Enjoy! —Kate
- scrap wood
- gold leaf sheets, adhesive, and sealant
- drill with 1.25″ boring/paddle bit
- sandpaper
- paintbrushes
- clamp
- acrylic paint
1. Cut the scrap wood into irregular polygonal shapes using a mitre saw or jigsaw.
2. Sand the cut edges of each wood piece until they are smooth.
3. Clamp each piece of wood down one at a time, and drill a hole through the center of the wood. Sand the inside of the hole until it is smooth.
4. Apply gold leaf adhesive to the sanded edges. For porous surfaces like wood, you will need to apply a layer of sealant to the edges of the wood and allow it to dry before applying the gold leaf adhesive. Follow the instructions on your gold leaf kit for this part of the process.
5. Use your fingers to apply the gold leaf to the edges with adhesive, then cover with a sealant and allow them to set.
6. Once sealant is dry, paint the insides of the rings with acrylic paint and set them aside to dry.


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Daniel R. Afonso, Jr. is professor of music and Coordinator of Vocal and Choral Studies at California State University, Stanislaus. He received a degree in Educação Artística from the Universidade do Rio de Janeiro (UNI-Rio), a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting and Pedagogy from the University of Iowa. Dr. Afonso is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has studied conducting with Carlos Alberto Figueiredo, Cees Rotteveel, Eph Ehly, and William Hatcher.
Dr. Afonso has performed with choral groups in Brazil, U.S., and Europe, and has previously taught music at the Conservatório Brasileiro de Música, Universidade do Rio de Janeiro (UNI-Rio), and Doane College (Nebraska). In 1988, he won the first prize and the Best Performance of Villa-Lobos Work award at the Concurso Villa-Lobos de Canto Coral, a national choral competition sponsored by the Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro. Dr. Afonso is strongly committed to the performance of new music and has commissioned and premiered many choral works in the last few years, including several of his own works and works by young composition students.
He is the founding director of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Chorus and, since 2001, has prepared several choral masterworks with the ensemble. He often serves as a guest conductor with the Modesto Symphony and frequently conducts the orchestra and chorus in performances. In the summer of 2012, he had his New York debut, conducting Mozart's Requiem with members of the MSO Chorus and students from CSU Stanislaus at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Dr. Afonso is a composer, arranger, and editor of choral music and has choral works published by earthsongs, Colla Voce, and Alliance Music Publications. He was composer-in-residence with the San Francisco Choral Artists during their 2014-2015 season and has also written works for the Los Angeles Children's Choir, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, and other ensembles in the US and abroad. He has written innumerous arrangements for the Modesto Symphony Orchestra, including a new version of The Star-Spangled Banner for orchestra and chorus, recently premiered at the MSO opening concert for the 2015-16 season. Dr. Afonso is widely recognized for his research and performance of Brazilian choral music and continues to frequently present workshops and lectures about the Latin American choral repertoire.
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From the recording The Long Night
The Fearsome Isle was initially inspired by the work, The Fearsome Island, by Albert Kinross, who claimed to have appropriated it from, Silas Fordred, Master Mariner of Hythe. It is a tale of shipwreck on an uncharted island replete with supernatural entities and events, a dangerous mystical castle, and more eldritch things to get into the mind just before a long evening of nightmaring.… the garbled heavily treated voice that dresses some of this auditory dish is, Ruth Golding, narrating the tale penned by Kinross. You can find the original recording on Librivox.org.
I love old tales of times past, and thus I drew from the imagery that the story presented, focusing on the unease, the constant vigilance, the feeling of something not quite right…. and removed it to another place, another time. Whether this place is a worldly location hidden somewhere on the seas of this Earth, some other world in another backwater of our cosmos, or an otherworldly realm glimpsed while scrying the reposed liquid black character glistening on the fluid of the soul, I leave deciding such matters to the listener.
In truth, as is so often the case with these things, the short composition but hints at the stories therein. A story such as this can be repurposed, rearranged, lengthened, abbreviated, and generally applied to a variety of tellings, each more fantastic, or mundane, than the last, building to a crescendo of suspense and myriad endings. My initial inclination was to summarize the work as a whole, and create an overview that touched on the characters, the motivations, and the backstory of the place itself. It was not to be, at least not right now….
Instead, I kept circling back to the introduction of my sonic investigations, almost like trying to capture only the damp of a cave and nothing else. Maybe it's more of a signpost on the road to some oblivion one is not yet aware of, but whatever its constituent parts or lack thereof, it became about the setting of the scene. The tale as scribed by Kinross became a glimpse into possibility, and for this piece, that became my desire, to set the stage for entering another realm, another plane of existence, not simply another story but a plethora of stories piled high on a mule train of giant worms. Without venturing too far inland, there are shapes, vague impressions of possibilities grown fat with their own potential, yet none so distinct as to demand attention at this primordial juncture. It is standing on the precipice and looking down. The vertigo of this moment whirled about as the vastness of what might be hammered my frail psyche with promises of indiscrete oblivion. It seemed important to simply stand and look without the need to define, categorize, or otherwise attempt to make sense of what I saw, to guess at what could be there…. but also to be wary of traps unseen, of cloying scents and titillating visions, of siren songs and the ignis fatuus, for a misstep at the threshold might cage one's soul for an eternity on The Fearsome Isle.


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JERUSALEM (AP) — An errant Palestinian rocket, not an Israeli airstrike, likely killed the baby of a BBC reporter during fighting in the Hamas-ruled territory last November, a U.N. report indicated, challenging the widely believed story behind an image that became a symbol of what Palestinians said was Israeli aggression.
Omar al-Masharawi, an 11-month-old infant, was killed on Nov. 14, the first day of fighting. An Associated Press photograph showed Omar's anguished father, Jihad al-Masharawi, clutching his slain child wrapped in a shroud. Palestinians blamed Israel, and the image was broadcast around the world and widely shared on social media.
Now a report from the U.N. office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights says the baby was "killed by what appeared to be a Palestinian rocket that fell short of Israel."
Gaza's rulers, the militant Islamic group Hamas, whose fighters fired most of the rockets into Israel during the conflict, had no response Monday.
BBC officials declined to comment, and Jihad al-Masharawi said he couldn't discuss the issue. An Israeli military spokesman said they could not confirm or deny whether they hit the al-Masharawi house.
Matthias Behnke, head of OHCHR office for the Palestinian territories, cautioned he couldn't "unequivocally conclude" that the death was caused by an errantly fired Palestinian rocket. He said information gathered from eyewitnesses led them to report that "it appeared to be attributable to a Palestinian rocket."
He said Palestinian militants were firing rockets at Israel not far from the al-Masharawi home. Behnke said the area was targeted by Israeli airstrikes, but the salvo that hit the al-Masharawi home was "markedly different."
He said there was no significant damage to the house, unusual for an Israeli strike. He said witnesses reported that a fireball struck the roof of the house, suggesting it was a part of a homemade rocket. Behnke said the type of injuries sustained by al-Masharawi family members were consistent with rocket shrapnel.
The Gaza-based Palestinian Center for Human Rights said it still held Israel responsible for Omar's death.
The PCHR has condemned Hamas fighters and other militants in the past for errantly-fired rockets that have killed Palestinians, including during the November clash.
A researcher said the group interviewed family members, neighbors and security officials before they concluded that an Israeli strike killed the baby. She requested anonymity because she wasn't authorized to speak to reporters.
The baby was killed hours following the eruption of fighting after Israel killed a top Hamas militant leader in an airstrike, in response to incessant rocket fire by Palestinian militants in Gaza.
Israel carried out hundreds of airstrikes, saying it targeted militant centers and fighters in Gaza. Palestinian militants indiscriminately fired hundreds of rockets and mortar shells toward Israel.
During the 8-day conflict, about 160 Palestinians and six Israelis were killed.
The U.N. report did not name the al-Masharawi family in its one-sentence statement about the incident. Behnke, the U.N. official, said the report referred to the incident.
The report discussed the incident in the context of Palestinian militants disregarding civilians, both by firing rockets from crowded Palestinian areas and by aiming them indiscriminately into Israel.
In the same report, the authors also criticized Israel for appearing to disregard civilians while pursuing militants and military targets, and for targeting civilian sites, like hospitals, bridges and media offices.
Among many cases, they noted an 84-year-old man and his 14-year-old granddaughter were killed by an Israeli military strike on Nov. 21 while they were in their olive orchard on Gaza's eastern border. They also cited an Israeli airstrike on a crowded Gaza City neighborhood that killed 12 people, including five children and four women.
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Crisis Management
Telenet's iFail
Belgian telecom player Telenet has been having a very hard time coping with a pop-up Facebook page criticising the provider for attracting new customers with an iPad mini as a welcome gadget. In less than two days' time the "Telenet, we loyal customers would also appreciate receiving a gift" Facebook page accumulated more than 110.000 likes, far more than Telenet's proprietary page ever had.
For us, issue managers and crisis experts, it's yet another interesting case underlining the power of social media. Did Telenet pick up and manage the sudden reputation crisis in a professional manner? Unfortunately not. When the company announced that they would respond at the end of the day, it was clear that the response would be too little too late. And so it was. But I don't want to analyse Telenet's response and missed opportunity to prevent a reputation issue from turning into a business issue. I want to go to the essence of the story.
A rightful claim launched on a newly created Facebook page completely derailed under a wave of frustrations vented by Telenet customers. It was probably not the intention of the creator of the page, a loyal Telenet customer, to kick off such a chain reaction. She merely wanted to make a point about companies attracting new customers with new toys while ignoring existing customers' concerns and complaints. Mobistar learned a hard lesson in this respect. Now it seems to be Telenet's turn to learn that customer attraction and attrition should be equally evaluated on service quality and pricing and not be influenced by perks awarded to merely buying the service. Isn't high quality service for a correct price what all customers – new and existing ones – at the end of the day are really looking for?
Social media platforms are great tools to bring people together and make things move forward for the better. Telenet's experience unfortunately highlights the vulnerability of B2C companies in this respect. It's a hard learned lesson about customer relations, as the power of social media can turn an innocent initiative of one individual into a an unforgiving crowd in no time.
It will be interesting to see how Telenet will pick up its customers' signal and how companies in general will learn from its experience.
Off the rails
I always expect a train to be on time. I don't know why: trains are usually late. Somehow you think you are better off by train than by car. So when my colleague Molly Verbeeck and I had to go to Amsterdam for the gala of the European Excellence Awards last week, we decided we would go by Thalys: quick, easy and we could get some work done in the meantime. The train left on time – as we expected. But after about an hour, we came to a stand-still. Five minutes later, we were informed via the speakers that something got stuck under the train. We started making silly jokes (I will not repeat them, because they were quite rude and I am only rude amongst friends and colleagues). The crew said they were going to perform a check-up. OK. We could live with that, they were communicating and trying to fix the problem, let's be confident (communication in 3 languages by the way, not bad). Another 20 minutes later, the voice re-appeared (well, 2 voices really, one for French and Dutch, and one for English). The Dutch voice announced that "rescue teams were on their way". Huh? I couldn't help but see an image of a bomb under the train that was about to explode, and I just wanted to get out. Luckily, I also speak English and French, and when the message was repeated in English, I understood that the person speaking Dutch was really not fluent in Dutch and hence didn't make himself very clear. In fact, he mixed up the words and made it sound very dramatic. The message in English and French was a lot less negative than in Dutch. So I calmed down. Half an hour later however, "The Voice" spoke again and said they would "evacuate" the train. What the hell? So do we get off now in the middle of nowhere? But the doors did not open. Then the lights went out for a couple of minutes. Now THAT was scary. Luckily, a few minutes later (when the lights were on again) the train started moving. We drove into Rotterdam station at a terribly slow pace, where we were "evacuated" and put on another "normal" train. We finally arrived in Amsterdam, two hours later than planned. Bummerrrrr.
So we were terribly late, and that was no fun, but as a communications professional, I was shocked. Communication is everything. A few simple sentences, correctly delivered by the Thalys crew, would have made a big difference. Do not try to speak the language if you are unable to do so, especially in times of uncertainty. Miscommunication can lead to panic situations. It was good they did try to communicate, but trying is not good enough. So dear people at Thalys: please make sure your personnel knows the standard communication procedures. Give them a communications training, or prepare some simple statements. They shouldn't go into detail, they should just say what they need to say. Correctly. In three languages. How hard can that be?
Your crisis manual – dead or alive?
By Corneel Maes
These days, most international companies have a crisis manual – or are at least aware that they need one. In a global market, where social media can build or kill your reputation, crisis preparedness planning has become a must-have. But then again, too many executives still feel confident that the crisis manual – readily stowed away in their top drawer – is their insurance for handling a crisis successfully. I'll tell you what happens "if the shit hits the fan". The precious booklet will be outdated, contact persons and process owners have moved to different positions, procedures have changed, that updated checklist was not included yet. And when was the equipment in the crisis room tested again? Don't even remember … Conclusion: the crisis manual is dead. No issue really in keeping it buried in that top drawer, it's useless anyway.
Here are 5 basic rules that will help you keep your crisis manual alive and kicking:
- Appoint an owner for the crisis manual and make that person accountable for its accuracy.
- Do a sanity check of the crisis manual at least once every quarter. Check names, contact details, templates – and don't forget to update the key figures in the boiler plate after your quarterly results publication.
- Update your stakeholder databases and make sure they are accessible even when the whole ICT network has collapsed.
- Review the decision trees, roles & responsibilities of the crisis team members and escalation guidelines after any major strategic development in your company.
- Last but not least, talk about the existence of the crisis manual within your organization. Make sure it is included in the welcome package for new hires and integrate it into your management development training program.


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BAKING. I've already shared with you my lack of baking experience and that I can proudly cook a boxed cake or Pillsbury biscuit. Today I attempted (and succeeded btw) to make a chocolate-pumpkin tart, courtesy of Martha Stewart. I started to preheat the oven to 350 and went about preparing my crust. About 5 minutes in, I forcefully spouted out a curse word very similar to "poop" and opened the oven door. See, Mocha (the mischievous cat) has a tendency to annoy the "poop" out of me when she tries to eat carefully wrapped food that I leave on the counter, i.e. my pumpkin cookies. So the cake that I made last night was kept in the oven. Next to a box of birthday candles. Do the math.
The cake is okay but I needed new birthday candles. Sue brought me the perfect one.
I finished making the crust and put it into a 10″ tart pan (with a removable bottom), set it on a baking sheet and cooked it for 12 minutes so it could set. I used a mixture of chocolate and original animal crackers.
Meanwhile, I melted the chocolate and poured it onto the crust and froze it for about 10 minutes. I did not use 4 ounces of chocolate like the recipe called for. I used a bigger pan and I like more chocolate, about 1 1/4 cup with 1 tablespoon of butter.
I started on the filling. I used 15 ounces of pumpkin pie mix (instead of adding in all of the spices) and 2 eggs. Into the oven. Let's hope for the best!
Fifty minutes later….the best was delivered. No spillage. Perfect golden brown color.
I cooled it at room temperature for an hour and then in the fridge for at least an hour. The recipe says this or overnight at the most.
When you first bite into it you get the creamy, silky pumpkin then your teeth move into the slightly hardened chocolate layer and it just melts in your mouth. Move over pumpkin pie. There's a new sheriff in town. This pie was the "poop".
As for the rest of my dinner party, we had…
Thank you, Leslie for this recipe. It's been one of my favorites. This is a cold cream cheese/butter wonderness. I won't even call it a dip. That would be degrading.
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cold but slightly softened
- 1 stick butter, cold but slightly softened
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients. You'll need some elbow juice or a mixer. I'd go with the mixer. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 days before serving. I usually serve with crackers or toasties.
I've been cooking crockpot turkey all day. Adapted from my cousin Leslie and my Aunt Ruthie. Again, one of my favs.
Crockpot Turkey
- 5-6 pound turkey breast, thawed
- 1 stick butter
- 15 ounces chicken broth
- Tony Cachere's to season
Cook for 6-8 hours in crockpot. Take meat out of crockpot and set aside to cool. Pour juices through a mesh sieve and discard the leftover goopies. Pour juice back into crockpot and when turkey is cool enough to touch, pull meat off of the bone, shredding it, put back into juices and cover until ready to serve. I usually serve it with dinner rolls.
My dad taught me how to make a roux and I love him for that.
Peas in a Roux
- 4 cans sweet peas
- 3/4 yellow onion, diced
- 7 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 tablespoons flour
Open cans of peas and pour over a bowl and into a sieve or colander to save the juice and set aside. Heat oil over a medium high heat and then add flour. Prepare roux by contiuously stirring until a medium golden brown color has happened. Add onion and continue stirring for about 5 minutes. Add peas and juice to desired consistency. You want to have a thin stew-like consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium low and cover, allowing the dish to thicken slightly until ready to serve.
Phew! I'm pooped and it was a great birthday.


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Parents asked to make up schools' budget shortfall
In a Wall Street Journal article today, proof that my local high school is not alone in asking parents to pony up to help out with budgetary restrictions and falling school incomes. And they're going deeper than craft supplies, uniforms and high jump coaches and paying for school staples, such as school books, dictionaries, and teachers' assistant pay. Naturally, critics worry this creates inequities (and this is a huge discussion point in my city); students at schools with involved, upper-income parents end up getting far richer classroom experiences than those with lower-income parents and those whose commitments prevent them from becoming involved.
It's nowhere more clear than at my oldest son's school for children whose behavioral and learning issues require that they be isolate from the general education population. Most of the parents are so exhausted from parenting a special-needs child that they don't have the bandwidth to even join the PTA, let alone spend a lot of effort raising funds for the school. So the kindergarten teachers' longing to start a school garden -- a project that would require major parent fundraising to (ahem) get off the ground -- is all dream unless I somehow manage to find the time and passion for the program.
Have you been asked to provide funds for something you think should be part of the school's budget as a matter of course? Have revenue shortfalls made unusual holes in your school's programs? Do you see inequities in your district's parent groups? It's a big problem that, in a recession, can only be getting bigger.


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A French Art Nouveau silvered bronze figural sculpture by Agathon Léonard, featuring a woman dancing and playing a tambourine. This figure is one of "Le jeu d''écharpe" (The Scarf Set), originally produced and cast by Sèvres, and awarded a Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. The series was later cast in bronze by the Susse Frères foundry, with special limited editions in silvered bronze, such as this piece. Le jeu d''écharpe, created by Agathon Léonard at the turn of the 20th century, consists of 15 sculptures of young women in various poses. Some women dance with scarves; others hold musical instruments or carry flaming torches. Each of the 15 dancers is unique in terms of her pose, hair style and dress. Their dresses exhibit fluid drapery with flowing sleeves. Le jeu d''echarpe was inspired by the dancer Loïe Fuller. Pictured in "Agathon Léonard: Le geste Art Nouveau" by Ingelore Bostge, page 68 cat. 49.
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Transgender director of 'The Matrix' stars in new Marc Jacobs campaign
"Profound," "intelligent," "poignant" — these are the words Marc Jacobs used to describe Lana Wachowski. The latter is the newest face of the designer's Spring/Summer 2016 ad campaign. Wachowski is a 50-year-old influential film director who happens to be transgender.
"This season's ad campaign represents a series of connected events; a visual narrative," Jacobs wrote on Instagram. "It is a personal diary of people who have and continue to inspire me and open my mind to different ways of seeing and thinking."
Jacobs first encountered Wachowski on YouTube in December 2012, when he watched her acceptance speech for the Human Rights Campaign's Visibility Award. He was inspired, describing the speech as "utterly profound in its script and her articulate, brilliant and timeless delivery."
Her presence and bravery made Wachowski an ideal face for Jacobs' latest campaign, a series celebrating people who represent what he calls "[his] America."
See also: The faces of transgender teen America
Wachowski has directed films like The Matrix, V for Vendetta and Cloud Atlas, as well as the television series Sense8, all complex and futuristic titles.
Jacobs is one of many labels to recently feature transgender models in ad campaigns. & Other Stories, an H&M owned label, did so last August when it collaborated with models Hari Nef and Valentijn De Hingh.


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A Pathway, Not a Prison
Many children on the autism spectrum develop affinities, or what we might call obsessions. They focus on things like train schedules, maps, baseball scores, video games, or, in the case of Owen Suskind, the subject of his father, Ron Suskind's, new book, Life, Animated, classic Disney movies. We could also call these "affinities" passions, but the psychiatric establishment might object to that positive spin, because "affinities" are generally thought of as symptoms, signs of the child getting tangled up in his or her own repetitive thoughts. They are considered the autistic child's way of warding off the world because it's too scary or confusing to engage. If therapists indulge affinities, it's generally as a reward for the child attempting appropriate social behavior. (Make eye contact and I'll let you watch Aladdin).


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I was born in England and moved to Mauritius in 2007. Since then I have lived in Abu Dhabi, Moscow, Australia, Dubai and Saudi Arabia before returning home to Derbyshire in 2018 . It was in Australia that I experienced Reiki for the first time whilst suffering from overwhelming home-sickness for my children and family, who are all in the UK. After 6 years of living apart from them the feeling of isolation hit me like a bolt out of the blue and it was totally debilitating. I had no idea how to cope with my feelings and eventually found Reiki and my life was changed. The calming and relaxing effects of Reiki were immediate, balancing my emotions, calming my mind and easing my anxiety enabling me to enjoy my life again. After experiencing Reiki I knew I had to share it with as many people as I could so I trained as a Reiki practitioner, attaining Reiki Master in 2015. I now practice Reiki on myself daily in order to maintain a feeling of well-being and happiness. I also love to give Indian Head Massage which compliments Reiki beautifully.
It is almost impossible to adequately describe Reiki; Reiki needs to be experienced and I would love to share it with you so if you would like to see how Reiki can be of benefit to you please contact me to arrange an appointment, either by e-mail or telephone. If you would like to experience the beautifully relaxing experience of an Indian Head Massage I would also love to hear from you.


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The Gentleman's Guide on How to Ask a Woman Out, and Succeed
Asking a woman out can be one of the most intimidating things a man has to deal with, right up there with job interviews and a first meeting with potential in-laws. For ordinary men, the mere thought of even knowing how to start talking to a girl may fill them with apprehension. There are, of course, basic etiquette that all men must follow, such as dressing to impress and being courteous. But for a gentleman, there are certain key points to follow when he learns how to ask a woman out. Below are but a few samplers of many potential tips that comes with knowing how to ask a girl out on a date.
Be Confident, But Not Cocky
Many men who have experience dating may already know that confidence is everything. A woman loves a man who exhumes confidence. However, for ordinary men, their self-proclaimed confidence may border on the line of cockiness. As the old adage goes: "Women loves bad boys." Which might hold true in certain cases, but more often, women are attracted not to the rebellious nature of these so-called "bad boys", but to the level of confidence they display that empowers them to boldly communicate what they want and go after what they want. In other words, the appeal lies in their proactive nature.
When a gentleman ask a woman out, he needs to show absolute confidence in his own qualities as a man. He needs not verbalize his own strengths or point out the weakness of another man, because those are signs of a small-minded man with hidden insecurities. His very actions, demeanor, and tone of voice should send a clear message that he has enough confidence in himself to be asking a woman out.
When you verbally broadcast your qualifications as a man, it comes off as being cocky and may even turn away some women who don't agree with your self-evaluation. But as a gentleman, a woman should be able to sense that you are confident in your qualities without you having to brag about it, whether or not she agrees with your qualities is her business that is not even up for debate, because you've never promoted yourself. Simply put: Do show what kind of man you are, don't tell.
Be Earnest, But Not Desperate
Many people remember the iconic scene from the 1989 film "Say Anything" where John Cusack stood outside the bedroom window of his love interest Diane Court with a boombox. Since then, this very scene has been considered, and at times even emulated, by many love-sick men who desperately wanted to know how to ask a girl out on a date. This might work if you were in a Hollywood movie and you were John Cusack. But for the average men, this seemingly romantic gesture might appear overly aggressive, even intrusive, especially if you are learning how to ask a girl on a first date.
When a gentleman is learning how, or even when to ask a girl out on a date, it is important to be earnest, but not desperate. It is very easy to blur the line between the two, so here are two case scenarios: When you ask a girl out and she refuses you at first, your sense of self-worth takes a hit and you begin to describe how great of a guy you are and how much she would be missing out. This might be true in your own eyes, but in her eyes, this approach reeks of desperation: Desperation for attention, and desperation for recognition.
A true gentleman, when asking out a woman, will not allow himself to sink to that level. When he is rejected by a woman, instead of lamenting on the qualities she will miss out on, he will shift the focus to the qualities he admires about her that he will miss out on. You need to show her, not tell her, that you are an earnest gentleman looking to building a meaningful connection with her because you hold certain traits of hers in high value, and not just another playboy searching desperately for his next one-night fling. She will be more likely to regard a man who notices and appreciates her qualities. A true gentleman doesn't beg for attention, he earns admiration.
Don't Get Ahead of Yourself
When a man learns how to start talking to a girl, there is often a dread and fear of being rejected. For certain men who have absolute confidence in themselves, the opposite might be true- When they ask a girl out on a date, they EXPECT the answer to be yes. Both of these are common mistakes that an ordinary man might make, but a gentleman must not ensnare himself in this trap. Don't underestimate yourself and admit defeat beforehand, and don't overestimate yourself and assume you've already got the girl.
Even if you felt like you've "played all your cards right" when asking a woman out, so to speak, she might not sense the same chemistry and spark as you do. Don't jump to your own conclusions about whether or not she should accept your proposal, let a woman make up her own mind and be prepared to accept any response, positive or negative, with courtesy and class.
If a woman insists that you are not compatible, don't take it personally. There may be external factors that are unrelated to you that prevents her from reciprocating your interest. Maybe she is not looking to date anybody at the moment. Or perhaps she simply might not be interested in you as a potential romantic partner. Regardless of the reason, maintain your composure. Don't be pushy just because her response didn't meet your expectations, respect her boundary and decision-making skills.
It might seem like you're giving up, but this type of response shows her what kind of man you are: one who is strong and confident enough that a single rejection will not affect his moods and behavior. Besides, one rejection does not spell a death sentence, it may just be that you will have the opportunity to cross this bridge again, it will be best not to burn it with your previous actions.
Don't Over-Analyze Everything
When learning how to ask a girl out on a date, a key step is actually working up to the point of asking. A major mistake that many men tend to make at this stage is looking too hard at the little signs that might hint at a higher or lower chance of success. There are many tips all over the internet that teaches men how to interpret a woman's level of interest based on her body language, tone of voice, and verbal response. Some of these tips may even have some scientific credence to them. But a cold, hard fact remains: you just never know.
First of all, there are a variety of factors that play into how each woman respond to someone she may have an interest in, such as age, upbringing, ethnicity, religion, and previous dating history. Conversely, not all positive signs point to a romantic interest. When you over-analyze the little things, you risk jumping to conclusion and miss the opportunity to know her on your own terms.
A gentleman need not rely on the science of "decoding" a woman through external references. Rather than generalizing the woman he wants to ask out with a handbook, he embraces the privilege of discovering her unique style and preference by building a meaningful connection with her, and in the process grants her the opportunity to discover him in her own way. There are, of course, certain major signs that should not be ignored, but a true gentleman with sufficient self-confidence ought to trust his own judgement.
"How do you ask a woman out?" is probably a question that every straight men have had at some point. Some people turn to older, more experienced peers for sage advice, while others scour the internet for articles such as this. Whatever advice you choose to follow when considering how to ask a woman out, always remember that there is no magic formula for instant success.
Every advice you've ever heard or read, including this one, should be taken with a grain of salt. Your ability to win her over is a two-way street: You need to charm, and she needs to be charmed. Have confidence in your own virtues as a gentleman, and perhaps the woman you want to ask out will begin to value them as well. Just remember to always stay classy.
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B&W Announces $366 Million Contract for Naval Reactors Materials Procurement
The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W) (NYSE:BWC) announced today that its subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Operations Group, Inc. (B&W NOG), has received a contract from the U.S. Naval Reactors Program worth approximately $366 million.
The award is for the procurement of material to be used in the assembly of nuclear propulsion components at B&W NOG's Lynchburg, Va. facility. At this time, $75 million has been released to B&W, with the remaining amount expected to be funded over the next six fiscal years (2014-2019).
"B&W is pleased to continue serving the U.S. Naval Reactors Program in support of producing quality products while reducing costs through this new contract," said Peyton S. Baker, President of B&W NOG. "Our Company's role in supporting the U.S. Navy's nuclear fleet's mission is a source of immense pride for our workforce."
B&W NOG offers a complete range of nuclear components and services, including the manufacture of nuclear reactor components for U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers, as well as other nuclear and non-nuclear research and development and component production. The organization employs more than 3,900 people with operations in Virginia, Ohio, Indiana and a subsidiary in Tennessee.
About B&W
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., The Babcock & Wilcox Company is a leader in clean energy technology and services, primarily for the nuclear, fossil and renewable power markets, as well as a premier advanced technology and mission critical defense contractor. B&W has locations worldwide and employs approximately 14,000 people, in addition to approximately 10,400 joint venture employees. Learn more at www.babcock.com.
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It is the policy of Sweetwater Hospital Association to provide quality healthcare services to patients regardless of their ability to pay/and or their ethnic origin.
Charity discounts are available to all patients who apply and are deemed eligible. Charity discounts are available to those who are uninsured and earn up to 100% of the amounts published in the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
For patients not eligible for financial assistance, it is the policy of Sweetwater Hospital Association to permit patients, where eligible, to make regular payments on a monthly basis. Sweetwater Hospital Association utilizes external collection firms for debt collection as needed.
It is the policy of Sweetwater Hospital Association to:
- Treat all patients equally with dignity, respect and compassion.
- Serve the emergency health needs of everyone regardless of their ability to pay.
- Assist patients who cannot pay for all or part of care received at Sweetwater Hospital Association.
- Respond promptly to the patient's questions regarding accounts and requests for financial assistance.
- Make information available to patients regarding the financial policy and charity care.
- Have clear understanding of written policies to help patients determine if they are eligible for hospital-sponsored financial assistance programs.
- Have written policies regarding discounts to patients who do not qualify under the charity care policy.
- Ensure that outside collection agencies follow hospital billing and collection guidelines.
The intent of Sweetwater Hospital Association's charity policy is to establish a fair and equitable system for determining discounts. General guidelines are established, allowing for evaluation of unique financial circumstances.
A patient is determined eligible by income standards when the annual family income does not exceed 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as published annually in the Federal Register. Proof of income must be provided by the patient or their representative. Proof of income can be in the form of an income tax return or bank statements related to monthly social security benefits, etc. Patients must request financial assistance by contacting Sweetwater Hospital Association and completing the Charity Care Application. An evaluation of available assets will be necessary to determine eligibility for charity. If assets exist to pay the debt, charity may be denied.
Applications for assistance are available at Sweetwater Hospital Association between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday from the Patient Accounts Representatives.
Program Guidelines:
- Charity care eligibility is evaluated on the basis of available assets as well as gross family income.
- Charity applies only after all other resources have been exhausted.
- A determination of the applicant's eligibility is made promptly after completion of the application.
- Income guidelines: To be eligible for the program, gross family income must be at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) as shown below:
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|2 Persons
|3 Persons
|4 Persons
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For families with more than 8 members, $4,320.00 annually is allowed for each family member.
Patients with incomes below 100% of the federal poverty guidelines will be eligible for a 76% charity write off.
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"What did we know about either atheists or foxholes? Nothing. But I sort of understood it now. So I prayed."
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"I kicked the rack, feeling suddenly furious. What was it with Cedar Falls? People here had always been nice enough. But somehow the volcano had turned them into looters. Was everyone crazy now? We should have been sticking together and helping each other, not wrecking stuff."
-Chapter 9, p. 66
"I rubbed the Skittles clean on the inside of my shirt and ate them and the Starbursts. Mom would have told me not to spoil my dinner with candy. I wished I had a dinner to spoil. Or a mom to tell me."
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The games of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing next year will utilize some advanced technologies, reports China Knowledge. Representatives of the Beijing Olympic committee and China Mobile Ltd. have announced that technology such as 3G, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and WiMax will be used during the games. Media reporters, participants and even the audience will be able to access the various wireless systems, while China Mobile has promised to deliver 3G technology in time for the game.
Various tests will be run from now until next April to ensure that things will be in place in time for the games. China Mobile will likely push forward with TD-SCDMA, their own domestic version of the 3G service for the Olympics.
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More stupid freshmanHere's a little gem.
One of our new students has been deep into research. So he pages books from us to be held on our circ desk.
Despite the fact we've told him many times that we don't do that. I personally have sent him 4 e-mails in the last week.
So what do we get today? 4 more requests to be held at our desk.
I send him more e-mails and then get a reply saying Oh I am so sorry I keep forgetting to look at the place. And oh by the way is anyone at the library now?
No, dipstick. I log into the spam laden e-mail account from home to mess with your mind.
Not that it's hard to do apparently.
I bet he is one of the people who call up places and ask are you open when someone answers the phone.


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A sensor that utilizes the piezoelectric effect, to measure changes in acceleration, strain, pressure, and force by converting them into electrical charge is called as a piezoelectric sensor. Piezo is a Greek word which means 'press' or 'squeeze'. Piezoelectric effect causes the occurrence of electric dipole moments in solids due to the pressure applied to certain solid materials such as piezoelectric crystals, ceramics, bone, DNA, and some proteins that generates electric charge. This generated piezoelectricity is proportional to the pressure applied to the solid piezoelectric crystal materials. In this article, we will discuss about one of the most frequently used piezoelectric sensor applications, that is, piezo sensor switch.
Piezo Sensor Switch
An electrical switch that works based on the principle of piezoelectric effect is called as a piezo sensor switch. The Piezoelectric sensor switch can be turned on, by activating the output of semiconductor device such as a field effect transistor. This can be done using the charge generated by the pressure applied to the piezoelectric sensor element. If the field effect transistor is on, then current will flow through the FET acting as a metal contact-based switch. If the voltage pulse in the gate resistor is dissipated, then the FET turns off or turns into its regular high impedance state.
Piezoelectric Sensor Switch Circuit Working Procedure
We know that piezoelectric sensors generate an electric charge proportional to the pressure applied to certain materials. But, in case of piezoelectric sensor switches, typically the disc-shaped piezo element tend to bend very slightly like a drumhead due to the force or compressive pressure applied to certain materials. The voltage generated due to a single on pulse, produced by the pressure applied to the piezo switch can be varied by varying the amount of pressure. If the pressure applied to the piezoelectric sensor switch is increased, then higher voltages can be generated, which take a long time for dissipation.
We can also increase the pulse width by lengthening the time constant of the gate circuit using a capacitor that stores charge. If we use a flip-flop, then by toggling flip-flop, we can change the output state from steady off to steady on. Compared to conventional mechanical switches the piezoelectric sensor switches don't have moving parts, but the front plate and piezo element get little deformed typically by a few micrometers. As there are no moving parts, the lifetime of the piezoelectric sensor switch is more and these switches can be used for tens of millions of operations.
These piezoelectric sensor switches are weatherproof as they are completely sealed from the environment. As, stainless steel is used for construction of piezo sensor switches, they can withstand the damage and are resistant to heavy use.
The piezoelectric sensor switch is an alternative for impact or vibration detection and momentary switch applications. Strain is induced on the laminated piezo film sensor element due to the direct contact of the force applied to the stainless steel cantilever beam. Piezoelectric sensor element will generate an output that activates a normally opened, built-in circuit. If a circuit is activated, then it resembles a contact switch closure and due to corrosion, bouncing and pitting the contact points exhibits.
Thus, a single digital pulse is provided for triggering digital circuits. Because of the features like improved reliability and elasticity of the piezoelectric sensor element, it is suitable for applications demanding reliability and consistency in performance for tens of millions of cycles of operations.
Pressure is applied to the surface of the piezoelectric sensor switch that deflects about 2microns and this applied pressure is converted into an electrical signal by the piezoelectric crystal. This electrical signal generated by the piezoelectric sensor material is given to the electronics embedded in the piezoelectric sensor switch housing for amplification.
Piezo Knock Sensor Switch Circuit Working
Piezo knock sensor generates voltage proportional to the amount of stress, such as vibration or knock applied to piezoelectric crystal. It is used to detect knocks and hence it is also called as a piezo knock sensor. Piezo knock sensor Switch can be implemented using Arduino board based real time project.
It is a polarized electronic component, which consists of two leads: one positive and the other negative lead that are connected with a 1M ohm resistor between them. The Positive lead is represented by red color lead and is connected to A0 analog pin on the Arduino board. The Negative lead is represented by black color lead and it is connected to GND ground terminal on the Arduino board.
The Pizeoelectric sensor knock circuit is designed to turn on or turn off the load connected to the circuit by applying knocks to activate the piezo knock switch. Consider Light Emitting Diode(LED), such that the LED anode is connected to the digital pin 13 and its cathode is connected to the ground terminal of the Arduino. If a knock or vibration is detected by the circuit, then the circuit will turn on LED (load) for a predefined time based on the program.
The Program code to turn on the LED for 10 seconds, whenever a knock is detected by the circuit:
const int sensorPin=0;
const int ledpin= 13;
const int threshold= 100;
void setup()
pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT);
void loop()
int val= analogRead(sensorPin);
if (val>=threshold)
digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH);
digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW);
digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW);
From the above program, we can understand that the initialization process is done with the first block of code. The sensor pin is initialized to pin 0 as the positive lead of the knock sensor is connected to the Arduino board analog pin A0, and the LEDs are initialized to pin 13. As there are always some vibrations in the environment, a threshold of 100 is created such that the senor will not be triggered for small vibrations less than the threshold value.
Thus, we can decrease the threshold value for triggering knock sensor for low-sounding knocks and we can increase the threshold value for triggering knock sensor for louder knocks. Then, in the program's second block, the LED is connected to an output pin. Finally, in the program's third block, an integer called val is created for reading value obtained from piezoelectric sensor or knock sensor.
Thus, if the value obtained from the knock sensor is greater than the threshold value, then the LED will be turned on for 10 seconds and if the value obtained from the knock sensor is less than the threshold value, then LED remains turn off. Here the load is represented by LED and thus, we can use piezoelectric sensor switch or piezo knock sensor switch for turning on and off the load based on the piezoelectric effect.
Do you know any applications in which piezoelectric sensor switches are used? If yes, then share your technical knowledge regarding this article and feel free to contact us for any technical assistance regarding the piezoelectric sensor switch based electronics projects by posting your comments in the comment section below.


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Excellent Pork Chop House: Taiwanese Comfort Food
There are some people whose food instincts and advice I greatly respect. One of them is the voracious (and all-around awesome) Ed Lin, author of New York Chinatown thrillers "One Red Bastard," "Snakes Can't Run" and more.
So when Ed recently posted a photo of a bowl of noodles at his favorite Taiwanese place in New York, I immediately sat up. I trust Ed on all matters gastronomic — especially Taiwanese, a cuisine he knows inside and out.
Which is how a few days later, sous chef and I found ourselves wending down a narrow curvy lane in Chinatown, eyes peeled for one "Excellent Pork Chop House" …
Belle Harbor Steak House (Rockaway Park, N.Y.): Back to the Basics
There's something to be said for a solid, old-school meal.
What this means varies, of course, depending on where you are. In the U.S., I've always relished the mom-and-pop low-key restaurants that still roll out unfussy, decades-old standbys — hot turkey platters, melts, meatloaf and more. (If you've read "A Tiger in the Kitchen," you'll know what a meatloaf obsessive I am.)
I find myself craving these meals when it gets a little chilly. And so on a recent rainy day, we found ourselves heading over to a little restaurant called Belle Harbor Steak House in Rockaway Park, New York.
I'd caught a glimpse of the menu a few days before and it seemed like just the place to warm you up on a cold drizzly afternoon …
Rockaway Taco (Rockaway Beach, N.Y.): A Delicious Reprise
It isn't truly summer until you've had your first fried fish taco. (So I believe, anyway.)
Going by this policy, summer still hadn't hit for me in early August. This late in the game, that certainly had to be fixed.
So on a recent morning, even though I had only just been to Rockaway Taco in New York's Rockaway Beach a few days before, I decided it was time to return …
Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach, N.Y.): Sweet-Tooth "Thai"
Every few days or so, a craving will kick in.
If I haven't been cooking or if I've been on the road, unless I'm in Asia, I'll start to really need the taste of Asian food of some sort. So, after a few days of lovely fish sandwiches and hot dogs at Rockaway Beach, I started sniffing around for something a little closer to home.
And then I remembered a sign on a building by the water: "Thai Rock." And off we went …
Breezy Dogs & Shakes (Breezy Point, N.Y.): A Dog Day of Summer
Lunchtime on a hot summer's day and two small boys are very silently perched on a bench near Fort Tilden Beach.
They're still; their eyes a little glazed. Finally, one breaks the stupor to very slowly say, "These are soooo good."
The source of their trance is at their elbows — two almost empty cups of thick, cold milkshakes and the carcass of lunch. At this point, sous chef and I have just gotten off a sunny bus ride all the way to the end of the Q22 line at Rockaway Beach, all in search of this mythical Breezy Dog food truck we'd been reading about.
From the look of the fog these boys were in, lunch was starting to seem worth the ride …
The Wharf (Rockaway Beach, N.Y.): A View — With Food on the Side
Remember how I mentioned that people love to tell me where I must eat when I travel?
Well, The Wharf in New York's Rockaway Beach is certainly not one of those places.
Check it out, yes — I definitely heard that. With its outdoor dining deck with sweeping views of the water and Manhattan's skyline in the distance, The Wharf's vista for a sunset cocktail can't be beat. But eat? We had read and heard enough about the food to know there were probably better restaurants in Rockaway Beach.
Even so, on a recent evening, as our cocktails on that famous deck were disappearing, the vaunted view was nudging us to stay.
How bad could the food truly be? We decided to find out …
Rockaway Taco (Rockaway Beach, N.Y.): A Surfside Start
You get an inkling that a place is good if everyone who finds out you're going somewhere for the weekend says you absolutely have to eat there.
Friends, your hairdresser — your hairdresser's wife. You get the idea.
So on my first visit to Rockaway Beach in New York, I knew there was one place I had to find and hit: Rockaway Taco …
Royal Seafood: A Singaporean Chinese New Year Feast
It's difficult being far from home at the holidays — which is what makes February a trying time most years.
Living in New York, far from the Chinese new year feasts and festivities of Singapore, I always feel like I'm missing out. Thankfully, though, there was a special dinner this year — on the seventh day of the lunar new year no less. Now, the seventh day is the day that Chinese celebrate as "Ren Ri," the day that humans were created. (According to Chinese mythology, the first life-form the goddess Nu Wa created on the first day of the year was the chicken — go figure.) And since it's the birthday of humans, the Chinese celebrate it as everybody's birthday.
So it seemed fitting to be heading out to a Chinese new year celebration at Royal Seafood in New York on a day that we could toast everybody's birthday …
Ganso: Japanese Comfort Food Perfection
As someone who writes about food, I'm always thrilled to hear of a cookbook author opening a restaurant.
I find the idea that a writer who has invested time and sweat in mastering a cuisine has the guts to apply some of that knowledge and passion to a restaurant setting hugely inspiring. And so when I heard that Harris Salat, the fabulous author of several terrific Japanese cookbooks, had opened a little ramen shop in Brooklyn in September, I knew I had to stop in.
On a recent drizzly night — perfect weather for a hot bowl of noodle soup — it seemed like the time had come. So, we bundled up tightly and headed over to Ganso …


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This is a 6105 diver in mostly original condition. The hands have been replaced with very accurate reproductions. They are so good, in fact, that I have trouble telling them apart from the originals! The lume is slightly brighter than the indices.
The movement hacks, the crown locks, and everything functions as it should. the bezel turns with clicks, but it is tight. It probably needs to be lubed with some silicone. A service is needed, as it runs and keeps time, but eventually quits after an hour or two.
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A Man and His Myth
By Peter Ackroyd
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The life of Isaac Newton (1642–1727) is hardly unknown. Reclusive though Newton may have been in the prime of his invention, long before the end of his life he had become a moving tourist attraction. French abbés, German academic tyros and Italian astronomers considered a visit to Newton to be worth the detour, whether they were seeking interpretations of ancient history, demonstrations of alchemical furnaces, or guidance on mathematical analysis. As President of the Royal Society from 1703, Newton took control of a body at least part of whose purpose was international communication and used it shamelessly to promulgate his own version of his past. Thanks to his careful supervision of both evidence and the forms of inquiry, the committee of the Royal Society that was charged with determining who had been the first mathematician to discover the calculus came down firmly on Newton's side. From then on, the myth of Newton's youthful genius began to acquire more and more lustre. It was burnished enthusiastically by a succession of star-struck admirers, whose accounts of their hero were drawn together by a calculating nephew-in-law, with an eye to supplementing his considerable inheritance through a biography of, and posthumous publications of writings by, the great man. Poetry, paintings, portrait medals and a memorial in Westminster Abbey followed the scientist's death in what the art historian Francis Haskell referred to as 'the apotheosis of Newton'. Yet always there was a darker undertow.


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As a summary of previous Position Statements, GEDSA re-emphasizes recommendations including:
"Performance testing conducted by an accredited third party lab and usability studies conducted throughout the world confirm the ENFit LDT syringe when used as instructed:
- Delivers an accurate dose substantially equivalent with current male orientated enteral/oral syringes.
- Outperforms existing female (reverse) orientated syringes.
- Fits into current practice and maintains compatibility with other ENFit devices"Furthermore, the August GEDSA Position Statement recommends:
"GEDSA and its supporting organizations including the Joint Commission, ISMP, ASHP, ASPEN, NHS, and EPSG encourage manufacturers to introduce enteral devices with ENFit connectors, and healthcare facilities to:
- Adopt feeding systems with ENFit connectors as soon as possible.
- Use ENFit LDT syringes to ensure accurate dose delivery of small volumes.
- Work with your supplier representative and distributor network to understand their specific timing and product availability for transition.
- Confirm syringe suppliers have adequate supplies of standard and LDT ENFit syringes before converting to ENFit feeding tubes"
A new and significant recommendation is included by GEDSA:
"In order to obtain the requisite dose accuracy, manufacturers of ENFit LDT syringes should specify in their instructions for use and labeling that the syringe user should remove fluid that lies outside of the fluid path. The area between the male lumen and the outer ring (the "moat") is not part of the fluid path and should be free of fluid. For settings that require highly accurate low volume doses, an ENFit LDT Syringe is recommended. The ENFit LDT syringe tip design satisfies the performance expectations for dose accuracy, dead space, and tolerance on graduated capacity."
NeoMed's innovative products include DoseMate, an ergonomic tip, which prevents fluid accumulation in the moat during direct oral administration.
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